washer fluid MAZDA MODEL 6 2006 (in English) User Guide

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qSchedule 2
Maintenance IntervalNumber of months or kilometers, whichever comes first
Months 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 27 30 33 36
×1000 km 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60
ENGINE
Drive belts (tension) I
Engine valve clearance (for L3X engine) Audible inspect every 120,000 km, if noisy, adjust
Engine oilRRRRRRRRRRRR
Engine oil filterRRRRRRRRRRRR
COOLING SYSTEM
Cooling system I
Engine coolantFL22 type
*1Replace at first 190,000 km or 10 years; after that, every
60,000 km or 3 years
Others Replace every 40,000 km or 2 years
Engine coolant levelIIIIIIIIIIII
FUEL SYSTEM
Air filterCRCRCR
Fuel lines and hoses I
*2
Hoses and tubes for emission I*2
Fuel filter R
IGNITION SYSTEM
Spark plugs Replace every 60,000 km
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Function of all lightsIIIIIIIIIIII
CHASSIS and BODY
Brake lines, hoses and connections I I I
Brake fluid level I I I I I
Brake fluid R
Disc brakesIIIIII
Tire (Rotation) Rotate every 10,000 km or 6 months
Tire inflation pressure and tire wearIIIIII
Steering operation and linkagesIIIIII
Power steering fluid levelIIIIII
Front and rear suspension and ball jointsIIIIII
Driveshaft dust boots I I I
Exhaust system and heat shields I I I
All locks and hingesLLLLLL
Washer fluid levelIIIIII
Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
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(Cont.)
Maintenance IntervalNumber of months or kilometers, whichever comes first
Months 39 42 45 48 51 54 57 60 63 66 69 72
×1000 km 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100 105 110 115 120
ENGINE
Drive belts (tension)II
Engine valve clearance (for L3X engine) Audible inspect every 120,000 km, if noisy, adjust
Engine oilRRRRRRRRRRRR
Engine oil filterRRRRRRRRRRRR
COOLING SYSTEM
Cooling systemII
Engine coolantFL22 type
*1Replace at first 190,000 km or 10 years; after that, every
60,000 km or 3 years
Others Replace every 40,000 km or 2 years
Engine coolant levelIIIIIIIIIIII
FUEL SYSTEM
Air filterCRCRCR
Fuel lines and hosesI
*2I
Hoses and tubes for emissionI*2I
Fuel filterRR
IGNITION SYSTEM
Spark plugs Replace every 60,000 km
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Function of all lightsIIIIIIIIIIII
CHASSIS and BODY
Brake lines, hoses and connectionsIII
Brake fluid levelI III
Brake fluidRR
Disc brakesIIIIII
Tire (Rotation) Rotate every 10,000 km or 6 months
Tire inflation pressure and tire wearIIIIII
Steering operation and linkagesIIIIII
Power steering fluid levelIIIIII
Front and rear suspension and ball jointsIIIIII
Driveshaft dust bootsIII
Exhaust system and heat shieldsIII
All locks and hingesLLLLLL
Washer fluid levelIIIIII
Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
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Owner Maintenance Schedule
The owner or a qualified service technician should make these vehicle inspections at the
indicated intervals to ensure safe and dependable operation.
Bring any problem to the attention of an Authorized Mazda Dealer or qualified service
technician as soon as possible.
qWhen Refueling
lBrake and clutch fluid level (page 8-24)
lEngine coolant level (page 8-21)
lEngine oil level (page 8-19)
lWasher fluid level (page 8-29)
qAt Least Monthly
Tire inflation pressures (page 8-39)
qAt Least Twice a Year (For Example, Every Spring and Fall)
lAutomatic transaxle fluid level (page 8-26)
lPower steering fluid level (page 8-25)
You can do the following scheduled maintenance items if you have some mechanical
ability and a few basic tools and if you closely follow the directions in this manual.
lAir filter (page 8-30)
lEngine coolant (page 8-21)
lEngine oil (page 8-19)
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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Engine Compartment Overview
Power steering
fluid reservoirWindshield washer
fluid reservoir
Fuse block
Air filter Brake/Clutch fluid reservoir Engine coolant
reservoir
Engine coolant
reservoirAutomatic transaxle fluid-level dipstick
(only for automatic transaxle) Automatic transaxle fluid-level dipstick
(only for automatic transaxle) 2.3-liter engine
3.0-liter engine
Battery Engine oil dipstick
Windshield washer
fluid reservoir
Power steering
fluid reservoir Cooling system capEngine oil-filler cap
Brake/Clutch fluid reservoir
Air filter
Fuse blockBattery
Engine oil-filler cap Engine oil dipstickCooling system cap
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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Washer Fluid
qInspecting Washer Fluid Level
WARNING
Substitute Washer Fluid:
Using radiator antifreeze as washer
fluid is dangerous. If sprayed on the
windshield, it will dirty the windshield,
affect your visibility, and could result
in an accident. Use only windshield
washer fluid or plain water in the
reservoir.
Using Washer Fluid Without Anti-freeze Protection in Cold Weather:
Operating your vehicle in
temperatures below 4 degrees C (40
degrees F) using washer fluid without
anti-freeze protection is dangerous as
it could cause impaired windshield
vision and result in an accident. In
cold weather, always use washer fluid
with anti-freeze protection.
NOTE
State or local regulations may restrict
the use of volatile organic compounds
(VOCs), which are commonly used as
anti-freeze agents in washer fluid. A
washer fluid with limited VOC content
should be used only if it provides
adequate freeze resistance for all
regions and climates in which the
vehicle will be operated.Inspect fluid level in the washer fluid
reservoir; add fluid if necessary.
Use plain water if washer fluid is
unavailable.
But use only washer fluid in cold weather
to prevent it from freezing.
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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O
Odometer and Trip Meter .................. 5-26
Outside Mirrors ................................. 3-41
Overhead Console ............................. 6-54
Overhead Lights ................................ 6-48
Overheating ....................................... 7-15
Overloading ...................................... 4-11
P
Paint Damage .................................... 8-58
Parking Brake ..................................... 5-5
Parking in an Emergency .................... 7-2
Power Door Locks ............................ 3-10
Power Steering .................................. 5-18
Fluid ........................................... 8-25
Power Windows ................................ 3-23
Push-Starting ..................................... 7-20
R
Rear Door Child Safety Locks .......... 3-11
Rear Seat ............................................. 2-9
Rear Window Defroster .................... 5-45
Rear Window Washer ....................... 5-45
Rear Window Wiper .......................... 5-45
Rearview Mirror ................................ 3-42
Recreational Towing ......................... 7-22
Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign
Country ............................................. 9-15
Rocking the Vehicle ............................ 4-9
S
Safety Defects, Reporting ................. 9-41
S
Seat Belt System
3-point type
(Except center-rear position) ...... 2-19
Automatic locking ...................... 2-18
Belt minder ................................. 2-27
Center-rear position .................... 2-23
Emergency locking .................... 2-18
Extender ..................................... 2-26
Pregnant women ........................ 2-17
Pretensioner and load limiting .... 2-21
Seat belt precautions .................. 2-16
warning light/beep ..................... 2-27
Seats
Front seat
(Electrically operated seats) ......... 2-5
Front seat
(Manually operated seats) ............ 2-2
Rear seat ....................................... 2-9
Security System
Immobilizer system .................... 3-36
Theft-deterrent system ............... 3-39
Service Publications .......................... 9-43
Spare Tire and Tool Storage ................ 7-3
Specifications .................................... 10-4
Speedometer ...................................... 5-26
SRS Air Bags
How the Air Bags Work ............. 2-53
Supplemental restraint systems
precautions ................................. 2-45
Starting the Engine .............................. 5-3
Steering Wheel .................................. 3-41
Horn ........................................... 5-46
Storage Box ...................................... 6-55
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Storage Compartments ...................... 6-54
Cargo securing loops .................. 6-56
Cargo sub-compartment ............. 6-57
Center box .................................. 6-54
Center console ............................ 6-55
Glove box ................................... 6-55
Overhead console ....................... 6-54
Storage box ................................ 6-55
Storage pocket ............................ 6-54
Storage Pocket .................................. 6-54
Sunshade ........................................... 3-34
Sunvisors .......................................... 6-47
T
Tachometer ........................................ 5-27
Temporary Spare Tire ....................... 8-41
Theft-Deterrent System ..................... 3-39
Tire Information ................................ 9-21
Tires
Flat tire ......................................... 7-3
Inflation pressure ........................ 8-39
Replacement ............................... 8-40
Rotation ...................................... 8-40
Snow tires .................................... 4-9
Spare tire and tool storage ............ 7-3
Specifications ............................. 10-7
Tire chains .................................. 4-10
Uniform tire quality grading system
(UTQGS) ................................... 9-19
Tool ..................................................... 7-3
Towing
Description ................................. 7-21
Emergency towing ..................... 7-21
Recreational towing ................... 7-22
T
Traction Control System (TCS) ........ 5-22
TCS indicator light ..................... 5-23
TCS OFF indicator light ............ 5-23
TCS OFF switch ........................ 5-23
Trip Meter ......................................... 5-26
Trunk Lid .......................................... 3-20
Trunk Light ....................................... 3-21
Turn and Lane-Change Signals ......... 5-42
V
Vanity Mirrors ................................... 6-47
Vehicle Information Labels ............... 10-2
W
Warning Lights ................................. 5-30
ABS ............................................ 5-32
Air bag system ........................... 5-35
Automatic transaxle ................... 5-37
Brake system .............................. 5-32
Charging system ......................... 5-33
Check engine .............................. 5-34
Door-ajar .................................... 5-37
Engine oil pressure ..................... 5-34
Front seat belt pretensioner
system ........................................ 5-35
Low fuel ..................................... 5-35
Low washer fluid level ............... 5-37
Seat belt ...................................... 5-35
Warranty ............................................ 9-12
Washer Fluid ..................................... 8-29
Weights ............................................. 10-6
Wheel Replacement .......................... 8-42
Windows
Power windows .......................... 3-23
Windshield Washer ........................... 5-44
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