heater MAZDA MODEL 6 2006 Owners Manual (in English)

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Operating Tips
qOperating the Climate Control
System
Operate the climate control system with
the engine running.
NOTE
To prevent the battery from being
discharged, do not leave the fan control
dial on for a long period of time with
the ignition switch in the ACC position
when the engine is not running.
qClearing the Air Inlet
Clear all obstructions like leaves, snow
and ice from the hood and the air inlet in
the cowl grille to improve the system
efficiency.
qFoggy Windows
The windows may fog up easily in humid
weather. Use the climate control system to
defog the windows.
To help defog the windows, operate the
air conditioner to dehumidify the air.
NOTE
The air conditioner may be used along
with the heater to dehumidify the air.
qOutside/Recirculated Air Position
Use the outside air position in normal
conditions. The recirculated air position
should be used only when driving on
dusty roads or for quick cooling of the
interior.
qParking in Direct Sunlight
If the vehicle has been parked in direct
sunlight during hot weather, open the
windows to let warm air escape, then run
the climate control system.
qNot Using for a Long Period
Run the air conditioner about 10 minutes
at least once a month to keep internal
parts lubricated.
qCheck the Refrigerant before the
Weather Gets Hot
Have the air conditioner checked before
the weather gets hot. Lack of refrigerant
may make the air conditioner less
efficient. Consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer for refrigerant inspection.
The air conditioner is filled with
HFC134a (R134a), a refrigerant that will
not damage the ozone layer.
If the air conditioner is low on refrigerant
or has a malfunction, consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
qReplacement of the Cabin Air Filter
If your vehicle is equipped with an air
filter for the air conditioner, it is necessary
to change the filter periodically as
indicated in scheduled maintenance (page
8-3). Consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer for replacement of the cabin air
filter.
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Climate Control System
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qOperating Tips for CD Player/In-
Dash CD Changer
Condensation phenomenon
Immediately after turning on the heater
when the vehicle is cold, the CD or
optical components (prism and lens) in the
CD player/In-dash CD changer may
become clouded with condensation. At
this time, the CD will eject immediately
when placed in the unit. A clouded CD
can be corrected simply by wiping it with
a soft cloth. Clouded optical components
will clear naturally in about an hour. Wait
for normal operation to return before
attempting to use the unit.
Handling the CD player/In-dash CDchanger
The following precautions should be
observed.
lDo not spill any liquid on the audio
system.
lDo not insert any objects, other than
CDs, into the slot.
lThe CD revolves at high speed within
the unit. Defective (cracked or badly
bent) CDs should never be used.
lDo not use non-conventional discs
such as heart-shaped, octagonal discs,
etc. The CD player/In-dash CD
changer could be damaged.
lIf the memory portion of the CD is
transparent or translucent, do not use
the disc.
Transparent
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Inspect the antifreeze protection and
coolant level in the coolant reservoir at
least once a year―at the beginning of the
winter season―and before traveling
where temperatures may drop below
freezing.
Inspect the condition and connections of
all cooling system and heater hoses.
Replace any that are swollen or
deteriorated.
The coolant should be at full in the
radiator and between the FULL or F and
LOW or L marks on the coolant reservoir
when the engine is cool.
2.3-liter engine
3.0-liter engine
If it's at or near LOW or L, add enough
coolant to the coolant reservoir to provide
freezing and corrosion protection and to
bring the level to FULL or F.
CAUTION
Radiator coolant will damage paint.
Rinse it off quickly if spilled.
If the coolant reservoir is empty or new
coolant is required frequently, consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
qChanging Coolant
Change coolant according to Scheduled
Maintenance (page 8-3).
CAUTION
lUse only soft (demineralized) water
in the coolant mixture. Water that
contains minerals will cut down on
the coolant's effectiveness.
lDon't add only water. Always add a
proper coolant mixture.
lThe engine has aluminum parts and
must be protected by an ethylene-
glycol-based coolant to prevent
corrosion and freezing.
lDO NOT USE coolants Containing
Alcohol, methanol, Borate or
Silicate.
These coolants could damage the
cooling system.
lDO NOT MIX alcohol or methanol
with the coolant. This could damage
the cooling system.
lDon't use a solution that contains
more than 60% antifreeze.
This would reduce effectiveness.
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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DESCRIPTIONFUSE
RATINGPROTECTED COMPONENT
16 TCM15A
*1TCM
10A*2
17 ENG+B 7.5A PCM, TCM
18 FUEL PUMP 15A Fuel pump
19 IG KEY1 30A Engine control unit, Lighter
20 P.WIND 30A Power window
21―― ―
22 DRL 20A DRL
23―― ―
24 BLOWER 40A Blower motor
25 BTN 40A Overhead light, Power door lock
26 IG KEY2 40ARear wiper motor
í, Heater control unit, Windshield wiper and
washer
27 DEFOG 40A Rear window defroster
28 ABS 60A ABS
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29AD FAN*130A Cooling fan
FAN2*2
30FA N*130A Cooling fan
FAN1*2
31 TAIL 10A Taillights, License plate lights, Parking lights
32 ILLUMI 10A Dashboard illumination
33 MAG 10A Magnet clutch
34 AUDIO 15A Audio system
35 P.SEAT 30A Power seat
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36 OPENER 7.5A Trunk opener motorí
37―― ―
38―*1――
IG1*215A CAT SSR
39 FOG 15A Fog lightsí
40 MAIN 120A For protection of all circuits
*1 2.3-liter engine
*2 3.0-liter engine
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Fuse block (Driver's side kick-panel)
DESCRIPTIONFUSE
RATINGPROTECTED COMPONENT
1 CIGAR 15 A Accessory socket
2 ENGINE IG 15 A Engine control system
3 A/C 10 A Heater
4 MIRROR 5 A Power control mirror
5 SAS 10 A ABS unit, SAS unit
6 SEAT 15 A Seat warmer
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7 METER ACC 5 A Audio light off unit
8 METER IG 15 A Instrument cluster
9 R.WIP 10 A Rear wiper
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10 D.LOCK 30 A Power door locks
11 R.CIGAR 15 A Accessory socket
12 WIPER 20 A Windshield wiper and washer
13 ROOM 15 A Overhead light
14 SPARE――
15 SPARE――
16 SPARE――
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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