light MAZDA MODEL 6 2007 Owners Manual (in English)

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Insects, tar, tree sap, bird droppings,
industrial fallout, and similar deposits can
damage the finish if not removed
immediately. When prompt washing with
plain water is ineffective, use a mild soap
made for use on vehicles.
Thoroughly rinse off all soap with
lukewarm or cold water. Don't allow soap
to dry on the finish.
After washing the vehicle, dry it with a
clean chamois to prevent water spots from
forming.
WARNING
Driving with Wet Brakes:
Driving with wet brakes is dangerous.
Increased stopping distance or the
vehicle pulling to one side when
braking could result in a serious
accident. Light braking will indicate
whether the brakes have been affected.
Dry the brakes by driving very slowly
and applying the brakes lightly until
brake performance is normal.
Waxing
Your vehicle needs to be waxed when
water no longer beads on the finish.
Always wash and dry the vehicle before
waxing it. In addition to the vehicle body,
wax the metal trim to maintain its luster.
1. Use wax which contains no abrasives.
Waxes containing abrasive will remove
paint and could damage bright metal
parts.
2. Use a good grade of natural wax for
metallic, mica, and solid colors.3. When waxing, coat evenly with the
sponge supplied or a soft cloth.
4. Wipe off the wax with a soft cloth.
NOTE
A spot remover to remove oil, tar, and
similar materials will usually also take
off the wax. Rewax these areas even if
the rest of the vehicle doesn't need it.
qRepairing Damage to the Finish
Deep scratches or chips on the finish
should be repaired promptly. Exposed
metal quickly rusts and can lead to major
repairs.
CAUTION
If your Mazda is damaged and needs
metal parts repaired or replaced, make
sure the body shop applies anti-
corrosion materials to all parts, both
repaired and new. This will prevent
them from rusting.
qBright-Metal Maintenance
lUse tar remover to remove road tar and
insects. Never do this with a knife or
similar tool.
lTo prevent corrosion on bright-metal
surfaces, apply wax or chrome
preservative and rub it to a high luster.
lDuring cold weather or in coastal areas,
cover bright-metal parts with a coating
of wax or preservative heavier than
usual. It would also help to coat them
with noncorrosive petroleum jelly or
some other protective compound.
Maintenance and Care
Appearance Care
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CAUTION
Don't use steel wool, abrasive cleaners,
or strong detergents containing highly
alkaline or caustic agents on chrome-
plated or anodized aluminum parts.
This may result in damage to the
protective coating and cause
discoloration or paint deterioration.
qUnderbody Maintenance
Road chemicals and salt used for ice and
snow removal and solvents used for dust
control may collect on the underbody. If
not removed, they will speed up rusting
and deterioration of such underbody parts
as fuel lines, frame, floor pan, and exhaust
system, even though these parts may be
coated with anti-corrosive material.
Thoroughly flush the underbody and
wheel housings with lukewarm or cold
water at the end of each winter. Try also
to do this every month.
Pay special attention to these areas
because they easily hide mud and dirt.It
will do more harm than good to wet
down the road grime without removing
it.
The lower edges of doors, rocker panels,
and frame members have drain holes that
should not be clogged. Water trapped
there will cause rusting.
WARNING
Driving with Wet Brakes:
Driving with wet brakes is dangerous.
Increased stopping distance or the
vehicle pulling to one side when
braking could result in a serious
accident. Light braking will indicate
whether the brakes have been affected.
Dry the brakes by driving very slowly
and applying the brakes lightly until
brake performance is normal.
qAluminum Wheel Maintenance
A protective coating is provided over the
aluminum wheels. Special care is needed
to protect this coating.
NOTE
lDon't use a wire brush or any
abrasive cleaner, polishing
compound, or solvent on aluminum
wheels. They may damage the
coating.
lOnly use a mild soap or neutral
detergent and always use a sponge or
soft cloth to clean the wheels.
Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm or
cold water. Also, be sure to clean the
wheels after driving on dusty or
salted roads. This helps prevent
corrosion.
lAvoid washing your vehicle in an
automatic car wash that uses high-
speed or hard brushes.
lIf your aluminum wheels lose luster,
wax the wheels.
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11. Tread wear, traction and temperature grades
12. Max. permissible inflation pressure
13. SAFETY WARNING
P215/65R15 95H is an example of a tire size and load index rating. Here is an explanation
of the various components of that tire size and load index rating. Note that the tire size and
load index rating may be different from the example.
P
Indicates a tire that may be installed on cars, SUVs, minivans and light trucks as designated
by the Tire and Rim Association (T&RA).
NOTE
If your tire size does not begin with a letter this may mean it is designated by either
ETRTO (European Tire and Rim Technical Organization) or JATMA (Japan Tire
Manufacturing Association).
215
“215”is the nominal width of the tire in millimeters. This three-digit number gives the
width in millimeters of the tire from sidewall edge to sidewall edge. In general, the larger
the number, the wider the tire.
65
“65”is the aspect ratio. This two-digit number indicates the tire's ratio of height to width.
R
“R”is the tire construction symbol. R indicates“Radial ply construction”.
15
“15”is the wheel rim diameter in inches.
95
“95”is the Load Index. This two-or three-digit number indicates how much weight each
tire can support.
Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Tire Information (U.S.A.)
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qInformation on Temporary Tires
Please refer to the diagram below.
1. Temporary tires
2. Nominal width of tire in millimeters
3. Ratio of height to width (aspect ratio)
4. Diagonal
5. Rim diameter code
6. Load index&speed symbol
T115/70D 16 90M is an example of a tire size and load index rating. Here is an explanation
of the various components of that tire size and load index rating. Note that the tire size and
load index rating may be different from the example.
T
Indicates a tire that may be installed on cars, SUVs, minivans and light trucks as designated
by the Tire and Rim Association (T&RA).
11 5
“115”is the nominal width of the tire in millimeters. This three-digit number gives the
width in millimeters of the tire from sidewall edge to sidewall edge. In general, the larger
the number, the wider the tire.
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Tire Information (U.S.A.)
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qLight Bulbs
Exterior light
Light bulbCategory
Wattage ECE R (SAE)
HeadlightsHigh beam 55 H1 (―)
Low beamHalogen 55 H1 (―)
Xenon fusion 35 D2S (―)
Front turn signal lights 27―(#2357A)
Parking lights 5 W5W (―)
Fog lights
í55 H11 (H11)
Side-marker lights 5―(―)
High-mount brake lightSedanNon-LED bulb 18.4 W16W (#921)
LED bulb
*24―(―)
5-Door 21 W21W (#7440)
Sport WagonNon-LED bulb 21 W21W (#7440)
LED bulb
*24―(―)
Rear turn signal lightsSedan/5-Door 21 WY21W (―)
Sport wagon 21 W21W (#7440)
Brake lights/Taillights 21/5 W21/5W (#7443)
Taillights 5
*1W21/5W (#7443)
Reverse lights 18.4 W16W (#921)
License plate lights 5 W5W (―)
*1 Use a 21/5W type bulb.
*2 Bulb replacement is not possible because it is built into the unit. Replace the unit.
Interior light
Light bulbCategory
Wattage ECE R
Trunk light (Sedan) 3―
Overhead light/Map lights 5 W5W
Courtesy lights 5 W5W
Vanity mirror lights
*Type A 1.2―
Type B 3―
Luggage compartment light5-Door 5―
Sport Wagon 10―
* Vanity mirror lights
Specifications
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A
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and
Accessories ....................................... 9-16
Air Bag Systems ............................... 2-46
Ambient Temperature Display .......... 6-53
Antenna ............................................. 6-16
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ......... 5-6
Warning light ............................... 5-7
Appearance Care ............................... 8-54
Audio System ................................... 6-16
Audio control switch .................. 6-45
Audio set .................................... 6-27
Operating tips for audio
system ........................................ 6-16
Safety certification ..................... 6-48
Automatic Transaxle
Driving tips ................................ 5-17
Fluid ........................................... 8-24
Manual shift mode ..................... 5-13
Shift-lock system ....................... 5-12
Transaxle ranges ......................... 5-11
B
Battery
Emergency starting .................... 7-17
Maintenance ............................... 8-33
Specifications ............................. 10-4
Beep sounds
Ignition key reminder ................. 5-39
Lights-on reminder ..................... 5-39
Seat belt warning beep ............... 5-39
Before Starting the Engine .................. 4-6
After getting in ............................. 4-6
Before getting in .......................... 4-6
Body Lubrication .............................. 8-28
Bottle Holder ..................................... 6-55
Brake/Clutch
Fluid ........................................... 8-22
B
Brakes
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ..... 5-6
Foot brake .................................... 5-4
Pad wear indicator ........................ 5-8
Parking brake ............................... 5-5
Warning light ............................... 5-6
Break-In Period ................................... 4-7
Bulb Replacement ............................. 8-39
C
Capacities .......................................... 10-5
Carbon Monoxide ............................... 4-5
Cargo Securing Loops ...................... 6-58
Cargo Sub-Compartment .................. 6-59
Catalytic Converter ............................. 4-3
Cell Phones ....................................... 9-17
Center Box ........................................ 6-56
Center Console .................................. 6-57
Child Restraint
Installing child-restraint
systems ....................................... 2-33
LATCH child-restraint
systems ....................................... 2-41
Child Safety Locks for Rear Doors ... 3-11
Climate Control System ...................... 6-2
Gas specifications ...................... 10-6
Clock ................................................. 6-53
Cruise Control ................................... 5-18
Cup Holder ........................................ 6-54
Customer Assistance ........................... 9-2
D
Dashboard Illumination .................... 5-27
Daytime Running Lights ................... 5-41
Defroster
Rear window .............................. 5-45
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D
Dimensions ....................................... 10-6
Door Locks ......................................... 3-9
Driving In Flooded Area ................... 4-10
Driving Tips ........................................ 4-7
Automatic transaxle ................... 5-17
Break-in period ............................ 4-7
Driving in flooded area .............. 4-10
Hazardous driving ........................ 4-8
Money-saving suggestions ........... 4-7
Rocking the vehicle ...................... 4-9
Winter driving .............................. 4-9
E
Emergency Starting ........................... 7-17
Flooded engine ........................... 7-17
Jump-starting .............................. 7-18
Push-starting .............................. 7-20
Emergency Towing ........................... 7-21
Emission Control System .................... 4-3
Engine
Coolant ....................................... 8-20
Exhaust gas .................................. 4-5
Hood release .............................. 3-32
Oil .............................................. 8-18
Overheating ................................ 7-15
Starting ......................................... 5-3
Engine Compartment Overview ........ 8-17
Engine Coolant
Overheating ................................ 7-15
Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge ................................................ 5-26
Exhaust Gas ........................................ 4-5
Exterior Care ..................................... 8-56
F
Flasher
Hazard warning .......................... 5-46
Headlights .................................. 5-40
Flat Tire ............................................... 7-3
Changing ...................................... 7-8
Spare tire and tool storage ............ 7-3
Fluids
Owner maintenance ................... 8-15
Fog Lights ......................................... 5-42
Foot Brake .......................................... 5-4
Front Seats
(Electrically Operated Seats) ............... 2-5
Front Seats
(Manually Operated Seats) ................. 2-2
Fuel
Filler lid and cap ........................ 3-30
Gauge ......................................... 5-27
Requirements ............................... 4-2
Tank capacity ............................. 10-5
Fuses ................................................. 8-49
Panel description ........................ 8-51
Replacement ............................... 8-49
G
Glove Box ......................................... 6-57
H
Hatch ................................................. 3-12
Luggage compartment cover ...... 3-13
Luggage strap ............................. 3-13
Hazard Warning Flasher .................... 5-46
Hazardous Driving .............................. 4-8
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H
Headlights
Control ....................................... 5-40
Flashing ...................................... 5-41
High-low beam .......................... 5-41
Leveling ..................................... 5-41
On reminder ............................... 5-40
HomeLink Wireless Control
System .............................................. 5-47
Hood Release .................................... 3-32
Horn .................................................. 5-46
I
Ignition
Keys ............................................. 3-2
Switch .......................................... 5-2
Illuminated Entry System ................. 6-49
Immobilizer System .......................... 3-35
Indicator Lights ................................. 5-29
Cruise Main ................................ 5-38
Cruise set .................................... 5-38
Headlight high-beam .................. 5-37
Security ...................................... 5-36
Shift position .............................. 5-37
TCS ............................................ 5-37
TCS OFF .................................... 5-38
Turn-signal/hazard warning ....... 5-39
Information Display .......................... 6-52
Ambient temperature display ..... 6-53
Audio display ............................. 6-54
Climate control display .............. 6-54
Clock .......................................... 6-53
Information display functions .... 6-52
Inside Trunk Release Lever ............... 3-22
Instrument Cluster ............................. 5-24
Interior Care ...................................... 8-59
Interior Lights ................................... 6-49
J
Jump-Starting .................................... 7-18
K
Keyless Entry System ......................... 3-3
Keys .................................................... 3-2
L
Label Information ............................. 10-2
Lane-Change Signals ........................ 5-42
Liftgate .............................................. 3-14
Luggage compartment cover ...... 3-15
Luggage compartment net .......... 3-17
Light Bulbs
Replacement ............................... 8-39
Specifications ............................. 10-7
Lighting Control ............................... 5-40
Luggage Compartment Light ............ 6-51
M
Maintenance
Introduction .................................. 8-2
Owner maintenance
precautions ................................. 8-16
Owner maintenance schedule ..... 8-15
Scheduled ..................................... 8-3
Manual Transaxle Operation ............... 5-9
Recommendations for shifting.... 5-10
Map Lights ........................................ 6-50
Mirrors
Outside mirrors .......................... 3-40
Rearview mirror ......................... 3-41
Money-Saving Suggestions ................ 4-7
Moonroof .......................................... 3-33
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O
Odometer and Trip Meter .................. 5-25
Outside Mirrors ................................. 3-40
Overhead Console ............................. 6-56
Overhead Lights ................................ 6-50
Overheating ....................................... 7-15
Overloading ...................................... 4-11
P
Paint Damage .................................... 8-54
Parking Brake ..................................... 5-5
Parking in an Emergency .................... 7-2
Power Door Locks ............................ 3-10
Power Steering .................................. 5-18
Fluid ........................................... 8-23
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 ....................... 5-44
Rear Window Wiper .......................... 5-44
Rearview Mirror ................................ 3-41
Recreational Towing ......................... 7-22
Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign
Country ............................................. 9-15
Rocking the Vehicle ............................ 4-9
S
Safety Defects, Reporting ................. 9-42
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 ........................ 2-18
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 .................... 3-35
Theft-deterrent system ............... 3-38
Service Publications .......................... 9-44
Spare Tire and Tool Storage ................ 7-3
Specifications .................................... 10-4
Speedometer ...................................... 5-25
SRS Air Bags
How the Air Bags Work ............. 2-53
Supplemental restraint systems
precautions ................................. 2-46
Starting the Engine .............................. 5-3
Steering Wheel .................................. 3-40
Horn ........................................... 5-46
Storage Box ...................................... 6-57
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Storage Compartments ...................... 6-56
Cargo securing loops .................. 6-58
Cargo sub-compartment ............. 6-59
Center box .................................. 6-56
Center console ............................ 6-57
Glove box ................................... 6-57
Overhead console ....................... 6-56
Storage box ................................ 6-57
Storage pocket ............................ 6-56
Storage Pocket .................................. 6-56
Sunshade ........................................... 3-34
Sunvisors .......................................... 6-49
T
Tachometer ........................................ 5-26
Temporary Spare Tire ....................... 8-37
Theft-Deterrent System ..................... 3-38
Tire Information ................................ 9-22
Tires
Flat tire ......................................... 7-3
Inflation pressure ........................ 8-35
Replacement ............................... 8-36
Rotation ...................................... 8-35
Snow tires .................................. 4-10
Spare tire and tool storage ............ 7-3
Specifications ............................. 10-8
Tire chains .................................. 4-10
Uniform tire quality grading system
(UTQGS) ................................... 9-20
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 ..................... 5-22
TCS OFF indicator light ............ 5-22
TCS OFF switch ........................ 5-23
Trip Meter ......................................... 5-25
Trunk Lid .......................................... 3-20
Inside trunk release lever ............ 3-22
Trunk Light ....................................... 3-21
Turn and Lane-Change Signals ......... 5-42
V
Vanity Mirrors ................................... 6-49
Vehicle Information Labels ............... 10-2
W
Warning Lights ................................. 5-29
ABS ............................................ 5-31
Air bag system ........................... 5-34
Automatic transaxle ................... 5-36
Brake system .............................. 5-31
Charging system ......................... 5-32
Check engine .............................. 5-33
Door-ajar .................................... 5-36
Engine oil pressure ..................... 5-33
Front seat belt pretensioner
system ........................................ 5-34
Low fuel ..................................... 5-34
Low washer fluid level ............... 5-36
Seat belt ...................................... 5-34
Warranty ............................................ 9-12
Washer Fluid ..................................... 8-27
Weights ............................................. 10-6
Wheel Replacement .......................... 8-37
Windows
Power windows .......................... 3-23
Windshield Washer ........................... 5-44
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