warning lights MAZDA MODEL 6 2008 (in English) Owner's Manual

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qTCS OFF Indicator Lightí
This indicator light stays on for a few
seconds when the ignition switch is turned
to the ON position.
It also comes on when the TCS OFF
switch is pressed and TCS is switched off.
If the light stays on when the TCS is not
switched off, take your vehicle to an
Authorized Mazda Dealer. The TCS may
have a malfunction.
NOTE
(3.0-liter engine model)
After starting the engine when the coolant
temperature is extremely low, the TCS is
automatically turned off. At this time, the TCS
OFF indicator light will remain on, but this
does not indicate an abnormality. After the
engine has warmed, TCS will resume normal
operation and the indicator light will go out.
qCruise Main Indicator Light
This light comes on when the ON/OFF
switch is pressed and the cruise control
system is activated.
qCruise Set Indicator Light
This light comes on when a cruising speed
is set.
qLight-On Indicator Light (Black-
out meter)
This indicator light comes on when the
exterior lights and dashboard illumination
are on.
qTurn-Signal/Hazard Warning
Indicator Lights
When operating the turn signal lights, the
left or right turn signal indicator light
flashes to indicate which turn signal light
is operating (page 5-49).
When operating the hazard warning
lights, both turn signal indicator lights
flash (page 5-53).
Driving Your Mazda
Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds
5-45íSome models.
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NOTEIf an indicator light remains illuminated (does
not flash) or if it flashes abnormally, one of the
turn signal bulbs may be burned out.Beep Sounds
qSeat Belt Warning Beep
If the driver's seat belt is not fastened
when the ignition switch is turned to the
ON position, a beep sound will be heard
for about 6 seconds.
If the driver's seat belt is not fastened and
the vehicle is driven at a speed faster than
about 20 km/h (12 mph), a beep sound
will be heard again for a specified period
of time.
Refer to Seat Belt Warning Light/Beep on
page 5-40.
qIgnition Key Reminder
If the ignition switch is in the LOCK or
ACC position with the key inserted, a
continuous beep sound will be heard
when the driver's door is opened.
qTire Inflation Pressure Warning
Beepí
The warning beep sound will be heard for
about 3 seconds when there is any
abnormality in tire inflation pressures
(page 5-25).
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Driving Your Mazda
íSome models.
Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds
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Lighting Control
qHeadlights
To turn on the lights, turn the headlight
switch on the end of the control lever.
Switch Position
Headlights Off Off On
Taillights
Parking lights
License lights
Side-marker lights
Dashboard
illumination Off On On
NOTElIf the light switch is left on, the lights will
automatically switch off 30 seconds after
turning the ignition switch to the LOCK
position or removing the key.
The lights will automatically switch back on
when the ignition switch is turned to the
ACC or ON position.
lTo prevent discharging the battery, don't
leave the lights on while the engine is off
unless safety requires them.
Xenon fusion headlight bulbsí
The low-beam bulbs of the headlights
have xenon fusion bulbs that produce a
bright white beam over a wide area.
WARNING
Do not replace the xenon fusion bulbs
yourself:
Replacing the xenon fusion bulbs
yourself is dangerous. Because the
xenon fusion bulbs require high
voltage, you could receive an electric
shock if the bulbs are handled
incorrectly. Consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer when the replacement
is necessary.
NOTE
If the headlights flicker, or the brightness
weakens, the bulb-life may be depleted and a
replacement is necessary. Consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
q Headlight High-Low Beam
Push the lever forward for high beam.
Pull back to original position for low
beam.
High beam
Low beam
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Switches and Controls
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Horn
To sound the horn, press themark on
the steering wheel.
Hazard Warning Flasher
The hazard warning lights should always
be used when you stop on or near a
roadway in an emergency.
The hazard warning lights warn other
drivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazard
and that they must take extreme caution
when near it.
Depress the hazard warning flasher and all
the turn signals will flash.
NOTE
lThe turn signals do not work when the
hazard warning lights are on.
lCheck local regulations about the use of
hazard warning lights while the vehicle is
being towed to verify that it is not in
violation of the law.
Driving Your Mazda
Switches and Controls
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Parking in an Emergency
The hazard warning lights should always
be used when you stop on or near a
roadway in an emergency.
The hazard warning lights warn other
drivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazard
and that they must take extreme caution
when near it.
Depress the hazard warning flasher and all
the turn signals will flash.
NOTE
lThe turn signals do not work when the
hazard warning lights are on.
lCheck local regulations about the use of
hazard warning lights while the vehicle is
being towed to verify that it is not in
violation of the law.
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In Case of an Emergency
Parking in an Emergency
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WARNING
Do not replace the xenon fusion bulbs
yourself:Replacing the xenon fusion bulbs
yourself is dangerous. Because the
xenon fusion bulbs require high
voltage, you could receive an electric
shock if the bulbs are handled
incorrectly. Consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer when the replacement
is necessary.
Never touch the glass portion of a
halogen bulb with your bare hands and
always wear eye protection when
handling or working around the bulbs: When a halogen bulb breaks, it is
dangerous. These bulbs contain
pressurized gas. If one is broken, it
will explode and serious injuries
could be caused by the flying glass.
If the glass portion is touched with
bare hands, body oil could cause the
bulb to overheat and explode when
lit.
Always keep halogen bulbs out of the
reach of children: Playing with a halogen bulb is
dangerous. Serious injuries could be
caused by dropping a halogen bulb
or breaking it some other way.
qReplacing Exterior Light Bulbs
Replacing the headlight, and parkinglight bulbs
Due to the complexity and difficulty of
the procedure, the bulbs should be
replaced by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Fog lights
1. If you are changing the left fog light
bulb, start the engine, turn the steering
wheel all the way to the right, and turn
off the engine. If you are changing the
right fog light bulb, turn the steering
wheel to the left.
2. Turn the screws counterclockwise and remove them.
3. Turn the center section of the plastic retainers counterclockwise and remove
them, and partially peel back the
mudguard.
Removal
Installation
4. Turn the socket and bulb assemblycounterclockwise, and carefully pull it
backward.
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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Replacing the fuses under the hood
If the headlights or other electrical
components do not work and the fuses in
the cabin are normal, inspect the fuse
block under the hood. If a fuse is blown, it
must be replaced. Follow these steps:
1. Turn off the ignition switch and allother switches.
2. Remove the fuse block cover.
3. If any fuse but the MAIN fuse is blown, replace it with a new one of the
same amperage rating .
Normal
Blown
WARNING
Do not replace the main fuse by
yourself. Have an Authorized Mazda
Dealer perform the replacement:
Replacing the fuse by yourself is
dangerous because the MAIN fuse is
a high current fuse. Incorrect
replacement could cause an electrical
shock or a short circuit resulting in a
fire.
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and
Accessories ....................................... 9-16
Air Bag Systems ............................... 2-45
Ambient Temperature Display .......... 6-50
Antenna ............................................. 6-14
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ......... 5-7Warning light ............................... 5-8
Appearance Care ............................... 8-53
Audio System ................................... 6-14 Audio control switch .................. 6-42
Audio set .................................... 6-25
Operating tips for audio
system ........................................ 6-14
Safety certification ..................... 6-45
Automatic Transaxle Driving tips ................................ 5-17
Fluid ........................................... 8-24
Manual shift mode ..................... 5-14
Shift-lock system ....................... 5-14
Transaxle ranges ........................ 5-13
B
BatteryEmergency starting .................... 7-16
Maintenance ............................... 8-32
Specifications ............................. 10-4
Beep sounds Ignition key reminder ................. 5-46
Seat belt warning beep ............... 5-46
Beeps Tire inflation pressure warning
beep ............................................ 5-46
Before Starting the Engine .................. 4-5 After getting in ............................. 4-5
Before getting in .......................... 4-5
Body Lubrication .............................. 8-27
Bottle Holder ..................................... 6-52
B
Brake/Clutch
Fluid ........................................... 8-22
Brakes Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ..... 5-7
Foot brake .................................... 5-5
Pad wear indicator ........................ 5-9
Parking brake ............................... 5-5
Warning light ............................... 5-6
Break-In Period ................................... 4-6
Bulb Replacement ............................. 8-38
C
Capacities .......................................... 10-5
Carbon Monoxide ............................... 4-4
Cargo Securing Loops ...................... 6-55
Cargo Sub-Compartment .................. 6-55
Catalytic Converter ............................. 4-3
Cell Phones ....................................... 9-17
Center Box ........................................ 6-53
Center Console .................................. 6-54
Child Restraint Installing child-restraint
systems ....................................... 2-33
LATCH child-restraint
systems ....................................... 2-40
Child Safety Locks for Rear Doors ... 3-10
Climate Control System ...................... 6-2 Gas specifications ...................... 10-6
Clock ................................................. 6-50
Cruise Control ................................... 5-19
Cup Holder ........................................ 6-51
Customer Assistance ........................... 9-2
D
Dashboard Illumination .................... 5-34
Daytime Running Lights ................... 5-48
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DefrosterRear window .............................. 5-52
Dimensions ....................................... 10-5
Door Locks ......................................... 3-7
Driving In Flooded Area ..................... 4-9
Driving Tips ........................................ 4-6 Automatic transaxle ................... 5-17
Break-in period ............................ 4-6
Driving in flooded area ................ 4-9
Hazardous driving ........................ 4-7
Money-saving suggestions ........... 4-6
Rocking the vehicle ...................... 4-8
Winter driving .............................. 4-8
E
Emergency Starting ........................... 7-16
Flooded engine ........................... 7-16
Jump-starting .............................. 7-17
Push-starting .............................. 7-19
Emergency Towing ........................... 7-20
Emission Control System .................... 4-3
Engine Coolant ....................................... 8-20
Exhaust gas .................................. 4-4
Hood release .............................. 3-30
Oil .............................................. 8-18
Overheating ................................ 7-14
Starting ......................................... 5-4
Engine Compartment Overview ........ 8-17
Engine Coolant Overheating ................................ 7-14
Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge ................................................ 5-33
Exhaust Gas ........................................ 4-4
Exterior Care ..................................... 8-55
F
Flasher
Hazard warning .......................... 5-53
Headlights .................................. 5-47
Flat Tire ............................................... 7-3 Changing ...................................... 7-8
Spare tire and tool storage ............ 7-3
Fluids Owner maintenance ................... 8-15
Fog Lights ......................................... 5-49
Foot Brake .......................................... 5-5
Front Seats
(Electrically Operated Seats) ............... 2-5
Front Seats
(Manually Operated Seats) ................. 2-2
Fuel Filler lid and cap ........................ 3-29
Gauge ......................................... 5-34
Requirements ............................... 4-2
Tank capacity ............................. 10-5
Fuses ................................................. 8-48 Panel description ........................ 8-50
Replacement ............................... 8-48
G
Glove Box ......................................... 6-54
H
Hatch ................................................. 3-10Luggage compartment cover ...... 3-12
Luggage strap ............................. 3-12
Hazard Warning Flasher .................... 5-53
Hazardous Driving .............................. 4-7
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H
HeadlightsControl ....................................... 5-47
Flashing ...................................... 5-48
High-low beam .......................... 5-47
Leveling ..................................... 5-48
HomeLink Wireless Control
System .............................................. 5-54
Hood Release .................................... 3-30
Horn .................................................. 5-53
I
Ignition Keys ............................................. 3-2
Switch .......................................... 5-2
Illuminated Entry System ................. 6-46
Immobilizer System .......................... 3-33
Indicator Lights ................................. 5-35 Cruise Main ................................ 5-45
Cruise set .................................... 5-45
Headlight high-beam .................. 5-44
Security ...................................... 5-43
Shift position .............................. 5-44
TCS ............................................ 5-44
TCS OFF .................................... 5-45
Turn-signal/hazard warning ....... 5-45
Information Display .......................... 6-49 Ambient temperature display ..... 6-50
Audio display ............................. 6-51
Climate control display .............. 6-51
Clock .......................................... 6-50
Information display functions .... 6-49
Inside Trunk Release Lever ............... 3-21
Instrument Cluster ............................. 5-31
Interior Care ...................................... 8-58
Interior Lights ................................... 6-46
J
Jump-Starting .................................... 7-17
K
Keyless Entry System ......................... 3-3
Keys .................................................... 3-2
L
Label Information ............................. 10-2
Lane-Change Signals ........................ 5-49
Liftgate .............................................. 3-13
Luggage compartment cover ...... 3-14
Luggage compartment net .......... 3-15
Light Bulbs
Replacement ............................... 8-38
Specifications ............................. 10-6
Lighting Control ............................... 5-47
Luggage Compartment Light ............ 6-48
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 ........................................ 6-47
Mirrors Outside mirrors .......................... 3-38
Rearview mirror ......................... 3-39
Money-Saving Suggestions ................ 4-6
Moonroof .......................................... 3-31
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