wheel MAZDA MODEL 6 2008 (in English) Repair Manual

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Tire Maintenance
Improper or inadequate vehicle maintenance can cause tires to wear abnormally. Here are
some important maintenance points:
qTire Inflation Pressure
Inspect all tire pressure monthly (including the spare) when the tires are cold. Maintain
recommended pressures for the best ride, top handling, and minimum tire wear. Use the
pressures specified on the vehicle tire information placard or tire label for optimum service.
qTire Rotation
To equalize tread wear, rotate the tires every 12,000 km (7,500 miles) or sooner if irregular
wear develops. During rotation, inspect them for correct balance.
Forward
Inspect the tires for uneven wear and damage. Abnormal wear is usually caused by one or a
combination of the following:
lIncorrect tire pressurelImproper wheel alignmentlOut-of-balance wheellSevere braking
After rotation, inflate all tire pressures to specification (page 10-7) and inspect the lug nuts
for tightness.
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CAUTION
Rotate unidirectional tires and radial tires that have an asymmetrical tread pattern
or studs only from front to rear, not from side to side. Tire performance will be
weakened if rotated from side to side.
(With limited-slip differential)
Don't use the following:
ØTires not of the designated size
Ø Tires of different sizes or types at the same time
Ø Tires not sufficiently inflated
If these instructions aren't followed, the rotation of the left and right wheels will be
different and will thus apply a constant load on the limited-slip differential.
This will cause a malfunction.
q Replacing a Tire
WARNING
Always use tires that are in good condition:
Driving with worn tires is dangerous. Reduced braking, steering, and traction could
result in an accident.
If a tire wears evenly, a wear indicator will appear as a solid band across the tread. Replace
the tire when this happens.
New tread Tread wear indicator
Worn tread
You should replace it before the band is across the entire tread.
NOTE
Tires degrade over time, even when they are not being used on the road. It is recommended that tires
generally be replaced when they are 6 years or older. Heat caused by hot climates or frequent high
loading conditions can accelerate the aging process. You should replace the spare tire when you
replace the other road tires due to the aging of the spare tire. Regarding the manufacturing week and
year is indicated with 4 digit. Refer to The tire labeling on page 9-22.
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GCW
GCW (Gross Combination Weight)is the weight of the loaded vehicle (GVW) plus the
weight of the fully loaded trailer.
GCWR (Gross Combination Weight Rating) is the maximum allowable weight of the
vehicle and the loaded trailer - including all cargo and passengers - that the vehicle can
handle without risking damage. (Important: The towing vehicle's braking system is rated
for operation at GVWR, not at GCWR. Separate functional brakes should be used for safe
control of towed vehicles and for trailers weighing more than 1,500 lbs). The GCW must
never exceed the GCWR.
Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight is the highest possible weight of a fully loaded trailer
the vehicle can tow. It assumes a vehicle with only mandatory options, no cargo (internal or
external), a tongue load of 10 _
15% (conventional trailer) or king pin weight of 15 _
25%
(fifth-wheel trailer), and driver only (150 lbs). Consult your dealership (or the RV and
Trailer Towing Guide provided by your dealership) for more detailed information.
Tongue Load or Fifth-Wheel King Pin Weight refers to the amount of the weight that a
trailer pushes down on a trailer hitch.
Examples: For a 5000 lb conventional trailer, multiply 5000 by 0.10 and 0.15 to obtain a
proper tongue load range of 500 to 750 lbs. For an 11,500 lb fifth-wheel trailer, multiply by
0.15 and 0.25 to obtain a proper king pin load range of 1,725 to 2,875 lbs.
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qCapacities
(Approximate Quantities)
Item Capacity
Engine oil 2.3-liter engine
With oil filter
replacement
4.3 L (4.5 US qt, 3.8 Imp qt)
Without oil filter
replacement 3.9 L (4.1 US qt, 3.4 Imp qt)
3.0-liter engine With oil filter
replacement
5.7 L (6.0 US qt, 5.0 Imp qt)
Without oil filter
replacement 5.2 L (5.5 US qt, 4.6 Imp qt)
Coolant 2.3-liter engine
7.0 L (7.4 US qt, 6.2 Imp qt)
3.0-liter engine 8.5 L (9.0 US qt, 7.5 Imp qt)
Manual transaxle oil 2.3-liter engine
2.87 L (3.03 US qt, 2.53 Imp qt)
3.0-liter engine 2.3 L (2.4 US qt, 2.0 Imp qt)
Automatic transaxle fluid 2.3-liter engine
8.14 L (8.60 US qt, 7.16 Imp qt)
3.0-liter engine 7.0 L (7.4 US qt, 6.1 Imp qt)
Fuel tank 68.0 L (18.0 US gal, 15.0 Imp gal)
Check oil and fluid levels with dipsticks or reservoir gauges.
q Dimensions
Item Specification
Overall length Sedan
4,745 mm*3(186.8 in), 4,765 mm*4(187.6 in)
5-Door 4,745 mm*3(186.8 in), 4,765 mm*4(187.6 in)
Sport Wagon 4,770 mm*3(187.8 in), 4,785 mm*4(188.4 in)
Overall width 1,780 mm (70.1 in)
Overall height Sedan/5-Door
1,440 mm (56.7 in)
Sport Wagon 1,455 mm (57.3 in)
Track, front 1,540 mm
*1(60.6 in), 1,530 mm*2(60.2 in)
Track, rear 1,540 mm*1(60.6 in), 1,530 mm*2(60.2 in)
Wheelbase 2,675 mm (105.3 in)
*1 16-inch wheel vehicle
*2 17-inch/18-inch wheel vehicle
*3 Without license plate holder
*4 With license plate holder
Specifications
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Odometer and Trip Meter .................. 5-32
Outside Mirrors ................................. 3-38
Overhead Console ............................. 6-53
Overhead Lights ................................ 6-47
Overheating ....................................... 7-14
Overloading ...................................... 4-10
P
Paint Damage .................................... 8-53
Parking Brake ..................................... 5-5
Parking in an Emergency .................... 7-2
Power Door Locks .............................. 3-9
Power Steering .................................. 5-18Fluid ........................................... 8-23
Power Windows ................................ 3-22
Push-Starting ..................................... 7-19
R
Rear Door Child Safety Locks .......... 3-10
Rear Seat ............................................. 2-9
Rear Window Defroster .................... 5-52
Rear Window Washer ....................... 5-51
Rear Window Wiper .......................... 5-51
Rearview Mirror ................................ 3-39
Recreational Towing ......................... 7-21
Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign
Country ............................................. 9-15
Rocking the Vehicle ............................ 4-8
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 ................................. 2-28
Center-rear position .................... 2-23
Emergency locking .................... 2-17
Extender ..................................... 2-26
Pregnant women ........................ 2-17
Pretensioner and load limiting .... 2-21
Seat belt precautions .................. 2-15
Warning light/beep ..................... 2-28
Seats Front seat
(Electrically operated seats) ......... 2-5
Front seat
(Manually operated seats) ............ 2-2
Rear seat ....................................... 2-9
Security System Immobilizer system .................... 3-33
Theft-deterrent system ............... 3-35
Service Publications .......................... 9-44
Spare Tire and Tool Storage ................ 7-3
Specifications .................................... 10-4
Speedometer ...................................... 5-32
SRS Air Bags How the Air Bags Work ............. 2-52
Supplemental restraint systems
precautions ................................. 2-45
Starting the Engine .............................. 5-4
Steering Wheel .................................. 3-38 Horn ........................................... 5-53
Storage Box ...................................... 6-54
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Storage Compartments ...................... 6-53Cargo securing loops .................. 6-55
Cargo sub-compartment ............. 6-55
Center box .................................. 6-53
Center console ............................ 6-54
Glove box ................................... 6-54
Overhead console ....................... 6-53
Storage box ................................ 6-54
Storage pocket ............................ 6-53
Storage Pocket .................................. 6-53
Sunshade ........................................... 3-32
Sunvisors .......................................... 6-46
T
Tachometer ........................................ 5-33
Temporary Spare Tire ....................... 8-36
Theft-Deterrent System ..................... 3-35
Tire Information ................................ 9-22
Tire Pressure Monitoring System ...... 5-25 System error activation .............. 5-29
Tire pressure monitoring system
warning light .............................. 5-27
Tires and wheels ......................... 5-29
Tires
Flat tire ......................................... 7-3
Inflation pressure ........................ 8-33
Replacement ............................... 8-35
Rotation ...................................... 8-34
Snow tires .................................... 4-8
Spare tire and tool storage ............ 7-3
Specifications ............................. 10-7
Tire chains .................................... 4-9
Uniform tire quality grading system
(UTQGS) ................................... 9-20
Tool ..................................................... 7-3
T
Towing Description ................................. 7-20
Emergency towing ..................... 7-20
Recreational towing ................... 7-21
Traction Control System (TCS) ........ 5-22 TCS indicator light ..................... 5-23
TCS OFF indicator light ............ 5-23
TCS OFF switch ........................ 5-23
Trip Meter ......................................... 5-32
Trunk Lid .......................................... 3-19 Inside trunk release lever ............ 3-21
Trunk Light ....................................... 3-20
Turn and Lane-Change Signals ......... 5-49
V
Vanity Mirrors ................................... 6-46
Vehicle Information Labels ............... 10-2
W
Warning Lights ................................. 5-35 ABS ............................................ 5-37
Air bag system ........................... 5-39
Automatic transaxle ................... 5-41
Brake system .............................. 5-37
Charging system ......................... 5-38
Check engine .............................. 5-39
Door-ajar .................................... 5-41
Engine oil pressure ..................... 5-38
Front seat belt pretensioner
system ........................................ 5-39
Low fuel ..................................... 5-40
Low washer fluid level ............... 5-41
Seat belt ...................................... 5-40
Tire pressure monitoring
system ........................................ 5-41
Warranty ............................................ 9-12
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Washer Fluid ..................................... 8-26
Weights ............................................. 10-6
Wheel Replacement .......................... 8-36
WindowsPower windows .......................... 3-22
Windshield Washer ........................... 5-51
Windshield Wipers ............................ 5-50 Blades replacement .................... 8-28
Winter Driving .................................... 4-8
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Before
UseGetting
started
RoutingAddress
Book
Voice Recognition
Voice Recognition
lVoice control can be carried out by simply
Pressing and using a voice command
( page 49) spoken into the microphone.
Note
After the navigation system has been set, voice recognition needs approximately 2 minutes
for activation on preparation. Wait momentarily.
Vo i c e
Recognition
Structure
l Microphone surface
Voice entry recognition.
l (Steering Wheel)
Use for switching to voice recognition or canceling.
Select the
Language
Set up the language in advance.
1
Press
2 select
select select
3
Select your preferred language from the list
Basic
Usage
Pattern1
Press (Steering Wheel)
2
Speak the desired voice command
Cancel
Vo i c e
Recognition
1
Long press (Steering Wheel)
(Press it more than 0.7 seconds.)
TALK
MICROPHONE
TALK
TALK Switch
MENU
ENTER
ENTERENTER
TALK
TALK
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