maintenance MAZDA MODEL 6 2008 (in English) Manual PDF

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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.
Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Tire Information (U.S.A.)
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Service Publications
Factory-authorized Mazda service publications are available for owners who wish to do
some of their own maintenance and repair.
When requesting any of our publications through an Authorized Mazda Dealer, refer to the
chart below.
If they don't have what you need in stock, they can order it for you.
PUBLICATION ORDER NUMBERPUBLICATION DESCRIPTION
9999-95-063B-08 2008 WORKSHOP MANUAL (English)
9999-MX-063B-08 2008 WORKSHOP MANUAL (Spanish)
9999-95-039G-08 2008 WIRING DIAGRAM (English)
9999-MX-039G-08 2008 WIRING DIAGRAM (Spanish)
9999-95-078C-08 (U.S.A. only) 2008 OWNER'S MANUAL
9999-EC-078C-08 (Canada only) 2008 OWNER'S MANUAL
9999-PR-078C-08 (Puerto Rico, Mexico only) 2008 OWNER'S MANUAL
9999-95-MODL-08 2008 SERVICE HIGHLIGHTS
qWORKSHOP MANUAL:
Covers recommended maintenance and repair procedures of the drive train, body and
chassis.
qWIRING DIAGRAM:
Provides electrical schematics as well as component location for the entire electrical
system.
qOWNER'S MANUAL:
This booklet contains information regarding the proper care and operation of your vehicle.
This is not a technician's manual.
qSERVICE HIGHLIGHTS:
Provides description and operation of the many systems of your Mazda.
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A
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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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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Before Use
Ifnecessary
Rear View
Monitor
Advanced use
nAddress BooklAddress Book ........................................................................\
........ 44(Memory Point Storage), (Memory Point Confirmation and Modification),
(Preset Destinations or Home storage), (Memory Point Deletion), (All Memory
Point Deletion), (Displays Icons at Memory Points), (Avoid Area Storage),
(Avoid Area Confirmation and Modification), (Avoid Area Deletion),
(All Avoid Area Deletion), (Category Name Modification), (Previous
Destination Deletion), (All Preset Destination Deletion)
n
Voice RecognitionlVoice Recognition ........................................................................\
.. 48(Voice Recognition Structure), (Select the Language),
(Basic Usage Pattern), (Cancel Voice Recognition), (Voice Recognition
Command)
n
Volume AdjustmentlVolume Adjustment........................................................................ 50
If necessary
nIf necessarylPrecautions/System Performance ................................................. 51(Voice Guidance), (GPS), (Map Matching), (Positioning Accuracy),
(Route Guide), (Route Search)
l
Troubleshooting ........................................................................\
..... 55(Verification First), (Error Messages)
lMaintenance ........................................................................\
.......... 58(Care of the Product), (Handling and Care of Map Discs)
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Before
UseGetting
started
Routing
POI Icons on Maps / Delete Destination
nPOI (Point of Interest) Icons
The following are POI icons shown on maps.
Restaurant
All restaurants
American
Chinese
Continental
Fast Food
Fr en ch
Italian
Japanese
Mexican
Seafood
Thai
Other Restaurants
Shopping
Grocery Store
Shopping Mall
Automotive
Automobile Club
Gas Station
Par king
Auto Service &
Maintenance
Tr a v e l
Bus Station
Ferr y Ter minal
Hotel
Rental Car Agency
Rest Area
Train Station
Airport (All Search
Areas)
Recreation
Casino
Golf Course
Historical
Monument
Marina
Museum
Ski Resort
Sports Complex
Performing Arts
Tourist Attraction
(All Search Areas)
Tourist Information
Winery
Amusement Park
(All Search Areas)
Community
Convention Center
Court House
Government Offices
Higher Education
Hospital
Library
Park & Recreation
(All Search Areas)
Police Station
School
City Center
Banking
Bank
AT M
Other
Business Facility
Delete
destination Select
Select MENUENTER
ENTERENTER
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Before
UseGetting
started
RoutingAddress
Book
Voice Recognition
Avoiding Voice Recognition Errors.Read the notes listed below to allow the Voice Recognition function to recognize your voice properly.l
Speak a voice command clearly.
l Keep yourself in a safe driving position. Do not face or approach the microphone to make a
voice command to recognize.
Voice recognition may fail to recognize your command due to voice tone. If this happens,
change the tone of your voice by speaking more loudly and clearly.
l
Keep the inside of the vehicle quiet when making a voice command. Your command may be compromised
by noises made by people, blinkers, the horn, vehicle vibration, and noises from outside the vehicle.
l Use the language you selected in voice recognition.
The following voice commands can be used with voice control.
( ): Indicates the commands to be the object of “/”
[]: Recognizes without saying the command in “[]”
“/”: Recognizes when saying either commands before and after “/”
Voice Recognition Command
Shortcut Commands
[Show] Current (Position/Location)
[Show] Map
Repeat [Voice] [Guidance]
Cancel
Map Operation Commands
Zoom In
Zoom Out
Zoom In Maximum
Zoom Out Maximum
Right Map Zoom In
Right Map Zoom Out
Right Map (Zoom In Maximum/
Minimum Scale)
Right Map (Zoom Out Maximum/Maximum Scale)[Change to/Show] North up [Mode][Change to/Show] Heading up [Mode][Change] Map DirectionRight Map [Change to/Show] North up [Mode]Right Map [Change to/Show] Heading Up [Mode]Right Map [Change Map] Direction
[Show/Change to] Dual Map [Mode]
[Show/Change to] Single Map [Mode](Store/Mark) [This Point]POI Display Commands
Automobile Club
Gas Station/Gas
Parking/Parking Lot/Parking Garage/Car ParkAuto Service & Maintenance/Auto ServiceAT M
Bank
Town Center/City Center
Convention Center/Exhibition Center
Court House
Government Offices
Higher Education/University/College
Hospital
Library
Parks & Recreation/CollegePolice Station
School
Amusement Park
Casino
Golf Course
Historical Monument
Marina
Museum
Ski Resort/Skiing
Sports Complex/StadiumPerforming Arts
Tourist Attraction
Tourist Information
Winery
Restaurant/I'm Hungry/Show RestaurantAmerican Restaurant/American Food
Chinese Restaurant/Chinese Food
Continental Restaurant/Continental FoodFast Food/Fast Food Restaurant
French Restaurant/French Food
Italian Restaurant/Italian Food
Japanese Restaurant/Japanese FoodMexican Restaurant/Mexican Food
Seafood Restaurant/Seafood
Thai Restaurant/Thai Food
Other Restaurant/Other Food
Grocery Store
Shopping Mall
Airport
Bus Station
Ferry Terminal
Hotel
Rental Car Agency
Rest Area
Train Station
Business Facility
POI Off
Destination Operation Commands
[Go] Home
Enter Destination
Add to Waypoint
(Go to/Previous) Starting Point
[Go to] Previous Destination
[Go to] Preset Destination [Number] 1
[Go to] Preset Destination [Number] 2
[Go to] Preset Destination [Number] 3
[Go to] Preset Destination [Number] 4
[Go to] Preset Destination [Number] 5
CancelGuidance Commands
Louder
Softer
[Show] (Whole/Entire) Route [Map]
[Show] Next Way Point [Map]
Show First Way Point [Map]
Show Second Way Point [Map]
Show Third Way Point [Map]
Show Fourth Way Point [Map]
Show Fifth Way Point [Map]
Show Destination [Map]
(Delete/Cancel) Next Way Point
Ye s
No
(Delete/Cancel) Destination
(Delete/Cancel) All Way Points and
Destination
Voice Guidance Off
Voice Guidance On
Quick
Alternative
Short
Detour
Detour Entire Route
[Change to] Arrow (Guide/Guidance)
[Change to] Turn List (Guide/Guidance)[Change to] Freeway (Guide/Guidance)[Change to] Intersection (Guide/Guidance)Display Commands
display [set] day [mode]
display [set] night [mode]
display [set] auto [mode]
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Before
UseGetting
started
RoutingAddress
Book
Voice Recognition
If necessary
Maintenance
nCleaning this productUse a dry, soft cloth to wipe it.
nCautions for cleaningNever use solvents such as benzene and thinners, they could mar the surface of the unit.
nMap discIf you require the latest map disc, consult an Expert Dealer, we recommend an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
nHow to hold the discl Do not touch the underside of the disc.
l Do not scratch the disc.
l Do not bend the disc.
l When not in use, keep the disc in the case.
nDisc CleaninglUse a dry, soft cloth to wipe from the center outward.
nDo not leave discs in the following places:lDirect sunlight
l Near car heaters
l In dirty, dusty and damp areas
l On seats and dashboards
Care of the Product
Handling and Care of Map Discs
Label side

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