fuel MAZDA MODEL 6 2008 Quick Tips (in English)

DRIVER’S VIEW
1. Power window switches,
see Switches
2. Power door locks,
see Locks
3. Dual power mirrors,
see Switches
4. Instrument panel lighting,see Getting Started
5. Air vents
6. Turn signal/lighting
control lever,
see Driver Controls
7 . Traction Control System*,
see Instrument Cluster
8. Horn/Air bag
9. Wiper/washer control
lever,see Driver Controls
10. Clock setting buttons,see Getting Started
11. NAVI Display*,
see Owner’s Manual
12. Information display,see Information Display13. AMBAmbient temperature display,
see Information Display.
14. Hazard warning
switch, Press on/off.
15. Audio system,
see Audio Systems
16. Climate control panel,
see Climate Controls
17. Passenger air bag off
indicator,see Seats18. Accessory socket
19. Gearshift lever (A/T),
see Transmission
20. Cup holder
21. Seat warmer*,see Trunk/Console
22. Console, see Trunk/Console
23. Parking brake lever,
see Trunk/Console
24. NAVI Remote control*
Getting Started
MAZDA6 Quick Tips®are
designed to quickly familiarize
you with some important
features of your MAZDA6.
This Driver’s View tab is your
index to the Quick Tips
®, locate
the item you would like to
learn more about and then
turn to the listed tab.
Be sure to see the tab called
Getting Started, this section
contains important operating
tips about your MAZDA6.
Items identified in blue text
call out unique features.
Driver’s
View
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Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
25. Storage
26. Cruise control, see Getting Started
27. Tilt/telescopic
steering-wheel lever,
see Getting Started
28. Audio control switches, see Getting Started
29. Remote trunk release
(Sedan only)
Push to open trunk.
30. Hood release handle
31. Headlight leveling switch*,see Getting Started
32. Bottle holder
CAUTION: Use plastic bottles
with caps, cups may spill
when door is closed.
33. Remote fuel-door
release
*Denotes optional equipment

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Instrument
Cluster
Instrument
Cluster
H F
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1 2 2 13 12 14 11
0 1 2 3 x1000r/min
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0 20 mph
km/h 40 60
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TRIP A 8
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18. Brake system
Parking brake on/low fluid level.
19. Check engine
Dealer inspection required.
20. Charging system
Dealer inspection required.
21. Engine oil pressure
22. Air bag readiness
Front, side and/or curtain air bag
malfunction; warning light
constantly flashes or stays on
or never comes on with ignition
on, dealer inspection required.
23. Door ajar
24. Immobilizer system on,
see Locks
25. Always fasten seat belts
26. Tire Pressure
Monitoring System
(TPMS),
see Trunk
8. Engine coolant
temperature gauge
If above normal range, stop
vehicle and turn off engine,
check coolant level when safe.
12. Automatic transaxle
Dealer inspection required
if light remains on.
13. High beams on
14. Traction Control
System (TCS)
Light flashes when in use;
dealer inspection required if
light remains on.
Enhances traction and safety
by regulating engine torque.
When TCS detects drive wheel
slippage it lowers engine torque
to prevent loss of traction.
15. Lights on*
16. Traction Control
System off
System turned off manually
or malfunctioning; dealer
inspection required.
17. Low fuel7. Odometer/tripmeter
selector
Press to select among trip A,
trip B, and odometer.
Press and hold to reset selected
trip meter.
WARNING LIGHTS
9. Cruise control,see Getting Started
10. Cruise Control Main
Power On,see Getting Started
11. Anti-lock Brake
System (ABS)
ABS malfunction, normal brakes
only, dealer inspection required.
ABS automatically reduces
hydraulic pressure to any wheel
on the verge of locking up.
You may feel a slight pulsing of
the brake pedal and hear a
clicking noise; this tells you the
ABS is functioning properly;
increase pressure on pedal for
maximum braking.
Tips: Maintain constant
pressure on the brake pedal.
Do not pump the brakes.
CRUISE
MAIN
CRUISE
GAUGES
1. Tachometer
2. Turn signals/hazard
warning on
3. Speedometer
4. Fuel gauge
5. Odometer/tripmeter
6. Gear indicator
Displays current gear of Sport AT.
*If equipped with black-out meter

UNDER HOOD
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Under Hood
1. Engine oil filler cap
SAE 5W-20
2. Automatic transmission
fluid (ATF) dipstick
See Owner’s Manual
3 . Brake/Clutch* fluid reservoir
Fill to MAX mark with DOT 3
fluid; check with cap on.
4. Battery
5. Fuse block
6. Air filter
7. Hood support rod
8. Hood latch
Push hood latch to the right,
open hood.
9. Engine coolant reservoir
Level should be between FULL
and LOW markings when cold.
WARNING: Never remove
coolant reservoir cap while
engine is running or hot;
remove only when system
is cool.
10. Engine oil dipstick
Check with engine off after
approximately 5 minutes and
at operating temperature; fluid
level should be between MAX
and MIN markings on dipstick.
11. Power steering fluid
reservoir
Check with engine off and at
normal temperature; fill to
MAX mark.
12. Windshield washer
reservoir
Fill with windshield washer fluid.
Gas cap
After filling vehicle with gasoline,
fully reinstall gas cap by turning
clockwise until a clicking sound is
heard, if gas cap is not fully installed,
Check Engine light may come on.
For more information on
Check Engine light, see
Owner’s Manual.
Break-in period
First 600 miles: Drive at varying
road and engine speeds; avoid
full throttle, rapid acceleration
or kick-down of transmission.
Unique driving conditions
†Every 5,000 miles change
oil/filter, inspect coolant level,
lights, brake/clutch fluid, tire
pressure/wear, power steering
fluid, locks/hinges and washer fluid.
Normal maintenance notes
Rotate tires every 7,500 miles or
sooner if needed.
Replace cabin air filter every
25,000 miles or 24 months.
Inspect exhaust system and heat
shields every 45,000 miles or 5 years.
Replace (FL22) engine coolant
every 120,000 miles or 10 years.
WARNING: Using coolant other
than FL22 requires more frequent
maintenance intervals.
A.Change: Engine oil/
replace filter
Lube: Locks and hinges
B.Inspect: Disc brakes
C.Inspect: Drive belts (3.0 liter),
fuel lines and hoses, brake
lines, hoses and connections,
steering operation and linkages,
front and rear suspension ball
joints, driveshaft dust boots,
cooling system
D.Inspect: Drive belts (2.3 liter)
Replace: Air filter
E.Inspect: Hoses and tubes for
emission system
F. Replace: Spark plugs
Inspect: Engine valve clearance
(2.3 liter), adjust if noisy
G. Replace: Engine coolant
(Other than FL22)
3.0-liter V62.3-liter I4
*Denotes optional equipment†See Owner’s Manual
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7,500 miles
15,000 miles
22,500 miles
30,000 miles
37,500 miles
45,000 miles
52,500 miles
60,000 miles
67,500 miles
75,000 miles
82,500 miles
90,000 miles
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B C E A A
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