MAZDA MODEL 6 2009 Owners Manual (in English)

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qCenter Console
To open, pull the lower release handle.
Storage trayí
The storage tray can be installed to the
front/back side of the center console.
Installing to the front side
Storage tray
Installing to the back side
Storage tray
Using the armrestí
CAUTION
When sliding the armrest, be careful
not to hit a drink cup placed in a cup
holder and spill its contents. Remove
cups or other drink containers from
the cup holders before pulling out the
armrest.
Press the button to slide the armrest
frontward.
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Interior Equipment
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When storing the armrest, press and hold
the button while pulling the armrest back,
and remove your hand once it is in its
stored position.
qShopping Bag Hook
The shopping bag hook can be used for
hanging shopping bags.
CAUTION
Do not hang excessive weight on the
shopping bag hook as it could be
damaged.
Shopping bag hook
(tensile strength: 5.0
kg (11 lb))
qRear Coat Hooks
WARNING
Never hang heavy or sharp objects on
the assist grips and coat hooks:
Hanging heavy or sharp-ended
objects such as a coat hanger from
the assist grips or coat hooks is
dangerous as they can fly off and hit
an occupant in the cabin if a curtain
air bag was to deploy, which could
result in serious injury or death.
Always hang clothes on the coat hooks
and the assist grips without hangers.
Coat hook
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Accessory Sockets
Only use genuine Mazda accessories or
the equivalent requiring no greater than
120 W (DC 12 V, 10 A).
Front
The ignition switch must be in the ACC
or ON position.
With Advanced Key
To use, press the cover and open it.
Without Advanced Key
Center Console
The accessory sockets can be used
regardless of the position of the ignition
switch.
CAUTION
To prevent accessory socket damage
or electrical failure, pay attention to
the following:
ØDo not use accessories that require
more than 120 W (DC 12 V, 10 A).
Ø Do not use accessories that are not
genuine Mazda accessories or the
equivalent.
Ø Close the cover when the accessory
socket is not in use to prevent
foreign objects and liquids from
getting into the accessory socket.
Ø Correctly insert the plug into the
accessory socket.
Ø Do not insert the cigarette lighter
into the accessory socket.
Noise may occur on the audio
playback depending on the device
connected to the accessory socket.
NOTE
To prevent discharging of the battery, do not
use the socket for long periods with the engine
off or idling.
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Connecting the accessory socket
1. Open the lid.
2. Pass the connection plug cord throughthe cutout of the console and insert the
plug into the accessory socket.
Plug
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7In Case of an Emergency
Helpful information on what to do in an emergency.
Parking in an Emergency ............................................................. 7-2Parking in an Emergency .......................................................... 7-2
Flat Tire ......................................................................................... 7-3 Spare Tire and Tool Storage ...................................................... 7-3
Changing a Flat Tire ................................................................. 7-6
Overheating ................................................................................. 7-11 Overheating ............................................................................. 7-11
Emergency Starting .................................................................... 7-13 Starting a Flooded Engine ....................................................... 7-13
Jump-Starting .......................................................................... 7-14
Push-Starting ........................................................................... 7-16
Emergency Towing ..................................................................... 7-17 Towing Description ................................................................. 7-17
Recreational Towing ............................................................... 7-18
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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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Spare Tire and Tool Storage
Spare tire and tools are stored in the locations illustrated in the diagram.
Jack
Spare tire Long bolt for flat tire
Short bolt for flat tire
Lug wrench
In Case of an Emergency
Flat Tire
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qJack
To remove the jack
1. Open the trunk mat.
2. Remove the jack container lid.
3. Turn the wing bolt and jack screw
counterclockwise.
Wing bolt
Jack screw
To secure the jack
1. Insert the wing bolt into the jack with the jack screw pointing front and turn
the wing bolt clockwise to temporarily
tighten it.
2. Turn the jack screw in the direction shown in the figure.
Wing bolt
Jack screw
3. Turn the wing bolt completely to secure the jack.
NOTE
If the jack is not completely secured, it could
rattle while driving. Make sure the jack screw
is sufficiently tightened.
q Spare Tire
Your Mazda has a temporary spare tire.
The temporary spare tire is lighter and
smaller than a conventional tire, and is
designed only for emergency use and
should be used only for VERY short
periods. Temporary spare tires should
NEVER be used for long drives or
extended periods.
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WARNING
Do not install the temporary spare tire
on the front wheels (driving wheels):Driving with the temporary spare tire
on one of the front driving wheels is
dangerous. Handling will be affected.
You could lose control of the vehicle,
especially on ice or snow bound
roads, and have an accident. Move a
regular tire to the front wheel and
install the temporary spare tire to the
rear.
CAUTION
ØWhen using the temporary spare
tire, driving stability may decrease
compared to when using only the
conventional tire. Drive carefully.
Ø To avoid damage to the temporary
spare tire or to the vehicle, observe
the following precautions:
ØDo not exceed 80 km/h (50
mph).
ØAvoid driving over obstacles.
Also, do not drive through an
automatic car wash. This tire's
diameter is smaller than a
conventional tire, so the ground
clearance is reduced about
7 mm (0.3 in).
ØDo not use tire chains on any
type of tire, including the spare
tire.
ØDo not use your temporary
spare tire on any other vehicle,
it has been designed only for
your Mazda.
ØUse only one temporary spare
tire on your vehicle at the same
time.
To remove the spare tire
1. Remove the trunk mat, and if a trunk
board is equipped remove it also.
2. Turn the tire hold-down boltcounterclockwise.
To secure the spare tire
Perform the removal procedure in reverse.
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Flat Tire
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Changing a Flat Tire
NOTEIf the following occurs while driving, it could
indicate a flat tire.
lSteering becomes difficult.lThe vehicle begins to vibrate excessively.lThe vehicle pulls in one direction.
If you have a flat tire, drive slowly to a
level spot that is well off the road and out
of the way of traffic to change the tire.
Stopping in traffic or on the shoulder of a
busy road is dangerous.
WARNING
Be sure to follow the directions for
changing a tire, and never get under a
vehicle that is supported only by a jack:Changing a tire is dangerous if not
done properly. The vehicle can slip off
the jack and seriously injure
someone. If getting under the vehicle
becomes necessary use vehicle
support stands.
Never allow anyone inside a vehicle
supported by a jack: Allowing someone to remain in a
vehicle supported by a jack is
dangerous. The occupant could cause
the vehicle to fall resulting in serious
injury.
NOTE
Make sure the jack is well lubricated before
using it.
1. Park on a level surface off the right-of- way and firmly set the parking brake.
2. Put a vehicle with an automatic transaxle in Park (P), a manual
transaxle in Reverse (R) or 1, and turn
off the engine. 3. Turn on the hazard warning flasher.
4. Have everyone get out of the vehicle
and away from the vehicle and traffic.
5. Remove the jack, tool, and spare tire (page 7-3).
6. Block the wheel diagonally opposite the flat tire. When blocking a wheel,
place a tire block both in front and
behind the tire.
NOTEWhen blocking a tire, use rocks or wood blocks
of sufficient size if possible to hold the tire in
place.
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