MAZDA MODEL 6 2009 Owners Manual (in English)

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qCapacities
(Approximate Quantities)
Item Capacity
Engine oil 2.5-liter engine
With oil filter replacement 5.0 L (5.3 US qt. 4.4 Imp qt)
Without oil filter replacement 4.6 L (4.9 US qt. 4.0 Imp qt)
3.7-liter engine With oil filter replacement 5.2 L (5.5 US qt. 4.6 Imp qt)
Without oil filter replacement 4.7 L (5.0 US qt. 4.1 Imp qt)
Coolant 2.5-liter engine
9.4 L (9.9 US qt. 8.3 Imp qt)
3.7-liter engine 9.8 L (10 US qt. 8.6 Imp qt)
Manual transaxle oil 2.85 L (3.01 US qt, 2.51 Imp qt)
Automatic transaxle fluid 2.5-liter engine
8.14 L (8.60 US qt, 7.16 Imp qt)
3.7-liter engine 7.0 L (7.4 US qt, 6.2 Imp qt)
Fuel tank 70.0 L (18.5 US gal, 15.4 Imp gal)
Check oil and fluid levels with dipsticks or reservoir gauges.
q Dimensions
Item Specification
Overall length Without license plate holder
4,920 mm (193.7 in)
With license plate holder 4,940 mm (194.5 in)
Overall width 1,840 mm (72.4 in)
Overall height 1,470 mm (57.9 in)
Front tread 16-inch
1,595 mm (62.8 in)
17-inch 1,595 mm (62.8 in)
18-inch 1,585 mm (62.4 in)
Rear tread 16-inch
1,595 mm (62.8 in)
17-inch 1,595 mm (62.8 in)
18-inch 1,585 mm (62.4 in)
Wheelbase 2,790 mm (109.8 in)
qWeights
2.5-liter engine
Manual transaxle
Item Weight
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) 1,969 kg (4,340 lb)
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) Front
1,037 kg (2,286 lb)
Rear 935 kg (2,062 lb)
Specifications
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Automatic transaxleItem Weight
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) 1,996 kg (4,400 lb)
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) Front
1,066 kg (2,350 lb)
Rear 934 kg (2,059 lb)
3.7-liter engine
Item Weight
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) 2,082 kg (4,590 lb)
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) Front
1,140 kg (2,513 lb)
Rear 943 kg (2,079 lb)
qAir Conditioner
Item Classification
Refrigerant Type HFC134a (R-134a)
qLight Bulbs
Exterior light
Light bulb Category
Wattage ECE R (SAE)
Headlights High beam
65H9 (H9)
Low beam Halogen
55H7 (H7)
Xenon fusion 35D2S (D2S)
Front turn signal lights/Parking lights 28/8―(#7444NA)
Fog lights
í55 H11 (H11)
Front side-marker lights 4.9―(#168)
High-mount brake light LED
*1―(― )
Rear turn signal lights 26.9―(#3757A)
Brake lights/Taillights (Rear side-marker lights) 26.9/6.7
―(#3057A)
LED
*1― (― )
Reverse lights 17.9W16W (#921)
License plate lights 4.8―(t94)
Ground illumination light
í5.5 ―(― )
*1 LED is the abbreviation for Light Emitting Diode.
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Interior lightLight bulb Category
Wattage ECE R
Trunk light 3―
Overhead light/Map lights (Front) 8―
Overhead light (Rear) 10―
Courtesy lights 5W5W
Vanity mirror lights 2.1―
qTires
NOTElThe tires have been optimally matched with the chassis of your vehicle.
When replacing tires, Mazda recommends that you replace tires of the same type originally fitted
to your vehicle. For details, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
lWhen changing tires extra care must be taken to be sure the TPMS is working. (page 5-27)
Check the tire pressure label for tire size and inflation pressure.
Refer to Tire Inflation Pressure on page 8-32.
Standard tire
Tire size Inflation pressure
Front Rear
P205/65R16 94H 220 kPa (32 psi)220 kPa (32 psi)
P215/55R17 93V 220 kPa (32 psi)220 kPa (32 psi)
P235/45R18 94W 220 kPa (32 psi)220 kPa (32 psi)
Temporary spare tire
Tire size Inflation pressure
T115/70D16 92M 420 kPa (60 psi)
qFuses
Refer to the fuse rating on page 8-46.
Specifications
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Personalization Features
The following“Personalization Features ”are possible. These settings can only be changed by an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
Setting FunctionInitial Setting After Setting Change
Auto headlight on/off Adjusts headlight illumination on/off timing
based on surrounding lightness/darkness 2000
―4000 lx 1000 ―2000 lx
Auto headlight off Time required for headlights to turn off after
ignition is switched off 30 seconds 0/60/120 seconds
Turn indicator Sets beep sound volume level HighLow
Blind spot warning Deactivates warning beep function Activated Deactivated
Illumination entry Time required for interior lamp to turn off
automatically after all doors are closed
15 seconds 7.5/30/60 seconds
Deactivates function that allows interior lamp
to illuminate automatically when ignition is
switched off Activated Deactivated
Deactivates function that allows interior lamp
to illuminate automatically when doors are
unlocked Activated Deactivated
Time required for interior lamp to turn off
automatically
(prevents battery depletion when a door is
open/ajar) 30 minutes 10 minutes
Smart turn Activates function that allows turn signal lights
to flash three times with momentary turn switch
operation (when changing lanes)
Deactivated Activated
Keyless entry Selects unlocking method with the retractable
key
Press×2
Press×1
Time required for doors to relock automatically
after unlocking with transmitter 30 seconds 60/90 seconds
Deactivates function that allows horn to sound
automatically when doors are locked by
pressing transmitter two consecutive times Activated Deactivated
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SettingFunctionInitial Setting After Setting Change
Advanced keyless
entry Activates function to automatically lock doors
when leaving vehicle
(with key being carried away)
Deactivated Activated
Deactivates advanced key remaining battery
level warning light in instrument cluster Activated Deactivated
Adjusts sound volume of answer-back beep
during keyless entry system operation Low High/Deactivated
Adjusts sound volume of warning beep for
advanced keyless entry system High
Low
Chooses whether permission is given to open
trunk when advanced keys are both inside trunk
or outside vehicle Permitted Not permitted
Deactivates function that allows power supply
to turn off automatically when ignition has been
switched to ACC for a long period of time Activated Deactivated
Selects a transition pattern in which ignition
position can be switched when pressing push
button start ON> Off ON> ACC> Off
Deactivates advanced key function Activated Deactivated
Selects door unlocking method with the door
handle sensor and/or the request switch. 1. Touch the
handle, and only
the driver's door
unlocks.2. Touch the handle,
and all doors unlock./3.
Press the request
switch once to unlock
driver's door. Press
again to unlock the
rest./4. Touch the
handle to unlock
driver's door, then
press the request
switch to unlock the
rest.
The following “Personalization Features ”can be changed by customer.
Setting FunctionInitial Setting After Setting Change
Welcome sound Deactivates welcome sound function 6-28 Activated Deactivated
Personalization Features
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11Index
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A
Accessory Socket ............................ 6-105
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and
Accessories ....................................... 9-18
Advanced Key ..................................... 3-2Advanced key maintenance ......... 3-5
Advanced key suspend
function ...................................... 3-19
Auxiliary key .............................. 3-18
Locking, unlocking doors ............ 3-8
Opening the trunk lid with request
switch ......................................... 3-10
Operational range ......................... 3-7
Remote control function ............. 3-16
Service ......................................... 3-6
Warning and beep sounds .......... 3-19
When warning indicator/beep is
activated ..................................... 3-22
Air Bag Systems ............................... 2-41
Antenna ............................................. 6-16
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ......... 5-7 Warning light ............................... 5-8
Appearance Care ............................... 8-52
Audio System ................................... 6-16 Audio control switch .................. 6-56
Audio set .................................... 6-27
AUX mode ................................. 6-59
Operating tips for audio
system ........................................ 6-16
Safety certification ..................... 6-62
Automatic Transaxle Driving tips ................................ 5-18
Fluid ........................................... 8-24
Manual shift mode ..................... 5-15
Shift-lock override ..................... 5-14
Shift-lock system ....................... 5-14
Transaxle ranges ........................ 5-13
B
BatteryEmergency starting .................... 7-13
Maintenance ............................... 8-31
Specifications ............................. 10-4
Beeps Electronic Steering Lock ............ 5-59
Ignition key reminder ................. 5-59
Seat belt warning beep Sounds ... 5-59
Tire inflation pressure warning
beep ............................................ 5-59
Before Starting the Engine .................. 4-5
After getting in ............................. 4-5
Before getting in .......................... 4-5
Blind Spot Monitoring
(BSM) System .................................. 5-33 BSM OFF Indicator Light .......... 5-35
BSM OFF Switch ....................... 5-36
Care of Radar Sensors ................ 5-36
Warning Light/Beep ................... 5-35
Bluetooth Audio ............................... 6-63
Bluetooth Hands-Free ....................... 6-72 Basic Bluetooth Hands-Free
Operation ................................... 6-76
Convenient Use of the Hands-Free
System ........................................ 6-79
Hands-Free Setting ..................... 6-85
Mazda Bluetooth Hands-Free
Customer Service ....................... 6-92
Safety Certification .................... 6-92
When Bluetooth Hands-Free Cannot
be Used ...................................... 6-91
Body Lubrication .............................. 8-28
Bottle Holder ................................... 6-101
Brake/Clutch Fluid ........................................... 8-22
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B
BrakesAnti-lock brake system (ABS) ..... 5-7
Brakes assist ................................. 5-9
Foot brake .................................... 5-5
Pad wear indicator ........................ 5-9
Parking brake ............................... 5-6
Warning light ............................... 5-7
Break-In Period ................................... 4-6
Bulb Replacement ............................. 8-37
C
Capacities .......................................... 10-5
Carbon Monoxide ............................... 4-4
Catalytic Converter ............................. 4-3
Cell Phones ....................................... 9-19
Center Console ................................ 6-103
Child Restraint Child restraint precautions ......... 2-27
Installing child-restraint
systems ....................................... 2-31
LATCH child-restraint
systems ....................................... 2-37
Child Safety Locks for Rear Doors ... 3-32
Climate Control System ...................... 6-2 Gas specifications ...................... 10-6
Clock ................................................. 6-97
Courtesy Lights ................................. 6-95
Cruise Control ................................... 5-19
Cup Holder ...................................... 6-100
Customer Assistance ........................... 9-2
D
Dashboard Illumination .................... 5-41
Daytime Running Lights ................... 5-62
D
Defroster Mirror ......................................... 5-69
Rear window .............................. 5-68
Dimensions ....................................... 10-5
Door Locks ....................................... 3-29
Driving In Flooded Area ..................... 4-9
Driving on Uneven Road .................. 4-11
Driving Tips ........................................ 4-6 Automatic transaxle ................... 5-18
Break-in period ............................ 4-6
Driving in flooded area ................ 4-9
Driving on uneven road .............. 4-11
Hazardous driving ........................ 4-7
Money-saving suggestions ........... 4-6
Rocking the vehicle ...................... 4-8
Winter driving .............................. 4-8
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) ..... 5-25 DSC OFF indicator light ............ 5-26
DSC OFF switch ........................ 5-26
TCS/DSC indicator light ............ 5-25
E
Emergency Starting ........................... 7-13Flooded engine ........................... 7-13
Jump-starting .............................. 7-14
Push-starting .............................. 7-16
Emergency Towing ........................... 7-17
Emission Control System .................... 4-3
Engine Coolant ....................................... 8-21
Exhaust gas .................................. 4-4
Hood release .............................. 3-46
Oil .............................................. 8-19
Overheating ................................ 7-11
Starting ......................................... 5-4
Engine Compartment Overview ........ 8-18
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E
Engine CoolantOverheating ................................ 7-11
Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge ................................................ 5-40
Exhaust Gas ........................................ 4-4
Exterior Care ..................................... 8-54
F
Flasher Hazard warning .......................... 5-70
Headlights .................................. 5-60
Flat Tire ............................................... 7-3 Changing ...................................... 7-6
Spare tire and tool storage ............ 7-3
Fluids Classification .............................. 10-4
Owner maintenance ................... 8-15
Fog Lights ......................................... 5-64
Foot Brake .......................................... 5-5
Front Seats
(Electrically Operated Seats) ............... 2-4
Front Seats
(Manually Operated Seats) ................. 2-2
Fuel Filler lid and cap ........................ 3-44
Gauge ......................................... 5-41
Requirements ............................... 4-2
Tank capacity ............................. 10-5
Fuses ................................................. 8-46 Panel description ........................ 8-49
Replacement ............................... 8-46
G
Gauges .............................................. 5-38
Glove Box ....................................... 6-102
H
Hazard Warning Flasher .................... 5-70
Hazardous Driving .............................. 4-7
HeadlightsControl ....................................... 5-60
Flashing ...................................... 5-62
High-low beam .......................... 5-62
Leveling ..................................... 5-62
HomeLink Wireless Control
System .............................................. 5-70
Hood Release .................................... 3-46
Horn .................................................. 5-69
I
Ignition Keys ........................................... 3-23
Switch .......................................... 5-2
Illuminated Entry System ................. 6-94
Immobilizer System
(with Advanced Key) ........................ 3-50
Immobilizer System
(without Advanced Key) ................... 3-53
Indicator Lights ................................. 5-43 BSM OFF ................................... 5-58
Cruise ......................................... 5-57
DSC OFF .................................... 5-57
Headlight high-beam .................. 5-55
Security ...................................... 5-55
Shift position .............................. 5-56
TCS OFF .................................... 5-56
TCS/DSC ................................... 5-56
Turn signal/hazard warning ........ 5-58
Information Display .......................... 6-96 Audio display ............................. 6-97
Climate control display .............. 6-97
Clock .......................................... 6-97
Information display functions .... 6-96
Trip computer ............................. 6-98
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