climate control MAZDA MODEL 6 2014 (in English) Owner's Manual

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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. The period in which the tire was
manufactured (both week and year) is
indicated by a 4-digit number.
Refer to Tire Labeling on page 8-25.
qTemporary Spare Tireí
Inspect the temporary spare tire at least
monthly to make sure it is properly
inflated and stored.
NOTE
The temporary spare tire condition gradually
deteriorates even if it has not been used.
The temporary spare tire is easier to
handle because of its construction which
is lighter and smaller than a conventional
tire. This tire should be used only for an
emergency and only for a short distance.
Use the temporary spare tire only until the
conventional tire is repaired, which should
be as soon as possible.
Refer to Tires on page 9-7.
CAUTION
ØDo not use your temporary spare
tire rim with a snow tire or a
conventional tire. Neither will
properly fit and could damage
both tire and rim.
ØThe temporary spare tire has a
tread life of less than 5,000 km
(3,000 miles). The tread life may
be shorter depending on driving
conditions.
ØThe temporary spare tire is for
limited use, however, if the tread
wear solid-band indicator
appears, replace the tire with the
same type of temporary spare
(page 6-37).
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. The period in which the tire was
manufactured (both week and year) is
indicated by a 4-digit number.
Refer to Tire Labeling on page 8-25.
qReplacing a Wheel
WARNING
Always use wheels of the correct size
on your vehicle:
Using a wrong-sized wheel is
dangerous. Braking and handling
could be affected, leading to loss of
control and an accident.
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS)
This information relates to the tire grading system developed by the U.S. National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration for grading tires by tread wear, traction, and
temperature performance.
qTread Wear
The tread wear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested
under controlled conditions on a specified government test course.
For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one-and-a-half times as well on the government
course as a tire graded 100.
The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use, however,
and may depart significantly from the norm because of variations in driving habits, service
practices and differences in road characteristics and climate.
qTraction-AA, A, B, C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. These grades represent
the tire's ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on
specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor
traction performance.
WARNING
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on braking (straight ahead) traction
tests and does not include acceleration cornering (turning), hydroplaning, or peak
traction characteristics.
qTemperature-A, B, C
The temperature grades A (the highest), B, and C, represent the tire's resistance to the
generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions
on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire
life, and excessive temperatures can lead to sudden tire failure.
Grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger vehicle tires must meet
under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent
higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by
law.
Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS)
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qAir Conditioner
The type of refrigerant used is indicated on a label attached to the inside of the engine compartment. Check the
label before recharging the refrigerant. Refer to Climate Control System on page 5-2.
Item Classification
Refrigerant Type HFC134a (R-134a)
qLight Bulbs
Exterior light
Light bulbCategory
Wattage UNECE
*1(SAE)
HeadlightsHalogenHigh beam 65 HB3 (9005)
Low beam 55 H11 (H11)
Xenon fusion High/Low beam 35 D4S (D4S)
Daytime running lightsWith halogen bulb headlights 65 HB3 (9005)
With xenon fusion bulb headlights LED
*2―(―)
Front turn signal lights/Parking
lights (Front side-marker lights)With halogen bulb headlights 27/8―(#7444NA)
Front turn signal lights/
Front side-marker lightsWith xenon fusion bulb headlights 27/8―(#7444NA)
Parking lights With xenon fusion bulb headlights LED
*2―(―)
Fog lightsí55 H11 (H11)
Side turn signal lights LED*2―(―)
High-mount brake light LED*2―(―)
Rear turn signal lights 21 WY21W (7443NA)
Rear side-marker lights 5 W5W (―)
Brake lights/Taillights LED
*2―(―)
Taillights (Trunk lid side) 5 W5W (―)
Reverse lights 21 W21W (7440)
License plate lights 5 W5W (―)
*1 UNECE stands for United Nations Economic Commission for Europe.
*2 LED is the abbreviation for Light Emitting Diode.
Interior light
Light bulbCategory
Wattage UNECE
*1
Trunk light 3―
Overhead lights (Front)/Map lights 8―
Rear map lights 8―
Courtesy lights 5 W5W
Vanity mirror lights
í2―
*1 UNECE stands for United Nations Economic Commission for Europe.
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Specifications
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B
Brakes
Brakes assist ............................... 4-83
Foot brake .................................. 4-81
Pad wear indicator ...................... 4-83
Parking brake ............................. 4-82
Break-In ............................................ 3-45
C
Capacities ............................................ 9-5
Carbon Monoxide ............................. 3-26
Cargo Sub-Compartment ................ 5-121
Cell Phones ....................................... 8-20
Center Console ................................ 5-120
Child Restraint
Child-restraint system
installation .................................. 2-27
Installing child-restraint
systems ....................................... 2-28
LATCH child-restraint
systems ....................................... 2-35
Child Safety Locks for Rear Doors ... 3-19
Climate Control System ...................... 5-2
Fully Automatic Type .................. 5-9
Gas specifications ........................ 9-6
Manual Type ................................ 5-5
Operating Tips .............................. 5-2
Vent Operation ............................. 5-3
Clock ............................................... 5-115
Commander switch operation ........... 5-58
Commander knob operation ....... 5-59
Operation of switches around
commander knob ........................ 5-58
Courtesy Lights ............................... 5-113
Cruise Control ................................. 4-111
Cruise Control Set Vehicle Speed ..... 4-15
Cup Holder ...................................... 5-117
Customer Assistance ........................... 8-2
D
Dashboard Illumination .................... 4-13
Daytime Running Lights ................... 4-62
Defogger ........................................... 4-72
Mirror ......................................... 4-73
Dimensions ......................................... 9-5
Direct Mode ...................................... 4-56
Door Locks ....................................... 3-11
Drive Selection ................................. 4-99
Driving In Flooded Area ................... 3-49
Driving on Uneven Road .................. 3-50
Driving Tips ...................................... 3-45
Automatic transaxle ................... 4-56
Break-in ..................................... 3-45
Driving in flooded area .............. 3-49
Driving on uneven road ............. 3-50
Floor mat .................................... 3-46
Hazardous driving ...................... 3-46
Money-saving suggestions ......... 3-45
Overloading ............................... 3-49
Rocking the vehicle .................... 3-47
Winter driving ............................ 3-47
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) ..... 4-94
E
Emergency Starting
Push-Starting .............................. 7-23
Starting a Flooded Engine .......... 7-23
Emergency Towing
Tiedown Hooks .......................... 7-27
Towing Description .................... 7-26
Emission Control System .................. 3-25
Index
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