fuel cap MAZDA MODEL 6 2014 Owners Manual (in English)

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3Before Driving
Use of various features, including keys, doors, mirrors and windows.
Keys .......................................................... 3-2
Keys .................................................... 3-2
Keyless Entry System ......................... 3-3
Advanced Keyless Entry System ............ 3-9
Advanced Keyless Entry System
í..... 3-9
Operational Range ............................ 3-10
Doors and Locks .................................... 3-11
Door Locks ....................................... 3-11
Trunk Lid .......................................... 3-19
Inside Trunk Release Lever
í............ 3-22
Fuel and Emission ................................. 3-24
Fuel and Engine Exhaust
Precautions ........................................ 3-24
Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap ..................... 3-27
Steering Wheel ....................................... 3-29
Steering Wheel .................................. 3-29
Mirrors ................................................... 3-30
Mirrors .............................................. 3-30
Windows ................................................. 3-33
Power Windows ................................ 3-33
Moonroof
í....................................... 3-38
Security System ..................................... 3-41
Modification and Add-On
Equipment ......................................... 3-41
Immobilizer System .......................... 3-41
Theft-Deterrent System
í.................. 3-43Driving Tips ........................................... 3-45
Break-In Period ................................. 3-45
Money-Saving Suggestions .............. 3-45
Hazardous Driving ............................ 3-46
Floor Mat .......................................... 3-46
Rocking the Vehicle .......................... 3-47
Winter Driving .................................. 3-47
Driving In Flooded Area ................... 3-49
Overloading ...................................... 3-49
Driving on Uneven Road .................. 3-50
Towing .................................................... 3-51
Trailer Towing ................................... 3-51
Recreational Towing ......................... 3-51
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Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap
WARNING
When removing the fuel-filler cap,
loosen the cap slightly and wait for any
hissing to stop. Then remove it:
Fuel spray is dangerous. Fuel can
burn skin and eyes and cause illness
if ingested. Fuel spray is released
when there is pressure in the fuel
tank and the fuel-filler cap is
removed too quickly.
Before refueling, stop the engine, and
always keep sparks and flames away
from the filler neck:
Fuel vapor is dangerous. It could be
ignited by sparks or flames causing
serious burns and injuries.
Additionally, use of the incorrect fuel-
filler cap or not using a fuel-filler cap
may result in fuel leak, which could
result in serious burns or death in an
accident.
Do not continue refueling after the fuel
pump nozzle shuts off automatically:
Continuing to add fuel after the fuel
pump nozzle has shut off
automatically is dangerous because
overfilling the fuel tank may cause
fuel overflow or leakage. Fuel
overflow and leakage could damage
the vehicle and if the fuel ignites it
could cause a fire and explosion
resulting in serious injury or death.
CAUTION
(U.S.A. and Canada)
Always use only a genuine Mazda
fuel-filler cap or an approved
equivalent, available at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer. The wrong
cap can result in a serious
malfunction of the fuel and emission
control systems. It may also cause
the check engine light in the
instrument cluster to illuminate.
qFuel-Filler Lid
To open, pull the remote fuel-filler lid
release.
Remote fuel-filler
lid release
qFuel-Filler Cap
To remove the fuel-filler cap, turn it
counterclockwise.
Attach the removed cap to the inner side
of the fuel lid.
Before Driving
Fuel and Emission
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To close the fuel-filler cap, turn it
clockwise until a click is heard.
Open
Close
CAUTION
(U.S.A. and Canada)
If the check fuel cap warning light
illuminates, the fuel-filler cap may
not be properly installed. If the
warning light illuminates, park your
vehicle safely off the right-of-way,
remove the fuel-filler cap and
reinstall it correctly. After the cap has
been correctly installed, the fuel cap
warning light may continue to
illuminate until a number of driving
cycles have been completed. A drive
cycle consists of starting the engine
(after four or more hours with the
engine off) and driving the vehicle on
city and highway roads.
Continuing to drive with the check
fuel cap warning light illuminated
could cause the check engine light to
illuminate as well.
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Before Driving
Fuel and Emission
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Indication and method for taking action list
Signal Warning/Indicator Lights Page
Master Warning Light 4-29
Brake System Warning Light 4-30
ABS Warning Light 4-30
Charging System Warning Indication 4-31
Engine Oil Warning Indication 4-31
Check Engine Light 4-32
High Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light (Red) 4-33
BSM OFF Indicator Light 4-45
Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) Warning Light (Amber)/Indicator
Light (Green)4-33
Automatic Transaxle Warning Indication 4-34
Power Steering Malfunction Indication 4-34
Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Light 4-35
Low Fuel Warning Light 4-36
Check Fuel Cap Warning Indication 4-36
Seat Belt Warning Light 4-36
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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Signal Warning/Indicator Lights Page
Check Engine Light 4-32
High Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light (Red) 4-33
BSM OFF Indicator Light 4-45
Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) Warning Light (Amber)/Indicator
Light (Green)4-33
Automatic Transaxle Warning Light 4-34
Power Steering Malfunction Light 4-34
Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Light 4-35
Low Fuel Warning Light 4-36
Check Fuel Cap Warning Light 4-36
Seat Belt Warning Light 4-36
Door-Ajar Warning Light 4-37
Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Light 4-38
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light 4-38
KEY Warning Light 4-40
High Beam Control System (HBC) Warning Light (Amber)/Indicator Light
(Green)4-42
TCS/DSC Indicator Light 4-42
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When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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Type A/Type B
This warning light/warning indication
indicates low engine oil pressure.
CAUTION
Do not run the engine if the oil
pressure is low. Otherwise, it could
result in extensive engine damage.
If the light illuminates or the warning
indication is displayed while driving:
1. Drive to the side of the road and park
off the right-of-way on level ground.
2. Turn off the engine and wait 5 minutes
for the oil to drain back into the oil
pan.
3. Inspect the engine oil level (page 6-22).
If it's low, add the appropriate amount
of engine oil while being careful not to
overfill.
CAUTION
Do not run the engine if the oil level
is low. Otherwise, it could result in
extensive engine damage.
4. Start the engine and check the warning
light/warning indication.
If the light/indication remains illuminated
even though the oil level is normal or after
adding oil, stop the engine immediately
and have your vehicle towed to an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
qCheck Engine Light
This indicator light illuminates when the
ignition is switched ON and turns off
when the engine is started.
If this light illuminates while driving, the
vehicle may have a problem. It is
important to note the driving conditions
when the light illuminated and consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
The check engine light may illuminate in
the following cases:
lThe fuel tank level being very low or
approaching empty.
lThe engine's electrical system has a
problem.
lThe emission control system has a
problem.
lThe fuel-filler cap is missing or not
tightened securely.
If the check engine light remains on, or it
flashes continuously, do not drive at high
speeds and consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer as soon as possible.
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When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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qLow Fuel Warning Light
This warning light signals that the fuel
tank will soon be empty.
Refuel as soon as possible.
qCheck Fuel Cap Warning Light
Type B
This warning light illuminates for a few
seconds when the ignition is switched
ON.
Type A/Type B
If the check fuel cap warning light
illuminates/indication while driving, the
fuel-filler cap may not be installed
properly. Stop the engine and reinstall the
fuel-filler cap.
Refer to Fuel-Filler Cap on page 3-27.
qSeat Belt Warning Light
Driver's seat
Front passenger's seatí
With warning light for front
passenger's seat
The seat belt warning light illuminates if
the driver or front passenger's seat is
occupied and the seat belt is not fastened
with the ignition switched ON.
Without warning light for front
passenger's seat
The seat belt warning light illuminates if
the driver's seat is occupied and the seat
belt is not fastened with the ignition
switched ON.
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íSome models.
Instrument Cluster and Display
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i-ELOOPí
On conventional vehicles, the kinetic energy that is generated when the vehicle is
decelerated by applying the brakes or during engine braking ends up being discarded as
heat. By utilizing this discarded kinetic energy to generate electricity and use it to power
the vehicle's electrical devices and accessories such as the A/C and audio, fuel
consumption can be reduced. Mazda's system for generating electricity from this kinetic
energy is called the Regenerative Braking System (i-ELOOP).
Electric components
Engine Components
Vehicle Systems:
Air-conditioning
Audio
Head-lights, etc
Accelerator OFF
Accelerator ONEnergy
regeneration
ChargeBattery
Battery Power
Power
Electric components
Engine Components
Vehicle Systems:
Air-conditioning
Audio
Head-lights, etc
Engine
Variable
Voltage
alternator
Variable
Voltage
alternator Engine
Tire TireCapacitor
CapacitorDC-DC converter
DC-DC converter
Kinetic energy
Electrical
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íSome models.
i-ELOOP
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A capacitor is incorporated as the device for storing the generated electricity, which can
store and use large amounts of electricity instantly.
Variable
Voltage
alternator
CapacitorDC-DC Converter
CAUTION
High-current electricity flows through the following areas, therefore do not touch
them.
ØVariable Voltage alternator
ØDC-DC converter
ØCapacitor
NOTE
lWhen installing high power consumption devices such high-output speakers, consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
lA difference in the fuel economy may occur depending on use conditions such as with the A/C and
headlights.
lIf the capacitor is to be disposed of, always consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
For details, go to the following URL.
http://www.mazda.com/csr/environment/recycling
qi-ELOOP Display
Displays the power generating status.
The status is displayed when the ignition is switched ON and the INFO button is pressed.
When Driving
i-ELOOP
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qTire Inflation Pressure
WARNING
Always inflate the tires to the correct
pressure:
Overinflation or underinflation of
tires is dangerous. Adverse handling
or unexpected tire failure could result
in a serious accident.
Refer to Tires on page 9-7.
Use only a Mazda-genuine tire valve
cap:
Use of a non-genuine part is
dangerous as the correct tire air
pressure cannot be maintained if the
tire valve becomes damaged. If the
vehicle is driven under this condition,
the tire air pressure will decrease
which could result in a serious
accident. Do not use any part for the
tire valve cap that is not a Mazda-
genuine part.
Inspect all tire pressures monthly
(including the spare) when the tires are
cold. Maintain recommended pressures
for the best ride, handling, and minimum
tire wear.
Refer to the specification charts (page
9-7).
After adjusting the tire pressure,
initialization of the tire pressure
monitoring system is necessary to make
the system operates normally.
Refer to Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Initialization on page 4-119.NOTE
lAlways check tire pressure when tires are
cold.
lWarm tires normally exceed recommended
pressures. Do not release air from warm
tires to adjust the pressure.
lUnderinflation can cause reduced fuel
economy, uneven and accelerated tire wear,
and poor sealing of the tire bead, which
will deform the wheel and cause separation
of tire from rim.
lOverinflation can produce a harsh ride,
uneven and accelerated tire wear, and a
greater possibility of damage from road
hazards.
Keep your tire pressure at the correct
levels. If one frequently needs inflating,
have it inspected.
qTire Rotation
WARNING
Rotate tires periodically:
Irregular tire wear is dangerous. To
equalize tread wear for maintaining
good performance in handling and
braking, rotate the tires according to
the scheduled maintenance charts.
Refer to Scheduled Maintenance on
page 6-4.
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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