oil change MAZDA MODEL 6 2014 Owners Manual (in English)

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Have your seat belts changed immediately if the pretensioner or load limiter has
been expended:
Always have an Authorized Mazda Dealer immediately inspect the front seat belt
pretensioners and air bags after any collision. Like the air bags, the front seat belt
pretensioners and load limiters will only function once and must be replaced after
any collision that caused them to deploy. A seat belt with an expended pretensioner
or load limiter is still better than wearing no seat belt at all; however, if the front
seat belt pretensioners and load limiters are not replaced, the risk of injury in a
collision will increase.
Positioning the Shoulder Portion of the Seat Belt:
Improper positioning of the shoulder portion of the seat belt is dangerous. Always
make sure the shoulder portion of the seat belt is positioned across your shoulder
and near your neck, but never under your arm, on your neck, or on your upper arm.
Positioning the Lap Portion of the Seat Belt:
The lap portion of the seat belt worn too high is dangerous. In a collision, this would
concentrate the impact force directly on the abdominal area, causing serious injury.
Wear the lap portion of the belt snugly and as low as possible.
CAUTION
Belt retraction may become difficult if the belts and rings are soiled, so try to keep
them clean. For more details about cleaning the seat belts, refer to“Cleaning the
Lap/Shoulder Belt Webbing”(page 6-65).
Ring
Essential Safety Equipment
Seat Belt Systems
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CAUTION
Heed the following precautions to assure correct operation of each system.
ØDo not adhere stickers (including transparent stickers) to the surface of the
radiator grille and front emblem in and around the radar sensor, and do not
replace the radiator grille and front emblem with any product that is not a
genuine product designed for use with the radar sensor.
ØThe radar sensor includes a function for detecting soiling of the radar sensor's
front surface and informing the driver, however, depending on the conditions, it
may require time to detect or it may not detect plastic shopping bags, ice or snow.
If this occurs, the system may not operate correctly, therefore always keep the
radar sensor clean.
ØDo not install a grille guard.
ØIf the front part of the vehicle has been damaged in a vehicle accident, the
position of the radar sensor may have moved. Stop the system immediately and
always have the vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
ØDo not use the front bumper to push other vehicles or obstructions such as when
pulling out of a parking space. Otherwise, the radar sensor could be hit and its
position deviated.
ØDo not remove, disassemble, or modify the radar sensor.
ØFor repairs, replacement or paint work around the radar sensor, consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
ØDo not modify the suspension. If the suspension are modified, the vehicle's posture
could change and the radar sensor may not be able to correctly detect a vehicle
ahead or an obstruction.
When Driving
Radar Sensor
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Owner Maintenance Precautions
The owner or a qualified service technician should make these vehicle inspections at the
indicated intervals to ensure safe and dependable operation.
Bring any problem to the attention of an Authorized Mazda Dealer or qualified service
technician as soon as possible.
When Refueling
lBrake and clutch fluid level (page 6-25)lEngine coolant level (page 6-23)lEngine oil level (page 6-22)lWasher fluid level (page 6-25)
At Least Monthly
Tire inflation pressures (page 6-35)
At Least Twice a Year (For Example, Every Spring and Fall)
You can do the following scheduled maintenance items if you have some mechanical
ability and a few basic tools and if you closely follow the directions in this manual.
lEngine coolant (page 6-23)lEngine oil (page 6-21)
Improper or incomplete service may result in problems. This section gives instructions only
for items that are easy to perform.
As explained in the Introduction (page 6-2), several procedures can be done only by a
qualified service technician with special tools.
Improper owner maintenance during the warranty period may affect warranty coverage.
Refer to Introduction (page 6-2) for owner's responsibility in protecting your investment.
For details, read the separate Mazda Warranty statement provided with the vehicle. If you
are unsure about any servicing or maintenance procedure, have it done by an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
There are strict environmental laws regarding the disposal of waste oil and fluids. Please
dispose of your waste properly and with due regard to the environment.
We recommend that you entrust the oil and fluid changes of your vehicle to an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
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Owner Maintenance
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Inspect fluid level in the washer fluid
reservoir; add fluid if necessary.
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Use plain water if washer fluid is
unavailable.
But use only washer fluid in cold weather
to prevent it from freezing.
Body Lubrication
All moving points of the body, such as
door and hood hinges and locks, should
be lubricated each time the engine oil is
changed. Use a nonfreezing lubricant on
locks during cold weather.
Make sure the hood's secondary latch
keeps the hood from opening when the
primary latch is released.
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i-ELOOP ........................................... 4-96
Display ....................................... 4-96
i-ELOOP Warning Beep ............ 7-40
Ignition
Switch .......................................... 4-2
Illuminated Entry System ................ 5-114
Immobilizer System .......................... 3-41
Indicator Lights
AFS OFF .................................... 4-43
BSM OFF ................................... 4-45
Cruise ......................................... 4-45
DSC OFF .................................... 4-42
HBC ........................................... 4-42
Headlight high-beam .................. 4-44
KEY ............................................ 4-40
LDWS ........................................ 4-33
Low engine coolant
temperature ................................ 4-43
Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC) ..................................... 4-45
Power steering malfunction ........ 4-34
Security ...................................... 4-44
Shift position .............................. 4-43
SPORT mode indicator light ...... 4-44
TCS/DSC ................................... 4-42
Turn signal/hazard warning ........ 4-44
Wrench ....................................... 4-42
Inside Trunk Release Lever ............... 3-22
Inspecting Brake/Clutch Fluid
Level ................................................. 6-25
Inspecting Coolant Level .................. 6-23
Inspecting Engine Oil Level ............. 6-22
Inspecting Washer Fluid Level ......... 6-25
Instrument Cluster ............................. 4-10
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Interior Care ...................................... 6-63
Cleaning the Lap/Shoulder Belt
Webbing ..................................... 6-65
Cleaning the Upholstery and Interior
Trim ............................................ 6-63
Cleaning the Window Interiors ... 6-65
Dashboard Precautions ............... 6-63
Interior Lights ................................. 5-113
Courtesy Lights ........................ 5-113
Map Lights ............................... 5-113
Overhead Lights ....................... 5-113
J
Jack ..................................................... 7-5
Jump-Starting .................................... 7-20
K
Key Suspend Function ........................ 3-7
Keyless Entry System ......................... 3-3
Keys .................................................... 3-2
Key suspend function ................... 3-7
Transmitter ................................... 3-4
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Label Information ............................... 9-2
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS) .......................................... 4-130
Lane-Change Signals ........................ 4-67
Light Bulbs
Replacement ............................... 6-40
Specifications ............................... 9-6
Lighting Control ............................... 4-58
Lubricant Quality ................................ 9-4
Luggage Compartment ................... 5-121
Index
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Tiedown
Hook .......................................... 7-27
Tire Information ................................ 8-25
Tire Pressure Monitoring System .... 4-117
Tires .................................................. 6-34
Flat Tire ........................................ 7-3
Replacing a Tire ......................... 6-36
Replacing a Wheel ..................... 6-37
Snow tires .................................. 3-48
Specifications ............................... 9-7
Temporary Spare Tire ................. 6-37
Tire chains .................................. 3-48
Tire Inflation Pressure ................ 6-35
Tire Rotation .............................. 6-35
Uniform tire quality grading system
(UTQGS) ................................... 8-23
Towing
Recreational towing ................... 3-51
Trailer Towing ............................ 3-51
Towing Description ........................... 7-26
Traction Control System (TCS) ........ 4-93
Transmitter .......................................... 3-4
Trip Computer ................................... 4-18
Trip Meter ......................................... 4-11
Trouble
Battery runs out .......................... 7-20
Emergency Starting .................... 7-23
Emergency Towing .................... 7-26
Flat Tire ........................................ 7-3
Overheating ................................ 7-24
Parking in an Emergency ............. 7-2
Warning/indicator lights and warning
sounds ........................................ 7-29
When trunk lid cannot be
opened ........................................ 7-42
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Trunk Lid .......................................... 3-19
Inside trunk release lever ............ 3-22
When trunk lid cannot be
opened ........................................ 7-42
Turn and Lane-Change Signals ......... 4-67
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Vanity Mirrors ................................. 5-112
Vehicle Information Labels ................. 9-2
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Warning Lights
ABS ............................................ 4-30
Air bag/front seat belt pretensioner
system ........................................ 4-35
Automatic transaxle ................... 4-34
Brake system .............................. 4-30
Charging system ......................... 4-31
Check engine .............................. 4-32
Check fuel cap ........................... 4-36
Door-ajar .................................... 4-37
Engine oil ................................... 4-31
HBC ........................................... 4-42
High engine coolant
temperature ................................ 4-33
KEY ............................................ 4-40
LDWS ........................................ 4-33
Low fuel ..................................... 4-36
Low washer fluid level ............... 4-38
Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC) ..................................... 4-45
Seat belt ...................................... 4-36
Tire pressure monitoring
system ........................................ 4-38
Warning/Buzzer ................................ 7-29
Warranty ............................................ 8-16
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