run flat MAZDA MODEL 6 2015 Owners Manual (in English)

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NOTElWhen the ignition is switched to ACC or
ON, the vehicle lock-out prevention feature
prevents you from locking yourself out of
the vehicle.
All doors and the trunk lid will
automatically unlock if they are locked
using the power door locks with any door
open.
The vehicle lock-out prevention feature
does not operate while the ignition is
switched off.
When any door is opened from the outside
while the key is inside the vehicle, the
closed doors are locked. All the doors are
automatically unlocked by closing the open
door.
(With the advanced keyless function)
The beep sound is heard for about 10
seconds to notify the driver that the key has
been left in the vehicle.
(Without the advanced keyless function)
The horn sound is heard twice to notify the
driver that the key has been left in the
vehicle.
l(Door unlock (control) system with
collision detection)
This system automatically unlocks the
doors in the event the vehicle is involved in
an accident to allow passengers to get out
of the vehicle immediately and prevent
being trapped inside. While the ignition is
switched ON and in the event the vehicle
receives an impact strong enough to inflate
the air bags, all the doors are automatically
unlocked after about 6 seconds have
elapsed from the time of the accident.
The doors may not unlock depending on
how an impact is applied, the force of the
impact, and other conditions of the
accident.
If door-related systems or the battery is
malfunctioning, the doors will not unlock.
qLocking, Unlocking with Key
All doors and the trunk lid lock
automatically when the driver's door is
locked with the key.
All doors unlock when the driver's door is
unlocked and the key is held in the unlock
position for one second or longer.
Turn the key toward the front to lock,
toward the back to unlock.
LockUnlock
NOTE
Holding the key in the unlocked position in the
driver's door lock for about a second unlocks
all doors. To unlock only the driver's door,
insert the key into the driver's door lock and
turn the key briefly to the unlock position and
then immediately return it to the center
position.
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Before Driving
Doors and Locks
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Break-In Period
No special break-in is necessary, but a few
precautions in the first 1,000 km (600
miles) may add to the performance,
economy, and life of your Mazda.
lDo not race the engine.lDo not maintain one constant speed,
either slow or fast, for a long period of
time.
lDo not drive constantly at full-throttle
or high engine rpm for extended
periods of time.
lAvoid unnecessary hard stops.lAvoid full-throttle starts.
Money-Saving Suggestions
How you operate your Mazda determines
how far it will travel on a tank of fuel. Use
these suggestions to help save money on
fuel and repairs.
lAvoid long warm-ups. Once the engine
runs smoothly, begin driving.
lAvoid fast starts.lFollow the maintenance schedule (page
6-4) and have an Authorized Mazda
Dealer perform inspections and
servicing.
lUse the air conditioner only when
necessary.
lSlow down on rough roads.lKeep the tires properly inflated.lDo not carry unnecessary weight.lDo not rest your foot on the brake
pedal while driving.
lKeep the wheels in correct alignment.lKeep windows closed at high speeds.lSlow down when driving in crosswinds
and headwinds.
WARNING
Never stop the engine when going
down a hill:
Stopping the engine when going
down a hill is dangerous. This causes
the loss of power steering and power
brake control, and may cause
damage to the drivetrain. Any loss of
steering or braking control could
cause an accident.
Before Driving
Driving Tips
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NOTE
Because this system detects slight changes in tire conditions, the timing of the warning may be faster
or slower in the following cases:
lThe size, manufacturer, or the type of tires is different from the specification.lThe size, manufacturer, or the type of a tire is different from the others, or the level of tire wear is
excessively different between them.
lA run-flat tire, studless tire, snow tire, or tire chains are used.lAn emergency tire is used (The tire pressure monitoring system warning light may flash and then
continue illuminating).
lA tire is repaired using the emergency flat tire repair kit.lThe tire pressure is excessively higher than the specified pressure, or the tire pressure is suddenly
lowered for some reason such as a tire burst during driving.
lThe vehicle speed is lower than about 15 km/h (9.3 mph) (including when the vehicle is stopped),
or the drive period is shorter than 5 minutes.
lThe vehicle is driven on an extremely rough road or a slippery, icy road.lHard steering and rapid acceleration/deceleration are repeated such as during aggressive driving
on a winding road.
lLoad on the vehicle is applied to a tire such as by loading heavy luggage to one side of the
vehicle.
lSystem initialization has not been implemented with the specified tire pressure.
qTire Pressure Monitoring System
Initialization
In the following cases, system
initialization must be performed so that
the system operates normally.
lA tire pressure is adjusted.lTire rotation is performed.lA tire or wheel is replaced.lThe battery is replaced or completely
drained.
lThe tire pressure monitoring system
warning light is illuminated.
Initialization method
1. Park the car in a safe place and firmly
apply the parking brake.2. Let the tires cool, then adjust the tire
pressure of all four (4) tires to the
specified pressure indicated on the tire
pressure label located on the door jamb
of the driver's door (door open). Refer
to Tires on page 9-7.
3. Switch the ignition ON.
When Driving
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
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Taillights (Trunk lid side)
Reverse lights
6. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of the removal procedure.
License plate lights
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off,
and the headlight switch is off.
2. Wrap a flathead screwdriver with a soft
cloth to prevent damage to the lens,
and then remove the lens by carefully
prying on the edge of the lens with a
flathead screwdriver.3. Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out.
4. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of the removal procedure.
qReplacing Interior Light Bulbs
Overhead lights/Front map lights, Rear
map lights, Vanity mirror lightsí,
Courtesy lights
1. Wrap a small flathead screwdriver with
a soft cloth to prevent damage to the
lens, and then remove the lens by
carefully prying on the edge of the lens
with the flathead screwdriver.
2. Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out.
Overhead lights/Front map lights
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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7If Trouble Arises
Helpful information on what to do if a problem arises with the vehicle.
Parking in an Emergency ............................................................. 7-2
Parking in an Emergency .......................................................... 7-2
Flat Tire ......................................................................................... 7-3
Spare Tire and Tool Storage ...................................................... 7-3
Instant Mobility System (IMS) Emergency Flat Tire Repair
Kit
í.......................................................................................... 7-7
Changing a Flat Tire (With spare tire) ..................................... 7-13
Battery Runs Out ........................................................................ 7-20
Jump-Starting .......................................................................... 7-20
Emergency Starting .................................................................... 7-23
Starting a Flooded Engine ....................................................... 7-23
Push-Starting ........................................................................... 7-23
Overheating ................................................................................. 7-24
Overheating ............................................................................. 7-24
Emergency Towing ..................................................................... 7-26
Towing Description ................................................................. 7-26
Tiedown Hooks
í.................................................................... 7-27
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds ..................... 7-29
When Warning/Indicator Lights Illuminate/Flash ................... 7-29
Warning Sound is Activated ................................................... 7-38
When Trunk Lid Cannot be Opened ........................................ 7-42
When Trunk Lid Cannot be Opened ....................................... 7-42
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qJackí
NOTE
Your vehicle may or may not be equipped with
a jack and lug wrench. For details, consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
To remove the jack
1. Lift the trunk mat.
Trunk mat
2. Remove the pocket.
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 to the 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.
If Trouble Arises
Flat Tire
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Maintenance
lAlways keep the jack clean.lMake sure the moving parts are kept
free from dirt or rust.
lMake sure the screw thread is
adequately lubricated.
qSpare Tireí
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.
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.
ØTo 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
10 mm (0.4 in).
ØDo not use a tire chain on this
tire because it will not fit
properly.
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. Lift the trunk mat.
Trunk mat
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2. Turn the spare tire hold-down bolt
counterclockwise.
Spare tire hold-down bolt
To secure the spare tire
Store the spare tire in the reverse order of
removal. After storing, verify that the
spare tire is stored securely.
Instant Mobility System
(IMS) Emergency Flat
Tire Repair Kit
í
The IMS emergency flat tire repair kit
included with your Mazda is for a
temporary repair of a slightly damaged
flat tire resulting from running over nails
or similar sharp objects on the road
surface.
Perform the emergency flat tire repair
without removing the nail or similar sharp
object which punctured the tire.
NOTE
Your vehicle is not equipped with a spare tire.
In the event of a flat tire, use the emergency
flat tire repair kit to repair the tire temporarily.
When doing the repair, refer to the instructions
included in the emergency flat tire repair kit. If
an emergency repair was performed on a flat
tire using the emergency flat tire repair kit,
have an Authorized Mazda Dealer, repair or
replace the tire as soon as possible.
If Trouble Arises
Flat Tire
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WARNING
Attach the speed restriction sticker in a
place where it can be viewed easily by
the driver:
ØApplying the speed restriction
sticker to the steering wheel is
dangerous as it could interfere
with the air bag deployment and
result in serious injury.
ØDo not apply the sticker to any
position other than the position
indicated in the illustration of the
speedometer.
10. Switch the ignition ON (engine
running).
11. Turn the compressor on and wait until
the sealant is injected into the tire.
After the sealant is injected into the
tire, continue waiting until the tire is
inflated to the correct air pressure.
NOTE
lCheck the tire inflation pressure label
(driver's door frame) for the correct tire
inflation pressure.
lIf the tire air pressure is not correct after a
few seconds, the tire may be seriously
damaged. Consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
12. When the tire has been inflated to the
proper inflation pressure, turn the
compressor switch off and remove the
hose from the tire valve.
13. Install the tire valve cap.
14. Store the hose, removed from the
valve, in the trunk and resume driving
the vehicle.
CAUTION
ØDrive carefully to an Authorized
Mazda Dealer and keep the
vehicle speed below 80 km/h (50
mph).
ØIf the vehicle is driven over 80
km/h (50 mph), the vehicle might
begin to vibrate.
NOTE
lIf the tire is not properly inflated, the tire
pressure monitoring system warning light
will illuminate (page 4-23).
lDo not press the tire pressure monitoring
system set switch after installing the spare
tire or after using the emergency flat tire
repair kit. The switch is only to be pressed
after installing the repaired flat tire or
installing a replacement tire (page 4-23).
15. After driving the vehicle 5 km, set up
the compressor again using Step 8 of
the procedure. Turn the compressor
on and then off after a few seconds,
and check the tire air pressure. If the
tire air pressure is low, turn the
compressor on again and wait until
the tire inflates to the correct air
pressure.
CAUTION
ØIf the tire inflation pressure falls
below 130 kPa (1.3 kgf/cm2or bar,
18.9 psi), repair cannot be done
with the repair kit. Park the
vehicle on a level surface off the
right-of-way and contact an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
ØIf the tire inflation pressure
continues to remain low, park the
vehicle on a level surface off the
right-of-way and contact an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
If Trouble Arises
Flat Tire
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4. Turn the lug wrench counterclockwise
and lower the vehicle. Use the lug
wrench to tighten the nuts in the order
shown.
If you are unsure of how tight the nuts
should be, have them inspected at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Nut tightening torque
N·m (kgf·m, ft·lbf)108―147
(12―14, 80―108)
WARNING
Always securely and correctly tighten
the lug nuts:
Improperly or loosely tightened lug
nuts are dangerous. The wheel could
wobble or come off. This could result
in loss of vehicle control and cause a
serious accident.
Be sure to reinstall the same nuts you
removed or replace them with metric
nuts of the same configuration:
Because the wheel studs and lug nuts
on your Mazda have metric threads,
using a non-metric nut is dangerous.
On a metric stud, it would not secure
the wheel and would damage the
stud, which could cause the wheel to
slip off and cause an accident.
5. Open the trunk mat.6. Remove the belt for securing the flat
tire.
7. Put the flat tire into the trunk on the left
and toward the back.
8. Fold the seat back forward on the right
side of the rear seat.
9. Thread the belt through the rear seat as
shown in the figure.
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