tire type MAZDA MODEL 6 2016 (in English) User Guide

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CAUTION
ØBe careful not to allow the rubber
ring shown in the figure to be
scratched or damaged.
ØIf the rubber ring detaches,
reattach it before inserting a new
battery.
Rubber ring
Tires
For reasons of proper performance, safety,
and better fuel economy, always maintain
recommended tire inflation pressures and
stay within the recommended load limits
and weight distribution.
WARNING
Using Different Tire Types:
Driving your vehicle with different
types of tires is dangerous. It could
cause poor handling and poor
braking; leading to loss of control.
Except for the limited use of the
temporary spare tire, use only the
same type tires (radial, bias-belted,
bias-type) on all four wheels.
Using Wrong-Sized Tires:
Using any other tire size than what is
specified for your Mazda (page 9-7) is
dangerous. It could seriously affect
ride, handling, ground clearance, tire
clearance, and speedometer
calibration. This could cause you to
have an accident. Use only tires that
are the correct size specified for your
Mazda.
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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 Tire
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 6-43).
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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Spare Tire and Tool Storage
Spare tire and tools are stored in the locations illustrated in the diagram.
Tiedown eyelet
(Long type) Tiedown eyelet
(Short type)
Flat tire beltJack lever
Lug wrench
Spare tire Jack Spare tire hold-down bolt
Lug wrench
Spare tire hold-down boltJack lever Tiedown eyelet
(Long type)Tiedown eyelet
(Short type)
Jack
Spare tire
Type A
Type B
Some models.
If Trouble Arises
Flat Tire
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qIf the high engine coolant
temperature warning light (red)
illuminates or flashes
The light flashes when the engine coolant
temperature is extremely high, and
illuminates when the engine coolant
temperature increases further.
Handling Procedure
Flashing light
Drive slowly to reduce engine load until
you can find a safe place to stop the
vehicle and wait for the engine to cool
down.
Illuminated light
This indicates the possibility of
overheating. Park the vehicle in a safe
place immediately and stop the engine.
Refer to Overheating (page 7-18).
CAUTION
Do not drive the vehicle with the high
engine coolant temperature warning
light illuminated. Otherwise, it could
result in damage to the engine.
qIf the lane departure warning
system (LDWS) OFF Indication/
Indicator Light is indicated
í
Type A
If the indication remains displayed even
though the LDWS switch has been
operated, it indicates a problem in the
system. Have your vehicle inspected at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Type B
A problem in the system may be indicated
under the following conditions. Have your
vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
lThe light does not turn on when the
ignition is switched ON.
lIt remains illuminated even though the
LDWS switch has been switched off.
CAUTION
ØAlways use tires for all wheels that
are of the specified size, and the
same manufacture, brand, and
tread pattern. In addition, do not
use tires with significantly
different wear patterns on the
same vehicle. If such improper
tires are used, the LDWS may not
operate normally.
ØWhen an emergency spare tire is
used, the system may not operate
normally.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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qIf the air bag/front seat belt
pretensioner system warning light
illuminates or flashes
A system malfunction is indicated if the
warning light constantly flashes,
constantly illuminates or does not
illuminate at all when the ignition is
switched ON. If any of these occur,
consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as
soon as possible. The system may not
operate in an accident.
WARNING
Never tamper with the air bag/
pretensioner systems and always have
an Authorized Mazda Dealer perform
all servicing and repairs:
Self-servicing or tampering with the
systems is dangerous. An air bag/
pretensioner could accidentally
activate or become disabled causing
serious injury or death.
qIf the tire pressure monitoring
system warning light flashes
If the tire pressure monitoring system has
a malfunction, the tire pressure warning
light flashes for about 1 minute when the
ignition is switched ON and then
continues illuminating. Have your vehicle
checked by an Authorized Mazda Dealer
as soon as possible.
qIf the KEY warning indication/
warning light (red) is indicated
Type A
“Keyless System malfunction”is
displayed
This message is displayed if the advanced
keyless entry & push button start system
has a problem.
Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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qKey Left-in-trunk Warning Beep
(With the advanced keyless function)
If the key is left in the trunk with all doors
locked and the trunk lid closed, a beep
sound is heard for about 10 seconds to
remind the driver the key has been left in
the trunk. If this happens, open the trunk
lid by pressing the electric trunk lid
opener and remove the key. A key
removed from the trunk may not function
because its functions may have been
temporarily suspended. To restore the key
function, perform the applicable
procedure (page 3-8).
qKey Left-in-vehicle Warning Beep
(With the advanced keyless function)
If a key is left in the vehicle cabin and all
the doors and the trunk are locked using a
separate key, a beep sound is heard for
about 10 seconds to remind the driver that
the key has been left in the vehicle cabin.
If this happens, the doors and the trunk
lock but the functions of the key left in the
vehicle cabin may be temporarily
suspended.
Perform the applicable procedure to
restore the functions of the key (page 3-8).
qi-ELOOP Warning Beepí
If the vehicle is driven while“i-ELOOP
charging”is displayed, a beep sound is
heard. Make sure the message is no longer
displayed before driving.
qTire Inflation Pressure Warning
Beep
The warning beep sound will be heard for
about 3 seconds when there is any
abnormality in tire inflation pressures
(page 4-149).
qLane Departure Warning Soundí
While the system is operating, if the
system determines that the vehicle may
depart from the lane, it sounds a warning
sound.
NOTE
lThe volume of the lane-keep assist system/
LDWS warning sound can be changed.
Refer to Personalization Features on page
9-9.
lThe type of the lane-keep assist system/
LDWS warning sound can be changed.
Refer to Personalization Features on page
9-9.
qBlind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
System Warning Beepí
Driving forward
The warning beep operates when the turn
signal lever is operated to the side where
the BSM warning light is illuminated.
NOTE
A personalized function is available to change
the BSM warning beep sound volume. Refer to
Personalization Features on page 9-9.
Reversing
If a moving object such as a vehicle or
two-wheeled vehicle approaches on the
left or right from behind your vehicle, the
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning
sound is activated.
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Tread Wear, Traction and Temperature Grades
Tread 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 one-half (1 1/2) times as well on the
government course as a tire graded 100.
Traction:The traction grades, from highest to lowest are AA, A, B, and C. The 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.
Temperature:The temperature grades are A (the highest), B and C, representing 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.
Snow Tires
In some heavy snow areas, local governments may require true snow tires, those with very
deeply cut tread. These tires should only be used in pairs or placed on all four wheels.
Make sure you purchase snow tires that are the same size and construction type as the other
tires on your vehicle.
SAFETY WARNING
The following safety warning appears on the tire's sidewall.
SERIOUS INJURY MAY RESULT FROM:
lEXPLOSION OF TIRE/RIM ASSEMBLY DUE TO IMPROPER MOUNTING-
MATCH TIRE DIAMETER TO RIM DIAMETER; NEVER EXCEED 40 psi (275 kPa)
TO SEAT BEADS-ONLY SPECIALLY TRAINED PERSONS SHOULD MOUNT
TIRES.
lTIRE FAILURE DUE TO UNDER-INFLATION/OVERLOADING/DAMAGE-
FOLLOW OWNER'S MANUAL AND PLACARD IN VEHICLE-FREQUENTLY
CHECK INFLATION PRESSURE AND INSPECT FOR DAMAGE.
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Tire Information (U.S.A.)
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Interior light
Light bulbCategory
Wattage UNECE
*1
Trunk light 3―
Overhead light (Front)/Map lightsBulb type 8―
LED type LED
*2―
Rear map lightsBulb type 8―
LED type LED
*2―
Courtesy lights 5―
Vanity mirror lights
í2―
*1 UNECE stands for United Nations Economic Commission for Europe.
*2 LED is the abbreviation for Light Emitting Diode.
qTires
NOTE
The 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.
Check the tire pressure label for tire size and inflation pressure.
Refer to Tire Inflation Pressure on page 6-41.
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 4-151.
Standard tire
(U.S.A. and Canada)
Tire sizeInflation pressure
Front Rear
P225/55R17 95V 250 kPa (36 psi) 250 kPa (36 psi)
P225/45R19 92W 240 kPa (35 psi) 240 kPa (35 psi)
(Mexico)
Tire sizeInflation pressure
Up to 3 persons―Full load
225/55R17 97VFront 230 kPa (2.3 bar, 33 psi) 250 kPa (2.5 bar, 36 psi)
Rear 230 kPa (2.3 bar, 33 psi) 320 kPa (3.2 bar, 46 psi)
225/45R19 92WFront 230 kPa (2.3 bar, 33 psi) 250 kPa (2.5 bar, 36 psi)
Rear 230 kPa (2.3 bar, 33 psi) 320 kPa (3.2 bar, 46 psi)
1 person's weight: About 75 kg
Specifications
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A
Accessory Socket ............................ 5-130
Active driving display ....................... 4-20
Adaptive Front Lighting System
(AFS) ................................................ 4-94
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and
Accessories ....................................... 8-19
Advanced Key
Operational range ....................... 3-10
Advanced Keyless Entry System ........ 3-9
Air Bag Systems ............................... 2-41
Antilock Brake System (ABS) .......... 4-80
Audio Control Switch
Adjusting the Volume ................ 5-51
Seek Switch ................................ 5-51
Audio System
Antenna ...................................... 5-13
Audio Control Switch ................ 5-51
Audio Set (Type A) .................... 5-21
Audio Set (Type B) .................... 5-32
AUX/USB/iPod mode ................ 5-52
Operating Tips for Audio
System ........................................ 5-13
Satellite Radio ............................ 5-42
Automatic Transaxle
Driving tips ................................ 4-56
Shift-lock override ..................... 4-51
Shift-lock system ....................... 4-51
Transaxle ranges ........................ 4-50
B
Battery ............................................... 6-36
Maintenance ............................... 6-37
Replacement ............................... 6-37
Specifications ............................... 9-4
Battery runs out ................................. 7-14
Jump-Starting ............................. 7-14
B
Beep sounds
Power steering warning buzzer ... 7-37
Beep Sounds
Air bag/front seat belt pretensioner
system warning .......................... 7-34
Blind spot monitoring
(BSM) system warning .............. 7-36
Electric parking brake warning ... 7-37
i-ELOOP ..................................... 7-36
Ignition not switched off
(STOP) warning ......................... 7-35
Key left-in-trunk compartment
warning ...................................... 7-36
Key left-in-vehicle warning ....... 7-36
Key removed from vehicle
warning ...................................... 7-35
Lane departure warning ............. 7-36
Lights-on reminder ..................... 7-33
Request switch inoperable
warning ...................................... 7-35
Seat belt warning ........................ 7-34
Tire inflation pressure warning ... 7-36
Blind Spot Monitoring
(BSM) System ................................ 4-104
Bluetooth® ....................................... 5-69
Bluetooth® Audio (Type A) .... 5-108
Bluetooth® Audio (Type B) ..... 5-110
Bluetooth® Hands-Free
(Type A) ..................................... 5-91
Bluetooth® Hands-Free
(Type B) ..................................... 5-98
Troubleshooting ....................... 5-124
Body Lubrication .............................. 6-32
Bottle Holder ................................... 5-132
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Owner Maintenance
Closing the Hood ....................... 6-25
Engine Compartment
Overview .................................... 6-26
Key Battery Replacement .......... 6-38
Opening the Hood ...................... 6-24
Owner Maintenance
Precautions ................................. 6-22
P
Parking Brake ................................... 4-75
Personalization Features ..................... 9-9
Power Steering .................................. 4-91
Power Windows ................................ 3-33
R
Radar Sensor (Front) ....................... 4-138
Radar Sensors (Rear) ...................... 4-143
Rear Coat Hooks ............................. 5-134
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) .... 4-112
Rear Door Child Safety Locks .......... 3-19
Rear Seat ........................................... 2-10
Rear View Monitor ......................... 4-153
Rear window
Rear Window Defogger ............. 4-68
Rearview Mirror ................................ 3-31
Recommended Oil ............................ 6-27
Recording of Vehicle Data ................ 8-22
Recreational Towing ......................... 3-49
Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign
Country ............................................. 8-18
R
Replacement
Fuse ............................................ 6-56
Key battery ................................. 6-38
Light Bulbs ................................ 6-46
Tires ........................................... 6-42
Wheel ......................................... 6-43
Wiper .......................................... 6-33
Rocking the Vehicle .......................... 3-45
S
Safety Defects, Reporting ................. 8-14
Satellite Radio ................................... 5-42
Saving Fuel and Protection of the
Environment ..................................... 3-43
Scheduled Maintenance ...................... 6-4
Seat
Seat Position Memory
(Driver's seat) ............................... 2-8
Seat Belt System
3-point type ................................ 2-18
Automatic locking ...................... 2-17
Emergency locking .................... 2-17
Extender ..................................... 2-21
Pregnant women ........................ 2-17
Seats
Front seat ...................................... 2-5
Head restraint ............................. 2-12
Rear seat ..................................... 2-10
Seat warmer .................................. 2-7
Security System
Immobilizer system .................... 3-39
Theft-deterrent system ............... 3-41
Service Publications .......................... 8-54
Smart Brake Support (SBS) ............ 4-132
Collision warning ..................... 4-134
Stoping the Smart Brake Support
(SBS) system operation ............ 4-134
Index
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