ECU MAZDA MODEL 6 2016 (in English) Repair Manual

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Tiedown Hooksí
CAUTION
Do not use the front and rear
tiedown eyelets for towing the
vehicle.
They have been designed only for
securing the vehicle to a transport
vessel during shipping.
Using the eyelets for any other
purpose could result in the vehicle
being damaged.
qTiedown Hooks
1. Remove the tiedown eyelet and the lug
wrench from the luggage compartment
(page 7-3).
2. Wrap a flathead screwdriver or similar
tool with a soft cloth to prevent
damage to a painted bumper, and open
the cap located on the front or rear
bumper.
Front
Rear
CAUTION
Do not use excessive force as it may
damage the cap or scratch the
painted bumper surface.
NOTE
Remove the cap completely and store it so as
not to lose it.
3. Securely install the tiedown eyelet
using the lug wrench or equivalent.
Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Front
Lug wrench
Tiedown eyelet
(Long type)
If Trouble Arises
Emergency Towing
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Rear
Tiedown eyelet
(Short type)
Lug wrench
4. Hook the tying rope to the tiedown
eyelet.
CAUTION
If the tiedown eyelet is not securely
tightened, it may loosen or disengage
from the bumper when tying the
vehicle. Make sure that the tiedown
eyelet is securely tightened to the
bumper.
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Emergency Towing
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qIf the engine oil warning indication/
warning light is indicated
This warning light 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 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 6-28).
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.
If the light 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.
qIf the check engine light
illuminates or flashes
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.
l(U.S.A. and Canada)
The 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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Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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qIf the turn signal/hazard warning
indicator light illuminates or flashes
at an abnormally high speed
If an indicator light flashes abnormally,
one of the turn signal bulbs may be
burned out. Consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
qIf the security indicator light
illuminates or flashes
If the engine does not start with the
correct key, and the security indicator
light keeps illuminating or flashing, the
system may have a malfunction. Consult
an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
qIf the Mazda Radar Cruise
Control (MRCC) Warning Light
(Amber) illuminates
í
The warning light turns on if there is a
malfunction in the system while the
Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)
system is on. Have your vehicle inspected
at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
qIf the blind spot monitoring
(BSM) system OFF indication/
indicator light illuminates
í
Type A
If the indication remains displayed even
though the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
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.
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i-ACTIVSENSE ............................... 4-92
Active safety technology ............ 4-92
Adaptive Front Lighting System
(AFS) ......................................... 4-94
Blind Spot Monitoring
(BSM) system .......................... 4-104
Camera and snsors ..................... 4-93
Distance Recognition Support System
(DRSS) ..................................... 4-109
Forward Sensing Camera
(FSC) ........................................ 4-135
High Beam Control System
(HBC) ........................................ 4-95
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS) ..................................... 4-98
Laser sensor (front) .................. 4-141
Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC) ................................... 4-117
Pre-crash safety technology ........ 4-92
Radar sensor (front) ................. 4-138
Radar sensors (rear) ................. 4-143
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
(RCTA) .................................... 4-112
Smart Brake Support (SBS) ..... 4-132
Smart City Brake Support
(SCBS) ..................................... 4-127
i-ELOOP ........................................... 4-84
Display ....................................... 4-84
i-ELOOP Warning Beep ............ 7-36
Ignition
Switch .......................................... 4-2
Illuminated Entry System ............... 5-129
Immobilizer System .......................... 3-39
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Indicator Lights
Blind Spot Monitoring
(BSM) OFF ................................ 4-45
Brake pedal operation ................ 4-31
Cruise ......................................... 4-45
DSC OFF .................................... 4-42
HBC ........................................... 4-41
Headlight high-beam .................. 4-44
i-ELOOP ..................................... 4-43
KEY ............................................ 4-39
LDWS ........................................ 4-33
LDWS OFF ................................ 4-33
Low engine coolant
temperature ................................ 4-43
Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC) ..................................... 4-45
Power steering malfunction ........ 4-34
Security ...................................... 4-44
Select mode ................................ 4-44
Shift position .............................. 4-43
Smart City Brake Support
(SCBS) ....................................... 4-43
Smart City Brake Support
(SCBS) OFF ............................... 4-42
TCS/DSC ................................... 4-42
Turn signal/hazard warning ........ 4-44
Inside Trunk Release Lever ............... 3-22
Inspecting Brake/Clutch Fluid
Level ................................................. 6-31
Inspecting Coolant Level .................. 6-29
Inspecting Engine Oil Level ............. 6-28
Inspecting Washer Fluid Level ......... 6-31
Instrument Cluster ............................. 4-10
Index
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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
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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
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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
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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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