battery MAZDA MODEL 6 2016 Quick Guide (in English)

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When Driving
i-ELOOP System
Electric componentsEngine ComponentsVehicle Systems:Air-conditioningAudioHead-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
Tyre TyreCapacitor
CapacitorDC-DC
converter
DC-DC
converter
Kinetic energy
Electrical power
For details, refer to Section 4, “i-ELOOP”.
i-ELOOP is a regenerative braking system. When you depress the brake pedal or
use engine braking, the kinetic energy that occurs is converted to electrical energy
by the power generator and the converted electrical energy is stored in the
rechargeable battery (capacitor and battery). The stored electricity is used as
power to charge the battery and the vehicle's electrical devices.
• A variable voltage alternator is incorporated in the power generator which
converts the kinetic energy to electricity and can generate electricity efficiently
according to the vehicle conditions.
• A capacitor is used to store large amounts of electricity instantly which can be
utilized quickly.
• A DC-DC converter is incorporated which steps down the stored electricity to
voltage useable by the vehicle's electrical devices.


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When Driving
i-ELOOP Charging Display
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.
The i-ELOOP power generating status is displayed in the centre display.
Indication on display
Control Status Display
Control status
Displays the level of electricity generated by
regenerative braking.
Displays the amount of the electricity stored
in the rechargeable battery.
Displays the status of the electricity stored
in the rechargeable battery and being
supplied to the electrical devices (whole
vehicle in display is illuminated
simultaneously).
For details, refer to Section 4, “i-ELOOP” or “Fuel Economy Monitor”.


When Driving
31For details, refer to Section 4, “Tyre Pressure Monitoring System”, or “Diesel Particulate Filter”.
Diesel Particulate Filter
The diesel particulate filter collects and removes most of the particulate matter
(PM) in the exhaust gas of a diesel engine.
The Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) monitors the air pressure of all
four wheels. If the air pressure of one or more tyres is too low, the system warns
the driver by indicating the tyre pressure monitoring system warning light in the
instrument cluster and operating a beep sound.
In the following cases, system initialization must be performed so that the system
operates normally.
• A tyre pressure is adjusted.
• Tyre rotation is performed.
• A tyre or wheel is replaced.
• The battery is replaced or completely drained.
• The tyre pressure monitoring system warning
light is illuminated.
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
PM collected by the diesel particulate filter is cleared during normal driving,
however, PM may not be removed and the diesel particulate filter indicator light
may illuminate under the following conditions:
• If the vehicle is driven at 15 km/h (9 mph) or less continuously.
• If the vehicle is repeatedly driven for a short period of time (10 minute or less)
or driven while the engine is cold.
• If the vehicle is idled for a long time.


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Maintenance and Care
Windscreen washer fluid reservoir
Engine oil-filler cap
Engine oil dipstickBattery
Fuse block
Cooling system cap Engine coolant reservoir Windscreen washer fluid reservoir
Engine oil-filler capBrake/Clutch fluid reservoir
Engine oil dipstickBattery Fuse block
Cooling system cap Engine coolant reservoir
SKYACTIV-D 2.2 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 and SKYACTIV-G 2.5
Brake/Clutch fluid reservoir
Owner Maintenance Precautions
Routine Service
We highly recommend that these items be inspected daily, or at least every week.
• Engine Oil Level
• Engine Coolant Level
• Brake and Clutch Fluid Level
• Washer Fluid Level
• Battery Maintenance
• Tyre Inflation Pressure
For details, refer to Section 6, “Owner Maintenance”.