fluid MAZDA MODEL 6 2017 (in English) Owner's Guide

7–22
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
If a Warning Light Turns On or Flashes
If any warning light turns on/flashes, take appropriate action for each light. There is no
problem if the light turns off, however if the light does not turn off or turns on/flashes again,
consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
The warning contents can be verified on the center display.
1. If the warning light is turned on, select
icon on the home screen to display the
application screen.
2. Select “Vehicle Status Monitor” to display the current warnings.
3. Select “Warning Guidance” to display the current warnings.
4. Select the applicable warning to view the warning details.
Stop Vehicle in Safe Place Immediately
If any of the following warning lights turns on, the system may have a m\
alfunction. Stop the
vehicle in a safe place immediately and contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Signal Warning
Brake System Warning
Light
This warning has the following functions:
Parking brake warning/Warning light inspection
The light illuminates when the electric parking brake is applied with th\
e ignition
switched to START or ON. It turns off when the electric parking brake is released.
When the light turns on
If the brake system warning light remains turned on even though the elec\
tric parking
brake is released, the brake fluid may be low or there could be a problem with the brake
system. Park the vehicle in a safe place immediately and contact an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
When the light is flashing
The light flashes if the electric parking brake has a malfunction.
If the light remains flashing even if the electric parking brake switch is operated,
consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
WARNING
Do not drive with the brake system warning light illuminated. Contact an
Authorized Mazda Dealer to have the brakes inspected as soon as possible:Driving with the brake system warning light illuminated is dangerous. It indicates
that your brakes may not work at all or that they could completely fail at any
time. If this light remains illuminated, after checking that the parking brake is fully
released, have the brakes inspected immediately.
CAUTION
In addition, the effectiveness of the braking may diminish so you may need to
depress the brake pedal more strongly than normal to stop the vehicle.
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If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
*Some models.
SignalWarning Action to be taken
Low Washer Fluid Level
Warning Indication/Warning Light
*
This warning light indicates that little
washer fluid remains. Add washer fluid (page 6-31).
Door-Ajar/Trunk lid-
Ajar Warning Indication/ Warning Light The light turns on if any door/trunk lid is
not closed securely.
Close the door/trunk lid securely.
KEY Warning Light*
Take the appropriate action and verify that the warning light turns off.
Signal
Cause Action to be taken
(Red)
(Flashing) The key battery is dead.
Replace the key battery (page 6-38).
The key is not within the operation range. Bring the key into the operation range
(page 3-8).
The key is placed in areas inside the
cabin where it is difficult for the key to be
detected.
A key from another manufacturer similar to
the key is in the operation range. Take the key from another manufacturer
similar to the key out of the operation
range.
Without the ignition switched off, the key is
taken out of the cabin, and then all the doors
are closed. Bring the key back into the cabin.
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9–4
Specifications
Specifications
Specifications
Engine
ItemSpecification
Type DOHC-16V in-line, 4-cylinder
Bore × Stroke 89.0 × 100 mm (3.50 × 3.94 in)
Displacement 2,488.5 ml (2,488.5 cc)
Compression ratio 13.0
Electrical System
ItemClassification
Battery Q-85*1
12V-60Ah/20HR*2 or 12V-65Ah/20HR*2
Spark-plug number
Mazda Genuine spark plug*3PE5R-18-110 or PE5S-18-110
*1 Q-85 is designed for i-ELOOP system. Only Q-85 should be used to ensure correct operation of i-ELOOP
system. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer for details.
*2 Not for i-ELOOP system.
*3 This spark plug provides the SKYACTIV-G engine with optimum performance. Contact an Authorized Mazda
Dealer for details.
CAUTION
When cleaning the iridium plugs, do not use a wire brush. The fine particulate coating on
the iridium alloy and platinum tips could be damaged.
Lubricant Quality
Lubricant Classification
Engine oil Refer to Recommended Oil on page 6-26.
Coolant FL-22 type
Manual transaxle oil API Service
GL-4
SAE 75W-80
Automatic transaxle fluid Mazda Genuine ATF FZ
Brake/Clutch fluid SAE J1703 or FMVSS116 DOT-3
NOTE
Refer to Introduction on (page 6-2) for owner's responsibility in protecting your
investment.
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9–5
Specifications
Specifications
Capacities
(Approximate Quantities)
ItemCapacity
Engine oil With oil filter replacement
4.5 L (4.8 US qt, 4.0 Imp qt)
Without oil filter replacement 4.3 L (4.5 US qt, 3.8 Imp qt)
Coolant Manual transaxle
6.9 L (7.3 US qt, 6.1 Imp qt)
Automatic transaxle 7.2 L (7.6 US qt, 6.3 Imp qt)
Manual transaxle oil 1.65 L (1.74 US qt, 1.45 Imp qt)
Automatic transaxle fluid 7.8 L (8.2 US qt, 6.9 Imp qt)
Fuel tank 62.0 L (16.4 US gal, 13.6 Imp gal)
Check oil and fluid levels with dipsticks or reservoir gauges.
Dimensions
ItemVehicle specification
Overall length Without license plate holder
4,865 mm (191.5 in)
With license plate holder 4,895 mm (192.7 in)
Overall width 1,840 mm (72.4 in)
Overall height 1,450 mm (57.1 in)
Front tread 17 inch wheel vehicle
1,585 mm (62.4 in)
19 inch wheel vehicle 1,595 mm (62.8 in)
Rear tread 17 inch wheel vehicle
1,575 mm (62.0 in)
19 inch wheel vehicle 1,585 mm (62.4 in)
Wheelbase 2,830 mm (111.4 in)
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10–4
Index
Ending Screen Display ........................4-85
Engine Coolant .......................................... 6-29
Engine compartment overview ..... 6-25
Exhaust gas .................................... 3-27
Hood release .................................. 6-23
Oil .................................................. 6-26
Starting ............................................ 4-5
Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge .........................................4-16, 4-24
Essential Information ............................ 6-2
Event Data Recorder ........................... 8-21
Exterior Care ....................................... 6-64
Aluminum wheel maintenance ...... 6-69
Bright-metal maintenance ............. 6-68
Maintaining the finish ................... 6-66
Plastic part maintenance ................ 6-69
F
Flasher
Hazard warning ............................. 4-65
Headlights ..................................... 4-53
Flat Tire ................................................. 7-3
Mounting the spare tire ................. 7-10
Removing a flat tire ......................... 7-7
Floor Mat ............................................ 3-45
Fluid Brake/Clutch ................................. 6-31
Washer ........................................... 6-31
Fluids Classification ................................... 9-4
Fog Lights ........................................... 4-58
Foot Brake ........................................... 4-70
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) ....... 4-146
Fuel Filler lid and cap ............................ 3-28
Gauge ................................... 4-16, 4-24
Requirements ................................. 3-25
Tank capacity .................................. 9-5
Fuel Consumption Display ................. 4-84Fuel Economy Monitor .......................
4-83
Control Status Display .................. 4-85
Control status display .................... 4-85
Ending Screen Display ..................4-85
Ending screen display ................... 4-85
Fuel Consumption Display ............ 4-84
Fuel consumption display ............. 4-84
Fuses ................................................... 6-57
Panel description ........................... 6-59
Replacement .................................. 6-57
G
Gauges ................................................. 4-12
Glove Compartment ............................ 5-92
H
Hazard Warning Flasher ......................4-65
Hazardous Driving .............................. 3-45
Head Restraint ..................................... 2-13
Headlights Coming home light ........................ 4-57
Control ........................................... 4-53
Flashing ......................................... 4-56
Headlight flashing ......................... 4-56
High-low beam .............................. 4-56
Leaving home light ....................... 4-57
Leveling ......................................... 4-58
High Beam Control System (HBC) .... 4-91
High Beam Control System (HBC)
indicator light (green) .................... 4-93
Hill Launch Assist (HLA) ................... 4-74
HomeLink Wireless Control System ...4-66
Hood Release ...................................... 6-23
Horn .................................................... 4-65
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10–5
Index
I
i-ACTIVSENSE ..................................4-88
Active safety technology ............... 4-88
Adaptive Front Lighting System

(AFS) ............................................. 4-90
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) ...... 4-94
Camera and sensors ....................... 4-89
Distance Recognition Support System
(DRSS) ........................................ 4-107
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) ...4-146
High Beam Control System

(HBC) ............................................ 4-91
Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) &
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS) ....................................... 4-125
Mazda Radar Cruise Control

(MRCC) ....................................... 4-115
Pre-crash safety technology .......... 4-88
Radar sensor (front) .....................4-150
Radar sensors (rear) .....................4-153
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) ...4-111
Smart Brake Support (SBS) ........ 4-143
Smart City Brake Support

(SCBS) ........................................ 4-138
Traffic Sign Recognition System
(TSR) ........................................... 4-100
i-ELOOP ............................................. 4-80
Control status display .................... 4-82
Display .......................................... 4-80
i-ELOOP Warning Beep ................ 7-38
i-ELOOP indicator light ................ 4-82
i-ELOOP warning beep ....................... 7-38
If a Warning Light Turns On or

Flashes................................................. 7-22
If the Active Driving Display does not
operate ................................................. 7-41
Ignition Switch .............................................. 4-4
Ignition Not Switched Off (STOP)
Warning Beep ...................................... 7-37
Illuminated Entry System ...................5-87
Immobilizer System ............................ 3-40Indication/Indicator Lights ..................
4-36
Indicator Lights Low engine coolant temperature ... 4-38
Wrench .......................................... 4-38
Inside Trunk Release Lever ................3-23
Inspecting Brake/Clutch Fluid Level ...6-31
Inspecting Coolant Level ....................6-29
Inspecting Engine Oil Level ............... 6-29
Inspecting Washer Fluid Level ............6-31
Instrument Cluster ............................... 4-12
Interior Care ........................................ 6-70
Active driving display

maintenance ................................... 6-72
Cleaning the floor mats ................. 6-73
Cleaning the window interiors ...... 6-72
Instrument panel top (Soft pad)
maintenance ................................... 6-72
Leather upholstery maintenance ... 6-71
Panel maintenance ......................... 6-72
Plastic part maintenance ................ 6-71
Seat belt maintenance .................... 6-70
Upholstery maintenance ................ 6-71
Vinyl upholstery maintenance .......6-71
Interior Lights ..................................... 5-85
Courtesy lights .............................. 5-85
Map lights ...................................... 5-85
Overhead lights ............................. 5-85
J
Jack ....................................................... 7-4
Jump-Starting ...................................... 7-13
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