battery replacement MAZDA MODEL 6 2017 Owners Manual (in English)

3–4
Before Driving
Keys
CAUTION
Radio equipment like this is governed
by laws in the United States.
Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user's
authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE
 The keyless entry system operation may
vary due to local conditions.
 The keyless entry system is fully
operational (door lock/unlock) when the
ignition is switched off. The system does
not operate if the ignition is switched to
any position other than off.
 If the key does not operate when
pressing a button or the operational
range becomes too small, the battery
may be weak. To install a new battery,
refer to Key Battery Replacement (page
6-38).
 Battery life is about one year. Replace
the battery with a new one if the KEY
indicator light (green) flashes in the
instrument cluster (for vehicles with
a type A instrument cluster (page
4-32), messages are displayed in
the instrument cluster). Replacing
the battery about once a year is
recommended because the KEY warning
light/indicator light may not illuminate
or flash depending on the rate of battery
depletion.
 Additional keys can be obtained at
an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Up to
6 keys can be used with the keyless
functions per vehicle. Bring all keys
to an Authorized Mazda Dealer when
additional keys are required.
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Before Driving
Advanced Keyless Entry System
Operational Range
The system operates only when the driver
is in the vehicle or within operational
range while the key is being carried.
NOTE
When the battery power is low, or in
places where there are high-intensity radio
waves or noise, the operational range
may become narrower or the system may
not operate. For determining battery
replacement, Refer to Keyless Entry
System on page 3-3.
Locking, Unlocking the Doors
Exterior antenna
Operational range 80cm (31in)
80cm (31in)
NOTE

The system may not operate if you
are too close to the windows or door
handles.
 If the key is left in the following areas
and you leave the vehicle, the doors
may be locked depending on the radio
wave conditions even if the key is left in
the vehicle.
 Around the dashboard In the storage compartments such as
the glove compartment or the center
console
 On the rear parcel shelf Next to a communication device such
as a mobile phone
Opening the Trunk Lid
Exterior antenna
Operational range 80cm (31in)
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When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
NOTE
 The cooling fan in the engine
compartment could turn on for a few
minutes after the ignition is switched
from ON to OFF, whether or not the
A/C is on or off, to cool the engine
compartment quickly.
 If the system detects that the remaining
battery power of the key is low when the
ignition is switched from ON to ACC or
OFF, the following is indicated.
Replace with a new battery before the
key becomes unusable.
Refer to Key Battery Replacement on
page 6-38.
(Vehicle equipped with Type A
instrument cluster)
A message is indicated in the display of
the instrument cluster.
(Vehicle equipped with Type B
instrument cluster)
The KEY indicator light (green) flashes
for approximately 30 seconds.
Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on
page 4-32.
 (Automatic transaxle)
If the engine is turned off while the
selector lever is in a position other than
P, the ignition switches to ACC.
Emergency Engine Stop
Continuously pressing the push button
start or quickly pressing it any number of
times while the engine is running or the
vehicle is being driven will turn the engine
off immediately. The ignition switches to
ACC.
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6Maintenance and Care
How to keep your Mazda in top condition.
Essential Information ........................................................................\
6-2
Introduction ........................................................................\
........... 6-2
Scheduled Maintenance ..................................................................... 6-4
Scheduled Maintenance (U.S.A., Canada, and Puerto Rico) ........ 6-4
Scheduled Maintenance (Mexico) ..............................................6-11
Maintenance Monitor .................................................................. 6-18
Owner Maintenance ........................................................................\
. 6-20
Owner Maintenance Precautions ................................................ 6-20
Hood ........................................................................\
.................... 6-23
Engine Compartment Overview ................................................. 6-25
Engine Oil ........................................................................\
........... 6-26
Engine Coolant ........................................................................\
.... 6-29
Brake/Clutch Fluid ...................................................................... 6-31
Washer Fluid ........................................................................\
....... 6-31
Body Lubrication ........................................................................\
6-32
Wiper Blades ........................................................................\
....... 6-33
Battery ........................................................................\
................. 6-35
Key Battery Replacement ........................................................... 6-38
Tires ........................................................................\
..................... 6-40
Light Bulbs ........................................................................\
.......... 6-45
Fuses ........................................................................\
................... 6-57
Appearance Care ........................................................................\
...... 6-64
Exterior Care ........................................................................\
....... 6-64
Interior Care ........................................................................\
........ 6-70
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Battery Maintenance
To get the best service from a battery:
 Keep it securely mounted. Keep the top clean and dry. Keep terminals and connections clean,
tight, and coated with petroleum jelly or
terminal grease.
 Rinse off spilled electrolyte immediately
with a solution of water and baking
soda.
 If the vehicle will not be used for an
extended time, disconnect the battery
cables and charge the battery every six
weeks.
Inspecting Electrolyte Level
A low level of electrolyte fluid will cause
the battery to discharge quickly.
Upper le vel
Lo wer le vel
Inspect the electrolyte level at least once
a week. If it is low, remove the caps and
add enough distilled water to bring the
level between the upper and lower level
(illustration).
Do not overfill.
Examine the specific gravity of the
electrolyte with a hydrometer, especially
during cold weather. If it is low, recharge
the battery.
Battery Recharging
NOTE
 Before performing maintenance or
recharging the battery, turn off all
accessories and stop the engine.
 To disconnect the battery, remove the
negative cable first. Install it last when
connecting the battery.
 Be sure to remove the caps before
recharging the battery.
 If the battery quickly discharges
because, for example, the lights were
left on too long with the engine off,
slow-charge it as required by battery
size and charger capacity.
 If the battery gradually discharges
because of high electric load while the
vehicle is being used, recharge it as
required by battery size and charger
capacity.
Battery Replacement
Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer for a
battery replacement purchase.
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Key Battery Replacement
If the buttons on the transmitter are
inoperable and the operation indicator
light does not flash, the battery may be
dead.
Replace with a new battery before the
transmitter becomes unusable.
CAUTION
 Make sure the battery is installed
correctly. Battery leakage could occur if it
is not installed correctly.
 When replacing the battery, be careful
not to touch any of the internal circuitry
and electrical terminals, bend the
electrical terminals, or get dirt in the
transmitter as the transmitter could be
damaged.
 There is the danger of explosion if the
battery is not correctly replaced.
 Dispose of used batteries according to
the following instructions.
 Insulate the plus and minus terminals
of the battery using cellophane or
equivalent tape.
 Never disassemble. Never throw the battery into fire or
water.
 Never deform or crush.
 Replace only with the same type battery
(CR2025 or equivalent).
The following conditions indicate that the
battery power is low:
 The KEY indicator light (green) flashes
in the instrument cluster for about 30
seconds after the engine is turned off
(for vehicles with a type A instrument
cluster (page 4-32), messages are
displayed in the instrument cluster).
 The system does not operate and
the operation indicator light on the
transmitter does not flash when the
buttons are pressed.
 The system's operational range is
reduced.
Replacing the battery at an Authorized
Mazda Dealer is recommended to prevent
damage to the key. If replacing the battery
by yourself, follow the instruction.
Replacing the key battery
1. Press the knob and pull out the
auxiliary key.
Knob
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Index
A
Accessory Socket ................................5-88
Active Driving Display ....................... 4-29
Active driving display ......................... 4-29
Adaptive Front Lighting System

(AFS) ................................................... 4-90
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and
Accessories ......................................... 8-19
Advanced Key Advanced keyless entry system .... 3-10
Operational range .......................... 3-11
Advanced Keyless Entry System ........ 3-10
Air Bag/Seat Belt Pretensioner System
Warning Beep ...................................... 7-36
Air Bag Systems ................................. 2-40
Ambient Temperature Display ... 4-18, 4-25
Antilock Brake System (ABS) ............ 4-76
Audio Control Switch Adjusting the Volume ....................5-41
Seek switch .................................... 5-42
Audio System ...................................... 5-13
Antenna ......................................... 5-13
Audio Control Switch ................... 5-41
Audio Set ....................................... 5-21
AUX/USB mode ........................... 5-43
Operating Tips for Audio System ... 5-13
Satellite radio ................................ 5-32
Automatic Transaxle ........................... 4-42
Active Adaptive Shift (AAS) ........4-45
Automatic transaxle controls .........4-42
Direct mode ................................... 4-51
Driving tips .................................... 4-52
Manual shift mode .........................4-45
Shift-lock system ........................... 4-43
Transaxle ranges ............................ 4-44
B
Battery ................................................. 6-35
Inspecting electrolyte level ........... 6-37
Maintenance .................................. 6-37
Recharging .................................... 6-37
Replacement .................................. 6-37
Specifications .................................. 9-4
Battery Runs Out ................................. 7-13
Jump-starting ................................. 7-13
Beep Sounds Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system
warning .......................................... 7-38
Electric parking brake warning .....7-39
i-ELOOP ........................................ 7-38
Ignition not switched off (STOP)
warning .......................................... 7-37
Key left-in-trunk compartment
warning .......................................... 7-38
Key left-in-vehicle warning .......... 7-38
Key removed from vehicle

warning .......................................... 7-37
Lane departure warning................. 7-39
Lights-on reminder ........................ 7-36
Request switch inoperable

warning .......................................... 7-38
Seat belt warning ........................... 7-36
Tire inflation pressure warning ..... 7-38
Beep sounds Power steering warning buzzer ..... 7-39
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) ............ 4-94
Canceling operation of Blind Spot
Monitoring (BSM) ........................ 4-99
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) Warning
Beep .................................................... 7-38
Bluetooth
® ........................................... 5-51
Bluetooth® audio ........................... 5-69
Bluetooth® Hands-Free ..................5-60
Troubleshooting ............................ 5-81
Body Lubrication ................................ 6-32
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Index
Multi-information Display ..................4-21
Average fuel economy ................... 4-26
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)

Display .......................................... 4-27
Compass Display ........................... 4-27
Cruise Control Set Vehicle Speed
Display .......................................... 4-27
Current fuel economy .................... 4-26
Distance Recognition Support System
(DRSS) Display ............................. 4-27
Distance-to-empty ......................... 4-25
Engine Coolant Temperature

Gauge ............................................ 4-24
Fuel Gauge .................................... 4-24
Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) &
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS) Display ........................... 4-27
Maintenance Monitor .................... 4-26
Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)
Display .......................................... 4-27
Odometer and Trip Meter .............. 4-23
Outside Temperature Display ........ 4-25
Warning (Display Indication) ........ 4-28
O
Odometer and Trip Meter ...........4-23, 4-24
Outside Mirrors ................................... 3-31
Outside Temperature Display ..... 4-18, 4-25
Overhead Console ............................... 5-91
Overhead Lights .................................. 5-85
Overheating ......................................... 7-17
Overloading ......................................... 3-48
Owner Maintenance Closing the hood ........................... 6-24
Engine compartment overview .....6-25
Key battery replacement ............... 6-38
Opening the hood .......................... 6-23
Owner maintenance precautions ... 6-20
P
Parking Brake ...................................... 4-71
Personalization Features ..................... 9-10
Power Steering .................................... 4-87
Power Steering Warning Buzzer ......... 7-39
Power Windows .................................. 3-34
R
Radar Sensor (Front) .........................4-150
Radar Sensors (Rear) ........................ 4-153
Rear Coat Hooks ................................. 5-92
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) ...... 4-111
Rear Door Child Safety Locks ............ 3-20
Rear Seat ............................................. 2-11
Rear View Monitor ............................4-163
Displayable range on the screen ...4-165
Picture quality adjustment ........... 4-170
Rear view monitor operation ....... 4-166
Rear view parking camera

location ........................................ 4-164
Switching to the rear view monitor
display ......................................... 4-164
Variance between actual road
conditions and displayed image ... 4-169
Viewing the display ..................... 4-166
Rear Window Defogger ...................... 4-63
Rearview Mirror .................................. 3-32
Rear window Rear Window Defogger ................. 4-63
Recommended Oil .............................. 6-26
Recording of Vehicle Data .................. 8-22
Recreational Towing ........................... 3-50
Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign
Country ............................................... 8-18
Replacement Fuse ............................................... 6-57
Key battery .................................... 6-38
Light bulbs .................................... 6-45
Tires ............................................... 6-42
Wheel ............................................ 6-43
Wiper ............................................. 6-33
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