gas type MAZDA MODEL 6 2017 Owners Manual (in English)

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Essential Safety Equipment
Seat Belt Systems
Load limiter:
The load limiting system releases belt
webbing in a controlled manner to reduce
belt force on the occupant's chest. While
the most severe load on a seat belt occurs
in frontal collisions, the load limiter has
an automatic mechanical function and
can activate in any accident mode with
sufficient occupant movement.
Even if the pretensioners have not fired,
the load limiting function must be checked
by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
WARNING
Wear seat belts only as recommended in
this owner's manual:Incorrect positioning of the driver
and front passenger seat belts
is dangerous. Without proper
positioning, the pretensioner and
load limiting systems cannot provide
adequate protection in an accident
and this could result in serious injury.
For more details about wearing seat
belts, refer to "Fastening the seat belts"
(page 2-18).
Have your seat belts changed
immediately if the pretensioner or load
limiter has been expended: Always have an Authorized Mazda
Dealer immediately inspect the seat
belt pretensioners and air bags after
any collision. Like the air bags, the seat
belt pretensioners and load limiters
will only function once and must be
replaced after any collision that caused
them to deploy. A seat belt with an
expended pretensioner or load limiter
is still better than wearing no seat
belt at all; however, if the seat belt
pretensioners and load limiters are not
replaced, the risk of injury in a collision
will increase. Do not modify the components or
wiring, or use electronic testing devices
on the pretensioner system:
Modifying the components or wiring
of the pretensioner system, including
the use of electronic testing devices
is dangerous. You could accidentally
activate it or make it inoperable which
would prevent it from activating in an
accident. The occupants or repairers
could be seriously injured.
Properly dispose of the pretensioner
system: Improper disposal of the pretensioner
system or a vehicle with non-
deactivated pretensioners is
dangerous. Unless all safety
procedures are followed, injury
could result. Have an Authorized
Mazda Dealer safely dispose of
the pretensioner system or scrap a
pretensioner system equipped vehicle.
NOTE
 The pretensioner system may not
operate depending on the type of the
collision. For details, refer to the SRS
Air Bag Deployment Criteria (page
2-53).
 Some smoke (non-toxic gas) will
be released when the air bags and
pretensioners deploy. This does not
indicate a fire. This gas normally has
no effect on occupants, however, those
with sensitive skin may experience
light skin irritation. If residue from the
deployment of the air bags or the front
pretensioner system gets on the skin
or in the eyes, wash it off as soon as
possible.
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Maintenance and Care
Appearance Care
WARNING
Dry off brakes that have become
wet by driving slowly, releasing the
accelerator pedal and lightly applying
the brakes several times until the brake
performance returns to normal:Driving with wet brakes is dangerous.
Increased stopping distance or the
vehicle pulling to one side when
braking could result in a serious
accident. Light braking will indicate
whether the brakes have been affected.
Aluminum Wheel Maintenance
A protective coating is provided over the
aluminum wheels. Special care is needed
to protect this coating.
CAUTION
Do not use any detergent other than
mild detergent. Before using any
detergent, verify the ingredients.
Otherwise, the product could discolor
or stain the aluminum wheels.
NOTE
 Do not use a wire brush or any abrasive
cleaner, polishing compound, or solvent
on aluminum wheels. They may damage
the coating.
 Always use a sponge or soft cloth to
clean the wheels.
Rinse the wheels thoroughly with
lukewarm or cold water. Also, be sure
to clean the wheels after driving on
dusty or salted roads to help prevent
corrosion.
 Avoid washing your vehicle in an
automatic car wash that uses high-
speed or hard brushes.
Plastic Part Maintenance
 When cleaning the plastic lenses of the
lights, do not use gasoline, kerosene,
rectified spirit, paint, thinner, highly
acidic detergents, or strongly alkaline
detergents. Otherwise, these chemical
agents can discolor or damage the
surfaces resulting in a significant loss
in functionality. If plastic parts become
inadvertently exposed to any of these
chemical agents, flush with water
immediately.
 If plastic parts such as the bumpers
become inadvertently exposed to
chemical agents or fluids such as
gasoline, oil, engine coolant, or battery
fluid, it could cause discoloration,
staining, or paint peeling. Wipe off any
such chemical agents or fluids using a
soft cloth immediately.
 High water temperature and high water
pressure car washers are available
depending on the type of high pressure
car washer device. If the car washer
nozzle is put too close to the vehicle or
aimed at one area for an extended period
of time, it could deform plastic parts or
damage the paint.
 Do not use wax containing compounds
(polish). Otherwise, it could result in
paint damage.
 In addition, do not use an electrical or
air tool to apply wax. Otherwise, the
frictional heat generated could result
in deformation of plastic parts or paint
damage.
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Index
Bottle Holder .......................................5-90
Brakes Brake assist .................................... 4-73
Electric parking brake ................... 4-71
Foot brake ...................................... 4-70
Pad wear indicator ......................... 4-73
Parking brake ................................ 4-71
Warning light ................................. 4-73
Break-In Period ................................... 3-44
C
Capacities .............................................. 9-5
Cell Phones ......................................... 8-20
Center Console .................................... 5-92
Child-Restraint Child-restraint precautions ............ 2-23
Child Restraint
Child-restraint system installation ... 2-28
Child-Restraint Installing child-restraint systems ...2-29
Child Restraint LATCH child-restraint systems ..... 2-36
Climate Control System ........................5-2
Fully Automatic Type ...................... 5-9
Gas specifications ............................ 9-6
Manual Type .................................... 5-5
Operating Tips ................................. 5-2
Vent Operation ................................ 5-3
Collision warning ................................ 7-39
Coming Home Light ........................... 4-57
Control Status Display ........................ 4-85
Courtesy Lights ................................... 5-85
Cruise Control ................................... 4-155
Cruise control switch ...................4-155
Cruise main indication (white)/cruise
set indication (green) ................... 4-156
Cruise Control Set Vehicle Speed

Display ................................................ 4-19
Cup Holder .......................................... 5-89
Customer Assistance ............................. 8-2
D
Dashboard Illumination ......................4-17
Daytime Running Lights ..................... 4-58
Defogger ............................................. 4-63
Mirror ............................................ 4-64
Rear window ................................. 4-63
Dimensions ........................................... 9-5
Distance Recognition Support System
(DRSS) .............................................. 4-107
Indication on display ................... 4-108
Door Locks .......................................... 3-12
Drive Selection .................................... 4-86
Driving In Flooded Area ..................... 3-48
Driving Tips ........................................ 3-44
Automatic transaxle ...................... 4-52
Break-in period .............................. 3-44
Driving in flooded area ..................3-48
Driving on uneven road ................. 3-49
Floor mat ....................................... 3-45
Hazardous driving ......................... 3-45
Overloading ................................... 3-48
Rocking the vehicle ....................... 3-46
Saving fuel and protection of the
environment ................................... 3-44
Winter driving ............................... 3-46
Driving on Uneven Road .................... 3-49
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) ....... 4-78
DSC OFF indicator light ............... 4-79
DSC OFF switch ........................... 4-79
TCS/DSC indicator light ............... 4-78
E
Electric Parking Brake Warning Beep ...7-39
Electric parking brake ......................... 4-71
Emergency Starting Push-starting .................................. 7-16
Starting a flooded engine ............... 7-16
Emergency Towing Tiedown hooks .............................. 7-20
Towing description ........................ 7-19
Emission Control System .................... 3-26
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