maintenance MAZDA MODEL 6 2017 Owners Manual (in English)

A Word to Mazda Owners
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Keep this manual in the glove compartment as a handy reference for the s\
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All specifications and descriptions are accurate at the time of printing. Because improvement is a constant goal at
Mazda, we reserve the right to make changes in specifications at any time without notice and without obligation.
Air-Conditioning and the Environment
Your Mazda's genuine air conditioner is filled with a refrigerant that has been found not to damage the earth's
ozone layer. If the air conditioner does not operate properly, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Perchlorate
Certain components of this vehicle such as [air bag modules, seat belt p\
retensioners, lithium batteries,…] may
contain Perchlorate Material-- Special handling may apply for service or\
vehicle end of life disposal. See
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Please be aware that this manual applies to all models, equipment and options. As a result, you may find
some explanations for equipment not installed on your vehicle.
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Table ofContents
PictorialIndex
Interio r,exterio rviewsa ndpart identificatio nofyour Mazda.1
EssentialSafety Equipment
Importan tinformatio nabout safety equipment, includingseats,seatbelt
system, child-restrain tsystems andSRSairb ags.2
BeforeDriving
Use ofvarious features, including keys,doors,m irrorsandwindows.3
WhenDriving
Informatio nconcerning safedriving andstopping.4
InteriorFeatures
Use ofvarious featuresfor ridec omfort,i ncluding air-conditioning andaudio
system.5
Maintenancea nd Care
Howt okeep your Mazdai ntop condition.6
IfTrouble Arises
Helpful informatio nonw hatt odoifa problem ariseswiththevehicle.7
CustomerInformation andReporting SafetyDefects
Importan tconsumer informatio nincluding warranties andadd-on equipment.8
Specifications
Technical informatio nabout your Mazda.9
Index10
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Essential Safety Equipment
Seat Belt Systems
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.
Positioning the Shoulder Portion of the Seat Belt: Improper positioning of the shoulder portion of the seat belt is dangerous. Always make
sure the shoulder portion of the seat belt is positioned across your shoulder and near your
neck, but never under your arm, on your neck, or on your upper arm.
Positioning the Lap Portion of the Seat Belt: The lap portion of the seat belt worn too high is dangerous. In a collision, this would
concentrate the impact force directly on the abdominal area, causing serious injury. Wear
the lap portion of the belt snugly and as low as possible.
In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a person
wearing a seat belt.
CAUTION
Belt retraction may become difficult if the belts and rings are soiled, so try to keep them
clean. For more details about cleaning the seat belts, refer to "Seat Belt Maintenance"
(page 6-70).
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Before Driving
Windows
Normal opening/closing
To open the window to the desired
position, lightly hold down the switch.
To close the window to the desired
position, lightly pull up the switch.
Driver's windo w
Open Close
Master contr ol switches
Close
Open
Auto-opening/closing
To fully open the window automatically,
press the switch completely down.
To fully close the window automatically,
pull the switch completely up.
To stop the window partway, pull or press
the switch in the opposite direction and
then release it.
Power window system initialization
procedure
If the battery was disconnected during
vehicle maintenance, or for other reasons
(such as a switch continues to be operated
after the window is fully open/closed),
the window will not fully open and close
automatically.
Resetting of the automatic function can
be performed using the master control
switches or each passenger door switch.
The power window auto function reset
procedure can be done on all door
switches. The power window auto function
will only resume on the power window
that has been reset.
1. Switch the ignition ON.
2. Make sure that the power window lock
switch located on the driver's door is
not depressed.
3. Press the switch and fully open the
window.
4. Pull up the switch to fully close the
window and continue holding the
switch for about 2 seconds after the
window fully closed.
5. Repeat Steps 3-4 for the front
passenger power window while seated
in the front passenger seat.
6. Repeat Steps 3-4 for both the left and
right rear power windows while seated
in the rear seat.
7.
Make sure that the power windows
operate correctly using the door switches.
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Before Driving
Driving Tips
Break-In Period
No special break-in is necessary, but a
few precautions in the first 1,000 km
(600 miles) may add to the performance,
economy, and life of the vehicle.
 Do not race the engine. Do not maintain one constant speed,
either slow or fast, for a long period of
time.
 Do not drive constantly at full-throttle or
high engine rpm for extended periods of
time.
 Avoid unnecessary hard stops. Avoid full-throttle starts.
Saving Fuel and Protection
of the Environment
How you operate your Mazda determines
how far it will travel on a tank of fuel. Use
these suggestions to help save fuel and
reduce CO2.
 Avoid long warm-ups. Once the engine
runs smoothly, begin driving.
 Avoid fast starts. Drive at lower speeds. Anticipate when to apply the brakes
(avoid sudden braking).
 Follow the maintenance schedule
(page 6-4) and have an Authorized
Mazda Dealer perform inspections and
servicing.
 Use the air conditioner only when
necessary.
 Slow down on rough roads. Keep the tires properly inflated. Do not carry unnecessary weight. Do not rest your foot on the brake pedal
while driving.
 Keep the wheels in correct alignment. Keep windows closed at high speeds. Slow down when driving in crosswinds
and headwinds.
WARNING
Never stop the engine when going down
a hill:
Stopping the engine when going
down a hill is dangerous. This causes
the loss of power steering and power
brake control, and may cause damage
to the drivetrain. Any loss of steering
or braking control could cause an
accident.
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When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
*Some models.
Multi-Information Display and INFO Switch*
INFO switch
Multi-information Display
The multi-information display indicates the following information.
 Odometer
Trip meter Engine coolant temperature gauge Fuel gauge Outside temperature Distance-to-empty Average fuel economy Current fuel economy Maintenance Monitor Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) Display Distance Recognition Support System (DRSS) Display Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) Display Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) Display Cruise Control Display Compass Display Warning message
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When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
The screen content changes each time the INFO switch is pressed.
Press the INFO switchPress the INFO switch
Press the INFO switch Press the INFO switch
Press the INFO switch
Press the INFO switch
Current Fuel Economy,
Trip Meter A, Average
Fuel Economy, Outside
Temperature, Odometer,
Distance-to-empty, Fuel
Gauge
Current Fuel Economy,
Trip Meter B, Average
Fuel Economy, Outside
Temperature, Odometer,
Distance-to-empty, Fuel
Gauge
i-ACTIVSENSE
display, Outside
Temperature,
Odometer,
Distance-to-empty,
Fuel Gauge Compass, Outside
Temperature,
Odometer,
Distance-to-empty,
Fuel Gauge Warning message,
Outside Temperature,
Odometer,
Distance-to-empty, Fuel
Gauge
*1
*2
*1:Displayed only when a warning occurs.
*2:Displayed only while vehicle is being driven.
Engine Coolant
Temperature Gauge,
Maintenance Monitor,
Outside Temperature,
Odometer,
Distance-to-empty, Fuel
Gauge
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When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
Average Fuel Economy
The average fuel economy is calculated
every minute from the total traveled
distance on the trip meter and the total
fuel consumption, and the average fuel
economy for either TRIP A or TRIP B is
displayed.
The average fuel economy and trip
meters can be reset by pressing the INFO
switch for 1.5 s or more while in each
mode. After the data is cleared, the fuel
consumption is recalculated and the - - -
L/100 km (- - - mpg) for the one minute
prior to it being displayed is indicated.
Current Fuel Economy
This displays the current fuel economy
by calculating the amount of fuel
consumption and the distance traveled.
Maintenance Monitor
The following maintenance period
notifications can be displayed by turning
the Maintenance Monitor on.
 Scheduled Maintenance Tire Rotation Oil Change
For the setting method and indications
for the maintenance monitor, refer to the
Maintenance Monitor.
Refer to Maintenance Monitor on page
6-18.
The maintenance monitor displays the
information when the ignition is switched
ON.
NOTE
This function is inoperable while the
vehicle is being driven.
Message display
When the remaining time or the distance
approaches 0, a message is displayed each
time the ignition is switched ON.
NOTE
 If any of the INFO switch is pressed
while a message is displayed, it will no
longer be displayed the next time the
ignition is switched ON.
 After the vehicle is serviced and the
remaining time/distance is reset, the
message for the next maintenance
period will be displayed when the
remaining distance or time to the next
maintenance period approaches 0
(displays when engine is started).
 If there are multiple messages, they are
displayed according to their order.
 If OFF is set for Messages, messages
are not displayed.
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When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
*Some models.
SignalIndicator Page
*Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) OFF Indicator Light*14-99
(Green)*i-ELOOP Indication Light 4-82
(White)
*Cruise Main Indication4-156
(Green)
*Cruise Set Indication4-156
*1 The light turns on when the ignition is switched on for an operation che\
ck, and turns off a few seconds later or
when the engine is started. If the light does not turn on or remains tur\
ned on, have the vehicle inspected at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Wrench Indicator Light*
When the ignition is switched ON, the
wrench indicator light turns on and then
turns off after a few seconds.
The wrench indicator light turns on under
the following conditions:
 When the preset maintenance period has
arrived.
 When its time to replace the engine oil.
Refer to Maintenance Monitor on page
6-18.
Low Engine Coolant Temperature
Indicator Light (Blue)*
The light illuminates continuously when
the engine coolant temperature is low and
turns off after the engine is warm.
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When Driving
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
CAUTION
 Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly when cold and
inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle
placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the
size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should determine
the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.)
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring
system (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of your tires
is significantly under-inflated. Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates,
you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate them to the proper
pressure. Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can
lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may
affect the vehicle's handling and stopping ability.
Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the
driver's responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has not
reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale.
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when
the system is not operating properly.
The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the
system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for approximately one minute and then
remain continuously illuminated. This sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle
start-ups as long as the malfunction exists. When the malfunction indicator is illuminated,
the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended. TPMS
malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons, including the installation of replacement
or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly.
Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on
your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to
continue to function properly.
 To avoid false readings, the system samples for a little while before indicating a problem. As
a result it will not instantaneously register a rapid tire deflation or blow out.
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