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

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Before Driving
Driving Tips
Snow Tires
Use snow tires on all four wheels
Do not go faster than 120 km/h (75 mph)
while driving with snow tires. Inflate snow
tires 30 kPa (0.3 kgf/cm
2, 4.3 psi) more
than recommended on the tire pressure
label (driver's door frame), but never
more than the maximum cold-tire pressure
shown on the tires.
Except Mexico
The vehicle is originally equipped with
all season radials designed to be used all
year around. In some extreme climates you
may find it necessary to replace them with
snow tires during the winter months to
further improve traction on snow and ice
covered roads.
Mexico
The vehicle is originally equipped with
summer tires designed for optimum
traction on wet and dry roads. If your
vehicle is to be used on snow and ice
covered roads, Mazda recommends that
you replace the tires originally equipped
on your vehicle with snow tires during the
winter months.
WARNING
Use only the same size and type tires
(snow, radial, or non-radial) on all four
wheels: Using tires different in size or type is
dangerous. Your vehicle's handling
could be greatly affected and result in
an accident.
CAUTION
Check local regulations before using
studded tires.
Tire Chains
Check local regulations before using tire
chains.
CAUTION
 Chains may affect handling. Do not go faster than 50 km/h (30
mph) or the chain manufacturer's
recommended limit, whichever is lower.
 Drive carefully and avoid bumps, holes,
and sharp turns.
 Avoid locked-wheel braking. Do not use chains on a temporary spare
tire; it may result in damage to the
vehicle and to the tire.
 Do not use chains on roads that are free
of snow or ice. The tires and chains could
be damaged.
 Chains may scratch or chip aluminum
wheels.
NOTE
The tire pressure monitoring system may
not function correctly when using tire
chains.
Install the chains on the front tires only.
Do not use chains on the rear tires.
Please consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
Installing the chains
1. Secure the chains on the front tires as
tightly as possible.
Always follow the chain manufacturer's
instructions.
2. Retighten the chains after driving
1/2—1 km (1/4—1/2 mile).
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When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
*Some models.
Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)*
The Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system is designed to maintain headway control*1
according to the vehicle speed using a radar sensor (front) to detect \
the distance to a vehicle
ahead, and by presetting the vehicle speed between 30 km/h (19 mph) an\
d 145 km/h (90
mph), the driver is freed from having to constantly use the accelerator\
or brake pedals.
*1 Headway Control: Control of the distance between your vehicle and the ve\
hicle ahead
detected by the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system.
Additionally, if your vehicle starts closing in on the vehicle ahead because, for ex\
ample, the
vehicle ahead brakes suddenly, a warning sound and a warning indication in the display are
activated simultaneously to alert you to maintain a sufficient distance between the vehicles.
Use the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system on expressways and other highways
which do not require a lot of repeated acceleration and deceleration.
WARNING
Do not rely completely on the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system and always
drive carefully:
The Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system is designed to reduce load on the driver,
and although it maintains a constant vehicle speed, or specifically, it maintains a constant
distance between your vehicle and the detected vehicle ahead according to the vehicle
speed, the system has detection limitations depending on the type of vehicle ahead and its
conditions, the weather conditions, and the road conditions. Additionally, the system may
be unable to decelerate sufficiently to avoid hitting the vehicle ahead if the vehicle ahead
applies the brakes suddenly or another vehicle cuts into the driving lane, which could result in
an accident. Always verify the safety of the surrounding area and depress the brake pedal or
accelerator pedal while keeping a safer distance from vehicles ahead or on-coming vehicles.
Do not use the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system in the following locations.
Otherwise, it could lead to an accident:
 Roads with sharp curves and where vehicle traffic is heavy and there is insufficient
space between vehicles. Roads where frequent and repetitive acceleration and
deceleration occur (Driving under these conditions using the Mazda Radar Cruise
Control (MRCC) system is not possible).
 When entering and exiting interchanges, service areas, and parking areas of highways
(If you exit a highway while headway control is in use, the vehicle ahead will no longer
be tracked and your vehicle may accelerate to the set speed).
 Slippery roads such as ice or snow-bound roads (The tires could spin causing you to
lose vehicle control).
 Long descending slopes (to maintain distance between vehicles, the system automatically
and continuously applies the brakes which could result in the loss of brake power).
For the purposes of safety, switch the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system off
when it is not being used.
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When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
WARNING
Do not rely completely on the Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure
Warning System (LDWS):
 The Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) is not an
automatic driving system. In addition, the system is not designed to compensate for a
driver's lack of caution, and over-reliance on the system could lead to an accident.
 The detection ability of the Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure Warning
System (LDWS) is limited. Always stay on course using the steering wheel and drive
with care.
Do not use the Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS) in the following cases: The system may not operate adequately according to the actual driving conditions,
resulting in an accident.
 Driving on roads with tight curves. Driving under bad weather conditions (rain, fog, and snow). Slippery roads such as ice or snow-bound roads. Roads with heavy traffic and insufficient distance between vehicles. Roads with no white (yellow) lane lines. Narrow roads resulting from road construction or lane closures. The vehicle is driven on a temporary lane or section with a closed lane resulting from
road construction where there may be multiple white (yellow) lane lines or they are
interrupted.
 The tire pressures are not adjusted to the specified pressure. Tires of a different specified size are used, such as an emergency spare tire.
CAUTION
Heed the following cautions so that the Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure
Warning System (LDWS) can operate normally.
 Do not modify the suspensions. Always use wheels of the specified type and size for the front and rear wheels. Consult
an Authorized Mazda Dealer for tire replacement.
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When Driving
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
NOTE
Because this system detects slight changes in tire conditions, the timing of the warning may
be faster or slower in the following cases:
 The size, manufacturer, or the type of tires is different from the specification. The size, manufacturer, or the type of a tire is different from the others, or the level of tire
wear is excessively different between them.
 A run-flat tire, studless tire, snow tire, or tire chains are used. An emergency tire is used (The tire pressure monitoring system warning light may flash
and then continue illuminating).
 A tire is repaired using the emergency flat tire repair kit. The tire pressure is excessively higher than the specified pressure, or the tire pressure is
suddenly lowered for some reason such as a tire burst during driving.
 The vehicle speed is lower than about 15 km/h (9.3 mph) (including wh\
en the vehicle is
stopped), or the drive period is shorter than 5 minutes.
 The vehicle is driven on an extremely rough road or a slippery, icy road. Hard steering and rapid acceleration/deceleration are repeated such as during aggressive
driving on a winding road.
 Load on the vehicle is applied to a tire such as by loading heavy luggage to one side of
the vehicle.
 System initialization has not been implemented with the specified tire pressure.
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
CAUTION
 Be careful not to allow the rubber ring
shown in the figure to be scratched or
damaged.
 If the rubber ring detaches, reattach it
before inserting a new battery.
Rubber ring
Tires
For reasons of proper performance, safety,
and better fuel economy, always maintain
recommended tire inflation pressures and
stay within the recommended load limits
and weight distribution.
WARNING
Using Different Tire Types:
Driving your vehicle with different
types of tires is dangerous. It could
cause poor handling and poor braking;
leading to loss of control.
Except for the limited use of the
temporary spare tire, use only the
same type tires (radial, bias-belted,
bias-type) on all four wheels.
Using Wrong-Sized Tires: Using any other tire size than what is
specified for the vehicle (page 9-8)
is dangerous. It could seriously affect
ride, handling, ground clearance,
tire clearance, and speedometer
calibration. This could cause you to
have an accident. Use only tires that
are the correct size specified for the
vehicle.
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
NOTE
Tires degrade over time, even when
they are not being used on the road. It
is recommended that tires generally be
replaced when they are 6 years or older.
Heat caused by hot climates or frequent
high loading conditions can accelerate
the aging process. You should replace the
spare tire when you replace the other road
tires due to the aging of the spare tire. The
period in which the tire was manufactured
(both week and year) is indicated by a
4-digit number.
Refer to Tire Labeling on page 8-25.
Temporary Spare Tire
Inspect the temporary spare tire at least
monthly to make sure it is properly
inflated and stored.
NOTE
The temporary spare tire condition
gradually deteriorates even if it has not
been used.
The temporary spare tire is easier to
handle because of its construction which
is lighter and smaller than a conventional
tire. This tire should be used only for an
emergency and only for a short distance.
Use the temporary spare tire only until the
conventional tire is repaired, which should
be as soon as possible.
Refer to Tires on page 9-8.
CAUTION
 Do not use your temporary spare tire
rim with a snow tire or a conventional
tire. Neither will properly fit and could
damage both tire and rim.
 The temporary spare tire has a tread life
of less than 5,000 km (3,000 miles). The
tread life may be shorter depending on
driving conditions.
 The temporary spare tire is for limited
use, however, if the tread wear solid-
band indicator appears, replace the tire
with the same type of temporary spare
(page 6-42).
NOTE
Tires degrade over time, even when
they are not being used on the road. It
is recommended that tires generally be
replaced when they are 6 years or older.
Heat caused by hot climates or frequent
high loading conditions can accelerate
the aging process. You should replace the
spare tire when you replace the other road
tires due to the aging of the spare tire. The
period in which the tire was manufactured
(both week and year) is indicated by a
4-digit number.
Refer to Tire Labeling on page 8-25.
Replacing a Wheel
WARNING
Always use wheels of the correct size on
your vehicle:
Using a wrong-sized wheel is
dangerous. Braking and handling
could be affected, leading to loss of
control and an accident.
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If Trouble Arises
Flat Tire
Spare Tire and Tool Storage
Spare tire and tools are stored in the locations illustrated in the diag\
ram.
Tiedown eyelet
(Long type) Tiedown eyelet
(Short type)
Flat tire beltJack lever
Lug wrench
Spare tire Jack
Spare tire hold-down bolt
Lug wrench
Spare tire hold-do wn bolt Jack le
ver
T
iedo wn e yelet
(Long type) T
iedo wn e yelet
(Short type)
Jack
Spare tire
Type A
Type
B
Some models.
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Specifications
Specifications
*Some models.
Interior light
Light bulbCategory
Wattage UNECE*1
Trunk light 3—
Overhead light (Front)/Map lights Bulb type
8—
LED type LED
*2—
Rear map lights Bulb type
8—
LED type LED
*2—
Courtesy lights 5—
Vanity mirror lights
*2 —
*1 UNECE stands for United Nations Economic Commission for Europe.
*2 LED is the abbreviation for Light Emitting Diode.
Tires
NOTE
The tires have been optimally matched with the chassis of your vehicle.
When replacing tires, Mazda recommends that you replace tires of the same type originally
fitted to your vehicle. For details, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Check the tire pressure label for tire size and inflation pressure.
Refer to Tire Inflation Pressure on page 6-41.
After adjusting the tire pressure, initialization of the tire pressure m\
onitoring system is
necessary to make the system operates normally.
Refer to Tire Pressure Monitoring System Initialization on page 4-162.
Standard tire
(U.S.A. and Canada)
Tire size Inflation pressure
Front Rear
P225/55R17 95V 250 kPa (36 psi)250 kPa (36 psi)
P225/45R19 92W 240 kPa (35 psi)240 kPa (35 psi)
(Mexico)
Tire size Inflation pressure
Up to 3 persons —Full load
225/55R17 97V Front
230 kPa (2.3 bar, 33 psi) 250 kPa (2.5 bar, 36 psi)
Rear 230 kPa (2.3 bar, 33 psi) 320 kPa (3.2 bar, 46 psi)
225/45R19 92W Front
230 kPa (2.3 bar, 33 psi) 250 kPa (2.5 bar, 36 psi)
Rear 230 kPa (2.3 bar, 33 psi) 320 kPa (3.2 bar, 46 psi)
1 person's weight: About 75 kg
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Index
Request Switch Inoperable Warning Beep
(With the advanced keyless function) ...7-38
Rocking the Vehicle ............................ 3-46
S
Safety Defects, Reporting ...................8-14
Saving Fuel and Protection of the
Environment ........................................ 3-44
Scheduled Maintenance ........................ 6-4
Seat Seat position memory ...................... 2-8
Seat Belt System 3-point type ................................... 2-18
Automatic locking ......................... 2-17
Emergency locking ........................ 2-17
Extender ........................................ 2-21
Pregnant women ............................ 2-17
Seat belt precautions ..................... 2-15
Seat Belt Warning Beep ...................... 7-36
Seats Front seat ......................................... 2-5
Head restraint ................................ 2-13
Rear seat ........................................ 2-11
Seat warmer ..................................... 2-7
Security System Immobilizer system ....................... 3-40
Theft-deterrent system .................. 3-42
Smart Brake Support (SBS) .............. 4-143
Collision warning ........................ 4-145
Stopping the Smart Brake Support
(SBS) system operation ............... 4-145
Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) ... 4-138
Collision warning ........................ 4-141
Smart City Brake Support (SCBS)
Indicator Light (Red) ...................4-141
Stopping the Smart City Brake Support
(SCBS) System Operation ...........4-142
Spare Tire .............................................. 7-4
Specifications ........................................ 9-4
Speedometer ........................................ 4-14SRS Air Bags
Front passenger occupant classification
system ............................................ 2-56
How the SRS air bags work ..........2-49
Limitations to SRS air bag ............ 2-54
Monitoring ..................................... 2-61
SRS air bag deployment criteria ... 2-53
Supplemental restraint system
components ................................... 2-47
Starting the Engine ................................ 4-5
Steering Wheel .................................... 3-30
Horn ............................................... 4-65
Storage Compartments ........................ 5-91
Center console ............................... 5-92
Glove compartment ....................... 5-92
Overhead console .......................... 5-91
Rear coat hooks ............................. 5-92
Storage pocket ............................... 5-91
Storage Pocket .................................... 5-91
Sunshade ............................................. 3-39
Sunvisors ............................................. 5-84
T
Tachometer ..........................................4-15
Theft-Deterrent System ....................... 3-42
Three-flash Turn Signal....................... 4-59
Tiedown Hook .............................................. 7-20
Tire Inflation Pressure Warning Beep ... 7-38
Tire Information .................................. 8-25
Tire Pressure Monitoring System ..... 4-159
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Initialization ...................................... 4-162
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