towing MAZDA MODEL 6 2020 (in English) User Guide

7If Trouble Arises
Helpful information on what to do if a problem arises with the vehicle.
Parking in an Emergency................. 7-2 Parking in an Emergency..............7-2
Flat Tire.............................................. 7-3 Spare Tire and Tool Storage......... 7-3
Changing a Flat Tire..................... 7-7
Battery Runs Out............................ 7-15 Jump-Starting............................. 7-15
Emergency Starting.........................7-18 Starting a Flooded Engine
(SKYACTIV-G 2.5, SKYACTIV-G
2.5T)........................................... 7-18
Push-Starting.............................. 7-18
Running Out of Fuel (SKYACTIV-D
2.2).............................................. 7-19
Overheating......................................7-20 Overheating................................ 7-20
Emergency Towing.......................... 7-22 Towing Description.................... 7-22
Tiedown Hooks
*......................... 7-23
Warning/Indicator Lights and
Warning Sounds.............................. 7-25If a Warning Light Turns On or
Flashes........................................ 7-25
Message Indicated on Multi-
information Display
*.................. 7-41
Message Indicated on
Display........................................7-43
Warning Sound is Activated....... 7-45
When Trunk Lid Cannot be
Opened..............................................7-50 When Trunk Lid Cannot be
Opened........................................7-50
Active Driving Display Does Not
Operate............................................. 7-51 If the Active Driving Display Does
Not Operate................................ 7-51
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Starting a Flooded Engine(SKYACTIV-G 2.5,
SKYACTIV-G 2.5T)
If the engine fails to start, it may be
flooded (excessive fuel in the engine).

Follow this procedure:

1. If the engine does not start within 5
seconds on the first try, wait 10
seconds and try again.
2. Make sure the parking brake is on.
3. Depress the accelerator all the way and hold it there.
4. Depress the clutch pedal (Manual transaxle) or the brake pedal
(Automatic transaxle), then press the
push button start. If the engine starts,
release the accelerator immediately
because the engine will suddenly rev
up.
5. If the engine fails to start, crank it
without depressing the accelerator.

If the engine still does not start using the
previous procedure, have your vehicle
inspected by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Push-Starting
Do not push-start your Mazda.
WA R N I N G
Never tow a vehicle to start it:
Towing a vehicle to start it is dangerous.
The vehicle being towed could surge
forward when its engine starts, causing the
2 vehicles to collide. The occupants could
be injured.
CAUTION
Do not push-start a vehicle that has a
manual transaxle. It can damage the
emission control system.
NOTE
You cannot start a vehicle with an
automatic transaxle by pushing it.
If Trouble Arises
Emergency Starting
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Towing Description
We recommend that towing be done only
by an Authorized Mazda Dealer or a
commercial tow-truck service.

Proper lifting and towing are necessary to
prevent damage to the vehicle. Particularly
when towing an AWD vehicle, where all
the wheels are connected to the drive train,
proper transporting of the vehicle is
absolutely essential to avoid damaging the
drive system. Government and local laws
must be followed.
Wheel dollies

A towed FWD vehicle should have its
drive wheels (front wheels) off the ground.
If excessive damage or other conditions
prevent this, use wheel dollies.

When towing a FWD vehicle with the rear
wheels on the ground, release the parking
brake.
Refer to Electric Parking Brake (EPB) on
page 4-99.

A towed AWD vehicle must have all its
wheels off the ground.
WA R N I N G
Always tow an AWD vehicle with all four
wheels off the ground:
Towing an AWD vehicle with either the
front or rear wheels on the ground is
dangerous as the drive train could be
damaged, or the vehicle could trail away
from the tow truck and cause an accident.
If the drive train has been damaged,
transport the vehicle on a flatbed truck.
CAUTION
 Do not tow the vehicle pointed backward
with driving wheels on the ground. This
may cause internal damage to the
transaxle.
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Do not tow with sling-type equipment.
This could damage your vehicle. Use
wheel-lift or
flatbed equipment.

If the parking brake cannot be released
when towing the vehicle, transport the
vehicle with all front and rear wheels
raised
off the ground as shown in the
figure. If the vehicle is towed without
raising the wheels off the ground, the
brake system could be damaged.
Wheel dollies
Tiedown Hooks*
CAUTION
Do not use the front and rear tiedown
eyelets for towing the vehicle.
They have been designed only for securing
the vehicle to a transport vessel during
shipping.
Using the eyelets for any other purpose
could result in the vehicle being damaged.
▼ Tiedown Hooks
1. Remove the tiedown eyelet and the lug
wrench from the luggage compartment
(page 7-3).
2. Wrap a flathead screwdriver or similar
tool with a soft c loth to prevent
damage to a painted bumper, and open
the cap located on the front or rear
bumper.
Front
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Emergency Towing
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Rear
CAUTION
Do not use excessive force as it may
damage the cap or scratch the painted
bumper surface.
NOTE
Remove the cap completely and store it
so as not to lose it.
3. Securely install the tiedown eyelet using the lug wrench.
Front
Lug wrench
Tiedown eyelet
(Long type)
Rear
Tiedown eyelet
(Short type) Lug wrench
4. Hook the tying ro
pe to the tiedown
eyelet.
CAUTION
If the tiedown eyelet is not securely
tightened, it may loosen or disengage
from the bumper when tying the
vehicle. Make sure that the tiedown
eyelet is securely tightened to the
bumper.
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Vehicle Loading
WA R N I N G
Do not tow a trailer with this vehicle:
Towing a trailer with this vehicle is dangerous because it has not been designed to tow a
trailer and doing so will affect the drive sy stem which could result in vehicle damage.
This section will guide you in the proper loading of your vehic le, to keep your loaded
vehicle weight within its desig n rating capability. Properly loading your vehicle will provide
maximum return of vehicle design performance. Before loading yo ur vehicle, familiarize
yourself with the following term s for determining your vehicle's weight ratings, from the
vehicle's Safety Certification La bel and Tire and Load Information Label:
WA R N I N G
Overloaded Vehicle:
Overloading a vehicle is dangerous. The results of overloading can have serious consequences
in terms of passenger safety. Too much weight on a vehicle's suspension system can cause
spring or shock absorber failure, brake failure , handling or steering problems, irregular tire
wear, tire failure or other damage.
Overloading makes a vehicle harder to drive and control. It also increases the distance
required for stopping. In cases of serious overl oading, brakes can fail completely, particularly
on steep grades. The load a tire will carry safely is a combination of the size of the tire, its load
range, and corresponding inflation pressure.
Never overload the vehicle and always observe th e vehicle's weight ratings from the vehicle's
Safety Certification and Tire and Load Information labels.
Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Tire Information (U.S.A.)
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Steps for Determining the Correct Load Limit
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit-
(1) Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and c argo should never
exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your vehicle's placard.
(2) Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your
vehicle.
(3) Subtract the combined weight o f the driver and passengers from XXX kg or XXX lbs.
(4) The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo an d luggage load capacity. For
example, if the “XXX” amount equals 1400 lbs. and there will be five 150 lb passengers
in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs.
(1400 － 750 (5 × 150) = 650 lbs.)
(5) Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That
weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage lo ad capacity calculated
in Step 4.
(6) If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your tra iler will be transferred to your
vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and
luggage load capacity of your vehicle.
Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Tire Information (U.S.A.)
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Index
E
Electric parking brake (EPB)............ 4-99
Electric Parking Brake (EPB) Warning
Beep...................................................7-47
Emergency StartingPush-starting................................ 7-18
Running out of fuel (SKYACTIV-D
2.2)............................................... 7-19
Starting a Flooded Engine
(SKYACTIV-G 2.5 and SKYACTIV-
G 2.5T)........................................ 7-18
Emergency Towing Tiedown hooks......... ................... 7-23
Towing description...................... 7-22
Emission Control System (SKYACTIV-
D 2.2)................................................ 3-24
Emission Control System (SKYACTIV-
G 2.5, SKYACTIV-G 2.5T).............. 3-23
Ending Screen Display.................... 4-115
Engine Coolant.........................................6-29
Engine compartment overview.... 6-23
Exhaust gas.................................. 3-26
Hood release............................ .... 6-21
Oil................................................ 6-25
Starting...........................................4-5
Essential Information.......................... 6-2
Event Data Recorder......................... 8-22
Excessive Speed Warning................. 7-49
Exterior Care..................................... 6-63 Aluminum wheel maintenance.... 6-68
Bright-metal maint enance........... 6-67
Maintaining the finish................. 6-64
Plastic part maintenance.............. 6-68
F
Flasher Hazard warning........................... 4-89
Headlights.................................... 4-78
Flat Tire............................................... 7-3
Mounting the spare tire............... 7-12
Removing a flat tire...................... 7-8
Floor Mat.......................................... 3-45
Fluid
Brake/Clutch................................ 6-31
Washer......................................... 6-32
Fluids Classification................................. 9-5
Foot Brake.........................................4-98
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)..... 4-210
Fuel Filler lid and cap......................... 3-27
Requirements (SKYACTIV-D
2.2)............................................... 3-22
Requirements (SKYACTIV-G 2.5,
SKYACTIV-G 2.5T)....................3-21
Tank capacity.................................9-5
Fuel Consumption Display..............4-114
Fuel Economy Monitor. .................. 4-113
Control Status Display...............4-115
Ending screen display................4-115
Ending Screen Display.............. 4-115
Fuel consumption display.......... 4-114
Fuel Consumption Display........ 4-114
Fuses.................................................. 6-56 Panel description......................... 6-58
Replacement................................ 6-56
G
Gauges............................................... 4-13
Glove Compartment.......................... 5-93
H
Hazardous Driving............................ 3-45
Hazard Warning Flasher....................4-89
HeadlightsComing home light......................4-81
Control......................................... 4-78
Flashing....................................... 4-81
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Index
Outside mirrors............................ 3-29
Rearview mirror.......................... 3-31
Mirror Defogger.......... ...................... 4-88
Moonroof...........................................3-37
Multi-information Display (Type
A).......................................................4-15
Multi-information Display (Type
B)....................................................... 4-33
Multi-information Display (Type
C)....................................................... 4-51
O
Outside Mirrors................................. 3-29
Overhead Console............................. 5-92
Overhead Lights................................ 5-84
Overheating....................................... 7-20
Overloading....................................... 3-49
Owner Maintenance
Closing the hood......................... 6-22
Engine compartment overview.... 6-23
Key battery replacement..............6-44
Opening the hood.................. ...... 6-21
Owner maintenance
precautions................................... 6-19
P
Parking Brake....................................4-99
Parking Sensor System................... 4-242 Park assist sensor system
operation.................................... 4-246
Sensor detection range.............. 4-244
Personalization Features....................9-11
Power Steering................................ 4-119
Power Steering Warning Buzzer....... 7-48
Power Windows................................ 3-34
R
Radar Sensors (Rear)...................... 4-218
Radar Sensor (Front).......................4-215
Rearview Mirror................................3-31
Rear Coat Hooks............................... 5-95
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA).... 4-145
Rear Door Child Safet y Locks.......... 3-17
Rear Seat........................................... 2-15
Rear View Monitor......................... 4-234
Displayable range on the
screen......................................... 4-236
Picture quality adjustment......... 4-241
Rear view monitor operation..... 4-237
Rear view parking camera
location...................................... 4-235
Switching to the rear view monitor
display........................................4-235
Variance between actual road
conditions and displayed
image......................................... 4-240
Viewing the display................... 4-237
Rear Window Defogger.................... 4-87
Recommended Oil.............................6-25
Recording of Vehicle Data................ 8-23
Recreational Towing......................... 3-52
Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign
Country.............................................. 8-19
Replacement Fuse..............................................6-56
Key battery.................................. 6-44
Light bulbs...................................6-52
Tires............................................. 6-50
Wheel........................................... 6-51
Wiper........................................... 6-38
Request Switch Inoperable Warning
Beep (With the advanced keyless
function)............................................ 7-47
Rocking the Vehicle.......................... 3-46
S
Safety Defects, Reporting................. 8-15
Saving Fuel and Protection of the
Environment...................................... 3-44
Scheduled Maintenance...................... 6-4
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Index
To w i n gRecreational towing.....................3-52
Trailer towing.............................. 3-52
Towing Description........................... 7-22
Traction Control System (TCS)...... 4-110
TCS/DSC indicator light........... 4-110
Traffic Sign Recognition System
(TSR)............................................... 4-133
Trouble Battery runs out........................... 7-15
Emergency starting...................... 7-18
Emergency towing....................... 7-22
Flat tire.......................................... 7-3
Overheating................................. 7-20
Parking in an emergency............... 7-2
Warning/indicator lights and warning
sounds.......................................... 7-25
When trunk lid cannot be
opened..........................................7-50
Trunk Lid.......................................... 3-18 Inside trunk release lever............ 3-20
When trunk lid cannot be
opened..........................................7-50
Turn and Lane-Change Signals......... 4-83
Turn Signals...................................... 4-83
U
USB Power Outlet............................ 5-89
V
Vanity Mirrors................................... 5-83
Vehicle Information Labels................. 9-2
W
Warning Sound is Activated............. 7-45 Air bag/seat belt pr etensioner system
warning beep............................... 7-45
AUTOHOLD Warning Beep....... 7-47
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
warning beep............................... 7-48
Collision warning...... .................. 7-49
Electric Parking Brake (EPB)
Warning Beep.............................. 7-47
Excessive speed warning.............7-49
Ignition not switched off (STOP)
warning beep............................... 7-46
Key left-in-trunk warning beep (With
the advanced keyless function).... 7-47
Key left-in-vehicle warning beep
(With the advanced keyless
function).......................................7-47
Key removed from vehicle warning
beep..............................................7-46
Lane Departure Warning sound... 7-48
Lights-on reminder...................... 7-45
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with
Stop & Go function (MRCC with
Stop & Go function) system
warnings.......................................7-49
Power steering warning buzzer....7-48
Request switch inoperable warning
beep (With the advanced keyless
function).......................................7-47
Seat belt warning beep................ 7-45
Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR)
Warning Beep.............................. 7-48
Tire inflation pressure warning
beep..............................................7-48
Warning/Buzzer................................. 7-25
Warranty............................................ 8-17
Weights................................................ 9-6
Windows Power windows........................... 3-34
Windshield Washer........................... 4-87
Windshield Wipers............................ 4-84
Windshield Wiper De-icer................ 4-88
Winter Driving.................................. 3-46
Wiper
Replacing windshield wiper
blades........................................... 6-38
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