coolant level MAZDA MODEL 6 2021 Owner's Manual

SignalWarning
Charging System Warn‐
ing Indication/Warning Light If the warning light illuminates
while driving, it indicates a malfunction of the alter‐
nator or of the charging system.
Drive to the side of the road and park off the right-of-way. Co nsult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
CAUTION
Do not continue driving when the charging system warning light is illuminated be‐
cause the engine could stop unexpectedly.
Engine Oil Warning Light This warning light indicates
low engine oil pressure.
CAUTION
Do not run the engine if the oil pressure is low. Otherwise, it could result in extensive
engine damage.
If the light illuminates or the warning indication is displayed while driving:
1. Drive to the side of the road and park off the right-of-way o n level ground.
2. Turn off the engine and wait 5 minutes for the oil to drain back into the oil pan.
3. Inspect the engine oil level (page 6-25). If it's low, add th e appropriate amount of
engine oil while being careful not to overfill.
CAUTION
Do not run the engine if the oil level is low. Otherwise, it could result in extensive
engine damage.
4. Start the engine and check the warning light.

If the light remains illuminated even though the oil level is normal or after adding oil,
stop the engine immediately and have your vehicle towed to an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
(Red)
High Engine Coolant
Temperature Warning Indication/Warning Light The light flashes when the engine coolant temperature is extrem
ely high, and illumi‐
nates when the engine coolant temperature increases further.
Handling Procedure
Flashing light
Drive slowly to reduce engine l oad until you can find a safe place to stop the vehicle
and wait for the engine to cool down.
Illuminated light
This indicates the possibility of overheating. Park the vehicle in a safe place immedi‐
ately and stop the engine.
Refer to Overheating on page 7-20.
CAUTION
Do not drive the vehicle with the high engi ne coolant temperature warning light illumi‐
nated. Otherwise, it could resu lt in damage to the engine.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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Index
Aluminum wheel maintenance.... 6-64
Bright-metal maintenance........... 6-63
Maintaining the finish................. 6-60
Plastic part maintenance.............. 6-64
F
Flasher Hazard warning........................... 4-91
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............................................6-28
Washer......................................... 6-29
Fluids Classification................................. 9-5
Foot Brake.......................................4-100
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)..... 4-215
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
Fuses.................................................. 6-52 Panel description......................... 6-55
Replacement................................ 6-52
G
Gauges............................................... 4-13
Glove Compartment.......................... 5-37
H
Hazardous Driving............................ 3-45
Hazard Warning Flasher....................4-91
HeadlightsComing home light......................4-82
Control......................................... 4-78
Flashing....................................... 4-82
Headlight flashing....................... 4-82
High-low beam............................ 4-82
Leaving home light..................... 4-83
Leveling....................................... 4-83
Head Restraint................................... 2-17
High Beam Control System
(HBC).............................................. 4-123 High Beam Control System (HBC)
indicator light (green)................4-124
Hill Launch Assist (HLA).......... .... 4-109
HomeLink Wireless Control System
(Type A)............................................ 4-92
HomeLink Wireless Control System
(Type B)............................................ 4-95
Hood Release............. ....................... 6-18
Horn...................................................4-91
I
If a Warning Light Turns On or
Flashes............................................... 7-25
If the Active Driving Display Does Not
Operate.............................................. 7-51
Ignition Switch............................................ 4-4
Ignition Not Switched Off (STOP)
Warning Beep.................................... 7-46
Illuminated Entry System................. 5-32
Immobilizer System..... ..................... 3-40
Inside Trunk Release Lever.............. 3-20
Inspecting Brake Fluid Level............ 6-28
Inspecting Coolant Level.................. 6-26
Inspecting Engine Oil Level............. 6-25
Inspecting Washer Fluid Level......... 6-29
Instrument Cluster............................. 4-13 Instrument Cluster (Type A)........4-14
Instrument Cluster (Type B)........ 4-33
Instrument Cluster (Type C)........ 4-51
Instrument Cluster (Type A)............. 4-14
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