fuel cap MAZDA MODEL 6 2021 Owners Manual

3Before Driving
Use of various features, including keys, doors, mirrors and windows.
Keys.................................................... 3-2 Keys.............................................. 3-2
Keyless Entry System................... 3-4
Advanced Keyless Entry
System...............................................3-10 Advanced Keyless Entry System
*.....
.................................................... 3-10
Operational Range...................... 3-11
Doors and Locks.............................. 3-12 Door Locks................................. 3-12
Trunk Lid................. ................... 3-18
Inside Trunk Release Lever
*...... 3-20
Fuel and Emission........................... 3-21 Fuel and Engine Exhaust
Precautions................................. 3-21
Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap.............. 3-27
Mirrors............................................. 3-29 Mirrors........................................ 3-29
Windows........................................... 3-34 Power Windows..........................3-34
Moonroof
*.................................. 3-37
Security System............................... 3-40
Modification and Add-On
Equipment...................................3-40
Immobilizer System....................3-40
Theft-Deterrent System
*.............3-42
Driving Tips..................................... 3-44 Break-In Period.......................... 3-44
Saving Fuel and Protection of the
Environment............................... 3-44
Hazardous Driving.... ..................3-45
Floor Mat.................................... 3-45
Rocking the Vehicle....................3-46
Winter Driving............................3-46
Driving In Flooded A rea............ 3-48
Overloading................................ 3-49
Driving on Uneven Road............ 3-50
Turbocharger Information
(SKYACTIV-G 2.5T, SKYACTIV-D
2.2).............................................. 3-51
Towing.............................................. 3-52 Trailer Towing............................ 3-52
Recreational Towing................... 3-52
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Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap
WARNING
When removing the fuel-filler cap, loosen
the cap slightly and wait for any hissing to
stop, then remove it:
Fuel spray is dangerous. Fuel can burn skin
and eyes and cause illness if ingested. Fuel
spray is released when there is pressure in
the fuel tank and the fuel-filler cap is
removed too quickly.
Before refueling, stop the engine, and
always keep sparks and flames away from
the filler neck:
Fuel vapor is dangerous. It could be ignited
by sparks or flames causing serious burns
and injuries.
Additionally, use of the incorrect fuel-filler
cap or not using a fuel-filler cap may result
in a fuel leak, which could result in serious
burns or death in an accident.
Do not continue refueling after the fuel
pump nozzle shuts off automatically:
Continuing to add fuel after the fuel pump
nozzle has shut off automatically is
dangerous because overfilling the fuel tank
may cause fuel overflow or leakage. Fuel
overflow and leakage could damage the
vehicle and if the fuel ignites it could cause
a fire and explosion resulting in serious
injury or death.
CAUTION
Always use only a genuine Mazda fuel-filler
cap or an approved equivalent, available
at an Authorized Mazda Dealer. The wrong
cap can result in a serious malfunction of
the fuel and emission control systems.
(SKYACTIV-G 2.5 and SKYACTIV-G 2.5T for
U.S.A. and Canada)
It may also cause the check engine light in
the instrument cluster to illuminate.
▼ Refueling
Before refueling, close all the doors,
windows, and the trunk lid, and switch the
ignition OFF.
1. To open the fuel-filler lid, pull the
remote fuel-filler lid release.

Remote fuel-filler
lid release
2. To remove the fuel-filler cap, turn itcounterclockwise.
Before Driving
Fuel and Emission
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3. Attach the removed cap to the innerside of the fuel-filler lid.

Fuel-filler lid
Fuel-filler cap
4. Insert the refueling nozzle all the wayand begin refueling. Pull out the
refueling nozzle a fter the refueling
stops automatically.
5. To close the fuel-filler cap, turn it
clockwise until a click is heard.
6. To close, press the fuel-filler lid until it locks securely.

CAUTION
(SKYACTIV-G 2.5 and SKYACTIV-G 2.5T for
U.S.A. and Canada)
If the check fuel cap warning light
illuminates, the fuel-filler cap may not be
properly installed. If the warning light
illuminates, park your vehicle safely off the
right-of-way, remove the fuel-filler cap and
reinstall it correctly. After the cap has been
correctly installed, the fuel cap warning
light may continue to illuminate until a
number of driving cycles have been
completed. A drive cycle consists of starting
the engine (after four or more hours with
the engine off) and driving the vehicle on
city and highway roads.
Continuing to drive with the check fuel cap
warning light illuminated could cause the
check engine light to illuminate as well.
Before Driving
Fuel and Emission
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SignalWarning Page
Low Fuel Warning Indication/Warning Light 7-35
Check Fuel Cap Warning Indication/Warning Light*17-35
Engine Oil Level Warning Light*17-35
Seat Belt Warning Light (Front seat) 7-35
(Red)Seat Belt Warning Light (Rear seat) 7-35
Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Indication
7-35
Door-Ajar Warning Indication7-35
Trunk lid-Ajar Warning Indication 7-35
Door-Ajar Warning Light7-35
*1 The light turns on when the ignition is switched on for an operation check, and turns off a few seconds later or
when the engine is started. If the light does not turn on or remains turned on, have the vehicle inspected at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
*2 The light turns on continuously when the parking brake is applied.
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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SignalWarning Page
Check Fuel Cap Warning Indication/Warning Light*17-35
Engine Oil Level Warning Light*17-35
Seat Belt Warning Light (Front seat) 7-35
(Red)Seat Belt Warning Light (Rear seat) 7-35
*Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Indication
7-35
Door-Ajar Warning Indication
7-35
Trunk lid-Ajar Warning Indication 7-35
*1 The light turns on when the ignition is switched on for an operation check, and turns off a few seconds later or
when the engine is started. If the light does not turn on or remains turned on, have the vehicle inspected at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
*2 The light turns on continuously when the parking brake is applied.
▼Indication/Indicator Lights
These lights turn on or flash to notify the user of the system
operation status or a system
malfunction.
Signal Indicator Page
(Green)Seat Belt Indicator Light (Rear seat) 2-68
*Front Passenger Air Bag Deactivation Indicator Light*12-68
Security Indicator Light*13-41
Wrench Indication
4-50
(Blue)Low Engine Coolant Temperature Indicator Light 4-50
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
4-46*Some models.
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SignalWarning Page
Electric Parking Brake (EPB) Warning Light*17-28
(Red)Brake Pedal Operation Demand Warning Light
*1
Flashing
4-105
Buzzer & Flash‐ ing
7-28
Check Engine Light*17-28
Automatic Transaxle Warning Light*17-28
Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Light*17-28
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light*1
Flashing
7-28
Turns on 7-35
(Red) KEY Warning Light
*1
Turns on
7-28
Flashing 7-35
LED Headlight Warning Light*17-28
(Amber) Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) Warning Light
*17-35
Low Fuel Warning Light
7-35
Check Fuel Cap Warning Light*17-35
Engine Oil Level Warning Light*17-35
Seat Belt Warning Light (Front seat) 7-35
(Red)Seat Belt Warning Light (Rear seat) 7-35
Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Light
7-35
Door-Ajar Warning Light7-35
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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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.
WA R N I N G
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.
▼ Tire Inflation Pressure
WA R N I N G
Always inflate the tires to the correct
pressure:
Overinflation or underinflation of tires is
dangerous. Adverse handling or
unexpected tire failure could result in a
serious accident.
Refer to Tires on page 9-8.
Use only a Mazda-genuine tire valve cap:
Use of a non-genuine part is dangerous as
the correct tire air pressure cannot be
maintained if the tire valve becomes
damaged. If the vehicle is driven under this
condition, the tire air pressure will decrease
which could result in a serious accident. Do
not use any part for the tire valve cap that
is not a Mazda-genuine part.
Inspect all tire pressures monthly
(including the spare) when the tires are
cold. Maintain recom
mended pressures for
the best ride, handling, and minimum tire
wear.
Refer to the specification charts (page
9-8).
NOTE
Always check tire pressure when tires
are cold.
Warm tires normally exceed
recommended pressures. Do not release
air from warm tires to adjust the
pressure.
Underinflation can cause reduced fuel
economy, uneven and accelerated tire
wear, and poor sealing of the tire bead,
which will deform the wheel and cause
separation of tire from rim.
Overinflation can produce a harsh ride,
uneven and accelerated tire wear, and a
greater possibility of damage from road
hazards.
Keep your tire pressure at the correct
levels. If one frequen tly needs inflating,
have it inspected.
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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SignalWarning
(Red)
Brake Pedal Opera‐
tion Demand Warn‐
ing Light
*
When only flashing
Flashes if there is the possibility of the vehicle not being he ld in the stopped position by
the AUTOHOLD function, such as on steep slopes. Depress and hol d your foot on the
brake pedal.
When flashing and beep sound is activated at the same time
The warning light flashes and the beep sound is activated for a bout 5 seconds if there is a
problem with the system. If the warning light flashes and the warning sound is activated,
immediately depress the brake pedal and stop using the AUTOHOLD function then con‐
tact an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
WARNING
Immediately depress the brake pedal if the warning light flashes and the beep sound is acti‐
vated while using the AUTOHOLD function:
Because the AUTOHOLD function is canceled forcibly, the vehicle may move unexpectedly
and result in an accident.
Check Engine Light If this light illuminates while d
riving, the vehicle may have a problem. It is important to
note the driving conditions whe n the light illuminated and consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
The check engine light may illuminate in the following cases:
The engine's electrical system has a problem.The emission control system has a problem.(Except SKYACTIV-D 2.2)
The fuel tank level being very low or approaching empty.The fuel-filler cap is missing o r not tightened securely.
If the check engine light remains on, or it flashes continuously , do not drive at high
speeds and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
WARNING
If the check engine light turns on, do not disconnect the battery cables.
If the battery cables are disconnected and th en reconnected, the engine could be damaged
and catch on fire.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
7-30*Some models.
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SignalWarning
LED Headlight
Warning Light This light illuminates if there i
s a malfunction in the LED hea dlight. Have your vehicle
inspected by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
▼ Taking Action
Take the appropriate action and verify that the warning light t
urns off.
SignalWarning Action to be taken
(Amber)
Smart Brake Support/
Smart City Brake Sup‐ port (SBS/SCBS)
Warning Indication/
Wa r n i n g L i g h t
*
The light turns on if the windshield or the
radar sensor are dirty, or there is a malfunc‐
tion in the system. Verify the reason why the warning light is
illuminated on the center display.
If the reason why the warning light is illu‐
minated is due to a dirty windshield, clean
the windshield.
If the warning light is illuminated because
of a dirty radar sensor, clean the front em‐
blem.
For any other reasons, have the vehicle in‐
spected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Low Fuel Warning In‐
dication/Warning Light The light turns on when the remaining fuel
is about 9.0 L (2.3 US gal, 1.9 Imp gal).NOTE
The light illumination timing may vary be
‐
cause fuel inside the fuel tank moves
around according to the driving conditions
and the vehicle posture. Add fuel.
Check Fuel Cap Warn‐
ing Indication/Warning
Light If the check fuel cap warning light illumi‐
nates while driving, the fuel-filler cap may
not be installed properly.
Stop the engine and rein
stall the fuel-filler
cap.
Refer to Refueling on page 3-27.
Engine Oil Level Warning Light This warning light indicates that the engine
oil level is around the MIN mark (page
6-25).
Add 1 L (0.3 US gal, 0.2 Imp gal) of en‐
gine oil (page 6-22).
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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ItemCapacity
Fuel tank FWD
62.0 L (16.4 US gal, 13.6 Imp gal)
AWD 52.0 L (13.7 US gal, 11.4 Imp gal)
Check oil and fluid levels with dipsticks or reservoir gauges.
▼Dimensions
Item
Vehicle specification
Overall length Without license plate holder
4,865 mm (191.5 in)
With license plate holder 4,895 mm (192.7 in)
Overall width 1,840 mm (72.4 in)
Overall height 1,450 mm (57.1 in)
Front tread 17 inch wheel vehicle
1,585 mm (62.4 in)
19 inch wheel vehicle 1,595 mm (62.8 in)
Rear tread 17 inch wheel vehicle
1,575 mm (62.0 in)
19 inch wheel vehicle 1,585 mm (62.4 in)
Wheelbase 2,830 mm (111.4 in)
▼We i g h t s
U.S.A. and Canada
SKYACTIV-G 2.5
Item
Weight
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) 2,029 kg (4,473 lbs)
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) Front
1,078 kg (2,377 lbs)
Rear 957 kg (2,110 lbs)
SKYACTIV-G 2.5T
Item Weight
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) 2,065 kg (4,552 lbs)
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) Front
1,107 kg (2,440 lbs)
Rear 963 kg (2,123 lbs)
SKYACTIV-D 2.2
Item Weight
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) 2,185 kg (4,817 lbs)
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) Front
1,166 kg (2,571 lbs)
Rear 1,024 kg (2,258 lbs)
Specifications
Specifications
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