MAZDA MODEL 6 HATCHBACK 2004 Owners Manual (in English)

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qClock
When the ignition switch is in the ACC or
ON position, the time is displayed.
Time setting
1. Press the CLOCK button until a beep
sounds, and“12Hr”and“24Hr”will be
displayed.
2. Press the SET button to switch between
“12Hr”and“24Hr”displays. The
selected display will flash.
To select the desired clock setting,
press the CLOCK button again while
the preferred setting is flashing.
3.“Hr. ADJUST”will be displayed next,
and the hour portion of the display will
flash. Press the SET button to set the
hour, then press the CLOCK button.
4.“Min. ADJUST”will be displayed
next, and the minutes portion of the
display will flash. Press the SET button
to set the minutes, then press the
CLOCK button.
Time resetting
While the clock is displayed, press the
SET button 1.5 seconds or more. When
the button is released, a beep will sound
and the clock will be reset as follows:
(Example)12:01—12:29→12:00
12:30—12:59→1:00
NOTE
When the SET button is released, the
seconds are reset to“00”.
qAmbient Temperature Display
When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, press the AMB button to display
the ambient temperature.
NOTE
lThe displayed ambient temperature
may vary from the actual ambient
temperature depending on the
surrounding area and vehicle
conditions.
lPress the AMB button 2 seconds or
more to switch the display from
Fahrenheit to Centigrade or vice
versa.
l(With fully automatic climate
control system)
Press the AMB button again to
switch the display from ambient
temperature to the temperature set
for the air conditioner.
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qClimate Control Display
The climate control system status is
displayed. To operate the climate control
system, refer to“Climate Control System”
(page 6-2).
qAudio Display
The audio system status is displayed. To
operate the audio system, refer to“Audio
System”(page 6-16).
qDisplay Dimmer Cancel Function
When driving at night on snowy or foggy
roads, or in other situations when the
display's visibility is reduced due to glare
from surrounding brightness, the display
dimmer cancel function increases the
intensity of the display illumination.
The display dimmer cancel function can
be used when the headlight switch is in
the
orposition.
Press the DIMMER button to increase the
intensity of the display illumination.
Press the button again to return to the
previous display illumination.
Lighter
The ignition switch must be in the ACC
or ON position.
1. Open the cover.
2. Press the lighter in and release it. When
ready for use, it automatically pops out.
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CAUTION
lDon't touch the metal part of the
lighter, you may burn yourself.
lDon't hold the lighter in because it
will overheat.
lDon't use the lighter socket for plug-
in accessories such as shavers and
coffee pots. They may damage it or
cause electrical failure. Use only a
genuine Mazda lighter or the
equivalent.
lIf the lighter doesn't pop out within
30 seconds, remove it to prevent
overheating.
Ashtray
CAUTION
Don't use the ashtray for trash. You
might start a fire.
To use, open the cover.
To remove, open the cover and pull up the
ashtray.
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Cup Holder
WARNING
Using Cup Holder:
Using a cup holder to hold hot liquids
while the vehicle is moving is
dangerous. If the contents spill, you
could be scalded. Never use a cup
holder to hold hot liquids while the
vehicle is moving.
Don't Put Anything Other Than Cupsor Drink cans in Cup Holder:
Putting objects other than cups or
drink cans in a cup holder is
dangerous.
During sudden braking or
maneuvering, occupants could be hit
and injured, or objects could be
thrown around the vehicle, causing
interference with the driver and the
possibility of an accident. Only use a
cup holder for cups or drink cans.
CAUTION
To reduce the possibility of injury in an
accident or a sudden stop, keep cup
holders closed when not in use.
qFront
To use the cup holder, open the center
console by pressing the lower center part
of its cover.
qRear
The rear cup holder is on the rear center
armrest.
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Bottle Holder
Bottle holders are on the inside of the
front doors.
Bottle holder
CAUTION
Don't use the bottle holders for
containers without caps. The contents
may spill when the door is opened or
closed.
Storage Compartments
WARNING
Open Storage Boxes:
Driving with the storage boxes open is
dangerous. To reduce the possibility of
injury in an accident or a sudden stop,
keep the storage boxes closed when
driving.
CAUTION
Don't leave eyeglasses or lighters in the
storage boxes while parked under the
sun. A lighter could explode or the
plastic material in eyeglasses could
deform and crack from high
temperature.
qOverhead Console
This console box is designed to store
eyeglasses or other accessories.
Push and release to open.
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qStorage Pocket
To open, push the release catch down and
pull the lid downward.
qCenter Box with Lid
To use, pull the knob, and the lid opens
automatically.
Knob
qGlove Box
To open the glove box, pull the latch
toward you.
Insert the master key and turn it clockwise
to lock, counterclockwise to unlock.
Unlock
Lock
qCenter Console
To open, pull the lower release catch.
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Small items can be placed in the tray of
the center console lid.
To open it, pull the upper release catch.
qStorage Box (Hatchback/Wagon)
To open, turn the knobs and remove the
cover.
Luggage compartment, right side
Knob
Luggage compartment, left side
Knob
qCargo Securing Loops
(Hatchback/Wagon)
WARNING
Not Securing Luggage and Cargo:
Not securing cargo while driving is
dangerous as it could move or be
crushed during sudden braking or a
collision and cause injury. Make sure
luggage and cargo is secured before
driving.
Use the loops in the luggage compartment
to secure cargo with a rope or net. The
tensile strength of the loops is 196 N (20
kgf, 44 lbf). Do not apply excessive force
to the loops as it will damage them.
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Hatchback
Wagon
qCargo Sub-Compartment
(Wagon)
To use the cargo sub-compartment,
remove trunk board A and open trunk
board B.
Cargo sub-
compartment Trunk
board A Trunk board B
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Accessory Socket
The ignition switch must be in the ACC
or ON position.
Only use genuine Mazda accessories or
the equivalent requiring no greater than
120 W (DC12 V, 10 A).
CAUTION
To prevent accessory socket damage or
electrical failure, pay attention to the
following:
lDon't use accessories that require
more than 120 W (DC12 V, 10 A).
lDon't use accessories that are not
genuine Mazda accessories or the
equivalent.
lClose the cover when the accessory
socket is not in use.
lCorrectly insert the plug into the
accessory socket.
NOTE
To prevent discharging the battery, don't
use the socket for long periods with the
engine off or idling.When placing an electrical device (e.g.
cellular phone) in the tray which is
connected with the accessory socket, pass
the plug cord through the slot in the cap.
Cap slot, closed
Cap slot, opened
1. Open the lid by pulling the upper
release catch.
2. Remove the tray mat.
3. Using a coin, turn the cap
counterclockwise (about 45° from the
closed position) and remove it.
4. Open the tray by pulling the lower
release catch.
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5. Pass the plug cord through the hole of
the tray and insert the plug in the
socket.
Plug
6. Make sure the plug cord is running
through the cap slot; reinstall the cap
and turn it clockwise (about 45° to the
opened position).
Plug cord
7. Set the plug cord into the slit of the tray
mat and replace the tray mat.
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