MAZDA MODEL 6 HATCHBACK 2004 Owners Manual (in English)

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Service Publications
Factory-authorized Mazda service publications are available for owners who wish to do
some of their own maintenance and repair.
When requesting any of our publications through an Authorized Mazda Dealer, refer to the
chart below.
If they don't have what you need in stock, they can order it for you.
PUBLICATION ORDER NUMBER PUBLICATION DESCRIPTION
9999-95-063B-04R 2004 WORKSHOP MANUAL (English)
9999-95-039G-04R 2004 WIRING DIAGRAM (English)
9999-95-078C-04R (U.S.A. only) 2004 OWNER'S MANUAL
9999-EC-078C-04R (Canada only) 2004 OWNER'S MANUAL
9999-PR-078C-04R (Puerto Rico only) 2004 OWNER'S MANUAL
qWORKSHOP MANUAL:
Covers recommended maintenance and repair procedures of the drive train, body and
chassis.
qWIRING DIAGRAM:
Provides electrical schematics as well as component location for the entire electrical
system.
qOWNER'S MANUAL:
This booklet contains information regarding the proper care and operation of your vehicle.
This is not a technician's manual.
Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Service Publications
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10Specifications
Technical information about your Mazda.
Identification Numbers ............................................................... 10-2
Vehicle Information Labels ..................................................... 10-2
Specifications ............................................................................... 10-3
Specifications .......................................................................... 10-3
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Vehicle Information Labels
qVehicle Identification Number
The vehicle identification number legally
identifies your vehicle. The number is on
a plate attached to the left top side of the
dashboard. This plate can easily be seen
through the windshield.
qMotor Vehicle Safety Standard
Label
qVehicle Emission Control
Information Label
qTire Pressure Label
qEngine Number (3.0-liter engine
only)
Front
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Specifications
qEngine
ItemSpecification
2.3-liter engine 3.0-liter engine
Type DOHC-16V in-line, 4-cylinder DOHC-24V 60°V, 6-cylinder
Bore×Stroke 87.5 × 94.0 mm (3.44 × 3.70 in) 89.0 × 79.5 mm (3.50 × 3.13 in)
Displacement 2,261 ml (2,261 cc, 137.9 cu in) 2,967 ml (2,967 cc, 181.0 cu in)
Compression ratio 9.7 10.0
qElectrical System
Item Classification
Battery 12V-50AH/5HR
Alternator2.3-liter engine 12 V - 90 A
3.0-liter engine 12 V - 110 A
Starter 12 V - 1.4 kW
Spark-plug number2.3-liter engine NGK ITR6F 13
3.0-liter engine Motorcraft AGSF 22FSCM
Spark-plug gap2.3-liter engine 1.25—1.35 mm (0.049—0.053 in)
3.0-liter engine 1.29—1.45 mm (0.051—0.057 in)
qLubricant Quality
LubricantClassification
API Service ILSAC
Engine oil
*SL GF-III
* Refer to the recommended SAE viscosity numbers on page 8-10.
Lubricant Classification
Manual transmission
oil2.3-liter engineAny temperatureAPI Service GL-4 or GL-5
SAE 75W-90
Above 10°C (50°F)API Service GL-4 or GL-5
SAE 80W-90
3.0-liter engineAPI Service GL-4 or GL-5
SAE 75W-90
Automatic transaxle fluid ATF M-V
Power steering fluidATF M-III, M-V, or equivalent
(e.g. Dexron® III)
Brake fluid SAE J1703, or FMVSS116 DOT-3
Specifications
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qCapacities
(Approximate Quantities)
ItemUnit
L US qt Imp qt
Engine oil2.3-liter
engineWith oil filter replacement 4.3 4.5 3.8
Without oil filter
replacement3.9 4.1 3.4
3.0-liter
engineWith oil filter replacement 5.7 6.0 5.0
Without oil filter
replacement5.2 5.5 4.6
Coolant2.3-liter engine 7.0 7.4 6.2
3.0-liter engine 8.5 9.0 7.5
Manual transaxle oil2.3-liter engine 2.87 3.0 2.5
3.0-liter engine 2.3 2.4 2.0
Automatic transaxle fluid2.3-liter engine 7.2 7.6 6.3
3.0-liter engine 9.2 9.7 8.1
Fuel tank 68 18.0 (US gal)15.0
(Imp gal)
Check oil and fluid levels with dipsticks or reservoir gauges.
qDimensions
Item Specification
Overall lengthSedan 4,745 mm (186.8 in)
Hatchback 4,745 mm
*3(186.8 in), 4,765 mm*4(187.6 in)
Wagon 4,770 mm*3(187.8 in), 4,785 mm*4(188.4 in)
Overall width 1,780 mm (70.1 in)
Overall heightSedan/Hatchback 1,440 mm (56.7 in)
Wagon 1,455 mm (57.3 in)
Front tread 1,540mm
*1(60.6in), 1,530mm*2(60.2in)
Rear tread 1,540mm*1(60.6in), 1,530mm*2(60.2in)
Wheelbase 2,675 mm (105.3 in)
*1 16 inch wheel vehicle
*2 17 inch wheel vehicle
*3 Without license plate holder
*4 With license plate holder
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qWeights
Item Weight
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)Sedan 1,958 kg (4,317 lb)
Hatchback/Wagon 2,032 kg (4,480 lb)
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)SedanFront 1,070 kg (2,359 lb)
Rear 888 kg (1,958 lb)
Hatchback/WagonFront 1,075 kg (2,370 lb)
Rear 957 kg (2,110 lb)
qAir Conditioner
Gas complies with SAE J639 Maximum operating charge
HFC134a (R-134a) 0.5 kg (17.6 oz)
qLight Bulbs
Exterior light
Light bulbCategory
Wattage ECE R SAE
HeadlightsHigh beam 55 H1—
Low beam 55 H1—
Front turn signal lights 28
*1—#2357A
Parking lights 5 W5W—
Fog lights
í55 H3—
Side-marker lights 5 W5W—
High-mount brake lightSedan/Wagon 18.4 W16W #921
Hatchback 21——
Rear turn signal lights 21 WY21W—
Brake lights/Taillights 21/5 W21/5W #7443
Taillights 5
*2W21/5W #7443
Reverse lights 18.4 W16W #921
License plate lights 5 W5W—
*1 Use a 28/7W type bulb.
*2 Use a 21/5W type bulb.
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Interior light
Light bulbCategory
Wattage ECE R
Trunk light (Sedan) 3—
Overhead light/Map lights 5 W5W
Courtesy lights 5 W5W
Vanity mirror lights 1.2—
Luggage compartment lightHatchback 5—
Wagon 10—
qTires
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 8-28.
Standard tire
Tire sizeInflation pressure
Front Rear
P205/60R16 91H
220 kPa (2.2 kgf/cm
2, 32 psi or lb/po2) 220 kPa (2.2 kgf/cm2, 32 psi or lb/po2)
P215/50R17 93V
Temporary spare tire
Tire size Inflation pressure
T115/70R15 420 kPa (60 psi)
T115/70D15 420 kPa (60 psi)
qFuses
Refer to the fuse rating on page 8-38.
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11Index
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A
Accessory Socket .............................. 6-55
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and
Accessories ....................................... 9-13
Air Bag Systems ............................... 2-43
Air Filter ............................................ 8-20
Ambient Temperature Display .......... 6-47
Antenna ............................................. 6-16
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ......... 5-7
Warning light ............................... 5-7
Appearance Care ............................... 8-43
Ashtray .............................................. 6-49
Audio System ................................... 6-16
Audio control switch .................. 6-40
Audio set .................................... 6-23
Operating tips for audio
system ........................................ 6-16
Safety certification ..................... 6-42
Automatic Transaxle
Driving tips ................................ 5-15
Fluid ........................................... 8-17
Manual shift mode ..................... 5-12
Shift-lock system ........................ 5-11
Transaxle ranges ........................ 5-10
B
Battery
Emergency starting .................... 7-16
Maintenance ............................... 8-26
Specifications ............................. 10-3
Beep sounds
Ignition key reminder ................. 5-37
Lights-on reminder ..................... 5-37
Seat belt warning beep ............... 5-37
Before Starting the Engine .................. 4-6
After getting in ............................. 4-6
Before getting in .......................... 4-6
Body Lubrication .............................. 8-19
B
Bottle Holder ..................................... 6-51
Brake/Clutch
Fluid ........................................... 8-15
Brakes
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ..... 5-7
Foot brake .................................... 5-4
Pad wear indicator ........................ 5-8
Parking brake ............................... 5-5
Warning light ............................... 5-6
Break-In Period ................................... 4-7
Bulb Replacement ............................. 8-31
C
Capacities .......................................... 10-4
Carbon Monoxide ............................... 4-5
Cargo Securing Loops ...................... 6-53
Cargo Sub-Compartment .................. 6-54
Catalytic Converter ............................. 4-3
Cell Phones ....................................... 9-14
Center Box ........................................ 6-52
Center Console .................................. 6-52
Child Restraint
Installing child-restraint
systems ....................................... 2-31
LATCH child-restraint
systems ....................................... 2-38
Child Safety Locks for Rear Doors ..... 3-9
Cigarette Lighter ............................... 6-48
Climate Control System ...................... 6-2
Gas specifications ...................... 10-5
Clock ................................................. 6-47
Courtesy Lights ................................. 6-45
Cruise Control ................................... 5-16
Cup Holder ........................................ 6-50
Customer Assistance ........................... 9-2
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