check engine light MAZDA MODEL 6 HATCHBACK 2005 Quicktips (in English)

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Instrument
Cluster
Instrument
Cluster
Quick Tips 2005 Mazda6 page 6
page 7
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21. Engine oil pressure
warning light
22. Air bag readiness
Front, side and curtain air bag
malfunction; warning light
constantly flashes or stays on
or never comes on with ignition
on, dealer inspection required
23. Door ajar
24. Immobilizer system on,
see Locks
25. Always fasten
safety belts
26.
Low washer fluid
level warning light*
7. Engine coolant
temperature gauge
If above normal range, stop
vehicle and turn off engine,
check coolant level when safe
14. Traction Control System,
Light flashes when in use;
dealer inspection required if
light remains on
15. Lights on**
16. Traction Control
System off,
System turned off manually
or malfunctioning; dealer
inspection required
17. Low fuel
18. Brake system
Parking brake on/low fluid level
19. Check engine
Dealer inspection required
20. Charging system
warning light
Dealer inspection required6. Odometer/tripmeter
selector
Press to select among trip A,
trip B, and odometer
Press and hold to reset selected
trip meter
WARNING LIGHTS
8. Cruise control,see Getting Started
9. Cruise Control
Main Power On,
see Getting Started
10. Anti-lock Brake
System (ABS)
ABS malfunction, normal brakes
only, dealer inspection required
11. Turn signals/hazard
warning on
12. Automatic transaxle
indicator
Dealer inspection required
if light remains on
13. High beams on
CRUISE
MAIN
CRUISE
GAUGES
1. Tachometer
2. Speedometer
3. Fuel gauge
4. Odometer/tripmeter
5. Gear indicator*
Displays current gear of
Sport AT
*Denotes optional equipment
**If equipped with black-out meter

CLIMATE CONTROLS
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Climate
Controls
Interior
Lights
Quick Tips 2005 Mazda6 page 14
page 15
2. Fan control
Rotate knob clockwise/
counterclockwise to increase/
decrease fan speed
3. Temperature control
Cooler/warmer = rotate knob
counterclockwise/clockwise
4. A/C= air conditioner
Press to turn on/off6. Rear window defogger
Press on/off; shuts off with
ignition or automatically after
15 minutes of operation; also
operates heated side mirrors*
Tip: The word “heated” is
imprinted on glass reflector
of side mirrors, this indicates
they are heated
To prevent moisture
buildup, never drive
with system off
Objects placed under the front
seats may interfere with air
flow to the rear
Automatic operation
Press AUTO (8) for automatic
operation; rotate outer dial to set
temperature, see Owner’s Manual
1. Map/reading light switch
Press on/off
2. Interior light switch
DOOR = light on when
door open
OFF = light always off
3. Interior map/reading
light
4. Sunglass holder
Press concaved lip to open5. Sunroof tilt switch*
Press rear of switch to
tilt rear of sunroof
Press front of switch to close
6. Sunroof slide switch*
Press rear of switch to open
sunroof
Press front of switch to close
Illuminated visor mirrors
Mirrors lighted when covers
open; off when closed 1. Air flow selections
= air to dash
= air to dash and floor
= air to floor
= air to floor and
windshield
= air to windshield (defrost)
(Manual Climate Control)5. Air intake control
= recirculate inside air;
use for maximum cooling
= fresh air
WARNING: Do not use
position in cold
weather, windows may
fog and hamper vision
7. Windshield defroster switch
Press: Fresh air position is
automatically selected, A/C
automatically turns ON
Control positions for
maximum defrost
Fan to maximum, temperature
to maximum hot, selected
Tips: To help prevent windshield
fogging in humid weather,
select before starting
engine
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A/C
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*Denotes optional equipment
**Standard on all V6 models (all body styles)

HOMELINK®
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
HomeLink®
Driving
Tips
Quick Tips 2005 Mazda6 page 18
page 19
Auto-dimming rear
view mirror
Auto-dimming function changes
are based on outside lighting
conditions and if bright headlights
are visible in rear view mirror
Press on (2), off (3)
ABS self test
A self-diagnostic test is performed
when starting; you may feel some
brake pedal pulsation and hear
some noise, this is normal
Traction Control System (TCS)
Enhances traction and safety by
regulating engine torque
When TCS detects drive wheel
slippage it lowers engine torque
to prevent loss of traction Rolling code synchronization
procedure
Refer to your garage door opener or
device instruction manual to confirm
your system is equipped with a
rolling code feature
Tip: This procedure is easier
to perform with the assistance
of another person
To synchronize: Press programming
button on garage door opener
motor; press/hold for 2 seconds
and release the programmed
HomeLink
®button 2 times
within 30 seconds of pressing
the garage door opening
motor programming button
Some devices may require you
to press/hold and release a
third time to complete
programming procedure
If indicator light stays on,
programming is complete
To erase all existing programming;
press and hold two outer
HomeLink
®buttons (1) on mirror,
continue to hold buttons until
indicator light flashes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
ABS automatically reduces
hydraulic pressure to any wheel
on the verge of locking up
You may feel a slight pulsing of
the brake pedal and hear a
clicking noise; this tells you the
ABS is functioning properly;
increase pressure on pedal for
maximum braking
Tips: Maintain constant
pressure on the brake pedal
Do not pump the brakes
To program or reprogram:
Press and hold two outer
HomeLink
®buttons (1) for 20
seconds and no more than
30 seconds, release only after
indicator light (4) begins to
flash; hold transmitter for the
device to be programmed
between 1-3 inches to
HomeLink
®; press transmitter
button and desired HomeLink®
button (1) simultaneously until
HomeLink®indicator light (4)
goes from slow to rapid flashing
Verify device operation by
pressing HomeLink
®button (1)
that was just programmed
Tip: You do not need to repeat
the first step to program the
other two hand-held transmit-
ters for the remaining
HomeLink® buttons
For further information, contact
HomeLink
®at 1-800-355-3515,
www.homelink.comor your
authorized Mazda Dealer
Gas cap
After filling vehicle with gasoline,
fully reinstall gas cap by turning
clockwise until a clicking sound is
heard, if gas cap is not fully
installed, Check Engine light
may come on
For more information on Check
Engine light, see Owner’s Manual HomeLink
®Wireless
Control System*
Located on rear view mirror
HomeLink
®provides three
programmable buttons that
will replace three hand-held
device transmitters
Tip: It is recommended to
park outside of garage when
programming HomeLink
®
WARNING: When programming
a garage door or gate opener,
disconnect power to these
devices before programming,
continuous operation of these
devices could damage the motor
*Denotes optional equipment
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UNDER HOOD
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Under Hood
Quick Tips 2005 Mazda6 page 22
page 23
1. Engine oil filler cap
SAE 5W-20
2. Automatic transmission
fluid (ATF) dipstick*
See Owner’s Manual
3 . Brake/Clutch* fluid reservoir
Fill to MAX mark with DOT 3
fluid; check with cap on
4. Battery
5. Fuse block
6. Air filter
7. Hood support rod
8. Hood latch
Push hood latch to the left,
open hood
9. Engine coolant reservoir
Level should be between FULL
and LOW markings when cold
WARNING: Never remove
coolant reserve tank cap
while engine is running or
hot; you could get burned
10. Engine oil dipstick
Check with engine off after
approximately 5 minutes and
at operating temperature; fluid
level should be between MAX
and MIN markings on dipstick
11. Power steering fluid
reservoir
Check with engine off and at
normal temperature; fill to
MAX mark
12. Windshield washer
reservoir
Fill with windshield washer fluid
Break-in period
First 600 miles:
Drive at varying road and engine
speeds; avoid full throttle, rapid
acceleration or kick-down of
transmission
Unique driving
conditions
†Every 5,000 miles change
oil/filter, inspect coolant level,
lights, brake/clutch fluid,
tire pressure/wear, power
steering fluid, locks/hinges
and washer fluid
Normal maintenance notes
Rotate tires every 7,500 miles or
sooner if needed; replace cabin air
filter every 25,000 miles or 24 monthsA.Change: Engine oil/
replace filter
Lube: Locks and hinges
B.Inspect: Disc brakes
C.Inspect: Drive belts (3.0 liter),
fuel lines and hoses, brake
lines, hoses and connections,
steering operation and linkages,
front suspension ball joints,
driveshaft dust boots, inspect
exhaust system and heat shields
every 45,000 miles and
cooling system
D.Inspect: Drive belts (2.3 liter)
Replace: Air filter
E.Inspect: Hoses and tubes for
emission system
F.Replace: Spark plugs
Inspect: Engine valve clearance
(2.3 liter), adjust if noisy
G.Replace: Engine coolant
3.0-liter V62.3-liter I4
*Denotes optional equipment†See Owner’s Manual
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