instrument cluster MAZDA MODEL SPEED 6 2006 User Guide

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5Driving Your Mazda
Explanation of instruments and controls.
Starting and Driving ..................................................................... 5-2Ignition Switch .......................................................................... 5-2
Starting the Engine .................................................................... 5-4
Brake System ............................................................................ 5-5
Manual Transaxle Operation ..................................................... 5-9
Power Steering ........................................................................ 5-11
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) Operation ........................................ 5-11
Cruise Control ......................................................................... 5-13
Traction Control System (TCS) .............................................. 5-17
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) ........................................... 5-18
Instrument Cluster and Indicators ............................................ 5-20 Meters and Gauges .................................................................. 5-20
Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds ............................ 5-24 Warning/Indicator Lights ........................................................ 5-24
Beep Sounds ........................................................................... 5-35
Switches and Controls ................................................................ 5-36 Lighting Control ..................................................................... 5-36
Turn and Lane-Change Signals ............................................... 5-38
Fog Lights ............................................................................... 5-38
Windshield Wipers and Washer .............................................. 5-39
Rear Window Defroster ........................................................... 5-40
Horn ........................................................................................ 5-41
Hazard Warning Flasher .......................................................... 5-42
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Meters and Gauges
When the ignition switch is in the ON position, the dashboard gauges illuminate.
Speedometer ...................................................................................................... page 5-21
Odometer, Trip Meter and Trip Meter Selector .................................................. page 5-21
Tachometer ........................................................................................................ page 5-22
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge .................................................................. page 5-22
Fuel Gauge ........................................................................................................ page 5-23
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qSpeedometer
The speedometer indicates the speed of
the vehicle.
qOdometer, Trip Meter and Trip
Meter Selector
The display mode can be changed
between trip meter A and trip meter B by
pressing the selector while one of them is
displayed. The selected mode will be
displayed.
Trip meter Odometer
Selector
Trip meter B Press the selector
Press the selector
Trip meter A Odometer
Odometer
NOTE
The odometer and trip meter can be
displayed as follows even when the
ignition switch is in the ACC or LOCK
position.
The headlight switch must be in the
orposition to see the display.
lDisplays for 10 minutes after the
ignition switch is turned to the ACC
or LOCK position from the ON
position.
lDisplays for 10 minutes after any
door is opened.
Odometer
The odometer records the total distance
the vehicle has been driven.
Trip meter
The trip meter can record the total
distance of two trips. One is recorded in
trip meter A, and the other is recorded in
trip meter B.
For instance, trip meter A can record the
distance from the point of origin, and trip
meter B can record the distance from
where the fuel tank is filled.
When trip meter A is selected, pressing
the selector again within one second will
change to trip meter B mode.
When trip meter A is selected, TRIP A
will be displayed. When trip meter B is
selected, TRIP B will be displayed.
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The trip meter records the total distance
the vehicle is driven until the meter is
again reset. Return it to“0.0 ”by holding
the selector depressed for more than 1
second. Use this meter to measure trip
distances and to compute fuel
consumption.
NOTE
lOnly the trip meters record tenths of
kilometers (miles).
lThe trip record will be erased when:
lThe power supply is interrupted
(blown fuse or the battery is
disconnected).
lThe vehicle is driven over 999.9
km (mile).
q Tachometer
The tachometer shows engine speed in
thousands of revolutions per minute
(rpm).
Red zone
CAUTION
Don't run the engine with the
tachometer needle in the RED ZONE.
This may cause severe engine damage.
qEngine Coolant Temperature Gauge
The engine coolant temperature gauge
shows the temperature of the engine
coolant.
If the needle is near H, it indicates
overheating.
CAUTION
Driving with an overheated engine can
cause serious engine damage (page
7-11).
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qFuel Gauge
The fuel gauge shows approximately how
much fuel is in the tank. We recommend
keeping the tank over 1/4 full. When the
low fuel warning light illuminates or
when the needle is near E, refuel as soon
as possible.
Low fuel
warning light
NOTE
The direction of the arrow () shown
that the fuel-filler lid is on the left side
of the vehicle.
q Dashboard Illumination
Rotate the thumb wheel to adjust the
brightness of the instrument cluster and
other illuminations in the dashboard.
NOTE
lThe brightness of dashboard
illuminations (except instrument
cluster) can be adjusted when the
headlight switch is in the
or
position.
lThe brightness of the instrument
cluster illumination can be adjusted
when the headlight switch is in any
position.
Dim
Bright
Canceling the illumination dimmer
When the headlight switch is in the
or
position, the illumination of the
instrument cluster and the information
display dims.
When driving on snowy or foggy roads,
or in other situations when the instrument
cluster or information display's visibility
is reduced due to glare from surrounding
brightness, cancel the illumination
dimmer and increase the illumination
intensity.
To cancel the illumination dimmer, rotate
the thumb wheel upward fully. You may
hear a click sound and the illumination
dimmer will be canceled.
NOTE
If the dashboard illumination switch is
kept at the illumination dimmer cancel
position, the instrument cluster and the
information display will not dim when
the headlight switch is turned to the
orposition again.
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Beep Sounds
qSeat Belt Warning Beep
If the driver's seat belt is not fastened
when the ignition switch is turned to the
ON position, a beep sound will be heard
for about 6 seconds.
If the driver's seat belt is not fastened and
the vehicle is driven at a speed faster than
about 20 km/h (12 mph), a beep sound
will be heard again for a specified period
of time.
Refer to Seat Belt Warning Light/Beep on
page 5-29.
qIgnition Key Reminder
If the ignition switch is in the LOCK or
ACC position with the key inserted, a
continuous beep sound will be heard
when the driver's door is opened.
qLights-On Reminder
If lights are on and the key is removed
from the ignition switch, a continuous
beep sound will be heard when the
driver's door is opened.
qAdvanced Keyless Warningí
Warning indicators for the advanced key,
such as “the advanced key removed from
vehicle warning ”, use a beep sound and
warning/indicator lights in the instrument
cluster.
Refer to Warning and Beep Sounds on
page 3-16.
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5-35íSome models.
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DESCRIPTIONFUSE
RATING PROTECTED COMPONENT
18 ―― ―
19 IG KEY 1 30A Engine control, SAS, Instrument cluster, Lighter
20 P.WIND 30A Power windows
21 FUEL PUMP 30A Fuel pump
22 INJ DRIVE 30A Injector
23 ―― ―
24 BLOWER 40A Blower motor
25 BTN 40A Overhead light, Power door lock
26 IG KEY 2 40A Wiper and washer, Climate control unit
27 DEFOG 40A Rear window defroster
28 ABS 60A DSC
29 FAN2 30A Cooling fan
30 FAN1 30A Cooling fan
31 TAIL 10A Taillights, License plate lights
32 ILLUMI 10A Dashboard illumination
33 MAG 10A Magnet clutch
34 AUDIO 15A Audio system
35 P.SEAT 30A Power seat
í
36―― ―
37 ―― ―
38 H/CLEAN 20A ―
39 FOG 15A Fog lights
40 MAIN 120A For protection of all circuits
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
8-39íSome models.
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Fuse block (Driver's side kick-panel)
DESCRIPTIONFUSE
RATING PROTECTED COMPONENT
1 P.WIND IG 30A ―
2 P.WIND 20A ―
3 D.LOCK 30A Power door lock
4 CIGAR 15A Lighter
5 MIRROR 5A Power control mirror, Audio system
6 METER ACC 5A Auto light off unit
7 R.CIGAR 15A Accessory socket
8 SPARE 10A ―
9 ENGINE IG 15A Engine control system
10 SAS 10A DSC unit, SAS unit
11 METER IG 15A Instrument cluster, Reverse lights
12 WIPER 20A Windshield wiper and washer
13 SPARE 15A ―
14 A/C 10A Heater
15 SEAT 15A Seat warmer
í, Rear window defroster
16 R.WIP 10A ―
17 ROOM 15A Overhead light
18 SPARE 20A ―
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Maintenance and Care
íSome models.
Owner Maintenance
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Fuses ................................................. 8-36Panel description ........................ 8-38
Replacement ............................... 8-36
G
Glove Box ......................................... 6-48
H
Hazard Warning Flasher .................... 5-42
Hazardous Driving .............................. 4-8
HeadlightsControl ....................................... 5-36
Flashing ...................................... 5-37
High-low beam .......................... 5-37
Leveling ..................................... 5-37
On reminder ............................... 5-36
Hood Release .................................... 3-44
Horn .................................................. 5-41
I
Ignition Keys ........................................... 3-20
Switch .......................................... 5-2
Illuminated Entry System ................. 6-38
Immobilizer System
(with Advanced Key) ........................ 3-47
Immobilizer System
(without Advanced Key) ................... 3-50
I
Indicator Lights ................................. 5-24 Cruise Main ................................ 5-34
Cruise set .................................... 5-34
DSC OFF .................................... 5-34
Headlight high-beam .................. 5-33
Security ...................................... 5-33
TCS/DSC ................................... 5-33
Turn-signal/hazard warning ....... 5-34
Information Display .......................... 6-41 Ambient temperature display ..... 6-42
Audio display ............................. 6-43
Climate control display .............. 6-43
Clock .......................................... 6-42
Information display functions .... 6-41
Inside Trunk Release Lever ............... 3-33
Instrument Cluster ............................. 5-20
Interior Care ...................................... 8-46
Interior Lights ................................... 6-38
J
Jump-Starting .................................... 7-14
K
Keyless Entry System ....................... 3-21
Keys .................................................. 3-20
L
Label Information ............................. 10-2
Lane-Change Signals ........................ 5-38
Light Bulbs
Replacement ............................... 8-30
Specifications ............................. 10-5
Lighter ............................................... 6-43
Lighting Control ............................... 5-36
Lubricant Quality .............................. 10-3
11-4
Index
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