seats MAZDA MODEL SPEED 6 2006 Owner's Manual

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WARNING
Seating Position with Side and Curtain Air Bags:
Sitting too close to the side air bag modules or placing hands on them is extremely
dangerous. The side air bags inflate with great force and speed directly out of the
outboard side of the front seat and expand along the front door on the side the car is
hit. Serious injury could occur if someone is sitting too close to the door or leaning
against a window, or if rear seat occupants grab the sides of the front seatbacks.
Furthermore, sleeping up against the door or hanging out the windows in the vehicle
could block the side and curtain air bags and eliminate the advantages of
supplemental protection. Give the side and curtain air bags room to work by sitting in
the center of the seat while the vehicle is moving with seat belts worn properly.
Front Air Bag Modules Located in the Steering Wheel Hub and the Dashboard:
Attaching an object to the front air bag modules or placing something in front of them
is dangerous. In an accident, the object could interfere with front air bag inflation and
injure the occupants.
Always keep the front air bag modules free of objects.
Side Air Bag Modules:
Attaching things to the front seat in such a way as to cover the outboard side of the
seat in any way is dangerous. In an accident the object could interfere with the side air
bag, which inflates from the outboard side of the front seats, impeding the added
protection of the side air bag system or redirecting the air bag in a way that is
dangerous. Furthermore, the bag could be cut open spewing exhaust.
Do not hang net bags, map pouches or backpacks with side straps on the front seats.
Never use seat covers on the front seats. Always keep the side air bag modules in your
front seats free to deploy in the event of a side collision.
Curtain Air Bag Modules:
Attaching objects to the areas where the curtain air bag activates such as on the
windshield glass, side door glass, front and rear window pillars and along the roof
edge and assist grips is dangerous. In an accident the object could interfere with the
curtain air bag, which inflates from the front and rear window pillars and along the
roof edge, impeding the added protection of the curtain air bag system or redirecting
the air bag in a way that is dangerous. Furthermore, the bag could be cut open
spewing exhaust.
Do not place hangers or any other objects on the assist grips. When hanging clothes,
hang them on the coat hook directly. Always keep the curtain air bag modules free to
deploy in the event of a side collision.
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WARNING
Hot Air Bag Inflators:
Hot air bag inflators are dangerous. Immediately after inflation, the inflators in the
steering wheel, dashboard, seatbacks, or the front and rear window pillars and along
the roof edge are very hot. You could get burned. Don't touch the internal components
of the air bag modules after the bags have inflated.
Installation of Front-End Equipment:
Installation of front-end equipment, such as frontal protection bar (kangaroo bar, bull
bar, push bar, etc.), snowplow, or winches, is dangerous. The air bag crash sensor
system could be affected. This could cause air bags to inflate unexpectedly, or it could
prevent the air bags from inflating during an accident. Front occupants could be
seriously injured. Never install any front-end equipment to your vehicle.
Suspension Adjustment:
Adjusting the vehicle suspension is dangerous. If the vehicle's height or the
suspension is changed, the vehicle will be unable to accurately detect a collision
resulting in incorrect or unexpected air bag deployment and the possibility of serious
injuries.
Modification of the Supplemental Restraint System:
Modifying the components or wiring of the supplemental restraint system is
dangerous. You could accidentally activate it or make it inoperable. Don't make any
modifications to the supplemental restraint system. This includes installing trim,
badges, or anything else over the air bag modules. It also includes installing extra
electrical equipment on or near system components or wiring. An Authorized Mazda
Dealer can provide the special care needed in the removal and installation of front
seats. It is important to protect the side and curtain air bag wiring and connections to
assure that the bags do not accidentally deploy and that the seats retain an
undamaged air bag connection.
Damaged Side and Curtain Air Bag Wiring under the Front Seats:
Placing luggage or other objects under the front seats is dangerous. The side and
curtain air bag wiring could be damaged, and in the event of a side collision, the side
and curtain air bags may not deploy, which could result in death or serious injury. To
prevent damage to the side and curtain air bag wiring, do not place luggage or other
objects under the front seats.
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qFront Air Bag System Components
(1)
(6) (10) (7)(6)
(9)
(5)(4)
(3)
(2)
(8)
(1) Driver seat slide position sensor (page 2-46)
(2) Front seats
(3) Front dual stage inflators and air bags
(4) Front air bag sensor
(5) Front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light (page 2-46)
(6) Front seat belt pretensioner and load limiting systems (page 2-16)
(7) Front passenger seat weight sensors (page 2-46)
(8) Front passenger seat weight sensor control module
(9) Crash sensors and diagnostic module (SAS unit)
(10) Driver and front passenger seat belt buckle switches (page 2-46)
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qSide and Curtain Air Bag System Components
(3)
(1)
(1)
(4) (2)
(1) Side and curtain inflators and air bags
(2) Front seats
(3) Crash sensors and diagnostic module (SAS unit)
(4) Side crash sensor
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CAUTION
lTo assure proper deployment of the front air bag and to prevent damage to the sensors
in the front seat bottoms:
lDo not place sharp objects on the front seat bottoms or leave heavy luggage on
them.
lDo not spill any liquids on the front seats or under the front seats.
lTo allow the sensors to function properly, always perform the following:
lAdjust the front seats as far back as possible and always sit upright against the
seatbacks with seat belts worn properly.
lIf you place your child on the front passenger seat, secure the child-restraint system
properly and slide the front passenger seat as far back as possible (page 2-32).
NOTE
lThe system requires about 10 seconds to alternate between turning the front passenger
front and side air bags and seat belt pretensioner system on or off.
lThe front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light may illuminate repeatedly if
luggage or other items are put on the front passenger seat, or if the temperature of the
vehicle's interior changes suddenly.
lThe front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light may illuminate for 10 seconds
if the total seated weight on the front passenger seat changes.
lIf the front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light does not illuminate after
installing a child-restraint system on the front passenger seat, install the child-restraint
system on the rear seat and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
Driver and front passenger buckle switches
The buckle switches on the front seat belts detect whether or not the front seat belts are
securely fastened and further control the deployment of the air bags.
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qHow the Side and Curtain Air Bags Work
When air bag crash sensors detect a side impact of greater than moderate force, an
electrical current is sent to the inflators.
Gases are produced to inflate the side and curtain air bags and after the inflation, the side
and curtain air bags quickly deflate.
The side and curtain air bags will function only once. After that, the side and curtain air
bags will not work again and must be replaced. Only an Authorized Mazda Dealer can
replace the systems.
The side and curtain air bag will deploy only
on the side the vehicle receives the force of
the impact.
WARNING
Damaged Side and Curtain Air Bag Wiring under the Front Seats:
Placing luggage or other objects under the front seats is dangerous. The side and
curtain air bag wiring could be damaged, and in the event of a side collision, the side
and curtain air bags may not deploy, which could result in death or serious injury. To
prevent damage to the side and curtain air bag wiring, do not place luggage or other
objects under the front seats.
q Air Bag Activation/Deactivation
NOTE
If the front passenger seat weight sensors detect a total seated weight on the front
passenger seat is less than approximately 42 kg (93 lb), the front passenger front and side
air bags and seat belt pretensioner may not inflate (page 2-46).
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A system malfunction is indicated when
the warning light constantly flashes,
constantly illuminates or doesn't
illuminate at all when the ignition switch
is turned to the ON position. If any of
these occur, consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer as soon as possible. The system
may not work in an accident.
WARNING
Self-Servicing the Air Bag/
Pretensioner Systems:
Self-servicing or tampering with the
systems is dangerous. An air bag/
pretensioner could accidentally
activate or become disabled. This
could cause serious injuries. Never
tamper with the systems and always
have an Authorized Mazda Dealer
perform all servicing and repairs.
qMaintenance
The air bag systems do not require regular
maintenance. But if any of the following
occurs, take your vehicle to an Authorized
Mazda Dealer as soon as possible:
lThe air bag system warning light
flashes.
lThe air bag system warning light
remains illuminated.
lThe air bag system warning light does
not illuminate when the ignition switch
is turned to the ON position.
lThe air bags have deployed.
lFront passenger air bag deactivation
indicator light does not illuminate
when the ignition switch is turned to
the ON position or does not illuminate
as indicated in the chart. For more
details about this indicator light and
this chart, refer to “Front passenger
seat weight sensors ”(page 2-46).
WARNING
Damaged Air Bag/Seat Belt
Pretensioner System Components:
Expended or damaged air bag or seat
belt pretensioner units must be
replaced after any collision which
caused them to deploy or damage
them. Only a trained Authorized
Mazda Dealer can fully evaluate these
systems to see that they will work in
the next accident. Driving with an
expended or damaged air bag or
pretensioner units will provide you
reduced protection in the next accident
and you could be injured or killed.
Removing Interior Parts:
Removing any components such as the
front seats, front dashboard, the
steering wheel or parts on the front
and rear window pillars and along the
roof edge, containing air bag parts or
sensors is dangerous. These parts
contain essential air bag components.
The air bag could accidentally activate
and cause serious injuries. Always
have an Authorized Mazda Dealer
remove these parts.
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qLocking, Unlocking with Request
Switch (with Advanced Key)
The trunk lid can be locked/unlocked by
operating the request switch while
carrying the advanced key outside the
vehicle, refer to Operations Using
Advanced Keyless Functions (page 3-7).
qLocking, Unlocking with
Transmitter (with Advanced Key)
The trunk lid can be locked/unlocked by
operating the keyless entry system
transmitter, refer to Keyless Entry System
(page 3-13).
qLocking, Unlocking with Transmitter
(with Retractable Type Key)
The trunk lid can be locked/unlocked by
operating the keyless entry system
transmitter, refer to Keyless Entry System
(page 3-21).
qLocking, Unlocking with Door-
Lock Switch
The trunk lid can be locked/unlocked by
operating the door-lock switch, refer to
Power Door Locks (page 3-27).
qOpening and Closing the Trunk
WARNING
Trunk Access and Children:
Leaving the trunk lid open or leaving
children in the vehicle with the keys is
dangerous. Children could open the
trunk lid and climb inside resulting in
possible injury or death from heat
exposure. Close the trunk lid, lock the
rear seatbacks and do not allow
children to play inside the vehicle.
Unattended Children and Pets:
Leaving children or animals
unattended in a parked vehicle is
dangerous. Babies left sleeping and
children who lock themselves in cars
or trunks can die very quickly from
heat prostration. Don't leave your
children or pets alone in a car at any
time. Don't leave the car, the rear
folding seats or the trunk unlocked.
Always keep the car from being a
tempting place to play by locking rear
seats, doors and the trunk, and
keeping the keys where children can
not play with them.
CAUTION
For vehicles equipped with a rear
spoiler, do not lift the trunk lid by the
spoiler. Lifting up the trunk lid by the
rear spoiler could cause damage to the
rear spoiler and the trunk lid.
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C
Courtesy Lights ................................. 6-40
Cruise Control ................................... 5-13
Cup Holder ........................................ 6-45
Customer Assistance ........................... 9-2
D
Dashboard Illumination .................... 5-23
Daytime Running Lights ................... 5-37
DefrosterRear window .............................. 5-40
Dimensions ....................................... 10-4
Door Locks ....................................... 3-26
Driving In Flooded Area ................... 4-10
Driving Tips ........................................ 4-7 Break-in period ............................ 4-7
Driving in flooded area .............. 4-10
Hazardous driving ........................ 4-8
Money-saving suggestions ........... 4-7
Rocking the vehicle ...................... 4-8
Turbocharged vehicles ............... 4-11
Winter driving .............................. 4-9
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) ..... 5-18 DSC OFF indicator light ............ 5-19
DSC OFF switch ........................ 5-19
TCS/DSC Indicator light ............ 5-18
E
Emergency Starting ........................... 7-13Jump-starting .............................. 7-14
Push-starting .............................. 7-17
Emergency Towing ........................... 7-18
Emission Control System .................... 4-3
E
Engine Coolant ....................................... 8-15
Exhaust gas .................................. 4-5
Hood release .............................. 3-44
Oil .............................................. 8-12
Overheating ................................ 7-11
Starting ......................................... 5-4
Engine Compartment Overview ........ 8-11
Engine Coolant Overheating ................................ 7-11
Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge ................................................ 5-22
Exhaust Gas ........................................ 4-5
Exterior Care ..................................... 8-43
F
Flasher Hazard warning .......................... 5-42
Headlights .................................. 5-36
Flat Tire ............................................... 7-3 Changing ...................................... 7-5
Spare tire and tool storage ............ 7-3
Fluids Classification .............................. 10-3
Owner maintenance ..................... 8-8
Fog Lights ......................................... 5-38
Foot Brake .......................................... 5-5
Front Seats
(Electrically Operated Seats) ............... 2-5
Front Seats
(Manually Operated Seats) ................. 2-2
Fuel Filler lid and cap ........................ 3-42
Gauge ......................................... 5-23
Requirements ............................... 4-2
Tank capacity ............................. 10-4
Index
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MaintenanceIntroduction .................................. 8-2
Owner maintenance precautions ... 8-9
Owner maintenance schedule ....... 8-8
Scheduled ..................................... 8-3
Manual Transaxle Operation ............... 5-9 Recommendations for shifting.... 5-10
Map Lights ........................................ 6-39
Mirrors Outside mirrors .......................... 3-55
Rearview mirror ......................... 3-56
Money-Saving Suggestions ................ 4-7
Moonroof .......................................... 3-45
O
Odometer and Trip Meter .................. 5-21
Outside Mirrors ................................. 3-55
Overhead Console ............................. 6-47
Overhead Lights ................................ 6-39
Overheating ....................................... 7-11
Overloading ...................................... 4-10
P
Paint Damage .................................... 8-41
Parking Brake ..................................... 5-5
Parking in an Emergency .................... 7-2
Power Door Locks ............................ 3-27
Power Steering .................................. 5-11 Fluid ........................................... 8-19
Power Windows ................................ 3-34
Push-Starting ..................................... 7-17
R
Rear Door Child Safety Locks .......... 3-29
Rear Seat ............................................. 2-9
R
Rear Window Defroster .................... 5-40
Rearview Mirror ................................ 3-56
Recreational Towing ......................... 7-21
Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign
Country ............................................. 9-12
Rocking the Vehicle ............................ 4-8
S
Safety Defects, Reporting ................. 9-38
Seat Belt System Automatic locking ...................... 2-13
Belt minder ................................. 2-21
Center-rear lap/shoulder ............. 2-18
Emergency locking .................... 2-13
Except center-rear position ......... 2-14
Extender ..................................... 2-20
Pregnant women ........................ 2-12
Pretensioner and load limiting .... 2-16
Seat belt precautions .................. 2-11
Warning light/beep ..................... 2-21
Seats Front seat
(Electrically operated seats) ......... 2-5
Front seat
(Manually operated seats) ............ 2-2
Rear seat ....................................... 2-9
Security System Immobilizer system
(with advanced key) ................... 3-47
Immobilizer system
(without advanced key) .............. 3-50
Theft-deterrent system ............... 3-53
Service Publications .......................... 9-40
Spare Tire and Tool Storage ................ 7-3
Specifications .................................... 10-3
Speedometer ...................................... 5-21
Index
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