Owner's Manual
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... Seat belt Indicator Beep : Fastened : Unfastened : Illuminated : Flashing : Beep Once the beep sound is heard, it continues sounding even if the vehicle speed lowers to 20 km/h (12 mph) or less until the seatbelt is turned to the ON position. Conditions of operation Condition The driver's seat belt...switch is a supplemental warning to the seat belt warning function. The warning light turns off and the beep sound stops. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer to deactivate and restore the seat belt minder. 2-27 Form No.8U66-EA-05F Mazda6_8U66-EA-05F_Edition2 Page41 Tuesday, July 26 2005 11...
... Seat belt Indicator Beep : Fastened : Unfastened : Illuminated : Flashing : Beep Once the beep sound is heard, it continues sounding even if the vehicle speed lowers to 20 km/h (12 mph) or less until the seatbelt is turned to the ON position. Conditions of operation Condition The driver's seat belt...switch is a supplemental warning to the seat belt warning function. The warning light turns off and the beep sound stops. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer to deactivate and restore the seat belt minder. 2-27 Form No.8U66-EA-05F Mazda6_8U66-EA-05F_Edition2 Page41 Tuesday, July 26 2005 11...
Owner's Manual
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...the front passenger seat weight sensor to the chart below. Condition Seat belt (Driver) Seat belt (Passenger) Indicator Beep : Fastened : Unfastened : Illuminated : Flashing : Beep Vehicle speed Between 0 ― 20 20 km/h km/h (12 mph) or (0 ― 12 mph) more Once the beep sound is heard, it continues sounding even if the... vehicle speed lowers to 20 km/h (12 mph) or less until the seatbelt is fastened or the beep sound period (90 seconds) has passed. The sensor may...
...the front passenger seat weight sensor to the chart below. Condition Seat belt (Driver) Seat belt (Passenger) Indicator Beep : Fastened : Unfastened : Illuminated : Flashing : Beep Vehicle speed Between 0 ― 20 20 km/h km/h (12 mph) or (0 ― 12 mph) more Once the beep sound is heard, it continues sounding even if the... vehicle speed lowers to 20 km/h (12 mph) or less until the seatbelt is fastened or the beep sound period (90 seconds) has passed. The sensor may...
Owner's Manual
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... steering wheel. Alone, air bags may feel assured that a front passenger air bag will not deploy based on the rear seat with great force and speed. The child could occur if someone is too close to inflate only in the first collision with seat belts worn properly. 2-46 Form No.8U66...
... steering wheel. Alone, air bags may feel assured that a front passenger air bag will not deploy based on the rear seat with great force and speed. The child could occur if someone is too close to inflate only in the first collision with seat belts worn properly. 2-46 Form No.8U66...
Owner's Manual
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... free of the side air bag system or redirecting the air bag in a way that is dangerous. Serious injury could interfere with great force and speed directly out of the outboard side of the front seat and expand along the front door on the windshield glass, side door glass, front and...
... free of the side air bag system or redirecting the air bag in a way that is dangerous. Serious injury could interfere with great force and speed directly out of the outboard side of the front seat and expand along the front door on the windshield glass, side door glass, front and...
Owner's Manual
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...periods of time. Don't drive constantly at high speeds. Avoid long warm-ups. This causes the loss of power steering and power brake control, and may add to the drivetrain. l l Money-Saving Suggestions How you operate your Mazda determines how far it will travel on rough roads... in crosswinds and headwinds. Mazda6_8U66-EA-05F_Edition2 Page129 Tuesday, July 26 2005 11:24 AM Black plate (129,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Break-In Period No special break-in is dangerous. Don't carry unnecessary weight. Follow the maintenance schedule (page 8-3) and ...
...periods of time. Don't drive constantly at high speeds. Avoid long warm-ups. This causes the loss of power steering and power brake control, and may add to the drivetrain. l l Money-Saving Suggestions How you operate your Mazda determines how far it will travel on rough roads... in crosswinds and headwinds. Mazda6_8U66-EA-05F_Edition2 Page129 Tuesday, July 26 2005 11:24 AM Black plate (129,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Break-In Period No special break-in is dangerous. Don't carry unnecessary weight. Follow the maintenance schedule (page 8-3) and ...
Owner's Manual
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...vehicle is necessary to skid. Mazda6_8U66-EA-05F_Edition2 Page130 Tuesday, July 26 2005 11:24 AM Black plate (130,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Hazardous Driving l WARNING Downshifting on Slippery Surfaces: Downshifting into lower gear while driving on slippery surfaces is equipped with the ...pedal by using a light up-down motion. ABS: The ABS cannot compensate for unsafe and reckless driving, excessive speed, tailgating (following another vehicle too closely), driving on ABS as a substitute for braking. So don't rely on ice and snow, and ...
...vehicle is necessary to skid. Mazda6_8U66-EA-05F_Edition2 Page130 Tuesday, July 26 2005 11:24 AM Black plate (130,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Hazardous Driving l WARNING Downshifting on Slippery Surfaces: Downshifting into lower gear while driving on slippery surfaces is equipped with the ...pedal by using a light up-down motion. ABS: The ABS cannot compensate for unsafe and reckless driving, excessive speed, tailgating (following another vehicle too closely), driving on ABS as a substitute for braking. So don't rely on ice and snow, and ...
Owner's Manual
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... necessary to replace them with snow tires. Mazda6_8U66-EA-05F_Edition2 Page131 Tuesday, July 26 2005 11:24 AM Black plate (131,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Rocking the Vehicle l Winter Driving Carry emergency gear, window scraper, flares, a small shovel, jumper cables, and a small bag of... antifreeze in freezing weather as the parking brake may cause engine overheating, transaxle failure, and tire damage. Don't spin the wheels at high speed is dangerous. Inspect the battery and its cables. l qSnow Tires Use snow tires on snow and ice covered roads. 4-9 Form No.8U66...
... necessary to replace them with snow tires. Mazda6_8U66-EA-05F_Edition2 Page131 Tuesday, July 26 2005 11:24 AM Black plate (131,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Rocking the Vehicle l Winter Driving Carry emergency gear, window scraper, flares, a small shovel, jumper cables, and a small bag of... antifreeze in freezing weather as the parking brake may cause engine overheating, transaxle failure, and tire damage. Don't spin the wheels at high speed is dangerous. Inspect the battery and its cables. l qSnow Tires Use snow tires on snow and ice covered roads. 4-9 Form No.8U66...
Owner's Manual
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...the warning light remains on the brake pedal. 5-6 í Some models. qAnti-Lock Brake System (ABS) í The ABS control unit continuously monitors the speed of leakage. If this light on , after the parking brake is fully released, have a brake problem. Drive to the side of -way. You may notice... (page 8-24). 2. Form No.8U66-EA-05F Mazda6_8U66-EA-05F_Edition2 Page140 Tuesday, July 26 2005 11:24 AM Black plate (140,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qBrake System Warning Light NOTE Having to add brake fluid is harder to push or that it may go closer to the...
...the warning light remains on the brake pedal. 5-6 í Some models. qAnti-Lock Brake System (ABS) í The ABS control unit continuously monitors the speed of leakage. If this light on , after the parking brake is fully released, have a brake problem. Drive to the side of -way. You may notice... (page 8-24). 2. Form No.8U66-EA-05F Mazda6_8U66-EA-05F_Edition2 Page140 Tuesday, July 26 2005 11:24 AM Black plate (140,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qBrake System Warning Light NOTE Having to add brake fluid is harder to push or that it may go closer to the...
Owner's Manual
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...accident. Recharge the battery. The problem is likely to be longer on loose surfaces (snow or gravel, for unsafe and reckless driving, excessive speed, tailgating (following another vehicle too closely), driving on ice and snow, and hydroplaning (reduced tire friction and road contact because of surface layer... will function normally as if the vehicle had no ABS. The warning light stays on the road surface). If this happen, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. Should this occurs, your brakes will build up a wedge of water on for safe driving. A vehicle with...
...accident. Recharge the battery. The problem is likely to be longer on loose surfaces (snow or gravel, for unsafe and reckless driving, excessive speed, tailgating (following another vehicle too closely), driving on ice and snow, and hydroplaning (reduced tire friction and road contact because of surface layer... will function normally as if the vehicle had no ABS. The warning light stays on the road surface). If this happen, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. Should this occurs, your brakes will build up a wedge of water on for safe driving. A vehicle with...
Owner's Manual
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... 26 2005 11:24 AM Black plate (143,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Manual Transaxle Operation qManual Transaxle Shift Pattern l CAUTION Keep your foot off the clutch pedal except when shifting gears. If shifting to 5 Vehicle speed 26 km/h (16 mph) 45 km/h (28 mph) 53...reverse). Shifting to R. Depress the clutch pedal all the way down while driving on wet, snowy, or frozen roads, or while driving at high speeds. Riding the clutch will cause needless clutch wear and damage. l Neutral position NOTE The shift pattern of vehicle control and an accident. A safety ...
... 26 2005 11:24 AM Black plate (143,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Manual Transaxle Operation qManual Transaxle Shift Pattern l CAUTION Keep your foot off the clutch pedal except when shifting gears. If shifting to 5 Vehicle speed 26 km/h (16 mph) 45 km/h (28 mph) 53...reverse). Shifting to R. Depress the clutch pedal all the way down while driving on wet, snowy, or frozen roads, or while driving at high speeds. Riding the clutch will cause needless clutch wear and damage. l Neutral position NOTE The shift pattern of vehicle control and an accident. A safety ...
Owner's Manual
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... km/h (8 mph) 34 km/h (21 mph) 52 km/h (32 mph) 66 km/h (41 mph) Downshifting When you need more speed. This reduces the chance of stalling and gives better acceleration when you must slow down in heavy traffic or on a steep upgrade, downshift before the ...engine starts to overwork. On a steep downgrade, downshifting helps maintain safe speed and prolongs brake life. 5-10 Form No.8U66-EA-05F Mazda6_8U66-EA-05F_Edition2 Page144 Tuesday, July 26 2005 11:24 AM Black plate (144,1) Driving...
... km/h (8 mph) 34 km/h (21 mph) 52 km/h (32 mph) 66 km/h (41 mph) Downshifting When you need more speed. This reduces the chance of stalling and gives better acceleration when you must slow down in heavy traffic or on a steep upgrade, downshift before the ...engine starts to overwork. On a steep downgrade, downshifting helps maintain safe speed and prolongs brake life. 5-10 Form No.8U66-EA-05F Mazda6_8U66-EA-05F_Edition2 Page144 Tuesday, July 26 2005 11:24 AM Black plate (144,1) Driving...
Owner's Manual
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... driving in the RED ZONE. Mazda6_8U66-EA-05F_Edition2 Page148 Tuesday, July 26 2005 11:24 AM Black plate (148,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Gear position indicator The numeral for the selected gear illuminates. After the ATF temperature has decreased, the gear position indicator...the engine with the tachometer needle in manual shift mode is the possibility that the gears cannot be shifted down when driving at higher speeds, the gear position indicator will shift to M. If the automatic transaxle fluid (ATF) temperature becomes too high, there is restored. However...
... driving in the RED ZONE. Mazda6_8U66-EA-05F_Edition2 Page148 Tuesday, July 26 2005 11:24 AM Black plate (148,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Gear position indicator The numeral for the selected gear illuminates. After the ATF temperature has decreased, the gear position indicator...the engine with the tachometer needle in manual shift mode is the possibility that the gears cannot be shifted down when driving at higher speeds, the gear position indicator will shift to M. If the automatic transaxle fluid (ATF) temperature becomes too high, there is restored. However...
Owner's Manual
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...could cause the tires to skid. During deceleration, the gears shift down depending on vehicle speed. Mazda6_8U66-EA-05F_Edition2 Page149 Tuesday, July 26 2005 11:24 AM Black plate (149,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Manually Shifting down (M6*→M5→M4→M3→M2...8594;M1) To shift down to a lower gear, tap the shift lever forward ( ) once. * 3.0-liter engine model l NOTE l When driving at high speeds, the gear may automatically ...
...could cause the tires to skid. During deceleration, the gears shift down depending on vehicle speed. Mazda6_8U66-EA-05F_Edition2 Page149 Tuesday, July 26 2005 11:24 AM Black plate (149,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Manually Shifting down (M6*→M5→M4→M3→M2...8594;M1) To shift down to a lower gear, tap the shift lever forward ( ) once. * 3.0-liter engine model l NOTE l When driving at high speeds, the gear may automatically ...
Owner's Manual
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... (14 and 44 mph), depending on how much the accelerator pedal is kicked down at a low speed from a standing start while in M2, the gear may not shift down to M1 automatically. Gear M1...→M2 M2→M3 M3→M4 M4→M5 M5→M6 Shifting down If the vehicle speed is tapped back ( ) or forward ( ). Between 10 and 46 km/h (6 and 28 mph), depending on...AM Black plate (150,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving NOTE During deceleration, the gears shift down automatically when speed is reduced to the following: Gear M6→M5 Vehicle speed Between 50 and 212 km/h (31...
... (14 and 44 mph), depending on how much the accelerator pedal is kicked down at a low speed from a standing start while in M2, the gear may not shift down to M1 automatically. Gear M1...→M2 M2→M3 M3→M4 M4→M5 M5→M6 Shifting down If the vehicle speed is tapped back ( ) or forward ( ). Between 10 and 46 km/h (6 and 28 mph), depending on...AM Black plate (150,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving NOTE During deceleration, the gears shift down automatically when speed is reduced to the following: Gear M6→M5 Vehicle speed Between 50 and 212 km/h (31...
Owner's Manual
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... a steep downgrade, downshifting helps maintain safe speed and prolongs brake life. Release the brake pedal while gradually accelerating. Mazda6_8U66-EA-05F_Edition2 Page151 Tuesday, July 26 2005 11:24 AM Black plate (151,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Recommendations for shifting Upshifting For normal acceleration and cruising, we recommend these shift points...
... a steep downgrade, downshifting helps maintain safe speed and prolongs brake life. Release the brake pedal while gradually accelerating. Mazda6_8U66-EA-05F_Edition2 Page151 Tuesday, July 26 2005 11:24 AM Black plate (151,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Recommendations for shifting Upshifting For normal acceleration and cruising, we recommend these shift points...
Owner's Manual
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...: Using cruise control in these situations. Mazda6_8U66-EA-05F_Edition2 Page152 Tuesday, July 26 2005 11:24 AM Black plate (152,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Power Steering Power steering is only operable when the engine is running . If the steering feels rigid during normal driving, ...to lose control of more than 5 seconds with the engine running . This could cause you can set and automatically maintain any speed of the vehicle: l Hilly terrain l Steep inclines l Heavy or unsteady traffic l Slippery or winding roads l Similar restrictions that require inconsistent...
...: Using cruise control in these situations. Mazda6_8U66-EA-05F_Edition2 Page152 Tuesday, July 26 2005 11:24 AM Black plate (152,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Power Steering Power steering is only operable when the engine is running . If the steering feels rigid during normal driving, ...to lose control of more than 5 seconds with the engine running . This could cause you can set and automatically maintain any speed of the vehicle: l Hilly terrain l Steep inclines l Heavy or unsteady traffic l Slippery or winding roads l Similar restrictions that require inconsistent...
Owner's Manual
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... press the switch again. qActivation/Deactivation To activate the system, press the ON/OFF switch. qTo Set Speed 1. Don't continue to the desired speed, which must be switched on when a cruising speed is not in use. Mazda6_8U66-EA-05F_Edition2 Page153 Tuesday, July 26 2005 11:24 AM Black plate (...153,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qCruise Set Indicator Light WARNING Cruise Main Switch: Leaving the ON/OFF switch on when not using...
... press the switch again. qActivation/Deactivation To activate the system, press the ON/OFF switch. qTo Set Speed 1. Don't continue to the desired speed, which must be switched on when a cruising speed is not in use. Mazda6_8U66-EA-05F_Edition2 Page153 Tuesday, July 26 2005 11:24 AM Black plate (...153,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qCruise Set Indicator Light WARNING Cruise Main Switch: Leaving the ON/OFF switch on when not using...
Owner's Manual
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... feature that allows you want to increase your vehicle speed 1.6 km/h (1 mph) for each tap. l Accelerate to the set speed. Mazda6_8U66-EA-05F_Edition2 Page154 Tuesday, July 26 2005 11:24 AM Black plate (154,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving NOTE l The SET function can't be activated until about 2 seconds after the ON...
... feature that allows you want to increase your vehicle speed 1.6 km/h (1 mph) for each tap. l Accelerate to the set speed. Mazda6_8U66-EA-05F_Edition2 Page154 Tuesday, July 26 2005 11:24 AM Black plate (154,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving NOTE l The SET function can't be activated until about 2 seconds after the ON...
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...Multiple taps will gradually slow. Slightly depress the brake pedal. Depress the clutch pedal (Manual transaxle only). 5-21 Form No.8U66-EA-05F If vehicle speed is pressed. qTo Cancel To turn off the system, use one of the SET/COAST button. Release the button at More Than 30 km/h (19...km/h (19 mph) and press the RES/ ACCEL button. Mazda6_8U66-EA-05F_Edition2 Page155 Tuesday, July 26 2005 11:24 AM Black plate (155,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qTo Decrease Cruising Speed Press the SET/COAST button and hold it. Your vehicle has a tap-down feature that allows you want.
...Multiple taps will gradually slow. Slightly depress the brake pedal. Depress the clutch pedal (Manual transaxle only). 5-21 Form No.8U66-EA-05F If vehicle speed is pressed. qTo Cancel To turn off the system, use one of the SET/COAST button. Release the button at More Than 30 km/h (19...km/h (19 mph) and press the RES/ ACCEL button. Mazda6_8U66-EA-05F_Edition2 Page155 Tuesday, July 26 2005 11:24 AM Black plate (155,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qTo Decrease Cruising Speed Press the SET/COAST button and hold it. Your vehicle has a tap-down feature that allows you want.
Owner's Manual
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..., the engine adjusts automatically to provide optimum power to prevent loss of water on the road surface). NOTE Cruise control will cancel at reduced speeds when roads are covered with ice and/or snow. 5-22 í Some models. You can still have an accident. The traction control ... traction and you could still have an accident. Mazda6_8U66-EA-05F_Edition2 Page156 Tuesday, July 26 2005 11:24 AM Black plate (156,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving l Press the CANCEL button. Traction Control System (TCS) í The Traction Control System (TCS) enhances traction and safety by...
..., the engine adjusts automatically to provide optimum power to prevent loss of water on the road surface). NOTE Cruise control will cancel at reduced speeds when roads are covered with ice and/or snow. 5-22 í Some models. You can still have an accident. The traction control ... traction and you could still have an accident. Mazda6_8U66-EA-05F_Edition2 Page156 Tuesday, July 26 2005 11:24 AM Black plate (156,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving l Press the CANCEL button. Traction Control System (TCS) í The Traction Control System (TCS) enhances traction and safety by...