2003 MAZDA MODEL 6 battery

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In Case of an Emergency
Form No. 8R29-EA-02I
Emergency Starting
If the engine fails to start, it may be
flooded (excessive fuel in the engine).
Follow this procedure:
1. Depress the accelerator all the way and
hold it there.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the START
position and hold it there—for up to 10
seconds. If the engine starts, release the
key and accelerator immediately
because the engine will suddenly rev
up.
3. If the engine fails to start, crank it
without using the accelerator—for up
to 10 seconds.Jump-starting is dangerous if done
incorrectly. So follow the procedure
carefully. If you feel unsure about jump-
starting, we strongly recommend that you
have a competent service technician do
the work.
Starting a Flooded EngineJump-Starting
Battery-Related Explosion:Flames and sparks near open battery
cells are dangerous. Hydrogen gas,
produced during normal battery
operation, could ignite and cause the
battery to explode. An exploding
battery can cause serious burns and
injuries. Keep all flames, including
cigarettes, and sparks away from
open battery cells.
Low Fluid Level or Frozen Battery:
Jump-starting a frozen battery or one
with a low fluid level is dangerous. It
may rupture or explode, causing
serious injury.
Don’t jump-start a frozen battery or
one with a low fluid level.
Use only a 12 V booster system. You
can damage a 12 V starter, ignition
system, and other electrical parts
beyond repair with a 24 V power
supply (two 12 V batteries in series or
a 24 V motor generator set).
WARNING
CAUTION
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In Case of an Emergency
Emergency Starting
Form No. 8R29-EA-02I
1. Make sure the booster battery is 12 V
and that its negative terminal is
grounded.
2. If the booster battery is in another
vehicle, don’t allow the vehicles to
touch. Turn off the engine of the
vehicle with the booster battery and all
unnecessary electrical loads in both
vehicles.
3. Connect the jumper cables in the exact
sequence as in the illustration.
Connect one end of a cable to the
positive terminal on the discharged
battery (1).
Attach the other end to the positive
terminal on the booster battery (2).
Connect one end of the other cable
to the negative terminal of the
booster battery (3).
Connect the other end to a solid,
stationary, exposed metallic point
(for example, the strut mounting
bolt) away from the discharged
battery (4).4. Start the engine of the booster vehicle
and run it a few minutes. Then start the
engine of the other vehicle.
5. When finished, carefully disconnect
the cables in the reverse order
described in Step 3.
Booster battery Discharged
batteryJumper cables
Connect cables in
numerical order and
disconnect in reverse
order.
Connecting to Negative Terminal:Connecting the end of the second
cable to the negative ( ) terminal of
the discharged battery is dangerous.
A spark could cause the gas around
the battery to explode and injure
someone. Connect the cable to a point
away from the battery.
Connecting Jumper Cable to a
Moving Part:Connecting a jumper cable near or to
a moving parts (cooling fans, belts) is
dangerous. The cable could get
caught when the engine starts and
cause serious injury. Never connect a
jumper cable to or near any part that
moves.
WARNING
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Form No. 8R29-EA-02I
8Maintenance and Care
How to keep your Mazda in top condition.
Introduction
................................................................................... 8-2
Introduction ............................................................................... 8-2
Scheduled Maintenance
................................................................ 8-3
Scheduled Maintenance ............................................................. 8-3
Owner Maintenance
...................................................................... 8-7
Owner Maintenance Schedule ................................................... 8-7
Owner Maintenance Precautions ............................................... 8-8
Engine Compartment Overview ................................................ 8-9
Engine Oil ................................................................................ 8-10
Engine Coolant ........................................................................ 8-13
Brake/Clutch Fluid .................................................................. 8-15
Power Steering Fluid ............................................................... 8-17
Automatic transaxle Fluid (ATF) ............................................ 8-18
Washer Fluid ............................................................................ 8-19
Body Lubrication ..................................................................... 8-20
Air Filter .................................................................................. 8-20
Wiper Blades ........................................................................... 8-22
Battery ..................................................................................... 8-24
Tires ......................................................................................... 8-25
Light Bulbs .............................................................................. 8-29
Fuses ........................................................................................ 8-35
Appearance Care
......................................................................... 8-40
How to Minimize Environmental Paint Damage ..................... 8-40
Exterior Care ........................................................................... 8-42
Interior Care ............................................................................ 8-45
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Form No. 8R29-EA-02I
Engine Compartment Overview
Automatic transaxle fluid-level dipstick
(only for automatic transaxle)
Cooling system cap Power steering
fluid reservoirWindshield washer
fluid reservoir
Engine oil dipstickEngine oil-filler cap
Engine coolant
reservoirBattery
Fuse block
Air filter Brake/Clutch fluid reservoir
Automatic transaxle fluid-level dipstick
(only for automatic transaxle)
Engine oil-filler cap Cooling system cap
Power steering
fluid reservoir Windshield washer
fluid reservoir
Engine oil dipstick Engine coolant
reservoir
Battery
Fuse block
Air filter Brake/Clutch fluid reservoir 2.3-liter engine
3.0-liter engine
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Form No. 8R29-EA-02I

Battery Maintenance
To get the best service from a battery:
•
Keep it securely mounted.
•
Keep the top clean and dry.
•
Keep terminals and connections clean,
tight, and coated with petroleum jelly
or terminal grease.
•
Rinse off spilled electrolyte
immediately with a solution of water
and baking soda.
•
If the vehicle will not be used for an
extended time, disconnect the battery
cables and charge the battery every six
weeks.
Battery
Battery-Related Lead Materials:Battery posts, terminals and related
accessories contain lead and lead
compounds, chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer
and reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling.
Spilled Battery Fluid:
Spilled battery fluid is dangerous.
Battery fluid contains SULFURIC
ACID which could cause serious
injuries, if it gets in your eyes or on
your skin. If this happens,
immediately flush your eyes with
water for 15 minutes or wash your
skin thoroughly and get medical
attention. Be careful not to get battery
fluid on yourself.
Battery-Related Explosion:
Flames and sparks near open battery
cells are dangerous. Hydrogen gas,
produced during normal battery
operation, could ignite and cause the
battery to explode. An exploding
battery can cause serious burns and
injuries. Keep all flames, including
cigarettes, and sparks away from
open battery cells.
WARNINGChildren and Batteries:Allowing children to play near
batteries is dangerous. Battery fluid
could cause serious injuries if it gets
in the eyes or on the skin. Always
keep batteries out of the reach of
children.
WARNING
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Form No. 8R29-EA-02I
Specifications

Engine

Electrical System

Lubricant Quality
*Refer to the recommended SAE viscosity numbers on page 8-10.
Specifications
ItemModel
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
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)
LubricantClassification
API Service ILSAC
Engine oil
*SL GF-III
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 fluid ATF M-III or equivalent (e.g. Dexron® III)
Brake fluid SAE J1703, or FMVSS116 DOT-3
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Form No. 8R29-EA-02I
Index
A
Accessory Socket ............................. 6-54
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and
Accessories
...................................... 9-11
Air Bag Systems
.............................. 2-33
Air Filter
.......................................... 8-20
Ambient Temperature Display
........ 6-48
Antenna
............................................ 6-16
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
........ 5-7
Warning light
.............................. 5-8
Appearance Care
.............................. 8-40
Ashtray
............................................. 6-50
Audio
Audio control switch
................ 6-40
Audio System
................................... 6-16
Audio set
................................... 6-23
Operating tips for audio
system
....................................... 6-16
Safety certification
.................... 6-42
Automatic Transaxle
Driving tips
............................... 5-16
Fluid
.......................................... 8-18
Indicators
.................................. 5-12
Manual shift mode
.................... 5-12
Recommendations for
shifting
...................................... 5-15
Shifting
..................................... 5-13
Shifting specification
................ 5-14
Shift-lock system
...................... 5-12
Transaxle ranges
....................... 5-11
B
Battery
Emergency starting
................... 7-14
Maintenance
............................. 8-24
Specifications
........................... 10-3
B
Beeps
Ignition key reminder
................ 5-36
Lights-on reminder
................... 5-36
Before Starting the Engine
................. 4-5
After getting in
............................ 4-5
Before getting in
......................... 4-5
Body Lubrication
............................. 8-20
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
............................................. 4-6
Bulb Replacement
............................ 8-29
C
Capacities ......................................... 10-4
Carbon Monoxide
.............................. 4-4
Catalytic Converter
............................ 4-3
Cell Phones
...................................... 9-12
Center Box
....................................... 6-52
Center Console
................................. 6-53
Child Restraint
Child restraint precautions
........ 2-21
Installing child-restraint
systems
...................................... 2-24
LATCH child-restraint
systems
...................................... 2-29
Child Safety Locks for Rear Door
..... 3-9
Cigarette Lighter
.............................. 6-49
Climate Control System
..................... 6-2
Gas specifications
..................... 10-4
Clock
................................................ 6-47
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