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DRIVER’S VIEW
1. Power window switches,
see Switches
2. Power door locks, see Locks
3. Dual power mirrors,
see Switches
4. Traction Control
System*, see Under Hood
5. Air vents
6. Turn signal/lighting control
lever, see Driver Controls
7. Instrument panel
lighting
To brighten/dim turn
thumb-wheel up/down
8. Horn/Air bag
9. Wiper/washer control
lever, see Driver Controls
10. Storage
11. Information display,
see Owner’s Manual
Tip: Dimmer cancel function
increases display intensity12. Hazard warning
switch, Press on/off
13. Audio system,
see Audio Systems
14. Rear window defogger
Press on/off; shuts off with
ignition; also operates heated
side mirrors*
15. Climate control panel,
see Climate Controls
16. Gearshift lever (A/T)*,
see Transmission
17. Cup holder
18. Heated seats*,
see Interior Lights/Console
19. Console, see Interior
Lights/Console
20. Accessory socket
21. Parking brake lever,
see Interior Lights/Console
22. Cruise control,
see Driver Controls23. Tilt/telescopic steering-
wheel lever
Pull lever down to unlock column,
position tilt angle and length of
steering column position
Tip: Telescopic function
allows steering wheel to be
adjusted closer or farther
according to driver’s reach
24. Audio control switches*,
see Driver Controls
25. Remote trunk-lid
release
Push to open trunk;
main switch in glove box
must be ON, see Trunk
26. Hood release handle
27. Bottle holder
CAUTION: Use plastic bottles
with caps, cups may spill
when door is closed
28. Remote fuel-door
release
Driver’s
View
Quick Tips 2003 Mazda Mazda6 page 2
page 3
Revised October 30, 2002
Key
Operates ignition and
all locks
Tip: Use key number
plate to purchase new
key; store in safe place
Immobilizer system
Prevents engine from
running unless coded key
used; see Owner’s Manual
Remote keyless
entry system,
see LocksHF
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100
120
140
1600 1234
5
6
7
8
PRNDM
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3
4
9
13
14
125
15
17
26
27
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1610
281920
21
10
11
18
LOCKUN
LOCK
*Denotes optional equipment
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
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SWITCHES
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Switches
Locks
Quick Tips 2003 Mazda Mazda 6 page 8
page 9
Revised October 30, 2002
Lock
Unlock
AUT
O5
4
3
Power window switches
Ignition switch must be in ON
position
All windows controlled from the
driver’s armrest; passenger doors
have separate switches
LR
2
1
Dual power mirrors
Ignition switch must be in ACC
or ON position
Switch is on driver’s door
To adjust left/right mirror:
Press selector switch (1) left/right,
press switch (2) in direction of
desired movement
Tip: To lock mirrors in place,
move selector to center positionDriver’s window
One-touch-down: Push down
AUTO switch (3) firmly and
release, window goes down
all the way; pull switch back
briefly to stop; press lightly
and hold for normal operation
Passenger window switches
Push switch (4) down and
hold to open; pull back
and hold to close
Power window lockout
switch
Press button (5) down until clicks,
only driver’s window operates;
press again and passenger
windows function again
*Denotes optional equipment
Remote
keyless
entry
system
Functions
only with
ignition in
OFF position
To lock doors: Press
button (3); pressing again
within 5 seconds causes doors
to relock and horn to beep
To unlock: Press (4)
for driver’s door; press again
within 5 seconds to unlock
other doors
To open trunk: Press (2)
Panic alarm: Press (1); horn
sounds; to stop, press (1) again
or turn ignition to ON position
Child-safety locks
Located at the edge of rear doors
To activate: Push tab toward LOCK;
door opens from outside only
To cancel: Push tab toward UNLOCK
WARNING: Since children
may access either rear door,
child-safety locks for both rear
doors should be activated Power door
locks
Master front
door lock
switches
To lock/unlock all doors:
Press bottom/top of switch (5)
To lock doors without key: With
door open, press bottom of door
lock switch, exit car, close doors
To unlock: Use key to unlock driver’s
front door, rotate key to counter-
clockwise position for morethan
one second to unlock other doors
Manual door locks
Lock button
To lock: Press front of button (6)
toward door handle
To unlock: Pull front of button
away from door handle
Tip: Doors can be locked with
key in ignition (chime sounds
to alert you to key in ignition)
1
2
LOCK
UN
LOCK3
4
LOCK UNLOCK
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CLIMATE CONTROLS
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Climate
Controls
Trunk
Quick Tips 2003 Mazda Mazda6 page 14
page 15
Revised October 30, 2002
Trunk
To open: Use key or remote
keyless entry fob
Remote trunk release,
see Driver’s View
1. Spare tire
Stored under panel in trunk 2. Fan control
Rotate knob between (OFF)
and 4 (HIGH)
3. Temperature control
Cooler/warmer = rotate knob
counterclockwise/clockwise
Temporary spare tire
Do not exceed 50 mph
To change flat tire: Follow
instructions in Owner’s Manual
2. Jack
Stored behind right rear panel
3. Split rear folding
seatback
To fold: Unfasten the lap
portion of the rear center
seat belt, pull release knobs
from trunk
To return and lock: Push
seatback firmly until latched,
re-attach center belt 6. Rear window defogger
Press on/off; shuts off with
ignition; also operates heated
side mirrors*Remote truck lid
release lock-out
Switch in ON position,
remote trunk release
functions normal; OFF position
disables system; located in glove box Automatic operation
Press AUTO (7) for automatic
operation; rotate outer dial
to set temperature, see
Owner’s Manual
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1. Air flow selections
= air to dash
= air to dash and floor
= air to floor
= air to floor and
windshield
= air to windshield
(defrost)4. A/C= air conditioner
Press to turn on/off
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 visionControl 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
To prevent moisture buildup,
never drive with system off
Objects placed under the
front seats may interfere
with air flow to the rear
012
3
4
A/C
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A/C
PUSHAUTOPUSHOFF
FRONTMODE
654
*Denotes optional equipment
Luggage
compartment
internal safety
release
Allows you to escape should you
become locked in trunk
Slide illuminated release lever in
direction of arrow; lever will glow
if it has been exposed to light
Located on interior trunk lidUnlock
OFF ONTRUNK OPENER
Manual A/C Automatic A/C*