INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Instrument
Cluster
Instrument
Cluster
Quick Tips 2003 Mazda Mazda6 page 4
page 5
Revised October 30, 2002
HF
E C
20mph
406080
100
120
140
160P
R
N
D
M
2
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0 123x1000rpm/m
4
5
6
7
8
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10
8
7 9
16
3
18
17
21. Charging system
warning light
Dealer inspection required
22. Engine oil pressure
warning light
23. Air bag readiness
Front, side and curtain air bag
malfunction; warning light
constantly flashes or stays on
or never comes on with ignition
on, dealer inspection required
24. Door ajar
25. Immobilizer system on,
see Driver’s View
26. Always fasten
safety belts
7. Instrument cluster
dimmer select button
Press to increase display intensity
8. Engine coolant
temperature gauge
If above normal range, stop
vehicle and turn off engine,
check coolant level when safe
14. High beams on
15. Traction Control
System*,
Light flashes when in use;
dealer inspection required if
light remains on
16. Lights on
17. Traction Control
System* off,
System turned off manually
or malfunctioning; dealer
inspection required
18. Low fuel
19. Brake system
Parking brake on/low fluid level
20. Check engine
Dealer inspection required
6. Odometer/trip odometer
selector
Press to select among trip A,
trip B, and odometer
Press and hold to reset selected
trip meter
WARNING LIGHTS
9. Cruise control,
see Driver Controls
10. Cruise Control
Main Power On,
see Driver Controls
11. Anti-lock Brake
System (ABS)*
ABS malfunction, normal brakes
only, dealer inspection required
12. Turn signals/hazard
warning on
13. Automatic transaxle
indicator
Dealer inspection required
if light remains on
CRUISE
MAIN
GAUGES
1. Tachometer
2. Speedometer
3. Fuel gauge
4. Odometer/trip odometer
5. Manual mode gear
indicator*
Displays current gear of Sport
AT during manual shift mode
*Denotes optional equipment
INTERIOR LIGHTS/CONSOLE
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Interior Lights/
Console
Transmission
Quick Tips 2003 Mazda Mazda6 page 10
page 11
Revised October 30, 2002
Automatic transmission*
P =Park
To move gearshift from Park:Press
firmly on brake pedal, then press
release button (1) on gearshift
R =Reverse
N =Neutral No gear engaged
D (Overdrive)
For normal driving: Shifts
through four/five** forward
gears automaticallyTip: Torque converter lock-up
improves fuel economy and
can feel like an additional
gear change
Sport AT manual
shift mode*
Move shift lever
return from D to M;
then M to D for
automatic mode
M (Manual)
Manual gear selection is achieved
by moving shifter back to upshift
and forward to downshift
Shift and gear position indicator
located in the instrument panel,
M will be illuminated for manual
mode, numeral for gear position
will be shown below shift
position indicatorManual transmission*
Depress clutch pedal to start
engine and change gears
WARNINGS: Do not shift into
1st above 20 mph or clutch
failure could occur
Resting your foot on clutch
pedal while driving and using
the clutch to hold your vehicle
at a stand still while waiting
on a hill may reduce clutch life
1. Map/reading light
Press on/off
2. Interior light switch
ON = light always on
DOOR = light on when
door open
OFF = light always off
3. Interior light
4. Sunglass holder
Press concaved lip then open
5. Sunroof tilt switch*
Press rear of switch to tilt rear
of sunroof
Press front of switch to close
6. Sunroof slide switch*
Press rear of switch to open
sunroof
Press front of switch to close
Illuminated visor mirrors
Mirrors lighted when covers open;
off when closed7. Console
8. Parking-brake lever
To engage: Pull up
To release: Pull up slightly while
depressing button at front of
lever, lower hand brake lever
9. Cup holder
10. Storage
11. Heated seats*
Press on/off switch; indicator
light on when activated
12. Accessory socket,
see Driver’s view
PRNDM
MD
P
NR
101212
89
711
OFFDOOR
33
211
OFFDOOR
T
IL
TS
L
ID
E
121
43356
*Denotes optional equipment
**Four: 2.3-liter I4, Five: 3.0-liter V6
