2004 MAZDA MODEL 6 brake

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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Form No. 8R29-EA-02I

Inspecting Power Steering Fluid
Level
2.3-liter engine
Inspect the fluid level in the reservoir at
each engine oil change with the engine off
and cold. Add fluid if necessary; it does
not require periodic changing.
The level must be kept between MIN and
MAX.
Visually examine the lines and hoses for
leaks and damage.If new fluid is required frequently, consult
an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
3.0-liter engine
Inspect the fluid level at each engine oil
change. Add fluid if necessary; it does not
require periodic changing.
The level must be kept between the H and
L marks.
Visually examine the lines and hoses for
leaks and damage.
1. Park on a level surface, well off the
right-of-way, and set the parking brake
firmly.
2. Turn off the engine and allow it to cool.
3. Remove the filler cap and attached
dipstick.
4. Wipe them clean and put them back.
5. Remove again and inspect the level.
6. It must be between H and L. Add fluid
if necessary.
Don’t overfill.

If new fluid is required frequently, consult
an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Power Steering Fluid
To avoid damage to the power steering
pump, don’t operate the vehicle for
long periods when the power steering
fluid level is low.
NOTE
Use specified power steering fluid
(page 10-3).
CAUTION
High
OK
LowTighten
Loosen
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Form No. 8R29-EA-02I

Inspecting Automatic transaxle
Fluid Level
The automatic transaxle fluid level should
be inspected regularly. Measure it as
described below.
The volume of fluid changes with the
temperature. Fluid must be checked at idle
without driving at normal operating
temperature.
1. Park on a level surface and set the
parking brake firmly.
2. Idle the engine about two minutes.
Push down on the brake pedal.
3. Move the shift lever through all ranges
and set it at P.4. With the engine still idling, pull out the
dipstick, wipe it clean, and put it back.
5. Pull it out again.
The proper fluid level is marked on the
dipstick as follows.
Fluid hot scale A
When the vehicle has been driven and the
fluid is at normal operating temperature,
about 65°
C (150°
F), the level must be
between Full and Low.
Fluid cold scale B
When the engine has not been running
and the outside temperature is about 20°
C
(70°
F), the level must be between Full and
Low.
Automatic transaxle Fluid
(ATF)
•
Low fluid level causes transaxle
slippage. Overfilling can cause
foaming, loss of fluid, and transaxle
malfunction.
•
Use specified fluid (page 10-3). A
nonspecified fluid could result in
transaxle malfunction and failure.
CAUTION
Sudden Vehicle Movement:Shifting the shift lever without first
depressing the brake pedal is
dangerous. The vehicle could move
suddenly and cause an accident.
Make sure the brake pedal is applied
before shifting the shift lever.
WARNING
Full
A
LowFull
B
Low
Full
A
Low
Full
B
Low 2.3-liter engine
3.0-liter engine
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Form No. 8R29-EA-02I
Light Bulbs
Overhead light/Map lights
Fog lights
High-mount brake light
Trunk lightBrake lights/Taillights
Rear turn signal lights
Reverse lights Parking lights
Front turn signal lights Headlights(Low beam)
Headlights (High beam)
Courtesy lights
License plate lights
Side-marker lights
Taillights
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Form No. 8R29-EA-02I

Replacing a Bulb (Rear)
Rear bulb access
To replace the turn signal light, brake
light/taillight or reverse light bulbs, the
trunk rear trim must be removed and the
inside cover must be partially opened.
1. Pull the center section of the plastic
retainer and remove the retainers and
the trunk rear trim.
2. Remove the inside cover’s plastic
retainers and partially open the inside
cover.
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Form No. 8R29-EA-02I
Rear turn signal lights
Brake lights/Taillights
Reverse lights
TaillightsHigh-mount brake light
License plate lights
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Form No. 8R29-EA-02I

Fuse Panel Description
Fuse block (Engine compartment)
*12.3-liter engine*23.0-liter engine
DESCRIPTIONFUSE
RATINGPROTECTED
COMPONENT
1 SPARE 20A—
2 SPARE 15A—
3 SPARE 10A—
4—— —
5—— —
6 INJ 15A Injector
7 ENG BAR10A
*1Air flow sensor,
EGR control
valve 15A
*2
8ENG BAR2*115A O2 sensor
ENG BB*25A Cooling fan
9 HEAD LR 10AHeadlight-low
beam (Right)
10 HEAD LL 10AHeadlight-low
beam (Left)
11 HEAD HL 10AHeadlight-high
beam (Left)
12 HEAD HR 10AHeadlight-high
beam (Right)
13 ETC 7.5AAccelerator
position sensor
DESCRIPTIONFUSE
RATINGPROTECTED
COMPONENT
14 HAZARD 10ATurn signal
lights
15 STOP 15A Brake/Taillights
16TCM
*110A TCM
IG1*215A O2 sensor
17
ENG B7.5A PCM, TCM
18 FUEL PUMP 15A Fuel pump
19 IG KEY 40AWindshield
wiper and
washer, Engine
control unit,
Lighter
20 P.WIND 30A Power window
21—— —
22—— —
23 IG KEY2 30AReverse lights,
Heater control
unit
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Form No. 8R29-EA-02I
*12.3-liter engine*23.0-liter engine
DESCRIPTIONFUSE
RATINGPROTECTED
COMPONENT
24 BLOWER 40A Blower motor
25 BTN 40AOverhead light,
Power door lock
26—— —
27 DEFOG 40ARear window
defroster
28 ABS 60A ABS
29AD FAN
*130A Cooling fan
FA N 2*2
30FA N*130A Cooling fan
FA N 1*2
31 TAIL 10ABrake/Taillights,
License plate
lights, Parking
lights
32 ILLUMI 10ADashboard
illumination
33 MAG 10A Magnet clutch
34 AUDIO 15A Audio system
35 P.SEAT 30A Power seat
36 OPENER 7.5A Fuel lid opener
37—— —
38—— —
39 FOG 15A Fog lights
40 MAIN100A
*1For protection of
all circuits
120A*2
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Maintenance and Care
Appearance Care
Form No. 8R29-EA-02I
Pay special attention to removing salt,
dirt, mud, and other foreign material from
the underside of the fenders, and make
sure the drain holes in the lower edges of
the doors and rocker panels are clean.
Insects, tar, tree sap, bird droppings,
industrial fallout, and similar deposits can
damage the finish if not removed
immediately. When prompt washing with
plain water is ineffective, use a mild soap
made for use on vehicles.
Thoroughly rinse off all soap with
lukewarm or cold water. Don’t allow soap
to dry on the finish.
After washing the vehicle, dry it with a
clean chamois to prevent water spots from
forming.Wa x i n g
Your vehicle needs to be waxed when
water no longer beads on the finish.
Always wash and dry the vehicle before
waxing it. In addition to the vehicle body,
wax the metal trim to maintain its luster.
1. Use wax which contains no abrasives.
Waxes containing abrasive will remove
paint and could damage bright metal
parts.
2. Use a good grade of natural wax for
metallic, mica, and solid colors.
3. When waxing, coat evenly with the
sponge supplied or a soft cloth.
4. Wipe off the wax with a soft cloth.
Driving with Wet Brakes:Driving with wet brakes is dangerous.
Increased stopping distance or the
vehicle pulling to one side when
braking could result in a serious
accident. Light braking will indicate
whether the brakes have been
affected. Dry the brakes by driving
very slowly and applying the brakes
lightly until brake performance is
normal.
WARNING
NOTE
A spot remover to remove oil, tar, and
similar materials will usually also take
off the wax. Rewax these areas even if
the rest of the vehicle doesn’t need it.
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