2004 MAZDA MODEL 6 brake

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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
.............................. 2-31
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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Index
Form No. 8R29-EA-02I
C
Courtesy Lights ................................ 6-45
Cruise Control
.................................. 5-17
Cup Holder
....................................... 6-50
Customer Assistance
.......................... 9-2
D
Dashboard Illumination ................... 5-26
Daytime Running Lights
.................. 5-38
Defroster
Rear window
............................. 5-41
Dimensions
...................................... 10-4
Door Locks
......................................... 3-7
Driving In Flooded Area
.................... 4-9
Driving Tips
....................................... 4-6
Automatic transaxle
.................. 5-16
Break-in
...................................... 4-6
Driving in flooded area
............... 4-9
Hazardous driving
....................... 4-7
Money-saving suggestions
.......... 4-6
Rocking the vehicle
.................... 4-7
Winter driving
............................. 4-8
E
Emergency Starting .......................... 7-14
Flooded engine
.......................... 7-14
Jump-starting
............................ 7-14
Push-starting
............................. 7-16
Emergency Towing
.......................... 7-17
Emission Control System
................... 4-3
Engine
Coolant
...................................... 8-13
Exhaust gas
................................. 4-4
Hood release
............................. 3-17
Oil
............................................. 8-10
Overheating
............................... 7-12
Starting
........................................ 5-3
E
Engine Compartment Overview .........8-9
Engine Coolant
Overheating
...............................7-12
Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge
...............................................5-25
Exhaust Gas
........................................4-4
Exterior Care
....................................8-42
F
Flasher
Hazard warning
.........................5-42
Headlights
.................................5-37
Flat Tire
..............................................7-3
Changing
.....................................7-5
Spare tire and tool storage
...........7-3
Fluids
Classification
.............................10-3
Owner maintenance
.....................8-7
Fog Lights
........................................5-39
Foot Brake
..........................................5-4
Front seats
..........................................2-2
Fuel
Filler lid and cap
.......................3-16
Gauge
........................................5-26
Requirements
..............................4-2
Tank capacity
............................10-4
Fuses
.................................................8-35
Panel description
.......................8-37
Replacement
..............................8-35
G
Gauges ..............................................5-23
Glove Box
........................................6-53
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Index
Form No. 8R29-EA-02I
M
Mirrors
Outside mirrors
......................... 3-25
Rearview mirror
........................ 3-26
Money-Saving Suggestions
............... 4-6
O
Odometer and Trip Meter ................ 5-24
Outside Mirrors
................................ 3-25
Overhead Console
............................ 6-52
Overhead Lights
............................... 6-44
Overheating
...................................... 7-12
Overloading
........................................ 4-9
P
Paint Damage ................................... 8-40
Parking Brake
..................................... 5-5
Parking in an Emergency
................... 7-2
Power Door Locks
............................. 3-9
Power Steering
................................. 5-16
Fluid
.......................................... 8-17
Power Windows
............................... 3-14
Push-Starting
.................................... 7-16
R
Rear Door Child Safety Locks ........... 3-9
Rear Seat
............................................ 2-7
Rear Window Defroster
................... 5-41
Rearview Mirror
............................... 3-26
Recreational Towing
........................ 7-18
Registering Your Vehicle in
A Foreign Country
........................... 9-10
Rocking the Vehicle
........................... 4-7
S
Safety Defects, Reporting ................9-16
Seat Belt System
3-point type
...............................2-13
Automatic locking
.....................2-12
Emergency locking
...................2-12
Extender
....................................2-19
Pregnant women
........................2-12
Pretensioner and load
limiting
......................................2-15
Rear-center lap/shoulder
...........2-17
Seat belt precautions
.................2-10
Warning light
............................2-20
Seats
Front seat
.....................................2-2
Rear seat
......................................2-7
Security System
Immobilizer system
...................3-20
Theft-deterrent system
..............3-22
Service Publications
.........................9-17
Spare Tire and Tool Storage
...............7-3
Specifications
...................................10-3
Speedometer
.....................................5-24
SRS Air Bags
Air bag system description
........2-36
Supplemental restraint systems
precautions
................................2-31
Warning light
............................2-42
Starting the Engine
.............................5-3
Steering Wheel
.................................3-25
Horn
..........................................5-42
Storage Compartments
.....................6-52
Center box
.................................6-52
Center console
...........................6-53
Glove box
..................................6-53
Overhead console
......................6-52
Storage pocket
...........................6-52
Storage Pocket
..................................6-52
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Index
Form No. 8R29-EA-02I
S
Sunroof ............................................ 3-18
Sunshade
.......................................... 3-19
Sunvisors
.......................................... 6-43
T
Tachometer ...................................... 5-25
Temporary Spare Tire
...................... 8-27
Theft-Deterrent System
................... 3-22
Tiedown
Hook
......................................... 7-18
Tires
Flat tire
........................................ 7-3
Inflation pressure
...................... 8-25
Replacement
............................. 8-27
Rotation
.................................... 8-26
Snow tires
................................... 4-8
Spare tire and tool storage
.......... 7-3
Specifications
........................... 10-5
Tire chains
.................................. 4-8
Uniform tire quality grading
system (UTQGS)
...................... 9-14
Tool
.................................................... 7-3
Towing
Description
............................... 7-17
Emergency towing
.................... 7-17
Recreational towing
.................. 7-18
Trailer towing
........................... 4-10
Traction Control System (TCS)
....... 5-20
TCS indicator light
................... 5-21
TCS OFF indicator light
........... 5-21
TCS OFF switch
....................... 5-22
Trailer Towing
................................. 4-10
Trip Meter
........................................ 5-24
Trunk Lid
......................................... 3-10
Trunk Light
...................................... 3-12
Trunk Release lever
......................... 3-12
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
....... 5-38
V
Vanity Mirrors .................................. 6-43
Vehicle Information Labels
............. 10-2
W
Warning Lights ................................ 5-27
ABS
........................................... 5-31
Air bag system
.......................... 5-32
Automatic transaxle
.................. 5-33
Brake system
............................. 5-29
Charging system
....................... 5-30
Check engine
............................. 5-31
Door-ajar
................................... 5-33
Engine oil pressure
.................... 5-30
Front seat belt pretensioner
system
....................................... 5-32
Low fuel
.................................... 5-32
Low washer fluid level
............. 5-33
Seat belt
..................................... 5-32
Warranty
............................................. 9-8
Washer Fluid
.................................... 8-19
Weights
............................................ 10-4
Wheel Replacement
......................... 8-28
Windows
Power windows
......................... 3-14
Windshield Washer
.......................... 5-40
Windshield Wipers
........................... 5-40
Blades replacement
................... 8-22
Winter Driving
...................................4-8
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
Form No. 8R29-EA-02I
Dashboard Overview
Hood release handle
Climate control system
Glove box
Shift lever
Parking brake
Audio system
Passenger-side air bag
Hazard warning flasher switch
Fog lights switch
Power window lock switch Lighting control/Turn signals Instrument cluster
Power window switches
Driver-side air bagWiper and washer lever
Lighter
Ignition switchAshtray
Steering column release lever
Cup holder
Storage pocket
Information display
Center console
(page 2-31)
(page 3-15)
(page 3-17) (page 5-23)
(page 5-37)
(page 5-39)
(page 3-14)
(page 6-52)
(page 5-2) (page 3-25)(page 6-16)
(page 6-50)
(page 5-5) (page 5-9) (page 5-10)
(page 2-31)
(page 6-53)
(page 6-53)
(page 6-49)
(page 6-2) (page 6-50) (page 5-42) (page 6-46) (page 5-39)
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
Form No. 8R29-EA-02I
Exterior Overview
Doors and keys
Outside mirrors Headlights
Fuel-filler lid Child safety locksTires
Reverse lights
Windshield wiper blades
Hood
Front turn signal lights Fog lights Rear turn signal lights Brake lights/Taillights
Power windows Rear window defroster
Trunk lidHigh-mount brake light
License plate lights Antenna
Parking lightsSunroof
Side marker lights
(page 8-31) (page 8-31) (page 3-17) (page 8-22) (page 8-30) (page 8-33) (page 8-33) (page 3-10) (page 8-33) (page 6-16)
(page 8-31) (page 8-31) (page 3-25)(page 3-2) (page 3-16)(page 3-9) (page 3-18) (page 8-33) (page 8-25) (page 3-14) (page 5-41) (page 8-33)
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Before Driving Your Mazda
Form No. 8R29-EA-02I
Before Starting the Engine
•
Be sure the windows, outside mirror(s),
and outside lights are clean.
•
Inspect inflation pressures and
condition of tires.
•
Look under the vehicle for any sign of
a leak.
•
If you plan to back up, make sure
nothing will be in your way.•
Are all doors closed and locked?
•
Is the seat adjusted properly?
•
Are the inside and outside mirrors
adjusted?
•
Is everyone’s seat belt fastened?
•
Do all the lights work?
•
Check all gauges.
•
Check all warning lights when the
ignition switch is turned to the ON
position.
•
Release the parking brake and make
sure the brake warning light goes off.
Always be thoroughly familiar with your
Mazda.
Before Getting In
NOTE
Engine oil, engine coolant, brake/
clutch fluid, washer fluid, and other
fluid levels should be inspected daily,
weekly, or at refueling, depending on
the fluid. See Maintenance, Section 8.
After Getting In
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Before Driving Your Mazda
Form No. 8R29-EA-02I
Driving Tips
No special break-in is necessary, but a few
precautions in the first 1,000 km (600
miles) may add to the performance,
economy, and life of your Mazda.
•
Don’t race the engine.
•
Don’t maintain one constant speed for
long.
•
Don’t drive constantly at full-throttle or
high engine rpm for extended periods
of time.
•
Avoid unnecessary hard stops.
•
Avoid full-throttle starts.How you operate your Mazda determines
how far it will travel on a tank of fuel. Use
these suggestions to help save money on
fuel and repairs.
•
Avoid long warm-ups. Once the engine
runs smoothly, begin driving.
•
Avo i d f a s t s t a r t s .
•
Keep the engine tuned. Follow the
maintenance schedule (page 8-3) and
have an Authorized Mazda Dealer
perform inspections and servicing.
•
Use the air conditioner only when
necessary.
•
Slow down on rough roads.
•
Keep the tires properly inflated.
•
Don’t carry unnecessary weight.
•
Don’t rest your foot on the brake pedal
while driving.
•
Keep the wheels in correct alignment.
•
Keep windows closed at high speeds.
•
Slow down when driving in crosswinds
and headwinds.
Break-In PeriodMoney-Saving Suggestions
Coasting:Turning off the engine to coast down
a hill is dangerous. This causes the
loss of power steering and power
brake control. Any loss of steering or
braking control could cause an
accident. Never turn off the engine
and coast down a hill.
WARNING
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