2005 MAZDA MODEL 6 HATCHBACK belt

Rear center position seat
belt (Sport Wagon only)†
To pull seat belt from ceiling
recess (9): Slide tongues with finger
while moving downward
Fastening seat belt: Tongue (10)
and anchor (11) must be fastened,
then slowly pull out lap/shoulder
belt (12) and insert tongue (13)
into buckle (14) until click is heard
Unfastening seat belt: Depress
buckle button to release
Stowing seat belt: Retract belt, put
tongues (10) and (13) together,
insert securely into recess (9)
GETTING STARTED
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Getting
Started
Getting
Started
Quick Tips 2005 Mazda6 page 4
page 5
Cruise
control
Operates above
25 mph
To activate:
Press and release
ON/OFF (1)
To set speed: Press and release
SET/COAST (3) at desired speed
To accelerate: Press and hold
RES/ACCEL (2); incremental
acceleration: Press and release
(2), each tap = plus 1 mph
To decelerate: Press and hold SET/
COAST (3), release at desired speed;
or tap brake pedal, press and release
(3) at desired speed; incremental
deceleration: Press and release
(3), each tap = minus 1 mph
To cancel: Tap brake pedal, clutch
pedal (manual transaxle) or press
CANCEL button (4) or ON/OFF (1)
Return to preset speed after
Remote keyless entrysystemFunctions only with ignition
in LOCK or ACC positions
To lock doors: Press button
(1); pressing again within 5
secondscauses doors to relock
and horn to beep
To unlock: Press (2) for
driver’s door; press again within
5 seconds to unlock other doors
To open trunk: Press (4)
Panic alarm: Press (3); horn
sounds; to stop, press any button
on the transmitter or turn ignition
to ON position
CANCELbutton or braking:
Press and release RES/ACCEL
button (
2)
Tip: Cruise control will not
be canceled in Manual Mode
during gear changes
Steering-
wheel
audio
controls
To increase/
decrease
volume: Press (5)
Radio: Press (6) less than one
second to select next preset
station, press (6) more than one
second to seek next station
Cassette/CD/MD: Press (6) to
select next selection/track
Press (7) to select AM, FM 1,
FM 2, Tape, CD and MD mode
Press (8) to mute
Tilt/telescopic steering-
wheel lever
Pull lever (5) down to unlock
column, position tilt angle
and length of steering
column position
WARNING: Do not adjust
steering-wheel while
driving Instrument panel
lighting
To brighten/dim turn
thumbwheel up/down
Remote trunk-lid
release lock-out
(Sedan only)
Switch in ON position,
remote trunk release functions
normal; OFF position disables
system; located in glove box
ClockTo set: With ignition
in ACC or ON position,
press (A) and hold
until beep sounds; 12 hr/24hr
will be displayed; press (B) to
select; press (A) again while
selection is flashing: Hr ADJUST
displays; press (B) to select hr;
press (A) when done, do the
same to set minutes
†See Owner’s Manual
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Instrument
Cluster
Instrument
Cluster
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21. Engine oil pressure
warning light
22. 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
23. Door ajar
24. Immobilizer system on,
see Locks
25. Always fasten
safety belts
26.
Low washer fluid
level warning light*
7. Engine coolant
temperature gauge
If above normal range, stop
vehicle and turn off engine,
check coolant level when safe
14. Traction Control System,
Light flashes when in use;
dealer inspection required if
light remains on
15. Lights on**
16. Traction Control
System off,
System turned off manually
or malfunctioning; dealer
inspection required
17. Low fuel
18. Brake system
Parking brake on/low fluid level
19. Check engine
Dealer inspection required
20. Charging system
warning light
Dealer inspection required6. Odometer/tripmeter
selector
Press to select among trip A,
trip B, and odometer
Press and hold to reset selected
trip meter
WARNING LIGHTS
8. Cruise control,see Getting Started
9. Cruise Control
Main Power On,
see Getting Started
10. Anti-lock Brake
System (ABS)
ABS malfunction, normal brakes
only, dealer inspection required
11. Turn signals/hazard
warning on
12. Automatic transaxle
indicator
Dealer inspection required
if light remains on
13. High beams on
CRUISE
MAIN
CRUISE
GAUGES
1. Tachometer
2. Speedometer
3. Fuel gauge
4. Odometer/tripmeter
5. Gear indicator*
Displays current gear of
Sport AT
*Denotes optional equipment
**If equipped with black-out meter

SEATS
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Seats
Seats
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page 13
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see Owner’s Manual for
additional information on this
feature and the air bag system
Safety belt emergency
locking mode
Belts lockonly on hard acceleration,
braking, cornering or impacts of
about 5 mph or more
Automatic locking mode
(front passenger and all
rear safety belts only)
Must be used when installing
child-safety seat
To activate: Pull webbing fully
out of retractor until click is heard;
belt will only tighten
To disengage: Unbuckle belt and
allow webbing to retract fully
Rear center position seat belt 5-Door: Seat belt stowage located
behind left side head rest
Sport Wagon: See Getting Started
Shoulder belt height
adjustment
To raise: Push
adjuster upward
To lower: Pull
button (1) and
slide downward
WARNING: Make sure adjuster
locks in one of its positions
Manual controls
1. Fore-aft adjustment
Lift lever and hold, slide
seat, release lever
2. Raise/lower seat
Pull/push lever and release
3. Seatback angle
To adjust: Lift and hold lever, lean
forward or backward, release lever
4. Head restraint
To raise/lower: Pull up/push in
release button (8) and push down
WARNINGS: Do not adjust
seats while driving
Safety belts must always be
worn when vehicle is in motion
Air bags are supplemental
and do not replace safety
belt usage
Always wear your safety belt
and properly secure children
12 and under in the rear seat
Never place rear-facing
infant-safety seat in front
of any air bag, an infant is
in serious danger of being
injured or killed
If you must install a
forward-facing child-safety
seat in the front seating
position, move vehicle seat
as far back as possible
Use age appropriate child
restraints,see Owner’s Manual
and state or province laws
5. Lumbar adjustment*
Pull lever (5) repeatedly up to 3
times for greater lumbar support
Power driver’s seat*6. Raise/lower front of
seat cushion
Pull/push front of switch vertically
Fore/aft adjustment
Slide switch horizontally
Raise/lower rear of
seat cushion
Pull/push rear of switch vertically
Raise/lower seat
Pull/push center of switch
vertically
Tip: Verify side air bags*
by locating “SRS AIRBAG”
indicator marks on outboard
side of front seatbacks
7. Seatback angle
Press front/rear of switch
Folding rear seatbacks,see Trunk/Liftgate
Child-safety seat
To install in rear outboard seats: Use
dual locking mode retractor seat
belts; see Owner’s Manual for proper
installation and child seat tether
and LATCH system instructions
Passenger air bag
deactivation indicator light
Front air bag deactivation indicator
light provides current status of
front passenger air bag and
pretensioner system
If total seated weight on front
passenger seat is less than
approximately 66 lb., front
passenger air bag deactivation
indicator light illuminates,
air bag/pretensioner will not
deploy/activate in an accident
If the total seated weight is greater
than approximately 93 lb., light
does not illuminate, and the air
bag/pretensioner will deploy/activate
in an appropriate accident,
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TRUNK/LIFTGATE
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Trunk/
Liftgate
Trunk/
Console
Quick Tips 2005 Mazda6 page 20
page 21
1. Lug wrench
2. Jack
Remove cover panel to access
3. Cargo light
4. Cargo securing loops
5. Rear seatback remote
handle levers
6. Seatback release buttons
7. Cargo area coverSplit rear folding seatback
(Sedan)
Unfasten the lap portion of
the rear center seat belt, pull rear
seatback remote handle levers (5)
To raise seatback: Push seatback
firmly until latched, re-attach
center beltLuggage
compartment
internal safety
release (Sedan)
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 lid
8. Sub-compartment cover
Lift carpet, disconnect sub-woofer
wire connector, remove cargo
sub-compartment cover, remove
sub-woofer, remove spare tire
(Sedan not equipped with
sub-woofer)
9. Temporary spare tire
Stored under panel in trunk
Folding rear seatbacks flat
(5-Door/Sport Wagon)
Unfasten rear seat belt, pull
handle levers (5) on left/right
side or press seatback release
buttons (6) support seatback;
then fold seatback forward
To raise seatback: Lift seatbacks
upward until firmly locked, properly
fasten rear seat belts, then check
that seat belts are routed properly
for passenger use
*Denotes optional equipment†See Owner’s Manual
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1. Console
2. Parking-brake lever
To engage: Pull up
To release: Pull up slightly while
depressing button at front of
lever, lower hand brake lever
3. Cup holder
4. Storage
5. Heated seats*Press on/off switch; indicator
light on when activated
6. Accessory socket Tire economy and tips
Check pressure regularly when tires
are cold, maintain correct front-
end alignment and tire balance;
rotate tires every 7,500 miles
Tire pressureP215/50R17 93V,
P205/60R16 91V (Sedan only)
Front/rear: 32psi cold
Tip: Correct tire pressure
promotes safe handling
and ride comfort
Tire chains
†
Tire chains cannot be used on this
vehicle, interference with vehicle
body and scratching could occur

UNDER HOOD
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Under Hood
Quick Tips 2005 Mazda6 page 22
page 23
1. Engine oil filler cap
SAE 5W-20
2. Automatic transmission
fluid (ATF) dipstick*
See Owner’s Manual
3 . Brake/Clutch* fluid reservoir
Fill to MAX mark with DOT 3
fluid; check with cap on
4. Battery
5. Fuse block
6. Air filter
7. Hood support rod
8. Hood latch
Push hood latch to the left,
open hood
9. Engine coolant reservoir
Level should be between FULL
and LOW markings when cold
WARNING: Never remove
coolant reserve tank cap
while engine is running or
hot; you could get burned
10. Engine oil dipstick
Check with engine off after
approximately 5 minutes and
at operating temperature; fluid
level should be between MAX
and MIN markings on dipstick
11. Power steering fluid
reservoir
Check with engine off and at
normal temperature; fill to
MAX mark
12. Windshield washer
reservoir
Fill with windshield washer fluid
Break-in period
First 600 miles:
Drive at varying road and engine
speeds; avoid full throttle, rapid
acceleration or kick-down of
transmission
Unique driving
conditions
†Every 5,000 miles change
oil/filter, inspect coolant level,
lights, brake/clutch fluid,
tire pressure/wear, power
steering fluid, locks/hinges
and washer fluid
Normal maintenance notes
Rotate tires every 7,500 miles or
sooner if needed; replace cabin air
filter every 25,000 miles or 24 monthsA.Change: Engine oil/
replace filter
Lube: Locks and hinges
B.Inspect: Disc brakes
C.Inspect: Drive belts (3.0 liter),
fuel lines and hoses, brake
lines, hoses and connections,
steering operation and linkages,
front suspension ball joints,
driveshaft dust boots, inspect
exhaust system and heat shields
every 45,000 miles and
cooling system
D.Inspect: Drive belts (2.3 liter)
Replace: Air filter
E.Inspect: Hoses and tubes for
emission system
F.Replace: Spark plugs
Inspect: Engine valve clearance
(2.3 liter), adjust if noisy
G.Replace: Engine coolant
3.0-liter V62.3-liter I4
*Denotes optional equipment†See Owner’s Manual
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