2005 MAZDA MODEL 6 HATCHBACK brake light

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 Driving Tips
5. Air vents
6. Turn signal/lighting
control lever,
see Driver Controls
7. Instrument panel
lighting, see Getting Started
8. Horn/Air bag
9. Wiper/washer control
lever,see Driver Controls10. Clock/set buttons,see Getting Started
11. Storage
12. Information display,see Owner’s Manual
13. AMBAmbient temperature display
Push for more than three
seconds to change between
celsius and fahrenheit
14. Hazard warning
switch, Press on/off
15. Audio system,
see Audio Systems
16. Climate control panel,
see Climate Controls
17. Passenger air bag off
indicator,see Seats18. Gearshift lever (A/T)*, see Transmission
19. Cup holder
20. Heated seats*,see Trunk/Console
21. Console,
see Trunk/Console
22. Accessory socket
Getting Started
Mazda6 Quick Tips®are
designed to quickly familiarize
you with some important
features of your Mazda6
This Driver’s View tab is your
index to the Quick Tips
®, locate
the item you would like to
learn more about and then
turn to the listed tab
Be sure to see the tab called
Getting Started, this section
contains important operating
tips about your Mazda6
Items identified in blue text
call out important information
Driver’s
View
Quick Tips 2005 Mazda6 page 2
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Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
23. Parking brake lever,
see Trunk/Console
24. Cruise control, see Getting Started25. Tilt/telescopic
steering-wheel lever,
see Getting Started26. Audio control switches, see Getting Started
27. Remote trunk release
(Sedan only)
Push to open trunk; main
switch in glove box must be
ON, see Getting Started
28. Hood release handle
29. Bottle holder
CAUTION: Use plastic bottles
with caps, cups may spill
when door is closed
30. Remote fuel-door
release

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

HOMELINK®
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
HomeLink®
Driving
Tips
Quick Tips 2005 Mazda6 page 18
page 19
Auto-dimming rear
view mirror
Auto-dimming function changes
are based on outside lighting
conditions and if bright headlights
are visible in rear view mirror
Press on (2), off (3)
ABS self test
A self-diagnostic test is performed
when starting; you may feel some
brake pedal pulsation and hear
some noise, this is normal
Traction Control System (TCS)
Enhances traction and safety by
regulating engine torque
When TCS detects drive wheel
slippage it lowers engine torque
to prevent loss of traction Rolling code synchronization
procedure
Refer to your garage door opener or
device instruction manual to confirm
your system is equipped with a
rolling code feature
Tip: This procedure is easier
to perform with the assistance
of another person
To synchronize: Press programming
button on garage door opener
motor; press/hold for 2 seconds
and release the programmed
HomeLink
®button 2 times
within 30 seconds of pressing
the garage door opening
motor programming button
Some devices may require you
to press/hold and release a
third time to complete
programming procedure
If indicator light stays on,
programming is complete
To erase all existing programming;
press and hold two outer
HomeLink
®buttons (1) on mirror,
continue to hold buttons until
indicator light flashes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
ABS automatically reduces
hydraulic pressure to any wheel
on the verge of locking up
You may feel a slight pulsing of
the brake pedal and hear a
clicking noise; this tells you the
ABS is functioning properly;
increase pressure on pedal for
maximum braking
Tips: Maintain constant
pressure on the brake pedal
Do not pump the brakes
To program or reprogram:
Press and hold two outer
HomeLink
®buttons (1) for 20
seconds and no more than
30 seconds, release only after
indicator light (4) begins to
flash; hold transmitter for the
device to be programmed
between 1-3 inches to
HomeLink
®; press transmitter
button and desired HomeLink®
button (1) simultaneously until
HomeLink®indicator light (4)
goes from slow to rapid flashing
Verify device operation by
pressing HomeLink
®button (1)
that was just programmed
Tip: You do not need to repeat
the first step to program the
other two hand-held transmit-
ters for the remaining
HomeLink® buttons
For further information, contact
HomeLink
®at 1-800-355-3515,
www.homelink.comor your
authorized Mazda Dealer
Gas cap
After filling vehicle with gasoline,
fully reinstall gas cap by turning
clockwise until a clicking sound is
heard, if gas cap is not fully
installed, Check Engine light
may come on
For more information on Check
Engine light, see Owner’s Manual HomeLink
®Wireless
Control System*
Located on rear view mirror
HomeLink
®provides three
programmable buttons that
will replace three hand-held
device transmitters
Tip: It is recommended to
park outside of garage when
programming HomeLink
®
WARNING: When programming
a garage door or gate opener,
disconnect power to these
devices before programming,
continuous operation of these
devices could damage the motor
*Denotes optional equipment
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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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