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
LOCK
UN
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2
LOCK
UNLOCK1
2
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RES
ACCEL ON
OFF
CANCELSET
COAST43
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5-Door/
Sport WagonSedan
Automatic transmission*
P =Park
To move gearshift from Park:
Press firmly on brake pedal
R =Reverse
N =Neutral
No gear engaged
D (Overdrive)
For normal driving: Shifts through
all forward gears automaticallyManual
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
PRNDM
LOCKS
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Locks
Transmission
Quick Tips 2005 Mazda6 page 10
page 11
Lock
Unlock
Key
Operates ignition and all locks
Tip: Use key number plate
to purchase new key; store
in safe place
Immobilizer system
Prevents engine from running
unless coded key is used; see
Owner’s Manual
Liftgate
(Sport Wagon)
Liftgate is
locked/unlocked
via power door
lock switch or
keyless entry transmitter; pull up
on handle (1) to open liftgateChild-safety locks
Located at the edge of rear doors
To activate: Pull tab up;door opens
from outside only
To cancel: Push tab down
WARNING: Since children
may access either rear door,
child-safety locks for both rear
doors should be activated
Power door
locks
Master front
door lock
switches
To lock/unlock all doors and liftgate:
Press bottom/top of switch (2)
To lock doors without key: With
door open, press bottom of door
lock switch, exit car, close doors
To unlock: Use key to unlock driver’s
front door, rotate key to counter-
clockwise position for morethan
one second to unlock other doors
Manual door locks
Lock button
To lock: Press front of button (3)
toward door handle
To unlock: Pull front of button
away from door handle
Tip: Doors can be locked with
key in ignition (chime sounds
to alert you to key in ignition)
LOCK UNLOCK
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LOCK
UNLOCKLOCK
UN
LOCKRemote
keylessentry
system,
see
Getting Started
Tip: Torque converter lock-up
improves fuel economy and can
feel like an additional gear change
M (Sport A/T
manual shift mode)
Move shifter from
D to M to engage
manual shift mode,
M will be illuminated
for manual mode on
shift position indicator located
in the instrument panel
Manual shifting of transmission
is achieved by moving shifter
back to upshift and forward to
downshift, move shifter from
M to D to engage automatic
shift mode
Gear indicator (A/T only)*Illuminated numeral of gear indicator
located in the instrument panel
displays current gear in Automatic
and Manual shift modes
MD
P
NR
*Denotes optional equipment
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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