2005 MAZDA MODEL 6 instrument cluster

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Rear seat .............................................................................................................. page 2-9
Front seats ............................................................................................................ page 2-2
Seat belt ............................................................................................................. page 2-16
Air bags ............................................................................................................. page 2-44
Power door lock switch ....................................................................................... page 3-8
Power window lock switch ................................................................................ page 3-24
Power window switches .................................................................................... page 3-23
Hood release handle .......................................................................................... page 3-26
Trunk release button .......................................................................................... page 3-19
Steering column release lever ............................................................................ page 3-34
Outside mirror switch ........................................................................................ page 3-34
Rearview mirror ................................................................................................. page 3-35
Ignition switch ..................................................................................................... page 5-2
Parking brake ....................................................................................................... page 5-5
MT shift lever ...................................................................................................... page 5-8
AT shift lever (Sport AT) ................................................................................... page 5-10
Instrument cluster .............................................................................................. page 5-23
Lighting control/Turn signals ............................................................................ page 5-38
Wiper and washer lever ..................................................................................... page 5-40
Hazard warning flasher switch .......................................................................... page 5-44
Climate control system ........................................................................................ page 6-2
Audio system ..................................................................................................... page 6-16
Interior light ....................................................................................................... page 6-43
Map light ........................................................................................................... page 6-44
Glove box .......................................................................................................... page 6-52
Center console ................................................................................................... page 6-52
Storage pocket ................................................................................................... page 6-52
Sunvisor ............................................................................................................. page 6-43
Vanity mirror ...................................................................................................... page 6-43
Lighter ............................................................................................................... page 6-48
Ashtray ............................................................................................................... page 6-49
Cup holder ......................................................................................................... page 6-50
Information display ............................................................................................ page 6-46
Your Vehicle at a Glance
Dashboard and Interior Overview
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qBelt Minder
The belt minder is a supplemental
warning to the seat belt warning function.
This feature provides additional reminders
to the driver that the driver's seat belt is
not fastened by intermittently sounding a
beep sound and flashing the seat belt
warning light in the instrument cluster.
Condition Result
The driver's seat belt is not
fastened when the vehicle
speed reaches 8 km/h
(5 mph) and about 1 minute
has elapsed since the
ignition switch was turned
to the ON position.The warning light
flashes and the beep
sound will be heard
for about 6 seconds
every 30 seconds, for
a period of about 5
minutes.
The driver's seat belt is
fastened while the warning
light and the beep sound are
activated.The warning light
turns off and the beep
sound stops.
The driver's seat belt is
fastened before the ignition
switch is turned to the ON
position.The warning light will
not illuminate and the
beep sound will not be
heard.
NOTE
The belt minder can be deactivated by
the following methods.
l(Temporary deactivation)
To temporarily deactivate the belt
minder, turn the ignition switch to
the ON position, fasten the driver's
seat belt for about 2 seconds or
longer, and then unfasten it within 20
seconds. The belt minder will be
deactivated until the ignition switch
is turned to the ON position again.
l(Long-term deactivation)
To deactivate the belt minder over
the long term, consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer. If the belt minder is
long-term deactivated, the belt
minder will not activate until it is
restored at the Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
Essential Safety Equipment
Seat Belt Systems
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Engine-off power window operation
The power window can be operated about
40 seconds after the ignition switch is
turned from the ON position to the ACC,
LOCK position or key out of ignition with
all doors closed. If any front door is
opened, the power window will be
inoperable.
qPower Window Lock Switch
With the lock switch in the unlocked
position, all power windows on each door
can be operated.
With the lock switch in the locked
position, only the driver's side power
window can be operated.
Locked position
Unlocked position
WARNING
Unintentional Window Operation:
Unintentional window operation is
dangerous. A person's hands, head, or
neck could be caught by the window
and result in serious injury. Unless a
passenger needs to operate a window,
keep the power window lock switch in
the locked position.
Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap
WARNING
Fuel Spray:
Fuel spray is dangerous. Fuel can
burn skin and eyes and cause illness if
ingested. Fuel spray is released when
there is pressure in the fuel tank and
the fuel cap is removed too quickly.
When removing the fuel cap, loosen
the cap slightly and wait for any
hissing to stop. Then remove it.
Fuel Vapor:
Fuel vapor is dangerous. It could be
ignited by sparks or flames causing
serious burns and injuries. Before
refueling, stop the engine, and always
keep sparks and flames away from the
filler neck. Additionally, use of the
incorrect fuel filler cap or not using a
fuel filler cap may result in fuel leak,
which could result in serious burns or
death in an accident.
CAUTION
Always use only a genuine Mazda fuel
cap or an approved equivalent,
available at an Authorized Mazda
Dealer. The wrong cap can result in a
serious malfunction of the fuel and
emission control systems. It may also
cause the check engine light in the
instrument cluster to illuminate.
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5Driving Your Mazda
Explanation of instruments and controls.
Starting and Driving ..................................................................... 5-2
Ignition Switch .......................................................................... 5-2
Starting the Engine .................................................................... 5-3
Brake System ............................................................................ 5-4
Manual Transaxle Operation ..................................................... 5-8
Automatic Transaxle Controls ................................................ 5-10
Power Steering ........................................................................ 5-16
Cruise Control ......................................................................... 5-16
Traction Control System (TCS)
í........................................... 5-20
Instrument Cluster and Indicators ............................................ 5-23
Meters and Gauges .................................................................. 5-23
Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds ............................ 5-27
Warning/Indicator Lights ........................................................ 5-27
Beep Sounds ........................................................................... 5-37
Switches and Controls ................................................................ 5-38
Lighting Control ..................................................................... 5-38
Turn and Lane-Change Signals ............................................... 5-39
Fog Lights
í............................................................................ 5-40
Windshield Wipers and Washer .............................................. 5-40
Rear Window Wiper and Washer
í......................................... 5-42
Rear Window Defroster ........................................................... 5-42
Horn ........................................................................................ 5-43
Hazard Warning Flasher .......................................................... 5-44
HomeLink Wireless Control System
í.................................... 5-44
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Meters and Gauges
(Black-out meter)
When the ignition switch is in the ON position, the dashboard gauges illuminate.
Speedometer ...................................................................................................... page 5-24
Odometer, Trip Meter and Trip Meter Selector .................................................. page 5-24
Tachometer ........................................................................................................ page 5-25
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge .................................................................. page 5-25
Fuel Gauge ........................................................................................................ page 5-26
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qSpeedometer
The speedometer indicates the speed of
the vehicle.
qOdometer, Trip Meter and Trip
Meter Selector
The display mode can be changed
between trip meter A and trip meter B by
pressing the selector while one of them is
displayed. The selected mode will be
displayed.
Trip meterOdometer
Selector
Trip meter B
Press the selector Press the selector Trip meter AOdometer
Odometer
NOTE
(Standard meter)
The odometer and trip meter can be
displayed as follows even when the
ignition switch is in the ACC or LOCK
position.
The headlight switch must be in the
orposition to see the display.
lDisplays for 10 minutes after the
ignition switch is turned to the ACC
or LOCK position from the ON
position.
lDisplays for 10 minutes after any
door is opened.
Odometer
The odometer records the total distance
the vehicle has been driven.
Trip meter
The trip meter can record the total
distance of two trips. One is recorded in
trip meter A, and the other is recorded in
trip meter B.
For instance, trip meter A can record the
distance from the point of origin, and trip
meter B can record the distance from
where the fuel tank is filled.
When trip meter A is selected, pressing
the selector again within one second will
change to trip meter B mode.
When trip meter A is selected, TRIP A
will be displayed. When trip meter B is
selected, TRIP B will be displayed.
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The trip meter records the total distance
the vehicle is driven until the meter is
again reset. Return it to“0.0”by holding
the selector depressed for more than 1
second. Use this meter to measure trip
distances and to compute fuel
consumption.
NOTE
lOnly the trip meters record tenths of
kilometers (miles).
lThe trip record will be erased when:
lThe power supply is interrupted
(blown fuse or the battery is
disconnected).
lThe vehicle is driven over 999.9
km (mile).
qTachometer
The tachometer shows engine speed in
thousands of revolutions per minute
(rpm).
Red zone
CAUTION
Don't run the engine with the
tachometer needle in the RED ZONE.
This may cause severe engine damage.
qEngine Coolant Temperature
Gauge
The engine coolant temperature gauge
shows the temperature of the engine
coolant.
If the needle exceeds normal range toward
H, it indicates overheating.
CAUTION
Driving with an overheated engine can
cause serious engine damage (page
7-14).
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qFuel Gauge
The fuel gauge shows approximately how
much fuel is in the tank. We recommend
keeping the tank over 1/4 full. When the
low fuel warning light illuminates or
when the needle is near E, refuel as soon
as possible.
Low fuel
warning light
qDashboard Illumination
Rotate the thumb wheel to adjust the
brightness of the instrument cluster and
other illuminations in the dashboard.
NOTE
lThe brightness of dashboard
illuminations (except instrument
cluster) can be adjusted when the
headlight switch is in the
orposition.
l(Black-out meter)
The brightness of the instrument
cluster illumination can be adjusted
when the headlight switch is in any
position.
Dim Bright
Canceling the illumination dimmer(Black-out meter and dashboardilluminations)
When the headlight switch is in the
orposition, the illumination of the
instrument cluster and the information
display dims.
When driving on snowy or foggy roads,
or in other situations when the instrument
cluster or information display's visibility
is reduced due to glare from surrounding
brightness, cancel the illumination
dimmer and increase the illumination
intensity.
To cancel the illumination dimmer, rotate
the thumb wheel upward fully. You may
hear a click sound and the illumination
dimmer will be canceled.
NOTE
If the dashboard illumination switch is
kept at the illumination dimmer cancel
position, the instrument cluster and the
information display will not dim when
the headlight switch is turned to the
orposition again.
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