2006 MAZDA MODEL 6 wiper blades

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Trunk lid ............................................................................................................ page 3-20
Hatch ................................................................................................................. page 3-12
Antenna ............................................................................................................. page 6-16
Rear window defroster ....................................................................................... page 5-45
Power windows ................................................................................................. page 3-23
Tires ................................................................................................................... page 8-38
Light bulbs ......................................................................................................... page 8-43
Hood .................................................................................................................. page 3-32
Windshield wiper blades .................................................................................... page 8-32
Moonroof ........................................................................................................... page 3-34
Child safety locks .............................................................................................. page 3-11
Fuel-filler lid ...................................................................................................... page 3-31
Doors and keys .................................................................................................... page 3-9
Outside mirror .................................................................................................... page 3-41
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Liftgate .............................................................................................................. page 3-14
Antenna ............................................................................................................. page 6-16
Rear window defroster ....................................................................................... page 5-45
Power windows ................................................................................................. page 3-23
Tires ................................................................................................................... page 8-38
Light bulbs ......................................................................................................... page 8-43
Hood .................................................................................................................. page 3-32
Windshield wiper blades .................................................................................... page 8-32
Moonroof ........................................................................................................... page 3-34
Child safety locks .............................................................................................. page 3-11
Fuel-filler lid ...................................................................................................... page 3-31
Doors and keys .................................................................................................... page 3-9
Outside mirror .................................................................................................... page 3-41
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Exterior Overview
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NOTE
Because heavy ice and snow can jam
the wiper blades, the wiper motor is
protected from motor breakdown,
overheating and possible fire by a
circuit breaker. This mechanism will
automatically stop operation of the
blades, but only for about 5 minutes.
If this happens, turn off the wiper
switch and park off the right-of-way,
and remove the snow and ice.
After 5 minutes, turn on the switch and
the blades should operate normally. If
they don't resume functioning, consult
an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as
possible. Drive to the side of the road
and park off the right-of-way. Wait until
the weather clears before trying to drive
with the wipers inoperative.
qWindshield Wipers
Turn the wipers on by pulling the lever
down.
MIST―Mist
INT―Intermittent
1―Normal
2―Fast
For a single wiping cycle, push the lever
up to MIST.
Variable-speed intermittent wipers
Set the lever to INT and choose the
interval timing by rotating the ring.
INT ring
qWindshield Washer
Pull the lever toward you and hold it to
spray washer fluid.
OFF
Washer
NOTE
With the wiper lever in the OFF or INT
position, the wipers will operate
continuously until the lever is released.
If the washer doesn't work, inspect the
fluid level (page 8-29). If it's OK, consult
an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
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8Maintenance and Care
How to keep your Mazda in top condition.
Introduction .................................................................................. 8-2
Introduction ............................................................................... 8-2
Scheduled Maintenance ................................................................ 8-3
Scheduled Maintenance (USA, Canada, and Puerto Rico) ....... 8-3
Scheduled Maintenance (Mexico) ............................................. 8-8
Owner Maintenance ................................................................... 8-15
Owner Maintenance Schedule ................................................ 8-15
Owner Maintenance Precautions ............................................. 8-16
Engine Compartment Overview .............................................. 8-17
Engine Oil ............................................................................... 8-18
Engine Coolant ....................................................................... 8-21
Brake/Clutch Fluid .................................................................. 8-24
Power Steering Fluid ............................................................... 8-25
Automatic Transaxle Fluid (ATF) ........................................... 8-26
Washer Fluid ........................................................................... 8-29
Body Lubrication .................................................................... 8-30
Air Filter .................................................................................. 8-30
Wiper Blades ........................................................................... 8-32
Battery ..................................................................................... 8-37
Tires ........................................................................................ 8-38
Light Bulbs ............................................................................. 8-43
Fuses ....................................................................................... 8-53
Appearance Care ........................................................................ 8-58
How to Minimize Environmental Paint Damage .................... 8-58
Exterior Care ........................................................................... 8-60
Interior Care ............................................................................ 8-63
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Wiper Blades
CAUTION
lHot waxes applied by automatic car
washers have been known to affect
the wiper's ability to clean windows.
lTo prevent damage to the wiper
blades, don't use gasoline, kerosene,
paint thinner, or other solvents on or
near them.
Contamination of either the windshield or
the blades with foreign matter can reduce
wiper effectiveness. Common sources are
insects, tree sap, and hot wax treatments
used by some commercial car washes.
If the blades are not wiping properly,
clean the window and blades with a good
cleaner or mild detergent; then rinse
thoroughly with clean water. Repeat if
necessary.
qReplacing Windshield Wiper Blades
When the wipers no longer clean well, the
blades are probably worn or cracked.
Replace them.
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the wiper arms
and other components, don't try to
sweep the wiper arm by hand.
NOTE
To prevent damage to the wiper arm
blades when raising both the driver and
passenger side wiper arms, raise the
driver side wiper arm first. Conversely,
when setting down the wiper arms, set
the passenger side wiper arm down
first.
1. Raise the wiper arm and turn the blade
assembly to expose the plastic locking
clip.
Compress the clip and slide the
assembly downward; then lift it off the
arm.
Plastic locking clip
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the windshield let
the wiper arm down easily, don't let it
slap down on the windshield.
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2. Hold the end of the rubber and pull
until the tabs are free of the metal
support.
Metal support
Ta b
3. Remove the metal stiffeners from the
blade rubber and install them in new
blades.
CAUTION
lDon't bend or discard the stiffeners.
You need to use them again.
lIf the metal stiffeners are switched,
the blade's wiping efficiency could
be reduced.
So don't use the driver's side metal
stiffeners on the passenger's side, or
vice versa.
lBe sure to reinstall the metal
stiffeners in the new blade rubber so
that the curve is the same as it was in
the old blade rubber.
4. Carefully insert the new blade rubber.
Then install the blade assembly in the
reverse order of removal.
NOTE
Install the blade so that the tabs are
toward the bottom of the wiper arm.
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qReplacing Rear Window Wiper
Blade (5-Door/Sport Wagon)
When the wiper no longer cleans well, the
blade is probably worn or cracked.
Replace it.
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the wiper arm
and other components, don't move the
wiper by hand.
(5-Door)
1. Raise the wiper arm and turn the blade
assembly to expose the plastic locking
clip.
Compress the clip and slide the
assembly downward; then lift it off the
arm.
Plastic locking clip
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the rear window,
don't let the wiper arm fall on it.2. Hold the end of the blade rubber and
pull until the tabs are free of the metal
support.
Metal support
Ta b
3. Remove the metal stiffeners from the
blade rubber and install them in new
blades.
CAUTION
Don't bend or discard the stiffeners.
You need to use them again.
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4. Carefully insert the new blade rubber.
Then install the blade assembly in the
reverse order of removal.
(Sport Wagon)
1. Raise the wiper arm and rotate the
wiper blade to the right until it unlocks,
then remove the blade.
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the rear window,
don't let the wiper arm fall on it.2. Pull down the blade rubber and slide it
out of the blade holder.
3. Remove the metal stiffeners from the
blade rubber and install them in new
blades.
CAUTION
Don't bend or discard the stiffeners.
You need to use them again.
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