2006 MAZDA MODEL 6 SPORT WAGON window

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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.
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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DESCRIPTIONFUSE
RATING PROTECTED COMPONENT
16 TCM 15A
*1TCM
10A*2
17 ENG+B 7.5A PCM, TCM
18 FUEL PUMP 15A Fuel pump
19 IG KEY1 30A Engine control unit, Lighter
20 P.WIND 30A Power window
21 ―― ―
22 DRL 20A DRL
23 ―― ―
24 BLOWER 40A Blower motor
25 BTN 40A Overhead light, Power door lock
26 IG KEY2 40ARear wiper motor
í, Heater control unit, Windshield wiper and
washer
27 DEFOG 40A Rear window defroster
28 ABS 60A ABS
í
29 AD FAN*130A Cooling fan
FAN2*2
30 FA N*130A Cooling fan
FAN1*2
31 TAIL 10A Taillights, License plate lights, Parking lights
32 ILLUMI 10A Dashboard illumination
33 MAG 10A Magnet clutch
34 AUDIO 15A Audio system
35 P.SEAT 30A Power seat
í
36 OPENER7.5A Trunk opener motorí
37―― ―
38― *1――
IG1*215A CAT SSR
39 FOG 15A Fog lightsí
40 MAIN 120A For protection of all circuits
*1 2.3-liter engine
*2 3.0-liter engine
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íSome models.
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qCleaning the Window Interiors
If the windows become covered with an
oily, greasy, or waxy film, clean them
with glass cleaner. Follow the directions
on the container.
CAUTION
Don't scrape or scratch the inside of the
rear window. You may damage the rear
window defroster grid.
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Appearance Care
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D
Daytime Running Lights ................... 5-42
DefrosterRear window .............................. 5-45
Dimensions ....................................... 10-5
Door Locks ......................................... 3-9
Driving In Flooded Area ................... 4-10
Driving Tips ........................................ 4-7 Automatic transaxle ................... 5-17
Break-in period ............................ 4-7
Driving in flooded area .............. 4-10
Hazardous driving ........................ 4-8
Money-saving suggestions ........... 4-7
Rocking the vehicle ...................... 4-9
Winter driving .............................. 4-9
E
Emergency Starting ........................... 7-17Flooded engine ........................... 7-17
Jump-starting .............................. 7-18
Push-starting .............................. 7-20
Emergency Towing ........................... 7-21
Emission Control System .................... 4-3
Engine Coolant ....................................... 8-21
Exhaust gas .................................. 4-5
Hood release .............................. 3-32
Oil .............................................. 8-18
Overheating ................................ 7-15
Starting ......................................... 5-3
Engine Compartment Overview ........ 8-17
Engine Coolant Overheating ................................ 7-15
Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge ................................................ 5-27
Exhaust Gas ........................................ 4-5
Exterior Care ..................................... 8-60
F
Flasher Hazard warning .......................... 5-47
Headlights .................................. 5-41
Flat Tire ............................................... 7-3 Changing ...................................... 7-8
Spare tire and tool storage ............ 7-3
Fluids Classification .............................. 10-4
Owner maintenance ................... 8-15
Fog Lights ......................................... 5-43
Foot Brake .......................................... 5-4
Front Seats
(Electrically Operated Seats) ............... 2-5
Front Seats
(Manually Operated Seats) ................. 2-2
Fuel Filler lid and cap ........................ 3-31
Gauge ......................................... 5-28
Requirements ............................... 4-2
Tank capacity ............................. 10-5
Fuses ................................................. 8-53 Panel description ........................ 8-55
Replacement ............................... 8-53
G
Glove Box ......................................... 6-55
H
Hatch ................................................. 3-12Luggage compartment cover ...... 3-13
Luggage strap ............................. 3-13
Hazard Warning Flasher .................... 5-47
Hazardous Driving .............................. 4-8
Index
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O
Odometer and Trip Meter .................. 5-26
Outside Mirrors ................................. 3-41
Overhead Console ............................. 6-54
Overhead Lights ................................ 6-48
Overheating ....................................... 7-15
Overloading ...................................... 4-11
P
Paint Damage .................................... 8-58
Parking Brake ..................................... 5-5
Parking in an Emergency .................... 7-2
Power Door Locks ............................ 3-10
Power Steering .................................. 5-18Fluid ........................................... 8-25
Power Windows ................................ 3-23
Push-Starting ..................................... 7-20
R
Rear Door Child Safety Locks .......... 3-11
Rear Seat ............................................. 2-9
Rear Window Defroster .................... 5-45
Rear Window Washer ....................... 5-45
Rear Window Wiper .......................... 5-45
Rearview Mirror ................................ 3-42
Recreational Towing ......................... 7-22
Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign
Country ............................................. 9-15
Rocking the Vehicle ............................ 4-9
S
Safety Defects, Reporting ................. 9-42
S
Seat Belt System 3-point type
(Except center-rear position) ...... 2-19
Automatic locking ...................... 2-18
Belt minder ................................. 2-27
Center-rear position .................... 2-23
Emergency locking .................... 2-18
Extender ..................................... 2-26
Pregnant women ........................ 2-17
Pretensioner and load limiting .... 2-21
Seat belt precautions .................. 2-16
warning light/beep ..................... 2-27
Seats Front seat
(Electrically operated seats) ......... 2-5
Front seat
(Manually operated seats) ............ 2-2
Rear seat ....................................... 2-9
Security System Immobilizer system .................... 3-36
Theft-deterrent system ............... 3-39
Service Publications .......................... 9-44
Spare Tire and Tool Storage ................ 7-3
Specifications .................................... 10-4
Speedometer ...................................... 5-26
SRS Air Bags How the Air Bags Work ............. 2-53
Supplemental restraint systems
precautions ................................. 2-45
Starting the Engine .............................. 5-3
Steering Wheel .................................. 3-41 Horn ........................................... 5-46
Storage Box ...................................... 6-55
Index
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S
Storage Compartments ...................... 6-54Cargo securing loops .................. 6-56
Cargo sub-compartment ............. 6-57
Center box .................................. 6-54
Center console ............................ 6-55
Glove box ................................... 6-55
Overhead console ....................... 6-54
Storage box ................................ 6-55
Storage pocket ............................ 6-54
Storage Pocket .................................. 6-54
Sunshade ........................................... 3-34
Sunvisors .......................................... 6-47
T
Tachometer ........................................ 5-27
Temporary Spare Tire ....................... 8-41
Theft-Deterrent System ..................... 3-39
Tire Information ................................ 9-22
Tires Flat tire ......................................... 7-3
Inflation pressure ........................ 8-39
Replacement ............................... 8-40
Rotation ...................................... 8-40
Snow tires .................................... 4-9
Spare tire and tool storage ............ 7-3
Specifications ............................. 10-7
Tire chains .................................. 4-10
Uniform tire quality grading system
(UTQGS) ................................... 9-20
Tool ..................................................... 7-3
Towing Description ................................. 7-21
Emergency towing ..................... 7-21
Recreational towing ................... 7-22
T
Traction Control System (TCS) ........ 5-22
TCS indicator light ..................... 5-23
TCS OFF indicator light ............ 5-23
TCS OFF switch ........................ 5-23
Trip Meter ......................................... 5-26
Trunk Lid .......................................... 3-20 Inside trunk release lever ............ 3-22
Trunk Light ....................................... 3-21
Turn and Lane-Change Signals ......... 5-42
V
Vanity Mirrors ................................... 6-47
Vehicle Information Labels ............... 10-2
W
Warning Lights ................................. 5-30 ABS ............................................ 5-32
Air bag system ........................... 5-35
Automatic transaxle ................... 5-37
Brake system .............................. 5-32
Charging system ......................... 5-33
Check engine .............................. 5-34
Door-ajar .................................... 5-37
Engine oil pressure ..................... 5-34
Front seat belt pretensioner
system ........................................ 5-35
Low fuel ..................................... 5-35
Low washer fluid level ............... 5-37
Seat belt ...................................... 5-35
Warranty ............................................ 9-12
Washer Fluid ..................................... 8-29
Weights ............................................. 10-6
Wheel Replacement .......................... 8-42
Windows Power windows .......................... 3-23
Windshield Washer ........................... 5-44
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