2006 MAZDA MODEL 6 SPORTS SEDAN Quicktips (in English)

AM/FM STEREO/CASSETTE/CD CHANGER
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Audio
Systems
Audio
Systems
To eject specific disc: Press
and hold Eject (11) until beep
sound is heard; within five
seconds press the desired tray
number 1-6 (4)
4. Memory preset buttons
To set: Tune to station, press and
hold until beep sound is heard
5. FM1/2
Press to select between FM1/FM2
station preset buttons (4)
6. AM
Press to select AM frequency band
7. SAT
†, Satellite ready capability
8. CD slot
9. CD, Press to play CD
10. MEDIA
Press to play cassette tape
11. CD eject button1. Power/Volume
Press to turn on/off; rotate
to increase/decrease volume
2. SEEK/TRACK/APC
Radio: Press to
automatically seek higher/
lower frequency
CD: Press to select
next/previous track
Cassette*: Press to
automatically advance tape to
beginning of next selection/
replay selection; to stop this
operation, press button again
3. LOAD*
To load multiple discs: Press
and hold LOAD (3) until
beep sound is heard; insert
CD when “In” is displayed
To eject disc: Press Eject (11)
12. Scan/Auto-Memory
Press to briefly sample next
listenable selections; functions
in all modes
Radio: Press and hold until a beep
sound is heard; system auto-
maticallyscans and temporarily
stores six strong stations in each
band; press again to cancel
13. Tuning/Audio Control
Tune: Rotate counterclockwise/
clockwise for lower frequency/
higher frequency
Audio control: Press to select
ALC/BASS/TREB/FADE/BAL/BEEP
(Automatic level control) can be
turned on and off; rotate right/left
to adjust selected feature
ALC ON = Audio volume
decreases/increases with
vehicle speed
ALC OFF = Audio volume does
not decrease/increase with
changes in vehicle speed14. Fast forward
Press to fast forward
through a track
15. Cassette eject button*
16. Reverse
Press to reverse through a track
17. Program Random
Press for random play
18. Cassette door*
19. Repeat
Press to replay current
CD/tape selection
20. Dolby® Noise Reduction*
Reduces tape noise and hiss;
press to activate/deactivate
21. Disc up *
Press to skip forward to
beginning of next CD
22. Disc down *
Press to skip back to
beginning of previous CD
VOL PUSH POWER
SEEK
TRACK
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*Denotes optional equipment†SAT button is standard but requires
SIRIUS subscription/additional hardware
Tips: Always remove antenna before entering a car wash
To remove antenna; rotate counter-clockwise,
to install rotate clockwise

HOMELINK®
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
HomeLink®
Driving
Tips
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
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 latched, 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 pressureP215/45R18 93W,
P215/50R17 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
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 right,
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 months
Inspect exhaust system and heat
shields every 45,000 miles
Replace (FL22)* engine coolant
every 120,000 miles or 10 years
A.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 and rear suspension ball
joints, driveshaft dust boots,
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
(Other than FL22)
3.0-liter V62.3-liter I4
*Denotes optional equipment†See Owner’s Manual
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