2006 MAZDA MODEL 6 SPORTS SEDAN parking brake

DRIVER’S VIEW
1. Power window switches,
see Switches
2. Power door locks,
see Locks
3. Dual power mirrors,
see Switches
4. Instrument panel lighting,see Getting Started
5. Air vents
6. Turn signal/lighting
control lever,
see Driver Controls
7. Traction Control
System, see Driving Tips
8. Horn/Air bag
9. Wiper/washer control
lever,see Driver Controls10. Clock setting buttons,see Getting Started
11. NAVI Display*,
see Owner’s Manual
12. Information display,see Owner’s Manual
13. AMBAmbient temperature display
Push for more than three
seconds to change between
celsius and fahrenheit
14. Hazard warning
switch, Press on/off
15. Audio system,
see Audio Systems
16. Climate control panel,
see Climate Controls
17. Passenger air bag off
indicator,see Seats18. Accessory socket
19. Gearshift lever (A/T)*,
see Transmission
20. Cup holder
21. Heated seats*,see Trunk/Console
22. Console, see Trunk/Console
23. Parking brake lever,
see Trunk/Console
24. NAVI Remote control*
Getting Started
Mazda6 Quick Tips®are
designed to quickly familiarize
you with some important
features of your Mazda6
This Driver’s View tab is your
index to the Quick Tips
®, locate
the item you would like to
learn more about and then
turn to the listed tab
Be sure to see the tab called
Getting Started, this section
contains important operating
tips about your Mazda6
Items identified in blue text
call out important information
Driver’s
View
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Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
25. Storage
26. Cruise control, see Getting Started
27. Tilt/telescopic
steering-wheel lever,
see Getting Started28. Audio control switches, see Getting Started
29. Remote trunk release
(Sedan only)
Push to open trunk
30. Hood release handle
31. Headlight leveling switch*,see Getting Started32. Bottle holder
CAUTION: Use plastic bottles
with caps, cups may spill
when door is closed
33. Remote fuel-door
release
*Denotes optional equipment

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Instrument
Cluster
Instrument
Cluster
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21. Engine oil pressure
warning light
22. Air bag readiness
Front, side and/or curtain air
bag malfunction; warning
light constantly flashes or
stays on or never comes on
with ignition on, dealer
inspection required
23. Door ajar
24. Immobilizer system on,
see Locks
25. Always fasten
safety belts
7. Engine coolant
temperature gauge
If above normal range, stop
vehicle and turn off engine,
check coolant level when safe
14. Traction Control
System,
Light flashes when in use;
dealer inspection required if
light remains on
15. Lights on**
16. Traction Control
System off,
System turned off manually
or malfunctioning; dealer
inspection required
17. Low fuel
18. Brake system
Parking brake on/low fluid level
19. Check engine
Dealer inspection required
20. Charging system
warning light
Dealer inspection required6. Odometer/tripmeter
selector
Press to select among trip A,
trip B, and odometer
Press and hold to reset selected
trip meter
WARNING LIGHTS
8. Cruise control,see Getting Started
9. Cruise Control
Main Power On,
see Getting Started
10. Anti-lock Brake
System (ABS)
ABS malfunction, normal brakes
only, dealer inspection required
11. Turn signals/hazard
warning on
12. Automatic transaxle
indicator
Dealer inspection required
if light remains on
13. High beams on
CRUISE
MAIN
CRUISE
GAUGES
1. Tachometer
2. Speedometer
3. Fuel gauge
4. Odometer/tripmeter
5. Gear indicator*
Displays current gear of
Sport AT
*Denotes optional equipment
**If equipped with black-out meter

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