2007 MAZDA MODEL 6 Owners Manual (in English)

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NOTE
Holding the key in the unlocked
position in the driver's door lock for
about a second unlocks all doors and
the hatch/liftgate. To unlock only the
driver's door, insert the key into the
driver's door lock and turn the key
briefly to the unlock position and then
immediately return it to the center
position.
Locking, unlocking with door-lockswitch
All doors and the hatch/liftgate lock
automatically when LOCK is pushed.
They all unlock when the unmarked part
of the door-lock switch is pushed.
LockUnlock
qRear Door Child Safety Locks
These locks are intended to help prevent
children from accidentally opening the
rear doors. Use them both whenever a
child rides in the vehicle.
If you slide the child safety lock to the
lock position before closing that door, the
door cannot be opened from the inside.
The door can be opened only by pulling
the outside handle.
UnlockLock
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Hatch (5-Door)
WARNING
Never allow a person to ride in thehatch area:
Allowing a person to ride in the hatch
area is dangerous. The person in the
hatch area could be seriously injured
or killed during sudden braking or a
collision.
Keep the hatch closed when driving:
Exhaust gas entering the cabin of a
vehicle through an open hatch is
dangerous. This gas contains CO
(carbon monoxide), which is colorless,
odorless, and highly poisonous. If
inhaled, it can cause loss of
consciousness and death.
qLocking, Unlocking with Key
The hatch can be locked/unlocked by
inserting the key into the driver's door key
slot, refer to Power Door Locks (page
3-10).
qLocking, Unlocking with Transmitter
The hatch can be locked/unlocked by
operating the keyless entry system
transmitter, refer to Keyless Entry System
(page 3-3).
qLocking, Unlocking with Door-
Lock Switch
The hatch can be locked/unlocked by
operating the door-lock switch, refer to
Power Door Locks (page 3-10).
qOpening and Closing the Hatch
To open the hatch, pull up on the handle.
NOTE
If the vehicle battery is dead or there is
a malfunction in the electrical system
and the hatch cannot be unlocked,
perform the following manual
procedure as an emergency measure to
unlock it:
1. Remove the cap on the interior
surface of the hatch with a flathead
screwdriver.
Cap
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NOTE
2. Turn the lever to the right to unlock
the hatch.
Lever
After performing this emergency
measure, have the vehicle inspected at
an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as
possible.
To close, use both hands to push the hatch
down until the lock snaps shut. Do not
slam it. Pull up on the hatch to make sure
it is secure.
qLuggage Strap
The luggage compartment can be
accessed by opening the hatch when the
straps are attached to the sides of the
hatch.
Strap
qLuggage Compartment Cover
WARNING
Don't place anything on top of thecover:
Placing luggage or other cargo on top
of the luggage compartment cover is
dangerous. During sudden braking or
a collision, the cargo could become a
projectile that could hit and injure
someone.
This cover can be removed for more
room. To do this, just unfasten the straps;
then lift and pull it out.
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Liftgate (Sport Wagon)
WARNING
Never allow a person to ride in theluggage compartment:
Allowing a person to ride in the
luggage compartment is dangerous.
The person in the luggage
compartment could be seriously
injured or killed during sudden
braking or a collision.
Do not drive with the liftgate open:
Exhaust gas in the cabin of a vehicle
is dangerous. An open liftgate in a
moving vehicle will cause exhaust gas
to be drawn into the cabin. This gas
contains CO (carbon monoxide),
which is colorless, odorless, and
highly poisonous, and it can cause
loss of consciousness and death.
Moreover, an open liftgate could cause
occupants to fall out in an accident.
qLocking, Unlocking with Key
The liftgate can be locked/unlocked by
inserting the key into the driver's door key
slot, refer to Power Door Locks (page
3-10).
qLocking, Unlocking with Transmitter
The liftgate can be locked/unlocked by
operating the keyless entry system
transmitter, refer to Keyless Entry System
(page 3-3).
qLocking, Unlocking with Door-
Lock Switch
The liftgate can be locked/unlocked by
operating the door-lock switch, refer to
Power Door Locks (page 3-10).
qOpening and Closing the Liftgate
Opening the liftgate
Pull up on the handle.
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NOTE
If the vehicle battery is dead or there is
a malfunction in the electrical system
and the liftgate cannot be unlocked,
perform the following procedure as an
emergency measure to unlock it:
1. Remove the cap on the interior
surface of the liftgate with a flathead
screwdriver.
Cap
2. Turn the lever to the right to unlock
the liftgate.
Lever
After performing this emergency
measure, have the vehicle inspected at
an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as
possible.
Closing the liftgate
Use both hands to push the liftgate down
until the lock snaps shut. Do not slam it.
Pull up on the liftgate to make sure it is
securely latched.
qLuggage Compartment Cover
Use the luggage compartment cover to
conceal cargo or luggage.
WARNING
Do not place anything on top of theluggage compartment cover:
Placing luggage or other cargo on top
of the luggage compartment cover is
dangerous. During sudden braking or
a collision, the cargo could become a
projectile that could hit and injure
someone.
CAUTION
Make sure the luggage compartment
cover is firmly secured. If it is not
firmly secured, it could unexpectedly
disengage resulting in injury.
Installing the cover
1. Set the left end of the retainer bar into
the notch on the left side of the luggage
compartment.
Retainer bar
Notch
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2. Set the right side of the retainer bar
onto the retainer loop on the right side
of the luggage compartment.
Retainer
loop
3. Slowly pull out the cover towards you
and insert the cover ends into the hook
retainers at the rear of the vehicle.
Hook
retainer
Removing the cover
1. Remove the cover ends from the hook
retainers and slowly roll up the cover.
NOTE
To fully retract and protect the cover,
guide the cover all the way into the
retainer.
Ta b
2. Press and hold the button on the right
side of the retainer bar and lift the bar.
Button
3. Remove the left end of the retainer bar
from the notch.
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qLuggage Compartment Net
The luggage compartment net can be used
as a compartment separator or to keep
animals in the back.
CAUTION
Make sure the net is firmly secured. If it
is not firmly secured, it could
unexpectedly disengage resulting in
injury.
NOTE
The width of the net anchors can be
shortened by pushing both sides
inward.
Net anchor
Dividing the luggage compartmentfrom the rear seat
WARNING
Do not use the luggage compartmentnet to secure objects in the luggagecompartment or the rear seat area:
Using the luggage compartment net to
secure objects in the luggage
compartment or the rear seat area is
dangerous. The luggage compartment
net is not designed to hold objects in
place that could fly forward in a
frontal collision. Unsecured objects
that are thrown around the inside of
the vehicle could cause injury to
occupants. This is particularly true for
objects stacked above the seatback
level. Never stack objects above the
seatback level. If the luggage
compartment is divided from the rear
seat, pull the luggage compartment
cover over the cargo in the luggage
compartment.
Make sure luggage and cargo issecured before driving:
Not securing cargo while driving is
dangerous as it could move or be
crushed during sudden braking or a
collision and cause injury.
To install the net:
1. Install the retainer bar in the luggage
compartment.
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2. Slowly pull out the net in the upward
direction, insert the left and right net
anchors into the ceiling retainers, and
slide them to the position indicated in
the figure.
Net
anchor Net
To remove the net:
1. Lift the net slightly and disengage the
anchors from the ceiling retainers.
2. Slowly lower and support the net as it
rolls up into the retainer bar.
CAUTION
When disengaging the net anchors, hold
the top of the net firmly in your hand. If
you lose control of the net, it will
automatically roll up in an uncontrolled
manner and could cause injury.
Dividing the luggage compartmentfrom the front seats
WARNING
Do not use the luggage compartmentnet to secure objects in the luggagecompartment or the rear seat area:
Using the luggage compartment net to
secure objects in the luggage
compartment or the rear seat area is
dangerous. The luggage compartment
net is not designed to hold objects in
place that could fly forward in a
frontal collision. Unsecured objects
that are thrown around the inside of
the vehicle could cause injury to
occupants. This is particularly true for
objects stacked above the seatback
level. Never stack objects above the
seatback level. If the luggage
compartment is divided from the rear
seat, pull the luggage compartment
cover over the cargo in the luggage
compartment.
Make sure luggage and cargo issecured before driving:
Not securing cargo while driving is
dangerous as it could move or be
crushed during sudden braking or a
collision and cause injury.
CAUTION
Moving the rear seatbacks with the
retainer bar mounted could scratch the
interior of the vehicle. The retainer bar
must be removed from the back of the
seatbacks before raising the seatbacks.
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