2008 MAZDA MODEL 6 instrument cluster

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Dashboard illumination ..................................................................................... page 5-34
TCS-OFF switch ................................................................................................ page 5-22
Headlight leveling switch .................................................................................. page 5-48
Lighting control/Turn signals ............................................................................ page 5-47
Audio control switch ......................................................................................... page 6-42
Instrument cluster .............................................................................................. page 5-31
Air bags ............................................................................................................. page 2-45
Wiper and washer lever ..................................................................................... page 5-50
Cruise control switches ...................................................................................... page 5-19
Information display ............................................................................................ page 6-49
Hazard warning flasher switch .......................................................................... page 5-53
Audio system ..................................................................................................... page 6-14
Glove box .......................................................................................................... page 6-54
Center console ................................................................................................... page 6-54
Accessory socket ............................................................................................... page 6-56
Cup holder ......................................................................................................... page 6-51
Parking brake ....................................................................................................... page 5-5
MT shift lever ...................................................................................................... page 5-9
AT shift lever (Sport AT) ................................................................................... page 5-12
Climate control system ........................................................................................ page 6-2
Ignition switch ..................................................................................................... page 5-2
Steering column release lever ............................................................................ page 3-38
Remote fuel-filler lid release ............................................................................. page 3-29
Trunk release button .......................................................................................... page 3-19
Hood release handle .......................................................................................... page 3-30
Storage pocket ................................................................................................... page 6-53
Outside mirror switch ........................................................................................ page 3-38
Interior light ....................................................................................................... page 6-46
Sunvisor ............................................................................................................. page 6-46
Map light ........................................................................................................... page 6-47
Rearview mirror ................................................................................................. page 3-39
Vanity mirror ...................................................................................................... page 6-46
Front seats ............................................................................................................ page 2-2
Seat belt ............................................................................................................. page 2-15
Rear seat .............................................................................................................. page 2-9
Your Vehicle at a Glance
Dashboard and Interior Overview
1-3The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle
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Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap
WARNING
When removing the fuel cap, loosen the
cap slightly and wait for any hissing to
stop. Then remove it:Fuel spray is dangerous. Fuel can
burn skin and eyes and cause illness
if ingested. Fuel spray is released
when there is pressure in the fuel
tank and the fuel cap is removed too
quickly.
Before refueling, stop the engine, and
always keep sparks and flames away
from the filler neck: Fuel vapor is dangerous. It could be
ignited by sparks or flames causing
serious burns and injuries.
Additionally, use of the incorrect fuel
filler cap or not using a fuel filler cap
may result in fuel leak, which could
result in serious burns or death in an
accident.
CAUTION
Always use only a genuine Mazda
fuel cap or an approved equivalent,
available at an Authorized Mazda
Dealer. The wrong cap can result in a
serious malfunction of the fuel and
emission control systems. It may also
cause the check engine light in the
instrument cluster to illuminate.
qFuel-Filler Lid
To open, pull up the remote fuel-filler lid
release.
Remote fuel-filler
lid release
qFuel-Filler Cap
To remove the filler cap, turn it
counterclockwise.
To close the filler cap, turn it clockwise
until two or more clicks are heard.
Close
Open
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Doors and Locks
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5Driving Your Mazda
Explanation of instruments and controls.
Starting and Driving ..................................................................... 5-2Ignition Switch .......................................................................... 5-2
Starting the Engine .................................................................... 5-4
Brake System ............................................................................ 5-5
Manual Transaxle Operation ..................................................... 5-9
Automatic Transaxle Controls ................................................ 5-12
Power Steering ........................................................................ 5-18
Cruise Control ......................................................................... 5-19
Traction Control System (TCS)
í........................................... 5-22
Tire Pressure Monitoring Systemí......................................... 5-25
Instrument Cluster and Indicators ............................................ 5-31 Meters and Gauges .................................................................. 5-31
Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds ............................ 5-35 Warning/Indicator Lights ........................................................ 5-35
Beep Sounds ........................................................................... 5-46
Switches and Controls ................................................................ 5-47 Lighting Control ..................................................................... 5-47
Turn and Lane-Change Signals ............................................... 5-49
Fog Lights
í............................................................................ 5-49
Windshield Wipers and Washer .............................................. 5-50
Rear Window Wiper and Washer
í......................................... 5-51
Rear Window Defroster ........................................................... 5-52
Horn ........................................................................................ 5-53
Hazard Warning Flasher .......................................................... 5-53
HomeLink Wireless Control System
í.................................... 5-54
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Meters and Gauges
(Black-out meter)
When the ignition switch is in the ON position, the dashboard gauges illuminate.
Speedometer ...................................................................................................... page 5-32
Odometer, Trip Meter and Trip Meter Selector .................................................. page 5-32
Tachometer ........................................................................................................ page 5-33
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge .................................................................. page 5-33
Fuel Gauge ........................................................................................................ page 5-34
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qSpeedometer
The speedometer indicates the speed of
the vehicle.
qOdometer, Trip Meter and Trip
Meter Selector
The display mode can be changed
between trip meter A and trip meter B by
pressing the selector while one of them is
displayed. The selected mode will be
displayed.
Trip meter Odometer
Selector
Trip meter B Press the selector
Press the selector
Trip meter A Odometer
Odometer
NOTE(Standard meter)
The odometer and trip meter can be displayed
as follows even when the ignition switch is in
the ACC or LOCK position.
The headlight switch must be in the
orposition to see the display.lDisplays for 10 minutes after the ignition
switch is turned to the ACC or LOCK
position from the ON position.
lDisplays for 10 minutes after any door is
opened.
Odometer
The odometer records the total distance
the vehicle has been driven.
Trip meter
The trip meter can record the total
distance of two trips. One is recorded in
trip meter A, and the other is recorded in
trip meter B.
For instance, trip meter A can record the
distance from the point of origin, and trip
meter B can record the distance from
where the fuel tank is filled.
When trip meter A is selected, pressing
the selector again within one second will
change to trip meter B mode.
When trip meter A is selected, TRIP A
will be displayed. When trip meter B is
selected, TRIP B will be displayed.
The trip meter records the total distance
the vehicle is driven until the meter is
again reset. Return it to “0.0 ”by holding
the selector depressed for more than 1
second. Use this meter to measure trip
distances and to compute fuel
consumption.
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NOTElOnly the trip meters record tenths of
kilometers (miles).
lThe trip record will be erased when:lThe power supply is interrupted (blown
fuse or the battery is disconnected).
lThe vehicle is driven over 999.9 km
(mile).
qTachometer
The tachometer shows engine speed in
thousands of revolutions per minute
(rpm).
Red zone
CAUTION
Don't run the engine with the
tachometer needle in the RED ZONE.
This may cause severe engine
damage.
qEngine Coolant Temperature Gauge
The engine coolant temperature gauge
shows the temperature of the engine
coolant.
If the needle is near H, it indicates
overheating.
CAUTION
Driving with an overheated engine
can cause serious engine damage
(page 7-14).
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qFuel Gauge
The fuel gauge shows approximately how
much fuel is in the tank. We recommend
keeping the tank over 1/4 full. When the
low fuel warning light illuminates or
when the needle is near E, refuel as soon
as possible.
Low fuel
warning light
NOTEThe direction of the arrow () shown that
the fuel-filler lid is on the left side of the
vehicle.
q Dashboard Illumination
Rotate the thumb wheel to adjust the
brightness of the instrument cluster and
other illuminations in the dashboard.
NOTE
lThe brightness of dashboard illuminations
(except instrument cluster) can be adjusted
when the headlight switch is in the
orposition.l(Black-out meter)
The brightness of the instrument cluster
illumination can be adjusted when the
headlight switch is in any position.
Dim
Bright
Canceling the illumination dimmer(Black-out meter and dashboardilluminations)
When the headlight switch is in the
orposition, the illumination of the
instrument cluster and the information
display dims.
When driving on snowy or foggy roads,
or in other situations when the instrument
cluster or information display's visibility
is reduced due to glare from surrounding
brightness, cancel the illumination
dimmer and increase the illumination
intensity.
To cancel the illumination dimmer, rotate
the thumb wheel upward fully. You may
hear a click sound and the illumination
dimmer will be canceled.
NOTE
If the dashboard illumination switch is kept at
the illumination dimmer cancel position, the
instrument cluster and the information display
will not dim when the headlight switch is
turned to the
orposition again.
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Fuse block (Driver's side kick-panel)
DESCRIPTIONFUSE
RATING PROTECTED COMPONENT
1 CIGAR 15 A Accessory socket
2 ENGINE IG 15 A Engine control system
3 A/C 10 A Heater
4 MIRROR 5 A Power control mirror
5 SAS 10 A ABS unit, SAS unit
6 SEAT 15 A Seat warmer
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7 METER ACC 5 A Audio light off unit
8 METER IG 15 A Instrument cluster
9R.WIP 10 A Rear wiper
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10 D.LOCK 30 A Power door locks
11 R.CIGAR 15 A Accessory socket
12 WIPER 20 A Windshield wiper and washer
13 ROOM 15 A Overhead light
14 SPARE ――
15 SPARE ――
16 SPARE ――
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Maintenance and Care
íSome models.
Owner Maintenance
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