2014 MAZDA MODEL 6 engine

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NOTElThe keys carry a unique electronic code.
For this reason, and to assure your safety,
obtaining a replacement key requires some
waiting time. They are only available
through an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
lAlways keep a spare key in case one is lost.
If a key is lost, consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
lIf you lose a key, an Authorized Mazda
Dealer will reset the electronic codes of
your remaining keys and immobilizer
system. Bring all the remaining keys to an
Authorized Mazda Dealer to reset.
Starting the vehicle with a key that has not
been reset is not possible.
qOperation
NOTElThe engine may not start and security
indicator light may illuminate or flash if the
key is placed in an area where it is difficult
for the system to detect the signal, such as
on the dashboard or in the glove
compartment. Move the key to a location
within the signal range, switch the ignition
off, and then restart the engine.
lSignals from a TV or radio station, or from
a transceiver or mobile telephone could
interfere with your immobilizer system. If
you are using the proper key and the engine
fails to start, check the security indicator
light.
Arming
The system is armed when the push
button start is pressed from ON to off.
The security indicator light in the
instrument cluster flashes every 2 seconds
until the system is disarmed.
Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on page
4-23.
Disarming
The system is disarmed when the ignition
is switched ON with the correct
programmed key. The security indicator
light illuminates for about 3 seconds and
then turns off. If the engine does not start
with the correct key, and the security
indicator light remains illuminated or
flashing, try the following:
Make sure the key is within the
operational range for signal transmission.
Switch the ignition off, and then restart
the engine. If the engine does not start
after 3 or more tries, contact an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
NOTE
lIf the security indicator light flashes
continuously while you are driving, do not
shut off the engine. Go to an Authorized
Mazda Dealer and have it checked. If the
engine is shut off while the indicator light is
flashing, you will not be able to restart it.
lBecause the electronic codes are reset when
the immobilizer system is repaired, the keys
are needed. Make sure to bring all the keys
to an Authorized Mazda Dealer so that they
can be programmed.
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NOTElThe theft deterrent system can also be
armed by activating the auto relock
function with all the doors, the trunk lid
and the hood closed.
Refer to Transmitter on page 3-4.
lThe system will disarm if one of the
following operations takes place within 20
seconds after pressing the lock button:
lUnlocking a door.lAny door or the trunk lid is opened.lThe hood is opened.lThe ignition is switched on.l(With the advanced keyless function)
Press the electric trunk lid opener while
the key is being carried.
To rearm the system, do the arming
procedure again.
lWhen the doors are locked by pressing the
lock button on the transmitter or using the
auxiliary key while the theft-deterrent
system is armed, the hazard warning lights
will flash once to indicate that the system is
armed.
qTo Turn Off an Armed System
An armed system can be turned off using
any one of the following methods:
lUnlock the driver's door with the
auxiliary key.í
lPress the unlock button on the
transmitter.
lSwitch the ignition ON.l(With the advanced keyless function)
Press a request switch on the doors.
The hazard warning lights will flash
twice.NOTE
When the doors are unlocked by pressing the
unlock button on the transmitter or using the
auxiliary key
íwhile the theft-deterrent system
is turned off, the hazard warning lights will
flash twice to indicate that the system is turned
off.
qTo Stop the Alarm
A triggered alarm can be turned off using
any one of the following methods:
lUnlock the driver's door with the
auxiliary key.í
lPress the unlock button on the
transmitter.
lThe engine is started with the push
button start.
l(With the advanced keyless function)lPress a request switch on the doors.lPress the electric trunk lid opener
while the key is being carried.
The hazard warning lights will flash
twice.
qTheft-Deterrent Labels
A label indicating that your vehicle is
equipped with a Theft-Deterrent System is
in the glove compartment.
Mazda recommends that you affix it to the
lower rear corner of a front door window.
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íSome models.
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Break-In Period
No special break-in is necessary, but a few
precautions in the first 1,000 km (600
miles) may add to the performance,
economy, and life of your Mazda.
lDo not race the engine.lDo not maintain one constant speed,
either slow or fast, for a long period of
time.
lDo not drive constantly at full-throttle
or high engine rpm for extended
periods of time.
lAvoid unnecessary hard stops.lAvoid full-throttle starts.
Money-Saving Suggestions
How you operate your Mazda determines
how far it will travel on a tank of fuel. Use
these suggestions to help save money on
fuel and repairs.
lAvoid long warm-ups. Once the engine
runs smoothly, begin driving.
lAvoid fast starts.lFollow the maintenance schedule (page
6-4) and have an Authorized Mazda
Dealer perform inspections and
servicing.
lUse the air conditioner only when
necessary.
lSlow down on rough roads.lKeep the tires properly inflated.lDo not carry unnecessary weight.lDo not rest your foot on the brake
pedal while driving.
lKeep the wheels in correct alignment.lKeep windows closed at high speeds.lSlow down when driving in crosswinds
and headwinds.
WARNING
Never stop the engine when going
down a hill:
Stopping the engine when going
down a hill is dangerous. This causes
the loss of power steering and power
brake control, and may cause
damage to the drivetrain. Any loss of
steering or braking control could
cause an accident.
Before Driving
Driving Tips
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Rocking the Vehicle
WARNING
Do not spin the wheels at more than 56
km/h (35 mph), and do not allow
anyone to stand behind a wheel when
pushing the vehicle:
When the vehicle is stuck, spinning
the wheels at high speed is
dangerous. The spinning tire could
overheat and explode. This could
cause serious injuries.
CAUTION
Too much rocking may cause engine
overheating, transaxle failure, and
tire damage.
If you must rock the vehicle to free it from
snow, sand or mud, depress the
accelerator slightly and slowly move the
shift lever from 1 (D) to R.
Winter Driving
Carry emergency gear, including tire
chains, window scraper, flares, a small
shovel, jumper cables, and a small bag of
sand or salt.
Ask an Authorized Mazda Dealer to
perform the following precautions:
lHave the proper ratio of antifreeze in
the radiator.
Refer to Engine Coolant on page 6-23.
lInspect the battery and its cables. Cold
reduces battery capacity.
lUse an engine oil appropriate for the
lowest ambient temperatures that the
vehicle will be driven in (page 6-21).
lInspect the ignition system for damage
and loose connections.
lUse washer fluid made with
antifreeze―but do not use engine
coolant antifreeze for washer fluid
(page 6-25).
lDo not use the parking brake in
freezing weather as it may freeze.
Instead, shift to P with an automatic
transaxle and to 1 or R with a manual
transaxle. Block the rear wheels.
lSnow left on the windshield is
dangerous as it could obstruct vision.
Remove snow before driving.
lDo not apply excessive force to a
window scraper when removing ice or
frozen snow on the mirror glass and
windshield.
lNever use warm or hot water for
removing snow or ice from windows
and mirrors as it could result in the
glass cracking.
Before Driving
Driving Tips
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Driving In Flooded Area
WARNING
Dry off brakes that have become wet
by driving slowly, releasing the
accelerator pedal and lightly applying
the brakes several times until the brake
performance returns to normal:
Driving with wet brakes is
dangerous. Increased stopping
distance or the vehicle pulling to one
side when braking could result in a
serious accident. Light braking will
indicate whether the brakes have
been affected.
CAUTION
Do not drive the vehicle on flooded
roads as it could cause short
circuiting of electrical/electronic
parts, or engine damage or stalling
from water absorption. If the vehicle
has been immersed in water, consult
an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Overloading
WARNING
Be careful not to overload your vehicle:
The gross axle weight rating (GAWR)
and the gross vehicle weight rating
(GVWR) of your vehicle are on the
Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Label
on the driver's door frame. Exceeding
these ratings can cause an accident
or vehicle damage. You can estimate
the weight of your load by weighing
the items (or people) before putting
them in the vehicle.
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Driving Tips
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4When Driving
Information concerning safe driving and stopping.
Start/Stop Engine .................................... 4-2
Ignition Switch .................................... 4-2
Starting the Engine .............................. 4-3
Turning the Engine Off ....................... 4-8
Instrument Cluster and Display ........... 4-10
Meters and Gauges ............................ 4-10
Warning/Indicator Lights .................. 4-23
Transaxle ................................................ 4-47
Manual Transaxle Operation ............. 4-47
Automatic Transaxle Controls .......... 4-49
Switches and Controls ........................... 4-58
Lighting Control ............................... 4-58
High Beam Control System (HBC)í... 4-63
Fog Lightsí...................................... 4-67
Turn and Lane-Change Signals ......... 4-67
Windshield Wipers and Washer ........ 4-68
Rear Window Defogger .................... 4-72
Horn .................................................. 4-73
Hazard Warning Flasher .................... 4-74
HomeLink Wireless Control
System
í............................................ 4-74
Radar Sensor .......................................... 4-78
Radar Sensor
í.................................. 4-78
Brake ...................................................... 4-81
Brake System .................................... 4-81
Hill Launch Assist (HLA) ................. 4-84
Smart City Brake Support (SCBS)í... 4-86
ABS/TCS/DSC ....................................... 4-92
Antilock Brake System (ABS) .......... 4-92
Traction Control System (TCS) ........ 4-93
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) ..... 4-94i-ELOOP ................................................. 4-96
i-ELOOP
í........................................ 4-96
Drive Selection ....................................... 4-99
Drive Selection
í............................... 4-99
Power Steering ..................................... 4-101
Power Steering ................................ 4-101
Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)... 4-102
Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)í... 4-102
Cruise Control ...................................... 4-111
Cruise Control
í.............................. 4-111
Forward Obstruction Warning (FOW)... 4-114
Forward Obstruction Warning (FOW)í... 4-114
Tire Pressure Monitoring System ....... 4-117
Tire Pressure Monitoring System .... 4-117
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
System .................................................. 4-121
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
System
í.......................................... 4-121
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS) ................................................ 4-130
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS)
í....................................... 4-130
Rear View Monitor .............................. 4-137
Rear View Monitor
í...................... 4-137
4-1íSome models.
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Ignition Switch
qPush Button Start Positions
The system operates only when the driver
is in the vehicle or within operational
range while the key is being carried.
Each time the push button start is pressed,
the ignition switches in the order of off,
ACC, and ON. Pressing the push button
start again from ON switches the ignition
off.
Indicator light
NOTElThe engine starts by pressing the push
button start while depressing the clutch
pedal (manual transaxle) or the brake
pedal (automatic transaxle). To switch the
ignition position, press the push button start
without depressing the pedal.
lDo not leave the ignition switched ON
while the engine is not running. Doing so
could result in the battery going dead. If the
ignition is left in ACC (For automatic
transaxle, the shift lever is in the P position,
and the ignition is in ACC), the ignition
switches off automatically after about 25
minutes.
Off
The power supply to electrical devices
turns off and the push button start
indicator light (amber) also turns off.
WARNING
Before leaving the driver's seat, always
switch the ignition off, set the parking
brake, and make sure the shift lever is
in P (automatic transaxle) or in 1st gear
or R (manual transaxle):
Leaving the driver's seat without
switching the ignition off, setting the
parking brake, and shifting the shift
lever to P (automatic transaxle) or to
1st gear or R (manual transaxle) is
dangerous. Unexpected vehicle
movement could occur which could
result in an accident.
In addition, if your intention is to
leave the vehicle for even a short
period, it is important to switch the
ignition off, as leaving it in another
position will disable some of the
vehicle's security systems and run the
battery down.
ACC (Accessory)
Some electrical accessories will operate
and the indicator light (amber)
illuminates.
NOTE
The keyless entry system does not function
while the push button start has been pressed to
ACC, and the doors will not lock/unlock even
if they have been locked manually.
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ON
This is the normal running position after
the engine is started. The indicator light
(amber) turns off. (The indicator light
(amber) illuminates when the ignition is
switched ON and the engine is not
running.)
Some indicator lights/warning lights
should be inspected before the engine is
started (page 4-23).
NOTE
When the push button start is pressed to ON,
the sound of the fuel pump motor operating
near the fuel tank can be heard. This does not
indicate an abnormality.
Starting the Engine
WARNING
Radio waves from the key may affect
medical devices such as pacemakers:
Before using the key near people who
use medical devices, ask the medical
device manufacturer or your
physician if radio waves from the key
will affect the device.
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
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