2016 MAZDA MODEL 6 air suspension

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Do not attach objects on or around the area where a side air bag deploys:
Attaching objects to the front seat in such a way as to cover the outboard side of the
seat in any way is dangerous. In an accident the object could interfere with the side
air bag, which inflates from the outboard side of the front seats, impeding the added
protection of the side air bag system or redirecting the air bag in a way that is
dangerous. Furthermore, the bag could be cut open releasing the gas.
Do not hang net bags, map pouches or backpacks with side straps on the front
seats. Never use seat covers on the front seats. Always keep the side air bag modules
in your front seats free to deploy in the event of a side collision.
Do not attach objects on or around the area where a curtain air bag deploys:
Attaching objects to the areas where the curtain air bag activates such as on the
windshield glass, side door glass, front and rear window pillars and along the roof
edge and assist grips is dangerous. In an accident the object could interfere with the
curtain air bag, which inflates from the front and rear window pillars and along the
roof edge, impeding the added protection of the curtain air bag system or redirecting
the air bag in a way that is dangerous. Furthermore, the bag could be cut open
releasing the gas.
Do not place hangers or any other objects on the assist grips. When hanging clothes,
hang them on the coat hook directly. Always keep the curtain air bag modules free
to deploy in the event of a side collision or roll-over accident.
Do not touch the components of the supplemental restraint system after the air bags
have inflated:
Touching the components of the supplemental restraint system after the air bags
have inflated is dangerous. Immediately after inflation, they are very hot. You could
get burned.
Never install any front-end equipment to your vehicle:
Installation of front-end equipment, such as frontal protection bar (kangaroo bar,
bull bar, push bar, or other similar devices), snowplow, or winches, is dangerous. The
air bag crash sensor system could be affected. This could cause air bags to inflate
unexpectedly, or it could prevent the air bags from inflating during an accident.
Front occupants could be seriously injured.
Do not modify the suspension:
Modifying the vehicle suspension is dangerous. If the vehicle's height or the
suspension is modified, the vehicle will be unable to accurately detect a collision or
roll-over accident resulting in incorrect or unexpected air bag deployment and the
possibility of serious injuries.
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Essential Safety Equipment
SRS Air Bags
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CAUTION
Heed the following precautions to assure correct operation of each system.
ØDo not adhere stickers (including transparent stickers) to the surface of the
radiator grille and front emblem in and around the radar sensor (front), and do
not replace the radiator grille and front emblem with any product that is not a
genuine product designed for use with the radar sensor (front).
ØThe radar sensor (front) includes a function for detecting soiling of the radar
sensor's front surface and informing the driver, however, depending on the
conditions, it may require time to detect or it may not detect plastic shopping
bags, ice or snow. If this occurs, the system may not operate correctly, therefore
always keep the radar sensor (front) clean.
ØDo not install a grille guard.
ØIf the front part of the vehicle has been damaged in a vehicle accident, the
position of the radar sensor (front) may have moved. Stop the system immediately
and always have the vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
ØDo not use the front bumper to push other vehicles or obstructions such as when
pulling out of a parking space. Otherwise, the radar sensor (front) could be hit
and its position deviated.
ØDo not remove, disassemble, or modify the radar sensor (front).
ØFor repairs, replacement or paint work around the radar sensor (front), consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
ØDo not modify the suspension. If the suspension are modified, the vehicle's posture
could change and the radar sensor (front) may not be able to correctly detect a
vehicle ahead or an obstruction.
When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
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qSchedule 1
U.S.A. residents - Engine oil flexible maintenance interval
Use when the maintenance monitor for“Oil Change”is set to“Flexible”. For details, see maintenance
monitor (page 6-20).
Maintenance IntervalNumber of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first.
Months 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96
×1000 km 16 32 48 64 80 96 112 128
×1000 miles 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80
ENGINE
Drive belts I I
Engine oil & filter
*1Replace when wrench indicator light is ON.
(Max interval:12 months/16,000 km (10,000 miles))
COOLING SYSTEM
Engine coolant
*2Replace at first 192,000 km (120,000 miles) or 10 years; after
that, every 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 5 years.
FUEL SYSTEM
Air filterReplace when any equivalent timing of replacing engine oil.
(Max interval:36 months/60,000 km (37,500 miles))
Fuel lines and hoses
*3IIII
Hoses and tubes for emission*3II
IGNITION SYSTEM
Spark plugs Replace every 120,000 km (75,000 miles).
CHASSIS and BODY
Brake lines, hoses and connectionsIIII
Disc brakesIIIIIIII
Tire (Rotation)
*4Rotate every 8,000 km (5,000 miles).
Steering operation and linkagesIIII
Front and rear suspension, ball joints and wheel
bearing axial playIIII
Driveshaft dust bootsIIII
Bolts and nuts on chassis and bodyTTTT
Exhaust system and heat shields I I
Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
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U.S.A. residents - Fixed maintenance interval
Use when the maintenance monitor for“Oil Change”is set to“Fixed”. For details, see maintenance monitor
(page 6-67).
Maintenance IntervalNumber of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first.
Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
×1000 km 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96
×1000 miles 7.5 15 22.5 30 37.5 45 52.5 60
SKYACTIV-G 2.5
Drive belts I
Engine oil & filterRRRRRRRR
COOLING SYSTEM
Engine coolant
*1Replace at first 192,000 km (120,000 miles) or 10 years; after
that, every 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 5 years.
FUEL SYSTEM
Air filter R
Fuel lines and hoses
*2II
Hoses and tubes for emission*2I
IGNITION SYSTEM
Spark plugs Replace every 120,000 km (75,000 miles).
CHASSIS and BODY
Brake lines, hoses and connections I I
Disc brakesIIII
Tire (Rotation)
*3Rotate every 12,000 km (7,500 miles).
Steering operation and linkages I I
Front and rear suspension, ball joints and wheel
bearing axial playII
Driveshaft dust boots I I
Bolts and nuts on chassis and body T T
Exhaust system and heat shields Inspect every 72,000 km (45,000 miles) or 5 years.
Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
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qSchedule 2
U.S.A. (severe driving conditions) and Puerto Rico residents
Maintenance IntervalNumber of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first.
Months 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 44 48
×1000 km 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 96
×1000 miles 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60
SKYACTIV-G 2.5
Drive belts I
Engine oil & filterFlexible
*1Replace when wrench indicator light is ON.
(Max interval:12 months/16,000 km (10,000 miles))
FixedRRRRRRRRRRRR
COOLING SYSTEM
Engine coolant
*2Replace at first 192,000 km (120,000 miles) or 10 years; after
that, every 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 5 years.
Engine coolant levelIIIIIIIIIIII
FUEL SYSTEM
Air filterU.S.A.
(severe driving
conditions)R
Puerto Rico R R
Fuel lines and hoses
*3II
Hoses and tubes for emission*3I
IGNITION SYSTEM
Spark plugs Replace every 120,000 km (75,000 miles).
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Function of all lightsIIIIIIIIIIII
CHASSIS and BODY
Brake lines, hoses and connections I I
Brake and clutch fluid levelIIIIIIIIIIII
Disc brakesIIII
Tire (Rotation)
*4Rotate every 8,000 km (5,000 miles).
Tire inflation pressure and tire wear*4IIIIIIIIIIII
Steering operation and linkages I I
Front and rear suspension, ball joints and wheel
bearing axial playII
Driveshaft dust boots I I
Bolts and nuts on chassis and body T T
Exhaust system and heat shields Inspect every 72,000 km (45,000 miles) or 5 years.
All locks and hingesLLLLLLLLLLLL
Washer fluid levelIIIIIIIIIIII
Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
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Canada residents
Maintenance IntervalNumber of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first.
Months 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 44 48
×1000 km 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 96
×1000 miles 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60
SKYACTIV-G 2.5
Drive belts I
Engine oil & filterRRRRRRRRRRRR
COOLING SYSTEM
Engine coolant
*1Replace at first 192,000 km (120,000 miles) or 10 years; after
that, every 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 5 years.
Engine coolant levelIIIIIIIIIIII
FUEL SYSTEM
Air filterIIIIIIRIIIII
Fuel lines and hoses
*2II
Hoses and tubes for emission*2I
IGNITION SYSTEM
Spark plugs Replace every 120,000 km (75,000 miles).
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Function of all lightsIIIIIIIIIIII
CHASSIS and BODY
Brake lines, hoses and connections I I
Brake and clutch fluid levelIIIIIIIIIIII
Disc brakesIIII
Tire (Rotation)
*3Rotate every 8,000 km (5,000 miles).
Tire inflation pressure and tire wear*3IIIIIIIIIIII
Steering operation and linkages I I
Front and rear suspension, ball joints and wheel
bearing axial playII
Driveshaft dust boots I I
Bolts and nuts on chassis and body T T
Exhaust system and heat shields Inspect every 72,000 km (45,000 miles) or 5 years.
All locks and hingesLLLLLLLLLLLL
Washer fluid levelIIIIIIIIIIII
Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
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qSchedule 1
Maintenance IntervalNumber of months or kilometers, whichever comes first
Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72
×1000 km 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120
SKYACTIV-G 2.5
Drive belts I I I
Engine oilRRRRRRRRRRRR
Engine oil filterRRRRRRRRRRRR
COOLING SYSTEM
Cooling system I I I
Engine coolant
*1Replace at first 200,000 km or 10 years; after that, every
100,000 km or 5 years
FUEL SYSTEM
Air filterRRRRRR
Fuel lines and hoses I
*2I*2I
Hoses and tubes for emission I*2I*2I
Fuel filter Replace every 60,000 km
IGNITION SYSTEM
Spark plugs Replace every 120,000 km
CHASSIS and BODY
Brake lines, hoses and connectionsIIIIII
Brake and clutch fluid level I I I I I I I I I
Brake fluid R R R
Disc brakesIIIIIIIIIIII
Tire (Rotation)
*3Rotate every 10,000 km
Tire inflation pressure and tire wear*3IIIIIIIIIIII
Steering operation and linkagesIIIIIIIIIIII
Front and rear suspension, ball joints and wheel
bearing axial playIIIIII
Driveshaft dust bootsIIIIII
Bolts and nuts on chassis and bodyTTTTTT
Exhaust system and heat shieldsIIIIII
All locks and hingesLLLLLLLLLLLL
Washer fluid levelIIIIIIIIIIII
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Scheduled Maintenance
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qSchedule 2
Maintenance IntervalNumber of months or kilometers, whichever comes first
Months 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 27 30 33 36
×1000 km 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60
SKYACTIV-G 2.5
Drive belts I
Engine oilRRRRRRRRRRRR
Engine oil filterRRRRRRRRRRRR
COOLING SYSTEM
Cooling system I
Engine coolant
*1Replace at first 200,000 km or 10 years; after that, every
100,000 km or 5 years
Engine coolant levelIIIIIIIIIIII
FUEL SYSTEM
Air filterCRCRCR
Fuel lines and hoses I
*2
Hoses and tubes for emission I*2
Fuel filter Replace every 60,000 km
IGNITION SYSTEM
Spark plugs Replace every 120,000 km
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Function of all lightsIIIIIIIIIIII
CHASSIS and BODY
Brake lines, hoses and connections I I I
Brake and clutch fluid level I I I I I
Brake fluid R
Disc brakesIIIIII
Tire (Rotation)
*3Rotate every 10,000 km
Tire inflation pressure and tire wear*3IIIIII
Steering operation and linkagesIIIIII
Front and rear suspension, ball joints and wheel
bearing axial playIII
Driveshaft dust boots I I I
Bolts and nuts on chassis and body T T T
Exhaust system and heat shields I I I
All locks and hingesLLLLLL
Washer fluid levelIIIIII
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Scheduled Maintenance
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