2016 MAZDA MODEL 6 engine oil

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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 6-29.
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 6-27).
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 6-31).
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.
lBraking performance can be adversely
affected if snow or ice adheres to the
brake components. If this situation
occurs, drive the vehicle slowly,
releasing the accelerator pedal and
lightly applying the brakes several
times until the brake performance
returns to normal.
Before Driving
Driving Tips
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Signal Warning/Indicator Lights Page
Brake System Warning Light 4-29
ABS Warning Light 4-30
Electric Parking Brake Warning Light 4-31
Charging System Warning Indication/Warning Light 4-31
Engine Oil Warning Light 4-31
Check Engine Light 4-32
High Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light (Red) 4-32
Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) Indication 4-33
Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) OFF Indication 4-33
Automatic Transaxle Warning Indication 4-34
Power Steering Malfunction Indication 4-34
Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Light 4-35
Low Fuel Warning Light 4-35
Check Fuel Cap Warning Indication 4-35
Seat Belt Warning Light 4-36
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Signal Warning/Indicator Lights Page
Brake System Warning Light 4-29
ABS Warning Light 4-30
Electric Parking Brake Warning Light 4-31
Brake Pedal Operation Demand Indicator Light 4-31
Charging System Warning Light 4-31
Engine Oil Warning Light 4-31
Check Engine Light 4-32
High Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light (Red) 4-32
Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) Warning Light 4-33
Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) OFF Indicator Light 4-33
Automatic Transaxle Warning Light 4-34
Power Steering Malfunction Indicator Light 4-34
Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Light 4-35
Low Fuel Warning Light 4-35
Check Fuel Cap Warning Light 4-35
Seat Belt Warning Light 4-36
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Instrument Cluster and Display
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qElectric Parking Brake Warning
Light
This warning light stays on for a few
seconds when the ignition is switched
ON.
The warning light illuminates when the
system has a malfunction. Have your
vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
qBrake Pedal Operation Demand
Indicator Light (Type B)
This indicator light stays on for a few
seconds when the ignition is switched
ON.
The light turns on when the electric
parking brake is released using the electric
parking brake switch without depressing
the brake pedal.
qCharging System Warning
Indication/Warning Light
This warning light illuminates when the
ignition is switched ON and turns off
when the engine is started.
If the warning light/indication illuminates
while driving, it indicates a malfunction
of the alternator or of the charging system.
Drive to the side of the road and park off
the right-of-way. Consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
CAUTION
Do not continue driving when the
charging system warning light is
illuminated because the engine could
stop unexpectedly.
qEngine Oil Warning Indication/
Warning Light
The warning light stays on for a few
seconds when the ignition is switched
ON.
This warning light indicates low engine
oil pressure.
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CAUTION
Do not run the engine if the oil
pressure is low. Otherwise, it could
result in extensive engine damage.
If the light illuminates while driving:
1. Drive to the side of the road and park
off the right-of-way on level ground.
2. Turn off the engine and wait 5 minutes
for the oil to drain back into the oil
pan.
3. Inspect the engine oil level (page 6-28).
If it's low, add the appropriate amount
of engine oil while being careful not to
overfill.
CAUTION
Do not run the engine if the oil level
is low. Otherwise, it could result in
extensive engine damage.
4. Start the engine and check the warning
light.
If the light remains illuminated even
though the oil level is normal or after
adding oil, stop the engine immediately
and have your vehicle towed to an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
qCheck Engine Light
This indicator light illuminates when the
ignition is switched ON and turns off
when the engine is started.If this light illuminates while driving, the
vehicle may have a problem. It is
important to note the driving conditions
when the light illuminated and consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
The check engine light may illuminate in
the following cases:
lThe fuel tank level being very low or
approaching empty.
lThe engine's electrical system has a
problem.
lThe emission control system has a
problem.
l(U.S.A. and Canada)
The fuel-filler cap is missing or not
tightened securely.
If the check engine light remains on, do
not drive at high speeds and consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as
possible.
qHigh Engine Coolant Temperature
Warning Light (Red)
When the ignition is switched ON, the
light illuminates momentarily and then
turns off.
The light flashes when the engine coolant
temperature is extremely high, and
illuminates when the engine coolant
temperature increases further.
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Type B
This indicator light stays on for a few
seconds when the ignition is switched
ON.
The wrench indicator light illuminates
when the engine oil replacement period is
reached.
If the light is illuminated, replace the
engine oil.
Refer to Engine Oil on page 6-27.
qTCS/DSC Indicator Light
This indicator light stays on for a few
seconds when the ignition is switched
ON. If the TCS or DSC is operating, the
indicator light flashes.
If the light stays on, the TCS, DSC or the
brake assist system may have a
malfunction and they may not operate
correctly. Take your vehicle to an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
NOTE
lIn addition to the indicator light flashing, a
slight lugging sound will come from the
engine. This indicates that the TCS/DSC is
operating properly.
lOn slippery surfaces, such as fresh snow, it
will be impossible to achieve high rpm
when the TCS is on.
qDSC OFF Indicator Light
This indicator light stays on for a few
seconds when the ignition is switched
ON.
It also illuminates when the DSC OFF
switch is pressed and TCS/DSC is
switched off.
Refer to DSC OFF Switch on page 4-82.
If the light remains illuminated and the
TCS/DSC is not switched off, take your
vehicle to an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
The DSC may have a malfunction.
qSmart Brake Support/Smart City
Brake Support (SBS/SCBS) OFF
Indicator Light (Type A)
í
This indicator light illuminates for a few
seconds when the ignition is switched
ON.
When the Smart Brake Support/Smart
City Brake Support (SBS/SCBS) system
is turned off, the Smart Brake Support/
Smart City Brake Support (SBS/SCBS)
OFF indicator light turns on.
Refer to Personalization Features on page
9-9.
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íSome models.
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6Maintenance and Care
How to keep your Mazda in top condition.
Essential Information ................................................................... 6-2
Introduction ............................................................................... 6-2
Scheduled Maintenance ................................................................ 6-4
Scheduled Maintenance (U.S.A., Canada, and Puerto Rico) .... 6-4
Scheduled Maintenance (Mexico) ........................................... 6-13
Maintenance Monitor .............................................................. 6-20
Owner Maintenance ................................................................... 6-22
Owner Maintenance Precautions ............................................. 6-22
Hood ....................................................................................... 6-24
Engine Compartment Overview .............................................. 6-26
Engine Oil ............................................................................... 6-27
Engine Coolant ....................................................................... 6-29
Brake/Clutch Fluid .................................................................. 6-31
Washer Fluid ........................................................................... 6-31
Body Lubrication .................................................................... 6-32
Wiper Blades ........................................................................... 6-33
Battery ..................................................................................... 6-36
Key Battery Replacement ....................................................... 6-38
Tires ........................................................................................ 6-40
Light Bulbs ............................................................................. 6-46
Fuses ....................................................................................... 6-56
Appearance Care ........................................................................ 6-62
Exterior Care ........................................................................... 6-62
Interior Care ............................................................................ 6-67
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Scheduled Maintenance (U.S.A., Canada, and Puerto Rico)
Follow Schedule 1 if the vehicle is operated mainly where none of the following conditions
(severe driving conditions) apply.
lRepeated short-distance drivinglDriving in dusty conditionslDriving with extended use of brakeslDriving in areas where salt or other corrosive materials are usedlDriving on rough or muddy roadslExtended periods of idling or low-speed operationlDriving for long periods in cold temperatures or extremely humid climateslDriving in extremely hot conditionslDriving in mountainous conditions continually
If any do apply, follow Schedule 2. (Puerto Rico and Canada residents follow Schedule 2.)
Engine oil flexible maintenance is available for U.S.A. and Puerto Rico residents whose
vehicle is operated mainly where none of the following conditions apply.
lExtended periods of idling or low-speed operation such as police car, taxi or driving
school car
lDriving in dusty conditions
If any do apply, follow Schedule 2 with engine oil fixed maintenance.
The onboard computer in your vehicle calculates the remaining oil life based on engine
operating conditions when selecting flexible maintenance. Mazda Genuine 0W-20 Oil and
Castrol
®0W-20 Oil are required to achieve optimum calculation performance.
NOTE
After the prescribed period, continue to follow the described maintenance at the recommended
intervals.
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Scheduled Maintenance
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