2017 MAZDA MODEL 6 coolant temperature

7–24
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
*Some models.
SignalWarning
(Red)
High Engine Coolant
Temperature Warning Indication/Warning Light
The light flashes when the engine coolant temperature is extremely high, and
illuminates when the engine coolant temperature increases further.
Handling Procedure
Flashing light
Drive slowly to reduce engine load until you can find a safe place to stop the vehicle
and wait for the engine to cool down.
Illuminated light
This indicates the possibility of overheating. Park the vehicle in a saf\
e place
immediately and stop the engine.
Refer to Overheating 7-17.
CAUTION
Do not drive the vehicle with the high engine coolant temperature warning light
illuminated. Otherwise, it could result in damage to the engine.
Power Steering
Malfunction Indication*
The message is displayed if the electric power steering has a malfunctio\
n.
If the message is displayed, stop the vehicle in a safe place and do not\
operate the
steering wheel. There is no problem if the message in the display turns off after a while.
Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer if the message is displayed continuously.
NOTE If the message is displayed, the power steering will not operate normall\
y. In this
case, the steering wheel can still be operated, however, the operation may feel heavy
compared to normal, or the steering wheel could vibrate when turning.
 Repeatedly jerking the steering wheel left and right while the vehicle i\
s stopped or
moving extremely slowly will cause the power steering system to go into protective
mode which will make the steering feel heavy, but this does not indicate a problem. If
this occurs, park the vehicle safely and wait several minutes for the sy\
stem to return
to normal.
Power Steering
Malfunction Indicator Light
*
The light illuminates/flashes if the electric power steering has a malfunction.
If the light illuminates/flashes, stop the vehicle in a safe place and do not operate the
steering wheel. There is no problem if the light turns off after a while. Contact an
Authorized Mazda Dealer if the light illuminates/flashes continuously.
NOTEIf the indicator light illuminates/flashes, the power steering will not operate normally.
If this happens, the steering wheel can still be operated, however, the operation may
feel heavy compared to normal, or the steering wheel could vibrate when turning.
 Repeatedly jerking the steering wheel left and right while the vehicle i\
s stopped or
moving extremely slowly will cause the power steering system to go into protective
mode which will make the steering feel heavy, but this does not indicate a problem. If
this occurs, park the vehicle safely and wait several minutes for the sy\
stem to return
to normal.
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If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
Message Indicated on Display
If a message is displayed in the center display, take appropriate action (in a calm manner)
according to the displayed message.
(Display example)
Stop Vehicle in Safe Place Immediately
If the following messages are displayed in the center display , a vehicl\
e system may be
malfunctioning. Stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Display Indicated Condition
Displays if the engine coolant temperature has increased
excessively.
Displays if the charging system has a malfunction.
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10–4
Index
Ending Screen Display ........................4-85
Engine Coolant .......................................... 6-29
Engine compartment overview ..... 6-25
Exhaust gas .................................... 3-27
Hood release .................................. 6-23
Oil .................................................. 6-26
Starting ............................................ 4-5
Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge .........................................4-16, 4-24
Essential Information ............................ 6-2
Event Data Recorder ........................... 8-21
Exterior Care ....................................... 6-64
Aluminum wheel maintenance ...... 6-69
Bright-metal maintenance ............. 6-68
Maintaining the finish ................... 6-66
Plastic part maintenance ................ 6-69
F
Flasher
Hazard warning ............................. 4-65
Headlights ..................................... 4-53
Flat Tire ................................................. 7-3
Mounting the spare tire ................. 7-10
Removing a flat tire ......................... 7-7
Floor Mat ............................................ 3-45
Fluid Brake/Clutch ................................. 6-31
Washer ........................................... 6-31
Fluids Classification ................................... 9-4
Fog Lights ........................................... 4-58
Foot Brake ........................................... 4-70
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) ....... 4-146
Fuel Filler lid and cap ............................ 3-28
Gauge ................................... 4-16, 4-24
Requirements ................................. 3-25
Tank capacity .................................. 9-5
Fuel Consumption Display ................. 4-84Fuel Economy Monitor .......................
4-83
Control Status Display .................. 4-85
Control status display .................... 4-85
Ending Screen Display ..................4-85
Ending screen display ................... 4-85
Fuel Consumption Display ............ 4-84
Fuel consumption display ............. 4-84
Fuses ................................................... 6-57
Panel description ........................... 6-59
Replacement .................................. 6-57
G
Gauges ................................................. 4-12
Glove Compartment ............................ 5-92
H
Hazard Warning Flasher ......................4-65
Hazardous Driving .............................. 3-45
Head Restraint ..................................... 2-13
Headlights Coming home light ........................ 4-57
Control ........................................... 4-53
Flashing ......................................... 4-56
Headlight flashing ......................... 4-56
High-low beam .............................. 4-56
Leaving home light ....................... 4-57
Leveling ......................................... 4-58
High Beam Control System (HBC) .... 4-91
High Beam Control System (HBC)
indicator light (green) .................... 4-93
Hill Launch Assist (HLA) ................... 4-74
HomeLink Wireless Control System ...4-66
Hood Release ...................................... 6-23
Horn .................................................... 4-65
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10–5
Index
I
i-ACTIVSENSE ..................................4-88
Active safety technology ............... 4-88
Adaptive Front Lighting System

(AFS) ............................................. 4-90
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) ...... 4-94
Camera and sensors ....................... 4-89
Distance Recognition Support System
(DRSS) ........................................ 4-107
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) ...4-146
High Beam Control System

(HBC) ............................................ 4-91
Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) &
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS) ....................................... 4-125
Mazda Radar Cruise Control

(MRCC) ....................................... 4-115
Pre-crash safety technology .......... 4-88
Radar sensor (front) .....................4-150
Radar sensors (rear) .....................4-153
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) ...4-111
Smart Brake Support (SBS) ........ 4-143
Smart City Brake Support

(SCBS) ........................................ 4-138
Traffic Sign Recognition System
(TSR) ........................................... 4-100
i-ELOOP ............................................. 4-80
Control status display .................... 4-82
Display .......................................... 4-80
i-ELOOP Warning Beep ................ 7-38
i-ELOOP indicator light ................ 4-82
i-ELOOP warning beep ....................... 7-38
If a Warning Light Turns On or

Flashes................................................. 7-22
If the Active Driving Display does not
operate ................................................. 7-41
Ignition Switch .............................................. 4-4
Ignition Not Switched Off (STOP)
Warning Beep ...................................... 7-37
Illuminated Entry System ...................5-87
Immobilizer System ............................ 3-40Indication/Indicator Lights ..................
4-36
Indicator Lights Low engine coolant temperature ... 4-38
Wrench .......................................... 4-38
Inside Trunk Release Lever ................3-23
Inspecting Brake/Clutch Fluid Level ...6-31
Inspecting Coolant Level ....................6-29
Inspecting Engine Oil Level ............... 6-29
Inspecting Washer Fluid Level ............6-31
Instrument Cluster ............................... 4-12
Interior Care ........................................ 6-70
Active driving display

maintenance ................................... 6-72
Cleaning the floor mats ................. 6-73
Cleaning the window interiors ...... 6-72
Instrument panel top (Soft pad)
maintenance ................................... 6-72
Leather upholstery maintenance ... 6-71
Panel maintenance ......................... 6-72
Plastic part maintenance ................ 6-71
Seat belt maintenance .................... 6-70
Upholstery maintenance ................ 6-71
Vinyl upholstery maintenance .......6-71
Interior Lights ..................................... 5-85
Courtesy lights .............................. 5-85
Map lights ...................................... 5-85
Overhead lights ............................. 5-85
J
Jack ....................................................... 7-4
Jump-Starting ...................................... 7-13
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10–7
Index
Multi-information Display ..................4-21
Average fuel economy ................... 4-26
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)

Display .......................................... 4-27
Compass Display ........................... 4-27
Cruise Control Set Vehicle Speed
Display .......................................... 4-27
Current fuel economy .................... 4-26
Distance Recognition Support System
(DRSS) Display ............................. 4-27
Distance-to-empty ......................... 4-25
Engine Coolant Temperature

Gauge ............................................ 4-24
Fuel Gauge .................................... 4-24
Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) &
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS) Display ........................... 4-27
Maintenance Monitor .................... 4-26
Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)
Display .......................................... 4-27
Odometer and Trip Meter .............. 4-23
Outside Temperature Display ........ 4-25
Warning (Display Indication) ........ 4-28
O
Odometer and Trip Meter ...........4-23, 4-24
Outside Mirrors ................................... 3-31
Outside Temperature Display ..... 4-18, 4-25
Overhead Console ............................... 5-91
Overhead Lights .................................. 5-85
Overheating ......................................... 7-17
Overloading ......................................... 3-48
Owner Maintenance Closing the hood ........................... 6-24
Engine compartment overview .....6-25
Key battery replacement ............... 6-38
Opening the hood .......................... 6-23
Owner maintenance precautions ... 6-20
P
Parking Brake ...................................... 4-71
Personalization Features ..................... 9-10
Power Steering .................................... 4-87
Power Steering Warning Buzzer ......... 7-39
Power Windows .................................. 3-34
R
Radar Sensor (Front) .........................4-150
Radar Sensors (Rear) ........................ 4-153
Rear Coat Hooks ................................. 5-92
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) ...... 4-111
Rear Door Child Safety Locks ............ 3-20
Rear Seat ............................................. 2-11
Rear View Monitor ............................4-163
Displayable range on the screen ...4-165
Picture quality adjustment ........... 4-170
Rear view monitor operation ....... 4-166
Rear view parking camera

location ........................................ 4-164
Switching to the rear view monitor
display ......................................... 4-164
Variance between actual road
conditions and displayed image ... 4-169
Viewing the display ..................... 4-166
Rear Window Defogger ...................... 4-63
Rearview Mirror .................................. 3-32
Rear window Rear Window Defogger ................. 4-63
Recommended Oil .............................. 6-26
Recording of Vehicle Data .................. 8-22
Recreational Towing ........................... 3-50
Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign
Country ............................................... 8-18
Replacement Fuse ............................................... 6-57
Key battery .................................... 6-38
Light bulbs .................................... 6-45
Tires ............................................... 6-42
Wheel ............................................ 6-43
Wiper ............................................. 6-33
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