2017 MAZDA MODEL 6 inflation pressure

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Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Tire Information (U.S.A.)
WARNING
Always check the tire inflation pressures on a regular basis according to the
recommended tire inflation pressure on the tire label and in conjunction with the
information in this owner's manual:Driving your vehicle with under-inflated tires is dangerous.
Under-inflation is the most common cause of failures in any kind of tire and may result
in severe cracking, tread separation or “blowout”, with unexpected loss of vehicle
control and increased risk of injury. Under-inflation increases sidewall flexing and
rolling resistance, resulting in heat buildup and internal damage to the tire. It results in
unnecessary tire stress, irregular wear, loss of control and accidents. A tire can lose up to
half of its air pressure and not appear to be flat!
It is impossible to determine whether or not tires are properly inflated just by looking at
them.
Checking Tire Pressure
1. When you check the air pressure, make sure the tires are cold —meaning they are not hot
from driving even a mile.
2. Remove the cap from the valve on one tire.
3. Firmly press a tire gauge onto the valve.
4. Add air to achieve recommended air pressure.
5. If you overfill the tire, release air by pushing on the metal stem in the center of the valve.
Then recheck the pressure with your tire gauge.
6. Replace the valve cap.
7. Repeat with each tire, including the spare.
NOTE
Some spare tires require higher inflation pressure.
8. Visually inspect the tires to make sure there are no nails or other objects embedded that
could poke a hole in the tire and cause an air leak.
9. Check the sidewalls to make sure there are no gouges, cuts, bulges, crac\
ks or other
irregularities.
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Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Tire Information (U.S.A.)
Glossary of Terms
Tire Placard: A label indicating the OE tire sizes, recommended inflation pressure, and the
maximum weight the vehicle can carry.
Tire Identification Number (TIN): A number on the sidewall of each tire providing
information about the tire brand and manufacturing plant, tire size, and\
date of manufacture.
Inflation Pressure: A measure of the amount of air in a tire.
kPa: Kilopascal, the metric unit for air pressure.
psi: Pounds per square inch, the English unit for air pressure.
B-pillar: The structural member at the side of the vehicle behind the front door.
Original Equipment (OE): Describes components originally equipped on the vehicle.
Vehicle Load Limit: The maximum value of the combination weight of occupants and
cargo.
Bead Area of the Tire: Area of the tire next to the rim.
Sidewall Area of the Tire: Area between the bead area and the tread.
Tread Area of the Tire: Area on the perimeter of the tire that contacts the road when it's
mounted on the vehicle.
Seating capacity means the total allowable number of vehicle occupants. Seating capacity\

is described on the tire label.
Production options weight is the combination weight of installed regular production
options weighing over 2.3 kilograms in excess of the standard items whic\
h they replace,
and not previously considered in the curb weight or accessory weight, in\
cluding heavy duty
brakes, ride levelers, roof rack, heavy duty battery, and special trim.
Rim is the metal support (wheel) for a tire or a tire and tube assembly u\
pon which the tire
beads are seated.
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Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Tire Information (U.S.A.)
Tire Maintenance
Improper or inadequate vehicle maintenance can cause tires to wear abnormally. Here are
some important maintenance points:
Tire Inflation Pressure
Inspect all tire pressure monthly (including the spare) when the tires\
are cold. Maintain
recommended pressures for the best ride, top handling, and minimum tire \
wear. Use the
pressures specified on the vehicle tire information placard or tire label for optimum service.
Tire Rotation
To equalize tread wear, rotate the tires every 12,000 km (7,500 miles) at the latest or sooner
if irregular wear develops. Mazda recommends to rotate every 8,000 km (\
5,000 miles) to
help increase tire life and distribute wear more evenly.
Do not include (TEMPORARY USE ONL Y) spare tire in rotation.
Forward
Inspect the tires for uneven wear and damage. Abnormal wear is usually caused by one or a
combination of the following:
 Incorrect tire pressure Improper wheel alignment Out-of-balance wheel Severe braking
After rotation, inflate all tire pressures to specification (page 9-8) and inspect the lug
nuts for tightness.
After adjusting the tire pressure, initialization of the tire pressure m\
onitoring system is
necessary to make the system operate normally.
Refer to Tire Pressure Monitoring System Initialization on page 4-162.
CAUTION
Rotate unidirectional tires and radial tires that have an asymmetrical tread pattern or
studs only from front to rear, not from side to side. Tire performance will be weakened if
rotated from side to side.
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Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Tire Information (U.S.A.)
Vehicle Loading
WARNING
Do not tow a trailer with this vehicle:Towing a trailer with this vehicle is dangerous because it has not been designed to tow a
trailer and doing so will affect the drive system which could result in vehicle damage.
This section will guide you in the proper loading of your vehicle, to ke\
ep your loaded
vehicle weight within its design rating capability. Properly loading your vehicle will provide
maximum return of vehicle design performance. Before loading your vehicle, familiarize
yourself with the following terms for determining your vehicle's weight \
ratings, from the
vehicle's Safety Certification Label and Tire and Load Information Label:
WARNING
Overloaded Vehicle: Overloading a vehicle is dangerous. The results of overloading can have serious
consequences in terms of passenger safety. Too much weight on a vehicle's suspension
system can cause spring or shock absorber failure, brake failure, handling or steering
problems, irregular tire wear, tire failure or other damage.
Overloading makes a vehicle harder to drive and control. It also increases the distance
required for stopping. In cases of serious overloading, brakes can fail completely,
particularly on steep grades. The load a tire will carry safely is a combination of the size of
the tire, its load range, and corresponding inflation pressure.
Never overload the vehicle and always observe the vehicle's weight ratings from the
vehicle's Safety Certification and Tire and Load Information labels.
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Specifications
Specifications
*Some models.
Interior light
Light bulbCategory
Wattage UNECE*1
Trunk light 3—
Overhead light (Front)/Map lights Bulb type
8—
LED type LED
*2—
Rear map lights Bulb type
8—
LED type LED
*2—
Courtesy lights 5—
Vanity mirror lights
*2 —
*1 UNECE stands for United Nations Economic Commission for Europe.
*2 LED is the abbreviation for Light Emitting Diode.
Tires
NOTE
The tires have been optimally matched with the chassis of your vehicle.
When replacing tires, Mazda recommends that you replace tires of the same type originally
fitted to your vehicle. For details, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Check the tire pressure label for tire size and inflation pressure.
Refer to Tire Inflation Pressure on page 6-41.
After adjusting the tire pressure, initialization of the tire pressure m\
onitoring system is
necessary to make the system operates normally.
Refer to Tire Pressure Monitoring System Initialization on page 4-162.
Standard tire
(U.S.A. and Canada)
Tire size Inflation pressure
Front Rear
P225/55R17 95V 250 kPa (36 psi)250 kPa (36 psi)
P225/45R19 92W 240 kPa (35 psi)240 kPa (35 psi)
(Mexico)
Tire size Inflation pressure
Up to 3 persons —Full load
225/55R17 97V Front
230 kPa (2.3 bar, 33 psi) 250 kPa (2.5 bar, 36 psi)
Rear 230 kPa (2.3 bar, 33 psi) 320 kPa (3.2 bar, 46 psi)
225/45R19 92W Front
230 kPa (2.3 bar, 33 psi) 250 kPa (2.5 bar, 36 psi)
Rear 230 kPa (2.3 bar, 33 psi) 320 kPa (3.2 bar, 46 psi)
1 person's weight: About 75 kg
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Specifications
Specifications
Temporary spare tire
(U.S.A. and Canada)
Tire sizeInflation pressure
T125/70R17 98M 420 kPa (60 psi)
(Mexico)
Tire sizeInflation pressure
185/55R16 87M 320 kPa (3.2 bar, 46 psi)
Lug nut tightening torque
When installing a tire, tighten the lug nut to the following torque.
108—147 N·m (12—14 kgf·m, 80—108 ft·lbf)
Fuses
Refer to Fuses on page 6-57.
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Index
A
Accessory Socket ................................5-88
Active Driving Display ....................... 4-29
Active driving display ......................... 4-29
Adaptive Front Lighting System

(AFS) ................................................... 4-90
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and
Accessories ......................................... 8-19
Advanced Key Advanced keyless entry system .... 3-10
Operational range .......................... 3-11
Advanced Keyless Entry System ........ 3-10
Air Bag/Seat Belt Pretensioner System
Warning Beep ...................................... 7-36
Air Bag Systems ................................. 2-40
Ambient Temperature Display ... 4-18, 4-25
Antilock Brake System (ABS) ............ 4-76
Audio Control Switch Adjusting the Volume ....................5-41
Seek switch .................................... 5-42
Audio System ...................................... 5-13
Antenna ......................................... 5-13
Audio Control Switch ................... 5-41
Audio Set ....................................... 5-21
AUX/USB mode ........................... 5-43
Operating Tips for Audio System ... 5-13
Satellite radio ................................ 5-32
Automatic Transaxle ........................... 4-42
Active Adaptive Shift (AAS) ........4-45
Automatic transaxle controls .........4-42
Direct mode ................................... 4-51
Driving tips .................................... 4-52
Manual shift mode .........................4-45
Shift-lock system ........................... 4-43
Transaxle ranges ............................ 4-44
B
Battery ................................................. 6-35
Inspecting electrolyte level ........... 6-37
Maintenance .................................. 6-37
Recharging .................................... 6-37
Replacement .................................. 6-37
Specifications .................................. 9-4
Battery Runs Out ................................. 7-13
Jump-starting ................................. 7-13
Beep Sounds Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system
warning .......................................... 7-38
Electric parking brake warning .....7-39
i-ELOOP ........................................ 7-38
Ignition not switched off (STOP)
warning .......................................... 7-37
Key left-in-trunk compartment
warning .......................................... 7-38
Key left-in-vehicle warning .......... 7-38
Key removed from vehicle

warning .......................................... 7-37
Lane departure warning................. 7-39
Lights-on reminder ........................ 7-36
Request switch inoperable

warning .......................................... 7-38
Seat belt warning ........................... 7-36
Tire inflation pressure warning ..... 7-38
Beep sounds Power steering warning buzzer ..... 7-39
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) ............ 4-94
Canceling operation of Blind Spot
Monitoring (BSM) ........................ 4-99
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) Warning
Beep .................................................... 7-38
Bluetooth
® ........................................... 5-51
Bluetooth® audio ........................... 5-69
Bluetooth® Hands-Free ..................5-60
Troubleshooting ............................ 5-81
Body Lubrication ................................ 6-32
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Index
Request Switch Inoperable Warning Beep
(With the advanced keyless function) ...7-38
Rocking the Vehicle ............................ 3-46
S
Safety Defects, Reporting ...................8-14
Saving Fuel and Protection of the
Environment ........................................ 3-44
Scheduled Maintenance ........................ 6-4
Seat Seat position memory ...................... 2-8
Seat Belt System 3-point type ................................... 2-18
Automatic locking ......................... 2-17
Emergency locking ........................ 2-17
Extender ........................................ 2-21
Pregnant women ............................ 2-17
Seat belt precautions ..................... 2-15
Seat Belt Warning Beep ...................... 7-36
Seats Front seat ......................................... 2-5
Head restraint ................................ 2-13
Rear seat ........................................ 2-11
Seat warmer ..................................... 2-7
Security System Immobilizer system ....................... 3-40
Theft-deterrent system .................. 3-42
Smart Brake Support (SBS) .............. 4-143
Collision warning ........................ 4-145
Stopping the Smart Brake Support
(SBS) system operation ............... 4-145
Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) ... 4-138
Collision warning ........................ 4-141
Smart City Brake Support (SCBS)
Indicator Light (Red) ...................4-141
Stopping the Smart City Brake Support
(SCBS) System Operation ...........4-142
Spare Tire .............................................. 7-4
Specifications ........................................ 9-4
Speedometer ........................................ 4-14SRS Air Bags
Front passenger occupant classification
system ............................................ 2-56
How the SRS air bags work ..........2-49
Limitations to SRS air bag ............ 2-54
Monitoring ..................................... 2-61
SRS air bag deployment criteria ... 2-53
Supplemental restraint system
components ................................... 2-47
Starting the Engine ................................ 4-5
Steering Wheel .................................... 3-30
Horn ............................................... 4-65
Storage Compartments ........................ 5-91
Center console ............................... 5-92
Glove compartment ....................... 5-92
Overhead console .......................... 5-91
Rear coat hooks ............................. 5-92
Storage pocket ............................... 5-91
Storage Pocket .................................... 5-91
Sunshade ............................................. 3-39
Sunvisors ............................................. 5-84
T
Tachometer ..........................................4-15
Theft-Deterrent System ....................... 3-42
Three-flash Turn Signal....................... 4-59
Tiedown Hook .............................................. 7-20
Tire Inflation Pressure Warning Beep ... 7-38
Tire Information .................................. 8-25
Tire Pressure Monitoring System ..... 4-159
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Initialization ...................................... 4-162
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