2020 MAZDA MODEL 6 maintenance

4. Open the trunk lid and remove thetrunk mat.
Trunk mat
5. Remove the cargo sub-compartment.
Cargo sub-compartment
6. Open the cover.
Cover
7. Open the cap of the DEF filler port.
Open
Close
8. Remove the cap of a bottle containingDEF, insert the bottle into the DEF
filler port, and screw it in lightly until
it stops.

CAUTION
If too much DEF is added, the SCR
system might display a warning.
Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer if
a warning is displayed. If the warning
remains displayed, the urea tank may
have a problem or it may be damaged.
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NOTE
If excessive force is applied when
pressing in the bottom of the bottle,
the bottle or the DEF filler port may
be damaged.
When the urea tank is full, stop
adding DEF because the flow from
the bottle slows down by the bottle's
auto-stop function. If you continue
adding DEF, the urea tank will
overfill.
9. Press in the bot tom of the bottle
straight and add DEF.

Push to add
Release to stop
10. Remove the bottle in the reverse order
of the insertion. At th is time, be careful
of DEF dripping from the bottle.
11. Tighten the cap o f the DEF filler port
until you hear 2 or more click sounds.
12. Close the cover securely.
Cover
NOTE
If the cover is not closed securely,
water or exhaust gas from the
service hole may penetrate the trunk.
13. Switch the ignition ON once.
14. Check the following while the vehicle
is stopped.
The DEF level warning indication is
not displayed on the
multi-information display.
The DEF level (%) indication on the
multi-information display shows an
increase.
(Instrument cluster (Type A))
Refer to Remaining Diesel Exhaust
Fluid (DEF) and Maximum Driving
Distance Display (SKYACTIV-D
2.2) on page 4-23.
(Instrument cluster (Type B))
Refer to Remaining Diesel Exhaust
Fluid (DEF) and Maximum Driving
Distance Display (SKYACTIV-D
2.2) on page 4-40.
15. Switch the ignition OFF.
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If the above indications remain
unchanged even after 1 minute has
passed with the vehicle stopped:
If you have already added 5.7 L (1.5 US
gal, 1.3 Imp gal) of DEF according to
the DEF level (%) indication on the
multi-information di splay, prepare an
additional 5.7 L (1.5 US gal, 1.3 Imp
gal) of DEF or more and add it
following the replenishment procedure.
If you added the correct amount of DEF,
the DEF level (%) indication on the
multi-information di splay will show an
increase while the vehicle is being
driven. If the DEF l evel (%) shows no
increase or the speed restriction does not
cancel even while dri ving the vehicle,
consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Body Lubrication
All moving points of the body, such as
door and hood hinges and locks, should be
lubricated each time the engine oil is
changed. Use a nonfreezing lubricant on
locks during cold weather.

Make sure the hood's secondary latch
keeps the hood from opening when the
primary latch is released.
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Wiper Blades
CAUTION
Hot waxes applied by automatic car
washers have been known to
affect the
wiper's ability to clean windows.
 To prevent damage to the wiper blades,
do not use gasoline, kerosene, paint
thinner, or other solvents on or near
them.
 When the wiper lever is in the AUTO
position and the ignition is switched ON,
the wipers may move automatically in
the following cases:
 If the windshield above the rain sensor
is touched.
 If the windshield above the rain sensor
is wiped with a cloth.
 If the windshield is struck with a hand
or other object.
 If the rain sensor is struck with a hand
or other object from inside the vehicle.
Be careful not to pinch hands or fingers
as it may cause injury, or damage the
wipers. When washing or servicing the
vehicle, make sure the wiper lever is in
the OFF position.
Contamination of either the windshield or
the blades with foreign matter can reduce
wiper effectiveness. Common sources are
insects, tree sap, and hot wax treatments
used by some commercial car washes.

If the blades are not wiping properly, clean
the window and blades with a good
cleaner or mild detergent; then rinse
thoroughly with clean water. Repeat if
necessary.
▼ Replacing Windshield Wiper Blades
When the wipers no longer clean well, the
blades are probably worn or cracked.
Replace them.
CAUTION

To prevent damage to the wiper arms
and other components, do not try to
sweep the wiper arm by hand.
 Do not bend the blade rubber
unnecessarily when replacing it.
Otherwise, the metal stiffener in the
blade may deform and the windshield
wiper operation may be adversely
affected.
NOTE
When raising both windshield wiper arms,
raise the driver's side wiper arm first.
When lowering the wiper arms, slowly
lower the wiper arm fr om the passenger's
side first while supporting it with your
hand. Forcefully lowering the wiper arms
could damage the wiper arm and blade,
and may scratch or crack the windshield.
Replace the wiper blades using the
following procedure.
1. Raise the wiper arm.
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the windshield
let the wiper arm down easily, do not
let it slap down on the windshield.
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2. Slide the blade component in thedirection of the arrow while pressing
the wiper arm tab to remove the blade
component from the wiper arm.

3. Pull the blade rubber in the direction ofthe arrow and slide it to a position
where the blade holder groove can be
checked.

Groove
4. Pull the end of the blade rubber fromthe blade holder groove in the direction
of the arrow and remove the blade
rubber from the blade holder.

Groove
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5. Insert the end of the new blade rubberinto the groove of the blade holder
until it contacts the end of the blade
holder.

Groove
6. After pulling the blade rubber in thedirection of the arrow and sliding the
blade rubber to a position to check the
blade holder groove, slide the blade
rubber end in the opposite direction.

Groove
7. Make sure that the blade rubber iscorrectly installed to the blade holder.
8. Align the wiper arm tabs with the blade component grooves.

Tabs
Grooves
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9. Align the blade component projectionwith the wiper arm notch.

Notch
Projection
10. Slide the blade component and install it to the wiper arm.

11. Slowly lower the wiper arm onto the
windshield.
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Battery
WA R N I N G
Wash hands after handling the battery and related accessories:
Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm.
Read the following precautions carefully before using the battery or inspecting to
ensure safe and correct handling:
Always wear eye protection when working near the battery:
Working without eye protection is dangerous. Battery fluid contains SULFURIC ACID which
could cause blindness if splashed into your ey es. Also, hydrogen gas produced during normal
battery operation, could ignite and cause the battery to explode.
Wear eye protection and protective gloves to prevent contact with battery fluid:
Spilled battery fluid is dangerous.
Battery fluid contains SULFURIC ACID which could ca use serious injuries if it gets in eyes, or on
the skin or clothing. If this happens, immediately flush your eyes with water for 15 minutes or
wash your skin thoroughly and get medical attention.
Always keep batteries out of the reach of children:
Allowing children to play near batteries is da ngerous. Battery fluid could cause serious injuries
if it gets in the eyes or on the skin.
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