2021 MAZDA MODEL 6 fuel cap release

3Before Driving
Use of various features, including keys, doors, mirrors and windows.
Keys.................................................... 3-2 Keys.............................................. 3-2
Keyless Entry System................... 3-4
Advanced Keyless Entry
System...............................................3-10 Advanced Keyless Entry System
*.....
.................................................... 3-10
Operational Range...................... 3-11
Doors and Locks.............................. 3-12 Door Locks................................. 3-12
Trunk Lid................. ................... 3-18
Inside Trunk Release Lever
*...... 3-20
Fuel and Emission........................... 3-21 Fuel and Engine Exhaust
Precautions................................. 3-21
Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap.............. 3-27
Mirrors............................................. 3-29 Mirrors........................................ 3-29
Windows........................................... 3-34 Power Windows..........................3-34
Moonroof
*.................................. 3-37
Security System............................... 3-40
Modification and Add-On
Equipment...................................3-40
Immobilizer System....................3-40
Theft-Deterrent System
*.............3-42
Driving Tips..................................... 3-44 Break-In Period.......................... 3-44
Saving Fuel and Protection of the
Environment............................... 3-44
Hazardous Driving.... ..................3-45
Floor Mat.................................... 3-45
Rocking the Vehicle....................3-46
Winter Driving............................3-46
Driving In Flooded A rea............ 3-48
Overloading................................ 3-49
Driving on Uneven Road............ 3-50
Turbocharger Information
(SKYACTIV-G 2.5T, SKYACTIV-D
2.2).............................................. 3-51
Towing.............................................. 3-52 Trailer Towing............................ 3-52
Recreational Towing................... 3-52
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Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap
WARNING
When removing the fuel-filler cap, loosen
the cap slightly and wait for any hissing to
stop, then remove it:
Fuel spray is dangerous. Fuel can burn skin
and eyes and cause illness if ingested. Fuel
spray is released when there is pressure in
the fuel tank and the fuel-filler cap is
removed too quickly.
Before refueling, stop the engine, and
always keep sparks and flames away from
the filler neck:
Fuel vapor is dangerous. It could be ignited
by sparks or flames causing serious burns
and injuries.
Additionally, use of the incorrect fuel-filler
cap or not using a fuel-filler cap may result
in a fuel leak, which could result in serious
burns or death in an accident.
Do not continue refueling after the fuel
pump nozzle shuts off automatically:
Continuing to add fuel after the fuel pump
nozzle has shut off automatically is
dangerous because overfilling the fuel tank
may cause fuel overflow or leakage. Fuel
overflow and leakage could damage the
vehicle and if the fuel ignites it could cause
a fire and explosion resulting in serious
injury or death.
CAUTION
Always use only a genuine Mazda fuel-filler
cap or an approved equivalent, available
at an Authorized Mazda Dealer. The wrong
cap can result in a serious malfunction of
the fuel and emission control systems.
(SKYACTIV-G 2.5 and SKYACTIV-G 2.5T for
U.S.A. and Canada)
It may also cause the check engine light in
the instrument cluster to illuminate.
▼ Refueling
Before refueling, close all the doors,
windows, and the trunk lid, and switch the
ignition OFF.
1. To open the fuel-filler lid, pull the
remote fuel-filler lid release.

Remote fuel-filler
lid release
2. To remove the fuel-filler cap, turn itcounterclockwise.
Before Driving
Fuel and Emission
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Tires
For reasons of proper performance, safety,
and better fuel economy, always maintain
recommended tire inflation pressures and
stay within the recommended load limits
and weight distribution.
WA R N I N G
Using Different Tire Types:
Driving your vehicle with different types of
tires is dangerous. It could cause poor
handling and poor braking; leading to loss
of control.
Except for the limited use of the temporary
spare tire, use only the same type tires
(radial, bias-belted, bias-type) on all four
wheels.
Using Wrong-Sized Tires:
Using any other tire size than what is
specified for the vehicle (page 9-8) is
dangerous. It could seriously affect ride,
handling, ground clearance, tire clearance,
and speedometer calibration. This could
cause you to have an accident. Use only
tires that are the correct size specified for
the vehicle.
▼ Tire Inflation Pressure
WA R N I N G
Always inflate the tires to the correct
pressure:
Overinflation or underinflation of tires is
dangerous. Adverse handling or
unexpected tire failure could result in a
serious accident.
Refer to Tires on page 9-8.
Use only a Mazda-genuine tire valve cap:
Use of a non-genuine part is dangerous as
the correct tire air pressure cannot be
maintained if the tire valve becomes
damaged. If the vehicle is driven under this
condition, the tire air pressure will decrease
which could result in a serious accident. Do
not use any part for the tire valve cap that
is not a Mazda-genuine part.
Inspect all tire pressures monthly
(including the spare) when the tires are
cold. Maintain recom
mended pressures for
the best ride, handling, and minimum tire
wear.
Refer to the specification charts (page
9-8).
NOTE
Always check tire pressure when tires
are cold.
Warm tires normally exceed
recommended pressures. Do not release
air from warm tires to adjust the
pressure.
Underinflation can cause reduced fuel
economy, uneven and accelerated tire
wear, and poor sealing of the tire bead,
which will deform the wheel and cause
separation of tire from rim.
Overinflation can produce a harsh ride,
uneven and accelerated tire wear, and a
greater possibility of damage from road
hazards.
Keep your tire pressure at the correct
levels. If one frequen tly needs inflating,
have it inspected.
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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Index
Aluminum wheel maintenance.... 6-64
Bright-metal maintenance........... 6-63
Maintaining the finish................. 6-60
Plastic part maintenance.............. 6-64
F
Flasher Hazard warning........................... 4-91
Headlights.................................... 4-78
Flat Tire............................................... 7-3 Mounting the spare tire............... 7-12
Removing a flat tire...................... 7-8
Floor Mat.......................................... 3-45
Fluid Brake............................................6-28
Washer......................................... 6-29
Fluids Classification................................. 9-5
Foot Brake.......................................4-100
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)..... 4-215
Fuel Filler lid and cap......................... 3-27
Requirements (SKYACTIV-D
2.2)............................................... 3-22
Requirements (SKYACTIV-G 2.5,
SKYACTIV-G 2.5T)....................3-21
Tank capacity.................................9-5
Fuses.................................................. 6-52 Panel description......................... 6-55
Replacement................................ 6-52
G
Gauges............................................... 4-13
Glove Compartment.......................... 5-37
H
Hazardous Driving............................ 3-45
Hazard Warning Flasher....................4-91
HeadlightsComing home light......................4-82
Control......................................... 4-78
Flashing....................................... 4-82
Headlight flashing....................... 4-82
High-low beam............................ 4-82
Leaving home light..................... 4-83
Leveling....................................... 4-83
Head Restraint................................... 2-17
High Beam Control System
(HBC).............................................. 4-123 High Beam Control System (HBC)
indicator light (green)................4-124
Hill Launch Assist (HLA).......... .... 4-109
HomeLink Wireless Control System
(Type A)............................................ 4-92
HomeLink Wireless Control System
(Type B)............................................ 4-95
Hood Release............. ....................... 6-18
Horn...................................................4-91
I
If a Warning Light Turns On or
Flashes............................................... 7-25
If the Active Driving Display Does Not
Operate.............................................. 7-51
Ignition Switch............................................ 4-4
Ignition Not Switched Off (STOP)
Warning Beep.................................... 7-46
Illuminated Entry System................. 5-32
Immobilizer System..... ..................... 3-40
Inside Trunk Release Lever.............. 3-20
Inspecting Brake Fluid Level............ 6-28
Inspecting Coolant Level.................. 6-26
Inspecting Engine Oil Level............. 6-25
Inspecting Washer Fluid Level......... 6-29
Instrument Cluster............................. 4-13 Instrument Cluster (Type A)........4-14
Instrument Cluster (Type B)........ 4-33
Instrument Cluster (Type C)........ 4-51
Instrument Cluster (Type A)............. 4-14
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