Mazda 2008 MAZDA6 5-Door User manual

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Fuel Injection Multi-port electronic fuel injection Multi-port electronic fuel injection
Recommended minimum fuel requirement Regular unleaded 87 octane Regular unleaded 87 octane
MT 5AT MT 6AT
1st 3.307 3.62 3.153 4.148
2nd 1.842 1.925 1.842 2.37
3rd 1.233 1.285 1.258 1.555
4th 0.97 0.933 0.947 1.154
5th 0.755 0.692 0.733 0.859
6th 0.685
Reverse 3.166 3.405 3.002 3.393
Final Drive 4.388 3.863 4.133 3.464
2008 MAZDA6 5-Door
Engine & Mechanical
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Engine Type 2.3L DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder with VVT 3.0L DOHC 24-valve 6-cylinder with VVT
Horsepower, SAE net 156 @ 6500 rpm (146 @ 6000 rpm for I4 AT PZEV) 212 @ 6000 rpm
Torque, SAE net (lb./ft.) 154 @ 4000 rpm (149 @ 4000 rpm for I4 AT PZEV) 197 @ 5000 rpm
Displacement (cubic inches) 137.9 181.1
Bore x Stroke (inches) 3.44 x 3.70 3.50 x 3.13
Compression ratio 9.7:1 10.0:1
Valvetrain 4 valves per cylinder, mechanical lifters 4 valves per cylinder, hydraulic lifters
Redline 6500 rpm
Engine block Aluminum alloy
Cylinder heads Aluminum alloy
EPA mileage, City/Highway (mpg) – Manual
Transmission 21/29 17/25
EPA mileage, City/Highway (mpg) –
Automatic Transmission 21/28 18/25

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Front suspension Independent, high-mount double wishbone, coil springs, and stabilizer bar
Rear suspension Independent, E-type multi-link, coil springs, and stabilizer bar
Shock absorbers Cylindrical, double-acting
Steering type Rack-and-pinion
Power assist Engine-rpm sensitive; variable power-assist
Overall steering ratio 16.1:1
Steering wheel Turns-to-Lock 2.54
Turning circle, Curb-to-Curb (feet) 38.7
Braking system Power assist; 4-wheel, 4-sensor, 3-channel Anti-Lock Brake System with Electronic Brakeforce
Distribution
Front Brakes Ventilated discs (11.8 x 1.0 inches)
Rear Brakes Solid discs (11.0 x 0.4 inches)
Tires P215/50R17 93V all-season P215/50R17 93V all-
season P215/45R18 93W all-season
Wheels 7.0JJ x 17 7.0JJ x 17 7.0J x 18 (Alloy)
2008 MAZDA6 5-Door
Engine & Mechanical
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Antenna, roof
-mounted (mast-type)
Bumpers, front & rear, body-color sport-type
Door handles, body-color
Fog lights, front
Front grille, body-color sport-type
Headlights, halogen
Headlights, HID
Headlight housings, clear
Headlight housings, black
Mirrors, dual power remote, body-color
Mirrors, dual power remote heated, body-color
Rear spoiler, wing type
Side moldings, body-color
Side sill extensions, body-color
Windshield, green-tinted glass with sunshade
Windshield wipers, variable-intermittent
Intermittent rear washer/wiper
Tires, size / type P215/50
R17 (S) P215/50 R17 (S) P215/50 R17 (S) P215/50 R17 (S) P215/50 R17 (S) P215/45 R18 (S)
Wheels, size / type 17" / Alloy
(S) 17" / Alloy (S) 17" / Alloy (S) 17" / Alloy (S) 17" / Alloy (S) 18" / Alloy (S)
Wheelbase (inches) 105.3
Track, front (inches) 60.2
Track, rear (inches) 60.2
Length (inches) 186.8
Width (inches) 70.1
Height (inches) 56.7
Minimum ground clearance, laden (inches) 5.1
2008 MAZDA6 5-Door
Exterior Features
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Air conditioning
Pollen filter
Heater/Defroster with multiple-speed fan
Automatic climate control
Heater ducts, rear seat
Cruise control with steering wheel-mounted controls
Steering wheel-mounted audio controls
Center console armrest with covered dual storage
compartments
Rear seat center armrest with dual cup holders
Front seatback storage pocket - driver side
Front door storage pockets with bottle holders
Coat hooks (2)
Coin holder
Cup holders, (2) front & (2) rear (in armrest)
Defogger, rear window
Demisters, front side windows
Door locks, power / double action
Floor mats, carpeted
Glove compartment, illuminated with lock
Instrument panel display, center (clock, audio, A/C,
outside temp)
Ignition switch illumination
Delayed courtesy lights (front & rear map lights, front
door lights)
Map lights, front & rear
Mirrors, vanity / driver & passenger / illuminated
Mirror, day/night rearview
Windows, power with driver/passengers one-touch-
up/down feature / cancel switch and global open/close
Windows, key/fob activated remote up/down (front only)
Power sliding moonroof with interior sunshade
Passenger assist grips (3)
12V power outlets (Quantity) (1) (1) (1) (2) (2) (2)
Remote keyless illuminated entry
Tilt & telescopic steering wheel
Steering wheel, leather-wrapped
2008 MAZDA6 5-Door
Interior Features
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Shift knob, leather-wrapped
Parking brake handle, leather-wrapped
Sunglasses holder, overhead
Auto
-dimming inner mirror
Homelink® system
Seats, reclining front bucket type
60/40 split fold-down rear seats with remote operation
Headrests, front height-adjustable
Headrests, rear height-adjustable
Heated front seats
8-way power driver's seat w/ manual adj. lumbar support
Seats, cloth
Seats, leather-trimmed
Door trim, cloth
Door trim, synthetic leather
Power window switch panel trim, dark gray
Instrument panel trim insert, dark gray
Scuff plates, color-keyed
AM/FM/CD 6
-speaker sound system (4 full-range door
speakers & 2 tweeters)
Sirius satellite radio-compatible audio system (requires
additional hardware)
BOSE® 7-speaker sound system (200-watt) with
amplified subwoofer
In-dash 6-disc CD changer
Navigation, voice-activated system with retractable 7"
display
Gauges, black with white lettering & red nighttime
illumination
Gauges, electroluminescent with red nighttime
illumination
Tachometer
Trip odometers (2), resettable
2008 MAZDA6 5-Door
Interior Features
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Warning lights: Air bags, Battery charge, Check engine,
Door ajar, High-beam, Low fuel, Oil pressure, Parking
brake, Seat belts
Headroom without moonroof, front/rear (inches) 38.7/36.7
Headroom with moonroof, front/rear (inches) 38.0/36.7
Shoulder room, front/rear (inches) 56.1/54.9
Leg room, front/rear (inches) 42.3/36.5
Hip room, front/rear (inches) 54.7/54.1
Rear knee clearance (inches) 2.4
Passenger volume (cubic feet) 95.7
Cargo volume (cubic feet) 22.1
Cargo volume w/rear seats folded (cubic feet) 58.7
2008 MAZDA6 5-Door
Interior Features
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* Always wear your safety belt and secure children in the rear seat
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Whiplash-reducing front seat headrests
Front safety-belt pretensioners with force-limiters
3-point safety belts - all seating positions
Dual front air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS)
Side-impact air bags, front coverage
Side air curtains, front & rear coverage
Child safety rear door locks
Rear seat headrests
LATCH system - rear seat child safety seat lower
anchors & upper tethers
Trunk entrapment release system
Anti
-theft alarm system
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Engine-immobilizer anti-theft system
2008 MAZDA6 5-Door
Safety & Security
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Navigation System
5-Speed Sport AT
6-Speed Sport AT
Emissions Equipment - CA/MA/ME/NY/VT/CT/RI/PA
2008 MAZDA6 5-Door
Options and Accessories
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