Mazda MX-6 User manual

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A Word to Mazda Owners
Thank you for hoosing a Mazda. We at Mazda design and build vehi les with omplete
ustomer satisfa tion in mind.
To help ensure enjoyable and trouble-free operation of your Mazda, read this manual
arefully and follow its re ommendations.
An Authorized Mazda Dealer knows your vehi le best. So when maintenan e or servi e is
ne essary, that's the pla e to go.
Our nationwide network of Mazda professionals is dedi ated to providing you with the best
possible servi e.
We assure you that all of us at Mazda have an ongoing interest in your motoring pleasure
and in your full satisfa tion with your Mazda produ t.
M azda N orth A m eri an O perations
Im p ortant Notes A bout This M anual
Keep this manual in the glove box as a handy referen e for the safe and enjoyable use of
your Mazda. Should you resell the vehi le, leave this manual with it for the next owner.
All spe ifi ations and des riptions are a urate at the time of printing. Be ause
improvement is a onstant goal at Mazda, we reserve the right to make hanges in
spe ifi ations at any time without noti e and without obligation.
A ir C onditioning and the E nvironm ent
Your Mazda's genuine air onditioner is filled with R134a, a refrigerant that has been
found not to damage the earth's ozone layer. If the air onditioner does not operate
properly, onsult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Please be aw are th at this m anual applies to all m odels, equipm ent and options. As a
result, you m ay find some explanations for equipm ent not installed on your vehi le.
©2001 Mazda North Ameri an Operations
Printed in U.S.A.
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How to Use This Manual
We want to help you get the most driving
pleasure from your vehi le. Your owner’s
manual, when read from over to over,
an do that in many ways.
Illustrations omplement the words of the
manual to best
explain how to enjoy your Mazda. By
reading your manual, you an find out
about the features, important safety
information, and driving under various
road onditions.
The above symbol in this manual
means "Do not do this " or "Do not let this
happen".
Index: A good pla e to start is
the Index, an alphabeti al listing of all
information in your manual.
You’ll find several WARNINGs,
CAUTIONs, and NOTEs in the manual.
A WARNING indicates a situation in
which serious injury or death could
result if the warning is ignored.
/h CAUTION
A CAUTION indi ates a situation in
whi h bodily injury or damage to your
vehi le, or both, ould result if the
aution is ignored.
A NOTE provides information and
sometimes suggests how to make
better use of your vehi le.
The above symbol, lo ated on some parts
of the vehi le, indi ates that this manual
ontains information related to the part.
Please refer to the manual for a detailed
explanation.
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Table of Contents
Your Vehi le at a Glan e
Interior, exterior views and part identifi ation of your Mazda.
Essential Safety Equipment
Use of safety equipment, in luding seats, seat belt system, SRS air bags and
hild-restraint systems.
Knowing Your Mazda
Explanation of basi operations and ontrols; opening/ losing and adjustment
of various parts.
Before Driving Your Mazda
Important information about driving your Mazda.
Driving Your Mazda
Explanation of instruments and ontrols.
Interior Comfort
Use of various features for drive omfort, in luding air- onditioning and audio
system.
In Case of an Emergen y
Helpful information on what to do in an emergen y.
Maintenan e and Care
How to keep your Mazda in top ondition.
Customer Information
Important onsumer information in luding warranties and add-on equipment.
Spe ifi ations
Te hni al information about your Mazda.
Index
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Your Vehi le at a Glan e
Interior, exterior views and part identifi ation of your Mazda.
D ashboard Overview ............................................................................... 1- 2
In terio r O verview ...................................................................................... 1- 3
Exterior Overview ..................................................................................... 1- 4
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Your Vehi le at a Glan e
Dashboard Overview
Driver-side air bag ►
(page 2-25)
Instrument luster ^
(page 5-19)
Lighting ontrol / Turn signals
(page 5-32)
Power window swit hes
(page 3-7)
M Hazard warning flasher swit h
(page 5-36)
A Wiper and washer lever
(page 5-34)
A Climate ontrol system
(page 6-2)
Audio system
(page 6-11)
A Shift lever
(page 5-9)
Passenger-side air bag
(page 2-25)
M Glove box
(page 6-42)
Power window lo k swit h
(page 3-8)
Hood release handle ► -----
(page 3-9)
Outside mirror swit h ►
(page 3-21)
Ignition swit h ►—
(page 5-2)
Center onsole
(page 6-43)
Cup holder
(page 6-40)
A Parking brake
(page 5-5)
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Your Vehi le at a Glan e
Interior Overview
Sunvisors ►
(page 6-44)
Seat belts
(page 2-9)
Interior light
(page 6-37)
Rearview mirror
(page 3-22)
^ Vanity mirror
(page 6-44)
Side air bags
(page 2-25)
^ Front seats
(page 2-2)
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Your Vehi le at a Glan e
Exterior Overview
Fuel-filler lid ►
(page 3-14)
Child safety lo k ►
(page 3-5)
^ Rear window defroster
(page 5-35)
High-mount brake light
(page 8-33)
—^ Trunk lid
(page 3-10)
Li ense plate lights
(page 8-33)
Windshield wiper blades ►
(page 8-22)
Hood ►
(page 3-9)
Reverse lights
(page 8-33)
Brake lights / Taillights
(page 8-33)
Rear-turn signal lights
(page 8-33)
^ Power windows
(page 3-7)
-^Doors and keys
(page 3-2)
Headlights
(page 8-30)
^ Tires
(page 8-25)
^ Outside mirrors
(page 3-21)
Front-turn signal lights / Parking lights
(page 8-32)
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Essential Safety Equipment
Use of safety equipment, in luding seats, seat belt system, SRS air bags and
hild-restraint systems.
S e a ts ................................................................................................................. 2- 2
Front Seats .............................................................................................. 2- 2
Rear S e a t .................................................................................................. 2- 6
Seat Belt S ystem s ...................................................................................... 2- 9
Seat Belt Pre autions .......................................................................... 2- 9
3-Point Type Seat B elt ....................................................................... 2-12
Rear Center Position Seat Belt ........................................................ 2-14
Seat Belt Extender .............................................................................. 2-16
Seat Belt Warning Light/Beep ......................................................... 2-17
Child R estraint .......................................................................................... 2-18
Child Restraint Pre autions ............................................................... 2-18
Installing Child-Restraint System s .................................................. 2-21 ^
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SRS A ir Bags .............................................................................................. 2-25
Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) Pre autions .................. 2-25
Air Bag System D es ription .............................................................. 2-29
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Essential Safety Equipment
Seats
Front Seats
(M anually operated model)
ds WARNING
Securing the Seats:
Adjustable seats and seatbac s that
are not securely loc ed are
dangerous. In a sudden stop or
collision, the seat or seatbac could
move, causing injury. Ma e sure the
adjustable components of the seat are
loc ed in place by attempting to slide
the seat forward and bac ward and
roc ing the seatbac .
(Ele tri ally operated model)
The seat-bottom tilt, seat height and seat
slide an be ele tri ally adjusted. Move
them to the desired positions by using the
swit h on the seat’s lower side.
/h CAUTION
The seat-bottom power adjust is
operated by a motor. Avoid
extended operation be ause
ex essive use an damage the
motor.
To prevent the battery from running
down, avoid using the power adjust
when the engine is stopped. The
adjuster uses a great amount of
ele tri power.
Don’t use the swit h to make more
than one adjustment at a time.
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▼ Seat Slide
(M anually operated model)
& WARNING
Driver’s Seat Adjustment:
Adjusting the driver’s seat while the
vehicle is moving is dangerous. The
driver could lose control of the vehicle
and have an accident. Adjust the
driver’s seat only when the vehicle is
stopped.
To move a seat forward or ba kward, raise
the lever and slide the seat to the desired
position and release the lever.
Make sure the lever returns to its original
position and the seat is lo ked in pla e by
attempting to push it forward and
ba kward.
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