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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Essential Safety Equipment
Seats
(Ele tri ally operated model)
To slide the seat, move the slide lifter
swit h on the outside of the seat to the
front or ba k and hold it. Release the
swit h at the desired position.
▼ Seat Re line
AWARNING
Reclining:
Sitting in a reclined position while the
vehicle is moving is dangerous
because you don’t get the full
protection from seat belts. During
sudden bra ing or a collision, you
can slide under the lap belt and suffer
serious internal injuries. For
maximum protection, sit well bac
and upright.
Unloc ed Seatbac :
A seatbac plays an important role in
your protection in a vehicle. Leaving
the seatbac unloc ed is dangerous as
it can allow passengers to be ejected
or thrown around and baggage to
stri e occupants in a sudden stop or
collision, resulting in severe injury.
After adjusting the seatbac at any
time, even when there are no other
passengers, roc the seatbac to ma e
sure it is loc ed in place.
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Essential Safety Equipment
Seats
To hange the seatba k angle, lean
forward slightly while raising the lever.
Then lean ba k to the desired position and
release the lever.
Make sure the lever returns to its original
position and the seatba k is lo ked in
pla e by attempting to push it forward and
ba kward.
/h CAUTION
When returning a rear-re lined
seatba k to its upright position, make
sure you support the seatba k while
operating the seatba k lever. If the
seatba k is not supported, it will flip
forward suddenly and ould ause
injury.
▼ Seat Tilt (Driver’s Seat)
(M anually operated model)
The seat-bottom angle an be adjusted by
rotating the dial.
(Ele tri ally operated model)
Front height adjustm ent
To adjust the front height of the seat-
bottom, raise or lower the front of the
slide lifter swit h on the left side of the
seat.
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Essential Safety Equipment
Seats
R ear height adjustm ent
Raise or lower the ba k of the swit h to
adjust the rear height of the seat-bottom.
Height adjustm ent
Raise the seat-bottom by pulling up on the
enter of the swit h. Release the swit h
when the seat is where you want it.
Lower the seat-bottom by pressing down
on the enter and releasing it when the
seat is where you want it.
▼ Head Restraint
AWARNING
Head Restraints Adjustment:
Driving with the head restraints
adjusted too low or removed is
dangerous. With no support behind
your head, your nec could be
seriously injured in a collision.
Always drive with the head restraints
inserted when seats are being used
and ma e sure they are properly
adjusted.
Height adjustm ent
To raise a head restraint, pull it up to the
desired position.
To lower the head restraint, press the stop-
at h release, then push the head restraint
down.
Adjust the head restraint so that the top
parallels the top of the passenger’s ears,
never the passenger’s ne k.
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Essential Safety Equipment
Seats
Rear Seat
& WARNING
Stac ing Cargo:
Stac ing luggage or other cargo
higher than the seatbac s, and
putting things on the rear pac age
tray is dangerous. During sudden
bra ing or a collision, objects can
become projectiles that may hit and
injure passengers. Don’t stac things
higher than the seatbac s or put
things on the rear pac age tray.
Securing 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.
Seat Adjustment:
Adjusting the seat while the vehicle is
moving is dangerous. Sudden bra ing
or a collision could cause serious
injury. Adjust the seat only when the
vehicle is stopped.
/h WARNING
Unloc ed Seatbac :
A seatbac plays an important role in
your protection in a vehicle. Leaving
the seatbac unloc ed is dangerous as
it can allow passengers to be ejected
or thrown around and baggage to
stri e occupants in a sudden stop or
collision, resulting in severe injury.
After adjusting the seatbac at any
time, even when there are no other
passengers, roc the seatbac to ma e
sure it is loc ed in place.
Passenger on the Folded Seatbac :
Driving with a passenger on the
folded seatbac is dangerous.
Allowing a child to sit up on the
folded seatbac while the vehicle is
moving is particularly dangerous. In
a sudden stop or even a minor
collision, a child not in a proper seat
or child-restraint system and seat belt
could be thrown forward, bac or
even out of the car resulting in
serious injuries or death. The child or
other objects in the baggage area
could be thrown into other occupants
and cause serious injury. Never allow
a passenger to sit or stand on the
folded seatbac while the vehicle is
moving.
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Essential Safety Equipment
Seats
AWARNING
Children and the Folding Rear Seats:
Playing with the folding rear seats is
dangerous. Once the seats are bac
up, a child in the trun would not be
able to get out the way they had
entered. If you have small children,
eep the seatbac s loc ed. Do not give
the car eys to children and do not
allow them to play in the vehicle.
NOTE
When returning a rear seat to its
original position, also repla e the seat
belt to its normal position. Verify that
the seat belt pulls and retra ts.
▼ Split-Folding Rear Seatba k
To provide more spa e in the luggage
ompartment.
1. Unfasten the lap portion of the rear-
enter seat belt (page 2-15).
A CAUTION
Always unfasten the lap portion of the
belt before folding the rear-left
seatba k. Leaving the lap portion of
the belt fastened ould ause damage
to the seat belt, bu kle and seatba k.
2. Push the button and fold the seatba k
forward.
To return the seatba k to its original
position, reverse the pro edure.
▼ Rear Seatba k Lo k
To lo k or unlo k a seatba k, move the
lever.
Lo k„ .Unlo k Unlo k,,
LOCK UNLOCK
Lo k
£ 4
UNLOCK LOCK
NOTE
The seatba k lo ks are part of the
trunk se urity system (page 3-11).
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Essential Safety Equipment
Seats
▼ Armrest
The armrest an be used or pla ed
upright.
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Essential Safety Equipment
Seat Belt Systems
Seat Belt Pre autions
Seat belts help to de rease the possibility of severe injury during a idents and sudden
stops. Mazda re ommends that the driver and all passengers always wear seat belts.
All of the seat belt retra tors are designed to keep the lap/shoulder belts out of the way
when not in use.
The driver’s seat belt has no provisions for hild-restraint systems and has only an
emergen y lo king mode. The driver may wear it omfortably, and it will lo k during a
ollision.
However, the front passenger’s seat and rear lap/shoulder belt retra tors operate in two
modes: emergen y lo king mode, and for hild-restraint systems, automati lo king mode.
& WARNING
Not Wearing Seat Belts:
Not wearing a seat belt is extremely dangerous. During a collision, occupants not
wearing seat belts could hit someone or things inside the vehicle or even be thrown
out of the vehicle. They could be seriously injured or even illed. In the same
collision, occupants wearing seat belts would be much safer. Always wear your seat
belt and ma e sure all occupants are properly restrained.
Seat Belt Damaged During an Accident:
Using a damaged seat belt is dangerous. An accident could damage the belt webbing
of the seat belt in use. A damaged seat belt cannot provide adequate protection in a
collision. Have an Authorized Mazda Dealer inspect all seat belt systems in use during
an accident before they are used again.
Twisted Seat Belts:
Twisted seat belts are dangerous. In a collision, the full width o f the belt isn’t
available to absorb the impact. This puts more force on the bones beneath the belt,
which could brea them or cause other serious injury or death. Don’t wear twisted
seat belts.
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Essential Safety Equipment
Seat Belt Systems
/h WARNING
One Belt, One Passenger:
Using one seat belt for more than one person at a time is dangerous. A seat belt used
in this way can’t spread the impact forces properly and the two passengers could be
crushed together and seriously injured or even illed. Never use one belt for more
than one person at a time.
Belt retra tion may be ome diffi ult if the belts and rings are soiled, so try to keep them
lean.
▼ Pregnant Women and Persons with Serious Medi al Conditions
Pregnant women should wear seat belts. Ask your do tor for spe ifi re ommendations.
The lap belt should be worn SNUGLY AND AS LOW AS POSSIBLE OVER THE HIPS.
Persons with serious medi al onditions also should wear seat belts. Che k with your
do tor for any spe ial instru tions regarding spe ifi medi al onditions.
▼ Emergen y Lo king Mode
If the belt has fully retra ted, it will always be in the emergen y lo king mode until you
move it into automati lo king mode by pulling the belt all the way out to its full length. In
the emergen y lo king mode, the belt remains omfortable on the o upant and the
retra tor will lo k in position during a ollision.
If the belt feels tight and hinders omfortable movement while the vehi le is stopped or in
motion, you may be in the automati lo king mode be ause you have pulled the belt too far
out. To return to the more omfortable emergen y lo king mode, wait until you an stop
the vehi le in a safe area, retra t the belt fully to onvert it ba k to emergen y lo king
mode and then again extend it around you.
& CAUTION
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Essential Safety Equipment
Seat Belt Systems
▼ Automati Lo king Mode
Always use the automati lo king mode to keep the hild-restraint system from shifting to
an unsafe position in the event of an a ident. To get the seat belt into the automati
lo king mode, pull it all the way out and onne t it as instru ted on the hild-restraint
system. It will retra t down to the hild-restraint system and stay lo ked on it. See the
se tion on hild restraint (page 2-18).
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Essential Safety Equipment
Seat Belt Systems
3-Point Type Seat Belt
NOTE
When using the rear enter seat belt,
refer to "Rear Center Position Seat
Belt" (page 2-14).
▼ Fastening the Seat Belts
1. Grasp the bu kle and tongue.
2. Slowly pull out the lap/shoulder belt.
3. Insert the tongue into the bu kle until
you hear a li k.
/h WARNING
Positioning the Shoulder Portion of
the Seat Belt:
Improper positioning of the shoulder
portion of the seat belt is dangerous.
An improperly positioned belt will
provide little or no protection in a
collision. Always ma e sure the
shoulder portion o f the seat belt is
positioned across your shoulder and
near your nec , but never under your
arm, on your nec , or on your upper
4. Make sure the shoulder belt is snugly
fitted against your body.
Keep low on S j l
hip bone -
Take up sla k
Too high
& WARNING
Positioning the Lap Portion of the
Seat Belt:
The lap portion of the seat belt worn
too high is dangerous. In a collision,
this would concentrate the impact
force directly on the abdominal area,
causing serious injury. Wear the lap
portion o f the belt snugly and as low
as possible.
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