Mazda 6 Sports Sedan 2004 Quick Tips

2004

Reference

Guide for

Controls and

Functions

Quick Tips

MAZDA6

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replace your Owner’s Manual.

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contact your local dealer.

Or if you need additional help,

feel free to call our

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Unleaded

Gasoline

87-octane

minimum

18-gallon/

68.0-liter tank

DRIVER’S VIEW

1. Power window switches,

see Switches

2. Power door locks,

see Locks

3. Dual power mirrors,

see Switches

4. Traction Control System*,

see Driving Tips

5. Air vents

6. Turn signal/lighting control lever,

see Driver Controls

7. Instrument panel lighting,

see Getting Started

8. Horn/Air bag

9. Wiper/washer control lever,

see Driver Controls

10. Storage

11. Information display,

see Owner’s Manual

Tip: Dimmer cancel function increases display intensity only when headlights are on

12. Hazard warning

switch, Press on/off

13. Audio system,

see Audio Systems

14. Climate control panel,

see Climate Controls

15. Gearshift lever (A/T)*,

see Transmission

16. Cup holder

17. Heated seats*,

see Interior Lights/Console

18. Console,

see Interior Lights/Console

19. Accessory socket

20. Parking brake lever,

see Interior Lights/Console

21. Cruise control,

see Getting Started

22. Tilt/telescopic steering-wheel lever,

see Getting Started

23. Audio control switches*,

see Getting Started

24. Remote trunk-lid release

Push to open trunk; main switch in glove box must be ON, see Getting Started

25. Hood release handle

26. Bottle holder

CAUTION: Use plastic bottles withcaps, cups may spill when door is closed

27. Remote fuel-door release

28. Clock/set buttons,

see Getting Started

Getting Started

Mazda6 Quick Tips®are designed to quickly familiarize you with some important features of your Mazda6

This Driver’s View tab is your index to the Quick Tips

, locate the item you would like to learn more about and then turn to the listed tab

Be sure to see the tab called Getting Started, this section contains important operating tips about your Mazda6

Items identified with this symbol call out important information

Driver’s

View

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*Denotes optional equipment

Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features

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Tilt/telescopic steeringwheel lever

Pull lever (9) down to unlock column, position tilt angle and length of steering column position

Tip: Telescopic function allows steering wheel to be adjusted closer or farther according to driver’s reach

WARNING: Do not adjust steering-wheel while driving

GETTING STARTED

Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features

Getting Started

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Cruise control

Operates above 25 mph

To activate: Press and release

ON/OFF (1) To set speed: Press and release SET/COAST (3) at desired speed To accelerate: Press and hold

RESUME/ACCEL (2); incremental acceleration: Press and release (2), each tap = plus 1 mph

To decelerate: Press and hold SET/ COAST (3), release at desired speed; or tap brake pedal, press and release (3) at desired speed; incremental deceleration: Press and release (3), each tap = minus 1 mph

To cancel: Tap brake pedal, clutch pedal (manual transaxle) or press CANCEL button (4) or ON/OFF (1)

Return to preset speed after

Remote keyless entry system

Functions only with ignition in LOCK or ACC positions

To lock doors: Press button (3); pressing again within 5 seconds causes doors to relock and horn to beep

To unlock: Press (4) for driver’s door; press again

within 5 seconds to unlock other doors

To open trunk: Press (2) Panic alarm: Press (1); horn

sounds; to stop, press (1) again or turn ignition to ON position

CANCEL button or braking: Press and release RESUME/ACCEL button (2)

Tip: Cruise control will not be canceled in Manual Mode during gear changes

Steeringwheel audio controls

To increase/ decrease volume: Press (5)

Radio: Press (6) to select preset stations Cassette/CD/MD: Press (6) to select next selection/track Press (7) to select AM, FM 1, FM 2, Tape, CD and MD mode Press (8) to mute

Clock

To set: With ignition in ACC or ON position,

press (A) and hold until beep sounds; 12 hr/24hr will be displayed; press (B) to select; press (A) again while selection is flashing: Hr ADJUST displays; press (B) to select hr; press (A) when done, do the same to set minutes

Remote trunk-lid release lock-out

Switch in ON position, remote trunk release functions normal; OFF position disables system; located in glove box

Instrument panel lighting

With headlights on:

To brighten/dim turn thumbwheel up/down

Headlights/parking lights ON: Illumination

changes brightness when dimmer switch* (5) is pressed

With headlights OFF

†

, key ON:

Press instrument cluster dimmer select button (5) to select between 5 brightness settings for instrument cluster

*If equipped with black-out meter

†

See Owner’s Manual

CLOCK

1 2

LOCK

3 4

SET

TRUNK OPENER

OFF ON

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SET

CEL

NCEL

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VOL

MODE

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features

Instrument

Cluster

Instrument

Cluster

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21. Charging system warning light

Dealer inspection required

22. Engine oil pressure warning light

23. Air bag readiness

Front, side and curtain air bag malfunction; warning light constantly flashes or stays on or never comes on with ignition on, dealer inspection required

24. Door ajar

25. Immobilizer system on,

see Locks

26. Always fasten safety belts

7. Instrument cluster dimmer select button

Press to increase display intensity See Getting Started

8. Engine coolant temperature gauge

If above normal range, stop vehicle and turn off engine, check coolant level when safe

14. High beams on

15. Traction Control System*,

Light flashes when in use; dealer inspection required if light remains on

16. Lights on

17. Traction Control System* off,

System turned off manually or malfunctioning; dealer inspection required

18. Low fuel

19. Brake system

Parking brake on/low fluid level

20. Check engine

Dealer inspection required

6. Odometer/tripmeter selector

Press to select among trip A, trip B, and odometer Press and hold to reset selected trip meter

WARNING LIGHTS

9. Cruise control,

see Getting Started

10. Cruise Control Main Power On,

see Getting Started

11. Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)*

ABS malfunction, normal brakes only, dealer inspection required

12. Turn signals/hazard warning on

13. Automatic transaxle indicator

Dealer inspection required if light remains on

CRUISE

MAIN

CRUISE

GAUGES

1. Tachometer

2. Speedometer

3. Fuel gauge

4. Odometer/tripmeter

5. Manual mode gear indicator*

Displays current gear of Sport AT during manual shift mode

*Denotes optional equipment

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