Note
- When DTCs not shown in the DTC table are displayed, replace the SAS unit.
- If the air bag system warning light does not illuminate or remains illuminated when the ignition switch is turned to ON position, inspect and repair the air bag system warning light circuitry and then confirm that the air bag system warning light is operational.
- The air bag system warning light will flash the DTC pattern for five cycles, and then will remain illuminated until the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position.




ForewordMazda 6 Service Manual: Recommendations for Shifting
Upshifting
For normal acceleration, Mazda recommends these shift points:
For cruising, Mazda recommends these shift points:
Downshifting
When you must slow down in heavy traffic or on a steep upgrade,
downshift before the engine starts to overwork. This reduces the chance of stalling
and ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Water pump
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Drain the engine coolant. (See COOLING SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS.) (See
ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT.)
3. Loosen the water pump pulley bolt to remove the drive belt. (See DRIVE
BELT REPLACEMENT.)
4. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
5. Insta ...