i-ELOOP is a regenerative braking system. When you depress the brake pedal or use engine braking, the kinetic energy that occurs is converted to electrical energy by the power generator and the converted electrical energy is stored in the rechargeable battery (capacitor and battery). The stored electricity is used as power to charge the battery and the vehicle's electrical devices.
CAUTION
High-current electricity flows through the following parts, therefore do not touch them.
NOTE
For details, go to the following URL.
http://www.mazda.com/csr/environment/recycling
i-ELOOP Control Status Display
The driver is notified of the i-ELOOP power generating status and the vehicle conditions by the control status display.
The i-ELOOP power generating status is displayed in the center display.
Refer to Control Status Display.
i-ELOOP Charging Display
If the engine is started after the vehicle has not been driven for a long period of time, an “i-ELOOP Charging Please don't Drive” message may be indicated in the display.
Leave the engine idling and wait until the message disappears.
NOTE
If the vehicle is driven while the message is displayed, a beep sound is heard. If you turn the steering wheel while the message is displayed, it will feel heavier than normal, but this does not indicate an abnormality. Stop the vehicle in a safe location with the engine running and do not attempt to turn the steering wheel. The steering operation will return to normal after the message is no longer displayed.
Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Steering gear and linkage disassembly
Caution
Place copper plates, rag, or similar material in a vise, when
securing the mounting bracket portion of the steering gear.
Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.
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Tie Rod Disassembly Note
1. Unclamp the washer.
2. Remove the tie rod.
Locknut (Adjusting Cover) D ...
Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Running light unit inspection
1. Connect the connector to the running light unit.
2. Connect the negative battery cable.
3. Measure the voltage at the running light unit using voltmeter.
When inspecting terminal D, H or P for continuity, disconnect the running light unit connector.
4. If the value are not as specif ...