Government regulations in the United States/Canada require that automobiles meet specific emission regulations and safety standards. Therefore, vehicles built for use in the United States/Canada may differ from those sold in other countries.
The differences may make it difficult or even impossible for your vehicle to receive satisfactory servicing in other countries. We strongly recommend that you NOT take your Mazda outside the United States/Canada.
United States
However, in the event that you are moving to Canada permanently, Mazda vehicles built for use in the United States could be eligible for exportation to Canada with specific vehicle modifications to comply with the Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (CMVSS).
Canada
However, in the event that you are moving to the United States permanently, Mazda vehicles built for use in Canada could be eligible for exportation to the United States with specific vehicle modifications to comply with the United States Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS).
NOTE
The above is applicable for a permanent import/export situation and not related to travelers on vacation.
You may have the following problems if you do take your vehicle outside of the United States/Canada:
Please refer to your Manufacturer's Warranty Booklet for more information.
Warranties for Your Mazda
Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign Country (Except United States and Canada)Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Drive belt auto tensioner inspection
1. Remove the drive belt. (See DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT.)
2. Verify that the drive belt auto tensioner moves smoothly in the
operational direction.
Replace the drive belt auto tensioner if necessary.
3. Turn the drive belt auto tensioner pulley by hand and verify that it
rotates smoothly ...
Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Base removal
1. Remove the rearview mirror.
2. Wind each end of a wire around a bar.
Warning
Using a SST (piano wire) with bare hands can cause injury. Always
wear gloves when using a SST (piano wire).
Note
Use a long sawing action to spread the work over the whole length
of the SST (piano w ...