Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Turning the Engine Off
WARNINGDo not stop the engine while the vehicle is moving: Stopping the engine while the vehicle is moving for any reason other than in an emergency is dangerous. Stopping the engine while the vehicle is moving will result in reduced braking ability due to the loss of power braking, which could cause an accident and serious injury.
1. Stop the vehicle completely.
2. (Manual transaxle)
Shift into neutral and set the parking brake.
(Automatic transaxle)
Shift the selector lever to the P position and set the parking brake.
3. Press the push button start to turn off the engine. The ignition position is off.
CAUTION
When leaving the vehicle, make sure the push button start is off.
NOTE
- The cooling fan in the engine compartment could turn on for a few minutes after the ignition is switched from ON to OFF, whether or not the A/C is on or off, to cool the engine compartment quickly.
- If the system detects that the remaining battery power of the key is
low when the ignition is switched from ON to ACC or OFF, the following is indicated.
Replace with a new battery before the key becomes unusable.
Refer to Key Battery Replacement (Vehicle equipped with Type A instrument cluster)
A message is indicated in the display of the instrument cluster.
(Vehicle equipped with Type B instrument cluster)
The KEY indicator light (green) flashes for approximately 30 seconds.
Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights.
- (Automatic transaxle)
If the engine is turned off while the selector lever is in a position other than P, the ignition switches to ACC.
Engine Start Function When Key Battery is Dead
CAUTION
When starting the engine by holding the transmitter over the push button start
due to a dead key battery or a malfunctioning key, be careful not to allow the following,
otherwise the sign ...
Emergency Engine Stop
Continuously pressing the push button start or quickly pressing it any number
of times while the engine is running or the vehicle is being driven will turn the
engine off immediately. The ignition ...
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Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Steering angle sensor inspection
With DSC
1. Remove the column cover. (See COLUMN COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION)
2. Disconnect the steering angle sensor connector.
3. Connect battery positive voltage to terminal A and ground to terminal F of
the steering angle sensor.
4. Turn the steering wheel to the right and left, and verify ...
Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Filament repair
1. Use isopropyl alcohol to clean around the damaged section of the filament.
2. Attach tape above and below the damaged section of the filament.
3. Using a small brush or marking pen, repair the filament with silver paint
or equivalent.
4. After 2-3 minutes, carefully remove the tape without ...