Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Saving Fuel and Protection of the Environment
How you operate your Mazda determines how far it will travel on a tank of fuel. Use these suggestions to help save fuel and reduce CO2.
- Avoid long warm-ups. Once the engine runs smoothly, begin driving.
- Avoid fast starts.
- Drive at lower speeds.
- Anticipate when to apply the brakes (avoid sudden braking).
- Follow the maintenance schedule and have an Authorized Mazda Dealer perform inspections and servicing.
- Use the air conditioner only when necessary.
- Slow down on rough roads.
- Keep the tires properly inflated.
- Do not carry unnecessary weight.
- Do not rest your foot on the brake pedal while driving.
- Keep the wheels in correct alignment.
- Keep windows closed at high speeds.
- Slow down when driving in crosswinds and headwinds.
WARNING
Never stop the engine when going down a hill:
Stopping the engine when going down a hill is dangerous. This causes the loss of power steering and power brake control, and may cause damage to the drivetrain. Any loss of steering or braking control could cause an accident.
Break-In Period
No special break-in is necessary, but a few precautions in the first 1,000 km
(600 miles) may add to the performance, economy, and life of the vehicle.
Do not race the engine.
Do not maintain ...
Hazardous Driving
WARNING
Be extremely careful if it is necessary to downshift on slippery surfaces:
Downshifting into lower gear while driving on slippery surfaces is dangerous. The
sudden change in tire speed co ...
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Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Locking, Unlocking with Request Switch, Door Handle (With the advanced keyless
function)
All doors can be locked/unlocked by pressing the request switch on the front
doors while the key is being carried.
Front doors
To lock
To lock the doors , press the request switch and the hazard warning lights will
flash once.
A beep sound will be heard once.
To unlock
Driver's door requ ...
Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Seat Belt Precautions
Seat belts help to decrease the possibility of severe injury during accidents and sudden stops. Mazda recommends that the driver and all passengers always wear seat belts.
(U.S.A. and Canada)
All of the seat belt retractors are designed to keep the lap/shoulder belts out of the way when ...