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MAZDA6
Quick Tips ®

Reference

Guide for

Controls and
2007

Functions

®
 DRIVER’S VIEW
1 2 3 4 567 8 9 10 11 12 13 Getting Started
MAZDA6 Quick Tips® are
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30 29 25 28 27 26 25 18 Getting Started, this section
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1. Power window switches, 12. Information display, 25. Storage

see Switches see Information Display 26. Cruise control,
2. Power door locks, 13. AMB see Getting Started
see Locks Ambient temperature display, 27. Tilt/telescopic
3. Dual power mirrors, see Information Display steering-wheel lever,
see Switches 14. Hazard warning see Getting Started
4. Instrument panel lighting, switch, Press on/off 28. Audio control switches,
see Getting Started 15. Audio system, see Getting Started
5. Air vents see Audio Systems 29. Remote trunk release
6. Turn signal/lighting 16. Climate control panel, (Sedan only)
control lever, see Climate Controls Push to open trunk
see Driver Controls 17. Passenger air bag off 30. Hood release handle
indicator, see Seats
7. Traction Control System, 18. Accessory socket 31. Headlight leveling switch,
see Instrument Cluster 19. Gearshift lever (A/T), see Getting Started
8. Horn/Air bag see Transmission 32. Bottle holder
9. Wiper/washer control 20. Cup holder CAUTION: Use plastic bottles
lever, see Driver Controls 21. Heated seats, with caps, cups may spill
10. Clock setting buttons, see Trunk/Console when door is closed
see Getting Started 22. Console, see Trunk/Console 33. Remote fuel-door
23. Parking brake lever, release
11. NAVI Display*, see Trunk/Console
see Owner’s Manual 24. NAVI Remote control* *Denotes optional equipment

Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features

Driver’s
View

GETTING STARTED
1 1
2 2
4 3 3
Sedan 5-Door/
Sport Wagon
Remote keyless entry system windows will open/close
Functions only with key removed
from ignition switch
To lock doors: Press button (1);
press again within 5 seconds,
doors relock and horn beeps
To unlock: Press (2) for driver’s
door; press again within 5 seconds to ON position, press (A) and hold
unlock other doors, press and hold until beep sounds; 12 hr/24hr
for 3 seconds to lower front windows will be displayed; press (B) to
To open trunk: Press (4)
Panic alarm: Press (3); horn
sounds; to stop, press any button displays; press (B) to select hr;
on the transmitter or turn ignition press (A) when done, do the
to ON position
Cruise
1 control
ON
OFF
2 Operates
RES
ACCEL
3 above
CANCEL
4
SET
COAST
19 mph
To activate:
Press and release ON/OFF (1)
To set speed: Press and release
SET/COAST (3) at desired speed
To accelerate: Press and hold
RES/ACCEL (2); incremental
acceleration: Press and release
(2), each tap = plus 1 mph
To decelerate: Press and hold SET/
COAST (3), release at desired speed;
or tap brake pedal, press and release
(3) at desired speed; incremental
deceleration: Press and release
(3), each tap = minus 1 mph
To cancel: Tap brake pedal, clutch
pedal (manual transaxle) or press
CANCEL button (4) or ON/OFF (1)
Return to preset speed after
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Getting
Started
Remote window operation Tilt/telescopic
Remote keyless entry: Press unlock steering-wheel
button (2) and hold, doors/liftgate lever
unlock and windows fully open Pull lever (5)
Key: Insert key in driver’s door down to unlock
lock; turn toward front/rear of column, adjust tilt
vehicle and hold it, after doors/ angle and length
liftgate are unlocked/locked 5 of steering column
WARNING: Do not adjust
steering-wheel while driving
A CLOCK TILT Instrument panel
B SET
A CLK SET lighting
B To brighten/dim turn
Clock thumbwheel up/down
To set: With ignition in ACC or HID headlights
leveling switch
1 Set position at 0 unless
0
vehicle is loaded heavily,
select; press (A) again while leveling switch adjusts
selection is flashing: Hr ADJUST headlight angle to compensate
for weight of passengers and
cargo, see Owner’s Manual
same to set minutes
CANCEL button or braking: Press
and release RES/ACCEL button (2) A BC
9
Tip: Cruise control will not
be canceled in Manual Mode
during gear changes 12
Steering-
13 10
wheel 14
6 audio 11
VOL
7 controls
MODE
Rear center position seat belt†
5 8 To increase/decrease Pull seat belt (9) from recess located
volume: Press (5) in ceiling (A) (Sport Wagon),
Radio: Press / (6) less than one behind head restraint (B) (Sedan) or
second to select next/previous left side of cargo area (C) (5-Door):
preset station, press / (6) more Slide tongues with finger while pulling
than one second until beep sound Fastening seat belt: Tongue (10)
is heard to seek next/previous station and anchor (11) must be fastened,
Cassette/CD: Press (6) to select then slowly pull out lap/shoulder
next selection/track, press (6) to belt (12) and insert tongue (13)
repeat current selection/track into buckle (14) until click is heard
Press (7) to select AM, FM 1, Unfastening seat belt: Depress
FM 2, Cassette* and CD mode buckle button to release
Press (8) to mute Audio/NAVI system* Stowing seat belt: Retract belt, put
*Denotes optional equipment tongues (10) and (13) together, insert
† See Owner’s Manual securely into recess (A, B or C)
Getting
Started
 Instrument
Cluster
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
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100
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GAUGES 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 6 5 7
1. Tachometer 7. Odometer/tripmeter 8. Engine coolant
2. Turn signals/hazard selector temperature gauge
warning on Press to select among trip A, If above normal range, stop
3. Speedometer trip B, and odometer vehicle and turn off engine,
Press and hold to reset selected check coolant level when safe
4. Fuel gauge trip meter
5. Odometer/tripmeter
6. Gear indicator
Displays current gear of Sport AT *If equipped with black-out meter

WARNING LIGHTS
9. CRUISE Cruise control, 12. Automatic transaxle 17. Low fuel
see Getting Started indicator 18. Brake system
CRUISE
10. MAIN Cruise Control Main Dealer inspection required Parking brake on/low fluid level
Power On, see Getting Started if light remains on 19. Check engine
13. High beams on Dealer inspection required
11. Anti-lock Brake
System (ABS) 14. Traction Control 20. Charging system
ABS malfunction, normal brakes System (TCS) warning light
only, dealer inspection required Light flashes when in use; Dealer inspection required
ABS automatically reduces dealer inspection required if 21. Engine oil pressure
hydraulic pressure to any wheel light remains on warning light
on the verge of locking up Enhances traction and safety 22. Air bag readiness
You may feel a slight pulsing of by regulating engine torque Front, side and/or curtain air bag
the brake pedal and hear a When TCS detects drive wheel malfunction; warning light
clicking noise; this tells you the slippage it lowers engine torque constantly flashes or stays on
ABS is functioning properly; to prevent loss of traction or never comes on with ignition
increase pressure on pedal for 15. Lights on* on, dealer inspection required
maximum braking 16. Traction Control 23. Door ajar
Tips: Maintain constant System off
pressure on the brake pedal 24. Immobilizer system on,
System turned off manually see Locks
Do not pump the brakes or malfunctioning; dealer 25. Always fasten
inspection required safety belts
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features

Instrument
Cluster
 Driver
Controls
DRIVER CONTROLS

Turn signals right/left: Move lever Normal wiper speed: Two

1 2
Turn signal/lighting
control lever
OFF = Lights off
= Tail, parking and
dashboard lights on: Rotate
knob (1) to first notch
= Tail, parking, dashboard
and headlights on: Rotate knob
(1) to second notch
High beams on/off: Push lever
forward/pull back to detent
To flash high beams: Pull lever
back slightly and release
up/down
= Fog lights on: Rotate knob
(2); functions only with headlight
low beams on
Tip: Headlights switch off auto-
matically within 30 seconds if
lights are left on and switch is
in lock position or key removed
REAR
3 4
Wiper/washer control lever
Intermittent wiper: One click down
To change interval speed:
Rotate inner ring (3)
clicks down
Fast wiper speed: Three
clicks down
Single wipe: Push stalk up
Washer: Pull stalk back
Rear window wiper/washer
(5-Door/Sport Wagon)
To activate rear interval wiper:
Rotate knob (4) up to INT
To activate rear normal speed
wiper: Rotate knob (4) up to ON
To activate rear washer with
wipers operating: Rotate knob
(4) up to ; hold knob (4)
to continue washing; release
knob and wipers will continue
to operate
To operate stand alone wipe/
wash function: Rotate knob
(4) down and hold, release
to stop

Dual power Front window switches Resetting procedure:

1 L R mirrors One-touch down/up: Press/pull 1. Turn ignition switch
Ignition switch AUTO switch (3) firmly and to “ON” position
must be in ACC release, window goes down/up
2 or ON position all the way, press/pull briefly 2. Make sure that power
Switch is on to stop, press/pull lightly and window lock switch located
driver’s door hold for normal operation on driver’s door is not
depressed
To adjust left/right mirror: Tip: During closing window
Press selector switch (1) left/ operation, window will stop 3. Press switch and fully open
right, press switch (2) in direction and open partway if object power window
of desired movement blocks window operation 4. Pull up switch to fully close
Tip: To lock mirrors in place, Rear window switches power window and continue
move selector switch (1) to Push/pull (4) to open/close holding switch for about
center position 2 seconds after window
Power window lockout switch fully closes
3 Power window Press button (5), only driver's
switches window operates; press again 5. Repeat steps 3-4 for front
5 4 With ignition ON passenger power window
for normal operation
AU

All windows while seated in front

Power window
TO

AU
TO

controlled from passenger seat

initialization procedure
driver’s armrest; If battery is disconnected or power 6. Make sure power windows
passenger doors window fuse is replaced, the auto operate correctly using
have separate open/close and anti-pinch features door switches
switches will not function

Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features

Switches
 Locks

LOCKS
Liftgate Manual door locks
(Sport Wagon) Lock button
Liftgate is To lock: Press front of button (4)
1 locked/unlocked toward door handle
Key via power door To unlock: Pull front of button
Operates ignition and all locks 2
lock switch or away from door handle
Tip: Use key number plate keyless entry transmitter; pull up Tip: Doors can be locked with
to purchase a new key; on handle (2) to open liftgate key in ignition (chime sounds
store in safe place separate Power door to alert you to key in ignition)
from vehicle
K
UNLOC

LOC
K
locks Child-safety
Retractable key Master front Lock locks
To fold/unfold press release 3 door lock Located at
button (1) 4 switches Unlock the edge of
Immobilizer system To lock/unlock all doors and liftgate: rear doors
Prevents engine from running Press bottom/top of switch (3) To activate: Pull tab up; door
unless coded key is used; see To lock doors without key: With opens from outside only
Owner’s Manual door open, press bottom of door To cancel: Push tab down
Remote lock switch, exit car, close doors WARNINGS: Since children
keyless entry To unlock: Use key to unlock driver’s may access either rear door,
system, see front door, rotate key to counter- child-safety locks for both rear
Getting Started clockwise position for more than one doors should be activated
second to unlock other doors, hold Never leave a child in car
for 3 seconds to lower front windows with key in the vehicle

P M (Sport A/T Manual

manual shift mode) transmission
R Move shifter from Depress clutch pedal
N
D to M to engage to start engine and
D M manual shift mode, change gears
P
M will be illuminated
for manual mode on WARNINGS: Do not shift into
R shift position indicator located 1st above 20 mph or clutch
in the instrument panel failure could occur
N
M Manual shifting of transmission Resting your foot on clutch
D pedal while driving and using
is achieved by moving shifter
back to upshift and forward to the clutch to hold your vehicle
downshift, move shifter from at a stand still while waiting
Automatic transmission M to D to engage automatic on a hill may reduce clutch life
P = Park shift mode
To move gearshift from Park: Gear indicator
P (A/T only)
Press firmly on brake pedal
R
R = Reverse Illuminated numeral of
N
N = Neutral D 2 gear indicator located in
7 the instrument panel
No gear engaged M
D (Overdrive) displays current gear in
For normal driving: Shifts through 2 Automatic and Manual
shift modes
all forward gears automatically

Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features

Transmission
 Seats
SEATS
Shoulder belt height
adjustment
To raise: Push
adjuster upward 1
To lower: Pull
button (1) and
slide downward
WARNING: Make sure adjuster
locks in one of its positions
Manual controls
1. Fore-aft adjustment
Lift lever and hold, slide
seat, release lever
2. Raise/lower seat
Pull/push lever repeatedly to
desired height and release
3. Seatback angle
To adjust: Lift and hold lever, lean
forward or backward, release lever
4. Head restraint
To raise/lower: Pull up/push in
release button (8) and push down
WARNINGS: Do not adjust
seats while driving
Safety belts must always be
worn when vehicle is in motion
Air bags are supplemental
and do not replace safety
belt usage
Always wear your safety belt
and properly secure children
12 and under in the rear seat
Even with a deactivation
system, never place rear-facing
infant-safety seat in front
of any air bag, an infant is
in serious danger of being
injured or killed
If you must install a forward-
facing child-safety seat in the front
seating position, move vehicle
seat as far back as possible
Use age appropriate child
restraints, see Owner’s Manual
and state or province laws
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Seats
4 Rotate knob to increase/
8
4 seat cushion
3 Pull/push rear of switch vertically
8
1 2
7 Folding rear seatbacks,
5 6
Child-safety seat
To install in rear outboard seats: Use
dual locking mode retractor seat
belts; see Owner’s Manual for proper
installation and child seat tether
and LATCH system instructions
Passenger air bag
deactivation indicator light
Front air bag deactivation indicator
light provides current status of
front passenger air bag and
pretensioner system
If total seated weight on front
passenger seat is less than
approximately 66 lb., front
passenger air bag deactivation
indicator light illuminates,
air bag/pretensioner will not
deploy/activate in an accident
If the total seated weight is greater
than approximately 93 lb., light
does not illuminate, and the air
bag/pretensioner will deploy/activate
in an appropriate accident,
5. Lumbar adjustment
decrease firmness
Power driver’s seat
6. Raise/lower front of
seat cushion
Pull/push front of switch vertically
Fore/aft adjustment
Slide switch horizontally
Raise/lower rear of
Raise/lower seat
Pull/push center of switch
vertically
7. Seatback angle
Press front/rear of switch
Tip: Verify side air bags
by locating “SRS AIRBAG”
indicator tags on outboard
side of front seatbacks
see Trunk/Liftgate
see Owner’s Manual for
additional information on this
feature and the air bag system
Safety belt emergency
locking mode
Belts lock only on hard acceleration,
braking, cornering or impacts of
about 5 mph or more
Automatic locking mode
(front passenger and all
rear safety belts only)
Must be used when installing
child-safety seat
To activate: Pull belt fully out of
retractor, allow belt to retract until
click is heard; belt will only tighten
To disengage: Unbuckle belt and
allow belt to retract fully
Rear center position seat belt
5-Door: Seat belt stowage located
behind left side head rest
Sport Wagon: See Getting Started
*Denotes optional equipment
Climate
Controls
CLIMATE CONTROLS
4 5 6 2 6 5 4 3
A/C A/C

1 2
3
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FRONT
C H
MODE
PUSH PUSH
OFF AUTO

3 2 1 7 1 8 9
Manual A/C Automatic A/C
1. Air flow selections 5. Air intake control 8. Windshield defroster switch
= air to dash = recirculate inside air; Press: Fresh air position is
use for maximum cooling automatically selected, A/C
= air to dash and floor = fresh air automatically turns ON
= air to floor WARNING: Do not use Automatic operation
position in cold Press AUTO (9) for automatic
= air to floor and weather, windows may operation; rotate outer dial to set
windshield fog and hamper vision temperature, see Owner’s Manual
= air to windshield (defrost) Tip: Automatic climate control
(Manual Climate Control) display viewed via information
display, see below

2. Fan control 6. Rear window defogger Control positions for

Rotate knob clockwise/ Press on/off; shuts off with
counterclockwise to increase/ ignition or automatically after
decrease fan speed 15 minutes of operation; also
3. Temperature control operates heated side mirrors
Cooler/warmer = rotate knob Tip: The word “heated” is
counterclockwise/clockwise imprinted on glass reflector
4. A/C = air conditioner of side mirrors, this indicates
Press to turn on/off they are heated
7. OFF
maximum defrost
Fan to maximum, temperature
to maximum hot, selected
Tips: To help prevent windshield
fogging in humid weather,
select
To prevent fogging, never
drive with system off
Objects placed under the
front seats may interfere
with air flow to the rear

Information display AMB

Information display (1) has Press AMB button (2) to display
1 2 the following functions: ambient temperature, press again
Clock, audio display, automatic to switch display to temperature
CD MD 1 2 3 4 5 6 ST RPT RDM AUTO-M A/C ECO AUTO AMB O
F
climate control display and set for air conditioner
88:8.8 FM1 CH 8 88.9 88.8 ambient/cabin temperature Tip: To change from Fahrenheit
display (AMB) to Centigrade or vice versa:
Press AMB button (2) for 2
seconds or more

Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features

Information
Display
 Audio
Systems
AM/FM STEREO/CASSETTE/CD CHANGER
1. Power/Volume
Press to turn on/off; rotate
O
CD MD 1 2 3 4 5 6 ST RPT RDM AUTO-M A/C ECO AUTO AMB F

to increase/decrease volume 88:8.8 FM1 CH 8 88.9 88.8

2. SEEK/TRACK/APC 2 3 4 5 23 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Radio: Press to
automatically seek higher/ LOAD

lower frequency
CD: Press to select SEEK
TRACK
FM 1/2 AM SAT CD MEDIA SCAN

next/previous track APC DISP/ESN

AUTO-M
1 2 3 4 5 6
Cassette*: Press to
V
DBCV DBC RPT PROG
RDM H AUDIO
P US H POW PUS CO
L ER
VO NE
automatically advance tape to

TU

NT
.
beginning of next selection/
replay selection; to stop this TEXT

operation, press button again

3. LOAD*
To load multiple discs: Press
and hold LOAD (3) until
beep sound is heard; insert
CD when “In” is displayed
To eject disc: Press Eject (11)
1 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13
Tips: Always remove antenna before entering a car wash
To remove antenna; rotate counter-clockwise,
to install rotate clockwise

To eject specific disc: Press 12. Scan/Auto-Memory 14. Fast forward

and hold Eject (11) until beep Press to briefly sample next Press to fast forward
sound is heard; within five listenable selections; functions through a track
seconds press the desired tray in all modes 15. Cassette eject button*
number 1-6 (4) Radio: Press and hold until a beep
sound is heard; system auto- 16. Reverse
4. Memory preset buttons Press to reverse through a track
To set: Tune to station, press and matically scans and temporarily
hold until beep sound is heard stores six strong stations in each 17. Program Random
band; press again to cancel Press for random play
5. FM1/2
Press to select between FM1/FM2 13. Tuning/Audio Control 18. Cassette door*
station preset buttons (4) Tune: Rotate counterclockwise/ 19. Repeat
clockwise for lower frequency/ Press to replay current
6. AM higher frequency
Press to select AM frequency band CD/tape selection
Audio control: Press to select 20. Dolby® Noise Reduction*
7. SAT†, Satellite ready capability ALC/BASS/TREB/FADE/BAL/BEEP Reduces tape noise and hiss;
8. CD slot (Automatic level control) can be press to activate/deactivate
9. CD, Press to play CD turned on and off; rotate right/left
to adjust selected feature 21. Disc up *
10. MEDIA ALC ON = Audio volume Press to skip forward to
Press to play cassette tape decreases/increases with beginning of next CD
11. CD eject button vehicle speed 22. Disc down *
*Denotes optional equipment
ALC OFF = Audio volume does Press to skip back to
† SAT button is standard but requires not decrease/increase with beginning of previous CD
SIRIUS subscription/additional hardware changes in vehicle speed 23. Display, see Information Display

Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features

Audio
Systems

HOMELINK®
1 4 1
HomeLink® Wireless
Control System*
Located on rear view mirror
HomeLink® provides three
programmable buttons that
will replace three hand-held
device transmitters
Tip: It is recommended to
park outside of garage when
programming HomeLink®
WARNING: When programming
a garage door or gate opener,
disconnect power to these
devices before programming,
continuous operation of these
devices could damage the motor
For further information, contact
HomeLink® at 1-800-355-3515,
www.homelink.com or your
authorized Mazda Dealer
1 2
DOOR
SLIDE
TILT
3 4 6 5
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
To program or reprogram:
Press and hold two outer
HomeLink® buttons (1) for 20
seconds and no more than
30 seconds, release only after
2 3 indicator light (4) begins to
flash; hold transmitter for the
device to be programmed
between 1-3 inches to
HomeLink®; press transmitter
button and desired HomeLink®
button (1) simultaneously until
HomeLink® indicator light (4)
goes from slow to rapid flashing
Verify device operation by
pressing HomeLink® button (1)
that was just programmed
Tip: You do not need to repeat
the first step to program the
other two hand-held transmit-
ters for the remaining
HomeLink® buttons
To erase all existing programming;
press and hold two outer
HomeLink® buttons (1) on mirror,
continue to hold buttons until
indicator light flashes
1. Map/reading light switch
1 Press on/off
2. Interior light switch
OFF
DOOR = light on when
door open
OFF = light always off
3. Interior map/reading
light
4. Sunglass holder
3 Press concaved lip to open
*Denotes optional equipment
Interior
Lights
HomeLink®
Rolling code synchronization
procedure
Refer to your garage door opener or
device instruction manual to confirm
your system is equipped with a
rolling code feature
Tip: This procedure is easier
to perform with the assistance
of another person
To synchronize: Press programming
button on garage door opener
motor; press/hold for 2 seconds
and release the programmed
HomeLink® button 2 times
within 30 seconds of pressing
the garage door opening
motor programming button
Some devices may require you
to press/hold and release a
third time to complete
programming procedure
If indicator light stays on,
programming is complete
Auto-dimming rear
view mirror*
Auto-dimming function changes
are based on outside lighting
conditions and if bright headlights
are visible in rear view mirror
Press on (2), off (3)
5. Moonroof tilt switch
Press rear of switch to
tilt rear of moonroof
Press front of switch to close
6. Moonroof slide switch
Press rear of switch to open
moonroof
Press front of switch to close
Illuminated visor mirrors
Mirrors lighted when covers
open; off when closed

TRUNK/LIFTGATE
58 9 1 5 2
MAZDA6 Sedan
1. Lug wrench
2. Jack
Remove cover panel to access
3. Cargo light
4. Cargo securing loops
5. Rear seatback remote
handle levers
6. Seatback release buttons
7. Cargo area cover
8. Sub-compartment cover
Lift carpet, disconnect sub-woofer
wire connector, remove cargo
sub-compartment cover, remove
sub-woofer, remove spare tire
(Sedan not equipped with
sub-woofer)
9. Temporary spare tire
Stored under panel in trunk
Folding rear seatbacks flat
(5-Door/Sport Wagon)
Unfasten rear seat belt, pull
handle levers (5) on left/right
side or press seatback release
buttons (6) support seatback;
then fold seatback forward
To raise seatback: Lift seatbacks
upward until firmly latched, properly
fasten rear seat belts, then check
that seat belts are routed properly
for passenger use
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Trunk/
Liftgate
7 7 3
6 6 6 6
3 4
5 5 4 5
4 4 4 4
4 8 1 9 4 2 8 9 1 2
MAZDA6 5-Door MAZDA6 Sport Wagon
Split rear folding seatback Luggage
(Sedan) Open
compartment
Unfasten the lap portion of internal safety
the rear center seat belt, pull rear release (Sedan)
Allows you to escape should you
seatback remote handle levers (5)
become locked in trunk
To raise seatback: Push seatback
firmly until latched, re-attach Slide illuminated release lever in
center belt direction of arrow; lever will glow
if it has been exposed to light
Located on interior trunk lid
Tire economy and tips
Check pressure regularly when tires
are cold, maintain correct front- 6 4
end alignment and tire balance;
rotate tires at 5,000 or 7,500 mile 2 35
intervals; see Owner's Manual for
rotation chart 1
Tire pressure
P215/45R18 93W
Front/rear: 35psi cold 1. Console
P215/50R17 93V 2. Parking-brake lever
P205/60R16 91V (Sedan only) To engage: Pull up
Front/rear: 32psi cold
To release: Pull up slightly while
Tip: Correct tire pressure depressing button at front of
promotes safe handling lever, lower hand brake lever
and ride comfort
3. Cup holder
Tire chains†
Tire chains cannot be used on this 4. Storage
vehicle, interference with vehicle 5. Heated seats
body and scratching could occur Press on/off switch; indicator
*Denotes optional equipment
light on when activated
† See Owner’s Manual 6. Accessory socket
Trunk/
Console
 Under Hood

UNDER HOOD

1 34 5 1. Engine oil filler cap 10. Engine oil dipstick

SAE 5W-20 Check with engine off after
2. Automatic transmission approximately 5 minutes and
fluid (ATF) dipstick at operating temperature; fluid
See Owner’s Manual level should be between MAX
and MIN markings on dipstick
3. Brake/Clutch* fluid reservoir
Fill to MAX mark with DOT 3 11. Power steering fluid
fluid; check with cap on reservoir
Check with engine off and at
4. Battery normal temperature; fill to
12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5. Fuse block
2.3-liter I4 MAX mark
6. Air filter 12. Windshield washer
1 2 34 5 7. Hood support rod reservoir
8. Hood latch Fill with windshield washer fluid
Push hood latch to the right, Gas cap
open hood After filling vehicle with gasoline,
9. Engine coolant reservoir fully reinstall gas cap by turning
Level should be between FULL clockwise until a clicking sound is
and LOW markings when cold heard, if gas cap is not fully installed,
WARNING: Never remove Check Engine light may come on
coolant reserve tank cap For more information on
12 9 7 10 8 11 6 while engine is running or Check Engine light, see
3.0-liter V6 hot; you could get burned Owner’s Manual

Break-in period A. Change: Engine oil/

First 600 miles: Drive at varying replace filter
7,500 miles A
road and engine speeds; avoid Lube: Locks and hinges
full throttle, rapid acceleration 15,000 miles A B B. Inspect: Disc brakes
or kick-down of transmission 22,500 miles A C. Inspect: Drive belts (3.0 liter),
Unique driving conditions† 30,000 miles A B C fuel lines and hoses, brake
Every 5,000 miles change lines, hoses and connections,
oil/filter, inspect coolant level, 37,500 miles A D
steering operation and linkages,
lights, brake/clutch fluid, tire 45,000 miles A B front and rear suspension ball
pressure/wear, power steering joints, driveshaft dust boots,
52,500 miles A
fluid, locks/hinges and washer fluid cooling system
Normal maintenance notes 60,000 miles A B C E
D. Inspect: Drive belts (2.3 liter)
Rotate tires every 7,500 miles or 67,500 miles A
Replace: Air filter
sooner if needed 75,000 miles A F
Replace cabin air filter every E. Inspect: Hoses and tubes for
25,000 miles or 24 months 82,500 miles A emission system
Inspect exhaust system and heat 90,000 miles A F. Replace: Spark plugs
shields every 45,000 miles 105,000 miles G
Inspect: Engine valve clearance
Replace (FL22) engine coolant (2.3 liter), adjust if noisy
every 120,000 miles or 10 years G. Replace: Engine coolant
WARNING: Using coolant other (Other than FL22)
than FL22 requires more frequent *Denotes optional equipment
maintenance intervals † See Owner’s Manual

Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features