Driving and operating a vehicle Mazda 6 (GG)

Engine start
Pic. 1.151. Ignition switch positions Pic. 1.152. Starting the engine with a regular key Mazda 6 vehicles can be started in two ways - with a regular key and an...

Starting the engine with a regular key
If the steering wheel is locked to prevent theft of the vehicle, the key can only be removed from the ignition when the ignition switch is in the «LOCK» (blocking). 1....

Starting the engine with an auxiliary key with a wearable «Advanced Key» card
Wearable card «Advanced Key» must be with the driver, since it has an immobilizer electronic chip built into it, which exchanges coded signals with the engine control...

Stopping the engine with the auxiliary key
1. Move the range selector lever to the «R» (parking) (by car with automatic transmission). 2. Turn the ignition switch from position «ON» (ignition on) into position...

Manual transmission control
Pic. 1.156. Gearshift pattern The vehicle uses a conventional gearshift pattern as shown in the figure (for 5 and 6 speed gearboxes) (pic. 1.156). When shifting gears,...

Automatic transmission control
Pic. 1.157. Range Selector Lever Shift Diagram The starter can only be engaged if the range switch is in the «R» (parking) or «N» (neutral) (pic. 1.157). Position «R»...

Locking the range switch lever
The locking system does not allow you to move the lever out of position «R» (parking), unless the brake pedal is depressed. To move the lever out of position «R»...

Disabling the Range Lever Lockout
If the range selector lever cannot be moved out of position «R» (parking) in the usual way, while holding the brake pedal depressed, do the following: use a screwdriver...

Manual shift mode
The manual shift mode allows to some extent to simulate the operation of a manual transmission and gives the driver the ability to control the engine speed and torque...

The indicator of the included transmission
Pic. 1.159. Indication of the inclusion of gears and the included ranges The number of the selected gear is lit on the dashboard (pic. 1.159). If downshifting is not...

Upshifting in manual mode
To shift the transmission to an adjacent higher gear (relative to the current transmission), push the lever back (+). If the vehicle is moving slowly, the transmission...

Downshifting in manual mode
To shift the transmission to an adjacent lower gear (relative to the current transmission), push the lever forward. If the vehicle is moving at high speed, the...

2nd gear hold mode
If the vehicle is stationary or the vehicle speed does not exceed 10 km/h, pressing the lever back (+) the transmission enters the second gear hold mode. In this mode,...

Gearshift moments (2WD part-wheel drive vehicles)
Upshifting The table shows the values of the maximum vehicle speeds, below which switching to the corresponding higher gears is not possible. Downshifting The table...

Gearshift moments (4WD four-wheel drive cars)
Upshifting The table shows the values of the maximum vehicle speeds, below which switching to the corresponding higher gears is not possible. Downshifting The table...

Power steering
The power steering can only function when the engine is running. If the engine is off or the power steering system is malfunctioning, you can still steer the vehicle,...

All-wheel drive transmission (4WD)
The all-wheel drive transmission provides the car with excellent traction and dynamic properties on snowy and icy roads, on sand, wet ground and other slippery road...

All-wheel drive transmission malfunction indicator
The malfunction indicator light comes on for a few seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the «ON» (ignition on). The warning light may then turn on and stay lit...

Vehicle stability control (cruise control)
The cruise control system allows you to set and automatically maintain a constant vehicle speed (but not less than 30 km/h). Attention! Do not use the cruise control...

Enable / disable cruise control
To turn on the cruise control system, press the main switch «ON/OFF». The green indicator will light up «CRUISE MAIN». To turn off the cruise control system, press the...

Setting the value of the stabilized speed
1. Turn on the cruise control system by pressing the main switch «ON/OFF». 2. Accelerate the car to the required speed (at least 30 km/h). Press and release the switch...

Increase in stabilized speed
You can increase the value of the stabilized vehicle speed in two ways. Press and hold the switch button «RES/ACCEL». In this case, the car will accelerate. Release the...

Decreased stabilized speed
Press and hold the switch button «SET/COAST». The car will slowly slow down. Release the switch button when the desired speed is reached. If the set speed hold function...

Deactivating the cruise control system
To turn off the cruise control system, use one of the following methods. Hit the switch «ON/OFF». Lightly press the brake pedal. Press the clutch pedal (vehicles with...

Traction Control System (TCS)
Traction control (PBS) increases the traction properties of the car and traffic safety by regulating the torque developed by the engine and braking the slipping wheel....

Anti-skid system (DSC)
Anti-skid system (CCD) automatically controls wheel braking and adjusts engine torque, in conjunction with anti-lock and traction control systems, to prevent side slip...

Rear suspension stabilization
When the load on the rear wheels is increased, the rear suspension springs are deformed, as a result of which the rear part of the body lowers and the ground clearance...

Drawbar hitch
Pic. 1.161. Arrangement of fixing holes for installation of the tow hitch To tow a trailer, a tow hitch of an appropriate design must be used. It is recommended to fit a...

Tips for towing a trailer
Check that when hitching with a loaded or empty trailer, the vehicle body remains approximately level, as without a trailer. It is forbidden to operate the road train if...

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