2013 Mazda 6 Owner's Manual
Year:
2013
Make:
Mazda
Model:
6
Rating:
Table of Contents
A Word to Mazda Owners
3
How to Use This Manual
4
Table of Contents
5
1. Pictorial Index
7
Interior Overview
8
Interior Equipment (View A)
8
Interior Equipment (View B)
9
Interior Equipment (View C)
10
Exterior Overview
11
2. Essential Safety Equipment
13
Seats
14
Seat Precaution
14
Front Seat
17
Rear Seat
22
Head Restraints
24
Seat Belt Systems
26
Seat Belt Precautions
26
Seat Belt
29
Seat Belt Warning Systems
30
Front Seat Belt Pretensioner and Load Limiting Systems
30
Seat Belt Extender
32
Child Restraint
34
Child Restraint Precautions
34
Child-Restraint System Installation
39
Installing Child-Restraint Systems
40
SRS Air Bags
51
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Precautions
51
Supplemental Restraint System Components
57
How the SRS Air Bags Work
59
SRS Air Bag Deployment Criteria
63
Limitations to SRS Air Bag
64
Front Passenger Occupant Classification System
66
Constant Monitoring
72
3. Before Driving
73
Keys
74
Keys
74
Keyless Entry System
75
Advanced Keyless Entry System
81
Advanced Keyless Entry System
81
Operational Range
82
Doors and Locks
83
Door Locks
83
Trunk Lid
91
Inside Trunk Release Lever
93
Fuel and Emission
95
Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions
95
Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap
98
Steering Wheel
100
Steering Wheel
100
Mirrors
101
Mirrors
101
Windows
104
Power Windows
104
Moonroof
109
Security System
112
Modification and Add-On Equipment
112
Immobilizer System
112
Theft-Deterrent System
114
Driving Tips
116
Break-In Period
116
Money-Saving Suggestions
116
Hazardous Driving
117
Floor Mat
117
Rocking the Vehicle
118
Winter Driving
118
Driving In Flooded Area
120
Overloading
120
Driving on Uneven Road
121
Towing
122
Trailer Towing
122
Recreational Towing
122
4. When Driving
123
Start/Stop Engine
124
Ignition Switch
124
Starting the Engine
125
Turning the Engine Off
130
Instrument Cluster and Display
132
Meters and Gauges
132
Warning/Indicator Lights
145
Transaxle
169
Manual Transaxle Operation
169
Automatic Transaxle Controls
171
Switches and Controls
181
Lighting Control
181
High Beam Control System (HBC)
186
Fog Lights
190
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
190
Windshield Wipers and Washer
191
Rear Window Defroster
195
Horn
196
Hazard Warning Flasher
197
HomeLink Wireless Control System
197
Radar Sensor
201
Radar Sensor
201
Brake
204
Brake System
204
Hill Launch Assist (HLA)
207
Smart City Brake Support (SCBS)
209
ABS/TCS/DSC
215
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
215
Traction Control System (TCS)
216
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
217
i-ELOOP
219
i-ELOOP
219
Drive Selection
222
Drive Selection
222
Power Steering
224
Power Steering
224
Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)
225
Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)
225
Cruise Control
234
Cruise Control
234
Forward Obstruction Warning (FOW)
237
Forward Obstruction Warning (FOW)
237
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
240
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
240
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) System
244
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) System
244
Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)
253
Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)
253
Rear View Monitor
260
Rear View Monitor
260
5. Interior Features
271
Climate Control System
272
Operating Tips
272
Vent Operation
273
Manual Type
275
Fully Automatic Type
279
Audio System
283
Antenna
283
Operating Tips for Audio System
283
Audio Set (Type A)
295
Audio Set (Type B)
305
Audio Control Switch Operation
326
Commander switch operation
328
AUX/USB/iPod mode
330
Bluetooth®
349
Bluetooth®
349
Bluetooth® Hands-Free
355
Bluetooth® Audio
374
Troubleshooting
378
Interior Equipment
382
Sunvisors
382
Interior Lights
383
Clock
385
Accessory Sockets
386
Cup Holder
387
Bottle Holder
388
Storage Compartments
389
6. Maintenance and Care
393
Essential Information
394
Introduction
394
Scheduled Maintenance
396
Scheduled Maintenance (U.S.A., Canada, and Puerto Rico)
396
Scheduled Maintenance (Mexico)
401
Owner Maintenance
408
Owner Maintenance Precautions
408
Hood
410
Engine Compartment Overview
412
Engine Oil
413
Engine Coolant
415
Brake/Clutch Fluid
417
Washer Fluid
417
Body Lubrication
418
Wiper Blades
419
Battery
422
Battery Replacement
424
Tires
426
Light Bulbs
432
Fuses
443
Appearance Care
450
Exterior Care
450
Interior Care
455
7. If Trouble Arises
459
Parking in an Emergency
460
Parking in an Emergency
460
Flat Tire
461
Spare Tire and Tool Storage
461
Instant Mobility System (IMS) Emergency Flat Tire Repair Kit
465
Changing a Flat Tire (With spare tire)
471
Battery Runs Out
478
Jump-Starting
478
Emergency Starting
481
Starting a Flooded Engine
481
Push-Starting
481
Overheating
482
Overheating
482
Emergency Towing
484
Towing Description
484
Tiedown Hooks
485
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
487
When Warning/Indicator Lights Illuminate/Flash
487
Warning Sound is Activated
497
When Trunk Lid Cannot be Opened
501
When Trunk Lid Cannot be Opened
501
8. Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
503
Customer Assistance
504
Customer Assistance (U.S.A.)
504
Customer Assistance (Canada)
509
Customer Assistance (Puerto Rico)
512
Customer Assistance (Mexico)
513
Mazda Importer/Distributors
515
Importer/Distributor
515
Reporting Safety Defects
516
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.A.)
516
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada)
517
Warranty
518
Warranties for Your Mazda
518
Outside the United States/Canada
519
Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign Country (Except United States and Canada)
520
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and Accessories
521
Cell Phones
522
Cell Phones Warning
522
Event Data Recorder
523
Event Data Recorder
523
Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS)
524
Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS)
524
Tire Information (U.S.A.)
526
Tire Labeling
526
Location of the Tire Label (Placard)
532
Tire Maintenance
535
Vehicle Loading
538
Steps for Determining the Correct Load Limit
544
Declaration of Conformity
545
Declaration of Conformity
545
Service Publications
552
Service Publications
552
Identification Numbers
556
Vehicle Information Labels
556
Specifications
558
Specifications
558
Personalization Features
562
Personalization Features
562
10. Index
567
Index
568
FAQ about the 2013 Mazda 6 Manual
What contains the 2013 6 manual?
The Mazda 6 owner's manual is a comprehensive guide provided by Mazda to assist owners in understanding and operating their specific model of the Mazda 6. It contains important information about the vehicle's features, functions, and maintenance requirements. A general overview of what you might find in a Mazda 6 2013 owner's manual:
- Warranty Information, about the vehicle's warranty coverage
- Fuel Information, with recommended fuel type and fuel tank capacity
- Best practice for driving your Mazda 6
- Customer Assistance, with contact information for customer support
- Handling the Unexpected, including tire changes, jump-starting, and common car issues
Where to download the 2013 Mazda 6 Owners Manual?
The Mazda 6 owner manual for the 2013 model year is to be found on this page.
Is the manual for the Mazda 6 year 2013 free?
Yes, the owner manual for the model year 2013 is free, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.
The Mazda 6 (2013) owner's manual is available in English?
Yes, the owner's manual for the model year 2013 is available in English.
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