Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Operation
System triggering conditions
The horn sounds intermittently and the hazard warning lights flash for about 30 seconds when the system is triggered by any one of the following:
- Unlocking a door with the key, door lock switch, or an inside door-lock knob.
- Forcing open a door, the hood or the trunk lid.
- Opening the hood by operating the hood release handle.
- Switching the ignition ON without using the push button start.
If the system is triggered again, the lights and horn will activate until the driver's door or the trunk lid is unlocked with the transmitter.
(With the advanced keyless function)
The lights and horn can also be deactivated by pressing the request switch on a door.
NOTE
If the battery goes dead while the theftdeterrent system is armed, the horn will activate and the hazard warning lights will flash when the battery is charged or replaced.
Theft-Deterrent System (Some models)
If the theft-deterrent system detects an inappropriate entry into the vehicle,
which could result in the vehicle or its contents being stolen, the alarm alerts
the surrounding area of an abnormali ...
How to Arm the System
1. Close the windows and the moonroof securely (some models).
2. Switch the ignition OFF.
3. Make sure the hood, the doors, and the trunk lid are closed.
4.Press the lock button on the transm ...
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Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Foreword
When the customer reports a vehicle malfunction, check the malfunction
indicator lamp (MIL), HOLD indicator light flashing, and PCM memory for
diagnostic trouble code (DTC), then diagnose the malfunction according to
following flowchart.
- If the DTC exists, diagnose the applicable ...
Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Starter inspection
On-vehicle Inspection
1. Verify that the battery is fully charged.
2. Crank the engine and verify that the starter rotates smoothly without any
noise.
If not, inspect the following.
- Remove the starter and inspect the magnetic switch and the starter.
- Inspect the related wiring har ...