Service Bulletin

Mazda North American Operations
Irvine, CA 92618-2922

© 2012 Mazda Motor of America, Inc.

Subject:

Bulletin No:

00-003/12

Last Issued:

12/11/2012

NEW MODEL SERVICE CAUTIONS

APPLICABLE MODEL(S)NINS
2014 Mazda6

DESCRIPTION
This Service Information is being issued to advise dealers about the following service cautions for the 2014
Mazda6. Ensure that all appropriate dealer personnel have been advised of this service information:

Automatic Transaxle Oil

Spark Plug

Front Bumper Removal

Engine Oil

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Navigation System

Manual Transaxle Oil

Kickdown Switch (ATX)

Maintenance Monitor

SERVICE CAUTIONS
Automatic Transaxle Oil:
Only use "Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) FZ" for SKYACTIV-DRIVE. "ATF-FZ" is a low viscosity formula
with less friction for better fuel economy. If an ATF other than "ATF-FZ" is used in the SKYACTIV-DRIVE ATX,
the performance and reliability cannot be guaranteed. Any resulting damage will not be covered by warranty.
NOTE:
ATF-FZ is colored blue, for easy identification. For ATX that requires ATF-FZ, "FZ" is marked on the
dipstick as shown below.
Flushing machines that "recondition" the existing ATF should never be used.
A/Toil cooler flush is not required .

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CONSUMER NOTICE: The information and instructions in this bulletin are intended for use by skilled technicians. Mazda technicians utilize the proper tools/
equipment and take training to correctly and safely maintain Mazda vehicles. These instructions should not be performed by "do-it-yourselfers." Customers
should not assume this bulletin applies to their vehicle or that their vehicle will develop the described concern. To determine if the information applies,
customers should contact their nearest authorized Mazda dealership. Mazda North American Operations reserves the right to alter the specifications and
contents of this bulletin without obligation or advance notice. All rights reserved . No part of this bulletin may be reproduced in any form or by any means ,
electronic or mechanical---including photocopying and recording and the use of any kind of information storage and retrieval system ---without permission in
writing .

Bulletin No: 00-003/12

Last

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12/11/2012

© 2012 M az da M otor of A merica, Inc .

Engine Oil:
Only use the following engine oil for the SKYACTIV-G 2.5 engine.

For U.S.A. and Canada

SAE OW-20

Except U.S.A. and Canada

SAE 5W-30

Engine Oil

Manual Transaxle Oil:
GL-4 (75W-80) for the existing MTX can also be used for the SKYACTIV-MT.
Spark Plug:
Always make sure to use the designated spark plugs for SKYACTIV-G 2.5 engine. Usage of general nickel or
iridium plugs for SKYACTIV-G could result in engine knocking, MIL illumination and/ or poor drivability.

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS):
The tire pressure monitoring system monitors the tire pressure based on the signal from the ABS wheel-speed
sensors on each wheel. When any of the services below are performed , BE SURE TO INITIALIZE THE TPMS
BEFORE DRIVING THE VEHICLE by pushing and holding the TPMS Set Switch on the dash (until the TPMS
warning light flashes two times and the warning beep sounds once)

The TPMS must be initialized in the following cases :
Tire pressures have been adjusted in one or more tires.
Tires have been rotated.
Tires or wheels have been replaced .
The vehicle's battery cable has been disconnected for
any reason .
The vehicle's battery has been discharged .
The DSC HU/CM connector has been disconnected for
any reason.

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Bulletin No: 00-003/12

Last Issued: 12/11/2012

© 2012 Mazda Motor of America, Inc.

Kickdown Switch (ATX):

2742a

A kickdown switch (A) has been adopted to determine that the customer has fully depressed the throttle pedal
for maximum acceleration. A load can be felt while the accelerator pedal is being depressed and when it is further depressed the kickdown switch is activated. A click is felt when the kickdown switch is activated.

WITHOUT KICKDOWN SWITCH

WITH KICKDOWN SWITCH

STRONG

STRONG

PEDAL
FORCE

PEDAL
FORCE

WEAK
0

KICKDOWN SWITCH ON POINT_.(_-~

WEAK
AMOUNT OF ACCELERATOR DEPRESSION(%) 100

0 AMOUNT OF ACCELERATOR DEPRESSION(%) 100

2742b

The driver can control the kickdown by knowing the amount of accelerator depression. The kickdown switch is
only a measure of the kickdown. An electrical signal is not transmitted by the kickdown switch turning on/off,
and vehicle control is not affected.

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Bulletin No: 00-003/12

12/11/2012

© 2012 Mazda Motor of America, Inc.

Front Bumper Removal:

Pull the front bumper slider (A) in
direction of arrow (2) as shown in
the figure, while removing the
edge of the front bumper (B) in
the direction of the arrow ( 1)
shown in the figure.

2742C

)

Pull the edge of the front bumper .
(B) in the direction of the arrow
(3) as shown in the figure, and
then remove tabs (H).

If you pull the edge of the front
bumper (B) to outside of vehicle
(E) before grommet (D) removal,
the fastening part of front bumper
could be broken (F).

A- Front Bumper Slider
B - Edge Of The Front Bumper
C - Front Bumper
D- Grommet
E - Outside Of Vehicle
F - Could Be Broken
H -Tab

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Bulletin No: 00-003/12

Last Issued: 12/11/2012

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Navigation System:
The navigation has a function called "Latest Map Guarantee" (LMG) , which provides complimentary map
updates for a limited period of time.
When a starting condition for LMG (i.e. destination setup) is performed, the internal timer automatically starts
the clock for the time period. Therefore, make sure NOT to operate the navigation when the vehicle is received.
Only operate the navigation before handing over the vehicle to the customer to ensure the they get usage of the
full time period of LMG.
NOTE:

It is not possible to stop the clock for LMG once it has started.

Refer customer to www.mazdausa.com/navigation for more information .

Maintenance Monitor:
When the preset maintenance period approaches, the maintenance monitor displays a message on the LCD
display (A) in the instrument cluster to inform the driver.

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Maintenance settings for the scheduled maintenance, tire rotation, tire pressure and maintenance display/nondisplay can be set according to user option. Refer to the Workshop Manual for the setting procedure. The initial
default setting is Off.

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Tony Lawrence
From:
Sent:
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Daniel Gonzalez
Tuesday, December 11 , 2012 3:44 PM
MAZDA DEALER NOTICE - SERVICE BULLETIN RELEASE

SERVICE BULLETIN RELEASE -12/11/2012
2012 INDEX: http://www.mstore2000.com/PDF Files/index12-11-12.pdf
The following Service Bulletins have just been issued.
- For latest MS3 postings, click here: https://portal.mazdausa.com/m173/service/esi/MazdaServiceShop
- For printable PDF files from MStore, click on the link below each TSB title:
* If the links do not automatically take you directly to the document, cut and paste the link into your internet

browser address window and press enter.

NEW BULLETINS
00-003/12 - 2014 MAZDA6 - NEW MODEL SERVICE CAUTIONS
http://www.mstore2000.com/PDF Files/00-003-12-2742.pdf
02-007/12 - 2013-2014 CX-5 AND 2014 MAZDA6 -TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) INITIALIZATION
PROCESS
http://www.mstore2000.com/PDF Files/02-007-12-2740.pdf

Please distribute this information to all parts and service personnel.