SB-00-003-12 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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
lssm~d:
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
© 2012 Mazda Motor of America , Inc.
I
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:

Subject:
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.

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