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Key KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM • T his system allows you to lock and unlock the doors by pushing the desired buttons. Lock Unlock • Push once to lock all doors. • Push twice (within five seconds) for horn sound verification that all doors are locked. • Push once to unlock driver’s door or all the doors (depending on personalization setting). • Push twice (within three seconds) to unlock all doors. Panic Alarm • Push for one second or more to activate alarm.
Key www.MazdaUSA.com ADVANCED KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM (if equipped) • This system allows you to lock and unlock the doors without taking the key out. Advanced Key Door Request Switch While Carrying the Advanced Key… • Unlock the driver’s door by pushing the driver’s door request switch once. • Unlock all doors by pushing the driver’s door request switch once or twice (depending on personalization setting, page 6) OR by pushing the passenger’s door request switch once.
Key STARTING THE ENGINE WITH ACCELERATED WARM-UP SYSTEM (AWS) The Mazda6 is equipped with SKYACTIV combustion technology. This technology includes AWS (Accelerated Warm-up System) for optimal emission performance during cold starting conditions. While Carrying the Key… • S tart the engine by pushing the START/STOP ENGINE button while pushing the clutch pedal (M/T) or the brake pedal (A/T).
www.MazdaUSA.com Emergency Engine Stop START/STOP ENGINE Button Indicator Light Pushing and holding the START/STOP ENGINE button or repeatedly pushing the button while the engine is running will turn the engine OFF. Use only in case of an emergency. Emergency Vehicle Entry If the key cannot be used due to a malfunction or dead key battery, use the auxiliary key to lock or unlock the doors.
Seats MEMORY SEAT SWITCH (if equipped) To Program the Driver’s Seat Memory Position 1 Turn the ignition switch off. 2 Adjust seat to desired position using the slide/tilt and recline switches. 3 Push and hold the memory seat SET button until a beep is heard. 4 Within 5 seconds: • To program a memory seat button, push and hold memory button 1 or 2 until a beep sound is heard.
Information Display www.MazdaUSA.com INFO (if equipped) Toggle INFO button up or down on steering wheel to display the following (actual displayed information will vary on your vehicle): Push the center of the INFO button to make selections.
Driver’s View LIGHTING/ TURN SIGNALS (P. 11) DSC OFF (P. 24) BSM (P. 21 BLUETOOTH® HANDS-FREE/ AUDIO (PP. 29-30) INFORMATION DISPLAY (P. 6) TPMS SET (P. 16) LDWS (P. 17) AFS (P. 15) NAVIGATION SYSTEM SD CARD (P. 31) TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING WHEEL LEVER 7 FUEL DOOR RELEASE HOOD RELEASE 1660320_15b_Mazda6_SSG_021714.
www.MazdaUSA.com WIPER/ WASHER (P. 12) HAZARD WARNING CLOCK (P. 30) NAVIGATION/AUDIO (WITH 5.8” LCD) (PP. 27-28, 31-32) AUDIO (WITHOUT 5.8” LCD) (PP. 25-28) PUSH BUTTON START (P. 3-4) CLIMATE CONTROL (PP. 23-24) ACCESSORY SOCKET SEAT WARMERS PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR1 1 This indicator light illuminates to remind you that the front passenger’s front/side airbags and seat belt pretensioner will not deploy during a collision.
Instrument Cluster The instrument cluster has a dimmer function that can be cancelled to make the illumination brighter during the day when the headlights are on. If the illumination is too dim during the day, push the knob, or if the illumination does not dim when turning on the headlights at night, push the knob. When dimmed, rotate the knob to adjust the brightness of the illumination. Type A cluster is shown. Type B cluster is similar, but with warning lights in different locations.
www.MazdaUSA.com See page 6 or the Owner’s Manual for further information. ODOMETER/ INFORMATION DISPLAY TRIP METER FUEL GAUGE B rake Warning Light Parking brake on/low brake Since this vehicle does not use an engine coolant temperature gauge, red and blue engine coolant temperature lights are used to indicate high and low coolant temperature. Master Warning Light Low Fuel Level Red Coolant Temp Light Flashing: Engine is starting TYPE B INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING LIGHTS ONLY. to run hot.
Lights LIGHTING CONTROL/TURN SIGNAL LEVER AUTO: The light sensor : Turns tail, parking, and dashboard lights on. automatically determines when to turn the headlights on or off. : Turns fog lights on only when headlights are on. Push for High Beams Pull to Flash High Beams : Turns tail, parking, dashboard, and headlights on. Smart Turn: To signal a lane change, push the turn signal lever up or down halfway and release. After releasing the lever, the turn signal indicator will flash three times.
Wipers www.MazdaUSA.com WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER CONTROL LEVER AUTO: The rain sensor senses the amount of rainfall and turns the wipers on or off. Rotate inner ring away from you (clockwise) for more sensitivity (requires less rain to turn wipers on) and toward you (counterclockwise) for less sensitivity (requires more rain to turn wipers on).
High Beam Control HIGH BEAM CONTROL (HBC) (if equipped) While driving the vehicle at speeds above 18 mph (30 km/h), the headlights are switched to high beams when there are no vehicles in front of your vehicle or approaching in the opposite direction. The HBC system switches to low beam when: • The system detects a vehicle or the headlights/lights of a vehicle approaching in the opposite direction. • Driving on roads lined with street lights or well-lit cities and towns.
Headlights www.MazdaUSA.com ADAPTIVE FRONT-LIGHTING SYSTEM (AFS) (if equipped) The adaptive front-lighting system (AFS) automatically turns the headlight beam to the right or left in conjunction with the direction of the steering wheel. The AFS improves the direction of headlight illumination while cornering, and only works when the vehicle is moving.
Mazda Radar Cruise Control MAZDA RADAR CRUISE CONTROL (MRCC) SYSTEM (if equipped) The Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system maintains vehicle speed and distance using a radar sensor to detect a vehicle ahead. The driver simply presets the vehicle speed between 19 mph (30 km/h) and 90 mph (145 km/h).
www.MazdaUSA.com How to set the speed: 1 Adjust the vehicle to the desired speed using the accelerator pedal. 2 Headway control begins when the SET + or SET – switch is pushed. The set speed and the inter-vehicle distance display filled with white lines is displayed. The Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) indicator light (green) is indicated simultaneously.
LDWS LANE DEPARTURE WARNING SYSTEM (LDWS) (if equipped) The Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) recognizes painted lane lines on a road using the forward sensing camera (FSC) installed to the windshield. If the vehicle deviates from its lane at speeds of 37 mph or higher, the system alerts the driver of the lane departure using the following indicator lights and warning sound.
Tires www.MazdaUSA.com TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) Your vehicle is equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) that detects low tire pressure in one or more tires. Under the following cases, the TPMS must be “initialized” so the system can operate normally. • The tire pressure is adjusted (up or down) in one or more tires. • A tire rotation is performed. • A ny tire or wheel is replaced. • T he vehicle’s battery is disconnected, replaced or completely dead.
Transmission MANUAL SHIFT MODE (if equipped) The Manual Shift Mode gives you the feel of driving a manual transmission by allowing you to manually shift to control engine rpm and torque when more control is desired. To Use Steering Shift Switches: • Shift the lever from D or M. To Shift Up To A Higher Gear: • Pull the steering UP switch (+) once. NOTE: Steering Shift Switches can be used in “D” or “M”.
www.MazdaUSA.com ACCELERATOR PEDAL KICKDOWN SWITCH* The accelerator pedal is equipped with a kickdown switch to give the driver more control and to improve fuel economy. When you depress the accelerator 95% of the way, you will feel an increase in resistance. Push harder, and you will feel a click as you activate the kickdown switch. The transmission will usually downshift (depending on engine speed) and the engine will switch to maximum power mode.
Mirrors AUTO-DIMMING MIRROR AND HOMELINK® (if equipped) HomeLink Auto-Dimming Indicator Light Rear Auto-Dimming Auto-Dimming Light Off On Sensor HomeLink® Refer to your Owner’s Manual for programming details. NOTE: Genuine Mazda Accessory Auto-Dimming Mirror with Compass and Homelink is available at your Authorized Mazda Dealer. REAR VIEW MONITOR (if equipped) Placing the gearshift lever into Reverse automatically operates the Rear View Parking Camera and is viewable via the 5.8” LCD screen.
Commander Switch COMMANDER SWITCH (if equipped) Select a button around the commander knob to operate the desired system. AUDIO: Audio screen is displayed. ENTER NAV: Navigation screen is displayed. PHONE: Bluetooth® dial screen is displayed. SETUP: Setup setting screen is displayed. : Same operations such as on-screen button. SELECTING SCREEN BUTTON 1 Tilt and/or turn the commander knob to move the cursor to the desired on-screen location.
i-ELOOP i-ELOOP (if equipped) The Mazda-unique regenerative braking system (i-ELOOP) generates and stores electrical energy in a capacitor during deceleration. Through efficient energy regeneration, storage, and usage, fuel economy is improved.
Smart City Brake Support SMART CITY BRAKE SUPPORT (SCBS) SYSTEM (if equipped) The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system is designed to reduce damage in the event of a collision by operating the brake control (SCBS) when the system’s laser sensor detects a vehicle ahead: • When your vehicle speed is 2 to 18 mph (4 to 30 km/h). • The system determines that a collision with a vehicle ahead is unavoidable.
Blind Spot Monitoring System BLIND SPOT MONITORING (BSM) (if equipped) The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system is designed to assist the driver by monitoring blind spots on both sides of the vehicle to the rear in certain situations such as when changing lanes on roads and freeways or reversing the vehicle from a parking garage. The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) System consists of the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) and Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA).
www.MazdaUSA.com REAR CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT (RCTA) (if equipped) The Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) is designed to alert the driver of oncoming traffic when backing out of a parking spot. RCTA is active: • When your vehicle is in reverse. If your vehicle speed is 0 to 7.8 mph (0 to 12.6 km/h). When BSM sensors detect an object moving more then 2.8 to 18.6 mph (4.5 to 29.9 km/h) (vehicle/motorcycle).
Manual Climate Control Temperature Control Dial Rotate the dial for temperature control. NOTE: When set to MAX A/C with dashboard vents or dashboard and floor vents, the A/C will turn on, and recirculated air will be selected for maximum cooling. Fan Control Dial Rotate the dial to set desired fan speed. Mode Selector Dial Rotate the dial to select airflow mode. Push to recirculate cabin air to reduce outside odors and improve cooling. Dashboard vents Push for fresh air circulation.
Automatic Climate Control Driver Temperature Control Dial AUTO ON: Push dial to turn Automatic Air Conditioning system on (indicator light on). Rotate dial to select your desired set temperature (shown above). The airflow mode and the amount of airflow will be automatically controlled in accordance with the set temperature. NOTE: Automatic climate control will allow you to maintain individual preset cabin temperatures for the driver and passenger when DUAL mode is selected.
Audio Controls (without 5.8” LCD screen) AUDIO CONTROLS CD Slot POWER ON Push the Volume/Power dial to turn the audio system on. MEDIA SELECTION FM/AM: Push FM/AM button to select the FM1, FM2, or AM band. The selected band will be indicated in the display. CD: Push CD button to select the CD player when inserting a CD. USB/AUX: Push USB/AUX button to select the USB or iPod player when connecting USB or iPod. AUX: Push USB/AUX button to switch to AUX jack input.
www.MazdaUSA.com Eject CD FOLDER SEARCH (during MP3/WMA/AAC CD or USB playback) • To change to the previous folder, push the folder down button , or push the folder up button to advance to the next folder. TEXT: For files with a file name and other information that have been input. The display switches between display of the file name and other information each time the text button (TEXT) is pushed during playback. LOADING A CD • Insert the CD into the slot, label-side up.
Audio Controls (with 5.8” LCD screen) Eject CD PLAYING BLUETOOTH ® (BT) AUDIO 1 Turn on BT audio device. 2 Make sure BT audio device is paired to your vehicle. 3 Touch the Bluetooth® on-screen tab. 4 Select the desired BT feature on-screen. GRACENOTE The Gracenote media database is used to improve voice recognition of artist and album names with the Mazda Hands Free system. To make best use of the voice recognition, install the most recent database.
www.MazdaUSA.com INSERTING THE CD Insert CD, label-side up. BLUETOOTH ® AUDIO Bluetooth® enabled phones and audio players provide an opportunity to play music through the audio system with no wires attached. Some phone models do not support all features. Go to www.MazdaUSA.com/bluetooth or contact (800) 430-0153 for further assistance or to report a phone /MP3 device concern.
Bluetooth ® PAIRING YOUR BLUETOOTH ® PHONE OR AUDIO DEVICE NOTE: • For safety reasons, you cannot pair a phone while driving. • Before pairing your cell phone or audio device, you must manually turn on the Bluetooth® function on the device. Refer to your device’s Bluetooth ® for steps to turn on Bluetooth®. • For customer service and device compatibility: Toll-free call: 800-430-0153 Website: www.MazdaUSA.
www.MazdaUSA.com NOTE: For connection issues, please confirm the Bluetooth connection status by pushing the PHONE button and looking in the top left corner for the Bluetooth icon and your phone’s name. Some phones will turn off the Bluetooth signal after connecting the USB cable to the vehicle or after downloading an update • If not displayed, check your phone and make sure Bluetooth is turned on (or discoverable) in the Settings menu. Detailed instructions for some phones are available at www.MazdaUSA.
Navigation System TO REMOVE OR INSERT THE MAP SD CARD: SD Card 1 Turn the vehicle ignition OFF. 2 Locate the sliding door on the lower left side of the dash (see page 5) and slide it open (right). • Remove card: Push the card once, then pull it out. • Insert card: Push the card in (label-side up), then slide door closed (left). NOTE: • Visit www.mazdausa.com/navigation within 60 days of vehicle delivery and download the most recent map available for your device for free.
www.MazdaUSA.com 5 Enter the town or city name. 6 Enter the street name. 7 Enter the house number, then touch Done. 8 T he location is shown on the map. Touch Select to continue or Back to enter another address. 9 When the new route is shown, touch Done. For more information about the route, touch Details.
Audio PORTABLE AUDIO PLAYER INTEGRATION USING THE USB PORT OR AUX JACK Your vehicle is equipped with a USB port and auxiliary AUX jack located in the center console. This will allow you to play your iPod, USB device, or portable audio player through the vehicle’s audio system. Learn the system when parked and do not let it distract you while driving. USB Port AUX Jack NOTE: You will need an audio cable with an 1/8 inch (3.
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Customer Delivery Checklist VEHICLE PRESENTATION: Refer to the Smart Start Guide during presentation Keyless Entry............................... 1-2 • Advanced Keyless Entry* • Door Request Switch* Starting the Engine..................... 3-4 • Push Button Start System • Accelerated Warm-Up System (AWS) • Emergency Vehicle Entry/ Engine Start/Stop Commander Switch*.................... 22 i-ELOOP.........................................23 Smart City Brake Support*..........
Customer Delivery Checklist DEALERSHIP DATE SALES CONSULTANT CUSTOMER’S NAME VIN E-MAIL PRESENTATION OF OWNER’S MATERIALS: Review the following items with the customer Smart Start Guide • Remove this checklist from Smart Start Guide • Personalization Features (refer to your Owner’s Manual) Warranty Information Maintenance Passport Floor Mats Warranty Start Date: Customer Initial: • Basic Vehicle – 36 months/36,000 miles • Roadside assistance program Tire Pressu
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