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  • Page 1 *See vehicle’s scheduled-maintenance program for details. ** To learn more about Mazda Full Circle Service, visit www.MazdaUSA.com and click on the “Owners” tab, scroll down and click on “Service & Parts”, scroll down to “Mazda FULL CIRCLE SERVICE”.
  • Page 2 Link to Mazda6 Digital Owner’s Manual: http://2017Mazda6ownersmanual.MazdaUSA.com SMART START GUIDE...
  • Page 3: Driver's View

    ® LIGHTING/ HANDS-FREE/ DRIVING ILLUMINATION TURN SIGNALS AUDIO DISPLAY DIMMER (P. 27) (PP. 15-16) (P. 37) (PP. 35-36) TPMS (P. 6) LDWS (P. 25) (P. 23) (P. 29) TRUNK FUEL DOOR HOOD TILT/TELESCOPING CRUISE RELEASE RELEASE RELEASE STEERING WHEEL LEVER...
  • Page 4 INFORMATION WIPER/ NAVIGATION/AUDIO HAZARD DISPLAY WASHER (WITH MAZDA CONNECT) WARNING CLOCK (P. 7) (P. 28) (PP. 11-12, 17-18) (P. 12) PUSH BUTTON START (P. 4) HEATED STEERING WHEEL (P. 9) SEAT 12V ACCESSORY CLIMATE PASSENGER WARMERS SOCKET CONTROL AIRBAG OFF (P.
  • Page 5: Advanced Keyless Entry System (If Equipped)

    ADVANCED KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM (if equipped) This system allows you to lock and unlock the doors without taking the key out. While Carrying the Advanced Key… • Unlock the driver’s door by Door Request Switch pushing the driver’s door request switch once.
  • Page 6: Starting The Engine

    • What this does? This heats up the catalytic converter faster to reduce emissions and allows Mazda to use an exhaust header on the engine (to improve efficiency and horsepower). • Shut the engine OFF by making sure the vehicle is in Park (A/T) and setting the parking brake, then push the START/STOP ENGINE button.
  • Page 7: Electric Parking Brake

    Electric Parking Brake ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE The electric parking brake equipment applies the parking brake using an electric motor. Indicator Light Applying the electric parking brake: The electric parking brake can be applied regardless of the ignition switch position. Depress the brake pedal. Pull the electric parking brake switch UP to apply the brake.
  • Page 8: Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms)

    Tires www.MazdaUSA.com TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) For your safety, the Mazda6 is equipped with TPMS that detects low tire pressure in one or more tires. If the tire pressure starts getting low in one or more tires, the system alerts the driver by turning on a light in the instrument cluster (pp.
  • Page 9: Multi-Information Display

    Multi-Information Display MULTI-INFORMATION DISPLAY (if equipped) Toggle the INFO button on the steering wheel up or down to cycle through different types of information. Multi-Information Display Push the center of Push and hold the center of the INFO button the INFO button to to reset the currently displayed feature such make selections.
  • Page 10: Seats And Mirrors

    • Refer to your Owner’s Manual for complete programming details. NOTE: Genuine Mazda Accessory Auto-Dimming Mirror with Compass and HomeLink is available at your Authorized Mazda Dealer. ®...
  • Page 11 Heated Rear Seats & Steering Wheel REAR SEAT WARMERS (if equipped) Rear seat warmers operate with the ignition in the ON position. To turn seat warmers on, push the switch to select your desired level of warmth between Low, Mid and High.
  • Page 12: Ambient Lights

    Ambient Lights www.MazdaUSA.com AMBIENT LIGHTS (if equipped) Ambient lights can be adjusted in the Personalization Features. The factory setting is medium, but can be made brighter, darker, or turned off. To do so: Make sure the parking lights or headlights are turned on. Go to “Personalization Features”...
  • Page 13: Mazda Connect Infotainment System

    Mazda Connect Infotainment System (if equipped) MAZDA CONNECT INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM MAZDA CONNECT is designed to be operated by using one of the following three interfaces: Talk The commander switch (p. 13). The touchscreen (if the vehicle is not moving). Voice control (p. 14).
  • Page 14: Mazda Connect Settings

    Mazda Connect Settings www.MazdaUSA.com MAZDA CONNECT SETTINGS (if equipped) To view the different setting screens: Move the commander switch to the left or right to change tabs. When the desired tab is highlighted, push the knob of the commander switch down.
  • Page 15 Commander/Voice Control COMMANDER SWITCH (if equipped) The commander is the primary means for operating Mazda Connect. It allows you to keep your head up and eyes on the road. The control places five buttons naturally beneath the five fingers and shows five matching icons on the home screen for touch-only operation.
  • Page 16: Voice Control (If Equipped)

    www.MazdaUSA.com VOICE CONTROL (if equipped) Voice control is activated by pushing the TALK button on the steering wheel and speaking a command. Voice commands usually contain a verb (action word) followed by a noun. Common verbs are “Go to” and “Play”. TALK SOME COMMON VOICE COMMANDS ARE: •...
  • Page 17 On your mobile device, select “Mazda”. Verify the displayed 6-digit code both on the display and on your mobile device. For phones compatible with SMS and MMS: On your mobile device, hit “Allow” to let Mazda Connect download your phonebook and text messages (SMS).
  • Page 18 www.MazdaUSA.com TO MAKE OR RECEIVE A HANDS-FREE CALL Push button: To receive/ swap a call. Push button: To talk. TALK • To start voice recognition session. • To skip system’s lady Receive HANG UP voice guidance. /Swap Push button: To hang up. •...
  • Page 19: Navigation System

    Navigation System NAVIGATION SYSTEM (if equipped) Planning A Route IMPORTANT: • In the interest of safety and to reduce distractions while you are driving, you should always plan a route before you start driving. • To adjust the volume of the navigation system voice while driving, adjust the volume by turning the VOL knob when voice guidance is being given.
  • Page 20 www.MazdaUSA.com NOTE: NOTE: Select Places Nearby for POIs (points of The route can interest) around the selected location, or select Add to be edited by selecting Favorites to register the selected location to Favorites. other options. Go is selected or if no operation is performed for 10 seconds, the route guidance is started.
  • Page 21: Mazda Radar Cruise Control

    Mazda Radar Cruise Control MAZDA RADAR CRUISE CONTROL (MRCC) SYSTEM (if equipped) The MRCC system maintains vehicle speed and following distance using a radar sensor to detect a vehicle ahead. The driver simply presets the vehicle speed between 19 mph and 90 mph and the system will maintain a safe following distance without having to turn the cruise control off.
  • Page 22 This is normal. Simply push the accelerator pedal to override the system. Switching to conventional cruise control function: When the Mode switch is pushed while the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system is turned on, the system is switched to conventional cruise control function.
  • Page 23: Smart City Brake Support

    • SCBS automatic brake is released approximately two seconds after the vehicle comes to a stop. Refer to your Owner’s Manual for complete details. Laser Sensor SCBS system can be turned off using Safety Settings in MAZDA CONNECT. (see page 10)
  • Page 24: Smart Brake Support

    Refer to your Owner’s Manual for complete details. Laser sensor Radar sensor SBS system can be turned off using Safety Settings in MAZDA CONNECT. (see page 10) WARNING: SBS is only a supplementary system to reduce damage in the event of a collision;...
  • Page 25 Lane-keep Assist System and Lane Departure Warning System LANE-KEEP ASSIST SYSTEM (LAS) and LANE DEPARTURE WARNING SYSTEM (LDWS) (if equipped) The Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) and Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) recognize the painted lane lines using the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) installed on the windshield.
  • Page 26: Distance Recognition Support System (Drss)

    Distance Recognition Support System www.MazdaUSA.com DISTANCE RECOGNITION SUPPORT SYSTEM (DRSS) (if equipped) The Distance Recognition Support System (DRSS) measures the distance between your vehicle and a vehicle ahead using a radar sensor (front) while the vehicle speed is 19 mph or faster and indicates a recommended distance to maintain between the vehicles.
  • Page 27: Blind Spot Monitoring System

    The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system is designed to assist the driver by monitoring the blind spots to the rear of the vehicle on both sides. • If your vehicle speed is about 6.2 mph or more, the BSM will warn you of vehicles in the detection area by illuminating the BSM warning lights located on the left and right door mirrors.
  • Page 28: Rear Cross Traffic Alert

    Rear Cross Traffic Alert www.MazdaUSA.com REAR CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT (RCTA) (if equipped) The 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 and your vehicle speed is 0 to 8 mph. When BSM sensors detect an object moving 3 to 18 mph, RCTA will notify the driver with indicators and sound: •...
  • Page 29: Exterior Lights

    NOTE: The DRL (Daytime Running Lights) automatically turn on when the ignition is switched ON. To disable/enable this feature, see your Authorized Mazda Dealer. NOTE: • You can adjust the timing of the Auto Headlights OFF and the sensitivity of the...
  • Page 30 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. Rotating the inner ring clockwise (away from you) creates greater wiper sensitivity and makes the wipers move faster. The “+” position increases wiper speed.
  • Page 31 Headlights (cont’d from pg. 25) 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.
  • Page 32: High Beam Control

    High Beam Control www.MazdaUSA.com HIGH BEAM CONTROL (HBC) (if equipped) With HBC, the headlights are switched to high beams at speeds above 18 mph when there are no vehicles in front of your vehicle or approaching in the opposite direction. The HBC system switches to low beam when: •...
  • Page 33: Audio Controls

    Audio Controls (with Mazda Connect) 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/mazdaconnect or contact (800) 430-0153 for further assistance or to report a phone/MP3 device concern.
  • Page 34 New Mazda vehicles equipped with SiriusXM ® Satellite Radio will receive an introductory 4-month trial subscription that starts on the day the vehicle is sold. Enjoy over 150 channels including commercial-free music, plus sports, comedy, entertainment, news and much more.
  • Page 35: Audio Usb And Aux Inputs

    • Audio Controls (without Mazda Connect): Push the MEDIA button on the audio unit to switch to the AUX or USB mode. • Audio Controls (with Mazda Connect): Select AUX or USB from the Sources menu. • USB Port: Use the vehicle’s audio system or steering wheel controls to control the connected USB device.
  • Page 36: Automatic Climate Control

    Automatic Climate Control DRIVER TEMPERATURE PASSENGER NOTE: A/C indicator CONTROL DIAL TEMPERATURE will illuminate when CONTROL DIAL AUTO ON is active. AUTO ON: Push dial The air conditioning Push to turn DUAL to turn automatic air cycles on/off as mode ON/OFF. conditioning system necessary to maintain •...
  • Page 37 Check Engine SBS and SCBS are turned off. Seat Belt Unbuckled/Malfunction TPMS NOTE: Low ambient temperature and/or high altitude may cause tire pressures to change and turn the TPMS warning light on. If the warning light comes on, see p. 6.
  • Page 38 Check Fuel Cap Perform Maintenance NOTE: When your Mazda Connect display setting is set on “AUTO”, the instrument NOTE: See Owner’s Manual for more cluster and display may become dimmer details and explanations.
  • Page 39: Active Driving Display

    If the display does not operate, switch the ignition off and then switch it back on. If it still does not operate even with the ignition switched ON, have the vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer. • It may be difficult to view the display when wearing sunglasses. Take off your sunglasses or adjust the luminosity.
  • Page 40: Hill Launch Assist (Hla)

    Transmission www.MazdaUSA.com ACTIVE ADAPTIVE SHIFT (AAS) CONTROL AAS will automatically adjust how and when the transmission shifts gears based on road conditions and your driving style. The transmission may stay in a lower gear longer than usual when going up or down hills or driving around corners.
  • Page 41: Traffic Sign Recognition System (Tsr)

    For more information, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. • The Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR) operates only if the navigation system SD card (Mazda Genuine) is inserted in the SD card slot. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer for details.
  • Page 42 (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. To view i-ELOOP information, select Applications from the Home screen, then scroll down to Fuel Economy Monitor.
  • Page 43 Notes...
  • Page 44 • Mazda Assist app - Provides roadside assistance 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Toll free number 1-800-866-1998 can also be used for roadside assistance. • MyMazda app - Keep track of your Mazda from the palm of your hand with these features: Maintenance schedule...
  • Page 45 *if equipped SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE: When replacing or topping off engine oil, use Mazda Genuine Oil. For optimal engine performance, use SAE 0W-20 engine oil. Please consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer for additional information. All items in the Customer Delivery Checklist have been reviewed with the...
  • Page 46: Service Department

    Customer Delivery Checklist DEALERSHIP DATE SALES CONSULTANT CUSTOMER’S NAME E-MAIL PRESENTATION OF OWNER’S MATERIALS: Review the following items with the customer. Smart Start Guide Maintenance Passport • Remove this checklist from Floor Mats Smart Start Guide • Ensure floor mats are properly hooked •...

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