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  • Page 1 HIROSHIMA, JAPAN Important Notes About This Manual Keep this manual in the glove compartment as a handy reference for the safe and enjoyable use of your Mazda. Should you resell the vehicle, leave this manual with it for the next owner.

  • Page 2: How To Use This Manual

    Illustrations complement the words of the manual to best explain how to enjoy your NOTE Mazda. By reading your manual, you can A NOTE provides information and find out about the features, important sometimes suggests how to make better safety information, and driving under use of your vehicle.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Pictorial Index Interior, exterior views and part identification of your Mazda. Essential Safety Equipment Important information about safety equipment, including seats, seat belt system, child-restraint systems and SRS air bags. Before Driving Use of various features, including keys, doors, mirrors and windows.
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  • Page 5: Pictorial Index

    Pictorial Index Interior, exterior views and part identification of your Mazda. Interior Overview......1-2 Exterior Overview......1-6 Interior Equipment (View A)..1-2 (Saloon)........1-6 Interior Equipment (View B)..1-3 (Wagon)........1-7 Interior Equipment (View C)..1-4 Interior Equipment (View D)..1-5 Mazda6_8FL4-EO-16G_Edition4 2017-10-27 14:56:33...

  • Page 6: Interior Overview

    Pictorial Index Interior Overview Interior Equipment (View A) ① Wiper and washer lever..................page 4-73 ② Lighting control.....................page 4-66 ③ Turn and lane-change signal..................page 4-72 ④ Door-lock knob..................... page 3-15 ⑤ Power window switches..................page 3-36 ⑥ Power window lock switch................... page 3-36 ⑦...

  • Page 7: Interior Equipment (View B)

    Pictorial Index Interior Overview Interior Equipment (View B) ① Hazard warning flasher switch................page 4-79 ② Push button start...................... page 4-4 ③ Audio control switches..................page 5-39 ④ Instrument cluster....................page 4-23 ⑤ Instrument panel illumination knob..............page 4-28 ⑥ Cruise control switch................page 4-150, 4-200 ⑦...

  • Page 8: Interior Equipment (View C)

    Pictorial Index Interior Overview Interior Equipment (View C) ① SRS air bags......................page 2-42 ② Air-conditioning system..................page 5-2 ③ Rear window defogger switch................page 4-77 ④ Audio system......................page 5-13 ⑤ Active driving display................... page 4-44 ⑥ Storage pocket....................... page 5-94 ⑦ Drive selection switch..................page 4-101 ⑧...

  • Page 9: Interior Equipment (View D)

    Pictorial Index Interior Overview Interior Equipment (View D) ① Rearview mirror....................page 3-34 ② Sunvisor.........................page 5-87 ③ Vanity mirror......................page 5-87 ④ Overhead lights..................... page 5-87 ⑤ Sunroof switch...................... page 3-39 ⑥ Bottle holder......................page 5-93 ⑦ SRS air bag......................page 2-42 ⑧...

  • Page 10: Exterior Overview

    Pictorial Index Exterior Overview (Saloon) ① Bonnet........................page 6-12 ② Windscreen wiper blades..................page 6-24 ③ Sunroof........................page 3-39 ④ Doors and keys...................... page 3-11 ⑤ Fuel-filler flap....................... page 3-29 ⑥ Wheels and Tyres....................page 6-34 ⑦ Exterior lights......................page 6-38 ⑧ Boot lid........................page 3-16 ⑨...
  • Page 11 Pictorial Index Exterior Overview (Wagon) ① Bonnet........................page 6-12 ② Windscreen wiper blades..................page 6-24 ③ Sunroof........................page 3-39 ④ Doors and keys...................... page 3-11 ⑤ Fuel-filler flap....................... page 3-29 ⑥ Wheels and Tyres....................page 6-34 ⑦ Exterior lights......................page 6-38 ⑧ Rear window wiper blade..................page 6-26 ⑨...
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  • Page 13 Essential Safety Equipment Important information about safety equipment, including seats, seat belt system, child-restraint systems and SRS air bags. Seats............ 2-2 SRS Air Bags........2-42 Seat Precautions......2-2 Supplementary Restraint System Front Seat........2-5 (SRS) Precautions.......2-42 Rear Seat........2-11 Supplementary Restraint System Head Restraints......2-15 Components........2-47 How the SRS Air Bags Work..

  • Page 14: Essential Safety Equipment

    The front seats contain air bag components essential to the supplementary restraint system. Such modifications could damage the supplementary restraint system and result in serious injury. Consult an Authorised Mazda Repairer if there is any need to remove or reinstall the front seats.
  • Page 15 Essential Safety Equipment Seats Do not drive with either front seats reclined: Sitting in a reclined position while the vehicle is moving is dangerous because you do not get the full protection from seat belts. During sudden braking or a collision, you can slide under the lap belt and suffer serious internal injuries.
  • Page 16 Essential Safety Equipment Seats Always leave your car locked and keep the car keys safely away from children (Saloon): Leaving your car unlocked or the keys in reach of children is dangerous. Children who find their way into the boot through an unlocked rear seatback or an open boot can become accidentally locked in the boot.

  • Page 17: Front Seat

    Essential Safety Equipment Seats Front Seat ▼ Seat Operation Power operation Seat Slide (Manual Seat) To move a seat forward or backward, raise the lever and slide the seat to the desired position and release the lever. Make sure the lever returns to its original position and the seat is locked in place by attempting to push it forward and backward.
  • Page 18 Essential Safety Equipment Seats Seat Recline (Manual Seat) To change the seatback angle, lean forward slightly while raising the lever. Then lean back to the desired position and release the lever. Make sure the lever returns to its original position and the seatback is locked in place by attempting to push it forward and backward.
  • Page 19 Essential Safety Equipment Seats ▼ Seat Warmer WARNING The seats are electrically heated. The ignition must be switched ON. Be careful when using the seat warmer: Press the seat warmer switch while the The heat from the seat warmer may be too ignition is switched ON to operate the seat hot for some people, as indicated as warmer.
  • Page 20 Essential Safety Equipment Seats NOTE CAUTION Use the seat warmer when the engine is • running. Leaving the seat warmer on for Before folding a rear seatback, make sure long periods with the engine not running that the rear seat warmer switch is off. If could cause the battery power to be a rear seatback is folded while the rear depleted.

  • Page 21: Driving Position Memory

    Essential Safety Equipment Seats NOTE ▼ Driving Position Memory Individual seat positions can be The desired driving position can be called • programmed to the two available up after programming the position. programming buttons on the side of the The following driving positions can be driver's seat, plus one seat position for programmed.
  • Page 22 Essential Safety Equipment Seats To move the driving position to a (Using a programmed key) programmed position 1. Unlock the doors by pressing a request (Using a button on the side of the seat) switch or the key button. 2. After unlocking the doors, the seat 1.

  • Page 23: Rear Seat

    Essential Safety Equipment Seats Erasing programmed driving positions Rear Seat (Erasing the driving positions ▼ Split Folding programmed to the key) By lowering the rear seatbacks the luggage 1. Switch the ignition OFF. compartment space can be expanded. 2. Press the SET button on the side of the seat until a beep sound is heard one WARNING time.
  • Page 24 Essential Safety Equipment Seats When transporting cargo, do not allow the CAUTION cargo to exceed the height of the seatbacks. (Wagon) Transporting cargo stacked higher than When folding the seatback forward, always the seatbacks is dangerous as visibility to support the seatback with your hand. If it is the rear and sides of the vehicle is reduced not supported by a hand, fingers or the which could interfere with driving...
  • Page 25 Essential Safety Equipment Seats (Saloon) 3. Using remote handle Open the liftgate and lower the 1. (With rear seat warmer) seatback you want to fold down using Turn the rear seat warmer switch off. the remote handle. Refer to Seat Warmer on page 2-7. Using push knob 2.
  • Page 26 Essential Safety Equipment Seats To return the seatback to its upright 1. Insert the 3-point seat belt into the belt position: clip. 2. Press the seatback rearward and lock it in place. After returning the seatback WARNING to its upright position, make sure it is securely locked.

  • Page 27: Head Restraints

    Essential Safety Equipment Seats Front outboard seat Head Restraints Your vehicle is equipped with head restraints on all outboard seats and the rear centre seat. The head restraints are intended to help protect you and the passengers from neck injury. WARNING Always drive with the head restraints installed when seats are being used and...
  • Page 28 Essential Safety Equipment Seats ▼ Removal/Installation CAUTION To remove the head restraint, pull it up When installing a head restraint, make while pressing the stop-catch. To install the head restraint, insert the legs sure that it is installed correctly with the into the holes while pressing the front of the head restraint facing stop-catch.

  • Page 29: Seat Belt Systems

    A damaged seat belt cannot provide adequate protection in a collision. Have an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer inspect all seat belt systems in use during an accident before they are used again.
  • Page 30 Have your seat belts changed immediately if the pretensioner or load limiter has been expended: Always have an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer immediately inspect the seat belt pretensioners and air bags after any collision. Like the air bags, the seat belt pretensioners and load limiters will only function once and must be replaced after any collision that caused them to deploy.
  • Page 31 Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems CAUTION Belt retraction may become difficult if the belts and rings are soiled, so try to keep them clean. For more details about cleaning the seat belts, refer to "Seat Belt Maintenance" (page 6-70). Ring ▼...

  • Page 32: Automatic Locking Mode

    Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems ▼ Emergency Locking Mode When the seat belt is fastened, it will always be in the emergency locking mode. In the emergency locking mode, the belt remains comfortable on the occupant and the retractor will lock in position during a collision. If the belt is locked and cannot be pulled out, retract the belt once, and then try pulling it out slowly.
  • Page 33 If a belt does not fully retract, inspect it for kinks and twists. If it is still not retracting properly, have it inspected at an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer. Take up slack Keep low on hip bone ▼...

  • Page 34: Seat Belt Warning Systems

    Even if the pretensioners have not fired, the load limiting function must be checked by an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer. 2-22 Mazda6_8FL4-EO-16G_Edition4 2017-10-27 14:56:33...
  • Page 35 Without proper positioning, the result. Have an expert repairer, we pretensioner and load limiting systems recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer cannot provide adequate protection in an safely dispose of the pretensioner system or accident and this could result in serious scrap a pretensioner system equipped injury.

  • Page 36: Child Restraint Precautions

    Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint Child-Restraint Precautions Mazda strongly urges the use of child-restraint systems for children small enough to use them. Check your local and state or provincial laws for specific requirements regarding the safety of children riding in your vehicle.
  • Page 37 Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint WARNING Use the correct size child-restraint system: For effective protection in vehicle accidents and sudden stops, a child must be properly restrained using a seat belt or child-restraint system depending on age and size. If not, the child could be seriously injured or even killed in an accident.
  • Page 38 Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint Extreme Hazard! Never use a rear-facing child-restraint system on the front passenger seat with an air bag that could deploy: NEVER use a rearward facing child restraint on a seat protected by an ACTIVE AIRBAG in front of it, DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY to the CHILD can occur.
  • Page 39 Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint Do not install a front-facing child-restraint system on the front passenger seat unless it is unavoidable: In a collision, the force of a deploying air bag could cause serious injury or death to the child. If installing a front-facing child-restraint system on the front passenger seat is unavoidable, move the front passenger seat as far back as possible and adjust the seat bottom (height adjustable seat bottom) to the highest position at which the seat belt fastening the...
  • Page 40 To avoid burning yourself or a child, check them before you or your child touches them. NOTE Your Mazda is equipped with ISOFIX anchors for attachment of ISOFIX child-restraint systems in the rear seats. When using these anchors to secure a child-restraint system, refer to “ISOFIX Anchor-Secured Child-Restraint Systems” (page 2-38).

  • Page 41: Child-Restraint System Installation

    Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint NOTE Child-Restraint System Installation position is determined by Installation • the type of child-restraint system. Always read the manufacturer's ▼ Categories of Child-Restraint instructions and this owner's manual Systems carefully. Due to variations in the design of •...
  • Page 42 Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint Child seat ▼ Baby Seat Installation Position A child seat restrains a child's body using A baby seat is used in the rear-facing the harness. position only. Booster seat A booster seat is a child restraint accessory designed to improve the fit of WARNING the seat belt system around the child's...
  • Page 43 Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint ▼ Child Seat Installation Position Front-facing type A child seat is used in front-facing and WARNING rear-facing positions depending on the age and size of the child. When installing, Do not install a front-facing child-restraint follow the manufacturer's instructions in system on the front passenger seat unless it accordance with the appropriate age and...

  • Page 44: Installing Child-Restraint Systems

    Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint ▼ Booster Seat Installation Position Installing Child-Restraint Systems A booster seat is used in the front-facing position only. ▼ Anchor Bracket Anchor brackets for securing child-restraint systems are equipped in the vehicle. Locate each anchor position using the illustration.
  • Page 45 Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint Always remove the head restraint and set WARNING the tether strap: Routing the tether strap on top of the head WARNING: child restraint anchorages are restraint is dangerous. In a collision the designed to withstand only those loads tether strap could slide off the head imposed by correctly fitted child restraints.
  • Page 46 Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint ▼ Using Automatic Locking Mode (Wagon) Tether strap Follow these instructions when using the automatic locking mode for a child-restraint system. 1. Make sure the seatback is securely Forward latched by pushing it back until it is fully locked.
  • Page 47 Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint 5. Push the child-restraint system firmly WARNING into the vehicle seat. Be sure the belt retracts as snugly as possible. A WARNING: child restraint anchorages are clicking noise from the retractor will designed to withstand only those loads be heard during retraction if the system imposed by correctly fitted child restraints.
  • Page 48 Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint Always remove the head restraint and set Always attach the tether strap to the the tether strap (except when installing a correct tether anchor position: backless booster seat): Attaching the tether strap to the incorrect Routing the tether strap on top of the head tether anchor position is dangerous.
  • Page 49 Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint ▼ Centre-Rear Seat Child-Restraint Always remove the head restraint and set System Installation the tether strap (except when installing a backless booster seat): 1. Make sure the seatback is securely Routing the tether strap on top of the head latched by pushing it back until it is restraint is dangerous.
  • Page 50 Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint ▼ Using ISOFIX Anchor Always attach the tether strap to the correct tether anchor position: Attaching the tether strap to the incorrect WARNING tether anchor position is dangerous. In a collision, the tether strap could come off Follow the manufacturer's instructions for and loosen the child-restraint system.
  • Page 51 Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint 1. First, adjust the front seat to allow Make sure there are no seat belts or foreign clearance between the child-restraint objects near or around the ISOFIX system and the front seat (page 2-5). anchor-secured child-restraint system: 2.
  • Page 52 Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint 6. If your child-restraint system came Always remove the head restraint and set equipped with a tether, that probably the tether strap: means it is very important to properly Routing the tether strap on top of the head secure the tether for child safety.
  • Page 53 Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint Always install the head restraint and adjust it to the appropriate position after removing the child-restraint system: Driving with the head restraint removed is dangerous as impact to the occupant's head cannot be prevented during emergency braking or in a collision, which could result in a serious accident, injury or death.

  • Page 54: Srs Air Bags

    Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags Supplementary Restraint System (SRS) Precautions The front and side supplementary restraint systems (SRS) include different types of air bags. Please verify the different types of air bags which are equipped on your vehicle by locating the “SRS AIRBAG”...
  • Page 55 Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags WARNING Seat belts must be worn in air bag equipped vehicles: Depending only on the air bags for protection during an accident is dangerous. Alone, air bags may not prevent serious injuries. The appropriate air bags can be expected to inflate only in the first accident, such as frontal, near frontal or side collisions that are at least moderate.
  • Page 56 Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags Sit in the centre of the seat and wear seat belts properly: Sitting too close to the side air bag modules or placing hands on them, or sleeping up against the door or hanging out the windows is extremely dangerous. The side and curtain air bags inflate with great force and speed directly expanding along the door on the side the car is hit.
  • Page 57 It also includes installing extra electrical equipment on or near system components or wiring. An expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer can provide the special care needed in the removal and installation of front seats. It is important to protect the air bag wiring and connections to assure that the bags do not accidentally deploy and the seats retain an undamaged air bag connection.
  • Page 58 Neither is likely to cause injury, however, the texture of the air bags may cause light skin injuries on body parts not covered with clothing through friction. Should you sell your Mazda, we urge you to tell the new owner of its air bag systems and •...

  • Page 59: Supplementary Restraint System Components

    Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags Supplementary Restraint System Components Driver/Front passenger inflators and air bags Crash sensors, and diagnostic module (SAS unit) Seat belt pretensioners (page 2-22) Front air bag sensor Side crash sensors Air bag/seat belt pretensioner system warning light (page 4-48) Side and curtain inflators and air bags 2-47 Mazda6_8FL4-EO-16G_Edition4...

  • Page 60: How The Srs Air Bags Work

    SRS Air Bags How the SRS Air Bags Work Your Mazda is equipped with the following types of SRS air bags. SRS air bags are designed to work together with the seat belts to help to reduce injuries during an accident.
  • Page 61 Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags ▼ Front Passenger Air Bag The front passenger air bag is mounted in the front passenger instrument panel. The inflation mechanism for the front passenger air bag is the same as the driver's air bag. For more details about air bag deployment, refer to "SRS Air Bag Deployment Criteria"...

  • Page 62: Curtain Air Bags

    Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags ▼ Curtain Air Bags The curtain air bags are mounted in the front and rear window pillars, and the roof edge along both sides. When the air bag crash sensors detect a side impact of greater than moderate force, the curtain air bag inflates quickly and helps to reduce injury mainly to the rear outboard passenger's head caused by directly hitting interior parts such as a door or window.

  • Page 63: Srs Air Bag Deployment Criteria

    Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags SRS Air Bag Deployment Criteria This chart indicates the applicable SRS equipment that will deploy depending on the type of collision. (The illustrations are the representative cases of collisions.) Types of collision A severe frontal/near frontal collision A severe side collision A rear collision SRS equip-...

  • Page 64: Limitations To Srs Air Bag

    Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags Limitations to SRS Air Bag In severe collisions such as those described previously in "SRS Air Bag Deployment Criteria", the applicable SRS air bag equipment will deploy. However, in some accidents, the equipment may not deploy depending on the type of collision and its severity. Limitations to front/near front collision detection: The following illustrations are examples of front/near front collisions that may not be detected as severe enough to deploy the SRS air bag equipment.
  • Page 65 Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags Limitations to side collision detection: The following illustrations are examples of side collisions that may not be detected as severe enough to deploy the SRS air bag equipment. Side impacts involving trees or poles Side impacts with two-wheeled vehicles Roll-over 2-53...
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  • Page 67 Before Driving Use of various features, including keys, doors, mirrors and windows. Keys............ 3-2 Windows........... 3-36 Keys..........3-2 Power Windows......3-36 Keyless Entry System....3-3 Sunroof ........3-39 Advanced Keyless Entry Security System....... 3-42 System..........3-8 Modification and Add-On Advanced Keyless Entry System ..Equipment........3-42 ............

  • Page 68: Before Driving

    Children as personal computers. may find these keys to be an interesting toy Non-Mazda genuine electronic to play with and could cause the power equipment is installed in the vehicle. windows or other controls to operate, or There is equipment which discharges...

  • Page 69: Keyless Entry System

    If your key (auxiliary key) is lost, consult your Authorised Mazda Repairer and have System malfunctions or warnings are your code number ready. indicated by the following warning lights or beeps.
  • Page 70 Additional keys can be obtained at an • range becomes too small, the battery Authorised Mazda Repairer. Up to 6 may be weak. To install a new battery, keys can be used with the keyless refer to Key Battery Replacement (page functions per vehicle.
  • Page 71 Before Driving Keys ▼ Transmitter Use the following procedure to change the setting. Operation indicator light 1. Switch the ignition off and close all of the doors and the liftgate/boot lid. Operation buttons 2. Open the driver's door. 3. Within 30 seconds of opening the driver's door, press and hold the LOCK button on the key for 5 seconds or longer.
  • Page 72 Before Driving Keys Lock button NOTE (Auto re-lock function) To lock the doors and the liftgate/boot lid, • After unlocking with the key, all doors press the lock button and the hazard and the liftgate/boot lid will warning lights will flash once. automatically lock if any of the (With the advanced keyless function) following operations are not performed...
  • Page 73 Before Driving Keys ▼ Operational Range Without the advanced keyless function The system operates only when the driver Interior aerial is in the vehicle or within operational range while the key is being carried. Starting the Engine NOTE Starting the engine may be possible even •...

  • Page 74: Advanced Keyless Entry System

    Radio waves from the key may affect repairer, we recommend an Authorised medical devices such as pacemakers: Mazda Repairer for details. If the Before using the key near people who use advanced keyless entry system has been medical devices, ask the medical device...

  • Page 75: Operational Range

    Before Driving Advanced Keyless Entry System NOTE Operational Range The system may not operate if you are • The system operates only when the driver too close to the windows or door is in the vehicle or within operational handles, or liftgate/boot lid. range while the key is being carried.

  • Page 76: Doors And Locks

    Before Driving Doors and Locks Door Locks After closing the doors and the liftgate/ boot lid, always verify that they are securely closed: WARNING Doors and the liftgate/boot lid not securely closed are dangerous, if the vehicle is driven with a door and the liftgate/boot lid Always take all children and pets with you not securely closed, the door and the or leave a responsible person with them:...
  • Page 77 If you have any problems with the double locking system, consult an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer. 3-11 *Some models. Mazda6_8FL4-EO-16G_Edition4 2017-10-27 14:56:33...
  • Page 78 Before Driving Doors and Locks NOTE WARNING You can also activate the system by • pressing the lock button on the Never activate the double locking system transmitter twice within 3 seconds. with passengers, especially children, still (With the advanced keyless •...
  • Page 79 Before Driving Doors and Locks ▼ Locking, Unlocking with Request To lock Switch (With the advanced keyless To lock the doors and the liftgate/boot lid, function) press the request switch and the hazard warning lights will flash once. All doors and the liftgate/boot lid can be A beep sound will be heard once.
  • Page 80 Before Driving Doors and Locks A beep sound is heard for confirmation The setting can be changed so that the • • when the doors and the liftgate/boot lid doors and the liftgate/boot lid are locked are locked/unlocked using the request automatically without pressing the switch.
  • Page 81 Before Driving Doors and Locks ▼ Locking, Unlocking with Operation from outside Transmitter To lock the rear and front passenger doors with the door-lock knob from the outside, All doors and the liftgate/boot lid can be push the door-lock knob to the lock locked/unlocked by operating the keyless position and close the door (holding the entry system transmitter, refer to Keyless...

  • Page 82: Liftgate/Boot Lid

    Before Driving Doors and Locks ▼ Rear Door Child Safety Locks Liftgate/Boot Lid These locks are intended to help prevent children from accidentally opening the WARNING rear doors. Use them on both rear doors whenever a child rides in the rear seat of Never allow a person to ride in the luggage the vehicle.
  • Page 83 Doors and Locks Do not modify or replace the liftgate CAUTION damper stay. Consult an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Before opening the liftgate/boot lid, Repairer if a liftgate damper stay is remove any snow and ice accumulation deformed or damaged for reasons such on it.
  • Page 84 Before Driving Doors and Locks ▼ Opening and Closing the Liftgate/ NOTE (With the advanced keyless function) Boot Lid A locked liftgate/boot lid can also be Opening the liftgate/boot lid • opened while the key is being carried. Using the electric liftgate/boot lid When opening the liftgate/boot lid with •...
  • Page 85 Before Driving Doors and Locks If the liftgate is not fully closed, the Closing the liftgate/boot lid • driver is notified by a warning indicated Lower the liftgate/boot lid slowly using in the instrument cluster. the liftgate/boot lid grip recess, then push If the vehicle battery is dead or there is the liftgate/boot lid closed using both •...
  • Page 86 Before Driving Doors and Locks ▼ Luggage Compartment Cover NOTE (Wagon) If you attempt to open the liftgate under • cold weather conditions with the Luggage Compartment Cover luggage compartment cover attached, Use the luggage compartment cover to the damper function may not operate conceal cargo or luggage.
  • Page 87 Before Driving Doors and Locks Using the rear luggage compartment Installing the cover cover Reverse the procedure for removal. Pull out the luggage compartment cover ▼ Luggage Compartment Net and insert it into the clips of the liftgate. (Wagon) The luggage compartment net can be used as a compartment separator or to keep Clip animals in the back.
  • Page 88 Before Driving Doors and Locks To install the net: CAUTION 1. Insert the spring holder on the left end of the retractor bar into the installation Make sure the net is firmly secured. If it is groove from the bottom. not firmly secured, it could unexpectedly disengage resulting in injury.
  • Page 89 Before Driving Doors and Locks 3. Slowly pull out the net in the upward direction, insert the left and right net anchors into the ceiling retainers, and slide them to the position indicated in the figure. anchor To remove the net: 1.

  • Page 90: Fuel And Emission

    Never add fuel system additives, otherwise the emission control system could be damaged. Consult an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer for details. Petrol blended with oxygenates such as alcohol or ether compounds are generally referred to as oxygenated fuels.
  • Page 91 Never add fuel system additives, otherwise the emission control system could be damaged. Consult an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer for details. ▼ Fuel Requirements (SKYACTIV-D 2.2) The vehicle will operate efficiently on diesel fuel with specification EN590 or the equivalent.
  • Page 92 Either condition will damage the converter and cause poor performance. USE ONLY UNLEADED FUEL. Do not drive your Mazda with any sign of engine malfunction. Do not coast with the ignition switched off. Do not descend steep grades in gear with the ignition switched off.
  • Page 93 Either condition will damage the converter and cause poor performance. Do not drive your Mazda with any sign of engine malfunction. Do not coast with the ignition switched off. Do not descend steep grades in gear with the ignition switched off.
  • Page 94 When inhaled, it can cause loss of consciousness and death. If you smell exhaust gas inside the vehicle, keep all windows fully open and contact an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer immediately. Do not run the engine when inside an enclosed area: Running the engine inside an enclosed area, such as a garage, is dangerous.

  • Page 95: Fuel-Filler Flap And Cap

    Before Driving Fuel and Emission Fuel-Filler Flap and Cap CAUTION Always use only a designated Mazda WARNING fuel-filler cap or an approved equivalent, available at an expert repairer, we When removing the fuel-filler cap, loosen recommend an Authorised Mazda the cap slightly and wait for any hissing to Repairer.
  • Page 96 Before Driving Fuel and Emission 3. Attach the removed cap to the inner side of the fuel-filler flap. Fuel-filler flap Fuel-filler cap 4. Insert the refuelling nozzle all the way and begin refuelling. Pull out the refuelling nozzle after the refuelling stops automatically.

  • Page 97: Steering Wheel

    Before Driving Steering Wheel Steering Wheel WARNING Never adjust the steering wheel while the vehicle is moving: Adjusting the steering wheel while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. Moving it can very easily cause the driver to abruptly turn to the left or right. This can lead to loss of control or an accident.
  • Page 98 Before Driving Mirrors Power mirror adjustment Mirrors The ignition must be switched to ACC or Before driving, adjust the inside and ON position. outside mirrors. To adjust: ▼ Outside Mirrors 1. Rotate the mirror switch to the left or right to choose the left or right side WARNING mirror.
  • Page 99 Before Driving Mirrors Manual folding mirror The ignition must be switched to ACC or ON position. Fold the outside mirror rearward until it is flush with the vehicle. To fold the mirrors, press the lower side of the switch. To return the mirrors to their on-road positions, press the upper side of the switch.

  • Page 100: Rear View Mirror

    Before Driving Mirrors Reducing glare from headlights Engine-off outside mirror operation Manual antidazzle mirror The outside mirrors can be operated for about 40 seconds after the ignition is Push the antidazzle lever forward for day switched from ON to off. driving.
  • Page 101 Before Driving Mirrors NOTE Do not use glass cleaner or suspend objects on or around the light sensor. Otherwise, light sensor sensitivity will be affected and may not operate normally. Light sensor The auto-dimming function is cancelled when the ignition is switched ON and the selector lever is in reverse (R).

  • Page 102: Power Windows

    Before Driving Windows NOTE Power Windows When driving with only one of the rear windows open, your ears might experience The windows can be opened/closed by operating the power window switches. a resonating sound. However, this does not indicate a problem. The sound can be WARNING reduced by slightly opening a front window or by changing the size of the rear...
  • Page 103 Before Driving Windows ▼ Opening/Closing Windows The window opens while the switch is pressed and it closes while the switch is pulled up with the ignition switched ON. Do not open or close three or more windows at the same time.
  • Page 104 Before Driving Windows ▼ Auto-opening/Closing After the system has been re-initialized, each passenger window can be fully To fully open the window automatically, opened or closed automatically using the press the switch completely down, then master control switches. release. The window will fully open ▼...
  • Page 105 Before leaving the vehicle or washing hands, head or neck becomes caught by • your Mazda, make sure the sunroof is the sunroof. completely closed so that water does not get inside the cabin area.

  • Page 106: Tilt Operation

    Before Driving Windows Tilt Operation When the sunroof is already tilted open and you want to slide it open, first close The rear of the sunroof can be tilted open the sunroof and then do a slide operation. to provide more ventilation. Open To fully tilt automatically, momentarily press the tilt/slide switch.
  • Page 107 Before Driving Windows ▼ Jam-safe Sunroof ▼ Sunshade If a person's hands, head or an object The sunshade can be opened and closed by blocks the sunroof while it is closing, the hand. sunroof will stop and move in the open direction.

  • Page 108: Security System

    Immobilizer System Equipment The immobilizer system allows the engine to start only with a key the system Mazda cannot guarantee the immobilizer recognises. system's operation if the system has been modified or if any add-on equipment has If someone attempts to start the engine been installed.

  • Page 109: Operation

    If a key is lost, consult an Authorised Mazda Repairer as soon as possible. Disarming If you lose a key, an Authorised Mazda • Repairer will reset the electronic codes The system is disarmed when the ignition of your remaining keys and immobilizer is switched ON with the correct system.

  • Page 110: Driving Tips

    Environment No special running-in is necessary, but a few precautions in the first 1,000 km (600 How you operate your Mazda determines miles) may add to the performance, how far it will travel on a tank of fuel. Use economy, and life of the vehicle.

  • Page 111: Hazardous Driving

    Before Driving Driving Tips Hazardous Driving WARNING WARNING Never stop the engine when going down a hill: Stopping the engine when going down a Be extremely careful if it is necessary to hill is dangerous. This causes the loss of downshift on slippery surfaces: power steering and power brake control, Downshifting into lower gear while driving...

  • Page 112: Floor Mat

    We recommend the use of Genuine Installing two floor mats, one on top of the Mazda floor mats. other, on the driver's side is dangerous as the retention pins can only keep one floor WARNING mat from sliding forward.

  • Page 113: Rocking The Vehicle

    Ask an expert repairer, we recommend an Do not spin the wheels at high speed, and Authorised Mazda Repairer to check the do not allow anyone to stand behind a following:...
  • Page 114 Install the chains on the front tyres only. Do not use chains on the rear tyres. Please consult an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer. Installing the chains 1. Secure the chains on the front tyres as tightly as possible.

  • Page 115: Driving In Flooded Area

    Do not drive the vehicle on flooded roads as it could cause short circuiting of electrical/electronic parts, or engine damage or stalling from water absorption. If the vehicle has been immersed in water, consult an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer. 3-49 Mazda6_8FL4-EO-16G_Edition4 2017-10-27 14:56:33...

  • Page 116: Turbocharger Information (Skyactiv-D 2.2)

    Before Driving Driving Tips Turbocharger Information (SKYACTIV-D 2.2) CAUTION After driving at freeway speeds or up a long hill, idle the engine at least 30 seconds before stopping it. Otherwise, the turbocharger could be damaged. However, when i-stop operates, idling is unnecessary. Racing or over-revving the engine, particularly after it's just been started, can damage the turbocharger.

  • Page 117: Towing Caravans And Trailers

    Never overload vehicle or trailer. Consult an Authorised Mazda Dealer if you need further details. CAUTION Towing a trailer during the first 1,000 km (600 miles) of your new Mazda is not recommended. If you do, you may damage the power train components. ▼ Load Limits CAUTION Be aware of the towing load weight differences when towing at high altitudes.

  • Page 118: Towing Instructions

    Frequently inspect oil and fluid levels. • Because of the extra stress on your Mazda from towing, more frequent maintenance than • usual is necessary. Your Mazda's behaviour changes while towing. Get accustomed to these changes over a •...
  • Page 119 When Driving Information concerning safe driving and stopping. Start/Stop Engine......4-4 Brake..........4-81 Ignition Switch......4-4 Brake System......4-81 Starting the Engine....... 4-5 Emergency Stop Signal Turning the Engine Off....4-11 System........4-86 i-stop........... 4-13 Hill Launch Assist (HLA)..4-86 Instrument Cluster and Display.... ABS/TCS/DSC.........
  • Page 120 .......4-134 Driver Attention Alert (DAA) ............4-139 Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) ............4-142 Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) ........4-146 Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) ........4-159 Advanced Smart City Brake Support (Advanced SCBS) ....4-173...
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  • Page 122: When Driving

    When Driving Start/Stop Engine Ignition Switch The power supply to electrical devices ▼ Push Button Start Positions turns off and the push button start indicator light (amber) also turns off. The system operates only when the key is In this position the steering wheel is within operational range.

  • Page 123: Starting The Engine

    When Driving Start/Stop Engine ACC (Accessory) Starting the Engine Some electrical accessories will operate and the indicator light (amber) illuminates. WARNING In this position the steering wheel is unlocked. Radio waves from the key may affect NOTE medical devices such as pacemakers: The keyless entry system does not function Before using the key near people who use while the push button start has been...
  • Page 124 6. Verify that the KEY indicator light the key. Consult an expert repairer, we (green) (if equipped) in the instrument recommend an Authorised Mazda cluster and the push button start Repairer for details. If the push button indicator light (green) illuminate.
  • Page 125 Have your vehicle Authorised Mazda Repairer as soon inspected at an expert repairer, we as possible. If this occurs, the engine recommend an Authorised Mazda can be force-started.
  • Page 126 When Driving Start/Stop Engine When the engine is force-started, the NOTE • KEY warning light (red) (if After starting the engine, the push • equipped) remains illuminated and button start indicator light (amber) the push button start indicator light turns off and the ignition switches to (amber) remains flashing.
  • Page 127 If the engine still does not start, Metal parts of other keys or metal objects have your vehicle inspected by an touch the key. Authorised Mazda Repairer (page 7-16). (SKYACTIV-D 2.2) • If the ambient temperature is lower than about －...
  • Page 128 3. Touch the push button start using the checked at an expert repairer, we backside of the key (as shown) while recommend an Authorised Mazda the push button start indicator light Repairer as soon as possible. (green) flashes.

  • Page 129: Turning The Engine Off

    Authorised result in reduced braking ability due to the Mazda Repairer as soon as possible. If this loss of power braking, which could cause occurs, the engine can be force-started.
  • Page 130 When Driving Start/Stop Engine NOTE (SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5) • The cooling fan in the engine compartment could turn on for a few minutes after the ignition is switched from ON to OFF, whether or not the A/C is on or off, to cool the engine compartment quickly.
  • Page 131 When Driving Start/Stop Engine i-stop The i-stop function automatically stops the engine when the vehicle is stopped at a traffic light or stuck in traffic, and then restarts the engine automatically to resume driving. The system provides improved fuel economy, reduced exhaust gas emissions, and eliminates idling noise while the engine is stopped.
  • Page 132 When Driving Start/Stop Engine Operation conditions When the system is operable Under the following conditions, engine idling stops and the i-stop indicator light (green) turns on. (SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5) • The engine is warmed up. (SKYACTIV-D 2.2) • The engine is not cold. •...
  • Page 133 When Driving Start/Stop Engine When the system is not operable Engine idling does not stop in the following conditions: The vehicle is stopped but the engine is kept idling. • The air conditioner is operating with the airflow mode in •...
  • Page 134 When Driving Start/Stop Engine Engine-stop period is short or time until next engine idle stop is long The ambient temperature is high or low. • The battery power is depleted. • Power consumption by the vehicle's electrical parts is high. •...
  • Page 135 Battery terminals are disconnected Engine idling may not stop right after the battery terminals are disconnected. In addition, if the battery is replaced, the i-stop functions must be verified. Consult an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer. 4-17 Mazda6_8FL4-EO-16G_Edition4...
  • Page 136 When Driving Start/Stop Engine ▼ i-stop OFF Switch By pressing the switch until a beep sounds, the i-stop function is turned off and the i-stop warning light (amber) in the instrument cluster turns on. By pressing the switch again until the beep sounds, the i-stop function becomes operational and the i-stop warning light (amber) turns off.
  • Page 137 When Driving Start/Stop Engine ▼ Vehicle Roll Prevention Function (Automatic transaxle) Vehicles with the i-stop function are equipped with a vehicle roll prevention function. This function prevents the vehicle from rolling, such as when releasing the brake pedal while on a slope under the following conditions: While engine idling is stopped (prevents the vehicle from rolling back) •...
  • Page 138 When Driving Start/Stop Engine WARNING Do not rely completely on the vehicle roll prevention function. The vehicle roll prevention function is a supplementary function which operates for a maximum of four seconds after releasing the brake pedal and accelerating the vehicle from an engine idling stop condition.
  • Page 139 NOTE A problem in the system may be indicated under the following conditions. Have your vehicle inspected at an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer. The light does not turn on when the ignition is switched ON. •...
  • Page 140 When the light is flashing The light continues to flash if the system has a malfunction. Have your vehicle inspected at an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer. i-stop indicator light (green) When the light is turned on The light turns on while engine idling is stopped and turns off when the engine is •...

  • Page 141: Instrument Cluster And Display

    When Driving Instrument Cluster and Display Meters and Gauges Instrument Cluster Type A (With Multi-information Display) Type B (Without Multi-information Display) Steering Switch 4-23 Mazda6_8FL4-EO-16G_Edition4 2017-10-27 14:56:33...
  • Page 142 When Driving Instrument Cluster and Display ① Speedometer......................page 4-25 ② Odometer, Trip Meter and Trip Meter Selector............ page 4-25 ③ Tachometer......................page 4-26 ④ Instrument Panel Illumination................page 4-28 ⑤ Trip Computer and INFO Switch................page 4-31 ⑥ Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge..............page 4-27 ⑦...
  • Page 143 When Driving Instrument Cluster and Display ▼ Speedometer Odometer The odometer records the total distance The speedometer indicates the speed of the the vehicle has been driven. vehicle. Trip meter ▼ Odometer, Trip Meter and Trip Meter Selector (Without The trip meter can record the total distance Multi-information Display) of two trips.
  • Page 144 When Driving Instrument Cluster and Display NOTE ▼ Tachometer If the fuel economy data is reset using The tachometer shows engine speed in • the fuel economy monitor, or trip A is thousands of revolutions per minute (rpm). reset using the trip meter when the function which synchronizes the fuel CAUTION economy monitor and the trip meter is...
  • Page 145 When Driving Instrument Cluster and Display ▼ Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge NOTE (Without Multi-information The temperature unit (Centigrade/ • Display) Fahrenheit) of the engine coolant gauge display changes in conjunction with the Displays the engine coolant temperature. temperature unit of the outside The white gauge indicates that the engine temperature display.
  • Page 146 When Driving Instrument Cluster and Display ▼ Fuel Gauge (Without NOTE Multi-information Display) After refuelling, it may require some • time for the indicator to stabilize. In The fuel gauge shows approximately how addition, the indicator may deviate much fuel is remaining in the tank when while driving on a slope or curve since the ignition is switched ON.
  • Page 147 When Driving Instrument Cluster and Display NOTE Function for cancelling illumination dimmer (With auto-light control) • When the ignition is switched ON in the The illumination dimmer can be cancelled early evening or at dusk, the instrument by rotating the instrument panel panel illumination is dimmed for several illumination knob to the right until a beep seconds until the light sensor detects the...
  • Page 148 When Driving Instrument Cluster and Display NOTE Outside Temperature Warning Under the following conditions, the When the outside temperature is low, the • outside temperature display may differ indication flashes and a beep sound is from the actual outside temperature heard to warn the driver of the possibility depending on the surroundings and of icy roads.
  • Page 149 If you have any problems with your trip approximate remaining distance the vehicle can be driven until all the computer, consult an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda graduation marks in the fuel gauge (indicating the remaining fuel supply) Repairer.
  • Page 150 When Driving Instrument Cluster and Display Average fuel economy mode Compass mode This mode displays the average fuel The direction the vehicle is moving is economy by calculating the total fuel displayed in one of the eight cardinal consumption and the total travelled directions while the vehicle is being distance since purchasing the vehicle, driven.

  • Page 151: Multi-Information Display

    • Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) Display • Distance Recognition Support System (DRSS) Display • Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) Display • Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) Display • Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) Display •...
  • Page 152 When Driving Instrument Cluster and Display The screen content changes each time the INFO switch is pressed. Current Fuel Economy, Trip Meter A, Average Warning message, Outside Temperature, Fuel Economy, Outside Odometer, Temperature, Odometer, Distance-to-empty, Fuel Distance-to-empty, Fuel Gauge Gauge Press the INFO switch Press the INFO switch Current Fuel Economy,...
  • Page 153 When Driving Instrument Cluster and Display ▼ Odometer, Trip Meter and Trip Trip meter Meter Selector The driving distance for a specified interval is indicated. Two types (TRIP A, The odometer is constantly displayed on TRIP B) of interval distance and the the screen when the ignition is switched average fuel economy for each can be ON, and the TRIP A or TRIP B screen can...
  • Page 154 When Driving Instrument Cluster and Display ▼ Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge ▼ Fuel Gauge Displays the engine coolant temperature. The fuel gauge shows approximately how The blue gauge indicates that the engine much fuel is remaining in the tank when coolant temperature is low, and the red the ignition is switched ON.
  • Page 155 When Driving Instrument Cluster and Display NOTE ▼ Outside Temperature Display After refuelling, it may require some When the ignition is switched ON, the • time for the indicator to stabilize. In outside temperature is displayed. addition, the indicator may deviate while driving on a slope or curve since the fuel moves in the tank.

  • Page 156: Distance-To-Empty

    When Driving Instrument Cluster and Display NOTE Outside Temperature Warning Even though the distance-to-empty When the outside temperature is low, the • display may indicate a sufficient amount indication flashes and a beep sound is of remaining driving distance before heard to warn the driver of the possibility refuelling is required, refuel as soon as of icy roads.
  • Page 157 When Driving Instrument Cluster and Display ▼ Average Fuel Economy This mode displays the average fuel economy by calculating the total fuel consumption and the total travelled distance since purchasing the vehicle, re-connecting the battery after disconnection, or resetting the data. The average fuel economy is calculated and displayed every minute.
  • Page 158 When Driving Instrument Cluster and Display ▼ Maintenance Monitor Message display When the remaining time or the distance The following maintenance period approaches 0, a message is displayed each notifications can be displayed by turning time the ignition is switched ON. the Maintenance Monitor on.
  • Page 159 & Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) on page 4-159. ▼ Cruise Control Set Vehicle Speed Display The vehicle speed preset using the cruise control is displayed. Refer to Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) on page 4-146. 4-41 Mazda6_8FL4-EO-16G_Edition4 2017-10-27 14:56:33...
  • Page 160 When Driving Instrument Cluster and Display ▼ Compass Display The direction the vehicle is moving is displayed while the vehicle is being driven. 4-42 Mazda6_8FL4-EO-16G_Edition4 2017-10-27 14:56:33...
  • Page 161 When Driving Instrument Cluster and Display ▼ Vehicle Speed Alarm In this mode, the current setting for the vehicle speed alarm is displayed. You can change the vehicle speed setting at which the warning is triggered. NOTE The vehicle speed alarm display is activated at the same time the beep sound is heard. The set vehicle speed flashes several times.

  • Page 162: Active Driving Display

    When Driving Instrument Cluster and Display Active Driving Display Combiner Optical receiver Mirror WARNING Always adjust the display brightness and position with the vehicle stopped: Adjusting the display brightness and position while driving the vehicle is dangerous as doing so could distract your attention from the road ahead and lead to an accident. CAUTION Do not try to adjust the angle or open/close the active driving display manually.
  • Page 163 Refer to Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR) on page 4-126. Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) Operation Conditions and Warnings • Refer to Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) on page 4-146. Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) Operation •...
  • Page 164 When Driving Instrument Cluster and Display Each setting/adjustment for the active driving display can be performed on the centre display. 1. Select the icon on the home screen and display the Settings screen. 2. Select the AD-Disp tab. 3. Select the desired item and perform the setting/adjustment. Method for adjusting screen brightness (automatically/manually) •...

  • Page 165: Warning/Indicator Lights

    When Driving Instrument Cluster and Display Warning/Indicator Lights Instrument Cluster varies depending on model and specifications. Instrument Cluster Type A (With Multi-information Display) Type B (Without Multi-information Display) Centre of Instrument panel Warning/Indicator lights will appear in any of the highlighted areas 4-47 Mazda6_8FL4-EO-16G_Edition4 2017-10-27 14:56:33...
  • Page 166 When Driving Instrument Cluster and Display ▼ Warning Indication/Warning Lights These lights turn on or flash to notify the user of the system operation status or a system malfunction. Signal Warning Page 7-24 Brake System Warning Light Electronic Brake Force Distribu- tion System ABS Warning Light Warning7-24,...
  • Page 167 Adaptive LED Headlights (ALH) Warning Indication/Warning Light 7-28 (Amber) Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) Warning Indication 7-28 7-28 Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) Warning Indication (Amber) 4-119 Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) Warning Light (Amber) Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure Warning System...
  • Page 168 The light turns on when the ignition is switched on for an operation check, and turns off a few seconds later or when the engine is started. If the light does not turn on or remains turned on, have the vehicle inspected at an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer. 4-50 *Some models.
  • Page 169 When Driving Instrument Cluster and Display ▼ Indication/Indicator Lights These lights turn on or flash to notify the user of the system operation status or a system malfunction. Signal Indicator Page 2-22 Seat Belt Indicator Light (Rear seat) (Green) Security Indicator Light 3-43 KEY Indication/Indicator Light (White/Green)
  • Page 170 Adaptive LED Headlights (ALH) Indicator Light (Green) Malfunction7- 28, Except Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) OFF Indicator Light malfunction4- 4-150 Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) Main Indication (White) 4-150 Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) Set Indication (Green) Malfunction7- 28, Except Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) OFF Indicator Light...
  • Page 171 If the light does not turn on or remains turned on, have the vehicle inspected at an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer. 2 The light turns on continuously when the electric parking brake (EPB) is applied.
  • Page 172 When flashing (SKYACTIV-D 2.2) The sedimentor separates water from the fuel. If water accumulates in this filter, the warning light will flash. When it does, consult an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer as soon as possible. 4-54 Mazda6_8FL4-EO-16G_Edition4 2017-10-27 14:56:33...

  • Page 173: Automatic Transaxle Controls

    When Driving Automatic Transaxle Automatic Transaxle Controls Lock-release button Various Lockouts: Indicates that you must depress the brake pedal and hold in the lock- release button to shift (The ignition must be switched ON). Indicates the shift lever can be shifted freely into any position. Indicates that you must hold in the lock-release button to shift.

  • Page 174: Shift-Lock System

    P. 3. Press and hold the lock-release button. 4. Move the selector lever. Take the vehicle to an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer to have the system checked. 4-56 Mazda6_8FL4-EO-16G_Edition4...

  • Page 175: Transaxle Ranges

    When Driving Automatic Transaxle R (Reverse) Transaxle Ranges In position R, the vehicle moves only The shift position indication in the • backward. You must be at a complete stop instrument cluster illuminates. Refer to before shifting to or from R, except under Warning/Indicator Lights on page 4-47.
  • Page 176 When Driving Automatic Transaxle ▼ Shift Position Indication CAUTION Do not shift into N when driving the vehicle. Doing so can cause transaxle damage. NOTE The selector position is indicated when the Apply the parking brake or depress the ignition is switched ON. brake pedal before moving the selector Gear position indication lever from N to prevent the vehicle from...

  • Page 177: Manual Shift Mode

    When Driving Automatic Transaxle ▼ Indicators Manual Shift Mode Manual shift mode indication The manual shift mode gives you the feel of driving a manual transaxle vehicle by In manual shift mode, the “M” of the shift allowing you to operate the selector lever position indication in the instrument panel manually.
  • Page 178 When Driving Automatic Transaxle NOTE ▼ Manually Shifting Up If the gears cannot be shifted down You can shift gears up by operating the • when driving at higher speeds, the gear selector lever or the steering shift position indication will flash twice to switches signal that the gears cannot be shifted M1 →...
  • Page 179 When Driving Automatic Transaxle ▼ Manually Shifting Down WARNING You can shift gears down by operating the selector lever or the steering shift Keep your hands on the steering wheel rim switches when using fingers on the steering shift M6 → M5 → M4 → M3 → M2→ M1 switches: Putting your hands inside the rim of the Using selector lever...
  • Page 180 When Driving Automatic Transaxle ▼ Second Gear Fixed Mode WARNING When the selector lever is moved back while the vehicle speed is about 10 km/h Do not use engine braking on slippery road (6.2 mph) or less, the transaxle is set in the surfaces or at high speeds: second gear fixed mode.
  • Page 181 When Driving Automatic Transaxle ▼ Shift Gear (Shifting) Speed Limit For each gear position while in the manual mode, the speed limit is set as follows: When the selector lever is operated within the range of the speed limit, the gear is shifted. Shift up The gear does not shift up while the vehicle speed is lower than the speed limit.

  • Page 182: Direct Mode

    When Driving Automatic Transaxle NOTE Direct Mode Shifting up and down while in direct mode may not be possible depending on the Direct mode can be used for temporarily vehicle speed. In addition, because direct switching gears by operating the steering mode is cancelled (released) depending on shift switch while the vehicle is being the rate of acceleration or if the...
  • Page 183 When Driving Automatic Transaxle NOTE Driving Tips The accelerator pedal may initially feel • heavy as it is being depressed, then feel WARNING lighter as it is depressed further. This change in pedal force aids the engine Do not let the vehicle move in a direction control system in determining how much the accelerator pedal has been opposite to the direction selected by the...

  • Page 184: Switches And Controls

    When Driving Switches and Controls Lighting Control ▼ Headlights Turn the headlight switch to turn the headlights and other exterior lights on or off. When the lights are turned on, the lights-on indicator light in the instrument cluster turns on. NOTE To prevent discharging the battery, do not leave the lights on while the engine is off unless •...
  • Page 185 When Driving Switches and Controls With auto-light control Switch Position ACC or ACC or ACC or ACC or Ignition Position Headlights Auto Running lights Tail lights Position lights Auto Auto Number plate lights The lights are turned on while the vehicle is driven. The lights are turned on by the auto light function.

  • Page 186: Auto-Light Control

    When Driving Switches and Controls Auto-light control When the headlight switch is in the position and the ignition is switched ON, the light sensor senses the surrounding lightness or darkness and automatically turns the headlights and other exterior lights on or off. CAUTION Do not shade the light sensor by adhering a sticker or a label on the windscreen.

  • Page 187: Headlight High-Low Beam

    When Driving Switches and Controls ▼ Headlight High-Low Beam ▼ Coming Home Light The headlights switch between high and The coming home light turns on the low beams by moving the lever forward or headlights (low beams) when the lever is backward.

  • Page 188: Headlight Levelling

    When Driving Switches and Controls ▼ Leaving Home Light ▼ Headlight Levelling The leaving home light turns on the lights The number of passengers and weight of when the transmitter unlock button is cargo in the luggage compartment change pressed while away from the vehicle. the angle of the headlights.

  • Page 189: Fog Lights

    When Driving Switches and Controls NOTE Fog Lights (With auto-light control) • The fog lights can be used when the If the fog light switch is in the ignition is switched ON. position or the headlight switch is in the Use this switch to turn on the fog lights.

  • Page 190: Turn And Lane-Change Signals

    When Driving Switches and Controls NOTE Turn and Lane-Change If an indicator light stays on without Signals • flashing or if it flashes abnormally, one of the direction indicator bulbs may be The ignition must be switched ON to use burned out.

  • Page 191: Windscreen Wipers And Washer

    OFF, visibility, and could result in an accident. consult an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer as soon as Only use windscreen washer fluid mixed possible. with anti-freeze protection in freezing...
  • Page 192 When Driving Switches and Controls ▼ Windscreen Wipers Variable-speed intermittent wipers Set the lever to the intermittent position Turn the wipers on by pressing the lever and choose the interval timing by rotating up or down. the ring. With intermittent wiper INT ring With auto-wiper control Switch Posi-...
  • Page 193 When Driving Switches and Controls Auto-wiper control CAUTION When the wiper lever is in the Do not shade the rain sensor by adhering position, the rain sensor senses the amount of rainfall on the windscreen and turns the a sticker or a label on the windscreen. wipers on or off automatically Otherwise the rain sensor will not (off―intermittent―low speed―high...
  • Page 194 In this case, set the wiper lever to the is normal, consult an expert repairer, we low speed position or high speed recommend an Authorised Mazda position for manual operation, or Repairer. remove the ice, dirt or foreign matter by hand to restore the auto-wiper operation.

  • Page 195: Rear Window Wiper And Washer

    Indicator light If the washer does not work, inspect the fluid level (page 6-23). If the fluid level is normal and the washer still does not work, consult an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer. 4-77 *Some models. Mazda6_8FL4-EO-16G_Edition4...
  • Page 196 When Driving Switches and Controls ▼ Mirror Defogger CAUTION The mirror defoggers defrost the outside Do not use sharp instruments or window mirrors. cleaners with abrasives to clean the inside of the rear window surface. They The mirror defoggers operate in may damage the defogger grid inside the conjunction with the rear window window.

  • Page 197: Hazard Warning Flasher

    When Driving Switches and Controls Horn Hazard Warning Flasher To sound the horn, press the mark on The hazard warning lights should always the steering wheel. be used when you stop on or near a roadway in an emergency. The hazard warning lights warn other drivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazard and that they must take extreme caution when near it.
  • Page 198 When Driving Switches and Controls NOTE The direction indicators do not work • when the hazard warning lights are on. Check local regulations about the use of • hazard warning lights while the vehicle is being towed to verify that it is not in violation of the law.

  • Page 199: Brake System

    When Driving Brake Brake System WARNING ▼ Foot Brake Do not coast with the engine stalled or This vehicle has power-assisted brakes turned off, find a safe place to stop: that adjust automatically through normal Coasting with the engine stalled or turned use.
  • Page 200 When Driving Brake ▼ Electric Parking Brake (EPB) CAUTION The electric parking brake (EPB) Do not drive with your foot held on the equipment applies the parking brake using clutch pedal or brake pedal, or hold the an electric motor. When the electric clutch pedal depressed halfway parking brake (EPB) is applied, the unnecessarily.
  • Page 201 When Driving Brake NOTE When running the vehicle through an • automatic car wash, it may be necessary The electric parking brake (EPB) cannot • to switch the ignition off with the be applied or released while the vehicle parking brake released depending on battery is dead.
  • Page 202 When Driving Brake When releasing the electric parking (Type B instrument cluster) brake (EPB) The brake pedal operation demand indicator light in the instrument cluster The electric parking brake (EPB) can be turns on. released while the ignition is switched ON or the engine is running.
  • Page 203 When you hear this noise, consult an more firmly. This is a normal effect of expert repairer, we recommend an the brake assist operation and does not Authorised Mazda Repairer as soon as indicate a malfunction. possible. When the brake pedal is depressed hard •...

  • Page 204: Emergency Stop Signal System

    System Hill Launch Assist (HLA) is a function which assists the driver in accelerating Your Mazda is equipped with an from a stop while on a slope. When the emergency stop signal system that is driver releases the brake pedal and...
  • Page 205 When Driving Brake NOTE Hill Launch Assist (HLA) does not • operate on a gentle slope. In addition, the gradient of the slope on which the system will operate changes depending on the vehicle's load. Hill Launch Assist (HLA) does not •...

  • Page 206: Antilock Brake System (Abs)

    When Driving ABS/TCS/DSC NOTE Antilock Brake System Braking distances may be longer on (ABS) • loose surfaces (snow or gravel, for example) which usually have a hard The ABS control unit continuously foundation. A vehicle with a normal monitors the speed of each wheel. If one braking system may require less wheel is about to lock up, the ABS distance to stop under these conditions...

  • Page 207: Traction Control System (Tcs)

    Take your vehicle to an expert (following another vehicle too closely), and repairer, we recommend an Authorised hydroplaning (reduced tyre friction and Mazda Repairer. road contact because of water on the road surface). You can still have an accident. NOTE In addition to the indicator light •...

  • Page 208: Dynamic Stability Control (Dsc)

    Use tyres of the correct size specified torque in conjunction with systems such as for your Mazda on all four wheels. ABS and TCS to help control side slip Use tyres of the same manufacturer,...
  • Page 209 TCS/DSC is not switched off, take your OFF switch malfunction detection vehicle to an expert repairer, we function operates and the DSC system recommend an Authorised Mazda activates automatically. The DSC OFF Repairer. The DSC may have a indicator light turns off while the DSC malfunction.
  • Page 210 When Driving i-ELOOP i-ELOOP The i-ELOOP system suppresses engine load used for generating power and improves driveability and fuel economy by generating electricity with the kinetic energy that is generated when the vehicle slows down by applying the brakes or during engine braking. Stores large amounts of electricity instantly and efficiently uses the electricity for electrical devices and accessories.
  • Page 211 High-current electricity flows through the following parts, therefore do not touch them. Variable voltage alternator DC-DC converter Capacitor If the capacitor is to be disposed of, always consult an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer. For details, go to the following URL. http://www.mazda.com/csr/environment/recycling 4-93 Mazda6_8FL4-EO-16G_Edition4...
  • Page 212 When Driving i-ELOOP ▼ i-ELOOP Control Status Display The driver is notified of the i-ELOOP power generating status and the vehicle conditions by the control status display. The i-ELOOP power generating status is displayed in the centre display. Refer to Control Status Display on page 4-96.

  • Page 213: Fuel Economy Monitor

    When Driving Fuel Economy Monitor Fuel Economy Monitor The Control Status, Fuel Consumption, and Effectiveness are switched and displayed by operating each icon in the display. In addition, after completing a trip, the total energy efficiency to date is displayed in the ending display when the ending display is turned on.
  • Page 214 When Driving Fuel Economy Monitor ▼ Fuel Consumption Display Information regarding the fuel economy is displayed. Indication on display Control status Displays the fuel economy for the past 60 minutes. Displays the fuel economy every minute for the past 1 to 10 mi- •...
  • Page 215 When Driving Fuel Economy Monitor Indication on display Control status With i-ELOOP system Displays the status of the electricity stored in the rechargeable battery and being supplied to the electrical devices (whole vehicle in display is illuminated simultaneously). Displays the accumulated fuel economy. With i-ELOOP system Displays the readiness status as to whether operation of the i-stop function is available.
  • Page 216 When Driving Fuel Economy Monitor Indication on display Control status With i-ELOOP system Displays the i-stop function status while the vehicle is stopped. Indicates the operations required by the driver to operate the i-stop function while it is not operating. Displays the current amount of time that the i-stop function has been operating and the accumulated amount of time that it has been operating.
  • Page 217 When Driving Fuel Economy Monitor ▼ Effectiveness Display The actual performance of the energy efficiency is displayed. Indication on display Control status The leaf graphic grows according to the amount of CO emis- sions reduced by the system effects. The cumulative total amount of leaf growth is indicated in terms of the number of tree graphics.

  • Page 218: Drive Selection

    NOTE When the sport mode is selected, driving at higher engine speeds increases and it may • increase fuel consumption. Mazda recommends that you cancel the sport mode on normal driving. Drive mode cannot be switched in the following conditions: •...
  • Page 219 When Driving Drive Selection ▼ Drive Selection Switch ▼ Select Mode Indication Press the drive selection switch forward When the sport mode is selected, the select (“ ”) to select the sport mode. mode indication turns on in the instrument Pull the drive selection switch back cluster.

  • Page 220: Power Steering

    If the steering feels stiffer than usual during normal driving or the steering vibrates, consult an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer. The warning indication/warning light • notifies the driver of system abnormalities and operation conditions.
  • Page 221 When Driving i-ACTIVSENSE i-ACTIVSENSE i-ACTIVSENSE is a collective term covering a series of advanced safety and driver support systems which make use of a Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) and radar sensors. These systems consist of active safety and pre-crash safety systems. These systems are designed to assist the driver in safer driving by reducing the load on the driver and helping to avert collisions or reduce their severity.
  • Page 222 When Driving i-ACTIVSENSE Driver support systems Inter-vehicle distance Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)..............page 4-146 Lane departure Lane-keep Assist System (LAS)................page 4-159 ▼ Pre-Crash Safety Technology Pre-crash safety technology is designed to assist the driver in averting collisions or reduce their severity in situations where they cannot be avoided.
  • Page 223 The radar sensor (front) functions by detecting the radio waves reflected off a vehicle ahead sent from the radar sensor. The following systems also use the radar sensor (front). Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) • Distance Recognition Support System (DRSS) •...

  • Page 224: Adaptive Front Lighting System (Afs)

    When Driving i-ACTIVSENSE Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS) The adaptive front lighting system (AFS) automatically adjusts the headlight beams to the left or right in conjunction with the operation of the steering wheel after the headlights have been turned on. 4-106 *Some models.

  • Page 225: High Beam Control System (Hbc)

    Camera (FSC) The warning light turns on when the system has a malfunction. Refer to Contact Authorised Mazda Repairer and Have Vehicle Inspected on page 7-28. CAUTION Do not adjust the vehicle height, modify the headlight units, or remove the camera, otherwise the system will not operate normally.
  • Page 226 When Driving i-ACTIVSENSE NOTE The timing in which the system switches the headlights changes under the following conditions. If the system does not switch the headlights appropriately, manually switch between high and low beams according to the visibility as well as road and traffic conditions.
  • Page 227 When Driving i-ACTIVSENSE ▼ To Operate the System ▼ Manual Switching The High Beam Control System (HBC) Switching to low beams operates to switch the headlights Shift the lever to the low beam position. automatically between high and low The High Beam Control System (HBC) beams after the ignition is switched ON indicator light (green) turns off.

  • Page 228: Adaptive Led Headlights (Alh)

    When Driving i-ACTIVSENSE Adaptive LED Headlights (ALH) The Adaptive LED Headlights (ALH) are a system which uses the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) to determine the situation of a vehicle ahead or a vehicle approaching in the opposite direction while driving at night to automatically switch the illumination range of the headlights, the illuminated area, or the illumination brightness.
  • Page 229 When Driving i-ACTIVSENSE Wide-Range Low Beam This feature extends the illumination range of the light cast by the low beams while driving at a speed less than about 40 km/h (25 mph). Highway Mode This feature shifts the illumination angle of the light cast by the headlights upward while driving on highways.
  • Page 230 When Driving i-ACTIVSENSE NOTE Under the following conditions, the Adaptive LED Headlights (ALH) may not operate normally. Manually switch between the high and low beams according to the visibility, and the road and traffic conditions. When there are other sources of light in the area such as street lamps, illuminated •...

  • Page 231: Manual Switching

    When Driving i-ACTIVSENSE ▼ To Operate the System ▼ Manual Switching The system switches the headlights to the Switching to low beams high beams after the ignition is switched Shift the lever to the low beam position. ON and the headlight switch is in the The Adaptive LED Headlights (ALH) position.

  • Page 232: Lane Departure Warning System (Ldws)

    When Driving i-ACTIVSENSE Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) The LDWS alerts the driver that the vehicle may be deviating from its lane. If the white (yellow) lines on the traffic lane are detected using the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) and the system determines that the vehicle may be deviating from its lane, it notifies the driver by flashing the LDWS warning light and activating the LDWS warning beep, and by the multi-information display (vehicles with multi-information display) and the active driving...
  • Page 233 When Driving i-ACTIVSENSE WARNING Do not use the LDWS under the following conditions: The system may not operate adequately according to the actual driving conditions, resulting in an accident. Driving on roads with tight curves. Driving under bad weather conditions (rain, fog, and snow). The functions of the LDWS have limitations: Always stay on course using the steering wheel and drive with care.
  • Page 234 When Driving i-ACTIVSENSE Under the following conditions, the LDWS may not be able to detect white or yellow lines • correctly and the LDWS may not operate correctly. If an object placed on the instrument panel is reflected in the windscreen and picked up •...
  • Page 235 When Driving i-ACTIVSENSE ▼ When the System Operates NOTE The LDWS does not operate until the If the LDWS OFF indicator light in the instrument • system detects a white or yellow line on cluster turns off when the ignition is switched ON, either the left or right.
  • Page 236 When Driving i-ACTIVSENSE Auto cancel NOTE After about 30seconds have elapsed with In the following cases, the LDWS cancels the direction indicator lever left operating, automatically and the LDWS OFF the LDWS warning may operate if the indicator light in the instrument cluster vehicle is close to a white or yellow line.
  • Page 237 When Driving i-ACTIVSENSE ▼ LDWS Warning NOTE If the LDWS warning sound is set to If the system determines that there is the • rumble , the sound will be heard from possibility of a lane departure, the LDWS the vehicle speaker on the side which the warning beep activates and the LDWS system determined the vehicle may be warning light flashes.

  • Page 238: Blind Spot Monitoring (Bsm)

    When Driving i-ACTIVSENSE Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) is designed to assist the driver in checking the area to the rear of the vehicle on both sides during lane changes by notifying the driver of the presence of vehicles approaching from the rear in an adjacent lane.
  • Page 239 If the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning indication/warning light remains illuminated, have the vehicle inspected at an Authorised Mazda Repairer as soon as possible. Some problem with the system including the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning •...
  • Page 240 When Driving i-ACTIVSENSE In the following case, the flashing of the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning indicator • light, and the activation of the warning sound and the warning screen indicator display may not occur or they may be delayed. A vehicle makes a lane change from a driving lane two lanes over to an adjacent lane.
  • Page 241 When Driving i-ACTIVSENSE In the following cases, it may be difficult to view the illumination/flashing of the Blind • Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning indicator lights equipped on the door mirrors. Snow or ice is adhering to the door mirrors. • The door glass is fogged or covered in snow, frost or dirt.
  • Page 242 When Driving i-ACTIVSENSE Forward driving (Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) operation) The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) detects vehicles approaching from the rear and turns on the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning indicator lights equipped on the door mirrors according to the conditions. Additionally, while a Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning indicator light is illuminated, if the direction indicator lever is operated to signal a turn in the direction in which the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning indicator light is illuminated, the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning indicator light flashes.
  • Page 243 When Driving i-ACTIVSENSE ▼ Cancelling Operation of Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system can be set to inoperable. Refer to Personalisation Features on page 9-11. When the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) is set to inoperable, the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) and Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) systems are turned off and the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) OFF...

  • Page 244: Traffic Sign Recognition System (Tsr)

    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 expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer for details. Speed limit signs (including auxiliary signs) and do not enter signs 4-126 *Some models.
  • Page 245 When Driving i-ACTIVSENSE Stop sign WARNING Always check the traffic signs visually while driving. The Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR) helps prevent the driver from overlooking traffic signs and provides support for safer driving. Depending on the weather conditions or problems with traffic signs, a traffic sign may not be recognised or a traffic sign different from the actual traffic sign may be displayed.
  • Page 246 When Driving i-ACTIVSENSE NOTE The Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR) does not operate if there is a malfunction in • the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC). Under the following conditions, the Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR) may not • operate normally. An object placed on the instrument panel is reflected in the windscreen and picked up •...
  • Page 247 When Driving i-ACTIVSENSE ▼ Traffic Sign Display Indication The following traffic signs are displayed on the active driving display. Speed limit signs (including auxiliary signs) Do not enter signs Stop signs The above indications are some examples. If the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) cannot classify an auxiliary sign (such as time restrictions, turning restrictions, end of section) correctly, the following screen is displayed.
  • Page 248 When Driving i-ACTIVSENSE NOTE Speed limit signs (including auxiliary signs) When the vehicle speed is about 1 km/h (0.6 mph) or faster, the speed limit sign is • displayed when any one of the following conditions are met. The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) recognises a speed limit sign as a sign targeted for •...
  • Page 249 When Driving i-ACTIVSENSE Stop sign A stop sign is displayed when all of the following conditions are met: • The vehicle speed is about 30 km/h (19 mph) or slower. • The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) recognises a stop sign as a sign targeted for your •...
  • Page 250 When Driving i-ACTIVSENSE ▼ Excessive Speed Warning If the vehicle speed exceeds the speed limit sign displayed on the active driving display, the warning sound is activated and the area around the speed limit sign displayed on the active driving display flashes 3 times in amber, and if the vehicle speed continues to exceed the displayed speed limit sign, the indication stops flashing and remains on.
  • Page 251 When Driving i-ACTIVSENSE NOTE The excessive speed warning is initially set to inoperable. If you want to activate the • excessive speed warning, change the setting in the personalisation features. Off: The excessive speed warning is not activated. • Warning display only: The area around the speed limit sign flashes 3 times in amber, •...

  • Page 252: Distance Recognition Support System (Drss)

    When Driving i-ACTIVSENSE Distance Recognition Support System (DRSS) 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 about 30 km/h or faster (19 mph or faster), and it indicates the operation status in the multi-information display.
  • Page 253 When Driving i-ACTIVSENSE NOTE The Distance Recognition Support System (DRSS) operates when all of the following • conditions are met: The ignition is switched ON. • The Distance Recognition Support System (DRSS) is on. • The selector lever is in a position other than reverse (R). •...
  • Page 254 The Distance Recognition Support System (DRSS) operation status is indicated in the active driving display or multi-information display. Regarding malfunctions, check the vehicle conditions or have it inspected by an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer according to the content of the displayed message.
  • Page 255 When Driving i-ACTIVSENSE Distance-between-vehicles guidelines Indication on display Distance between vehi- Distance between vehi- cles guidelines cles guidelines Multi-information dis- (During travel at about (During travel at about Active driving display play 40 km/h (25 mph) 80 km/h (50 mph) ―...
  • Page 256 When Driving i-ACTIVSENSE Indication on display Distance between vehi- Distance between vehi- cles guidelines cles guidelines Multi-information dis- (During travel at about (During travel at about Active driving display play 40 km/h (25 mph) 80 km/h (50 mph) Illuminated in About 10 m (32 ft) or less About 20 m (65 ft) or less amber Flashes in white...

  • Page 257: Driver Attention Alert (Daa)

    When Driving i-ACTIVSENSE Driver Attention Alert (DAA) The Driver Attention Alert (DAA) is a system which detects driver fatigue and decreased attentiveness, and encourages the driver to take a rest. When the vehicle is driven inside traffic lane lines at about 65 to 140 km/h (41 to 86 mph), the Driver Attention Alert (DAA) estimates the amount of accumulated fatigue and decreased attentiveness of the driver based on the information from the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) and other vehicle information, and encourages the driver to take a rest using...
  • Page 258 When Driving i-ACTIVSENSE NOTE The Driver Attention Alert (DAA) operates when all of the following conditions are met. • The vehicle speed is about 65 to 140 km/h (41 to 86 mph). • The system detects white (yellow) lane lines. •...
  • Page 259 When Driving i-ACTIVSENSE ▼ Driver Attention Alert (DAA) Display When the system detects driver fatigue or decreased attentiveness, it activates the warning sound and displays an alert in the multi-information display. ▼ Cancelling Driver Attention Alert (DAA) The Driver Attention Alert (DAA) can be set to not activate.

  • Page 260: Rear Cross Traffic Alert (Rcta)

    When Driving i-ACTIVSENSE Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) The Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) system is designed to assist the driver in checking the area to the rear of the vehicle on both sides while the vehicle is reversing by alerting the driver to the presence of vehicles approaching the rear of the vehicle.
  • Page 261 When Driving i-ACTIVSENSE Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) operation 1. The Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) system operates when the selector lever is shifted to the reverse (R) position. 2. If there is the possibility of a collision with an approaching vehicle, the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning indicator lights flashes and the warning beep is activated simultaneously.
  • Page 262 • operation of the system is stopped. If the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) OFF indicator light remains illuminated, have the vehicle inspected at an Authorised Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. Some problem with the system including the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning •...
  • Page 263 When Driving i-ACTIVSENSE Under the following conditions, the radar sensors (rear) cannot detect target objects or it • may be difficult to detect them. The vehicle speed when reversing is about 15 km/h (9 mph) or faster. • The radar sensor (rear) detection area is obstructed by a nearby wall or parked vehicle. •...

  • Page 264: Mazda Radar Cruise Control (Mrcc)

    Use the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system on expressways and other highways which do not require a lot of repeated acceleration and deceleration.
  • Page 265 Do not rely completely on the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system and always drive carefully: The Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system is designed to reduce load on the driver, and although it maintains a constant vehicle speed, or specifically, it maintains a constant...
  • Page 266 While the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system is in use, it does not cancel even • if the selector lever is operated and any intended engine braking will not occur. If deceleration is required, lower the vehicle speed setting or depress the brake pedal.
  • Page 267 Refer to Cruise Control Function on page 4-155. ▼ Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) Display Indication The setting status and operation conditions of the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system are indicated in the multi-information display and the active driving display.
  • Page 268 (white) turns on and the vehicle speed and the distance between vehicles while in headway control can be set. NOTE When the ignition is switched to ACC or OFF while the Mazda Radar Cruise Control • (MRCC) is ON, the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) remains ON automatically.
  • Page 269 1. Adjust the vehicle speed to the desired setting using the accelerator pedal. 2. Headway control begins when the SET or SET switch is pressed. The set speed and the inter-vehicle distance display filled with white lines are displayed. The Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) set indication (green) is indicated simultaneously.
  • Page 270 When Driving i-ACTIVSENSE How to Set the Distance Between Vehicles During Headway Control The distance between vehicles is set to a shorter distance each time the switch is pressed. The distance between vehicles is set to a longer distance by pressing the switch.
  • Page 271 When Driving i-ACTIVSENSE NOTE The distance between vehicles differs depending on the vehicle speed, and the slower the • vehicle speed, the shorter the distance. When the ignition is switched to ACC or OFF and then the engine is started again, the •...
  • Page 272 If a switch cannot be operated, the system returns to the set To Deactivate speed when you release your foot from the The Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) accelerator pedal. is deactivated when the OFF/CAN switch CAUTION is pressed twice.
  • Page 273 The Mazda Radar Cruise Control • (MRCC) system may be cancelled In the following cases, the Mazda Radar during rain, fog, snow or other Cruise Control (MRCC) is temporarily inclement weather conditions, or the cancelled, the Mazda Radar Cruise...
  • Page 274 Switching to cruise control function WARNING When the MODE switch is pressed while the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) Do not use the cruise control function in system is turned on, the system switches to the following locations: the cruise control function.
  • Page 275 When Driving i-ACTIVSENSE How to set the speed How to Decrease the Set Speed Adjust the system to the desired vehicle Press the SET switch continuously and speed using the accelerator pedal. release the switch at the desired speed. When the SET or SET switch is The set speed can be adjusted pressed, the cruise set indication (green) is incrementally (1 km/h (1 mph)
  • Page 276 When Driving i-ACTIVSENSE NOTE If the vehicle speed decreases by about • 15 km/h (9.4 mph) or more than the set speed, the cruise control function may be cancelled. When the vehicle speed is less than 21 • km/h (13 mph), the cruise control function is cancelled.
  • Page 277 When Driving i-ACTIVSENSE Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) The Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) alerts the driver that the vehicle may be deviating from its lane and it provides steering assistance to help the driver stay within the vehicle lanes.
  • Page 278 Warning System (LDWS) can operate normally. Do not modify the suspensions. Always use wheels of the specified type and size for the front and rear wheels. Consult an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer for tyre replacement. 4-160 Mazda6_8FL4-EO-16G_Edition4...
  • Page 279 When Driving i-ACTIVSENSE NOTE When the direction indicator lever is operated for a lane change, the Lane-keep Assist • System (LAS) & Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) is automatically disabled. The Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) becomes operational again when the direction indicator lever is returned and the system detects white (yellow) lane lines while the vehicle is being driven normally within its vehicle lane.
  • Page 280 When Driving i-ACTIVSENSE Under the following conditions, the Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure • Warning System (LDWS) may not be able to detect white (yellow) lane lines correctly and it may not operate normally. If an object placed on the instrument panel is reflected in the windscreen and picked up •...
  • Page 281 When Driving i-ACTIVSENSE ▼ System Operation Drive the vehicle in the centre of the vehicle lane while the system is on Make sure that the Lane-keep Assist standby. When all of the following System (LAS) & Lane Departure Warning conditions are met, the Lane-keep Assist System (LDWS) OFF indicator light in the System (LAS) &...
  • Page 282 When Driving i-ACTIVSENSE The Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & NOTE Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) (When the timing of the steering assist • goes on stand-by status in the following is set to “Late”) cases: The Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & •...
  • Page 283 When Driving i-ACTIVSENSE If the driver takes his or her hands off The following settings for the Lane-keep • • the steering wheel (not holding the Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure steering wheel), the warning sound is Warning System (LDWS) can be activated and an alert is indicated in the changed.
  • Page 284 When Driving i-ACTIVSENSE (Operational status) Auto cancel of warning/steering assist Multi-information Display When the following operations are performed, the Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) determines that the driver intends to make a lane change and the system operation is cancelled automatically.
  • Page 285 When Driving i-ACTIVSENSE NOTE Steering operation assist OFF (non-operational) After the operation, the Lane-keep Assist • System (LAS) & Lane Departure The steering operation assist for the Warning System (LDWS) operation may Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane not operate for a period of 5 seconds at Departure Warning System (LDWS) can the most until the lane lines are be changed to non-operational (OFF).
  • Page 286 When Driving i-ACTIVSENSE Drive the vehicle in the centre of the NOTE driving lane while the Lane-keep Assist The Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & • System (LAS) & Lane Departure Warning Lane Departure Warning System System (LDWS) OFF indicator light in the (LDWS) remains on stand-by until it instrument cluster is turned off.
  • Page 287 When Driving i-ACTIVSENSE Vehicle lane line display Auto cancel When the Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) In the following cases, the Lane-keep & Lane Departure Warning System Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure (LDWS) becomes operational while on Warning System (LDWS) is automatically standby, the vehicle lane lines are cancelled, the Lane-keep Assist System displayed in the multi-information display...
  • Page 288 Have your The Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & vehicle inspected at an expert repairer, Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) we recommend an Authorised Mazda OFF indicator light turns on. Repairer. There is a malfunction in the power •...
  • Page 289 When Driving i-ACTIVSENSE ▼ Lane Departure Warning If the system determines that the vehicle may deviate from its lane, the lane departure warning (beep sound, rumble sound , or steering wheel vibration) is activated and the direction in which the system determines that the vehicle may deviate is indicated in the multi-information display and the active driving display.
  • Page 290 When Driving i-ACTIVSENSE NOTE If you have set the lane departure warning sound to the beep sound/rumble sound • setting, the warning sound may not be heard depending on the surrounding noise conditions. If you have set the lane departure warning system to the steering wheel vibrations setting, •...

  • Page 291: Advanced Smart City Brake Support (Advanced Scbs)

    When Driving i-ACTIVSENSE Advanced Smart City Brake Support (Advanced SCBS) The Advanced Smart City Brake Support (Advanced SCBS) alerts the driver of a possible collision using the display and a warning sound when the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) detects a vehicle ahead or pedestrian and determines that a collision with the object is unavoidable while the vehicle is driven at a vehicle speed of about 4 to 80 km/h (2 to 50 mph) if the object is a vehicle ahead and about 10 to 80 km/h (6.2 to 50 mph) if the object is a pedestrian.
  • Page 292 When Driving i-ACTIVSENSE CAUTION In the following cases, turn the system off to prevent a mis-operation: The vehicle is being towed or when towing another vehicle. The vehicle is on a chassis roller. When driving on rough roads such as in areas of dense grass or off-road. Refer to Stopping the Advanced Smart City Brake Support (Advanced SCBS) System Operation on page 4-177 on how to turn off the Advanced Smart City Brake Support (Advanced SCBS) system.
  • Page 293 When Driving i-ACTIVSENSE NOTE The Advanced Smart City Brake Support (Advanced SCBS) system will operate under the • following conditions. The engine is running. • The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) warning light (amber) does not illuminate. • (Object is vehicle ahead) •...
  • Page 294 When Driving i-ACTIVSENSE ▼ Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) ▼ Automatic Brake Operation Display Indicator Light (Red) “SCBS Automatic Brake” is indicated in If the Advanced Smart City Brake Support the multi-information display or the active (Advanced SCBS) is operating, the driving display after the Advanced SCBS indicator light (red) flashes.
  • Page 295 When Driving i-ACTIVSENSE ▼ Stopping the Advanced Smart City Brake Support (Advanced SCBS) System Operation The Advanced Smart City Brake Support (Advanced SCBS) system can be temporarily deactivated. Refer to Personalisation Features on page 9-11. When the Advanced Smart City Brake Support (Advanced SCBS) system is turned off, the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) OFF indicator light turns on.

  • Page 296: Smart City Brake Support [Reverse] (Scbs R)

    When Driving i-ACTIVSENSE Smart City Brake Support [Reverse] (SCBS R) The Smart City Brake Support [Reverse] (SCBS R) is a system which is designed to reduce damage in the event of a collision by operating the brake control (SCBS brake) when the system’s ultrasonic sensors detect an obstruction at the rear of the vehicle while driving at a speed of about 2 to 8 km/h (2 to 4 mph) and the system determines that a collision is unavoidable.
  • Page 297 Authorised Mazda Repairer. If the vehicle continues to be driven with cracks or scratch marks left around an ultrasonic sensor, the system may operate unnecessarily and cause an unexpected accident.
  • Page 298 When Driving i-ACTIVSENSE CAUTION When driving off-road in areas where there is grass or foliage, it is recommended that the Smart City Brake Support [Reverse] (SCBS R) system be turned off. Always use tyres of the specified size and the same manufacturer, brand, and tread pattern on all 4 wheels.
  • Page 299 When Driving i-ACTIVSENSE NOTE The vehicle posture changes depending on the accelerator pedal, brake pedal and • steering wheel operations, which could make it difficult for the system to recognise an obstruction, or it could facilitate unnecessary detection. In such cases, the Smart City Brake Support [Reverse] (SCBS R) may or may not operate.
  • Page 300 If there is a problem with the Smart City Brake Support [Reverse] (SCBS R) system, a • message is displayed in the multi-information display. Check the centre display to verify the problem and then have your vehicle inspected by an Authorised Mazda Repairer. Refer to Message Indicated on Display on page 7-40. 4-182...
  • Page 301 When Driving i-ACTIVSENSE ▼ Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) NOTE Indicator Light (Red) The collision warning beep sounds • intermittently while the SCBS brake is If the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) is operating. operating, the indicator light (red) flashes. If the vehicle is stopped by the SCBS •...

  • Page 302: Smart Brake Support (Sbs)

    When Driving i-ACTIVSENSE Smart Brake Support (SBS) The Smart Brake Support (SBS) system alerts the driver of a possible collision using a display and warning sound if the radar sensor (front) and the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) determine that there is the possibility of a collision with a vehicle ahead while the vehicle is being driven at about 15 km/h or faster (10 mph or faster).
  • Page 303 When Driving i-ACTIVSENSE NOTE The Smart Brake Support (SBS) system operates when all of the following conditions are • met: The ignition is switched ON. • The Smart Brake Support (SBS) system is on. • The vehicle speed is about 15 km/h or faster (10 mph or faster). •...
  • Page 304 When Driving i-ACTIVSENSE ▼ Smart Brake Support (SBS) ▼ Stopping The Smart Brake Support Indicator Light (Red) (SBS) System Operation If the Smart Brake Support (SBS) is The Smart Brake Support (SBS) system operating, the indicator light (red) flashes. can be temporarily deactivated. Refer to Personalisation Features on page 9-11.

  • Page 305: Forward Sensing Camera (Fsc)

    When Driving i-ACTIVSENSE Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) Your vehicle is equipped with a Forward Sensing Camera (FSC). The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) is positioned near the rearview mirror and used by the following systems. High Beam Control System (HBC) • Adaptive LED Headlights (ALH) •...
  • Page 306 When Driving i-ACTIVSENSE CAUTION Do not apply accessories, stickers or film to the windscreen near the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC). If the area in front of the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) lens is obstructed, it will cause the system to not operate correctly. Consequently, each system may not operate normally which could lead to an unexpected accident.
  • Page 307 Always keep the windscreen glass around the camera clean by removing dirt or fogging. Use the windscreen defroster to remove fogging on the windscreen. Consult an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer regarding cleaning the interior side of the windscreen around the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC).
  • Page 308 When Driving i-ACTIVSENSE Always use tyres for all wheels that are of the specified size, and the same manufacturer, brand, and tread pattern. In addition, do not use tyres with significantly different wear patterns on the same vehicle as the system may not operate normally. The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) includes a function for detecting a soiled windscreen and informing the driver, however, depending on the conditions, it may not detect plastic shopping bags, ice or snow on the windscreen.
  • Page 309 When Driving i-ACTIVSENSE In the following cases, the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) may not be able to detect • target objects correctly. Under bad weather condition, such as rain, fog and snow. • The window washer is being used or the windscreen wipers are not used when it's •...
  • Page 310 Smart Brake Support/Smart City Brake Support (SBS/SCBS) warning light (amber) • If there are recognizable cracks or damage caused by flying gravel or debris on the • windscreen, always have the windscreen replaced. Consult an Authorised Mazda Repairer for replacement. 4-192 Mazda6_8FL4-EO-16G_Edition4...
  • Page 311 When Driving i-ACTIVSENSE (With Advanced Smart City Brake Support (Advanced SCBS)) • The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) recognises pedestrians when all of the following • conditions are met: The height of a pedestrian is about 1 to 2 meters. • An outline such as the head, both shoulders, or the legs can be determined.

  • Page 312: Radar Sensor (Front)

    When Driving i-ACTIVSENSE Radar Sensor (Front) Your vehicle is equipped with a radar sensor (front). The following systems also use the radar sensor (front). Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) • Distance Recognition Support System (DRSS) • Smart Brake Support (SBS) •...
  • Page 313 If the front part of the vehicle has been damaged in a vehicle accident, the position of the radar sensor (front) may have moved. Stop the system immediately and always have the vehicle inspected at an Authorised Mazda Repairer. Do not use the front bumper to push other vehicles or obstructions such as when pulling out of a parking space.
  • Page 314 When Driving i-ACTIVSENSE NOTE The vehicle ahead is running • abnormally due to accident or Under the following conditions, the • vehicle damage. radar sensor (front) may not be able to Roads with repeated up and down • detect vehicles ahead or obstructions slopes correctly and each system may not Driving on poor roads or unpaved...

  • Page 315: Radar Sensors (Rear)

    Refer to Exterior Care on page 6-63. CAUTION If the rear bumper receives a severe impact, the system may no longer operate normally. Stop the system immediately and have the vehicle inspected at an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer. 4-197 *Some models. Mazda6_8FL4-EO-16G_Edition4...
  • Page 316 For repairs or replacement of the radar sensors (rear), or bumper repairs, paintwork, and • replacement near the radar sensors, consult an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer. Turn off the system while pulling a trailer or while an accessory such as a bicycle carrier •...

  • Page 317: Ultrasonic Sensor (Rear)

    When Driving i-ACTIVSENSE Ultrasonic Sensor (Rear) The ultrasonic sensors (rear) function by emitting ultrasonic waves which are reflected off obstructions at the rear and the returning ultrasonic waves are picked up by the ultrasonic sensors (rear). Saloon Wagon Ultrasonic sensor (rear) Ultrasonic sensor (rear) The ultrasonic sensors (rear) are mounted in the rear bumper.

  • Page 318: Cruise Control

    When Driving Cruise Control Cruise Control With cruise control, you can set and automatically maintain any speed of more than about 25 km/h (16 mph). WARNING Do not use the cruise control under the following conditions: Using the cruise control under the following conditions is dangerous and could result in loss of vehicle control.
  • Page 319 When Driving Cruise Control NOTE If your Mazda has the following steering switch, your Mazda is equipped with the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system. Refer to Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) on page 4-146. switch SET+ switch RES switch...
  • Page 320 When Driving Cruise Control NOTE On a steep grade, the vehicle may • When the ignition is switched OFF, the momentarily slow down while system status before it was turned off is ascending, or speed up while maintained. For example, if the ignition is descending.
  • Page 321 When Driving Cruise Control ▼ To Increase Cruising Speed ▼ To Decrease Cruising Speed Follow either of these procedures. Press the SET switch and hold it. The vehicle will gradually slow. To increase speed using cruise control Release the switch at the desired speed. switch Press the RES/ switch and hold it.
  • Page 322 When Driving Cruise Control ▼ To Temporarily Cancel ▼ To Deactivate To temporarily cancel the system, use one When a cruising speed has been set of these methods: (cruise set indication (green) turns on) Slightly depress the brake pedal. Long-press the OFF/CAN switch or press •...

  • Page 323: Diesel Particulate Filter (Skyactiv-D 2.2)

    Diesel Particulate Filter When flashing Diesel Particulate Filter Contact an expert repairer, we recommend (SKYACTIV-D 2.2) an Authorised Mazda Repairer. The diesel particulate filter collects and CAUTION removes most of the particulate matter (PM) in the exhaust gas of a diesel engine.

  • Page 324: Rear View Monitor

    When Driving Rear View Monitor Rear View Monitor The rear view monitor provides visual images of the rear of the vehicle when reversing. WARNING Always drive carefully confirming the safety of the rear and the surrounding conditions by looking directly with your eyes: Reversing the vehicle by only looking at the screen is dangerous as it may cause an accident or a collision with an object.
  • Page 325 If the camera temperature changes rapidly (Hot to cold, cold to hot), the rear view • monitor may not operate correctly. When replacing the tyres, consult an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda • Repairer. Replacing the tyres could result in deviation of the guide lines which appear on the display.
  • Page 326 When Driving Rear View Monitor ▼ Displayable Range on the Screen The images on the screen may be different from the actual conditions. (Screen display) Garnish Obstruction detection indication in parking sensor system Bumper (Actual view) Object Some models NOTE The displayable range varies depending on the vehicle and road conditions.
  • Page 327 When Driving Rear View Monitor ▼ Viewing the Display Guide lines which indicate the width of the vehicle (yellow) are displayed on the screen as a reference to the approximate width of the vehicle in comparison to the width of the parking space you are about to back into.
  • Page 328 When Driving Rear View Monitor ▼ Rear View Monitor Operation The operation of the rear view monitor when reversing the vehicle varies depending on the traffic, road, and vehicle conditions. The amount of steering and the timing also varies depending on conditions, so confirm the surrounding conditions directly with your eyes and steer the vehicle in accordance with the conditions.
  • Page 329 When Driving Rear View Monitor 5. Once they are parallel, straighten the wheels and back your vehicle slowly into the parking space. Continue checking the vehicle's surroundings and then stop the vehicle in the best possible position. (If the parking space has division lines, check whether the vehicle width guide lines are parallel to them.) (Display condition) (Vehicle condition)
  • Page 330 When Driving Rear View Monitor NOTE Because there may be a difference between the displayed image, such as indicated below, and the actual conditions when parking, always verify the safety at the rear of the vehicle and the surrounding area directly with your eyes. In the image of the parking space (or garage) displayed on the screen, the back end •...
  • Page 331 When Driving Rear View Monitor When there is a steep grade behind the vehicle When there is a steep upgrade (downgrade) behind the vehicle, the object displayed on the screen appears farther (downgrade: closer) than the actual distance. Appears Appears farther than closer than actual...

  • Page 332: Picture Quality Adjustment

    When Driving Rear View Monitor ▼ Picture Quality Adjustment WARNING Always adjust the picture quality of the rear view monitor while the vehicle is stopped: Do not adjust the picture quality of the rear view monitor while driving the vehicle. Adjusting the picture quality of the rear view monitor such as brightness, contrast, colour, and tint while driving the vehicle is dangerous as it could distract your attention from the vehicle operation which could lead to an accident.

  • Page 333: Parking Sensor System

    When Driving Parking Sensor System Parking Sensor System The parking sensor system uses ultrasonic sensors to detect obstructions around the vehicle while parking the vehicle in a garage or during parallel parking when the vehicle is driven at a speed of about 10 km/h (6 mph) or less. The system is equipped with an assist device to notify the driver of the approximate distance from the vehicle to the surrounding obstruction using a beep sound and obstruction detection indication Saloon...
  • Page 334 Always have the system inspected at an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised • Mazda Repairer if any shock is applied to the bumpers, even in a minor accident. If the sensors are deviated, they cannot detect obstructions. (With front sensor and front corner sensor) •...
  • Page 335 The system may have a malfunction if the beep sound which indicates a system malfunction is heard and the indicator light flashes. Consult an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer. The beeper which indicates a system malfunction may not be heard if the ambient •...
  • Page 336 When Driving Parking Sensor System ▼ Park Assist Sensor System Operation Vehicles without front sensor/front corner sensor The parking sensors can be used when the selector lever is shifted to the R position with the ignition switched ON. Vehicles with front sensor/front corner sensor When the parking sensor switch is pressed with the ignition switched ON, the buzzer sounds and the indicator light turns on.
  • Page 337 When Driving Parking Sensor System ▼ Obstruction Detection Indication The position of a sensor which has detected an obstruction is indicated. The gauge illuminates in different areas depending on the distance to an obstruction detected by the sensor. As the vehicle approaches closer to an obstruction, the zone in the gauge closer to the vehicle illuminates.
  • Page 338 The system may have a malfunction. Have the vehicle inspected at an expert repairer, Disconnection we recommend an Authorised Mazda Re- pairer as soon as possible. The system may have a malfunction. Have System malfunc- the vehicle inspected at an expert repairer,...
  • Page 339 Foreign matter may be on the sensor area corresponding to the obstruction detection indication shown. If the system does not re- Frost/soiling cover, have the vehicle inspected at an ex- pert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer. 4-221 Mazda6_8FL4-EO-16G_Edition4 2017-10-27 14:56:33...
  • Page 340 When Driving Parking Sensor System ▼ Parking Sensor Warning Beep The beeper sounds as follows while the system is operating. Front Sensor , Rear Sensor Distance between vehicle and obstruction Distance Detec- Beeper sound tion area Front Sensor Rear Sensor Approx.
  • Page 341 When Driving Parking Sensor System Front Corner Sensor , Rear Corner Sensor Distance between vehicle and obstruction Distance Detection area Beeper sound Front /Rear Corner Sensor Approx. 50―38 cm (19.0―14.9 in) Far distance Medium intermittent sound Approx. 38―25 cm (14.9―9.8 in) Middle distance Fast intermittent sound Within approx.

  • Page 342: When Warning Indicator/Beep Is Activated

    The system may have a malfunction. Have the vehicle inspected at an expert pressed at a vehicle speed of 10 repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer as soon as possible. km/h (6 mph) or less. The system may have a malfunction. Have the vehicle inspected at an expert The beep sound is not heard.
  • Page 343 Interior Features Use of various features for ride comfort, including air-conditioning and audio system. Air-Conditioning System....5-2 ® Bluetooth ........5-51 Operating Tips......5-2 ® Bluetooth ........5-51 Vent Operation......5-3 ® Bluetooth Hands-Free....5-60 Manual Type......... 5-5 ® Bluetooth Audio.......5-69 Fully Automatic Type....5-9 Troubleshooting......5-83 Audio System........

  • Page 344: Interior Features

    • the windows and dehumidify the air. For details, consult an expert repairer, The recirculate mode should be used we recommend an Authorised Mazda • when driving through tunnels or while Repairer. in a traffic jam, or when you would like...

  • Page 345: Vent Operation

    Interior Features Air-Conditioning System Centre Vents Vent Operation Knob ▼ Adjusting the Vents Open Directing airflow To adjust the direction of airflow, move the adjustment knob. Close Dial NOTE Rear Vents When using the air conditioner under • humid ambient temperature conditions, Knob Dial the system may blow fog from the vents.
  • Page 346 Interior Features Air-Conditioning System ▼ Selecting the Airflow Mode Instrument panel Vents Defroster and Floor Vents Defroster Vents Instrument panel and Floor Vents Floor Vents * With rear vents NOTE The location airflow exits the air vents and the airflow amount may change depending on the open or close status of the air vents.

  • Page 347: Manual Type

    Interior Features Air-Conditioning System Manual Type Temperature control dial Fan control dial Mode selector dial A/C switch Air intake selector switch Rear window defogger switch ▼ Control Switches Mode selector dial Turn the mode selector dial to select Temperature control dial airflow mode (page 5-4).
  • Page 348 Interior Features Air-Conditioning System NOTE Rear window defogger switch The air conditioner may not function when Press the rear window defogger switch to the outside temperature approaches 0 °C defrost the rear window. (32 °F). Refer to Rear Window Defogger on page Air intake selector 4-77.
  • Page 349 Interior Features Air-Conditioning System ▼ Cooling (With air conditioner) NOTE When maximum cooling is desired, set 1. Set the mode selector dial to the • the temperature control dial to the position. extreme cold position and set the air 2. Set the temperature control dial to the intake selector to the recirculated air cold position.
  • Page 350 Interior Features Air-Conditioning System ▼ Windscreen Defrosting and ▼ Dehumidifying (With air Defogging conditioner) 1. Set the mode selector dial to the Operate the air conditioner in cool or cold position. weather to help defog the windscreen and 2. Set the temperature control dial to the side windows.

  • Page 351: Fully Automatic Type

    Interior Features Air-Conditioning System Fully Automatic Type Air-conditioning information is displayed on the display. Windscreen defroster switch Temperature setting display (Passenger’s side) Passenger temperature control dial Rear window defogger switch Air intake selector (recirculated air position) A/C mode display Air intake selector Driver temperature (outside air position) control dial...
  • Page 352 Interior Features Air-Conditioning System OFF switch Mode selector switch Pressing the OFF switch shuts off the The desired airflow mode can be selected air-conditioning system. (page 5-4). Temperature control dial NOTE With the airflow mode set to the This dial controls temperature. Turn it •...
  • Page 353 Interior Features Air-Conditioning System NOTE DUAL switch The air-conditioning operates when the Use the DUAL switch to change the mode • A/C switch is pressed even if the fan is between the individual operation (driver off. and passenger) and interconnection The A/C ECO function is designed to (simultaneous) modes.
  • Page 354 Interior Features Air-Conditioning System 2. Use the temperature control dial to NOTE Use the temperature control dial to select a desired temperature. increase the air flow temperature and Press the DUAL switch or turn the front passenger temperature control defog the windscreen more quickly. dial to control the set temperature ▼...

  • Page 355: Operating Tips For Audio System

    Interior Features Audio System Aerial Operating Tips for Audio System ▼ Type A The aerial is embedded into the window WARNING glass. CAUTION Always adjust the audio while the vehicle is stopped: When washing the inside of the window Do not adjust the audio control switches which has an aerial, use a soft cloth while driving the vehicle.
  • Page 356 Interior Features Audio System NOTE ▼ Radio Reception To prevent the battery from being AM characteristics • discharged, do not leave the audio AM signals bend around such things as system on for a long period of time when buildings or mountains and bounce off the the engine is not running.
  • Page 357 Interior Features Audio System Signals from an FM transmitter are similar Flutter/Skip noise to beams of light because they do not bend Signals from an FM transmitter move in around corners, but they do reflect. Unlike straight lines and become weak in valleys AM signals, FM signals cannot travel between tall buildings, mountains, and beyond the horizon.
  • Page 358 Interior Features Audio System Strong signal noise ▼ Operating Tips for CD Player This occurs very close to a transmitter Condensation phenomenon tower. The broadcast signals are extremely Immediately after turning on the heater strong, so the result is noise and sound when the vehicle is cold, the CD or optical breakup at the radio receiver.
  • Page 359 Interior Features Audio System If the memory portion of the CD is CDs bearing the logo shown in the • • transparent or translucent, do not use the illustration can be played. No other discs disc. can be played. Transparent A new CD may have rough edges on its •...
  • Page 360 Interior Features Audio System The CD player ejects the CD if the CD ▼ Operating Tips for MP3 • is inserted upside down. Also dirty MP3 stands for MPEG Audio Layer 3, and/or defective CDs may be ejected. which is standardised voice compression Do not insert cleaning discs in the CD •...

  • Page 361: Operating Tips For Wma

    Interior Features Audio System This audio system handles MP3 files ▼ Operating Tips for AAC • that have been recorded on CD-R/ AAC stands for Advanced Audio Coding, CD-RW/CD-ROMs. which is standardised voice compression When naming an MP3 file, be sure to •...
  • Page 362 Interior Features Audio System ▼ Operating Tips for OGG CAUTION OGG is the audio compression format for Do not use an audio file extension on files Xiph. Org Foundation. other than audio files. In addition, do not Audio data can be created and stored at a change the audio file extension.

  • Page 363: Audio Set

    Additionally, depending on future software updates, the content may successively change without notice. For additional information regarding Mazda Connect, please refer to the following • Website. http://infotainment.mazdahandsfree.com/ Audio Set has three different human interfaces.
  • Page 364 Interior Features Audio System Switches around commander knob The following operations can be done by pressing the switches around the commander knob. : Displays the home screen. : Displays the Entertainment screen. : Displays the Navigation screen (Only navigation-equipped vehicles). For operation of the Navigation screen, refer to the navigation system manual.
  • Page 365 Interior Features Audio System Touch panel operation CAUTION Do not press the screen strongly or press it with a sharp-pointed object. Otherwise, the screen could be damaged. NOTE For safety reasons, operation of the centre display is disabled while the vehicle is being driven.
  • Page 366 Interior Features Audio System SLIDE 1. Touch the setting item displaying a slider bar. 2. Touch the slider with your finger and move to the desired level. SWIPE 1. Touch the screen with your finger and move up or down. 2.

  • Page 367: Home Screen

    Interior Features Audio System ▼ Home screen Icon Function Applications Information such as average fuel economy, maintenance, and warnings can be verified. Depending on the grade and specification, the screen display may differ. Entertainment Operates audio such as the radio and CDs. The audio source most recently used is dis- played.

  • Page 368: Volume/Display/Sound Controls

    Interior Features Audio System ▼ Volume/Display/Sound Controls Audio control switch Commander switch Volume dial Volume switch Volume adjustment Daytime/nighttime (Mode) screen setting Turn the commander switch volume dial. The volume switch on the steering switch The daytime or nighttime screen can be can also be pressed.
  • Page 369 Interior Features Audio System Audio sound adjustment ALC (Automatic volume adjustment) The automatic level control (ALC) is a Select the icon on the home screen to feature that automatically adjusts audio display the Settings screen. volume and sound quality according to the Select the tab to select the item you vehicle speed.
  • Page 370 Interior Features Audio System ▼ Operating the Radio Radio ON Select the icon on the home screen to display the Entertainment screen. When selecting the desired radio, the following icons are indicated in the lower part of the centre display. AM/FM Radio Icon Function...
  • Page 371 Interior Features Audio System NOTE Deleting from Favourites When the icon is selected while 1. Select the icon to display the FM is selected, each programme is Favourites list. selected. 2. Select Favourites Radio 3. Select 4. Select the radio frequency you want to Selected stations can be registered for delete.
  • Page 372 Interior Features Audio System Traffic announcement (TA) Selection from Station List List of receivable RDS radio stations is Select during FM/AM reception to displayed. You can easily select the station switch to the TA mode. you want to listen to from the list. If a If a TA broadcast is received while in the radio station name is not available, the TA mode, the TA broadcast intercedes...

  • Page 373: Operating The Digital Audio Broadcasting (Dab) Radio

    Interior Features Audio System ▼ Operating the Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB) Radio What is DAB radio? DAB radio is a digital broadcasting system for radio. DAB radio provides a high-quality radio sound source using an auto frequency switching function in boundary areas. By displaying the radio text, information such as the song name and artist name can be displayed.
  • Page 374 Interior Features Audio System Icon Function Goes to the next station. Touch and hold to go to the top station in the next ensemble. Displays the DAB radio setting screen. Displays sound settings to adjust audio quality level. Refer to Volume/Display/Sound Controls on page 5-26. Example of use (Update station list and DAB radio setting listen to DAB radio)
  • Page 375 Interior Features Audio System NOTE The radio text may not be displayed • depending on the radio station. The radio text cannot be displayed in • DAB-FM mode. If there is no DAB radio signal, “Signal • Lost” is displayed on the screen. Change the ensemble or radio station, or perform station list updating.

  • Page 376: Operating The Compact Disc (Cd) Player

    Interior Features Audio System ▼ Operating the Compact Disc (CD) Player CD slot CD eject button Inserting the CD Type Playable data Music/MP3/WMA/AA Music data (CD-DA) • Insert the CD into the slot, label-side up. C CD player MP3/WMA/AAC file •...
  • Page 377 Interior Features Audio System Playback Select the icon on the home screen with a CD inserted and display the Entertainment screen. When is selected, the following icons are indicated in the lower part of the centre display. Icon Function Displays the Entertainment menu. Use to switch to a different audio source. (Music CD) Displays the track list of the CD.
  • Page 378 Interior Features Audio System Icon Function If selected within a few seconds of a song which has started to play, the previous song is selected. If more than a few seconds have elapsed after a song has begun to play, the song currently being played is replayed from the beginning.
  • Page 379 Interior Features Audio System ▼ Settings NOTE Depending on the grade and specification, the screen display may differ. Select the icon on the home screen and display the Settings screen. Switch the tab and select the setting item you want to change. You can customize settings in the setup display as follows: Item Function...
  • Page 380 Music Database Update 2. Voice recognition assistance for Play Ar- System tist and Play Album Gracenote can be downloaded from the Mazda Handsfree Website. Refer to Gracenote Database on page 5-48. Memory and settings are initialized to the fac- tory settings.

  • Page 381: Audio Control Switch Operation

    Interior Features Audio System ▼ Applications Audio Control Switch Operation NOTE Depending on the grade and specification, the screen display may differ. Select the icon on the home screen to display the Applications screen. The following information can be verified. Top screen Item Function...
  • Page 382 Interior Features Audio System ▼ Seek Switch DAB radio Press the Seek switch ( , ) while AM/FM radio listening to DAB radio to call up a station Press the seek switch ( , ). The radio previously stored to the favourites list. switches to the next/previous stored With each operation of the switch, radio station in the order that it was stored.

  • Page 383: Aux/Usb Mode

    Depending on the portable audio device, system. For vehicles with the navigation noise may occur when the device is system, the SD card (Mazda genuine) with connected to the vehicle accessory stored map data is inserted into the SD socket. (If noise occurs, do not use the card slot and used.
  • Page 384 Interior Features Audio System NOTE ▼ How to connect USB port/Auxiliary jack This mode may not be usable depending • on the portable audio device to be connected. USB port Auxiliary jack Before using the auxiliary jack/USB • port, refer to the instruction manual for the portable audio device.
  • Page 385 Interior Features Audio System CAUTION Do not place objects or apply force to the auxiliary jack/USB port with the plug connected. NOTE Insert the plug into the auxiliary • jack/USB port securely. Insert or pull out the plug with the plug •...
  • Page 386 Interior Features Audio System ▼ How to use AUX mode 1. Select the icon on the home screen to display the Entertainment screen. 2. Select to switch to the AUX mode. The following icons are displayed in the lower part of the centre display. Icon Function Displays the Entertainment menu.
  • Page 387 Interior Features Audio System Playback 1. Select the icon on the home screen to display the Entertainment screen. 2. Select to switch the USB mode. The following icons are displayed in the lower part of the centre display. Icon Function Displays the Entertainment menu.

  • Page 388: Category List

    Interior Features Audio System NOTE If a file name in the USB memory is too long, it could cause operation problems such as • not being able to playback the song. (Recommended: Within 80 characters) To move to the desired location on the track, move the slider indicating the playback time. •...
  • Page 389 Interior Features Audio System Example of use (to play all tracks in USB device) (Method 1) 1. Select to display the category list. 2. Select All the tracks in the USB device are displayed. 3. Select a desired track. The selected track is played. All the tracks in the USB device can be played by continuing playback.
  • Page 390 ® For information related to the most recent Gracenote database which can be used and how to install it, go to the Mazda Hands Free Website: http://www.mazdahandsfree.com Introduction Gracenote, the Gracenote logo and logotype are either a registered trademark or a trademark of Gracenote, Inc.
  • Page 391 Interior Features Audio System The Gracenote service uses a unique identifier to track queries for statistical purposes. The purpose of a randomly assigned numeric identifier is to allow the Gracenote service to count queries without knowing anything about who you are. For more information, see the web page for the Gracenote Privacy Policy for the Gracenote service.
  • Page 392 . The list of the update package stored in the USB device and the version are displayed. 5. Select the package to use the update. 6. Select NOTE ® Gracenote can be downloaded from the Mazda Hands-free Website. 5-50 Mazda6_8FL4-EO-16G_Edition4 2017-10-27 14:56:33...

  • Page 393: Bluetooth ® Hands-Free Outline

    CAUTION ® Some Bluetooth mobile devices are not compatible with the vehicle. Consult an Authorised Mazda Repairer, Mazda's call centre or Web support centre for information regarding ® Bluetooth mobile device compatibility: Australia Phone: 1800-352-703 during business hours (10am―4pm Eastern Standard Time) Web: www.mazdahandsfree.com.au...
  • Page 394 Interior Features ® Bluetooth ▼ Component Parts Audio unit Talk button, Pick-up button and Hang-up button Talk button Pick-up button Hang-up button Microphone Microphone Microphone (hands-free) The microphone is used for speaking voice commands or when making a Hands-free call. Talk button, Pick-Up button and Hang-Up button (hands-free) ®...
  • Page 395 Interior Features ® Bluetooth Volume adjustment The volume dial of the commander switch is used to adjust the volume. Turn the dial to the right to increase volume, to the left to decrease it. The volume can also be adjusted using the volume button on the steering wheel. NOTE If the volume is lower compared to other audio modes, increase the volume from the device side.
  • Page 396 • device). for 1 or 2 minutes after the ignition is 7. Select “Mazda” from the device list switched to ACC or ON. However, this searched by the device. does not indicate a problem. If the ®...
  • Page 397 NOTE • mobile phone device, first clear The following functions can be used for ® “Mazda” displayed on the Bluetooth the Hands-free or audio. setting screen of the mobile device. Hands-free: Phone calls and • When the OS of the device is updated, •...
  • Page 398 Interior Features ® Bluetooth Deleting a device ▼ Available Language Selecting and deleting devices The language can be changed. Refer to Settings on page 5-37. 1. Select the icon on the home screen NOTE to display the Settings screen. Depending on the language, it may only be 2.
  • Page 399 Interior Features ® Bluetooth Commands useable anytime during To prevent a deterioration in the voice voice recognition recognition rate and voice quality, the following points should be observed: “Go Back” and “Cancel” are commands which can be used at anytime during voice The voice recognition cannot be •...
  • Page 400 Interior Features ® Bluetooth ▼ Audio Operation Using Voice Recognition Voice command When the talk button is pressed and the following command is spoken, the audio or navigation can be operated. The commands in the () can be omitted. The specified name and number are put into the {}.
  • Page 401 Interior Features ® Bluetooth Entertainment (audio) related command Corresponding audio Voice command Function source (Go to/Play) AM (Radio) Switches the audio source to AM radio. (Go to/Play) FM (Radio) Switches the audio source to FM radio. (Go to/Play) Bluetooth (Audio) Switches the audio source to BT audio. ®...

  • Page 402: Bluetooth Handsfree

    Interior Features ® Bluetooth (Automatic downloading) ® Bluetooth Hands-Free The “Auto Download Contacts” setting ▼ Making a Call must be on. When hands-free is connected to the device, the phonebook is Phonebook Usage downloaded automatically. Telephone calls can be made by saying the Refer to Communication Settings on page contact name in the downloaded 5-68.
  • Page 403 Interior Features ® Bluetooth Favourites Contacts Calling a favourite A maximum of 50 contacts can be 1. Select the icon on the home screen registered. It will take less time to make a to display the Communication screen. call after registering the telephone number. 2.
  • Page 404 Interior Features ® Bluetooth Changing contact name of your Numeral or symbol entry favourites Use the dial pad. Long-press the to input +. 1. Select the icon on the home screen Select to delete the currently input to display the Communication screen. value.

  • Page 405: Receiving An Incoming Call

    Interior Features ® Bluetooth ▼ Receiving an Incoming Call When an incoming call is received, the incoming call notification screen is displayed. The “Incoming Call Notifications” setting must be on. Refer to Communication Settings on page 5-68. To accept the call, press the pick-up button on the audio control switch or select the screen.

  • Page 406: Call Interrupt

    Interior Features ® Bluetooth NOTE ▼ Receiving and Replying to Messages (available only with E-mail/SMS If the ignition is switched off during a • compatible phones) hands-free call, the line is transferred to the device (Mobile phone) SMS (Short Message Service) messages, automatically.
  • Page 407 Interior Features ® Bluetooth NOTE The “Email Notifications” (E-mail) or “SMS Notifications” (SMS) setting must Attached data is not downloaded. • be on. Messages up to 1 kilobyte (E-mail)/ • Refer to Communication Settings on page 140-bytes (SMS) can be downloaded. 5-68.
  • Page 408 Interior Features ® Bluetooth The following icons are displayed in the lower part of the details on the message. Icons which can be used differ depending on use conditions. Icon Function Displays the Communication menu. Displays the inbox. Plays back a message. When selected again, playback is temporarily stopped.
  • Page 409 Interior Features ® Bluetooth Example of use (verify unread E-mail) Editing preset messages 1. Select the icon on the home screen 1. Select the icon on the home screen to display the Communication screen. to display the Communication screen. 2. Select to display the inbox.

  • Page 410: Communication Settings

    Interior Features ® Bluetooth ▼ Communication Settings Select the icon on the home screen to display the Communication screen. Select to change the setting. Item Setting Function ® Go to Bluetooth setting menu. ® — Bluetooth ® Refer to Bluetooth Preparation on page 5-54.

  • Page 411: Bluetooth ® Audio

    Interior Features ® Bluetooth ® Bluetooth Audio AVRCP Function A2DP Ver. Ver. Ver. ® Applicable Bluetooth specification (Recommended) pends pends Ver. 1.1/1.2/2.0 EDR/2.1 EDR/3.0 Shuffle — — on de- on de- (conformity) vice vice Response profile pends pends A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution •...
  • Page 412 Interior Features ® Bluetooth ® ▼ How to Use the Bluetooth Audio System ® Switching to Bluetooth audio mode ® To listen to music or voice audio recorded to a Bluetooth audio device, switch to the ® Bluetooth audio mode to operate the audio device using the audio system control panel. ®...
  • Page 413 Interior Features ® Bluetooth Playback ® To listen to a Bluetooth audio device over the vehicle's speaker system, switch the mode to ® ® Bluetooth audio mode. (Refer to “Switching to Bluetooth audio mode”) ® After switching to the Bluetooth audio mode, the following icons are displayed in the lower part of the display.

  • Page 414: Bluetooth ® Audio Device Information Display

    Interior Features ® Bluetooth ® ▼ Bluetooth Audio Device Information Display ® If a Bluetooth audio device is connected, the following information is displayed in the centre display. AVRCP AVRCP AVRCP Ver. lower Ver. 1.4 or Ver. 1.3 than 1.3 higher Device name Remaining...
  • Page 415 Interior Features ® Bluetooth ® ▼ How to Use Pandora NOTE ® Pandora ended services to Australia and New Zealand as of July 31, 2017. • ® What is Pandora ®*1 Pandora is free personalised Internet radio. Simply enter a favourite artist, track, genre, ®...
  • Page 416 Interior Features ® Bluetooth Playback Select the icon on the home screen to display the Entertainment screen. When selected, the following icons are indicated in the bottom part of the centre display. Icon Function Displays the Entertainment menu. Use to switch to a different audio source. Displays the station list.
  • Page 417 Interior Features ® Bluetooth Selection from station list Selection can be made from a programmed radio station list. 1. Select the icon. 2. Select the desired radio station. NOTE When is selected, songs randomly selected from the radio station list are played.
  • Page 418 Interior Features ® Bluetooth ▼ How to Use Aha™ What is Aha™? is an application which can be used to enjoy various Internet content such as Internet radio and podcasts. Stay connected to your friends activities by getting updates from Facebook and Twitter. Using the location-based service, nearby services and destinations can be searched or real-time local information can be obtained.
  • Page 419 Interior Features ® Bluetooth Icon Function Like Evaluates the current content as “Like”. Dislike Evaluates the current content as “Dislike”. Reverses for 15 seconds. Map (vehicles with navigation system) Displays the destination searched by the location based services on the navigation system. Call A call can be made to the telephone number of a shop searched using the Location Based Services.
  • Page 420 Interior Features ® Bluetooth Main menu Select the icon. Switch the tab and select the station category. Function Displays the preset station list set on the device. Presets Select the preset station name to play the station content. Select the desired station. Guidance is provided to the searched destination near the vehicle's posi- Nearby tion.
  • Page 421 Interior Features ® Bluetooth Example of use (Location Based Shout Services) Some social stations, such as Facebook or 1. Select the desired station from the Caraoke, support the ability to record and “Nearby” tab on the main menu. share voice messages using the “Shout” The destination name or address function.
  • Page 422 Interior Features ® Bluetooth ▼ How to Use Stitcher™ Radio What is Stitcher™ Radio? Stitcher™ radio is an application which can be used to listen to Internet radio or stream podcasts. Recommended content is automatically selected by registering content which you put into your favourites, or by pressing the Like or Dislike button.
  • Page 423 Interior Features ® Bluetooth Icon Function Reverses for 30 seconds. Plays the station. Select it again to pause playback. Goes to the next station. Displays sound settings to adjust audio quality level. Refer to Volume/Display/Sound Controls on page 5-26. Station list 1.
  • Page 424 Interior Features ® Bluetooth Add to your favourites If the current programme has not been registered to your favourites, it can be registered to your favourites. 1. Select the icon to display the favourites station which the registration can be added. 2.

  • Page 425: Mazda Bluetooth ® Hands-Free Customer Service

    Pairing cannot be performed again The pairing information paired to Perform pairing using the following procedure. ® the Bluetooth unit or device is not recognised correctly. Clear “Mazda” stored in the de- • vice. Perform pairing again. • Unable to perform pairing ® ®...
  • Page 426 If you pair your phone which has already been paired to your vehicle more than once in • the past, you need to delete “Mazda” on your mobile device. Then, execute the ® Bluetooth search on your mobile device once again, and pair to a newly detected “Mazda”.
  • Page 427 Interior Features ® Bluetooth Voice recognition related problems Symptom Cause Solution method Poor voice recognition Excessive, slow speech. Regarding the causes indicated on • Excessive, forceful speech (shout- the left, be careful with how you • False recognition of numbers ing).

  • Page 428: Other Problems

    Interior Features ® Bluetooth Regarding problems with calls Symptom Cause Solution method When starting a call, vehicle noise For about three seconds after start- This does not indicate a problem from the other party can be heard ® with the device. ing a call, the Bluetooth unit's Noise Suppression function requires...

  • Page 429: Interior Equipment

    Interior Features Interior Equipment Sunvisors Interior Lights When you need a sunvisor, lower it for use NOTE in front or swing it to the side. Do not leave the lights on for long periods Sunvisor while the engine is turned off. Otherwise the battery power could be depleted.
  • Page 430 Interior Features Interior Equipment Front Map Lights NOTE Once the rear map lights have been When the overhead light switch is in the • turned off, they will turn on and off door or off position, press the lens to depending on the position to which the illuminate the front map lights, and then overhead light is switched.
  • Page 431 Interior Features Interior Equipment Boot Light Ambient Light The boot light is on when the lid is open An ambient light continuously turn on and off when it's closed. when the ignition is switched ON. An ambient light dim when the position lights or headlights are turned on.

  • Page 432: Accessory Sockets

    Interior Equipment ▼ Illuminated Entry System Accessory Sockets The overhead lights turn on when any of Only use genuine Mazda accessories or the following operations is done with the the equivalent requiring no greater than overhead light switch in the DOOR 120 W (DC 12 V, 10 A).
  • Page 433 Do not use accessories that require more than 120 W (DC 12 V, 10 A). Do not use accessories that are not genuine Mazda accessories or the equivalent. Close the cover when the accessory socket is not in use to prevent foreign objects and liquids from getting into the accessory socket.

  • Page 434: Cup Holder

    Interior Features Interior Equipment Connecting the accessory socket Cup Holder 1. Open the lid. 2. Pass the connection plug cord through WARNING the cutout of the console and insert the plug into the accessory socket. Never use a cup holder to hold hot liquids while the vehicle is moving: Plug Using a cup holder to hold hot liquids while...

  • Page 435: Bottle Holder

    Interior Features Interior Equipment ▼ Front Bottle Holder To use the cup holder, slide the cover and Bottle holders are on the inside of the open it. doors. Bottle holder ▼ Rear CAUTION The rear cup holder is on the rear centre armrest.

  • Page 436: Storage Compartments

    Interior Features Interior Equipment ▼ Overhead Console Storage Compartments This console box is designed to store eyeglasses or other accessories. WARNING Push and release to open. Keep storage boxes closed when driving: Driving with the storage boxes open is dangerous. To reduce the possibility of injury in an accident or a sudden stop, keep the storage boxes closed when driving.

  • Page 437: Glove Compartment

    Interior Features Interior Equipment ▼ Glove Compartment ▼ Centre Console To open the glove compartment, pull the To open, pull the lower release handle. latch toward you. To close the glove compartment, firmly press in the centre of the glove compartment lid.
  • Page 438 Interior Features Interior Equipment Shopping Bag Hook (Wagon) The shopping bag hook can be used for hanging shopping bags. CAUTION Do not hang excessive weight on the shopping bag hook as it could be damaged. 5-96 Mazda6_8FL4-EO-16G_Edition4 2017-10-27 14:56:33...
  • Page 439 Interior Features Interior Equipment NOTE Loading golf bags (Some golf bags may not fit using the following methods depending on their sizes.) (Wagon) Up to four golf bags can be carried in the luggage compartment. Bottom: Place the first and second golf bags in the luggage compartment with the bottoms pointed to the right.
  • Page 440 Interior Features Interior Equipment ▼ Rear Coat Hooks WARNING Never hang heavy or sharp objects on the assist grips and coat hooks: Hanging heavy or sharp-ended objects such as a coat hanger from the assist grips or coat hooks is dangerous as they can fly off and hit an occupant in the cabin if a curtain air bag was to deploy, which could result in serious injury or death.
  • Page 441 Maintenance and Care How to keep your Mazda in top condition. Essential Information......6-2 Appearance Care......6-63 Introduction........6-2 Exterior Care......6-63 Interior Care........6-69 Scheduled Maintenance....6-3 Scheduled Maintenance....6-3 Maintenance Monitor....6-9 Owner Maintenance......6-10 Owner Maintenance Precautions......... 6-10 Bonnet.........6-12 Engine Compartment Overview........6-14 Engine Oil........6-15...

  • Page 442: Maintenance And Care

    If you are unsure about any procedure it describes, we strongly urge you to have a reliable and qualified technician perform the work, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer. Authorised Mazda technicians and genuine Mazda parts are dedicated to your vehicle.

  • Page 443: Scheduled Maintenance

    The ignition and fuel systems are highly important to the emission control system and to efficient engine operation. Do not tamper with them. All inspections and adjustments must be made by an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer. ▼ Australia and New Zealand Australia...
  • Page 444 Maintenance and Care Scheduled Maintenance Number of months or kilometres, whichever comes first Maintenance Interval Months 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120 132 144 156 168 180 192 ×1000 km 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 160 Parking brake Power brake unit (Brake booster) and hoses...
  • Page 445 12 Check the tyre repair fluid expiration date every year when performing the periodic maintenance. Replace the tyre repair fluid bottle with new one before the expiration date. NOTE Please ask Mazda Repairer to check Mazda computer network to ensure there are no outstanding campaign or recall actions on the vehicle. Mazda6_8FL4-EO-16G_Edition4...
  • Page 446 Maintenance and Care Scheduled Maintenance New Zealand Number of months or kilometres, whichever comes first Maintenance Interval Months 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120 132 144 156 168 180 192 ×1000 km 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 160 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 and SKYACTIV-G 2.5 Fuel filter Replace every 150,000 km...
  • Page 447 Maintenance and Care Scheduled Maintenance Number of months or kilometres, whichever comes first Maintenance Interval Months 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120 132 144 156 168 180 192 ×1000 km 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 160 Driveshaft dust boots Exhaust system and heat shields Bolts and nuts on chassis and body...
  • Page 448 12 Check the tyre repair fluid expiration date every year when performing the periodic maintenance. Replace the tyre repair fluid bottle with new one before the expiration date. NOTE Please ask Mazda Repairer to check Mazda computer network to ensure there are no outstanding campaign or recall actions on the vehicle. Mazda6_8FL4-EO-16G_Edition4...

  • Page 449: Maintenance Monitor

    Whenever the engine oil is replaced, the vehicle engine control unit reset is necessary for SKYACTIV-D 2.2. Your Authorised Mazda Repairer will be able to reset the engine control unit or refer to the vehicle engine control unit reset procedure on page 6-18.

  • Page 450: Owner Maintenance Precautions

    Improper do-it yourself maintenance during the warranty period may affect warranty coverage. For details, read the separate Mazda Warranty statement provided with the vehicle. If you are unsure about any servicing or maintenance procedure, have it done by an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
  • Page 451 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance WARNING Do not perform maintenance work if you lack sufficient knowledge and experience or the proper tools and equipment to do the work. Have maintenance work done by a qualified technician: Performing maintenance work on a vehicle is dangerous if not done properly. You can be seriously injured while performing some maintenance procedures.
  • Page 452 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 2. Insert your hand into the bonnet Bonnet opening, slide the latch lever to the right, and lift up the bonnet. WARNING Always check that the bonnet is closed and securely locked: A bonnet that is not closed and securely locked is dangerous as it could fly open Lever while the vehicle is moving and block the...
  • Page 453 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance ▼ Closing the Bonnet CAUTION 1. Check under the bonnet area to make When closing the bonnet, do not push it certain all filler caps are in place and excessively such as by applying your all loose items (e.g.

  • Page 454: Engine Compartment Overview

    Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Engine Compartment Overview SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5 Windscreen washer fluid reservoir Brake fluid reservoir Battery Fuse block Engine oil dipstick Cooling system cap Engine coolant reservoir Engine oil-filler cap SKYACTIV-D 2.2 Windscreen washer fluid reservoir Brake fluid reservoir Battery Fuse block...

  • Page 455: Engine Oil

    Engine Oil NOTE Changing the engine oil should be done by an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer. ▼ Recommended Oil In order to keep the maintenance interval (page 6-3) and to protect the engine from damage caused by poor lubrication, it is vitally important to make use of engine oil with the correct specification.
  • Page 456 Australia and New Zealand, we only recommend using genuine Mazda Diesel Engine Oil which is available throughout the Mazda Dealer network. If Mazda Diesel Engine Oil is not selected for use, always use an engine oil meeting the specifications: Use ACEA C3.
  • Page 457 Otherwise the wrench indicator light or engine oil warning light may turn on. To reset the engine control unit, consult an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer or refer to the vehicle engine control unit reset procedure on page 6-18.
  • Page 458 Owner Maintenance ▼ Vehicle Engine Control Unit Reset Procedure (SKYACTIV-D 2.2) After replacing the engine oil, have a repair shop such as an Authorised Mazda Repairer perform the initialization (engine oil data resetting) of the recorded value. If the value recorded by the computer is not initialized, the wrench indicator light may not turn off or it may turn on earlier than normal.
  • Page 459 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance ▼ Inspecting Engine Oil Level NOTE (SKYACTIV-D 2.2) 1. Be sure the vehicle is on a level surface. When inspecting the engine oil level, 2. Warm up the engine to normal pull out the dipstick straight without operating temperature.

  • Page 460: Engine Coolant

    Engine Coolant Changing the coolant should be done by an expert repairer, we recommend an ▼ Inspecting Coolant Level Authorised Mazda Repairer. WARNING Inspect the antifreeze protection and coolant level in the coolant reservoir at least once a year―at the beginning of the Do not use a match or live flame in the winter season―and before travelling...
  • Page 461 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance SKYACTIV-D 2.2 CAUTION Radiator coolant will damage paint. Rinse it off quickly if spilled. Use only soft (demineralised) water in the coolant mixture. Water that contains minerals will cut down on the coolant's effectiveness. Do not add only water. Always add a proper coolant mixture.

  • Page 462: Brake Fluid

    MAX and MIN lines. The level normally drops with accumulated distance, a condition associated with wear of brake linings. If it is excessively low, have the brake system inspected by an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer. 6-22 Mazda6_8FL4-EO-16G_Edition4 2017-10-27 14:56:33...

  • Page 463: Window Washer Fluid

    Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Window Washer Fluid Body Lubrication All moving points of the body, such as ▼ Inspecting Washer Fluid Level door and bonnet hinges and locks, should be lubricated each time the engine oil is WARNING changed. Use a nonfreezing lubricant on locks during cold weather.

  • Page 464: Wiper Blades

    Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance ▼ Replacing Windscreen Wiper Blades Wiper Blades When the wipers no longer clean well, the blades are probably worn or cracked. CAUTION Replace them. Hot waxes applied by automatic car CAUTION washers have been known to affect the wiper's ability to clean windows.
  • Page 465 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 3. Tilt the blade assembly and remove it CAUTION from the arm. Do not bend or discard the stiffeners. You need to use them again. If the metal stiffeners are switched, the blade's wiping efficiency could be reduced.
  • Page 466 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance ▼ Replacing Rear Window Wiper 2. Pull down the blade rubber and slide it out of the blade holder. Blade (Wagon) When the wiper no longer cleans well, the blade is probably worn or cracked. Replace it.
  • Page 467 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 4. Carefully insert the new blade rubber. Then install the blade assembly in the reverse order of removal. 6-27 Mazda6_8FL4-EO-16G_Edition4 2017-10-27 14:56:33...
  • Page 468 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Battery WARNING Read the following precautions carefully before using the battery or inspecting to ensure safe and correct handling: Always wear eye protection when working near the battery: Working without eye protection is dangerous. Battery fluid contains SULPHURIC ACID which could cause blindness if splashed into your eyes.
  • Page 469 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Keep all flames, including cigarettes, and sparks away from open battery cells: Flames and sparks near open battery cells are dangerous. Hydrogen gas, produced during normal battery operation, could ignite and cause the battery to explode. An exploding battery can cause serious burns and injuries.

  • Page 470: Battery Maintenance

    Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance ▼ Battery Maintenance ▼ Inspecting Electrolyte Level A low level of electrolyte fluid will cause the battery to discharge quickly. Upper level To get the best service from a battery: Keep it securely mounted. • Lower level Keep the top clean and dry.

  • Page 471: Battery Recharging

    Dispose of used batteries according to the following instructions. ▼ Battery Replacement Insulate the plus and minus terminals Contact an Authorised Mazda Repairer for of the battery using cellophane or a battery replacement purchase. equivalent tape. Never disassemble. Never throw the battery into fire or water.
  • Page 472 3. Insert the tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver into the gap and slide it in Replacing the battery at an Authorised the direction of the arrow. Mazda Repairer is recommended to prevent damage to the key. If replacing the Cover battery by yourself, follow the instruction.
  • Page 473 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 5. Remove the battery cap, then remove CAUTION the battery. Be careful not to allow the rubber ring shown in the figure to be scratched or damaged. If the rubber ring detaches, reattach it before inserting a new battery. Rubber ring 6.
  • Page 474 Refer to Tyres on page 9-9. Driving your vehicle with different types of tyres is dangerous. It could cause poor Use only a Mazda-genuine tyre valve cap: handling and poor braking; leading to loss Use of a non-genuine part is dangerous as of control.

  • Page 475: Tyre Rotation

    Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance NOTE ▼ Tyre Rotation Always check tyre pressure when tyres • WARNING are cold. Warm tyres normally exceed • recommended pressures. Do not release Rotate tyres periodically: air from warm tyres to adjust the Irregular tyre wear is dangerous. To pressure.
  • Page 476 Replace all four tyres at the same time: Replacing just one tyre is dangerous. It could cause poor handling and poor braking resulting in loss of vehicle control. Mazda strongly recommends that you replace all four tyres at the same time. 6-36 Mazda6_8FL4-EO-16G_Edition4...
  • Page 477 The temporary spare tyre has a tread life For details, contact an expert repairer, of less than 5,000 km (3,000 miles). The • we recommend an Authorised Mazda tread life may be shorter depending on Repairer. driving conditions. The temporary spare tyre is for limited...

  • Page 478: Light Bulbs

    Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Light Bulbs With LED Headlights (Saloon) (Wagon) With Halogen Headlights (Saloon) (Wagon) 6-38 Mazda6_8FL4-EO-16G_Edition4 2017-10-27 14:56:33...
  • Page 479 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Headlights (Low beam) Headlights (High beam) Running lights/Position lights Fog lights Front direction indicator lights Position lights Side direction indicator lights Brake lights Tail lights Brake lights/Tail lights Rear direction indicator lights Tail lights (Boot lid side/Liftgate side) Reverse light High-mount brake light Number plate lights...
  • Page 480 Playing with a halogen bulb is dangerous. The LED bulb has to be replaced with the Serious injuries could be caused by unit. We recommend an Authorised Mazda dropping a halogen bulb or breaking it Repairer when the replacement is some other way.
  • Page 481 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 3. Pull the centre of each plastic retainer 5. Disconnect the connector from the unit and remove the retainers. by pressing the tab on the connector with your finger and pulling the Removal connector downward. Installation 4.
  • Page 482 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 3. Remove the clip. 6. Turn the socket and bulb assembly to remove it. Carefully remove the bulb from its socket in the reflector by gently pulling it straight backward out of the socket. 4. Move the air cleaner cover and create a space large enough to work in.
  • Page 483 The LED bulb cannot be replaced as a single unit because it is an integrated unit. The LED bulb has to be replaced with the unit. We recommend an Authorised Mazda 6. Disconnect the connector from the unit Repairer when the replacement is by pressing the tab on the connector necessary.
  • Page 484 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 3. Pull the centre of each plastic retainer 6. Disconnect the bulb from the socket. and remove the retainers. Front direction indicator lights Removal Installation 4. Turn the screw anticlockwise and Position lights (With halogen remove it, and then partially peel back headlights) the mudguard.
  • Page 485 The LED bulb cannot be replaced as a the mudguard. single unit because it is an integrated unit. The LED bulb has to be replaced with the unit. We recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer when the replacement is necessary. Fog lights (With halogen headlights) 1.
  • Page 486 The LED bulb cannot be replaced as a single unit because it is an integrated unit. The LED bulb has to be replaced with the unit. We recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer when the replacement is necessary. Rear direction indicator lights Saloon 1.
  • Page 487 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 4. Pull the centre of each plastic retainer 7. Disconnect the bulb from the socket. and remove the retainers and the boot end trim. Removal Installation 8. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of the removal procedure. 5.
  • Page 488 4. Turn the socket and bulb assembly The LED bulb has to be replaced with the anticlockwise and remove it. unit. We recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer when the replacement is necessary. 6-48...
  • Page 489 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 5. Disconnect the bulb from the socket. 2. Remove the cover with a Tail lights (Boot lid side) cloth-wrapped flathead screwdriver to the cover. Reverse light 3. Turn the socket and bulb assembly anticlockwise and remove it. 4.
  • Page 490 2. Wrap a flathead screwdriver with a The LED bulb has to be replaced with the soft cloth to prevent damage to the unit. We recommend an Authorised Mazda lens, and then remove the lens by Repairer when the replacement is carefully prying on the edge of the lens necessary.
  • Page 491 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 2. Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out. Rear map lights Overhead lights/Front map lights Vanity mirror lights 6-51 *Some models. Mazda6_8FL4-EO-16G_Edition4 2017-10-27 14:56:33...
  • Page 492 (LED type) The LED bulb cannot be replaced as a single unit because it is an integrated unit. The LED bulb has to be replaced with the unit. We recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer when the replacement is necessary. (Bulb type) 1.
  • Page 493 If the same fuse blows again, avoid using that system and consult an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer as soon as possible. ▼ Fuse Replacement Replacing the fuses on the vehicle's left...
  • Page 494 AUDIO or OUTLET circuit. CAUTION Normal Blown Always replace a fuse with a genuine Mazda fuse or equivalent of the same rating. Otherwise you may damage the electric system. 6-54 Mazda6_8FL4-EO-16G_Edition4 2017-10-27 14:56:33...
  • Page 495 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance WARNING Do not replace the main fuse by yourself. Have an Authorised Mazda Repairer perform the replacement: Replacing the fuse by yourself is dangerous because the MAIN fuse is a high current fuse. Incorrect replacement could cause an electrical shock or a short circuit resulting in a fire.
  • Page 496 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance ▼ Fuse Panel Description Fuse block (Engine compartment) FUSE DESCRIPTION PROTECTED COMPONENT RATING ADD FAN GE 30 A Cooling fan 30 A For protection of various circuits INJECTOR 30 A Engine control system FAN DE 40 A Cooling fan P.WINDOW1...
  • Page 497 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance FUSE DESCRIPTION PROTECTED COMPONENT RATING WIPER 20 A Front window wiper and washer HEATER 40 A Air conditioner DCDC REG 30 A For protection of various circuits ENGINE.IG1 7.5 A Engine control system C/U IG1 15 A For protection of various circuits H/L LOW L...
  • Page 498 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance FUSE DESCRIPTION PROTECTED COMPONENT RATING 15 A ― R.OUTLET2 15 A Accessory sockets HORN 15 A Horn ROOM 15 A Overhead light 6-58 Mazda6_8FL4-EO-16G_Edition4 2017-10-27 14:56:33...
  • Page 499 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Fuse block (Left side) FUSE DESCRIPTION PROTECTED COMPONENT RATING P.SEAT D 30 A Power seat P.WINDOW3 30 A Power windows R.OUTLET3 15 A ― P.WINDOW2 25 A Power windows SRS2/ESCL 15 A Electronic steering lock D.LOCK 25 A Power door locks...
  • Page 500 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance FUSE DESCRIPTION PROTECTED COMPONENT RATING R.SEAT W 20 A Seat warmer R.SHADE 7.5 A ― AT IND 7.5 A AT shift indicator P.SEAT P 30 A Power seat 6-60 *Some models. Mazda6_8FL4-EO-16G_Edition4 2017-10-27 14:56:33...

  • Page 501: Emission Control Maintenance (Australia)

    Refer to scheduled maintenance (page 6-3) for information on when and how to perform the following inspections and servicing items. For owners with a Mazda Workshop Manual, refer to the sections on Predelivery Inspection and Scheduled Maintenance. ▼ Engine Drive belts Inspect the belts for cracks and other damage.

  • Page 502: Air Filter

    Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance ▼ Fuel System and Air-Intake Control System Fuel lines and hoses When inspecting the fuel pipes, hoses, connections and clamps, look for leaks, deterioration, and other damage. Replace any defective hose or part. Air filter Besides replacing the filter regularly, always replace it if it is torn or otherwise damaged.

  • Page 503: Appearance Care

    These acids can settle on a vehicle's finish. As the water evaporates, Prevention the acid becomes concentrated and can It is necessary to have your Mazda washed damage the finish. and waxed to preserve its finish according And the longer the acid remains on the to the instructions in this section.
  • Page 504 The rings can damage Chipped paint can lead to rust forming • your vehicle's finish. on your Mazda. Before this happens, Prevention repair the damage by using Mazda touch-up paint according to the It is necessary to wash and wax your instructions in this section.

  • Page 505: Maintaining The Finish

    ON as fingers could be pinched NOTE or the wipers and wiper blades damaged Mazda is not responsible for scratches when the wipers activate automatically. • caused by automatic car washes or If you are going to clean the windscreen, improper washing.
  • Page 506 Maintenance and Care Appearance Care WARNING CAUTION Do not use steel wool, abrasive cleaners, Dry off brakes that have become wet by or strong detergents containing highly driving slowly, releasing the accelerator alkaline or caustic agents on pedal and lightly applying the brakes chrome-plated or anodised aluminium several times until the brake performance parts.

  • Page 507: Cavity Protection

    Always wash and dry the vehicle before etc., by using Mazda touch-up paint before waxing it. In addition to the vehicle body, rust begins to form. First, remove the dirt wax the metal trim to maintain its lustre.
  • Page 508 This coating is liable to be damaged with time. Check this coating periodically. Should repairs be necessary, consult an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer. They are well informed on how repairs should be made. 6-68 Mazda6_8FL4-EO-16G_Edition4 2017-10-27 14:56:33...

  • Page 509: Interior Care

    Maintenance and Care Appearance Care ▼ Plastic Part Maintenance Interior Care When cleaning the plastic lenses of the • lights, do not use petrol, paraffin, WARNING rectified spirit, paint, thinner, highly acidic detergents, or strongly alkaline Do not spray water into the vehicle cabin: detergents.
  • Page 510 ▼ Leather Upholstery Maintenance abrasions, have it replaced by an 1. Remove dust and sand using a vacuum Authorised Mazda Repairer: cleaner. If a seat belts is used under such a 2. Wipe off the soiled area with a soft...
  • Page 511 Maintenance and Care Appearance Care NOTE ▼ Plastic Part Maintenance Because genuine leather is a natural • material, its surface is not uniform and CAUTION it may have natural scars, scratches, and wrinkles. Do not use polishing agents. To maintain the quality for as long as Depending on the product ingredients, •...
  • Page 512 Maintenance and Care Appearance Care ▼ Panel Maintenance If a panel becomes soiled, wipe it off with a soft cloth soaked in clean water and thoroughly wrung out. If some areas require further cleaning, use the following procedure: 1. Wipe the soiled area with a soft cloth soaked in a mild detergent (approx.
  • Page 513 If Trouble Arises Helpful information on what to do if a problem arises with the vehicle. Parking in an Emergency....7-2 Emergency Towing......7-20 Parking in an Emergency....7-2 Towing Description....7-20 Towing Hooks......7-21 Flat Tyre..........7-3 Spare Tyre and Tool Storage..7-3 Warning/Indicator Lights and Changing a Flat Tyre....

  • Page 514: If Trouble Arises

    If Trouble Arises Parking in an Emergency Parking in an Emergency The hazard warning lights should always be used when you stop on or near a roadway in an emergency. The hazard warning lights warn other drivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazard and that they must take extreme caution when near it.

  • Page 515: Flat Tyre

    NOTE Your vehicle may or may not be equipped with a spare tyre, jack, wheel brace, and tool bag. For details, consult an Authorised Mazda Repairer. Spare tyre and tools are stored in the locations illustrated in the diagram. Saloon...
  • Page 516 If Trouble Arises Flat Tyre ▼ Jack Wagon 1. Remove the luggage board. To remove the jack Saloon 1. Lift the boot mat. Boot mat Luggage board 2. Remove the pocket by pulling the tab. 2. Remove the pocket. 3. Turn the wing bolt and jack screw anticlockwise.
  • Page 517 ▼ Spare Tyre Do not use a tyre chain on this tyre Your Mazda has a temporary spare tyre. because it will not fit properly. The temporary spare tyre is lighter and Do not use your temporary spare tyre...
  • Page 518 If Trouble Arises Flat Tyre To remove the spare tyre 2. Turn the spare tyre hold-down bolt anticlockwise. 1. (Saloon) Lift the boot mat. Spare tyre hold-down bolt (Wagon) Remove the luggage board. (Saloon) Boot mat To secure the spare tyre Store the spare tyre in the reverse order of removal.

  • Page 519: Changing A Flat Tyre

    If Trouble Arises Flat Tyre 1. Park on a hard, level surface off the Changing a Flat Tyre right-of-way and firmly set the parking brake. NOTE 2. Shift into Park (P) and turn off the If the following occurs while driving, it engine.
  • Page 520 If Trouble Arises Flat Tyre ▼ Removing a Flat Tyre 3. Turn the jack screw in the direction shown in the figure and adjust the jack head so that it is close to the jack-up WARNING position. When jacking-up a vehicle, always shift the selector lever to P, apply the parking brake, Jack head and place wheel blocks in the position...
  • Page 521 Use only the jack provided with your Mazda: Using a jack that is not designed for Jacking position your Mazda is dangerous. The vehicle could slip off the jack and seriously injure someone. Never place objects under the jack: Jacking the vehicle with an object under the jack is dangerous.
  • Page 522 ▼ Mounting the Spare Tyre your Mazda is firmly in position and that it cannot slip or move. 1. Remove dirt and grime from the mounting surfaces of the wheel and hub, including the hub bolts, with a cloth.
  • Page 523 Do not apply oil or grease to wheel nuts expert repairer, we recommend an and bolts and do not tighten the wheel Authorised Mazda Repairer. nuts beyond the recommended Nut tightening torque tightening torque: 108―147 (12―14,...
  • Page 524 Because the wheel studs and wheel nuts on your Mazda have metric threads, using a non-metric nut is dangerous. On a metric stud, it would not secure the wheel and would...

  • Page 525: Battery Runs Out

    If Trouble Arises Battery Runs Out Jump-Starting Jump-starting is dangerous if done incorrectly. So follow the procedure carefully. If you feel unsure about jump-starting, we strongly recommend that you have a competent service technician do the work. WARNING Follow These Precautions Carefully: To ensure safe and correct handling of the battery, read the following precautions carefully before using the battery or inspecting it.
  • Page 526 If Trouble Arises Battery Runs Out CAUTION Use only a 12 V booster system. You can damage a 12 V starter, ignition system, and other electrical parts beyond repair with a 24 V power supply (two 12 V batteries in series or a 24 V motor generator set).
  • Page 527 If Trouble Arises Battery Runs Out 1. Remove the battery cover. 6. (With i-ELOOP system) “i-ELOOP charging” is displayed in the multi-display of the instrument cluster after the engine is started. The message is no longer displayed when the engine is running and the charging is completed.

  • Page 528: Emergency Starting

    If Trouble Arises Emergency Starting Starting a Flooded Engine Push-Starting (SKYACTIV-G 2.0 and Do not push-start your Mazda. SKYACTIV-G 2.5) WARNING If the engine fails to start, it may be flooded (excessive fuel in the engine). Never tow a vehicle to start it: Towing a vehicle to start it is dangerous.

  • Page 529: Running Out Of Fuel (Skyactiv-D 2.2)

    If the engine does not start the first time, try starting it several more times. If it still does not start, contact an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer. 7-17 Mazda6_8FL4-EO-16G_Edition4 2017-10-27 14:56:33...

  • Page 530: Overheating

    When the engine and radiator are hot, engine and call an expert repairer, we scalding coolant and steam may shoot out recommend an Authorised Mazda under pressure and cause serious injury. Repairer. 6. Make sure the cooling fan is operating,...
  • Page 531 If you find no problems, the engine is coolant is still leaking: cool, and no leaks are obvious: Stop the engine and call an expert repairer, Carefully add coolant as required (page we recommend an Authorised Mazda 6-20). Repairer. CAUTION SKYACTIV-G 2.0 and SKYACTIV-G...

  • Page 532: Emergency Towing

    We recommend that towing be done only Do not tow the vehicle pointed backward by an expert repairer, we recommend an with driving wheels on the ground. This Authorised Mazda Repairer or a may cause internal damage to the commercial tow-truck service. transaxle.

  • Page 533: Towing Hooks

    If Trouble Arises Emergency Towing If the electric parking brake (EPB) cannot Towing Hooks be released when towing the vehicle, transport the vehicle with all front and CAUTION rear wheels raised off the ground as shown in the figure. If the vehicle is The towing eyelet should be used in an towed without raising the wheels off the emergency (to get the vehicle out of a...
  • Page 534 3. Securely install the towing eyelet using compartment (page 7-3). the wheel brace or equivalent. 2. Wrap a flathead screwdriver or similar Consult an Authorised Mazda tool with a soft cloth to prevent Repairer. damage to a painted bumper, and open...
  • Page 535 If Trouble Arises Emergency Towing 4. Hook the towing rope to the towing eyelet. CAUTION If the towing eyelet is not securely tightened, it may loosen or disengage from the bumper when towing the vehicle. Make sure that the towing eyelet is securely tightened to the bumper.

  • Page 536: Warning/Indicator Lights And Warning Sounds

    WARNING Do not drive with the brake system warning light illuminated. Contact an expert repair‐ er, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer to have the brakes inspected as soon as possible: Brake System Warning Driving with the brake system warning light illuminated is dangerous. It indicates that Light your brakes may not work at all or that they could completely fail at any time.
  • Page 537 Do not drive with both the ABS warning light and brake warning light illuminated. Warning Have the vehicle towed to an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Re‐ pairer to have the brakes inspected as soon as possible: Driving when the brake system warning light and ABS warning light are illuminated simultaneously is dangerous.
  • Page 538 If the light remains illuminated even though the oil level is normal or after adding oil, stop the engine immediately and have your vehicle towed to an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer. The light flashes when the engine coolant temperature is extremely high, and illumi- nates when the engine coolant temperature increases further.
  • Page 539 If the message is displayed, stop the vehicle in a safe place and do not operate the steering wheel. There is no problem if the message in the display turns off after a while. Contact an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer if the message is displayed continuously.
  • Page 540 If the ABS warning light stays on while you're driving, the ABS control unit has detected a system malfunction. If this occurs, your brakes will function normally as if the vehicle had no ABS. Should this happen, consult an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Re- pairer as soon as possible. NOTE...
  • Page 541 The master warning light displays when a warning message occurs. This indicates a malfunction with the vehicle system. Check the message indicated in the display and consult an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer. Master Warning In- For details, refer to the explanations for the warning/indicator lights, in the warning/indi- dication/Warning cator lights section, which match the symbol in the upper part of the display.
  • Page 542 If the automatic transaxle warning indication/light illuminates, the transaxle has an electri‐ cation/Warning cal problem. Continuing to drive your Mazda in this condition could cause damage to your Light transaxle. Consult an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer as soon as possible.
  • Page 543 ON. If any of these occur, consult an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer as soon as possible. The system may not operate in an accident.
  • Page 544 When the light is turned on A problem in the system may be indicated under the following conditions. Have your ve- hicle inspected at an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer. The light does not turn on when the ignition is switched ON.
  • Page 545 The “Front radar sensor system malfunction” is displayed if there is a malfunction in the (Amber) system while the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system is on. Have your vehicle Mazda Radar Cruise inspected at an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
  • Page 546 Signal Warning The message is displayed when the system has a malfunction. Have your vehicle inspect- ed at an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer. The system does not operate when the warning message is displayed. (Amber) CAUTION Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) &...
  • Page 547 Light For any other reasons, have the ve- hicle inspected at an expert repair- er, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer. The light turns on when the remaining fuel is about 9.0 L (2.3 US gal, 1.9 Imp gal).
  • Page 548 If Trouble Arises Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds Signal Warning Action to be taken The seat belt warning light turns on if the driver or front passenger's seat is occupied and the seat belt is not fas- tened with the ignition switched ON. If the driver or front passenger's seat belt is unfastened (only when the front passenger's seat is occupied) and the...
  • Page 549 If Trouble Arises Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds Signal Warning Action to be taken If the rear seat belts are not fastened while the ignition is switched ON , the driver and the passenger are alerted by the warning light. The warning light operates even if there is no passenger on the rear seat.
  • Page 550 If Trouble Arises Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds KEY Warning Light Take the appropriate action and verify that the warning light turns off. Signal Cause Action to be taken The key battery is dead. Replace the key battery (page 6-31). The key is not within the operation range.

  • Page 551: Message Indicated In Multi-Information Display

    If Trouble Arises Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds Message Indicated in Multi-information Display If there is a notification from the vehicle, a message is displayed in the multi-information display. Check the information and take the necessary action. (Display example) If the warning light turns on/flashes simultaneously or a symbol is indicated in the display, check the information regarding the warning light or symbol.

  • Page 552: Message Indicated On Display

    ▼ Stop Vehicle in Safe Place Immediately If the following messages are displayed in the centre display , a vehicle system may be malfunctioning. Stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact an Authorised Mazda Repairer. Display Indicated Condition Displays if the engine coolant temperature has increased excessively.
  • Page 553 If Trouble Arises Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds ▼ Make Sure the Message is No Longer Displayed Displays in the following cases: Display Indicated Condition/Action to be taken Displays if i-ELOOP requires charging. Leave the engine idling and wait until the message disappears. NOTE If the vehicle is driven while the message is displayed, the buzzer will •...

  • Page 554: Warning Sound Is Activated

    Have your vehicle inspected at an expert • the “Ignition Not Switched Off (STOP) repairer, we recommend an Authorised Warning Beep” (page 7-43) overrides Mazda Repairer as soon as possible. the lights-on reminder. WARNING A personalised function is available to •...
  • Page 555 If Trouble Arises Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds ▼ Seat Belt Warning Beep ▼ Ignition Not Switched Off (STOP) Warning Beep Front seat If the driver's door is opened with the If the vehicle speed exceeds about 20 ignition switched to ACC, a beep will be km/h (12 mph) with the driver or front heard continuously in the cabin to notify passenger's seat belt unfastened, a warning...
  • Page 556 If Trouble Arises Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds Vehicles without advanced keyless ▼ Key Left-in-luggage Compartment function Warning Beep (With the advanced keyless function) If the key is taken out of the vehicle while the ignition is not switched OFF and all If the key is left in the luggage the doors are closed, a beep will be heard compartment/boot with all the doors...
  • Page 557 If Trouble Arises Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds ▼ i-stop Warning Beep ▼ Vehicle Speed Alarm If the driver's door is opened while The vehicle speed alarm function is • engine idling is stopped, the warning designed to alarm the driver via a single sound operates to notify the driver that beep sound and a warning indication in the engine idling is stopped.
  • Page 558 Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning light is illuminated. (MRCC) System Warnings NOTE The Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) A personalised function is available to system warnings notify the driver of change the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system malfunctions and cautions on use warning beep sound volume.

  • Page 559: Collision Warning

    3 km/h (2 mph). Be careful not to drive over the set speed. (With Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)) If the set speed is set lower than the current vehicle speed by pressing the SET or RES...

  • Page 560: When Liftgate/Boot Lid Cannot Be Opened

    2. Turn the lever to the right to unlock the liftgate. After performing this emergency measure, have the vehicle inspected at an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Lever Mazda Repairer as soon as possible. 7-48 Mazda6_8FL4-EO-16G_Edition4 2017-10-27 14:56:33...

  • Page 561: Active Driving Display Does Not Operate

    If the active driving display does not operate even with the engine restarted, have the vehicle inspected at an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer. 7-49 Mazda6_8FL4-EO-16G_Edition4 2017-10-27 14:56:33...
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  • Page 563: Important Consumer Information Including Warranties And Add-On Equipment

    Customer Information Important consumer information including warranties and add-on equipment. Warranty..........8-2 Recording of Vehicle Data....8-5 Registering Your Vehicle in A Recording of Vehicle Data....8-5 Foreign Country......8-2 Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and Vehicle Telemetry Transfer....8-6 Accessories........8-3 Vehicle Telemetry Transfer (Australia)........8-6 Cell Phones.........8-4 Cell Phones Warning....

  • Page 564: Customer Information

    Parts, servicing techniques, and tools necessary to maintain and repair your vehicle may be unavailable. There might not be an Authorised Mazda Dealer in the country you plan to take your vehicle. The Mazda warranty is valid only in certain countries.

  • Page 565: Add-On Non-Genuine Parts And Accessories

    Other parts and accessories than those mentioned above have not been examined and approved by Mazda unless explicitly stated by Mazda. We cannot certify the suitability of such products. Mazda is not liable for any damage caused by the use of such products. WARNING...

  • Page 566: Cell Phones

    Customer Information Cell Phones Cell Phones Warning WARNING Please comply with the legal regulations concerning the use of communication equipment in vehicles in your country: Use of any electrical devices such as cell phones, computers, portable radios, vehicle navigation or other devices by the driver while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. Dialing a number on a cell phone while driving also ties-up the driver's hands.

  • Page 567: Recording Of Vehicle Data

    Mazda and its subcontracting parties may obtain and use the recorded data for vehicle malfunction diagnosis, research and development, and quality improvement. Mazda will not disclose or provide any of the obtained data to a third party unless: An agreement from the vehicle owner (agreements from lessor and lessee for leased •...

  • Page 568: Vehicle Telemetry Transfer

    Mazda and its subcontracting parties obtain and use the recorded data for vehicle malfunction diagnosis, research and development, and quality improvement. Mazda will not disclose or provide any of the obtained data to a third party unless: An agreement from the vehicle owner (agreements from lessor and lessee for leased •...

  • Page 569: Declaration Of Conformity

    Customer Information Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity ▼ Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) System (AUSTRALIA) NOTE During printing time of this user manual the approvals listed above are granted. WARNING Change or modifications not expressively approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the use's authority to operate the equipment.
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  • Page 571: Specifications

    Specifications Technical information about your Mazda. Identification Numbers..... 9-2 Personalisation Features....9-11 Vehicle Information Labels..9-2 Personalisation Features..... 9-11 Specifications........9-4 Specifications....... 9-4 Mazda6_8FL4-EO-16G_Edition4 2017-10-27 14:56:33...

  • Page 572: Identification Numbers

    Specifications Identification Numbers ▼ Tyre Pressure Label Vehicle Information Labels ▼ Model Plate ▼ Engine Number SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5 ▼ Chassis Number/Vehicle Identification Number Open the cover shown in the figure to check the chassis number. Forward SKYACTIV-D 2.2 Forward Mazda6_8FL4-EO-16G_Edition4 2017-10-27 14:56:33...
  • Page 573 Specifications Identification Numbers ▼ Built Date (Australia) The “Built Date” is the calendar month and the year in which the body shell and power train sub-assemblies are conjoined and the vehicle is driven or moved from the production line. Mazda6_8FL4-EO-16G_Edition4 2017-10-27 14:56:33...

  • Page 574: Electrical System

    (FOR STOP & START)/i-ELOOP system. Consult an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer for details. The spark plugs provide the SKYACTIV-G its optimum performance. Consult an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer for details.

  • Page 575: Lubricant Quality

    ACEA C3 Refer to the recommended SAE viscosity numbers on page 6-15. Lubricant Classification Coolant FL-22 type Automatic transaxle fluid Mazda Genuine special fluid (ATF FZ) Brake/Clutch fluid SAE J1703 or FMVSS116 DOT-3 ▼ Capacities (Approximate Quantities) Item Capacity With oil filter replacement 4.2 L (4.4 US qt, 3.7 Imp qt)
  • Page 576 Specifications Specifications ▼ Dimensions Saloon Item Vehicle specification Without number plate hold- 4,865 mm (191.5 in) Overall length With number plate holder 4,870 mm (191.7 in) Overall width 1,840 mm (72.4 in) Overall height 1,450 mm (57.1 in) 17 inch wheel vehicle 1,585 mm (62.4 in) Front tread 19 inch wheel vehicle...
  • Page 577 Specifications Specifications ▼ Light Bulbs Exterior light Category Light bulb Wattage UNECE (SAE) High beam HB3 (9005) Halogen head- lights Low beam H11 (H11) Headlights High beam ― (―) LED headlights Low beam ― (―) Running lights/Position lights (With LED headlights) ―...

  • Page 578: Interior Light

    Specifications Specifications Interior light Category Light bulb Wattage UNECE Boot light (Saloon) ― Bulb type ― Luggage compartment light (Wagon) LED type ― Bulb type ― Overhead light (Front)/Map lights LED type ― Bulb type ― Rear map lights LED type ―...
  • Page 579 The tyres have been optimally matched with the chassis of your vehicle. When replacing tyres, Mazda recommends that you replace tyres of the same type originally fitted to your vehicle. For details, contact an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
  • Page 580 ▼ Brakes If you require information regarding the wear limit specification for the brake disc plates and the measurement method, please contact an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer. The information is made freely available. 9-10 Mazda6_8FL4-EO-16G_Edition4 2017-10-27 14:56:33...

  • Page 581: Personalisation Features

    Personalisation Features The following personalisation features can be set or changed by the customer or an Author- ised Mazda Repairer. Consult an Authorised Mazda Repairer for details. Additionally, some of the personalisation features can be changed by the customer depend- ing on the feature.
  • Page 582 Specifications Personalisation Features Settings Change Factory Available Item Feature Method Setting Settings The system can be changed so that the steer- On/Off A ― ing wheel assist does not operate. The timing at which the steering wheel operation assist of the Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) &...
  • Page 583 Specifications Personalisation Features Settings Change Factory Available Item Feature Method Setting Settings The system can be changed so that Blind On/Off A ― Spot Monitoring (BSM) does not operate. Blind Spot Monitoring High/ (BSM) (page 4-120) Warning beep volume High Low/ A ―...
  • Page 584 Specifications Personalisation Features Settings Change Factory Available Item Feature Method Setting Settings 60 seconds/ Time until interior lights turn off after clos- 30 seconds/ 15 seconds A ― ing door 15 seconds/ Illuminated entry sys- 7.5 seconds tem (page 5-90) Time until interior lights turn off automati- 60 minutes/ cally when any door is not closed complete-...
  • Page 585 (total: 41 steps) Navigation guidance Display/non-display On/Off C ― Though these systems can be turned Off, doing so will defeat the purpose of the system and Mazda recommends that these systems remain On. 9-15 Mazda6_8FL4-EO-16G_Edition4 2017-10-27 14:56:33...
  • Page 586 Specifications Personalisation Features For vehicles with an audio system other than the on-screen function type, the warning sound cannot be changed. The warning sound is only a beep. Only the volume of the warning beep during Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) operation can be changed. The volume of the warning beep during Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) operation cannot be changed.

  • Page 587: Index

    Index 10-1 Mazda6_8FL4-EO-16G_Edition4 2017-10-27 14:56:33...
  • Page 588 Index Operating Tips for Audio System......... 5-13 Accessory Socket......5-90 Automatic Transaxle......4-55 Active Driving Display..... 4-44 Active Adaptive Shift (AAS)..4-58 Adaptive Front Lighting System Automatic transaxle controls..4-55 (AFS)..........4-106 Direct mode......... 4-64 Adaptive LED Headlights (ALH)... 4-110 Driving tips........4-65 Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and Manual shift mode.......4-59 Accessories..........8-3...
  • Page 589 Index Pad wear indicator.......4-85 Diesel Particulate Filter (SKYACTIV-D Warning light....... 4-84 2.2)...........4-205 Dimensions..........9-6 Direction Indicators......4-72 Distance Recognition Support System Capacities..........9-5 (DRSS)..........4-134 Carbon Monoxide......3-28 Indication on display....4-136 Cell Phones......... 8-4 Door Locks........3-10 Centre Console........5-95 Driver Attention Alert (DAA)..4-139 Child Restraint Drive Selection........4-100 Categories of child-restraint...
  • Page 590 Index Starting a flooded engine (SKYACTIV-G 2.0 and SKYACTIV- Flasher G 2.5)...........7-16 Hazard warning......4-79 Emergency Stop Signal System..4-86 Headlights........4-66 Emergency Towing Flat Tyre..........7-3 Towing description...... 7-20 Mounting the spare tyre....7-10 Towing hooks......7-21 Removing a flat tyre......7-8 Emission Control Maintenance..
  • Page 591 Index Low engine coolant temperature........4-54 Gauges..........4-23 Wrench.........4-54 Glove Compartment......5-95 Inspecting Brake Fluid Level....6-22 Inspecting Coolant Level....6-20 Inspecting Engine Oil Level..... 6-19 Inspecting Washer Fluid Level..6-23 Hazardous Driving......3-45 Instrument Cluster......4-23 Hazard Warning Flasher....4-79 Instrument Panel Illumination...4-28 Headlights Interior Care........
  • Page 592 Key Left-in-luggage Compartment Lane Departure Warning System Warning beep (With the advanced (LDWS)........4-159 keyless function)....... 7-44 Mazda Radar Cruise Control Key Left-in-vehicle Warning Beep (With (MRCC)........4-146 the advanced keyless function)..7-44 Pre-crash safety technology..4-104 Key Suspend Function......3-7 Radar sensors (rear)....4-197...
  • Page 593 Close proximity warning... 4-150 Cruise control function....4-155 Display indication......4-149 Odometer and Trip Meter....4-25 Setting the system..... 4-150 Outside Mirrors......... 3-32 Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) Outside Temperature Display....4-29 System warnings....... 7-46 Outside temperature warning beep..7-45 Message Indicated in Multi-information Overhead Console......5-94 Display..........
  • Page 594 Index Radar Sensor (Front).......4-194 Rearview Mirror........3-34 Saving Fuel and Protection of the Rear Coat Hooks.......5-98 Environment........3-44 Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)..4-142 Scheduled Maintenance...... 6-3 Rear Door Child Safety Locks..3-16 Seats............ 2-5 Rear Seat........... 2-11 Driving position memory....2-9 Rear View Monitor......
  • Page 595 Index SRS air bag deployment Warning/indicator lights and warning criteria.......... 2-51 sounds.......... 7-24 Supplementary restraint system When liftgate/boot lid cannot be components........2-47 opened..........7-48 Starting the Engine......4-5 Turn and Lane-Change Signals..4-72 Steering Wheel........3-31 Tyres..........6-34 Horn..........4-79 Flat tyre......... 7-3 Storage Compartments...... 5-94 Replacing a tyre......6-36 Centre console......
  • Page 596 Windscreen Wipers......4-74 function)........7-44 Winter Driving........3-47 Lane Departure Warning sound... 7-45 Wiper Lights-on reminder...... 7-42 Replacing Rear Window Wiper Blade Mazda Radar Cruise Control (Wagon)........6-26 (MRCC) System warnings..7-46 Replacing windscreen wiper Outside temperature warning blades........... 6-24 beep..........7-45...

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