tire pressure MAZDA MODEL 6 2016 Owners Manual (in English)

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Interior Equipment (View A)
Door-lock knob .................................................................................................. page 3-18
Lighting control ................................................................................................. page 4-58
Turn and lane-change signal .............................................................................. page 4-63
Wiper and washer lever ..................................................................................... page 4-64
Tire pressure monitoring system set switch ..................................................... page 4-151
DSC OFF switch ............................................................................................... page 4-82
LDWS switch .................................................................................................. page 4-101
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) switch ............................................................. page 4-108
Outside mirror switch ........................................................................................ page 3-30
Door-lock switch ............................................................................................... page 3-15
Power window lock switch ................................................................................ page 3-35
Power window switches .................................................................................... page 3-33
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Pictorial Index
The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle
Interior Overview
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To prevent false detection by the air bag sensor system, heed the following:
ØDo not use tires or wheels other than those specified for your Mazda:
Use of any tire or wheel other than those specified for your Mazda (page 9-7) is
dangerous. Use of such wheels will prevent the vehicle's accident detection system
from accurately detecting a collision or roll-over accident resulting in incorrect or
unexpected air bag deployment and the possibility of serious injuries.
ØDo not overload your vehicle:
Overloading your vehicle is dangerous as it could prevent the air bag crash sensor
system from accurately detecting a collision or roll-over accident resulting in
incorrect or unexpected air bag deployment and the possibility of serious injuries.
The gross axle weight rating (GAWR) and the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR)
for your vehicle are on the Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Label on the driver's
door frame. Do not exceed these ratings.
ØDo not drive the vehicle off-road:
Driving your Mazda off-road is dangerous because the vehicle has not been
designed to do so. Driving the vehicle off-road could prevent the air bag crash
sensor system from accurately detecting a collision or roll-over accident resulting
in incorrect or unexpected air bag deployment and the possibility of serious
injuries.
Do not modify a front door or leave any damage unrepaired. Always have an
Authorized Mazda Dealer inspect a damaged front door:
Modifying a front door or leaving any damage unrepaired is dangerous. Each front
door has a side crash sensor as a component of the supplemental restraint system. If
holes are drilled in a front door, a door speaker is left removed, or a damaged door is
left unrepaired, the sensor could be adversely affected causing it to not detect the
pressure of an impact correctly during a side collision. If a sensor does not detect a
side impact correctly, the side and curtain air bags and the front seat belt
pretensioner may not operate normally which could result in serious injury to
occupants.
Do not modify the supplemental restraint system:
Modifying the components or wiring of the supplemental restraint system is
dangerous. You could accidentally activate it or make it inoperable. Do not make
any modifications to the supplemental restraint system. This includes installing trim,
badges, or anything else over the air bag modules. It also includes installing extra
electrical equipment on or near system components or wiring. An Authorized Mazda
Dealer 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 that the seats retain an undamaged air bag
connection.
Essential Safety Equipment
SRS Air Bags
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qSnow Tires
Use snow tires on all four wheels
Do not go faster than 120 km/h (75 mph)
while driving with snow tires. Inflate
snow tires 30 kPa (0.3 kgf/cm
2, 4.3 psi)
more than recommended on the tire
pressure label (driver's door frame), but
never more than the maximum cold-tire
pressure shown on the tires.
Except Mexico
The vehicle is originally equipped with all
season radials designed to be used all year
around. In some extreme climates you
may find it necessary to replace them with
snow tires during the winter months to
further improve traction on snow and ice
covered roads.
Mexico
The vehicle is originally equipped with
summer tires designed for optimum
traction on wet and dry roads. If your
vehicle is to be used on snow and ice
covered roads, Mazda recommends that
you replace the tires originally equipped
on your vehicle with snow tires during the
winter months.
WARNING
Use only the same size and type tires
(snow, radial, or non-radial) on all four
wheels:
Using tires different in size or type is
dangerous. Your vehicle's handling
could be greatly affected and result
in an accident.
CAUTION
Check local regulations before using
studded tires.
qTire Chains
Check local regulations before using tire
chains.
CAUTION
ØChains may affect handling.
ØDo not go faster than 50 km/h (30
mph) or the chain manufacturer's
recommended limit, whichever is
lower.
ØDrive carefully and avoid bumps,
holes, and sharp turns.
ØAvoid locked-wheel braking.
ØDo not use chains on a temporary
spare tire; it may result in damage
to the vehicle and to the tire.
ØDo not use chains on roads that
are free of snow or ice. The tires
and chains could be damaged.
ØChains may scratch or chip
aluminum wheels.
NOTE
The tire pressure monitoring system may not
function correctly when using tire chains.
Install the chains on the front tires only.
Do not use chains on the rear tires.
Please consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
Installing the chains
1. Secure the chains on the front tires as
tightly as possible.
Always follow the chain
manufacturer's instructions.
2. Retighten the chains after driving 1/2
―1 km (1/4―1/2 mile).
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Before Driving
Driving Tips
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4When Driving
Information concerning safe driving and stopping.
Start/Stop Engine .................................... 4-2
Ignition Switch .................................... 4-2
Starting the Engine .............................. 4-3
Turning the Engine Off ....................... 4-8
Instrument Cluster and Display ........... 4-10
Meters and Gauges ............................ 4-10
Active Driving Display ..................... 4-20
Warning/Indicator Lights .................. 4-22
Transaxle ................................................ 4-47
Manual Transaxle Operation ............. 4-47
Automatic Transaxle Controls .......... 4-49
Switches and Controls ........................... 4-58
Lighting Control ............................... 4-58
Fog Lights
í...................................... 4-63
Turn and Lane-Change Signals ......... 4-63
Windshield Wipers and Washer ........ 4-64
Rear Window Defogger .................... 4-68
Horn .................................................. 4-69
Hazard Warning Flasher .................... 4-70
HomeLink Wireless Control
System
í............................................ 4-70
Brake ...................................................... 4-74
Brake System .................................... 4-74
Hill Launch Assist (HLA) ................. 4-78
ABS/TCS/DSC ....................................... 4-80
Antilock Brake System (ABS) .......... 4-80
Traction Control System (TCS) ........ 4-81
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) ..... 4-82
i-ELOOP ................................................. 4-84
i-ELOOP
í........................................ 4-84Fuel Economy Monitor ......................... 4-87
Fuel Economy Monitor ..................... 4-87
Drive Selection ....................................... 4-90
Drive Selection
í............................... 4-90
Power Steering ....................................... 4-91
Power Steering .................................. 4-91
i-ACTIVSENSE ..................................... 4-92
i-ACTIVSENSE
í............................. 4-92
Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS)í... 4-94
High Beam Control System (HBC)í... 4-95
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS)
í......................................... 4-98
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
System
í.......................................... 4-104
Distance Recognition Support System
(DRSS)
í......................................... 4-109
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)í... 4-112
Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC)
í....................................... 4-117
Smart City Brake Support
(SCBS)
í......................................... 4-127
Smart Brake Support (SBS)í......... 4-132
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)í... 4-135
Radar Sensor (Front)í.................... 4-138
Laser Sensor (Front)í..................... 4-141
Radar Sensors (Rear)í................... 4-143
Cruise Control ..................................... 4-145
Cruise Control
í.............................. 4-145
Tire Pressure Monitoring System ...... 4-149
Tire Pressure Monitoring System .... 4-149
Rear View Monitor .............................. 4-153
Rear View Monitor
í...................... 4-153
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Signal Warning/Indicator Lights Page
Door-Ajar Warning Indication 4-37
Trunk lid-Ajar Warning Indication 4-37
Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Indication 4-37
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light 4-38
KEY Indication 4-39
High Beam Control System (HBC) Warning Light (Amber)/Indicator Light
(Green)4-41
Wrench Indication 4-41
TCS/DSC Indicator Light 4-42
DSC OFF Indicator Light 4-42
Smart Brake Support/Smart City Brake Support (SBS/SCBS) OFF Indicator
Light4-42
Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) Warning Indication 4-43
i-ELOOP Indication 4-43
Low Engine Coolant Temperature Indicator Light (Blue) 4-43
Shift Position Indication 4-43
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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Signal Warning/Indicator Lights Page
Door-Ajar Warning Light 4-37
Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Light 4-37
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light 4-38
KEY Warning Light (Red)/Indicator Light (Green) 4-39
High Beam Control System (HBC) Warning Light (Amber)/Indicator Light
(Green)4-41
Wrench Indicator Light 4-41
TCS/DSC Indicator Light 4-42
DSC OFF Indicator Light 4-42
Low Engine Coolant Temperature Indicator Light (Blue) 4-43
Shift Position Indication 4-43
Headlight High-Beam Indicator Light 4-44
Turn Signal/Hazard Warning Indicator Lights 4-44
Security Indicator Light 4-44
Cruise Main Indicator Light (Amber)/Cruise Set Indicator Light (Green) 4-45
Select Mode Indication 4-44
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) OFF Indicator Light 4-45
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Instrument Cluster and Display
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qTire Pressure Monitoring System
Warning Light
This warning light illuminates for a few
seconds when the ignition is switched
ON.
The warning light illuminates and a beep
is heard when tire pressure is too low in
one or more tires, and flashes when there
is a system malfunction.
WARNING
If the tire pressure monitoring system
warning light illuminates or flashes, or
the tire pressure warning beep sound is
heard, decrease vehicle speed
immediately and avoid sudden
maneuvering and braking:
If the tire pressure monitoring system
warning light illuminates or flashes,
or the tire pressure warning beep
sound is heard, it is dangerous to
drive the vehicle at high speeds, or
perform sudden maneuvering or
braking. Vehicle drivability could
worsen and result in an accident.
To determine if you have a slow leak
or a flat, pull over to a safe position
where you can check the visual
condition of the tire and determine if
you have enough air to proceed to a
place where air may be added and
the system monitored again by an
Authorized Mazda Dealer or a tire
repair station.
Do not ignore the TPMS Warning Light:
Ignoring the TPMS warning light is
dangerous, even if you know why it is
illuminated. Have the problem taken
care of as soon as possible before it
develops into a more serious
situation that could lead to tire
failure and a dangerous accident.
Warning light illuminates/Warning
beep sounds
When the warning light illuminates, and
the warning beep sound is heard (about 3
seconds), tire pressure is too low in one or
more tires.
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Instrument Cluster and Display
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Adjust the tire pressure to the correct tire
pressure and initialize TPMS. Refer to the
specification charts (page 9-7).
NOTE
lPerform tire pressure adjustment when the
tires are cold. Tire pressure will vary
according to the tire temperature, therefore
let the vehicle stand for 1 hour or only drive
it 1.6 km (1 mile) or less before adjusting
the tire pressures. When pressure is
adjusted on hot tires to the cold inflation
pressure, the TPMS warning light/beep may
turn on after the tires cool and pressure
drops below specification.
Also, an illuminated TPMS warning light,
resulting from the tire air pressure dropping
due to cold ambient temperature will
remain illuminated even if the ambient
temperature rises. In this case, it will also
be necessary to adjust the tire air pressures.
If the TPMS warning light illuminates due
to a drop in tire air pressure, make sure to
check and adjust the tire air pressures.
lTires lose air naturally over time and the
TPMS cannot tell if the tires are getting too
soft over time or you have a flat. However,
when you find one low tire in a set of four-
that is an indication of trouble; you should
have someone drive the vehicle slowly
forward so you can inspect any low tire for
cuts and any metal objects sticking through
tread or sidewall. Put a few drops of water
in the valve stem to see if it bubbles
indicating a bad valve. Leaks need to be
addressed by more than simply reinflating
the tire as leaks are dangerous - take it to
an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
If the warning light illuminates again even
after the tire pressures are adjusted and the
TPMS initialization is performed, there
may be a tire puncture. Replace the
punctured tire with the temporary spare
tire (page 7-6).
Warning light flashes
If the tire pressure monitoring system has
a malfunction, the tire pressure warning
light flashes for about 1 minute when the
ignition is switched ON and then
continues illuminating. Have your vehicle
checked by an Authorized Mazda Dealer
as soon as possible.
qKEY Warning Indication/
Warning Light (Red)/KEY
Indicator Light (Green)
Type A
“Keyless System malfunction”is
displayed
This message is displayed if the advanced
keyless entry & push button start system
has a problem.
Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
CAUTION
If the above message is indicated, or
the push button start indicator light
(amber) flashes, the engine may not
start. If the engine cannot be started,
try starting it using the emergency
operation for starting the engine, and
have the vehicle inspected at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as
possible.
Refer to Emergency Operation for
Starting the Engine on page 4-8.
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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NOTElIf your vehicle deviates from its traffic lane, the LDWS operates (warning sound and indicator
light). Steer the vehicle adequately to drive the vehicle to the center of the lane.
lWhen the turn signal lever is operated for a lane change, the LDWS warning is automatically
canceled. The LDWS warning becomes operable when the turn signal lever is returned and the
system detects the white or yellow lines.
lIf the steering wheel, accelerator pedal, or brake pedal is operated abruptly and the vehicle moves
close to a white or yellow line, the system determines that the driver is making a lane change and
the LDWS warning is automatically canceled.
lThe LDWS may not operate during the period immediately after the vehicle has deviated from its
lane and the LDWS has operated, or the vehicle deviates from its lane repeatedly within a short
period of time.
lThe LDWS does not operate if it does not detect the white or yellow lines of the traffic lane.lUnder the following conditions, the LDWS may not be able to detect white or yellow lines
correctly and the LDWS may not operate correctly.
lIf an object placed on the dashboard is reflected in the windshield and picked up by the
camera.
lHeavy luggage is loaded in the luggage compartment or on the rear seat and the vehicle is
inclined.
lThe tire pressures are not adjusted to the specified pressure.lWhen the vehicle is driven on the entry and exit to or from the rest area or tollgate of a
highway.
lThe white or yellow lines are less visible because of dirt or paint flaking.lThe vehicle ahead is running near a white or yellow line and the line is less visible.lA white or yellow line is less visible because of bad weather (rain, fog, or snow).lA misleading line is picked up on the road such as a temporary line for construction, or
because of shade, lingering snow, or grooves filled with water.
lThe surrounding brightness suddenly changes such as when entering or exiting a tunnel.lThe illumination of the headlights is weakened because of dirt or the optical axis is deviated.lThe windshield is dirty or foggy.lBack-light is reflecting from the road surface.lThe road surface is wet and shiny after rain, or there are puddles on the road.lThe shade of a guardrail parallel to a white or yellow line is on the road.lThe width of a lane is excessively narrow or wide.lThe road is excessively uneven.lThe vehicle is shaken after hitting a road bump.lThere are two or more adjacent white or yellow lines.lThere are various road markings or lane markings of various shapes near an intersection.
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NOTElUnder the following conditions, the radar sensor (front) may not be able to detect vehicles ahead
or obstructions correctly and each system may not operate normally.
lThe rear surface of a vehicle ahead does not reflect radio waves effectively, such as an
unloaded trailer or an automobile with a loading platform covered by a soft top, vehicles with
a hard plastic tailgate, and round-shaped vehicles.
lVehicles ahead with low vehicle height and thus less area for reflecting radio waves.lVisibility is reduced due to a vehicle ahead casting off water, snow, or sand from its tires and
onto your windshield.
lThe trunk/luggage compartment is loaded with heavy objects or the rear passenger seats are
occupied.
lIce, snow, or soiling is on the front surface of the front emblem.lDuring inclement weather such as rain, snow, or sand storms.lWhen driving near facilities or objects emitting strong radio waves.lUnder the following conditions, the radar sensor (front) may not be able to detect vehicles ahead
or obstructions.
lThe beginning and end of a curve.lRoads with continuous curves.lNarrow lane roads due to road construction or lane closures.lThe vehicle ahead enters the radar sensor's blind spot.lThe vehicle ahead is running abnormally due to accident or vehicle damage.lRoads with repeated up and down slopeslDriving on poor roads or unpaved roads.lThe distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead is extremely short.lA vehicle suddenly comes close such as by cutting into the lane.lTo prevent incorrect operation of the system, use tires of the same specified size, manufacturer,
brand, and tread pattern on all four wheels. In addition, do not use tires with significantly
different wear patterns or tire pressures on the same vehicle (Including the temporary spare tire).
lIf the battery power is weak, the system may not operate correctly.lWhen driving on roads with little traffic and few vehicles ahead or obstructions for the radar
sensor (front) to detect,“Radar blocked”may be temporarily displayed, however, this does not
indicate a problem.
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