MAZDA MODEL 6 2012 Smart Start Guide (in English)

2012 m{ZD{ 6
SMART START GUIDE
Optional equipment shown.
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NOTE: •
Engine Stop
Continuously pushing the START/STOP button while
the engine is running will turn the engine OFF. Use
only in case of an emergency.
•
Vehicle Entry/Engine Start If the advanced key cannot be used due to a malfunction
or dead advanced key battery, use the auxiliary key
to lock /unlock the doors and to start the engine.
Engine Ready to
Start Indicator Light
ACC
Indicator
Light
Ignition ON
Indicator Light
Key
Release
Auxiliary
Key
(for opening
the doors
and starting
the engine)
STARTIN g ThE EN gINE
While Carrying the Advanced Key…
• Start the engine by pushing the START/STOP button, while
pushing the clutch pedal (manual transmission) or the brake pedal
(automatic transmission).
• Shut the engine OFF by pushing the START/STOP button again.
•
Activate Accessories (ACC) by pushing the START/STOP button
once without pushing the clutch or brake pedal.
•
The key indicator light
will show g REEN when the advanced key
is detected and the brake pedal is pushed. The engine is ready to start.
The indicator flashes RE d (for 3 seconds) when the key is not detected
or if the advanced keyless transmitter battery is dead. If illuminated
RE d, the push button start may not start the engine, unless the
auxiliary key is used.
With the Auxiliary Key…
1 To start engine, locate the key slot cover on the
steering column and remove the cover.
2 Insert the auxiliary key into the key slot, then push the
START/STOP button with the clutch pedal (M/ T) or the
brake pedal (A / T) pushed down to start the engine. Advanced Key
(Rear)
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1
Lock
Tr u n k
Panic
Alarm Unlock
Auxiliary KeyAdvanced

Key
d river’s d oor Request Switch
Trunk Request Switch
Sensor (back of handle)
KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM
This system remotely locks and unlocks the doors and the trunk.
Release Button
• Push to extend key.
• Push & fold to retract key.
Lock• Push once to lock all doors.
•
Push twice (within five
seconds) for horn sound
verification that both
doors are locked.
Unlock• Push once to unlock
driver’s doors.
• Push twice (within three
seconds) to unlock all doors.Panic Alarm• Push for one second or
more to activate alarm.
• Push Lock, Unlock, Trunk
or Panic Alarm to turn
alarm of f.
Tr u n k•
Push and hold to open trunk.
Ad VANCE d KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM
•
This system allows you to lock /unlock the
doors, open the trunk lid and start the engine
without taking the key out.
While Carrying the Advanced Key…
• Unlock the driver’s door by gently grasping
and pulling the door handle after the beep
sound is heard. The sensor on the back side
of the door handle will sense the motion of
your hand and unlock the door.
NOT E: If the door handle is pulled too quickly
(before door is unlocked), the door may not
open. Pull the door handle again to open
.
• Unlock all doors by pushing the inner door lock switch after opening the driver’s door.
•
Unlock/Open the trunk by pushing the trunk
request switch.
•
Lock all doors by pushing the driver’s
door or passenger door request switch once.
g enuine Mazda Accessory Remote
Start is available at your Mazda d ealer.
Retractable
Key
Key
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Fuel door Rele ase (located on floor next to driver’s seat)
To open, pull the remote fuel
door release.
NOTE :
Fuel requirement 87 Octane.
Fuel d oor
To avoid scratching the paint
during refueling, secure the fuel
filler cap tether over the hook
as shown.
ALUMINUM W hEEL CARE
Your aluminum wheels have a
protective coating on them. Only
use a mild soap or neutral detergent
with a sponge or soft cloth to clean
them. Using a wire brush, polishing
compound, solvent, or any type of
abrasive cleaner may damage the
protective coating.
genuine Mazda Accessory
Wheel Locks are available at
your Mazda dealer. g
enuine Mazda
Accessory
Chrome or Pearl
Satin Finish Fuel
Filler doors are
available at your
Mazda dealer.
Seats
ELECTRONICALLY OPERATE d d RIVER SEAT CONTROLS
Slide/Tilt Switch
Seat can be moved back and forth, raised,
lowered, or tilted with this control.
Lumbar Adjustment
Rotate clockwise to
increase support and
counterclockwise to
decrease support.
Recline Switch
Push forward or backward
to adjust seatback angle.
Memor y Seat Switch
To Program the d river’s Seat Position
1 Park vehicle.
2 Adjust seat to desired position using the slide/tilt and recline switches.
3 While pushing the memory seat SET button, push one of the three
programming buttons until a beep is heard. Programming is now
complete. Program the remaining two buttons as desired.
NOTE: You can also program one seat position for each advanced key/retractable
type key used with the vehicle. See Owner’s Manual for programming instructions.
To Move the Seat to a Programmed Position
• With driver’s door OPEN and ignition OFF , push and release one
of the programmed buttons (1, 2, or 3) when entering the vehicle.
OR
• With driver’s door CLOSE d and ignition ON, push and hold one of
the programmed buttons (1, 2, or 3).
NOTE:
Memory seat functions DO NOT operate when driver’s door is OPEN and
ignition is ON, when driver’s door is CLOSED and ignition is OFF, or when the vehicle
is in motion.
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Driver’s View (shown with optional
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Navigation System)
LIgh TINg/T URN SIgNALS( P. 9 )
W IPER /
WAS hER
( P. 1 0 )
BLUETOOT h®
hAN dS-FREE/
AUdIO
( P. 2 5 )
C RUISE
CONTROL /
B LUETOOT h
®
TCS/dSC OFF Traction Control System
d ynamic Stability Control
hEAd LIgh T
LEVELIN g
( P. 9 )
TRUNK
RELEASE
BSM OFF

Blind Spot
Monitoring
( P. 1 3 )
TILT /TELESCOPIC
STEERIN g WhEEL
LEVER
hA zAR d
WARNINg
INFORMATION

d I S P L AY
(P. 14, 16)
AU dIO SYSTEM
WIT hOUT NAVI gATION
( P P. 17-1 8 )
C L I M AT E
CONTROL
( P P. 1 5 -1 6 )
Video available at MyMazda.com
A U dIO SYSTEM
WIT hOUT NAVIgATION
( P P. 1 9 - 2 0 )
PASSEN gER
A IRBAg OFF
IN dICATOR
1
AU dIO SYSTEM WITh
NAVI gATION
( P P. 2 1 - 2 4 )
1 This indicator light illuminates to remind you that the front passenger’s front/side airbags and seat belt
pretensioner will not deploy during a collision. The reason for this is that the weight in the seat is less
than approximately 66 lbs. Always wear your seat belt and secure children in the rear seats in
appropriate child restraints. See the Owner’s Manual for important information on this safety feature.
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INFO
BUTTON
CLOCK( P. 17 )
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Instrument Cluster
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FUEL gAU gE TAChO M E T E RINSTRUMENT
CLUSTER d IMMER1AMBIENT
TEMPERATURE2
gLOSSARY OF W ARNINg ANd INdICATOR LI ghTS
NOTE: See Owner’s Manual for more details and explanations. SPEEd
OMETER
EN g INE COOLANT
T EMPERATURE
g AU gETRIP METER
SELECTOR2 , 3Od OMETER /
TRIP METERShIFT LEVER
POSITION
IN dICATOR
1 Rotate the knob to adjust the brightness of the instrument cluster and \
other dashboard illuminations.2 To change ambient temperature between Celsius and Fahrenheit, push trip meter selector twice from
Trip A (or once from Trip B) to change to Temperature Mode. Push and hold trip meter selector for
1 second until temperature reading begins flashing and the change occurs. To return back to Trip Mode,
push trip meter selector once (or wait 3 seconds after releasing trip meter selector or turn ignition off).
3 Push to toggle between trip meter (A & B). When a trip meter is selec\
ted, push and hold to reset to
zero miles.
NOTE: Low ambient temperature and/or high altitude causes tire pressures to drop
and may turn the TPMS warning light on. If the warning light comes on, check the tire
pressure and fill the tires as soon as possible, preferably before moving the vehicle
and warming up the tires. Tire pressure should be checked when the tires are cold.
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The instrument cluster has a dimmer function that can be
cancelled to make the illumination brighter during the
day when the headlights are on. If the illumination
is too dim during the day, press the knob, or if
the illumination does not dim when turning
on the headlights at night, press the knob.
When dimmed, rotate the knob to adjust
the brightness of the illumination.
Low Fuel Level
TCS
OFF TCS OFF

(Traction Control System)
KEY Warning R
Ed Advanced key not detected or
advanced key battery is dead
KEY d
etected (engine ready
to start) gREEN
On: Advanced key detected; engine
is ready to start.
Flashing: Advanced key battery is low.
Check Fuel Cap
Electronic Steering Lock
Lights On (Exterior)
Tire Pressure

Monitoring System
(TPMS) Warning Light
On/ Warning Beep: Low tire pressure
in one or more tires.
Flashing: TPMS Malfunction
BSM OFF BSM OFF

(Blind Spot Monitoring)
OFF
dSC OFF

( d ynamic Stability Control)
Charging System
Malfunction
Powertrain Malfunction/
Reduced Power

ABS (Antilock Brake
System) Malfunction
Check Engine Light
Brake Warning Light
Parking brake on/low brake
fluid/malfunction
Turn Signal/
hazard
Warning Indicator Lights
Automatic Transmission
Malfunction
headlight h
igh Beams On
Traction Control System
(TCS)/d
ynamic Stability
Control ( dSC)
On: TCS/DSC malfunction
Flashing: TCS/DSC operating
Shift Lever Position
Indicator
Airbag/Front Seat Belt
Pretensioner System
Malfunction
Low Engine Oil Pressure
Security Indicator Light
door-Ajar
Seat Belt

Unbuckled/Malfunction
Cruise Main Indicator

Light On ( A MBER )/
Cruise Set Indicator
Light On
( gREEN )
Low Wa
sher Fluid Level
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Feature Highlights
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WINdSh IEL d WIPER/WAS hER CONTROL LEVER
Pull
to Flash
h igh Beams
AUTO: The rain sensor senses the amount of rainfall and turns the
wipers on or off. Rotate inner ring away from you (clockwise) for less
sensitivity (requires more rain to turn wipers on) and towards you
(counterclockwise) for more sensitivity (requires less rain to turn wipers on).
1
2
3hI LO
AUTO
OFF
MIST
CAUTION:
When the ignition is ON turn the AUTO wipers OFF when
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NOTE: Vehicles not equipped with AUTO
wipers will have INT wipers. Set the lever to INT
and choose an interval timing by rotating the
ring between fast and slow.
Pull lever to dispense
windshield washer fluid More sensitive
Less sensitive
h
EA dLI gh T LEVELIN g
Adjust headlight
angle with headlight
leveling switch
depending on vehicle
passengers & load
(example: Driver only
= 0, Driver + Passengers = 1 or
2, etc. ). Refer to your Owner’s
Manual for complete details.
LIghTIN g CONTROL/TURN SI gNAL LEVER
AUTO: The light sensor
automatically determines
when to turn the headlights
on or off.
: Turns tail, parking, dashboard,
and headlights on.
: Turns fog lights
on only when
headlights
are on.: Turns tail,
parking, and
dashboard
lights on.
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Feature Highlights
AUTO -dIMMIN g MIRRORS ANd hOMELINK®
•
Auto-dimming automatically darkens your
rearview mirror and driver side door mirror
to reduce headlight glare from the vehicles
behind you.
• Auto-dimming is activated every time the
vehicle is started.
NOTE:
•
The driver side door mirror will appear to have a halo, or ring, around the outer
edge of the mirror surface. This is actually the electrical circuitry that allows the
mirror to dim. This is normal operation of the mirror.
• In addition to the auto-dimming mirror’s rear light sensor, there is also a
front light sensor (not shown). Do not place or hang any objects over the
front or rear mirror light sensors; otherwise, the auto-dimming mirrors will
not operate properly.
homeLink®
• T h i s feature provides a convenient way to replace up to three
transmitters such as garage door openers, home lighting remotes
and other radio frequency devices.
• Refer to your Owner’s Manual for complete programming details.
g enuine Mazda Accessory Auto- dimming Rearview Mirror with
Compass and h omeLink® is available at your Mazda dealer if
your vehicle is not equipped with system.
d rivers Auto- dimming Mirror
On Off
6-SPEE d MANUAL TRANSMISSION
• Push the clutch pedal down
completely to start the engine
and to shift gears.
• To place the transmission in
Reverse, place shifter in the
neutral position, push the
shifter down, move to the
left and push forward. Lower
g
ear
higher
g ear
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REAR MOUNT CAMERA*
Placing the gearshift lever into Reverse automatically
operates the rear view camera and is viewable in
the rear view mirror, or audio unit with display, or
navigation display (as equipped).
NOTE:
When using the rear view camera, please
check your surroundings as objects may be closer than
they appear.
Auto- dimming
Indicator LightAuto- dimming
On
homeLinkRear
Light
SensorAuto- dimming
Off
S IdE ExTENSION SUNVISORS
The visor extender extends the sunvisor’s
range of sun shading.
To use, pull it out.
SPORT A/T MANUAL ShIFT MOdE
The Sport A/T Manual Shift Mode gives you
the feel of driving a manual transmission by
allowing you to manually shift to control engine
rpm and torque when more control is desired.
To Use Manual Shift Mode:
• Shift lever from D to M.
NOTE:
Changing to manual mode
can be done while driving the vehicle.
To Shift Up To A Higher Gear:
• Tap shift lever back (+) once.
To Shift Down To A Lower Gear:
• Tap shift lever forward (-) once.
The transmission will automatically adjust how and when it shifts gears
based on road conditions and your driving style. The transmission may stay
in a lower gear longer than usual when going up or down hills or driving
around corners. This feature gives you better control and a more connected
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Neutral
Position
Rear Mount Camera
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Feature Highlights
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NOTE: Do not rely completely on the BSM system and be sure to look over
your shoulder before changing lanes:
• The BSM system can assist the driver in confirming the safety of the surroundings,
but is not a complete substitute.
• The driver is responsible for ensuring safe lane changes and other maneuvers.
• Always pay attention to the direction in which the vehicle is traveling and the
vehicle’s surroundings.
• The BSM system does not operate when the vehicle speed is lower than about
20 mph (32 km/h).
Turning BSM System Off
To manually turn the BSM system off, push the BSM OFF switch on the dash.
The BSM OFF indicator will illuminate in the instrument cluster when the BSM
system is off. The BSM system will automatically turn on the next time the
vehicle is started.
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Your Vehicle
detection Areas
INFORMATION d ISPLAY
P O R TA B L E AUdIO P L AY E R INTEg RATION USINg ThE AU x JACK
Your vehicle is equipped with an AUX or auxiliary jack
that will allow you to play your portable audio player
through the vehicle’s audio system. Learn the system
when parked and do not let it distract you while driving.
NOTE:
Available at your Mazda dealer is the Genuine Mazda
Accessory 3.5 mm audio cable which can be used to connect
your portable audio player into the aux jack.
1 Locate the AUX jack inside the center console.
2 Plug 3.5 mm audio cable into the portable audio
player and into the AUX jack. Turn portable audio
player on.
3 Turn the vehicle audio system on.
4 • Without Navigation System: Push AUX (or CD/AUX) button on
audio system OR push MODE button on steering wheel controls
until “AUX” is displayed.
• With Navigation System: Push SOURCE button on audio
system, then push AUX1 on screen OR push MODE button on
steering wheel controls until “AUX1” is displayed.
5 Use the portable audio player controls to play music.
I M P O R TA N T:
Set the volume level on your portable audio player to the highest
level before distortion starts, then adjust the volume on the audio system.
Climate Control d isplay
Climate Control display Trip Computer/
Clock d isplay Audio/
hands-Free
d isplay Climate
Control d isplay
BLIN d S POT MONITORIN g (BSM) SYSTEM
The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system is designed to assist the driver
by monitoring the blind spots to the rear of the vehicle on both sides.
• If your vehicle speed is 20 mph (32 km/h) or more, the BSM will warn
you of vehicles in the detection area by illuminating the BSM warning
lights located on the left and right door mirrors.
• If you operate a turn signal in the direction of an illuminated BSM
warning light, the system will also warn you with a beep and warning
light flash.
• BSM sensors are located under the left and right rear bumper areas.
The BSM system may not operate properly if the rear bumper gets too
dirty, so keep the rear bumper area clean.
Please refer to your Owner’s Manual for complete details.
NOTE: Information display contents vary depending on vehicle grade.
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With multi-information display
Clock Trip Computer Climate
Control d isplay
Without multi-information display
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Manual Climate Control
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Automatic Climate Control
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Best Cooling SettingsBest heating Settings
Indicator ON (automatically)
Temperature
Control d ial
Push to
manually
turn air
conditioning
on or off.
•
Rotate the dial for
temperature control.
NOTE:
When set
to MA X A /C with
dashboard vents or
dashboard and floor
vents, the A /C will turn
on, and recirculated
air will be selected for
maximum cooling.
Fan Control d ial
• Rotate the dial to
set desired fan
speed (1-4).
Push to
recirculate cabin
air to reduce
outside odors
and improve
cooling (indicator
on) or receive
fresh air
(indicator off).
NOTE:
With or
on, the system turns
on the A /C and selects
the fresh air mode
for defroster.
Mode Selector d ial
• Rotate the dial to
select airflow mode.
Dashboard vents
Dashboard and
floor vents
Floor vents
Defroster and
floor vents
Windshield Defroster
Push to defrost
rear windowd river Temperature
Control d ial
AUTO ON: Push dial
to turn Automatic Air
Conditioning system
on. Rotate dial to
select your desired set
temperature (shown
in Information Display
above). The airflow
mode and the amount
of airflow will be
automatically controlled
in accordance with th e
set temperature.
Push to defrost
windshield.
Push to defrost
rear window.
NOTE:
The automatic
temperature control
always works, even if the
AUTO ON indicator light
goes off after rotating
the Fan Control Dial or
changing the vent mode.
Fan Control d ial
• Push OFF to turn
climate control
system of f.
•
Rotate the dial to
select the desired
fan speed.
Push to
recirculate
cabin air to
reduce outside
odors and
improve cooling.
Push for fresh
air circulation.
NOTE:
Automatic
climate control will
allow you to maintain
individual preset cabin
temperatures for the
driver and passenger
when DUAL mode
is selected.
Passenger Temperature
Control d ial
• Push to turn DUAL
mode on or off.
•
With d UAL mode ON
(indicator on), rotate the
dial to set passenger
side temperature
separate from the
driver’s side (shown
in the Information
display above).
• With d UAL mode
OFF (indicator off),
driver controls the
temperature setting
on both sides.
Push to select
airflow mode.
Push to
manually turn
air conditioning
on or off.
driver side temperature setting Passenger side temperature setting
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Audio Controls Without Navigation
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POWER ON
Push the Power/ Volume dial to turn
the audio system on.
MEd IA SELECTION
Radio: Push FM or AM button to
select the FM1, FM2, or AM band.
Cd : Push the CD button to select the
CD player which plays CDs, MP3s,
and WMAs. See the Owner’s Manual
for complete details.
Auxiliary Input: Push the AUX
button to select the auxiliary jack.
Satellite Radio: Push the SAT
button for SIRIUS Radio
®. If your
vehicle is equipped with SIRIUS
Radio
® (satellite radio antenna on
roof or trunk lid), your new Mazda
includes a free introductory
subscription with a limited term trial
offer. Call 888-539-7474 to activate!
See the Owner’s Manual and/or
dealer for details. Contact your
Mazda dealer about adding SIRIUS
Radio
® if your Mazda6 is not already
equipped with it. T
UNIN g
M anual: Turn the TUNE dial to
manually change the frequency.
S eek: Push the TRACK /SEEK
tuning buttons to automatically
seek a higher or lower frequency with
a station.
S can: Push the SCAN button to
automatically sample strong
stations for seconds each. Push
again to cancel.
Preset Channel: Push the Preset
Channel buttons (1-6) to select a
station stored in memory. To store a
station, push and hold a button (1-6)
until a beep is heard.
Category (SIRIUS Radio
® only): Push the DISC/FOLDER to change
to a different category.
Auto Memory Tuning: Push the
AUTO-M button to store an additional
6 stations on each FM and AM band
without disturbing the previously
stored stations. To return to previously
stored stations, push the FM or AM
button. Refer to the Owner’s Manual
for complete details.
1. Turn the ignition switch to
the ACC or ON position.
2 . Push and hold the h
(hours) button to the
correct hour.
3 . Push and hold the M
(minutes) button to the
correct minute.
Push the :00 button to zero
out the minutes.
S ETTIN g YOUR CLOCK
(not equipped with
Trip Computer)
1. Push the “ CLOCK” button.
2. Push and hold the H (hours)
button to the correct hour.
3. Push and hold the M (minutes)
button to the correct minute.
S ETTIN g YOUR C LOCK (if equipped with Trip Computer)
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LOA dIN g A C d
Single C d Player
•
Insert the CD into the slot,
label-side up.

In- dash C d Changer
•
Push the LOAD button and when
“Please Insert a Disc” is displayed,
insert the CD.
PLAYIN g A Cd


•
Push DISC/FOLDER
to select
a CD (6 CD changer).

•
Push TRACK /SEEK
to select
previous or next track.

•
Push DISC/FOLDER to select
next or previous folder (for MP3s
and WMAs).
PLAYIN g BLUETOOT h® (BT) AUdIO
1 Make sure BT audio device
is paired.
2 Turn on BT audio device.
3 Push the AUX button until
“BT AUDIO” is displayed.
BLUETOOT h® AUdIO
Bluetooth® enabled phones
and audio players provide an
opportunity to play music through
the audio system with no wires
attached, however, there are
some limitations:
• During playback, the song title
or artist will be shown on the
vehicle’s information display.
(This may vary due to the
specification of your phone or
player (AVRCP 1.3 required).
To obtain further information,
please refer to the Owner’s
Manual). This is not a problem
with the vehicle, phone, or
player. The current audio profile
does not send this information.
• Not all controls on the phone
or player will be active when
paired to the vehicle.
• Wireless signal strength can
affect audio streaming.
• Sound quality of streaming audio
varies depending on the device.
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