fog light MAZDA MODEL 6 2013 Smart Start Guide (in English)
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Engine Ready to 
Start Indicator Light
ACC  
Indicator  
Light
Ignition ON 
Indicator  Light
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Key
STARTING THE ENGINE
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 GREEN  when the advanced key   
is detected and the brake pedal is pushed. The engine is ready to start.   
The indicator flashes RED  (for 3 seconds) when the key is not detected   
or if the advanced keyless transmitter battery is dead. If illuminated   
RED , the push button start may not start the engine, unless the   
auxiliary key is used.
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.
GENUINE  MAzDA  ACCESSORIES
Genuine Mazda Accessories are built to the same standards of quality as 
your Mazda. That means they fit right, work right, and look great. Choose 
from a wide range of interior and exterior accessories to make your   
Mazda6 fit your personality and lifestyle. After all, you are what you drive.  
Personalize your Mazda6 with the following Genuine Mazda Accessories:
•	 3.5	mm	Audio	Cable
•	 All-Weather	Floor	Mats
•	 Auto-Dimming		 	
	 Rearview	Mirror		
	 with	Compass		
	 and	HomeLink
®
•	 Bluetooth®	Car	Kit		
	 by	Motorola
•	 Car	Cover
•	 Car	Cover	Cable	Lock
•	 Cargo	Mat
•	 Cargo	Net •	 Cargo	Tray
•	 Door	Sill	Trim	Plates
•	 First	Aid	Kit
•	 Fog	Lights
•	 Front	Mask
•	 Fuel-Filler	Door
•	 iPod®	Integration
•	 License	Plate	Frames
•	 Moonroof		
	 Wind	Deflector
•	 Portable	Navigation		
	 Devices	by	Garmin
®
•	 Rear	Bumper	Guard
•	 Remote	Engine	Start
•	 Roadside		
	 Assistance	Kit
•	 SiriusXM
®
•	 	 Splash	Guards		
(Front	and	Rear)
•	 Spoiler
•	 Touch-up	Paint
•	 Wheel	Locks
•	 Windshield	Sunscreen
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. 
Key Release
Auxiliary Key(for opening the doors   
and star ting the engine)
Advanced Key (Rear)
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WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER CONTROL LEVER
Pull  
to Flash   
High  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 toward 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 	
going through a car wash, or while cleaning or touching the windshield. www.MazdaUSA.com
   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
HEADLIGHT LEVELING
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.
LIGHTING CONTROL/TURN SIGNAL 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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