ignition 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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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 Door
To avoid scratching the paint   
during refueling, secure the fuel   
filler cap tether over the hook   
as shown.
Genuine Mazda Accessory 
Chrome or Pearl Satin 
Finish Fuel Filler doors 
are available at your 
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Seats
ELECTRONICALLY OPERATED DRIVER 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 Driver’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 CLOSED 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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Instrument Cluster
910
FUEL  GAUGE TAC H O M E T E RINSTRUMENT 
CLUSTER DIMMER1A MBIENT 
TEMPERATURE2
G LOSSARY OF W ARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS
NOTE: See	Owner’s	Manual	for	more	details	and	explanations. SPEEDOMETER
E
NGINE  COOLANT  
T EMPERATURE   
GAUGETRIP  METER   
SELECTOR2 , 3ODOMETER / 
TRIP  METERSHIFT LEVER 
POSITION   
INDICATOR
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
  KEY Warning R
ED Advanced key not detected or 
advanced key battery is dead
  KEY Detected (engine ready 
to start) G
REEN 
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
 
(Dynamic 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 High Beams On
  Traction Control System 
(TCS)/Dynamic 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 
( G REEN ) 
  Low Wa
sher Fluid Level
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Feature Highlights
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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 	
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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
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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Audio Controls Without Navigation
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POWER ON
Push	the	Power/ Volume	dial	to	turn	
the audio system on. 
M EDIA  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 SiriusXM
®. If your   
vehicle is equipped with SiriusXM® 
(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 Authorized 
Mazda Dealer about adding 
SiriusXM
® if your Mazda6 is not 
already equipped with it. T
UNING  
Manual:  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 xM
® 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 ETTING  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 ETTING YOUR C LOCK (if equipped with Trip Computer)
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LOADIN G A CD
   Single CD Player 
     •			
Insert	the	CD	into	the	slot, 	 
label-side 	up.
   
In-Dash CD Changer 
   •	 		
Push	the	LOAD	button	and 	
when “Please Insert a Disc” is 
displayed, insert the CD.
PLAYING 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). PLAYING BLUETOOTH
® 
 
(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.
BLUETOOTH® 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:
•		 Not	all	controls	on	the	phone	or 	
player may be active when paired 
to the vehicle.
•		 Audio	streaming	may	be	affected 	
by wireless signal strength.
•		 Sound	quality	of	streaming 	 
audio may vary, depending on   
the device.
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Customer Delivery Checklist
DEALERSHIPDAT E
SALES CONSULTANT CUSTOMER’S NAME
VIN E-MAIL
VEHICLE PRESENTATION :  
Refer to Smart Start Guide during presentation
Customer Delivery Checklist
*if equipped
 Keyless Entry
 ...............................1-2
 •		Smart	Entry 	
(Advanced Key*)
	 •		 Door	Request	Switch*
	 • 		Trunk	Request	Switch*
	 •	Power	Door	Locks
  Starting the Engine* ...................3-4
 
•		Push	Button	Ignition
  •		Emergency	Engine	Stop
 Seat Adjustments*
 .........................5
   Fuel Door
 ........................................6
	 •		Fuel	Door	Release	and	Fuel	Spec
 Driver’s View
 ................................7- 8
	 •		Location	of	Switches	and	Controls
 Instrument Cluster
 ....................9 -10
	 •		Review	indicator	light	function 	 
and location
  Lighting Control
  ...........................11
 Wiper Washer
 ................................12
 Auto-Dimming Mirrors*
 ................14
 Aluminum Wheel Care
 ..................15
 Blind Spot Monitoring*
 .................17
 A
Ux  Input  .......................................18
 Climate Control
 ........................19 -20
  •	Manual	Mode
  •	Auto	Mode*
 Audio Controls
 .........................21-2 6
 •		SiriusXM®*	Operation	and	Activation
  Set Clock
 ..............................21-23, 2 6
   Navigation System*
 .................2 7-2 8
	 •	Inserting	the	Map	Disc
	 •		Selecting	a	Destination
	 •		 Set	Home	Location
 Bluetooth® Hands-Free*
 ..............29
	 •	Tutorial
	 •	Pair	Phone
	 •	Make	a	Call
	 •		Toll-Free	Customer	Service 	 
800-430-0153
   Tutorial Videos on MyMazda.com
   ........................... Inside Back Cover
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE  
(2.5L Engine Only)
When replacing or topping off engine oil,
use	Mazda	Genuine	oil.	For	optimal
engine	performance,	use	SAE	0W-20
engine oil. Please consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer for additional information.
 SALES CONSULTANT DAT ECUSTOMER DAT E
All items in the Customer Deliver y Checklist have been reviewed with the 
customer and the first maintenance appointment has been scheduled:
Signed copy must be placed in dealer jacket
 Smart Start Guide
	 •		
Remove	this	checklist	from 	 
Smart Start Guide
	 •		 Personalization	Features 	 
(refer	to	your	Owner’s	Manual)
   Warranty Information
 
Warranty  Start Date:  
  Customer Ini tial: 
	 •		 Basic	Vehicle	– 	 
36	months/36,000	miles
	 •	Roadside	assistance	program
  MyMazda.com
	 •		
Offer	to	register	customer	on 	
MyMazda.com
  Owner’s Manual
 Maintenance Passport
 Floor Mats
	 •		
Ensure	floor	mats	are	properly 	
hooked after cleaning
	 •		 Do	not	install	two	floor	mats,	one	on 	
top of the other, on the driver side
	 •		 Accessory	rubber	floor	mats	should 	
be cleaned with mild soap and   
water only
P RESENTATION  OF OWNER ’S  M ATERIALS :  
Review the following items with the customer
SERVICE  DEPARTMENT
  Introduce	Service	Manager; 	 
provide business cards
  Review Service and Parts   
Department hours of operation
  Explain	free	Full	Circle 	 
Service Inspection 
  Schedule first maintenance service
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