MAZDA MODEL 6 2012 Smart Start Guide (in English)

Audio Controls Without Navigation
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POWER ON
Push the Power/ Volume dial to turn
the audio system on.
M Ed IA SELECTION
Radio: Push FM/AM button to select
the FM1, FM2, or AM band.
Cd : Push the CD/AUX button to
select the CD player which plays
CDs, MP3s, and WMAs. See the
Owner’s Manual for complete details.
Auxiliary Input: Push the CD/AUX
button to se lect the auxiliary jack.
Satellite Radio: Push the SIRIUS
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 SEEK
or TRACK 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 Selection
Button 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, or 8 to select
a station stored in memory. To store
a station, push and hold Selection
Button 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, or 8 until
station is displayed.
Category (SIRIUS Radio
® only):
Push the CAT or FOLDER to
change to a different category.
Auto Memory Tuning: Push and
hold 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.
• Push the h button to set
the hour.
•
Push the M button to set
the minutes.
Push the :00 button to reset
clock to nearest hour.
S ETTIN g YOUR CLOCK
Selection
Buttons
1- 4 Selection
Buttons
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OA 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 a Selection button to select
a CD (6 CD changer).
•
Push SEEK
or TRACK to
select next or previous track.

•
Push CAT
or 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 CD/AUX button until
“BT AUDIO” is disp layed.
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:
• 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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Audio Controls With Navigation
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POWER ON
Push the Power/ Volume dial to
turn the audio system on.
M Ed IA SELECTION
Push the SOURCE button to select
the appropriate on-screen button:
Radio: Select FM or AM button
for FM1, FM2, or AM band. The
selected band will be indicated in
the Information Display.
d ISC: Select for CD player.
Satellite Radio: Select SAT 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.
AU x: Select to switch to AUX
jack input. iPod:
Select to play iPod
®.
B T- A u d i o : Select for
Blueto oth
® Audio.
T UNIN g
M anual: Turn the TUNE/AUDIO dial
to manually change the frequency.
S eek: Push and hold the
SEEK/TRACK buttons
to
automatically seek a higher or lower
frequency or track, depending on
media selected.
NOTE:
If you continue to push and
hold the button, the frequency will
continue changing without stopping.
S can: Push the SCAN button to
automatically sample strong
stations for seconds each. Push
again to cancel.
Auto Memory Tuning:
Select and hold the AUTO-M
on-screen button until beep is heard
to store an additional 8 stations
on each FM and AM band without
disturbing the previously stored
stations. To return to previously
1. Push LO AD /
2. Push the LOAD on-screen
button lightly.
3. Wait for the screen
to lower.
4 . After “IN” is displayed on
the Information Display,
insert the CD.
The CD will begin playing
after the screen closes.
TO LOA d/PLAY A C d1. Push the MENU button.
2. Select the Set Clock tab.
3.
Choose a 24-hour display or
a 12-hour display.
4. Use the + hour and - hour
tabs
to enter the correct hour.
5. Use the + min (minutes) and
- min to set the correct minutes.

6. Exit by pushing the OK tab.
NOTE:
Minutes and seconds are
adjusted by the GPS; however, it is
necessary to adjust hours under
the following conditions:
• Driving across different time zones
•
Daylight saving time start and end
SETTIN g YOUR CLOCK
stored stations, select the FM
or AM on-screen button. Refer
to the Owner’s Manual for
complete details.
Preset Channel: Can be used to
store 8 AM, 16 FM and 24 SIRIUS
Radio
® stations.
1 To set a channel, first select AM,
F M1, F M 2, S AT1, S AT 2 o r S AT 3 .
2 Tune to the desired station.
3 Push the TUNE AUDIO dial.
4 Select and hold any channel
preset on-screen button for about
two seconds until a beep is heard.
• Repeat to store other stations.
PLAYIN g BLUETOOT h®
(BT) AU dIO
1 Make sure BT audio device
is paired.
2 Turn on BT audio device.
3 Push the Source button.
4 Select the BT-Audio option.
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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Navigation System
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Insert Map disc into lower d Vd slot
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Your navigation system operates using the Map Discs supplied.
• disc A covers most of the Midwest and Western states including
Hawaii and Alaska.
•
disc B covers some of the Midwest and all of the Eastern states
including Puerto Rico.
• Both discs cover all of Canada.
NO TE:
If the state your address is in is not displayed when entering a destination,
you may have the wrong disc in the navigation system.
1 Push LO AD .
2 When “Load/Eject” screen appears, select “MAP”. Wait for navigation
screen to tilt open.
3 Remove current Map Disc (if installed) and insert the desired Map Disc,
with the printed side facing up, into the lower DVD MAP slot.
4 Read the Caution carefully and select the “AGREE” on-screen button.
Please refer to your Navigation System Owner’s Manual for complete
details and important safety information.
I NSERTIN g ThE M AP dISC :
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SET h OME LOCATION
NOTE: Home address must be stored in ADDRESS BOOK before proceeding.
Follow “SELECTING A DESTINATION” step 1-12 and on step 13 select “Memory
Pt.” instead of “Destination” to store address.
1 Push “MENU” button on navigation face.
2 Select “ADDRESS BOOK”.
3 Select “Memory Points/Home”.
4 Select “List”.
5 Select home address from list.
6 Select “Category”.
7 Select “Home”.
SELECTIN g A dESTINATION
You can choose setting a destination using a street address, point of
interest, emergency, memory point, home, preset destination, previous
destination, freeway on/off ramp, coordinates, or select from map.
1 Push “ MENU ” button on navigation face.
2 Select “Destination Entry”.
3 Select “Address”.
4 Select the “State” or “Province”.
• Scroll down past the States to find Canadian Provinces.
5 Select “OK”.
6 Select “City”.
7 Select “Input City Name”.
8 Use the keyboard to enter the city name.
9 Select “Street”.
10 Use the keyboard to enter the street name.
11 Select “House No”.
12 Use the keyboard to enter the house number, then select “OK”.
13 When the map appears, select “Destination”.
14 Select “Guide” or just start driving.
NOTE: • For safety reasons, some navigation functions cannot be performed via the
Navigation screen while driving.
• When entering numbers for a street name, (e.g., 1st Ave.), push “Sym.”
button to switch to the numeric keyboard.
• Map Orientation: “North Up” - Geographic north is up.
“Head Up” - The direction you are heading is up.
• Route Preferences: Select “Prefer” or “Avoid” for toll roads, major roads,
ferries, restricted roads and border crossing.
• RETURN button: Push button to return to the previous navigation screen.• VOICE button: Push to replay a voice navigation assist from the
navigation system.
• dISP button: Push to set screen angle, brightness, contrast, day/night
screen and display on/off.
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Bluetooth
®
Roadside assistance is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Using the toll free
phone number or iPhone® app (which uses gPS-enabled technology to determine
your exact location), will put you in touch with a roadside assistance agent.
Phone: 1-800-866-1998
The app can be downloaded, free of charge, by logging onto
http://mazda.crosscountry-auto.com/ or directly from App store on your iPhone or your
PC using iTunes. After downloading app, customer name, email, iPhone number and VIN\

are required.
• 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
• SIRIUS Satellite Radio
• Splash Guards
(Front and Rear)
• Spoiler
• Touch-up Paint
• Wheel Locks
• Windshield Sunscreen
gENUINE MAzd A A CCESSORIES
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:
MyMazda.com
—The Official Site
for Mazda Owners
Register today on MyMazda.com
—the ultimate destination for Mazda
Owners. Once registered, you’ll be
able to take advantage of benefits
exclusively for Mazda Owners:
• Insider access to exclusive events
and promotions
• Personalized maintenance schedules
• Zoom-Zoom Owner Magazine
• Warranty information and on-line
Owner’s Manuals • Wallpaper, videos and other fun stuff
•
Accessories specifically designed for
your vehicle
• Car Care Discount Coupons available
from your Mazda Dealer
Visit and register at MyMazda.com today!
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NOTE: If your compatible Bluetooth® phone is equipped with a music player and
supports the Bluetooth® profile A2DP, your phone will pair for both hands-free calling
as well as Bluetooth® audio during the pairing process, and will be considered one
unit. Please refer to your Owner’s Manual for complete details on how to “pair” up to
7 Bluetooth
® phones and audio devices, and how to use the built-in tutorial and
other important safety information.
T O MAKE OR RECEIVE A h ANdS-FREE CALL
Basic Oper ation:
button: To make/receive/swap (during call
interruption) a call.
button: To end/reject a call.
button: To skip voice guidance (for
speeding up your operation).
Auto Re-connect: On engine start, the
last-connected device will be automatically
re-connected. The system is operable several
seconds after engine start.
Voice Pairing 1 Push and release (wait for
beep) the button on the
steering wheel.
2 From main menu, say, “Setup,
Pairing Options.”
3 S a y, “Pair.”
4 Say a four-digit code
(i.e., “1, 2, 3, 4”).
5 Place phone in discovery
mode; if necessary, consult
your phone’s manual or go to
www.mazdausa.com/bluetooth.
Select model, Bluetooth, and
follow screen prompts.
6 After phone is recognized,
you will be prompted to name
the paired phone.
7 Pairing completed.
Pairing with Navigation 1 Push SOURCE button next
to Navigation screen.
2 Select B T- A u d i o on
Navigation screen.
3 Select Settings.
4 Select Pair/Select d evice.
5 Select Add New.
6 System will provide a
four-digit code.
7 Use the four-digit code to
begin the pairing procedure;
if necessary, consult your
phone’s manual or go to
www.mazdausa.com/bluetooth.
Select model, Bluetooth, and
follow screen prompts.
8 Pairing completed.
PAIRIN g YOUR BLUETOOT h® PhONE OR AU dIO dEVICE
NO TE: • For safety reasons, you cannot pair a phone while driving.
• Before pairing your cell phone or audio device, it is recommended that you
refer to its manual for steps to turn on Bluetooth
® and perform pairing.
• For toll-free Bluetooth® Hands-Free customer service and device compatibility
call 800-430-0153 or go to www.MazdaUSA.com/bluetooth for assistance.
• IMPORTANT: Set the volume level on your cell phone or audio device to the
highest level before distortion starts, then adjust the volume on the audio system.
When using Bluetooth®
audio function:
The sound quality of
Bluetooth
® streaming
audio varies depending
on the device, even
when recorded with a
recommended bit rate
of 128 kbps.
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Customer Delivery Checklist
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
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
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
d EALERS hIP dAT E
SALES CONSULTANT CUSTOMER’S NAME
VIN E-MAIL
VE h ICLE PRESENTATION :
Refer to Smart Start Guide during presentation
Customer Delivery Checklist
*if equipped
Keyless Entry
.................................1
• Smart Entry
(Advanced Key*)
• Door Request Switch*
• Trunk Request Switch*
• Power Door Locks
Starting the Engine* ......................2
• Push Button Ignition
• Emergency Engine Stop
Seat Adjustments*
.........................3
Fuel d
oor ........................................4
• Fuel Door Release and Fuel Spec
Aluminum Wheel Care
...................4
d
river’s View ...............................5-6
• Location of Switches and Controls
Instrument Cluster
......................7- 8
• Review indicator light function
and location
Lighting Contro
l ............................9
Wiper Washer
................................10
Auto-
dimming Mirrors* ................12
Blind Spot Monitoring*
.................13
A
Ux Input .......................................14
Climate Control
.........................15 -16
• Manual Mode
• Auto Mode*
Audio Controls
..........................17-2 2
• SIRIUS Radio®* Operation
and Activation
Set Clock
..............................17-19 , 2 2
Navigation System*
.................23-24
• Inserting the Map Disc
• Selecting a Destination
• Set Home Location
Bluetooth® h
ands-Free* ..............25
• Tutorial
• Pair Phone
• Make a Call
• Toll-Free Customer Service
800-430-0153
Tutorial Videos on MyMazda.com
........................... Inside Back Cover
SChEdULE d 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 E CUSTOMER 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
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Printed in U.S.A. 04/11
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FREE FULL CIRCLE
SERVICE INSPECTION
We’re committed to providing
expert Mazda service.
You love to drive your Mazda, and we love to service your Mazda. With our Full Circle
Service, we’ll give your vehicle a COMPLIMENTARY MULTI-POINT INSPECTION .
Your Mazda will receive a thorough review of its most crucial components.
This easy-to-use Smart Start Guide is intended to help you more fully appreciate some
of the unique features and functions of your new vehicle. However, it is not intended to
replace your Owner’s Manual. The Owner’s Manual contains more detailed information
to help you better understand the important safety warnings, features, operation, and
maintenance of your vehicle. All information, specifications, photographs and illustrations
in this publication are those in effect at the time of printing. Mazda reserves the right to
change specifications or design without obligation.
gENUINE MA zdA SERVICE
Because you and your Mazda deserve the best
Your new Mazda deserves nothing less than the very best. To keep it running
like new for years to come, trust the experts at your local Authorized Mazda
Dealer. Simply bring your vehicle in for your scheduled maintenance and any
needed repairs.*
At participating Mazda Full Circle Service Centers,** our technicians will
automatically perform a complimentary Full Circle inspection on your vehicle
and issue a detailed report card at every visit. This is designed to help you
keep track of your Mazda’s critical operating condition. Our factory-trained
technicians know your vehicle inside out and use Genuine Mazda Parts,
giving your vehicle the optimum care and maintenance it requires to run
with flawless precision.
Remember, to further enhance your driving experience, visit your local
Mazda Service Center for your scheduled maintenance. It’s also the place
where you can find a wide variety of tires, parts, and accessories that are
just right for your vehicle.
* See vehicle’s scheduled-maintenance program for details.
** Visit the Mazda Owners website at MyMazda.com/fullcircle to find a
participating Mazda Full Circle Service d ealer.
Customer Assistance Center:
1-800-222-5500
Roadside Assistance Contact: 1-800-866-1998
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