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Feature Highlights
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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.
S IDE  ExTENSION  SUNVISORS
The visor extender extends the 
sunvisor’s range of sun shading. 
To use, pull it out. www.MazdaUSA.com
Rear Mount Camera
INFORMATION DISPLAY
 
Climate Control Display
Climate Control  Display Trip Computer/
Clock Display Audio/Hands-Free 
Display Climate 
Control Display
NOTE: Information display contents vary depending on vehicle grade.
With multi-information display
Clock Trip Computer Climate 
Control Display
Without multi-information display
ALUMINUM WHEEL 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. 
CAUTION:  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 Authorized Mazda Dealer.
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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
P O R TA B L E AUDIO P L AY E R INTEGRATION 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 Authorized 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.
B LIND  SPOT  MONITORING  (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. www.MazdaUSA.com
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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 Dial
    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 Dial
•	 	 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 Dial
•	 	 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 windowDriver Temperature   
Control Dial
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 Dial
•	 	 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 Dial
•	 	 Push	to	turn	DUAL 	
mode on or off.
•	 	
With DUAL 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 DUAL 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. 
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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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/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 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 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 xM® only): Push the 
C AT  	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 ETTING  YOUR CLOCK
Selection 
Buttons 
1- 4 Selection 
Buttons 
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L
OADING  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	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). PLAYING BLUETOOTH
® 
 
(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:
•		 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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Audio Controls With Navigation
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POWER ON 
Push	the	Power/ Volume	dial	to 	 
turn the audio system on.
M EDIA  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.
DISC:  Select for CD player.
Satellite Radio:  Select SAT  
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.
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 UNING
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 LOAD /PLAY A CD1.    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
SETTING  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 	
SiriusXM
® stations.
1      To set a channel, first select AM, 
FM1,	FM2,	SAT1,	SAT2	or	SAT3. 	
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.
PLAYING BLUETOOTH®  
(BT) AUDIO
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.
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.
www.MazdaUSA.com
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Navigation System
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Insert Map Disc into lower DVD 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.
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SET HOME 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”.
SELECTING  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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