window MAZDA MODEL 6 2014 (in English) User Guide

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(With Front Passenger Occupant Classification System)
In addition, the front passenger air bag is designed to only deploy in accordance with the
total seated weight on the front passenger seat. For details, refer to the front passenger
occupant classification system (page 2-54).
qSide Air Bags
The side air bags are mounted in the outboard sides of the front seatbacks.
When the air bag crash sensors detect a side impact of greater than moderate force, the
system inflates the side air bag only on the side in which the vehicle was hit. The side air
bag inflates quickly to reduce injury to the driver or front passenger's chest caused by
directly hitting interior parts such as a door or window.
For more details about air bag deployment, refer to“SRS Air Bag Deployment Criteria”
(page 2-51).
(With Front Passenger Occupant Classification System)
In addition, the front passenger side air bag is designed to only deploy in accordance with
the total seated weight on the front passenger seat. For details, refer to the front passenger
occupant classification system (page 2-54).
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Essential Safety Equipment
SRS Air Bags
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qCurtain Air Bags
The curtain air bags are mounted in the front and rear window pillars, and the roof edge
along both sides.
When the air bag crash sensors detect a side impact of greater than moderate force, the
curtain air bag inflates quickly and helps to reduce injury mainly to the rear outboard
passenger's head caused by directly hitting interior parts such as a door or window.
For more details about air bag deployment, refer to“SRS Air Bag Deployment Criteria”
(page 2-51).
In a side impact:
Greater than moderate impact to one side of the vehicle will cause the curtain air bag on
that side only to inflate.
Only one side curtain air bag will deploy on the
side of the vehicle that receives the force of an
impact.
(With Front Passenger Occupant Classification System)
In an angled collision:
During a collision, the driver and front passenger's air bags will deploy. Depending on the
nature of the impact, the side air bag and the curtain air bag may deploy.
Essential Safety Equipment
SRS Air Bags
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3Before Driving
Use of various features, including keys, doors, mirrors and windows.
Keys .......................................................... 3-2
Keys .................................................... 3-2
Keyless Entry System ......................... 3-3
Advanced Keyless Entry System ............ 3-9
Advanced Keyless Entry System
í..... 3-9
Operational Range ............................ 3-10
Doors and Locks .................................... 3-11
Door Locks ....................................... 3-11
Trunk Lid .......................................... 3-19
Inside Trunk Release Lever
í............ 3-22
Fuel and Emission ................................. 3-24
Fuel and Engine Exhaust
Precautions ........................................ 3-24
Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap ..................... 3-27
Steering Wheel ....................................... 3-29
Steering Wheel .................................. 3-29
Mirrors ................................................... 3-30
Mirrors .............................................. 3-30
Windows ................................................. 3-33
Power Windows ................................ 3-33
Moonroof
í....................................... 3-38
Security System ..................................... 3-41
Modification and Add-On
Equipment ......................................... 3-41
Immobilizer System .......................... 3-41
Theft-Deterrent System
í.................. 3-43Driving Tips ........................................... 3-45
Break-In Period ................................. 3-45
Money-Saving Suggestions .............. 3-45
Hazardous Driving ............................ 3-46
Floor Mat .......................................... 3-46
Rocking the Vehicle .......................... 3-47
Winter Driving .................................. 3-47
Driving In Flooded Area ................... 3-49
Overloading ...................................... 3-49
Driving on Uneven Road .................. 3-50
Towing .................................................... 3-51
Trailer Towing ................................... 3-51
Recreational Towing ......................... 3-51
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Keys
WARNING
Do not leave the key in your vehicle
with children and keep them in a place
where your children will not find or
play with them:
Leaving children in a vehicle with the
key is dangerous. This could result in
someone being badly injured or even
killed. Children may find these keys
to be an interesting toy to play with
and could cause the power windows
or other controls to operate, or even
make the vehicle move.
CAUTION
ØBecause the key (transmitter) uses
low-intensity radio waves, it may
not function correctly under the
following conditions:
ØThe key is carried with
communication devices such as
cellular phones.
ØThe key contacts or is covered
by a metal object.
ØThe key is near electronic
devices such as personal
computers.
ØNon-Mazda genuine electronic
equipment is installed in the
vehicle.
ØThere is equipment which
discharges radio waves near the
vehicle.
ØThe key (transmitter) may
consume battery power excessively
if it receives high-intensity radio
waves. Do not place the key near
electronic devices such as
televisions or personal computers.
ØTo avoid damage to the key
(transmitter), DO NOT:
ØDrop the key.
ØGet the key wet.
ØDisassemble the key.
ØExpose the key to high
temperatures on places such as
the dashboard or hood, under
direct sunlight.
ØExpose the key to any kind of
magnetic field.
ØPlace heavy objects on the key.
ØPut the key in an ultrasonic
cleaner.
ØPut any magnetized objects
close to the key.
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Keys
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qOperational Range
The system operates only when the driver
is in the vehicle or within operational
range while the key is being carried.
Starting the Engine
NOTE
lStarting the engine may be possible even if
the key is outside of the vehicle and
extremely close to a door and window,
however, always start the engine from the
driver's seat.
If the vehicle is started and the key is not in
the vehicle, the vehicle will not restart after
it is shut off and the push button start is
switched to off.
lThe trunk is out of the assured operational
range, however, if the key (transmitter) is
operable the engine will start.
With the advanced keyless function
Interior antenna
Operational range
Without the advanced keyless function
Interior antenna
Operational range
NOTE
The engine may not start if the key is placed in
the following areas:
lAround the dashboardlIn the storage compartments such as the
glove compartment
lOn the rear parcel shelf
qKey Suspend Function
If a key is left in the vehicle, the functions
of the key left in the vehicle are
temporarily suspended to prevent theft of
the vehicle.
The following are inoperable:
lStarting the engine using the push
button start.
l(With the advanced keyless function)
Operating the request switches.
To restore these functions, perform any
one of the following:
lPress a button on the key which has
had its functions temporarily
suspended.
Before Driving
Keys
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Operational Range
The system operates only when the driver
is in the vehicle or within operational
range while the key is being carried.
NOTE
When the battery power is low, or in places
where there are high-intensity radio waves or
noise, the operational range may become
narrower or the system may not operate. For
determining battery replacement, Refer to
Keyless Entry System on page 3-3.
qLocking, Unlocking the Doors
and the Trunk Lid
Exterior antenna
Operational range80cm (31in) 80cm (31in)
NOTE
The system may not operate if you are too
close to the windows, door handles.
qOpening the Trunk Lid
Exterior antenna
Operational range80cm (31in)
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Advanced Keyless Entry System
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Door Locks
WARNING
Always take all children and pets with
you or leave a responsible person with
them:
Leaving a child or a pet unattended
in a parked vehicle is dangerous. In
hot weather, temperatures inside a
vehicle can become high enough to
cause brain damage or even death.
Do not leave the key in your vehicle
with children and keep them in a place
where your children will not find or
play with them:
Leaving children in a vehicle with the
key is dangerous. This could result in
someone being badly injured or even
killed.
Keep all doors locked when driving:
Unlocked doors in a moving vehicle
are dangerous. Passengers can fall
out if a door is accidentally opened
and can more easily be thrown out in
an accident.
Always close all the windows and
moonroof, lock the doors and take the
key with you when leaving your vehicle
unattended:
Leaving your vehicle unlocked is
dangerous as children could lock
themselves in a hot vehicle, which
could result in death. Also, a vehicle
left unlocked becomes an easy target
for thieves and intruders.After closing the doors, always verify
that they are securely closed:
Doors not securely closed are
dangerous, if the vehicle is driven
with a door not securely closed, the
door could open unexpectedly
resulting in an accident.
Always confirm the safety around the
vehicle before opening a door:
Suddenly opening a door is
dangerous. A passing vehicle or a
pedestrian could be hit and cause an
accident.
Before Driving
Doors and Locks
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lA beep sound is heard for confirmation
when the doors and the trunk lid are
locked/unlocked using the request switch. If
you prefer, the beep sound can be turned
off.
The volume of the beep sound can also be
changed.
Refer to Personalization Features on page
9-9.
Use the following procedure to change the
setting.
1. Switch the ignition off and close all of the
doors and the trunk lid.
2. Open the driver's door.
3. Within 30 seconds of opening the driver's
door, press and hold the LOCK button on
the key for 5 seconds or longer.
All of the doors and the trunk lid lock and
the beep sound activates at the currently set
volume. (If the beep sound is currently set
to not activate, it will not activate.) The
setting changes each time the LOCK button
on the key is pressed and the beep sound
activates at the set volume. (If the beep
sound has been set to not activate, it will
not activate.)
4. The setting change is completed by doing
any one of the following:
lSwitch the ignition to ACC or ON.lClose the driver's door.lOpen the trunk lid.lThe key is not operated for 10 seconds.lPress any button except the LOCK
button on the key.
lA request switch is pressed.l(With theft-deterrent system)
The hazard warning lights flash when the
theft-deterrent system is armed or turned
off.
Refer to Theft-Deterrent System on page
3-43.
lThe setting can be changed so that the
doors and the trunk lid are locked
automatically without pressing the request
switch.
Refer to Personalization Features on page
9-9.
(Auto-lock function)
A beep sound is heard when all doors are
closed while the advanced key is being
carried. All doors and the trunk lid are
locked automatically after about three
seconds when the advanced key is out of the
operational range. Also, the hazard
warning lights flash once. (Even if the
driver is in the operational range, all doors
and the trunk lid are locked automatically
after about 30 seconds.) If you are out of
the operational range before the doors and
the trunk lid are completely closed or
another key is left in the vehicle, the auto-
lock function will not work. Always make
sure that all doors and the trunk lid are
closed and locked before leaving the
vehicle. The auto-lock function does not
close the power windows.
l(Auto re-lock function)
After unlocking with the request switch, all
doors and the trunk lid will automatically
lock if any of the following operations are
not performed within about 60 seconds. If
your vehicle has a theft-deterrent system,
the hazard warning lights will flash for
confirmation.
The time required for the doors to lock
automatically can be changed.
Refer to Personalization Features on page
9-9.
lA door or the trunk lid is opened.lThe ignition is switched to any position
other than off.
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Doors and Locks
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qEngine Exhaust (Carbon monoxide)
WARNING
Do not drive your vehicle if you smell exhaust gas inside the vehicle:
Engine exhaust gas is dangerous. This gas contains carbon monoxide (CO), which is
colorless, odorless, and poisonous. When inhaled, it can cause loss of consciousness
and death. If you smell exhaust gas inside your vehicle, keep all windows fully open
and contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer immediately.
Do not run the engine when inside an enclosed area:
Running the engine inside an enclosed area, such as a garage, is dangerous. Exhaust
gas, which contains poisonous carbon monoxide, could easily enter the cabin. Loss
of consciousness or even death could occur.
Open the windows or adjust the heating or cooling system to draw fresh air when
idling the engine:
Exhaust gas is dangerous. When your vehicle is stopped with the windows closed
and the engine running for a long time even in an open area, exhaust gas, which
contains poisonous carbon monoxide, could enter the cabin. Loss of consciousness or
even death could occur.
Clear snow from underneath and around your vehicle, particularly the tail pipe,
before starting the engine:
Running the engine when a vehicle is stopped in deep snow is dangerous. The
exhaust pipe could be blocked by the snow, allowing exhaust gas to enter the cabin.
Because exhaust gas contains poisonous carbon monoxide, it could cause loss of
consciousness or even death to occupants in the cabin.
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Fuel and Emission
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Driver's side auto-dimming door
mirrorí
The movement of the auto-dimming door
mirror is interlocked with the auto-
dimming rearview mirror in the interior to
automatically reduce glare from rear on-
coming vehicles.
Refer to Rearview Mirror on page 3-31.
NOTE
The front passenger-side door mirror does not
have the auto-dimming feature.
qRearview Mirror
WARNING
Do not stack cargo or objects higher
than the seatbacks:
Cargo stacked higher than the
seatbacks is dangerous. It can block
your view in the rearview mirror,
which might cause you to hit another
car when changing lanes.
Rearview mirror adjustment
Before driving, adjust the rearview mirror
to center on the scene through the rear
window.
NOTE
For the manual day/night mirror, perform the
adjustment with the day/night lever in the day
position.
Reducing glare from headlights
Manual day/night mirror
Push the day/night lever forward for day
driving. Pull it back to reduce glare of
headlights from cars at the rear.
Night DayDay/Night lever
Auto-dimming mirror
The auto-dimming mirror automatically
reduces glare of headlights from cars at
the rear when the ignition is switched ON.
Before Driving
Mirrors
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