light MAZDA MODEL 6 2015 Owners Manual (in English)

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Item Feature Factory Setting Available Settings
Auto headlight
off
*2The time required for headlights to turn off after
ignition is switched off can be changed.
Refer to Setup on page 5-55.30 seconds120 seconds/
90 seconds/
60 seconds/
30 seconds/
0 seconds
*3
Auto-light controlThe headlight illumination on/off timing based on
surrounding lightness/darkness can be changed.
Refer to Setup on page 5-55.MediumLight/
Medium Light/
Medium/
Medium Dark/
Dark
High Beam
Control System
(HBC)The High Beam Control System (HBC) function can
be changed.
*4
Refer to Setup on page 5-55.OnOn/
Off
Turn indicatorThe turn indicator beep volume level can be changed.
Refer to Trip Computer and INFO Switch on page
4-18.HighHigh/
Low
Lights-on
reminder
*5
The volume of the lights-on reminder warning alarm
can be changed.
Refer to Trip Computer and INFO Switch on page
4-18.OFFHigh/
Low/
OFF
Blind Spot
Monitoring (BSM)
systemThe volume of the BSM warning beep can be
changed.
*6
Refer to Trip Computer and INFO Switch on page
4-18.HighHigh/
Low/
OFF
Lane Departure
Warning System
(LDWS)The warning sound for the Lane Departure
Warning System (LDWS) can be
changed.
*7
Refer to Trip Computer and INFO Switch
on page 4-18.U.S.A. Beep
Rumble/
Beep Except
U.S.A.Rumble
The volume of the warning
sound for the Lane Departure
Warning System (LDWS) can
be changed.
Refer to Trip Computer and
INFO Switch on page 4-18.RumbleU.S.A. High
High/
Medium/
Low Except
U.S.A.Low
BeepU.S.A. High
High/
Low Except
U.S.A.Low
The sensitivity of the warning for the Lane Departure
Warning System (LDWS) can be changed.
Refer to Trip Computer and INFO Switch on page
4-18.LowHigh/
Low
The warning timing in which the Lane Departure
Warning System (LDWS) determines that the vehicle
may be deviating from its lane can be changed.
Refer to Trip Computer and INFO Switch on page
4-18.Before lineBefore line/
At line
Personalization Features
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Item Feature Factory Setting Available Settings
Multi-information
display operation
soundThe operation sound volume for the following
operations can be changed.
lTrip computer data clearing
The INFO switch is pressed for 1.5 seconds or
longer while the average fuel economy or average
vehicle speed is displayed.
lNumerical value scroll
The Up/Down switch is pressed for 1.5 seconds or
longer, such as while the maintenance monitor
period setting screen is displayed.
Refer to Trip Computer and INFO Switch on page
4-18.HighHigh/
Low/
OFF
Meter displayThe distance unit can be changed.
Refer to Trip Computer and INFO Switch on page
4-18.miles or kmkm/
miles
The display language can be changed.
Refer to Trip Computer and INFO Switch on page
4-18.English, French,
or SpanishEnglish/
French/
Spanish
The temperature unit can be changed.
Refer to Trip Computer and INFO Switch on page
4-18.°F or °C°C/
°F
Forward
Obstruction
Warning (FOW)The system can be changed so that Forward
Obstruction Warning (FOW) does not operate.
*4
Refer to Trip Computer and INFO Switch on page
4-18.ONON/
OFF
The distance at which the collision warning activates
can be changed.
Refer to Trip Computer and INFO Switch on page
4-18.NearNear/
Far
The volume of the collision warning can be changed.
Refer to Trip Computer and INFO Switch on page
4-18.HighHigh/
Low/
OFF
Smart City Brake
Support (SCBS)The system can be changed so that Smart City Brake
Support (SCBS) does not operate.
*4
Refer to Trip Computer and INFO Switch on page
4-18.ONON/
OFF
*1 If the auto-wiper control is set to Off, the wiper lever
position is set to intermittent operation.
*2 If the setting is changed to 0 seconds, the following operation is performed according to the headlight switch
position:
lAtposition: Headlights turn off immediately after the ignition is switched off.lAt any position other than: Headlights do not turn off after the ignition is switched off.
*3 When set to 0 seconds, the lights-on reminder is operable.
*4 Though these systems can be turned OFF, doing so will defeat the purpose of the system and Mazda
recommends that these systems remain ON.
*5 The setting of the lights-on reminder can be changed with the time setting of auto headlight off function set to
0 seconds. Refer to Lights-On Reminder on page 7-38.
*6 Only the volume of the warning beep during Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) operation can be changed. The
volume of the warning beep during Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) operation cannot be changed.
*7 For vehicles with an audio system other than the on-screen function type, the warning sound cannot be
changed. The warning sound is only a beep.
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A
Accessory Socket ............................ 5-116
Adaptive Front Lighting System
(AFS) ................................................ 4-62
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and
Accessories ....................................... 8-19
Advanced Key
Operational range ....................... 3-10
Advanced Keyless Entry System ........ 3-9
Air Bag Systems ............................... 2-39
Antilock Brake System (ABS) .......... 4-92
Audio Control Switch
Adjusting the Volume ................ 5-57
Mute Switch ............................... 5-58
Seek Switch ................................ 5-57
Audio System
Antenna ...................................... 5-13
Audio Control Switch ................ 5-56
Audio Set (Type A) .................... 5-25
Audio Set (Type B) .................... 5-35
AUX/USB/iPod mode ................ 5-60
Commander switch operation .... 5-58
Operating Tips for Audio
System ........................................ 5-13
Satellite Radio ............................ 5-44
Automatic Transaxle
Driving tips ................................ 4-56
Shift-lock override ..................... 4-51
Shift-lock system ....................... 4-51
Transaxle ranges ........................ 4-50
B
Battery ............................................... 6-30
Maintenance ............................... 6-31
Replacement ............................... 6-31
Specifications ............................... 9-4
Battery runs out ................................. 7-20
Jump-Starting ............................. 7-20
B
Beep Sounds
Air bag/front seat belt pretensioner
system warning .......................... 7-39
Blind spot monitoring
(BSM) system warning .............. 7-41
i-ELOOP ..................................... 7-40
Ignition not switched off
(STOP) warning ......................... 7-39
Key left-in-trunk compartment
warning ...................................... 7-40
Key left-in-vehicle warning ....... 7-40
Key removed from vehicle
warning ...................................... 7-40
Lane departure warning system
(LDWS) warning ....................... 7-41
Lights-on reminder ..................... 7-38
Request switch inoperable
warning ...................................... 7-40
Seat belt warning ........................ 7-39
Tire inflation pressure warning ... 7-40
Blind Spot Monitoring
(BSM) System ................................ 4-121
Blind Spot Monitoring
(BSM) ...................................... 4-123
BSM OFF switch ..................... 4-129
BSM warning light ................... 4-128
Care of radar sensors ................ 4-129
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
(RCTA) system ........................ 4-125
Bluetooth® ....................................... 5-79
Bluetooth® Audio .................... 5-104
Bluetooth® Hands-Free ............. 5-85
Troubleshooting ....................... 5-108
Body Lubrication .............................. 6-26
Bottle Holder ................................... 5-118
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B
Brakes
Brakes assist ............................... 4-83
Foot brake .................................. 4-81
Pad wear indicator ...................... 4-83
Parking brake ............................. 4-82
Break-In ............................................ 3-45
C
Capacities ............................................ 9-5
Carbon Monoxide ............................. 3-26
Cargo Sub-Compartment ................ 5-121
Cell Phones ....................................... 8-20
Center Console ................................ 5-120
Child Restraint
Child-restraint system
installation .................................. 2-27
Installing child-restraint
systems ....................................... 2-28
LATCH child-restraint
systems ....................................... 2-35
Child Safety Locks for Rear Doors ... 3-19
Climate Control System ...................... 5-2
Fully Automatic Type .................. 5-9
Gas specifications ........................ 9-6
Manual Type ................................ 5-5
Operating Tips .............................. 5-2
Vent Operation ............................. 5-3
Clock ............................................... 5-115
Commander switch operation ........... 5-58
Commander knob operation ....... 5-59
Operation of switches around
commander knob ........................ 5-58
Courtesy Lights ............................... 5-113
Cruise Control ................................. 4-111
Cruise Control Set Vehicle Speed ..... 4-15
Cup Holder ...................................... 5-117
Customer Assistance ........................... 8-2
D
Dashboard Illumination .................... 4-13
Daytime Running Lights ................... 4-62
Defogger ........................................... 4-72
Mirror ......................................... 4-73
Dimensions ......................................... 9-5
Direct Mode ...................................... 4-56
Door Locks ....................................... 3-11
Drive Selection ................................. 4-99
Driving In Flooded Area ................... 3-49
Driving on Uneven Road .................. 3-50
Driving Tips ...................................... 3-45
Automatic transaxle ................... 4-56
Break-in ..................................... 3-45
Driving in flooded area .............. 3-49
Driving on uneven road ............. 3-50
Floor mat .................................... 3-46
Hazardous driving ...................... 3-46
Money-saving suggestions ......... 3-45
Overloading ............................... 3-49
Rocking the vehicle .................... 3-47
Winter driving ............................ 3-47
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) ..... 4-94
E
Emergency Starting
Push-Starting .............................. 7-23
Starting a Flooded Engine .......... 7-23
Emergency Towing
Tiedown Hooks .......................... 7-27
Towing Description .................... 7-26
Emission Control System .................. 3-25
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Engine
Coolant ....................................... 6-23
Engine Compartment
Overview .................................... 6-20
Exhaust gas ................................ 3-26
Hood release .............................. 6-18
Oil .............................................. 6-21
Starting ......................................... 4-3
Essential information .......................... 6-2
Event Data Recorder ......................... 8-21
Exhaust Gas ...................................... 3-26
Exterior Care ..................................... 6-58
Aluminum Wheel
Maintenance ............................... 6-62
Bright-Metal Maintenance ......... 6-61
Maintaining the Finish ............... 6-59
Plastic Part Maintenance ............ 6-63
F
Flasher
Hazard warning .......................... 4-74
Headlights .................................. 4-58
Flat Tire ............................................... 7-3
Mounting the Spare Tire ............ 7-17
Removing a Flat Tire ................. 7-14
Floor Mat .......................................... 3-46
Fluid
Brake/Clutch .............................. 6-25
Washer ........................................ 6-25
Fluids
Classification ................................ 9-4
Fog Lights ......................................... 4-67
Foot Brake ........................................ 4-81
F
Forward Obstruction Warning
(FOW) ............................................. 4-114
Collision Warning .................... 4-116
Display ..................................... 4-116
Rader Sensor ............................ 4-116
Front Seat ............................................ 2-5
Fuel
Filler lid and cap ........................ 3-27
Gauge ......................................... 4-13
Requirements ............................. 3-24
Tank capacity ............................... 9-5
G
Gauges .............................................. 4-10
Glove Compartment ........................ 5-120
H
Hazard Warning Flasher .................... 4-74
Hazardous Driving ............................ 3-46
Head Restraint .................................. 2-12
Headlights
Control ....................................... 4-58
Flashing ...................................... 4-61
High-low beam .......................... 4-61
Leveling ..................................... 4-62
High Beam Control System (HBC) ... 4-63
Hill Launch Assist (HLA) ................. 4-84
HomeLink Wireless Control
System .............................................. 4-74
Hood Release .................................... 6-18
Horn .................................................. 4-73
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I
i-ELOOP ........................................... 4-96
Display ....................................... 4-96
i-ELOOP Warning Beep ............ 7-40
Ignition
Switch .......................................... 4-2
Illuminated Entry System ................ 5-114
Immobilizer System .......................... 3-41
Indicator Lights
AFS OFF .................................... 4-43
BSM OFF ................................... 4-45
Cruise ......................................... 4-45
DSC OFF .................................... 4-42
HBC ........................................... 4-42
Headlight high-beam .................. 4-44
KEY ............................................ 4-40
LDWS ........................................ 4-33
Low engine coolant
temperature ................................ 4-43
Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC) ..................................... 4-45
Power steering malfunction ........ 4-34
Security ...................................... 4-44
Shift position .............................. 4-43
SPORT mode indicator light ...... 4-44
TCS/DSC ................................... 4-42
Turn signal/hazard warning ........ 4-44
Wrench ....................................... 4-42
Inside Trunk Release Lever ............... 3-22
Inspecting Brake/Clutch Fluid
Level ................................................. 6-25
Inspecting Coolant Level .................. 6-23
Inspecting Engine Oil Level ............. 6-22
Inspecting Washer Fluid Level ......... 6-25
Instrument Cluster ............................. 4-10
I
Interior Care ...................................... 6-63
Cleaning the Lap/Shoulder Belt
Webbing ..................................... 6-65
Cleaning the Upholstery and Interior
Trim ............................................ 6-63
Cleaning the Window Interiors ... 6-65
Dashboard Precautions ............... 6-63
Interior Lights ................................. 5-113
Courtesy Lights ........................ 5-113
Map Lights ............................... 5-113
Overhead Lights ....................... 5-113
J
Jack ..................................................... 7-5
Jump-Starting .................................... 7-20
K
Key Suspend Function ........................ 3-7
Keyless Entry System ......................... 3-3
Keys .................................................... 3-2
Key suspend function ................... 3-7
Transmitter ................................... 3-4
L
Label Information ............................... 9-2
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS) .......................................... 4-130
Lane-Change Signals ........................ 4-67
Light Bulbs
Replacement ............................... 6-40
Specifications ............................... 9-6
Lighting Control ............................... 4-58
Lubricant Quality ................................ 9-4
Luggage Compartment ................... 5-121
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Maintenance
Information .................................. 6-2
Scheduled ..................................... 6-4
Maintenance and Care ........................ 6-2
Maintenance Monitor ........................ 4-15
Manual Transaxle Operation ............. 4-47
Recommendations for shifting.... 4-48
Map Lights ...................................... 5-113
Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC) .......................................... 4-102
Close Proximity Warning ......... 4-105
Display Indication .................... 4-105
Radar Sensor Handling ............ 4-110
Setting the System .................... 4-106
Shift-up/Shift-down Request
Display ..................................... 4-110
Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC) System Warnings ............... 7-41
Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC) Warning Light (Amber)/
Indicator Light (Green) ..................... 4-45
Meters and Gauges ........................... 4-10
Mirror Defogger ................................ 4-73
Mirrors
Rearview mirror ......................... 3-31
Money-Saving Suggestions .............. 3-45
Moonroof .......................................... 3-38
O
Odometer and Trip Meter .................. 4-11
Outside Temperature Display ............ 4-14
Overhead Console ........................... 5-119
Overhead Lights .............................. 5-113
Overheating ....................................... 7-24
Overloading ...................................... 3-49
O
Owner Maintenance
Battery Replacement .................. 6-32
Closing the Hood ....................... 6-19
Engine Compartment
Overview .................................... 6-20
Opening the Hood ...................... 6-18
Owner Maintenance
Precautions ................................. 6-16
P
Parking Brake ................................... 4-82
Personalization Features ..................... 9-9
Power Steering ................................ 4-101
Power Windows ................................ 3-33
R
Radar Sensor ..................................... 4-78
Rear Coat Hooks ............................. 5-121
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
(RCTA) system ............................... 4-125
Rear Door Child Safety Locks .......... 3-19
Rear Seat ........................................... 2-10
Rear View Monitor ......................... 4-137
Rear window
Rear Window Defogger ............. 4-72
Rearview Mirror ................................ 3-31
Recommended Oil ............................ 6-21
Recording of Vehicle Data ................ 8-22
Recreational Towing ......................... 3-51
Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign
Country ............................................. 8-18
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Replacement
Electrical battery ......................... 6-32
Fuse ............................................ 6-51
Light Bulbs ................................ 6-40
Tires ........................................... 6-36
Wheel ......................................... 6-37
Wiper .......................................... 6-27
Rocking the Vehicle .......................... 3-47
S
Safety Defects, Reporting ................. 8-14
Satellite Radio ................................... 5-44
Scheduled Maintenance ...................... 6-4
Seat
Seat Position Memory
(Driver's seat) ............................... 2-8
Seat Belt System
3-point type ................................ 2-17
Automatic locking ...................... 2-16
Emergency locking .................... 2-16
Extender ..................................... 2-20
Pregnant women ........................ 2-16
Seats
Front seat ...................................... 2-5
Head restraint ............................. 2-12
Rear seat ..................................... 2-10
Seat warmer .................................. 2-7
Security System
Immobilizer system .................... 3-41
Theft-deterrent system ............... 3-43
Sensor
Radar Sensor .............................. 4-78
Service Publications .......................... 8-51
S
Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) .... 4-86
Laser Sensor Handling ............... 4-90
Stopping The Smart City Brake
Support
(SCBS) System Operation ......... 4-91
Spare Tire ............................................ 7-6
Specifications ...................................... 9-4
Speedometer ...................................... 4-11
SPORT Mode Indicator Light ........... 4-44
SRS Air Bags
Front passenger occupant
classification system .................. 2-54
How the SRS air bags work ....... 2-47
Limitations to SRS air bag ......... 2-52
Monitoring ................................. 2-60
SRS air bag deployment
criteria ........................................ 2-51
Supplemental restraint system
components ................................ 2-45
Starting the Engine .............................. 4-3
Steering Wheel .................................. 3-29
Horn ........................................... 4-73
Storage Compartments .................... 5-119
Cargo sub-compartment ........... 5-121
Center console .......................... 5-120
Glove compartment .................. 5-120
Luggage Compartment ............. 5-121
Overhead console ..................... 5-119
Rear coat hooks ........................ 5-121
Storage pocket .......................... 5-119
Storage Pocket ................................ 5-119
Sunshade ........................................... 3-40
Sunvisors ......................................... 5-112
T
Tachometer ........................................ 4-12
Theft-Deterrent System ..................... 3-43
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Tiedown
Hook .......................................... 7-27
Tire Information ................................ 8-25
Tire Pressure Monitoring System .... 4-117
Tires .................................................. 6-34
Flat Tire ........................................ 7-3
Replacing a Tire ......................... 6-36
Replacing a Wheel ..................... 6-37
Snow tires .................................. 3-48
Specifications ............................... 9-7
Temporary Spare Tire ................. 6-37
Tire chains .................................. 3-48
Tire Inflation Pressure ................ 6-35
Tire Rotation .............................. 6-35
Uniform tire quality grading system
(UTQGS) ................................... 8-23
Towing
Recreational towing ................... 3-51
Trailer Towing ............................ 3-51
Towing Description ........................... 7-26
Traction Control System (TCS) ........ 4-93
Transmitter .......................................... 3-4
Trip Computer ................................... 4-18
Trip Meter ......................................... 4-11
Trouble
Battery runs out .......................... 7-20
Emergency Starting .................... 7-23
Emergency Towing .................... 7-26
Flat Tire ........................................ 7-3
Overheating ................................ 7-24
Parking in an Emergency ............. 7-2
Warning/indicator lights and warning
sounds ........................................ 7-29
When trunk lid cannot be
opened ........................................ 7-42
T
Trunk Lid .......................................... 3-19
Inside trunk release lever ............ 3-22
When trunk lid cannot be
opened ........................................ 7-42
Turn and Lane-Change Signals ......... 4-67
V
Vanity Mirrors ................................. 5-112
Vehicle Information Labels ................. 9-2
W
Warning Lights
ABS ............................................ 4-30
Air bag/front seat belt pretensioner
system ........................................ 4-35
Automatic transaxle ................... 4-34
Brake system .............................. 4-30
Charging system ......................... 4-31
Check engine .............................. 4-32
Check fuel cap ........................... 4-36
Door-ajar .................................... 4-37
Engine oil ................................... 4-31
HBC ........................................... 4-42
High engine coolant
temperature ................................ 4-33
KEY ............................................ 4-40
LDWS ........................................ 4-33
Low fuel ..................................... 4-36
Low washer fluid level ............... 4-38
Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC) ..................................... 4-45
Seat belt ...................................... 4-36
Tire pressure monitoring
system ........................................ 4-38
Warning/Buzzer ................................ 7-29
Warranty ............................................ 8-16
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