MAZDA MODEL 6 2015 Owners Manual (in English)

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Device pairing, connection problems
Symptom Cause Solution method
Unable to perform pairing
―First make sure the device is
compatible with the Bluetooth
®unit,
and then check whether the
Bluetooth
®function and the Find
Mode/Visible setting*1on the device
are turned on. If pairing is still not
possible after this, contact an
Authorized Mazda Dealer or Mazda
Bluetooth
®Hands-Free Customer
Service.
Unable to perform pairing The Bluetooth
®function and the
Find Mode/Visible setting*1on the
device may turn off automatically
after a period of time has elapsed
depending on the device.Check whether the Bluetooth
®
function and the Find Mode/Visible
setting*1on the device are turned on
and pairing or reconnect. Does not connect automatically
when starting the engine
Automatically connects, but then
disconnects suddenly
Disconnects intermittently The device is in a location in which
radio wave interference can occur
easily, such as inside a bag in a rear
seat, in a rear pocket of a pair of
pants.Move the device to a location in
which radio wave interference is less
likely to occur.
*1 Setting which detects the existence of a device external to the Bluetooth
®unit
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Voice recognition related problems
Symptom Cause Solution method
Poor voice recognition
lExcessive, slow speech.lExcessive, forceful speech
(shouting).
lSpeaking before the beep sound
has ended.
lLoud noise
(speaking or noise from outside/
inside vehicle).
lAirflow from A/C is blowing
against the microphone.
lSpeaking in off-standard
expressions (dialect).Regarding the causes indicated on
the left, be careful with how you
speak. In addition, when numbers are
spoken in a sequence, recognition
ability will improve if no stop is
placed between the numbers. False recognition of numbers
Names in the phonebook are not
easily recognizedThe Bluetooth
®system is under a
condition in which recognition is
difficult.By carrying out the following
measures, the rate of recognition will
improve.
lClear memory from the
phonebook which is not used
very often.
lAvoid shortened names, use full
names.
(Recognition improves the longer
the name is. By not using names
such as“Mom”,“Dad”, recogni-
tion will improve.)
You want to skip guidance
―Guidance can be skipped by quickly
pressing and releasing the Talk
button.
When the Talk button is pressed,
voice recognition endsThe Talk button is pressed for too
long.Operate the Talk button as follows:
lPress the button and release it
within 0.7 seconds to start voice
recognition and skip the
guidance.
lPress the button for longer than
0.7 seconds to turn off voice
recognition or end a
conversation.
Regarding problems with calls
Symptom Cause Solution method
When starting a call, vehicle noise
from the other party can be heardFor about three seconds after starting
a call, the Bluetooth
®unit's Noise
Suppression function requires time to
adapt to the call environment.This does not indicate a problem
with the device.
The other party cannot be heard or
the speaker's voice is quietThe volume is set at zero or low. Increase the volume.
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Other problems
Symptom Cause Solution method
The indication for the remaining
battery is different between the
vehicle and the deviceThe indication method is different
between the vehicle and the device.―
When a call is made from the
vehicle, the telephone number is
updated in the incoming/outgoing
call record but the name does not
appearThe number has not been registered
into the phonebook.If the number has been registered
into the phonebook, the
incoming/outgoing call record is
updated by the name in the
phonebook when the engine is
restarted.
The cell phone does not synchronize
with the vehicle regarding the
incoming/outgoing call recordSome types of cell phones do not
synchronize automatically.Operate the cell phone for
synchronization.
It takes a long time to complete the
function for changing the languageA maximum of 60 seconds is
required.―
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Bluetooth®
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Sunvisors
When you need a sunvisor, lower it for
use in front or swing it to the side.
Sunvisor
qSide Extension Sunvisorsí
The visor extender extends the sunvisor's
range of sun shading.
To use, pull it out.
CAUTION
When moving the sunvisor, retract
the visor extender to its original
position. Otherwise, the visor
extender could hit the rearview
mirror.
qVanity Mirrors
To use the vanity mirror, lower the
sunvisor.
If your vehicle is equipped with a vanity
mirror light, it will illuminate when you
open the cover.
To prevent the battery from being
discharged, the vanity mirror will only
illuminate in the tilt range shown below.
off
off
on
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íSome models.
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Interior Lights
Overhead Lights
Switch
PositionOverhead Lights
Light off
lLight is on when any door is openlLight is on or off when the
illuminated entry system is on
Light on
NOTE
The rear map lights also turn on and off when
the overhead light switch is operated.
Front Map Lights
When the overhead light switch is in the
door or off position, press the lens to
illuminate the front map lights, and then
press the lens again to turn them off.
NOTE
The front map lights will not turn off even if the
lens is pressed in the following cases:
lThe overhead light switch is in the ON
position.
lThe overhead light switch is in the door
position with the door open.
lThe illuminated entry system is on.
Rear Map Lights
When the overhead light switch is in the
door or off position, press the lens to
illuminate a rear map light, and then press
the lens again to turn it off.
NOTElOnce the rear map lights have been turned
off, they will turn on and off depending on
the position to which the overhead light is
switched.
lThe rear map lights will not turn off even if
the lens is pressed in the following cases:
lThe overhead light switch is ON.lThe overhead light switch is in the door
position with the door open.
lThe illuminated entry system is on.
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Courtesy Lights
Turns on when any door is open or the
illuminated entry system is on.
Courtesy light
qIlluminated Entry System
When the illuminated entry system
operates, the overhead light (switch is in
the DOOR position) and the courtesy
lights turn on for:
lAbout 30 seconds after the driver's
door is unlocked and the ignition is
switched off.
lAbout 15 seconds after all doors are
closed and the ignition is switched off.
lAbout 5 seconds after all doors are
closed and the ignition is switched off
when the key is out of the vehicle.
lIlluminates for about 15 seconds when
the ignition is returned from ACC to
OFF.
The light also turns off when:
lThe ignition is switched on and all
doors are closed.
lThe driver's door is locked.NOTE
lBattery saver
If any door is left open with the overhead
light switch in the DOOR position, or the
trunk lid is left open, the overhead light or
trunk light turns off after about 30 minutes
to prevent battery depletion.
lThe operation of the illuminated entry
system can be changed.
Refer to Personalization Features on page
9-9.
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Clock
The time is displayed when the ignition is
switched to ACC or ON.
With Fully Automatic Type Climate
Control System
Clock
With Manual Type Climate Control
System
Clock
Time setting
1. Switch the ignition ACC or ON.
2. Adjust the time using the time setting
buttons (
,).
The hours advance while the time
setting button (
) is pressed.
The minutes advance while the time
setting button (
) is pressed.
Time resetting
1. Switch the ignition to ACC or ON.
2. Press the :00 button.
3. When the button is pressed, the time
will be reset as follows:
(Example)
12:01―12:29→12:00
12:30―12:59→1:00
NOTE
When the :00 button is pressed, the seconds
will start at“00”.
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Accessory Sockets
Only use genuine Mazda accessories or
the equivalent requiring no greater than
120 W (DC 12 V, 10 A).
Front
The ignition must be switched to ACC or
ON.
Center
The accessory socket can be used
regardless of whether the ignition is on or
off.
CAUTION
ØTo prevent accessory socket
damage or electrical failure, pay
attention to the following:
ØDo not use accessories that
require more than 120 W (DC 12
V, 10 A).
ØDo not use accessories that are
not genuine Mazda accessories
or the equivalent.
ØClose the cover when the
accessory socket is not in use to
prevent foreign objects and
liquids from getting into the
accessory socket.
ØCorrectly insert the plug into
the accessory socket.
ØDo not insert the cigarette
lighter into the accessory
socket.
ØNoise may occur on the audio
playback depending on the device
connected to the accessory socket.
ØDepending on the device
connected to the accessory socket,
the vehicle's electrical system may
be affected, which could cause the
warning light to illuminate.
Disconnect the connected device
and make sure that the problem is
resolved. If the problem is
resolved, disconnect the device
from the socket and switch the
ignition off. If the problem is not
resolved, consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
NOTE
To prevent discharging of the battery, do not
use the socket for long periods with the engine
off or idling.
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Connecting the accessory socket
1. Open the lid.
2. Pass the connection plug cord through
the cutout of the console and insert the
plug into the accessory socket.
Plug
Cup Holder
WARNING
Never use a cup holder to hold hot
liquids while the vehicle is moving:
Using a cup holder to hold hot liquids
while the vehicle is moving is
dangerous. If the contents spill, you
could be scalded.
Do not put anything other than cups or
drink cans in cup holders:
Putting objects other than cups or
drink cans in a cup holder is
dangerous.
During sudden braking or
maneuvering, occupants could be hit
and injured, or objects could be
thrown around the vehicle, causing
interference with the driver and the
possibility of an accident. Only use a
cup holder for cups or drink cans.
qFront
To use the cup holder, open the center
console by pressing the lower center part
of its cover.
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qRear
The rear cup holder is on the rear center
armrest.
Bottle Holder
Bottle holders are on the inside of the
doors.
Bottle holder
CAUTION
Do not use the bottle holders for
containers without caps. The
contents may spill when the door is
opened or closed.
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