MAZDA MODEL 6 2015 Owners Manual (in English)

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qTires
NOTE
The tires have been optimally matched with the chassis of your vehicle.
When replacing tires, Mazda recommends that you replace tires of the same type originally fitted to
your vehicle. For details, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Check the tire pressure label for tire size and inflation pressure.
Refer to Tire Inflation Pressure on page 6-35.
After adjusting the tire pressure, initialization of the tire pressure monitoring system is
necessary to make the system operates normally.
Refer to Tire Pressure Monitoring System Initialization on page 4-119.
Standard tire
(U.S.A. and Canada)
Tire sizeInflation pressure
Front Rear
P225/55R17 95V 250 kPa (36 psi) 250 kPa (36 psi)
P225/45R19 92W 240 kPa (35 psi) 240 kPa (35 psi)
(Mexico)
Tire sizeInflation pressure
Up to 3 persons―Full load
225/55R17 97VFront 230 kPa (2.3 bar, 33 psi) 250 kPa (2.5 bar, 36 psi)
Rear 230 kPa (2.3 bar, 33 psi) 320 kPa (3.2 bar, 46 psi)
225/45R19 92WFront 230 kPa (2.3 bar, 33 psi) 250 kPa (2.5 bar, 36 psi)
Rear 230 kPa (2.3 bar, 33 psi) 320 kPa (3.2 bar, 46 psi)
1 person's weight: About 75 kg
Temporary spare tireí
(U.S.A. and Canada)
Tire size Inflation pressure
T125/70D17 98M 420 kPa (60 psi)
(Mexico)
Tire size Inflation pressure
185/55R16 87M 320 kPa (3.2 bar, 46 psi)
Lug nut tightening torque
When installing a tire, tighten the lug nut to the following torque.
108―147 N·m (12―14 kgf·m, 80―108 ft·lbf)
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qFuses
Refer to Fuses on page 6-51.
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Personalization Features
The following personalization feature is available. This setting can only be changed by an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
Items in which the feature setting can be changed differ depending on the market and specification.
Item Feature Factory Setting Available Settings
Daytime running
lightsThe function of the daytime running lights can be
changed.OnOn/
Off
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The following personalization features can be changed by the vehicle owner.
Items in which the feature setting can be changed differ depending on the market and specification.
Item Feature Factory Setting Available Settings
Power door lockChanges the auto lock/unlock function setting for all
the doors according to the vehicle speed, the vehicle
power supply condition, and the selector lever
position.
Refer to Auto Lock/Unlock Function on page 3-15.
Refer to Setup on page 5-55.Lock: Driving,
Unlock: IGN
OffOff/
Lock When Driving/
Lock: Driving,
Unlock: IGN Off/
Lock When Shifting
Out Of P/
Lock: Shift From P,
Unlock: In P
Keyless entry
systemThe method for unlocking the doors using the
transmitter can be changed.
Refer to Transmitter on page 3-4.
Refer to Setup on page 5-55.Once: Driver's,
Twice: All
DoorsTouch Once: All
Doors/
Once: Driver's,
Twice: All Doors
The time required for the doors to relock
automatically after unlocking with the transmitter can
be changed.
Refer to Setup on page 5-55.60 seconds90 seconds/
60 seconds/
30 seconds
Advanced keyless
entry systemThe volume of the answer-back beep during advanced
keyless entry system operation can be changed.
Refer to Locking, Unlocking with Request Switch
(With the advanced keyless function) on page 3-13.
Refer to Setup on page 5-55.MediumHigh/
Medium/
Low/
Off
The function to automatically lock the doors when
leaving the vehicle while carrying the key can be
changed.
Refer to Setup on page 5-55.OffOn/
Off
The method for unlocking the doors using the request
switch/transmitter can be changed.
Refer to Transmitter on page 3-4.
Refer to Locking, Unlocking with Request Switch
(With the advanced keyless function) on page 3-13.
Refer to Setup on page 5-55.Once: Driver's,
Twice: All
DoorsTouch Once: All
Doors/
Once: Driver's,
Twice: All Doors
The time required for the doors to relock
automatically after unlocking with the request
switch/transmitter can be changed.
Refer to Setup on page 5-55.60 seconds90 seconds/
60 seconds/
30 seconds
Illumination entryThe time required for the interior lamp to turn off
automatically can be changed
(prevents battery depletion when a door is open/ajar).
Refer to Setup on page 5-55.30 minutes60 minutes/
30 minutes/
10 minutes
The time required for the interior lamp to turn off
automatically after all doors are closed can be
changed.
Refer to Setup on page 5-55.15 seconds60 seconds/
30 seconds/
15 seconds/
7.5 seconds
Three-flash turn
signalThe three-flash turn function can be changed.
Refer to Setup on page 5-55.OnOn/
Off
Auto-wiper controlThe auto-wiper control function can be changed.
Refer to Setup on page 5-55.On
(Rain Sensing)On (Rain Sensing)/
Off (Intermittent)
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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
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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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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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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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