MAZDA MODEL 6 2015 Quick Guide (in English)

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Lock-release button
Automatic Transaxle Controls
Various Lockouts:
Indicates that you must depress
the brake pedal and hold in the
lock-release button to shift (The
ignition must be switched ON).
Indicates the selector lever can be
shifted freely into any position.
Indicates that you must hold in
the lock-release button to shift.
Drive Selection Switch
Drive Selection
Drive selection is a system to switch the vehicle's drive mode. When the sport mode
is selected, vehicle's response against accelerator operation is enhanced. Use the
sport mode when higher vehicle response is required such as merging onto
expressway or accelerating to overtake.
2. Pull the drive selection switch to the side
(backward) to cancel the sport mode.
1. Press the drive selection switch to the
side (forward) to select the sport mode.
Select Mode Indicator Light
When the sport mode is selected, the select mode
indication turns on in the instrument cluster.
For details, refer to Section 4, “Transaxle”, “Drive Selection”.
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For details, refer to Section 4, “Switches and Controls”.
Higher sensitivity
Less sensitivitySwitch
Centre
position
Operation of the Headlights
Without auto-light control With auto-light control
Operation of the Windscreen Wipers
With intermittent wiper With auto-wiper control
Single wipe cycle (mist)
Intermittent (With intermittent wiper)
Low speed Switch
PositionWiper operation
High speed
When the wiper lever
is in the
position, the rain
sensor senses the
amount of rainfall on
the windscreen and
turns the wipers on
or off automatically.
Auto control (With auto-wiper control)
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12 For details, refer to Section 4, “i-ACTIVSENSE”.
i-ACTIVSENSE
i-ACTIVSENSE is a collective term covering a series of advanced safety and driver
support systems which make use of a Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) and radar
sensors.
These systems consist of active safety and pre-crash safety systems.
Driver awareness support systems
• Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS)
• High-Beam Control system (HBC)
• Adaptive LED Headlights
• Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)
• Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
• Distance Recognition Support System (DRSS)
• Driver attention alert
These systems are designed to assist the driver in safe driving by reducing the load
on the driver and helping to avert collisions or reduce their severity. However,
because each system has its limitations, always drive carefully and do not rely
solely on the systems.
Active Safety Technology
Active Safety Technology supports safe and assured driving by helping the driver to
recognise potential hazards and avert accidents.
Nighttime visibility
Forward/rear detection
Inter-vehicle distance recognition
Driver fatigue detection
• Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
Rear obstruction detection when leaving a parking space
• Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)
• Lane-keep assist system
Inter-vehicle distance
Lane departure
• Adjustable Speed Limiter
Speed control
Collision damage reduction in low vehicle speed range
• Smart City Brake Support [Forward] (SCBS F)
Pre-Crash Safety Technology
Pre-crash safety technology is designed to assist the driver in averting collisions or
reduce their severity in situations where they cannot be avoided.
Forward driving
• Smart City Brake Support [Reverse] (SCBS R)
• Smart Brake Support (SBS)
Reverse driving
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For details, refer to Section 4, “Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)”.
Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system
The Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system is designed to maintain
headway control according to the vehicle speed using a radar sensor to detect the
distance to a vehicle ahead, which frees the driver from having to use the
accelerator or brake pedals.
Additionally, if your vehicle starts closing in on the vehicle ahead because, for
example, the vehicle ahead brakes suddenly, a warning sound and a warning
indication in the display are activated simultaneously to alert you to maintain a
sufficient distance between the vehicles.
Use the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system on expressways and other
highways which do not require a lot of repeated acceleration and deceleration. The possible vehicle speed setting ranges are as follows:
Do not rely completely on the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system
and always drive carefully:
The Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system has limitations in its ability to
detect vehicles ahead depending on the weather and road conditions.
Additionally, the system may be unable to decelerate sufficiently to avoid
hitting the vehicle ahead if the vehicle ahead applies the brakes suddenly or
another vehicle cuts into the driving lane, which could result in an accident.
Check the safety of the surroundings and pay sufficient attention to the
distance between your vehicle and the vehicles travelling in front and behind.
WARNING
Do not use the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system in the
following locations. Otherwise, it could lead to an accident:
• Roads with sharp curves, heavy traffic, or roads requiring repeated and
frequent acceleration.
• When entering expressway interchanges and service areas.
• Slippery roads such as ice or snow-bound roads.
• Long descending slopes.
• (European models)
About 30 km/h (19 mph) to 200 km/h (124 mph)
• (Except European models)
About 30 km/h (19 mph) to 145 km/h (90 mph)
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Vehicle ahead display
MRCC Set vehicle speed MRCC Distance between
vehicle display
For details, refer to Section 4, “Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)”.
Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) Display IndicationSetting the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)
The Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system may be cancelled during rain,
fog, snow or other inclement weather conditions, or when the front surface of the
radiator grille is dirty.
NOTE
Under the following conditions, operation of the Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC) system is temporarily cancelled, a cancel indication is indicated in the
display in the instrument cluster, and the MRCC indicator light (green) turns off
simultaneously.
• The CANCEL switch is pressed or the brake pedal is depressed.
The setting status of the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system is indicated
in the display in the instrument cluster.
A system malfunction or operation conditions are indicated by a warning.
• The parking brake is applied.
• The shift lever is in the P, N, or R position (for manual transaxle vehicles,
R position only).
• The vehicle speed decreases to less than 25 km (16mph).
• The DSC, Smart Brake Support (SBS) system, or the Smart City Brake
Support (SCBS) system is operating.
• A system malfunction is detected.
Other details are described in the related text.
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15For details, refer to Section 4, “Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)”.
SET+/SET- switch Cruise control
OFF switch ON switchCANCEL switch
Switch SwitchRESUME switch
Setting the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)
How to Set the Speed When the ON switch is pressed, the vehicle speed and the distance between
vehicles while in headway control can be set. The Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC) indication is displayed in the display of the instrument cluster.
1. Adjust the vehicle speed to the desired setting using the accelerator pedal.
2. Headway control begins when the SET + or SET - switch is pressed. The set
speed and the inter-vehicle distance display filled with white lines are displayed.
Travel statusDuring travel at constant
speedDuring travel under headway
control
Display
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1616For details, refer to Section 4, “Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)”.
Setting the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)
How to Set the Distance Between Vehicles During Headway Control
The distance between vehicles is set to a shorter distance each time the switch is
pressed. The distance between vehicles is set to a longer distance by pressing the
switch. The distance-between-vehicles can be set to 4 levels; Long, medium, short,
and extremely short distance.
Distance-between-
vehicles guideline
(at 80 km/h (50 mph)
vehicle speed)
Indication on
displayLong
(about 50 m
(164 ft))Medium
(about 40 m
(131 ft))Short
(about 30 m
(98 ft))Extremely
short
(about 25 m
(82 ft))
Change the Set Vehicle Speed
Changing the set vehicle speed using the SET + / SET - switch
Press and hold the SET + or SET - switch to adjust the set vehicle speed in 10 km/h
(5 mph) increments.
The set vehicle speed can also be adjusted in 1 km/h (1 mph) (European models)
or 5 km/h (5 mph) (Except European models) increments by pressing and
releasing the SET + or SET - switch immediately.
To accelerate using the accelerator pedal
Depress the accelerator pedal and press and release the SET + or SET - switch at
the desired speed. If a switch cannot be operated, the system returns to the set
speed when you release your foot from the accelerator pedal.
Close Proximity Warning
If your vehicle rapidly closes in on the vehicle ahead
because the vehicle applies the brakes suddenly while you
are travelling in headway control, the warning sound
activates and the brake warning is indicated in the display.
Always verify the safety of the surrounding area and
depress the brake pedal while keeping a safe distance from
the vehicle ahead. Additionally, always keep a safe distance
from the vehicles behind you.
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For details, refer to Section 4, “Smart City Brake Support [Forward] (SCBS
F)”, “Smart City Brake Support [Reverse] (SCBS R)”.
Smart City Brake Support [Forward] (SCBS F)/Smart City Brake Support [Reverse] (SCBS R)
The Smart City Brake Support [Forward] (SCBS F) is a system designed to reduce
damage in the event of a collision by operating the brake control when the system’s
laser sensor (front) detects a vehicle ahead and the system determines that a
collision is unavoidable. The system operates while the vehicle is moving in the
forward direction in the speed range of 4 to 30 km/h (3 to 18 mph), reducing
damage in the event of a collision.
It may also be possible to avoid a collision if the relative speed between your
vehicle and the vehicle in front of you is less than about 20 km/h (12 mph).
Smart City Brake Support [Forward] (SCBS F)
The Smart City Brake Support [Reverse] (SCBS R) is a system designed to reduce
damage in the event of a collision by operating the brake control when the system’s
ultrasonic sensors detect a vehicle or a wall at the rear of the vehicle and the system
determines that a collision is unavoidable.
The system operates while the vehicle is reversing in the speed range of 2 to 8 km/h
(2 to 4 mph), reducing damage in the event of a collision.
Smart City Brake Support [Reverse] (SCBS R)
Do not rely completely on the system:
• (Smart City Brake Support [Forward] (SCBS F))
If the vehicle height or inclination is changed, the system will not be able to
correctly detect vehicles ahead. This will result in the Smart City Brake
Support (SCBS) system not operating normally or mistakenly operating,
which could cause a serious accident.
WARNING
Do not modify the suspension: • (Smart City Brake Support [Reverse] (SCBS R))The Smart City Brake Support [Forward] (SCBS F) operates in response to
a vehicle (4-wheeled vehicle) in front of your vehicle. Operation in
response to 2-wheeled vehicles or pedestrians is not guaranteed.
The Smart City Brake Support [Reverse] (SCBS R) operates in response to
a vehicle (4-wheeled vehicle) behind of your vehicle or a wall. Operation in
response to 2-wheeled vehicles or pedestrians is not guaranteed.
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NOTE
• (Smart City Brake Support [Forward] (SCBS F))
• Trucks with low loading platforms and vehicles with an extremely low or
high profile.
Smart City Brake Support [Forward] (SCBS F)/Smart City Brake Support [Reverse] (SCBS R)
The Smart City Brake Support [Forward] (SCBS F) detects a vehicle ahead
by emitting a near-infrared laser beam and receiving the beam reflected off
the reflector of the vehicle ahead, and then using it for the measurement.
Consequently, the Smart City Brake Support [Forward] (SCBS F) may not
operate under the following conditions:
•
Under bad weather condition, such as rain, fog and snow.
• The window washer is being used or the windscreen wipers are not used
when it's raining.
• The windscreen is dirty.
• The steering wheel is turned completely left or right, or the vehicle is
accelerated rapidly and comes close to the vehicle ahead.
• (Smart City Brake Support [Reverse] (SCBS R))
• The obstruction is small.
The Smart City Brake Support [Reverse] (SCBS R) operates using ultrasonic
sensors (rear) which detect obstructions at the rear by emitting ultrasonic
waves and then receiving the returning waves reflected off the obstructions.
•
The obstruction is thin such as a signpost.
• The obstruction is soft such as a hanging curtain or snow stuck to a vehicle.
• The obstruction is shaped irregularly.
• The surface of the obstruction is not pointed vertically relative to the vehicle.
In the following cases, the ultrasonic sensors (rear) cannot detect obstructions
and the Smart City Brake Support [Reverse] (SCBS R) may not operate.
•
The obstruction is positioned away from the centre of the vehicle.
• Something is stuck on the bumper near an ultrasonic sensor (rear).
• When travelling near objects such as foliage, barriers, vehicles, walls, and
fences along a road.
• When driving off-road in areas where there is grass and forage.
Other details are described in the related text.
For details, refer to Section 4, “Smart City Brake Support [Forward] (SCBS
F)”, “Smart City Brake Support [Reverse] (SCBS R)”.
Other details are described in the related text.
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Smart Brake Support (SBS)
Smart Brake Support (SBS) is a system which alerts the driver of a possible
collision using an indicator and warning sound in the instrument cluster while the
vehicle is being driven at about 15 km/h or faster (10 mph or faster) and the
system's radar sensor determines that your vehicle may hit a vehicle ahead.
Furthermore, if the radar sensor determines that a collision is unavoidable, the
automatic brake control is performed to reduce damage in the event of a collision.
For details, refer to Section 4, “Smart Brake Support (SBS)”.
Do not rely completely on the Smart Brake Support (SBS) system and always
drive carefully:
The Smart Brake Support (SBS) system is only designed to reduce damage in the
event of a collision. The ability to detect obstructions is limited depending on the
obstruction, weather conditions, or traffic conditions.
Check the safety of the surroundings and pay sufficient attention to the
distance between your vehicle and the vehicles travelling in front and behind.
WARNING
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