engine MAZDA MODEL 6 2015 Smart Start Guide (in English)

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STARTING THE ENGINE WITH
ACCELERATED WARM-UP SYSTEM (AWS)
The Mazda6 is equipped with SKYACTIV combustion technology. This
technology includes AWS (Accelerated Warm-up System) for optimal
emission performance during cold starting conditions.
While Carrying the Key…
• Start the engine by pushing the START/STOP ENGINE button while
p ushing the clutch pedal (M/ T) or the brake pedal (A / T).
Wh

at you will notice? On start-up, the engine speed and sound are
higher (1500 RPM) for less than 1 minute to quickly bring the catalyst
to efficient operating temperature. The RPM will reduce to idle once the
temperature is achieved. This is normal engine operation under cold
start conditions.



Wh
at this does? This heats up the catalytic converter faster to reduce
emissions and allows Mazda to use an exhaust header on the engine (to
improve efficiency and horsepower).
NOT

E:
Yo u can drive the vehicle during AWS activation, no need to wait.
Key
• Shut the engine OFF by setting the parking brake/placing the
v
ehicle in Park (A / T), then push the START/STOP ENGINE button.
•
Ac

tivate Accessories (ACC) by pushing the START/STOP
ENGINE button once without pushing the clutch or brake pedal.
•
Tu

rn the ignition to the ON position by pushing the START/STOP
ENGINE button twice without pushing the clutch or brake pedal.
The key indicator light
in the instrument cluster will show GREEN
(engine ready to start) when the key is detected and the clutch pedal (M/ T)
or the brake pedal (A / T) is pushed. If the KEY warning light illuminates
RED , or the START/STOP ENGINE button indicator light flashes AMBER ,
this could indicate a problem with the engine starting system and the
inability to start the engine or switch the ignition to ACC or ON. Have your
vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
N

OTE:
RED Key Indicator Light may flash if the key is placed in the cup holder.
The key may not be detected in the cup holder .
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FUEL ECONOMY:
To achieve the best fuel economy,
visit www.fueleconomy.gov for
more information.
BREAK-IN PERIOD
No special break-in is necessary,
but a few precautions in the first
600 miles should be observed.
•
Do n

ot race the engine.
•
Do n

ot maintain one constant
speed, either slow or fast,
for a long period of time.
•
Av

oid full-throttle starts.
•
Av

oid unnecessary hard stops.
•
Do n

ot drive constantly at
full-throttle or high engine rpm
for extended periods of time.
Emergency Engine Stop
Pushing and holding the
START/STOP ENGINE button or
repeatedly pushing the button while
the engine is running will turn the
engine OFF. Use only in case of
an emergency.
Emergency Vehicle Entry
If the key cannot be used due to
a malfunction or dead key battery,
use the auxiliary key to lock or
unlock the doors.
Emergency Engine Start
If the engine cannot be started
due to a dead key battery:
1 Push the brake pedal (A / T)
o r the clutch pedal (M/ T).
2


Wh
ile the indicator light flashes
GREEN , touch the START/STOP
ENGINE button using the back
side of the transmitter
(as shown).
3 A

fter the GREEN indicator light
illuminates constantly, push the
START/STOP ENGINE button with
your finger to start the engine.
Auxiliary Key Release
Auxiliary Key
Key (Rear)
START/STOP ENGINE Button
Indicator Light
Transmitter
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SHIFT POSITION
INDICATOR LIGHT SPEEDOMETER
Instrument Cluster
TACHOMETERAMBIENT
TEMPERATURE
TYPE A & B CLUSTER GLOSSARY WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS
NOTE:
See Owner’s Manual for more details and explanations.
Type A cluster is
shown. Type B
cluster is similar,
but with warning
lights in different
locations.
The instrument cluster has a dimmer function that can be
cancelled to make the illumination brighter during the day
when the headlights are on. If the illumination
is too dim during the day, push the knob,
or if the illumination does not dim when
turning on the headlights at night,
push the knob. When dimmed,
rotate the knob to adjust the
brightness of the illumination.
Lan e Departure Warning
System On ( AMBER)/
Lane Detected ( GREEN) ( p . 17 )
AFS
OFF

Ad
aptive Front Lighting System
(AFS) OFF ( p. 14)
Tr action Control System (TCS)/
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) On: TCS/DSC malfunction
Flashing: TCS/DSC operating
BSM OFF

BS
M OFF (Blind Spot
Monitoring) (pp. 25-26)
OFF
Dy
namic Stability Control

(DSC) Off Indicator Light SPORT Mode On ( p. 19)
Lights On (Exterior) ( p . 11)
High Beam Control On ( p. 13)
Headlight High Beams On
Air Bag/Front Seat Belt
P
retensioner System
Malfunction
Ch eck Engine Light
Se at Belt Unbuckled/
Malfunction
Tu rn Signals/Hazard

Warning Indicator Lights
Ti re Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) Warning Light* ( p. 18) On/ Warning Beep: Low tire pressure in one
or more tires. Flashing: TPMS Malfunction
Cr uise Main Indicator Light

On ( AMBER )/Cruise Set
Indicator Light On ( GREEN)

Mazda Radar Cruise Control Wa
rning Light On ( AMBER)

Se

t Indicator ( GREEN)
(pp. 15-16)
ABS (Antilock Brake
S ystem) Malfunction
Sh ift Position Indicator Light
Sec urity Indicator Light
*TPMS NOTE:
Low ambient temperature and/or high altitude causes tire pressures to drop
and may turn the TPMS warning light on. If the warning light comes on, check the tire pressure
and fill the tires as soon as possible, preferably before moving the vehicle and warming up
the tires. Initialize system (p. 16). Tire pressure should be checked when the tires are cold.
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DASHBOARD ILLUMINATION/
DIMMER1/TRIP METER2
1 • Rotate the knob to adjust the brightness of the
instrument cluster and other dashboard illuminations.
2 • Push to toggle between trip meter (A & B). • When a trip meter is selected, push and hold
to r
eset to zero.
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Br ake Warning Light
Parking brake on/low brake
fluid/malfunction
Master Warning Light
Low Fuel Level
TYPE B INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
WARNING LIGHTS ONLY.
These warnings are displayed as text in the Type
A Information display.
Lo w Engine Oil Pressure
Po wer Steering Malfunction
Au tomatic Transaxle

Warning Light
Cha rging System
Malfunction
Doo r/Trunk Ajar
Lo w Washer Fluid Level
Warning Light
KEY Warning Light RED
KE Y Indicator Light GREEN
Check Fuel Cap
P erform Maintenance FUEL
GAUGE
ODOMETER/

TRIP METER
ENGINE COOLANT TEMP LIGHTS Since this vehicle does not use an
engine coolant temperature gauge, red
and blue engine coolant temperature
lights are used to indicate high
and low coolant temperature.
Red Coolant Temp Light Flashing: Engine is starting
to run hot. Drive slowly to
reduce engine load.
On: E

ngine is overheating. Safely pull
over to the side of the road and turn
the engine off. Refer to the Owner’s
Manual for more information.
Blue Coolant Temp Light On: Engine coolant is cold
and no warm air is available
for heater/defroster.
Of

f: Engine coolant is warm and
warm air is available for heater/
defroster. The light may stay on for a
few minutes after start-up when the
engine is cold, but the vehicle can
be driven with the light on or off.
INFORMATION D I S P L AY
See page 6 or the
Owner’s Manual for
further information.
TYPE B CLUSTER
INFORMATION D I S P L AY
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Transmission
MANUAL SHIFT MODE (if equipped)
The Manual Shift Mode gives you the feel of driving a manual transmission
by allowing you to manually shift to control engine rpm and torque when
more control is desired.
To Use Steering Shift Switches:
•
Sh
ift the lever from D or M.
To Shift Up To A
Higher Gear:
•
Pu

ll the steering
UP s

witch (+) once.
To Shift Down To A
Lower Gear:
•
Pu

ll the steering
DOW

N switch (-) once.
- DOWN Shift Switch+ UP Shift Switch
NOTE: Steering Shift Switches
can be used in “D” or “M”.
ACTIVE ADAPTIVE SHIFT (AAS) CONTROL
A AS will automatically adjust how and when the transmission shifts gears
based on road conditions and your driving style.
The transmission may stay in a lower gear longer than usual when going up or
down hills or driving around corners. This feature gives you better control and
a more connected driving experience.
(if equipped)
SPORT MODE (if equipped)
SPORT mode allows greater response and
control when driving on mountain roads
as well as on freeways by adjusting the
transmission shift schedule.
Fuel consumption increases slightly because
higher engine speeds (i.e., lower gear position) are used in
Sports mode compared to normal mode. Use Sports mode
and normal mode depending on the road conditions and
situation. The SPORT mode indicator light in the instrument
cluster is illuminated while in SPORT mode and is not illuminated
while in normal mode.
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ACCELERATOR PEDAL KICKDOWN SWITCH*
The accelerator pedal is equipped with a
kickdown switch to give the driver more
control and to improve fuel economy.
When you depress the accelerator 95% of the
way, you will feel an increase in resistance.
Push harder, and you will feel a click as you
activate the kickdown switch. The transmission
will usually downshift (depending on engine
speed) and the engine will switch to maximum
power mode. This kickdown switch function is
the same in both Manual mode and in “D”.
*Available on vehicles with automatic transmission only.
NOTE: The HL A system will hold the vehicle for a maximum of 2.0 seconds
while the driver is changing from the brake pedal to the accelerator pedal.
HILL LAUNCH ASSIST (HLA)
HL A helps assist you when
accelerating the vehicle from
a stop while on a hill or slope.
When the brake pedal is released
and the accelerator pedal is pushed, HLA prevents the vehicle from rolling
forward or backward. It operates on a downward slope when the shift lever
is in the reverse (R) position, and on an upward slope when the shift lever is
in a position other than the reverse (R) position.
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i-ELOOP
i-ELOOP (if equipped)
The Mazda-unique regenerative braking system (i-ELOOP) generates and
stores electrical energy in a capacitor during deceleration. Through efficient
energy regeneration, storage, and usage, fuel economy is improved.
i-ELOOP Pre-Charge Mode
If the capacitor is discharged because of vehicle storage (the vehicle \
is parked
for long periods of time), the Multi-Information Display will display t\
he following
i-ELOOP warning message after engine startup:
Multi-Information
Display
Regenerative
braking power
Capacitor power
storage
Capacitor
charge Capacitor
discharge
In Pre-charge mode Driving in Pre-charge mode
i-ELOOP
warning alarm sound
When the warning message is displayed, do not drive the vehicle. Allow the
engine to idle until the warning message is no longer displayed. This time is
needed for normal generator operation.
NOTE:
•
If

the vehicle is jump started, leave the jumper cables connected
until the warning message is no longer displayed.
•
If t

he vehicle is driven while the warning is displayed, a warning
sound will be heard and power steering assist will be limited.
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PAIRING YOUR BLUETOOTH® PHONE OR AUDIO DEVICENOTE: For connection issues, please confirm the Bluetooth
connection status by pushing the PHONE button and looking
in the top left corner for the Bluetooth icon and your phone’s
name. Some phones will turn off the Bluetooth signal after connecting the USB
cable to the vehicle or after downloading an update
•
If n

ot displayed, check your phone and make sure Bluetooth is turned on
(or discoverable) in the Settings menu. Detailed instructions for some phones
are available at www.MazdaUSA.com/bluetooth.
•
If t

here is still no connection, delete the pairing data on the system and
your phone and try again after confirming your cell phone is compatible
at www.MazdaUSA.com/bluetooth.
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BLUETOOTH® FEATURES
See your Owner’s Manual for more information.
Push the PHONE button, then select the
“Setup” tab.
SMS TEXT AUDIO DELIVERY/ VOICE
R E P LY: Play (read) text from a Bluetooth
connected phone and respond back.
NOT E: If “Message” is grayed out, your phone does not support this
feature. See your Owner’s Manual for more information.
DON’T DISTURB ME: You will not receive phone calls and messages.
DOWNLOAD PHONEBOOK: Use this feature and “All Contacts” to
download and update your phonebook in the vehicle. Some PHONEBOOKS may
not automatically update if changes are made on your phone.
AUTOMATIC 911 CALL: Calls 911 after certain moderate to severe collisions.
This can be turned ON or OFF.
NOTE:
• Ph
one must be paired and connected.
•
Som

e phone models do not support all features. Go to
www.MazdaUSA.com/bluetooth or contact (800) 430-0153 for
further assistance or to report a phone/MP3 device concern.
•
Se

e your Owner’s Manual for more information.
TO MAKE OR RECEIVE A HANDS-FREE CALL
button: To receive/swap a call.

button: To make a call (push and say
“ Phone”.) or to skip vehicle
voice guidance and allow user
to speak next voice command.
button: To end/reject a call. A utomatic Bluetooth

Reconnection:
On engine start, the last connected
device will automatically be
re-connected after several seconds.
To switch phones, go to Device
Settings and select Bluetooth.
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Keyless Entry ..............................1-2
• Advanced Keyless Entry* • Do
or Request Switch*
Starting the Engine
.....................3-4
• Push Button Start System •
Accelerated Warm-Up System (AWS)
• Em

ergency Vehicle Entry/
Engi

ne Start/Stop
Seats ..............................................5
Inf ormation Display ......................6
• Personalization Features*
Driver’s View ...............................7- 8
• Location of Switches and Controls
Instrument Cluster ...................9 -10
• Review of Warning and Indicator
L
ight Function and Location
Lights ............................................11
Wiper/Washer
...............................12
High Beam Control ......................13
Ad aptive Front

Lighting System (AFS)* ...............14
Mazda Radar Cruise Control* ..15 -16
Forward Obstruction Warning* ..16
L ane Departure

Warning System (LDWS) ...............17
Tire Pressure Monitor System ...18
• Initialize TPMS before delivery
Transmission ............................19 -20
Rear View Monitor* ......................21
Customer Deliver y Checklist
Commander Switch* ...................22
i -ELOOP ........................................23
Smart City Brake Support* .........24
Bl ind Spot Monitoring* ................25
Rear Cross Traffic Alert* .............26
Climate Control ........................2 7-2 8
• Manual • Au
tomatic*

Audio Controls .........................29-32
• Bluetooth Audio*
Se t Clock ......................................30

Bluetooth®* ...............................33-34
• Pair Phone • To l
l - F r e e • Ma
ke/Receive Cu stomer Service Ca

ll 800-430-0153
Navigation System* .................35-36
• SD Card •
Pl anning a Route
USB & AUX Input ..........................37
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE When replacing or topping off engine
oil, use Mazda Genuine oil. For optimal
engine performance, use SAE 0W-20
engine oil. Please consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer for additional information.
*if equipped
SALES CONSULTANT
DAT ECUSTOMER DAT E
All items in the Customer Deliver y Checklist have been reviewed with the
customer and the first maintenance appointment has been scheduled:
Signed copy must be placed in dealer jacket
VEHICLE PRESENTATION:
Refer to the Smart Start Guide during presentation
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