MAZDA MODEL 6 2016 Owners Manual (in English)

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NOTElWhen the OS of the device is updated, the pairing information may be deleted. If this happens,
reprogram the pairing information to the Bluetooth®unit.lIf you pair your phone which has already been paired to your vehicle more than once in the past,
you need to delete“Mazda”on your mobile device. Then, execute the Bluetooth®search on your
mobile device once again, and pair to a newly detected“Mazda”.
lBefore you pair your device, make sure that Bluetooth®is“ON”, both on your phone and on the
vehicle.
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
Poor voice recognitionThere is a malfunction in the
microphone.A poor connection or malfunction
with the microphone may have
occurred. Consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
Phone-related voice recognition is
disabledThere is a problem with the
connection between the Bluetooth
®
unit and the device.If there is any malfunction after
checking the pairing situation, check
for device pairing or connection
problems.
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.)
When operating the audio, a song
name is not recognizedSong names cannot be recognized by
voice.―
You want to skip guidance―Guidance can be skipped by quickly
pressing and releasing the Talk
button.
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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.
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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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
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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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Trunk Light
The trunk light is on when the lid is open
and off when it's closed.
NOTE
To prevent the battery from being discharged,
do not leave the trunk open for a long period
when the engine is not running.
Courtesy Lights
Turns on when any door is open or the
illuminated entry system is on.
Courtesy light
qIlluminated Entry System
The overhead lights and the courtesy
lights turn on when any of the following
operations is done with the overhead light
switch in the DOOR position and the
ignition switched off.
lTurn on for about 30 seconds when the
driver's door is unlocked.
lTurn on for about 15 seconds when a
door is opened with a key left in the
vehicle and then the door is closed.
lTurn on for about 5 seconds when a
door is opened from the outside with a
key being carried and then the door is
closed.
The overhead lights turn on for about 15
seconds when the ignition is switched off
with the overhead light switch in the
DOOR position.
The overhead lights turn off immediately
in the following cases:
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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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, slide the cover and
open it.
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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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Storage Compartments
WARNING
Keep storage boxes closed when
driving:
Driving with the storage boxes open
is dangerous. To reduce the
possibility of injury in an accident or
a sudden stop, keep the storage
boxes closed when driving.
Do not put articles in storage spaces
with no lid:
Putting articles in storage spaces
with no lid is dangerous as they
could be thrown around the cabin if
the vehicle is suddenly accelerated
and cause injury depending on how
the article is stored.
CAUTION
Do not leave lighters or eyeglasses in
the storage boxes while parked under
the sun. A lighter could explode or
the plastic material in eyeglasses
could deform and crack from high
temperature.
qOverhead Console
This console box is designed to store
eyeglasses or other accessories.
Push and release to open.
qStorage Pocketí
To use, open the lid.
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qGlove Compartment
To open the glove compartment, pull the
latch toward you.
To close the glove compartment, firmly
press in the center of the glove
compartment lid.
qCenter Console
To open, pull the lower release handle.
qRear Coat Hooks
WARNING
Never hang heavy or sharp objects on
the assist grips and coat hooks:
Hanging heavy or sharp-ended
objects such as a coat hanger from
the assist grips or coat hooks is
dangerous as they can fly off and hit
an occupant in the cabin if a curtain
air bag was to deploy, which could
result in serious injury or death.
Always hang clothes on the coat hooks
and the assist grips without hangers.
Coat hook
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