MAZDA MODEL 6 2016 Quick Guide (in English)

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When Driving
Setting 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 OFF/CAN switch is pressed once.
Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) Display Indication
The setting status and operation conditions of the Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC) system are indicated in the multi-information display or the active
driving display.
A system malfunction or operation conditions are indicated by a warning.
• The parking brake is applied.
• Any door is opened.
• The driver's seat belt is unfastened.
• The DSC, Smart Brake Support (SBS) system, or the Smart City Brake
Support (SCBS) or Advanced Smart City Brake Support (Advanced SCBS)
has operated.
• A system malfunction is detected.
Other details are described in the related text.
For details, refer to Section 4, “i-ACTIVSENSE”.
• The brake pedal is depressed
MRCC Distance
between vehicle
display
MRCC Set vehicle speed Vehicle ahead display
MRCC Set
vehicle speed
MRCC Distance
between vehicle
displayVehicle ahead display


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CANCEL switchRES switch
OFF switch switch switchMODE switch
SET+ switch
SET- 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
Multi-information
display
Active driving
display
For details, refer to Section 4, “i-ACTIVSENSE”.


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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)
Multi-information 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
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.
Active driving display
Multi-information Display
Active Driving Display
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 safer distance
from the vehicle ahead. Additionally, always keep a
safer distance from the vehicles behind you.Press the SET+ switch to accelerate. Press the SET- switch to decelerate. The set
vehicle speed changes as follows each time the SET+/SET- switch is pressed.
Short press
Long pressEuropean models1 km/h (1 mph)
Except European models
5 km/h (5 mph)
10 km/h (5 mph)
For details, refer to Section 4, “i-ACTIVSENSE”.


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"Late" function "Early" function
Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)
The lane-keep assist system alerts the driver that the vehicle is not being kept
within its lane and it provides steering assistance to help the driver stay within the
vehicle lane.
The steering wheel operation of the lane-keep assist system has “Late” and
“Early” steering assist timing functions and the setting can be changed. Details
are described in Setting Change (Personalisation Features) in the related text.
For details, refer to Section 4, “i-ACTIVSENSE”.
Do not rely completely on the Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane
Departure Warning System (LDWS):
Other details are described in the related text.
WARNING
• The Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS) is not an automatic driving system. In addition, the system is not
designed to compensate for a driver's lack of caution, and over-reliance
on the system could lead to an accident.
• The detection ability of the Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane
Departure Warning System (LDWS) is limited. Always stay on course
using the steering wheel and drive with care.
NOTE
The Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS) may not be able to detect white (yellow) lane lines correctly and it
may not operate normally.
Other details are described in the related text.


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(White)
(Green)
For details, refer to Section 4, “i-ACTIVSENSE”.
Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)
Make sure that the Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure Warning
System (LDWS) OFF indicator light in the instrument cluster is turned off. When
the Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)
OFF indicator light is turned on, press the switch and make sure that the indicator
light turns off.
• The vehicle speed is about 60 km/h (37 mph) or faster.
• The driver is operating the steering wheel.
System Operation
The Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)
indication (white) is displayed in the multi-information display, and the system
goes on stand-by.
Drive the vehicle in the centre of the vehicle lane while the system is on standby.
When all of the following conditions are met, the Lane-keep Assist System (LAS)
& Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) indication (green) is displayed in the
multi-information display, and the system becomes operational.
• The system detects white (yellow) lane lines on both the right and left sides.
Other conditions are described in the related text.


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Advanced Smart City Brake Support (Advanced SCBS)/ Smart City Brake
Support [Forward] (SCBS F)/ Smart City Brake Support [Reverse] (SCBS R)
Advanced Smart City Brake Support (Advanced SCBS) (Except Indonesia,
Malaysia, and Taiwan)
The Smart City Brake Support [Reverse] (SCBS R) is a system which is designed to reduce
damage in the event of a collision by operating the brake control (SCBS brake) when the
system’s ultrasonic sensors detect an obstruction at the rear of the vehicle while driving at a
speed of about 2 to 8 km/h (2 to 4 mph) and the system determines that a collision is
unavoidable. In addition, when the driver depresses the brake pedal while the system is in
the operation range at a vehicle speed of about 2 to 8 km/h (2 to 4 mph), the brakes are
applied firmly and quickly to provide assistance. (Brake Assist (SCBS brake assist))
Smart City Brake Support [Reverse] (SCBS R)
The Advanced Smart City Brake Support (Advanced SCBS) alerts the driver of a possible
collision using the display and a warning sound when the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) detects
a vehicle ahead or pedestrian and determines that a collision with the object is unavoidable while
the vehicle is driven at a vehicle speed of about 4 to 80 km/h (2 to 50 mph) if the object is a
vehicle ahead and about 10 to 80 km/h (6.2 to 50 mph) if the object is a pedestrian.
Smart City Brake Support [Forward] (SCBS F) (Indonesia, Malaysia, and Taiwan)
The Smart City Brake Support [Forward] (SCBS F) system alerts the driver of a possible
collision using an indication in the display and a warning sound when the Forward
Sensing Camera (FSC) detects a vehicle ahead and determines that a collision with a
vehicle ahead is unavoidable while the vehicle is being driven at a vehicle speed of about
4 to 80 km/h (2 to 50 mph). In addition, the system reduces damage in the event of a
collision by operating the brake control (SCBS brake) when the system determines that a
collision is unavoidable while the vehicle is being driven at a vehicle speed of about 4 to
30 km/h (2 to 18 mph). 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).
• The system is only designed to reduce damage in the event of a collision. Over reliance
on the system leading to the accelerator pedal or brake pedal being mistakenly
operated could result in an accident.
• (Advanced Smart City Brake Support (Advanced SCBS)) Do not rely completely on the system:
WARNING
The Advanced Smart City Brake Support (Advanced SCBS) system operates
in response to a vehicle ahead or a pedestrian. The system does not operate
in response to obstructions such as a wall, 2-wheeled vehicles, or animals.
• (Smart City Brake Support [Forward] (SCBS F))
The Advanced Smart City Brake Support (Advanced SCBS) is a system
which operates in response to a vehicle ahead. The system may not be able
to detect or react to 2-wheeled vehicles or pedestrians.
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NOTE
Advanced Smart City Brake Support (Advanced SCBS)Advanced Smart City Brake Support (Advanced SCBS)/
Smart City Brake
Support [Forward] (SCBS F)/ Smart City Brake Support [Reverse] (SCBS R)
• The Advanced Smart City Brake Support (Advanced SCBS) system is not
turned off. • The engine is running.
The vehicle speed is between about 4 to 80 km/h (2 to 50 mph).
Smart City Brake Support [Forward] (SCBS F)
The Smart City Brake Support [Forward] (SCBS F) system will operate under
the following conditions.
•
The engine is running.
• The Smart Brake Support/Smart City Brake Support (SBS/SCBS) system
warning light (amber) does not illuminate.
• “SCBS Not Available” is not displayed in the multi-information display. (with
multi-information display)
• (Rear-end collision warning)
Smart City Brake Support [Reverse] (SCBS R)
• The change lever (manual transaxle vehicle) or the selector lever (automatic
transaxle vehicle) is in the R (reverse) position.
• “Reverse Smart City Brake Support Malfunction” is not displayed in the multi-
information display.
• The vehicle speed is between about 2 to 8 km/h (2 to 4 mph).
• The Smart City Brake Support [Reverse] (SCBS R) is not turned off.
• The DSC is not malfunctioning. The Advanced Smart City Brake Support (Advanced SCBS) system will
operate under the following conditions.
• The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) warning light (amber) does not
illuminate.
• (Object is vehicle ahead)
• (Object is a pedestrian)
The vehicle speed is between about 10 to 80 km/h (6.2 to 50 mph).
The vehicle speed is about 4 to 80 km/h (2 to 50 mph).
• (Brake control (SCBS brake))
The vehicle speed is about 4 to 30 km/h (2 to 18 mph).
• The Smart City Brake Support [Forward] (SCBS F) system is not turned off.
The Smart City Brake Support [Reverse] (SCBS R) system will operate under
the following conditions.
• The engine is running.
For details, refer to Section 4, “i-ACTIVSENSE”.


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Smart Brake Support (SBS)
The Smart Brake Support (SBS) system alerts the driver of a possible collision
using a display and warning sound if the radar sensor (front) and the Forward
Sensing Camera (FSC) determine that there is the possibility of a collision with a
vehicle ahead while the vehicle is being driven at about 15 km/h or faster (10
mph or faster). Furthermore, if the radar sensor (front) and the Forward Sensing
Camera (FSC) determines that a collision is unavoidable, the automatic brake
control is performed to reduce damage in the event of a collision.
Do not rely completely on the Smart Brake Support (SBS) system and always
drive carefully:
The Smart Brake Support (SBS) is designed to reduce damage in the event of a
collision, not avoid an accident. The ability to detect an obstruction is limited
depending on the obstruction, weather conditions, or traffic conditions. Therefore, if
the accelerator pedal or brake pedal is mistakenly operated it could result in an
accident. Always verify the safety of the surrounding area and depress the brake pedal
or accelerator pedal while keeping a safer distance from vehicles ahead or on-coming
vehicles.
WARNING
In addition, when the driver depresses the brake pedal, the brakes are applied
firmly and quickly to assist. (Brake Assist (SBS brake assist)).
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Multi-information Display
Active Driving DisplayIf there is the possibility of a collision with a
vehicle or obstruction ahead, the beep sounds
continuously and a warning is indicated in the
display.
Collision Warning
The Smart Brake Support (SBS) system may not operate under the following
conditions:
• If the vehicle is accelerated rapidly and it comes close to a vehicle ahead.
Although the objects which activate the system are four-wheeled vehicles, the
radar sensor (front) could detect the following objects, determine them to be an
obstruction, and operate the Smart Brake Support (SBS) system.
• Objects on the road at the entrance to a curve (including guardrails and
snow banks).
• The vehicle is driven at the same speed as the vehicle ahead.
• The accelerator pedal is depressed.
• A vehicle appears in the opposite lane while cornering or rounding a curve.
• When crossing a narrow bridge.
• When entering an underground parking area.
• Metal objects, bumps, or protruding objects on the road. NOTE
Smart Brake Support (SBS)
• The brake pedal is depressed.
• The steering wheel is being operated.
• The selector lever is being operated.
• The direction indicator is being used.
• When the vehicle ahead is not equipped with tail lights or the tail lights are
turned off.
• When warnings and messages, such as a dirty windscreen, related to the
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) are being displayed in the multi-
information display.
•
When passing under a low gate or through a tunnel or narrow gate.
• If you suddenly come close to a vehicle ahead.
• When driving in areas where there is high grass or forage.
• Two-wheeled vehicles such as motorbikes or bicycles.
• Pedestrians or non-metallic objects such as standing trees.
For details, refer to Section 4, “i-ACTIVSENSE”.


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i-ELOOP System
Electric componentsEngine ComponentsVehicle Systems:Air-conditioningAudioHead-lights, etc
Accelerator OFF
Accelerator ONEnergy
regeneration
ChargeBattery
Battery Power
Power
Electric components
Engine Components
Vehicle Systems:
Air-conditioning
Audio
Head-lights, etc
Engine
Variable
Voltage
alternator
Variable
Voltage
alternator Engine
Tyre TyreCapacitor
CapacitorDC-DC
converter
DC-DC
converter
Kinetic energy
Electrical power
For details, refer to Section 4, “i-ELOOP”.
i-ELOOP is a regenerative braking system. When you depress the brake pedal or
use engine braking, the kinetic energy that occurs is converted to electrical energy
by the power generator and the converted electrical energy is stored in the
rechargeable battery (capacitor and battery). The stored electricity is used as
power to charge the battery and the vehicle's electrical devices.
• A variable voltage alternator is incorporated in the power generator which
converts the kinetic energy to electricity and can generate electricity efficiently
according to the vehicle conditions.
• A capacitor is used to store large amounts of electricity instantly which can be
utilized quickly.
• A DC-DC converter is incorporated which steps down the stored electricity to
voltage useable by the vehicle's electrical devices.