MAZDA MODEL 6 2016 Smart Start Guide (in English)
Manufacturer: MAZDA, Model Year: 2016, Model line: MODEL 6, Model: MAZDA MODEL 6 2016Pages: 42, PDF Size: 4.67 MB
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Mazda Connect Infotainment System Mazda Connect Settings
MAZDA CONNECT SETTINGS (if equipped)
To view the different setting screens:
 1   Move the commander switch to the left or right to change tabs.
 2    When the desired tab is highlighted, push the knob of the   
commander switch down.
 3    Turn the dial of the commander switch to scroll down the list.
NOTE: If there is a scroll bar on the right side, there are more items further down.
Use System to change the 
brightness of the Display 
between Day (bright), Night 
(dim), and AUTO (switches 
from Day to Night when 
headlights are turned ON). 
See illumination dimmer pp. 33-34.
Safety Settings
Sound Settings
Vehicle Settings
System Settings
Device Settings
Display Settings
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Commander/Voice Control
COMMANDER SWITCH (if equipped)
The commander is the primar y means for operating Mazda Connect.  
It allows you to keep your head up and eyes on the road.
The control places five buttons naturally beneath the five fingers and shows 
five matching icons on the home screen for touch-only operation. Select a 
button around the commander knob to operate the desired system.
ENTER
Select an item on the screen by:
1   Moving the knob up or down, left or right, and/or turn the dial to move the 
cursor to the desired on-screen location (and get a description of the icon).
2    Pushing the knob down (ENTER) to select your choice on the screen. AUDIO
BACK
(to previous screen) HOME
NAVIGATION
MUTE (push down) /
VOLUME  (turn dial)
FAVORITES
The following can be  
stored in Favorites:
 
•   50 stations total for AM, FM, and XM.
  •   50 contacts in the system phonebook.
  •   50 points of interest in navigation. (To edit 
or delete HOME, select HOME and push 
and hold the commander knob until the 
Edit/Delete HOME screen appears.)
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VOICE CONTROL (if equipped)
Voice control is activated by pushing the TALK button on the steering   
wheel and speaking a command. Voice commands usually contain a verb 
(action word) followed by a noun. Common verbs are “Go to” and “Play”.
TA L K
NOTE:  After becoming familiar with the system you can skip the voice prompts by 
pushing the TALK button again.
SOME COMMON VOICE COMMANDS ARE:
• Call “name” mobile
• Dial “number”
•   Address-pause-“street 
address, city, state”
•   Help  • 
 Cancel
•   Go Back or Previous
•   Next or Skip
•   Tutorial
•   Scroll/Page Down
•   Scroll/Page Up • 
  Turn Display/Screen Off
•   Select “line number” 
(ex: “Select Four” or 
“Select Line Four”
•   Display Clock
Go to (and one of the following):
•   Home
•   Entertainment
•   Navigation
•   Communication
•   Settings • 
 Messages
•   Contacts
•   Email
•   Phone
•   Call History • 
 Text
•   AM/FM
•   XM
•   CD
•   Bluetooth • 
 AUX
•   USB
•   Pandora
•   Aha
•   Stitcher
Play (and one of the following):
•   AM/FM   
•   XM 
 CD
•   Bluetooth
•   AUX
•   USB
•   Pandora • 
 Aha
•   Stitcher
•   Song
•   Playlist
•   Artist • 
 Album
•   Genre
•   Folder
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Bluetooth
®
PAIRING YOUR BLUETOOTH® PHONE OR AUDIO DEVICE
With Mazda Connect:
 1      Manually turn Bluetooth on your phone or  
audio device.
 2  Select Communication from Home screen.
 3  Select Settings.
 4  Select Bluetooth.
 5  Select Add New Device to display the message and switch to the device 
operation. If this option is grayed out, make sure Bluetooth is turned on at 
the top of the menu.
 6  Using the device, perform a search for the Bluetooth® device  
(Peripheral device).
 7    Select “Mazda” from the device list searched by the device. 
    •  Device with Bluetooth® version 2.0 - Input the displayed 4-digit pairing code 
into the device. 
    •  Device with Bluetooth
® version 2.1 or higher - Verify the displayed 6-digit 
code on the audio unit is also displayed on the device, and touch the Yes 
on-screen button and then “YES” on the device if needed.
Without Mazda Connect:
 1       Manually turn Bluetooth on your phone or audio device.
 2   Push and release the TALK button on the steering 
wheel (wait for beep).
 3  From main menu, say, “Setup,” then “Pairing Options.”
 4  S a y,  “ P a i r.”
 5  Say a four-digit code (i.e., “1, 2, 3, 4”).
 6  Place phone in discovery mode; if necessary, consult   
your phone’s manual or go to www.mazdausa.com/bluetooth.   
Select model, Bluetooth, and follow screen prompts.
 7  After phone is recognized, you will be prompted to name the paired phone.
NOTE: 
•  For safety reasons, you cannot pair a phone while driving.
•    Before pairing your cell phone or audio device, you must manually turn on   
the device’s Bluetooth
® function. Refer to the owner’s manual for your device.
•     For customer service and device compatibility:   
Toll-free call: 800-430-0153  
Website: www.MazdaUSA.com/bluetooth
•   IMPORTANT:  Set the volume level on your cell phone or audio device to the highest 
level before distortion starts, then adjust the volume on the vehicle’s audio system.
•    When in range of another Wi-Fi device, the Bluetooth connection between your 
phone and the system may disconnect for a short time if you have Wi-Fi enabled 
Turn off Wi-Fi on your phone if needed.
Talk
Pick-up
Hang up
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PAIRING YOUR BLUETOOTH® PHONE OR AUDIO DEVICE
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. Automatic 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.
NOTE: Some phone models do not support all features. If your phone or   
device does not pair, please visit www.MazdaUSA.com/bluetooth or contact   
(800) 430-0153 for further assistance or to report a phone/audio device concern.
NOTE: For connection issues, please confirm the Bluetooth 
connection status by making sure there is cell phone icon on the   
audio display (without infotainment) or by making sure there is a battery and  
signal strength icon in the top right corner of the screen (with infotainment).  
Some phones will turn off the Bluetooth signal after connecting the USB cable  
to the vehicle or after downloading an update.
•    If not displayed, check your phone and make sure Bluetooth is turned on   
(or discoverable) in the Settings menu. Detailed instructions for some   
phones are available online.
•    If there 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.
The following icons are displayed on the touchscreen during a call:
   Displays the 
Communication 
screen.
  Ends a call.
  Transfers a call from 
hands‐free to the 
mobile phone.
  Transfers a call from 
the mobile phone 
to hands‐free.
  Mutes the call. 
  Calls another person 
during a call and 
creates a 3‐way 
call. Select the 
contact from one of 
the following: Call 
History, Contacts 
(from phonebook), 
or Dial (from 
numerical keypad).
  Joins the call on hold 
to make a 3‐way call.
  Switches the 
call on hold.
  Allows transmitting 
DTMF (Dual Tone 
Multi‐Frequency) 
signal via the 
numerical keypad 
(generally to a 
home telephone 
answering machine 
or an automated 
guidance call center).
For phones compatible with SMS and MMS:
 8
    (Call History) Incoming/Outgoing history for the device is downloaded 
automatically as well as your Phonebook. 
 9  (Devices compatible with Mazda SMS function) SMS (Short Message 
Service) messages and MMS (Multimedia Message Service) messages 
for the device are downloaded automatically. Permission may be 
required, depending on the mobile device . Refer to your cell phone 
manufacturer for assistance with the cell phone permissions.
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Navigation System
To plan a route on your Navigation system, do the following:
 1 Push the NAV  button on the commander switch.
  2 Select  NEW DESTINATION .
 3  Select  Find Address .
NOTE: By default, the navigation system detects the country and city/town   
you are in. If needed, you can change the country or state setting by selecting 
Country or a new city/town by selecting City or Zip code.
  4 Enter the street name.
  5   Enter the house number, then select the .
  6     The system transitions to a screen where the input location can be 
checked. To transition to the next screen, select 
 Select  or to transition 
to the previous screen, select .
NAVIGATION SYSTEM (if equipped)
Planning A Route
ICON Voice Control Purpose
  Hide/Show 
Menu Bar To open and close the Menu bar.
Enter 
Destination To enter an address or favorite destination, or select 
 
a place of interest or a location on the map.
Navigation 
Information To switch to the navigation information screen on 
 
which items such as traffic information and GPS 
reception conditions.
Cancel To cancel an existing way point/route.
Point of 
Interest To find places nearby.
Route Options To display the route parameters and full length of  
route. Perform route-related actions such as edit 
or cancel, pick route alternatives, avoid parts, add 
destination to Favorites.
View Mode
To change the map mode  
(2D north up / 2D heading up / 3D).
Settings
To adjust the navigation settings.
I M P O R TA N T: •   In the interest of safety and to reduce 
distractions while you are driving, you should 
always plan a route before you start driving.
•   To adjust the volume of the navigation system 
voice while driving, adjust the volume by 
turning the VOL knob when voice guidance is 
being given. To prompt voice guidance, push 
the NAVI button to repeat the last instruction.
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NOTE: • For best results, say the full address without pausing between words.• Voice guidance can be skipped by pushing the talk button.•   When prompt voice guidance is muted you will need to go into navigations settings 
to turn the volume back on for the NAVI button to repeat the last instructions.
 1 Turn the vehicle ignition OFF.
  2   Locate the SD card slot inside the center console.
 •   Remove card: Open the cover and push the 
card once, then pull it out.
 •   Insert card: Push the card in (label-side up), 
then close the cover.
To remove or insert the MAP SD card (to update the map database):
NOTE: Select 
Places Nearby  for POIs (points of 
interest) around the selected location, or select Add to 
Favorites to register the selected location to Favorites.NOTE: The route can 
be edited by selecting 
other options.
  7   If  Go  is selected or if no operation is performed with 10 seconds, the 
route guidance is started. The set route can be checked by selecting MAP .
Planning A Route Using Voice Commands
You can navigate to any of the following places using your voice:
 •   An  address,  including home
 •   Favorites
 •   Cities and towns
 •   POI (Point of Interest) categories •
  POIs for named brands of, for 
example, restaurants, gas stations, 
car rental and gyms.
•   A recent destination
NOTE: POI searches for points of interest near your present location.
To plan a route to an address using your voice, do the following:
  1 Push the TA L K  button on the steering wheel.
  2   When you hear the tone, you can say, for example “Address”.
  3   When on the enter an address screen say the full address (without zip code) 
for your destination, for example “123 Main St., Los Angeles, California”.   
The system does not recognize zip codes.
  4   Say “Yes” if the address is correct. If shown a list of addresses, say the 
list number for the correct address or say “none of these”.
SD Card
•   Visit  www.mazdausa.com/navigation and download the most recent map 
available for your device for free for 3 years from vehicle delivery. 
•    For issues with the navigation system, visit  
infotainment.mazdahandsfree.com or call 800-430-0153.
•    Only use your MAP SD card for operating and updating your navigation 
system. Do not insert the MAP SD card into another vehicle or into any 
other device such as a camera. 
•  Do not put other SD cards in this slot.
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Mazda Radar Cruise Control
MAZDA RADAR CRUISE CONTROL (MRCC) SYSTEM (if equipped)
The MRCC system maintains vehicle speed and following distance using 
a radar sensor to detect a vehicle ahead. The driver simply presets the 
vehicle speed between 19 mph (30 km/h) and 90 mph (145 km/h) and the 
system will maintain a safe following distance without having to turn the 
cruise control off. 
The system operates in two modes, Constant Speed and Headway Control modes:
Constant Speed Mode  When no vehicle is detected ahead,  
the driver’s set speed is maintained.
Headway Control Mode  When a vehicle is detected ahead,  
a distance between your vehicle and   the vehicle ahead is maintained.
MRCC Set vehicle speedMRCC Distance 
between vehicle display
Vehicle ahead display
How to set the speed:
 
1   Adjust the vehicle to the desired speed using the 
accelerator pedal.
  2   Push the SET + or SET – switch. The set speed   
and the inter-vehicle distance display filled with white 
lines is displayed in the active driving display and the 
MRCC indicator light (green) turns on simultaneously.
Reset
ON Cruise
Control 
(Set+/Set-)
Cancel
Distance  Control
(Shorter /Longer )
OFF
Setting the MRCC
When the ON switch is pushed, the 
vehicle speed and the distance between 
vehicles while in headway control can 
be set. The MRCC indication is shown 
in the display of the instrument cluster.
Travel StatusDuring travel at  
constant speed During travel under  
headway control
Display
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CLOSE PROXIMITY WARNING
While travelling in headway control, if your vehicle rapidly 
closes in on a vehicle ahead because the other driver 
applied their brakes suddenly, a 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.
Switching to conventional cruise control function:
When the ON switch is pushed continuously for about 2 seconds while the 
Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system is turned on, the system is 
switched to conventional cruise control function.
The Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) indicator light (green) in the 
instrument cluster turns off and “Radar Cruise Control deactivated” 
message is displayed in the multi information display at the same time.How to set the distance between vehicles:
The distance between vehicles is set to a shorter distance by pushing th\
e 
 switch, or a longer distance by pushing the  switch. The distance-
between-vehicles can be set to 4 levels.
Distance between  vehicles guideline  (at 50mph (80km/h))Long (about 
164 ft (50m)) Medium (about 
131 ft (40m)) Short (about 
98 ft (30m)) Extremely 
short (about  82 ft (25m))
Display
CAUTION:  Do not rely completely on the MRCC system and always 
drive carefully obeying the speed limit.
NOTE: The MRCC sometimes will brake your vehicle when passing a very large 
vehicle such as semi truck (tractor trailer) due to the sensitivity of the front sensor 
system. This is normal. Simply press the accelerator pedal to override the system 
and maintain your desired speed.
NOTE: The radar for the MRCC is located behind the Mazda emblem in the grill. 
Keep this area clean to avoid the system not working properly.
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Smart City Brake Support
SMART CITY BRAKE SUPPORT (SCBS) SYSTEM (if equipped)
The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system is designed to reduce 
damage in the event of a collision by automatically applying the vehicle’s 
braking system when the system’s laser sensor detects an imminent 
collision with the vehicle ahead:
•   When your vehicle speed is 2 to 18 mph (4 to 30 km/h).
•    The system determines that a collision with a vehicle ahead is unavoidable.
•    It may be possible to avoid a collision if the relative speed between   
your vehicle and the vehicle ahead is less than 12.5 mph (20 km/h).
•    When the driver depresses the brake pedal while the system 
is in the operation range at about 2 to 18 mph (4 to 30 km/h), 
the brakes are applied firmly and quickly to assist. (SCBS 
Automatic Brake is displayed in the Multi-information Display)
•    SCBS automatic brake is released approximately 2 
seconds after the vehicle comes to a stop.
Refer to your Owner’s Manual for complete details.
SCBS system can be turned off using Safety Settings   
in MAZDA CONNECT. (see page 10)
Laser Sensor
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