brake MAZDA MODEL 6 2017 (in English) User Guide

4–6
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
 Engine-starting is controlled by the
spark ignition system.
This system meets all Canadian
Interference-Causing Equipment
Standard requirements regulating the
impulse electrical field strength of radio
noise.
1. Make sure you are carrying the key.
2. Occupants should fasten their seat
belts.
3. Make sure the parking brake is on.
4. Continue to press the brake pedal
firmly until the engine has completely
started.
5. (Manual transaxle)
Continue to press the clutch pedal
firmly until the engine has completely
started.
(Automatic transaxle)
Put the vehicle in park (P). If you must
restart the engine while the vehicle is
moving, shift into neutral (N).
NOTE
(Manual transaxle)
The starter will not operate if the clutch
pedal is not depressed sufficiently.
(Automatic transaxle)
The starter will not operate if the selector
lever is not in P or N and the brake pedal
is not depressed sufficiently. 6.
Verify that the KEY indicator light
(green) (if equipped) in the instrument
cluster and the push button start
indicator light (green) illuminate.

Indicator light
Push b utton start
NOTE
 If the push button start indicator
light (green) flashes, make sure that
the key is being carried (for vehicles
with a type A instrument cluster (page
4-32), messages are displayed in the
instrument cluster).
 If the push button start indicator light
(green) flashes with the key being
carried, touch the key to the push button
start and start the engine (for vehicles
with a type A instrument cluster (page
4-32), messages are displayed in the
instrument cluster). Refer to Engine
Start Function When Key Battery is
Dead on page 4-8.
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4–7
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
CAUTION
If the KEY warning light (red)
illuminates, or the push button start
indicator light (amber) flashes, this
could indicate a problem with the
engine starting system. This may
prevent the engine from starting
or from switching the ignition to
ACC or ON (for vehicles with a type
A instrument cluster (page 4-32),
messages are displayed in the
instrument cluster). Have your vehicle
inspected at an Authorized Mazda
Dealer as soon as possible.
NOTE
 Under the following conditions, the
KEY warning light (red) flashes after
the push button start is pressed. This
informs the driver that the push button
start will not switch to ACC, even
if it is pressed from off (for vehicles
with a type A instrument cluster (page
4-32), messages are displayed in the
instrument cluster).
 The key battery is dead. The key is out of operational range. The key is placed in areas where it is
difficult for the system to detect the
signal (page 3-8).
 A key from another manufacturer
similar to the key is in the
operational range.
 (Forced engine starting method)
If the KEY warning light (red)
illuminates, or the push button start
indicator light (amber) flashes, this
could indicate that the engine may not
start using the usual starting method
(for vehicles with a type A instrument
cluster (page 4-32), messages are
displayed in the instrument cluster).
Have your vehicle inspected at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as
possible. If this occurs, the engine can
be force-started. Press and hold the
push button start until the engine starts.
Other procedures necessary for starting
the engine, such as having the key in the
cabin, and depressing the clutch pedal
(manual transaxle) or the brake pedal
(automatic transaxle) are required.
 When the engine is force-started, the
KEY warning light (red) (if equipped)
remains illuminated and the push button
start indicator light (amber) remains
flashing.
 (Automatic transaxle)
When the selector lever is in the neutral
(N) position, the KEY indicator light
(green) (if equipped) and the push
button start indicator light (green) do
not illuminate.
7. Press the push button start after both
the KEY indicator light (green) (if
equipped) in the instrument cluster and
the push button start indicator light
(green) illuminate.
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4–9
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
If the engine cannot be started due to a
dead key battery, the engine can be started
using the following procedure:
1. Continue to depress the brake pedal
firmly until the engine has completely
started.
2. (Manual transaxle)
Continue to depress the clutch pedal
firmly until the engine has completely
started.
3. Verify that the push button start
indication light (green) flashes.
4. Touch the push button start using the
backside of the key (as shown) while
the push button start indicator light
(green) flashes.

Push b utton start
Indicator light
Ke y
NOTE
When touching the push button start using
the backside of the key as shown in the
illustration, touch the push button start
with the lock switch side of the key facing
up.
5. Verify that the push button start
indicator light (green) turns on.
6. Press the push button start to start the
engine.
NOTE
 The engine cannot be started unless the
clutch pedal is fully depressed (manual
transaxle) or the brake pedal is fully
depressed (automatic transaxle).
 If there is a malfunction with the push
button start function, the push button
start indicator light (amber) flashes.
In this case, the engine may start,
however, have the vehicle checked at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as
possible.
 If the push button start indicator light
(green) does not illuminate, perform the
operation from the beginning again. If
it does not illuminate, have the vehicle
checked at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
 To switch the ignition position without
starting the engine, perform the
following operations after the push
button start indicator light (green) turns
on.
1. Release the clutch pedal (manual
transaxle) or brake pedal (automatic
transaxle).
2. Press the push button start to switch
the ignition position. The ignition
switches in the order of ACC, ON,
and off each time the push button
start is pressed. To switch the
ignition position again, perform the
operation from the beginning.
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4–10
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
Emergency Operation for Starting
the Engine
If the KEY warning light (red) illuminates,
or the push button start indicator light
(amber) flashes, this could indicate that
the engine may not start using the usual
starting method. Have your vehicle
inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer
as soon as possible. If this occurs, the
engine can be force-started. Press and hold
the push button start until the engine starts.
Other procedures necessary for starting the
engine such as having the key in the cabin,
and depressing the clutch pedal (manual
transaxle) or the brake pedal (automatic
transaxle) are required.
Turning the Engine Off
WARNING
Do not stop the engine while the vehicle
is moving:
Stopping the engine while the vehicle
is moving for any reason other than in
an emergency is dangerous. Stopping
the engine while the vehicle is moving
will result in reduced braking ability
due to the loss of power braking, which
could cause an accident and serious
injury.
1. Stop the vehicle completely.
2. (Manual transaxle)
Shift into neutral and set the parking
brake.
(Automatic transaxle)
Shift the selector lever to the P position
and set the parking brake.
3. Press the push button start to turn off
the engine. The ignition position is off.
CAUTION
When leaving the vehicle, make sure
the push button start is off.
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4–30
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
NOTE
 It may be difficult to view the display when wearing sunglasses. Take off your sunglasses
or adjust the luminosity.
 If the battery terminal has been disconnected and re-connected or the battery voltage is
low, the adjusted position may deviate.
 The display may be difficult to view or temporarily affected by weather conditions such as
rain, snow, light, and temperature.
 If the audio system is removed, the active driving display cannot be operated.
The active driving display indicates the following information:
 Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) Operation Conditions and Warnings
Refer to Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) on page 4-94.
 Distance Recognition Support System (DRSS) Operation Conditions and Warnings
Refer to Distance Recognition Support System (DRSS) on page 4-107.
 Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR) traffic signs and Warnings
Refer to Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR) on page 4-100.
 Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) Operation Conditions and Warnings
Refer to Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) on page 4-115.
 Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) Operation
Conditions and Warnings
Refer to Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) on
page 4-125.
 Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) Warnings
Refer to Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) on page 4-138.
 Smart Brake Support (SBS) Operation Conditions and Warnings
Refer to Smart Brake Support (SBS) on page 4-143.
 Cruise Control Operation Conditions
Refer to Cruise Control on page 4-155.
 Navigation Guidance (vehicles with navigation system)
 Speed limit indicator (vehicles with navigation system)
 Vehicle Speed
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4–33
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
*Some models.
Warning Indication/Warning Lights
These lights turn on or flash to notify the user of the system operation status or a system
malfunction.
Signal WarningPage
Brake System Warning Light*1*27-22
ABS Warning Light*1
Electronic
Brake Force Distribution
System Warning 7-22,
ABS warning 7-25
Charging System Warning Light*17-22
Engine Oil Warning Light*17-22
(Red)
*High Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Indication/
Warning Light*17-22
Power Steering Malfunction Indication/Malfunction
Indicator Light*17-22
Master Warning Indication/Warning Light*17-25
Electric Parking Brake Warning Light 7-25
Check Engine Light*17-25
Automatic Transaxle Warning Indication/Warning Light*17-25
Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning
Light*17-25
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light*1
Flashing
7-25,
Illuminate 7-29
(Amber)
*KEY Warning Indication 7-25
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4–34
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
*Some models.
SignalWarningPage
(Red)
*KEY Warning Light*1
Malfunction
7-25,
Except
malfunction 7-29
*i-ELOOP Warning Indication 7-25
(Amber)
*High Beam Control System (HBC) Warning Indication/
Warning Light*17-25
(Amber)
*Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) Warning Indication 7-25
(Amber)
*Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure
Warning System (LDWS) Warning Indication 7-25
LED Headlight Warning Light
7-25
*Smart Brake Support/Smart City Brake Support (SBS/
SCBS) Warning Indication 7-29
(Amber)
*Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) Warning Light*17-29
Low Fuel Warning Indication/Warning Light
7-29
*Check Fuel Cap Warning Light*17-29
Seat Belt Warning Light7-29
*Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Indication/Warning
Light 7-29
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4–35
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
*Some models.
SignalWarningPage
*Door-Ajar Warning Indication 7-29
*Trunk lid-Ajar Warning Indication7-29
*Door-Ajar Warning Light7-29
*1 The light turns on when the ignition is switched on for an operation che\
ck, and turns off a few seconds later or
when the engine is started. If the light does not turn on or remains tur\
ned on, have the vehicle inspected at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
*2 The light turns on continuously when the parking brake is applied.
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When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
*Some models.
Indication/Indicator Lights
These lights turn on or flash to notify the user of the system operation status or a system
malfunction.
SignalIndicator Page
Front Passenger Air Bag Deactivation Indicator Light*12-56
(White/Green)KEY Indication/Indicator Light
4-5
Security Indicator Light*13-41
Wrench Indication/Indicator Light*14-38
(Blue)
*Low Engine Coolant Temperature Indicator Light4-38
Shift Position Indication 4-45
Lights-On Indication/Indicator Light4-53
Headlight High-Beam Indicator LightHeadlight High-
Low Beam 4-56,
Flashing the Headlights 4-56
Turn Signal/Hazard Warning Indicator Lights Turn and Lane-
Change Signals 4-59,
Hazard Warning Flasher4-65
Brake Pedal Operation demand Indicator Light 4-71
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4–37
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
*Some models.
SignalIndicator Page
TCS/DSC Indicator Light*1
(Flashes)
Traction Control System (TCS) 4-77,
Dynamic
Stability Control (DSC)4-78
(Turns on) 7-25
DSC OFF Indicator Light*14-79
*Select Mode Indication 4-86
(Green)
*High Beam Control System (HBC) Indicator Light4-93
(White)
*Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) Main Indication4-118
(Green)
*Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) Set Indication4-118
(White/Green)
*Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS) Indication 4-129
*Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) Indication
4-141
(Red)
*Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) Indicator Light4-141
*Smart Brake Support/Smart City Brake Support (SBS/SCBS) OFF Indicator
Light*1
Smart City
Brake Support
(SCBS) System 4-141,
Smart Brake
Support (SBS) System4-145
*Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS) OFF Indicator Light*14-134
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