fuel consumption MAZDA MODEL 6 2017 Owners Manual (in English)

4–14
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
Speedometer
The speedometer indicates the speed of the
vehicle.
Odometer, Trip Meter and Trip
Meter Selector (Without Multi-
information Display)
The display mode can be changed from
odometer to trip meter A to trip meter B
and then back to odometer by pressing the
selector while one of them is displayed.
The selected mode will be displayed.
Selector
Press the selector Press the selector
Press the selector
Odometer
Trip meter
A
Trip meter B
Odometer
The odometer records the total distance
the vehicle has been driven.
Trip meter
The trip meter can record the total distance
of two trips. One is recorded in trip meter
A, and the other is recorded in trip meter
B.
For instance, trip meter A can record the
distance from the point of origin, and
trip meter B can record the distance from
where the fuel tank is filled.
When trip meter A is selected, pressing
the selector again within one second will
change to trip meter B mode.
When trip meter A is selected, TRIP A
will be displayed. When trip meter B is
selected, TRIP B will be displayed.
The trip meter records the total distance
the vehicle is driven until the meter
is again reset. Return it to “0.0” by
depressing and holding the selector for
one second or more. Use this meter to
measure trip distances and to compute fuel
consumption.
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When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
Cruise Control Set Vehicle Speed
Display (Without Multi-
information Display)
The vehicle speed preset using the cruise
control is displayed.
Trip Computer and INFO Switch
(Without Multi-information
Display)
The following information can be selected
by pressing the INFO switch with the
ignition switched ON.
 Distance-to-empty mode Average fuel economy mode Current fuel economy mode Compass mode
If you have any problems with your trip
computer, consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
Distance-to-empty mode
This mode displays the approximate
distance you can travel on the remaining
fuel based on the fuel economy.
The distance-to-empty will be calculated
and displayed every second.
NOTE
 Even though the distance-to-empty
display may indicate a sufficient amount
of remaining driving distance before
refueling is required, refuel as soon as
possible if the fuel level is very low or
the low fuel warning light illuminates.
 The display may not change unless you
add more than approximately 9 L (2.3
US gal, 1.9 Imp gal) of fuel.
 The distance-to-empty is the
approximate remaining distance the
vehicle can be driven until all the
graduation marks in the fuel gauge
(indicating the remaining fuel supply)
disappear.
 If there is no past fuel economy
information such as after first
purchasing your vehicle or the
information is deleted when the battery
cables are disconnected, the actual
distance-to empty/range may differ from
the amount indicated.
Average fuel economy mode
This mode displays the average fuel
economy by calculating the total fuel
consumption and the total traveled
distance since purchasing the vehicle, re-
connecting the battery after disconnection,
or resetting the data. The average fuel
economy is calculated and displayed every
minute.
To clear the data being displayed, press the
INFO switch for more than 1.5 seconds.
After pressing the INFO switch, - - - L/100
km (- - - mpg) will be displayed for about
1 minute before the fuel economy is
recalculated and displayed.
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When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
Current fuel economy mode
This mode displays the current fuel
economy by calculating the amount of fuel
consumption and the distance traveled.
Current fuel economy will be calculated
and displayed every 2 seconds.
When you've slowed to about 5 km/h (3
mph), - - - L/100 km (- - - mpg) will be
displayed.
Compass mode
The direction the vehicle is moving is
displayed in one of the eight cardinal
directions while the vehicle is being
driven.
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When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
Average Fuel Economy
The average fuel economy is calculated
every minute from the total traveled
distance on the trip meter and the total
fuel consumption, and the average fuel
economy for either TRIP A or TRIP B is
displayed.
The average fuel economy and trip
meters can be reset by pressing the INFO
switch for 1.5 s or more while in each
mode. After the data is cleared, the fuel
consumption is recalculated and the - - -
L/100 km (- - - mpg) for the one minute
prior to it being displayed is indicated.
Current Fuel Economy
This displays the current fuel economy
by calculating the amount of fuel
consumption and the distance traveled.
Maintenance Monitor
The following maintenance period
notifications can be displayed by turning
the Maintenance Monitor on.
 Scheduled Maintenance Tire Rotation Oil Change
For the setting method and indications
for the maintenance monitor, refer to the
Maintenance Monitor.
Refer to Maintenance Monitor on page
6-18.
The maintenance monitor displays the
information when the ignition is switched
ON.
NOTE
This function is inoperable while the
vehicle is being driven.
Message display
When the remaining time or the distance
approaches 0, a message is displayed each
time the ignition is switched ON.
NOTE
 If any of the INFO switch is pressed
while a message is displayed, it will no
longer be displayed the next time the
ignition is switched ON.
 After the vehicle is serviced and the
remaining time/distance is reset, the
message for the next maintenance
period will be displayed when the
remaining distance or time to the next
maintenance period approaches 0
(displays when engine is started).
 If there are multiple messages, they are
displayed according to their order.
 If OFF is set for Messages, messages
are not displayed.
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When Driving
Fuel Economy Monitor
Fuel Economy Monitor
The Control Status and Fuel Consumption are switched and displayed by op\
erating each
icon in the display.
In addition, after completing a trip, the total energy efficiency to date is displayed in the
ending display when the ending display is turned on.
1. Select the
icon on the home screen to display the applications screen.
2. Select the “Fuel Economy Monitor”.
3. Operate the commander switch or touch the screen and display the menu.
NOTE
When the menu is displayed by touching the screen, the display is hidden automatically after
6 seconds.
4. Select the icon in the menu and perform the operation. Each icon operates as follows:
Indication on display Control status
Hides the menu display.
Displays the application screen.
Switches the Fuel Economy Monitor in the order of
Control Status and Fuel Consumption.
Resets the fuel economy data.
Displays the following setting screen.
Ending display on/off switching On/off switching for function which synchronizes
reset fuel economy data to trip meter (Trip A)
NOTE
The fuel economy monitor screen after the ignition is switched from ON to OFF is changed
to the original fuel economy monitor screen when the ignition is switched ON the next time.
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When Driving
Fuel Economy Monitor
Fuel Consumption Display
Information regarding the fuel economy is displayed.
Indication on display Control status
Displays the fuel economy for the past 60 minutes.

Displays the fuel economy every minute for the
past 1 to 10 minutes.
 Displays the fuel economy every 10 minutes for
the past 10 to 60 minutes.
Displays the average fuel economy over the past 5
resets and after the current reset.
Calculates the average fuel economy every minute
after vehicle travel begins, and displays it.
NOTE
 The fuel economy data can be reset by doing the following operation:
 Press the reset switch from the menu screen. When the function which synchronizes the fuel economy monitor and the trip meter is
on, reset trip A of the trip meter.
 Delete the average fuel economy information displayed in the trip comput\
er.
 After resetting the fuel economy data, “-- -” is displayed while the aver\
age fuel economy
is calculated.
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When Driving
Drive Selection
*Some models.
Drive Selection*
Drive selection is a system to switch the vehicle's drive mode. When the sport mode
is selected, vehicle's response against accelerator operation is enhance\
d. This provides
additional quick acceleration which may be needed to safely make maneuvers such as lane
changes, merging onto freeways, or passing other vehicles.
CAUTION
Do not use the sport mode when driving on slippery roads such as wet or snow-covered
roads. It may cause tire slipping.
NOTE
 When the sport mode is selected, driving at higher engine speeds increases and it may
increase fuel consumption. Mazda recommends that you cancel the sport mode on normal
driving.
 Drive mode cannot be switched in the following conditions:
 ABS/TCS/DSC is operating The Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system/cruise control is operating. Steering wheel is being operated abruptly
Drive Selection Switch
Press the drive selection switch forward
(“
”) to select the sport mode.
Pull the drive selection switch back

(“”) to cancel the sport mode.
NOTE
 When the ignition is switched off, the
sport mode is canceled.
 Depending on the driving conditions
when sport mode is selected, the vehicle
may perform shift-down or slightly
accelerate.
Select Mode Indication
When the sport mode is selected, the select
mode indication turns on in the instrument
cluster.
NOTE
If the drive selection cannot be switched
to sport mode, the select mode indication
flashes to notify the driver.
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Interior Features
Audio System
Applications
NOTE
Depending on the grade and specification,
the screen display may differ.
Select the
icon on the home screen to
display the Applications screen. The
following information can be verified.
Top screen ItemFunction
HD Radio™ Traffic
Map —
—
Fuel Economy
Monitor
Fuel
Consumption
Control
Status
(Vehicles
with
i-ELOOP)
Settings
Refer to Fuel
Economy
Monitor on
page 4-83.
Vehicle
Status
Monitor
Maintenance
Scheduled
Maintenance
Tire Rotation
Oil Change Refer to
Maintenance
Monitor on
page 6-18.
Warning
Guidance Warnings
currently
active can be
verified. Refer to If
a Warning
Light Turns
On or
Flashes on
page 7-22.
Audio Control Switch
Operation
Adjusting the Volume
To increase the volume, press up the
volume switch (
).
To decrease the volume, press down the
volume switch (
).
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Index
Ending Screen Display ........................4-85
Engine Coolant .......................................... 6-29
Engine compartment overview ..... 6-25
Exhaust gas .................................... 3-27
Hood release .................................. 6-23
Oil .................................................. 6-26
Starting ............................................ 4-5
Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge .........................................4-16, 4-24
Essential Information ............................ 6-2
Event Data Recorder ........................... 8-21
Exterior Care ....................................... 6-64
Aluminum wheel maintenance ...... 6-69
Bright-metal maintenance ............. 6-68
Maintaining the finish ................... 6-66
Plastic part maintenance ................ 6-69
F
Flasher
Hazard warning ............................. 4-65
Headlights ..................................... 4-53
Flat Tire ................................................. 7-3
Mounting the spare tire ................. 7-10
Removing a flat tire ......................... 7-7
Floor Mat ............................................ 3-45
Fluid Brake/Clutch ................................. 6-31
Washer ........................................... 6-31
Fluids Classification ................................... 9-4
Fog Lights ........................................... 4-58
Foot Brake ........................................... 4-70
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) ....... 4-146
Fuel Filler lid and cap ............................ 3-28
Gauge ................................... 4-16, 4-24
Requirements ................................. 3-25
Tank capacity .................................. 9-5
Fuel Consumption Display ................. 4-84Fuel Economy Monitor .......................
4-83
Control Status Display .................. 4-85
Control status display .................... 4-85
Ending Screen Display ..................4-85
Ending screen display ................... 4-85
Fuel Consumption Display ............ 4-84
Fuel consumption display ............. 4-84
Fuses ................................................... 6-57
Panel description ........................... 6-59
Replacement .................................. 6-57
G
Gauges ................................................. 4-12
Glove Compartment ............................ 5-92
H
Hazard Warning Flasher ......................4-65
Hazardous Driving .............................. 3-45
Head Restraint ..................................... 2-13
Headlights Coming home light ........................ 4-57
Control ........................................... 4-53
Flashing ......................................... 4-56
Headlight flashing ......................... 4-56
High-low beam .............................. 4-56
Leaving home light ....................... 4-57
Leveling ......................................... 4-58
High Beam Control System (HBC) .... 4-91
High Beam Control System (HBC)
indicator light (green) .................... 4-93
Hill Launch Assist (HLA) ................... 4-74
HomeLink Wireless Control System ...4-66
Hood Release ...................................... 6-23
Horn .................................................... 4-65
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