MAZDA MODEL 6 2019 Owner's Manual (in English)

DisplayContent Action to be taken
Indicates when the cancel operation is
done without depressing the brake pedal
while the vehicle is being held in the
stopped position by the AUTOHOLD
function. Cancel the AUTOHOLD function stop
hold control while depressing the brake
pedal.
Indicated when the engine coolant tem‐
perature is high or the engine is hot, and
the engine output is limited.
Drive slowly and make sure that the in‐
dication turns off.
If the indication does not turn off, con‐
sult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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Warning Sound isActivated
▼Lights-On Reminder
The lights-on reminder is operable when
the time setting
*1 of the auto headlight off
function is off.
If lights are on and the ignition is switched
to ACC or off, a continuous beep sound
will be heard when t he driver's door is
opened.
*1 If the light switch is left on, the auto headlight off function automatically
turns off the lights about 30 seconds
after switching the ignition off. The
time setting can be changed.
Refer to Vehicle Equipment on page
9-13.
NOTE
When the ignition is switched to ACC,
the “Ignition Not Switched Off (STOP)
Warning Beep” (page 7-43) overrides
the lights-on reminder.
A personalized function is available to
change the sound volume for the
lights-on reminder.
Refer to Vehicle Equipment on page
9-13.
▼Air Bag/Seat Belt Pretensioner
System Warning Beep
If there is a problem with the air bag/front
seat belt pretensioner systems and the
warning light illumination, a warning beep
sound will be heard for about 5 seconds
every minute.

The air bag and front seat belt pretensioner
system warning beep sound will continue
to be heard for approximately 35 minutes.
Have your vehicle inspected at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as
possible.
WA R N I N G
Do not drive the vehicle with the air bag/
front seat belt pretensioner system warning
beep sounding:
Driving the vehicle with the air bag/front
seat belt pretensioner system warning beep
sounding is dangerous. In a collision, the
air bags and the front seat belt
pretensioner system will not deploy and
this could result in death or serious injury.
Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer to
have the vehicle inspected as soon as
possible.
▼ Seat Belt Warning Beep
Front seat
Except Mexico
If the driver's seat belt is not fastened
when the ignition is switched ON, a beep
sound will be heard for about 6 seconds. If
the driver or the fron
t passenger's seat belt
is not fastened and the vehicle is driven at
a speed faster than about 20 km/h (12
mph), a beep sound will be heard again for
a specified period of time.
Until a seat belt is fastened or a given
period of time has elapsed, the beep sound
will not stop even if t he vehicle speed falls
below 20 km/h (12 mph).
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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NOTE
To allow the front passenger occupant
classification sensor to function
properly, do not place and sit on an
additional seat cushion on the front
passenger's seat. The sensor may not
function properly because the additional
seat cushion could cause sensor
interference.
If a small child is seated on the front
passenger's seat, the warning beep may
not operate.
Mexico
If the vehicle speed exceeds about 20
km/h (12 mph) with the driver or front
passenger's seat belt unfastened, a warning
beep sounds continuously. If the seat belt
remains unfastened, the beep sound stops
once and then continues for about 90
seconds. The beep stops after the driver or
front passenger's seat belt is fastened.
Until a seat belt is fastened or a given
period of time has elapsed, the beep sound
will not stop even if the vehicle speed falls
below 20 km/h (12 mph).
NOTE
Placing heavy items on the front
passenger's seat may cause the front
passenger's seat belt warning function
to operate depending on the weight of
the item.
To allow the front passenger seat weight
sensor to function properly, do not place
and sit on an additional seat cushion on
the front passenger's seat. The sensor
may not function properly because the
additional seat cushion could cause
sensor interference.
If a small child is seated on the front
passenger's seat, the warning beep may
not operate.
Rear seat
The warning beep only sounds if a seat
belt is unfastened after being fastened.
▼ Ignition Not Switched Off (STOP)
Warning Beep
If the driver's door is opened with the
ignition switched to ACC, a beep will be
heard continuously in the cabin to notify
the driver that the
ignition has not been
switched OFF (STOP). Under this
condition, the keyles s entry system will
not operate, the vehicle cannot be locked,
and the battery voltage will be depleted.
▼ Key Removed from Vehicle Warning
Beep
Vehicles with advanced keyless function
If the key is taken out of the vehicle while
the ignition is not switched OFF and all
the doors are closed, the beep which
sounds outside of the vehicle will be heard
6 times, the beep which sounds inside the
vehicle will be
heard 6 times.
Vehicles without advanced keyless
function
If the key is taken out of the vehicle while
the ignition is not switched OFF and all
the doors are closed, a beep will be heard
in the cabin 6 times.
NOTE
Because the key utilizes low-intensity
radio waves, the Key Removed From
Vehicle Warning may activate if the key is
carried together with a metal object or it
is placed in a poor si gnal reception area.
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▼Request Switch Inoperable Warning
Beep (With the advanced keyless
function)
If the request switch is pressed with the
door open or ajar, or the ignition is not
switched OFF with a key being carried, a
beep will be heard outside for about 2
seconds to notify the driver that the door
or trunk lid cannot be locked.
▼Key Left-in-trunk Compartment
Warning Beep (With the advanced
keyless function)
If the key is left in the trunk with all the
doors locked and the trunk lid closed, a
beep will be heard outside for about 10
seconds to notify the driver that the key is
in the trunk. In this case, take out the key
by pressing the electric trunk lid opener
and opening the trunk lid. The key taken
out of the trunk may not operate because
its functions have been temporarily
stopped. To restore the key's functions,
perform the applicable procedure (page
3-7).
▼Key Left-in-vehicle Warning Beep
(With the advanced keyless
function)
If all the doors and trunk are locked using
another key while the key is left in the
cabin, the beep which sounds outside of
the vehicle will be heard for about 10
seconds to notify the driver that the key is
in the cabin. In this case, take out the key
by opening the door. A key taken out of
the vehicle using this method may not
operate because its functions have been
temporarily stopped. To restore the key's
functions, perform the applicable
procedure (page 3-7).
▼ Power Steering Warning Buzzer
If the power steer
ing system has a
malfunction, the power steering
malfunction indication/malfunction
indicator light turns on or flashes and the
buzzer operates at the same time.
Refer to Stop Vehicle in Safe Place
Immediately on page 7-23.
▼ Electric Parking Brake (EPB)
Warning Beep
The warning buzzer is activated under the
following conditions:
The vehicle is driven with the parking
brake applied.
The Electric Parking Brake (EPB)
switch is pulled while the vehicle is
driven.
▼Tire Inflation Pressure Warning
Beep
The warning beep sound will be heard for
about 3 seconds if the tire pressures
decrease.
Refer to Tire Pressure Monitoring System
on page 4-220.
▼AUTOHOLD Warning Beep
Warning light flashes/m
essage is displayed
and beep sound is activated
simultaneously for about 5 seconds when
using AUTOHOLD function or when
AUTOHOLD switch is operated.
Because a problem with AUTOHOLD
function has occurred, AUTOHOLD
function does not operate even if
AUTOHOLD switch is operated.

If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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If the warning light flashes/message is
displayed and the beep sound is activated
simultaneously, have your vehicle
inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
▼ Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
System Warning Beep*
Driving forward
The warning beep operates when the turn
signal lever is operated to the side where
the Blind Spot Monit
oring (BSM) warning
light is illuminated.
NOTE
A personalized function is available to
change the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
warning beep sound volume.
Refer to Safety Equipment on page 9-11.
Reversing
The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
warning sound is activated if there is a
possibility of collision with a vehicle
approaching from behind and from the
rear on the left and right sides of the
vehicle.
▼ Lane Departure Warning Sound*
While the system is operating, if the
system determines that the vehicle may
depart from the lane, it sounds a warning
sound.
NOTE
The volume of the Lane-keep Assist
System (LAS) & Lane Departure
Warning System (LDWS) warning sound
can be changed.
Refer to Safety Equipment on page
9-11.
The type of the Lane-keep Assist System
(LAS) & Lane Departure Warning
System (LDWS) warning sound can be
changed.
Refer to Safety Equipment on page
9-11.
▼Mazda Radar Cruise Control with
Stop & Go function (MRCC with
Stop & Go function) System
War ni ng s
*
The Mazda Radar Cruise Control with
Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop &
Go function) system warnings notify the
driver of system pr
oblems and precautions
on use when required. Check after hearing
a warning beep sound.
Warning beep What to check
While the Mazda Radar
Cruise Control with Stop
& Go function (MRCC
with Stop & Go func‐
tion) system is operating,
a single beep sound is
heard when “Front Ra‐
dar Sensor Blocked” is
displayed in the mul‐
ti-information display. Cancel the Mazda Radar
Cruise Control with Stop
& Go function (MRCC
with Stop & Go func‐
tion) system if the radar
sensor (front) becomes
dirty. Clean the area
around the radar sensor
(front).
The beep sounds inter‐
mittently while the vehi‐
cle is being driven. The distance between
your vehicle and the ve‐
hicle ahead is too close.
Verify the safety of the
surrounding area and re‐
duce vehicle speed.
While the Mazda Radar
Cruise Control with Stop
& Go function (MRCC
with Stop & Go func‐
tion) system is operating,
a single beep sound is
heard when “ Front Ra‐
dar Sensor System Mal‐
function” is displayed in
the multi-information
display. A malfunction in the
system may be indicated.
Check the center display
to verify the problem
and then have your vehi‐
cle inspected by an Au‐
thorized Mazda Dealer.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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▼Excessive Speed Warning*
If the vehicle speed exceeds the speed
limit sign displayed on the active driving
display, the warning sound is activated and
the area around the speed limit sign
displayed on the active driving display
flashes 3 times in amber, and if the vehicle
speed continues to exceed the displayed
speed limit sign, the indication stops
flashing and remains on.
▼Collision warning*
If there is a possibility of a collision with a
vehicle ahead, a warning sound is
activated at the same time as the warning
indications are displayed in the instrument
cluster or active driving display.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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When Trunk Lid Cannotbe Opened
If the battery is dead, the trunk lid cannot
be unlocked and opened.
In this case, the trunk lid can be unlocked
by taking care of the dead battery
situation.
Refer to Jump-Starting on page 7-14.
If the trunk lid cannot be unlocked even if
the dead battery situation has been
resolved, the electrical system may have a
malfunction.
In this case, the trunk lid can be opened
using the following procedure as an
emergency measure.
1. Open the cover.
2. Move the lever to the left to fold the
seatback.

Cover
Lever
3. Move the lever to the left to open thetrunk lid.
(Type A)

(Type B)

After performing this emergency measure,
have the vehicle inspected at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as
possible.
If Trouble Arises
When Trunk Lid Cannot be Opened
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If the Active Driving
Display Does Not Operate
If the active driving display does not
operate, switch the ignition off and then
restart the engine. If the active driving
display does not operate even with the
engine restarted, have the vehicle
inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
If Trouble Arises
Active Driving Displ ay Does Not Operate
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8
Customer Information and Reporting
Safety Defects
Important consumer information including warranties and add-on
equipment.
Customer Assistance......................... 8-2 Customer Assistance
(U.S.A.)........................................ 8-2
Customer Assistance
(Canada)....................................... 8-8
Customer Assistance (Puerto
Rico)........................................... 8-11
Customer Assistance
(Mexico)..................................... 8-12
Mazda Importer/Distributors........ 8-14 Importer/Distributor................... 8-14
Reporting Safety Def ects................ 8-15
Reporting Safety Defects
(U.S.A.)...................................... 8-15
Reporting Safety Defects
(Canada)..................................... 8-16
Warranty.......................................... 8-17 Warranties for Your Mazda.........8-17
Outside the United States/
Canada........................................ 8-18
Registering Your Vehicle in A
Foreign Country (Except United
States and Canada)..................... 8-19
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and
Accessories................................. 8-20
Cell Phones....................................... 8-21
Cell Phones Warning.................. 8-21
Event Data Recorder. ......................8-22
Event Data Recorder (U.S.A. and
Canada)....................................... 8-22
Recording of Vehicle Data.............. 8-23 Recording of Vehicle Data..........8-23
Uniform Tire Quality Grading System
(UTQGS).......................................... 8-24 Uniform Tire Quality Grading
System (UTQGS)....................... 8-24
Tire Information (U.S.A.)............... 8-26 Tire Labeling.............................. 8-26
Location of the Tire Label
(Placard)..................................... 8-31
Tire Maintenance........................ 8-34
Vehicle Loading.......................... 8-37
Steps for Determining the Correct
Load Limit.................................. 8-43
Declaration of Confo rmity..............8-44
Declaration of Conformity......... 8-44
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Customer Assistance (U.S.A.)
Your complete and permanent satisfaction is our business. We are here to serve you. All
Authorized Mazda Dealers have the knowledge and the tools to ke ep your Mazda vehicle in
top condition.
If you have any questions or recommendations for improvement re garding the service of
your Mazda vehicle or servicing by Mazda Dealer personnel, we r ecommend that you take
the following steps:
NOTE
If it becomes necessary to have the components or wiring system for the supplementary
restraint system modified to accommodate a person with certain medical conditions in
accordance with a certified physician, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer. For more
information, go to NHTSA website www.safercar.gov (VEHICLE SHOPPERS > Air Bags >
Air Bag FAQs > Air Bag Deactivation).
▼ STEP 1: Contact Your Mazda Dealer
Discuss the matter wi
th an Authorized Mazda Dealer. This is the quickest and best way to
address the issue.
If your concern has not been resolved by the CUSTOMER RELATIONS , SALES,
SERVICE, or PARTS MANAGER, then please contact the GENERAL MANAGER of
the dealership or the OWNER.
If it becomes necessary to have the components or wiring system for the supplementary
restraint system modified to accommodate a person with certain medical conditions in
accordance with a certified physician, go to STEP 2.
Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Customer Assistance
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