sensor MAZDA MODEL 6 2020 (in English) Owner's Guide

Reducing glare from headlights
Manual day/night mirror
Push the day/night lever forward for day
driving. Pull it back to reduce glare of
headlights from vehicles at the rear.

Day/Night lever
Day
Night
Auto-dimming mirror
The auto-dimming mirror automatically
reduces the glare of headlights from
vehicles at the rear w hen the ignition is
switched ON.

(With Homelink wireless control
system)
(Type A)
Press the OFF button (
) to cancel the
auto-dimming function. The indicator light
will turn off.
To reactivate the auto -dimming function,
press the ON button (
). The indicator
light will illuminate.
Indicator lightOFF button
ON button

(Type B)
Press the ON/OFF button (
) to cancel the
auto-dimming function. The indicator light
will turn off.
To reactivate the auto-dimming function,
press the ON/ OFF button (
). The
indicator light will illuminate.
Indicator light
ON/OFF button
NOTE
Do not use glass cleaner or suspend
objects on or around the light sensor.
Otherwise, light sensor sensitivity will
be affected and may not operate
normally.
(With Homelink wireless control
system)
(Type A)
Light sensor
(Type B)
Light sensor
Before Driving
Mirrors
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(Without Homelink wireless control
system)

Light sensor
(With Homelink wireless control
system)
For information regarding the 3 buttons
(Type A
,,/Type B , , )
on the auto-dimming mirror.
Refer to HomeLink Wireless Control
System on page 4-90.
The auto-dimming function is canceled
when the ignition is switched ON and
the shift/selector lever is in the R
position.
Before Driving
Mirrors
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i-ACTIV AWD............................... 4-118i-ACTIV AWD Operation
*....... 4-118
Power Steering............................... 4-119 Power Steering..........................4-119
i-ACTIVSENSE............................. 4-120 i-ACTIVSENSE
*......................4-120
Adaptive Front Lighting System
(AFS)
*...................................... 4-123
High Beam Control System
(HBC)
*......................................4-124
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
*.........
.................................................. 4-127
Traffic Sign Recognition System
(TSR)
*...................................... 4-133
Distance Recognition Support
System (DRSS)
*....................... 4-141
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
*.....
.................................................. 4-145
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with
Stop & Go function (MRCC with
Stop & Go function)
*............... 4-149
Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) &
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS)
*.................................. 4-163
Advanced Smart City Brake Support
(Advanced SCBS)
*...................4-174
Smart City Brake Support
(SCBS)
*.................................... 4-177
Smart Brake Support (SBS)
*.... 4-180
360° View Monitor
*................. 4-183
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
*......
.................................................. 4-210
Radar Sensor (Front)
*.............. 4-215
Radar Sensors (Rear)
*.............. 4-218
Front Camera/Side Cameras/Rear
Camera
*.................................... 4-220
Cruise Control............................... 4-221
Cruise Control
*.........................4-221
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System.............................................4-226 Tire Pressure Monitoring
System...................................... 4-226
Diesel Particulate Filter................ 4-230 Diesel Particulate Filter
(SKYACTIV-D 2.2)..................4-230
Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR)
System.............................................4-231 Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR)
System (SKYACTIV-D 2.2)..... 4-231
Rear View Monitor....................... 4-234 Rear View Monitor
*................. 4-234
Parking Sensor System................. 4-242 Parking Sensor System
*........... 4-242
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The direction of the arrow () indicates
that the fuel-filler lid is on the left side
of the vehicle.
▼ Dashboard Illumination
When the lights are turned on with the
ignition switched ON, the brightness of
the dashboard illumination is dimmed.
However, when the light sensor detects
that the surrounding area is bright such as
when the lights are turned on in the
daytime, the dashboard illumination does
not dim.
NOTE
When the ignition is switched ON in the
early evening or at dusk, the dashboard
illumination is dimmed for several
seconds until the light sensor detects the
brightness of the surrounding area,
however, the dimming may cancel after
the brightness is detected.
When the lights are turned on, the
lights-on indicator light in the
instrument cluster turns on.
Refer to Headlights on page 4-78.
The brightness of the instrument cluster
and dashboard illuminations can be
adjusted by rotating the knob.
The brightness decreases by rotating the
knob to the left. A beep sound will be
heard when the knob has been rotated to
the maximum dim position.
The brightness increases by rotating the
knob to the right.
Dim
Bright
Function for canceling illumination
dimmer
The illumination dimmer can be canceled
by rotating the dashboard illumination
knob to the right until a beep sound is
heard while the instrument cluster is
dimmed with the ignition switched ON. If
the instrument cluster's visibility is
reduced due to glare from surrounding
brightness, cancel the illumination
dimmer.
NOTE
When the illumination dimmer is
canceled, the instrument cluster cannot
be dimmed even if the lights are turned
on.
When the illumination dimmer is
canceled, the screen in the center
display switches to constant display of
the daytime screen.
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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The direction of the arrow () indicates
that the fuel-filler lid is on the left side
of the vehicle.
▼ Dashboard Illumination
(Without auto-light control)
When the lights are turned on with the
ignition switched ON, the brightness of
the dashboard illumination is dimmed.
(With auto-light control)
When the lights are turned on with the
ignition switched ON, the brightness of
the dashboard illumination is dimmed.
However, when the light sensor detects
that the surrounding area is bright such as
when the lights are turned on in the
daytime, the dashboard illumination does
not dim.
NOTE
(With auto-light control)
When the ignition is
switched ON in the
early evening or at dusk, the dashboard
illumination is dimmed for several
seconds until the light sensor detects the
brightness of the surrounding area,
however, the dimming may cancel after
the brightness is detected.
When the lights are turned on, the
lights-on indicato r light in the
instrument cluster turns on.
Refer to Headlights on page 4-78.
The brightness of the instrument cluster
and dashboard illuminations can be
adjusted by rotating the knob.
The brightness decreases by rotating the
knob to the left. A beep sound will be
heard when the knob has been rotated to
the maximum dim position.
The brightness increases by rotating the
knob to the right.
Dim
Bright
Function for canceling illumination
dimmer
The illumination dimmer can be canceled
by rotating the dashboard illumination
knob to the right until a beep sound is
heard while the instrument cluster is
dimmed with the ignition switched ON. If
the instrument clust er's visibility is
reduced due to glare from surrounding
brightness, cancel the illumination
dimmer.
NOTE
The illumination dimmer can be
canceled by pressing the dashboard
illumination knob.
When the illumination dimmer is
canceled, the instrument cluster cannot
be dimmed even if the lights are turned
on.
When the illumination dimmer is
canceled, the screen in the center
display switches to constant display of
the daytime screen.
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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The display indicating a quarter or less
remaining fuel has more segments to
show the remaining fuel level in greater
detail.
The direction of the arrow () indicates
that the fuel-filler lid is on the left side
of the vehicle.
▼ Dashboard Illumination
(Without auto-light control)
When the lights are turned on with the
ignition switched ON, the brightness of
the dashboard illumination is dimmed.
(With auto-light control)
When the lights are turned on with the
ignition switched ON, the brightness of
the dashboard illumination is dimmed.
However, when the light sensor detects
that the surrounding area is bright such as
when the lights are turned on in the
daytime, the dashboard illumination does
not dim.
NOTE
(With auto-lig
ht control)
When the ignition is switched ON in the
early evening or at dusk, the dashboard
illumination is dimmed for several
seconds until the light sensor detects the
brightness of the surrounding area,
however, the dimming may cancel after
the brightness is detected.
When the lights are turned on, the
lights-on indicator light in the
instrument cluster turns on.
Refer to Headlights on page 4-78.
The brightness of the instrument cluster
and dashboard illuminations can be
adjusted by rotating the knob.
The brightness decreases by rotating the
knob to the left. A beep sound will be
heard when the knob has been rotated to
the maximum dim position.
The brightness increases by rotating the
knob to the right.
Dim
Bright
Function for canceling illumination
dimmer
The illumination dimmer can be canceled
by rotating the dashboard illumination
knob to the right until a beep sound is
heard while the instrument cluster is
dimmed with the ignition switched ON. If
the instrument cluster's visibility is
reduced due to glare from surrounding
brightness, cancel the illumination
dimmer.
NOTE
When the illumination dimmer is
canceled, the instrument cluster cannot
be dimmed even if the lights are turned
on.
When the illumination dimmer is
canceled, the screen in the center
display switches to constant display of
the daytime screen.
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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Active Driving Display*
Dust-proof sheet
Display
Optical
receiver
WA R N I N G
Always adjust the display brightness and position with the vehicle stopped:
Adjusting the display brightness and position wh ile driving the vehicle is dangerous as doing
so could distract your attention from the road ahead and lead to an accident.
CAUTION
 Do not place beverages near the active driving display. If water or other liquids are splashed
on the active driving displa y, it could cause damage.
 Do not place objects above the active driving display or apply stickers to the dust-proof
sheet/optical receiver as they will cause interference.
 A sensor is integrated to control the display's luminosity. If the optical receiver is covered,
the display's luminosity will lower making the display
difficult to view.
 Do not allow intense light to hit the optical receiver. Otherwise, it could cause damage.
NOTE
Wearing polarized sunglasses will reduce the visibility of the active driving display due to
the characteristics of the display.
If the battery has been removed and re-installed 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) Ope ration Conditions and Warnings
Refer to Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) on page 4-127.
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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With auto-light control
Switch PositionOFFAUTO
Ignition Position ONACC or
OFF ONACC or
OFF ONACC or
OFF ONACC or
OFF
Headlights Off Off
Auto
*2Auto*4Off Off On On*4
Daytime running lights On*1OffOn*3OffOn*1Off Off Off
Taillights
Parking lights
License plate lights
Side-marker lights Off Off
Auto
*2Auto*4OnOn*4OnOn*4
*1 The lights are turned on wh ile the vehicle is driven.*2 The lights are turned on by the auto light function.*3 The lights are turned on while t he vehicle is driven, and turned off when the headlights are turned on by the
auto light function.
*4 The lights are turned on for the specified period by the auto headlight off function.
Auto-light control*
When the headlight switch is in the AUTO position and the ignition is switched ON, the
light sensor senses the surrounding lightness or darkness and automatically turns the
headlights and other exterior lights on or off.
When Driving
Switches and Controls
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CAUTION
Do not shade the light sensor by adhering a st icker or a label on the windshield. Otherwise
the light sensor will not operate correctly.
 The light sensor also works as a rain sensor for the auto-wiper control. Keep hands and
scrapers clear of the windshield when the wiper lever is in the AUTO position and the
ignition is switched ON as fingers could be pinched or the wipers and wiper blades could be
damaged when the wipers activate automaticall y. If you are going to clean the windshield,
be sure the wipers are turned off completely when it is partic
ularly tempting to leave the
engine running. This is particularly important when clearing ice and snow.
NOTE
The headlights and other exterior lights may not turn off immediately even if the
surrounding area becomes well-lit because the light sensor determines that it is night time
if the surrounding area is continuously dark for several minutes such as inside long
tunnels, traffic jams inside tunnels, or in indoor parking lots.
In this case, the lights turn off if the li ght switch is turned to the OFF position.
If the headlight switch and the windshield wiper switch are in AUTO, and the wipers are
operated at low or high speed by the auto wiper control for several seconds, bad weather
conditions are determined and the headlights may be turned on.
The sensitivity of the auto-light control may be changed.
Refer to Vehicle Equipment on page 9-14.
When Driving
Switches and Controls
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Variable-speed intermittent wipers
Set the lever to the intermittent position
and choose the interval timing by rotating
the ring.

INT ring
With auto-wiper control

Switch Posi‐tion Wiper operation
MIST Operation while pulling up lever OFF Stop
AUTO Auto control
LO Low speedHI High speed
Auto-wiper control*
When the wiper lever is in the AUTO
position, the rain sensor senses the amount
of rainfall on the windshield and turns the
wipers on or off automatically
(off―intermittent―low speed―high
speed).

The sensitivity of th e rain sensor can be
adjusted by turning the switch on the
wiper lever.
From the center position (normal), rotate
the switch upward for higher sensitivity
(faster response) or r otate it downward for
less sensitivity (slower response).

Higher sensitivity
Less sensitivitySwitch
Center
position
CAUTION
 Do not shade the rain sensor by adhering
a sticker or a label on the windshield.
Otherwise the rain sensor will not
operate correctly.
When Driving
Switches and Controls
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