instrument cluster MAZDA MODEL 6 2021 Repair Manual

*1 The light turns on when the ignition is switched on for an operation check, and turns off a few seconds later or
when the engine is started. If t he light does not turn on or remains turned on, have the vehicle inspected at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
*2 The light turns on continuously when the parking brake is appl ied.
▼Indication/Indicator Lights
These lights turn on or flash to
notify the user of the system operation status or a system
malfunction.
Signal Indicator Page
(Green)Seat Belt Indicator Light (Rear seat) 2-68
*Front Passenger Air Bag Deactivation Indicator Light*12-68
(Green)KEY Indicator Light 4-5
Security Indicator Light*13-41
Wrench Indication/Indicator Light*14-63
Shift Position Indication
4-69
Lights-On Indication/Indicator Light 4-78
Headlight High-Beam Indicator LightHeadlight
High-Low Beam 4-82
Flashing the Headlights 4-82
Turn Signal/Hazard Warning Indicator Lights Turn and
Lane-Change Signals4-84
Hazard Warning Flasher4-91
(Green) Brake Pedal Operation demand Indicator Light 4-101
AUTOHOLD Active Indicator Light*14-107
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SignalIndicator Page
TCS/DSC Indicator Light*1
Traction Control
System (TCS) 4-112
Dynamic Stabil‐ ity Control(DSC)4-113
Turns on 7-28
DSC OFF Indicator Light*14-114
Select Mode Indication 4-116
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) OFF Indicator Light*1
Malfunction
7-28
Except malfunc‐ tion
4-131
(Red) Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) Indicator Light
4-180
Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) OFF Indicator Light*14-181
(White)Cruise Main Indication 4-228
(Green)Cruise Set Indication 4-228
*1 The light turns on when the ignition is switched on for an ope
ration check, and turns off
a few seconds later or when the e ngine is started. If the light does not turn on or remains
turned on, have the ve hicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda De aler.
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▼Wrench Indicator Light
When the ignition is switched ON, the
wrench indicator light turns on and then
turns off after a few seconds.

The wrench indicator light turns on under
the following conditions:
When the preset maintenance period has
arrived.
When it’s time to replace the engine oil.
Refer to the Information section in the
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
NOTE
The wrench indicator light turns on
earlier than the preset period depending
on vehicle usage conditions.
Whenever the engine oil is replaced, a
reset of the vehicle engine control unit is
necessary.
Refer to the Information section in the
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
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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 while 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 display, 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 visi bility 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.
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The active driving display indicates the following information:
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) Operation Conditions and Warnings
Refer to Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) on page 4-126.
Distance Recognition Support System (DRSS) Operation Conditions and Warnings
Refer to Distance Recognition Support System (DRSS) on page 4-1 40.
Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR) traffic signs and Warnings
Refer to Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR) on page 4-132.
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with S top & Go function)
Operation Conditions and Warnings
Refer to Mazda Radar Cruise Contr ol with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go
function) on page 4-150.
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 4-164.
Advanced Smart City Brake Support (Advanced SCBS) Warnings
Refer to Advanced Smart City Brake Support (Advanced SCBS) on p age 4-175.
Smart City Brake Support [Forward] (SCBS F) Warnings
Refer to Smart City Brake Support [Forward] (SCBS F) on page 4- 178.
Smart City Brake Support [Reverse] (SCBS R) Operation Conditions
Refer to Smart City Brake Support [Reverse] (SCBS R) on page 4- 182.
Smart Brake Support (SBS) Warnings
Refer to Smart Brake Support (SBS) on page 4-186.
Cruise Control Operation Conditions
Refer to Cruise Control on page 4-227.
Navigation Guidance (vehicles with navigation system)
Speed limit indicator (vehicles with navigation system)
Vehicle Speed
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Each setting/adjustment for the active driving display can be performed on the center
display.
1. Select the
icon on the home screen and display the Settings screen.
2. Select the AD-Disp tab.
3. Select the desired item and perform the setting/adjustment.
Method for adjusting screen brightness (automatically/manually)
Screen brightness initial setting s (automatic adjustment is selected)
Screen brightness adjustment (m anual adjustment is selected)
Display position of active driving display (display height)
Active driving display angle adjustment (display angle correcti on)
Active driving display ON/OFF (indication)
Navigation guidance ON/OFF
Reset settings (reset)
NOTE
The desired driving position (display position, brightness level, display information) can
be called up after programming the position.
Refer to Driving Position Memory on page 2-11.
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Shift-Lock System
The shift-lock system prevents shifting out
of P unless the brake pedal is depressed.

To shift from P:
1. Depress and hold the brake pedal.
2. Start the engine.
3. Press and hold the lock-release button.
4. Move the selector lever.
NOTE
When the ignition is switched to ACC or
the ignition is switched off, the selector
lever cannot be shifted from P position.
The ignition cannot be switched to OFF
if the selector lever is not in P position.
▼ Shift-Lock Override
If the selector lever will not move from P
using the proper shift procedure, continue
to hold down the brake pedal.
1. Remove the shift-lock override cover
using a cloth-wrapped flat head
screwdriver.
2. Insert a screwdriver and push it down.
Cover
Lock-release button
3. Press and hold the lock-release button.
4. Move the selector lever.
Take the vehicle to an Authorized Mazda
Dealer to have the system checked.
Transaxle Ranges
The shift position indication in the
instrument cluster illuminates.
Refer to Indication/Indicator Lights on
page 4-29, 4-46, 4-61.
The selector lever must be in P or N
position to operate the starter.
P (Park)
P locks the transaxle and prevents the
front wheels from rotating.
WA R N I N G
Always set the selector lever to P position
and set the parking brake:
Only setting the selector lever to the P
position without using the parking brake to
hold the vehicle is dangerous. If P fails to
hold, the vehicle could move and cause an
accident.
CAUTION
 Shifting into P, N or R while the vehicle is
moving can damage your transaxle.
 Shifting into a driving gear or reverse
when the engine is running faster than
idle can damage the transaxle.
R (Reverse)
In position R, the vehicle moves only
backward. You must be at a complete stop
before shifting to or from R, except under
rare circumstances as explained in
Rocking the Vehicle (page 3-46).
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Manual Shift Mode
The manual shift mode gives you the feel
of driving a manual transaxle vehicle by
allowing you to operate the selector lever
manually. This allows you to control
engine rpm and torque to the drive wheels
much like a manual transaxle when more
control is desired.
To change to manual shift mode, shift the
lever from D to M.

NOTE
Changing to manual shift mode while
driving will not damage the transaxle.
To return to automatic shift mode, shift the
lever from M to D.
NOTE
If you change to manual shift mode
when the vehicle is stopped, the gear
will shift to M1.
If you change to manual shift mode
without depressing the accelerator pedal
when driving in D range, 5th gear/6th
gear, the gear will shift to M4/M5.
▼ Indicators
Manual shift mode indication
In manual shift mode, the “M” of the shift
position indication in
the instrument panel
illuminates.
Gear position indication
The numeral for th e selected gear
illuminates.

Manual shift mode
indication
Gear position
indication
Manual shift mode
indication
Gear position
indication
Instrument Cluster (Type A)
Instrument Cluster (Type B/C)
NOTE
If the gears cannot be shifted down
when driving at higher speeds, the gear
position indication will flash twice to
signal that the gears cannot be shifted
down (to protect the transaxle).
If the automatic tr ansaxle fluid (ATF)
temperature becomes too high, there is
the possibility that the transaxle will
switch to automatic shift mode,
canceling manual shift mode and
turning off the gear position indication
illumination. This is a normal function
to protect the AT. After the ATF
temperature has decreased, the gear
position indication illumination turns
back on and driving in manual shift
mode is restored.
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Direct Mode*
Direct mode can be used for temporarily
switching gears by operating the steering
shift switch while the vehicle is being
driven with the selector lever in the D
position.
While in direct mode, the D and M
indication illuminate a nd the gear position
in use is illuminated.
Direct mode is canceled (released) under
the following conditions.
The UP switch () is pulled
rearward for a certain amount of time or
longer.
The vehicle is driven for a certain
amount of time or longer (time differs
depending on the driving conditions
while operating).
The vehicle is stopped or moving at a
slow speed.

Direct mode
indicationGear position
indication
Direct mode
indicationGear position
indication
Instrument Cluster (Type A)
Instrument Cluster (Type B)
NOTE
Shifting up and down while in direct mode
may not be possible depending on the
vehicle speed. In addition, because direct
mode is canceled (released) depending on
the rate of acceleration or if the
accelerator is fully depressed, use of the
manual shift mode is recommended if you
need to drive the ve hicle in a particular
gear for long periods.
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Lighting Control
▼Headlights
Turn the headlight switch to tur
n the headlights and other exterior lights on or off.
When the lights are turned on, the lights-on indicator light in the instrument cluster turns on.

NOTE
If the light switch is left on, the lights will automatically switch off approximately 30
seconds after switching the ignition off.
The time setting can be changed.
Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
To prevent discharging the battery, do not leave the lights on while th e engine is off unless
safety requires them.
Without auto-light control
Switch Position OFF
Ignition PositionONACC or
OFF ONACC or
OFF ONACC or
OFF
Headlights Off Off Off Off On
On
*2
Daytime running lightsOn*1OffOn*1Off Off Off
Taillights
Parking lights
License plate lights
Side-marker lights Off Off On
On
*2OnOn*2
*1 The lights are turned on wh ile the vehicle is driven.*2 The lights are turned on for th e specified period by the auto headlight off function.
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