2006 MAZDA MODEL 6 Owners Manual (in English)

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Sunvisors
When you need a sunvisor, lower it for
use in front or swing it to the side.
Sunvisor
qVanity Mirrors
To use the vanity mirror, lower the
sunvisor.
The vanity mirror light will illuminate
when you open the cover.
Interior Lights
qIlluminated Entry System
When the illuminated entry system
operates, the overhead light (switch is in
the DOOR position) and the courtesy
lights turn on for:
lAbout 30 seconds after the driver's
door is unlocked and the ignition key is
removed.
lAbout 15 seconds after all doors are
closed.
lAbout 15 seconds after the key is
removed from the ignition with all
doors closed.
The light also turns off when:
lThe ignition switch is turned to the ON
position and all doors are closed.
lThe driver's door is locked.
NOTE
Battery saver
If any door is left opened, the light goes
out after about 30 minutes to save the
battery.
The light turns on again when the
ignition switch is turned to the ON
position, or when any door is opened
after all doors have been closed.
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qOverhead Lights
Front
With moonroof
Without moonroof
Switch
PositionFront Overhead Lights
Light offlLight on when any door is open
lLight on or off when the
illuminated entry system is on
Rear
Switch
PositionRear Overhead Lights
Light offlLight on when any door is open
lLight on or off when the
illuminated entry system is on
qMap Lights
The map lights are switched on or off by
pressing the switches.
Front
With moonroof
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Without moonroof
Rear
qLuggage Compartment Light
5-Door
Switch
PositionLuggage Compartment Light
Light off
Light on when the hatch is open
Sport Wagon
Switch
PositionLuggage Compartment Light
Light off
Light on when the liftgate is open
qCourtesy Lights
Turns on when any door is open or the
illuminated entry system is on.
Courtesy light
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Information Display
OPEN/CLOSE button (with navigation system)
AMB button (with outside temperature display )
TILT button (with navigation system)
CLOCK/CLK button
SET button
qInformation Display Functions
The information display has the following functions:
lClock
lAmbient Temperature Display (Outside Temperature Display)
lClimate Control Display
lAudio Display
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qClock
When the ignition switch is in the ACC or
ON position, the time is displayed.
Time setting
1. Press the CLOCK button until a beep
sounds, and“12Hr”and“24Hr”will be
displayed.
2. Press the SET button to switch between
“12Hr”and“24Hr”displays. The
selected display will flash.
To select the desired clock setting,
press the CLOCK button again while
the preferred setting is flashing.
3.“Hr. ADJUST”will be displayed next,
and the hour portion of the display will
flash. Press the SET button to set the
hour, then press the CLOCK button.
4.“Min. ADJUST”will be displayed
next, and the minutes portion of the
display will flash. Press the SET button
to set the minutes, then press the
CLOCK button.
Time resetting
While the clock is displayed, press the
SET button 1.5 seconds or more. When
the button is released, a beep will sound
and the clock will be reset as follows:
(Example)12:01―12:29→12:00
12:30―12:59→1:00
NOTE
When the SET button is released, the
seconds are reset to“00”.
qAmbient Temperature Display
When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, press the AMB button to display
the ambient temperature.
NOTE
lThe displayed ambient temperature
may vary from the actual ambient
temperature depending on the
surrounding area and vehicle
conditions.
lPress the AMB button 2 seconds or
more to switch the display from
Fahrenheit to Centigrade or vice
versa.
l(With fully automatic climate
control system)
Press the AMB button again to
switch the display from ambient
temperature to the temperature set
for the air conditioner.
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qClimate Control Display
The climate control system status is
displayed. To operate the climate control
system, refer to“Climate Control System”
(page 6-2).
qAudio Display
The audio system status is displayed. To
operate the audio system, refer to
“Audio System”(page 6-16).
Cup Holder
WARNING
Using Cup Holder:
Using a cup holder to hold hot liquids
while the vehicle is moving is
dangerous. If the contents spill, you
could be scalded. Never use a cup
holder to hold hot liquids while the
vehicle is moving.
Don't Put Anything Other Than Cupsor Drink cans in Cup Holder:
Putting objects other than cups or
drink cans in a cup holder is
dangerous.
During sudden braking or
maneuvering, occupants could be hit
and injured, or objects could be
thrown around the vehicle, causing
interference with the driver and the
possibility of an accident. Only use a
cup holder for cups or drink cans.
CAUTION
To reduce the possibility of injury in an
accident or a sudden stop, keep cup
holders closed when not in use.
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qFront
To use the cup holder, open the center
console by pressing the lower center part
of its cover.
qRear
The rear cup holder is on the rear center
armrest.
Bottle Holder
Bottle holders are on the inside of the
front doors.
Bottle holder
CAUTION
Don't use the bottle holders for
containers without caps. The contents
may spill when the door is opened or
closed.
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Storage Compartments
WARNING
Open Storage Boxes:
Driving with the storage boxes open is
dangerous. To reduce the possibility of
injury in an accident or a sudden stop,
keep the storage boxes closed when
driving.
CAUTION
Don't leave lighters or eyeglasses in the
storage boxes while parked under the
sun. A lighter could explode or the
plastic material in eyeglasses could
deform and crack from high
temperature.
qOverhead Console
This console box is designed to store
eyeglasses or other accessories.
Push and release to open.
qStorage Pocket
To open, push the release catch down and
pull the lid downward.
qCenter Box with Lid (Without
Navigation System)
To use, pull the knob, and the lid opens
automatically.
Knob
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