DRIVER’S VIEW
1. Power window switches,
see Switches
2. Power door locks,
see Locks
3. Dual power mirrors,
see Switches
4. Instrument panel lighting,see Getting Started
5. Air vents
6. Turn signal/lighting
control lever,
see Driver Controls
7 . Traction Control System*,
see Instrument Cluster
8. Horn/Air bag
9. Wiper/washer control
lever,see Driver Controls
10. Clock setting buttons,see Getting Started
11. NAVI Display*,
see Owner’s Manual
12. Information display,see Information Display13. AMBAmbient temperature display,
see Information Display.
14. Hazard warning
switch, Press on/off.
15. Audio system,
see Audio Systems
16. Climate control panel,
see Climate Controls
17. Passenger air bag off
indicator,see Seats18. Accessory socket
19. Gearshift lever (A/T),
see Transmission
20. Cup holder
21. Seat warmer*,see Trunk/Console
22. Console, see Trunk/Console
23. Parking brake lever,
see Trunk/Console
24. NAVI Remote control*
Getting Started
MAZDA6 Quick Tips®are
designed to quickly familiarize
you with some important
features of your MAZDA6.
This Driver’s View tab is your
index to the Quick Tips
®, locate
the item you would like to
learn more about and then
turn to the listed tab.
Be sure to see the tab called
Getting Started, this section
contains important operating
tips about your MAZDA6.
Items identified in blue text
call out unique features.
Driver’s
View
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Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
25. Storage
26. Cruise control, see Getting Started
27. Tilt/telescopic
steering-wheel lever,
see Getting Started
28. Audio control switches, see Getting Started
29. Remote trunk release
(Sedan only)
Push to open trunk.
30. Hood release handle
31. Headlight leveling switch*,see Getting Started
32. Bottle holder
CAUTION: Use plastic bottles
with caps, cups may spill
when door is closed.
33. Remote fuel-door
release
*Denotes optional equipment
AM/FM STEREO/CASSETTE/CD CHANGER
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Audio
Systems
Audio
Systems
1. Power/Volume
Press to turn on/off; rotate
to increase/decrease volume.
2. SEEK/TRACK/APC
Radio: Press to
automatically seek higher/
lower frequency.
CD: Press to select
next/previous track.
Cassette*: Press to
automatically advance tape to
beginning of next selection/
replay selection; to stop this
operation, press button again.
3. LOAD
To load multiple discs*: Press
and hold LOAD (3) until
beep sound is heard; insert
CD when “In” is displayed.
To eject disc: Press Eject (11).
12. Scan/Auto-Memory
Press to briefly sample next
listenable selections; functions
in all modes.
Radio: Press and hold until a beep
sound is heard; system auto-
maticallyscans and temporarily
stores six strong stations in each
band; press again to cancel.
13. Tuning/Audio Control
Tune: Rotate counterclockwise/
clockwise for lower frequency/
higher frequency.
Audio control: Press to select
ALC/BASS/TREB/FADE/BAL/BEEP
(Automatic level control) can be
turned on and off; rotate right/left
to adjust selected feature.
ALC ON = Audio volume
decreases/increases with
vehicle speed
ALC OFF = Audio volume does
not decrease/increase with
changes in vehicle speed14. Fast forward
Press to fast forward
through a track.
15. Cassette eject button*
16. Reverse
Press to reverse through a track.
17. Program Random
Press for random play.
18. Cassette door*
19. Repeat
Press to replay current
CD/tape selection.
20. Dolby® Noise Reduction*
Reduces tape noise and hiss;
press to activate/deactivate.
21. Disc up *
Press to skip forward to
beginning of next CD.
22. Disc down *
Press to skip back to
beginning of previous CD.
23. Display, see Information Display
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*Denotes optional equipment†SAT button is standard but requires
SIRIUS subscription/additional hardware
Tips: Always remove antenna before entering a car wash.
To remove antenna; rotate counter-clockwise,
to install rotate clockwise.
To eject specific disc: Press
and hold Eject (11) until beep
sound is heard; within five
seconds press the desired tray
number 1-6 (4).
4. Memory preset buttons
To set: Tune to station, press and
hold until beep sound is heard.
5. FM1/2
Press to select between FM1/FM2
station preset buttons (4).
6. AM
Press to select AM frequency band.
7. SAT
†, Satellite ready capability.
8. CD slot
9. CD, Press to play CD.
10. MEDIA
Press to play cassette tape.
11. CD eject button
HOMELINK®
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
HomeLink®
Interior
Lights
Auto-dimming rear
view mirror*
Auto-dimming function changes
are based on outside lighting
conditions and if bright headlights
are visible in rear view mirror.
Press on (2), off (3).
5. Moonroof tilt switch
Press rear of switch to
tilt rear of moonroof.
Press front of switch to close.
6. Moonroof slide switch
Press rear of switch to open
moonroof.
Press front of switch to close.
Illuminated visor mirrors
Mirrors lighted when covers
open; off when closed. Rolling code synchronization
procedure
Refer to your garage door opener or
device instruction manual to confirm
your system is equipped with a
rolling code feature.
Tip: This procedure is easier
to perform with the assistance
of another person.
To synchronize: Press programming
button on garage door opener
motor; press/hold for 2 seconds
and release the programmed
HomeLink
®button 2 times
within 30 seconds of pressing
the garage door opening
motor programming button.
Some devices may require you
to press/hold and release a
third time to complete
programming procedure.
If indicator light stays on,
programming is complete.
To erase all existing programming;
press and hold two outer
HomeLink
®buttons (1) on mirror,
continue to hold buttons until
indicator light flashes.
1. Map/reading light switch
Press on/off.
2. Interior light switch
DOOR = light on when
door open
OFF = light always off
3. Interior map/reading
light
4. Sunglass holder
Press concaved lip to open.
To program or reprogram:
Press and hold two outer
HomeLink
®buttons (1) for 20
seconds and no more than
30 seconds, release only after
indicator light (4) begins to
flash; hold transmitter for the
device to be programmed
between 1-3 inches to
HomeLink
®; press transmitter
button and desired HomeLink®
button (1) simultaneously until
HomeLink®indicator light (4)
goes from slow to rapid flashing.
Verify device operation by
pressing HomeLink
®button (1)
that was just programmed.
Tip: You do not need to
repeat the first step to program
the other two hand-held
transmitters for the remaining
HomeLink
®buttons.
For further information, contact
HomeLink
®at 1-800-355-3515,
www.homelink.comor your
authorized Mazda Dealer. HomeLink
®Wireless
Control System*
Located on rear view mirror.
HomeLink
®provides three
programmable buttons that
will replace three hand-held
device transmitters.
Tip: It is recommended to
park outside of garage when
programming HomeLink
®.
WARNING: When programming
a garage door or gate opener,
disconnect power to these
devices before programming,
continuous operation of these
devices could damage the motor.
*Denotes optional equipment
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Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Trunk
Trunk/
Console
1. Lug wrench
2. Jack
Remove cover panel to access.
3. Cargo light
4. Cargo securing loops
5. Rear seatback remote
handle levers
6. Seatback release buttons
7. Cargo area cover
8. Sub-compartment cover
Lift carpet, disconnect sub-woofer*
wire connector, remove cargo
sub-compartment cover, remove
sub-woofer, remove spare tire.
9. Temporary spare tire
Stored under panel in trunk.
Tire economy and tipsCheck pressure regularly when
tires are cold, maintain correct
front-end alignment and tire
balance; rotate tires at 5,000 or
7,500 mile intervals; see Owner's
Manual for rotation chart.
Tire pressureP215/45R18 93W
Front/rear: 35psi cold
P215/50R17 93V
P205/60R16 91V (Sedan only)
Front/rear: 32psi cold
Tip: Correct tire pressure promotes
safe handling and ride comfort.
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Warning light illuminates for a
few seconds after ignition is on.
If tire pressure is too low in one
or more tires, warning light will
illuminate and beeper will sound.
Flashing warning light indicates
possible malfunction; dealer
inspection required.
Tire chains†Tire chains cannot be used on
this vehicle, interference with
vehicle body and scratching
could occur.
Split rear folding seatback
(Sedan)
Unfasten the lap portion of
the rear center seat belt, pull
rear seatback remote handle
levers (5).
To raise seatback: Push seatback
firmly until latched, re-attach
center belt.
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4. Storage5. Seat warmer*Press on/off switch; indicator
light on when activated.
6. Accessory socket
Luggage
compartment
internal safety
release (Sedan)
Allows you to escape should you
become locked in trunk.
Slide illuminated release lever in
direction of arrow; lever will glow
if it has been exposed to light.
Located on interior trunk lid.Folding rear seatbacks flat
(5-Door)
Unfasten rear seat belt, pull
handle levers (5) on left/right
side or press seatback release
buttons (6) support seatback;
then fold seatback forward.
To raise seatback: Lift seatbacks
upward until firmly latched, properly
fasten rear seat belts, then check
that seat belts are routed properly
for passenger use.
1. Console
2. Parking-brake lever
To engage: Pull up.
To release: Pull up slightly
while depressing button at
front of lever, lower hand
brake lever.
3. Cup holderOpen
*Denotes optional equipment†See Owner’s Manual