2012 MAZDA MODEL 6 change time

Feature Highlights
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NOTE: Do not rely completely on the BSM system and be sure to look over
your shoulder before changing lanes:
• The BSM system can assist the driver in confirming the safety of the surroundings,
but is not a complete substitute.
• The driver is responsible for ensuring safe lane changes and other maneuvers.
• Always pay attention to the direction in which the vehicle is traveling and the
vehicle’s surroundings.
• The BSM system does not operate when the vehicle speed is lower than about
20 mph (32 km/h).
Turning BSM System Off
To manually turn the BSM system off, push the BSM OFF switch on the dash.
The BSM OFF indicator will illuminate in the instrument cluster when the BSM
system is off. The BSM system will automatically turn on the next time the
vehicle is started.
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Your Vehicle
detection Areas
INFORMATION d ISPLAY
P O R TA B L E AUdIO P L AY E R INTEg RATION USINg ThE AU x JACK
Your vehicle is equipped with an AUX or auxiliary jack
that will allow you to play your portable audio player
through the vehicle’s audio system. Learn the system
when parked and do not let it distract you while driving.
NOTE:
Available at your Mazda dealer is the Genuine Mazda
Accessory 3.5 mm audio cable which can be used to connect
your portable audio player into the aux jack.
1 Locate the AUX jack inside the center console.
2 Plug 3.5 mm audio cable into the portable audio
player and into the AUX jack. Turn portable audio
player on.
3 Turn the vehicle audio system on.
4 • Without Navigation System: Push AUX (or CD/AUX) button on
audio system OR push MODE button on steering wheel controls
until “AUX” is displayed.
• With Navigation System: Push SOURCE button on audio
system, then push AUX1 on screen OR push MODE button on
steering wheel controls until “AUX1” is displayed.
5 Use the portable audio player controls to play music.
I M P O R TA N T:
Set the volume level on your portable audio player to the highest
level before distortion starts, then adjust the volume on the audio system.
Climate Control d isplay
Climate Control display Trip Computer/
Clock d isplay Audio/
hands-Free
d isplay Climate
Control d isplay
BLIN d S POT MONITORIN g (BSM) SYSTEM
The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system is designed to assist the driver
by monitoring the blind spots to the rear of the vehicle on both sides.
• If your vehicle speed is 20 mph (32 km/h) or more, the BSM will warn
you of vehicles in the detection area by illuminating the BSM warning
lights located on the left and right door mirrors.
• If you operate a turn signal in the direction of an illuminated BSM
warning light, the system will also warn you with a beep and warning
light flash.
• BSM sensors are located under the left and right rear bumper areas.
The BSM system may not operate properly if the rear bumper gets too
dirty, so keep the rear bumper area clean.
Please refer to your Owner’s Manual for complete details.
NOTE: Information display contents vary depending on vehicle grade.
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With multi-information display
Clock Trip Computer Climate
Control d isplay
Without multi-information display
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Audio Controls With Navigation
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POWER ON
Push the Power/ Volume dial to
turn the audio system on.
M Ed IA SELECTION
Push the SOURCE button to select
the appropriate on-screen button:
Radio: Select FM or AM button
for FM1, FM2, or AM band. The
selected band will be indicated in
the Information Display.
d ISC: Select for CD player.
Satellite Radio: Select SAT for
SIRIUS Radio
®. If your vehicle
is equipped with SIRIUS Radio®
(satellite radio antenna on roof or
trunk lid), your new Mazda includes
a free introductory subscription
with a limited term trial offer. Call
888-539-7474 to activate! See the
Owner’s Manual and/or dealer for
details. Contact your Mazda dealer
about adding SIRIUS Radio
® if your
Mazda6 is not already equipped
with it.
AU x: Select to switch to AUX
jack input. iPod:
Select to play iPod
®.
B T- A u d i o : Select for
Blueto oth
® Audio.
T UNIN g
M anual: Turn the TUNE/AUDIO dial
to manually change the frequency.
S eek: Push and hold the
SEEK/TRACK buttons
to
automatically seek a higher or lower
frequency or track, depending on
media selected.
NOTE:
If you continue to push and
hold the button, the frequency will
continue changing without stopping.
S can: Push the SCAN button to
automatically sample strong
stations for seconds each. Push
again to cancel.
Auto Memory Tuning:
Select and hold the AUTO-M
on-screen button until beep is heard
to store an additional 8 stations
on each FM and AM band without
disturbing the previously stored
stations. To return to previously
1. Push LO AD /
2. Push the LOAD on-screen
button lightly.
3. Wait for the screen
to lower.
4 . After “IN” is displayed on
the Information Display,
insert the CD.
The CD will begin playing
after the screen closes.
TO LOA d/PLAY A C d1. Push the MENU button.
2. Select the Set Clock tab.
3.
Choose a 24-hour display or
a 12-hour display.
4. Use the + hour and - hour
tabs
to enter the correct hour.
5. Use the + min (minutes) and
- min to set the correct minutes.

6. Exit by pushing the OK tab.
NOTE:
Minutes and seconds are
adjusted by the GPS; however, it is
necessary to adjust hours under
the following conditions:
• Driving across different time zones
•
Daylight saving time start and end
SETTIN g YOUR CLOCK
stored stations, select the FM
or AM on-screen button. Refer
to the Owner’s Manual for
complete details.
Preset Channel: Can be used to
store 8 AM, 16 FM and 24 SIRIUS
Radio
® stations.
1 To set a channel, first select AM,
F M1, F M 2, S AT1, S AT 2 o r S AT 3 .
2 Tune to the desired station.
3 Push the TUNE AUDIO dial.
4 Select and hold any channel
preset on-screen button for about
two seconds until a beep is heard.
• Repeat to store other stations.
PLAYIN g BLUETOOT h®
(BT) AU dIO
1 Make sure BT audio device
is paired.
2 Turn on BT audio device.
3 Push the Source button.
4 Select the BT-Audio option.
BLUETOOT h® AUdIO
Bluetooth® enabled phones and
audio players provide an opportunity
to play music through the audio
system with no wires attached,
however, there are some limitations:
• During playback, the song title
or artist will be shown on the
vehicle’s information display. (This
may vary due to the specification
of your phone or player (AVRCP
1.3 required). To obtain further
information, please refer to the
Owner’s Manual). This is not a
problem with the vehicle, phone,
or player. The current audio profile
does not send this information.
• Not all controls on the phone or
player will be active when paired
to the vehicle.
• Wireless signal strength can affect
audio streaming.
• Sound quality of streaming audio
varies depending on the device.
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