2012 MAZDA MODEL 6 steering

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NOTE: •
Engine Stop
Continuously pushing the START/STOP button while
the engine is running will turn the engine OFF. Use
only in case of an emergency.
•
Vehicle Entry/Engine Start If the advanced key cannot be used due to a malfunction
or dead advanced key battery, use the auxiliary key
to lock /unlock the doors and to start the engine.
Engine Ready to
Start Indicator Light
ACC
Indicator
Light
Ignition ON
Indicator Light
Key
Release
Auxiliary
Key
(for opening
the doors
and starting
the engine)
STARTIN g ThE EN gINE
While Carrying the Advanced Key…
• Start the engine by pushing the START/STOP button, while
pushing the clutch pedal (manual transmission) or the brake pedal
(automatic transmission).
• Shut the engine OFF by pushing the START/STOP button again.
•
Activate Accessories (ACC) by pushing the START/STOP button
once without pushing the clutch or brake pedal.
•
The key indicator light
will show g REEN when the advanced key
is detected and the brake pedal is pushed. The engine is ready to start.
The indicator flashes RE d (for 3 seconds) when the key is not detected
or if the advanced keyless transmitter battery is dead. If illuminated
RE d, the push button start may not start the engine, unless the
auxiliary key is used.
With the Auxiliary Key…
1 To start engine, locate the key slot cover on the
steering column and remove the cover.
2 Insert the auxiliary key into the key slot, then push the
START/STOP button with the clutch pedal (M/ T) or the
brake pedal (A / T) pushed down to start the engine. Advanced Key
(Rear)
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Lock
Tr u n k
Panic
Alarm Unlock
Auxiliary KeyAdvanced

Key
d river’s d oor Request Switch
Trunk Request Switch
Sensor (back of handle)
KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM
This system remotely locks and unlocks the doors and the trunk.
Release Button
• Push to extend key.
• Push & fold to retract key.
Lock• Push once to lock all doors.
•
Push twice (within five
seconds) for horn sound
verification that both
doors are locked.
Unlock• Push once to unlock
driver’s doors.
• Push twice (within three
seconds) to unlock all doors.Panic Alarm• Push for one second or
more to activate alarm.
• Push Lock, Unlock, Trunk
or Panic Alarm to turn
alarm of f.
Tr u n k•
Push and hold to open trunk.
Ad VANCE d KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM
•
This system allows you to lock /unlock the
doors, open the trunk lid and start the engine
without taking the key out.
While Carrying the Advanced Key…
• Unlock the driver’s door by gently grasping
and pulling the door handle after the beep
sound is heard. The sensor on the back side
of the door handle will sense the motion of
your hand and unlock the door.
NOT E: If the door handle is pulled too quickly
(before door is unlocked), the door may not
open. Pull the door handle again to open
.
• Unlock all doors by pushing the inner door lock switch after opening the driver’s door.
•
Unlock/Open the trunk by pushing the trunk
request switch.
•
Lock all doors by pushing the driver’s
door or passenger door request switch once.
g enuine Mazda Accessory Remote
Start is available at your Mazda d ealer.
Retractable
Key
Key
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Instrument Cluster
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FUEL gAU gE TAChO M E T E RINSTRUMENT
CLUSTER d IMMER1AMBIENT
TEMPERATURE2
gLOSSARY OF W ARNINg ANd INdICATOR LI ghTS
NOTE: See Owner’s Manual for more details and explanations. SPEEd
OMETER
EN g INE COOLANT
T EMPERATURE
g AU gETRIP METER
SELECTOR2 , 3Od OMETER /
TRIP METERShIFT LEVER
POSITION
IN dICATOR
1 Rotate the knob to adjust the brightness of the instrument cluster and \
other dashboard illuminations.2 To change ambient temperature between Celsius and Fahrenheit, push trip meter selector twice from
Trip A (or once from Trip B) to change to Temperature Mode. Push and hold trip meter selector for
1 second until temperature reading begins flashing and the change occurs. To return back to Trip Mode,
push trip meter selector once (or wait 3 seconds after releasing trip meter selector or turn ignition off).
3 Push to toggle between trip meter (A & B). When a trip meter is selec\
ted, push and hold to reset to
zero miles.
NOTE: Low ambient temperature and/or high altitude causes tire pressures to drop
and may turn the TPMS warning light on. If the warning light comes on, check the tire
pressure and fill the tires as soon as possible, preferably before moving the vehicle
and warming up the tires. Tire pressure should be checked when the tires are cold.
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The instrument cluster has a dimmer function that can be
cancelled to make the illumination brighter during the
day when the headlights are on. If the illumination
is too dim during the day, press the knob, or if
the illumination does not dim when turning
on the headlights at night, press the knob.
When dimmed, rotate the knob to adjust
the brightness of the illumination.
Low Fuel Level
TCS
OFF TCS OFF

(Traction Control System)
KEY Warning R
Ed Advanced key not detected or
advanced key battery is dead
KEY d
etected (engine ready
to start) gREEN
On: Advanced key detected; engine
is ready to start.
Flashing: Advanced key battery is low.
Check Fuel Cap
Electronic Steering Lock
Lights On (Exterior)
Tire Pressure

Monitoring System
(TPMS) Warning Light
On/ Warning Beep: Low tire pressure
in one or more tires.
Flashing: TPMS Malfunction
BSM OFF BSM OFF

(Blind Spot Monitoring)
OFF
dSC OFF

( d ynamic Stability Control)
Charging System
Malfunction
Powertrain Malfunction/
Reduced Power

ABS (Antilock Brake
System) Malfunction
Check Engine Light
Brake Warning Light
Parking brake on/low brake
fluid/malfunction
Turn Signal/
hazard
Warning Indicator Lights
Automatic Transmission
Malfunction
headlight h
igh Beams On
Traction Control System
(TCS)/d
ynamic Stability
Control ( dSC)
On: TCS/DSC malfunction
Flashing: TCS/DSC operating
Shift Lever Position
Indicator
Airbag/Front Seat Belt
Pretensioner System
Malfunction
Low Engine Oil Pressure
Security Indicator Light
door-Ajar
Seat Belt

Unbuckled/Malfunction
Cruise Main Indicator

Light On ( A MBER )/
Cruise Set Indicator
Light On
( gREEN )
Low Wa
sher Fluid Level
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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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Bluetooth
®
Roadside assistance is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Using the toll free
phone number or iPhone® app (which uses gPS-enabled technology to determine
your exact location), will put you in touch with a roadside assistance agent.
Phone: 1-800-866-1998
The app can be downloaded, free of charge, by logging onto
http://mazda.crosscountry-auto.com/ or directly from App store on your iPhone or your
PC using iTunes. After downloading app, customer name, email, iPhone number and VIN\

are required.
• 3.5 mm Audio Cable
• All-Weather Floor Mats
• Auto-Dimming Rearview
Mirror with Compass
and HomeLink
®
• Bluetooth® Car Kit
by Motorola
• Car Cover
• Car Cover Cable Lock
• Cargo Mat
• Cargo Net • Cargo Tray
• Door Sill Trim Plates
• First Aid Kit
• Fog Lights
• Front Mask
• Fuel-Filler Door
• iPod® Integration
• License Plate Frames
• Moonroof Wind Deflector
• Portable Navigation
Devices by Garmin
®
• Rear Bumper Guard
• Remote Engine Start
• Roadside Assistance Kit
• SIRIUS Satellite Radio
• Splash Guards
(Front and Rear)
• Spoiler
• Touch-up Paint
• Wheel Locks
• Windshield Sunscreen
gENUINE MAzd A A CCESSORIES
Genuine Mazda Accessories are built to the same standards of quality as your Mazda.
That means they fit right, work right, and look great. Choose from a wide range of
interior and exterior accessories to make your Mazda6 fit your personality and lifestyle.
After all, you are what you drive.
Personalize your Mazda6 with the following genuine Mazda Accessories:
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• Personalized maintenance schedules
• Zoom-Zoom Owner Magazine
• Warranty information and on-line
Owner’s Manuals • Wallpaper, videos and other fun stuff
•
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• Car Care Discount Coupons available
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NOTE: If your compatible Bluetooth® phone is equipped with a music player and
supports the Bluetooth® profile A2DP, your phone will pair for both hands-free calling
as well as Bluetooth® audio during the pairing process, and will be considered one
unit. Please refer to your Owner’s Manual for complete details on how to “pair” up to
7 Bluetooth
® phones and audio devices, and how to use the built-in tutorial and
other important safety information.
T O MAKE OR RECEIVE A h ANdS-FREE CALL
Basic Oper ation:
button: To make/receive/swap (during call
interruption) a call.
button: To end/reject a call.
button: To skip voice guidance (for
speeding up your operation).
Auto Re-connect: On engine start, the
last-connected device will be automatically
re-connected. The system is operable several
seconds after engine start.
Voice Pairing 1 Push and release (wait for
beep) the button on the
steering wheel.
2 From main menu, say, “Setup,
Pairing Options.”
3 S a y, “Pair.”
4 Say a four-digit code
(i.e., “1, 2, 3, 4”).
5 Place phone in discovery
mode; if necessary, consult
your phone’s manual or go to
www.mazdausa.com/bluetooth.
Select model, Bluetooth, and
follow screen prompts.
6 After phone is recognized,
you will be prompted to name
the paired phone.
7 Pairing completed.
Pairing with Navigation 1 Push SOURCE button next
to Navigation screen.
2 Select B T- A u d i o on
Navigation screen.
3 Select Settings.
4 Select Pair/Select d evice.
5 Select Add New.
6 System will provide a
four-digit code.
7 Use the four-digit code to
begin the pairing procedure;
if necessary, consult your
phone’s manual or go to
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Select model, Bluetooth, and
follow screen prompts.
8 Pairing completed.
PAIRIN g YOUR BLUETOOT h® PhONE OR AU dIO dEVICE
NO TE: • For safety reasons, you cannot pair a phone while driving.
• Before pairing your cell phone or audio device, it is recommended that you
refer to its manual for steps to turn on Bluetooth
® and perform pairing.
• For toll-free Bluetooth® Hands-Free customer service and device compatibility
call 800-430-0153 or go to www.MazdaUSA.com/bluetooth for assistance.
• IMPORTANT: Set the volume level on your cell phone or audio device to the
highest level before distortion starts, then adjust the volume on the audio system.
When using Bluetooth®
audio function:
The sound quality of
Bluetooth
® streaming
audio varies depending
on the device, even
when recorded with a
recommended bit rate
of 128 kbps.
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