2014 MAZDA MODEL 6 Owners Manual (in English)

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Interior Lights
Overhead Lights
Switch
PositionOverhead Lights
Light off
lLight is on when any door is openlLight is on or off when the
illuminated entry system is on
Light on
NOTE
The rear map lights also turn on and off when
the overhead light switch is operated.
Front Map Lights
When the overhead light switch is in the
door or off position, press the lens to
illuminate the front map lights, and then
press the lens again to turn them off.
NOTE
The front map lights will not turn off even if the
lens is pressed in the following cases:
lThe overhead light switch is in the ON
position.
lThe overhead light switch is in the door
position with the door open.
lThe illuminated entry system is on.
Rear Map Lights
When the overhead light switch is in the
door or off position, press the lens to
illuminate a rear map light, and then press
the lens again to turn it off.
NOTElOnce the rear map lights have been turned
off, they will turn on and off depending on
the position to which the overhead light is
switched.
lThe rear map lights will not turn off even if
the lens is pressed in the following cases:
lThe overhead light switch is ON.lThe overhead light switch is in the door
position with the door open.
lThe illuminated entry system is on.
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Courtesy Lights
Turns on when any door is open or the
illuminated entry system is on.
Courtesy light
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 is
switched off.
lAbout 15 seconds after all doors are
closed and the ignition is switched off.
lAbout 5 seconds after all doors are
closed and the ignition is switched off
when the key is out of the vehicle.
lIlluminates for about 15 seconds when
the ignition is returned from ACC to
OFF.
The light also turns off when:
lThe ignition is switched on and all
doors are closed.
lThe driver's door is locked.NOTE
lBattery saver
If any door is left open with the overhead
light switch in the DOOR position, or the
trunk lid is left open, the overhead light or
trunk light turns off after about 30 minutes
to prevent battery depletion.
lThe operation of the illuminated entry
system can be changed.
Refer to Personalization Features on page
9-9.
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Clock
The time is displayed when the ignition is
switched to ACC or ON.
With Fully Automatic Type Climate
Control System
Clock
With Manual Type Climate Control
System
Clock
Time setting
1. Switch the ignition ACC or ON.
2. Adjust the time using the time setting
buttons (
,).
The hours advance while the time
setting button (
) is pressed.
The minutes advance while the time
setting button (
) is pressed.
Time resetting
1. Switch the ignition to ACC or ON.
2. Press the :00 button.
3. When the button is pressed, the time
will be reset as follows:
(Example)
12:01―12:29→12:00
12:30―12:59→1:00
NOTE
When the :00 button is pressed, the seconds
will start at“00”.
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Accessory Sockets
Only use genuine Mazda accessories or
the equivalent requiring no greater than
120 W (DC 12 V, 10 A).
Front
The ignition must be switched to ACC or
ON.
Center
The accessory socket can be used
regardless of whether the ignition is on or
off.
CAUTION
ØTo prevent accessory socket
damage or electrical failure, pay
attention to the following:
ØDo not use accessories that
require more than 120 W (DC 12
V, 10 A).
ØDo not use accessories that are
not genuine Mazda accessories
or the equivalent.
ØClose the cover when the
accessory socket is not in use to
prevent foreign objects and
liquids from getting into the
accessory socket.
ØCorrectly insert the plug into
the accessory socket.
ØDo not insert the cigarette
lighter into the accessory
socket.
ØNoise may occur on the audio
playback depending on the device
connected to the accessory socket.
ØDepending on the device
connected to the accessory socket,
the vehicle's electrical system may
be affected, which could cause the
warning light to illuminate.
Disconnect the connected device
and make sure that the problem is
resolved. If the problem is
resolved, disconnect the device
from the socket and switch the
ignition off. If the problem is not
resolved, consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
NOTE
To prevent discharging of the battery, do not
use the socket for long periods with the engine
off or idling.
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Connecting the accessory socket
1. Open the lid.
2. Pass the connection plug cord through
the cutout of the console and insert the
plug into the accessory socket.
Plug
Cup Holder
WARNING
Never use a cup holder to hold hot
liquids while the vehicle is moving:
Using a cup holder to hold hot liquids
while the vehicle is moving is
dangerous. If the contents spill, you
could be scalded.
Do not put anything other than cups or
drink cans in cup holders:
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.
qFront
To use the cup holder, open the center
console by pressing the lower center part
of its cover.
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qRear
The rear cup holder is on the rear center
armrest.
Bottle Holder
Bottle holders are on the inside of the
doors.
Bottle holder
CAUTION
Do not 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
Keep storage boxes closed when
driving:
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.
Do not put articles in storage spaces
with no lid:
Putting articles in storage spaces
with no lid is dangerous as they
could be thrown around the cabin if
the vehicle is suddenly accelerated
and cause injury depending on how
the article is stored.
CAUTION
Do not 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 Pocketí
To use, open the lid.
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qGlove Compartment
To open the glove compartment, pull the
latch toward you.
To close the glove compartment, firmly
press in the center of the glove
compartment lid.
qCenter Console
To open, pull the lower release handle.
Using the armrestí
CAUTION
ØWhen sliding the armrest, be
careful not to hit a drink cup
placed in a cup holder and spill its
contents. Remove cups or other
drink containers from the cup
holders before pulling out the
armrest.
ØBefore opening the center console,
store the armrest first. Otherwise,
the armrest or center console may
be damaged.
To use the armrest, slide it frontward.
To retract the armrest, slide it completely
to the rear.
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