2014 MAZDA MODEL 6 Owners Manual (in English)

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qIf the adaptive front lighting system
(AFS) OFF indicator light flashesí
The indicator light flashes continuously if
the system is malfunctioning. Consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
NOTE
lEven if the AFS is not operating due to
some malfunction, the normal headlight
function is still operable.
lIf there is a malfunction with the headlight
auto-leveling function, the indicator light
flashes.
qIf the low engine coolant
temperature indicator light (blue)
does not turn off
If the low engine coolant temperature
indicator light remains illuminated after
the engine has been sufficiently warmed
up, the temperature sensor could have a
malfunction. Consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
qIf the turn signal/hazard warning
indicator light illuminates or flashes
at an abnormally high speed
If an indicator light remains illuminated
(does not flash) or if it flashes abnormally,
one of the turn signal bulbs may be
burned out. Consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
qIf the security indicator light
illuminates or flashes
If the engine does not start with the
correct key, and the security indicator
light keeps illuminating or flashing, the
system may have a malfunction. Consult
an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
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qIf the blind spot monitoring (BSM)
system OFF indicator light flashesí
The indicator light flashes if the BSM
system has a malfunction. Consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
NOTE
If the vehicle is driven on a road with less
traffic and few vehicles that the radar sensors
can detect, the system may pause (The BSM
OFF indicator light in the instrument panel
flashes). However, it does not indicate a
malfunction.
qIf the lights-on indicator light flashes
The light continues to flash if the lighting
system has a malfunction. Consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Warning Sound is Activated
qLights-On Reminder
The lights-on reminder is operable when
the time setting*1of the auto headlight off
function is 0 seconds.
If lights are on and the ignition is
switched to ACC or the ignition is
switched off, a continuous beep sound
will be heard when the driver's door is
opened.
*1 If the light switch is left on, the auto
headlight off function automatically
turns off the lights about 30 seconds
after switching the ignition off. The
time setting can be changed.
Refer to Personalization Features on
page 9-9.
NOTE
lWhen the ignition is switched to ACC, the
“Ignition Not Switched Off (STOP)
Warning Beep”(page 7-39) overrides the
lights-on reminder.
lA personalized function is available to
change the sound volume for the lights-on
reminder.
Refer to Personalization Features on page
9-9.
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qAir Bag/Front Seat Belt
Pretensioner System Warning Beep
If a malfunction is detected in the air bag/
front seat belt pretensioner systems and
the warning light, a warning beep sound
will be heard for about 5 seconds every
minute.
The air bag and seat belt pretensioner
system warning beep sound will continue
to be heard for approximately 35 minutes.
Have your vehicle inspected at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as
possible.
WARNING
Do not drive the vehicle with the air
bag/front seat belt pretensioner system
warning beep sounding:
Driving the vehicle with the air bag/
front seat belt pretensioner system
warning beep sounding is dangerous.
In a collision, the air bags and the
front seat belt pretensioner system
will not deploy and this could result
in death or serious injury.
Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer
to have the vehicle inspected as soon
as possible.
qSeat Belt Warning Beep
If the driver's seat belt is not fastened
when the ignition is switched ON, a beep
sound will be heard for about 6 seconds.
If the driver or the front passenger's seat
belt is not fastened and the vehicle is
driven at a speed faster than about 20
km/h (12 mph), a beep sound will be
heard again for a specified period of time.NOTE
lSome models do not have the seat belt
warning function for the front passenger's
seat.
lPlacing heavy items on the front passenger
seat may cause the front passenger seat belt
warning function to operate depending on
the weight of the item.
lTo allow the front passenger seat weight
sensor to function properly, do not place
and sit on an additional seat cushion on the
front passenger seat. The sensor may not
function properly because the additional
seat cushion could cause sensor
interference.
lWhen a small child sits on the front
passenger seat, it is possible that the
warning beep will not operate.
qIgnition Not Switched Off
(STOP) Warning Beep
If the driver's door is opened while the
ignition is switched to ACC, a continuous
beep sound will be heard to notify the
driver that the ignition has not been
switched off (STOP) (for vehicles with a
type A meter, messages are displayed in
the instrument cluster). Left in this
condition, the keyless entry system will
not operate, the car cannot be locked, and
the battery power will be depleted.
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qKey Removed from Vehicle
Warning Beep
Under the following conditions, a beep
sound will be heard and the KEY warning
light (red) will flash continuously when
the ignition has not been switched off to
notify the driver that the key has been
removed (for vehicles with a type A
meter, messages are displayed in the
instrument cluster). The KEY warning
light (red) will stop flashing when the key
is back inside the vehicle (for vehicles
with a type A meter, messages are
displayed in the instrument cluster):
The ignition has not been switched off
and all the doors are closed after
removing the key from the vehicle. (A
beep sound will be heard 6 times.)
NOTE
Because the key utilizes low-intensity radio
waves, the Key Removed From Vehicle
Warning may activate if the key is carried
together with a metal object or it is placed in a
poor signal reception area.
qRequest Switch Inoperable
Warning Beep (With the
advanced keyless function)
If the request switch is pressed under the
following conditions while the key is
being carried, a beep will be heard for
about 2 seconds to indicate that the front
doors and the trunk can not be locked.
lA door is open (door ajar included).lThe ignition has not been switched to
off.
qKey Left-in-trunk Warning Beep
(With the advanced keyless function)
If the key is left in the trunk with all doors
locked and the trunk lid closed, a beep
sound is heard for about 10 seconds to
remind the driver the key has been left in
the trunk. If this happens, open the trunk
lid by pressing the electric trunk lid
opener and remove the key. A key
removed from the trunk may not function
because its functions may have been
temporarily suspended. To restore the key
function, perform the applicable
procedure (page 3-7).
qKey Left-in-vehicle Warning Beep
(With the advanced keyless function)
If a key is left in the vehicle cabin and all
the doors and the trunk are locked using a
separate key, a beep sound is heard for
about 10 seconds to remind the driver that
the key has been left in the vehicle cabin.
If this happens, the doors and the trunk
lock but the functions of the key left in the
vehicle cabin may be temporarily
suspended.
Perform the applicable procedure to
restore the functions of the key (page 3-7).
qi-ELOOP Warning Beep
If the vehicle is driven while“i-ELOOP
charging”is displayed, a beep sound is
heard. Make sure the message is no longer
displayed before driving.
qTire Inflation Pressure Warning
Beep
The warning beep sound will be heard for
about 3 seconds when there is any
abnormality in tire inflation pressures
(page 4-117).
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qLane Departure Warning System
(LDWS) Warning Soundí
While the system is operating, if the
system determines that the vehicle may
depart from the lane, it sounds a warning
sound.
NOTE
lThe volume of the LDWS warning sound
can be changed.
Refer to Personalization Features on page
9-9.
lThe type of the LDWS warning sound can
be changed.
Refer to Personalization Features on page
9-9.
qBlind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
System Warning Beepí
Driving forward
The warning beep operates when the turn
signal lever is operated to the side where
the BSM warning light is illuminated.
NOTE
A personalized function is available to change
the BSM warning beep sound volume. Refer to
Personalization Features on page 9-9.
Reversing
If vehicles approach from the rear on the
left and right, the Blind Spot Monitoring
(BSM) warning beep operates.
qMazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC) System Warningsí
The Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC) system warnings notify the
driver of system malfunctions and
cautions on use when required.
Check based on the beep sound.
Cautions What to check
The beep sounds 1 time
while the Mazda Radar
Cruise Control (MRCC)
is operatingThe vehicle speed is
slower than 25 km/h
(16 mph) and the Mazda
Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC) system has been
canceled.
The beep sounds 5 times
while drivingThe distance between
your vehicle and the
vehicle ahead is too
close. Verify the safety of
the surrounding area and
reduce vehicle speed.
When the Mazda Radar
Cruise Control (MRCC)
is operating, the beep
sounds and the Mazda
Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC) warning light
(amber) in the instrument
cluster flashes.A malfunction in the
system may be indicated.
Have your vehicle
inspected at an
Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
qCollision warningí
If there is the possibility of a collision
with a vehicle or obstruction ahead, the
beep sounds continuously and a warning
is indicated in the display.
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When Trunk Lid Cannot
be Opened
If the vehicle battery is dead or there is a
malfunction in the electrical system and
the trunk lid can not be opened, perform
the following procedure as an emergency
measure to Open it:
1. Open the cover.
2. Turn the lever to the left to fold the
seatback.
Cover
Lever
3. Turn the lever to the left to open the
trunk lid.
(Type A)
(Type B)
After performing this emergency measure,
have the vehicle inspected at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as
possible.
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Customer Information and Reporting
Safety Defects
Important consumer information including warranties and add-on equipment.
Customer Assistance ............................... 8-2
Customer Assistance (U.S.A.) ............ 8-2
Customer Assistance (Canada) ........... 8-7
Customer Assistance (Puerto Rico) ... 8-10
Customer Assistance (Mexico) ......... 8-11
Mazda Importer/Distributors ............... 8-13
Importer/Distributor .......................... 8-13
Reporting Safety Defects ....................... 8-14
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.A.) .... 8-14
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada) ... 8-15
Warranty ................................................ 8-16
Warranties for Your Mazda ............... 8-16
Outside the United States/Canada ..... 8-17
Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign
Country (Except United States and
Canada) ............................................. 8-18
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and
Accessories ....................................... 8-19
Cell Phones ............................................. 8-20
Cell Phones Warning ......................... 8-20
Event Data Recorder ............................. 8-21
Event Data Recorder (U.S.A. and
Canada) ............................................. 8-21
Recording of Vehicle Data .................... 8-22
Recording of Vehicle Data ................ 8-22
Uniform Tire Quality Grading System
(UTQGS) ................................................ 8-23
Uniform Tire Quality Grading System
(UTQGS) .......................................... 8-23Tire Information (U.S.A.) ..................... 8-25
Tire Labeling ..................................... 8-25
Location of the Tire Label
(Placard) ............................................ 8-31
Tire Maintenance .............................. 8-34
Vehicle Loading ................................ 8-37
Steps for Determining the Correct Load
Limit ................................................. 8-43
Declaration of Conformity .................... 8-44
Declaration of Conformity ................ 8-44
Service Publications .............................. 8-51
Service Publications .......................... 8-51
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Customer Assistance (U.S.A.)
Your complete and permanent satisfaction is our business. We are here to serve you. All
Authorized Mazda Dealers have the knowledge and the tools to keep your Mazda vehicle
in top condition.
If you have any questions or recommendations for improvement regarding the service of
your Mazda vehicle or servicing by Mazda Dealer personnel, we recommend that you take
the following steps:
NOTE
If it becomes necessary to have the components or wiring system for the supplementary restraint
system modified to accommodate a person with certain medical conditions in accordance with a
certified physician, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
qSTEP 1: Contact Your Mazda Dealer
Discuss the matter with an Authorized Mazda Dealer. This is the quickest and best way to
address the issue.
lIf your concern has not been resolved by the CUSTOMER RELATIONS, SALES,
SERVICE, or PARTS MANAGER, then please contact the GENERAL MANAGER of
the dealership or the OWNER.
lIf it becomes necessary to have the components or wiring system for the supplementary
restraint system modified to accommodate a person with certain medical conditions in
accordance with a certified physician, go to STEP 2.
qSTEP 2: Contact Mazda North American Operations
If for any reason you feel the need for further assistance after contacting your dealership
management or it becomes necessary to have the components or wiring system for the
supplementary restraint system modified to accommodate a person with certain medical
conditions in accordance with a certified physician, you can reach Mazda North American
Operations by one of the following ways.
Log on: at www.mazdaUSA.com
Answers to many questions, including how to locate or contact a local Mazda dealership in
the U.S., can be found here.
E-mail: click on“Contact Us”located on the“Inside Mazda”tab, or at the bottom of the
page at www.mazdaUSA.com
By phone at: 1 (800) 222-5500
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