2015 MAZDA MODEL 6 ECU

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Signal Warning/Indicator Lights Page
DSC OFF Indicator Light 4-42
AFS OFF Indicator Light 4-43
Low Engine Coolant Temperature Indicator Light (Blue) 4-43
Shift Position Indication 4-43
Headlight High-Beam Indicator Light 4-44
Turn Signal/Hazard Warning Indicator Lights 4-44
Security Indicator Light 4-44
Cruise Main Indicator Light (Amber)/Cruise Set Indicator Light (Green) 4-45
Lights-On Indicator Light 4-46
qMaster Warning Light
This warning light stays on for a few
seconds when the ignition is switched
ON.
Type A
Displays when notification of the system
malfunctions is required.
Check the message indicated in the
display and consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
Type B
The light illuminates continuously if any
one of the following occurs. Consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
lThere is a malfunction in the battery
management system.
lThere is a malfunction in the brake
switch.
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Type A/Type B
This warning light/warning indication
indicates low engine oil pressure.
CAUTION
Do not run the engine if the oil
pressure is low. Otherwise, it could
result in extensive engine damage.
If the light illuminates or the warning
indication is displayed while driving:
1. Drive to the side of the road and park
off the right-of-way on level ground.
2. Turn off the engine and wait 5 minutes
for the oil to drain back into the oil
pan.
3. Inspect the engine oil level (page 6-22).
If it's low, add the appropriate amount
of engine oil while being careful not to
overfill.
CAUTION
Do not run the engine if the oil level
is low. Otherwise, it could result in
extensive engine damage.
4. Start the engine and check the warning
light/warning indication.
If the light/indication remains illuminated
even though the oil level is normal or after
adding oil, stop the engine immediately
and have your vehicle towed to an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
qCheck Engine Light
This indicator light illuminates when the
ignition is switched ON and turns off
when the engine is started.
If this light illuminates while driving, the
vehicle may have a problem. It is
important to note the driving conditions
when the light illuminated and consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
The check engine light may illuminate in
the following cases:
lThe fuel tank level being very low or
approaching empty.
lThe engine's electrical system has a
problem.
lThe emission control system has a
problem.
lThe fuel-filler cap is missing or not
tightened securely.
If the check engine light remains on, or it
flashes continuously, do not drive at high
speeds and consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer as soon as possible.
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Type A
This warning indication illuminates when
any door is not securely closed.
Close the door securely before driving the
vehicle.
Type B
This warning light illuminates when any
door or the trunk lid is not securely
closed.
Close the door or the trunk lid securely
before driving the vehicle.
qTrunk lid-Ajar Warning Indication
(Type A instrument cluster)í
This warning indication is illuminated
when the trunk lid is not securely closed.
Close the trunk lid securely before driving
the vehicle.
qLow Washer Fluid Level Warning
Indication/Warning Lightí
This warning light/warning indication
indicates that little washer fluid remains.
Add fluid (page 6-25).
qTire Pressure Monitoring System
Warning Light
This warning light illuminates for a few
seconds when the ignition is switched
ON.
The warning light illuminates and a beep
is heard when tire pressure is too low in
one or more tires, and flashes when there
is a system malfunction.
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qSPORT Mode Indicator Lightí
The light is illuminated while in SPORT
mode.
NOTE
The indicator light flashes a few times to
indicate that the mode cannot be switched to
SPORT mode even if the drive select switch is
pressed under the following conditions:
lThe vehicle is driven on a slippery road
surface such as an icy or snow-bound road.
lThe Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)
system/cruise control is operating.
lThe vehicle is making a curve.
qHeadlight High-Beam Indicator
Light
This light indicates one of two things:lThe high-beam headlights are on.lThe turn signal lever is in the flash-to-
pass position.
qTurn Signal/Hazard Warning
Indicator Lights
When operating the turn signal lights, the
left or right turn signal indicator light
flashes to indicate which turn signal light
is operating (page 4-67).
When operating the hazard warning
lights, both turn signal indicator lights
flash (page 4-74).
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.
qSecurity Indicator Light
This indicator light starts flashing every
two seconds when the ignition is switched
from ON to OFF and the immobilizer
system is armed.
The light stops flashing when the ignition
is switched ON with the correct key.
At this time, the immobilizer system is
disarmed and the light illuminates for
about three seconds and then turns off.
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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.
qMazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC) Warning Light (Amber)/
Indicator Light (Green)
í
Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)
Warning Light (Amber)
Illuminated
When the ignition is switched ON, the
warning light is illuminated and then turns
off after a few seconds.
Flashing
The warning light flashes if there is a
malfunction in the system while the
Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)
system is on. Have your vehicle inspected
at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)
Indicator Light (Green)
Illuminated
Illuminated when the speed for the Mazda
Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system is
set.
qCruise Main Indicator Light
(Amber)/Cruise Set Indicator
Light (Green)
í
The indicator light has two colors.
Cruise Main Indicator Light (Amber)
The indicator light illuminates amber
when the ON switch is pressed and the
cruise control system is activated.
Cruise Set Indicator Light (Green)
The indicator light illuminates green when
a cruising speed has been set.
qBSM OFF Indicator Lightí
This indicator light illuminates for a few
seconds when the ignition is switched
ON.
The BSM OFF indicator light illuminates
when the BSM system is turned off by
pressing the BSM OFF switch.
The indicator light flashes if the BSM
system has a malfunction. Consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
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NOTE
Master code:
The Master Code is used to initialize or re-
initialize the code in the event that the code is
not set to [0000] and/or the personalized code
is not known. The initialization process resets
the code to [0000]. The master code can
potentially defeat the intent of the security of
the parental lock if it is located by persons not
authorized by the owner to access certain
channels.
SIRIUS Satellite Radio Master Code: [0913]
4. After inputting the four digits, touch
the
on-screen button to confirm
the four digits.
5. If the four digits match the master
code,“Code initialized”appears. If
they do not match the master code,
“Wrong code”appears and the display
returns to“Enter Master Code”.
6. The code returns to the default [0000]
code.
Seek alert
The song title and artist name for the song
currently being listened to, and team
names at the sports game currently being
listened to can be recorded as favorites.
The user is notified when a program
begins which has favorites-related
information recorded.
Selection from seek alert program list
Select the station you want to listen to
from the list to receive the program.
Touch the
on-screen button to
return to the receiving screen.Storing songs, artists, and sports team
names
NOTE
lA maximum of 10 songs, artists, and sports
team names each can be stored.
lIf the song title, artist name, sports team
name cannot be displayed,“No available
items for this program”is displayed.
lEven if the song title, and artist name are
displayed in the main screen, it may not be
possible to record information for old
songs.
lIf a song name is stored, the song seek
function is turned on.
lIf an artist name is stored, the artist seek
function is turned on.
lIf a sports team name is stored, the game
alert function is turned on.
1. Touch theon-screen button to
display the current song and artist
names currently being received. The
sports team name is displayed while
the sports program is being received.
2. Select the item you want to store from
song title, artist name and sports team
name.
3.“XXXXX (song, artist, sports team
name) stored”is displayed.
NOTE
If there is not enough available storage space,
“Song Memory Full”or“Artist Memory Full”
or“Team Memory Full”and“Delete one to
store new one”are displayed. Delete from the
list.
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NOTElThis mode may not be usable depending on
the portable audio device to be connected.
lBefore using the auxiliary jack/USB port,
refer to the instruction manual for the
portable audio device.
lUse a commercially-available, non-
impedance (3.5
) stereo mini plug for
connecting the portable audio unit to the
auxiliary jack. Before using the auxiliary
jack, read the manufacturer's instructions
for connecting a portable audio unit to the
auxiliary jack.
lTo prevent discharging of the battery, do
not use the auxiliary input for long periods
with the engine off or idling.
lWhen connecting a device to the auxiliary
jack or USB port, noise may occur
depending on the connected device. If the
device is connected to the vehicle's
accessory socket, the noise can be reduced
by unplugging it from the accessory socket.
qHow to connect USB port/
Auxiliary jack
USB port Auxiliary jack
Connecting a device
1. Open the console lid.
2. Open the auxiliary jack/USB port lid.
3. Connect the connector on the device to
the USB port.
Connecting with a connector cable
1. Open the console lid.
2. Open the auxiliary jack/USB port lid.
3. Pass the connection plug cord through
the cutout of the console and connect
the device plug/connector cable to the
auxiliary jack/USB port.
WARNING
Do not allow the connection plug cord
to get tangled with the parking brake
or the shift lever:
Allowing the plug cord to become
tangled with the parking brake or
the shift lever is dangerous as it
could interfere with driving, resulting
in an accident.
CAUTION
Do not place objects or apply force to
the auxiliary jack/USB port with the
plug connected.
NOTE
lInsert the plug to the auxiliary jack/USB
port securely.
lInsert or pull out the plug with the plug
perpendicular to the auxiliary jack/USB
port hole.
lInsert or remove the plug by holding its
base.
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Hood
WARNING
Always check that the hood is closed
and securely locked:
A hood that is not closed and
securely locked is dangerous as it
could fly open while the vehicle is
moving and block the driver's vision
which could result in a serious
accident.
qOpening the Hood
1. With the vehicle parked, pull the
release handle to unlock the hood.
Release handle
2. Insert your hand into the hood opening,
slide the latch lever to the right, and lift
up the hood.
Lever
NOTE
The lever is located a little to the left of center
when facing the vehicle.
3. Grasp the support rod in the padded
area and secure it in the support rod
hole indicated by the arrow to hold the
hood open.
Pad
Clip
Clip
Support rod
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