2015 MAZDA MODEL 6 mirror

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Table of Contents
Pictorial Index
Interior, exterior views and part identification of your Mazda.1
Essential Safety Equipment
Important information about safety equipment, including seats, seat belt
system, child-restraint systems and SRS air bags.2
Before Driving
Use of various features, including keys, doors, mirrors and windows.3
When Driving
Information concerning safe driving and stopping.4
Interior Features
Use of various features for ride comfort, including air-conditioning and audio
system.5
Maintenance and Care
How to keep your Mazda in top condition.6
If Trouble Arises
Helpful information on what to do if a problem arises with the vehicle.7
Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Important consumer information including warranties and add-on equipment.8
Specifications
Technical information about your Mazda.9
Index10

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Interior Equipment (View A)
Door-lock knob .................................................................................................. page 3-18
DSC OFF switch ............................................................................................... page 4-94
Tire pressure monitoring system set switch ..................................................... page 4-119
Turn and lane-change signal .............................................................................. page 4-67
Lighting control ................................................................................................. page 4-58
Instrument cluster .............................................................................................. page 4-10
Dashboard illumination knob ............................................................................ page 4-13
Wiper and washer lever ..................................................................................... page 4-68
Push button start .................................................................................................. page 4-2
LDWS switch .................................................................................................. page 4-133
AFS OFF switch ................................................................................................ page 4-62
BSM OFF switch ............................................................................................. page 4-129
Outside mirror switch ........................................................................................ page 3-30
Door-lock switch ............................................................................................... page 3-15
Power window lock switch ................................................................................ page 3-37
Power window switches .................................................................................... page 3-33
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Interior Overview
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Interior Equipment (View C)
Seat belts ............................................................................................................ page 2-14
SRS air bag ........................................................................................................ page 2-39
Bottle holder .................................................................................................... page 5-118
Vanity mirror .................................................................................................... page 5-112
Moonroof switch ............................................................................................... page 3-38
Overhead lights ................................................................................................ page 5-113
Rearview mirror ................................................................................................. page 3-31
Sunvisor ........................................................................................................... page 5-112
Glove compartment ......................................................................................... page 5-120
Commander switch ............................................................................................ page 5-58
Cup holders ...................................................................................................... page 5-117
Front seat ............................................................................................................. page 2-5
Center console ................................................................................................. page 5-120
Rear seat ............................................................................................................ page 2-10
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Hood .................................................................................................................. page 6-18
Windshield wiper blades .................................................................................... page 6-27
Moonroof ........................................................................................................... page 3-38
Doors and keys .................................................................................................. page 3-12
Fuel-filler lid ...................................................................................................... page 3-27
Wheels and Tires ............................................................................................... page 6-34
Exterior lights .................................................................................................... page 6-40
Trunk lid ............................................................................................................ page 3-19
Child safety locks .............................................................................................. page 3-19
Outside mirror .................................................................................................... page 3-30
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3Before Driving
Use of various features, including keys, doors, mirrors and windows.
Keys .......................................................... 3-2
Keys .................................................... 3-2
Keyless Entry System ......................... 3-3
Advanced Keyless Entry System ............ 3-9
Advanced Keyless Entry System
í..... 3-9
Operational Range ............................ 3-10
Doors and Locks .................................... 3-11
Door Locks ....................................... 3-11
Trunk Lid .......................................... 3-19
Inside Trunk Release Lever
í............ 3-22
Fuel and Emission ................................. 3-24
Fuel and Engine Exhaust
Precautions ........................................ 3-24
Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap ..................... 3-27
Steering Wheel ....................................... 3-29
Steering Wheel .................................. 3-29
Mirrors ................................................... 3-30
Mirrors .............................................. 3-30
Windows ................................................. 3-33
Power Windows ................................ 3-33
Moonroof
í....................................... 3-38
Security System ..................................... 3-41
Modification and Add-On
Equipment ......................................... 3-41
Immobilizer System .......................... 3-41
Theft-Deterrent System
í.................. 3-43Driving Tips ........................................... 3-45
Break-In Period ................................. 3-45
Money-Saving Suggestions .............. 3-45
Hazardous Driving ............................ 3-46
Floor Mat .......................................... 3-46
Rocking the Vehicle .......................... 3-47
Winter Driving .................................. 3-47
Driving In Flooded Area ................... 3-49
Overloading ...................................... 3-49
Driving on Uneven Road .................. 3-50
Towing .................................................... 3-51
Trailer Towing ................................... 3-51
Recreational Towing ......................... 3-51
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Mirrors
Before driving, adjust the inside and
outside mirrors.
qOutside Mirrors
WARNING
Be sure to look over your shoulder
before changing lanes:
Changing lanes without taking into
account the actual distance of the
vehicle in the convex mirror is
dangerous. You could have a serious
accident. What you see in the convex
mirror is closer than it appears.
Mirror type
Flat type (driver's side)
Flat surface mirror.
Convex type (front passenger side)
The mirror has single curvature on its
surface.
Power mirror adjustment
The ignition must be switched to ACC or
ON position.
To adjust:
1. Rotate the mirror switch to the left (
)
or right (
) to choose the left or right
side mirror.2. Press the mirror switch in the
appropriate direction.
Mirror switch
Center position
After adjusting the mirror, lock the control
by rotating the switch in the center
position.
Folding mirror
WARNING
Always return the outside mirrors to
the driving position before you start
driving:
Driving with the outside mirrors
folded in is dangerous. Your rear view
will be restricted, and you could have
an accident.
Fold the outside mirror rearward until it is
flush with the vehicle.
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Driver's side auto-dimming door
mirrorí
The movement of the auto-dimming door
mirror is interlocked with the auto-
dimming rearview mirror in the interior to
automatically reduce glare from rear on-
coming vehicles.
Refer to Rearview Mirror on page 3-31.
NOTE
The front passenger-side door mirror does not
have the auto-dimming feature.
qRearview Mirror
WARNING
Do not stack cargo or objects higher
than the seatbacks:
Cargo stacked higher than the
seatbacks is dangerous. It can block
your view in the rearview mirror,
which might cause you to hit another
car when changing lanes.
Rearview mirror adjustment
Before driving, adjust the rearview mirror
to center on the scene through the rear
window.
NOTE
For the manual day/night mirror, perform the
adjustment with the day/night lever in the day
position.
Reducing glare from headlights
Manual day/night mirror
Push the day/night lever forward for day
driving. Pull it back to reduce glare of
headlights from cars at the rear.
Night DayDay/Night lever
Auto-dimming mirror
The auto-dimming mirror automatically
reduces glare of headlights from cars at
the rear when the ignition is switched ON.
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Mirrors
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Press the OFF button () to cancel the
automatic dimming function. The
indicator light will turn off.
To reactivate the automatic dimming
function, press the ON button (
). The
indicator light will illuminate.
Indicator lightOFF button
ON button
NOTElDo not use glass cleaner or suspend objects
on or around the light sensor. Otherwise,
light sensor sensitivity will be affected and
may not operate normally.
Light sensor
lFor information regarding the 3 buttons
(
,,) on the auto-dimming
mirror.
Refer to HomeLink Wireless Control System
on page 4-74.
lThe auto-dimmer function is canceled when
the ignition is switched ON and the shift
lever is in reverse (R).
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