2015 MAZDA MODEL 6 instrument cluster

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STARTING THE ENGINE WITH
ACCELERATED WARM-UP SYSTEM (AWS)
The Mazda6 is equipped with SKYACTIV combustion technology. This
technology includes AWS (Accelerated Warm-up System) for optimal
emission performance during cold starting conditions.
While Carrying the Key…
• Start the engine by pushing the START/STOP ENGINE button while
p ushing the clutch pedal (M/ T) or the brake pedal (A / T).
Wh

at you will notice? On start-up, the engine speed and sound are
higher (1500 RPM) for less than 1 minute to quickly bring the catalyst
to efficient operating temperature. The RPM will reduce to idle once the
temperature is achieved. This is normal engine operation under cold
start conditions.



Wh
at this does? This heats up the catalytic converter faster to reduce
emissions and allows Mazda to use an exhaust header on the engine (to
improve efficiency and horsepower).
NOT

E:
Yo u can drive the vehicle during AWS activation, no need to wait.
Key
• Shut the engine OFF by setting the parking brake/placing the
v
ehicle in Park (A / T), then push the START/STOP ENGINE button.
•
Ac

tivate Accessories (ACC) by pushing the START/STOP
ENGINE button once without pushing the clutch or brake pedal.
•
Tu

rn the ignition to the ON position by pushing the START/STOP
ENGINE button twice without pushing the clutch or brake pedal.
The key indicator light
in the instrument cluster will show GREEN
(engine ready to start) when the key is detected and the clutch pedal (M/ T)
or the brake pedal (A / T) is pushed. If the KEY warning light illuminates
RED , or the START/STOP ENGINE button indicator light flashes AMBER ,
this could indicate a problem with the engine starting system and the
inability to start the engine or switch the ignition to ACC or ON. Have your
vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
N

OTE:
RED Key Indicator Light may flash if the key is placed in the cup holder.
The key may not be detected in the cup holder .
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SHIFT POSITION
INDICATOR LIGHT SPEEDOMETER
Instrument Cluster
TACHOMETERAMBIENT
TEMPERATURE
TYPE A & B CLUSTER GLOSSARY WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS
NOTE:
See Owner’s Manual for more details and explanations.
Type A cluster is
shown. Type B
cluster is similar,
but with warning
lights in different
locations.
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, push the knob,
or if the illumination does not dim when
turning on the headlights at night,
push the knob. When dimmed,
rotate the knob to adjust the
brightness of the illumination.
Lan e Departure Warning
System On ( AMBER)/
Lane Detected ( GREEN) ( p . 17 )
AFS
OFF

Ad
aptive Front Lighting System
(AFS) OFF ( p. 14)
Tr action Control System (TCS)/
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) On: TCS/DSC malfunction
Flashing: TCS/DSC operating
BSM OFF

BS
M OFF (Blind Spot
Monitoring) (pp. 25-26)
OFF
Dy
namic Stability Control

(DSC) Off Indicator Light SPORT Mode On ( p. 19)
Lights On (Exterior) ( p . 11)
High Beam Control On ( p. 13)
Headlight High Beams On
Air Bag/Front Seat Belt
P
retensioner System
Malfunction
Ch eck Engine Light
Se at Belt Unbuckled/
Malfunction
Tu rn Signals/Hazard

Warning Indicator Lights
Ti re Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) Warning Light* ( p. 18) On/ Warning Beep: Low tire pressure in one
or more tires. Flashing: TPMS Malfunction
Cr uise Main Indicator Light

On ( AMBER )/Cruise Set
Indicator Light On ( GREEN)

Mazda Radar Cruise Control Wa
rning Light On ( AMBER)

Se

t Indicator ( GREEN)
(pp. 15-16)
ABS (Antilock Brake
S ystem) Malfunction
Sh ift Position Indicator Light
Sec urity Indicator Light
*TPMS 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. Initialize system (p. 16). Tire pressure should be checked when the tires are cold.
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DASHBOARD ILLUMINATION/
DIMMER1/TRIP METER2
1 • Rotate the knob to adjust the brightness of the
instrument cluster and other dashboard illuminations.
2 • Push to toggle between trip meter (A & B). • When a trip meter is selected, push and hold
to r
eset to zero.
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Br ake Warning Light
Parking brake on/low brake
fluid/malfunction
Master Warning Light
Low Fuel Level
TYPE B INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
WARNING LIGHTS ONLY.
These warnings are displayed as text in the Type
A Information display.
Lo w Engine Oil Pressure
Po wer Steering Malfunction
Au tomatic Transaxle

Warning Light
Cha rging System
Malfunction
Doo r/Trunk Ajar
Lo w Washer Fluid Level
Warning Light
KEY Warning Light RED
KE Y Indicator Light GREEN
Check Fuel Cap
P erform Maintenance FUEL
GAUGE
ODOMETER/

TRIP METER
ENGINE COOLANT TEMP LIGHTS Since this vehicle does not use an
engine coolant temperature gauge, red
and blue engine coolant temperature
lights are used to indicate high
and low coolant temperature.
Red Coolant Temp Light Flashing: Engine is starting
to run hot. Drive slowly to
reduce engine load.
On: E

ngine is overheating. Safely pull
over to the side of the road and turn
the engine off. Refer to the Owner’s
Manual for more information.
Blue Coolant Temp Light On: Engine coolant is cold
and no warm air is available
for heater/defroster.
Of

f: Engine coolant is warm and
warm air is available for heater/
defroster. The light may stay on for a
few minutes after start-up when the
engine is cold, but the vehicle can
be driven with the light on or off.
INFORMATION D I S P L AY
See page 6 or the
Owner’s Manual for
further information.
TYPE B CLUSTER
INFORMATION D I S P L AY
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High Beam Control
1. Turn the headlight
switch to the
AUTO position.
2. Pus

h the headlight
lever forward to the
High Beam position.
When the HBC system is on, the HBC indicator light in the instrument
cluster will illuminate (
GREEN). The High Beam indicator light will turn On
(BLUE) when the HBC system switches to high beam and will turn Off when
the HBC system switches to low beam.
HIGH BEAM CONTROL (HBC) (if equipped)
While driving the vehicle at speeds above 18 mph (30 km/h), the headlights
are switched to high beams when there are no vehicles in front of your
vehicle or approaching in the opposite direction.
The HBC system switches to low beam when:
•
The

system detects a vehicle or the headlights/lights of a vehicle
approaching in the opposite direction.
•
Dr

iving on roads lined with street lights or well-lit cities and towns.
•
At s

peeds of 12 mph (20 km/h) or lower.
OPERATIONAUTO
FORWARD
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Mazda Radar Cruise Control
MAZDA RADAR CRUISE CONTROL (MRCC) SYSTEM (if equipped)
The Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system maintains vehicle
speed and distance using a radar sensor to detect a vehicle ahead.
The driver simply presets the vehicle speed between 19 mph (30 km/h)
and 90 mph (145 km/h).
SETTING THE MAZDA
RADAR CRUISE
CONTROL (MRCC)
When the ON switch is pushed,
the vehicle speed and the
distance between vehicles
while in headway control can
be set. The Mazda Radar Cruise
Control (MRCC) indication is
shown in the display of the
instrument cluster.
OFF ON
The system operates in two modes, Constant Speed and Headway Control modes:
Constant Speed Mode When no vehicle is detected ahead, the
driver’s set speed is maintained.
Headway Control Mode When a vehicle is detected ahead, a
distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead is maintained.

50 mph 50 mph
Vehicle ahead display
MRCC Set vehicle speed MRCC Distance
between vehicle display
Vehicle
detected
Set speedNo vehicle
detected
Set speed
50 mph
CANCEL switch
RES switch
Cruise control
SET+/SET– switch
ON switch
OFF switch
Distance
switch
Distance switch
NOTE: The radar for the
MRCC is located behind the
Mazda emblem in the grill.
Keep this area clean to avoid
the system not working properly.
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FORWARD OBSTRUCTION WARNING (FOW)
The Forward Obstruction Warning (FOW) system alerts the
driver of a possible collision using an indicator in the active
driving display and instrument cluster along with a warning
sound. The system operates when driving at 10 mph (15 km/h)
or faster and the system’s radar sensor determines that your
vehicle may hit a vehicle or obstruction ahead.
CAUTION: Do not rely completely on the MRCC system and always
drive carefully obeying the speed limit.
NOTE: The MRCC sometimes will brake your vehicle when passing a semi truck (tractor
trailer). This is normal. Simply press the accelerator pedal to override the system.
NOTE: FOW can be turned off using the DSC OFF button.
WARNING: FOW is only a supplementary system designed to reduce damage in
the event of a collision. The FOW has limitations and does not detect all objects. Do not
rely solely on the FOW. Relying solely on the FOW may cause an unexpected accident
resulting in death or serious injury. Always keep your eyes on the road.
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How to set the speed:
1 Adj

ust the vehicle to the desired speed using the accelerator pedal.
2 He

adway control begins when the SET + or SET – switch is pushed.
The set speed and the inter-vehicle distance display filled with white
lines is displayed. The Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) indicator
light (green) is indicated simultaneously.
Travel StatusDuring travel at
constant speed During travel under
headway control
Display
50 mph50 mph
How to set the distance between vehicles:
The distance between vehicles is set to a shorter distance each time the\


switch is pushed. The distance between vehicles is set to a longer dista\
nce
by pushing the
switch. The distance-between-vehicles can be set to 4
levels; Long, medium, short, and extremely short distance.
Distance between vehicles guideline
(at 50mph (80km/h)Long (about 16 4f t (5 0 m)) Medium (about
131f t (4 0 m)) Short (about
98ft (30m)) Extremely
short (about 82f t (25m))
Display
50 mph50 mph50 mph50 mph
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Tireswww.MazdaUSA.com
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)
Your vehicle is equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
that detects low tire pressure in one or more tires. Under the following
cases, the TPMS must be “initialized” so the system can operate normally.
• The tire pressure is adjusted (up or down) in one or more tires.
•
A ti

re rotation is performed.
•
An

y tire or wheel is replaced.
•
The

vehicle’s battery is disconnected, replaced or completely dead.
Initialization Process (TPMS Warning Light is Illuminated):
1 Park the vehicle in a safe place and firmly apply the parking brake.
2 Le
t the tires cool, then adjust the tire pressure to the specified
pressure (See tire label located on the driver’s side B-pillar or edge
of driver’s door frame for
specification) on all four
(4) tires.
3 Sw

itch the ignition ON, but
leave the vehicle parked.
4 Pu

sh and hold the TPMS
“Set Switch” (left side of dash)
until the TPMS warning light

in the instrument cluster flashes
twice and a beep sound is
heard once.
PERSONALIZE YOUR MAZDA6
WITH GENUINE MAZDA ACCESSORIES
Go to www.MyMazda.com, then select “Accessories” below the MyMazda
Home header for a complete listing of available accessories for your Maz\
da6.
NOTE: See Page 7 for TPMS switch location.
CAUTION: If the TPMS “Set Switch” is pushed without adjusting the tire
pressure, the system cannot detect the normal tire pressure. The TPMS
warning light may not illuminate, even if the tire pressure is low, or it may
illuminate if the tire pressure is normal.
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Transmission
MANUAL SHIFT MODE (if equipped)
The Manual Shift Mode gives you the feel of driving a manual transmission
by allowing you to manually shift to control engine rpm and torque when
more control is desired.
To Use Steering Shift Switches:
•
Sh
ift the lever from D or M.
To Shift Up To A
Higher Gear:
•
Pu

ll the steering
UP s

witch (+) once.
To Shift Down To A
Lower Gear:
•
Pu

ll the steering
DOW

N switch (-) once.
- DOWN Shift Switch+ UP Shift Switch
NOTE: Steering Shift Switches
can be used in “D” or “M”.
ACTIVE ADAPTIVE SHIFT (AAS) CONTROL
A AS will automatically adjust how and when the transmission shifts gears
based on road conditions and your driving style.
The transmission may stay in a lower gear longer than usual when going up or
down hills or driving around corners. This feature gives you better control and
a more connected driving experience.
(if equipped)
SPORT MODE (if equipped)
SPORT mode allows greater response and
control when driving on mountain roads
as well as on freeways by adjusting the
transmission shift schedule.
Fuel consumption increases slightly because
higher engine speeds (i.e., lower gear position) are used in
Sports mode compared to normal mode. Use Sports mode
and normal mode depending on the road conditions and
situation. The SPORT mode indicator light in the instrument
cluster is illuminated while in SPORT mode and is not illuminated
while in normal mode.
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