2016 MAZDA MODEL 6 ignition

Black plate (193,1)
Manual Type Climate Control
Indicator light
CAUTION
Do not use sharp instruments or
window cleaners with abrasives to
clean the inside of the rear window
surface. They may damage the
defogger grid inside the window.
NOTE
lThis defogger is not designed for melting
snow. If there is an accumulation of snow
on the rear window, remove it before using
the defogger.
lThe rear window defogger setting can be
changed. After changing the setting, the
rear window defogger stops automatically
after 15 minutes have elapsed and when the
ambient temperature is high. When the
ambient temperature is low, it continues to
operate until the switch is pressed again.
Refer to Personalization Features on page
9-9.
qMirror Defoggerí
To turn on the mirror defoggers, switch
the ignition ON and press the rear window
defogger switch (page 4-68).
Horn
To sound the horn, press themark on
the steering wheel.
When Driving
Switches and Controls
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NOTElThe electric parking brake cannot be
applied or released while the vehicle
battery is dead.
lAn operation sound occurs when applying
or releasing the electric parking brake,
however, this does not indicate a
malfunction.
lIf the electric parking brake is not used for
long periods, an automatic inspection of the
system is performed while the vehicle is
parked. An operation sound can be heard,
however, this does not indicate a problem.
lWhen the electric parking brake is applied
and the ignition is switched OFF, an
operation sound can be heard, however,
this does not indicate a problem.
lThe brake pedal may move while the
electric parking brake is being applied or
released, however, this does not indicate a
problem.
lIf the electric parking brake switch is
continually pulled while driving the vehicle,
the electric parking brake will be applied
and the electric parking brake warning
beep will be activated. When the switch is
released, the electric parking brake is
released and the beep stops.
lIf the electric parking brake is applied with
the ignition switched off or in ACC, the
brake system warning light in the
instrument cluster and the indicator light in
the switch may turn on for 15 seconds.
lWhen running the vehicle through an
automatic car wash, it may be necessary to
switch the ignition off with the parking
brake released depending on the type of
automatic car wash.
When applying the electric parking
brake
The electric parking brake can be applied
regardless of the ignition switch position.
Securely depress the brake pedal and pull
up the electric parking brake switch.
The electric parking brake is applied and
the brake system warning light and the
electric parking brake switch indicator
light turn on.
Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on page
4-22.
When releasing the electric parking
brake
The electric parking brake can be released
while the ignition is switched ON or the
engine is running. When the electric
parking brake is released, the brake
system warning light and the electric
parking brake switch indicator light turn
off.
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Brake
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NOTElWhen DSC is on and you attempt to free the
vehicle when it is stuck, or drive it out of
freshly fallen snow, the TCS (part of the
DSC system) will activate. Depressing the
accelerator will not increase engine power
and freeing the vehicle may be difficult.
When this happens, turn off the TCS/DSC.
lIf the TCS/DSC is off when the engine is
turned off, it automatically activates when
the ignition is switched ON.
lLeaving the TCS/DSC on will provide the
best traction.
lIf the DSC OFF switch is pressed and held
for 10 seconds or more, the DSC OFF
switch malfunction detection function
operates and the DSC system activates
automatically. The DSC OFF indicator
light turns off while the DSC system is
operative.
When Driving
ABS/TCS/DSC
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Black plate (211,1)
Fuel Economy Monitor
For vehicles with type B audio, the Control Status and Fuel Consumption are switched and
displayed by operating each icon in the display.
In addition, after completing a trip, the total energy efficiency to date is displayed in the
ending display when the ending display is turned on.
1. Select the
icon on the home screen to display the applications screen.
2. Select the“Fuel Economy Monitor”.
3. Operate the commander switch or touch the screen and display the menu.
NOTE
When the menu is displayed by touching the screen, the display is hidden automatically after 6
seconds.
4. Select the icon in the menu and perform the operation. Each icon operates as follows:
Indication on display Control status
Hides the menu display.
Returns to the application screen.
Switches the Fuel Economy Monitor in the order of
Control Status and Fuel Consumption.
Resets the fuel economy data.
Displays the following setting screen.lEnding display on/off switchinglOn/off switching for function which synchronizes reset
fuel economy data to trip meter (Trip A)
NOTE
The fuel economy monitor screen after the ignition is switched from ON to OFF is changed to the
original fuel economy monitor screen when the ignition is switched ON the next time.
When Driving
Fuel Economy Monitor
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Black plate (213,1)
NOTElThe fuel economy data can be reset by doing the following operation:lPress the reset switch from the menu screen.lWhen the function which synchronizes the fuel economy monitor and the trip meter is on, reset
trip A of the trip meter.
lDelete the average fuel economy information displayed in the trip computer.lAfter resetting the fuel economy data,“–-”is displayed while the average fuel economy is
calculated.
qEnding Screen Display
If the ending display on the fuel economy monitor is on when the ignition is switched from
ON to OFF, the information regarding the fuel economy is displayed.
When Driving
Fuel Economy Monitor
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Drive Selectioní
Drive selection is a system to switch the vehicle's drive mode. When the sport mode is
selected, vehicle's response against accelerator operation is enhanced. This provides
additional quick acceleration which may be needed to safely make maneuvers such as lane
changes, merging onto freeways, or passing other vehicles.
CAUTION
Do not use the sport mode when driving on slippery roads such as wet or snow-
covered roads. It may cause tire slipping.
NOTE
lWhen the sport mode is selected, driving at higher engine speeds increases and it may increase
fuel consumption. Mazda recommends to cancel the sport mode on normal driving.
lDrive mode cannot be switched in the following conditions:lABS/TCS/DSC is operatinglThe Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system/cruise control is operating.lSteering wheel is being operated abruptly
qDrive Selection Switch
Press the drive selection switch to the
side (forward) to select the sport
mode.
Pull the drive selection switch to the
side (backward) to cancel the sport mode.
NOTElWhen the ignition is switched off, the sport
mode is canceled.
lDepending on the driving conditions when
sport mode is selected, the vehicle may
perform shift-down or slightly accelerate.
qSelect Mode Indication
When the sport mode is selected, the
select mode indication turns on in the
instrument cluster.
NOTE
If the mode cannot be switched to drive mode,
the select mode indication flashes to notify the
driver.
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íSome models.
Drive Selection
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qTo Operate the System
The High Beam Control System (HBC)
operates to switch the headlights
automatically between high and low
beams after the ignition is switched ON
and the headlight switch is in the AUTO
and high beam position. At the same time,
the High Beam Control System (HBC)
indicator light (green) in the instrument
cluster illuminates.
The High Beam Control System (HBC)
determines that it is dark based on the
brightness of the surrounding area.
NOTE
lWhen the vehicle speed is 30 km/h (18 mph)
or higher, the headlights automatically
switch to high beams when there are no
vehicles ahead or approaching in the
opposite direction.
When the vehicle speed is less than about
20 km/h (12 mph), the High Beam Control
System (HBC) switches the headlights to
low beams.
lThe low beams may not switch to high
beams when cornering.
lOperation of the High Beam Control
System (HBC) function can be disabled
Refer to Personalization Features on page
9-9.
qManual Switching
Switching to low beams
Shift the lever to the low beam position.
The High Beam Control System (HBC)
indicator light (Green) turns off.
Switching to high beams
Turn the headlight switch to the
position.
The High Beam Control System (HBC)
indicator light (Green) turns off and the
is illuminated.
When Driving
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NOTElThe system is only designed to assist you in checking for vehicles at your rear when making a lane
change. Due to certain limitations with the operation of this system, the Blind Spot Monitoring
(BSM) warning light may not flash or it might be delayed even though a vehicle is in an adjacent
driving lane. Always make it your responsibility as a driver to check the rear.
lThe ignition is switched ON.lThe Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) switch is pressed and the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) OFF
indication/indicator light in the instrument cluster is turned off.
lThe vehicle speed is about 10 km/h (6.3 mph) or faster.lThe Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system will not operate under the following circumstances.lThe vehicle speed falls below about 10 km/h (6.3 mph) even though the Blind Spot Monitoring
(BSM) OFF indicator light is turned off.
lThe shift lever (manual transaxle)/selector lever (automatic transaxle) is shifted to reverse (R)
and the vehicle is reversing.
lIn the following cases, the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) OFF indicator light turns on and
operation of the system is stopped. If the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) OFF indicator light
remains illuminated, have the vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as
possible.
lSome problem with the system including the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning lights is
detected.
lA large deviation in the installation position of a radar sensor (rear) on the vehicle has
occurred.
lThere is a large accumulation of snow or ice on the rear bumper near a radar sensor (rear).
Remove any snow, ice or mud on the rear bumper.
lDriving on snow-covered roads for long periods.lThe temperature near the radar sensors (rear) becomes extremely hot due to driving for long
periods on slopes during the summer.
lThe battery voltage has decreased.lThe radar sensors may not detect all types of vehicles around your vehicle, especially the
following types of vehicles:
lMotorcycleslVehicles with body shapes that radar may not reflect such as a flatbed trailer with no cargo.lVehicles with lower body height such as sports cars.lUnder the following conditions, the radar sensors (rear) cannot detect target objects or it may be
difficult to detect them.
lA vehicle is in the detection area at the rear in an adjacent driving lane but it does not
approach. The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system determines the condition based on radar
detection data.
lA vehicle is traveling alongside your vehicle at nearly the same speed for an extended period of
time.
lVehicles approaching in the opposite direction.lA vehicle in an adjacent driving lane is attempting to pass your vehicle.lA vehicle is in an adjacent lane on a road with extremely wide driving lanes. The detection
area of the radar sensors (rear) is set at the road width of expressways.
When Driving
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