2016 MAZDA MODEL 6 Owners Manual (in English)

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qFuel Gauge
The fuel gauge shows approximately how
much fuel is remaining in the tank when
the ignition is switched ON. We
recommend keeping the tank over 1/4 full.
Type A
Full
Empty 1/4 Full
Type B
Full
Empty1/4 Full
If the low fuel warning light illuminates or
the fuel level is very low, refuel as soon as
possible.
Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on page
4-22.
NOTE
lAfter refueling, it may require some time for
the indicator to stabilize. In addition, the
indicator may deviate while driving on a
slope or curve since the fuel moves in the
tank.
lThe display indicating a quarter or less
remaining fuel has more segments to show
the remaining fuel level in greater detail.
lThe direction of the arrow () indicates
that the fuel-filler lid is on the left side of
the vehicle.
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qDashboard Illumination
Rotate the knob to adjust the brightness of
the instrument cluster and other
illuminations in the dashboard.
NOTE
lThe brightness of dashboard illuminations
can be adjusted when the headlights and
Parking lights are turned on.
lWhen the dashboard illumination
brightness cannot be adjusted any more, a
beep sound will be heard.
Dim
Bright
Canceling the illumination dimmer
When the headlight switch is in the
orposition, the illumination of the
instrument cluster dims.
When driving on snowy or foggy roads,
or in other situations when the instrument
cluster's visibility is reduced due to glare
from surrounding brightness, cancel the
illumination dimmer and increase the
illumination intensity.
To cancel the illumination dimmer, rotate
the knob clockwise fully. You will hear a
beep sound and the illumination dimmer
will be canceled.NOTE
lThis symbol () indicates the knob to
adjust the brightness of the dashboard
illumination.
lIf the dashboard illumination knob is kept
at the illumination dimmer cancel position,
the instrument cluster will not dim when the
headlight switch is turned to the
or
position again. Rotate the dashboard
illumination knob counterclockwise to
activate the illumination dimmer.
qOutside Temperature Display
When the ignition is switched ON, the
outside temperature is displayed.
Type A
Type B
NOTE
Under the following conditions, the outside
temperature display may differ from the actual
outside temperature depending on the
surroundings and vehicle conditions:
lSignificantly cold or hot temperatures.lSudden changes in outside temperature.lThe vehicle is parked.lThe vehicle is driven at low speeds.
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(Vehicles with type A audio)
The outside temperature unit can be
switched between Celsius and Fahrenheit
using the following procedure.
1. Press the INFO button with the ignition
switched off and continue pressing the
INFO button for 5 seconds or longer
while switching the ignition ON. The
outside temperature display flashes.
2. Press the up
or downpart of the
INFO switch to change the outside
temperature unit.
3. Press and hold the INFO button for 3
seconds or longer while the outside
temperature display is flashing. The
outside temperature display
illuminates.
qCruise Control Set Vehicle Speed
Display (Type A instrument cluster)
The vehicle speed preset using the cruise
control is displayed.
qMaintenance Monitor (Type A
instrument cluster)
The following maintenance period
notifications can be displayed by turning
the Maintenance Monitor on.
lScheduled Maintenance
lTire RotationlOil Change
For the setting method and indications for
the maintenance monitor, refer to the
Maintenance Monitor.
Refer to Maintenance Monitor on page
6-20.
The maintenance monitor displays the
information when the ignition is switched
ON.
NOTE
This function is inoperable while the vehicle is
being driven.
Message display
When the remaining time or the distance
approaches 0, a message is displayed each
time the ignition is switched ON.
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NOTElIf any of the INFO switches (up, down
, or INFO button) is pressed while a
message is displayed, it will no longer be
displayed the next time the ignition is
switched ON.
lAfter the vehicle is serviced and the
remaining time/distance is reset, the
message for the next maintenance period
will be displayed when the remaining
distance or time to the next maintenance
period approaches 0 (displays when engine
is started).
lIf there are multiple messages, they are
displayed according to their order.
lIf OFF is set for Messages, messages are
not displayed.
qTrip Computer and INFO Switch
The following information can be selected
by pressing the up
or downpart of
the INFO switch with the ignition
switched ON.
lApproximate distance you can travel
on the available fuel
lAverage fuel economylCurrent fuel economylAverage vehicle speedlLane departure warning system
(LDWS) display (Type A instrument
cluster)
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lMazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)
display (Type A instrument cluster)í
lDistance Recognition Support System
(DRSS) display (Type A instrument
cluster)
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lWarning (Type A instrument cluster)
If you have any problems with your trip
computer, consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
Distance-to-empty mode
This mode displays the approximate
distance you can travel on the remaining
fuel based on the fuel economy.
The distance-to-empty will be calculated
and displayed every second.
Type A
Type B
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NOTElEven though the distance-to-empty display
may indicate a sufficient amount of
remaining driving distance before refueling
is required, refuel as soon as possible if the
fuel level is very low or the low fuel
warning light illuminates.
lThe display will not change unless you add
more than approximately 10 L (2.6 US gal,
2.2 Imp gal) of fuel.
lThe distance-to-empty is the approximate
remaining distance the vehicle can be
driven until all the graduation marks in the
fuel gauge indicating the remaining fuel
supply disappear.
lIf there is no past fuel economy information
such as after first purchasing your vehicle
or the information is deleted when the
battery cables are disconnected, the actual
distance-to empty/range may differ from the
amount indicated.
Average fuel economy mode
This mode displays the average fuel
economy by calculating the total fuel
consumption and the total traveled
distance since purchasing the vehicle, re-
connecting the battery after disconnection,
or resetting the data. The average fuel
economy is calculated and displayed
every minute.
Type A
Type B
To clear the data being displayed, press
the INFO button for more than 1.5
seconds.
After pressing the INFO button, - - - L/
100 km (- - - mpg) will be displayed for
about 1 minute before the fuel economy is
recalculated and displayed.
Current fuel economy mode
This mode displays the current fuel
economy by calculating the amount of
fuel consumption and the distance
traveled.
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Current fuel economy will be calculated
and displayed every 2 seconds.
Type A
Type B
When you've slowed to about 5 km/h (3
mph), - - - L/100 km (- - - mpg) will be
displayed.
Average vehicle speed mode
This mode displays the average vehicle
speed by calculating the distance and the
time traveled since connecting the battery
or resetting the data.Average vehicle speed will be calculated
and displayed every 10 seconds.
Type A
Type B
To clear the data being displayed, press
the INFO button for more than 1.5
seconds. After pressing the INFO button,
- - - km/h (- - - mph) will be displayed for
about 1 minute before the vehicle speed is
recalculated and displayed.
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS) display (Type A instrument
cluster)í
Information regarding the Lane Departure
Warning System (LDWS) is displayed.
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Refer to Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS) on page 4-98.
Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)
display (Type A instrument cluster)í
Information regarding the Mazda Radar
Cruise Control (MRCC) is displayed.
Refer to Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC) on page 4-117.
Distance Recognition Support System
(DRSS) display (Type A instrument
cluster)í
Information regarding the Distance
Recognition Support System (DRSS) is
displayed.Refer to Distance Recognition Support
System (DRSS) on page 4-109.
Warning (Display Indication) (Type A
instrument cluster)
A message is displayed to notify the user
of the system operation status and
malfunctions or abnormalities.
Check the indicated message.
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Active Driving Display
Combiner
Optical receiverMirror
WARNING
Adjust the brightness or the display position while paying attention to safe driving:
If you do not pay attention to your driving while trying to make the adjustments, it
could lead to an unexpected accident.
CAUTION
ØDo not try to adjust the angle or open/close the active driving display manually.
Fingerprints on the display will make it difficult to view and using excessive force
when operating it could cause damage.
ØDo not place objects in the vicinity of the active driving display. The active driving
display may not operate or any interference with its operation could cause
damage.
ØDo not place beverages near the active driving display. If water or other liquids
are splashed on the active driving display, it could cause damage.
ØDo not place objects above the active driving display screen or apply stickers to
the combiner as they will cause interference.
ØA sensor is integrated to control the display's luminosity. If the optical receiver is
covered, the display's luminosity will lower making the display difficult to view.
ØDo not allow intense light to hit the optical receiver. Otherwise, it could cause
damage.
NOTE
lIt may be difficult to view the display when wearing sunglasses. Take off your sunglasses or adjust
the luminosity.
lIf the battery has been removed and re-installed or the battery voltage is low, the adjusted position
may deviate.
lThe display may be difficult to view or temporarily affected by weather conditions such as rain,
snow, light, and temperature.
lIf the audio system is removed, the active driving display cannot be operated.
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