2016 MAZDA MODEL 6 Owners Manual (in English)

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NOTElTo listen to SiriusXM, a prior subscription
(fee-based) is required.
lThe channels which you can receive depend
on the package you subscribe to.
lSatellite radio is broadcast as Sirius, XM,
and SiriusXM in the U.S.A., and Sirius and
XM in Canada. In this owner’s manual,
only the name SiriusXM is used.
lFor traffic and weather channels, map
information is not displayed and only audio
broadcasts can be received.
lCall 888-539-7474 to activate. For more
information, visit www.siriusxm.com.
Satellite radio is only available in regions
providing satellite radio service (some
areas of the United States and Canada).
Contact Authorized Mazda Dealer for
details.
How to Activate Satellite Radio
You must call SiriusXM to activate your
service. Activation is free and takes only a
few minutes.
SiriusXM service uses an ID code to
identify your radio. This code is needed to
activate SiriusXM service, and report any
problems.
Please have the following information
ready:
lRadio ID (8-digit electronic serial no -
See below for how to find your ESN)
lValid credit card information (may not
be required at initial sign-up)
Be sure you are parked outside with a
clear view of open sky, you will be
instructed to turn on your radio (in
SiriusXM mode and tuned to channel 184
(Sirius)/1 (XM and SiriusXM)).
Activation typically takes only 2―5
minutes.
Displaying the Radio ID (ESN)
When channel 0 is selected, the radio ID
is displayed. Use the PREVIOUS or
NEXT channel buttons to select channel
0.
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SiriusXM operation
Select the
icon on the home screen to display the Entertainment screen. Whenis
selected, the following icons are indicated in the bottom part of the center display.
Icon Function
Displays the Entertainment menu. Use to switch to a different audio source.
Displays the channel list of the current category.
Displays the favorites list. Long-press to store the channel currently being aired.
Refer to Operating the Radio on page 5-39.
Indicates that the parental lock function is in use.
Switching of Lock/Unlock and PIN code setting changes can be performed.
Plays each channel in the current channel list for 5 seconds.
Select again to continue receiving the channel.
Plays the previous channel.
Plays the next channel.
Displays sound settings to adjust audio quality level.
Refer to Volume/Display/Sound Controls on page 5-36.
Selection from channel list
Receivable channels can be displayed on
the channel list screen. You can easily
select the channel you want to listen from
the list. Each category can be also
displayed.
1. Select the
icon to display the
channel list.
2. Select a desired channel.
(Select from category list)
1. Select the
icon to display the
channel list.
2. Select
to display the category
list.3. Select a desired category.
Parental lock
If a channel is locked, the channel is
muted.
To use the parental lock function, the PIN
code must be initialized first.
By using the session lock, the parental
lock can be enabled or disabled during the
current drive cycle (from when the
ignition is switched on to switched off).
When the session lock is on, the parental
lock is available. When the session lock is
off, the parental lock is temporarily
cancelled.
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When canceling the parental lock or
session lock, or when changing the PIN
code, PIN code input is required.
PIN code reset
If the registered code has been forgotten,
reset the code to the default [0000] code.
1. Select the
icon.
2. If the selected channel is locked, input
the PIN code to cancel the parental
lock temporarily.
3. Select
.
4. Input the default code [0000] using the
number buttons.
5. Select
.
6. Input the new PIN code using the
number buttons.
7. Select
.
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qOperating the Compact Disc (CD) Player
CD eject button CD slot
Type Playable data
Music/MP3/WMA/
AAC CD player
lMusic data (CD-DA)lMP3/WMA/AAC file
NOTE
If a disc has both music data (CD-DA) and
MP3/WMA/AAC files, playback of the two or
three file types differs depending on how the
disc was recorded.
Inserting the CD
Insert the CD into the slot, label-side up.
The auto-loading mechanism will set the
CD and begin play.
NOTE
There will be a short lapse before play begins
while the player reads the digital signals on
the CD.
Ejecting the CD
Press the CD eject button (
) to eject the
CD.
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Playback
Select the
icon on the home screen with a CD inserted and display the Entertainment
screen. When
is selected, the following icons are indicated in the lower part of the
center display.
Icon Function
Displays the Entertainment menu. Use to switch to a different audio source.
(Music CD)
Displays the track list of the CD.
Select the track you want to play.
(MP3/WMA/AAC CD)
Displays the top level folder/file list.
Select the folder you want to select.
The files in the selected folder are displayed.
Select the file you want to play.
(MP3/WMA/ACC CDs only)
Displays the file list of the folder currently being played.
Select the song you want to listen to.
(Music CD)
Replays the song currently being played repeatedly.
Select it again to cancel.
(MP3/WMA/AAC CD)
Replays the song currently being played repeatedly.
When selected again, the songs in the folder are played repeatedly.
Select it again to cancel.
(Music CD)
Plays songs on the CD in random order.
Select it again to cancel.
(MP3/WMA/AAC CD)
Plays songs in the folder in random order.
When selected again, the songs on the CD are played in random order.
Select it again to cancel.
(Music CD)
The beginning of each track on a CD is played to aid in searching for a desired track.
When selected again, the operation is canceled and the song currently being played
continues.
(MP3/WMA/AAC CD)
The beginning of each track in a folder is played to aid in searching for a desired track.
When selected again, the operation is canceled and the song currently being played
continues.
If the audio is operated during scan-play, the track being scan-played is played normally.
Then, the audio operation is performed.
If selected within a few seconds of a song which has started to play, the previous song is
selected.
If more than a few seconds have elapsed after a song has begun to play, the song currently
being played is replayed from the beginning.
Long-press to fast reverse. It stops when you remove your hand from the icon or the
commander knob.
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Icon Function
Plays a CD. When selected again, playback is temporarily stopped.
Advances to the beginning of the next song.
Long-press to fast forward. It stops when you remove your hand from the icon or the
commander knob.
Displays sound settings to adjust audio quality level.
Refer to Volume/Display/Sound Controls on page 5-36.
Example of use (When searching for a
song from the top level of an MP3/
WMA/AAC CD)
1. Select the
icon and display the
folder/file list at the top level.
2. When the folder is selected, folders/file
lists in the folder are displayed.
3. Select the desired song.
NOTElSelectto move to a folder one level
higher.
lThe appearance of the repeat and shuffle
icons changes depending on the type of
operation in which the function is used.
qHow to use Auxiliary jack/USB port
Audio can be heard from the vehicle's
speakers by connecting a commercially-
available portable audio unit to the
auxiliary jack.
Use a commercially-available, non-
impedance (3.5
) stereo mini plug cable.
In addition, audio can be played from the
vehicle audio device by connecting a USB
device or an iPod to the USB port.
Refer to AUX/USB/iPod mode on page
5-52.
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qSettings
NOTE
Depending on the grade and specification, the screen display may differ.
Select theicon on the home screen and display the Settings screen.
Switch the tab and select the setting item you want to change.
You can customize settings in the setup display as follows:
Tab Item Function
AD-DispHeight
Brightness Control
OtherRefer to Active Driving Display on page 4-20.
Display Refer to Volume/Display/Sound Controls on page 5-36.
SafetyDistance Recognition Support System
SBS/SCBS
OtherRefer to Personalization Features on page 9-9.
Sound Refer to Volume/Display/Sound Controls on page 5-36.
ClockAdjust TimeDisplays the currently set time is displayed.
Press
to advance the hour/minute, and selectto move the hour/minute back.
AM/PM can only be selected with the 12-hour
clock display.
GPS SyncWhen ON is selected,“Adjust Time”is
disabled.
Time FormatChanges the display between 12 and 24-hour
clock time.
Time Zone Select Selects the time zone.
Daylight Savings TimeTurns the daylight saving time setting on/off.
When ON, the time advances 1 hour. When
OFF, it returns to normal time.
VehicleRain Sensing Wiper
Door Locks
OtherRefer to Personalization Features on page 9-9.
Devices Bluetooth
®Refer to Bluetooth® Preparation (Type B) on
page 5-86.
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Tab Item Function
SystemTool Tips Turns button explanations ON/OFF.
Language Changes the language.
TemperatureChanges the setting between Fahrenheit and
Celsius.
DistanceChanges the setting between miles and
kilometers.
Music Database UpdateUsed to update Gracenote
®. Gracenote is used
with USB Audio, and provides:
1. Supplemental music information
(Such as song name, artist name)
2. Voice recognition assistance for Play Artist
and Play Album
Gracenote can be downloaded from the Mazda
Hands Free Website.
Refer to Gracenote Database (Type B) on page
5-66.
Restore All Factory SettingsMemory and settings are initialized to the
factory settings.
The initialization launches by selecting the
button.
AboutAgreements and
DisclaimersVerify the disclaimer and agree.
Version InformationCan verify the current audio unit OS version
and Gracenote Database version.
qApplications
NOTE
Depending on the grade and specification, the
screen display may differ.
Select theicon on the home screen to
display the Applications screen. The
following information can be verified.
Top screen Item Function
HD
Radio™
Traffic Map――
Fuel
Economy
MonitorFuel Consumption
SettingsRefer to Fuel
Economy Monitor
on page 4-87.
Maintenance
Scheduled
Maintenance
Tire Rotation
Oil ChangeRefer to
Maintenance
Monitor on page
6-20.
Warning
GuidanceWarnings currently
active can be
verified.Refer to When
Warning/Indicator
Lights
Illuminate/Flash
on page 7-23.
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