2016 MAZDA MODEL 6 warning

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ON
This is the normal running position after
the engine is started. The indicator light
(amber) turns off. (The indicator light
(amber) illuminates when the ignition is
switched ON and the engine is not
running.)
Some indicator lights/warning lights
should be inspected before the engine is
started (page 4-22).
NOTE
When the push button start is pressed to ON,
the sound of the fuel pump motor operating
near the fuel tank can be heard. This does not
indicate an abnormality.
Starting the Engine
WARNING
Radio waves from the key may affect
medical devices such as pacemakers:
Before using the key near people who
use medical devices, ask the medical
device manufacturer or your
physician if radio waves from the key
will affect the device.
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
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NOTElIf the push button start indicator light
(green) flashes, make sure that the key is
being carried (for vehicles with a type A
meter (page 4-22), messages are displayed
in the instrument cluster).
lIf the push button start indicator light
(green) flashes with the key being carried,
touch the key to the push button start and
start the engine (for vehicles with a type A
meter (page 4-22), messages are displayed
in the instrument cluster). Refer to Engine
Start Function When Key Battery is Dead
on page 4-6.
CAUTION
If the KEY warning light (red)
illuminates, or the push button start
indicator light (amber) flashes, 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 (for
vehicles with a type A meter (page
4-22), messages are displayed in the
instrument cluster). Have your
vehicle inspected at an Authorized
Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.NOTE
lUnder the following conditions, the KEY
warning light (red) flashes after the push
button start is pressed to inform the driver
that the push button start will not switch to
ACC even if it is pressed from off (for
vehicles with a type A meter (page 4-22),
messages are displayed in the instrument
cluster).
lThe key battery is dead.lThe key is out of operational range.lThe key is placed in areas where it is
difficult for the system to detect the
signal (page 3-7).
lA key from another manufacturer similar
to the key is in the operational range.
l(Forced engine starting method)
If the KEY warning light (red) illuminates,
or the push button start indicator light
(amber) flashes, this could indicate that the
engine may not start using the usual
starting method (for vehicles with a type A
meter, messages are displayed in the
instrument cluster). Have your vehicle
inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer
as soon as possible. If this occurs, the
engine can be force-started. Press and hold
the push button start until the engine starts.
Other procedures necessary for starting the
engine such as having the key in the cabin,
and depressing the clutch pedal (manual
transaxle) or the brake pedal (automatic
transaxle) are required.
lWhen the engine is force-started, the KEY
warning light (red) (if equipped) remains
illuminated and the push button start
indicator light (amber) remains flashing.
l(Automatic transaxle)
When the shift lever is in the neutral (N)
position, the KEY indicator light (green) (if
equipped) and the push button start
indicator light (green) do not illuminate.
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
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qEmergency Operation for
Starting the Engine
If the KEY warning light (red)
illuminates, or the push button start
indicator light (amber) flashes, this could
indicate that the engine may not start
using the usual starting method (for
vehicles with a type A meter, messages
are displayed in the instrument cluster).
Have your vehicle inspected at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as
possible. If this occurs, the engine can be
force-started. Press and hold the push
button start until the engine starts. Other
procedures necessary for starting the
engine such as having the key in the
cabin, and depressing the clutch pedal
(manual transaxle) or the brake pedal
(automatic transaxle) are required.
Turning the Engine Off
WARNING
Do not stop the engine while the
vehicle is moving:
Stopping the engine while the vehicle
is moving for any reason other than
in an emergency is dangerous.
Stopping the engine while the vehicle
is moving will result in reduced
braking ability due to the loss of
power braking, which could cause an
accident and serious injury.
1. Stop the vehicle completely.
2.(Manual transaxle)
Shift into neutral.
(Automatic transaxle)
Shift the shift lever to the P position.
3. Press the push button start to turn off
the engine. The ignition position is off.
CAUTION
When leaving the vehicle, make sure
the push button start is pressed to
off.
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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.
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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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)
í
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.
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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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.
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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