2016 MAZDA MODEL 6 Quick Guide (in English)

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When Driving
For details, refer to Section 4, “i-ACTIVSENSE”.
Adaptive LED Headlights (ALH)
The system switches the headlights to the high beams after the ignition is switched
ON and the headlight switch is in the AUTO position.
To turn on the system
NOTE
Under the following conditions, the Adaptive LED Headlights (ALH) may not
operate normally. Manually switch between the high and low beams according to
the visibility, and the road and traffic conditions.
• When there are other sources of light in the area such as street lamps,
illuminated signboards, and traffic signals.
• When there are reflective objects in the surrounding area such as reflective
plates and signs.
• When visibility is reduced under rain, snow and foggy conditions.
• When driving on roads with sharp curves or undulations.
CAUTION
• Do not modify the suspensions or headlight units, or remove the camera.
Otherwise, the Adaptive LED Headlights (ALH) may not operate normally.
• Do not rely excessively on the Adaptive LED Headlights (ALH) and drive
the vehicle while paying sufficient attention to safety. Switch the headlights
between the high beams and low beams manually if necessary.
• When the headlights/rear lamps of vehicles ahead or in the opposite lane are
dim or not illuminated.
• When there is insufficient darkness such as at dawn or dusk.
• When the luggage compartment is loaded with heavy objects or the rear
passenger seats are occupied.
• When visibility is reduced due to a vehicle ahead spraying water from its
tyres onto your windscreen.


When Driving
Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR)
The Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR) helps prevent the driver from
overlooking traffic signs, and provides support for safer driving by displaying traffic
signs on the active driving display which are recognised by the Forward Sensing
Camera (FSC) or recorded in the navigation system while the vehicle is driven.
If the vehicle speed exceeds the speed limit sign indicated in the active driving
display while the vehicle is driven, the system notifies the driver using the
indication in the active driving display and a warning sound.
The Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR) displays the speed limit (including
auxiliary signs) and do not enter signs.
Always check the traffic signs visually while driving.
The Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR) helps prevent the driver from
overlooking traffic signs and provides support for safer driving. Depending on
the weather conditions or problems with traffic signs, a traffic sign may not be
recognised or a traffic sign different from the actual traffic sign may be
displayed. Always make it your responsibility as a driver to check the traffic
signs.
WARNING
Otherwise, it could result in an unexpected accident.
NOTE
• The Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR) is not supported in some
countries or regions. For information concerning the supported countries or
regions, consult an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda
Repairer.
• The Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR) operates only if the navigation
system SD card (Mazda genuine) is inserted in the SD card slot. Consult an
expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer for details.
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When Driving
For details, refer to Section 4, “i-ACTIVSENSE”.
Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR)
If the vehicle speed exceeds the speed limit sign displayed on the active driving
display, the warning sound is activated and the area around the speed limit sign
displayed on the active driving display flashes 3 times in amber, and if the vehicle
speed continues to exceed the displayed speed limit sign, the indication stops
flashing and remains on. Check the surrounding conditions and adjust the vehicle
speed to the legal speed using the appropriate operation such as depressing the
brake pedal.
Excessive Speed Warning
NOTE
The Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR) does not operate if there is a
malfunction in the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC).


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When Driving
Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system
The Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system is designed to maintain
headway control according to the vehicle speed using a radar sensor to detect the
distance to a vehicle ahead, which frees the driver from having to use the
accelerator or brake pedals.
Additionally, if your vehicle starts closing in on the vehicle ahead because, for
example, the vehicle ahead brakes suddenly, a warning sound and a warning
indication in the display are activated simultaneously to alert you to maintain a
sufficient distance between the vehicles.
The possible vehicle speed setting ranges are as follows:
• (European models)
About 30 km/h (19 mph) to 200 km/h (124 mph)
• (Except European models)
About 30 km/h (19 mph) to 145 km/h (90 mph)
For details, refer to Section 4, “i-ACTIVSENSE”.
Use the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system on expressways and other
highways which do not require a lot of repeated acceleration and deceleration.
Do not rely completely on the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system
and always drive carefully:
WARNING
Do not use the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system in the
following locations. Otherwise, it could lead to an accident:
• Roads with sharp curves, heavy traffic, or roads requiring repeated and
frequent acceleration.
• When entering expressway interchanges and service areas.
• Slippery roads such as ice or snow-bound roads.
• Long descending slopes.
The Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system is designed to reduce load
on the driver, and although it maintains a constant vehicle speed, or
specifically, it maintains a constant distance between your vehicle and the
detected vehicle ahead according to the vehicle speed, the system has detection
limitations depending on the type of vehicle ahead and its conditions, the
weather conditions, and the road conditions. Additionally, the system may be
unable to decelerate sufficiently to avoid hitting the vehicle ahead if the
vehicle ahead applies the brakes suddenly or another vehicle cuts into the
driving lane, which could result in an accident. Always verify the safety of the
surrounding area and depress the brake pedal or accelerator pedal while
keeping a safer distance from vehicles ahead or on-coming vehicles.


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When Driving
Setting the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)
The Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system may be cancelled during rain,
fog, snow or other inclement weather conditions, or when the front surface of the
radiator grille is dirty.
NOTE
Under the following conditions, operation of the Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC) system is temporarily cancelled, a cancel indication is indicated in the
display in the instrument cluster, and the MRCC indicator light (green) turns off
simultaneously.
• The OFF/CAN switch is pressed once.
Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) Display Indication
The setting status and operation conditions of the Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC) system are indicated in the multi-information display or the active
driving display.
A system malfunction or operation conditions are indicated by a warning.
• The parking brake is applied.
• Any door is opened.
• The driver's seat belt is unfastened.
• The DSC, Smart Brake Support (SBS) system, or the Smart City Brake
Support (SCBS) or Advanced Smart City Brake Support (Advanced SCBS)
has operated.
• A system malfunction is detected.
Other details are described in the related text.
For details, refer to Section 4, “i-ACTIVSENSE”.
• The brake pedal is depressed
MRCC Distance
between vehicle
display
MRCC Set vehicle speed Vehicle ahead display
MRCC Set
vehicle speed
MRCC Distance
between vehicle
displayVehicle ahead display


When Driving
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CANCEL switchRES switch
OFF switch switch switchMODE switch
SET+ switch
SET- switch
Setting the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)
How to Set the Speed
When the ON switch is pressed, the vehicle speed and the distance between
vehicles while in headway control can be set. The Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC) indication is displayed in the display of the instrument cluster.
1. Adjust the vehicle speed to the desired setting using the accelerator pedal.
2. Headway control begins when the SET + or SET - switch is pressed. The set
speed and the inter-vehicle distance display filled with white lines are displayed.
Travel statusDuring travel at constant
speedDuring travel under headway
control
Multi-information
display
Active driving
display
For details, refer to Section 4, “i-ACTIVSENSE”.


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Setting the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)
How to Set the Distance Between Vehicles During Headway Control
The distance between vehicles is set to a shorter distance each time the switch is
pressed. The distance between vehicles is set to a longer distance by pressing the
switch. The distance-between-vehicles can be set to 4 levels; Long, medium, short,
and extremely short distance.
Distance-between-vehicles
guideline
(at 80 km/h (50 mph)
vehicle speed)
Multi-information displayLong
(about 50 m
(164 ft))Medium
(about 40 m
(131 ft))Short
(about 30 m
(98 ft))Extremely short
(about 25 m
(82 ft))
Change the Set Vehicle Speed
Changing the set vehicle speed using the SET + / SET - switch
To accelerate using the accelerator pedal
Depress the accelerator pedal and press and release the SET + or SET - switch at
the desired speed. If a switch cannot be operated, the system returns to the set
speed when you release your foot from the accelerator pedal.
Active driving display
Multi-information Display
Active Driving Display
Close Proximity Warning
If your vehicle rapidly closes in on the vehicle ahead
because the vehicle applies the brakes suddenly while you
are travelling in headway control, the warning sound
activates and the brake warning is indicated in the display.
Always verify the safety of the surrounding area and
depress the brake pedal while keeping a safer distance
from the vehicle ahead. Additionally, always keep a
safer distance from the vehicles behind you.Press the SET+ switch to accelerate. Press the SET- switch to decelerate. The set
vehicle speed changes as follows each time the SET+/SET- switch is pressed.
Short press
Long pressEuropean models1 km/h (1 mph)
Except European models
5 km/h (5 mph)
10 km/h (5 mph)
For details, refer to Section 4, “i-ACTIVSENSE”.


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When Driving
"Late" function "Early" function
Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)
The lane-keep assist system alerts the driver that the vehicle is not being kept
within its lane and it provides steering assistance to help the driver stay within the
vehicle lane.
The steering wheel operation of the lane-keep assist system has “Late” and
“Early” steering assist timing functions and the setting can be changed. Details
are described in Setting Change (Personalisation Features) in the related text.
For details, refer to Section 4, “i-ACTIVSENSE”.
Do not rely completely on the Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane
Departure Warning System (LDWS):
Other details are described in the related text.
WARNING
• The Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS) is not an automatic driving system. In addition, the system is not
designed to compensate for a driver's lack of caution, and over-reliance
on the system could lead to an accident.
• The detection ability of the Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane
Departure Warning System (LDWS) is limited. Always stay on course
using the steering wheel and drive with care.
NOTE
The Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS) may not be able to detect white (yellow) lane lines correctly and it
may not operate normally.
Other details are described in the related text.