2016 MAZDA MODEL 6 Smart Start Guide (in English)

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Auto-Dimming Mirror
• Auto-dimming will automatically darken your rearview mirror and outside
driver’s mirror to reduce headlight glare from vehicles behind you.
• Auto-dimming is activated every time the engine is started.
NOTE:
In addition to the auto-dimming mirror’s rear light sensor, there is also a
front light sensor (not shown). Do not place or hang any objects over the front or rear
mirror light sensors; otherwise, the auto-dimming mirror will not operate properly.
HomeLink®
• This feature provides a convenient way to replace up to three
transmitters such as garage door openers, home lighting remotes
and other radio frequency devices.
• Refer to your Owner’s Manual for complete programming details.
NOTE:
Genuine Mazda Accessory Auto-Dimming Mirror with Compass and
Homelink is available at your Authorized Mazda Dealer.
AUTO-DIMMING MIRROR AND HOMELINK®
On Off
AUTO-DIMMING MIRROR AND HOMELINK®
Auto-Dimming
Indicator LightAuto-Dimming
On
HomeLinkRear
Light
SensorAuto-Dimming
Off
F R O N T S E AT S
Headrests
For your safety, the front seats are equipped with active headrests that are
not adjustable forward or backward, only up and down. An active headrest
is designed to move forward in the event of a collision to close the gap
between your head and the headrest (to reduce the possibility of whiplash).
Seats and Mirrors
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NOTE: These types of
Warning screens
appear if there is
a problem with
the vehicle.
MAZDA CONNECT INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM (if equipped)
MAZDA CONNECT is designed to be operated
by using one of the following three interfaces:
1 The commander switch (p. 11).
2 The touchscreen (if the vehicle is not moving).
3 Voice control (p. 12).
Mazda Connect Infotainment System
NOTE: • In the interest of safety and to avoid distracted driving, the touchscreen
is disabled at speeds over 5 mph. Use the commander switch
or voice control to operate the infotainment system.
• You can touch and tap, slide or swipe the touchscreen, but cannot pinch.
Ta l k
Push TALK button
and say “Applications.”
Push TALK button
and say “Settings.”
Push TALK button

and say “Entertainment.”
Push TALK button
and say “Navigation.”
Push TALK button and
say “Communication.”
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Mazda Connect Infotainment System Mazda Connect Settings
MAZDA CONNECT SETTINGS (if equipped)
To view the different setting screens:
1 Move the commander switch to the left or right to change tabs.
2 When the desired tab is highlighted, push the knob of the
commander switch down.
3 Turn the dial of the commander switch to scroll down the list.
NOTE: If there is a scroll bar on the right side, there are more items further down.
Use System to change the
brightness of the Display
between Day (bright), Night
(dim), and AUTO (switches
from Day to Night when
headlights are turned ON).
See illumination dimmer pp. 33-34.
Safety Settings
Sound Settings
Vehicle Settings
System Settings
Device Settings
Display Settings
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Commander/Voice Control
COMMANDER SWITCH (if equipped)
The commander is the primar y means for operating Mazda Connect.
It allows you to keep your head up and eyes on the road.
The control places five buttons naturally beneath the five fingers and shows
five matching icons on the home screen for touch-only operation. Select a
button around the commander knob to operate the desired system.
ENTER
Select an item on the screen by:
1 Moving the knob up or down, left or right, and/or turn the dial to move the
cursor to the desired on-screen location (and get a description of the icon).
2 Pushing the knob down (ENTER) to select your choice on the screen. AUDIO
BACK
(to previous screen) HOME
NAVIGATION
MUTE (push down) /
VOLUME (turn dial)
FAVORITES
The following can be
stored in Favorites:

• 50 stations total for AM, FM, and XM.
• 50 contacts in the system phonebook.
• 50 points of interest in navigation. (To edit
or delete HOME, select HOME and push
and hold the commander knob until the
Edit/Delete HOME screen appears.)
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VOICE CONTROL (if equipped)
Voice control is activated by pushing the TALK button on the steering
wheel and speaking a command. Voice commands usually contain a verb
(action word) followed by a noun. Common verbs are “Go to” and “Play”.
TA L K
NOTE: After becoming familiar with the system you can skip the voice prompts by
pushing the TALK button again.
SOME COMMON VOICE COMMANDS ARE:
• Call “name” mobile
• Dial “number”
• Address-pause-“street
address, city, state”
• Help •
Cancel
• Go Back or Previous
• Next or Skip
• Tutorial
• Scroll/Page Down
• Scroll/Page Up •
Turn Display/Screen Off
• Select “line number”
(ex: “Select Four” or
“Select Line Four”
• Display Clock
Go to (and one of the following):
• Home
• Entertainment
• Navigation
• Communication
• Settings •
Messages
• Contacts
• Email
• Phone
• Call History •
Text
• AM/FM
• XM
• CD
• Bluetooth •
AUX
• USB
• Pandora
• Aha
• Stitcher
Play (and one of the following):
• AM/FM

• XM number> •
CD
• Bluetooth
• AUX
• USB
• Pandora •
Aha
• Stitcher
• Song
• Playlist
• Artist •
Album
• Genre
• Folder
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Bluetooth
®
PAIRING YOUR BLUETOOTH® PHONE OR AUDIO DEVICE
With Mazda Connect:
1 Manually turn Bluetooth on your phone or
audio device.
2 Select Communication from Home screen.
3 Select Settings.
4 Select Bluetooth.
5 Select Add New Device to display the message and switch to the device
operation. If this option is grayed out, make sure Bluetooth is turned on at
the top of the menu.
6 Using the device, perform a search for the Bluetooth® device
(Peripheral device).
7 Select “Mazda” from the device list searched by the device.
• Device with Bluetooth® version 2.0 - Input the displayed 4-digit pairing code
into the device.
• Device with Bluetooth
® version 2.1 or higher - Verify the displayed 6-digit
code on the audio unit is also displayed on the device, and touch the Yes
on-screen button and then “YES” on the device if needed.
Without Mazda Connect:
1 Manually turn Bluetooth on your phone or audio device.
2 Push and release the TALK button on the steering
wheel (wait for beep).
3 From main menu, say, “Setup,” then “Pairing Options.”
4 S a y, “ P a i r.”
5 Say a four-digit code (i.e., “1, 2, 3, 4”).
6 Place phone in discovery mode; if necessary, consult
your phone’s manual or go to www.mazdausa.com/bluetooth.
Select model, Bluetooth, and follow screen prompts.
7 After phone is recognized, you will be prompted to name the paired phone.
NOTE:
• For safety reasons, you cannot pair a phone while driving.
• Before pairing your cell phone or audio device, you must manually turn on
the device’s Bluetooth
® function. Refer to the owner’s manual for your device.
• For customer service and device compatibility:
Toll-free call: 800-430-0153
Website: www.MazdaUSA.com/bluetooth
• IMPORTANT: Set the volume level on your cell phone or audio device to the highest
level before distortion starts, then adjust the volume on the vehicle’s audio system.
• When in range of another Wi-Fi device, the Bluetooth connection between your
phone and the system may disconnect for a short time if you have Wi-Fi enabled
Turn off Wi-Fi on your phone if needed.
Talk
Pick-up
Hang up
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PAIRING YOUR BLUETOOTH® PHONE OR AUDIO DEVICE
TO MAKE OR RECEIVE A HANDS-FREE CALL
button: To receive/swap a call.
button: To make a call (push and
say “Phone”) or to skip
vehicle voice guidance
and allow user to speak next voice command.
button: To end/reject a call. Automatic Bluetooth
Reconnection:
On engine start, the last connected
device will automatically be
re-connected after several seconds.
To switch phones, go to Device
Settings and select Bluetooth.
NOTE: Some phone models do not support all features. If your phone or
device does not pair, please visit www.MazdaUSA.com/bluetooth or contact
(800) 430-0153 for further assistance or to report a phone/audio device concern.
NOTE: For connection issues, please confirm the Bluetooth
connection status by making sure there is cell phone icon on the
audio display (without infotainment) or by making sure there is a battery and
signal strength icon in the top right corner of the screen (with infotainment).
Some phones will turn off the Bluetooth signal after connecting the USB cable
to the vehicle or after downloading an update.
• If not displayed, check your phone and make sure Bluetooth is turned on
(or discoverable) in the Settings menu. Detailed instructions for some
phones are available online.
• If there is still no connection, delete the pairing data on the system and
your phone and try again after confirming your cell phone is compatible at
www.MazdaUSA.com/bluetooth.
The following icons are displayed on the touchscreen during a call:
Displays the
Communication
screen.
Ends a call.
Transfers a call from
hands‐free to the
mobile phone.
Transfers a call from
the mobile phone
to hands‐free.
Mutes the call.
Calls another person
during a call and
creates a 3‐way
call. Select the
contact from one of
the following: Call
History, Contacts
(from phonebook),
or Dial (from
numerical keypad).
Joins the call on hold
to make a 3‐way call.
Switches the
call on hold.
Allows transmitting
DTMF (Dual Tone
Multi‐Frequency)
signal via the
numerical keypad
(generally to a
home telephone
answering machine
or an automated
guidance call center).
For phones compatible with SMS and MMS:
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(Call History) Incoming/Outgoing history for the device is downloaded
automatically as well as your Phonebook.
9 (Devices compatible with Mazda SMS function) SMS (Short Message
Service) messages and MMS (Multimedia Message Service) messages
for the device are downloaded automatically. Permission may be
required, depending on the mobile device . Refer to your cell phone
manufacturer for assistance with the cell phone permissions.
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Navigation System
To plan a route on your Navigation system, do the following:
1 Push the NAV button on the commander switch.
2 Select NEW DESTINATION .
3 Select Find Address .
NOTE: By default, the navigation system detects the country and city/town
you are in. If needed, you can change the country or state setting by selecting
Country or a new city/town by selecting City or Zip code.
4 Enter the street name.
5 Enter the house number, then select the .
6 The system transitions to a screen where the input location can be
checked. To transition to the next screen, select
Select or to transition
to the previous screen, select .
NAVIGATION SYSTEM (if equipped)
Planning A Route
ICON Voice Control Purpose
Hide/Show
Menu Bar To open and close the Menu bar.
Enter
Destination To enter an address or favorite destination, or select

a place of interest or a location on the map.
Navigation
Information To switch to the navigation information screen on

which items such as traffic information and GPS
reception conditions.
Cancel To cancel an existing way point/route.
Point of
Interest To find places nearby.
Route Options To display the route parameters and full length of
route. Perform route-related actions such as edit
or cancel, pick route alternatives, avoid parts, add
destination to Favorites.
View Mode
To change the map mode
(2D north up / 2D heading up / 3D).
Settings
To adjust the navigation settings.
I M P O R TA N T: • In the interest of safety and to reduce
distractions while you are driving, you should
always plan a route before you start driving.
• To adjust the volume of the navigation system
voice while driving, adjust the volume by
turning the VOL knob when voice guidance is
being given. To prompt voice guidance, push
the NAVI button to repeat the last instruction.
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