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Driver’s View
ACTIVE
DRIVING
D I S P L AY
( P. 3 5 )
LIGHTING/
TURN SIGNALS
( P. 2 5 )
BLUETOOTH®
HANDS-FREE/
AUDIO
( P P. 1 3 -14 )
HOOD
RELEASE
FUEL DOOR
RELEASE
TRUNK
RELEASE TILT/TELESCOPING
STEERING WHEEL LEVERCRUISE
CONTROL
BSM
( P. 2 3 )LDWS
( P. 2 1 )
TPMS SET
( P. 6 )
AFS
( P. 2 7 )
DSC
OFF
This easy-to-use SMART START GUIDE provides information on some unique
features and functions of your new vehicle. Additional features are available at
www.mymazda.com and the MyMazda app -> VEHICLE HOW TO. Complete
information on features and functions are available in your Owner’s Manual.
ILLUMINATION
DIMMER
(Instrument Cluster)
( P P. 3 3 - 3 4 )
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)
For your safety, the Mazda6 is equipped with TPMS that detects low
tire pressure in one or more tires. If the tire pressure starts getting
low in one or more tires, the system alerts the driver by turning on a
light in the instrument cluster (pp. 33-34) and sounding an alarm.
What to do? Don’t ignore the TPMS warning light. Stop and check your
tire pressure (when tires are cold) and inflate them to the proper pressure.
Properly inflated tires are safer, last longer, and increase fuel economy.
In the following cases, the TPMS must be “initialized” so the system can
operate normally.
• The tire pressure is adjusted (up or down) in one or more tires.
• A tire rotation is performed.
• Any tire or wheel is replaced.
• The vehicle’s battery is disconnected, replaced or completely dead.
Initialization Process (TPMS Warning Light is Illuminated)
1 Park the vehicle in a safe place and firmly apply the parking brake.
2 Let the tires cool, then adjust the tire pressure to the specified
pressure (See tire label located on the driver’s
side door opening) on all four (4) tires.
3 Switch the ignition ON, but leave the vehicle parked.
4 Push and hold the TPMS “Set Switch”
(left side of dash) until the TPMS warning light
in the instrument cluster flashes twice and
a beep sound is heard once.
Electric Parking BrakeTires
CAUTION: If the TPMS “Set Switch” is pushed without adjusting the tire
pressure, the system cannot detect the normal tire pressure. The TPMS
warning light may not turn on, even if the tire pressure is low, or it may turn on
if the tire pressure is normal.
NOTE: Drastic changes in temperature or altitude may cause the TPMS warning
light to turn on.
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Mazda Radar Cruise Control
MAZDA RADAR CRUISE CONTROL (MRCC) SYSTEM (if equipped)
The MRCC system maintains vehicle speed and following distance using
a radar sensor to detect a vehicle ahead. The driver simply presets the
vehicle speed between 19 mph (30 km/h) and 90 mph (145 km/h) and the
system will maintain a safe following distance without having to turn the
cruise control off.
The system operates in two modes, Constant Speed and Headway Control modes:
Constant Speed Mode When no vehicle is detected ahead,
the driver’s set speed is maintained.
Headway Control Mode When a vehicle is detected ahead,
a distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead is maintained.
MRCC Set vehicle speedMRCC Distance
between vehicle display
Vehicle ahead display
How to set the speed:
1 Adjust the vehicle to the desired speed using the
accelerator pedal.
2 Push the SET + or SET – switch. The set speed
and the inter-vehicle distance display filled with white
lines is displayed in the active driving display and the
MRCC indicator light (green) turns on simultaneously.
Reset
ON Cruise
Control
(Set+/Set-)
Cancel
Distance Control
(Shorter /Longer )
OFF
Setting the MRCC
When the ON switch is pushed, the
vehicle speed and the distance between
vehicles while in headway control can
be set. The MRCC indication is shown
in the display of the instrument cluster.
Travel StatusDuring travel at
constant speed During travel under
headway control
Display
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CLOSE PROXIMITY WARNING
While travelling in headway control, if your vehicle rapidly
closes in on a vehicle ahead because the other driver
applied their brakes suddenly, a 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 safe distance from the vehicle
ahead. Additionally, always keep a safe distance from the
vehicles behind you.
Switching to conventional cruise control function:
When the ON switch is pushed continuously for about 2 seconds while the
Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system is turned on, the system is
switched to conventional cruise control function.
The Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) indicator light (green) in the
instrument cluster turns off and “Radar Cruise Control deactivated”
message is displayed in the multi information display at the same time.How to set the distance between vehicles:
The distance between vehicles is set to a shorter distance by pushing th\
e
switch, or a longer distance by pushing the switch. The distance-
between-vehicles can be set to 4 levels.
Distance between vehicles guideline (at 50mph (80km/h))Long (about
164 ft (50m)) Medium (about
131 ft (40m)) Short (about
98 ft (30m)) Extremely
short (about 82 ft (25m))
Display
CAUTION: Do not rely completely on the MRCC system and always
drive carefully obeying the speed limit.
NOTE: The MRCC sometimes will brake your vehicle when passing a very large
vehicle such as semi truck (tractor trailer) due to the sensitivity of the front sensor
system. This is normal. Simply press the accelerator pedal to override the system
and maintain your desired speed.
NOTE: The radar for the MRCC is located behind the Mazda emblem in the grill.
Keep this area clean to avoid the system not working properly.
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Smart Brake Support
SMART BRAKE SUPPORT (SBS) (if equipped)
The Smart Brake Support (SBS) is a system which alerts the driver
of a possible collision using an indicator and warning sound in the
instrument cluster while the vehicle is being driven at about 10 mph
(15 km/h) or faster and the system’s radar sensor determines that
your vehicle may hit a vehicle ahead. Furthermore, if the radar sensor
determines that a collision is unavoidable, the automatic brake control
is performed to reduce damage in the event of a collision. In addition,
when the driver depresses the brake pedal, the brakes operate more
quickly to assist the driver.
Refer to your Owner’s Manual for complete details.
Radar sensor Laser sensor
Collision Warning
If there is the possibility of a collision with a vehicle ahead,
the beep sounds continuously and a warning is indicated in
the multi-information display.
SBS system can be turned off using Safety Settings in MAZDA CONNECT.
(see page 10)
WARNING: SBS is only a supplementary system to reduce damage in the
event of a collision, however the SBS has limitations. Do not rely solely on the
SBS, Always keep your eyes on the road.
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Blind Spot Monitoring System
NOTE: Do not rely completely on the BSM system and be sure to look over
your shoulder before changing lanes:
• The BSM system can assist the driver in confirming the safety of the surroundings,
but is not a complete substitute.
• The driver is responsible for ensuring safe lane changes and other maneuvers.
• Always pay attention to the direction in which the vehicle is traveling and the
vehicle’s surroundings.
• The BSM system does not operate when the vehicle speed is lower than about
6.2 mph (10 km/h).
Turning BSM System Off
Turning the BSM system off will turn off both the light and sound
indicators. To manually turn the BSM system off, push the BSM
OFF switch on the dash. The BSM OFF indicator will illuminate
in the instrument cluster when the BSM system is off. The BSM
system will retain the last setting before the ignition was turned off.
BLIND SPOT MONITORING (BSM) SYSTEM
The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system is designed to assist the driver
by monitoring the blind spots to the rear of the vehicle on both sides.
• If your vehicle speed is about 6.2 mph (10 km/h) or more, the BSM
will warn you of vehicles in the detection area by illuminating the
BSM warning lights located on the left and right door mirrors.
• If you operate a turn signal in the direction of an illuminated BSM warning
light, the system will also warn you with a beep and warning light flash.
• BSM sensors are located under the left and right rear bumper areas.
The BSM system may not operate properly if the rear bumper gets too
dirty, so keep the rear bumper area clean.
Refer to your Owner’s Manual for complete details.
Your Vehicle
Detection Areas
Image
is for
reference.
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High Beam Control
To turn HBC on:
1 Turn the
headlight
switch to the
AUTO position.
2 Push the
headlight lever
forward to the
High Beam
position.
When the HBC system is on, the HBC indicator light in the instrument
cluster will illuminate (
GREEN). The High Beam indicator light will turn on
(BLUE) when the HBC system switches to high beam and will turn off when
the HBC system switches to low beam.
HIGH BEAM CONTROL (HBC) (if equipped)
With HBC, the headlights are switched to high beams at speeds above
18 mph (30 km/h) when there are no vehicles in front of your vehicle or
approaching in the opposite direction.
The HBC system switches to low beam when:
• You are approaching a vehicle or a vehicle is approaching in
the opposite direction.
• Driving on roads lined with street lights or well-lit cities and towns.
• At speeds lower than 12 mph (20 km/h).
AUTO
FORWARD
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SHIFT POSITION INDICATOR TACHOMETER
Instrument Cluster
ODOMETER/
TRIP METER
IMPORTANT: When your
Mazda Connect display setting
is set on “AUTO”, the instrument
cluster and display may become
dimmer when the headlights are
on. If the display and instrument
cluster become too dim or too
bright when the headlights are on,
simply rotate the dimmer knob
located on your instrument cluster
to adjust the brightness.
GLOSSARY OF WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS
Type A cluster is shown. Type B
cluster is similar, but with warning
lights in different locations.
*TPMS NOTE: Low ambient temperature and/or high altitude causes tire pressures to drop
and may turn the TPMS warning light on. If the warning light comes on, check the tire pressure
and fill the tires as soon as possible, preferably before moving the vehicle and warming up
the tires. Initialize system (p. 6). Tire pressure should be checked when the tires are cold.
NOTE: See Owner’s Manual for more details and explanations.
Low Engine Oil Pressure Traction Control System (TCS)/
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
On: TCS/DSC malfunction
Flashing: TCS/DSC operating
Shift Position Indicator Power Steering Malfunction Air Bag/Front Seat Belt
Pretensioner System Malfunction
Turn Signals/
Hazard Warning Indicator
Check Engine Master Warning
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) Warning* (p. 6) On/ Warning Beep: Low tire pressure in one
or more tires. Flashing: TPMS Malfunction
Security Indicator Cruise Main Indicator
ON ( AMBER )/Cruise Set
Indicator ON ( GREEN)
Lights ON (Exterior) (p. 25)
Seat Belt Unbuckled/Malfunction
Headlight High Beams On
Brake Warning
Parking brake on/low brake fluid/malfunction
Charging System Malfunction
Antilock Brake System
(ABS) Malfunction
Low Fuel Level
Smart City Brake Support
(SCBS) OFF Indicator
Smart Brake Support (SBS)
Warning Indication High Beam Control ON (p. 28)
Mazda Radar Cruise Control
Warning ON ( AMBER)
Set Indicator ( GREEN)
( p p . 17-18 )
Headlight Warning
OFF Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC) OFF
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