2017 MAZDA MODEL 6 ignition

7–36
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
Warning Sound is
Activated
Lights-On Reminder
The lights-on reminder is operable when
the time setting*1 of the auto headlight off
function is off.
If lights are on and the ignition is switched
to ACC or off, a continuous beep sound
will be heard when the driver's door is
opened.
*1 If the light switch is left on, the auto
headlight off function automatically
turns off the lights about 30 seconds
after switching the ignition off. The
time setting can be changed.
Refer to Personalization Features on
page 9-10.
NOTE
 When the ignition is switched to ACC,
the “Ignition Not Switched Off (STOP)
Warning Beep” (page 7-37) overrides
the lights-on reminder.
 A personalized function is available to
change the sound volume for the lights-
on reminder.
Refer to Personalization Features on
page 9-10.
Air Bag/Seat Belt Pretensioner
System Warning Beep
If there is a problem with the air bag/seat
belt pretensioner systems and the warning
light illumination, a warning beep sound
will be heard for about 5 seconds every
minute.
The air bag and seat belt pretensioner
system warning beep sound will continue
to be heard for approximately 35
minutes. Have your vehicle inspected at
an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as
possible.
WARNING
Do not drive the vehicle with the air
bag/seat belt pretensioner system
warning beep sounding:
Driving the vehicle with the air bag/
seat belt pretensioner system warning
beep sounding is dangerous. In a
collision, the air bags and the seat belt
pretensioner system will not deploy
and this could result in death or serious
injury. Contact an Authorized Mazda
Dealer to have the vehicle inspected as
soon as possible.
Seat Belt Warning Beep
Except Mexico
If the driver's seat belt is not fastened
when the ignition is switched ON, a beep
sound will be heard for about 6 seconds. If
the driver or the front passenger's seat belt
is not fastened and the vehicle is driven
at a speed faster than about 20 km/h (12
mph), a beep sound will be heard again for
a specified period of time.
Until a seat belt is fastened or a given
period of time has elapsed, the beep sound
will not stop even if the vehicle speed falls
below 20 km/h (12 mph).
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7–37
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
NOTE
 To allow the front passenger occupant
classification sensor to function
properly, do not place and sit on an
additional seat cushion on the front
passenger's seat. The sensor may not
function properly because the additional
seat cushion could cause sensor
interference.
 If a small child is seated on the front
passenger's seat, the warning beep may
not operate.
Mexico
If the vehicle speed exceeds about 20
km/h (12 mph) with the driver or front
passenger's seat belt unfastened, a warning
beep sounds continuously. If the seat belt
remains unfastened, the beep sound stops
once and then continues for about 90
seconds. The beep stops after the driver or
front passenger's seat belt is fastened.
Until a seat belt is fastened or a given
period of time has elapsed, the beep sound
will not stop even if the vehicle speed falls
below 20 km/h (12 mph).
NOTE
 Placing heavy items on the front
passenger's seat may cause the front
passenger's seat belt warning function
to operate depending on the weight of
the item.
 To allow the front passenger seat weight
sensor to function properly, do not place
and sit on an additional seat cushion on
the front passenger's seat. The sensor
may not function properly because the
additional seat cushion could cause
sensor interference.
 If a small child is seated on the front
passenger's seat, the warning beep may
not operate.
Ignition Not Switched Off (STOP)
Warning Beep
If the driver's door is opened with the
ignition switched to ACC, a beep will
be heard continuously in the cabin to
notify the driver that the ignition has not
been switched OFF (STOP). Under this
condition, the keyless entry system will
not operate, the vehicle cannot be locked,
and the battery voltage will be depleted.
Key Removed from Vehicle
Warning Beep
Vehicles with advanced keyless function
If the key is taken out of the vehicle while
the ignition is not switched OFF and
all the doors are closed, the beep which
sounds outside of the vehicle will be heard
6 times, the beep which sounds inside
the vehicle will be heard 6 times, and the
KEY warning light (red) in the instrument
cluster flashes continuously to notify
the driver that the ignition has not been
switched OFF.
Vehicles without advanced keyless
function
If the key is taken out of the vehicle while
the ignition is not switched OFF and all
the doors are closed, a beep will be heard
in the cabin 6 times and the KEY warning
light (red) in the instrument cluster turns
on continuously to notify the driver that
the ignition has not been switched OFF.
NOTE
Because the key utilizes low-intensity
radio waves, the Key Removed From
Vehicle Warning may activate if the key is
carried together with a metal object or it
is placed in a poor signal reception area.
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7–38
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
*Some models.
Request Switch Inoperable
Warning Beep (With the advanced
keyless function)
If the request switch is pressed with the
door open or ajar, or the ignition is not
switched OFF with a key being carried,
a beep will be heard outside for about 2
seconds to notify the driver that the door
or trunk lid cannot be locked.
Key Left-in-trunk Compartment
Warning Beep (With the advanced
keyless function)
If the key is left in the trunk with all the
doors locked and the trunk lid closed, a
beep will be heard outside for about 10
seconds to notify the driver that the key is
in the trunk. In this case, take out the key
by pressing the electric trunk lid opener
and opening the trunk lid. The key taken
out of the trunk may not operate because
its functions have been temporarily
stopped. To restore the key's functions,
perform the applicable procedure (page
3-9).
Key Left-in-vehicle Warning Beep
(With the advanced keyless
function)
If all the doors and trunk are locked using
another key while the key is left in the
cabin, the beep which sounds outside of
the vehicle will be heard for about 10
seconds to notify the driver that the key
is in the cabin. In this case, take out the
key by opening the door. A key taken
out of the vehicle using this method may
not operate because its functions have
been temporarily stopped. To restore the
key's functions, perform the applicable
procedure (page 3-9).
i-ELOOP Warning Beep*
If the vehicle is driven while “i-ELOOP
Charging Please don't Drive” is displayed,
a beep sound is heard. Make sure the
message is no longer displayed before
driving.
Tire Inflation Pressure Warning
Beep
The warning beep sound will be heard
for about 3 seconds when there is any
abnormality in tire inflation pressures
(page 4-159).
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
System Warning Beep*
Driving forward
The warning beep operates when the turn
signal lever is operated to the side where
the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning
light is illuminated.
NOTE
A personalized function is available to
change the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
warning beep sound volume.
Refer to Personalization Features on page
9-10.
Reversing
If a moving object such as a vehicle or
two-wheeled vehicle approaches on the
left or right from behind your vehicle, the
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning
sound is activated.
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If Trouble Arises
Active Driving Display Does Not Operate
If the Active Driving
Display does not operate
If the active driving display does not
operate, switch the ignition off and then
restart the engine. If the active driving
display does not operate even with
the engine restarted, have the vehicle
inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
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9–15
Specifications
Personalization Features
ItemFeatureFactory
Setting Available
Settings Settings
Change
Method
Active Driving Display (page 4-29)
Display Setting can be changed so that the Active
Driving Display is not displayed.
On
On/OffC—
The display height (up/down position) can
be changed. 013 steps up/
down from
initial setting
(total: 27 steps) C
—
The method for adjusting the display
brightness (automatically/manually) can
be changed. AUTO
AUTO/
MANUAL C
—
The standard brightness while automatic
adjustment is selected can be changed
using the brightness adjustment. 02 steps up/down
from initial
setting (total: 5 steps) C
—
The standard brightness while manual
adjustment is selected can be changed
using the brightness adjustment. 020 steps up/
down from
initial setting
(total: 41 steps) C
—
Navigation guidance The display information can be changed. Lane
Guidance &
Turn by Turn At Maneuver/
Lane Guidance & Turn by Turn/
Street Name & Turn by Turn/ OFF C
—
*1 Though these systems can be turned Off, doing so will defeat the purpose of the system and Mazda
recommends that these systems remain On.
*2 Only the volume of the warning beep during Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) operation can be changed. The
volume of the warning beep during Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) operation cannot be changed.
*3 This system functions only when the navigation system is functioning.
*4 If the auto-wiper control is set to Off, the wiper lever
position is set to intermittent operation.
*5 If the setting is changed to Off, the following operation is performed according to the headlight switc\
h position:
 At position: Headlights turn off immediately after the ignition is switched off. At any position other than : Headlights on/off conditions vary according to the headlight switch
position. Refer to Headlights on page 4-53.
*6 When set to Off, the lights-on reminder is operable.
*7 The lights-on reminder settings can be changed at anytime, however, the lights-on reminder only operates when
the auto headlight function is set to Off. Refer to Lights-On Reminder on page 7-36.
*8 The operation may stop in 15 minutes due to the effect of the outside temperature even if the operation time of
the rear window defogger has been changed to Continuous.
*9 Change the ambient light illumination level with the parking lights or h\
eadlights turned on.
*10 When set to OFF, the ambient lights remain turned off regardless of whether of not the parking lights or
headlights are on or off. However, they will turn on or off in conjunction with the illuminated entry system.
*11 Available only in display from the center display.
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10–2
Index
A
Accessory Socket ................................5-88
Active Driving Display ....................... 4-29
Active driving display ......................... 4-29
Adaptive Front Lighting System

(AFS) ................................................... 4-90
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and
Accessories ......................................... 8-19
Advanced Key Advanced keyless entry system .... 3-10
Operational range .......................... 3-11
Advanced Keyless Entry System ........ 3-10
Air Bag/Seat Belt Pretensioner System
Warning Beep ...................................... 7-36
Air Bag Systems ................................. 2-40
Ambient Temperature Display ... 4-18, 4-25
Antilock Brake System (ABS) ............ 4-76
Audio Control Switch Adjusting the Volume ....................5-41
Seek switch .................................... 5-42
Audio System ...................................... 5-13
Antenna ......................................... 5-13
Audio Control Switch ................... 5-41
Audio Set ....................................... 5-21
AUX/USB mode ........................... 5-43
Operating Tips for Audio System ... 5-13
Satellite radio ................................ 5-32
Automatic Transaxle ........................... 4-42
Active Adaptive Shift (AAS) ........4-45
Automatic transaxle controls .........4-42
Direct mode ................................... 4-51
Driving tips .................................... 4-52
Manual shift mode .........................4-45
Shift-lock system ........................... 4-43
Transaxle ranges ............................ 4-44
B
Battery ................................................. 6-35
Inspecting electrolyte level ........... 6-37
Maintenance .................................. 6-37
Recharging .................................... 6-37
Replacement .................................. 6-37
Specifications .................................. 9-4
Battery Runs Out ................................. 7-13
Jump-starting ................................. 7-13
Beep Sounds Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system
warning .......................................... 7-38
Electric parking brake warning .....7-39
i-ELOOP ........................................ 7-38
Ignition not switched off (STOP)
warning .......................................... 7-37
Key left-in-trunk compartment
warning .......................................... 7-38
Key left-in-vehicle warning .......... 7-38
Key removed from vehicle

warning .......................................... 7-37
Lane departure warning................. 7-39
Lights-on reminder ........................ 7-36
Request switch inoperable

warning .......................................... 7-38
Seat belt warning ........................... 7-36
Tire inflation pressure warning ..... 7-38
Beep sounds Power steering warning buzzer ..... 7-39
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) ............ 4-94
Canceling operation of Blind Spot
Monitoring (BSM) ........................ 4-99
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) Warning
Beep .................................................... 7-38
Bluetooth
® ........................................... 5-51
Bluetooth® audio ........................... 5-69
Bluetooth® Hands-Free ..................5-60
Troubleshooting ............................ 5-81
Body Lubrication ................................ 6-32
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10–5
Index
I
i-ACTIVSENSE ..................................4-88
Active safety technology ............... 4-88
Adaptive Front Lighting System

(AFS) ............................................. 4-90
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) ...... 4-94
Camera and sensors ....................... 4-89
Distance Recognition Support System
(DRSS) ........................................ 4-107
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) ...4-146
High Beam Control System

(HBC) ............................................ 4-91
Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) &
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS) ....................................... 4-125
Mazda Radar Cruise Control

(MRCC) ....................................... 4-115
Pre-crash safety technology .......... 4-88
Radar sensor (front) .....................4-150
Radar sensors (rear) .....................4-153
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) ...4-111
Smart Brake Support (SBS) ........ 4-143
Smart City Brake Support

(SCBS) ........................................ 4-138
Traffic Sign Recognition System
(TSR) ........................................... 4-100
i-ELOOP ............................................. 4-80
Control status display .................... 4-82
Display .......................................... 4-80
i-ELOOP Warning Beep ................ 7-38
i-ELOOP indicator light ................ 4-82
i-ELOOP warning beep ....................... 7-38
If a Warning Light Turns On or

Flashes................................................. 7-22
If the Active Driving Display does not
operate ................................................. 7-41
Ignition Switch .............................................. 4-4
Ignition Not Switched Off (STOP)
Warning Beep ...................................... 7-37
Illuminated Entry System ...................5-87
Immobilizer System ............................ 3-40Indication/Indicator Lights ..................
4-36
Indicator Lights Low engine coolant temperature ... 4-38
Wrench .......................................... 4-38
Inside Trunk Release Lever ................3-23
Inspecting Brake/Clutch Fluid Level ...6-31
Inspecting Coolant Level ....................6-29
Inspecting Engine Oil Level ............... 6-29
Inspecting Washer Fluid Level ............6-31
Instrument Cluster ............................... 4-12
Interior Care ........................................ 6-70
Active driving display

maintenance ................................... 6-72
Cleaning the floor mats ................. 6-73
Cleaning the window interiors ...... 6-72
Instrument panel top (Soft pad)
maintenance ................................... 6-72
Leather upholstery maintenance ... 6-71
Panel maintenance ......................... 6-72
Plastic part maintenance ................ 6-71
Seat belt maintenance .................... 6-70
Upholstery maintenance ................ 6-71
Vinyl upholstery maintenance .......6-71
Interior Lights ..................................... 5-85
Courtesy lights .............................. 5-85
Map lights ...................................... 5-85
Overhead lights ............................. 5-85
J
Jack ....................................................... 7-4
Jump-Starting ...................................... 7-13
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10–9
Index
Tires .................................................... 6-40
Flat tire ............................................ 7-3
Replacing a tire ............................. 6-42
Replacing a wheel ......................... 6-43
Snow tires ...................................... 3-47
Specifications .................................. 9-8
Temporary spare tire ..................... 6-43
Tire chains ..................................... 3-47
Tire inflation pressure .................... 6-41
Tire rotation ................................... 6-41
Uniform tire quality grading system
(UTQGS) ....................................... 8-23
Towing Recreational towing ...................... 3-50
Trailer towing ................................ 3-50
Towing Description ............................. 7-19
Traction Control System (TCS) .......... 4-77
TCS/DSC indicator light ............... 4-77
Traffic Sign Recognition System

(TSR)................................................. 4-100
Trip Computer ..................................... 4-19
Trip Meter .................................. 4-14, 4-23
Trouble Battery runs out ............................. 7-13
Emergency starting ........................ 7-16
Emergency towing ........................ 7-19
Flat tire ............................................ 7-3
Overheating ................................... 7-17
Parking in an emergency ................. 7-2
Warning/indicator lights and warning
sounds ............................................ 7-22
When trunk lid cannot be opened ...7-40
Trunk Lid ............................................ 3-20
Inside trunk release lever .............. 3-23
Luggage compartment ................... 3-22
When trunk lid cannot be opened ...7-40
Turn Signals ........................................ 4-59
Turn and Lane-Change Signals ........... 4-59
V
Vanity Mirrors .....................................5-84
Vehicle Information Labels ...................9-2
W
Warning/Buzzer .................................. 7-22
Warning Indication/Warning Lights .... 4-33
Warning Sound is Activated ................ 7-36
Air bag/seat belt pretensioner system
warning beep ................................. 7-36
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning
beep ............................................... 7-38
Collision warning .......................... 7-39
Electric Parking Brake Warning

Beep ............................................... 7-39
i-ELOOP warning beep ................. 7-38
Ignition not switched off (STOP)
warning beep ................................. 7-37
Key left-in-trunk warning beep (With
the advanced keyless function) ..... 7-38
Key left-in-vehicle warning beep (With
the advanced keyless function) ..... 7-38
Key removed from vehicle warning
beep ............................................... 7-37
Lane Departure Warning sound ..... 7-39
Lights-on reminder ........................ 7-36
Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)
System warnings ........................... 7-39
Power steering warning buzzer ..... 7-39
Request switch inoperable warning
beep (With the advanced keyless
function) ........................................ 7-38
Seat belt warning beep .................. 7-36
Tire inflation pressure warning

beep ............................................... 7-38
Warranty .............................................. 8-16
Weights .................................................. 9-6
Windows Power windows ............................. 3-34
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