2017 MAZDA MODEL 6 fog lights

4–128
When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
 Under the following conditions, the Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure
Warning System (LDWS) may not be able to detect white (yellow) lane l\
ines correctly and
it may not operate normally.
 If an object placed on the dashboard is reflected in the windshield and picked up by the
camera.
 Heavy luggage is loaded in the luggage compartment or on the rear seat and the
vehicle is tilted.
 The tire pressures are not adjusted to the specified pressure. Tires other than conventional tires are equipped. When the vehicle is driven on the guiding branch to or from the rest area or tollgate of
a highway.
 The white (yellow) lane lines are less visible because of dirt or fading/patchiness. A vehicle in front of your vehicle is running near a white (yellow) lane line making \
it
less visible.
 A white (yellow) lane line is less visible because of bad weather (rai\
n, fog, or snow). The vehicle is driven on a temporary lane or section with a closed lane \
resulting
from construction where there may be multiple white (yellow) lane lines or they are
interrupted.
 A misleading line is picked up on the road such as a temporary line for construction,
or because of shade, lingering snow, or grooves filled with water.
 The surrounding brightness suddenly changes such as when entering or exiting a
tunnel.
 The illumination of the headlights is weakened because of dirt or the op\
tical axis is
deviated.
 The windshield is dirty or foggy. The windshield, camera is fogged (water droplets). Back-light is reflected off the road surface. The road surface is wet and shiny after rain, or there are puddles on the road. The shade of a guardrail parallel to a white (yellow) lane line is cast on the road. The width of the driving lane is narrow (less than about 2.5 m (98 in)) or wide (more
than about 4.5 m (178 in))
 Driving on roads with tight curves. The road is excessively uneven. The vehicle is shaken after hitting a road bump. There are two or more adjacent white (yellow) lane lines. There are various road markings or lane markings of various shapes near an
intersection.
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When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
NOTE
 In the following cases, the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) cannot detect target objects
correctly, and each system may be unable to operate normally.
 The height of the vehicle ahead is low. You drive your vehicle at the same speed as the vehicle ahead. Headlights are not turned on during the night or when going through a tunnel.
 In the following cases, the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) may not be able to detect
target objects correctly.
 Under bad weather condition, such as rain, fog and snow. The window washer is being used or the windshield wipers are not used when it's raining. Ice, fog, snow, frost, rainfall, dirt, or foreign matter such as a plastic bag is stuck on
the windshield.
 Trucks with low loading platforms and vehicles with an extremely low or high profile. When driving next to walls with no patterning (including fences and lon\
gitudinally
striped walls).
 The taillights of the vehicle ahead are turned off. A vehicle is outside the illumination range of the headlights. The vehicle is making a sharp turn, or ascending or descending a steep s\
lope. Entering or exiting a tunnel. Heavy luggage is loaded causing the vehicle to tilt. Strong light is shone at the front of the vehicle (back light or high-beam light from on-
coming vehicles).
 There are many light emitters on the vehicle ahead. When the vehicle ahead is not equipped with taillights or the taillights\
are turned off at
nighttime.
 Elongated luggage or cargo is loaded onto installed roof rails and covers the Forward
Sensing Camera (FSC).
 Exhaust gas from the vehicle in front, sand, snow, and water vapor rising from
manholes and grating, and water splashed into the air.
 When towing a malfunctioning vehicle. The vehicle is driven with tires having significantly different wear. The vehicle is driven on down slopes or bumpy roads. There are water puddles on the road. The surroundings are dark such as during the night, early evening, or early morning,
or in a tunnel or indoor parking lot.
 The illumination brightness of the headlights is reduced or the headlight illumination
is weakened due to dirt or a deviated optical axis.
 The target object enters the blind spot of the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC). A person or object bursts onto the road from the shoulder or cuts right in front of you. You change lanes and approach a vehicle ahead. When driving extremely close to the target object. Tire chains or a temporary spare tire is installed. The vehicle ahead has a special shape. For example, a vehicle towing a t\
railer house
or a boat, or a vehicle carrier carrying a vehicle with its front pointed rearward.
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When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
 If the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) cannot operate normally due to backlight or fog\
,
the system functions related to the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) are temporarily
stopped and the following warning lights turn on. However, this does not indicate a
malfunction.
 High Beam Control System (HBC) warning light (amber) Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) warning
light
 Smart Brake Support/Smart City Brake Support (SBS/SCBS) warning light \
(amber)
 If the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) cannot operate normally due to high temperatures,
the system functions related to the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) are temporarily
stopped and the following warning lights turn on. However, this does not indicate a
malfunction. Cool down the area around the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) such as by
turning on the air conditioner.
 High Beam Control System (HBC) warning light (amber) Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) warning
light
 Smart Brake Support/Smart City Brake Support (SBS/SCBS) warning light \
(amber)
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
*Some models.
Front turn signal lights/Front side-
marker lights, Parking lights (With
halogen headlights)
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off,
and the headlight switch is off.
2. If you are changing the right bulb, start
the engine, turn the steering wheel all
the way to the left, and turn off engine.
If you are changing the left bulb, turn
the steering wheel to the right.
3. Pull the center of each plastic retainer
and remove the retainers.
Remova l
Installation
4. Turn the screw counterclockwise and
remove it, and then partially peel back
the mudguard.
5. Turn the socket and bulb assembly
counterclockwise and remove it.
6. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
Front turn signal lights/Front side-
marker lights
Parking lights (With halogen
headlights)
7. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of the removal procedure.
Fog lights (With LED headlights)
*
The LED bulb cannot be replaced as a
single unit because it is an integrated unit.
The LED bulb has to be replaced with the
unit. We recommend an Authorized Mazda
Dealer when the replacement is necessary.
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
*Some models.
Fog lights (With halogen headlights)*
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off,
and the headlight switch is off.
2. If you are changing the right bulb, start
the engine, turn the steering wheel all
the way to the left, and turn off engine.
If you are changing the left bulb, turn
the steering wheel to the right.
3. Pull the center of each plastic retainer
and remove the retainers.
Remova l
Installation
4. Turn the screw counterclockwise and
remove it, and then partially peel back
the mudguard.
5. Disconnect the connector from the unit
by pressing the tab on the connector
with your finger and pulling the
connector downward.
6. Turn the socket and bulb assembly
to remove it. Carefully remove the
bulb from its socket in the reflector
by gently pulling it straight out of the
socket.
7. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of the removal procedure.
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
*Some models.
DESCRIPTIONFUSE
RATING PROTECTED COMPONENT
18 WIPER 20 AFront window wiper and washer
19 HEATER 40 AAir conditioner
20 DCDC REG 30 A —
21 ENGINE.IG1 7.5 AEngine control system
22 C/U IG1 15 AFor protection of various circuits
23 H/L LOW L
HID L 15 A
Headlight low beam (LH)
24 H/L LOW R 15 AHeadlight low beam (RH)
25 ENGINE3 15 AEngine control system
26 ENGINE2 15 AEngine control system
27 ENGINE1 15 AEngine control system
28 AT 15 ATransaxle control system
*, Ignition switch
29 H/CLEAN 20 A —
30 A/C 7.5 AAir conditioner
31 AT PUMP 15 A —
32 STOP 10 ABrake lights
33 R.WIPER 15 ATheft-deterrent system
*
34 H/L HI 20 AHeadlight high beam
35 HID R
ST.HEATER 15 A
Heated steering wheel
*
36 FOG 15 AFog lights*
377.5 A Engine control system
38 AUDIO2 7.5 AAudio system
39 GLOW SIG 5 A —
40 METER2 7.5 A —
41 METER1 10 AInstrument cluster
42 SRS1 7.5 AAir bag
43 BOSE 25 ABose
® Sound System-equipped model*
44 AUDIO1 15 AAudio system
45 ABS/DSC S 30 AABS, Dynamic stability control system
46 FUEL PUMP 15 AFuel system
47 FUEL WARM 25 A —
48 TAIL 15 ATaillights, License plate lights
49 FUEL PUMP2
SCR2 25 A
—
50 HAZARD 25 AHazard warning flashers, Turn signal lights/Front side-marker
lights, Parking lights
51 DRL 15 ADaytime running lights
*
52 R.OUTLET2 15 AAccessory sockets
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If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
*Some models.
SignalWarning
(Amber)
KEY Warning Indication
*
“Keyless System Malfunction” is displayed
This message is displayed if the advanced keyless entry & push button st\
art system has a
problem.
Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
CAUTION
If the message is indicated, or the push button start indicator light (amber) flashes, the
engine may not start. If the engine cannot be started, try starting it using the emergency
operation for starting the engine, and have the vehicle inspected at an Authorized
Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
Refer to Emergency Operation for Starting the Engine on page 4-10.
“Ignition is On” is displayed
This message is displayed when the driver's door is opened without switc\
hing the ignition
off.
“Key Not Detected” is displayed
This message is displayed when any of the following operations is perfor\
med with the key
out of the operational range or placed in areas inside the cabin where it is difficult for the
key to be detected.
 The push button start is pressed with the ignition switched off
 The ignition is switched on
 All doors are closed without switching the ignition off
(Red)
(Illuminate)
KEY Warning Light
*
If any malfunction occurs in the keyless entry system, it illuminates co\
ntinuously.
CAUTION
If the key warning indicator light illuminates or the push button start indicator light
(amber) flashes, the engine may not start. If the engine cannot be started, try starting it
using the emergency operation for starting the engine, and have the vehicle inspected
at an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
Refer to Emergency Operation for Starting the Engine on page 4-10.
(Amber)
High Beam Control System (HBC)
Warning Light
*
The light remains turned on if there is a problem with the system. Have \
your vehicle
inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
NOTE
If the windshield area in front of the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) is fogged or
obstructed, the light turns on temporarily. If the light remains turned on, there may be a
problem with the system.
i-ELOOP Warning Indication*
The Warning indication/Warning light turns on if there is any malfunction in the i-ELOOP
system. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
(Amber)
Mazda Radar
Cruise Control
(MRCC) Warning Indication
*
The “Front Radar Sensor System Malfunction” is displayed if there is a malfunction in the
system while the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system is on. Have your vehicle
inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
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If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
*Some models.
SignalWarning
(Amber)
Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure
Warning System
(LDWS) Warning Indication
*
The message is displayed when the system has a malfunction. Have your ve\
hicle inspected
at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
The system does not operate when the warning message is displayed.
CAUTION
 Always use tires for all wheels that are of the specified size, and the same
manufacture, brand, and tread pattern. In addition, do not use tires with significantly
different wear patterns on the same vehicle. If such improper tires are used, the system
may not operate normally.
 When an emergency spare tire is used, the system may not operate normally.
NOTE
If the windshield area in front of the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) is fogged or
obstructed, the light turns on temporarily. If the light remains turned on, there may be a
problem with the system.
Blind Spot
Monitoring (BSM) OFF Indicator Light
*
A problem in the system may be indicated under the following conditions.
Have your vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
The light does not turn on when the ignition is switched ON.It turns on while driving the vehicle.
NOTE
If the vehicle is driven on a road with less traffic and few vehicles that the radar sensors
can detect, the system may pause (The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) OFF\
indicator light in
the instrument cluster illuminates). However, it does not indicate a malfunction.
LED Headlight Warning Light This light illuminates if there is a malfunction in the LED headlight. Have your vehicle
inspected by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
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