2017 MAZDA MODEL 6 fuel

3–44
Before Driving
Driving Tips
Break-In Period
No special break-in is necessary, but a
few precautions in the first 1,000 km
(600 miles) may add to the performance,
economy, and life of the vehicle.
 Do not race the engine. Do not maintain one constant speed,
either slow or fast, for a long period of
time.
 Do not drive constantly at full-throttle or
high engine rpm for extended periods of
time.
 Avoid unnecessary hard stops. Avoid full-throttle starts.
Saving Fuel and Protection
of the Environment
How you operate your Mazda determines
how far it will travel on a tank of fuel. Use
these suggestions to help save fuel and
reduce CO2.
 Avoid long warm-ups. Once the engine
runs smoothly, begin driving.
 Avoid fast starts. Drive at lower speeds. Anticipate when to apply the brakes
(avoid sudden braking).
 Follow the maintenance schedule
(page 6-4) and have an Authorized
Mazda Dealer perform inspections and
servicing.
 Use the air conditioner only when
necessary.
 Slow down on rough roads. Keep the tires properly inflated. Do not carry unnecessary weight. Do not rest your foot on the brake pedal
while driving.
 Keep the wheels in correct alignment. Keep windows closed at high speeds. Slow down when driving in crosswinds
and headwinds.
WARNING
Never stop the engine when going down
a hill:
Stopping the engine when going
down a hill is dangerous. This causes
the loss of power steering and power
brake control, and may cause damage
to the drivetrain. Any loss of steering
or braking control could cause an
accident.
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4–2

*Some models.
Fuel Economy Monitor .....................4-83
Fuel Economy Monitor ................ 4-83
Drive Selection ................................... 4-86
Drive Selection
* ........................... 4-86
Power Steering ................................... 4-87
Power Steering ............................. 4-87
i-ACTIVSENSE ................................. 4-88
i-ACTIVSENSE
*.......................... 4-88
Adaptive Front Lighting System
(AFS)
* .......................................... 4-90
High Beam Control System

(HBC)*.......................................... 4-91
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)* .... 4-94
Traffic Sign Recognition System
(TSR)
* ........................................ 4-100
Distance Recognition Support System
(DRSS)
* ...................................... 4-107
Rear Cross Traffic Alert

(RCTA)* ..................................... 4-111
Mazda Radar Cruise Control

(MRCC)* .................................... 4-115
Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) &
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS)
* .................................... 4-125
Smart City Brake Support

(SCBS)* ...................................... 4-138
Smart Brake Support (SBS)* ...... 4-143
Forward Sensing Camera

(FSC)* ......................................... 4-146
Radar Sensor (Front)* ................. 4-150
Radar Sensors (Rear)* ................ 4-153 Cruise Control .................................
4-155
Cruise Control
* ........................... 4-155
Tire Pressure Monitoring System ...4-159
Tire Pressure Monitoring

System ........................................ 4-159
Rear View Monitor ..........................4-163
Rear View Monitor ..................... 4-163
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4–5
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
ON
This is the normal running position after
the engine is started. The indicator light
(amber) turns off. (The indicator light
(amber) illuminates when the ignition
is switched ON and the engine is not
running.)
Some indicator lights/warning lights
should be inspected before the engine is
started (page 4-32).
NOTE
When the push button start is pressed to
ON, the sound of the fuel pump motor
operating near the fuel tank can be heard.
This does not indicate an abnormality.
Starting the Engine
WARNING
Radio waves from the key may affect
medical devices such as pacemakers:Before using the key near people who
use medical devices, ask the medical
device manufacturer or your physician
if radio waves from the key will affect
the device.
NOTE
 The key must be carried because the key
carries an immobilizer chip that must
communicate with the engine controls at
short range.
 The engine can be started when the
push button start is pressed from off,
ACC, or ON.
 The push button start system functions
(function which can start the engine
by only carrying the key) can be
deactivated to prevent any possible
adverse effect on a user wearing a
pacemaker or other medical device. If
the system is deactivated, you will be
unable to start the engine by carrying
the key. Consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer for details. If the push button
start system functions have been
deactivated, you can start the engine by
following the procedure indicated when
the key battery goes dead.
Refer to Engine Start Function When
Key Battery is Dead on page 4-8.
 After starting a cold engine, the engine
speed increases and a whining sound
from the engine compartment can be
heard.
This is for improved exhaust gas
purification and does not indicate any
parts defect.
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4–8
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
NOTE
 After starting the engine, the push
button start indicator light (amber)
turns off and the ignition switches to the
ON position.
 After pressing the push button start and
before the engine starts, the operation
sound of the fuel pump motor from near
the fuel tank can be heard, however, this
does not indicate a malfunction.
8. After starting the engine, let it idle for
about ten seconds.
NOTE
 Whether the engine is cold or warm, it
should be started without the use of the
accelerator.
 If the engine does not start the first
time, refer to Starting a Flooded Engine
under Emergency Starting. If the engine
still does not start, have your vehicle
inspected by an Authorized Mazda
Dealer (page 7-16).
Engine Start Function When Key
Battery is Dead
CAUTION
When starting the engine by holding
the transmitter over the push button
start due to a dead key battery or a
malfunctioning key, be careful not
to allow the following, otherwise the
signal from the key will not be received
correctly and the engine may not start.
 Metal parts of other keys or metal
objects touch the key.

 Spare keys or keys for other vehicles
equipped with an immobilizer
system touch or come near the key.

 Devices for electronic purchases,
or security passage touch or come
near the key.
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4–13
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
Speedometer ........................................................................\
..................................page 4-14
Odometer, Trip Meter and Trip Meter Selector .................................................... page 4-14
Tachometer ........................................................................\
.................................... page 4-15
Dashboard Illumination ........................................................................\
................. page 4-17
Trip Computer and INFO Switch ........................................................................\
.. page 4-19
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge ..................................................................... page 4-16
Fuel Gauge ........................................................................\
.................................... page 4-16
Outside Temperature Display ........................................................................\
........ page 4-18
Cruise Control Set Vehicle Speed Display ............................................................ page 4-19
Multi-information Display and INFO Switch ....................................................... page 4-21
Active Driving Display ........................................................................\
................. page 4-29
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When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
Speedometer
The speedometer indicates the speed of the
vehicle.
Odometer, Trip Meter and Trip
Meter Selector (Without Multi-
information Display)
The display mode can be changed from
odometer to trip meter A to trip meter B
and then back to odometer by pressing the
selector while one of them is displayed.
The selected mode will be displayed.
Selector
Press the selector Press the selector
Press the selector
Odometer
Trip meter
A
Trip meter B
Odometer
The odometer records the total distance
the vehicle has been driven.
Trip meter
The trip meter can record the total distance
of two trips. One is recorded in trip meter
A, and the other is recorded in trip meter
B.
For instance, trip meter A can record the
distance from the point of origin, and
trip meter B can record the distance from
where the fuel tank is filled.
When trip meter A is selected, pressing
the selector again within one second will
change to trip meter B mode.
When trip meter A is selected, TRIP A
will be displayed. When trip meter B is
selected, TRIP B will be displayed.
The trip meter records the total distance
the vehicle is driven until the meter
is again reset. Return it to “0.0” by
depressing and holding the selector for
one second or more. Use this meter to
measure trip distances and to compute fuel
consumption.
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When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
*Some models.
NOTE
 If the fuel economy data is reset using
the fuel economy monitor, or trip A
is reset using the trip meter when the
function which synchronizes the fuel
economy monitor and the trip meter is
on, the fuel economy data and trip A are
reset simultaneously.
Refer to Fuel Economy Monitor on page
4-83.
 Only the trip meters record tenths of
kilometers (miles).
 The trip record will be erased when:
 The power supply is interrupted
(blown fuse or the battery is
disconnected).
 The vehicle is driven over 9999.9 km
(mile).
Tachometer
The tachometer shows engine speed in
thousands of revolutions per minute (rpm).
CAUTION
Do not run the engine with the
tachometer needle in the RED ZONE.
This may cause severe engine damage.
RED ZONE
STRIPED
ZONE
NOTE
When the tachometer needle enters the
STRIPED ZONE, this indicates to the
driver that the gears should be shifted
before entering the RED ZONE.
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When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge (Without Multi-information
Display)
Displays the engine coolant temperature.
The white gauge indicates that the engine
coolant temperature is low, and the red
gauge indicates that the engine coolant
temperature is high and overheating.
CAUTION
If the engine coolant temperature
gauge indicator flashes, there is a
possibility of overheating. Park the
vehicle in a safe place immediately
and take appropriate measures. If the
vehicle continues to be driven, it could
cause damage to the engine.
Refer to Overheating on page 7-17.
NOTE
 The temperature unit (Centigrade/
Fahrenheit) of the engine coolant gauge
display changes in conjunction with
the temperature unit of the outside
temperature display.
Refer to Personalization Features on
page 9-10.
 During normal driving, the engine
coolant temperature stabilizes at 100
°C (210 °F) or less, and the gauge
indicates a range lower than 100 °C
(210 °F).
 If the engine load increases and the
engine coolant temperature exceeds 100
°C (210 °F), the gauge indicates the
engine coolant temperature.
Fuel Gauge (Without Multi-
information Display)
The fuel gauge shows approximately
how much fuel is remaining in the tank
when the ignition is switched ON. We
recommend keeping the tank over 1/4 full.
Full
1/4 Full
Empty
If the low fuel warning light illuminates or
the fuel level is very low, refuel as soon as
possible.
Refer to Warning Lights on page 4-33.
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