2017 MAZDA MODEL 6 cruise control

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When Driving
Cruise Control
 The cruise control will cancel if the
vehicle speed decreases below 21 km/h
(13 mph) when the cruise control is
activated, such as when climbing a
steep grade.
 The cruise control may cancel at about
15 km/h (9 mph) below the preset speed,
such as when climbing a long, steep
grade.
The vehicle speed preset using the cruise
control is displayed in the instrument
cluster and the active driving display
(vehicles with active driving display).
T ype A Instrument Cluster
T
ype B Instrument Cluster Multi-inf
ormation Displa y
Active Driving Displa y
To Increase Cruising Speed
Follow either of these procedures.
To increase speed using cruise control
switch
Press the RESUME/
switch and hold it.
Your vehicle will accelerate. Release the
switch at the desired speed.
Press the RESUME/
switch and release
it immediately to adjust the preset speed.
Multiple operations will increase the
preset speed according to the number of
times it is operated.
Increasing speed with a single
RESUME/
switch operation
Instrument cluster display for vehicle
speed indicated in km/h: 1 km/h (0.6 mph)
Instrument cluster display for vehicle
speed indicated in mph: 1 mph (1.6 km/h)
To increase speed using accelerator
pedal
Depress the accelerator pedal to accelerate
to the desired speed. Press the SET/

switch and release it immediately.
NOTE
Accelerate if you want to speed up
temporarily when the cruise control is on.
Greater speed will not interfere with or
change the set speed. Take your foot off the
accelerator to return to the set speed.
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When Driving
Cruise Control
To Decrease Cruising Speed
Press the SET/ switch and hold it. The
vehicle will gradually slow.
Release the switch at the desired speed.
Press the SET/
switch and release it
immediately to adjust the preset speed.
Multiple operations will decrease the
preset speed according to the number of
times it is operated.
Decreasing speed with a single SET/

switch operation
Instrument cluster display for vehicle
speed indicated in km/h: 1 km/h (0.6 mph)
Instrument cluster display for vehicle
speed indicated in mph: 1 mph (1.6 km/h)
To Resume Cruising Speed at
More Than 25 km/h (16 mph)
If some other method besides the OFF/
CANCEL switch was used to cancel
cruising speed (such as applying the brake
pedal) and the system is still activated, the
most recent set speed will automatically
resume when the RESUME/
switch is
pressed.
If vehicle speed is below 25 km/h (16
mph), increase the vehicle speed up to 25
km/h (16 mph) or more and press the
RESUME/
switch.
To Temporarily Cancel
To temporarily cancel the system, use one
of these methods:
 Slightly depress the brake pedal. (Manual transaxle)
Depress the clutch pedal.
 Press the OFF/CANCEL switch.
If the RESUME/ switch is pressed when
the vehicle speed is 25 km/h (16 mph) or
higher, the system reverts to the previously
set speed.
NOTE
 If any of the following conditions occur,
the cruise control system is temporarily
canceled.
 The parking brake is applied. (Automatic transaxle)
The selector lever is in the P or N
position.
 (Manual transaxle)
The shift lever is in the neutral
position.
 When the cruise control system is
temporarily canceled by even one of the
applicable cancel conditions, the speed
cannot be re-set.
 (Automatic transaxle)
The cruise control cannot be cancelled
while driving in manual mode (selector
lever shifted from D to M position).
Therefore, engine braking will not be
applied even if the transaxle is shifted
down to a lower gear. If deceleration is
required, lower the set speed or depress
the brake pedal.
To Deactivate
When a cruising speed has been set
(cruise set indication (green) turns on)
Long-press the OFF/CANCEL switch or
press the OFF/CANCEL switch 2 times.
When a cruising speed has not been set
(cruise main indication (white) turns on)
Press the OFF/CANCEL switch.
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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.
Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC) System Warnings*
The Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)
system warnings notify the driver of
system malfunctions and cautions on use
when required.
Check based on the beep sound.
Cautions What to check
The beep sounds 1 time
while the Mazda Radar
Cruise Control (MRCC)
is operating The vehicle speed is
slower than 25 km/h (16
mph) and the Mazda
Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC) system has
been canceled.
The beep sounds
continuously while
driving The distance between
your vehicle and the
vehicle ahead is too
close. Verify the safety
of the surrounding area
and reduce vehicle
speed.
While the Mazda Radar
Cruise Control (MRCC)
is operating, the beep
sounds and the multi-
information display
indicates a problem
with the Mazda Radar
Cruise Control (MRCC)
system. A malfunction in
the system may be
indicated. Have your
vehicle inspected at
an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.

Lane Departure Warning Sound*
While the system is operating, if the
system determines that the vehicle may
depart from the lane, it sounds a warning
sound.
NOTE
 The volume of the Lane-keep Assist
System (LAS) & Lane Departure
Warning System (LDWS) warning sound
can be changed.
Refer to Personalization Features on
page 9-10.
 The type of the Lane-keep Assist System
(LAS) & Lane Departure Warning
System (LDWS) warning sound can be
changed.
Refer to Personalization Features on
page 9-10.
Collision warning*
If there is a possibility of a collision
with a vehicle ahead, a warning sound is
activated at the same time as the warning
indications are displayed in the instrument
cluster or active driving display.
Power Steering Warning Buzzer
If the power steering system has
a malfunction, the power steering
malfunction light turns on or flashes and
the buzzer operates at the same time.
Refer to Warning Indication/Warning
Lights on page 4-33.
Electric Parking Brake Warning
Beep
The warning buzzer is activated under the
following conditions:
 The vehicle is driven with the electric
parking brake applied.
 The electric parking brake switch is
pulled while the vehicle is driven.
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Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Declaration of Conformity
Smart Brake Support (SBS)/Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)/Distance
Recognition Support System (DRSS)
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10–3
Index
Bottle Holder .......................................5-90
Brakes Brake assist .................................... 4-73
Electric parking brake ................... 4-71
Foot brake ...................................... 4-70
Pad wear indicator ......................... 4-73
Parking brake ................................ 4-71
Warning light ................................. 4-73
Break-In Period ................................... 3-44
C
Capacities .............................................. 9-5
Cell Phones ......................................... 8-20
Center Console .................................... 5-92
Child-Restraint Child-restraint precautions ............ 2-23
Child Restraint
Child-restraint system installation ... 2-28
Child-Restraint Installing child-restraint systems ...2-29
Child Restraint LATCH child-restraint systems ..... 2-36
Climate Control System ........................5-2
Fully Automatic Type ...................... 5-9
Gas specifications ............................ 9-6
Manual Type .................................... 5-5
Operating Tips ................................. 5-2
Vent Operation ................................ 5-3
Collision warning ................................ 7-39
Coming Home Light ........................... 4-57
Control Status Display ........................ 4-85
Courtesy Lights ................................... 5-85
Cruise Control ................................... 4-155
Cruise control switch ...................4-155
Cruise main indication (white)/cruise
set indication (green) ................... 4-156
Cruise Control Set Vehicle Speed

Display ................................................ 4-19
Cup Holder .......................................... 5-89
Customer Assistance ............................. 8-2
D
Dashboard Illumination ......................4-17
Daytime Running Lights ..................... 4-58
Defogger ............................................. 4-63
Mirror ............................................ 4-64
Rear window ................................. 4-63
Dimensions ........................................... 9-5
Distance Recognition Support System
(DRSS) .............................................. 4-107
Indication on display ................... 4-108
Door Locks .......................................... 3-12
Drive Selection .................................... 4-86
Driving In Flooded Area ..................... 3-48
Driving Tips ........................................ 3-44
Automatic transaxle ...................... 4-52
Break-in period .............................. 3-44
Driving in flooded area ..................3-48
Driving on uneven road ................. 3-49
Floor mat ....................................... 3-45
Hazardous driving ......................... 3-45
Overloading ................................... 3-48
Rocking the vehicle ....................... 3-46
Saving fuel and protection of the
environment ................................... 3-44
Winter driving ............................... 3-46
Driving on Uneven Road .................... 3-49
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) ....... 4-78
DSC OFF indicator light ............... 4-79
DSC OFF switch ........................... 4-79
TCS/DSC indicator light ............... 4-78
E
Electric Parking Brake Warning Beep ...7-39
Electric parking brake ......................... 4-71
Emergency Starting Push-starting .................................. 7-16
Starting a flooded engine ............... 7-16
Emergency Towing Tiedown hooks .............................. 7-20
Towing description ........................ 7-19
Emission Control System .................... 3-26
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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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10–6
Index
K
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
Key Suspend Function .......................... 3-9
Keyless Entry System ........................... 3-3
Keys ...................................................... 3-2
Key suspend function ...................... 3-9
Transmitter ...................................... 3-5
L
Label Information ................................. 9-2
Lane-Change Signals .......................... 4-59
Lane Departure Warning sound .......... 7-39
Lane-change Signals ........................... 4-59
Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane
Departure Warning System (LDWS)... 4-125
Leaving Home Light ........................... 4-57
Light Bulbs Replacement .................................. 6-45
Specifications .................................. 9-7
Lighting Control.................................. 4-53
Lights-on Reminder ............................ 7-36
Lubricant Quality .................................. 9-4
M
Maintenance
Information ...................................... 6-2
Scheduled ........................................ 6-4
Maintenance Monitor .......................... 6-18
Map Lights .......................................... 5-85
Mazda Radar Cruise Control

(MRCC) ............................................ 4-115
Close proximity warning ............. 4-118
Cruise control function ................ 4-123
Display indication ....................... 4-117
Setting the system ....................... 4-118
Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)
System warnings ................................. 7-39
Message Indicated in Multi-information
Display ................................................ 7-35
Message Indicated on Display ............ 7-33
Meters and Gauges .............................. 4-12
Mirror Defogger .................................. 4-64
Mirrors Outside mirrors .............................. 3-31
Rearview mirror ............................ 3-32
Moonroof ............................................ 3-37
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