2017 MAZDA MODEL 6 window

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Before Driving
Windows
NOTE
Before washing your Mazda, make sure
the moonroof is completely closed so that
water does not get inside the cabin area.
After washing your Mazda or after it rains,
wipe the water off the moonroof before
operating it to avoid water penetration
which could cause rust and water damage
to your headliner.
Tilt Operation
The rear of the moonroof can be tilted
open to provide more ventilation.
To fully tilt automatically, momentarily
press the tilt/slide switch.
To fully close automatically, momentarily
press the tilt/slide switch in the forward
direction.
To stop tilting partway, press the tilt/slide
switch.
Close (Tilt down)
Tilt up
Slide Operation
To fully open automatically, momentarily
press the tilt/slide switch in the backward
direction.
To fully close automatically, momentarily
press the tilt/slide switch in the forward
direction.
To stop sliding partway, press the tilt/slide
switch.
Close Open

Power Moonroof Reset Procedure
If the battery is disconnected, the
moonroof will not operate. The moonroof
will not operate correctly until it is reset.
Carry out the following procedure to reset
the moonroof and resume operation:
1. Switch the ignition ON.
2. Press the tilt switch, to partially tilt
open the rear of the moonroof.
3. Repeat Step 2. The rear of the
moonroof tilts open to the fully open
position, then closes a little.
NOTE
If the reset procedure is performed while
the moonroof is in the slide position
(partially open) it will close before the
rear tilt opens.
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Before Driving
Windows
Jam-safe Moonroof
If a person's hands, head or an object
blocks the moonroof while it is closing,
the moonroof will stop and move in the
reverse direction.
WARNING
Make sure nothing blocks the moonroof
just before it reaches the fully closed
position:Blocking the moonroof just before
it reaches the closed position is
dangerous.
In this case, the jam-safe function
cannot prevent the moonroof from
closing. If fingers are caught, serious
injuries could occur.
NOTE
 Depending on driving conditions, a
closing moonroof could stop and start
opening when the moonroof feels a
shock that is similar to something
blocking it.
 The moonroof's jam-safe function does
not function while the moonroof is
initializing.
Sunshade
The sunshade can be opened and closed
by hand.
The sunshade opens automatically when
the moonroof is opened, but must be
closed by hand.
Sunshade
CAUTION
 The sunshade does not tilt. To avoid
damaging the sunshade, do not push up
on it.
 Do not close the sunshade while the
moonroof is opening. Trying to force the
sunshade closed could damage it.
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Before Driving
Security System
*Some models.
Theft-Deterrent System*
If the theft-deterrent system detects an
inappropriate entry into the vehicle,
which could result in the vehicle or its
contents being stolen, the alarm alerts the
surrounding area of an abnormality by
sounding the horn and flashing the hazard
warning lights.
The system will not function unless it's
properly armed. So when you leave the
vehicle, follow the arming procedure
correctly.
Operation
System triggering conditions
The horn sounds intermittently and the
hazard warning lights flash for about 30
seconds when the system is triggered by
any one of the following:
 Unlocking a door with the key, door
lock switch, or an inside door-lock knob.
 Forcing open a door, the hood or the
trunk lid.
 Opening the hood by operating the hood
release handle.
 Switching the ignition ON without using
the push button start.
If the system is triggered again, the lights
and horn will activate until the driver's
door or the trunk lid is unlocked with the
transmitter.
(With the advanced keyless function)
The lights and horn can also be
deactivated by pressing the request switch
on a door.
NOTE
If the battery goes dead while the theft-
deterrent system is armed, the horn will
activate and the hazard warning lights
will flash when the battery is charged or
replaced.
How to Arm the System
1. Close the windows and the moonroof *
securely.
2. Switch the ignition OFF.
3. Make sure the hood, the doors, and the
trunk lid are closed.
4. Press the lock button on the transmitter
or lock the driver's door from the
outside with the auxiliary key.
The hazard warning lights will flash
once.
The following method will also arm the
theft-deterrent system:
Press the door-lock switch “
” while
any door is open and then close all of
the doors.
(With the advanced keyless function)
Press a request switch.
The security indicator light in the
instrument cluster flashes twice per
second for 20 seconds.
5. After 20 seconds, the system is fully
armed.
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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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Before Driving
Driving Tips
Rocking the Vehicle
WARNING
Do not spin the wheels at more than
56 km/h (35 mph), and do not allow
anyone to stand behind a wheel when
pushing the vehicle:When the vehicle is stuck, spinning the
wheels at high speed is dangerous.
The spinning tire could overheat and
explode. This could cause serious
injuries.
CAUTION
Too much rocking may cause engine
overheating, transaxle failure, and tire
damage.
If you must rock the vehicle to free it from
snow, sand or mud, depress the accelerator
slightly and slowly move the shift lever
from 1 (D) to R.
Winter Driving
Carry emergency gear, including tire
chains, window scraper, flares, a small
shovel, jumper cables, and a small bag of
sand or salt.
Ask an Authorized Mazda Dealer to check
the following:
 Have the proper ratio of antifreeze in the
radiator.
Refer to Engine Coolant on page
6-29.
 Inspect the battery and its cables. Cold
reduces battery capacity.
 Use an engine oil appropriate for the
lowest ambient temperatures that the
vehicle will be driven in (page 6-26).
 Inspect the ignition system for damage
and loose connections.
 Use washer fluid made with antifreeze—
but do not use engine coolant antifreeze
for washer fluid (page 6-31).
NOTE
 Remove snow before driving. Snow left
on the windshield is dangerous as it
could obstruct vision.
 Do not apply excessive force to a
window scraper when removing ice or
frozen snow on the mirror glass and
windshield.
 Never use warm or hot water for
removing snow or ice from windows and
mirrors as it could result in the glass
cracking.
 Drive slowly. Braking performance
can be adversely affected if snow or
ice adheres to the brake components. If
this situation occurs, drive the vehicle
slowly, releasing the accelerator pedal
and lightly applying the brakes several
times until the brake performance
returns to normal.
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4When Driving
Information concerning safe driving and stopping.
Start/Stop Engine ................................4-4
Ignition Switch ............................... 4-4
Starting the Engine ......................... 4-5
Turning the Engine Off ................ 4-10
Instrument Cluster and Display ...... 4-12
Meters and Gauges ....................... 4-12
Multi-Information Display and INFO
Switch
* ......................................... 4-21
Active Driving Display* ............... 4-29
Warning/Indicator Lights .............4-32
Manual Transaxle Operation ........... 4-39
Manual Transaxle Shift Pattern .... 4-39
Automatic Transaxle ......................... 4-42
Automatic Transaxle Controls ..... 4-42
Shift-Lock System .......................4-43
Transaxle Ranges ......................... 4-44
Manual Shift Mode ...................... 4-45
Direct Mode ................................. 4-51
Driving Tips ................................. 4-52Switches and Controls ......................
4-53
Lighting Control ........................... 4-53
Fog Lights
* ................................... 4-58
Turn and Lane-Change Signals .... 4-59
Windshield Wipers and Washer ...4-60
Rear Window Defogger ...............4-63
Horn ............................................. 4-65
Hazard Warning Flasher ............... 4-65
HomeLink Wireless Control

System* ......................................... 4-66
Brake .................................................. 4-70
Brake System ............................... 4-70
Hill Launch Assist (HLA) ............ 4-74
ABS/TCS/DSC ................................... 4-76
Antilock Brake System (ABS) .....4-76
Traction Control System (TCS) ... 4-77
Dynamic Stability Control

(DSC) ........................................... 4-78
i-ELOOP ............................................ 4-80
i-ELOOP
* ..................................... 4-80
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Switches and Controls
 If the headlight switch and the
windshield wiper switch are in
,
and the wipers are operated at low or
high speed by the auto wiper control for
several seconds, bad weather conditions
are determined and the headlights may
be turned on.
 The auto-wiper control functions can
be turned off. Refer to Personalization
Features on page 9-10.
Windshield Washer
Pull the lever toward you and hold it to
spray washer fluid.
W asher
OFF
NOTE
If the windshield washer is turned on when
the windshield wipers are not operating,
the windshield wipers operate a few times.
If the washer does not work, inspect the
fluid level (page 6-31). If the fluid level
is normal, consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
Rear Window Defogger
The rear window defogger clears fog from
the rear window.
The ignition must be switched ON to use
the defogger.
Press the switch to turn on the rear
window defogger. The rear window
defogger operates for about 15 minutes
and then turns off automatically.
The indicator light illuminates when the
defogger is operating.
To turn off the rear window defogger
before the 15 minutes has elapsed, press
the switch again.
Manual Climate Control
Indicator light
Fully Automatic Climate Control
Indicator light
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Switches and Controls
*Some models.
CAUTION
Do not use sharp instruments or
window cleaners with abrasives to
clean the inside of the rear window
surface. They may damage the
defogger grid inside the window.
NOTE
 This defogger is not designed
for melting snow. If there is an
accumulation of snow on the rear
window, remove it before using the
defogger.
 The rear window defogger setting
can be changed. After changing the
setting, the rear window defogger
stops automatically after 15 minutes
have elapsed and when the ambient
temperature is high. When the ambient
temperature is low, it continues to
operate until the switch is pressed
again.
Refer to Personalization Features on
page 9-10.
Mirror Defogger*
The mirror defoggers defrost the outside
mirrors.
The mirror defoggers operate in
conjunction with the rear window
defogger.
To turn on the mirror defoggers, switch
the ignition ON and press the rear window
defogger switch (page 4-63).
Manual Climate Control
Indicator light
Fully Automatic Climate Control
Indicator light
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