2017 MAZDA MODEL 6 steering

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When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
NOTE
 The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system will operate under the foll\
owing conditions.
 The engine is running. “Smart City Brake Support Malfunction. Forward SCBS Disabled.” is not displayed in
the multi-information display. (with multi-information display)
 The Smart Brake Support/Smart City Brake Support (SBS/SCBS) system war\
ning
indication/warning light (amber) does not illuminate.
 (Rear-end collision warning)
The vehicle speed is about 4 to 80 km/h (2 to 50 mph).
 (Brake control (SCBS brake))
The vehicle speed is about 4 to 30 km/h (2 to 18 mph).
 The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system is not turned off.
 Under the following conditions, the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) sy\
stem may not
operate normally:
 The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system will not operate if the dri\
ver is
deliberately performing driving operations (accelerator pedal and steer\
ing wheel).
 If there is the possibility of partial contact with a vehicle ahead. The vehicle is driven on a slippery road surface such as wet roads or icy or snow-
bound roads.
 The braking performance is adversely affected due to cold temperatures or wet brakes. The vehicle is driven at the same speed as the vehicle ahead. The accelerator pedal is depressed. The brake pedal is depressed. The steering wheel is being operated. The selector lever is being operated.
 In the following cases, the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) determines that there is a
vehicle ahead and the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) may operate.
 Objects on the road at the entrance to a curve. Vehicles passing in the opposite lane while making a curve. Metal objects, bumps, or protruding objects on the road. When passing through a toll gate. When passing through low gates, narrow gates, car washing machines, or tunnels. If you suddenly come close to a vehicle ahead. 2-wheeled vehicles, pedestrians, animals or standing trees. Vehicle is driven with some of the tires having significant wear.
 (Manual transaxle)
If the vehicle is stopped by the SCBS operation and the clutch pedal is \
not depressed, the
engine stops.
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When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
NOTE
 The Smart Brake Support (SBS) system operates when all of the followin\
g conditions are
met:
 The ignition is switched ON. The Smart Brake Support (SBS) system is on. The vehicle speed is about 15 km/h or faster (10 mph or faster). The relative speed between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead is about 15 km/\
h or
faster (10 mph or faster).
 The Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) is not operating.
 The Smart Brake Support (SBS) system may not operate under the followi\
ng conditions:
 If the vehicle is accelerated rapidly and it comes close to a vehicle ah\
ead. The vehicle is driven at the same speed as the vehicle ahead. The accelerator pedal is depressed. The brake pedal is depressed. The steering wheel is being operated. The selector lever is being operated. The turn signal is being used. When the vehicle ahead is not equipped with taillights or the taillights\
are turned off. When warnings and messages, such as a dirty windshield, related to the Forward
Sensing Camera (FSC) are being displayed in the multi-information display.
 Although the objects which activate the system are four-wheeled vehicles, the radar
sensor (front) could detect the following objects, determine them to be an obstru\
ction, and
operate the Smart Brake Support (SBS) system.
 Objects on the road at the entrance to a curve (including guardrails and snow banks). A vehicle appears in the opposite lane while cornering or rounding a curve. When crossing a narrow bridge. When passing under a low gate or through a tunnel or narrow gate. When entering an underground parking area. Metal objects, bumps, or protruding objects on the road. If you suddenly come close to a vehicle ahead. When driving in areas where there is high grass or forage. Two-wheeled vehicles such as motorbikes or bicycles. Pedestrians or non-metallic objects such as standing trees.
 When the system operates, the user is notified by the multi-information display. The Smart Brake Support (SBS) warning indication (amber) turns on wh\
en the system has
a malfunction.
Refer to Warning Indication/Warning Lights on page 4-32.
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Tire Pressure Monitoring System
NOTE
Because this system detects slight changes in tire conditions, the timing of the warning may
be faster or slower in the following cases:
 The size, manufacturer, or the type of tires is different from the specification. The size, manufacturer, or the type of a tire is different from the others, or the level of tire
wear is excessively different between them.
 A run-flat tire, studless tire, snow tire, or tire chains are used. An emergency tire is used (The tire pressure monitoring system warning light may flash
and then continue illuminating).
 A tire is repaired using the emergency flat tire repair kit. The tire pressure is excessively higher than the specified pressure, or the tire pressure is
suddenly lowered for some reason such as a tire burst during driving.
 The vehicle speed is lower than about 15 km/h (9.3 mph) (including wh\
en the vehicle is
stopped), or the drive period is shorter than 5 minutes.
 The vehicle is driven on an extremely rough road or a slippery, icy road. Hard steering and rapid acceleration/deceleration are repeated such as during aggressive
driving on a winding road.
 Load on the vehicle is applied to a tire such as by loading heavy luggage to one side of
the vehicle.
 System initialization has not been implemented with the specified tire pressure.
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When Driving
Rear View Monitor
Viewing the Display
Guide lines which indicate the width of the vehicle (yellow) are displayed on the screen as a
reference to the approximate width of the vehicle in comparison to the w\
idth of the parking
space you are about to back into.
Use this display view for parking your vehicle in a parking space or gar\
age.
b
a
a) Vehicle width guide lines (yellow)
These guide lines serve as a reference to the approximate width of the v\
ehicle.
b) Distance guide lines.
These guide lines indicate the approximate distance to a point measured \
from the
vehicle's rear (from the end of the bumper).
 The red and yellow lines indicate the points about 50 cm (19 in) for t\
he red line and 100
cm (39.3 in) for the yellow lines from the rear bumper (at the center\
point of each of the
lines).
CAUTION
The guide lines on the screen are fixed lines. They are not synced to the driver's turning
of the steering wheel. Always be careful and check the area to the vehicle's rear and the
surrounding area directly with your eyes while backing up.
Rear View Monitor Operation
The operation of the rear view monitor when reversing the vehicle varies\
depending on
the traffic, road, and vehicle conditions. The amount of steering and the timing also varies
depending on conditions, so confirm the surrounding conditions directly with your eyes and
steer the vehicle in accordance with the conditions.
Be well aware of the above cautions prior to using the rear view monitor.
NOTE
Images displayed on the monitor from the rear view parking camera are reversed images
(mirror images).
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Rear View Monitor
1. Shift the shift lever to R to switch the display to the rear view monitor display.
2. Confirming the surrounding conditions, reverse the vehicle.

(Displa y condition) (Vehic le condition)
3. After your vehicle begins entering the parking space, continue backing u\
p slowly so that
the distance between the vehicle width lines and the sides of the parkin\
g space on the left
and right are roughly equal.
4. Continue to adjust the steering wheel until the vehicle width guide line\
s are parallel to
the left and right sides of the parking space.
5. Once they are parallel, straighten the wheels and back your vehicle slow\
ly into the
parking space. Continue checking the vehicle's surroundings and then sto\
p the vehicle
in the best possible position. (If the parking space has division lines\
, check whether the
vehicle width guide lines are parallel to them.)

(Displa y condition) (Vehic le condition)
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Interior Features
Audio System
*Some models.
Antenna
AM/FM Radio Antenna
The antenna is embedded into the window
glass.
CAUTION
When washing the inside of the
window which has an antenna, use
a soft cloth dampened in lukewarm
water, gently wiping the antenna lines.
Use of glass cleaning products could
damage the antenna.
Satellite Radio Antenna*
Satellite radio antenna
Operating Tips for Audio
System
WARNING
Always adjust the audio while the
vehicle is stopped:Do not adjust the audio control
switches while driving the vehicle.
Adjusting the audio while driving
the vehicle is dangerous as it could
distract your attention from the vehicle
operation which could lead to a
serious accident.
Even if the audio control switches are
equipped on the steering wheel, learn
to use the switches without looking
down at them so that you can keep
your maximum attention on the road
while driving the vehicle.
CAUTION
For the purposes of safe driving,
adjust the audio volume to a level that
allows you to hear sounds outside of
the vehicle including car horns and
particularly emergency vehicle sirens.
NOTE
 To prevent the battery from being
discharged, do not leave the audio
system on for a long period of time
when the engine is not running.
 If a cellular phone or CB radio is used
in or near the vehicle, it could cause
noise to occur from the audio system,
however, this does not indicate that the
system has been damaged.
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Interior Features
Audio System
Audio Set
NOTE
The explanation of functions described in this manual may differ from the actual
operation, and the shapes of screens and buttons and the letters and cha\
racters displayed
may also differ from the actual appearance.
Additionally, depending on future software updates, the content may successively cha\
nge
without notice.
Audio Set has three different human interfaces.
 Commander switch Touch panel Voice recognition with steering switch and microphone
Commander switch operation
NOTE
For safety reasons, some operations are disabled while the vehicle is being driven.
Volume dial operation
V olume dial
Press the volume dial to switch the audio MUTE on and off.
Turn the volume dial to adjust the volume. The volume increases by turning the dial
clockwise, and decreases by turning it counterclockwise.
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Interior Features
Audio System
Volume/Display/Sound Controls
Commander switch A
udio contr ol switc h
Volume switch
Volume dial
Volume adjustment
Turn the commander switch volume dial.
The volume switch on the steering switch
can also be pressed.
Display setting
Select the
icon on the home screen to
display the Settings screen.
Select the
tab to select the item you
would like to change.
Display OFF/Clock
The center display can be turned off.
Select
to turn the display off.
When
is
selected the center display turns off and
the clock is displayed.
The center display can be turned back on
as follows:
 Touch the center display. Operate the commander switch. Daytime/nighttime (System) screen
setting
The daytime or nighttime screen can be
selected.
: Switches screen automatically
according to headlight illumination
condition
*1
: Daytime screen setting
: Nighttime screen setting
*1 The display is constantly on daytime
screen when the illumination dimmer is
cancelled.
Brightness adjustment
Adjust the center display brightness using
the slider.
Contrast adjustment
Adjust the center display contrast using
the slider.
Display setting reset
All of the screen setting values can be
reset to their initial settings.
1. Select
.
2. Select
.
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