2017 MAZDA MODEL 6 Owners Manual (in English)

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If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
NOTE
 To allow the front passenger occupant
classification sensor to function
properly, do not place and sit on an
additional seat cushion on the front
passenger's seat. The sensor may not
function properly because the additional
seat cushion could cause sensor
interference.
 If a small child is seated on the front
passenger's seat, the warning beep may
not operate.
Mexico
If the vehicle speed exceeds about 20
km/h (12 mph) with the driver or front
passenger's seat belt unfastened, a warning
beep sounds continuously. If the seat belt
remains unfastened, the beep sound stops
once and then continues for about 90
seconds. The beep stops after the driver or
front passenger's seat belt is fastened.
Until a seat belt is fastened or a given
period of time has elapsed, the beep sound
will not stop even if the vehicle speed falls
below 20 km/h (12 mph).
NOTE
 Placing heavy items on the front
passenger's seat may cause the front
passenger's seat belt warning function
to operate depending on the weight of
the item.
 To allow the front passenger seat weight
sensor to function properly, do not place
and sit on an additional seat cushion on
the front passenger's seat. The sensor
may not function properly because the
additional seat cushion could cause
sensor interference.
 If a small child is seated on the front
passenger's seat, the warning beep may
not operate.
Ignition Not Switched Off (STOP)
Warning Beep
If the driver's door is opened with the
ignition switched to ACC, a beep will
be heard continuously in the cabin to
notify the driver that the ignition has not
been switched OFF (STOP). Under this
condition, the keyless entry system will
not operate, the vehicle cannot be locked,
and the battery voltage will be depleted.
Key Removed from Vehicle
Warning Beep
Vehicles with advanced keyless function
If the key is taken out of the vehicle while
the ignition is not switched OFF and
all the doors are closed, the beep which
sounds outside of the vehicle will be heard
6 times, the beep which sounds inside
the vehicle will be heard 6 times, and the
KEY warning light (red) in the instrument
cluster flashes continuously to notify
the driver that the ignition has not been
switched OFF.
Vehicles without advanced keyless
function
If the key is taken out of the vehicle while
the ignition is not switched OFF and all
the doors are closed, a beep will be heard
in the cabin 6 times and the KEY warning
light (red) in the instrument cluster turns
on continuously to notify the driver that
the ignition has not been switched OFF.
NOTE
Because the key utilizes low-intensity
radio waves, the Key Removed From
Vehicle Warning may activate if the key is
carried together with a metal object or it
is placed in a poor signal reception area.
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If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
*Some models.
Request Switch Inoperable
Warning Beep (With the advanced
keyless function)
If the request switch is pressed with the
door open or ajar, or the ignition is not
switched OFF with a key being carried,
a beep will be heard outside for about 2
seconds to notify the driver that the door
or trunk lid cannot be locked.
Key Left-in-trunk Compartment
Warning Beep (With the advanced
keyless function)
If the key is left in the trunk with all the
doors locked and the trunk lid closed, a
beep will be heard outside for about 10
seconds to notify the driver that the key is
in the trunk. In this case, take out the key
by pressing the electric trunk lid opener
and opening the trunk lid. The key taken
out of the trunk may not operate because
its functions have been temporarily
stopped. To restore the key's functions,
perform the applicable procedure (page
3-9).
Key Left-in-vehicle Warning Beep
(With the advanced keyless
function)
If all the doors and trunk are locked using
another key while the key is left in the
cabin, the beep which sounds outside of
the vehicle will be heard for about 10
seconds to notify the driver that the key
is in the cabin. In this case, take out the
key by opening the door. A key taken
out of the vehicle using this method may
not operate because its functions have
been temporarily stopped. To restore the
key's functions, perform the applicable
procedure (page 3-9).
i-ELOOP Warning Beep*
If the vehicle is driven while “i-ELOOP
Charging Please don't Drive” is displayed,
a beep sound is heard. Make sure the
message is no longer displayed before
driving.
Tire Inflation Pressure Warning
Beep
The warning beep sound will be heard
for about 3 seconds when there is any
abnormality in tire inflation pressures
(page 4-159).
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
System Warning Beep*
Driving forward
The warning beep operates when the turn
signal lever is operated to the side where
the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning
light is illuminated.
NOTE
A personalized function is available to
change the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
warning beep sound volume.
Refer to Personalization Features on page
9-10.
Reversing
If a moving object such as a vehicle or
two-wheeled vehicle approaches on the
left or right from behind your vehicle, the
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning
sound is activated.
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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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If Trouble Arises
When Trunk Lid Cannot be Opened
When Trunk Lid Cannot
be Opened
If the vehicle battery is dead or there is a
malfunction in the electrical system and
the trunk lid cannot be opened, perform
the following procedure as an emergency
measure to open it:
1. Open the cover.
2. Move the lever to the left to fold the
seatback.

Cove r
Lever
3. Move the lever to the left to open the
trunk lid.
(Type A)
(Type B)
After performing this emergency
measure, have the vehicle inspected at
an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as
possible.
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If Trouble Arises
Active Driving Display Does Not Operate
If the Active Driving
Display does not operate
If the active driving display does not
operate, switch the ignition off and then
restart the engine. If the active driving
display does not operate even with
the engine restarted, have the vehicle
inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
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MEMO

8–1
8Customer Information and Reporting
Safety Defects
Important consumer information including warranties and add-on
equipment.
Customer Assistance ........................... 8-2
Customer Assistance (U.S.A.) ....... 8-2
Customer Assistance (Canada) ...... 8-7
Customer Assistance

(Puerto Rico) ................................ 8-10
Customer Assistance (Mexico) .... 8-11
Mazda Importer/Distributors .......... 8-13
Importer/Distributor ..................... 8-13
Reporting Safety Defects .................. 8-14
Reporting Safety Defects

(U.S.A.) ........................................ 8-14
Reporting Safety Defects

(Canada) ....................................... 8-15
Warranty ............................................ 8-16
Warranties for Your Mazda .......... 8-16
Outside the United States/

Canada .......................................... 8-17
Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign
Country (Except United States and
Canada) ........................................ 8-18
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and
Accessories .................................. 8-19
Cell Phones ........................................ 8-20
Cell Phones Warning .................... 8-20
Event Data Recorder ........................8-21
Event Data Recorder (U.S.A. and
Canada) ........................................ 8-21Recording of Vehicle Data ................
8-22
Recording of Vehicle Data ........... 8-22
Uniform Tire Quality Grading System
(UTQGS) ............................................ 8-23
Uniform Tire Quality Grading System
(UTQGS) ...................................... 8-23
Tire Information (U.S.A.) ................. 8-25
Tire Labeling ................................ 8-25
Location of the Tire Label

(Placard) ....................................... 8-30
Tire Maintenance ......................... 8-33
Vehicle Loading ........................... 8-36
Steps for Determining the Correct
Load Limit ................................... 8-42
Declaration of Conformity ............... 8-43
Declaration of Conformity ........... 8-43
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8–2
Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Customer Assistance
Customer Assistance (U.S.A.)
Your complete and permanent satisfaction is our business. We are here to serve you. All
Authorized Mazda Dealers have the knowledge and the tools to keep your M\
azda vehicle in
top condition.
If you have any questions or recommendations for improvement regarding the service of
your Mazda vehicle or servicing by Mazda Dealer personnel, we recommend \
that you take
the following steps:
NOTE
If it becomes necessary to have the components or wiring system for the \
supplementary
restraint system modified to accommodate a person with certain medical conditions in
accordance with a certified physician, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer. For more
information, go to NHTSA website www.safercar.gov (VEHICLE SHOPPERS > Air Bags >
Air Bag FAQs > Air Bag Deactivation).
STEP 1: Contact Your Mazda Dealer
Discuss the matter with an Authorized Mazda Dealer. This is the quickest and best way to
address the issue.
 If your concern has not been resolved by the CUSTOMER RELATIONS, SALES,
SERVICE, or PARTS MANAGER, then please contact the GENERAL MANAGER of
the dealership or the OWNER.
 If it becomes necessary to have the components or wiring system for the \
supplementary
restraint system modified to accommodate a person with certain medical conditions in
accordance with a certified physician, go to STEP 2.
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