2017 MAZDA MODEL 6 Quick Start Guide (in English)

23Use the LDWS switch to
turn system ON or OFF.
WARNING: LDWS is only a supplementary system to
warn the driver that the vehicle may be deviating from
its lane ; however, the LDWS has limitations. Do not rely
solely on the LDWS. Relying solely on the LDWS may
cause an unexpected accident resulting in death or
serious injury. Always pay attention to the direction in
which the vehicle is traveling and drive safely.
NOTE: Any driver input (e.g., turn signal, steering or acceleration) will cancel warning.
Lane-keep Assist System and
Lane Departure Warning System
LAN E-KEEP ASSIST SYSTEM (LAS) and
LANE DEPARTURE WARNING SYSTEM (LDWS) (if equipped)
The Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) and Lane
Departure Warning System (LDWS) recognize the
painted lane lines using the Forward Sensing Camera
(FSC) installed on the windshield.
• If the vehicle deviates from its lane
at speeds above 37 mph, the
system alerts the driver to provide
steering assistance and uses the
following indications to help
the driver stay within the lines.
Indicator Light Active Driving Display Condition
No indicator light
The painted lane lines on
the road are not recognized
or the vehicle speed is less
than 44 mph.
No indicator light
The painted lane lines
are recognized at vehicle
speeds of 44 mph or more.
Flashes + warning sound OR
Warning is triggered
when vehicle deviates from
its lane.

OR
LDWS OFF

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Distance Recognition Support System
DISTANCE RECOGNITION SUPPORT SYSTEM (DRSS)
(if equipped)
The Distance Recognition Support System (DRSS) measures the distance
between your vehicle and a vehicle ahead using a radar sensor (front) while
the vehicle speed is 19 mph or faster and indicates a recommended distance
to maintain between the vehicles. Furthermore, if your vehicle approaches a
vehicle ahead more closely than the appropriate distance to maintain between
the vehicles, the vehicle ahead indication in the display is illuminated\
in white
to advise the driver to keep a safe distance from the vehicle ahead.
Vehicle ahead display
The distance
area between
vehicles is
illuminated
in white.
Indication on Display Distance between

vehicles guidelines (During travel at
about 25 mph Distance between

vehicles guidelines (During travel at
about 50 mph
About 82 ft About 164 ft
About 66 ft About 131 ft
About 56 ft About 98 ft
About 46 ft About 65 ft
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Blind Spot Monitoring System
NOTE: Do not rely completely on the BSM system and be sure to look over
your shoulder before changing lanes:
•
The B

SM system can assist the driver in confirming the safety of the surroundings,
but is not a complete substitute.
•
The dr

iver is responsible for ensuring safe lane changes and other maneuvers.
•
Alw

ays pay attention to the direction in which the vehicle is traveling and the
vehicle’s surroundings.
•
The B

SM system does not operate when the vehicle speed is lower than
about 6.2 mph.
Turning BSM System Off
Turning the BSM system off will turn off both the light and sound
indicators. To manually turn the BSM system off, push the BSM
OFF switch on the dash. The BSM OFF indicator will illuminate
in the instrument cluster when the BSM system is off. The BSM
system will retain the last setting before the ignition was turned off.
BLIND SPOT MONITORING (BSM) SYSTEM (if equipped)
The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system is designed to assist the driver
by monitoring the blind spots to the rear of the vehicle on both sides.
• If your vehicle speed is about 6.2 mph or more, the BSM will
war
n you of vehicles in the detection area by illuminating the
BSM warning lights located on the left and right door mirrors.
•
If yo

u operate a turn signal in the direction of an illuminated BSM warning
light, the system will also warn you with a beep and warning light flash.
•
BSM s

ensors are located under the left and right rear bumper areas.
The BSM system may not operate properly if the rear bumper gets too
dirty, so keep the rear bumper area clean.
Refer to your Owner’s Manual for complete details.
Your Vehicle
Detection Areas
Image is for
reference.

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Images are for
reference.
Blind Spot Monitoring SystemRear Cross Traffic Alert
REAR CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT (RCTA) (if equipped)
The RCTA is designed to alert the driver of oncoming traffic when
backing out of a parking spot. RCTA is active when your vehicle is in
reverse and your vehicle speed is 0 to 8 mph.
When BSM sensors detect an object moving 3 to 18 mph, RCTA will notify
the driver with indicators and sound:
•
Rear

View Monitor and outside mirror flashing indications.
•
Bee

p sound (same as BSM).
Refer to your Owner’s Manual for complete details.
Object Detected Object Detected
WARNING: RCTA is only a supplementary system to help aid when backing up;
however, R C TA has limitations. The system does not detect all vehicles, especially
a motorcycle . Do not rely solely on the R C TA . Relying solely on the R C TA may
cause an unexpected accident resulting in serious injury. Always back up slowly.
Outside Mirror Indicators Rear View Monitor
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NOTE: The DRL (Daytime Running Lights) automatically turn on when the ignition
is switched ON. To disable/enable this feature , see your Authorized Mazda Dealer.
NOTE: • You can adjust the timing of the Auto Headlights OFF and the sensitivity of the
Au
to Light Control. (See MA ZDA CONNECT SET TINGS on page 10.)
Exterior Lights
LIGHTING CONTROL/TURN SIGNAL LEVER
: Turns tail,
pa
rking, and
dashboard
lights on.
Pull
to Flash
High Beams
Push for

High Beams
AUTO: The light
sensor automatically
determines when to turn
the headlights on or off.: Turns fog lights
on on
ly when
headlights are on.
Three-Flash Turn Signal: To signal
a lane change, push the turn signal lever
up or down halfway and release. The turn
signal indicator will flash three times.
: Turns tail, parking, dashboard, and
hea dlights on.

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Exterior Lights
: Turns fog lights
on only when
headlights are on.
Wipers
CAUTION: If the ignition is ON, turn the AUTO wipers OFF when going
through a car wash or while cleaning or touching the windshield.
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER CONTROL LEVER
AUTO: The rain sensor senses the amount of rainfall and turns the wipers on
or off. Rotating the inner ring clockwise (away from you) creates greater wiper
sensitivity and makes the wipers move faster. The “+” position increases wiper
speed. Rotating the inner ring counterclockwise (toward you) makes the wipers
move slower. The “-” position decreases wiper speed.
NOTE: Vehicles not equipped with AUTO wipers will have INT wipers. Set
the lever to INT and choose an interval timing by rotating the ring between
fast and slow.
Pull lever
to dispense
windshield
washer fluid
1
2
3HI LO
AUTO
OFF
MIST
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Headlights (cont’d from pg. 25)
Without AFS
NOTE:
•
Wit

h AFS, it is normal to see the headlights move
and hear the sound of the headlight leveling
motors at the front of the vehicle when the
ignition is ON.
•
The s

ystem will need to be reset if the vehicle
battery has been disconnected or the system fuse
has been replaced. Please refer to your Owner’s
Manual for easy-to-follow resetting instructions.
ADAPTIVE FRONT-LIGHTING SYSTEM (AFS) (if equipped)
The Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS) automatically turns the
headlight beam to the right or left in conjunction with the direction of
the steering wheel.
The AFS improves the direction of headlight illumination while cornering and
only works when the vehicle is moving.
Push AFS OFF to turn
system off or on. When
off, AFS OFF illuminates
in the instrument panel.
COMING/LEAVING HOME LIGHT SYSTEMS
COMING HOME
When the surroundings are dark while
leaving your vehicle, visibility at the
front of the vehicle can be assured for
a certain period of time.
When the ignition is set to ACC or OFF,
the headlights (Low beams) turn on when
the door lever is pulled. The headlights
turn off after a certain period of time has
elapsed after the doors are closed.


LEAVING HOME
When the surroundings are dark while
approaching your vehicle, visibility
around the vehicle can be assured for
a certain period of time.
When the ignition and the headlight
switch are as indicated below, the exterior
lights will turn on when the transmitter
unlock button is pushed. The headlights
turn off after 30 seconds have elapsed.
•
Ignition: OFF
• Headlight switch: or
With AFS

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Headlights (cont’d from pg. 25)High Beam Control
To turn HBC on:
1 Tur

n the
headlight
switch to the
AUTO position.
2 Push

the
headlight lever
forward to the
High Beam
position.
When the HBC system is on, the HBC indicator light in the instrument
cluster will illuminate (
GREEN). The High Beam indicator light will turn on
(BLUE) when the HBC system switches to high beam and will turn off when
the HBC system switches to low beam.
HIGH BEAM CONTROL (HBC) (if equipped)
With HBC, the headlights are switched to high beams at speeds
above 18 mph when there are no vehicles in front of your vehicle or
approaching in the opposite direction.
The HBC system switches to low beam when:
•
You a

re approaching a vehicle or a vehicle is approaching in
the opposite direction.
•
Dri

ving on roads lined with street lights or well-lit cities and towns.
•
At sp

eeds lower than 12 mph. AUTO
FORWARD
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