2019 MAZDA MODEL 6 height

Head Restraints
Your vehicle is equipped with head
restraints on all outboard seats and the rear
center seat. The head restraints are
intended to help protect you and the
passengers from neck injury.
WA R N I N G
Always drive with the head restraints
installed when seats are being used and
make sure they are properly adjusted:
Driving with the head restraints adjusted
too low or removed is dangerous. With no
support behind your he ad, your neck could
be seriously injured in a collision.
▼ Height Adjustment
Adjust the head restraint so that the center
is even with the top of the passenger's
ears.

To raise a head restraint, pull it up to the
desired position.
To lower the head restraint, press the
stop-catch release, then push the head
restraint down.
Front seats

Rear outboard seats

Rear center seat

Essential Safety Equipment
Seats
2-17
Mazda6_8HK6-EA-19A_Edition1
2018-11-15 9:36:06

(Except Mexico)
Vehicles with a front passenger air bag have the following warning label. The warning label
reminds you not to put a rear-facing child-restra int system on the front passenger seat at any
time.
(Mexico)
NEVER use a rearward facing child restraint on a seat protected by an ACTIVE AIRBAG in front
of it, DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY to the CHILD can occur.
Vehicles with a front passenger air bag have th e following warning label. The warning label
reminds you not to put a rear-facing child-restra int system on the front passenger seat at any
time.

Do not install a front-facing child-restraint system on the front passenger seat unless it is
unavoidable:
In a collision, the force of a deploying air bag co uld cause serious injury or death to the child. If
installing a front-facing child-restraint system on the front passenger seat is unavoidable,
move the front passenger seat as far back as possible and adjust the seat bottom (height
adjustable seat bottom) to the highest posi tion at which the seat belt fastening the
child-restraint system is securely tightened.
Essential Safety Equipment
Child Restraint
2-32
Mazda6_8HK6-EA-19A_Edition1 2018-11-15 9:36:06

Do not attach objects on or around the area where a side air bag deploys:
Attaching objects to the front seat in such a way as to cover the outboard side of the seat in
any way is dangerous. In an accident the object could interfere with the side air bag, which
inflates from the outboard side of the front seat s, impeding the added protection of the side
air bag system or redirecting the air bag in a way that is dangerous. Furthermore, the bag
could be cut open releasing the gas.
Do not hang net bags, map pouches or backpacks with side straps on the front seats. Never
use seat covers on the front seats. Always keep the side air bag modules in your front seats
free to deploy in the event of a side collision.
Do not attach objects on or around the area where a curtain air bag deploys:
Attaching objects to the areas where the curtain air bag activates such as on the windshield
glass, side door glass, front and rear window p illars and along the roof edge and assist grips is
dangerous. In an accident the object could interfere with the curtain air bag, which inflates
from the front and rear window pillars an d along the roof edge, impeding the added
protection of the curtain air bag system or redirecting the air bag in a way that is dangerous.
Furthermore, the bag could be cut open releasing the gas.
Do not place hangers or any other objects on the assist grips. When hanging clothes, hang
them on the coat hook directly. Always keep th e curtain air bag modules free to deploy in the
event of a side collision or roll-over accident.
Do not touch the components of the supplemental restraint system after the air bags have
inflated:
Touching the components of the supplemental restraint system after the air bags have
inflated is dangerous. Immediately after inflation , they are very hot. You could get burned.
Never install any front-end equipment to your vehicle:
Installation of front-end equipment, such as frontal protection bar (kangaroo bar, bull bar,
push bar, or other similar devices), snowplow , or winches, is dangerous. The air bag crash
sensor system could be affected. This could cause air bags to
inflate unexpectedly, or it could
prevent the air bags from infla ting during an accident. Front occupants could be seriously
injured.
Do not modify the suspension:
Modifying the vehicle suspension is dangerous. If the vehicle's height or the suspension is
modified, the vehicle will be unable to accura tely detect a collision or roll-over accident
resulting in incorrect or unexpected air bag depl oyment and the possibility of serious injuries.
To prevent false detection by the air bag sensor system, heed the following:
 Do not use tires or wheels other than those specified for your Mazda:
Essential Safety Equipment
SRS Air Bags
2-55
Mazda6_8HK6-EA-19A_Edition1 2018-11-15 9:36:06

Distance Recognition Support System (DRSS) Operation Conditions and Warnings
Refer to Distance Recognition Support System (DRSS) on page 4-1 36.
Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR) traffic signs and Warnings
Refer to Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR) on page 4-128.
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with S top & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go function)
Operation Conditions and Warnings
Refer to Mazda Radar Cruise Con trol with Stop & Go function (MR CC with Stop & Go
function) on page 4-144.
Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure Warning System ( LDWS) Operation
Conditions and Warnings
Refer to Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) on
page 4-157.
Advanced Smart City Brake Support (Advanced SCBS) Warnings
Refer to Advanced Smart City Brake Support (Advanced SCBS) on p age 4-168.
Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) Warnings
Refer to Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) on page 4-171.
Smart Brake Support (SBS) Warnings
Refer to Smart Brake Support (SBS) on page 4-174.
Cruise Control Operation Conditions
Refer to Cruise Control on page 4-215.
Navigation Guidance (vehicles with navigation system)
Speed limit indicator (vehicles with navigation system)
Vehicle Speed
Each setting/adjustment for the active driving display can be p erformed on the center
display.
1. Select the
icon on the home screen and display the Settings screen.
2. Select the AD-Disp tab.
3. Select the desired item and perform the setting/adjustment.
Method for adjusting screen brightness (automatically/manually)
Screen brightness initial setting s (automatic adjustment is selected)
Screen brightness adjustment (m anual adjustment is selected)
Display position of active driving display (display height)
Active driving display angle adjustment (display angle correcti on)
Active driving display ON/OFF (indication)
Navigation guidance ON/OFF
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
4-60
Mazda6_8HK6-EA-19A_Edition1 2018-11-15 9:36:06

When there is a difference in the height between your driving lane and the adjacent
lane.
Directly after the BSM system becomes operable by changing the setting.
If the road width is extremely narrow, vehicles two lanes over may be detected. The
detection area of the radar sensors (rear) is set according to the road width of
expressways.
The BSM warning indicator light may turn on and the vehicle detection screen may be
displayed in the display in reaction to stationary objects (guardrails, tunnels, sidewalls,
and parked vehicles) on the road or the roadside.
Objects such as guardrails and concrete walls
running alongside the vehicle. Places where the width between guardrails or
walls on each side of the vehicle narrows.
The walls at the entrance and exits of tunnels,
turnouts.
A BSM warning indicator light may flash or the warning beep may be activated several
times when making a turn at a city intersection.
Turn off the BSM while pulling a trailer or while an accessory such as a bicycle carrier is
installed to the rear of the vehicle. Otherwis
e, the radar’s radio waves will be blocked
causing the system to not operate normally.
In the following cases, it may be difficult to view the illumination/flashing of the BSM
warning indicator lights equipped on the door mirrors.
Snow or ice is adhering to the door mirrors.
The front door glass is fogged or covered in snow, frost or dirt.
The radar sensors (rear) of the BSM may be regulated under the radio wave related laws
of the country where the vehicle is driven. The sensors in this system are approved for use
in the U.S.A. (including territories), Canada, and Mexico. If a vehicle with a BSM is
driven in a country other than the U.S.A., Canada, or Mexico, the system has to be turned
off by changing the setting on the center display.
The system switches to the Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) function when the shift lever
(manual transaxle) or the selector lever (automatic transaxle) is shifted to the reverse (R)
position.
Refer to Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) on page 4-140.
When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
4-124
Mazda6_8HK6-EA-19A_Edition1 2018-11-15 9:36:06

Viewing the screen
-b
-a
(When the projected vehicle
path line display is on)(When the projected vehicle
path line display is off)

Display/Icon
Content
Parking sensor viewDisplays the parking sensor detection condition when the
parking sensor is activated.
For details, refer to the parking sensor obstruction detection
indication and warning sound.
Refer to Parking Sensor System on page 4-232.
Tire icon Indicates the tire direction. Moves in conjunction wit h the
steering wheel operation.
Projected vehicle path lines (amber) Indicates the approximate p rojected path of the vehicle.
Moves in conjunction with t he steering wheel operation.
a) Indicates the path where the edge of the front bumper is ex‐
pected to travel.
b) Indicates the path where the inner side of the vehicle is ex ‐
pected to travel.
Extended vehicle width lines and dis‐
tance guide lines (blue) Indicates the approximate width
of the vehicle and the dis‐
tance (from front end of bumper) in front of the vehicle.
The blue lines indicate the po ints from about 0.5 m (20 in)
and up to 2 m (79 in) from the front end of the bumper.
Projected vehicle path distance guide
lines (amber) Indicates the distance (from front end of bumper) in front of
the vehicle.
The amber lines indicate the poi
nts about 1 m (39 in) and 2
m (79 in) from the front end of the bumper.
CAUTION
The parking sensor detection range has limitations. For example, obstructions closing in from
the side and objects short in height may not be detected. Always confirm the safety around
the vehicle visually when driving.
For details, refer to the parking sensor obst ruction detection indication and warning sound.
When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
4-189
Mazda6_8HK6-EA-19A_Edition1 2018-11-15 9:36:06

Display/IconContent
Projected vehicle path lines (amber) Indicates the approximate p rojected path of the vehicle.
Moves in conjunction with the steering wheel operation.
The projected vehicle path lines (amber) indicate the path the
inner side of the vehicle is expected to travel.
Vehicle parallel guide lines (blue ) Indicates the approximate ve hicle width including the door
mirrors.
Vehicle front end guide lines (blue) Indicates the point about 0 .25 m (9.8 in) from the front edge
of the vehicle (front edge of the bumper).
NOTE
The setting can be changed so that the projected vehicle path lines are not displayed.
Refer to Safety Equipment on page 9-11.
How to use the projected v ehicle path line function
AB
AB
C
C (Actual condition)
(Screen display)
Make sure that there are no obstructions within the projected v ehicle path lines.
Turn the steering wheel so that the projected vehicle path line s travel inside of the
obstruction (A), and drive the v ehicle forward until it passes the obstruction.
If the projected vehicle path lines are on an obstruction (B) o r outside of the obstruction (C),
the vehicle may contact the obstruction when turning the vehicl e sharply.
CAUTION
The parking sensor detection range has limita tions. For example, obstructions closing in
from the side and objects short in height may not be detected. Always confirm the safety
around the vehicle vi sually when driving.
For details, refer to the parking sensor obstruction detection indication and warning sound.
Refer to Parking Sensor System on page 4-232.
When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
4-193
Mazda6_8HK6-EA-19A_Edition1 2018-11-15 9:36:06

Display/IconContent
Projected vehicle path distance guide
lines (red/amber)These guide lines indicate the
approximate distance to a point
measured from the rear of the vehicle (from the end of the
bumper).
The red line indicates the point about 0.5 m (20 in) from the
rear end of the bumper.
The amber lines indicate the points about 1 m (39 in) and 2
m (79 in) from the rear end of the bumper.
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning
lights Indicates when the Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) has oper‐
ated.
For details, refer to Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA).
Refer to Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) on page 4-140.
NOTE
The setting can be changed so that the projected vehicle path lines are not displayed.
Refer to Safety Equipment on page 9-11.
How to use the projected v
ehicle path line function
CAUTION
The front of the vehicle swings out wide wh en turning the steering wheel while reversing.
Maintain sufficient distance between the vehicle and an obstruction.
 The parking sensor detection range has limitat ions. For example, obstructions closing in
from the side and objects short in height may not be detected. Always
confirm the safety
around the vehicle visually when driving.
For details, refer to the parking sensor obstru ction detection indication and warning sound.
Refer to Parking Sensor System on page 4-232.
NOTE
Because there might be a difference between the image displayed on the screen, such as
indicated in the following, and the actual conditions when parking, always check the
safety at the rear of the vehicle and the surrounding area directly with your eyes.
Even though the back end of the parking space (or garage) displayed on the screen and
distance guide lines appear parallel, they may not actually be parallel.
When parking in a space with a division line on only one side of the parking space, even
though the division line and the vehicle wi dth guide line appear parallel, they may not
actually be parallel.
The following shows an example of vehicle parking with the steering wheel turned to the
left while backing up the vehicle. When backing into a parking space from the opposite
direction, the steering operation is reversed.
When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
4-196
Mazda6_8HK6-EA-19A_Edition1 2018-11-15 9:36:06