2019 MAZDA MODEL 6 key

4. Touch the push button start using thebackside of the key (as shown) while
the push button start indicator light
(green) flashes.

Indicator light
Push button start
Key
NOTE
When touching the push button start
using the backside of the key as shown
in the illustration, touch the push
button start with the lock switch side of
the key facing up.
5. Make sure that the push button start
indicator light (green) turns on.
6. Press the push button start to start the engine.
NOTE
The engine cannot be started unless
the clutch pedal is fully depressed
(manual transaxle) or the brake
pedal is fully depressed (automatic
transaxle).
If there is a malfunction with the
push button start function, the push
button start indica tor light (amber)
flashes. In this case, the engine may
start, however, have the vehicle
checked at an Authorized Mazda
Dealer as soon as possible.
If the push button start indicator
light (green) does not illuminate,
perform the operation from the
beginning again. If it does not
illuminate, have the vehicle checked
at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
To switch the ignition position
without starting the engine, perform
the following operations after the
push button start indicator light
(green) turns on.
1. Release the clutch pedal (manual transaxle) or brake pedal
(automatic transaxle).
2. Press the push button start to switch the ignition position. The
ignition switches in the order of
ACC, ON, and off each time the
push button start is pressed. To
switch the ignition position
again, perform the operation
from the beginning.
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
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▼Emergency Operati
on for Starting
the Engine
If the KEY warning light (red) illuminates,
or the push button start indicator light
(amber) flashes, this could indicate that
the engine may not s tart using the usual
starting method (for vehicles with a type
A/type B instrument cluster (page 7-23),
messages are displayed in the instrument
cluster). Have your vehicle inspected at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as
possible. If this occurs, the engine can be
force-started. Press and hold the push
button start until the engine starts. Other
procedures necessary for starting the
engine such as having the key in the cabin,
and depressing the clutch pedal (manual
transaxle) or the brake pedal (automatic
transaxle) are required.
Turning the Engine Off
WA R N I N G
Do not stop the engine while the vehicle is
moving:
Stopping the engine while the vehicle is
moving for any reason other than in an
emergency is dangerous. Stopping the
engine while the vehicle is moving will
result in reduced braking ability due to the
loss of power braking, which could cause
an accident and serious injury.
1. Stop the vehicle completely.
2. (Manual transaxle)
Shift into neutral and set the parking
brake.
(Automatic transaxle)
Shift the selector lever to the P
position and set the parking brake.
3. Press the push button start to turn off
the engine. The ignition position is off.
CAUTION
When leaving the vehicle, make sure the
push button start is off.
NOTE
(SKYACTIV-G 2.5)
The cooling fan in the engine
compartment could turn on for a few
minutes after the ignition is switched
from ON to OFF, whether or not the A/C
is on or off, to cool the engine
compartment quickly.
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
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If the system detects that the remaining
battery power of the key is low when the
ignition is switched from ON to ACC or
OFF, the following is indicated.
Replace with a new battery before the
key becomes unusable.
Refer to Key Battery Replacement on
page 6-36.
(Vehicle equipped with Type A/B
instrument cluster)
A message is indicated in the display of
the instrument cluster.
(Vehicle equipped with Type C
instrument cluster)
The KEY indicator light (green) flashes
for approximately 30 seconds.
Refer to Taking Action on page 7-32.
(Automatic transaxle)
If the engine is turned off while the
selector lever is in a position other than
P, the ignition switches to ACC.
▼Emergency Engine Stop
Continuously pressing the push button
start or quickly pressing it any number of
times while the engine is running or the
vehicle is being driven will turn the engine
off immediately. The ignition switches to
ACC.
Cylinder Deactivation*
The cylinder deactivation is a function
designed to reduce fuel consumption and
improve fuel economy by deactivating 2
out of the 4 cylinders while driving. The
function constantly determines which is
better for driving; 4 cylinders or 2
cylinders, regardless of the driver's
operations, and it performs the switching
automatically.
When the cylinder de
activation function
does not operate
The cylinder deactivation function does
not operate under the following
conditions.
The selector lever is in the P, N, or R
position, or 1st gear.
The engine oil temperature or engine
coolant temperature is low.
After disconnecting the battery
terminals for some reason, such as for
battery replacement.
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
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SignalWarning Page
Master Warning Indication 7-26
Electric Parking Brake (EPB) Warning Indication/Warning Light*17-26
Check Engine Light*17-26
Automatic Transaxle Warning Indication 7-26
Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Light*17-26
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light*1
Flashing
7-26
Turns on 7-32
(Amber/White) KEY Warning Indication Amber
7-26
White 7-32
(Amber) High Beam Control System (HBC) Warning Indication/Warning Light
*17-26
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
Warning Indication 7-26
(Amber)
*Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop
& Go function) War ning Indication 7-26
(Amber)Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS) Warning Indication
7-26
LED Headlight Warning Light*17-26
*Smart Brake Support/Smart City B
rake Support (SBS/SCBS) Warning In‐
dication 7-32
Low Fuel Warning Indication/Warning Light
7-32
Check Fuel Cap Warning Indication/Warning Light*17-32
Engine Oil Level Warning Light*17-32
Seat Belt Warning Light (Front seat) 7-32
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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SignalWarning Page
Power Steering Malfunction Indication 7-23
Master Warning Indication 7-26
Electric Parking Brake (EPB) Warning Indication/Warning Light*17-26
Check Engine Light*17-26
Automatic Transaxle Warning Indication 7-26
Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Light*17-26
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light*1
Flashing
7-26
Turns on 7-32
(Amber/White) KEY Warning Indication Amber
7-26
White 7-32
(Amber)
*High Beam Control System (HBC) Warning Indication/Warning Light*17-26
*Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) Warning Indication 7-26
(Amber)
*Mazda Radar Cruise Control with
Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop
& Go function) War ning Indication 7-26
*Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS) Warning Indication 7-26
LED Headlight Warning Light*17-26
(Amber)
*Smart Brake Support/Smart City B
rake Support (SBS/SCBS) Warning In‐
dication 7-32
Low Fuel Warning Indication
7-32
Check Fuel Cap Warning Indication/Warning Light*17-32
Engine Oil Level Warning Light*17-32
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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SignalWarning Page
Electric Parking Brake (EPB) Warning Light*17-26
(Red)Brake Pedal Operation Demand Warning Light
*1
Flashing
4-99
Buzzer & Flash‐ ing
7-26
Check Engine Light*17-26
*Automatic Transaxle Warning Light*17-26
Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Light*17-26
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light*1
Flashing
7-26
Turns on 7-32
(Red) KEY Warning Light
*1
Turns on
7-26
Flashing 7-32
LED Headlight Warning Light*17-26
(Amber)
*Smart City Brake Suppor t (SCBS) Warning Light*17-32
Low Fuel Warning Light 7-32
Check Fuel Cap Warning Light*17-32
Engine Oil Level Warning Light*17-32
Seat Belt Warning Light (Front seat) 7-32
(Red)Seat Belt Warning Light (Rear seat) 7-32
*Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Light
7-32
Door-Ajar Warning Light
7-32
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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*1 The light turns on when the ignition is switched on for an operation check, and turns off a few seconds later or
when the engine is started. If the light does not turn on or remains turned on, have the vehicle inspected at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
*2 The light turns on continuously when the parking brake is applied.
▼Indication/Indicator Lights
These lights turn on or flash to notify the user of the system
operation status or a system
malfunction.
Signal Indicator Page
(Green)Seat Belt Indicator Light (Rear seat) 2-67
*Front Passenger Air Bag Deactivation Indicator Light*12-67
(Green)KEY Indicator Light 4-5
Security Indicator Light*13-36
Wrench Indication/Indicator Light*14-58
Shift Position Indication
4-66
Lights-On Indication/Indicator Light 4-74
Headlight High-Beam Indicator LightHeadlight
High-Low Beam 4-77
Flashing the Headlights 4-77
Turn Signal/Hazard Warning Indicator Lights Turn and
Lane-Change Signals4-79
Hazard Warning Flasher4-85
(Green) Brake Pedal Operation demand Indicator Light 4-95
AUTOHOLD Active Indicator Light*14-101
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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6. Slide the contact or move it using thecommander switch, then select
.
Changing contact name of your
favorites
1. Select the
icon on the home screen
to display the Communication screen.
2. Select
to display the favorites
list.
3. Select
.
4. Select
.
5. Select the contact to display the keyboard screen.
6. If a new name is input and
is
selected, the contact name is stored.
NOTE
If the contact is long-pressed when the
favorites list is displayed, the contact
information can be edited (deleted,
moved).
Telephone Number Input
NOTE
Practice this while parked until you are
confident you can do it while driving in a
non-taxing road situation. If you are not
completely comfortable, make all calls
from a safe parking position, and only
start driving when you can devote your
full attention to driving.
1. Select the
icon on the home screen
to display the Communication screen.
2. When
is pressed, the dial pad
is displayed.
3. Input the telephone number using the dial pad.
4. Select
to make the call.
Numeral or symbol entry
Use the dial pad.
Long-press the
to input +.
Select
to delete the currently input
value.
Long-press
to delete all input values.
Redial Function
Makes a call to the last person called
(latest person on outgoing call record)
from the mobile phone/vehicle.
1. Press the talk button.
2. Wait for the beep sound.
3. Say: “Redial”
Call back Function
Makes a call to the last person who called
your (latest person on incoming call
record) mobile phone/vehicle.
1. Press the talk button.
2. Wait for the beep sound.
3. Say: “Call back”
Mobile 911 (U.S.A./Canada only)
If the vehicle is involved in a moderate to
severe collision, a call is made
automatically to 911 from the connected
device. The “Emergency Assistance Call”
setting must be on.
Refer to Communication Settings on page
5-65.
CAUTION
Though the system can be set to not call
911, doing so will defe at the purpose of the
system. Mazda recommends that the
Mobile 911 system remain activated.
Interior Features
Audio Set
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