2019 MAZDA MODEL 6 manual radio set

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
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Basic Operation Method
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 characters displayed
may also differ from the actual appearance.
Additionally, depending on future software updates, the content may successively change
without notice.
For additional information regarding Mazda Connect, please refer to the following
We b s i t e .
http://infotainment.mazdahandsfree.com/
Audio Set has 3 different human interfaces.
Commander switch
Touch panel
Voice recognition with steering switch and microphone
Refer to Voice Recognition on page 5-66.
▼ Commander switch operation
NOTE
For safety reasons, some operations are disabled while the vehicle is being driven.
Volume dial operation
Volume dial
Press the volume knob to mute and pause. However, while an audio source which cannot be
paused such as FM radio is playing, only mute is available. Press the volume knob again to
resume the audio.
Turn the volume dial to adjust t
he volume. The volume increases by turning the dial
clockwise, and decreases by t urning it counterclockwise.
Interior Features
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Switches around commander knob
The following operations can be done by pressing the switches around the commander
knob.
: Displays the home screen.
: Displays the En tertainment screen.
: Displays the Navigation screen (Only navigation-equipped veh icles). For operation
of the Navigation screen, refer to the navigation system manual . If the SD card for the
navigation system is not inserted, the compass indicating the d irection in which the vehicle
is moving is displayed.
: Displays the Favorites screen. Long-press to store particula r items in Favorites. (Radio,
phonebook and destination of the navigation system can be progr ammed.)
: Returns to previous screen.
Commander knob operation

(Selection of icons on screen)
1. Tilt or turn the commander knob and move the cursor to the de sired icon.
2. Press the commander knob and select the icon.
NOTE
Long-press operation of the commander knob is also possible for some functions.
Interior Features
Audio Set
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Operating the Radio
▼Radio ON
Select the icon on the home screen to disp
lay the Entertainment screen. When selecting
the desired radio, the following icons are indicated in the low er part of the center display.
AM/FM Radio
Icon Function
Displays the Entertainment menu. Use to switch to a different a udio source.
Displays the station list.
Select
to display the frequencies of up to ten radio stations on the auto
memory preset list.
Select the desired frequency.
Displays the Favorites list. Lon g-press to store radio station currently being aired.
Switches the on and off. Displays the multi-cast ch annel list of the
.
You can search for receivable radio stations.
Scanning stops at each station for about five seconds.
Select again to continue receiving the radio station.
You can change the radio frequency manually.
Rotate the commander knob, slide the screen, or touch the radio frequency.
Press
or to change the radio frequ ency one step at a time.
When
or is long-pressed, the radio frequency changes continually. It s tops when you
remove your hand from the icon or the commander knob.
Launches the iTunes Tagging fun ction (for Apple devices with USB use only). Can be
used when the
is on.
Automatic radio station selection.
When long-pressed, the radio frequency changes continually. It stops when you remove
your hand from the icon or the commander knob.
Displays sound settings to adjust audio quality level.
Refer to Settings on page 5-18.
▼ Favorites Radio
Selected stations ca
n be registered for
convenient operation. Up to 50 stations
can be registered. The Favorites list is
common to AM, FM, and satellite radio.
Registering to Favorites
Long-press the
icon to register the
current radio station. The registration can
also be performed using the following
procedure.
Interior Features
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Index
A
Accessory Socket.............................. 5-88
Active driving display....................... 4-59
Active Driving Display..................... 4-59
Adaptive Front Lighting System
(AFS)............................................... 4-118
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and
Accessories........................................ 8-20
Advanced Key
Advanced keyless entry system..... 3-8
Operational range.......................... 3-9
Advanced Keyless Entry System........ 3-8
Advanced Smart City Brake Support
(Advanced SCBS)........................... 4-168 Collision warning.... .................. 4-170
Stopping the Advanced Smart City
Brake Support (Advanced SCBS)
system operation........................ 4-170
Air Bag Systems............................... 2-52
Air Bag/Seat Belt Pr etensioner System
Warning Beep.................................... 7-42
Antilock Brake System (ABS)........ 4-105
Armrest Box...................................... 5-93
Audio Control Switch Adjusting the Volume.................... 5-9
Seek Switch................................... 5-9
Audio Set Android Auto™........................... 5-37
Apple CarPlay............................. 5-34
Applications................................. 5-69
AUX.............................................5-27
Bluetooth®.................................. 5-41
Radio............................................5-19
Satellite Radio........ ..................... 5-23
Settings........................................ 5-18
Troubleshooting.......... ................. 5-70
USB............................................. 5-28
Voice Recognition.... ................... 5-66
Audio System Antenna........................................5-12
Appendix..................................... 5-76
Audio Control Switch................... 5-9
Audio Set..................................... 5-13
AUX/USB mode..........................5-10
Before Using the Audio System.... 5-9
AUTOHOLD..................................... 4-99
AUTOHOLD Warning Beep.............7-44
Automatic Transaxle......................... 4-64 Active Adaptive Shift (AAS)...... 4-66
Automatic transaxle controls....... 4-64
Direct mode................................. 4-72
Driving tips..................................4-72
Manual shift mode.......................4-67
Shift-lock system......................... 4-65
Transaxle ranges.......................... 4-65
B
Battery............................................... 6-34Maintenance.................................6-36
Replacement................................ 6-36
Specifications.................................9-4
Battery Runs Out.............................. 7-14 Jump-starting............................... 7-14
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)........ 4-122 Canceling operation of Blind Spot
Monitoring (BSM).....................4-127
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) Warning
Beep...................................................7-45
Bluetooth® Bluetooth® Audio....................... 5-47
Bluetooth® Hands-Free...............5-57
Bluetooth® Preparation............... 5-44
Body Lubrication.............................. 6-29
Bottle Holder..................................... 5-91
Brakes Brake assist.................................. 4-98
Electric parking brake (EPB)...... 4-95
Foot brake....................................4-94
Pad wear indicator....................... 4-97
Parking brake...............................4-95
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