2020 MAZDA MODEL 6 ignition

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 Autho rized Mazda Dealer.
If Trouble Arises
Active Driving Display Does Not Operate
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Function and how it can be changed (underlined item is initial setting)
The type of Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Depar‐
ture Warning System (LDWS) warning can be changed. Vi b r a t i o n
/Beep/Rumbl.
The warning intensi‐
ty/volume of the sys‐
tem can be changed. Vibration High/Low
Rumbl.
High/Mid/Low
Beep High/Low
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) (page 4-127)
The system can be changed so that Blind Spot Monitoring
(BSM) does not operate.
*1On/Off
Warning beep volume
*2High/Low/Off
Distance Recognition Support System (DRSS) (page 4-141)
The system can be changed so that Distance Recognition
Support System (DRSS) does not operate.
*1On/Off
The distance at which the vehic le ahead and your vehicle in‐
dicated in the display flashe s in white can be changed. Far/Med./Near
Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR)*3 (page 4-133)
The Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR) can be set to
inoperable.
*1On/Off
The warning pattern of the ex cessive speed warning can be
changed. Off
/Visual/Audio & Visual
The activation timing for th e excessive speed warning can
be changed. +0 km/h (+0 mph)
/+5 km/h (+5 mph)/+10 km/h
(+10 mph)
360°View Monitor (page 4-183)
Setting can be changed so that the 360° view monitor is au‐
tomatically displayed when th e ignition is switched to ON. On/Off
Setting can be changed so that
the display of the estimated
forward line of progress is not displayed. On/Off
Setting can be changed so that the top view/front view dis‐
played while the vehicle is m oving in the forward direction
after reversing is not displayed. On
/Off
Parking sensor system (page 4-246)
Display
*4/non-display On/Off
*1 Though these systems can be tur
ned Off, doing so will defeat the purpose of the system and Mazda
recommends that these systems remain On.
*2 Only the volume of the warning beep during Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) operation ca n be changed. The
volume of the warning beep during Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCT A) operation cannot be changed.
*3 This system functions only when the navigation system is funct ioning.*4 When the ultrasonic sensors detect an obstruction, the contents indicated on the center display switches to the
360°View Monitor.
Specifications
Personalization Features
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Function and how it can be changed (underlined item is initial setting)
Three-flash turn signal (page 4-83)
Operational/non-operational On
/Off
Ambient lights (page 4-83)
Ambient lights brightness
*6Bright/Medium/Dim/Off
*1 If the auto-wiper control is s et to Off, the wiper lever position is set to intermittent operation.*2 If the setting is changed to Of f, the following operation is performed according to the headlight switch
position:
At position: Headlights turn off i mmediately after the ignition i s switched off.At any position other than : Headlights on/off conditions vary according to the headlight switch
position. Refer to Headlights on page 4-78.
*3 When set to Off, the light s-on reminder is operable.*4 Though these systems can be tur ned Off, doing so will defeat the purpose of the system and Mazda
recommends that these systems remain On.
*5 The lights-on reminder settings c an be changed at anytime, however, the lights-on reminder only operates
when the auto headlight function is set to Off. Refer to Lights-On Reminder on page 7-45.
*6 Change the ambient light illumi nation level with the parking lights or headlights turned on.
▼Other Equipment/Functions
You can change t
he function settings acco rding to your preference.
Personalization features which c an be changed differ depending on the vehicle
specification.
Personalization features which can be changed may change withou t notice depending on
software updates.
The following personalization features can be set or changed by the customer or an
Authorized Mazda Dealer. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer for details.
Personalization features which can be changed differ depending on the specification.

Door locks
Method for changing the auto loc k/unlock functions using the door-lock switch
NOTE
Function number 3 in the following table is the factory setting for your vehicle.
Specifications
Personalization Features
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There are only a total of six auto lock/unlock settings available for automatic transaxle
vehicles, and three for manual transaxle vehicles. Be sure to press the unlock side of the
door-lock switch the correct number of times according to the selected function number. If
the switch is mistakenly pressed seven ti mes on an automatic transaxle vehicle or four
times on a manual transaxle, the procedure will be cancelled. If this occurs, start the
procedure from the beginning.

Function number Function*1
1The auto door-lock function is disabled.
2 All the doors lock automatically
when the vehicle speed is about 20 km/h (12 mph)
or more.
3 (Factory Setting) All the doors lock automatically
when the vehicle speed is about 20 km/h (12 mph)
or more. All the doors unlock whe n the ignition is switched from ON to Off.
4 (Automatic transaxle vehicles only)
When the ignition is switched ON and the selector lever is shif
ted from park (P) to
any other gear position, all th e doors lock automatically.
5 (Automatic transaxle vehicles only)
When the ignition is switched ON and the selector lever is shif
ted from park (P) to
any other gear position, all th e doors lock automatically.
When the selector lever is shif ted to park (P) while the ignition is switched ON, all
the doors unlock automatically.
6 (Automatic transaxle vehicles only)
All the doors lock automatically
when the vehicle speed is about 20 km/h (12 mph)
or more.
When the selector lever is shif ted to park (P) while the ignition is switched ON, all
the doors unlock automatically.
*1 Other settings for the auto door lock function are available at an Authorized Mazda Dealer. For details consult
an Authorized Mazda Dealer
1. Safely park the vehicle. All doors must remain closed.
2. Switch the ignition ON.
3. Press and hold the lock side of the driver's door-lock switch within 20 seconds of
switching the ignition ON, and make sure a beep sound is heard about eight seconds
afterwards.
4. Refer to the auto lock/unlock function setting table, determine the function number for
the desired setting. Press the unlock side of the driver's door -lock switch the same
number of times as the selected function number (Ex. If you sel ect function 2, press the
unlock side of the switch only 2 times).
5. Three seconds after the function setting has been changed, a beep sound will beep in the amount of the selected function number. (Ex. Function number 3 = 3 beep sounds)
Specifications
Personalization Features
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Method for changing functions using the center display
1. Select
on the home screen and display the setting screen.
2. Switch the tab to [Vehicle] and select the setting item you want to change.

Function and how it can be changed (underlined item is initial setting)
Door locks (page 3-16)
Operation condition of auto lock/unlock function Lock: Out of Park
Unlock: In Park/
Lock: Shifting Out of Park/
Lock: When Driving Unlock: In Park/
Lock: When Driving Unlock: IGN Off
/
Lock: When Driving/ Off

Keyless entry system
Method for changing the unlo ck functions using the key
1. Switch the ignition off and close all of the doors and the tr unk lid.
2. Open the driver's door.
3. Within 30 seconds of opening the driver's door, press and hol d the UNLOCK button on
the key for 5 seconds or longer (the sound of the doors locking /unlocking can be heard).
After this, the system switches the setting of pressing the driver's request switch once or
twice to unlock all doors each time the UNLOCK button is presse d (the sound of the
doors locking/unlocki ng can be heard).
4. The setting change is completed by doing any one of the follo wing:
Switching the ignition to ACC or ON.
Closing the driver's door.
Opening the trunk lid.
Not operating the key for ten seconds.
Pressing any button except the UNLOCK button on the key.
Pressing a request switch.
Specifications
Personalization Features
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Method for changing functions using the center display
1. Select
on the home screen and display the setting screen.
2. Switch the tab to [Vehicle] and select the setting item you w ant to change.
Function and how it can be changed (underlined item is initial setting)
Keyless entry system (page 3-4)
Method for unlocking door using transmitter All Doors: Once/Driv er's: Once, All Doors: Twice
Time for locking door automatically 90 seconds/60 seconds/30 seconds

Advanced keyless entry system
Method for changing the unloc k functions using the key
1. Switch the ignition off and close all of the doors and the tr unk lid.
2. Open the driver's door.
3. Within 30 seconds of opening the driver's door, press and hol d the UNLOCK button on
the key for 5 seconds or longer (the sound of the doors locking /unlocking can be heard).
After this, the system switches the setting of pressing the dri ver's request switch once or
twice to unlock all doors each time the UNLOCK button is presse d (the sound of the
doors locking/unlocking can be heard).
4. The setting change is completed by doing any one of the follo wing:
Switching the ignition to ACC or ON.
Closing the driver's door.
Opening the trunk lid.
Not operating the key for ten seconds.
Pressing any button except the UNLOCK button on the key.
Pressing a request switch.
How to change the volume of the door lock/unl ock beep sound
1. Switch the ignition off and close all of the doors and the tr unk lid.
2. Open the driver's door.
3. Within 30 seconds of opening the driver's door, press and hol d the LOCK button on the
key for 5 seconds or longer. (All of the doors and the liftgate are locked and unlocked
when the LOCK button on the key is pressed and held for 5 secon ds.)
The beep sound activates at the currently set volume. The setti ng changes each time the
LOCK button on the key is pressed and the beep sound activates at the set volume. (If
the beep sound has been set to not activate, it will not activa te.)
4. The setting change is completed by doing any one of the follo wing:
Switching the ignition to ACC or ON.
Closing the driver's door.
Specifications
Personalization Features
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Index
Headlight flashing....................... 4-81
High-low beam............................ 4-81
Leaving home light..................... 4-82
Leveling....................................... 4-82
Head Restraint................................... 2-17
High Beam Control System
(HBC).............................................. 4-124 High Beam Control System (HBC)
indicator light (green)................ 4-125
Hill Launch Assist (HLA).............. 4-107
HomeLink Wireless Control System
(Type A)............................................ 4-90
HomeLink Wireless Control System
(Type B)............................................ 4-93
Hood Release.................................... 6-21
Horn...................................................4-89
I
If a Warning Light Turns On or
Flashes............................................... 7-25
If the Active Driving Display Does Not
Operate.............................................. 7-51
Ignition
Switch............................................ 4-4
Ignition Not Switched Off (STOP)
Warning Beep.................................... 7-46
Illuminated Entry System................. 5-87
Immobilizer System.......................... 3-40
Inside Trunk Release Lever.............. 3-20
Inspecting Brak e/Clutch Fluid
Level.................................................. 6-31
Inspecting Coolant Leve l.................. 6-29
Inspecting Engine Oil Level............. 6-28
Inspecting Washer Fluid Level......... 6-32
Instrument Cluster...... ....................... 4-13
Instrument Cluster (Type A)........4-14
Instrument Cluster (Type B)........4-32
Instrument Cluster (Type C)........4-50
Instrument Cluster (Type A)............. 4-14 Average Fuel Economy............... 4-22
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
Display......................................... 4-23
Compass Display......................... 4-25
Cruise Control Set Vehicle Speed
Display......................................... 4-25
Current Fuel Econo my................ 4-22
Dashboard Illumina tion............... 4-20
Distance Recognition Support System
(DRSS) Display........................... 4-24
Distance-to-empty....................... 4-22
Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge........................................... 4-19
Fuel Gauge.................................. 4-19
Indication/Indicator Lights.......... 4-28
Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) &
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS) Display..........................4-24
Maintenance Monitor.................. 4-23
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with
Stop & Go function (MRCC with
Stop & Go function) D isplay.......4-24
Message Display..........................4-25
Message Indicated in Multi-
information Display (Type A)..... 7-41
Multi-information Display (Type
A)................................................. 4-15
Odometer..................................... 4-18
Outside Temperature Display...... 4-21
Remaining Diesel Exhaust Fluid
(DEF) and Maximum Driving
Distance Display..........................4-23
Speedometer................................ 4-14
Speed Unit Selector..................... 4-21
Tachometer.................................. 4-14
Traffic Sign Recognition System
(TSR) Display..............................4-24
Trip Meter....................................4-18
Warning Indication/Warning
Lights........................................... 4-26
Instrument Cluster (Type B)............. 4-32
Average Fuel Economy............... 4-39
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Index
To w i n gRecreational towing.....................3-52
Trailer towing.............................. 3-52
Towing Description........................... 7-22
Traction Control System (TCS)...... 4-110
TCS/DSC indicator light........... 4-110
Traffic Sign Recognition System
(TSR)............................................... 4-133
Trouble Battery runs out........................... 7-15
Emergency starting...................... 7-18
Emergency towing....................... 7-22
Flat tire.......................................... 7-3
Overheating................................. 7-20
Parking in an emergency............... 7-2
Warning/indicator lights and warning
sounds.......................................... 7-25
When trunk lid cannot be
opened..........................................7-50
Trunk Lid.......................................... 3-18 Inside trunk release lever............ 3-20
When trunk lid cannot be
opened..........................................7-50
Turn and Lane-Change Signals......... 4-83
Turn Signals...................................... 4-83
U
USB Power Outlet............................ 5-89
V
Vanity Mirrors................................... 5-83
Vehicle Information Labels................. 9-2
W
Warning Sound is Activated............. 7-45 Air bag/seat belt pr etensioner system
warning beep............................... 7-45
AUTOHOLD Warning Beep....... 7-47
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
warning beep............................... 7-48
Collision warning...... .................. 7-49
Electric Parking Brake (EPB)
Warning Beep.............................. 7-47
Excessive speed warning.............7-49
Ignition not switched off (STOP)
warning beep............................... 7-46
Key left-in-trunk warning beep (With
the advanced keyless function).... 7-47
Key left-in-vehicle warning beep
(With the advanced keyless
function).......................................7-47
Key removed from vehicle warning
beep..............................................7-46
Lane Departure Warning sound... 7-48
Lights-on reminder...................... 7-45
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with
Stop & Go function (MRCC with
Stop & Go function) system
warnings.......................................7-49
Power steering warning buzzer....7-48
Request switch inoperable warning
beep (With the advanced keyless
function).......................................7-47
Seat belt warning beep................ 7-45
Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR)
Warning Beep.............................. 7-48
Tire inflation pressure warning
beep..............................................7-48
Warning/Buzzer................................. 7-25
Warranty............................................ 8-17
Weights................................................ 9-6
Windows Power windows........................... 3-34
Windshield Washer........................... 4-87
Windshield Wipers............................ 4-84
Windshield Wiper De-icer................ 4-88
Winter Driving.................................. 3-46
Wiper
Replacing windshield wiper
blades........................................... 6-38
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