2020 MAZDA MODEL 6 Owner's Manual (in English)

Front Map Lights
Ty p e A
When the overhead light switch is in the
door or off position, press the lens to
illuminate the front map lights, and then
press the lens again to turn them off.
NOTE
The front map lights will not turn off even
if the lens is pressed in the following
cases:
The overhead light switch is in the ON
position.
The overhead light switch is in the door
position with the door open.
The illuminated entry system is on.
Ty p e B
Press the switch to illuminate the front
map lights, and then pr ess the switch again
to turn them off.
NOTE
The front map lights will not turn off even
if the switch is pressed in the following
cases:
The overhead lights turn on by
operating the overhead ON/OFF switch
(
).
The overhead lights turn on in
conjunction with a door opening/
closing.
The illuminated entry system is on.
Rear Map Lights
Ty p e A
When the overhead li ght switch is in the
door or off position, press the lens to
illuminate a rear map light, and then press
the lens again to turn it off.
NOTE
Once the rear map lights have been
turned off, they will turn on and off
depending on the position to which the
overhead light is switched.
The rear map lights will not turn off
even if the lens is pressed in the
following cases:
The overhead light switch is ON.
The overhead light switch is in the
door position with the door open.
The illuminated entry system is on.
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Ty p e B
Press the switch to illuminate the rear map
lights, and then press the switch again to
turn them off.
NOTE
Once the rear map lights have been
turned off, they will turn on and off in
conjunction with the overhead light
operation.
The rear map lights will not turn off
even if the switch is pressed in the
following cases:
The overhead lights turn on by
operating the overhead ON/OFF
switch (
).
The overhead lights turn on in
conjunction with a door opening/
closing.
The illuminated entry system is on.
Trunk Light
The trunk light is on when the lid is open
and off when it's closed.
NOTE
To prevent the battery from being
discharged, do not leave the trunk open
for a long period when the engine is not
running.
Courtesy Lights
Turns on when any door is open or the
illuminated entry system is on.
Courtesy light
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Ambient Light*
An ambient light continuously turn on when the ignition is switched ON.
An ambient light dim when the parking lights or headlights are turned on.
Ambient light
NOTE
An ambient light turn on or off in conjunction with the illuminated entry system when the
ignition is switched OFF.
The ambient light illumination level can be changed while the parking lights or headlights
are turned on.
Refer to Vehicle Equipment on page 9-14.
▼ Illuminated Entry System
The overhead lights turn on when any of
the following operations is done with the
overhead light switch in the DOOR
position.
The courtesy lights and ambient lights turn
on regardless of the overhead light switch
position.
The driver's door is unlocked with the
ignition is switched OFF.
The ignition is sw
itched OFF with all
doors closed.
NOTE
The illumination tim e differs depending
on the operation.
Battery saver
If an interior light is left on with the
ignition switched OFF, the light is
turned off automatically after about 30
minutes to prevent battery depletion.
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The operation of the illuminated entry
system can be changed.
Refer to Vehicle Equipment on page
9-14.
(Type B)
The illumination entry system does not
operate in conjunction with the
overhead lights when the overhead
lights are turned on using the overhead
light ON/OFF switch.
Accessory Sockets
Only use genuine Mazda accessories or
the equivalent requiring no greater than
120 W (DC 12 V, 10 A).
The accessory sockets can be used
regardless of whether the ignition is on or
off.


CAUTION
To prevent accessory socket damage or
electrical failure, pay attention to the
following:
 Do not use accessories that require
more than 120 W (DC 12 V, 10 A).
 Do not use accessories that are not
genuine Mazda accessories or the
equivalent.
 Close the cover when the accessory
socket is not in use to prevent foreign
objects and liquids from getting into
the accessory socket.
 Correctly insert the plug into the
accessory socket.
 Do not insert the cigarette lighter into
the accessory socket.
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Noise may occur on the audio playback
depending on the device connected to
the accessory socket.
 Depending on the device connected to
the accessory socket, the vehicle's
electrical system may be affected, which
could cause the warning light to
illuminate. Disconnect the connected
device and make sure that the problem is
resolved. If the problem is resolved,
disconnect the device from the socket
and switch the ignition off. If the problem
is not resolved, consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
NOTE
To prevent discharging of the battery, do
not use the socket for long periods with the
engine off or idling.
Connecting the accessory socket
1. Open the lid.
2. Pass the connection plug cord through
the cutout of the console and insert the
plug into the accessory socket.

Plug
USB Power Outlet*
The USB power outlets can be used
regardless of whether the ignition is
switched to ACC or ON.
Only use USB devices that have a
maximum power consumption of 10.5W
(DC5V, 2.1A) or below.
USB power outlet
CAUTION
 To prevent USB power outlets damage or
electrical failure, pay attention to the
following:
 Do not use USB devices that require
more than 10.5 W (DC 5 V, 2.1 A).
 Close the lid when the USB power
outlets are not in use to prevent
foreign objects and liquids from
getting into the USB power outlets.
 Correctly connect the USB connector
into the USB power outlets.
NOTE
The USB power outlets are designed
only for charging and they cannot be
used for connecting to the vehicle's
audio system.
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To prevent discharging of the battery, do
not use the USB power outlets for long
periods with the engine off or idling.
How to connect
The groove in the armrest box can be used
to pass the co rd of the device into the box
to connect it to the USB power outlets.
1. Open the lid.
2. Route the cord through the groove in the armrest box and insert the USB
connector into the USB power outlets.
Connector
Cup Holder
WA R N I N G
Never use a cup holder to hold hot liquids
while the vehicle is moving:
Using a cup holder to hold hot liquids while
the vehicle is moving is dangerous. If the
contents spill, you could be scalded.
Do not put anything other than cups or
drink cans in cup holders:
Putting objects other than cups or drink
cans in a cup holder is dangerous.
During sudden braking or maneuvering,
occupants could be hit and injured, or
objects could be thrown around the
vehicle, causing interference with the driver
and the possibility of an accident. Only use
a cup holder for cups or drink cans.
▼Front
To use the cup holder, slide the cover and
open it.
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▼Rear
The rear cup holder is on the rear center
armrest.
Bottle Holder
Bottle holders are on the inside of the
doors.
Bottle holder
CAUTION
Do not use the bottle holders for containers
without caps. The contents may spill when
opening/closing the door or while driving
the vehicle.
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Storage Compartments
WA R N I N G
Keep storage boxes closed when driving:
Driving with the storage boxes open is
dangerous. To reduce the possibility of
injury in an accident or a sudden stop, keep
the storage boxes closed when driving.
Do not put articles in storage spaces with
no lid:
Putting articles in storage spaces with no
lid is dangerous as they could be thrown
around the cabin if the vehicle is suddenly
accelerated and cause injury depending on
how the article is stored.
CAUTION
Do not leave lighters or eyeglasses in the
storage boxes while parked under the sun.
A lighter could explode or the plastic
material in eyeglasses could deform and
crack from high temperature.
▼ Overhead Console
This console box is designed to store
eyeglasses or other accessories.
Push and release to open.
Type A
Type B
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