2020 MAZDA MODEL 6 audio

Table of Contents
Pictorial Index
Interior, exterior views and part identification of your Mazda.1
Essential Safety Equipment
Important information about safet y equipment, including seats, seat belt
system, child-restraint systems and SRS air bags.2
Before Driving
Use of various featur es, including keys, doors, mirrors and windows.3
When Driving
Information concerning s afe driving and stopping.4
Interior Features
Use of various features for ride comfort, including air-conditi oning and
audio system.5
Maintenance and Care
How to keep your Maz da in top condition.6
If Trouble Arises
Helpful information on what to do if a problem arises with the vehicle.7
Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Important consumer information including warranties and add-on
equipment.8
Specifications
Technical informati on about your Mazda.9
Index10
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Interior Equipment (View A)
ƒLighting control.....................................................................................................page 4-78
„ Turn and lane-change sig nal..................................................................................page 4-83
… Audio control switches......................................... ...................................................page 5-9
† INFO switch.................................................... ................................... page 4-15, 4-33, 4-55
‡ Cruise control switche s........................................ ................................... page 4-154, 4-221
ˆ Wiper and washer lever......................................... ................................................ page 4-84
‰ DSC OFF switch................................................................................................. page 4-112
Š Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure Warning System ( LDWS) OFF
switch.................................................................................................................. page 4 -171
‹ Parking sensor switch......................................................................................... page 4-246
Œ 360° View Monitor switch..................................................................................page 4-189
 Outside mirror switch.......................................... ..................................................page 3-29
Ž Door-lock switch................................................................................................... page 3-16
 Power window switches........................................................................................ page 3-34
 Power window lock switch................................................................................... page 3-34
‘ Door-lock knob..................................................................................................... page 3-16
Pictorial Index
Interior Overview
1-2The equipment and installatio n position varies by vehicle
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Interior Equipment (View B)
ƒDashboard illumination knob............................................................. page 4-20, 4-37, 4-54
„ Active driving display........................................................................................... page 4-63
… Instrument cluster.................................................................................................. page 4-13
† Push button start...................................................................................................... page 4-4
‡ Hazard warning flasher switch.............................................................................. page 4-89
ˆ Audio.......................................................... ........................................................... page 5-13
‰ Seat warmer switches........................................... ................................................. page 2-19
Š Glove compartment.............................................. ................................................. page 5-93
‹ Climate control system............................................................................................page 5-2
ΠRear window defogger switch.................................... ........................................... page 4-87
 Seat ventilation switches....................................................................................... page 2-20
Ž Heated steering wheel switch................................... ............................................. page 2-21
 Horn........................................................... ............................................................page 4-89
 Lock release lever................................................................................................... page 2-5
‘ Hood release handle............................................ .................................................. page 6-21
’ Remote fuel-filler lid release................................. ................................................ page 3-27
“ Trunk release button.............................................................................................. page 3-18
Pictorial Index
Interior Overview
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Active Driving Display*
Dust-proof sheet
Display
Optical
receiver
WA R N I N G
Always adjust the display brightness and position with the vehicle stopped:
Adjusting the display brightness and position wh ile driving the vehicle is dangerous as doing
so could distract your attention from the road ahead and lead to an accident.
CAUTION
 Do not place beverages near the active driving display. If water or other liquids are splashed
on the active driving displa y, it could cause damage.
 Do not place objects above the active driving display or apply stickers to the dust-proof
sheet/optical receiver as they will cause interference.
 A sensor is integrated to control the display's luminosity. If the optical receiver is covered,
the display's luminosity will lower making the display
difficult to view.
 Do not allow intense light to hit the optical receiver. Otherwise, it could cause damage.
NOTE
Wearing polarized sunglasses will reduce the visibility of the active driving display due to
the characteristics of the display.
If the battery has been removed and re-installed or the battery voltage is low, the adjusted
position may deviate.
The display may be difficult to view or temporarily affected by weather conditions such as
rain, snow, light, and temperature.
If the audio system is removed, the active driving display cannot be operated.
The active driving display indicates the following information:
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) Ope ration Conditions and Warnings
Refer to Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) on page 4-127.
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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The excessive speed warning is initially set to inoperable. If you want to activate the
excessive speed warning, change the setting in the personalizat ion features. In addition, the
warning pattern and the warning activation timing differ depend ing on the setting contents.
Refer to Safety Equi pment on page 9-12.
Warning pattern
Off: The excessive speed warning is not activated.
Visual: The area around the speed limit sign displayed in the display flashes 3 times in
amber, and if the vehicle speed continues to exceed the display ed speed limit sign, the
indication stops flashing and remains on.
Audio & Visual: The area around the speed limit sign displayed in the displ ay flashes 3
times in amber and the warning s ound is activated 3 times at the same time. If the vehicle
speed continues to exceed the displayed speed limit sign, the i ndication stops flashing and
remains on.
Warning activation timing
 0: If the vehicle speed exceed s the speed limit sign displayed in the display, the
excessive speed warning is activated.
 5: If the vehicle speed exceed s the speed limit sign displayed in the display by 5 km/h
(3 mph), the excessive speed warning is activated.
 10: If the vehicle speed exceed s the speed limit sign displayed in the display by 10
km/h (5 mph), the excessive speed warning is activated.
NOTE
In the following cases, the excessive speed warning stops operating.
The vehicle speed is less than the speed of the displayed speed limit sign. (If the
activation timing for the excessive speed warning is changed in the personalization
features, the excessive speed warning stops operating when the vehicle speed is less
than the changed vehicle speed.
A speed limit sign indication has been updated and the vehicle speed is lower than the
updated indication.
Display of the speed limit sign stops.
The warning indication is displayed at the same time the excessive speed warning sound
is activated if the vehicle speed exceeds the speed indicated on the speed limit sign.
Refer to Warning Sound is Activated on page 7-45.
If the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) incorrectly recognizes the actual speed limit sign
at a lower speed, the excessive speed alarm is activated even if the vehicle is driven at the
legal speed.
When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
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5Interior Features
Use of various features for ride comfort, including air-conditioning and
audio system.
Climate Control System.................... 5-2 Operating Tips.............................. 5-2
Vent Operation.............................. 5-3
Fully Automatic Type................... 5-5
Before Using the Aud io System........ 5-9
Audio Control Switch ................... 5-9
AUX/USB mode.........................5-10
Antenna.......................................5-12
Audio Set.......................................... 5-13 Basic Operation Method............. 5-13
Home screen............................... 5-17
Settings....................................... 5-18
Operating the Radio....................5-19
Operating the Satellite Radio
*...........
.................................................... 5-23
How to use AUX m ode.............. 5-27
How to use USB mode ............... 5-28
How to use Apple CarPlay™
*...........
.................................................... 5-34
How to use Android Auto™
mode
*..........................................5-37
Bluetooth
®.................................. 5-41
Bluetooth
® Preparation.............. 5-44
Available Language.. .................. 5-46
Bluetooth
® Audio....................... 5-47
How to Use Pandora
®*............... 5-50
How to Use Aha™..................... 5-52
How to Use Stitche r™ Radio..... 5-55
Bluetooth
® Hands-Free.............. 5-57
Voice Recognition.................. .....5-66
Applications................................5-69
Troubleshooting.......................... 5-70
Appendix.......................................... 5-76 Things You Need to Know......... 5-76
Interior Equipment......................... 5-83 Sunvisors.................................... 5-83
Interior Lights............................. 5-84
Accessory Sockets...................... 5-88
USB Power Outlet
*.................... 5-89
Cup Holder................................. 5-90
Bottle Holder.............................. 5-91
Storage Compartments............... 5-92
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Audio Control Switch
▼Adjusting the Volume
To increase the volume, press up the
volume switch (
).
To decrease the volume, press down the
volume switch (
).
▼ Seek Switch
AM/FM radio
Press the seek switch (, ). The radio
switches to the next/previous stored
station in the order that it was stored.
Press and hold the seek switch (
, ) to
seek all usable stations at a higher or lower
frequency whether programmed or not.

Radio stations which have been previously
stored in the favorite radio can be called
up by pressing the seek switch (
, )
while any radio station stored in the
favorite radio is be ing received. Radio
stations can be called up in the order they
were stored with each press of the switch
(
, ).

USB Audio/Bluetooth® Audio
Press the seek switch () to skip forward
to the beginning of the next track.
Press the seek switch (
) within a few
seconds after playback begins to track
down to the beginning of the previous
track.
Press the seek switch (
) after a few
seconds have elapsed to start playback
from the beginning of the current track.
Press and hold the seek switch (
, ) to
continuously switch the tracks up or down.
Pandora
®/Aha™/Stitcher™ Radio
Press the seek switch () to skip forward
to the beginning of the next track.
Press and hold the seek switch (
) to
evaluate the playback of the current song
as “Like”.
Press and hold the seek switch (
) to
evaluate the playback of the current song
as “Dislike”.
Interior Features
Before Using the Audio System
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AUX/USB mode
Audio can be heard from the vehicle's
speakers by connecting a
commercially-available portable audio
unit to the auxiliary jack.
A commercially-available, non-impedance
(3.5
) stereo mini plug cable is required.
Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer for
details.
In addition, audio can be played from the
vehicle audio device by connecting a USB
device to the USB port.
NOTE
The SD card slot is for the navigation
system. For vehicles with the navigation
system, the SD card (Mazda genuine) with
stored map data is inserted into the SD
card slot and used.

USB port
Auxiliary jack
ƒ How to use AUX mode..........page 5-27
„ How to use USB mode.......... page 5-28
… How to use Apple CarPlay™ ................
............................................... page 5-34
† How to use Android Auto™
mode...................................... page 5-37
WA R N I N G
Do not adjust the portable audio unit or a
similar product while driving the vehicle:
Adjusting the portable audio unit or a
similar product while driving the vehicle is
dangerous as it could distract your
attention from the vehicle operation which
could lead to a serious accident. Always
adjust the portable audio unit or a similar
product while the vehicle is stopped.
CAUTION
Depending on the portable audio device,
noise may occur when the device is
connected to the vehicle accessory socket.
(If noise occurs, do not use the accessory
socket.)
NOTE
This mode may not be usable depending
on the portable audio device to be
connected.
Before using the auxiliary jack/USB
port, refer to the instruction manual for
the portable audio device.
Use a commercially-available,
non-impedance (3.5
) stereo mini plug
for connecting the portable audio unit to
the auxiliary jack. Before using the
auxiliary jack, read the manufacturer's
instructions for connecting a portable
audio unit to the auxiliary jack.
To prevent discharging of the battery, do
not use the auxiliary input for long
periods with the engine off or idling.
Interior Features
Before Using the Audio System
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