2021 MAZDA MODEL 6 Owners Manual

Turbocharger Information (SKYACTIV-G 2.5T,SKYACTIV-D 2.2)
CAUTION
After driving at freeway speeds or up a long h ill, idle the engine at least 30 seconds before
stopping it. Otherwise, the turbocharger could be damaged.
 Racing or over-revving the engine, particularly after it's just been started, can damage the
turbocharger.
 To protect the engine from damage, the engine is designed so that it cannot be raced just
after starting it in extremely cold weather.
The turbocharger greatly enhances engine power. Its advanced design provides improved
operation and requires minimum maintenance.

To get the most from it, observe the following.
1. Change engine oil and filter according to Scheduled Maintenan ce (page 6-4).
2. Use only recommended engine oil (page 6-22). Extra additives are NOT recommended.
Before Driving
Driving Tips
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Trailer Towing
Your Mazda is not designed for towing.
Never tow a trailer with your Mazda.
Recreational Towing
An example of "recreational towing" is
towing your vehicle behind a motorhome.
The transaxle is not designed for towing
this vehicle on all 4 wheels.
When doing recreational towing refer to
"Towing Description" (page 7-22) and
"Tiedown Hook" (page 7-23) and
carefully follow the instructions.
Before Driving
To w i n g
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4When Driving
Information concerning safe driving and stopping.
Start/Stop Engine.............................. 4-4 Ignition Switch........ ..................... 4-4
Starting the Engine....................... 4-5
Turning the Engine Off............... 4-11
Cylinder Deactivation
*............... 4-12
Instrument Cluster and Display ............
........................................................... 4-13 Instrument Cluster and
Display........................................4-13
Instrument Cluster (Type A)....... 4-14
Instrument Cluster (Type B)....... 4-33
Instrument Cluster (Type C)....... 4-51
Active Driving Display
*............. 4-64
Automatic Transaxle....................... 4-67 Automatic Transaxle
Controls...................................... 4-67
Shift-Lock System...................... 4-68
Transaxle Ranges........................4-68
Manual Shift Mode..................... 4-70
Direct Mode
*.............................. 4-76
Driving Tips................................4-77
Switches and Controls..................... 4-78 Lighting Control......................... 4-78
Turn and Lane-Change
Signals........................................ 4-84
Windshield Wipers and
Washer........................................ 4-85
Rear Window Defogg er.............. 4-89
Horn............................................ 4-91
Hazard Warning Flasher............. 4-91
HomeLink Wireless Control System
(Type A)
*.................................... 4-92
HomeLink Wireless Control System
(Type B)
*.................................... 4-95
Brake.............................................. 4-100 Brake System........................... 4-100
AUTOHOLD............................ 4-105
Hill Launch Assist (HLA)........ 4-109
ABS/TCS/DSC................................4-111 Antilock Brake System
(ABS)........................................ 4-111
Traction Control System
(TCS)........................................ 4-112
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC)........................................ 4-113
Drive Selection............................... 4-115 Drive Selection
*........................4-115
i-ACTIV AWD............................... 4-117 i-ACTIV AWD Operation
*....... 4-117
Power Steering............................... 4-118 Power Steering..........................4-118
i-ACTIVSENSE............................. 4-119 i-ACTIVSENSE....................... 4-119
Adaptive Front Lighting System
(AFS)
*...................................... 4-122
High Beam Control System
(HBC)
*......................................4-123
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Blind Spot Monitoring
(BSM)....................................... 4-126
Traffic Sign Recognition System
(TSR)
*...................................... 4-132
Distance Recognition Support
System (DRSS)
*....................... 4-140
Driver Attenti on Alert (DAA)
*..........
.................................................. 4-144
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
(RCTA)..................................... 4-146
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with
Stop & Go function (MRCC with
Stop & Go function)
*............... 4-150
Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) &
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS)
*.................................. 4-164
Advanced Smart City Brake Support
(Advanced SCBS)
*...................4-175
Smart City Brake Support [Forward]
(SCBS F)
*.................................4-178
Smart City Brake Support [Reverse]
(SCBS R)
*................................ 4-182
Smart Brake Support (SBS)
*.... 4-186
360° View Monitor
*................. 4-188
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
*......
.................................................. 4-215
Radar Sensor (Front)
*.............. 4-220
Radar Sensors (Rear)............... 4-223
Ultrasonic Sensor (Rear)*.........4-225
Front Camera/Side Cameras/Rear
Camera
*.................................... 4-226
Cruise Control............................... 4-227 Cruise Control
*.........................4-227
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System.............................................4-232 Tire Pressure Monitoring
System...................................... 4-232
Diesel Particulate Filter................ 4-236 Diesel Particulate Filter
(SKYACTIV-D 2.2)..................4-236
Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR)
System.............................................4-237 Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR)
System (SKYACTIV-D 2.2)..... 4-237
Rear View Monitor....................... 4-240 Rear View Monitor
*................. 4-240
Parking Sensor System................. 4-248 Parking Sensor System
*........... 4-248
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MEMO
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Ignition Switch
▼Push Button Start Positions
The system operates only when the key is
within operational range.
Each time the push button start is pressed,
the ignition switches
in the order of off,
ACC, and ON. Pressing the push button
start again from ON switches the ignition
off.
Indicator light
Push button start
NOTE
The engine starts by pressing the push
button start while depressing the brake
pedal. To switch the ignition position,
press the push button start without
depressing the pedal.
Do not leave the ignition switched ON
while the engine is not running. Doing
so could result in the battery going
dead. If the selector lever is in the P
position, and the ignition is in ACC, the
ignition switches off automatically after
about 25 minutes.
Off
The power supply to electrical devices
turns off and the push button start
indicator light (amber) also turns off.
WA R N I N G
Before leaving the driver's seat, always
switch the ignition off, set the parking
brake, and make sure the selector lever is in
P position:
Leaving the driver's seat without switching
the ignition off, setting the parking brake,
and shifting the selector lever to P position
is dangerous. Unexpected vehicle
movement could occur which could result
in an accident.
In addition, if your intention is to leave the
vehicle for even a short period, it is
important to switch the ignition off, as
leaving it in another position will disable
some of the vehicle's security systems and
run the battery down.
ACC (Accessory)
Some electrical accessories will operate
and the indicator light (amber) illuminates.
NOTE
The keyless entry system does not function
while the push button start has been
pressed to ACC, and the doors will not
lock/unlock even if they have been locked
manually.
ON
This is the normal running position after
the engine is started. The indicator light
(amber) turns off. (The indicator light
(amber) illuminates when the ignition is
switched ON and the engine is not
running.)
Some indicator lights/warning lights
should be inspected before the engine is
started (page 4-13).
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
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NOTE
(SKYACTIV-G 2.5, SKYACTIV-G 2.5T)
When the push button start is pressed to
ON, the sound of the fuel pump motor
operating near the fuel tank can be heard.
This does not indicate an abnormality.Starting the Engine
WA R N I N G
Radio waves from the key may affect
medical devices such as pacemakers:
Before using the key near people who use
medical devices, ask the medical device
manufacturer or your physician if radio
waves from the key w ill affect the device.
NOTE
The key must be carried because the key
carries an immobilizer chip that must
communicate with the engine controls at
short range.
The engine can be started when the push
button start is pressed from off, ACC, or
ON.
The push button start system functions
(function which can start the engine by
only carrying the key) can be
deactivated to prevent any possible
adverse effect on a user wearing a
pacemaker or other medical device. If
the system is deactivated, you will be
unable to start the engine by carrying
the key. Consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer for details. If the push button
start system functions have been
deactivated, you can start the engine by
following the procedure indicated when
the key battery goes dead.
Refer to Engine Start Function When
Key Battery is Dead on page 4-9.
After starting a cold engine, the engine
speed increases and a whining sound
from the engine compartment can be
heard.
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
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This is for improved exhaust gas
purification and does not indicate any
parts defect.
Engine-starting is controlled by the
spark ignition system.
This system meets all Canadian
Interference-Causing Equipment
Standard requirements regulating the
impulse electrical field strength of radio
noise.
1. Make sure you are carrying the key.
2. Occupants should fasten their seat belts.
3. Make sure the parking brake is on.
4. Continue to press the brake pedal firmly until the engine has completely
started.
5. Put the vehicle in park (P). If you must
restart the engine while the vehicle is
moving, shift into neutral (N).
NOTE
The starter will not operate if the
selector lever is not in P or N position
and the brake pedal is not depressed
sufficiently.
6. Verify that the KEY indicator light(green) (if equipped ) in the instrument
cluster and the push button start
indicator light (green) illuminate.
Indicator light
Push button start
NOTE
If the push button start indicator
light (green) flashes, make sure that
the key is being carried (for vehicles
with a type A/type B instrument
cluster (page 7-25), messages are
displayed in the instrument cluster).
If the push button start indicator
light (green) flashes with the key
being carried, touch the key to the
push button start and start the
engine (for vehicles with a type A/
type B instrument cluster (page
7-25), messages are displayed in
the instrument cluster). Refer to
Engine Start Function When Key
Battery is Dead on page 4-9.
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
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