2021 MAZDA MODEL 6 ignition

▼Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
Displays the engine coolant temperature.
The blue range of the gauge indicates that
the engine coolant temperature is low, and
the red range of the gauge indicates that
the engine coolant temperature is high and
overheating.

CAUTION
If the engine coolant temperature gauge
needle is in the red range, there is the
possibility of overheating. Drive slowly to
reduce engine load until you can find a safe
place to stop the vehicle and wait for the
engine to cool down.
Refer to Overheating on page 7-20.
NOTE
(SKYACTIV-G 2.5T, SKYACTIV-D 2.2)
If the engine coolant temperature is high
or the engine is hot, the engine output
may be limited.
▼Fuel Gauge
The fuel gauge shows approximately how
much fuel is remaining in the tank when
the ignition is switched ON. We
recommend keeping the tank over 1/4 full.

Full
1/4 Full
Empty
If the low fuel warni
ng light illuminates or
the fuel level is very low, refuel as soon as
possible.
If inconsistency in engine performance or
stalling occurs due to low fuel level
conditions, refuel the vehicle as soon as
possible and add at least 10 L (2.7 US gal,
2.2 Imp gal) of fuel.
Refer to Taking Action on page 7-35.
NOTE
After refueling, it may require some time
for the indicator to stabilize. In addition,
the indicator may deviate while driving
on a slope or curve since the fuel moves
in the tank.
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The direction of the arrow () indicates
that the fuel-filler lid is on the left side
of the vehicle.
▼ Dashboard Illumination
When the lights are turned on with the
ignition switched ON, the brightness of
the dashboard illumination is dimmed.
However, when the light sensor detects
that the surrounding area is bright such as
when the lights are turned on in the
daytime, the dashboard illumination does
not dim.
NOTE
When the ignition is switched ON in the
early evening or at dusk, the dashboard
illumination is dimmed for several
seconds until the light sensor detects the
brightness of the surrounding area,
however, the dimming may cancel after
the brightness is detected.
When the lights are turned on, the
lights-on indicator light in the
instrument cluster turns on.
Refer to Headlights on page 4-78.
The brightness of the instrument cluster
and dashboard illuminations can be
adjusted by rotating the knob.
The brightness decreases by rotating the
knob to the left. A beep sound will be
heard when the knob has been rotated to
the maximum dim position.
The brightness increases by rotating the
knob to the right.
Dim
Bright
Function for canceling illumination
dimmer
The illumination dimmer can be canceled
by rotating the dashboard illumination
knob to the right until a beep sound is
heard while the instrument cluster is
dimmed with the ignition switched ON. If
the instrument cluster's visibility is
reduced due to glare from surrounding
brightness, cancel the illumination
dimmer.
NOTE
When the illumination dimmer is
canceled, the instrument cluster cannot
be dimmed even if the lights are turned
on.
When the illumination dimmer is
canceled, the screen in the center
display switches to constant display of
the daytime screen.
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▼Speed Unit Selector
In some countries, you may have to
change the speed units between km/h and
mph.
When pressing the dashboard illumination
knob, the speed units in the instrument
cluster will change.

Dashboard illumination knob
▼Outside Tempera
ture Display
When the ignition is switched ON, the
outside temperature is displayed.

NOTE
Under the following conditions, the
outside temperature display may differ
from the actual outside temperature
depending on the surroundings and
vehicle conditions:
Significantly cold or hot temperatures.
Sudden changes in outside
temperature.
The vehicle is parked.
The vehicle is driven at low speeds.
Changing the Temperature Unit of the
Outside Temperature Display
The outside temperature unit can be
switched between Celsius and Fahrenheit.
Settings can be changed by operating the
center display screen.
Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda
Connect Owner's Manual.
NOTE
When the temperature unit indicated in the
outside temperature display is changed,
the temperature unit indicated in the
engine coolant gauge display changes in
conjunction with it.
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▼Maintenance Monitor (Except
SKYACTIV-D 2.2)
The following maintenance period
notifications can be displayed by turning
the Maintenance Monitor on.
Scheduled Maintenance
Tire Rotation
Oil Change
When the remaining days to the
maintenance period is 15 days or less, or
the remaining distance is 1,000 km (600
miles) or shorter, a m essage is indicated
when the ignition is switched ON.
For the setting method and indications for
the maintenance monitor, refer to the
Maintenance Monitor.
Refer to the Information section in the
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
▼ Remaining Diesel Exhaust Fluid
(DEF) and Maximum Driving
Distance Display (SKYACTIV-D
2.2)
The remaining amount of DEF and the
remaining-distance-to-empty indications
are displayed when the ignition is
switched ON.

If the remaining amount of DEF is low or
there is a problem with the Selective
Catalytic Reducti
on (SCR) system and
there is less maximum remaining driving
distance, the remaining-distance-to-empty
indication is continuously displayed.

If the remaining amount of DEF is low or
there is a problem w ith the SCR system,
the SCR warning light turns on/flashes and
a warning message is displayed.
Refer to Selective Ca talytic Reduction
(SCR) System Indications on page 4-237.
▼ Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
Display
Displays the system status.

Refer to Blind Spot M
onitoring (BSM) on
page 4-126.
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SignalWarning Page
Low Fuel Warning Indication/Warning Light 7-35
Check Fuel Cap Warning Indication/Warning Light*17-35
Engine Oil Level Warning Light*17-35
Seat Belt Warning Light (Front seat) 7-35
(Red)Seat Belt Warning Light (Rear seat) 7-35
Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Indication
7-35
Door-Ajar Warning Indication7-35
Trunk lid-Ajar Warning Indication 7-35
Door-Ajar Warning Light7-35
*1 The light turns on when the ignition is switched on for an operation check, and turns off a few seconds later or
when the engine is started. If the light does not turn on or remains turned on, have the vehicle inspected at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
*2 The light turns on continuously when the parking brake is applied.
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SignalIndicator Page
*Smart Brake Support/Smart City Brake Support (SBS/SCBS) OFF Ind ica‐
tor Light*1
Advanced Smart City Brake Sup‐ port (Advanced
SCBS)4-177
Smart City
Brake Support [Reverse]
(SCBS R) 4-185
Smart Brake
Support (SBS) System4-187
(White)
*Cruise Main Indication 4-228
(Green)
*Cruise Set Indication4-228
*1 The light turns on when the ignition is switched on for an ope
ration check, and turns off
a few seconds later or when the engine is started. If the light does not turn on or remains
turned on, have the vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda De aler.
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▼Wrench Indication
The wrench indication is displayed under
the following conditions.
When the preset maintenance period has
arrived.
Refer to the Information section in the
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
When the engine oil
replacement period
has arrived.
(SKYACTIV-D 2.2)
When the engine oil is deteriorated or
exceeds the specified amount.
When fuel filter (sedimentor) draining
is required. Consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
NOTE
The wrench indication may display
earlier than the preset period depending
on vehicle usage conditions.
Whenever the engine oil is replaced, a
reset of the vehicle engine control unit is
necessary.
Refer to the Informat ion section in the
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.

▼ Glow Indicator Light
(SKYACTIV-D 2.2)
When the ignition is switched ON, the
glow indicator light turns on. The glow
indicator light turns off when preheating is
finished.

The maintenance period for the glow plug
or a problem in the system may be
indicated under the
following conditions.
Have your vehicle inspected by an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
The glow indicator light does not turn
on when the ignition is switched ON or
it remains on.
The glow indicator light is flashing.
NOTE
If the vehicle is left with the ignition
switched ON without starting the engine
and a long period of time has elapsed
since preheating finished, the preheating
may be performed again and the glow
indicator light may turn on.
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▼Odometer, Trip Meter and Trip
Meter Selector
The odometer is constantly displayed on
the screen when the
ignition is switched
ON, and the TRIP A or TRIP B screen can
be displayed by operating the INFO
switch.

Press the INFO switch INFO switch
Odometer,
Trip meter A
Odometer,
Trip meter B
Odometer
The odometer records the total distance
the vehicle has been driven.
Tr i p m e t e r
The driving distance for a specified
interval is indicated . Two types (TRIP A,
TRIP B) of interva l distance and the
average fuel economy for each can be
measured.

For instance, trip meter A can record the
distance from the point of origin, and trip
meter B can record the distance from
where the fuel tank is filled.

When trip meter A is selected, TRIP A
will be displayed. Wh en trip meter B is
selected, TRIP B will be displayed.

The trip meter and average fuel economy
can be reset by pressi ng the INFO switch
for 1.5 seconds or more while in each
mode.
NOTE
Only the trip meters record tenths of
kilometers (miles).
The trip record will be erased when:
The power supply is interrupted
(blown fuse or the battery is
disconnected).
The vehicle is driven over 9999.9 km
(mile).
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