2021 MAZDA MODEL 6 instrument panel

Manual Shift Mode
The manual shift mode gives you the feel
of driving a manual transaxle vehicle by
allowing you to operate the selector lever
manually. This allows you to control
engine rpm and torque to the drive wheels
much like a manual transaxle when more
control is desired.
To change to manual shift mode, shift the
lever from D to M.

NOTE
Changing to manual shift mode while
driving will not damage the transaxle.
To return to automatic shift mode, shift the
lever from M to D.
NOTE
If you change to manual shift mode
when the vehicle is stopped, the gear
will shift to M1.
If you change to manual shift mode
without depressing the accelerator pedal
when driving in D range, 5th gear/6th
gear, the gear will shift to M4/M5.
▼ Indicators
Manual shift mode indication
In manual shift mode, the “M” of the shift
position indication in
the instrument panel
illuminates.
Gear position indication
The numeral for th e selected gear
illuminates.

Manual shift mode
indication
Gear position
indication
Manual shift mode
indication
Gear position
indication
Instrument Cluster (Type A)
Instrument Cluster (Type B/C)
NOTE
If the gears cannot be shifted down
when driving at higher speeds, the gear
position indication will flash twice to
signal that the gears cannot be shifted
down (to protect the transaxle).
If the automatic tr ansaxle fluid (ATF)
temperature becomes too high, there is
the possibility that the transaxle will
switch to automatic shift mode,
canceling manual shift mode and
turning off the gear position indication
illumination. This is a normal function
to protect the AT. After the ATF
temperature has decreased, the gear
position indication illumination turns
back on and driving in manual shift
mode is restored.
When Driving
Automatic Transaxle
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▼Instrument Panel Top (Soft pad)
Maintenance
Extremely soft material is used fo
r the soft
pad surface. If the soft pad surface is
rubbed harshly with a dry cloth, it could
result in the surface being damaged and
leaving white scratch marks.
1. Wipe the soiled area with a soft cloth soaked in a mild detergent (approx.
5%) diluted with water.
2. Wipe off the remaining detergent using
a cloth soaked in clean water and
wrung out well.
▼Active Driving Display
Maintenance*
The dust-proof sheet has a coating. When
cleaning, do not use a hard or
rough-surface cloth, or cleaning detergent.
In addition, if a chemi
cal solvent gets on
the active driving di splay, wipe it off
immediately. The dust-proof sheet could
be damaged and the surface coating could
be scratched. Use a fin e, soft cloth such as
those used for cleaning eyeglasses.
NOTE
Use of compressed air when cleaning the
dust-proof sheet is recommended.
▼ Panel Maintenance
If a panel becomes soiled, wipe it off with
a soft cloth soaked in clean water and
thoroughly wrung out.
If some areas require further cleaning, use
the following procedure:
1. Wipe the soiled area with a soft cloth
soaked in a mild detergent (approx.
5 %) diluted with water.
2. Wipe off the remaining detergent using a cloth soaked in clean water and
wrung out well.
NOTE
Be particularly careful when cleaning
shiny surface panels and metallic parts
such as plating as they can be scratched
easily.
▼Cleaning the Window Interiors
If the windows become covered with an
oily, greasy, or waxy film, clean them with
glass cleaner. Follow the directions on the
container.
CAUTION

Do not scrape or scratch the inside of the
window glass. It could damage the
thermal filaments and the antenna lines.
 When washing the inside of the window
glass, use a soft cloth dampened in
lukewarm water, gently wiping the
thermal filaments and the antenna lines.
Use of glass cleaning products could
damage the thermal
filaments and the
antenna lines.
Maintenance and Care
Appearance Care
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Index
Aluminum wheel maintenance.... 6-64
Bright-metal maintenance........... 6-63
Maintaining the finish................. 6-60
Plastic part maintenance.............. 6-64
F
Flasher Hazard warning........................... 4-91
Headlights.................................... 4-78
Flat Tire............................................... 7-3 Mounting the spare tire............... 7-12
Removing a flat tire...................... 7-8
Floor Mat.......................................... 3-45
Fluid Brake............................................6-28
Washer......................................... 6-29
Fluids Classification................................. 9-5
Foot Brake.......................................4-100
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)..... 4-215
Fuel Filler lid and cap......................... 3-27
Requirements (SKYACTIV-D
2.2)............................................... 3-22
Requirements (SKYACTIV-G 2.5,
SKYACTIV-G 2.5T)....................3-21
Tank capacity.................................9-5
Fuses.................................................. 6-52 Panel description......................... 6-55
Replacement................................ 6-52
G
Gauges............................................... 4-13
Glove Compartment.......................... 5-37
H
Hazardous Driving............................ 3-45
Hazard Warning Flasher....................4-91
HeadlightsComing home light......................4-82
Control......................................... 4-78
Flashing....................................... 4-82
Headlight flashing....................... 4-82
High-low beam............................ 4-82
Leaving home light..................... 4-83
Leveling....................................... 4-83
Head Restraint................................... 2-17
High Beam Control System
(HBC).............................................. 4-123 High Beam Control System (HBC)
indicator light (green)................4-124
Hill Launch Assist (HLA).......... .... 4-109
HomeLink Wireless Control System
(Type A)............................................ 4-92
HomeLink Wireless Control System
(Type B)............................................ 4-95
Hood Release............. ....................... 6-18
Horn...................................................4-91
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................. 5-32
Immobilizer System..... ..................... 3-40
Inside Trunk Release Lever.............. 3-20
Inspecting Brake Fluid Level............ 6-28
Inspecting Coolant Level.................. 6-26
Inspecting Engine Oil Level............. 6-25
Inspecting Washer Fluid Level......... 6-29
Instrument Cluster............................. 4-13 Instrument Cluster (Type A)........4-14
Instrument Cluster (Type B)........ 4-33
Instrument Cluster (Type C)........ 4-51
Instrument Cluster (Type A)............. 4-14
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Index
Cruise Control Set Vehicle Speed
Display......................................... 4-58
Dashboard Illumination............... 4-55
Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge........................................... 4-54
Fuel Gauge.................................. 4-54
Indication/Indi cator Lights.......... 4-61
Multi-information Display (Type
C)................................................. 4-52
Odometer..................................... 4-53
Outside Temperature Display...... 4-56
Speedometer................................ 4-51
Tachometer.................................. 4-51
Trip Computer............................. 4-56
Trip Meter....................................4-53
Warning Indication/Warning
Lights........................................... 4-59
Interior Care...................................... 6-65 Active driving display
maintenance................................. 6-67
Cleaning the floor mats............... 6-68
Cleaning the window interiors.....6-67
Instrument panel top (Soft pad)
maintenance................................. 6-67
Leather upholstery
maintenance................................. 6-66
Panel maintenance....................... 6-67
Plastic part maintenance.............. 6-66
Seat belt maintenance..................6-65
Upholstery maintena nce.............. 6-66
Vinyl upholstery maintenance..... 6-65
Interior Lights................................... 5-28 Courtesy lights.............................5-28
Map lights....................................5-28
Overhead lights............................5-28
i-ACTIVSENSE.............................. 4-119 Active safety technology........... 4-119
Adaptive Front Lighting System
(AFS)......................................... 4-122
Advanced Smart City Brake Support
(Advanced SCBS)..................... 4-175Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) ............
................................................... 4-126
Camera and sensors................... 4-120
Distance Recognition Support System
(DRSS).......................................4-140
Driver Attention Alert (DAA)... 4-144
Forward Sensing Camera
(FSC)......................................... 4-215
High Beam Control System
(HBC)........................................ 4-123
Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) &
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS)..................................... 4-164
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with
Stop & Go function (MRCC with
Stop & Go function)..................4-150
Pre-crash safety technology.......4-120
Radar sensors (rear)...................4-223
Radar sensor (front)...................4-220
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
(RCTA)...................................... 4-146
Smart Brake Suppor t (SBS)...... 4-186
Smart City Brake Support
(SCBS)....................................... 4-178
Smart City Brake Support [Reverse]
(SCBS R)................................... 4-182
Traffic Sign Recognition System
(TSR)......................................... 4-132
Ultrasonic sensor (rear)............. 4-225
360°View Monitor..................... 4-188
i-ACTIV AWD Operation............... 4-117
J
Jack...................................................... 7-5
Jump-Starting.................................... 7-15
K
Keyless Entry System......................... 3-4
Keys.....................................................3-2 Key suspend function.................... 3-9
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