2021 MAZDA MODEL 6 power steering

Front Seat
▼Adjusting the Driver's Seat
Using the driving position set up procedure recommended by Mazd
a allows you to maintain
a relaxed posture, drive the vehicle for longer periods without feeling tired, and make quick
operations naturally.
Also, you can be assured of a clear view in the forward directi on to help you drive more
safely and comfortably.
The adjustments for the driving position recommended by Mazda a re done using the
following procedures.
1. Moving the steering wheel and seat to their default positions .
2. Adjusting the seatback angle.
3. Adjusting the seat position forward and back.
4. Adjusting the seat height.
5. Adjusting the steering wheel position.
6. Adjusting the head restraint position.
Power operation
Seat Slide
(Manual Seat)
To move a seat forward or backward, raise the lever and slide t he seat to the desired position
and release the lever.
Essential Safety Equipment
Seats
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With the manual seat, if you raise the seat height, the seat moves forward. Adjust the
seat forward or back again.
Manual Seat Power Seat
Adjusting the steering wheel position
Adjust the steering wheel to the position where it can be opera ted easily and the gauges can
be viewed easily.
1. With your back resting against the seatback, extend both arms , place them on the top of
the steering wheel, and pull the steering wheel towards you to the position of your
wrists.
2. Adjust the steering wheel height so that the gauges can be vi ewed easily.
3. Raise the lever to securely lock the steering wheel.
Adjusting the head r estraint position
To prevent shock to the head and neck, adjust the head restrain ts to their correct positions.
Essential Safety Equipment
Seats
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CAUTION
(Rear)
Before folding a rear seatback, make sure
that the rear seat warmer switch is off. If
a rear seatback is folded while the rear
seat warmer is in operation, it may heat
the seat excessively and damage the seat
surface.
 Do not use organic solvents to clean the
seat. It may damage the seat surface and
the heater.
NOTE
Use the seat warmer when the engine is
running. Leaving the seat warmer on for
long periods with the engine not running
could cause the battery power to be
depleted.
When the engine is stopped while the
seat warmers are operating and then the
ignition is switched ON, the seat
warmers will not turn back on
automatically. To turn the seat warmers
back on, press the switch. In addition,
the rear seat warmer operation stops
automatically after the seat warmers
have operated for about 90 minutes.
The temperature of the seat warmer
cannot be adjusted beyond High, Mid
and Low because the seat warmer is
controlled by a thermostat.
(Vehicles with seat ventilation)
The front seat warmer cannot be used at
the same time as the seat ventilation.
Seat Ventilation*
The seat ventilation uses fans installed in
the seats to draw air around the seat
surface and ventilate them. The ignition
must be switched ON.
Press the seat ventilation switch while the
ignition is switched O N to operate the seat
ventilation. The indicator lights turn on to
indicate that the seat ventilation is
operating. The mode changes as follows
each time the seat ventilation switch is
pressed.
OFF
High Mid
Low
CAUTION
 Do not use organic solvents to clean the
seat. It may damage the seat surface and
the seat ventilation parts.
 Do not place heavy objects with sharp
projections on the seat, or insert needles
or pins into it.
NOTE
Use the seat ventilation when the engine
is running. Leaving the seat ventilation
on for long periods with the engine not
running could cause the battery power
to be depleted.
Essential Safety Equipment
Seat Warmer/Seat Ventilation/Heated Steering Wheel
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Break-In Period
No special break-in is necessary, but a few
precautions in the first 1,000 km (600
miles) may add to the performance,
economy, and life of the vehicle.
Do not race the engine.
Do not maintain one constant speed,
either slow or fast, for a long period of
time.
Do not drive constantly at full-throttle or
high engine rpm for e xtended periods of
time.
Avoid unnecessary hard stops.
Avoid full-throttle starts.
Saving Fuel and Protection of the Environment
How you operate your Mazda determines
how far it will travel on a tank of fuel. Use
these suggestions to help save fuel and
reduce CO
2.
Avoid long warm-ups. Once the engine
runs smoothly, begin driving.
Avoid fast starts.
Drive at lower speeds.
Anticipate when to apply the brakes
(avoid sudden braking).
Follow the maintenance schedule (page
6-4) and have an Authorized Mazda
Dealer perform inspections and
servicing.
Use the air conditioner only when
necessary.
Slow down on rough roads.
Keep the tires properly inflated.
Do not carry unnecessary weight.
Do not rest your foot on the brake pedal
while driving.
Keep the wheels in correct alignment.
Keep windows closed at high speeds.
Slow down when driving in crosswinds
and headwinds.
WA R N I N G
Never stop the engine when going down a
hill:
Stopping the engine when going down a
hill is dangerous. This causes the loss of
power steering and power brake control,
and may cause damage to the drivetrain.
Any loss of steering or braking control
could cause an accident.
Before Driving
Driving Tips
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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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▼Warning/Indicator Lights
Instrument Cluster varies depending on model and specifications
.
Front Center of Headliner
Warning lights will appear in any of the highlighted areas
Instrument Cluster
▼
Warning Indication/Warning Lights
These lights turn on or flash to notify the user of the system
operation status or a system
malfunction.
Signal Warning Page
Brake System Warning Indication/Warning Light*1*27-25
ABS Warning Light*1
Electronic Brake
Force Distribu‐ tion System
Wa r n i n g
7-25
ABS warning 7-28
Charging System Warning Indication/Warning Light*17-25
Engine Oil Warning Light*17-25
High Engine Coolant Temperat ure Warning Indication 7-25
Power Steering Malfunction Indication 7-25
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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SignalWarning Page
Power Steering Malfunction Indication 7-25
Master Warning Indication 7-28
Electric Parking Brake (EPB) Warning Indication/Warning Light*17-28
Check Engine Light*17-28
*Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) system Warning Indication/W arning
Light*17-28
Automatic Transaxle War ning Indication 7-28
*AWD Warning Indication 7-28
Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Light*17-28
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light*1
Flashing
7-28
Turns on 7-35
(Amber/White) KEY Warning Indication Amber
7-28
White 7-35
(Amber)
*High Beam Control System (HBC) Warning Indication/Warning Light*17-28
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) Warning Indication 7-28
(Amber)
*Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop
& Go function) War ning Indication 7-28
*Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS) Warning Indication 7-28
LED Headlight Warning Light*17-28
(Amber)
*Smart Brake Support/Smart City B
rake Support (SBS/SCBS) Warning In‐
dication 7-35
Low Fuel Warning Indication
7-35
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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▼Warning/Indicator Lights
Instrument Cluster varies depending on model and specifications
.
Front Center of Headliner
Warning lights will appear in any of the highlighted areas
Instrument Cluster
▼
Warning Indication/Warning Lights
These lights turn on or flash to
notify the user of the system operation status or a system
malfunction.
Signal Warning Page
Brake System Warning Light*1*27-25
ABS Warning Light*1
Electronic Brake
Force Distribu‐ tion System
Wa r n i n g
7-25
ABS warning 7-28
Charging System Warning Light*17-25
Engine Oil Warning Light*17-25
Power Steering Malfunction Indicator Light*17-25
Master Warning Light*17-28
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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