Mazda 6 (2021 year). Manual in english

Before Driving

Doors and Locks

▼ Locking, Unlocking with Auxiliary

▼ Locking, Unlocking with Request

Key

Switch, Door Handle (With the

advanced keyless function)

Turn the auxiliary key toward the front to

lock, toward the back to unlock.

All doors can be locked/unlocked by

pressing the request switch on the front

To lock

doors while the key is being carried.

All doors lock automatically when the

Front doors

driver's door is locked using the auxiliary

key.

To unlock

The driver’s door unlocks when the

Request switch

auxiliary key is turned briefly to the

unlock position and then immediately

returned to the center position.

All doors unlock when the driver's door is

unlocked and the auxiliary key is held in

To lock

the unlock position for one second or

To lock the doors , press the request

longer.

switch and the hazard warning lights will

flash once.

A beep sound will be heard once.

To unlock

Lock

Unlock

Driver's door request switch

To unlock the driver's door, press the

request switch. A beep sound will be heard

twice and the hazard warning lights will

flash twice.

To unlock all doors, press the request

switch again within 3 seconds and two

more beep sounds will be heard.

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Doors and Locks

Front passenger door request switch

(Walk-away auto lock function)

A beep sound is heard when all doors

To unlock all doors, press the request

are closed while the advanced key is

switch. A beep sound will be heard twice

being carried. All doors are locked

and the hazard warning lights will flash

automatically after about 3 seconds

twice.

when the advanced key is out of the

NOTE

operational range. Also, the hazard

warning lights flash once. (Even if the

^ The system can be set to unlock all

driver is in the operational range, all

doors by performing a single operation.

doors are locked automatically after

Refer to the Settings section in the

about 30 seconds.) If you are out of the

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operational range before the doors and

^ Confirm that all doors are securely

the trunk lid are completely closed or

locked.

another key is left in the vehicle, the

For the trunk lid, move it without

walk-away auto lock function will not

pressing the electric trunk lid opener to

work. Always make sure that all doors

verify that the trunk lid has not been left

and the trunk lid are closed and locked

ajar.

before leaving the vehicle. The

^ All doors cannot be locked when any

walk-away auto lock function does not

door is open.

close the power windows.

^ It may require a few seconds for the

 (Auto re-lock function)

doors to unlock after the request switch

After unlocking with the request switch,

is pressed.

all doors will automatically lock if any

^ A beep sound is heard for confirmation

of the following operations are not

when the doors are locked/unlocked

performed within about 30 seconds. If

using the request switch. If you prefer,

your vehicle has a theft-deterrent

the beep sound can be turned off.

system, the hazard warning lights will

The volume of the beep sound can also

flash for confirmation.

be changed.

The time required for the doors to lock

Refer to the Settings section in the

automatically can be changed.

Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.

Refer to the Settings section in the

^ The hazard warning lights flash when

Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.

the theft-deterrent system is armed or

turned off.

^ Opening a door or the trunk lid.

Refer to Theft-Deterrent System on page

^ Switching the ignition to any position

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other than off.

^ The setting can be changed so that the

doors are locked automatically without

pressing the request switch.

Refer to the Settings section in the

Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.

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Before Driving

Doors and Locks

▼ Locking, Unlocking with

NOTE

Transmitter

When locking the doors this way, be

careful not to leave the key inside the

All doors can be locked/unlocked by

vehicle.

operating the keyless entry system

transmitter, refer to Keyless Entry System

▼ Auto Lock/Unlock Function

(page 3-4).

▼ Locking, Unlocking with Door-Lock

WARNING

Switch

Do not pull the inner handle on a front

All doors lock automatically when the

door:

lock side is pressed. They unlock when the

Pulling the inner handle on a front door

unlock side is pressed.

while the vehicle is moving is dangerous.

Driver's door

Passengers can fall out of the vehicle if the

Lock

door opens accidentally , which could

result in death or serious injury.

Unlock

^ When the vehicle speed exceeds 20

km/h (12 mph), all the doors lock

automatically.

^ When the ignition is switched off, all the

doors unlock automatically.

The auto lock/unlock function settings can

be changed.

Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda

Front passenger's door

Connect Owner's Manual.

Lock

Unlock

▼ Locking, Unlocking with Door-Lock

Knob

Operation from inside

To lock any door from the inside, press the

door-lock knob.

To unlock, pull it outward.

To lock all the doors from an open front

door, press the lock side of the door lock

switch and then close the door.

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Doors and Locks

This does not operate the other door locks.

NOTE

When locking the door this way:

Unlocked: Red indicator

^ Be careful not to leave the key inside the

vehicle.

Lock

^ The doors cannot be locked using the

driver's door lock knob if any door is

open when the ignition is switched to

ACC or ON.

Unlock

▼ Rear Door Child Safety Locks

Operation from outside

These locks are intended to help prevent

children from accidentally opening the

To lock any door using its door-lock knob

rear doors. Use them on both rear doors

from the outside, press the door-lock knob

whenever a child rides in the rear seat of

to the lock position and close the door

the vehicle.

(holding the door handle in the open

position is not required).

If you slide the child safety lock to the

This does not operate the other door locks.

lock position before closing that door, the

door cannot be opened from the inside.

Door-lock knob

The door can only be opened by pulling

the outside handle.

Unlock

Lock

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Before Driving

Doors and Locks

¾ When loading or unloading luggage in

Trunk Lid

the trunk, turn off the engine. Otherwise,

you could get burned by the heat of the

WARNING

exhaust gas.

▼ Opening and Closing the Trunk Lid

Never allow a person to ride in the trunk:

Allowing a person to ride in the trunk is

Opening the trunk lid

dangerous. The person in the trunk could

Using the remote release button

be seriously injured or killed during sudden

braking or a collision.

Push the remote release button.

Do not drive with the trunk lid open:

Exhaust gas in the cabin of a vehicle is

dangerous. An open trunk lid in a moving

vehicle will cause exhaust gas to be drawn

into the cabin. This gas contains CO

(carbon monoxide), which is colorless,

odorless, and highly poisonous, and it can

cause loss of consciousness and death.

Moreover, an open trunk lid could cause

occupants to fall out in an accident.

Using the electric trunk lid opener

CAUTION

(With the advanced keyless function)

¾ Before opening the trunk lid, remove any

A locked trunk lid can also be opened

snow and ice accumulation on it.

while the key is being carried.

Otherwise, the trunk lid could close

Press the electric trunk lid opener on the

under the weight of the snow and ice

trunk lid, then raise the trunk lid when the

resulting in injury.

latch releases.

¾ Be careful when opening/closing the

trunk lid during strong winds. If a strong

gust blows against the trunk lid, it could

close suddenly resulting in injury.

¾ Fully open the trunk lid and make sure

that it stays open. If the trunk lid is only

Electric trunk lid

opened partially, it could slam shut by

opener

vibration or wind gusts resulting in

injury.

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Doors and Locks

NOTE

Closing the trunk lid

^ When opening the trunk lid with the

To close, lower the trunk lid slowly using

doors locked, it may require a few

the trunk lid grip recess, and then push the

seconds for the trunk lid latch to release

trunk lid closed using both hands.

after the electric trunk lid opener is

Do not slam it. Pull up on the trunk lid to

pressed.

make sure it is secure.

^ The trunk lid can be closed when the

doors are locked with the key left in the

Trunk lid grip recess

vehicle. However, to prevent locking the

key in the vehicle, the trunk lid can be

opened by pressing the electric trunk lid

opener. If the trunk lid cannot be opened

despite doing this procedure, press the

electric trunk lid opener to fully open

the trunk lid after pushing the trunk lid

completely closed.

^ If the vehicle battery is dead or there is

a malfunction in the electrical system

and the trunk lid cannot be unlocked,

the trunk lid can be opened by

performing the emergency procedure.

Refer to When Trunk Lid Cannot be

Opened on page 7-50.

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Before Driving

Doors and Locks

Always keep the car from being a tempting

Inside Trunk Release

place to play by latching the rear seats,

Lever*

doors and the trunk, and keeping the keys

where children can not play with them:

Your vehicle is equipped with an inside

Leaving children or animals unattended in

trunk release lever that provides a means

a parked vehicle is dangerous. Babies left

of escape for children and adults in the

sleeping and children who lock themselves

event they become locked inside the trunk.

in cars or trunks can die very quickly from

heat prostration. Do not leave your

No matter how careful adults might be

children or pets alone in a car at any time.

with keys and locking their cars, parents

Do not leave the car, the rear folding seats

should be aware that children may be

or the trunk unlocked.

tempted to play around vehicles and use

the trunk as a hiding place.

▼ Opening the Trunk Lid from the

Inside

Adults are advised to familiarize

Slide the inside trunk release lever in the

themselves with the operation and location

direction of the arrow. The lever is made

of the inside trunk release lever so that all

of material that will glow for hours in the

children can be told about it in an

darkness of the trunk following a brief

appropriate way, keeping in mind that

exposure to ambient light.

most vehicles do not have such levers.

The inside trunk release lever is located on

WARNING

the inside of the trunk lid.

Close the trunk lid, be sure the seat backs

are latched and do not allow children to

play inside the vehicle:

Leaving the trunk lid open or leaving

children in the vehicle with the keys is

dangerous. Children could open the trunk

lid and climb inside resulting in possible

injury or death from heat exposure.

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*Some models.

Before Driving

Fuel and Emission

Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions

▼ Fuel Requirements (SKYACTIV-G 2.5, SKYACTIV-G 2.5T)

Vehicles with catalytic converters or oxygen sensors must use ONLY UNLEADED FUEL,

which will reduce exhaust emissions and keep spark plug fouling to a minimum.

To achieve maximum engine performance, use the specified fuel.

Fuel

Octane Rating^*1 (Anti-knock index)

Regular unleaded fuel

87 [(R+M)/2 method] or above (91 RON or above)

U.S. federal law requires that octane ratings be posted on gas station pumps.

Fuel with a rating lower than 87 octane (91 RON) will negatively affect the emission control

system performance and could also cause engine knocking and serious engine damage.

CAUTION

¾ USE ONLY UNLEADED FUEL.

Leaded fuel is harmful to the catalytic converter and oxygen sensors and will lead to

deterioration of the emission control system and or failures.

¾ This vehicle can only use oxygenated fuels containing no more than 10 % ethanol by

volume. Damage to the vehicle may occur when ethanol exceeds this recommendation, or

if the gasoline contains any methanol. Stop using gasohol of any kind if your vehicle engine

is performing poorly.

¾ Never add fuel system additives other than a Mazda genuine product, otherwise the

emission control system could be damaged. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer for

details.

Gasoline blended with oxygenates such as alcohol or ether compounds are generally

referred to as oxygenated fuels. The common gasoline blend that can be used with your

vehicle is ethanol blended at no more than 10 %. Gasoline containing alcohol, such as

ethanol or methanol, may be marketed under the name "Gasohol".

Vehicle damage and drivability problems resulting from the use of the following may not be

covered by the warranty.

^ Gasohol containing more than 10 % ethanol.

^ Gasoline or gasohol containing methanol.

^ Leaded fuel or leaded gasohol.

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Before Driving

Fuel and Emission

▼ Fuel Requirements (SKYACTIV-D 2.2)

The vehicle will operate efficiently on diesel fuel with specification Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel

(ULSD, 15 ppm sulfur or less) fuel that meets the ASTM D975 standard or the equivalent.

Fuel grade labels are visible on fuel-filler lid, therefore, verify the fuel grade before

refueling. If the fuel grade cannot be verified, ask the gas station attendant.

CAUTION

¾ Never use fuel other than specification Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD, 15 ppm sulfur or less)

fuel that meets the ASTM D975 standard or the equivalent for your vehicle. Use of gasoline

or kerosene in diesel engines will result in fuel system and engine damage.

¾ Never use diesel fuel with concentrations of methyl ester bio-diesel higher than 5 % (B5),

such as B20 or B100.

¾ Never add fuel system additives other than a Mazda genuine product, otherwise the

emission control system could be damaged. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer for

details.

¾ If any type of incorrect fuel is accidently pumped into the fuel tank, do not turn on the

engine and drive the vehicle. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer for assistance.

Turning on the engine or driving the vehicle with the incorrect fuel could cause damage to

the fuel pump and fuel injectors.

NOTE

^ Fuel for winter driving is available. Ask the gas station attendant for details.

^ When refueling, always add at least 10 L (2.6 US gal, 2.2 Imp gal) of fuel.

Low outside temperatures

When the outside temperature is low, diesel fuel (light oil) may freeze and clog the fuel

pipe, leading to problems such as the engine not starting. When driving to a cold region, add

winter grade diesel fuel as soon as possible.

WARNING

Never use engine starting assist additives:

Using engine starting assist additives is dangerous because they may cause a vehicle

explosion or a vehicle runaway condition, leading to serious injury or death.

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Before Driving

Fuel and Emission

▼ Emission Control System (SKYACTIV-G 2.5, SKYACTIV-G 2.5T)

This vehicle is equipped with an emission control system (the catalytic converter is part of

this system) that enables the vehicle to comply with existing exhaust emissions

requirements.

WARNING

Never park over or near anything flammable:

Parking over or near anything flammable, such as dry grass, is dangerous. Even with the

engine turned off, the exhaust system remains very hot after normal use and could ignite

anything flammable. A resulting fire could cause serious injury or death.

CAUTION

Ignoring the following precautions could cause lead to accumulate on the catalyst inside the

converter or cause the converter to get very hot. Either condition will damage the converter

and cause poor performance.

¾ USE ONLY UNLEADED FUEL.

¾ Do not drive your Mazda with any sign of engine malfunction.

¾ Do not coast with the ignition switched off.

¾ Do not descend steep grades in gear with the ignition switched off.

¾ Do not operate the engine at high idle for more than 2 minutes.

¾ Do not tamper with the emission control system. All inspections and adjustments must be

made by a qualified technician.

¾ Do not push-start or pull-start this vehicle.

NOTE

^ Under U.S. federal law, any modification to the original-equipment emission control

system before the first sale and registration of a vehicle is subject to penalties. In some

states, such modification made on a used vehicle is also subject to penalties.

^ While the engine is off, the sound of a valve opening and closing can be heard at the rear

of the vehicle, however this does not indicate an abnormality. The vehicle has a

self-checking device and it operates while the engine is off.

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Before Driving

Fuel and Emission

▼ Emission Control System (SKYACTIV-D 2.2)

This vehicle is equipped with an emission control system (the catalytic converter and the

Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) system^*1 are part of this system) that enables the

vehicle to comply with existing exhaust emissions requirements.

SCR system is designed to reduce nitrogen oxide (NOx) in the exhaust gas and purify

the exhaust gas by injecting it with Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF). For more details, refer

to the Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) System (page 4-237).

About the catalytic converter

WARNING

Never park over or near anything flammable:

Parking over or near anything flammable, such as dry grass, is dangerous. Even with the

engine turned off, the exhaust system remains very hot after normal use and could ignite

anything flammable. A resulting fire could cause serious injury or death.

CAUTION

Ignoring the following precautions could cause lead to accumulate on the catalyst inside the

converter or cause the converter to get very hot. Either condition will damage the converter

and cause poor performance.

¾ Do not drive your Mazda with any sign of engine malfunction.

¾ Do not coast with the ignition switched off.

¾ Do not descend steep grades in gear with the ignition switched off.

¾ Do not operate the engine at high idle for more than 2 minutes.

¾ Do not tamper with the emission control system. All inspections and adjustments must be

made by a qualified technician.

¾ Do not push-start or pull-start this vehicle.

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Fuel and Emission

About the SCR system

WARNING

Be careful not to allow the DEF to run out. If the DEF completely runs out, the SCR system will

not operate normally:

If the vehicle runs out of DEF, the vehicle speed is restricted in steps to prevent contaminants

from being exhausted. When the remaining distance-to-empty reaches 0 km (0 miles) in the

final stage, the engine is forced to idle. For replenishment of the DEF supply, consult an

Authorized Mazda Dealer.

CAUTION

Use a Mazda genuine product or a product conforming to ISO22241-1 for DEF. If

incompatible DEF is used, the SCR system may not operate normally. For the recommended

DEF, consult the nearest Authorized Mazda Dealer.

NOTE

^ When the remaining distance-to-empty is 640 km (400 miles) or shorter while the DEF

warning indication is displayed, the SCR warning light turns on and the vehicle speed is

restricted. In addition, if there is a problem with the SCR system/DEF and the remaining

distance-to-empty is 200 km (125 miles) or shorter, the SCR warning light flashes and the

vehicle speed is restricted.

^ DEF needs to be replenished periodically according to the scheduled maintenance

information. If a warning message is displayed in the multi-information display or the

SCR warning light flashes, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

^ Normally, the vehicle can be driven about 12,000 km (7,500 miles) before the DEF needs

to be replenished.

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Fuel and Emission

▼ Engine Exhaust (Carbon monoxide)

WARNING

Do not drive your vehicle if you smell exhaust gas inside the vehicle:

Engine exhaust gas is dangerous. This gas contains carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless,

odorless, and poisonous. When inhaled, it can cause loss of consciousness and death. If you

smell exhaust gas inside the vehicle, keep all windows fully open and contact an Authorized

Mazda Dealer immediately.

Do not run the engine when inside an enclosed area:

Running the engine inside an enclosed area, such as a garage, is dangerous. Exhaust gas,

which contains poisonous carbon monoxide, could easily enter the cabin. Loss of

consciousness or even death could occur.

Open the windows or adjust the heating or cooling system to draw fresh air when idling the

engine:

Exhaust gas is dangerous. When the vehicle is stopped with the windows closed and the

engine running for a long time even in an open area, exhaust gas, which contains poisonous

carbon monoxide, could enter the cabin. Loss of consciousness or even death could occur.

Clear snow from underneath and around your vehicle, particularly the tail pipe, before

starting the engine:

Running the engine when a vehicle is stopped in deep snow is dangerous. The exhaust pipe

could be blocked by the snow, allowing exhaust gas to enter the cabin. Because exhaust gas

contains poisonous carbon monoxide, it could cause loss of consciousness or even death to

occupants in the cabin.

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Before Driving

Fuel and Emission

Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap

CAUTION

Always use only a genuine Mazda fuel-filler

WARNING

cap or an approved equivalent, available

at an Authorized Mazda Dealer. The wrong

When removing the fuel-filler cap, loosen

cap can result in a serious malfunction of

the cap slightly and wait for any hissing to

the fuel and emission control systems.

stop, then remove it:

(SKYACTIV-G 2.5 and SKYACTIV-G 2.5T for

Fuel spray is dangerous. Fuel can burn skin

U.S.A. and Canada)

and eyes and cause illness if ingested. Fuel

It may also cause the check engine light in

spray is released when there is pressure in

the instrument cluster to illuminate.

the fuel tank and the fuel-filler cap is

▼ Refueling

removed too quickly.

Before refueling, close all the doors,

Before refueling, stop the engine, and

windows, and the trunk lid, and switch the

always keep sparks and flames away from

ignition OFF.

the filler neck:

1. To open the fuel-filler lid, pull the

Fuel vapor is dangerous. It could be ignited

remote fuel-filler lid release.

by sparks or flames causing serious burns

and injuries.

Additionally, use of the incorrect fuel-filler

cap or not using a fuel-filler cap may result

in a fuel leak, which could result in serious

burns or death in an accident.

Do not continue refueling after the fuel

pump nozzle shuts off automatically:

Continuing to add fuel after the fuel pump

nozzle has shut off automatically is

Remote fuel-filler

dangerous because overfilling the fuel tank

lid release

may cause fuel overflow or leakage. Fuel

2. To remove the fuel-filler cap, turn it

overflow and leakage could damage the

counterclockwise.

vehicle and if the fuel ignites it could cause

a fire and explosion resulting in serious

injury or death.

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Fuel and Emission

Attach the removed cap to the inner

CAUTION

side of the fuel-filler lid.

(SKYACTIV-G 2.5 and SKYACTIV-G 2.5T for

Fuel-filler lid

U.S.A. and Canada)

If the check fuel cap warning light

illuminates, the fuel-filler cap may not be

properly installed. If the warning light

illuminates, park your vehicle safely off the

right-of-way, remove the fuel-filler cap and

reinstall it correctly. After the cap has been

Fuel-filler cap

correctly installed, the fuel cap warning

light may continue to illuminate until a

Insert the refueling nozzle all the way

number of driving cycles have been

and begin refueling. Pull out the

completed. A drive cycle consists of starting

refueling nozzle after the refueling

the engine (after four or more hours with

stops automatically.

the engine off) and driving the vehicle on

To close the fuel-filler cap, turn it

city and highway roads.

clockwise until a click is heard.

Continuing to drive with the check fuel cap

To close, press the fuel-filler lid until it

warning light illuminated could cause the

locks securely.

check engine light to illuminate as well.

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Mirrors

2. Press the mirror switch in the

Mirrors

appropriate direction.

Before driving, adjust the inside and

Center position

outside mirrors.

▼ Outside Mirrors

WARNING

Be sure to look over your shoulder before

changing lanes:

Changing lanes without taking into

Mirror switch

account the actual distance of the vehicle

After adjusting the mirror, lock the control

in the convex mirror is dangerous. You

by rotating the switch in the center

could have a serious accident. What you

position.

see in the convex mirror is closer than it

appears.

Folding outside mirror

Mirror type

WARNING

Flat type (driver's side)

Flat surface mirror.

Convex type (front passenger side)

Always return the outside mirrors to the

The mirror has single curvature on its

driving position before you start driving:

surface.

Driving with the outside mirrors folded in is

dangerous. Your rear view will be

Power mirror adjustment

restricted, and you could have an accident.

The ignition must be switched to ACC or

Manual folding outside mirror

ON position.

Fold the outside mirror rearward until it is

To adjust:

flush with the vehicle.

1. Rotate the mirror switch to the left or

right to choose the left or right side

mirror.

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Mirrors

Power folding outside mirror

To return the mirror to the driving

position, rotate the switch to the center

position.

WARNING

Center position

Do not touch a power folding outside

mirror while it is moving:

Touching the power folding outside mirror

when it is moving is dangerous. Your hand

could be pinched and injured or the mirror

could be damaged.

Fold-in position

Use the outside mirror switch to set the

mirror to the on-road position:

Setting the power folding outside mirror to

the on-road position by hand is dangerous.

Automatic folding function^*

The mirror will not lock in position and will

The automatic folding function operates

prevent effective rearview visibility.

when the ignition is switched to OFF.

When the outside mirror switch is in a

Only operate the power folding outside

position other than the fold-in position, the

mirror with the vehicle safely parked:

outside mirrors automatically fold in and

Operating the power folding outside mirror

out when the doors are locked and

while the vehicle is moving is dangerous.

unlocked.

Wind blast on the mirror will cause them to

Also, when the ignition is switched ON or

collapse and you will be unable to return it

the engine is started, the outside mirrors

to the on-road position, preventing

fold out automatically.

rearview visibility.

NOTE

The ignition must be switched to ACC or

The outside mirrors may not fold in and

ON position.

out automatically under cold weather

To fold, rotate the outside mirror switch.

conditions.

If the outside mirrors do not fold in and

out automatically, remove any ice or snow,

and then operate the outside mirror switch

to fold the outside mirrors in or out.

Canceling the automatic folding

function

To cancel the automatic folding function,

carry out the following procedure using

the master control switches.

1. Switch the ignition ON.

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*Some models.

Before Driving

Mirrors

2. If the power window lock switch is in

Driver's side auto-dimming door

the unlock position, switch it to the

mirror^*

lock position.

The movement of the auto-dimming door

3. Press and hold the front passenger's

mirror is interlocked with the

power window switch and rear left/

auto-dimming rearview mirror in the

right power window switches on the

interior to automatically reduce glare from

driver's door at the same time for 3

rear on-coming vehicles.

seconds or longer.

Refer to Rearview Mirror on page 3-31.

NOTE

^ The automatic folding function cannot

The front passenger-side door mirror does

be canceled if the procedure is not

not have the auto-dimming feature.

completed within the specified times, or

▼ Rearview Mirror

the procedure is changed along the way.

To redo the procedure, first switch the

ignition off and proceed from the

WARNING

beginning.

^ If you are unable to cancel the function

Do not stack cargo or objects higher than

despite doing the cancellation

the seatbacks:

procedure, consult an Authorized Mazda

Cargo stacked higher than the seatbacks is

Dealer.

dangerous. It can block your view in the

rearview mirror, which might cause you to

Restoring the automatic folding

hit another car when changing lanes.

function

Rearview mirror adjustment

With the automatic folding function in the

canceled state, repeat the previous

Before driving, adjust the rearview mirror

procedure for canceling the function and it

to center on the scene through the rear

will be restored.

window.

NOTE

If you are unable to restore the function

despite carrying out the restore procedure,

consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

Engine-off outside mirror operation^*

The outside mirrors can be operated for

about 40 seconds after the ignition is

switched from ON to off.

NOTE

For the manual day/night mirror, perform

the adjustment with the day/night lever in

the day position.

*Some models.

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Mirrors

Reducing glare from headlights

To reactivate the auto-dimming function,

press the ON/OFF button (

). The

Manual day/night mirror

indicator light will illuminate.

Push the day/night lever forward for day

driving. Pull it back to reduce glare of

headlights from vehicles at the rear.

Indicator light

Day/Night lever

ON/OFF button

Night

Day

NOTE

Auto-dimming mirror

^ Do not use glass cleaner or suspend

The auto-dimming mirror automatically

objects on or around the light sensor.

reduces the glare of headlights from

Otherwise, light sensor sensitivity will

vehicles at the rear when the ignition is

be affected and may not operate

switched ON.

normally.

(With Homelink wireless control

system)

(Type A)

Press the OFF button (

) to cancel the

auto-dimming function. The indicator light

will turn off.

To reactivate the auto-dimming function,

Light sensor

press the ON button (

). The indicator

light will illuminate.

(Type B)

Indicator light

OFF button

ON button

Light sensor

(Type B)

Press the ON/OFF button (

) to cancel the

auto-dimming function. The indicator light

will turn off.

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Windows

Power Windows

The windows can be opened/closed by operating the power window switches.

WARNING

Make sure the opening is clear before closing a window:

Closing a power window is dangerous. A person's hands, head, or even neck could be caught

by the window and result in serious injury or even death. This warning applies especially to

children.

Never allow children to play with power window switches:

Power window switches that are not locked with the power window lock switch would allow

children to operate power windows unintentionally, which could result in serious injury if a

child's hands, head or neck becomes caught by the window.

Make sure nothing blocks the window just before it reaches the fully closed position or while

fully holding up the power window switch:

Blocking the power window just before it reaches the fully closed position or while fully

holding up the power window switch is dangerous.

In this case, the jam-safe function cannot prevent the window from closing all the way. If

fingers are caught, serious injuries could occur.

NOTE

When driving with only 1 of the rear windows open, your ears might experience a

resonating sound. However, this does not indicate a problem. The sound can be reduced by

slightly opening a front window or by changing the size of the rear window opening.

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Windows

▼ Opening/Closing Windows

The window opens while the switch is pressed and it closes while the switch is pulled up

with the ignition switched ON. Do not open or close 3 or more windows at the same time.

The front passenger's side and rear windows can be opened/closed when the power window

lock switch on the driver's door is in the unlock position. Keep this switch in the locked

position while children are in the vehicle.

Master control switches

Locked position

Front passenger's

Power window

switch/ Rear window

lock switch

switches

Driver's

Open

window

Unlocked position

Left rear

window

Front passenger's

Open

window

Right rear window

NOTE

^ A power window may no longer open/close if you continue to press the switch after fully

opening/closing the power window. If the power window does not open/close, wait a

moment and then operate the switch again.

^ The passenger windows may be opened or closed using the master control switches on the

driver's door.

^ The power window can be operated for about 40 seconds after the ignition is switched

from ON to ACC or off with all doors closed. If any door is opened, the power window

will stop operating.

For engine-off operation of the power window, the switch must be held up firmly

throughout window closure because the auto-closing function will be inoperable.

^ When the power window lock switch is in the locked position, the light on each power

window switch, except for the driver's power window switch, turns off. The light may be

difficult to see depending on the surrounding brightness.

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Windows

▼ Auto-opening/Closing

▼ Jam-safe Window

To fully open the window automatically,

If foreign matter is detected between the

press the switch completely down, then

window and the window frame while the

release. The window will fully open

window is closing automatically (refer to

automatically.

Auto-opening/Closing on page 3-36), the

To fully close the window automatically,

window stops closing and automatically

pull the switch completely up, then

opens partway.

release. The window will fully close

NOTE

automatically.

^ The jam-safe function may operate

To stop the window partway, pull or press

under the following conditions:

the switch in the opposite direction and

^ A strong impact is detected while the

then release it.

window is closing automatically.

NOTE

^ Window is closing automatically in

Power window system initialization

very low temperatures.

procedure

^ In the event the jam-safe function

If the battery was disconnected during

activates and the power window cannot

vehicle maintenance, or for other reasons

be closed automatically, pull and hold

(such as a switch continues to be operated

the switch and the window will close.

after the window is fully open/closed), the

^ The jam-safe window function does not

window will not fully open and close

operate until the system has been reset.

automatically.

The power window auto function will only

resume on a power window that has been

reset.

1. Switch the ignition ON.

2. Make sure that the power window lock

switch located on the driver's door is

not depressed.

3. Press the switch and fully open the

window.

4. Pull up the switch to fully close the

window and continue holding the

switch for about 2 seconds after the

window fully closed.

5. Make sure that the power windows

operate correctly using the door

switches.

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Windows

Moonroof*

CAUTION

The moonroof can be opened or closed

¾ Do not sit on or put heavy items on the

when operating the overhead tilt/slide

area where the moonroof opens and

switch at the front seats.

closes. Otherwise, the moonroof could be

damaged.

WARNING

¾ Do not open or close the moonroof

forcefully during freezing temperatures

Do not let passengers stand up or extend

or snowfall. Otherwise, the moonroof

part of the body through the open

could be damaged.

moonroof while the vehicle is moving:

¾ The sunshade does not tilt. To avoid

Extending the head, arms, or other parts of

damaging the sunshade, do not push it

the body through the moonroof is

up.

dangerous. The head or arms could hit

¾ Do not close the sunshade while the

something while the vehicle is moving. This

moonroof is opening. Trying to force the

could cause serious injury or death.

sunshade closed could damage it.

Never allow children to play with the tilt/

▼ Tilt/Slide Operation

slide switch:

The moonroof can be opened or closed

The tilt/slide switch would allow children to

electrically only when the ignition is

operate the moonroof unintentionally,

switched ON.

which could result in serious injury if a

child's hands, head or neck becomes

^ Before leaving the vehicle or washing

caught by the moonroof.

your Mazda, make sure the moonroof is

completely closed so that water does not

Make sure the opening is clear before

get inside the cabin area.

closing the moonroof:

^ After washing your Mazda or after it

A closing moonroof is dangerous. The

rains, wipe the water off the moonroof

hands, head, or even neck of a person,

before operating it to avoid water

especially a child, could be caught in it as it

penetration which could cause rust and

closes, causing serious injury or even death.

water damage to your headliner.

Tilt/Slide switch

Make sure nothing blocks the moonroof

just before it reaches the fully closed

position:

Blocking the moonroof just before it

reaches the closed position is dangerous.

In this case, the jam-safe function cannot

prevent the moonroof from closing. If

fingers are caught, serious injuries could

occur.

*Some models.

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Windows

Tilt Operation

When the moonroof is already tilted open

and you want to slide it open, first close

The rear of the moonroof can be tilted

the moonroof and then do a slide

open to provide more ventilation.

operation.

To fully tilt automatically, momentarily

Open

press the tilt/slide switch.

To fully close automatically, momentarily

press the tilt/slide switch in the forward

direction.

To stop tilting partway, press the tilt/slide

switch.

When the moonroof is already slid open

and you want to tilt it open, first close the

NOTE

moonroof and then do a tilt operation.

If the moonroof does not operate normally,

do the following procedure:

1. Switch the ignition ON.

2. Press the tilt switch, to partially tilt

open the rear of the moonroof.

3. Repeat Step 2. The rear of the

moonroof tilts open to the fully open

Tilt up

position, then closes a little.

Close (Tilt down)

If the reset procedure is performed while

the moonroof is in the slide position

Slide Operation

(partially open) it will close before the

To fully open automatically, momentarily

rear tilt opens.

press the tilt/slide switch in the backward

direction.

To fully close automatically, momentarily

press the tilt/slide switch in the forward

direction.

To stop sliding partway, press the tilt/slide

switch.

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Windows

▼ Jam-safe Moonroof

▼ Sunshade

If a person's hands, head or an object

The sunshade can be opened and closed by

blocks the moonroof while it is closing,

hand.

the moonroof will stop and move in the

open direction.

The sunshade opens at the same time as

the moonroof slides open, but it must be

NOTE

closed by hand.

^ The jam-safe function may operate

Sunshade

under the following conditions:

^ A strong impact is detected while the

moonroof is closing automatically.

^ The moonroof is closing automatically

during very low temperatures.

^ In the event the jam-safe function

activates and the moonroof cannot be

closed automatically, press the tilt/slide

switch and the moonroof will close.

^ The jam-safe moonroof function does

not operate until the system has been

reset.

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Security System

Modification and Add-On

Immobilizer System

Equipment

The immobilizer system allows the engine

to start only with a key the system

Mazda cannot guarantee the immobilizer

recognizes.

and the theft-deterrent systems' operation

if the system has been modified or if any

If someone attempts to start the engine

add-on equipment has been installed.

with an unrecognized key, the engine will

not start, thereby helping to prevent

CAUTION

vehicle theft.

If you have a problem with the

To avoid damage to the vehicle, do not

immobilizer system or the key, consult an

modify the system or install any add-on

Authorized Mazda Dealer.

equipment to the immobilizer and the

theft-deterrent systems or the vehicle.

CAUTION

¾ Radio equipment like this is governed by

laws in the United States.

Changes or modifications not expressly

approved by the party responsible for

compliance could void the user's

authority to operate the equipment.

¾ To avoid damage to the key, do not:

¾ Drop the key.

¾ Get the key wet.

¾ Expose the key to any kind of magnetic

field.

¾ Expose the key to high temperatures

on places such as the dashboard or

hood, under direct sunlight.

¾ If the engine does not start with the

correct key, and the security indicator

light keeps illuminating or flashing, the

system may have a malfunction. Consult

an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

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Security System

NOTE

Arming

^ The keys carry a unique electronic code.

The system is armed when the ignition is

For this reason, and to assure your

switched from ON to off.

safety, obtaining a replacement key

The security indicator light in the

requires some waiting time. They are

instrument cluster flashes every 2 seconds

only available through an Authorized

until the system is disarmed.

Mazda Dealer.

^ Always keep a spare key in case one is

lost. If a key is lost, consult an

Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as

possible.

Disarming

^ If you lose a key, an Authorized Mazda

Dealer, will reset the electronic codes of

The system is disarmed when the ignition

your remaining keys and immobilizer

is switched ON with the correct

system. Bring all the remaining keys to

programmed key. The security indicator

the Authorized Mazda Dealer to reset.

light illuminates for about 3 seconds and

Starting the vehicle with a key that has

then turns off. If the engine does not start

not been reset is not possible.

with the correct key, and the security

indicator light remains illuminated or

▼ Operation

flashing, try the following:

Make sure the key is within the

NOTE

operational range for signal transmission.

^ The engine may not start and security

Switch the ignition off, and then restart the

indicator light may illuminate or flash if

engine. If the engine does not start after 3

the key is placed in an area where it is

or more tries, contact an Authorized

difficult for the system to detect the

Mazda Dealer.

signal, such as on the dashboard or in

NOTE

the glove compartment. Move the key to

a location within the signal range,

^ If the security indicator light flashes

switch the ignition off, and then restart

continuously while you are driving, do

the engine.

not shut off the engine. Go to an

^ Signals from a TV or radio station, or

Authorized Mazda Dealer, and have it

from a transceiver or mobile telephone

checked. If the engine is shut off while

could interfere with your immobilizer

the indicator light is flashing, you will

system. If you are using the proper key

not be able to restart it.

and the engine fails to start, check the

^ Because the electronic codes are reset

security indicator light.

when the immobilizer system is repaired,

the keys are needed. Make sure to bring

all the keys to an Authorized Mazda

Dealer, so that they can be programmed.

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Security System

NOTE

Theft-Deterrent System*

^ If the battery goes dead while the

If the theft-deterrent system detects an

theft-deterrent system is armed, the horn

inappropriate entry into the vehicle, which

will activate and the hazard warning

could result in the vehicle or its contents

lights will flash when the battery is

being stolen, the alarm alerts the

charged or replaced.

surrounding area of an abnormality by

sounding the horn and flashing the hazard

▼

How to Arm the System

warning lights.

Close the windows and the moonroof^*

securely.

The system will not function unless it's

Switch the ignition OFF.

properly armed. So when you leave the

Make sure the hood, the doors, and the

vehicle, follow the arming procedure

trunk lid are closed.

correctly.

Press the lock button on the transmitter

▼ Operation

or lock the driver's door from the

outside with the auxiliary key.

System triggering conditions

The hazard warning lights will flash

The horn sounds intermittently and the

once.

hazard warning lights flash for about 30

The following method will also arm

seconds when the system is triggered by

the theft-deterrent system:

any one of the following:

Press the door-lock switch “

” while

any door is open and then close all of

^ Unlocking a door with the auxiliary key,

the doors.

door lock switch, or an inside door-lock

(With the advanced keyless function)

knob.

Press a request switch.

^ Forcing open a door, the hood or the

trunk lid.

The security indicator light in the

^ Opening the hood by operating the hood

instrument cluster flashes twice per

release handle.

second for 20 seconds.

^ Switching the ignition ON without using

the push button start.

If the system is triggered again, the lights

and horn will activate until the driver's

After 20 seconds, the system is fully

door or the trunk lid is unlocked with the

armed.

transmitter.

NOTE

(With the advanced keyless function)

The lights and horn can also be

^ The theft-deterrent system can also be

deactivated by pressing the request switch

armed by activating the auto relock

on a door.

function with all the doors, the trunk lid

and the hood closed.

Refer to Transmitter on page 3-5.

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Security System



The system will disarm if one of the

▼ To Stop the Alarm

following operations takes place within

A triggered alarm can be turned off using

20 seconds after pressing the lock

any one of the following methods:

button:

^ Pressing the unlock button or the trunk

^ Unlocking any door.

button on the transmitter.

^ Opening any door.

^ Starting the engine with the push button

^ Opening the hood.

start.

^ Switching the ignition ON.



(With the advanced keyless function)

To rearm the system, do the arming

^ Pressing a request switch on the

procedure again.

doors.

^ When the doors are locked by pressing

^ Pressing the electric trunk lid opener

the lock button on the transmitter or

while the key is being carried.

using the auxiliary key while the

theft-deterrent system is armed, the

The hazard warning lights will flash twice.

hazard warning lights will flash once to

indicate that the system is armed.

▼ To Turn Off an Armed System

An armed system can be turned off using

any one of the following methods:

^ Pressing the unlock button on the

transmitter.

^ Starting the engine with the push button

start.



(With the advanced keyless function)

^ Pressing a request switch on the

doors.

The hazard warning lights will flash twice.

NOTE

When the doors are unlocked by pressing

the unlock button on the transmitter while

the theft-deterrent system is turned off, the

hazard warning lights will flash twice to

indicate that the system is turned off.

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Driving Tips

Break-In Period

Saving Fuel and Protection

No special break-in is necessary, but a few

of the Environment

precautions in the first 1,000 km (600

How you operate your Mazda determines

miles) may add to the performance,

how far it will travel on a tank of fuel. Use

economy, and life of the vehicle.

these suggestions to help save fuel and

^ Do not race the engine.

reduce CO2.

^ Do not maintain one constant speed,

^ Avoid long warm-ups. Once the engine

either slow or fast, for a long period of

runs smoothly, begin driving.

time.

^ Avoid fast starts.

^ Do not drive constantly at full-throttle or

^ Drive at lower speeds.

high engine rpm for extended periods of

^ Anticipate when to apply the brakes

time.

(avoid sudden braking).

^ Avoid unnecessary hard stops.

^ Follow the maintenance schedule (page

^ Avoid full-throttle starts.

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.

WARNING

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.

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