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Mazda 6 (2021 year). Manual in english - page 7

When Driving

Instrument Cluster and Display



The display indicating a quarter or less

^ The brightness increases by rotating the

remaining fuel has more segments to

knob to the right.

show the remaining fuel level in greater

Dim

detail.

^ The direction of the arrow (

) indicates

that the fuel-filler lid is on the left side

of the vehicle.

Bright

▼ Dashboard Illumination

When the lights are turned on with the

ignition switched ON, the brightness of

the dashboard illumination is dimmed.

Function for canceling illumination

However, when the light sensor detects

dimmer

that the surrounding area is bright such as

The illumination dimmer can be canceled

when the lights are turned on in the

by rotating the dashboard illumination

daytime, the dashboard illumination does

knob to the right until a beep sound is

not dim.

heard while the instrument cluster is

NOTE

dimmed with the ignition switched ON. If

the instrument cluster's visibility is

^ When the ignition is switched ON in the

early evening or at dusk, the dashboard

reduced due to glare from surrounding

illumination is dimmed for several

brightness, cancel the illumination

seconds until the light sensor detects the

dimmer.

brightness of the surrounding area,

NOTE

however, the dimming may cancel after

^ When the illumination dimmer is

the brightness is detected.

canceled, the instrument cluster cannot

^ When the lights are turned on, the

be dimmed even if the lights are turned

lights-on indicator light in the

on.

instrument cluster turns on.

^ When the illumination dimmer is

Refer to Headlights on page 4-78.

canceled, the screen in the center

The brightness of the instrument cluster

display switches to constant display of

and dashboard illuminations can be

the daytime screen.

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.

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When Driving

Instrument Cluster and Display

▼ Outside Temperature Display

▼ Trip Computer

When the ignition is switched ON, the

The following information can be selected

outside temperature is displayed.

by pressing the INFO switch with the

ignition switched ON.

^ Distance-to-empty mode

^ Average fuel economy mode

^ Current fuel economy mode

NOTE

^ Compass mode

^ Under the following conditions, the

If you have any problems with your trip

outside temperature display may differ

computer, consult an Authorized Mazda

from the actual outside temperature

Dealer.

depending on the surroundings and

vehicle conditions:

Distance-to-empty mode

^ Significantly cold or hot temperatures.

This mode displays the approximate

^ Sudden changes in outside

distance you can travel on the remaining

temperature.

fuel based on the fuel economy.

^ The vehicle is parked.

^ The vehicle is driven at low speeds.

The distance-to-empty will be calculated

and displayed every second.

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.

NOTE

Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda

^ Even though the distance-to-empty

Connect Owner's Manual.

display may indicate a sufficient amount

NOTE

of remaining driving distance before

When the temperature unit indicated in the

refueling is required, refuel as soon as

outside temperature display is changed,

possible if the fuel level is very low or

the temperature unit indicated in the

the low fuel warning light illuminates.

engine coolant gauge display changes in

^ The display may not change unless you

conjunction with it.

add more than approximately 9 L (2.3

US gal, 1.9 Imp gal) of fuel.

^ The distance-to-empty is the

approximate remaining distance the

vehicle can be driven until all the

graduation marks in the fuel gauge

(indicating the remaining fuel supply)

disappear.

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When Driving

Instrument Cluster and Display



If there is no past fuel economy

Current fuel economy mode

information such as after first

This mode displays the current fuel

purchasing your vehicle or the

economy by calculating the amount of fuel

information is deleted when the battery

consumption and the distance traveled.

cables are disconnected, the actual

distance-to empty/range may differ from

Current fuel economy will be calculated

the amount indicated.

and displayed every 2 seconds.

Average fuel economy mode

This mode displays the average fuel

economy by calculating the total traveled

distance and the total fuel consumption

since the vehicle was purchased or the past

When you've slowed to about 5 km/h (3

data was reset. The average fuel economy

mph), - - - L/100 km (- - - mpg) will be

is calculated and displayed every minute.

displayed.

Compass mode

The direction the vehicle is moving is

displayed in one of eight directions while

the vehicle is being driven.

To reset the displayed past data, press the

INFO switch for 1.5 seconds or longer.

After resetting the data, - - - L/100 km

(- - - mpg) is displayed for one minute

before the fuel economy is recalculated

and displayed.

Display

Direction

NOTE

N

North

If TRIP A is reset using the trip meter

S

South

when the function which synchronizes

E

East

(resets) the fuel economy monitor and the

W

West

trip meter (TRIP A) is on, the displayed

NE

Northeast

past data is reset.

NW

Northwest

SE

Southeast

SW

Southwest

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When Driving

Instrument Cluster and Display

▼ Cruise Control Set Vehicle Speed

Display

The vehicle speed preset using the cruise

control is displayed.

Refer to Cruise Control on page 4-227.

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When Driving

Instrument Cluster and Display

▼ Warning/Indicator Lights

Instrument Cluster varies depending on model and specifications.

Instrument Cluster

Front Center of Headliner

Warning lights will appear in any of the highlighted areas

▼ 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*2

7-25

Electronic Brake

Force Distribu-

tion System

ABS Warning Light^*1

Warning

7-25

ABS warning

7-28

Charging System Warning Light^*1

7-25

Engine Oil Warning Light^*1

7-25

Power Steering Malfunction Indicator Light^*1

7-25

Master Warning Light^*1

7-28

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When Driving

Instrument Cluster and Display

Signal

Warning

Page

Electric Parking Brake (EPB) Warning Light^*1

7-28

Flashing

4-105

Brake Pedal Operation Demand Warning Light^*1

Buzzer & Flash-

(Red)

ing

7-28

Check Engine Light^*1

7-28

Automatic Transaxle Warning Light^*1

7-28

Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Light^*1

7-28

Flashing

7-28

Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light^*1

Turns on

7-35

Turns on

7-28

KEY Warning Light

*1

Flashing

(Red)

7-35

LED Headlight Warning Light^*1

7-28

Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) Warning Light^*1

7-35

(Amber)

Low Fuel Warning Light

7-35

Check Fuel Cap Warning Light^*1

7-35

Engine Oil Level Warning Light^*1

7-35

Seat Belt Warning Light (Front seat)

7-35

Seat Belt Warning Light (Rear seat)

7-35

(Red)

Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Light

7-35

Door-Ajar Warning Light

7-35

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When Driving

Instrument Cluster and Display

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.

▼ Indication/Indicator Lights

These lights turn on or flash to notify the user of the system operation status or a system

malfunction.

Signal

Indicator

Page

Seat Belt Indicator Light (Rear seat)

2-68

(Green)

*Front Passenger Air Bag Deactivation Indicator Light^*1

2-68

KEY Indicator Light

4-5

(Green)

Security Indicator Light^*1

3-41

Wrench Indication/Indicator Light^*1

4-63

Shift Position Indication

4-69

Lights-On Indication/Indicator Light

4-78

Headlight

High-Low Beam

4-82

Headlight High-Beam Indicator Light

Flashing the

Headlights

4-82

Turn and

Lane-Change

Signals

Turn Signal/Hazard Warning Indicator Lights

4-84

Hazard Warning

Flasher

4-91

Brake Pedal Operation demand Indicator Light

4-101

(Green)

AUTOHOLD Active Indicator Light^*1

4-107

*Some models.

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When Driving

Instrument Cluster and Display

Signal

Indicator

Page

Traction Control

System (TCS)

4-112

Dynamic Stabil-

TCS/DSC Indicator Light^*1

ity Control

(DSC)

4-113

Turns on

7-28

DSC OFF Indicator Light^*1

4-114

Select Mode Indication

4-116

Malfunction

7-28

Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) OFF Indicator Light^*1

Except malfunc-

tion

4-131

Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) Indicator Light

4-180

(Red)

Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) OFF Indicator Light^*1

4-181

Cruise Main Indication

4-228

(White)

Cruise Set Indication

4-228

(Green)

*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.

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When Driving

Instrument Cluster and Display

Active Driving Display*

Display

Dust-proof sheet

Optical

receiver

WARNING

Always adjust the display brightness and position with the vehicle stopped:

Adjusting the display brightness and position while driving the vehicle is dangerous as doing

so could distract your attention from the road ahead and lead to an accident.

CAUTION

¾ Do not place beverages near the active driving display. If water or other liquids are splashed

on the active driving display, it could cause damage.

¾ Do not place objects above the active driving display or apply stickers to the dust-proof

sheet/optical receiver as they will cause interference.

¾ A sensor is integrated to control the display's luminosity. If the optical receiver is covered,

the display's luminosity will lower making the display difficult to view.

¾ Do not allow intense light to hit the optical receiver. Otherwise, it could cause damage.

NOTE

^ Wearing polarized sunglasses will reduce the visibility of the active driving display due to

the characteristics of the display.

^ If the battery has been removed and re-installed or the battery voltage is low, the adjusted

position may deviate.

^ The display may be difficult to view or temporarily affected by weather conditions such as

rain, snow, light, and temperature.

^ If the audio system is removed, the active driving display cannot be operated.

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*Some models.

When Driving

Automatic Transaxle

Automatic Transaxle Controls

Lock-release button

Various Lockouts:

Indicates that you must depress the brake pedal and hold in the lock-release

button to shift (The ignition must be switched ON).

Indicates the selector lever can be shifted freely into any position.

Indicates that you must hold in the lock-release button to shift.

NOTE

The Sport AT has an option that is not included in the traditional automatic transaxle that

gives the driver the option of selecting each gear instead of leaving it to the transaxle to

shift gears. Even if you intend to use the automatic transaxle functions as a traditional

automatic, you should also be aware that you can inadvertently shift into manual shift mode

and an inappropriate gear may be retained as the vehicle speed increases. If you notice the

engine speed going higher or hear the engine racing, confirm you have not accidentally

slipped into manual shift mode (page 4-70).

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When Driving

Automatic Transaxle

Shift-Lock System

Transaxle Ranges

The shift-lock system prevents shifting out

^ The shift position indication in the

of P unless the brake pedal is depressed.

instrument cluster illuminates.

Refer to Indication/Indicator Lights on

To shift from P:

page 4-29, 4-46, 4-61.

1. Depress and hold the brake pedal.

^ The selector lever must be in P or N

2. Start the engine.

position to operate the starter.

3. Press and hold the lock-release button.

P (Park)

4. Move the selector lever.

P locks the transaxle and prevents the

NOTE

front wheels from rotating.

^ When the ignition is switched to ACC or

the ignition is switched off, the selector

WARNING

lever cannot be shifted from P position.

^ The ignition cannot be switched to OFF

Always set the selector lever to P position

if the selector lever is not in P position.

and set the parking brake:

Only setting the selector lever to the P

▼ Shift-Lock Override

position without using the parking brake to

If the selector lever will not move from P

hold the vehicle is dangerous. If P fails to

using the proper shift procedure, continue

hold, the vehicle could move and cause an

to hold down the brake pedal.

accident.

1. Remove the shift-lock override cover

using a cloth-wrapped flat head

CAUTION

screwdriver.

2. Insert a screwdriver and push it down.

¾ Shifting into P, N or R while the vehicle is

Lock-release button

moving can damage your transaxle.

¾ Shifting into a driving gear or reverse

when the engine is running faster than

idle can damage the transaxle.

Cover

R (Reverse)

In position R, the vehicle moves only

backward. You must be at a complete stop

before shifting to or from R, except under

rare circumstances as explained in

3. Press and hold the lock-release button.

Rocking the Vehicle (page 3-46).

4. Move the selector lever.

Take the vehicle to an Authorized Mazda

Dealer to have the system checked.

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When Driving

Automatic Transaxle

N (Neutral)

M (Manual)

In N, the wheels and transaxle are not

M is the manual shift mode position.

locked. The vehicle will roll freely even

Gears can be shifted up or down by

on the slightest incline unless the parking

operating the selector lever. Refer to

brake or brakes are on.

Manual Shift Mode on page 4-70.

▼ Shift Position Indication

WARNING

If the engine is running faster than idle, do

not shift from N or P into a driving gear:

It's dangerous to shift from N or P into a

driving gear when the engine is running

faster than idle. If this is done, the vehicle

The selector position is indicated when the

could move suddenly, causing an accident

ignition is switched ON.

or serious injury.

Gear position indication

Do not shift into N when driving the

In manual shift mode, the “M” of the shift

vehicle:

position indication illuminates and the

Shifting into N while driving is dangerous.

numeral for the selected gear is displayed.

Engine braking cannot be applied when

▼ Active Adaptive Shift (AAS)

decelerating which could lead to an

accident or serious injury.

Active Adaptive Shift (AAS)

automatically controls the transaxle shift

points to best suit the road conditions and

CAUTION

driver input. This improves driving feel.

The transaxle may switch to AAS mode

Do not shift into N when driving the

when driving up and down slopes,

vehicle. Doing so can cause transaxle

damage.

cornering, driving at high elevations, or

depressing the accelerator pedal quickly

NOTE

while the selector lever is in the D

Apply the parking brake or depress the

position. Depending on the road and

driving conditions/vehicle operations, gear

brake pedal before moving the selector

shifting could be delayed or not occur,

lever from N position to prevent the

vehicle from moving unexpectedly.

however, this does not indicate a problem

because the AAS mode will maintain the

D (Drive)

optimum gear position.

D is the normal driving position. From a

stop, the transaxle will automatically shift

through a 6-gear sequence.

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When Driving

Automatic Transaxle

Gear position indication

Manual Shift Mode

The numeral for the selected gear

The manual shift mode gives you the feel

illuminates.

of driving a manual transaxle vehicle by

allowing you to operate the selector lever

Instrument Cluster (Type A)

manually. This allows you to control

engine rpm and torque to the drive wheels

much like a manual transaxle when more

Manual shift mode

control is desired.

indication

Gear position

To change to manual shift mode, shift the

indication

lever from D to M.

Instrument Cluster (Type B/C)

Manual shift mode

indication

Gear position

indication

NOTE

^ If the gears cannot be shifted down

when driving at higher speeds, the gear

NOTE

position indication will flash twice to

Changing to manual shift mode while

signal that the gears cannot be shifted

driving will not damage the transaxle.

down (to protect the transaxle).

To return to automatic shift mode, shift the

^ If the automatic transaxle fluid (ATF)

lever from M to D.

temperature becomes too high, there is

the possibility that the transaxle will

NOTE

switch to automatic shift mode,

^ If you change to manual shift mode

canceling manual shift mode and

when the vehicle is stopped, the gear

turning off the gear position indication

will shift to M1.

illumination. This is a normal function

^ If you change to manual shift mode

to protect the AT. After the ATF

without depressing the accelerator pedal

temperature has decreased, the gear

when driving in D range, 5th gear/6th

position indication illumination turns

gear, the gear will shift to M4/M5.

back on and driving in manual shift

mode is restored.

▼ Indicators

Manual shift mode indication

In manual shift mode, the “M” of the shift

position indication in the instrument panel

illuminates.

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When Driving

Automatic Transaxle



(SKYACTIV-D 2.2)

Using steering shift switch^*

If the engine oil temperature becomes

To shift up to a higher gear with the

too high, there is the possibility that the

steering shift switches, pull the UP switch

transaxle will switch to automatic shift

(

) toward you once with your

mode, canceling manual shift mode and

fingers.

turning off the gear position indicator

illumination. After the engine oil

temperature has decreased, the gear

UP switch (+/OFF)

position indicator illumination turns

back on and driving in manual shift

mode is restored.

▼ Manually Shifting Up

You can shift gears up by operating the

selector lever or the steering shift

switches^*.

M1 → M2 → M3 → M4 → M5 → M6

WARNING

Using selector lever

To shift up to a higher gear, tap the

Keep your hands on the steering wheel rim

selector lever back once.

when using fingers on the steering shift

switches:

Putting your hands inside the rim of the

steering wheel when using the steering

shift switches is dangerous. If the driver's

air bag were to deploy in a collision, your

hands could be impacted causing injury.

*Some models.

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When Driving

Automatic Transaxle

NOTE

Using steering shift switch^*

^ When driving slowly, the gears may not

To shift down to a lower gear with the

shift up.

steering shift switches, pull the DOWN

^ Do not drive the vehicle with the

switch toward you once with your

tachometer needle in the RED ZONE

fingers.

while in manual shift mode. In addition,

manual shift mode switches to automatic

DOWN switch (-)

shift mode while the accelerator pedal is

completely depressed.

This function is canceled while the DSC

is turned off. However, if the vehicle is

continuously driven at a high rpm, the

gears may automatically shift up to

protect the engine.

^ The steering shift switch can be used

temporarily even if the selector lever is

in the D position while driving. In

WARNING

addition, it returns to automatic shift

mode when the UP switch (

) is

Do not use engine braking on slippery road

pulled rearward for a sufficient amount

surfaces or at high speeds:

of time.

Shifting down while driving on wet, snowy,

or frozen roads, or while driving at high

▼ Manually Shifting Down

speeds causes sudden engine braking,

You can shift gears down by operating the

which is dangerous. The sudden change in

selector lever or the steering shift

tire speed could cause the tires to skid. This

switches^*.

could lead to loss of vehicle control and an

M6 → M5 → M4 → M3 → M2→ M1

accident.

Using selector lever

To shift down to a lower gear, tap the

selector lever forward once.

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*Some models.

When Driving

Automatic Transaxle

▼ Shift Gear (Shifting) Speed Limit

For each gear position while in the manual mode, the speed limit is set as follows: When the

selector lever is operated within the range of the speed limit, the gear is shifted.

Shift up

The gear does not shift up while the vehicle speed is lower than the speed limit.

Shift down

The gear does not shift down while the vehicle speed exceeds the speed limit.

If the vehicle speed exceeds the speed limit and the gear does not shift down, the gear

position indication flashes 2 times to notify the driver that the gear cannot be shifted.

Kickdown

When the accelerator pedal is depressed fully while driving, the gear shifts down.

However, the gears do not kickdown while the DSC is turned off.

NOTE

The gear also shifts down using kickdown while in the second gear fixed mode.

Auto-shift down

The gear shifts down automatically depending on the vehicle speed during deceleration.

NOTE

If the vehicle comes to a stop while in the second gear fixed mode, the gear remains in

second.

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When Driving

Automatic Transaxle

▼ Recommendations for Shifting

Upshifting

For normal acceleration and cruising, Mazda recommends these shift points:

(U.S.A. and Canada)

Gear

Vehicle speed^*1

M1 to M2

24 km/h (15 mph)

M2 to M3

40 km/h (25 mph)

M3 to M4

65 km/h (40 mph)

M4 to M5

73 km/h (45 mph)

M5 to M6

81 km/h (50 mph)

*1

Always observe local speed limit regulations.

Downshifting

When you must slow down in heavy traffic or on a steep upgrade, downshift before the

engine starts to overwork. This gives better acceleration when you need more speed.

On a steep downgrade, downshifting helps maintain safe speed and prolongs brake life.

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When Driving

Automatic Transaxle

NOTE

Direct Mode*

Shifting up and down while in direct mode

Direct mode can be used for temporarily

may not be possible depending on the

switching gears by operating the steering

vehicle speed. In addition, because direct

shift switch while the vehicle is being

mode is canceled (released) depending on

driven with the selector lever in the D

the rate of acceleration or if the

position.

accelerator is fully depressed, use of the

While in direct mode, the D and M

manual shift mode is recommended if you

indication illuminate and the gear position

need to drive the vehicle in a particular

in use is illuminated.

gear for long periods.

Direct mode is canceled (released) under

the following conditions.

^ The UP switch (

) is pulled

rearward for a certain amount of time or

longer.

^ The vehicle is driven for a certain

amount of time or longer (time differs

depending on the driving conditions

while operating).

^ The vehicle is stopped or moving at a

slow speed.

Instrument Cluster (Type A)

Direct mode

Gear position

indication

indication

Instrument Cluster (Type B)

Direct mode

Gear position

indication

indication

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*Some models.

When Driving

Switches and Controls

Lighting Control

▼ Headlights

Turn the headlight switch to turn the headlights and other exterior lights on or off.

When the lights are turned on, the lights-on indicator light in the instrument cluster turns on.

NOTE

^ If the light switch is left on, the lights will automatically switch off approximately 30

seconds after switching the ignition off.

The time setting can be changed.

Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.

^ To prevent discharging the battery, do not leave the lights on while the engine is off unless

safety requires them.

Without auto-light control

Switch Position

OFF

ACC or

ACC or

ACC or

Ignition Position

ON

ON

ON

OFF

OFF

OFF

Headlights

Off

Off

Off

Off

On

On^*2

Daytime running lights

On^*1

Off

On^*1

Off

Off

Off

Taillights

Parking lights

Off

Off

On

On^*2

On

On^*2

License plate lights

Side-marker lights

^*1

The lights are turned on while the vehicle is driven.

*2

The lights are turned on for the specified period by the auto headlight off function.

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When Driving

Switches and Controls

With auto-light control

(Except Canada)

Switch Position

OFF

AUTO

ACC or

ACC or

ACC or

ACC or

Ignition Position

ON

ON

ON

ON

OFF

OFF

OFF

OFF

Headlights

Off

Off

Auto^*2

Auto^*4

Off

Off

On

On^*4

Daytime running lights

On^*1

Off

On^*3

Off

On^*1

Off

Off

Off

Taillights

Parking lights

Off

Off

Auto^*2

Auto^*4

On

On^*4

On

On^*4

License plate lights

Side-marker lights

*1

The lights are turned on while the vehicle is driven.

^*2

The lights are turned on by the auto light function.

*3

The lights are turned on while the vehicle is driven, and turned off when the headlights are turned on by the

auto light function.

*4

The lights are turned on for the specified period by the auto headlight off function.

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When Driving

Switches and Controls

(Canada)

Ignition Position

ACC or OFF

ON

Switch Position

OFF^*1

AUTO

OFF^*1

AUTO

Headlights

Off

Off

Off

Off

On

Daytime running

Off

Off

Off

Off

Off

lights

Auto^*2*4

Auto^*3*4

Taillights

Parking lights

Off

On^*5

On

On^*5

On

License plate lights

Side-marker lights

*1

The light switch returns to the AUTO position automatically.

^*2

During the daytime, the daytime running lights turn on automatically. During the nighttime, the headlights,

parking lights, taillights, and the license plate lights turn on automatically.

*3

During the daytime, the daytime running lights, parking lights, taillights, and the license plate lights turn on

automatically. During the nighttime, the headlights, parking lights, taillights, and the license plate lights turn

on automatically.

*4

When the light switch is switched to the OFF position while the vehicle is stopped, all of the lights that are

turned on turn off. When the light switch is switched from a position other than

to the

position

while the vehicle is stopped, the daytime running lights or the headlights turn off. When starting to drive the

vehicle, the lights that are turned off turn on again.

^*5

The lights are turned on for the specified period by the auto headlight off function.

Auto-light control^*

(Except Cnnada)

When the headlight switch is in the AUTO position and the ignition is switched ON, the

light sensor senses the surrounding lightness or darkness and automatically turns the

headlights and other exterior lights on or off.

(Canada)

When the headlight switch is in a position other than

and the ignition is switched ON, the

light sensor senses the surrounding lightness or darkness and automatically turns the

headlights and other exterior lights on or off.

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*Some models.

When Driving

Switches and Controls

CAUTION

¾ Do not shade the light sensor by adhering a sticker or a label on the windshield. Otherwise

the light sensor will not operate correctly.

¾ The light sensor also works as a rain sensor for the auto-wiper control. Keep hands and

scrapers clear of the windshield when the wiper lever is in the AUTO position and the

ignition is switched ON as fingers could be pinched or the wipers and wiper blades could be

damaged when the wipers activate automatically. If you are going to clean the windshield,

be sure the wipers are turned off completely when it is particularly tempting to leave the

engine running. This is particularly important when clearing ice and snow.

NOTE

^ The headlights and other exterior lights may not turn off immediately even if the

surrounding area becomes well-lit because the light sensor determines that it is night time

if the surrounding area is continuously dark for several minutes such as inside long

tunnels, traffic jams inside tunnels, or in indoor parking lots.

In this case, the lights turn off if the light switch is turned to the OFF position.

^ If the headlight switch and the windshield wiper switch are in AUTO, and the wipers are

operated at low or high speed by the auto wiper control for several seconds, bad weather

conditions are determined and the headlights may be turned on.

^ The sensitivity of the auto-light control may be changed.

Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.

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When Driving

Switches and Controls

▼ Headlight High-Low Beam

The headlight high-beam indicator light in

the instrument cluster illuminates

The headlights switch between high and

simultaneously. The lever will return to

low beams by moving the lever forward or

the normal position when released.

backward.

High beam

▼ Coming Home Light

Low beam

The coming home light turns on the

headlights (low beams) when the lever is

operated.

To turn on the lights

When the headlight high-beams are on, the

When the lever is pulled with the ignition

headlight high-beam indicator light is

switched to ACC or OFF, the low beam

turned on.

headlights turn on.

The headlights turn off after a certain

period of time has elapsed after all of the

doors are closed.

▼ Flashing the Headlights

Can be used when the ignition is switched

ON.

To flash the headlights, pull the lever fully

towards you (the headlight switch does not

need to be on).

NOTE

OFF

^ The time until the headlights turn off

after all of the doors are closed can be

Headlight

changed.

flashing

Refer to the Settings section in the

Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.

^ If no operations are done for 3 minutes

after the lever is pulled, the headlights

turn off.

^ The headlights turn off if the lever is

pulled again while the headlights are

illuminated.

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When Driving

Switches and Controls

▼ Leaving Home Light

^ When the headlight switch is turned to

the OFF position, the headlights turn

The leaving home light turns on the lights

off.

when the transmitter unlock button is

pressed while away from the vehicle.

▼ Headlight Leveling

The following lights turn on when the

The number of passengers and weight of

leaving home light is operated.

cargo in the luggage compartment change

Low beams, Parking lights, Taillights,

the angle of the headlights.

License plate lights.

To turn on the lights

The angle of the headlights will be

automatically adjusted when turning on

When the ignition switch and the headlight

the headlights.

switch are in the following conditions, the

headlights will illuminate when the

▼ Daytime Running Lights

transmitter unlock button is pressed and

Some countries require moving vehicles to

the vehicle receives the transmitter signal.

have their lights on (daytime running

The headlights turn off after a certain

lights) during the daytime.

period of time has elapsed (30 seconds).

^ Ignition switch: off

Except Canada

^ Headlight switch: AUTO,

, or

The daytime running lights turn on when

the vehicle is driven and turn off when the

Lock button

parking brake is operated or the selector

lever is shifted to the P position.

Unlock

button

NOTE

The daytime running lights can be

deactivated.

Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda

Connect Owner's Manual.

Canada

NOTE

The daytime running lights continuously

^ Operation of the leaving home light can

turn on when the ignition is switched ON.

be turned on or off.

When the light switch is switched to the

Refer to the Settings section in the

OFF or

position while the vehicle is

Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.

stopped, the daytime running lights turns

^ When the transmitter lock button is

off. When you start driving the vehicle,

pressed and the vehicle receives the

they turn on again.

transmitter signal, the headlights turn

off.

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When Driving

Switches and Controls

NOTE

Turn and Lane-Change

When the light switch is switched to the

position, the daytime running lights turn

Signals

off. If you want to drive the vehicle with

The ignition must be switched ON to use

the daytime running lights turned on,

the turn and lane-change signals.

switch the light switch to a position other

than

▼ Turn Signals

Move the signal lever down (for a left

turn) or up (for a right turn) to the stop

position. The signal will self-cancel after

the turn is completed.

If the indicator light continues to flash

after a turn, manually return the lever to its

original position.

Right turn

Right lane change

OFF

Left lane change

Left turn

The turn signal indicators in the

instrument cluster flash according to the

operation of the turn signal lever to show

which signal is working.

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When Driving

Switches and Controls

NOTE

Windshield Wipers and

^ There may be a problem with the turn

Washer

signal lights if they do not flash but

remain turned on, or they flash

The ignition must be switched ON to use

abnormally. Have your vehicle inspected

the wipers.

by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

^ A personalized function is available to

WARNING

change the turn indicator sound volume.

Refer to the Settings section in the

Use only windshield washer fluid or plain

Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.

water in the reservoir:

Using radiator antifreeze as washer fluid is

▼ Lane-Change Signals

dangerous. If sprayed on the windshield, it

Move the lever halfway toward the

will dirty the windshield, affect your

direction of the lane change―until the

visibility, and could result in an accident.

indicator flashes― and hold it there. It

will return to the off position when

Only use windshield washer fluid mixed

released.

with anti-freeze protection in freezing

weather conditions:

▼ Three-Flash Turn Signal

Using windshield washer fluid without

After releasing the turn signal lever, the

anti-freeze protection in freezing weather

turn signal indicator flashes 3 times. The

conditions is dangerous as it could freeze

operation can be canceled by moving the

on the windshield and block your vision

lever in the direction opposite to which it

which could cause an accident. In addition,

was operated.

make sure the windshield is sufficiently

warmed using the defroster before

NOTE

spraying the washer fluid.

The three-flash turn signal function can be

switched to operable/inoperable using the

personalization function.

CAUTION

Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda

Connect Owner's Manual.

¾ When the wipers are not used during

freezing temperatures or for a long time,

the wiper rubber may adhere to the

glass. If the wipers are operated while

adhered to the glass, it could damage

the wiper rubber and motor.

¾ If the wipers are operated while the glass

is dry, the glass could be scratched and

the wiper rubber damaged. When the

glass is dry, spray washer fluid before

operating the wipers.

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