Mazda 6 (2021 year). Manual in english

When Driving

Rear View Monitor



If the vehicle's front, side, or rear has been involved in a collision, the alignment of the

rear view parking camera (location, installation angle) may have deviated. Always

consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have the vehicle inspected.

^ If “No Video Signal Available” is indicated in the display, there could be a problem with

the camera. Have your vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

▼ Rear View Parking Camera Location

Rear View Parking Camera

▼ Switching to the Rear View Monitor Display

Shift the selector lever to R with the ignition switched ON to switch the display to the rear

view monitor display.

NOTE

When the selector lever is shifted from R to another selector lever position, the screen

returns to the previous display.

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Rear View Monitor

▼ Displayable Range on the Screen

The images on the screen may be different from the actual conditions.

(Screen display)

Garnish

Bumper

(Actual view)

Object

NOTE

^ The displayable range varies depending on the vehicle and road conditions.

^ The displayable range is limited. Objects under the bumper or around the bumper ends

cannot be displayed.

^ The distance appearing in the displayed image is different from the actual distance

because the rear view parking camera is equipped with a specific lens.

^ Some optionally installed vehicle accessories may be picked up by the camera. Do not

install any optional parts that can interfere with the camera view, such as illuminating

parts or parts made of reflective material.

^ It may be difficult to see the display under the following conditions, however, it does not

indicate a malfunction.

^ In darkened areas.

^ When the temperature around the lens is high/low.

^ When the camera is wet such as on a rainy day or during periods of high humidity.

^ When foreign material such as mud is stuck around the camera.

^ When the camera lens reflects sunlight or headlight beams.

^ Image display may be delayed if the temperature around the camera is low.

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Rear View Monitor

▼ Viewing the Display

Guide lines which indicate the width of the vehicle (yellow) are displayed on the screen as a

reference to the approximate width of the vehicle in comparison to the width of the parking

space you are about to back into.

Use this display view for parking your vehicle in a parking space or garage.

a) Vehicle width guide lines (yellow)

These guide lines serve as a reference to the approximate width of the vehicle.

b) Distance guide lines.

These guide lines indicate the approximate distance to a point measured from the

vehicle's rear (from the end of the bumper).

^ The red and yellow lines indicate the points about 0.5 m (19 in) for the red line and 1.0

m (39 in) for the yellow lines from the rear bumper (at the center point of each of the

lines).

CAUTION

The guide lines on the screen are fixed lines. They are not synced to the driver's turning of the

steering wheel. Always be careful and check the area to the vehicle's rear and the surrounding

area directly with your eyes while backing up.

▼ Rear View Monitor Operation

The operation of the rear view monitor when reversing the vehicle varies depending on the

traffic, road, and vehicle conditions. The amount of steering and the timing also varies

depending on conditions, so confirm the surrounding conditions directly with your eyes and

steer the vehicle in accordance with the conditions.

Be well aware of the above cautions prior to using the rear view monitor.

NOTE

Images displayed on the monitor from the rear view parking camera are reversed images

(mirror images).

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When Driving

Rear View Monitor

1. Shift the selector lever to R to switch the display to the rear view monitor display.

2. Confirming the surrounding conditions, reverse the vehicle.

(Display condition)

(Vehicle condition)

3. After your vehicle begins entering the parking space, continue backing up slowly so that

the distance between the vehicle width lines and the sides of the parking space on the

left and right are roughly equal.

4. Continue to adjust the steering wheel until the vehicle width guide lines are parallel to

the left and right sides of the parking space.

5. Once they are parallel, straighten the wheels and back your vehicle slowly into the

parking space. Continue checking the vehicle's surroundings and then stop the vehicle in

the best possible position.

(Display condition)

(Vehicle condition)

6. When the selector lever is shifted from R to another selector lever position, the screen

returns to the previous display.

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Rear View Monitor

NOTE

^ If the parking space has division lines, straighten the wheels when the vehicle width

guide lines are parallel to them.

^ Because there may be a difference between the displayed image, such as indicated

below, and the actual conditions when parking, always verify the safety at the rear of

the vehicle and the surrounding area directly with your eyes.

^ In the image of the parking space (or garage) displayed on the screen, the back end

and distance guide lines may appear aligned in the monitor, but they may not

actually be aligned on the ground.

^ When parking in a space with a division line on only one side of the parking space,

the division line and the vehicle width guide line appear aligned in the monitor, but

they may not actually be aligned on the ground.

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Rear View Monitor

▼ Variance Between Actual Road Conditions and Displayed Image

Some variance occurs between the actual road and the displayed road. Such variance in

distance perspective could lead to an accident. Note the following conditions that may cause

a variance in distance perspective.

When the vehicle is tilted due to the weight of passengers and load

When the vehicle rear is lowered, the object displayed on the screen appears farther than the

actual distance.

Variance

Object

When there is a steep grade behind the vehicle

When there is a steep upgrade (downgrade) behind the vehicle, the object displayed on the

screen appears farther (downgrade: closer) than the actual distance.

Appears

farther than

closer than

actual

distance

Object at actual position

Object on screen

Object at actual

A: Distance between the vehicle and object displayed on the screen.

position

B: Actual distance between the vehicle and object.

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When Driving

Rear View Monitor

Three-dimensional object on vehicle rear

Because the distance guide lines are displayed based on a flat surface, the distance to the

three-dimensional object displayed on the screen is different from the actual distance.

(Screen display)

(Actual condition)

C B

(Actual distance) B>C=A

Sensed distance on screen A>B>C

▼ Picture Quality Adjustment

WARNING

Always adjust the picture quality of the rear view monitor while the vehicle is stopped:

Do not adjust the picture quality of the rear view monitor while driving the vehicle. Adjusting

the picture quality of the rear view monitor such as brightness, contrast, color, and tint while

driving the vehicle is dangerous as it could distract your attention from the vehicle operation

which could lead to an accident.

Picture quality adjustment must be done while the selector lever is in reverse (R).

There are four settings which can be adjusted including, brightness, contrast, tint, and color.

When adjusting, pay sufficient attention to the vehicle surroundings.

1. Select the

icon on the screen to display the tabs.

2. Select the desired tab item.

3. Adjust the brightness, contrast, tint, and color using the slider.

If you need to reset, press the reset button.

4. Select the

icon on the screen to close the tab.

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When Driving

Parking Sensor System

Parking Sensor System*

The parking sensors use ultrasonic sensors which detect obstructions around the vehicle

when the vehicle is driven at low speeds, such as during garage or parallel parking, and a

buzzer sound and detection indicator notify the driver of the approximate distance from the

vehicle to the surrounding obstruction.

Rear sensor

Front sensor

Front corner sensor

Rear corner sensor

WARNING

Do not rely completely on the parking sensor system and be sure to confirm the safety around

your vehicle visually when driving:

This system can assist the driver in operating the vehicle in the forward and backward

directions while parking. The detection ranges of the sensors are limited, therefore, driving the

vehicle while relying only on the system may cause an accident. Always confirm the safety

around your vehicle visually when driving.

NOTE

^ Do not install any accessories within the detection ranges of the sensors. It may affect the

system operation.

^ Depending on the type of obstruction and the surrounding conditions, the detection range

of a sensor may narrow, or the sensors may not be able to detect obstructions.

^ The system may not operate normally under the following conditions:

^ Mud, ice, or snow is adhering to the sensor area (Returns to normal operation when

removed).

^ The sensor area is frozen (Returns to normal operation when the ice is thawed).

^ The sensor is covered by a hand.

^ The sensor is excessively shocked.

^ The vehicle is excessively tilted.

^ Under extremely hot or cold weather conditions.

^ The vehicle is driven on bumps, inclines, gravel, or grass covered roads.

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*Some models.

When Driving

Parking Sensor System



Anything which generates ultrasound is near the vehicle, such as another vehicle's

horn, the engine sound of a motorcycle, the air brake sound of a large-sized vehicle, or

another vehicle's sensors.

^ The vehicle is driven in heavy rain or in road conditions causing water-splash.

^ A commercially-available fender pole or an antenna for a radio transmitter is installed

to the vehicle.

^ The vehicle is moving towards a tall or square curbstone.

^ An obstruction is too close to the sensor.

^ Obstructions under the bumper may not be detected. Obstructions that are lower than the

bumper or thin which may have been initially detected may no longer be detected as the

vehicle approaches more closely to the obstruction.

^ The following types of obstructions may not be detected:

^ Thin objects such as wire or rope

^ Things which absorb sonic waves easily such as cotton or snow

^ Angular shaped objects

^ Very tall objects, and those which are wide at the top

^ Small, short objects

^ Always have the system inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer if any shock is applied

to the bumpers, even in a minor accident. If the sensors are deviated, they cannot detect

obstructions.

^ The system may have a malfunction if the beep does not operate or the indicator light

does not illuminate when the parking sensor switch is turned on. Consult an Authorized

Mazda Dealer.

^ The system may have a malfunction if the beep sound which indicates a system

malfunction is heard and the indicator light flashes. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

^ The beeper which indicates a system malfunction may not be heard if the ambient

temperature is extremely cold, or mud, ice, or snow adheres to the sensor area. Remove

any foreign material from the sensor area.

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When Driving

Parking Sensor System

▼ Sensor Detection Range

The sensors detect obstructions within the following range.

A: About 55 cm (About 21.6 in)

B: About 55 cm (About 21.6 in)

Rear corner ultrasonic sensor detection range

C: About 100 cm (About 39.3 in)

D: About 150 cm (About 59.0 in)

Front ultrasonic sensor detection range

Rear ultrasonic sensor detection range

Front corner ultrasonic sensor detection range

Viewing distance display

Distance between vehicle and obstruction

Display

Front ultrasonic sensor/Front ul-

Rear ultrasonic sensor/Rear ultra-

trasonic corner sensor

sonic corner sensor

Green

Front ultrasonic sensor:

Rear ultrasonic sensor:

Approx. 100―60 cm (39.3―23.6

Approx. 150―60 cm (59.0―23.6

in)

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When Driving

Parking Sensor System

Distance between vehicle and obstruction

Display

Front ultrasonic sensor/Front ul-

Rear ultrasonic sensor/Rear ultra-

trasonic corner sensor

sonic corner sensor

Yellow

Front ultrasonic sensor:

Rear ultrasonic sensor:

Approx. 60―45 cm (23.6―17.7 in)

Front corner ultrasonic sensor:

Rear corner ultrasonic sensor:

Approx. 55―38 cm (21.6―14.9 in)

Amber

Front ultrasonic sensor:

Rear ultrasonic sensor:

Approx. 45―35 cm (17.7―13.7 in)

Front corner ultrasonic sensor:

Rear corner ultrasonic sensor:

Approx. 38―25 cm (14.9―9.8 in)

Red

Front ultrasonic sensor:

Rear ultrasonic sensor:

Within approx. 35 cm (13.7 in)

Front corner ultrasonic sensor:

Rear corner ultrasonic sensor:

Within approx. 25 cm (9.8 in)

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When Driving

Parking Sensor System

▼ Parking Sensor System Operation

When the parking sensor switch is pressed with the ignition switched ON, the buzzer sounds

and the indicator light turns on.

When the ignition is switched ON with the parking sensor activated, the indicator light turns

on.

Press the switch again to stop the operation.

Indicator light

Operation conditions

The parking sensor system can be used when all of the following conditions are met:

^ The ignition is switched ON.

^ The parking sensor switch is turned on.

NOTE

^ The detection indicator and buzzer of the front ultrasonic sensors/front corner ultrasonic

sensors do not operate when the selector lever is in the P position.

^ The detection indicator and buzzer sound do not activate when the parking brake is

applied.

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When Driving

Parking Sensor System

▼ Obstruction Detection Indication

The position of a sensor which has detected an obstruction is indicated. The gauge

illuminates in different areas depending on the distance to an obstruction detected by the

sensor.

As the vehicle approaches closer to an obstruction, the zone in the gauge closer to the

vehicle illuminates.

Front ultrasonic sensor

Left front corner

Right front corner

ultrasonic sensor

Left rear corner

Right rear corner

ultrasonic sensor

Rear ultrasonic sensor

NOTE

The detection indicator can switch between display and non-display.

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

When the detection indicator is set to “Display”, even with the 360° view monitor not

displayed, if a front ultrasonic sensor or a front corner ultrasonic sensor detects an

obstruction, the 360° view monitor switches automatically to display. When an obstruction

is no longer detected, the display switches to the display before the obstruction was

detected. However, while the 360° view monitor is displayed, it continues to display no

matter if an obstruction is detected or not.

System problem notification

If a problem occurs, the driver is notified of the problem by the following indications.

Detection Indicator

Solution

The system may have a malfunction. Have the

Disconnection

vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Deal-

er as soon as possible.

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When Driving

Parking Sensor System

Detection Indicator

Solution

The system may have a malfunction. Have the

System mal-

vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Deal-

function

er as soon as possible.

Foreign matter may be on the sensor area corre-

sponding to the obstruction detection indication

Frost/soiling

shown. If the system does not recover, have the

vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Deal-

er.

▼ Parking Sensor Warning Beep

The beeper sounds as follows while the system is operating.

Front Ultrasonic Sensor, Rear Ultrasonic Sensor

Distance detec-

Distance between vehicle and obstruction

Beeper sound^*1

tion area

Front ultrasonic sensor

Rear ultrasonic sensor

Approx. 100―60 cm (39.3―23.6

Approx. 150―60 cm (59.0―23.6

in)

Slow intermittent

Farthest distance

sound

Approx. 60―45 cm (23.6―17.7

in)

Medium intermit-

Far distance

tent sound

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Parking Sensor System

Distance detec-

Distance between vehicle and obstruction

Beeper sound

tion area

Front ultrasonic sensor

Rear ultrasonic sensor

Approx. 45―35 cm (17.7―13.7

in)

Fast intermittent

Middle distance

sound

Within approx. 35 cm (13.7 in)

Close distance

Continuous sound

The rate at which the intermittent sound beeps increases as the vehicle approaches the obstruction.

Front Corner Ultrasonic Sensor, Rear Corner Ultrasonic Sensor

Distance between vehicle and obstruction

Distance detection area

Front corner ultrasonic/Rear corner ultrasonic

Beeper sound^*1

sensor

Approx. 55―38 cm (21.6―14.9 in)

Far distance

Medium intermittent sound

Approx. 38―25 cm (14.9―9.8 in)

Middle distance

Fast intermittent sound

Within approx. 25 cm (9.8 in)

Close distance

Continuous sound

The rate at which the intermittent sound beeps increases as the vehicle approaches the obstruction.

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Parking Sensor System

NOTE

If an obstruction is detected in a zone for 6 seconds or more, the beep sound is stopped

(except for the close-distance zone). If the same obstruction is detected in another zone, the

corresponding beep sound is heard.

▼ When Warning Indicator/Beep is Activated

The system notifies the driver of an abnormality by activating the beep sound and the

indicator light.

Indicator/Beep

How to check

The indicator light flashes when

the parking sensor switch is

The system may have a malfunction. Have the vehicle inspected at an Author-

pressed at a vehicle speed of 10

ized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.

km/h (6 mph) or less.

The system may have a malfunction. Have the vehicle inspected at an Author-

The beep sound is not heard.

ized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.

The intermittent sound of the

Remove any foreign material from the sensor area. If the system does not re-

buzzer is heard 5 times.

cover, have the vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

A certain obstruction detection

indicator is continuously dis-

Refer to Obstruction Detection Indication on page 4-253.

played.

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Interior Features

Use of various features for ride comfort, including air-conditioning

system and audio system.

Climate Control System

5-2

Interior Equipment

5-27

Operating Tips

5-2

Sunvisors

5-27

Vent Operation

5-3

Interior Lights

5-28

Fully Automatic Type

5-5

Accessory Sockets

5-32

USB Power Outlet*

5-33

Cup Holder

5-34

Mazda Connect

5-9

Bottle Holder

5-35

What is Mazda Connect ?

5-9

Storage Compartments

5-36

Mazda Connect Basic

Operations

5-12

*Some models.

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Interior Features

Climate Control System

The refrigerant specifications are

Operating Tips

indicated on a label attached to the

^ Operate the climate control system with

inside of the engine compartment. If the

the engine running.

wrong type of refrigerant is used, it

^ To prevent the battery from being

could result in a serious malfunction of

discharged, do not leave the fan control

the air conditioner. Consult a

switch on for a long period of time with

professional, government certified

the ignition switched ON when the

repairer for the inspection or repair

engine is not running.

because a special device is required for

^ Clear all obstructions such as leaves,

the air conditioner maintenance.

snow and ice from the hood and the air

For details, consult an Authorized

inlet in the cowl grille to improve the

Mazda Dealer.

system efficiency.

^ Use the climate control system to defog

Label

the windows and dehumidify the air.

^ The recirculate mode should be used

when driving through tunnels or while

in a traffic jam, or when you would like

to shut off outside air for quick cooling

of the interior.

^ Use the outside air position for

ventilation or windshield defrosting.

^ If the vehicle has been parked in direct

sunlight during hot weather, open the

windows to let warm air escape, then

run the climate control system.

^ Run the air conditioner about 10

minutes at least once a month to keep

internal parts lubricated.

^ Have the air conditioner checked before

the weather gets hot. Lack of refrigerant

may make the air conditioner less

efficient.

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Interior Features

Climate Control System

Center Vents

Vent Operation

Knob

Dial

▼ Adjusting the Vents

Open

Directing airflow

To adjust the direction of airflow, move

the adjustment knob.

NOTE

Rear Vents^*

^ When using the air conditioner under

humid ambient temperature conditions,

Knob

Dial

the system may blow fog from the vents.

Open

This is not a sign of trouble but a result

of humid air being suddenly cooled.

^ The air vents can be fully opened and

closed by operating the dial.

Side Vents

Knob

Dial

Open

*Some models.

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Interior Features

Climate Control System

Fully Automatic Type

Climate control system information is displayed on the display.

AUTO switch

SYNC (synchronized temperature) switch

Temperature setting display (Passenger’s side)

Temperature setting display

(driver’s side)

A/C mode display

Driver temperature

Mode selector

Passenger temperature

control dial

display

control dial

Airflow

display

Power switch

A/C switch

Rear window defogger switch

Air intake selector

Windshield defroster switch

Mode selector switch

Fan control switch

▼ Control Switches

^ When on, it indicates auto operation,

and the system will function

AUTO switch

automatically.

By pressing the AUTO switch the

^ If any of the following switches are

following functions will be automatically

operated while in auto control, the

controlled in accordance with the selected

AUTO switch indicator turns off.

set temperature:

^ Mode selector switch

^ Airflow temperature

^ Fan control switch

^ Amount of airflow

^ Windshield defroster switch

^ Selection of airflow mode

The functions for switches other than

^ Outside/Recirculated air selection

those operated continue to operate in

^ Air conditioner operation

auto control.

Power switch (Fan On/Off)

NOTE

AUTO switch indicator light

The climate control system turns on or off

by pressing the power switch.

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Interior Features

Climate Control System

Temperature control dial

(Instrument cluster Type C)

Refer to Outside Temperature Display

This dial controls temperature. Turn it

on page 4-56.

clockwise for hot and counterclockwise

for cold.

Fan control switch

Turn the temperature control dial to adjust

The fan has 7 speeds. The selected speed

the temperature between 15 °C (60 °F) and

will be displayed.

29 °C (84 °F).

Mode selector switch

^ When the SYNC switch is on:

Turn the driver temperature control dial

The desired airflow mode can be selected

to control the temperature throughout

(page 5-4).

the entire cabin.

NOTE

^ When the SYNC switch is off:

Turn the driver or front passenger

^ With the airflow mode set to the

temperature control dial to

position and the temperature control

independently control the temperature

dial set at a medium temperature,

on each side of the cabin.

heated air is directed to the feet and air

at a comparably lower temperature will

NOTE

flow through the central, left and right

vents.

^ The climate control system changes to

^ To set the air vent to

, press the

the individual operation mode (SYNC

windshield defroster switch.

switch indicator light turns off) by

^ In the

position, the air

turning the front passenger temperature

conditioner is automatically turned on

control dial even when the SYNC switch

and the outside air position is

is on, which allows individual control of

automatically selected to defrost the

the set temperature for the driver and

windshield. In the or

position, the

front passenger.

outside air position cannot be changed

^ When you set the temperature to the

to the recirculated air position.

lower or upper limit, “Lo” or “Hi” is

displayed.

A/C switch

^ The temperature units for the

Pressing the A/C switch while the AUTO

temperature setting display can be

switch is turned on will turn off the air

changed in conjunction with the

conditioner (cooling/dehumidifying

temperature units for the outside

functions).

temperature display.

The on/off of the air conditioner switches

(Instrument cluster Type A)

each time the A/C switch is pressed.

Refer to Outside Temperature Display

on page 4-21.

NOTE

(Instrument cluster Type B)

^ The air conditioner operates when the

Refer to Outside Temperature Display

A/C switch is pressed while the air

on page 4-39.

conditioner is turned off.

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Interior Features

Climate Control System



The air conditioner may not function

Interconnection mode (indicator light

when the outside temperature

turns on)

approaches 0 °C (32 °F).

The set temperature for the driver and

Air intake selector

front passenger is controlled

simultaneously.

Outside or recirculated air positions can be

selected. Press the switch to select outside/

Individual operation mode (indicator

recirculated air positions.

light turns off)

Recirculated air position (

)

The set temperature can be controlled

individually for the driver and front

Outside air is shut off. Use this position

passenger.

when going through tunnels, driving in

congested traffic (high engine exhaust

Windshield defroster switch

areas) or when quick cooling is desired.

Press the switch to defrost the windshield

Outside air position (

)

and front door windows.

Refer to Windshield Defrosting and

Outside air is allowed to enter the cabin.

Defogging on page 5-8.

Use this mode for ventilation or

windshield defrosting.

Rear window defogger switch

Press the rear window defogger switch to

WARNING

defrost the rear window.

Refer to Rear Window Defogger on page

Do not use the

position in cold or rainy

4-89.

weather:

▼ Operation of Automatic Air

Using the

position in cold or rainy

Conditioner

weather is dangerous as it will cause the

windows to fog up. Your vision will be

1. Press the AUTO switch. Selection of

hampered, which could lead to a serious

the airflow mode, air intake selector

accident.

and amount of airflow will be

automatically controlled.

SYNC (Synchronized Temperature)

2. Use the temperature control dial to

switch

select a desired temperature.

Use the SYNC switch to change the mode

If you want to set the temperature on

between the individual operation (driver

the front passenger's side separately

and passenger) and interconnection

from the driver's side, turn the front

(simultaneous) modes.

passenger temperature control dial to

switch the mode automatically to the

individual operation mode and set the

temperature for the front passenger's

side.

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Interior Features

Climate Control System

To turn off the system, press the power

NOTE

switch.

Use the temperature control dial to

increase the air flow temperature and

NOTE

defog the windshield more quickly.

^ Set the control dial to the recommended

▼ Sunlight/Temperature Sensor

temperature of 22 °C (72 °F), and then

adjust it as desired.

Sunlight sensor

^ Setting the temperature to maximum hot

Do not place objects on the sunlight

or cold will not provide the desired

sensor. Otherwise, the interior temperature

temperature at a faster rate.

may not adjust correctly.

^ When selecting heat, the system will

Sunlight sensor

restrict airflow until the engine has

warmed to prevent cold air from

blowing out of the vents.

▼ Windshield Defrosting and

Defogging

Press the windshield defroster switch.

In this position, the outside air position is

automatically selected, and the air

conditioner automatically turns on. The air

Interior temperature sensor

conditioner will directly dehumidify the

air to the front windshield and side

Do not cover the interior temperature

windows on page 5-4.

sensor. Otherwise, the interior temperature

Airflow amount will be increased.

may not adjust correctly.

Interior temperature sensor

WARNING

Set the temperature control to the hot or

warm position when defogging (

position):

Using the position with the temperature

control set to the cold position is

dangerous as it will cause the outside of the

windshield to fog up. Your vision will be

hampered, which could lead to a serious

accident.

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Interior Features

Mazda Connect

The SD card slot is for the navigation system only. For vehicles with the navigation

system, the SD card (Mazda genuine) with stored map data is inserted into the SD card

slot and used.

Icon

Function

Applications

Information such as average fuel economy, maintenance, and warnings can be verified.

Depending on the grade and specification, the screen display may differ.

Entertainment

Operates audio such as the radio. The audio source most recently used is displayed. An

audio source which cannot be used at that time is skipped and the previous audio source is

displayed.

To change the audio source, select the

icon displayed at the bottom of the screen.

Communication

Bluetooth^® related functions are available.

Navigation

Navigation screen is displayed (vehicles with navigation system).

If the SD card for the navigation system is not inserted, the compass indicating the direc-

tion in which the vehicle is moving is displayed.

The compass may not indicate the correct bearing when the vehicle is stopped or traveling

at a slow speed.

Settings

Overall setting menu (Such as display, sound, Bluetooth^® and Language).

Depending on the grade and specification, the screen display may differ.

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Interior Features

Mazda Connect

WARNING

Always adjust Mazda Connect while the vehicle is stopped:

Do not adjust Mazda Connect with the Commander switch while driving the vehicle.

Adjusting Mazda Connect with the Commander switch while driving the vehicle is dangerous

as it could distract your attention from the vehicle operation which could lead to a serious

accident.

Even if the audio remote control switches are equipped on the steering wheel, learn to use the

switches without looking down at them so that you can keep your maximum attention on the

road while driving the vehicle.

Do not allow the connection plug cord to get tangled with the selector lever:

Allowing the plug cord to become tangled with the selector lever is dangerous as it could

interfere with driving, resulting in an accident.

Do not adjust a mobile device or a similar product while driving the vehicle:

Adjusting a mobile device or a similar product while driving the vehicle is dangerous as it

could distract your attention from the vehicle operation which could lead to a serious

accident. Always adjust a mobile device or a similar product while the vehicle is stopped.

CAUTION

For the purposes of safe driving, adjust the audio volume to a level that allows you to hear

sounds outside of the vehicle including car horns and particularly emergency vehicle sirens.

NOTE

^ Do not use Mazda Connect for a long time with the engine stopped. Otherwise, the battery

power could be depleted.

^ If a mobile phone or CB radio is used in or near the vehicle, it could cause noise to occur

from the audio system. However, this does not indicate a problem.

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Mazda Connect Basic Operations

▼ Mazda Connect Basic Operations

NOTE

The explanation of functions described in this manual may differ from the actual operation,

and the shapes of screens and buttons and the letters and characters displayed may also

differ from the actual appearance.

Additionally, depending on future software updates, the content may successively change

without notice.

▼ Touch Panel Operation

CAUTION

Do not press the screen strongly or press it with a sharp-pointed object. Otherwise, the screen

could be damaged.

NOTE

For safety reasons, operation of the center display is disabled while the vehicle is being

driven. However, items not displayed in gray can be operated using the commander switch

while the vehicle is being driven.

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Return to previous screen

1. Touch the

Displaying the home screen

1. Touch the

▼ Commander Switch Operation

NOTE

For safety reasons, some operations are disabled while the vehicle is being driven.

Volume dial operation

Volume dial

Press the volume dial to mute and pause. However, while an audio source which cannot be

paused such as FM radio is playing, only mute is available. Press the volume dial again to

resume the audio.

Turn the volume dial to adjust the volume. The volume increases by turning the dial

clockwise, and decreases by turning it counterclockwise.

Switches around commander knob

The following operations can be done by pressing the switches around the commander

knob.

: Displays the home screen.

: Displays the Entertainment screen.

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: Displays the Navigation screen (Only navigation-equipped vehicles). For operation

of the Navigation screen, refer to the navigation system manual. If the SD card for the

navigation system is not inserted, the compass indicating the direction in which the vehicle

is moving is displayed.

: Displays the Favorites screen. Long-press to store particular items in Favorites. (Radio,

phonebook and destination of the navigation system can be programmed.)

: Returns to previous screen.

Commander knob operation

(Selection of icons on screen)

1. Tilt or turn the commander knob and move the cursor to the desired icon.

2. Press the commander knob and select the icon.

NOTE

Long-press operation of the commander knob is also possible for some functions.

▼ Audio Remote Control Switch Operation

Adjusting the Volume

To increase the volume, press up the volume switch (

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