2016 Mazda 6 Owner's Manual
Year:
2016
Make:
Mazda
Model:
6
Rating:
Table of Contents
A Word to Mazda Owners
3
How to Use This Manual
4
Table of Contents
5
1. Pictorial Index
7
Interior Overview
8
Interior Equipment (View A)
8
Interior Equipment (View B)
10
Interior Equipment (View C)
11
Exterior Overview
12
2. Essential Safety Equipment
13
Seats
14
Seat Precaution
14
Front Seat
17
Rear Seat
22
Head Restraints
24
Seat Belt Systems
27
Seat Belt Precautions
27
Seat Belt
30
Seat Belt Warning Systems
31
Front Seat Belt Pretensioner and Load Limiting Systems
31
Seat Belt Extender
33
Child Restraint
35
Child Restraint Precautions
35
Child-Restraint System Installation
40
Installing Child-Restraint Systems
41
SRS Air Bags
53
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Precautions
53
Supplemental Restraint System Components
60
How the SRS Air Bags Work
62
SRS Air Bag Deployment Criteria
66
Limitations to SRS Air Bag
67
Front Passenger Occupant Classification System
69
Constant Monitoring
74
3. Before Driving
75
Keys
76
Keys
76
Keyless Entry System
78
Advanced Keyless Entry System
83
Advanced Keyless Entry System
83
Operational Range
84
Doors and Locks
85
Door Locks
85
Trunk Lid
93
Inside Trunk Release Lever
96
Fuel and Emission
98
Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions
98
Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap
101
Steering Wheel
103
Steering Wheel
103
Mirrors
104
Mirrors
104
Windows
107
Power Windows
107
Moonroof
110
Security System
113
Modification and Add-On Equipment
113
Immobilizer System
113
Theft-Deterrent System
115
Driving Tips
117
Break-In Period
117
Saving Fuel and Protection of the Environment
117
Hazardous Driving
118
Floor Mat
118
Rocking the Vehicle
119
Winter Driving
119
Driving In Flooded Area
121
Overloading
121
Driving on Uneven Road
122
Towing
123
Trailer Towing
123
Recreational Towing
123
4. When Driving
125
Start/Stop Engine
126
Ignition Switch
126
Starting the Engine
127
Turning the Engine Off
132
Instrument Cluster and Display
134
Meters and Gauges
134
Active Driving Display
144
Warning/Indicator Lights
146
Transaxle
171
Manual Transaxle Operation
171
Automatic Transaxle Controls
173
Switches and Controls
182
Lighting Control
182
Fog Lights
187
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
187
Windshield Wipers and Washer
188
Rear Window Defogger
192
Horn
193
Hazard Warning Flasher
194
HomeLink Wireless Control System
194
Brake
198
Brake System
198
Hill Launch Assist (HLA)
202
ABS/TCS/DSC
204
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
204
Traction Control System (TCS)
205
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
206
i-ELOOP
208
i-ELOOP
208
Fuel Economy Monitor
211
Fuel Economy Monitor
211
Drive Selection
214
Drive Selection
214
Power Steering
215
Power Steering
215
i-ACTIVSENSE
216
i-ACTIVSENSE
216
Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS)
218
High Beam Control System (HBC)
219
Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)
222
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) System
228
Distance Recognition Support System (DRSS)
233
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
236
Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)
241
Smart City Brake Support (SCBS)
251
Smart Brake Support (SBS)
256
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
259
Radar Sensor (Front)
262
Laser Sensor (Front)
265
Radar Sensors (Rear)
267
Cruise Control
269
Cruise Control
269
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
273
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
273
Rear View Monitor
277
Rear View Monitor
277
5. Interior Features
287
Climate Control System
288
Operating Tips
288
Vent Operation
289
Manual Type
291
Fully Automatic Type
295
Audio System
299
Antenna
299
Operating Tips for Audio System
299
Audio Set (Type A)
307
Audio Set (Type B)
318
Audio Control Switch Operation
337
AUX/USB/iPod mode
338
Bluetooth®
355
Bluetooth®
355
Bluetooth® Hands-Free (Type A)
377
Bluetooth® Hands-Free (Type B)
384
Bluetooth® Audio (Type A)
394
Bluetooth® Audio (Type B)
396
Troubleshooting
410
Interior Equipment
413
Sunvisors
413
Interior Lights
414
Accessory Sockets
416
Cup Holder
417
Bottle Holder
418
Storage Compartments
419
6. Maintenance and Care
421
Essential Information
422
Introduction
422
Scheduled Maintenance
424
Scheduled Maintenance (U.S.A., Canada, and Puerto Rico)
424
Scheduled Maintenance (Mexico)
433
Maintenance Monitor
440
Owner Maintenance
442
Owner Maintenance Precautions
442
Hood
444
Engine Compartment Overview
446
Engine Oil
447
Engine Coolant
449
Brake/Clutch Fluid
451
Washer Fluid
451
Body Lubrication
452
Wiper Blades
453
Battery
456
Key Battery Replacement
458
Tires
460
Light Bulbs
466
Fuses
476
Appearance Care
482
Exterior Care
482
Interior Care
487
7. If Trouble Arises
491
Parking in an Emergency
492
Parking in an Emergency
492
Flat Tire
493
Spare Tire and Tool Storage
493
Changing a Flat Tire
496
Battery Runs Out
504
Jump-Starting
504
Emergency Starting
507
Starting a Flooded Engine
507
Push-Starting
507
Overheating
508
Overheating
508
Emergency Towing
510
Towing Description
510
Tiedown Hooks
511
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
513
When Warning/Indicator Lights Illuminate/Flash
513
Warning Sound is Activated
523
When Trunk Lid Cannot be Opened
528
When Trunk Lid Cannot be Opened
528
Active Driving Display Does Not Operate
529
If the Active Driving Display does not operate
529
8. Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
531
Customer Assistance
532
Customer Assistance (U.S.A.)
532
Customer Assistance (Canada)
537
Customer Assistance (Puerto Rico)
540
Customer Assistance (Mexico)
541
Mazda Importer/Distributors
543
Importer/Distributor
543
Reporting Safety Defects
544
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.A.)
544
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada)
545
Warranty
546
Warranties for Your Mazda
546
Outside the United States/Canada
547
Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign Country (Except United States and Canada)
548
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and Accessories
549
Cell Phones
550
Cell Phones Warning
550
Event Data Recorder
551
Event Data Recorder (U.S.A. and Canada)
551
Recording of Vehicle Data
552
Recording of Vehicle Data
552
Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS)
553
Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS)
553
Tire Information (U.S.A.)
555
Tire Labeling
555
Location of the Tire Label (Placard)
561
Tire Maintenance
564
Vehicle Loading
567
Steps for Determining the Correct Load Limit
573
Declaration of Conformity
574
Declaration of Conformity
574
Service Publications
584
Service Publications
584
Identification Numbers
588
Vehicle Information Labels
588
Specifications
590
Specifications
590
Personalization Features
595
Personalization Features
595
10. Index
605
Index
606
FAQ about the 2016 Mazda 6 Manual
What contains the 2016 6 manual?
The Mazda 6 owner's manual is a comprehensive guide provided by Mazda to assist owners in understanding and operating their specific model of the Mazda 6. It contains important information about the vehicle's features, functions, and maintenance requirements. A general overview of what you might find in a Mazda 6 2016 owner's manual:
- Warranty Information, about the vehicle's warranty coverage
- Best practice for driving your Mazda 6
- Fuel Information, with recommended fuel type and fuel tank capacity
- Maintenance for your Mazda 6, such as oil changes, tire rotations, brake inspections, and fluid checks
- Handling the Unexpected, including tire changes, jump-starting, and common car issues
Where to download the 2016 Mazda 6 Owners Manual?
The Mazda 6 owner manual for the 2016 model year is to be found on this page.
Is the manual for the Mazda 6 year 2016 free?
Yes, the owner manual for the model year 2016 is free, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.
The Mazda 6 (2016) owner's manual is available in English?
Yes, the owner's manual for the model year 2016 is available in English.
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