2018 Mazda 6 Owner's Manual
Year:
2018
Make:
Mazda
Model:
6
Rating:
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
5
Pictorial Index
7
Interior Overview
8
Interior Equipment (View A)
8
Interior Equipment (View B)
9
Interior Equipment (View C)
10
Interior Equipment (View D)
11
Interior Equipment (View E)
12
Exterior Overview
13
Front
13
Rear
14
Essential Safety Equipment
15
Seats
16
Seat Precautions
16
Front Seat
19
Rear Seat
28
Head Restraints
30
Seat Warmer/Seat Ventilation/Heated Steering Wheel
32
Seat Warmer
32
Seat Ventilation
33
Heated Steering Wheel
34
Seat Belt Systems
35
Seat Belt Precautions
35
Seat Belt
38
Seat Belt Warning Systems
39
Front Seat Belt Pretensioner and Load Limiting Systems
39
Seat Belt Extender
41
Child Restraint
43
Child-Restraint Precautions
43
Child-Restraint System Installation
48
Child-Restraint System Suitability for Various Seat Positions Table
50
Installing Child-Restraint Systems
53
SRS Air Bags
64
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Precautions
64
Supplemental Restraint System Components
70
How the SRS Air Bags Work
72
SRS Air Bag Deployment Criteria
76
Limitations to SRS Air Bag
77
Front Passenger Occupant Classification System
79
Constant Monitoring
83
Before Driving
85
Keys
86
Keys
86
Keyless Entry System
87
Advanced Keyless Entry System
92
Advanced Keyless Entry System
92
Operational Range
93
Doors and Locks
94
Door Locks
94
Trunk Lid
100
Inside Trunk Release Lever
102
Fuel and Emission
103
Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions
103
Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap
106
Mirrors
108
Mirrors
108
Windows
111
Power Windows
111
Moonroof
114
Security System
117
Modification and Add-On Equipment
117
Immobilizer System
117
Theft-Deterrent System
119
Driving Tips
121
Break-In Period
121
Saving Fuel and Protection of the Environment
121
Hazardous Driving
122
Floor Mat
122
Rocking the Vehicle
123
Winter Driving
123
Driving In Flooded Area
125
Overloading
126
Driving on Uneven Road
127
Turbocharger Information
128
Towing
129
Trailer Towing
129
Recreational Towing
129
When Driving
131
Start/Stop Engine
134
Ignition Switch
134
Starting the Engine
135
Turning the Engine Off
140
Instrument Cluster and Display
142
Instrument Cluster and Display
142
Instrument Cluster (Type A)
143
Instrument Cluster (Type B)
160
Instrument Cluster (Type C)
176
Active Driving Display
189
Manual Transaxle Operation
192
Manual Transaxle Shift Pattern
192
Automatic Transaxle
194
Automatic Transaxle Controls
194
Shift-Lock System
195
Transaxle Ranges
195
Manual Shift Mode
197
Direct Mode
202
Driving Tips
202
Switches and Controls
204
Lighting Control
204
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
209
Windshield Wipers and Washer
210
Rear Window Defogger
213
Horn
215
Hazard Warning Flasher
215
HomeLink Wireless Control System (Type A)
216
HomeLink Wireless Control System (Type B)
219
Brake
224
Brake System
224
AUTOHOLD
229
Hill Launch Assist (HLA)
233
ABS/TCS/DSC
235
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
235
Traction Control System (TCS)
236
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
237
Fuel Economy Monitor
239
Fuel Economy Monitor
239
Drive Selection
241
Drive Selection
241
Power Steering
243
Power Steering
243
i-ACTIVSENSE
244
i-ACTIVSENSE
244
Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS)
247
High Beam Control System (HBC)
248
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
251
Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR)
257
Distance Recognition Support System (DRSS)
263
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
267
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go function)
271
Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)
284
Advanced Smart City Brake Support (Advanced SCBS)
295
Smart City Brake Support (SCBS)
298
Smart Brake Support (SBS)
302
360° View Monitor
305
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
332
Radar Sensor (Front)
337
Radar Sensors (Rear)
340
Front Camera/Side Cameras/Rear Camera
342
Cruise Control
343
Cruise Control
343
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
348
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
348
Rear View Monitor
352
Rear View Monitor
352
Parking Sensor System
360
Parking Sensor System
360
Interior Features
369
Climate Control System
370
Operating Tips
370
Vent Operation
371
Fully Automatic Type
373
Before Using the Audio System
377
Audio Control Switch
377
AUX/USB mode
378
Antenna
380
Audio Set
381
Basic Operation Method
381
Home screen
385
Settings
386
Operating the Radio
387
Operating the Satellite Radio
391
How to use AUX mode
395
How to use USB mode
396
How to use Apple CarPlay™
402
How to use Android Auto™ mode
405
Bluetooth®
409
Bluetooth® Preparation
412
Available Language
414
Bluetooth® Audio
415
How to Use Pandora®
418
How to Use Aha™
420
How to Use Stitcher™ Radio
423
Bluetooth® Hands-Free
425
Voice Recognition
434
Applications
436
Troubleshooting
437
Appendix
443
Things You Need to Know
443
Interior Equipment
450
Sunvisors
450
Interior Lights
451
Accessory Sockets
455
USB Power Outlet
456
Cup Holder
457
Bottle Holder
458
Storage Compartments
459
Maintenance and Care
463
Essential Information
464
Introduction
464
Scheduled Maintenance
466
Scheduled Maintenance (U.S.A., Canada, and Puerto Rico)
466
Scheduled Maintenance (Mexico)
472
Maintenance Monitor
477
Owner Maintenance
479
Owner Maintenance Precautions
479
Hood
481
Engine Compartment Overview
483
Engine Oil
484
Engine Coolant
488
Brake/Clutch Fluid
490
Washer Fluid
490
Body Lubrication
491
Wiper Blades
492
Battery
496
Key Battery Replacement
498
Tires
501
Light Bulbs
505
Fuses
509
Appearance Care
516
Exterior Care
516
Interior Care
522
If Trouble Arises
527
Parking in an Emergency
528
Parking in an Emergency
528
Flat Tire
529
Spare Tire and Tool Storage
529
Changing a Flat Tire
532
Battery Runs Out
540
Jump-Starting
540
Emergency Starting
543
Starting a Flooded Engine
543
Push-Starting
543
Overheating
544
Overheating
544
Emergency Towing
546
Towing Description
546
Tiedown Hooks
547
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
549
If a Warning Light Turns On or Flashes
549
Message Indicated on Display
564
Message Indicated in Multi-information Display
566
Warning Sound is Activated
568
When Trunk Lid Cannot be Opened
573
When Trunk Lid Cannot be Opened
573
Active Driving Display Does Not Operate
574
If the Active Driving Display Does Not Operate
574
Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
575
Customer Assistance
576
Customer Assistance (U.S.A.)
576
Customer Assistance (Canada)
582
Customer Assistance (Puerto Rico)
585
Customer Assistance (Mexico)
586
Mazda Importer/Distributors
588
Importer/Distributor
588
Reporting Safety Defects
589
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.A.)
589
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada)
590
Warranty
591
Warranties for Your Mazda
591
Outside the United States/Canada
592
Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign Country (Except United States and Canada)
593
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and Accessories
594
Cell Phones
595
Cell Phones Warning
595
Event Data Recorder
596
Event Data Recorder (U.S.A. and Canada)
596
Recording of Vehicle Data
597
Recording of Vehicle Data
597
Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS)
598
Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS)
598
Tire Information (U.S.A.)
600
Tire Labeling
600
Location of the Tire Label (Placard)
605
Tire Maintenance
608
Vehicle Loading
611
Steps for Determining the Correct Load Limit
617
Declaration of Conformity
618
Declaration of Conformity
618
Specifications
629
Identification Numbers
630
Vehicle Information Labels
630
Specifications
632
Specifications
632
Personalization Features
638
Personalization Features
638
Index
655
FAQ about the 2018 Mazda 6 Manual
What contains the 2018 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 2018 owner's manual:
- Environmental Information about environmentally-friendly driving practices
- Handling the Unexpected, including tire changes, jump-starting, and common car issues
- Fuel Information, with recommended fuel type and fuel tank capacity
- Instrument Panel and Controls, including dashboard indicators, warning lights, and controls
- A brief overview of the vehicle and specifications
Where to download the 2018 Mazda 6 Owners Manual?
The Mazda 6 owner manual for the 2018 model year is to be found on this page.
Is the manual for the Mazda 6 year 2018 free?
Yes, the owner manual for the model year 2018 is free, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.
The Mazda 6 (2018) owner's manual is available in English?
Yes, the owner's manual for the model year 2018 is available in English.
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