Mazda 2015 6 User manual

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DESIGNED TO TURN HEADS. ENGINEERED TO CHANGE MINDS.
No one saw this coming. Except of course, our engineers. It’s no easy feat bringing a concept car to life. But here
it is in living sheet metal. The 2015 MAZDA6 is the unforgettable TAKERI show car fully realized – all the way
down to its unique Soul Red paint. From captivating signature headlights to a cabin full of subtle craftsmanship,
the latest expression of KODO design is just as dynamic at rest as it is in motion. This MAZDA6 is the first
sedan in the Mazda line-up built from the ground up with full SKYACTIV TECHNOLOGY, uniting exceptional fuel
economy and responsive, agile performance under one very beautiful hood. In fact, the MAZDA6 is so beautiful,
so well crafted and so invigorating to drive, you’ll never go back to ordinary sedans.
It takes conviction to stand up to the naysayers.
A creative fire that’s unafraid of the blank page.
And the courage to flip conventional wisdom on its head.
Because this is the only way to change the game.
And the only way to build cars worth driving.
Today, our SKYACTIV TECHNOLOGY is changing the game.
It’s how we reinvented the gasoline engine,
dramatically improving its efficiency
without sacrificing heart-pounding performance.
It’s how we engineered a lighter car that’s even stronger,
safer, more responsive, and more exhilarating to drive.
These are actions, not words. Proof, not theories.
Making the impossible possible. This is the Mazda Way.
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CAPTIVATING MOTION. COMPELLING EMOTION.
Have you ever wanted to drive a show car? The MAZDA6 is the direct offspring of the TAKERI concept
car. Brimming with craftsmanship, KODO “Soul of Motion” design blends dynamism and emotional
appeal to evoke an intelligent, dignified and spirited poise. Distinctive character lines evoke an artistic,
muscular presence, conveying the sense that, like a wild animal, the whole body is about to leap forward
at great speed. And this striking concept did make a leap – straight into the soul of the 2015 MAZDA6.
“We have created a design in which the wild
and dynamic expressions of motion artistically
realize a powerful presence.” Akira Tamatani, Chief Designer
TAKERI concept show car

/ SKYACTIV-CHASSIS /
Engineered together with the SKYACTIV-Body to work in perfect harmony,
the steering and suspension systems achieve two seemingly contradictory
goals at once: To be nimble at low speeds, yet stable at high speeds. We
also engineered them to be light, allowing for a more direct and agile feel.
/ i-ELOOP /
The i-ELOOP regenerative braking system harnesses the MAZDA6’s kinetic energy during deceleration,
re-using it as electrical energy. Typically, about 10% of an engine’s power is converted into electricity
and used to power the car’s electrical systems. With i-ELOOP regenerative brake system generating
electricity, 100% of the engine’s power can be used for propulsion, creating even better fuel efficiency.
/ SKYACTIV-G /
The high-efficiency 2.5 L SKYACTIV-G engine has a high
compression ratio for superior fuel economy, and offers
low- and mid-range torque that surpasses the conventional
gasoline engine. And thanks to an advanced balance shaft
that reduces noise and vibration, the 2.5 L engine is quiet.
/ SKYACTIV-BODY /
We are constantly searching for new ways to make you safer behind the wheel. That’s
why Mazda is the first auto manufacturer to use ultra-high-tensile steel in the body.
Because we crafted an efficient structural design and used ultra-high-tensile steel in
critical areas, the MAZDA6’s body is lighter than normal, yet it’s stiffer and stronger.
/ SKYACTIV-MT /
This six-speed manual transmission has a very short shift
throw inspired by the legendary MX-5 Miata. It’s also
smaller, lighter and stronger than any we’ve built before.
/ SKYACTIV-DRIVE /
Our engineers created a precise, high-performance
automatic transmission that combines the direct, responsive
feel of a manual transmission with the silky smoothness of
an automatic. It is instantly responsive, yet delivers 7% more
efficiency than our non-SKYACTIV automatic transmission.
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FUEL-EFFICIENT EXHILARATION.
Mazda’s breakthrough SKYACTIV TECHNOLOGY is an innovative, comprehensive automotive engineering
strategy that offers up superior fuel economy without giving up Mazda’s signature driving exhilaration.
SKYACTIV gives the MAZDA6 a lighter – yet stronger – chassis and body for precise, agile handling that never
compromises safety. A lighter engine that delivers more torque with lower emissions. And a transmission that
responds naturally and intuitively to driver input for maximum performance and fuel economy. The sum total?
Perfect balance and harmony between MAZDA6’s component parts – and by extension, you and the open road.

FUEL ECONOMY NEVER LOOKED SO GOOD.
The 2015 MAZDA6 offers a unique fuel economy story. And it starts with SKYACTIV TECHNOLOGY. An ultra-strong, yet lightweight, body
and chassis that uses ultra-high-tensile steel shaves off extra pounds for enhanced fuel economy. And then there’s the SKYACTIV-G
engine – smaller, lighter and significantly more efficient than our previous 2.5 L engines. The 6-speed manual transmission achieves a
thrifty 6.4 L/100 km highway*. What’s more, the optional 6-speed automatic transmission gets up to an impressive 6.1 L/100 km*.
With class-leading aerodynamics better than a Lamborghini and a body design that contributes to high-speed stability and fuel economy,
the MAZDA6 is more than a pretty face. It turns heads by being beautiful both inside and out.
GT model shown with rear spoiler accessory.
* Estimated fuel economy based on Government of Canada’s approved 5-cycle testing method. Your actual fuel consumption may vary
depending on how, where and when you drive. For comparison purposes only. For more information on 5-cycle testing, visit mazda.ca/5cycle.
/ NEW FUEL ECONOMY NUMBERS.
SAME EXCEPTIONAL FUEL EFFICIENCY. /
For our 2015 models, Mazda is now using the improved Government of Canada 5-cycle
testing* method to determine fuel consumption ratings of our vehicles. While Mazda
vehicles offer the same outstanding fuel economy as before, 5-cycle testing will show
higher fuel consumption ratings for 2015 vehicles to reflect more of the real-world
driving conditions you encounter daily. For comparison purposes only. mazda.ca/5cycle

LOOKS LIKE A LUXURY SEDAN. DRIVES LIKE A SPORTS CAR.
In the MAZDA6, Mazda engineers have arrived at a remarkably elegant solution to the lackluster performance
that plagues typical mid-size sedans. Starting with a robust sport-tuned suspension, responsive steering and
a lightweight, aerodynamic body, SKYACTIV TECHNOLOGY and KODO design bring each element together in
harmony. Handling is superbly dynamic, characterized by a smooth, graceful stance on the road. And with a
quick steering ratio, the MAZDA6 offers a brisk response that enhances the feeling of car and driver as one –
and relishes twisty roads without being sluggish on city streets.

A VEHICLE THIS PERCEPTIVE EVEN ANTICIPATES DRIVER COMFORT.
Enter the MAZDA6 – a dynamic, artistic environment where the driver takes the wheel in calm command. With
its acclaimed KODO design, MAZDA6’s Human-Machine Interface (HMI) unites car and driver, giving the feeling
of oneness. From the moment you slide into the available 8-way power-adjustable leather seats* and fire up the
engine with the push of a button, to the moment you easily engage infotainment and technology options using
the available HMI Commander Switch†, everything you see, touch, and operate unlocks a fundamental unity and
heightens the sense of pure driving pleasure.
*Available on the GS model with Luxury Package and standard on the GT model.
†Standard on the GS and GT models.

BECAUSE EVEN THE PASSENGERS DESERVE FIRST CLASS.
The MAZDA6 is a testament to meticulous craftsmanship. The shape, look and feel of its interior heightens the senses, and makes
travelling a very comfortable proposition. Adding to its luxurious feel, vehicles with a black interior come with a Dark Metal Satin
decorative panel theme, while the off-white leather interior comes with a Bordeaux Satin decorative panel* for a splash of colour.
Both interiors are equally sumptuous and luxuriously crafted – just the right environment to revel in on the road. And even in this
driver’s car, special attention is paid to the comfort of rear occupants. From generous legroom to scalloped seats, passengers
receive the “chauffeur” treatment. No matter where you’re headed, your route intersects with refinement.
*Leather interior available on the GS model with Luxury Package and the GT model. Off-white leather is available by special order. See Specifications and Features section for a full list of interior/exterior colour and fabric combinations.

/ REARVIEW CAMERA /
The rearview camera‡▲ offers increased
visibility of objects behind you, and is
activated whenever you shift the MAZDA6
into reverse.
/ BOSE® CENTERPOINT® SURROUND
SOUND SYSTEM /
The MAZDA6 is the first Mazda to offer Bose®
Centerpoint® 2 Virtual Surround* playback
technology. The new technology analyzes the
frequency of the sound source, including the
sound signal, creating a truly satisfying sound
– even when playing back signals from
compressed sources or radio broadcasts.
/ COLOUR DISPLAY SCREEN /
In addition to personalization features, you can
easily view Bluetooth® phone and audio
information, as well as navigation system routes
(if equipped). It also acts as the display for
models equipped with the rearview camera.▲
/ HMI COMMANDER SWITCH /
Thanks to the newly adopted HMI Commander
Switch‡, nearly all of the functions indicated on the
centre display screen, such as audio, navigation and
Bluetooth®, can be intuitively and smoothly
controlled using rotary, push and tilt operations, as
well as with push-button switches installed around it.
/ BLUETOOTH® HANDS-FREE PHONE
AND AUDIO /
With voice commands, making and receiving
calls is as easy as pushing a button and saying
hello, and the Bluetooth® wireless capability
helps you stay entertained with streaming
audio from your compatible mobile device.
/ NAVIGATION SYSTEM /
Our convenient factory-integrated
navigation system** offers the
advanced features of TomTom’s
navigation devices, including voice
recognition, advanced lane guidance
and route recommendations.
*Standard on the GT model.
†Available on the GT model with Technology Package.
‡Standard on the GS and GT models.
**Available on the GS model with Luxury Package and standard on the GT model.
▲Rearview camera does not provide a comprehensive view of the entire rear area of this vehicle. Always check your surroundings.
AS HUMAN AS TECHNOLOGY GETS.
The number of intelligent technologies available on the MAZDA6 might be described as overwhelming
if they didn’t make life so effortless. From the available Bose® Centerpoint® 2 Virtual Surround System*
and available SiriusXM® Satellite Radio†, to the standard 5.8" colour touchscreen audio display and
USB connectivity, every street you travel will be an easy one.

PEACE OF MIND COMES STANDARD.
The 2015 MAZDA6 offers numerous active and passive safety features that enhance peace of mind. Starting with SKYACTIV
TECHNOLOGY’s ultra-high-tensile steel, the MAZDA6 is ultra-strong, yet ultra-light for exceptional manoeuvrability and brisk
responsiveness to driver input. Even the A-pillar placement maximizes the driver’s view of the road. Plus every MAZDA6
comes with a full complement of safety features like six air bags and air curtains*, anti-theft alarms and Dynamic Stability
Control (DSC)‡. Plus, there’s even an available Blind Spot Monitoring System (BSM) with Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)†. Add
Mazda’s new i-ACTIVSENSE▲ technology, and driving is smooth, responsive and spontaneous.
INTUITIVE TECHNOLOGY FOR INSTINCTIVE SAFETY.
The MAZDA6 is the first Mazda to include a fully integrated system of safety technologies. i-ACTIVSENSE is a new generation
of active safety technologies designed to aid the driver in recognizing hazards, avoiding collisions and reducing the severity
of accidents when they simply cannot be avoided. Available on the GT model with Technology Package, features like Mazda
Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)▲ and Smart City Brake Support (SCBS)▲ use state-of-the-art technologies to enhance safety by
automatically sensing the MAZDA6’s environs – from nighttime lighting, to the proximity of other vehicles – and helping the
driver to respond quickly and effectively to hazards.
i -ACTIVSENSE
/ SMART CITY BRAKE SUPPORT (SCBS) /
When infra-red laser sensors detect a vehicle
up to 6 m ahead, at low speeds i-ACTIVSENSE
SCBS▲ moves brake pads closer to the discs so
the brakes can produce stopping power more
quickly if the driver presses the brake pedal.
/ MAZDA RADAR CRUISE CONTROL (MRCC) /
Using a milliwave radar sensor behind the front
grille, i-ACTIVSENSE MRCC▲ monitors the vehicle
in front and automatically controls speed to
maintain a safe headway distance – without
needing to touch accelerator or brake pedals.
/ FORWARD OBSTRUCTION WARNING (FOW) /
The i-ACTIVSENSE FOW▲ system detects
vehicles in front and alerts the driver to an
approaching risk of collision early enough for
the driver to brake or take evasive action.
/ LANE DEPARTURE WARNING SYSTEM (LDWS) /
The i-ACTIVSENSE LDWS▲ automatically senses lane
markings on the road and alerts the driver when it
predicts the vehicle is going to unintentionally depart
from its lane.
/ HIGH BEAM CONTROL (HBC) /
i-ACTIVSENSE HBC▲ automatically switches
between high and low beams in a way that
maximizes high beam use – helping the driver
to quickly spot pedestrians, animals and other
potential obstructions on the road at night.
/ ADAPTIVE FRONT LIGHTING SYSTEM (AFS) /
AFS** provides enhanced nighttime illumination
by moving up to 15° in the direction of your turn,
allowing you to spot potential hazards ahead.
/ REAR CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT (RCTA) /
When backing out from a parking spot, RCTA†
detects any vehicle approaching from the side
and promptly alerts the driver.
/ BLIND SPOT MONITORING SYSTEM (BSM) /
BSM† uses radar sensors to detect objects in
your left or right blind spots and then alerts
you with a warning light that appears in the
appropriate side mirror. If you signal a lane
change while an object is there, the light blinks
and a cabin warning chime sounds.
*Always wear your seat belt and secure children in the rear seat in appropriate child restraints.
†Standard on the GS and GT models.
‡Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) is not a substitute for safe driving practices.
▲Available on the GT model with Technology Package.
**Standard on the GT model.