Mazda 6 Quiz
Before Driving

Rearview Mirror

In this manual: Before Driving
Pictorial Index — 6Essential Safety Equipment — 47Before Driving — 70When Driving — 157Interior Features — 76Maintenance and Care — 60If Trouble Arises — 31Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects — 35Specifications — 4
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WARNING

Do not stack cargo or objects higher than the seatbacks:

Cargo stacked higher than the seatbacks is dangerous. It can block your view in the rearview mirror, which might cause you to hit another car when changing lanes.

 Rearview mirror adjustment

Before driving, adjust the rearview mirror to center on the scene through the rear window.


NOTE

For the manual day/night mirror, perform the adjustment with the day/night lever in the day position.

Reducing glare from headlights Manual day/night mirror

Push the day/night lever forward for day driving. Pull it back to reduce glare of headlights from vehicles at the rear.


Auto-dimming mirror

The auto-dimming mirror automatically reduces the glare of headlights from vehicles at the rear when the ignition is switched ON.

Press the OFF button to cancel the auto-dimming
function. The indicator light will turn off.

To reactivate the auto-dimming function, press the ON button . The indicator light will illuminate.



NOTE

  • Do not use glass cleaner or suspend objects on or around the light sensor. Otherwise, light sensor sensitivity will be affected and may not operate normally.

  • For information regarding the 3 buttons ( , ,
    ) on the auto-dimming mirror.

    Refer to HomeLink Wireless Control System.

  • The auto-dimming function is canceled when the ignition is switched ON and the shift/selector lever is in reverse (R).

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