Mazda Mazda6: Front Seats (Electrically Operated Seats) - Essential Safety Equipment - Mazda6 Owners ManualMazda Mazda6: Front Seats (Electrically Operated Seats)

WARNING:

Do not modify or replace the front seats:

Modifying or replacing the front seats such as replacing the upholstery or loosening any bolts is dangerous. The front seats contain air bag components essential to the supplemental restraint system. Such modifications could damage the supplemental restraint system and result in serious injury. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer if there is any need to remove or reinstall the front seats.

Do not drive with damaged front seats:

Driving with damaged front seats is dangerous. A collision, even one not strong enough to inflate the air bags, could damage the front seats which contain essential air bag components. If there was a subsequent collision, an air bag may not deploy which could lead to injuries. Always have an Authorized Mazda Dealer inspect the front seats, front seat belt pretensioners and air bags after a collision.

CAUTION:

is operated by motors. The seat-bottom power adjustment is operated by motors.

Avoid extended operation because excessive use can damage the motors.

down, avoid using the power adjustment when the engine is stopped. The adjuster To prevent the battery from running down, avoid using the power adjustment when the engine is stopped. The adjuster uses a large amount of electrical power.

than one adjustment at a time. Do not use the switch to make more than one adjustment at a time.

Seat Slide

To slide the seat, move the slide lifter switch on the outside of the seat to

To slide the seat, move the slide lifter switch on the outside of the seat to the front or back and hold it. Release the switch at the desired position.

Seat Recline

WARNING:

Do not drive with either front seat reclined:

Sitting in a reclined position while the vehicle is moving is dangerous because you do not get the full protection from seat belts. During sudden braking or a collision, you can slide under the lap belt and suffer serious internal injuries. For maximum protection, sit well back and upright.

Always sit in the front passenger seat properly with the seatback upright and feet on the floor:

Your front passenger seat has weight sensors, sitting in the front passenger seat improperly out of position or with the seatback reclined too far while the vehicle is moving is dangerous as it can take off weight from the seat bottom and affect the weight determination of the front passenger sensing system. As a result the front passenger will not have the supplementary protection of the air bag and seat belt pretensioner, which could result in serious injury. Always sit upright against the seatback with your feet on the floor.

Change the seatback angle by pressing the front or rear side of the reclining

Change the seatback angle by pressing the front or rear side of the reclining switch.

Release the switch at the desired position.

Height Adjustment (Driver's Seat)

The seat height can be adjusted by moving the switch up or down.

The seat height can be adjusted by moving the switch up or down.

Seat Position Memory (Driver's Seat)

One-touch seat position programming and activation is available on the driver's seat.

CAUTION:

When activating the seat position, do not place your hands or fingers around the seat bottom. The seat moves to the desired position automatically, and if your hands or fingers are placed around the seat bottom, it could cause injury.

Programming of the driver's seat positions is possible using the following functions:

Programming of the driver's seat positions is possible using the following functions:

- Programming buttons 1, 2, or 3 and the set button.

- Operation using the advanced key/ retractable type key Programmed seat positions can activated using the following functions:

- Programming buttons 1, 2, or 3.

- Operation using advanced keyless functions/keyless entry system

NOTE:

Individual seat positions can be programmed to the three available programming buttons on the side of the driver's seat, plus one seat position for each advanced key/retractable type key used with the vehicle.

Operation using the seat-side buttons

Programming

Park the vehicle in a safe location before performing the seat position programming. (Vehicle must be stopped) 1. Adjust the seat to the desired position.

For each seat position adjustment method refer to the following pages:

Seat Slide.

Seat Recline.

Height Adjustment.

2. Press the desired programming button 1, 2, or 3 while pressing the set button until a beep sound is heard.

The button is programmed after a beep sound is heard. Other buttons can be programmed using the same procedure.

NOTE:

Vehicle maintenance or other reasons requiring the vehicle battery to be disconnected will result in the seat position memory being erased.

In this case, re-program the seat positions.

Setting the driver's seat to a preprogrammed position

There are two methods for setting the driver's seat to a pre-programmed position. For example, the type A method can be used before sitting in the seat and while the driver's door is open, and the type B method can be used after getting in the vehicle with the driver's door closed.

TYPE A

When the ignition switched off and the driver's door is open, press the programming button 1, 2, or 3 for the desired seating position.

NOTE:

In the following cases, the seat position set function cancels:

- Any of the seat adjustment switches are operated.

- The set switch is pressed.

- A programming button 1, 2, or 3 is pressed.

- The vehicle starts moving.

- Vehicle locking/unlocking is done using the transmitter.

- Vehicle unlocking is done by pressing the request switch on a front door while the advanced key is being carried.

- Vehicle unlocking is done by touching the sensor area on the backside of the front door handle while the advanced key is being carried.

TYPE B

When the ignition is switched ON or the driver's door is closed, press and hold the desired programming button 1, 2, or 3.

NOTE:

In the following cases, the seat position set function cancels:

- Any of the seat adjustment switches are operated.

- The set switch is pressed.

- The vehicle starts moving.

Operation using the advanced key/retractable type key

key With advanced key

type key With retractable type key

Programming

One seat position can be programmed into each advanced key/retractable type key.

After the following conditions have been met, operate the seat and the advanced key/retractable type key to program the seat positions.

- The ignition switched off.

(The auxiliary key/retractable type key is removed from the ignition switch).

- The driver's door is open.

1. Adjust the seat to the desired position.

For each seat position adjustment method, refer to the following pages:

Seat Slide.

Seat Recline.

Height Adjustment.

2. Press and hold the unlock button on the advanced key/retractable type key while pressing the set button until a beep sound is heard.

The advanced key/retractable type key is programmed after a beep sound is heard.

Seat position activation

With the ignition switched off, unlock the doors using any of the following methods and open the driver's door within about 40 seconds to set the driver's seat to a preprogrammed position.

- Press the unlock switch on the advanced key/retractable type key.

- Touch the sensor area on the backside of the front door handle while the advanced key is being carried.

NOTE:

If any of the following occurs, the seat position activation function cancels:

- Press the lock/unlock button while the key is not inserted into the ignition switch or the key slot.

- A seat adjustment switch is operated.

- The vehicle moves or starts to move.

- The selected programming button 1, 2, or 3 or the set button is pressed again.

- Press the request switch on a front door while the advanced key is being carried.

- Touch the sensor area on the backside of the front door handle while the advanced key is being carried.

- The set switch is pressed.

Erasing memory

After the following conditions have been met, press the lock button on the advanced key/retractable type key while pressing the set button until a beep sound is heard.

- The ignition switch is in the LOCK position.

(The auxiliary key/retractable type key is removed from the ignition switch).

- The driver's door is open.

NOTE:

Memory will also be erased if any of the following operations are performed:

- The advanced key/retractable type key code has been changed.

Refer to Immobilizer System (with Advanced Key).

Refer to Immobilizer System (without Advanced Key).

- The vehicle battery is disconnected for vehicle maintenance or other reasons.

Lumbar Support Adjustment (Driver's Seat)

The amount of lumbar support can be adjusted by rotating dial.

The amount of lumbar support can be adjusted by rotating dial.

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