Step 1: Get the Radio Code
- First, you'll need to retrieve your radio code. Find the radio code either on the original packaging of your radio or in your car's manual. If you can't find it, you can reach out to a customer service representative from your dealership or a car audio specialist.
Step 2: Turn Off the Radio
- Make sure that your Mazda 6's radio is turned off. For this step, you can either push the power button once, or hold it for a longer duration to completely shut down the radio system.
Step 3: Hold Preset Buttons 1 and 4
- Here's the crucial step. Locate Preset Buttons 1 and 4 on your radio's panel and press them simultaneously. Keep holding them for about five seconds or until the radio display changes.
Step 4: Enter the Radio Code
- This is where you input the radio code you found earlier. Once the display changes, it'll prompt you to enter the code. Use the other preset buttons (5 and 6) to navigate through the numbers, and buttons 1 and 2 to select them. For instance, if the first digit of your radio code is 7, press the 5 or 6 button 7 times until "7" is displayed.
Step 5: Confirm the Radio Code
- Once you've entered the complete code, press and hold preset buttons 1 and 4 again for a few seconds until the display shows "OK" or "CODE." This step confirms the radio code and unlocks your radio.
Step 6: Turn On the Radio
- Now, press the power button to turn on the radio. If you've successfully reset the radio code, the radio should turn on and start functioning normally.
Step 7: Save the Radio Code
- Remember to keep your radio code somewhere safe, as you may need it in the future if your radio loses power. You might want to record it in your car's maintenance manual or save it in your vehicle's digital documentation, if applicable.
