Johnson Controls Interiors 62932 Automotive Electronics Infotainment Head Unit with Bluetooth and WLAN User Manual Mazda3 8CX9 EA 13F Edition1 indb
Johnson Controls Interiors L.L.C. Automotive Electronics Infotainment Head Unit with Bluetooth and WLAN Mazda3 8CX9 EA 13F Edition1 indb
Contents
- 1. User guide part1
- 2. User guide part2
- 3. User guide part3
User guide part2
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When Driving
Forward Sensing Camera
Forward Sensing Camera *
Your vehicle is equipped with a Forward Sensing Camera (FSC). The Forward Sensing
Camera (FSC) is positioned near the rearview mirror and used by the following systems.
• High Beam Control System (HBC)
• Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)
The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) determines the conditions ahead of the vehicle while
traveling at night and detects traffi c lanes. The distance in which the Forward Sensing
Camera (FSC) can detect objects varies depending on the surrounding conditions.
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Forward Sensing Camera
CAUTION
Heed the following cautions to assure the correct operation of the Forward Sensing
Camera (FSC).
Do not remove the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) cover.
Do not place objects on the dashboard which re ect light.
Do not apply accessories, stickers or lm to the windshield near the Forward Sensing
Camera (FSC). If there are objects in front of the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) lens,
even a transparent sticker, they will cause the system to not operate correctly.
Always keep the windshield glass around the camera clean by removing dirt or fogging.
Use the windshield defroster to remove fogging on the windshield.
When cleaning the windshield, do not allow glass cleaners or similar cleaning agent to
get on the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) lens. In addition, do not touch the Forward
Sensing Camera (FSC) lens.
Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer regarding cleaning the interior side of the
windshield around the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC).
Be careful not to scratch the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) lens or allow it to get dirty.
Also, do no take the camera apart. Otherwise, it could result in damage or malfunction.
Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer before performing repairs around the Forward
Sensing Camera (FSC).
The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) is installed to the windshield. Consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer for windshield repair and replacement.
When performing repairs around the rearview mirror, consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer regarding cleaning of the Forward Sensing
Camera (FSC) lens.
Do not hit or apply strong force to the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) or the area
around it. If strong force is applied, stop using the Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS) and the High Beam Control System (HBC), and consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
The direction in which the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) is pointed has been nely
adjusted. Do not change the installation position of the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
or remove it. Otherwise, it could result in damage or malfunction.
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Brake
Brake System
Foot Brake
Your Mazda has power-assisted brakes
that adjust automatically through normal
use.
Should power-assist fail, you can stop by
applying greater force than normal to the
brake pedal. But the distance required to
stop will be greater than usual.
WARNING
Do not coast with the engine stalled or
turned o , nd a safe place to stop:
Coasting with the engine stalled or
turned o is dangerous. Braking will
require more e ort, and the brake's
power-assist could be depleted if
you pump the brake. This will cause
longer stopping distances or even an
accident.
Shift to a lower gear when going down
steep hills:
Driving with your foot continuously on
the brake pedal or steadily applying
the brakes for long distances is
dangerous. This causes overheated
brakes, resulting in longer stopping
distances or even total brake failure.
This could cause loss of vehicle
control and a serious accident. Avoid
continuous application of the brakes.
Dry o brakes that have become
wet by driving slowly, releasing the
accelerator pedal and lightly applying
the brakes several times until the brake
performance returns to normal:
Driving with wet brakes is dangerous.
Increased stopping distance or the
vehicle pulling to one side when
braking could result in a serious
accident. Light braking will indicate
whether the brakes have been a ected.
CAUTION
Do not drive with your foot held on the
clutch pedal or brake pedal, or hold
the clutch pedal depressed halfway
unnecessarily. Doing so could result in
the following:
The clutch and brake parts will wear
out more quickly.
The brakes can overheat and
adversely a ect brake performance.
Always depress the brake pedal with
the right foot. Applying the brakes with
the unaccustomed left foot could slow
your reaction time to an emergency
situation resulting in insu cient
braking operation.
Wear shoes appropriate for driving in
order to avoid your shoe contacting
the brake pedal when depressing the
accelerator pedal.
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Brake
Parking Brake
CAUTION
Driving with the parking brake on
will cause excessive wear of the brake
parts.
NOTE
For parking in snow, refer to Winter
Driving (page 3-48 ) regarding parking
brake use.
Setting the parking brake
Depress the brake pedal and then fi rmly
pull the parking brake lever fully upwards
with suffi cient force to hold the vehicle in
a stationary position.
Releasing the parking brake
Depress the brake pedal and pull the
parking brake lever upwards, then press
the release button. While holding the
button, lower the parking brake lever all
the way down to the released position.
Warning Light
The warning light turns on when the
system has a malfunction.
Refer to Warning Lights on page 4-21 .
Brake Pad Wear Indicator
When the disc brake pads become worn,
the built-in wear indicators contact the
disc plates. This causes a screeching noise
to warn that the pads should be replaced.
When you hear this noise, consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as
possible.
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Brake
WARNING
Do not drive with worn disc pads:
Driving with worn disc pads is
dangerous. The brakes could fail and
cause a serious accident. As soon as
you hear a screeching noise consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Brake Assist
During emergency braking situations
when it is necessary to depress the brake
pedal with greater force, the brake assist
system provides braking assistance, thus
enhancing braking performance.
When the brake pedal is depressed hard or
depressed more quickly, the brakes apply
more fi rmly.
NOTE
•
When the brake pedal is depressed
hard or depressed more quickly, the
pedal will feel softer but the brakes
will apply more fi rmly. This is a normal
effect of the brake assist operation and
does not indicate a malfunction.
•
When the brake pedal is depressed
hard or depressed more quickly, a
motor/pump operation noise may be
heard. This is a normal effect of the
brake assist and does not indicate a
malfunction.
•
The brake assist equipment does not
supersede the functionality of the
vehicle's main braking system.
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Brake
Smart City Brake Support (SCBS)
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The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system is designed to reduce damage in the
event of a collision by operating the brake control (SCBS brake) when the system's laser
sensor detects a vehicle ahead and determines that a collision with the vehicle ahead is
unavoidable. It may also be possible to avoid a collision if the relative speed between your
vehicle and the vehicle ahead is less than about 15 km/h (9.3 mph).
In addition, when the driver depresses the brake pedal while the system is in the operation
range at about 4 to 30 km/h (2 to 18 mph), the brakes are applied fi rmly and quickly to
assist. (Brake Assist (SCBS brake assist))
When the system operates, the user is notifi ed by the fl ashing warning light and the Active
Driving Display (ADD).
The indicator light turns on when the system has a malfunction.
Refer to Warning Lights on page 4-21 .
Laser sensor
WARNING
Do not rely on the Smart City Brake Support System (SCBS) as a substitute for safe
driving:
The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system cannot compensate for unsafe and reckless
driving, excessive speed, tailgating (following another vehicle too closely), and driving on
slippery roads such as wet, snowy, and icy roads (reduced tire friction and road contact
because of water on the road surface). You can still have an accident.
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Brake
Do not rely completely on the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system:
The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system is only designed to reduce damage in the
event of a collision. Over reliance on the system leading to the accelerator pedal or
brake pedal being mistakenly operated could result in an accident.
The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) is a system which operates in response to a
vehicle ahead. The system may not be able to detect or react to 2-wheeled vehicles or
pedestrians.
The laser sensor for the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system is installed near the
rearview mirror. To assure the correct operation of the Smart City Brake Support
(SCBS), heed the following cautions.
Do not apply stickers to the surface of the windshield near the laser sensor
(including transparent stickers). Otherwise, the laser sensor may not be able to
detect vehicles or obstructions ahead which could result in an accident.
Do not disassemble the laser sensor.
If cracks or damage caused by ying gravel or debris is visible near the laser sensor,
stop using the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system immediately and have your
vehicle inspected by an Authorized Mazda Dealer. If the vehicle continues to be
driven with cracks or scratch marks left on the windshield near the laser sensor, the
system may operate unnecessarily and cause an unexpected accident.
Refer to Stopping The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) System Operation on page
4-71 .
When replacing the windshield wipers or windshield, consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
Do not modify the suspension:
If the vehicle height or inclination is changed, the system will not be able to correctly
detect vehicles or obstructions ahead. This will result in the Smart City Brake Support
(SCBS) system not operating normally or mistakenly operating, which could cause a
serious accident.
Turn o the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) when the vehicle is running on a chassis
roller or being towed:
Turn o the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system to prevent mistaken operation when
the vehicle is running on a chassis roller or being towed. See the next page on how to turn
o the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS).
Refer to Deactivating The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) System Operation on
page 4-71 .
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Brake
CAUTION
When driving o -road in areas where there is grass or forage, it is recommended that the
Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system be turned o .
Always use tires for all wheels that are of the speci ed size, and the same manufacture,
brand, and tread pattern. In addition, do not use tires with signi cantly di erent wear
patterns on the same vehicle. Do not use tires with signi cantly di erent wear patterns
on the same vehicle as the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system may not operate
normally.
The laser sensor includes a function for detecting a soiled windshield and informing the
driver, however, depending on the conditions, it may not detect plastic shopping bags,
ice or snow on the windshield. In such cases, the system cannot accurately determine
a vehicle or obstruction ahead and may not be able to operate normally. Always drive
carefully and pay attention to the road ahead.
NOTE
•
The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system will operate under the following
conditions.
•
The engine is running.
•
The display in the instrument cluster does not indicate that the system requires
inspection or it cannot be used.
•
The vehicle speed is between about 4 to 30 km/h (2 to 18 mph).
•
The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system is not turned off.
•
The DSC operation is not turned off using the DSC OFF switch.
•
The DSC is not malfunctioning.
•
The driver is not deliberately performing driving operations (accelerator pedal,
steering wheel, and braking operations).
•
The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) detects a vehicle ahead by emitting a near-
infrared laser beam and receiving the beam refl ected off the refl ector of the vehicle
ahead, and then using it for the measurement. Consequently, the Smart City Brake
Support (SCBS) may not operate under the following conditions:
•
Refl ection of the laser is poor due to the shape of the vehicle ahead.
•
The vehicle ahead is signifi cantly dirty.
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Under bad weather condition, such as rain, fog and snow.
•
The window washer is being used or the windshield wipers are not used when it's
raining.
•
The windshield is dirty.
•
The steering wheel is turned completely left or right, or the vehicle is accelerated
rapidly and comes close to the vehicle ahead.
•
Trucks with low loading platforms, vehicles traveling at extremely low speeds, and
vehicles with a high profi le.
•
Vehicles with certain shapes such as a vehicle carrier.
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Brake
•
Under the following conditions, the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system may not
operate normally.
•
Heavy luggage is loaded in the luggage compartment or on the rear seat.
•
When there is the possibility of partial contact with a vehicle or obstruction ahead.
•
When driving on continuously curving roads, entering and exiting curves, and unstable
driving due to a vehicle accident or breakdown in a driving lane.
•
Elongated luggage or cargo is loaded onto installed roof rails and covers the laser
sensor.
•
Exhaust gas from the vehicle in front, sand, snow, and water vapor rising from
manholes and grating, and water splashed into the air.
•
When towing a malfunctioning vehicle.
•
In the following cases, the laser sensor may inadvertently determine that there is a
vehicle ahead and the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system may operate.
•
Objects on the road at the entrance to a curve.
•
Vehicles passing in the opposite lane while making a curve.
•
Metal objects, bumps, or protruding objects on the road.
•
When passing through a toll gate.
•
When passing under a vinyl curtain or fl ag.
•
Plastic objects such as pylons.
•
Two-wheeled vehicles, pedestrians, animals or standing trees.
•
If the vehicle is driven with some of the tires having signifi cant wear, the system may not
operate correctly. If the tires are returned to a normal state and the master warning light
still illuminates, have your vehicle inspected by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Laser Sensor Handling
The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) laser sensor is installed at the top of the windshield
near the rearview mirror.
Always keep the surface of the windshield around the laser sensor clean to assure proper
operation of the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system.
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Brake
WARNING
As there is the possibility of eye damage occurring from the laser, always heed the
following precautions:
Never remove the sensor.
A removed sensor will not meet the conditions for a class 1M laser under the IEC
60825-1 speci cation and therefore eye safety cannot be assured.
Do not peer into the sensor using optical instruments with a magni cation function
such as magnifying glasses, and microscopic and objective lenses within a distance of
100 mm (3.94 in) from the sensor.
Laser sensor radiation data
Maximum average power: 45 mW
Pulse duration: 33 ns
Wavelength: 905 nm
Divergence angle (horizontal×vertical): 28 degrees×12 degrees
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Brake
Smart City Brake Support (SCBS)
Warning Light (Red)
If the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) is
operating, the indicator light fl ashes.
Deactivating The Smart City
Brake Support (SCBS) System
Operation
The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS)
system can be deactivated.
Refer to Personalization Features on page
9-10 .
When the Smart City Brake Support
(SCBS) system is turned off, the Smart
City Brake Support (SCBS) OFF indicator
light turns on.
NOTE
When the DSC OFF switch is pressed to
stop the DSC operation, the Smart City
Brake Support (SCBS) system operation
also stops and the Smart City Brake
Support (SCBS) OFF indicator light turns
on.
Hill Launch Assist (HLA)
Hill Launch Assist (HLA) is a function
which assists the driver in accelerating
from a stop while on a slope. When
the driver releases the brake pedal and
depresses the accelerator pedal while
on a slope, the function prevents the
vehicle from rolling. The braking force is
maintained automatically after the brake
pedal is released on a steep grade.
For vehicles with a manual transaxle,
Hill Launch Assist (HLA) operates on a
downward slope when the shift lever is in
the reverse (R) position, and on an upward
slope when the shift lever is in a position
other than the reverse (R) position.
For vehicles with an automatic transaxle,
Hill Launch Assist (HLA) operates on a
downward slope when the shift lever is in
the reverse (R) position, and on an upward
slope when the shift lever is in a forward
gear.
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Brake
WARNING
Do not rely completely on Hill Launch
Assist (HLA):
Hill Launch Assist (HLA) is an auxiliary
device for accelerating from a stop
on a slope. The system only operates
for about two seconds and therefore,
relying only on the system, when
accelerating from a stop is dangerous
because the vehicle may move (roll)
unexpectedly and cause an accident.
The vehicle could roll depending on
the vehicle's load or if it is towing
something. In addition, for vehicles
with a manual transaxle, the vehicle
could still roll depending on how the
clutch pedal or the accelerator pedal is
operated.
Always con rm the safety around the
vehicle before starting to drive the
vehicle.
NOTE
•
Hill Launch Assist (HLA) does not
operate on a gentle slope. In addition,
the gradient of the slope on which the
system will operate changes depending
on the vehicle's load.
•
Hill Launch Assist (HLA) does not
operate if the parking brake is applied,
the vehicle has not stopped completely,
or the clutch pedal is released.
•
While Hill Launch Assist (HLA) is
operating, the brake pedal may feel
stiff and vibrate, however, this does not
indicate a malfunction.
•
Hill Launch Assist (HLA) does not
operate while the TCS/DSC indicator
light is illuminated.
Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on
page 4-20 .
•
Hill Launch Assist (HLA) does not
turn off even if the DSC OFF switch is
pressed to turn off the TCS/DSC.
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ABS/TCS/DSC
Antilock Brake System
(ABS)
The ABS control unit continuously
monitors the speed of each wheel. If
one wheel is about to lock up, the ABS
responds by automatically releasing and
reapplying that wheel's brake.
The driver will feel a slight vibration in
the brake pedal and may hear a chattering
noise from the brake system. This is
normal ABS system operation. Continue to
depress the brake pedal without pumping
the brakes.
The warning light turns on when the
system has a malfunction.
Refer to Warning Lights on page 4-21 .
WARNING
Do not rely on ABS as a substitute for
safe driving:
The ABS cannot compensate for unsafe
and reckless driving, excessive speed,
tailgating (following another vehicle
too closely), driving on ice and snow,
and hydroplaning (reduced tire friction
and road contact because of water on
the road surface). You can still have an
accident.
NOTE
•
Braking distances may be longer on
loose surfaces (snow or gravel, for
example) which usually have a hard
foundation. A vehicle with a normal
braking system may require less
distance to stop under these conditions
because the tires will build up a wedge
of surface layer when the wheels skid.
•
The sound of the ABS operating may
be heard when starting the engine
or immediately after starting the
vehicle, however, it does not indicate a
malfunction.
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ABS/TCS/DSC
Traction Control System
(TCS)
The Traction Control System (TCS)
enhances traction and safety by controlling
engine torque and braking. When the TCS
detects driving wheel slippage, it lowers
engine torque and operates the brakes to
prevent loss of traction.
This means that on a slick surface, the
engine adjusts automatically to provide
optimum power to the drive wheels,
limiting wheel spin and loss of traction.
The warning light turns on when the
system has a malfunction.
Refer to Warning Lights on page 4-21 .
WARNING
Do not rely on the Traction Control
System (TCS) as a substitute for safe
driving:
The Traction Control System (TCS)
cannot compensate for unsafe and
reckless driving, excessive speed,
tailgating (following another vehicle
too closely), and hydroplaning
(reduced tire friction and road contact
because of water on the road surface).
You can still have an accident.
Use snow tires or tire chains and drive at
reduced speeds when roads are covered
with ice and/or snow:
Driving without proper traction devices
on snow and/or ice-covered roads
is dangerous. The Traction Control
System (TCS) alone cannot provide
adequate traction and you could still
have an accident.
NOTE
To turn off the TCS, press the DSC OFF
switch (page 4-76 ).
TCS/DSC Indicator Light
This indicator light stays on for a few
seconds when the ignition is switched
ON. If the TCS or DSC is operating, the
indicator light fl ashes.
If the light stays on, the TCS, DSC
or the brake assist system may have a
malfunction and they may not operate
correctly. Take your vehicle to an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
NOTE
•
In addition to the indicator light
fl ashing, a slight lugging sound will
come from the engine. This indicates
that the TCS/DSC is operating
properly.
•
On slippery surfaces, such as fresh
snow, it will be impossible to achieve
high rpm when the TCS is on.
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ABS/TCS/DSC
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC)
The Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
automatically controls braking and engine
torque in conjunction with systems such
as ABS and TCS to help control side slip
when driving on slippery surfaces, or
during sudden or evasive maneuvering,
enhancing vehicle safety.
Refer to ABS (page 4-73 ) and TCS
(page 4-74 ).
DSC operation is possible at speeds
greater than 20 km/h (12 mph).
The warning light turns on when the
system has a malfunction.
Refer to Warning Lights on page 4-21 .
WARNING
Do not rely on the Dynamic Stability
Control as a substitute for safe driving:
The Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
cannot compensate for unsafe and
reckless driving, excessive speed,
tailgating (following another vehicle
too closely), and hydroplaning
(reduced tire friction and road contact
because of water on the road surface).
You can still have an accident.
CAUTION
The DSC may not operate correctly
unless the following are observed:
Use tires of the correct size speci ed
for your Mazda on all four wheels.
Use tires of the same manufacturer,
brand and tread pattern on all four
wheels.
Do not mix worn tires.
The DSC may not operate correctly
when tire chains are used or a
temporary spare tire is installed
because the tire diameter changes.
TCS/DSC Indicator Light
This indicator light stays on for a few
seconds when the ignition is switched
ON. If the TCS or DSC is operating, the
indicator light fl ashes.
If the light stays on, the TCS, DSC
or the brake assist system may have a
malfunction and they may not operate
correctly. Take your vehicle to an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
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ABS/TCS/DSC
DSC OFF Indicator Light
This indicator light stays on for a few
seconds when the ignition is switched ON.
It also illuminates when the DSC OFF
switch is pressed and TCS/DSC is
switched off.
Refer to DSC OFF Switch on page 4-76
If the light remains illuminated and the
TCS/DSC is not switched off, take your
vehicle to an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
The DSC may have a malfunction.
DSC OFF Switch
Press the DSC OFF switch to turn off the
TCS/DSC. The DSC OFF indicator light
in the instrument cluster will illuminate.
Press the switch again to turn the TCS/
DSC back on. The DSC OFF indicator
light will turn off.
NOTE
•
When DSC is on and you attempt to
free the vehicle when it is stuck, or
drive it out of freshly fallen snow, the
TCS (part of the DSC system) will
activate. Depressing the accelerator
will not increase engine power and
freeing the vehicle may be diffi cult.
When this happens, turn off the TCS/
DSC.
•
If the TCS/DSC is off when the engine
is turned off, it automatically activates
when the ignition is switched ON.
•
Leaving the TCS/DSC on will provide
the best traction.
•
If the DSC OFF switch is pressed and
held for 10 seconds or more, the DSC
OFF switch malfunction detection
function operates and the DSC system
activates automatically. The DSC OFF
indicator light turns off while the DSC
system is operative.
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i-ELOOP
i-ELOOP *
On conventional vehicles, the kinetic energy that is generated when the vehicle is
decelerated by applying the brakes or during engine braking ends up being discarded as
heat. By utilizing this discarded kinetic energy to generate electricity and use it to power the
vehicle's electrical devices and accessories such as the A/C and audio, fuel consumption can
be reduced. Mazda's system for generating electricity from this kinetic energy is called the
Regenerative Braking System (i-ELOOP).
Electric components
Engine Components
Vehicle Systems:
Air-conditioning
Audio
Head-lights, etc
Accelerator OFF
Accelerator ON
Energy
regeneration Charge
Battery
Battery
Power
Power
Electric components
Engine Components
Vehicle Systems:
Air-conditioning
Audio
Head-lights, etc
Engine Variable
Voltage
alternator
Variable
Voltage
alternator
Engine
Tire
Tire
Capacitor
Capacitor
DC-DC converter
DC-DC converter
Kinetic energy
Electrical
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i-ELOOP
A capacitor is incorporated as the device for storing the generated electricity, which can
store and use large amounts of electricity instantly.
Variable
Voltage
alternator
Capacitor
DC-DC Converter
CAUTION
High-current electricity ows through the following areas, therefore do not touch them.
Variable Voltage alternator
DC-DC converter
Capacitor
NOTE
•
When installing high power consumption devices such high-output speakers, consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
•
A difference in the fuel economy may occur depending on use conditions such as with the
A/C and headlights.
•
If the capacitor is to be disposed of, always consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. For
details, go to the following URL.
http://www.mazda.com/csr/environment/recycling
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i-ELOOP
i-ELOOP Indicator Light/Control
Status Display
The driver is notifi ed of the i-ELOOP
power generating status and the vehicle
conditions by the i-ELOOP indicator light
and the control status display.
i-ELOOP Indicator Light
Illuminated (vehicle without Type B
audio)
The light turns on during power
generation.
Flashing
If the engine is started after the vehicle has
not been driven for a long period of time,
the i-ELOOP indicator light may fl ash.
Leave the engine idling and wait until the
indicator light turns off.
NOTE
•
The beep will sound if the vehicle is
driven while the i-ELOOP indicator
light is fl ashing. In addition, if you
turn the steering wheel while the light
is fl ashing, it will feel heavier than
normal, but this does not indicate an
abnormality. Stop the vehicle in a safe
location with the engine running and
do not attempt to turn the steering
wheel. The steering operation will
return to normal after the i-ELOOP
indicator light stops fl ashing.
•
(Vehicles with Type B Audio)
A notifi cation is displayed in the audio
display and the i-ELOOP indicator
light fl ashes at the same time.
Refer to Warning Message Indicated
on Display on page 7-33 .
Control status display (vehicles with
Type B audio)
The i-ELOOP power generating status is
displayed in the audio display.
Refer to Control Status Display on
page 4-81 .
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Fuel Economy Monitor
Fuel Economy Monitor *
For vehicles with Type B audio, the Control Status and Fuel Consumption are switched and
displayed by operating each icon in the display.
In addition, after completing a trip, the actual performance for the total energy effi ciency is
displayed.
1. Select the ( ) icon on the home screen to display the Applications screen.
2. Select the Fuel Economy Monitor.
3. Operate the commander switch or touch the screen and display the menu.
NOTE
When the menu is displayed by touching the screen, the display is hidden automatically after
6 seconds.
4. Select the icon in the menu and perform the operation. Each icon operates as follows:
Indication on display Control status
Hides the menu display.
Displays the Application screen.
Switches the Fuel Economy Monitor in the order of
Control Status and Fuel Consumption.
Resets the fuel economy data.
Displays the following SETTING screen.
• Ending screen on/off switching
• On/off switching for function which synchronizes reset
fuel economy data to trip meter (Trip A)
Fuel Consumption Display
The information regarding the fuel economy is displayed.
Indication on display Control status
Displays the fuel economy for the past 60 minutes.
• Displays the fuel economy every minute for the past 1 to
10 minutes.
• Displays the fuel economy every 10 minutes for the past
10 to 60 minutes.
Displays the average fuel economy over the past 5 resets
and after the current reset.
Calculates and displays the average fuel economy every
minute based on the past data.
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NOTE
•
The fuel economy data can be reset by pressing the reset switch from the menu screen. If
the fuel economy data is reset using the fuel economy monitor or Trip A is reset using the
trip meter when the function which synchronizes the fuel economy monitor and the trip
meter is on, the fuel economy data and Trip A are reset simultaneously.
•
After resetting the fuel economy data, “-- -” is displayed while the average fuel economy
is calculated.
Control Status Display
The power generating status is displayed
Indication on display Control status
Displays the level of electricity generated by
regenerative braking.
Displays the amount of the electricity stored in the
capacitor.
Displays the status of the electricity stored in the
capacitor and being supplied to the electrical devices (whole
vehicle in display is illuminated simultaneously).
Displays the accumulated fuel economy.
Ending Screen Display
When the ignition is switched off from ON after completing a trip, the actual performance
for the total fuel economy effi ciency is displayed for 5 seconds.
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Power Steering
Power Steering
•
Power steering is only operable when
the engine is running. If the engine is
off or if the power steering system is
inoperable, you can still steer, but it
requires more physical effort.
• If the steering feels stiffer than usual
during normal driving or the steering
vibrates, consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
• Notification of a system malfunction or
the operation conditions is made using
the warning light and buzzer.
Refer to Warning Lights on page 4-21 .
Refer to Power Steering Warning Buzzer
on page 7-38 .
CAUTION
Never hold the steering wheel to the
extreme left or right for more than 5
seconds with the engine running. This
could damage the power steering
system.
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Cruise Control
Cruise Control *
With cruise control, you can set and automatically maintain any speed of more than about
25 km/h (16 mph).
WARNING
Do not use the cruise control under the following conditions:
Using the cruise control under the following conditions is dangerous and could result in
loss of vehicle control.
Hilly terrain
Steep inclines
Heavy or unsteady tra c
Slippery or winding roads
Similar restrictions that require inconsistent speed
Cruise Control Switch
CANCEL switch
OFF switch
ON switch
RES switch
Cruise control
SET+/SET- switch
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Cruise Control
Cruise Main Indicator Light
(Amber)/Cruise Set Indicator
Light (Green)
The indicator light has two colors.
Cruise Main Indicator Light (Amber)
The indicator light illuminates amber
when the ON switch is pressed and the
cruise control system is activated.
Cruise Set Indicator Light (Green)
The indicator light illuminates green when
a cruising speed has been set.
Activation/Deactivation
To activate the system, press the ON
switch. The cruise main indicator light
(Amber) illuminates.
To deactivate the system, press the OFF
switch.
The cruise main indicator light (Amber)
turns off.
WARNING
Always turn o the cruise control system
when it is not in use:
Leaving the cruise control system in an
activation-ready state while the cruise
control is not in use is dangerous as
the cruise control could unexpectedly
activate if the activation button is
accidentally pressed, and result in loss
of vehicle control and an accident.
To Set Speed
1. Activate the cruise control system
by pressing the ON switch. The
cruise main indicator light (Amber)
illuminates.
2. Accelerate to the desired speed, which
must be more than 25 km/h (16 mph).
3. Set the cruise control by pressing the
SET or SET switch at the desired
speed. The cruise control is set at the
moment the SET or SET switch is
pressed. Release the accelerator pedal
simultaneously. The cruise set indicator
light (Green) illuminates.
NOTE
•
Release the SET or SET switch at
the desired speed, otherwise the speed
will continue increasing while the SET
switch is pressed and held, and
continue decreasing while the SET
switch is pressed and held (except
when the accelerator pedal is
depressed).
•
On a steep grade, the vehicle may
momentarily slow down while
ascending, or speed up while
descending.
•
Cruise control will cancel if the vehicle
speed decreases below 21 km/h (13
mph) when cruise is activated, such as
when climbing a steep grade.
•
Cruise control may cancel at about 15
km/h (9 mph) below the preset speed
(such as may happen when climbing a
long, steep grade).
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To Increase Cruising Speed
Follow either of these procedures.
To increase speed using cruise control
switch
Press the SET switch and hold it. Your
vehicle will accelerate. Release the switch
at the speed you want.
Press the SET switch and release it
immediately to adjust the preset speed.
Multiple operations will increase the
preset speed according to the number of
times it is operated.
Increasing speed with a single SET
switch operation
Meter display for vehicle speed indicated
in km/h: 1 km/h (0.6 mph)
Meter display for vehicle speed indicated
in mph: 1 mph (1.6 km/h)
To increase speed using accelerator
pedal
Depress the accelerator pedal to accelerate
to the desired speed. Press the SET or
SET switch and release it immediately.
NOTE
Accelerate if you want to speed up
temporarily when the cruise control is on.
Greater speed will not interfere with or
change the set speed. Take your foot off the
accelerator to return to the set speed.
To Decrease Cruising Speed
Press the SET switch and hold it. The
vehicle will gradually slow.
Release the switch at the speed you want.
Press the SET switch and release it
immediately to adjust the preset speed.
Multiple operations will decrease the
preset speed according to the number of
times it is operated.
Decreasing speed with a single SET
switch operation
Meter display for vehicle speed indicated
in km/h: 1 km/h (0.6 mph)
Meter display for vehicle speed indicated
in mph: 1 mph (1.6 km/h)
To Resume Cruising Speed at
More Than 25 km/h (16 mph)
If some other method besides the OFF
switch was used to cancel cruising speed
(such as applying the brake pedal) and the
system is still activated, the most recent
set speed will automatically resume when
the RES switch is pressed.
If vehicle speed is below 25 km/h (16
mph), increase the vehicle speed up to 25
km/h (16 mph) or more and press the RES
switch.
To Temporarily Cancel
To temporarily cancel the system, use one
of these methods:
• Slightly depress the brake pedal.
• Depress the clutch pedal (Manual
transaxle only).
• Press the CANCEL switch.
If the RESUME switch is pressed when
the vehicle speed is 25 km/h (16 mph) or
higher, the system reverts to the previously
set speed.
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To Deactivate
To deactivate the system, press the OFF
switch.
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Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Tire Pressure Monitoring System *
The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) monitors the air pressure of all four tires. If
the air pressure of one or more tires is too low, the system warns the driver by indicating the
tire pressure monitoring system warning light in the instrument cluster and operating a beep
sound. The system monitors the tire pressures indirectly using the data sent from the ABS
wheel speed sensors.
To allow the system to operate correctly, the system needs to be initialized with the specifi ed
tire pressure (value on the tire pressure label). Follow the procedure and perform the
initialization.
Refer to Tire Pressure Monitoring System Initialization on page 4-90 .
The warning light fl ashes when the system has a malfunction.
Refer to Warning Lights on page 4-21 .
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CAUTION
Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly when cold and
in ated to the in ation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the
vehicle placard or tire in ation pressure label. (If your vehicle has tires of a di erent size
than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire in ation pressure label, you should
determine the proper tire in ation pressure for those tires.)
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure
monitoring system (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or
more of your tires is signi cantly under-in ated. Accordingly, when the low tire pressure
telltale illuminates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and in ate
them to the proper pressure. Driving on a signi cantly under-in ated tire causes the tire
to overheat and can lead to tire failure. Under-in ation also reduces fuel e ciency and
tire tread life, and may a ect the vehicle's handling and stopping ability.
Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the
driver's responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-in ation has not
reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale.
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate
when the system is not operating properly.
The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the
system detects a malfunction, the telltale will ash for approximately one minute and
then remain continuously illuminated. This sequence will continue upon subsequent
vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction exists. When the malfunction indicator is
illuminated, the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended.
TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons, including the installation of
replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from
functioning properly. Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one
or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires
and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly.
To avoid false readings, the system samples for a little while before indicating a problem.
As a result it will not instantaneously register a rapid tire de ation or blow out.
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NOTE
Because this system detects slight changes in tire conditions, the timing of the warning may
be faster or slower in the following cases:
•
The size, manufacturer, or the type of tires is different from the specifi cation.
•
The size, manufacturer, or the type of a tire is different from the others, or the level of
tire wear is excessively different between them.
•
A run-fl at tire, studless tire, snow tire, or tire chains are used.
•
An emergency tire is used (The tire pressure monitoring system warning light may fl ash
and then continue illuminating).
•
A tire is repaired using the emergency fl at tire repair kit.
•
The tire pressure is excessively higher than the specifi ed pressure, or the tire pressure is
suddenly lowered for some reason such as a tire burst during driving.
•
The vehicle speed is lower than about 15 km/h (9.3 mph) (including when the vehicle is
stopped), or the drive period is shorter than 5 minutes.
•
The vehicle is driven on an extremely rough road or a slippery, icy road.
•
Hard steering and rapid acceleration/deceleration are repeated such as during
aggressive driving on a winding road.
•
Load on the vehicle is applied to a tire such as by loading heavy luggage to one side of
the vehicle.
•
System initialization has not been implemented with the specifi ed tire pressure.
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Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Initialization
In the following cases, system
initialization must be performed so that the
system operates normally.
• A tire pressure is adjusted.
• Tire rotation is performed.
• A tire or wheel is replaced.
• The battery is replaced or completely
drained.
• The tire pressure monitoring system
warning light is illuminated.
Initialization method
1. Park the car in a safe place and fi rmly
apply the parking brake.
2. Let the tires cool, then adjust the tire
pressure of all four (4) tires to the
specifi ed pressure indicated on the tire
pressure label located on the door jamb
of the driver's door (door open).
Refer to Tires on page 9-9 .
3. Switch the ignition ON.
4. While the vehicle is parked, press
and hold the tire pressure monitoring
system set switch and verify that
the tire pressure monitoring system
warning light in the instrument cluster
fl ashes twice and a beep sound is heard
once.
CAUTION
If the system initialization is performed
without adjusting the tire pressure,
the system cannot detect the normal
tire pressure and it may not illuminate
the tire pressure monitoring system
warning light even if a tire pressure is
low, or it may illuminate the light even
if the pressures are normal.
The system initialization will not be
performed if the switch is pressed while
the vehicle is being driven.
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Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) System *
The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system is designed to assist the driver by monitoring
blind spots on both sides of the vehicle to the rear in certain situations such as when
changing lanes on roads and freeways or reversing the vehicle from a parking garage.
The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) System consists of the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
and Rear Cross Traffi c Alert (RCTA).
WARNING
Do not rely completely on the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system and be sure to look
over your shoulder before changing lanes or reversing the vehicle from a parking
garage:
The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system can assist the driver in con rming the safety of
the surroundings but is not a complete substitute. The driver is responsible for assuring
lane changes and other maneuvers. Always pay attention to the direction in which the
vehicle is traveling and the vehicle's surroundings.
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NOTE
•
The detectability of the radar sensors has its limitations. The Blind Spot Monitoring
(BSM) System may not operate properly under the following conditions:
•
Ice, snow, or soil adheres to the rear bumper surface around the radar sensors.
•
During adverse weather conditions such as rain or snow, or under conditions where
water is sprayed.
•
The rear bumper area around the radar sensors is blocked by foreign material (such as
stickers or a bicycle carrier).
•
The radar sensors do not detect human, animal, shopping cart, bicycle, or static objects
such as fences.
•
The radar sensors may not detect all types of vehicles around your vehicle, especially
the following types of vehicles:
•
Motorcycles
•
Vehicles with body shapes that radar may not refl ect such as a fl atbed trailer with no
cargo.
•
Vehicles with lower body height such as sports cars.
•
Although the system may detect objects on the road side such as parked vehicles or
guardrails and operate the warning light/beep, it does not indicate a malfunction.
•
If the vehicle is driven on a road with less traffi c and few vehicles that the radar sensors
can detect, the system may pause (the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) OFF indicator light
in the instrument cluster fl ashes). However, it does not indicate a malfunction.
•
The following conditions may affect the visibility of the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
warning lights on the outside mirror, making it diffi cult to confi rm the illumination of the
lights:
•
Ice or snow adheres to the surface of the outside mirrors.
•
The door window glass is tinted.
•
The radar sensors are equipped inside the rear bumper (page 4-98 ).
•
Have the radar sensors inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer if any shock is applied
to the rear bumper, even in a minor accident. If the vehicle is driven with a damaged
radar sensor, the system may not operate properly resulting in an accident.
•
For repairs or paintwork around the radar sensors, or replacement of the bumper,
consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
•
The radar sensors of the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system may be regulated under
the radio wave related laws of the country where the vehicle is driven. The sensors in
this system are approved for use in the U.S.A. (including territories) and Canada. If a
vehicle with a Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system is driven in a country other than
the U.S.A. or Canada, the system has to be turned off using the Blind Spot Monitoring
(BSM) OFF switch.
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Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system monitors the detection areas on both sides of
the vehicle to the rear and when there are vehicles in the detection area it notifi es the driver
by illuminating the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning light while the vehicle speed is
about 10 km/h (6.2 mph) or faster and driving forward.
If the turn signal lever is operated to the side the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning
light is illuminated, the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning light fl ashes and the system
warns the driver of the vehicle in the detection area using a BSM warning beep sound.
Detection areas
Your vehicle
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NOTE
•
The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) does not operate when the vehicle speed is lower than
about 10 km/h (6.2 mph).
•
The detection area of the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) has been determined based on
the lane width of general freeways. Therefore on a road with a narrower lane width, the
system may detect vehicles on a lane next to the adjacent lane and operate the warning
light/beep. On a road with wider lane width, the system may not detect vehicles on the
adjacent lane and may not operate the warning light/beep.
•
Under the following conditions, the system may be unable to detect vehicles, or detection
may be delayed.
•
The vehicle accelerates from a standing-start with a vehicle alongside.
•
A vehicle moves from a lane two lanes over to the adjacent lane.
•
The difference in vehicle speed between your vehicle and another vehicle is larger
when passing or being passed, and the vehicle passes the detection area within a short
period of time.
•
On a steep incline, or when there is a difference in height between lanes.
•
Immediately after the system has been activated by pressing the Blind Spot Monitoring
(BSM) OFF switch again after it has been turned off (Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
OFF indicator light in instrument cluster illuminates) by pressing the switch.
•
(Automatic transaxle vehicles)
The shift lever is shifted to the R position, or directly after being shifted from the R
position.
•
The system may not operate normally when towing a trailer. Turn off the system by
operating the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) OFF switch when towing a trailer.
•
The system switches to the Rear Cross Traffi c Alert function when the change lever
(Manual transaxle) or the selector lever (Automatic transaxle) is shifted to the R
position.
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Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) System
Rear Cross Traffi c Alert (RCTA)
When reversing the vehicle from a parking garage, vehicles approaching both sides of the
vehicle are detected to alert the driver of a possible collision by fl ashing the Blind Spot
Monitoring (BSM) warning light and activating the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning
beep sound.
Detection areas
Your vehicle
Rear Cross Traffi c Alert (RCTA) system operation
1. The Rear Cross Traffi c Alert (RCTA) system operates when the shift lever (manual
transaxle) or the selector lever (automatic transaxle) is shifted to the R position.
2. If a vehicle approaches which may hit you, the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system
warning light fl ashes and the Blind Spot Monitoring system (BSM) warning beep sounds
at the same time.
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Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) System
NOTE
Under the following conditions, the system may be unable to detect vehicles, or detection
may be delayed.
•
The vehicle is reversed at a speed of 12 km/h or faster
•
The radar is obstructed by objects such as a large vehicle parked adjacently or by a
wall. (Reverse vehicle to position in which radar is not obstructed.)
Your vehicle
•
A vehicle approaches from straight behind
Your vehicle
•
The vehicle is parked at a highly acute angle
Your vehicle
•
Immediately after the system has been activated by pressing the Blind Spot Monitoring
(BSM) OFF switch again after it has been turned off (Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) OFF
indicator light in instrument cluster illuminates) by pressing the switch.
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Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) System
BSM Warning Light
The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system alerts the driver to the presence of another
vehicle in an adjacent lane using the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning lights and the
warning beep while the system is operational.
The warning light is equipped on the left and right door mirrors.
This warning light illuminates for a few seconds when the ignition is switched ON.
Driving forward
If the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system detects a vehicle in the detection area while the
vehicle is driven at a speed of about 10 km/h (6.2mph) or more, the Blind Spot Monitoring
(BSM) warning light illuminates on the side of the vehicle where the rear on-coming vehicle
is detected. A warning indicator light fl ashes when the turn signal lever is operated to the
side where the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning lights is illuminated to alert the
driver.
Reversing
If vehicles approach from the rear on the left and right, the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
warning lights on both sides fl ash.
NOTE
•
If ice or snow adhere to the outer mirror surface, the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
warning light may not be visible.
•
If the door window glass is tinted, it may affect the visibility of the Blind Spot Monitoring
(BSM) warning light, making it diffi cult to confi rm the illumination of the light.
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Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) System
BSM OFF Indicator Light
This indicator light illuminates for a few
seconds when the ignition is switched ON.
The BSM OFF indicator light illuminates
when the BSM system is turned off by
pressing the BSM OFF switch.
The indicator light fl ashes if the BSM
system has a malfunction. Consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
NOTE
If the vehicle is driven on a road with less
traffi c and few vehicles that the radar
sensors can detect, the system may pause
(The BSM OFF indicator light in the
instrument cluster fl ashes). However, it
does not indicate a malfunction.
BSM OFF Switch
When the BSM OFF switch is pressed, the
BSM system turns off and the BSM OFF
indicator light illuminates.
Press the BSM OFF switch again to turn
on the BSM system. The BSM OFF
indicator light turns off.
NOTE
If the ignition is switched off with the BSM
system turned off, the system becomes
operable automatically when the ignition
is switched ON.
Care of Radar Sensors
The radar sensors are equipped inside the
rear bumper.
4–Door
Radar sensors
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Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) System
5–Door
Radar sensors
Always keep the bumper surface near the
radar sensor area clean so that the BSM
system operates normally.
Refer to Exterior Care on page 6-54 .
NOTE
•
The BSM OFF indicator light fl ashes
if the radar sensors cannot operate
normally. If the light remains fl ashing
after cleaning the bumper surface
near the radar sensor area, consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
•
For repairs or paintwork around the
radar sensors, or replacement of the
bumper, consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
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Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)
Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) *
The LDWS notifi es the driver that the vehicle may be deviating from its lane.
The system detects the white (yellow) lines on the traffi c lane using the Forward Sensing
Camera (FSC) and if it determines that the vehicle may be deviating from its lane, it notifi es
the driver by fl ashing the LDWS indicator light (green) and operating the LDWS warning
sound.
Refer to Forward Sensing Camera on page 4-61 .
Use the LDWS when you drive the vehicle on roads with white (yellow) lines.
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
LDWS warning light (Amber)/
LDWS indicator light (Green)
The warning light fl ashes when the system has a malfunction.
Refer to Warning Lights on page 4-21 .
WARNING
Do not use the LDWS under the following conditions:
The system may not operate adequately according to the actual driving conditions,
resulting in an accident.
Driving on roads with tight curves.
Driving under bad weather conditions (rain, fog, and snow).
The functions of the LDWS have limitations:
Always stay on course using the steering wheel and drive with care. The system is not
designed to compensate for a driver’s lack of cautions and if you rely too much on the
LDWS it could lead to an accident. The driver is responsible for assuring lane changes and
other maneuvers. Always pay attention to the direction in which the vehicle is traveling
and the vehicle’s surroundings.
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Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)
CAUTION
Do not modify the suspension. If the vehicle height or the damping force of the
suspensions is changed, the LDWS may not operate correctly.
NOTE
•
If your vehicle deviates from its traffi c lane, the LDWS operates (warning sound and
indicator light). Steer the vehicle adequately to drive the vehicle to the center of the
lane.
•
When the turn signal lever is operated for a lane change, the LDWS warning is
automatically canceled. The LDWS warning becomes operable when the turn signal
lever is returned and the system detects the white (yellow) lines.
•
If the steering wheel, accelerator pedal, or brake pedal is operated abruptly and the
vehicle moves close to a white (yellow) line, the system determines that the driver is
making a lane change and the LDWS warning is automatically canceled.
•
The LDWS may not operate during the period immediately after the vehicle has
deviated from its lane and the LDWS has operated, or the vehicle deviates from its lane
repeatedly within a short period of time.
•
The LDWS does not operate if it does not detect the white (yellow) lines of the traffi c
lane.
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Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)
•
Under the following conditions, the LDWS may not be able to detect white (yellow) lines
correctly and the LDWS may not operate correctly.
•
If an object placed on the dashboard is refl ected in the windshield and picked up by the
camera.
•
Heavy luggage is loaded in the luggage compartment or on the rear seat and the
vehicle is inclined.
•
The tire pressures are not adjusted to the specifi ed pressure.
•
When the vehicle is driven on the entry and exit to or from the rest area or tollgate of a
highway.
•
The white (yellow) lines are less visible because of dirt or paint fl aking.
•
The vehicle in front of your vehicle is running near a white (yellow) line and the line is
less visible.
•
A white (yellow) line is less visible because of bad weather (rain, fog, or snow).
•
The vehicle is driven on a temporary lane or section with a closed lane due to
construction.
•
A misleading line is picked up on the road such as a temporary line for construction,
or because of shade, lingering snow, or grooves fi lled with water.
•
The surrounding brightness suddenly changes such as when entering or exiting a
tunnel.
•
The illumination of the headlights is weakened because of dirt or the optical axis is
deviated.
•
The windshield is dirty or foggy.
•
Back-light is refl ecting from the road surface.
•
The road surface is wet and shiny after rain, or there are puddles on the road.
•
The shade of a guardrail parallel to a white (yellow) line is on the road.
•
The width of a lane is excessively narrow or wide.
•
The road is excessively uneven.
•
The vehicle is shaken after hitting a road bump.
•
There are two or more adjacent white (yellow) lines.
•
There are various road markings or lane markings of various shapes near an
intersection.
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Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)
When The System Operates
1. Press the LDWS switch. The LDWS
goes on stand-by and the LDWS
warning light (amber) illuminates.
The lane indication (bordered line) is
indicated in the Active Driving Display
(ADD).
Indication on display
2. Drive the vehicle near the center of
the lane and the LDWS indicator light
(green) illuminates in the instrument
cluster when all of the following
conditions are met.
• The vehicle is driven near the center
of the lane with the white (yellow) line
on the left and right sides, or on either
side.
• The vehicle speed is about 70 km/h (44
mph) or more
• The vehicle is driven on a straight road
or road with gentle curves
The lane indication is indicated in the
Active Driving Display (ADD).
Indication on display
NOTE
•
The LDWS remains on stand-by until it
detects white (yellow) lines on both the
left and right sides, or on either side.
•
When the system detects a white
(yellow) line on one side only, the
system will operate the warning only
when the vehicle deviates to the side
the white (yellow) line detected.
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Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)
Auto cancel
Under the following conditions, the
LDWS is automatically canceled and
kept on stand-by, and the LDWS warning
light (amber) in the instrument cluster
illuminates.
The lane indication (bordered line) is
indicated in the Active Driving Display
(ADD).
The LDWS is automatically enabled when
the condition changes and the system is
operable.
• The system cannot detect white (yellow)
lines.
• The vehicle speed is less than about 65
km/h (40 mph).
• The vehicle is making a sharp curve.
• The vehicle is making a curve at an
inadequate speed.
• The temperature inside the camera is
high or low.
• The windshield around the camera is
foggy.
• The windshield around the camera is
blocked by an obstruction, causing poor
forward visibility.
Auto cancel of warning
Under the following conditions, the
LDWS determines that the driver is
making lane changes and the warning is
automatically canceled.
The LDWS is automatically enabled after
the operation.
• The steering wheel is operated abruptly.
• The brake pedal is depressed abruptly.
• The accelerator pedal is depressed
abruptly.
• A turn signal lever is operated (after the
turn signal lever is returned, the LDWS
warning may not operate for about 3
seconds which is the period of time
required to make a lane correction).
NOTE
•
After about 5 seconds have elapsed
with the turn signal lever left
operating, the LDWS warning may
operate if the vehicle is close to a
white (yellow) line.
•
The sensitivity of the warning
(sensitivity with which the system
determines the driver's intentional lane
change) can be changed.
Refer to Personalization Features on
page 9-10 .
Canceling The System
To cancel the LDWS, press the LDWS
switch. The LDWS indicator light (Green/
Amber) in the instrument cluster turns off.
The lane indication displayed in the Active
Driving Display (ADD) turns off.
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Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)
LDWS Warning
If the system determines that the vehicle
may be deviating from its lane while the
system is operating, the LDWS warning
sounds and the LDWS indicator light
(green) fl ashes.
Refer to Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS) Warning Sound on page 7-37 .
In the Active Driving Display (ADD), the
direction in which the system determined
that the vehicle may be deviating from
its lane is indicated. Operate the steering
wheel adequately and drive in the center of
the lane.
Indication on display
NOTE
•
If the LDWS warning sound is set to
rumble, the sound will be heard from
the vehicle speaker on the side which
the system determined the vehicle may
be deviating from its lane.
•
The LDWS warning sound may not be
heard depending on the surrounding
conditions such as outside noise.
•
The warning timing with which the
system determines the vehicle may be
deviating from its lane can be changed.
Refer to Personalization Features on
page 9-10 .
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Rear View Monitor *
The rear view monitor is a visual assist system when reversing the vehicle that provides
images from the rear of the vehicle.
WARNING
Always drive carefully con rming the safety of the rear and the surrounding conditions
by looking directly with your eyes:
Reversing the vehicle by only looking at the screen is dangerous as it may cause an
accident or a collision with an object. The rear view monitor is only a visual assist device
when reversing the vehicle. The images on the screen may be di erent from the actual
conditions.
CAUTION
Do not use the rear view monitor under the following conditions: Using the rear view
monitor under the following conditions is dangerous and could result in injury or vehicle
damage or both.
Icy or snow-covered roads.
Tire chains or a temporary spare tire is installed.
The trunk lid/liftgate is not fully closed.
The vehicle is on a road incline.
When the display is cold, images may course across the monitor or the screen and may be
dimmer than usual, which could cause di culty in con rming the surrounding conditions
of the vehicle. Always drive carefully con rming the safety of the rear and the surrounding
conditions by looking directly with your eyes.
Do not apply excessive force to the camera. The camera position and angle may deviate.
Do not disassemble, modify, or remove it as it may no longer be waterproof.
The camera cover is made of plastic. Do not apply degreasing agents, organic solvents,
wax, or glass coating agents to the camera cover. If any are spilled on the cover, wipe o
with a soft cloth immediately.
Do not rub the cover excessively, or polish it using an abrasive compound or a hard brush.
The cover may be damaged a ecting the image.
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NOTE
•
If water, snow, or mud is stuck on the camera lens, wipe it off using a soft cloth. If it
cannot be wiped off, use a mild detergent.
•
If the camera temperature changes rapidly (Hot to cold, cold to hot), the rear view
monitor may not operate correctly.
•
When replacing the tires, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Replacing the tires could
result in deviation of the guide lines which appear on the display.
•
If the vehicle's front, side, or rear has been involved in a collision, the alignment of
the rear view parking camera (location, installation angle) may have deviated. Always
consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have the vehicle inspected.
Rear View Parking Camera Location
Rear View Parking Camera
4-Door 5-Door
Switching to the Rear View Monitor Display
Shift the shift lever to R with the ignition switched ON to switch the display to the rear view
monitor display.
NOTE
When the shift lever is shifted from R to another shift lever position, the screen returns to the
previous display.
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Displayable Range on the Screen
The images on the screen may be different from the actual conditions.
(Screen display)
(Actual view)
Object
Trunk lid (4-door)/
garnish (5-door)
Bumper
NOTE
•
The displayable range varies depending on the vehicle and road conditions.
•
The displayable range is limited. Objects under the bumper or around the bumper ends
cannot be displayed.
•
The distance appearing in the displayed image is different from the actual distance
because the rear view parking camera is equipped with a specifi c lens.
•
Some optionally installed vehicle accessories may be picked up by the camera. Do not
install any optional parts that can interfere with the camera view, such as illuminating
parts or parts made of refl ective material.
•
It may be diffi cult to see the display under the following conditions, however, it does not
indicate a malfunction.
•
In darkened areas.
•
When the temperature around the lens is high/low.
•
When the camera is wet such as on a rainy day or during periods of high humidity.
•
When foreign material such as mud is stuck around the camera.
•
When the camera lens refl ects sunlight or headlight beams.
•
Image display may be delayed if the temperature around the camera is low.
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Viewing the Display
Guide lines which indicate the width of the vehicle (yellow) are displayed on the screen as a
reference to the approximate width of the vehicle in comparison to the width of the parking
space you are about to back into.
Use this display view for parking your vehicle in a parking space or garage.
b
a
a) Vehicle width guide lines (yellow)
b) Guide lines serve as a reference to the approximate width of the vehicle.
Distance guide lines These guide lines indicate the approximate distance to a point
measured from the vehicle's rear (from the end of the bumper).
The red and yellow lines indicate the points about 50 cm (19 in) for the red line and 100
cm (39.3 in) for the yellow lines from the rear bumper (at the center point of each of the
lines).
CAUTION
The guide lines on the screen are xed lines. They are not synced to the driver's turning
of the steering wheel. Always be careful and check the area to the vehicle's rear and the
surrounding area directly with your eyes while backing up.
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Rear View Monitor Operation
The operation of the rear view monitor when reversing the vehicle varies depending on
the traffi c, road, and vehicle conditions. The amount of steering and the timing also varies
depending on conditions, so confi rm the surrounding conditions directly with your eyes and
steer the vehicle in accordance with the conditions.
Be well aware of the above cautions prior to using the rear view monitor.
NOTE
Images displayed on the monitor from the rear view parking camera are reversed images
(mirror images).
1. Shift the shift lever to R to switch the display to the rear view monitor display.
2. Confi rming the surrounding conditions, reverse the vehicle.
(Display condition) (Vehicle condition)
3. After your vehicle begins entering the parking space, continue backing up slowly so that
the distance between the vehicle width lines and the sides of the parking space on the left
and right are roughly equal.
4. Continue to adjust the steering wheel until the vehicle width guide lines are parallel to
the left and right sides of the parking space.
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5. Once they are parallel, straighten the wheels and back your vehicle slowly into the
parking space. Continue checking the vehicle's surroundings and then stop the vehicle
in the best possible position. (If the parking space has division lines, check whether the
vehicle width guide lines are parallel to them.)
(Display condition) (Vehicle condition)
6. When the shift lever is shifted from R to another shift lever position, the screen returns to
the previous display.
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NOTE
Because there may be a difference between the displayed image, such as indicated below,
and the actual conditions when parking, always verify the safety at the rear of the vehicle
and the surrounding area directly with your eyes.
•
In the image of the parking space (or garage) displayed below, even though the back
end and distance guide lines appear parallel in the monitor, they may not actually be
parallel on the ground.
•
When parking in a space with a division line on only one side of the parking space, the
division line and the vehicle width guide line may appear parallel on the monitor, but
they may not actually be parallel on the ground.
Variance Between Actual Road Conditions and Displayed Image
Some variance occurs between the actual road and the displayed road. Such variance in
distance perspective could lead to an accident. Note the following conditions that may cause
a variance in distance perspective.
When the vehicle is tilted due to the weight of passengers and load
When the vehicle rear is lowered, the object displayed on the screen appears farther than the
actual distance.
Variance
Object
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When there is a steep grade behind the vehicle
When there is a steep upgrade (downgrade) behind the vehicle, the object displayed on the
screen appears farther (downgrade: closer) than the actual distance.
Appears
farther than
actual
distance
Appears
closer than
actual
distance
Object at actual
position
Object at actual position
Object on screen
A: Distance between the vehicle and object displayed on the screen.
B: Actual distance between the vehicle and object.
Object on screen
Three-dimensional object on vehicle rear
Because the distance guide lines are displayed based on a fl at surface, the distance to the
three-dimensional object displayed on the screen is different from the actual distance.
A
A
C
B
CB
(Actual distance) B>C=A
Sensed distance on screen A>B>C
(Screen display)
(Actual condition)
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Picture Quality Adjustment
WARNING
Always adjust the picture quality of the rear view monitor while the vehicle is stopped:
Do not adjust the picture quality of the rear view monitor while driving the vehicle.
Adjusting the picture quality of the rear view monitor such as brightness, contrast, color,
and tint while driving the vehicle is dangerous as it could distract your attention from the
vehicle operation which could lead to an accident.
Picture quality adjustment can be done while the shift lever is in reverse (R).
There are four settings which can be adjusted including, brightness, contrast, tint, and color.
When adjusting, pay suffi cient attention to the vehicle surroundings.
1. Select the ( ) icon on the screen to display the tabs.
2. Select the desired tab item.
3. Adjust the brightness, contrast, tint, and color using the slider.
If you need to reset, press the reset button.
4. Select the ( ) icon on the screen to close the tab.
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5Interior Features
Use of various features for ride comfort, including air-conditioning and
audio system.
Climate Control System..................................................................... 5-2
Operating Tips ............................................................................... 5-2
Vent Operation .............................................................................. 5-3
Manual Climate Control ............................................................... 5-5
Automatic Climate Control ........................................................... 5-9
Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control ....................................... 5-12
Audio System .................................................................................... 5-16
Antenna ....................................................................................... 5-16
Operating Tips for Audio System ............................................... 5-17
Audio Set (Type A) ..................................................................... 5-26
Audio Set (Type B) ..................................................................... 5-38
Audio Control Switch Operation ................................................ 5-57
AUX/USB/iPod mode ................................................................. 5-58
Bluetooth® ......................................................................................... 5-76
Bluetooth® (Type A/Type B) ....................................................... 5-76
Bluetooth® Hands-Free (Type A) ................................................ 5-97
Bluetooth® Hands-Free (Type B) .............................................. 5-104
Bluetooth® Audio (Type A) ....................................................... 5-117
Bluetooth® Audio (Type B) ....................................................... 5-119
Troubleshooting (Type A/Type B) ............................................ 5-132
Interior Equipment ........................................................................ 5-136
Sunvisors ................................................................................... 5-136
Interior Lights ........................................................................... 5-137
Accessory Sockets .................................................................... 5-139
Cup Holder ................................................................................ 5-140
Bottle Holder ............................................................................. 5-141
Storage Compartments .............................................................. 5-142
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Operating Tips
•
Operate the climate control system with
the engine running.
• To prevent the battery from being
discharged, do not leave the fan control
dial on for a long period of time with the
ignition switched ON when the engine is
not running.
• Clear all obstructions such as leaves,
snow and ice from the hood and the air
inlet in the cowl grille to improve the
system efficiency.
• Use the climate control system to defog
the windows and dehumidify the air.
• The recirculate mode should be used
when driving through tunnels or while
in a traffic jam, or when you would like
to shut off outside air for quick cooling
of the interior.
• Use the outside air mode for ventilation
or windshield defrosting.
• If the vehicle has been parked in direct
sunlight during hot weather, open the
windows to let warm air escape, then
run the climate control system.
•
Run the air conditioner about 10 minutes
at least once a month to keep internal
parts lubricated.
• Have the air conditioner checked before
the weather gets hot. Lack of refrigerant
may make the air conditioner less
efficient.
• The refrigerant specifications are
indicated on a label attached to the
inside of the engine compartment. Check
the label before refilling the refrigerant.
If the wrong type of refrigerant is used,
it could result in a serious malfunction
of the air conditioner.
• For details, consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
Label
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Vent Operation
Adjusting the Vents
Directing airfl ow
To adjust the direction of airfl ow, move the
adjustment knob.
NOTE
When using the air conditioner under
humid ambient temperature conditions,
the system may blow fog from the vents.
This is not a sign of trouble but a result of
humid air being suddenly cooled.
Side Vents
Open
Knob Knob
Dial Dial
Close OpenClose
Center Vents
Knob
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Selecting the Airfl ow Mode
Dashboard Vents
Dashboard and Floor Vents
Floor Vents
Defroster and Floor Vents
Defroster Vents
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Manual Climate Control
Rear window defroster switchTemperature control dial
Fan control dial Mode selector dial
A/C switch
Air intake selector
(recirculated air
mode)
Air intake selector
(outside air mode) * With A/C switch
Control Switches
Temperature control dial
This dial controls temperature. Turn it
clockwise for hot and counterclockwise
for cold.
NOTE
When the mode is set to or with the
fan control dial in a position other than 0
and the temperature control dial in the
maximum cold position, the air intake
selector switches to the recirculated air
mode and the A/C turns on automatically.
If A/C is not desired, press the A/C switch
to turn it off.
Fan control dial
This dial allows variable fan speeds.
The fan has seven speeds.
Mode selector dial
Turn the mode selector dial to select
airfl ow mode (page 5-4 ).
NOTE
•
The mode selector dial can be set at
the intermediate positions ( ) between
each mode. Set the dial to an
intermediate position if you want to
split the airfl ow between the two
modes.
•
For example, when the mode selector
dial is at the position between the
and positions, airfl ow from the fl oor
vent is less than that of the position.
A/C switch *
Press the A/C switch to turn the air
conditioner on. The indicator light on the
switch will illuminate when the fan control
dial is in any position except OFF.
Press the switch once again to turn the air
conditioner off.
NOTE
The air conditioner may not function when
the outside temperature approaches 0 °C
(32 °F).
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Air intake selector
This switch controls the source of air
entering the vehicle.
Press the air intake selector switch to
alternate between the outside air and
recirculated air modes.
Recirculated air mode ( )
Outside air is shut off. Air within the
vehicle is recirculated.
Outside air mode ( )
Outside air is allowed to enter the
cabin. Use this mode for ventilation or
windshield defrosting.
WARNING
Do not use the recirculated air mode in
cold or rainy weather:
Using the recirculated air mode in cold
or rainy weather is dangerous as it
will cause the windows to fog up. Your
vision will be hampered, which could
lead to a serious accident.
Heating
1. Set the mode selector dial to the
position.
2. Set the air intake selector to the outside
air mode.
3. Set the temperature control dial to the
hot position.
4. Set the fan control dial to the desired
speed.
5. If dehumidifi ed heating is desired, turn
on the air conditioner.
NOTE
•
If the windshield fogs up easily, set the
mode selector dial to the position.
•
If cooler air is desired at face level, set
the mode selector dial at the
position and adjust the temperature
control dial to maintain maximum
comfort.
•
The air to the fl oor is warmer than
air to the face (except when the
temperature control dial is set at the
extreme hot or cold position).
•
In the or position, the air
conditioner is automatically turned on
and the outside air mode is
automatically selected to defrost the
windshield. In the or position,
the outside air mode cannot be
changed to the recirculated air mode.
Cooling (With air conditioner)
1. Set the mode selector dial to the
position.
2. Set the temperature control dial to the
cold position.
3. Set the fan control dial to the desired
speed.
4. Turn on the air conditioner by pressing
the A/C switch.
5. After cooling begins, adjust the fan
control dial and temperature control
dial as needed to maintain maximum
comfort.
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CAUTION
If the air conditioner is used while
driving up long hills or in heavy
tra c, monitor the engine coolant
temperature warning light to see if it is
illuminated or ashing (page 4-20 ).
The air conditioner may cause engine
overheating. If the warning light is
illuminated or ashing, turn the air
conditioning o (page 7-19 ).
NOTE
•
When maximum cooling is desired,
set the temperature control dial to the
extreme cold position and set the air
intake selector to the recirculated air
mode, then set turn the fan control dial
fully clockwise.
•
If warmer air is desired at fl oor level,
set the mode selector dial at the
position and adjust the temperature
control dial to maintain maximum
comfort.
•
The air to the fl oor is warmer than
air to the face (except when the
temperature control dial is set at the
extreme hot or cold position).
Ventilation
1. Set the mode selector dial to the
position.
2. Set the air intake selector to the outside
air mode.
3. Set the temperature control dial to the
desired position.
4. Set the fan control dial to the desired
speed.
Windshield Defrosting and
Defogging
1. Set the mode selector dial to the
position.
2. Set the temperature control dial to the
desired position.
3. Set the fan control dial to the desired
speed.
4. If dehumidifi ed heating is desired, turn
on the air conditioner.
WARNING
Do not defog the windshield using the
position with the temperature
control set to the cold position:
Using the position with the
temperature control set to the cold
position is dangerous as it will cause
the outside of the windshield to fog up.
Your vision will be hampered, which
could lead to a serious accident. Set
the temperature control to the hot or
warm position when using the
position.
NOTE
•
For maximum defrosting, turn on the
air conditioner, set the temperature
control dial to the extreme hot position,
and turn the fan control dial fully
clockwise.
•
If warm air is desired at the fl oor, set
the mode selector dial to the
position.
•
In the or position, the air
conditioner is automatically turned on
and the outside air mode is
automatically selected to defrost the
windshield. In the or position,
the outside air mode cannot be
changed to the recirculated air mode.
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Dehumidifying (With air
conditioner)
Operate the air conditioner in cool or cold
weather to help defog the windshield and
side windows.
1. Set the mode selector dial to the desired
position.
2. Set the air intake selector to the outside
air mode.
3. Set the temperature control dial to the
desired position.
4. Set the fan control dial to the desired
speed.
5. Turn on the air conditioner by pressing
the A/C switch.
NOTE
One of the functions of the air conditioner
is dehumidifying the air and, to use
this function, the temperature does not
have to be set to cold. Therefore, set the
temperature control dial to the desired
position (hot or cold) and turn on the air
conditioner when you want to dehumidify
the cabin air.
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Automatic Climate Control
Rear window defroster switch
Temperature control dial Fan control dial Mode selector dial
A/C switch Air intake selector switch
Control Switches
Temperature control dial
This dial controls temperature. Turn it
clockwise for hot and counterclockwise
for cold.
Fan control dial
The fan has seven speeds.
AUTO position
The amount of airfl ow will be
automatically controlled in accordance
with the set temperature.
Except AUTO position
The airfl ow amount can be adjusted to the
desired level by turning the dial.
0 position
To turn off the system, set the dial to 0
position.
Mode selector dial
Turn the mode selector dial to select
airfl ow mode (page 5-4 ).
AUTO position
The airfl ow mode automatically adjusts to
the selected temperature.
Except AUTO position
The desired airfl ow position can be
selected by turning the dial.
NOTE
•
With the airfl ow mode set to the
position and the temperature control
dial set at a medium temperature,
heated air is directed to the feet and
air at a comparably lower temperature
will fl ow through the central, left and
right vents.
•
When the fan control dial is ON, and
the mode selector dial is in the or
position, the air conditioner is
automatically turned on and the
outside air mode is automatically
selected to defrost the windshield. In
the or position, the outside air
mode cannot be changed to the
recirculated air mode.
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A/C switch
Pressing the A/C switch while the AUTO
switch is turned on will turn off the air
conditioning (cooling/dehumidifying
functions).
The air conditioning can be turned on and
off by pressing the A/C switch while the
fan control dial is on.
NOTE
The air conditioner may not function when
the outside temperature approaches 0 °C
(32 °F).
Air intake selector
Outside or recirculated air positions can be
selected. Press the switch to select outside/
recirculated air positions.
Recirculated air position (indicator light
illuminated)
Outside air is shut off. Use this position
when going through tunnels, driving in
congested traffi c (high engine exhaust
areas) or when quick cooling is desired.
Outside air position (indicator light
turned off)
Outside air is allowed to enter the
cabin. Use this mode for ventilation or
windshield defrosting.
WARNING
Do not use the position in cold or
rainy weather:
Using the position in cold or rainy
weather is dangerous as it will cause
the windows to fog up. Your vision will
be hampered, which could lead to a
serious accident.
Operation of Automatic Air
Conditioning
1. Set the mode selector dial to the AUTO
position.
2. Set the air intake selector to the outside
air position (indicator light turned off).
3. Set the temperature control dial to the
desired position.
4. Set the fan control dial to the AUTO
position.
5. Turn on the air conditioner.
To turn off the system, set the fan control
dial to OFF.
NOTE
•
Setting the temperature to maximum
high or low will not provide the desired
temperature at a faster rate.
•
When selecting heat, the system will
restrict airfl ow until it has warmed to
prevent cold air from blowing out of
the vents.
Windshield Defrosting and
Defogging
Set the mode selector dial to the
position and turn the fan control dial to the
desired speed.
In this position, the outside air position
is automatically selected, and when the
fan control dial is ON, the air conditioner
automatically turns on. The air conditioner
will directly dehumidify the air to the front
windshield and side windows (page 5-4 ).
Airfl ow amount will be increased.
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WARNING
Set the temperature control to the hot
or warm position when defogging (
position):
Using the position with the
temperature control set to the cold
position is dangerous as it will cause
the outside of the windshield to fog up.
Your vision will be hampered, which
could lead to a serious accident.
NOTE
Use the temperature control dial to
increase the air fl ow temperature and
defog the windshield more quickly.
Sunlight/Temperature Sensor
The climate control system measures
inside and outside temperatures, and
sunlight. It then sets temperatures inside
the passenger compartment accordingly.
CAUTION
Do not obstruct either sensor,
otherwise the climate control system
will not operate properly.
Sunlight sensor
Interior temperature sensor
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Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control
Climate control information is displayed on the display.
Airflow display
Temperature setting display (driver)
Mode selector
display
A/C mode display
Temperature setting display (passenger)
Air intake selector
(recirculated air
position)
Air intake selector
(outside air position)
Driver temperature control dial
AUTO switch
Mode selector switchFan control switch
OFF switch
Windshield defroster switch
Rear window defroster switch
Passenger temperature
control dial
DUAL switch
A/C switch
Control Switches
AUTO switch
By pressing the AUTO switch the
following functions will be automatically
controlled in accordance with the selected
set temperature:
• Airflow temperature
• Amount of airflow
• Selection of airflow mode
• Outside/Recirculated air selection
• Air conditioner operation
NOTE
AUTO switch indicator light
•
When on, it indicates auto operation,
and the system will function
automatically.
•
If any of the following switches are
operated while in auto control, the
AUTO switch indicator turns off.
•
Mode selector switch
•
Fan control switch
•
Windshield defroster switch
The functions for switches other than
those operated in the above continue to
operate in auto control.
OFF switch
Pressing the OFF switch shuts off the
climate control system.
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Temperature control dial
This dial controls temperature. Turn it
clockwise for hot and counterclockwise
for cold.
•
When the DUAL switch is off:
Turn the driver temperature control dial
to control the temperature throughout
the entire cabin.
• When the DUAL switch is on:
Turn the driver or front passenger
temperature control dial to
independently control the temperature
on each side of the cabin.
NOTE
•
The climate control system changes to
the individual operation mode ( DUAL
switch indicator light illuminated)
by turning the front passenger
temperature control dial even when
the DUAL switch is off, which
allows individual control of the set
temperature for the driver and front
passenger.
•
The temperature units for the
temperature setting display can be
changed in conjunction with the
temperature units for the outside
temperature display.
Refer to Outside Temperature Display
on page 4-15
Fan control switch
The fan has seven speeds. The selected
speed will be displayed.
Mode selector switch
The desired airfl ow mode can be selected
(page 5-4 ).
NOTE
•
With the airfl ow mode set to the
position and the temperature control
dial set at a medium temperature,
heated air is directed to the feet and
air at a comparably lower temperature
will fl ow through the central, left and
right vents.
•
To set the air vent to , press the
windshield defroster switch.
•
In the or position, the air
conditioner is automatically turned on
and the outside air mode is
automatically selected to defrost the
windshield. In the or position,
the outside air mode cannot be
changed to the recirculated air mode.
A/C switch
Pressing the A/C switch while the AUTO
switch is turned on will turn off the air
conditioning (cooling/dehumidifying
functions).
The air conditioning can be turned on and
off by pressing the A/C switch while the
fan control switch is on.
NOTE
•
The air conditioning operates when the
A/C switch is pressed even if the fan is
off.
•
The air conditioner may not function
when the outside temperature
approaches 0 °C (32 °F).
Air intake selector
Outside or recirculated air positions can be
selected. Press the switch to select outside/
recirculated air positions.
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Recirculated air position ( )
Outside air is shut off. Use this position
when going through tunnels, driving in
congested traffi c (high engine exhaust
areas) or when quick cooling is desired.
Outside air position ( )
Outside air is allowed to enter the
cabin. Use this mode for ventilation or
windshield defrosting.
WARNING
Do not use the position in cold or
rainy weather:
Using the position in cold or rainy
weather is dangerous as it will cause
the windows to fog up. Your vision will
be hampered, which could lead to a
serious accident.
DUAL switch
Use the DUAL switch to change the
mode between the individual operation
(driver and passenger) and interconnection
(simultaneous) modes.
Individual operation mode (indicator
light illuminated)
The set temperature can be controlled
individually for the driver and front
passenger.
Interconnection mode (indicator light
turned off)
The set temperature for the driver
and front passenger is controlled
simultaneously.
Windshield defroster switch
Press the switch to defrost the windshield
and front door windows.
Operation of Automatic Air
Conditioning
1. Press the AUTO switch. Selection
of the airfl ow mode, air intake
selector and amount of airfl ow will be
automatically controlled.
2. Use the temperature control dial to
select a desired temperature.
Press the DUAL switch or turn the
front passenger temperature control
dial to control the set temperature
individually for the driver and front
passenger.
To turn off the system, press the OFF
switch.
NOTE
•
Setting the temperature to maximum
high or low will not provide the desired
temperature at a faster rate.
•
When selecting heat, the system will
restrict airfl ow until it has warmed to
prevent cold air from blowing out of
the vents.
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Windshield Defrosting and
Defogging
Press the windshield defroster switch.
In this position, the outside air position
is automatically selected, and the air
conditioner automatically turns on. The
air conditioner will directly dehumidify
the air to the front windshield and side
windows (on Page 5-4 ). Airfl ow amount
will be increased.
WARNING
Set the temperature control to the hot
or warm position when defogging (
position):
Using the position with the
temperature control set to the cold
position is dangerous as it will cause
the outside of the windshield to fog up.
Your vision will be hampered, which
could lead to a serious accident.
NOTE
Use the temperature control dial to
increase the air fl ow temperature and
defog the windshield more quickly.
Sunlight/Temperature Sensor
The climate control system measures
inside and outside temperatures, and
sunlight. It then sets temperatures inside
the passenger compartment accordingly.
CAUTION
Do not obstruct either sensor,
otherwise the climate control system
will not operate properly.
Sunlight sensor
Interior temperature sensor
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Audio System
Antenna
Antenna (4-Door)
AM/FM Radio Antenna
The AM/FM radio antenna receives both
AM and FM signals.
The antenna is embedded into the window
glass.
CAUTION
When washing the inside of the
window which has an antenna, use
a soft cloth dampened in lukewarm
water, gently wiping the antenna lines.
Use of glass cleaning products could
damage the antenna.
Satellite Radio Antenna *
The satellite radio antenna receives
SiriusXM signals.
Antenna
Antenna (5-Door)
AM/FM Radio Antenna *
The AM/FM radio antenna receives both
AM and FM signals.
(Type A)
To remove the antenna, turn it
counterclockwise.
To install the antenna, turn it clockwise.
Make sure the antenna is securely
installed.
Remove
Install
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the antenna,
remove it before entering a car wash
facility or passing beneath a low
overhead clearance.
Be careful around the antenna
when removing snow from the roof.
Otherwise the antenna could be
damaged.
NOTE
When leaving your vehicle unattended, we
recommend that you remove the antenna
and store it inside the vehicle.
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Audio System
(Type B)
Antenna
Antenna for AM/FM and Satellite Radio
Antenna
*
The antenna for AM/FM and satellite radio
antenna receives both AM and FM signals
and SiriusXM signals.
Antenna
Operating Tips for Audio
System
WARNING
Always adjust the audio while the
vehicle is stopped:
Do not adjust the audio control
switches while driving the vehicle.
Adjusting the audio while driving
the vehicle is dangerous as it could
distract your attention from the vehicle
operation which could lead to a
serious accident.
Even if the audio control switches are
equipped on the steering wheel, learn
to use the switches without looking
down at them so that you can keep
your maximum attention on the road
while driving the vehicle.
CAUTION
For the purposes of safe driving,
adjust the audio volume to a level that
allows you to hear sounds outside of
the vehicle including car horns and
particularly emergency vehicle sirens.
NOTE
•
To prevent the battery from being
discharged, do not leave the audio
system on for a long period of time
when the engine is not running.
•
If a cellular phone or CB radio is used
in or near the vehicle, it could cause
noise to occur from the audio system,
however, this does not indicate that the
system has been damaged.
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Do not spill any liquid on the audio
system.
Do not insert any objects, other than CDs,
into the slot.
Radio Reception
AM characteristics
AM signals bend around such things as
buildings or mountains and bounce off the
ionosphere.
Therefore, they can reach longer distances
than FM signals.
Because of this, two stations may
sometimes be picked up on the same
frequency at the same time.
Station 2
Station 1
Ionosphere
FM characteristics
An FM broadcast range is usually about
40—50 km (25—30 miles) from the
source. Because of extra coding needed to
break the sound into two channels, stereo
FM has even less range than monaural
(non-stereo) FM.
FM Station
40—50km
(25—30 miles)
Signals from an FM transmitter are similar
to beams of light because they do not
bend around corners, but they do refl ect.
Unlike AM signals, FM signals cannot
travel beyond the horizon. Therefore, FM
stations cannot be received at the great
distances possible with AM reception.
AM wave
FM wave
FM wave
100—200 km (60—120 miles)
Ionosphere
Atmospheric conditions can also affect
FM reception. High humidity will cause
poor reception. However, cloudy days may
provide better reception than clear days.
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Multipath noise
Since FM signals can be refl ected by
obstructions, it is possible to receive both
the direct signal and the refl ected signal
at the same time. This causes a slight
delay in reception and may be heard as a
broken sound or a distortion. This problem
may also be encountered when in close
proximity to the transmitter.
Reflected wave
Direct
Flutter/Skip noise
Signals from an FM transmitter move in
straight lines and become weak in valleys
between tall buildings, mountains, and
other obstacles. When a vehicle passes
through such an area, the reception
conditions may change suddenly, resulting
in annoying noise.
Weak signal noise
In suburban areas, broadcast signals
become weak because of distance from the
transmitter. Reception in such fringe areas
is characterized by sound breakup.
Strong signal noise
This occurs very close to a transmitter
tower. The broadcast signals are extremely
strong, so the result is noise and sound
breakup at the radio receiver.
Station drift noise
When a vehicle reaches the area of two
strong stations broadcasting at similar
frequencies, the original station may be
temporarily lost and the second station
picked up. At this time there will be some
noise from this disturbance.
Station 2
88.3 MHz
Station 1
88.1 MHz
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Operating Tips for CD Player
Condensation phenomenon
Immediately after turning on the heater
when the vehicle is cold, the CD or
optical components (prism and lens) in
the CD player may become clouded with
condensation. At this time, the CD will
eject immediately when placed in the unit.
A clouded CD can be corrected simply by
wiping it with a soft cloth. Clouded optical
components will clear naturally in about
an hour. Wait for normal operation to
return before attempting to use the unit.
Handling the CD player
The following precautions should be
observed.
•
The CD revolves at high speed within
the unit. Defective (cracked or badly
bent) CDs should never be used.
•
Do not use non-conventional discs such
as heart-shaped, octagonal discs, etc.
The disc may not eject resulting in a
malfunction.
•
If the memory portion of the CD is
transparent or translucent, do not use the
disc.
Transparent
• A new CD may have rough edges on its
inner and outer perimeters. If a disc with
rough edges is used, proper setting will
not be possible and the CD player will
not play the CD. In addition, the disc
may not eject resulting in a malfunction.
Remove the rough edges in advance
by using a ball-point pen or pencil as
shown below. To remove the rough
edges, rub the side of the pen or pencil
against the inner and outer perimeter of
the CD.
• When driving over uneven surfaces, the
sound may jump.
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• The CD player has been designed to
play CDs bearing the identification logo
as shown below. No other discs can be
played.
• Use discs that have been legitimately
produced. If illegally-copied discs such
as pirated discs are used, the system may
not operate properly.
• Be sure never to touch the signal surface
when handling the CDs. Pick up a CD
by grasping the outer edge or the edge of
the hole and the outer edge.
•
Do not stick paper or tape on the CD.
Avoid scratching the reverse side (the
side without a label). The disc may not
eject resulting in a malfunction.
• Dust, finger smudges, and dirt can
decrease the amount of light reflected
from the signal surface, thus affecting
sound quality. If the CD should become
soiled, gently wipe it with a soft cloth
from the center of the CD to the edge.
• Do not use record sprays, antistatic
agents, or household spray cleaners.
Volatile chemicals such as benzine and
thinner can also damage the surface of
the CD and must not be used. Anything
that can damage, warp, or fog plastic
should never be used to clean CDs.
• The CD player ejects the CD if the CD
is inserted upside down. Also dirty and/
or defective CDs may be ejected.
• Do not insert cleaning discs in the CD
player.
• Do not insert any disc with a peel-off
seal affixed to it.
• This unit may not be able to play certain
CD-R/CD-RWs made using a computer
or music CD recorder due to disc
characteristics, scratches, smudges, dirt,
etc., or due to dust or condensation on
the lens inside the unit.
• Storing CDs in the vehicle exposed to
direct sunlight or high temperature may
damage the CD-R/CD-RWs, and make
them unplayable.
• CD-R/CD-RW exceeding 700 MB
cannot be played.
• This unit may not be able to play certain
discs made using a computer due to the
application (writing software) setting
used. (For details, consult the store
where the application was purchased.)
• It is possible that certain text data, such
as titles, recorded on a CD-R/CD-RW
may not be displayed when musical data
(CD-DA) is playing.
• The period from when a CD-RW is
inserted to when it begins playing is
longer than a normal CD or CD-R.
• Completely read the instruction manual
and cautions for CD-R/CD-RWs.
• Do not use discs with cellophane tape
adhering, partially peeled off labels,
or adhesive material exuding from the
edges of the CD label. Also, do not use
discs with a commercially-available
CD-R label affixed. The disc may not
eject resulting in a malfunction.
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Operating Tips for MP3
NOTE
Supply of this product only conveys a
license for private, non-commercial
use and does not convey a license nor
imply any right to use this product in any
commercial (i.e. revenue-generating)
real time broadcasting (terrestrial,
satellite, cable and/or any other media),
broadcasting/streaming via the Internet,
intranets and/or other networks or in other
electronic content distribution systems,
such as pay-audio or audio-on-demand
applications. An independent license for
such use is required. For details, please
visit http://www.mp3licensing.com.
• This audio system handles MP3 files
that have been recorded on CD-R/CD-
RW/CD-ROMs.
• When naming an MP3 file, be sure to
add an MP3 file extension (.mp3) after
the file name.
• The number of characters which can be
displayed is restricted.
CAUTION
This unit can only play MP3 les that
have an MP3 le extension (.mp3)
attached. Do not attach an MP3 le
extension to any other type le as it
could cause noise to be emitted or a
malfunction in the unit.
Specialized glossary
M P 3
Abbreviation for “MPEG Audio Layer
3”. A technical standard for audio
compression as decided by the ISO
*1
MPEG working group. Use of MP3
allows for audio data to be compressed to
approximately a tenth of the source data
size.
*1 International Organization for
Standardization
Operating Tips for WMA
WMA is short for Windows Media Audio
and is the audio compression format used
by Microsoft.
Audio data can be created and stored at a
higher compression ratio than MP3.
•
Microsoft and Windows Media are
registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation U.S. in the United States
and other countries.
CAUTION
This unit plays les with the (.wma) le
extension as a WMA le. Do not use the
WMA le extension for les other than
WMA les. Otherwise, it could result in
noise or a malfunction.
•
WMA files written under specifications
other than the indicated specification
may not play normally or files or folder
names may not display correctly.
• The file extension may not be provided
depending on the computer operating
system, version, software, or settings. In
this case, add the file extension “.wma”
to the end of the file name, and then
write it to the disc.
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Operating Tips for AAC
AAC stands for Advanced Audio Coding,
which is standardized voice compression
established by the ISO
*1 working group
(MPEG). Audio data can be created and
stored at a higher compression ratio than
MP3.
*1 International Organization for
Standardization
CAUTION
This unit plays les with the le
extension (.aac/.m4a/.mp4
*2 /.wav *2 )
as an AAC le. Do not use the AAC le
extension for les other than AAC les.
Otherwise, it could result in noise or a
malfunction.
*2 Type B
•
AAC files written under specifications
other than the indicated specification
may not play normally or files or folder
names may not display correctly.
• The file extension may not be provided
depending on the computer operating
system, version, software, or settings. In
this case, add the file extension “.aac ”,
“.m4a”, ".mp4
*2 ", or ".wav
*2 " to the end
of the file name, and then write it to the
memory.
*2 Type B
Operating Tips for OGG
OGG is the audio compression format for
Xiph. Org Foundation.
Audio data can be created and stored at a
higher compression ratio than MP3.
CAUTION
This unit plays les with the (.ogg) le
extension as a OGG le. Do not use the
OGG le extension for les other than
OGG les. Otherwise, it could result in
noise or a malfunction.
•
OGG files written under specifications
other than the indicated specification
may not play normally or files or folder
names may not display correctly.
• The file extension may not be provided
depending on the computer operating
system, version, software, or settings. In
this case, add the file extension “.ogg”
to the end of the file name, and then
write it to the disc.
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Operating Tips for USB device
This unit supports playback of MP3/
WMA/AAC/OGG
*1 fi les recorded to USB
device.
NOTE
•
Music data (MP3/WMA/AAC (.aac/.
m4a/.mp4
*1 /.wav *1 )/OGG *1 format)
stored in a USB mass-storage class
compliant device (such as USB fl ash
memory) can be played.
•
Playback may not be possible
depending on the type and condition of
the USB fl ash memory even if the audio
fi le complies with the standard above.
•
A copyright protected WMA/AAC fi le
cannot be played in this unit.
•
The order of the music data stored in
the device may differ from the playback
order.
•
To prevent loss or damage of stored
data, we recommend that you always
back up your data.
•
If a device exceeds the maximum
electric current value of 1,000 mA,
it may not operate or recharge when
connected.
•
Do not pull out the USB device while
in the USB mode (only pull it out while
in FM/AM radio or CD mode).
•
The device will not operate if the data
is password protected.
*1 Type B
CAUTION
This unit plays les with the le
extension (mp3) as an MP3 le. Do not
use the MP3 le extension for les other
than MP3 les. Otherwise, it could result
in noise or a malfunction.
This unit plays les with the le
extension (wma) as a WMA le. Do
not use the WMA le extension for les
other than WMA les. Otherwise, it
could result in noise or a malfunction.
This unit plays les with the le
extension (.aac/.m4a/.mp4
*1 /.wav *1 )
as an AAC le. Do not use the AAC le
extension for les other than AAC les.
Otherwise, it could result in noise or a
malfunction.
(Type B)
This unit plays les with the le
extension (ogg) as an OGG le. Do not
use the OGG le extension for les other
than OGG les. Otherwise, it could
result in noise or a malfunction.
*1 Type B
• MP3/WMA/AAC/OGG *1 files written
under specifications other than the
indicated specification may not play
normally or files/folder names may not
display correctly.
• The file extension may not be provided
depending on the computer operating
system, version, software, or settings. In
this case, add the file extension “.mp3”,
“.wma”, “.aac ”, “.m4a”, ".mp4
*1 ",
".wav
*1 ", or ".ogg
*1 " to the end of the file
name, and then write it to the memory.
*1 Type B
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Operating Tips for iPod (Type A)
This unit supports playback of music fi les
recorded to an iPod.
•
iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc.,
registered in the U.S. and other
countries.
The iPod may not be compatible
depending on the model or OS version. In
this case, an error message is displayed.
CAUTION
Remove the iPod when it is not in
use. Because the iPod is not designed
to withstand excessive changes
in temperature inside the cabin, it
could be damaged or the battery
may deteriorate due to the excessive
temperature or humidity inside the
cabin if it is left in the vehicle.
If data in the iPod is lost while it is
connected to the unit, Mazda cannot
guarantee recovery of any lost data.
If the iPod battery is deteriorated, the
iPod may not recharge and playback
may not be possible when it is
connected to the unit. Replace the iPod
battery immediately.
Be careful not to pinch the iPod
connecting cable when opening/
closing the center console.
For details on using the iPod, refer to
the iPod instruction manual.
When connecting the iPod to a USB
port, all commands are made from the
audio unit. iPod control is not possible.
NOTE
The audio unit cannot display images or
videos stored in an iPod.
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Audio Set (Type A)
Power/Volume/Sound Controls .............................................................................page 5-28
Clock .....................................................................................................................page 5-30
Operating the Radio ..............................................................................................page 5-32
Operating the Compact Disc (CD) Player
* ...........................................................page 5-34
How to use Auxiliary jack/USB port ....................................................................page 5-37
Error Indications ...................................................................................................page 5-37
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Power/Volume/Sound Controls
Power/Volume/Audio control dial
Menu button
Audio display
Power ON/OFF
Switch the ignition to ACC or ON. Press
the power/volume dial to turn the audio
system on. Press the power/volume dial
again to turn the audio system off.
Volume adjustment
To adjust the volume, turn the power/
volume dial. Turn the power/volume dial
to the right to increase volume, to the left
to decrease it.
Audio sound adjustment
1. Press the menu button ( ) to select
the function. The selected function will
be indicated.
2. Turn the audio control dial to adjust the
selected functions as follows:
Indication
Setting value
Turn Left Turn
Right
ALC (Automatic volume
adjustment) Level
decrease Level
increase
BASS (Low pitch sound) Decrease
bass Increase
bass
TREB (Treble sound) Decrease
treble Increase
treble
FADE (Front/back
volume balance)
Shift the
sound to
the front
Shift the
sound to
the rear
BAL (Left/right volume
balance)
Shift the
sound to
the left
Shift the
sound to
the right
BEEP (Audio operation
sound) Off On
BT SETUP * Select mode
12Hr 24Hr 12Hr
(Flashing) 24Hr
(Flashing)
• Depending on the model, this function
may not be available.
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NOTE
If not operated for several seconds, the
display returns to the previous display. To
reset bass, treble, fade, and balance, press
the menu button ( ) for 2 seconds.
The unit will beep and “ CLEAR ” will be
displayed.
Automatic Level Control (ALC)
The automatic level control (ALC)
changes the audio volume automatically
according to the vehicle speed. The faster
the vehicle speed, the higher the volume
increases. ALC has ALC OFF and ALC
LEVEL 1 to 7 modes. At ALC LEVEL 7,
the amount that the volume can increase
is at the maximum. Select the mode
according to the driving conditions.
BT SETUP mode *
Music and other audio such as voice data
recorded on portable audio devices and
mobile phones available on the market
which are equipped with the Bluetooth
®
transmission function can be listened to
via wireless transmission over the vehicle's
speakers. Using the BT SETUP mode,
these devices can be programmed to the
Bluetooth
® unit or changed (page 5-79 ).
Time adjustment
Rotating the audio control dial switches
the display between 12 and 24-hour clock
time (page 5-30 ).
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Clock
Audio displayAudio control dial
Hour/Minute set switch
:00 button
Menu buttonClock button
Setting the time
The clock can be set at any time when the
ignition is switched to ACC or ON.
1. To adjust the time, press the clock
button ( ) for about 2 seconds until
a beep is heard.
2. The clock's current time will fl ash.
Time adjustment
• To adjust the time, press the hour/
minute set button ( , ) while the
clock's current time is fl ashing.
• The hours advance while the hour set
button ( ) is pressed. The minutes
advance while the minute set button
() is pressed.
3. Press the clock button ( ) again to
start the clock.
Time resetting
1. Press the clock button ( ) for about
2 seconds until a beep is heard.
2. Press the :00 button ( 1 ).
3. When the button is pressed, the time
will be reset as follows:
(Example)
12:01—12:29→12:00
12:30—12:59→1:00
NOTE
•
When the :00 button ( 1 ) is pressed, the
seconds will start at “ 00 ”.
•
Switching between 12 and 24-hour
clock time:
Press the menu button ( ) several
times until 12 and 24-hour clock time
are displayed. Turn the audio control
dial in either direction, select the
desired clock setting while the
preferred clock time is fl ashing.
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Operating the Radio
Band selector button
Channel preset buttons
Scan button Auto memory button
Tuning button
Audio display
Radio ON
Press a band selector button ( ) to
turn the radio on.
Band selection
Successively pressing the band selector
button ( ) switches the bands as
follows: FM1→FM2→AM.
The selected mode will be indicated.
NOTE
If the FM broadcast signal becomes weak,
reception automatically changes from
STEREO to MONO for reduced noise.
Tuning
The radio has the following tuning
methods: Manual, Seek, Scan, Preset
channel, and Auto memory tuning. The
easiest way to tune stations is to set them
on preset channels.
NOTE
If the power supply is interrupted (fuse
blows or the battery is disconnected), the
preset channels will be erased.
Manual tuning
Select the station by pressing the tuning
button ( , ) lightly.
Seek tuning
Automatic search for radio stations starts
when the tuning button ( , ) is pressed
until a beep sound is heard. The search
stops when a station is found.
NOTE
If you continue to press and hold the
button, the frequency will continue
changing without stopping.
Scan tuning
Press and hold the scan button ( ) to
automatically sample strong stations.
Scanning stops at each station for about 5
seconds. To hold a station, press and hold
the scan button ( ) again during this
interval.
Preset channel tuning
The 6 preset channels can be used to store
6 AM and 12 FM stations.
1. To set a channel fi rst select AM, FM1,
or FM2. Tune to the desired station.
2. Press a channel preset button for
about 2 seconds until a beep is heard.
The preset channel number or station
frequency will be displayed. The
station is now held in the memory.
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3. Repeat this operation for the other
stations and bands you want to store.
To tune one in the memory, select AM,
FM1, or FM2 and then press its channel
preset button. The station frequency or
the channel number will be displayed.
Auto memory tuning
This is especially useful when driving in
an area where the local stations are not
known.
Press and hold the auto memory button
() for about 2 seconds until a beep
is heard; the system will automatically
scan and temporarily store up to 6 stations
with the strongest frequencies in each
selected band in that area.
After scanning is completed, the station
with the strongest frequency will be tuned
and its frequency displayed. Press and
release the auto memory button ( )
to recall stations from the auto-stored
stations. One stored station will be
selected each time and its frequency and
channel number will be displayed.
NOTE
If no stations can be tuned after scanning
operations, “ A ” will be displayed.
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Operating the Compact Disc (CD) Player
*
CD eject button CD slot
Media/Scan button Folder down button
Folder up button
Play/Pause button
Random button
Repeat button
Audio display
Text button
Track down/
Reverse button
Track up/
Fast-forward button
Type Playable data
Music/MP3/WMA/
AAC CD player • Music data (CD-DA)
• MP3/WMA/AAC fi le
NOTE
If a disc has both music data (CD-DA)
and MP3/WMA/AAC fi les, playback of the
two or three fi le types differs depending on
how the disc was recorded.
Inserting the CD
Insert the CD into the slot, label-side up.
The auto-loading mechanism will set the
CD and begin play.
NOTE
There will be a short lapse before play
begins while the player reads the digital
signals on the CD.
Ejecting the CD
Press the CD eject button ( ) to eject the
CD.
Playback
Press the media button ( ) to switch
to CD mode and start playback.
NOTE
The CD mode cannot be selected if a CD
has not been inserted.
Pause
To stop playback, press the Play/Pause
button ( 4 ).
Press the button again to resume playback.
Fast-forward/Reverse
Press and hold the fast-forward button ( )
to advance through a track at high speed.
Press and hold the reverse button ( ) to
reverse through a track at high speed.
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Track search
Press the track up button ( ) once to skip
forward to the beginning of the next track.
Press the track down button ( ) within a
few seconds after playback begins to track
down to the beginning of the previous
track.
Press the track down button ( ) after a
few seconds have elapsed to start playback
from the beginning of the current track.
Folder search (during MP3/WMA/AAC
CD playback)
To change to the previous folder, press the
folder down button ( ), or press the folder
up button ( ) to advance to the next
folder.
Music scan
During music CD playback
This function scans the titles on a CD and
plays 10 seconds of each song to aid you
in fi nding a song you want to listen to.
Press and hold the scan button ( )
during playback to start the scan play
operation (the track number will fl ash).
Press and hold the scan button ( )
again to cancel scan playback.
During MP3/WMA/AAC CD playback
This function scans the titles in a folder
currently being played and plays 10
seconds of each song to aid you in fi nding
a song you want to listen to. Press and
hold the scan button ( ) during
playback to start the scan play operation
(the track number will fl ash).
Press and hold the scan button ( )
again to cancel scan playback.
NOTE
If the unit is left in scan, normal playback
will resume where scan was selected.
Repeat playback
During music CD playback
1. Press the repeat button ( 1 ) during
playback to play the current track
repeatedly. “ TRACK RPT ” is
displayed.
2. Press the button again to cancel the
repeat playback.
During MP3/WMA/AAC CD playback
(Track repeat)
1. Press the repeat button ( 1 ) during
playback to play the current track
repeatedly. “ TRACK RPT ” is
displayed.
2. To cancel the repeat playback, press the
button again after 3 seconds.
(Folder repeat)
1. Press the repeat button ( 1 ) during
playback, and then press the button
again within 3 seconds to play the
tracks in the current folder repeatedly.
“ FOLDER RPT ” is displayed.
2. Press the button again to cancel the
repeat playback.
Random playback
Tracks are randomly selected and played.
During music CD playback
1. Press the random button ( 2 ) during
playback to play the tracks on the CD
randomly. “ DISC RDM ” is displayed.
2. Press the button again to cancel the
random playback.
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During MP3/WMA/AAC CD playback
(Folder random)
1. Press the random button ( 2 ) during
playback to play the tracks in the
folder randomly. “ FOLDER RDM ” is
displayed.
2. To cancel the random playback, press
the button again after 3 seconds.
(CD random)
1. Press the random button ( 2 ) during
playback, and then press the button
again within 3 seconds to play the
tracks on the CD randomly. “ DISC
RDM ” is displayed.
2. Press the button again to cancel the
random playback.
Switching the display
For fi les with a fi le name and other
information that have been input, the
display switches between display of the
fi le name and other information each
time the text button ( 3 ) is pressed during
playback.
Music CD
Track name*
Album name*
Artist name*
* Depending on the CD, this information
may not available.
Track number/Elapsed time
Track number
MP3/WMA/AAC CD
File name
Folder name
Album name
Song name
Artist name
Folder number/File number
File number/Elapsed time
NOTE
•
The information viewable in the
display is only CD information (such
as artist name, song title) which has
been recorded to the CD.
•
This unit cannot display some
characters. Characters which cannot
be displayed are indicated by an
asterisk ( ).
Display scroll
Only 13 characters can be displayed at one
time. To display the rest of the characters
of a long title, press and hold the text
button ( 3 ). The display scrolls the next 13
characters. Press and hold the text button
( 3 ) again after the last 13 characters have
been displayed to return to the beginning
of the title.
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NOTE
The number of characters which can be
displayed is restricted.
Message display
If “ CHECK CD ” is displayed, it means
that there is some CD malfunction. Check
the CD for damage, dirt, or smudges, and
then properly reinsert. If the message
appears again, take the unit to an
Authorized Mazda Dealer for service.
How to use Auxiliary jack/USB
port
Audio can be heard from the vehicle's
speakers by connecting a commercially-
available portable audio unit to the
auxiliary jack.
Use a commercially-available, non-
impedance (3.5 ) stereo mini plug cable.
Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer for
details.
In addition, audio can be played from the
vehicle audio device by connecting a USB
device or an iPod to the USB port.
Refer to AUX/USB/iPod on page 5-58 .
Error Indications
If you see an error indication on the audio
display, fi nd the cause in the chart. If you
cannot clear the error indication, take the
vehicle to an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Indication Cause Solution
CHECK
CD
CD is
inserted
upside
down
Insert the CD properly.
If the error indication
continues to display,
consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
CD is
defective
Insert another CD
properly. If the error
indication continues
to display, consult an
Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
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Audio Set (Type B)
Audio Set (Type B) has three different human interfaces.
• Commander with switches
• Touch panel
• Voice recognition with steering switch and microphone
Commander and switch operation
Volume dial
NOTE
For safety reasons, some operations are disabled while the vehicle is driven.
Volume dial operation
Press the dial to switch the audio MUTE on and off.
Turn the dial to adjust the volume. The volume increases by turning the dial clockwise,
and decreases by turning it counter clockwise.
Switches around commander knob
: Displays the home screen.
: Displays the audio screen.
: Displays the navigation screen. (Only navigation-equipped vehicles)
: Displays the Favorites screen. Long-press to store particular items in Favorites.
: Returns to previous screen.
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Commander knob operation
(Selection of icons on screen)
1. Tilt or turn the commander knob and move the cursor to the desired icon.
2. Press the commander knob and select the icon.
NOTE
Long-press operation of the commander knob is also possible for some functions.
Touch panel operation
CAUTION
Do not press the screen strongly or press it with a sharp-pointed object. Otherwise, the
screen could be damaged.
NOTE
For safety reasons, touch panel operation is disabled while the vehicle is driven.
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Basic Operation Method
TOUCH & TAP
1. Touch the item indicated in the audio display.
2. The operation is launched and the next item is displayed.
SLIDE
1. Touch the setting item displaying a slider bar.
2. Slide your fi nger in the desired direction.
3. Release your fi nger, and the value is changed accordingly.
SWIPE
1. Touch the item displaying a slider bar.
2. Swipe your fi nger in the desired direction.
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Return to previous screen
1. Touch the icon.
Displaying the home screen
1. Touch the icon.
Home screen
Icon Function
Applications
Information such as average fuel economy, maintenance, and warnings can be verifi ed.
Audio
Operates audio such as the radio and CDs. The audio source most recently used is
displayed. An audio source which cannot be used at that time is skipped and the previous
audio source is displayed.
To change the audio source, select the icon again.
Communication
Bluetooth ® related functions are available.
Navigation (vehicles with navigation system)
Navigation screen is displayed.
Settings
Overall setting menu (Such as ADD, display, sound, safety, Bluetooth
® , Wi-Fi™ and
Language).
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Volume/Display/Sound Controls
Volume dial
Commander switch Audio control switch
Volume switch
Volume adjustment
Turn the commander switch dial. The
volume switch on the steering switch can
also be pressed.
Display setting
Select the icon on the home screen and
display the settings screen.
Select the tab to select the item you
would like to change.
Display OFF/Clock
The audio display can be turned off. Select
the icon to turn the display off.
When the icon is selected the audio
display turns off and the clock is
displayed.
The audio display can be turned back on
as follows:
• Touch the audio display.
• Operate the commander switch.
Daytime/nighttime screen setting *1
The daytime or nighttime screen can be
selected.
: Switches screen automatically
according to headlight illumination
condition
: Daytime screen setting
: Nighttime screen setting
Brightness adjustment
Adjust the audio display brightness using
the slider.
Contrast adjustment
Adjust the audio display contrast using the
slider.
Display setting reset
All of the screen setting values can be
reset to their initial settings.
1. Select the icon.
2. Select the icon.
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Audio sound adjustment
Select the icon on the home screen and
display the settings screen.
Select the tab to select the item you
would like to change.
Indication Setting value
Bass
(Low pitch sound)
Side: Low pitch
enhancement
Side: Low pitch
reduction
Treble
(Treble sound)
Side: Treble
enhancement
Side: Treble reduction
Fade
(Front/back volume
balance)
Back: Front speaker
volume reduction
Front: Rear speaker
volume reduction
Balance
(Left/right volume
balance)
Right: Left side volume
reduction
Left: Right side volume
reduction
Auto Level Control
*1
(Automatic volume
adjustment)
Off—Adjustment at
seven levels
Centerpoint *2
(Automatic surround
level adjustment) On/Off
AudioPilot *2
(Automatic volume
adjustment) On/Off
Beep
(Audio operation sound) On/Off
*1 Standard audio
*2 Bose ® Sound System
Automatic Level Control (ALC)
The automatic level control is a feature
that automatically adjusts audio volume
and sound quality according to the vehicle
speed. The volume increases in accordance
with the increase in vehicle speed, and
decreases as vehicle speed decreases.
AudioPilot
® 2 *3
When driving, background noise can
interfere with enjoying music.
AudioPilot ® 2 noise compensation
technology continuously adjusts the music
to compensate for background noise and
vehicle speed.
It reacts only to sustained noise sources
and not intermittent ones, such as speed
bumps.
An enhanced DSP algorithm allows faster
and more effective compensation for
unusual situations, such as driving on a
very rough road or at high speeds.
*3 AudioPilot ® 2 is a registered trademark
of Bose Corporation.
Centerpoint
® 2 *4
Centerpoint ® 2 lets vehicle owners enjoy
a Bose
® surround sound experience from
their existing CDs, MP3s and satellite
radio.
Specifi cally engineered to meet the unique
demands of reproducing surround sound in
a vehicle.
Converts stereo signals to multiple
channels allowing greater precision when
reproducing the sound.
An enhanced algorithm to simultaneously
create a wider, more spacious sound fi eld.
*4 Centerpoint ® 2 is a registered trademark
of Bose Corporation.
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Operating the Radio
Radio ON
Select the icon on the home screen and display the Audio screen. When selecting the
desired radio, the following icons are indicated in the lower part of the audio display.
AM/FM Radio
Icon Function
Displays the Audio menu. Use to switch to a different audio source.
Displays the station list.
Select the icon to display the frequencies of up to ten radio stations on
the auto memory preset list.
Select the desired frequency.
Displays the Favorites list. Long-press to store radio stations currently being aired.
Switches the on and off. Displays the multi-cast channel list of the
.
You can search for receivable radio stations.
Scanning stops at each station for about fi ve seconds.
Select again to continue receiving the radio station.
Manual radio station selection.
Select the tuner and rotate the commander knob or drag the display, or touch the radio
frequency.
Press or to select a radio station automatically.
When or is long-pressed, the radio frequency changes continually. It stops when you
remove your hand from the icon or the commander knob.
Launches the iTunes Tagging function (for Apple devices with USB use only). Can be used
when the is on.
Automatic radio station selection.
When long-pressed, the radio frequency changes continually. It stops when you remove
your hand from the icon or the commander knob.
Adjusts the audio quality level.
Refer to Volume/Display/Sound Controls on page 5-42 .
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Favorites Radio
Selected stations can be registered for
convenient operation. Up to 50 stations
can be registered. The Favorites list is
common to AM, FM, and satellite radio.
Registering to Favorites
Long-press the icon to register the
current radio station. The registration can
also be performed using the following
procedure.
1. Select the icon to display the
Favorites list.
2. Select the icon.
3. Select the icon.
4. The station is added to the bottom of
the Favorites list.
NOTE
If the battery is disconnected, your
Favorites list will be not deleted.
Selecting radio station from Favorites
1. Select the icon to display the
Favorites list.
2. Select the radio station name or radio
frequency to tune in the radio station.
Deleting from Favorites
1. Select the icon to display the
Favorites list.
2. Select the icon.
3. Select the icon.
4. Select the radio station or radio
frequency you want to delete.
5. Select the icon.
Changing Favorites list order
1. Select the icon to display the
Favorites list.
2. Select the icon.
3. Select the icon.
4. Select a radio station or radio
frequency. The selected radio station
can be moved.
5. Move the radio station then select the
icon.
Radio Broadcast Data System (RBDS)
Radio text information display
Radio text information sent from a
broadcasting station is displayed in the
audio display.
NOTE
Radio text information is a function of FM
radio. Text information is not displayed in
the following:
•
During reception
•
Not an RBDS broadcast
•
During HD reception
•
RBDS broadcast, but radio text is not
transmitted from the radio station
Genre Seek
Some FM stations transmit Genre codes
(Program type like a Rock, News, and so
on). This code enables alternative stations
transmitting the same Genre code to be
found quickly. To select from the genre
list, select the icon while in the
FM mode and the desired Genre Seek.
(To scan for Genre Seek:)
1. Select the genre type you want to
select.
2. Select the , icon.
NOTE
To change the desired genre, select the
icon.
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Ex.)
89.3 is currently being received. With
Rock selected as the Genre, the radio
stations broadcasting Rock are at the
following frequencies.
98.3 *1 , 98.7, 104.3
*1 , 107.1
*1 Radio stations with good reception
The frequency changes as follows each
time the icon is pressed.
89.3→98.3→104.3→98.3
NOTE
•
Only one Genre can be selected.
•
It may not be possible to receive any
station even if the Genre Seek function
is used.
•
If a program in the selected genre is
not broadcast to a region, reception
is not possible even if the Genre Seek
function is used.
•
The Genre Seek function searches for
genre code (program type) which FM
analog broadcasts transmit.
specialty programs (HD2-HD8) cannot
be searched because they are not FM
analog broadcasts.
•
If radio stations which are selected by
scanning using the Genre Seek function
are broadcasting stations,
they are changed from analog
broadcasts to broadcasts
after a few seconds if the reception
conditions are good. The genre is
displayed after the switch, however, the
genre for FM analog broadcasts may
differ.
HD Radio
What is HD Radio™ Technology and
how does it work?
HD Radio™ Technology is the digital
evolution of analog AM/FM radio. Your
radio product has a special receiver which
allows it to receive digital broadcasts
(where available) in addition to the analog
broadcasts it already receives. Digital
broadcasts have better sound quality than
analog broadcasts as digital broadcasts
provide free, crystal clear audio. For more
information, and a guide to available radio
stations and programming, please visit
www.hdradio.com.
Benefi ts of HD Radio™ Technology
(Information)
The song title, artist name, album name
and genre will appear on the screen when
available by the radio station.
(Multicast)
On the FM radio frequency most digital
stations have “multiple” or supplemental
programs on each FM station.
Listening to HD Radio™ Technology
I f icon turns on by selecting a radio
station which is an broadcasting
station, the analog broadcast is switched to
an broadcast automatically after
a few seconds and then received.
If the broadcast is stopped and
changed to an analog broadcast, press
down to turn off .
Multicast channel selection (FM)
If multi-cast channels are available for an
broadcast currently being
received, the multi-cast channel list is
displayed. Select the desired radio station.
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NOTE
•
If an analog broadcast is received once
and is received while HD1
is selected, the audio unit switches to
the station automatically.
•
When the icon is illuminated, there
could be a noticeable difference in
sound quality and volume when a
change from digital to analog signals
occurs. If the sound quality and volume
become noticeably diminished or cut
off, select the icon to turn off
( icon is not illuminated).
•
Once an analog broadcast is received
when HD1 is selected from the
Favorite channels, it is switched to
automatically. If the radio
reception conditions are poor, or HD is
off, switching to broadcasts
is not possible.
•
When an HD specialty channel (HD2
to HD8) is selected from the Favorite
channels, “Signal Lost” is displayed
and no audio is output until
is received. If the radio reception
conditions are poor, “Signal Lost”
continues to be displayed.
•
If the icon is not illuminated,
information such as song titles of the
station are received,
however, the audio output is analog.
iTunes Tagging (for Apple devices with
USB use only)
By tagging a song currently being aired,
the song can be easily purchased from the
iTunes Store. Up to 100 tags can be stored.
1. Select the icon. The tag is stored in
the audio unit.
2. Connect the device via USB. The
tag is sent to the connected device
automatically.
3. Synchronize the device with iTunes.
The tagged song can now be purchased
from the iTunes Store.
NOTE
•
Both AM and FM can be
used.
•
Because iTunes Tagging only supports
purchasing from the iTunes Store,
direct downloading from the equipped
vehicle audio is not possible.
•
If the available memory for the
connected device is insuffi cient, the tag
is not sent.
•
If an error occurs while the tag is
being sent, reconnect the device.
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Operating the Satellite Radio
*
What is satellite radio?
With over 130 channels, SiriusXM
Satellite Radio brings you more of what
you love. Get channels and channels of
commercial-free music, plus sports, news,
talk, entertainment and more.
Commercial-free music from nearly
every genre — rock to pop, hip-hop to
country, jazz, classical and more. Plus
live performances and artist-dedicated
channels.
Live sports Play-by-Play & Expert Talk
— every NFL game, every NASCAR
®
race, 24/7 sports talk, college sports and
more.
Exclusive entertainment, comedy and
talk — The biggest names, compelling
talk, hilarious comedy.
World-class news plus local traffi c and
weather.
Sign up for SiriusXM Satellite Radio
today!
NOTE
•
To listen to SiriusXM, a prior
subscription (fee-based) is required.
•
The channels which you can receive
depend on the package you subscribe
to.
•
Satellite radio is broadcast as
SiriusXM in the U.S.A., and Sirius and
XM in Canada. In this owner’s manual,
only the name SiriusXM is used.
•
For traffi c and weather channels, map
information is not displayed and only
audio broadcasts can be received.
•
Call 888-539-7474 to activate.
For more information, visit www.
siriusxm.com. Satellite radio is only
available in regions providing satellite
radio service (some areas of the
United States and Canada). Contact
Authorized Mazda Dealer for details.
How to Activate Satellite Radio
You must call SiriusXM to activate your
service. Activation is free and takes only a
few minutes.
SiriusXM service uses an ID code to
identify your radio. This code is needed to
activate SiriusXM service, and report any
problems.
Please have the following information
ready:
•
Radio ID (8-digit electronic serial no -
See below for how to find your ESN)
• Valid credit card information (may not
be required at initial sign-up)
Be sure you are parked outside with a clear
view of open sky, you will be instructed to
turn on your radio (in SiriusXM mode and
tuned to channel 184 (U.S.A. and Canada
Sirius)/1 (Canada XM)). Activation
typically takes only 2—5 minutes.
Displaying the Radio ID (ESN)
When channel 0 is selected, the radio ID is
displayed.
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SiriusXM operation
Select the icon on the home screen to display the Audio screen. When icon is
selected, the following icons are indicated in the bottom part of the audio display.
Icon Function
Displays the Audio menu. Use to switch to a different audio source.
Displays the channel list of the current category.
Displays the favorites list. Long-press to store the channel currently being aired.
Refer to Operating the Radio on page 5-44 .
Indicates that the parental lock function is in use.
Switching of Lock/Unlock and PIN code setting changes can be performed.
Plays each channel in the current channel list for 5 seconds.
Select again to continue receiving the channel.
Plays the previous channel.
Plays the next channel.
Adjusts the audio quality level.
Refer to Volume/Display/Sound Controls on page 5-42 .
Selection from channel list
Receivable channels can be displayed on
the channel list screen. You can easily
select the channel you want to listen
from the list. Each category can be also
displayed.
1. Select the icon to display the
channel list.
2. Select a desired channel.
(Select from category list)
1. Select the icon to display the
channel list.
2. Select the icon to display the
category list.
3. Select a desired category.
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Parental lock
If a channel is locked, the channel is
muted.
To use the parental lock function, the PIN
code must be initialized fi rst.
By using the session lock, the parental
lock can be enabled or disabled during the
current drive cycle (from when the ignition
is switched on to switched off). When
the session lock is on, the parental lock is
available. When the session lock is off, the
parental lock is temporarily cancelled.
When canceling the parental lock or
session lock, or when changing the PIN
code, PIN code input is required.
PIN code reset
If the registered code has been forgotten,
reset the code to the default [0000] code.
1. Select the icon.
2. If the selected channel is locked, input
the PIN code to cancel the parental lock
temporarily.
3. Select the icon
4. Input the default code [0000] using the
number buttons.
5. Select the icon.
6. Input the new PIN code using the
number buttons.
7. Select the icon.
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Operating the Compact Disc (CD) Player
CD eject button CD slot
Type Playable data
Music/MP3/WMA/
AAC CD player • Music data (CD-DA)
• MP3/WMA/AAC fi le
NOTE
If a disc has both music data (CD-DA)
and MP3/WMA/AAC fi les, playback of the
two or three fi le types differs depending on
how the disc was recorded.
Inserting the CD
Insert the CD into the slot, label-side up.
The auto-loading mechanism will set the
CD and begin play.
NOTE
There will be a short lapse before play
begins while the player reads the digital
signals on the CD.
Ejecting the CD
Press the CD eject button ( ) to eject the
CD.
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Playback
Select the icon on the home screen with a CD inserted and display the Audio screen.
When the icon is selected, the following icons are indicated in the lower part of the
audio display.
Icon Function
Displays the Audio menu. Use to switch to a different audio source.
(Music CD)
Displays the track list of the CD.
Select the track you want to play.
(MP3/WMA/AAC CD)
Displays the top level folder/fi le list.
Select the folder you want to select.
The fi les in the selected folder are displayed.
Select the fi le you want to play.
(MP3/WMA/ACC CDs only)
Displays the fi le list of the folder currently being played.
Select the song you want to listen to.
(Music CD)
Replays the song currently being played repeatedly.
Select it again to cancel.
(MP3/WMA/AAC CD)
Replays the song currently being played repeatedly.
When selected again, the songs in the folder are played repeatedly.
Select it again to cancel.
(Music CD)
Plays songs on the CD in random order.
Select it again to cancel.
(MP3/WMA/AAC CD)
Plays songs in the folder in random order.
When selected again, the songs on the CD are played in random order.
Select it again to cancel.
(Music CD)
The beginning of each track on a CD is played to aid in searching for a desired track.
When selected again, the operation is canceled and the song currently being played
continues.
(MP3/WMA/AAC CD)
The beginning of each track in a folder is played to aid in searching for a desired track.
When selected again, the operation is canceled and the song currently being played
continues.
If selected within a few seconds of a song which has started to play, the previous song is
selected.
If more than a few seconds have elapsed after a song has begun to play, the song currently
being played is replayed from the beginning.
Long-press to fast reverse. It stops when you remove your hand from the icon or the
commander knob.
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Icon Function
Plays a CD. When selected again, playback is temporarily stopped.
Advances to the beginning of the next song.
Long-press to fast forward. It stops when you remove your hand from the icon or the
commander knob.
Adjusts the audio quality level.
Refer to Volume/Display/Sound Controls on page 5-42 .
Example of use (When searching for
a song from the top level of an MP3/
WMA/AAC CD)
1. Select the icon and display the
folder/fi le list at the top level.
2. When the folder is selected, folders/fi le
lists in the folder are displayed.
3. Select the desired song.
NOTE
•
Select the icon to move to a folder
one level higher.
•
The appearance of the repeat and
shuffl e icons changes depending on the
type of operation in which the function
is used.
•
If the audio is operated during scan-
play, the track being scan-played
is played normally. Then, the audio
operation is performed.
How to use Auxiliary jack/USB
port
Audio can be heard from the vehicle's
speakers by connecting a commercially-
available portable audio unit to the
auxiliary jack.
Use a commercially-available, non-
impedance (3.5 ) stereo mini plug cable.
Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer for
details.
In addition, audio can be played from the
vehicle audio device by connecting a USB
device or an iPod to the USB port.
Refer to AUX/USB/iPod on page 5-58 .
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Settings
Select the icon on the home screen and display the Settings screen.
Switch the tab and select the setting item you want to change.
You can customize settings in the setup display as follows:
Tab Item Function
ADD Height
Brightness Control
Other Refer to Active Driving Display (ADD) on page 4-18 .
Display Refer to Volume/Display/Sound Controls on page 5-42 .
Safety
Smart City Brake Support
Rear View Monitoring Volume
Blind Spot Monitoring Volume
Other
Refer to Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) on
page 4-66 .
Refer to Rear View Monitor on page 4-106 .
Refer to Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) System on
page 4-91 .
Refer to Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) on
page 4-100 .
Sound Refer to Volume/Display/Sound Controls on page 5-42 .
Vehicle Rain Sensing Wiper
Door Lock
Other
Refer to Windshield Wipers on page 4-52 .
Refer to Auto Lock/Unlock Function on page 3-17 .
Refer to Transmitter on page 3-4 .
Refer to Locking, Unlocking with Request Switch,
Door Handle (With the advanced keyless function) on
page 3-13 .
Refer to Turn and Lane-Change Signals on page 4-50 .
Refer to Illuminated Entry System on page 5-138 .
Refer to High Beam Control System (HBC) on
page 4-47 .
Refer to Lights-On Reminder on page 7-35 .
Refer to Headlights on page 4-40 .
Refer to Daytime Running Lights on page 4-46 .
Devices
Bluetooth Refer to Bluetooth ® Preparation (Type B) on page 5-93 .
Network Management Wi-Fi™ is used to obtain Navi POI/Real Time
Traffi c function (Such as gas prices, weather, nearest
restaurant)
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Tab Item Function
System
Clock
Adjust Time
Displays the currently set time is displayed.
Press to advance the hour/minute, and select to
move the hour/minute back.
AM/PM can only be selected with the 12-hour clock
display.
GPS Sync When ON is selected, “Adjust Time” and “Time Zone
Select” are disabled.
Time Format Changes the display between 12 and 24-hour clock
time.
Time Zone Select Selects the time zone.
Language Changes the language.
Temp Changes the setting between Fahrenheit and Celsius.
Distance Changes the setting between miles and kilometers.
Music Database Update
Used to update Gracenote. Gracenote is used with USB
Audio, and provides:
1. Supplemental music information (Such as song
name, artist name)
2. Voice recognition assistance for Play Artist and
Play Album
Gracenote can be downloaded from the Mazda
Handsfree Website.
Factory Reset Memory and settings other than sound and language are
initialized to the factory settings.
The initialization launches by selecting the icon.
Agreements and Disclaimers Verify the disclaimer and agree.
About Can verify the current audio unit OS version and
Gracenote Database version.
Applications
Select the icon on the home screen to display the Applications screen. The following
information can be verifi ed.
Top screen Item Function
Fuel Economy
Monitor
Fuel Consumption
Control Status (Vehicles with
i-ELOOP)
Settings
Refer to Fuel Economy Monitor on page 4-80 .
Maintenance Scheduled Maintenance
Tire Rotation
Oil Change Refer to Maintenance Monitor (Type A) on page 6-13 .
HD Traffi c Image — —
Warning
Guidance Warnings currently being
activated can be verifi ed. Refer to If a Warning Light Turns On or Flashes on
page 7-24 .
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Audio Control Switch
Operation
*
Without Bluetooth ® Hands-Free
With Bluetooth ® Hands-Free
Adjusting the Volume
To increase the volume, press up the
volume switch ( ).
To decrease the volume, press down the
volume switch ( ).
Seek Switch
AM/FM radio
Press the seek switch ( , ). The radio
switches to the next/previous stored station
in the order that it was stored.
Press and hold the seek switch ( , ) to
seek all usable stations at a higher or lower
frequency whether programmed or not.
Radio stations which have been previously
stored in the auto memory tuning (Type
A)/favorite radio (Type B) can be called
up by pressing the seek switch ( , )
while any radio station stored in the auto
memory tuning (Type A)/favorite radio
(Type B) is being received. Radio stations
can be called up in the order they were
stored with each press of the switch
(, ).
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USB Audio/Bluetooth ® Audio/CD
Press the seek switch ( ) to skip forward
to the beginning of the next track.
Press the seek switch ( ) within a few
seconds after playback begins to track
down to the beginning of the previous
track.
Press the seek switch ( ) after a few
seconds have elapsed to start playback
from the beginning of the current track.
Press and hold the seek switch ( , ) to
continuously switch the tracks up or down.
Pandora ® /Stitcher™ Radio
*1
Press the seek switch ( ) to skip forward
to the beginning of the next track.
(Pandora
® only)
Long-press the seek switch ( , ) to
evaluate the playback of the current song
as “Thumbs-Up/Thumbs-Down”.
*1 Type B
Mute Switch *
Press the mute switch ( ) once to mute
audio, press it again to resume audio
output.
NOTE
If the ignition is switched off with the
audio muted, the mute will be canceled.
Therefore, when the engine is restarted,
the audio is not muted. To mute the audio
again, press the mute switch ( ).
AUX/USB/iPod mode
Audio can be heard from the vehicle's
speakers by connecting a commercially-
available portable audio unit to the
auxiliary jack.
A commercially-available, non-impedance
(3.5 ) stereo mini plug cable is required.
Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer for
details.
In addition, audio can be played from the
vehicle audio device by connecting a USB
device or an iPod to the USB port.
NOTE
(Type B)
The SD card slot is for the navigation
system. For vehicles with the navigation
system, the SD card (Mazda genuine) with
stored map data is inserted into the SD
card slot and used.
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Type A (Without CD player)
Auxiliary jack/USB port
Type A (With CD player)
Auxiliary jack/USB port
Type B
Auxiliary jack
USB port
How to use AUX mode (Type A) ..........................................................................page 5-62
How to use USB mode (Type A) ..........................................................................page 5-64
How to use iPod mode (Type A) ...........................................................................page 5-68
How to use AUX mode (Type B) ..........................................................................page 5-72
How to use USB mode (Type B) ..........................................................................page 5-73
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WARNING
Do not adjust the portable audio unit
or a similar product while driving the
vehicle:
Adjusting the portable audio unit
or a similar product while driving
the vehicle is dangerous as it could
distract your attention from the vehicle
operation which could lead to a serious
accident. Always adjust the portable
audio unit or a similar product while
the vehicle is stopped.
CAUTION
Always close the auxiliary jack/USB port
lid when it is not in use. If foreign matter
or liquid penetrates the auxiliary jack/
USB port, it may cause a malfunction.
Depending on the portable audio
device, noise may occur when the
device is connected to the vehicle
accessory socket. (If noise occurs, do not
use the accessory socket.)
NOTE
•
This mode may not be usable
depending on the portable audio
device to be connected.
•
Before using the auxiliary jack/USB
port, refer to the instruction manual
for the portable audio device.
•
Use a commercially-available, non-
impedance (3.5 ) stereo mini plug for
connecting the portable audio unit to
the auxiliary jack. Before using the
auxiliary jack, read the manufacturer's
instructions for connecting a portable
audio unit to the auxiliary jack.
•
To prevent discharging of the battery,
do not use the auxiliary input for long
periods with the engine off or idling.
•
When connecting a device to the
auxiliary jack or USB port, noise may
occur depending on the connected
device. If the device is connected to the
vehicle's accessory socket, the noise
can be reduced by unplugging it from
the accessory socket.
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How to connect USB port/
Auxiliary jack
Type A (Without CD player)
Auxiliary jack
USB port
Type A (With CD player)
USB port Auxiliary jack
Type B
USB port Auxiliary jack
Connecting a device
1. Open the console lid (with CD player).
2. If there is a cover on the AUX jack or
USB port, remove the cover.
3. Connect the connector on the device to
the USB port.
Connecting with a connector cable
1. Open the console lid (with CD player).
2. If there is a cover on the AUX jack or
USB port, remove the cover.
3. Connect the device plug/connector
cable to the auxiliary jack/USB port.
For vehicles with a CD player, pass the
device plug/connector cable through
the notch in the console and connect.
WARNING
Do not allow the connection plug cord
to get tangled with the parking brake or
the shift lever:
Allowing the plug cord to become
tangled with the parking brake or
the shift lever is dangerous as it could
interfere with driving, resulting in an
accident.
CAUTION
Do not place objects or apply force to
the auxiliary jack/USB port with the
plug connected.
NOTE
•
Insert the plug into the auxiliary jack/
USB port securely.
•
Insert or pull out the plug with the plug
perpendicular to the auxiliary jack/
USB port hole.
•
Insert or remove the plug by holding
its base.
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How to use AUX mode (Type A)
1. Switch the ignition to ACC or ON.
2. Press the power/volume dial to turn the
audio system on.
3. Press the media button ( ) of the
audio unit to change to the AUX mode.
NOTE
•
When the device is not connected to
the auxiliary jack, the mode does not
switch to the AUX mode.
•
Set the volume of the portable audio
unit to the maximum within the range
that the sound does not become
distorted, then adjust the volume using
the power/volume dial of the audio
unit or the up/down switch of the audio
control switch.
•
Audio adjustments other than audio
volume can only be done using the
portable audio device.
•
If the connection plug is pulled out
from the auxiliary jack while in AUX
mode, noise may occur.
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How to use USB mode (Type A)
Media/Scan button Folder down button
Folder up button
Play/Pause button
Random button
Repeat button
Audio display
Text button
Track down/Reverse button
Track up/Fast-forward button
Type Playable data
USB mode MP3/WMA/AAC fi le
Playback
1. Switch the ignition to ACC or ON.
2. Press the power/volume dial to turn the
audio system on.
3. Press the media button ( ) to
switch to the USB mode and start
playback.
NOTE
•
Some devices such as smart phones
may require a setting change to allow
USB operation.
•
When the USB device is not connected,
the mode does not switch to USB
mode.
•
When there is no playable data in the
USB device, “ NO CONTENTS ”is
fl ashed.
•
Playback of the USB device is in the
order of the folder numbers. Folders
which have no MP3/WMA/AAC fi les
are skipped.
•
Do not remove the USB device while
in the USB mode. The data may be
damaged.
Pause
To stop playback, press the play/pause
button ( 4 ).
Press the button again to resume playback.
Fast-forward/Reverse
Press and hold the fast-forward button ( )
to advance through a track at high speed.
Press and hold the reverse button ( ) to
reverse through a track at high speed.
Track search
Press the track up button ( ) once to skip
forward to the beginning of the next track.
Press the track down button ( ) within a
few seconds after playback begins to track
down to the beginning of the previous
track.
Press the track down button ( ) after a
few seconds have elapsed to start playback
from the beginning of the current track.
Folder search
To change to the previous folder, press the
folder down button ( ), or press the folder
up button ( ) to advance to the next
folder.
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Music Scan
This function scans the titles in a folder
currently being played and plays ten
seconds of each song to aid you in fi nding
a song you want to listen to.
Press and hold the scan button ( )
during playback to start the scan play
operation (the track number will fl ash).
Press and hold the scan button ( )
again to cancel scan playback.
NOTE
If the unit is left in scan, normal playback
will resume where scan was selected.
Repeat playback
Track repeat
1. Press the repeat button ( 1 ) during
playback to play the current track
repeatedly. “ TRACK RPT ” is
displayed.
2. To cancel the repeat playback, press the
button again after 3 seconds.
Folder repeat
1. Press the repeat button ( 1 ) during
playback, and then press the button
again within 3 seconds to play the
tracks in the current folder repeatedly.
“ FOLDER RPT ” is displayed.
2. Press the button again to cancel the
repeat playback.
Random playback
Tracks are randomly selected and played.
Folder random
1. Press the random button ( 2 ) during
playback to play the tracks in the
folder randomly. “ FOLDER RDM ” is
displayed.
2. To cancel the random playback, press
the button again after 3 seconds.
All random
1. Press the random button ( 2 ) during
playback, and then press the button
again within 3 seconds to play the
tracks in the USB device randomly.
“ ALL RDM ” is displayed.
2. Press the button again to cancel the
random playback.
Switching the display
For fi les with a fi le name and other
information that have been input, the
display switches between display of the
fi le name and other information each
time the text button ( 3 ) is pressed during
playback.
Folder name
File name
Album name
Song name
Artist name
Folder number/File number
File number/Elapsed time display
NOTE
•
The information (artist name, music
name) is displayed only when the
USB device information in the USB
device has information which can be
displayed on the screen.
•
This unit cannot display some
characters. Characters which cannot
be displayed are indicated by an
asterisk ( ).
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Display scroll
Only 13 characters can be displayed at one
time. To display the rest of the characters
of a long title, press and hold the text
button ( 3 ). The display scrolls the next 13
characters. Press and hold the text button
( 3 ) again after the last 13 characters have
been displayed to return to the beginning
of the title.
NOTE
The number of characters which can be
displayed is restricted.
Error Messages
When the message “ CHECK USB ” is
displayed, it indicates that there is some
error in the USB device. Verify that the
content recorded in the USB device has
MP3/WMA/AAC fi les and re-connect
correctly. If the message reappears, have
the unit checked by an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
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How to use iPod mode (Type A)
Media/Scan button List down button
List up button
Play/Pause button
Random button
Repeat button
Audio display
Text button
Track down/Reverse button
Track up/Fast-forward button
Category down button
Category up button
May not be compatible depending on the
model or OS version. In this case, an error
message is displayed.
NOTE
The iPod functions on the iPod cannot
be operated while it is connected to the
unit because the unit controls the iPod
functions.
Playback
1. Switch the ignition to ACC or ON.
2. Press the power/volume dial to turn the
audio system on.
3. Press the media button ( ) to
switch to the iPod mode and start
playback.
NOTE
•
When an iPod is not connected, the
mode does not switch to the iPod
mode.
•
When there is no playable data in the
iPod, “ NO CONTENTS ” is fl ashed.
•
Do not remove the iPod while in the
iPod mode. Otherwise, the data could
be damaged.
Pause
To stop playback, press the play/pause
button ( 4 ).
Press the button again to resume playback.
Fast-forward/Reverse
Press and hold the fast-forward button ( )
to advance through a track at high speed.
Press and hold the reverse button ( ) to
reverse through a track at high speed.
Track search
Press the track up button ( ) once to skip
forward to the beginning of the next track.
Press the track down button ( ) within a
few seconds (depends on iPod software
version) after playback begins to track
down to the beginning of the previous
track.
Press the track down button ( ) after a
few seconds (depends on iPod software
version) have elapsed to start playback
from the beginning of the current track.
Category search
Press the category down button ( 5 ) to
select the previous category and press the
category up button ( 6 ) to select the next
category.
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NOTE
The types of categories include Playlist,
Artist, Album, Song, Podcast, Genre,
Composer, and Audio book.
List search
Press the list down button ( ) to select the
previous list and press the list up button
() to select the next list.
NOTE
When the selected category is Song or
Audio book, there is no list.
Music Scan
This function scans the titles in a list
currently being played and plays 10
seconds of each song to aid you in fi nding
a song you want to listen to.
Press and hold the scan button ( )
during playback to start the scan play
operation (the track number will fl ash).
Press and hold the scan button ( )
again to cancel scan playback.
NOTE
If the unit is left in scan, normal playback
will resume where scan was selected.
Repeat playback
1. Press the repeat button ( 1 ) during
playback to play the current track
repeatedly. “ TRACK RPT ” is
displayed.
2. Press the button again to cancel the
repeat playback.
Random playback
Tracks are randomly selected and played.
Song random
1. Press the random button ( 2 ) during
playback to play the tracks in the list
randomly. “ SONG RDM ” is displayed.
2. To cancel the random playback, press
the button again after 3 seconds.
Album random
1. Press the random button ( 2 ) during
playback, and then press the button
again within 3 seconds to play the
tracks in the iPod randomly. “ ALBUM
RDM ” is displayed.
2. Press the button again to cancel the
random playback.
NOTE
The track number being played randomly
is in the order of the iPod shuffl e table.
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Switching the display
For fi les with a fi le name and other
information that have been input, the
display switches between display of the
fi le name and other information each
time the text button ( 3 ) is pressed during
playback.
Album name
Song name
Artist name
Category (Playlist title/Genre
title /Composer title/Podcast title)
File number/Elapsed time
NOTE
•
The information (artist name, music
name) is displayed only when the
iPod has information which can be
displayed.
•
This unit cannot display some
characters. Characters which cannot
be displayed are indicated by an
asterisk ( ).
Display scroll
13 characters can be displayed at one
time. To display the rest of the characters
of a long title, press and hold the text
button ( 3 ). The display scrolls the next 13
characters. Press and hold the text button
( 3 ) again after the last 13 characters have
been displayed to return to the beginning
of the title.
NOTE
The number of characters which can be
displayed is restricted.
Error Messages
If the message “ CHECK iPod ” is
displayed, it indicates that there is a
malfunction in the iPod. Verify that the
content recorded in the iPod has playable
fi les and connect correctly. If the message
reappears, have the unit checked by an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
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Error Indications (Type A)
If you see an error indication on the
display, fi nd the cause in the chart. If you
cannot clear the error indication, take the
vehicle to an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Indication Cause Solution
CHECK
USB USB device
malfunction
Verify that the content
recorded in the USB
device has MP3/WMA/
AAC fi les and re-
connect correctly.
If the error indication
continues to display,
consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
CHECK
iPod iPod
malfunction
Verify that the content
recorded in the iPod
has playable fi les and
re-connect correctly.
If the error indication
continues to display,
consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
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How to use AUX mode (Type B)
1. Select the icon on the home screen and display the Audio screen.
2. Select icon to switch to the AUX mode. The following icons are displayed in the
lower part of the audio display.
Icon Function
Displays the Audio menu. Use to switch to a different audio source.
Adjusts the audio quality level.
Refer to Volume/Display/Sound Controls on page 5-42
NOTE
•
If a device is not connected to the auxiliary jack, the mode does not switch to the AUX
mode.
•
Set the volume of the portable audio unit to the maximum within the range that the sound
does not become distorted, then adjust the volume using the dial of the commander
switch or the up/down switch of the audio control switch.
•
Audio adjustments can also be made using the portable audio device's volume setting.
•
If the connection plug is pulled out from the auxiliary jack while in AUX mode, noise
may occur.
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How to use USB mode (Type B)
Type Playable data
USB mode MP3/WMA/AAC/OGG fi le
May not be compatible depending on the model or OS version. In this case, an error
message is displayed.
Playback
1. Select the icon on the home screen and display the Audio screen.
2. Select the icon or icon to switch the USB mode. The following icons are
displayed in the lower part of the audio display.
Icon Function
Displays the Audio menu. Use to switch to a different audio source.
Current track list is displayed.
Select a desired track to play it.
Category list is displayed.
Tracks in the current track list are played repeatedly.
Select it again to play the current track repeatedly.
Select it again to cancel.
Tracks in the current track list are played randomly.
Select it again to cancel.
Tracks similar to the current track are searched in the device and a playlist can be created
using Gracenote's More Like This™. A playlist is created based on track information such
as artist, genre, and age.
If selected within a few seconds from the beginning of a song which has started to play, the
previous song is selected.
If more than a few seconds have elapsed, the song currently being played is replayed from
the beginning.
Long-press to fast reverse. It stops when you remove your hand from the icon or the
commander knob.
Track is played. When selected again, playback is temporarily stopped.
Advances to the beginning of the next song.
Long-press to fast forward.
Adjusts the audio quality level.
Refer to Volume/Display/Sound Controls on page 5-42 .
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NOTE
•
Drag the slider indicating the playback time to move to the desired location on the track.
•
The appearance of the repeat and shuffl e icons changes depending on the type of
operation in which the function is used.
Category list
Select the icon and display the following category list.
Select a desired category and item.
Category Function
Playlist Displays playlists on the device.
Artist Displays the artist name list.
All the tracks or tracks for each album of the selected artist can be played.
Album Displays the album name list.
Song All the tracks in the device are displayed.
Genre Displays the genre list.
All the tracks or tracks per album or artist in the selected genre can be played.
Audiobook Displays the audiobook list.
Chapters can be selected and played.
Podcast Displays the podcast list.
Episode can be selected and played.
Folder Displays the folder/fi le list.
Example of use (to play tracks in
particular genre)
1. Select to display the category list.
2. Select the icon.
3. Select a desired genre.
4. Select the icon.
5. Select the icon. A list of all the
tracks in the selected genre is
displayed.
6. Select a desired track to play it.
7. If is selected during playback, the
list in Step 5 is displayed.
All Artists
Genre Type 1
Genre Type 2
Genre Type 3
All Albums
Artist Name A
Artist Name B
All Songs
Album Title 1
Album Title 2
Genres
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NOTE
•
An artist or album in the genre can be
selected.
•
Select the icon to move to a folder
one level higher.
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Bluetooth ® (Type A/Type B)*
Bluetooth ® Hands-Free outline
When a Bluetooth ® device (mobile phone) is connected to the vehicle's hands-free unit
via radio wave transmission, a call can be made or received using the talk button, pick-up
button and hang-up button, or by operating the panel. For example, even if a device (mobile
phone) is in your coat pocket, a call can be made without taking the device (mobile phone)
out and operating it directly.
Bluetooth ® audio outline
When a portable audio unit equipped with the Bluetooth
® communication function is
programmed to the vehicle, you can listen to music stored on the programmed portable
audio device from the vehicle's speakers. It is not necessary to connect the portable audio
device to the vehicle's external input terminal. After programming, operate the vehicle audio
control panel to play/stop the audio.
NOTE
•
For your safety, a device can be paired (programmed) only when the vehicle is parked.
If the vehicle starts to move, the pairing procedure will end. Park the vehicle in a safe
place before pairing.
•
The communication range of a Bluetooth
® equipped device is about 10 meters (32 ft) or
less.
CAUTION
Some Bluetooth ® mobile devices are not compatible with the vehicle. Consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer, Mazda's call center or Web support center for information
regarding Bluetooth
® mobile device compatibility:
•
U.S.A.
Phone: 800-430-0153
Web: www.MazdaUSA.com/bluetooth
•
Canada
Phone: 800-430-0153
Web: www.mazdahandsfree.ca
Applicable Bluetooth
® specifi cation
Ver. 2.0 or higher (Type A)
Ver. 2.1 EDR (Type B)
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Component Parts
Microphone
Talk button, Pick-up button and Hang-up button
Microphone
Talk button
Hang-up button
Pick-up button
Audio unit
Type A Type B
Microphone (hands-free)
The microphone is used for speaking voice commands or exchanging conversation.
Talk button, Pick-Up button and Hang-Up button (hands-free)
The basic functions of Bluetooth ® Hands-Free can be used for such things as making calls or
hanging up using the talk, pick-up and hang-up buttons on the steering wheel.
Commander switch (Type B)
The commander switch is used for volume adjustment and display operation. Tilt or turn the
commander and move the cursor. Press the commander knob to select the icon.
Volume adjustment
The power/volume dial of the audio unit
*1 or the dial of the commander switch
*2 is
used to adjust the volume. Turn the dial to the right to increase volume, to the left to
decrease it.
The volume can also be adjusted using the volume button on the steering wheel.
*1 Type A
*2 Type B
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(Type B)
Conversation volume and the volume of the voice guidance and ringtone can each be set in
advance.
1. Select the icon on the home screen and display the Communication screen.
2. Select the icon.
3. Adjust the and the using the slider.
NOTE
The volume of the audio unit cannot be adjusted while Bluetooth
® Hands-Free is being used.
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Bluetooth ® Preparation (Type A)
Bluetooth ® Hands-Free Preparation
Pairing code setting
The 4-digit pairing code setting for
registration of your cell phone (pairing)
can be set beforehand.
NOTE
The initial setting value is “0000”.
1. Press the pick-up button or talk button
with a short press.
2. Say: [Beep] “Setup”
3. Prompt: “Select one of the following:
Pairing options, confi rmation prompts,
language, passcode, select phone or
select music player.”
4. Say: [Beep] “Pairing options”
5. Prompt: “Available options are: Pair,
Edit, Delete, List, or Set Pairing Code.”
6. Say: [Beep] “Set pairing code”
7. Prompt: “Your current pairing code is
XXXX. Do you want to change it to a
different pairing code?”
8. Say: [Beep] “Yes”
9. Prompt: “Please say a 4-digit pairing
code.”
10. Say: [Beep] “YYYY”
11. Prompt: “YYYY is this correct?”
12. Say: [Beep] “Yes” or “No”
13. If “Yes”, go to Step 14. If “No”, the
procedure returns to Step 9.
14. Prompt: “Your new pairing code is
YYYY. Use this pairing code when
pairing devices to the Hands free
system. Do you want to pair a device
now?”
15. Say: [Beep] “Yes” or “No”
16. If “Yes”, the system switches to the
device registration mode. If “No”, the
system returns to standby status.
Device programming (Pairing)
To use Bluetooth ® Hands-Free, the device
equipped with Bluetooth
® has to be
programmed to the hands-free unit using
the following procedure.
A maximum of seven devices including
hands-free mobile phones and Bluetooth
®
audio devices can be programmed to one
vehicle.
NOTE
If a Bluetooth ® device has already been
programmed to the vehicle as a Bluetooth
®
audio device, it does not need to be
programmed again when using the device
as a hands-free mobile phone. Conversely,
it does not need to be programmed again
as a Bluetooth
® audio device if it has
already been programmed as a hands-free
mobile phone.
1. Activate the Bluetooth ® application of
the device.
NOTE
For the operation of the device, refer to its
instruction manual.
2. Press the pick-up button or talk button
with a short press.
3. Say: [Beep] “Setup”
4. Prompt: “Select one of the following:
Pairing options, confi rmation prompts,
language, passcode, select phone or
select music player.”
5. Say: [Beep] “Pairing options”
6. Prompt: “Available options are: Pair,
Edit, Delete, List, or Set Pairing Code.”
7. Say: [Beep] “Pair”
8. Prompt: “Start the pairing process on
your Bluetooth
® device. Your pairing
code is 0000 (XXXX). Input this on
your Bluetooth
® device when prompted
on the device. See device manual for
instructions.”
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9. Using the device, perform a search
for the Bluetooth
® device (Peripheral
device).
NOTE
For the operation of the device, refer to its
instruction manual.
10. Select “Mazda” from the device list
searched by the device.
11. Input the 4-digit pairing code to the
device.
12. Prompt: “Please say the name of the
device after the beep.”
13. Say: [Beep] “XXXX - - -” (Say a
“device tag”, an arbitrary name for the
device.) Example: “Stan's device.”
NOTE
Say a programmed “device tag” within 10
seconds.
If more than two devices are to be
programmed, they cannot be programmed
with the same or similar “device tag”.
14. Prompt: “XXXXXX - - - (Ex. “Stan's
device”) (Device tag). Is this correct?”
15. Say: [Beep] “Yes”
16. Prompt: “Pairing complete”
After a device is registered, the system
automatically identifi es the device. By
activating Bluetooth
® Hands-Free again,
or by activating Bluetooth
® Hands-Free
fi rst after switching the ignition from
OFF to ACC, the system reads out a voice
guidance, “XXXXXX - - - (Ex. “Stan's
device”) (Device tag) is connected”.
NOTE
•
When the programming is completed,
the symbol is displayed.
•
Some Bluetooth ® audio devices need a
certain amount of time before the
symbol is displayed.
•
Device registration can also be done
by operating the audio unit.
•
Depending on the device, the
registration status may be lost after a
certain period of time. If this occurs,
repeat the entire process from Step 1.
Registered device read-out
Bluetooth ® Hands-Free can read-out the
devices registered to its system.
NOTE
Do this function only when parked. It is
too distracting to attempt while driving
and you may make too many errors to be
effective.
1. Press the pick-up button or talk button
with a short press.
2. Say: [Beep] “Setup”
3. Prompt: “Select one of the following:
Pairing options, confi rmation prompts,
language, passcode, select phone or
select music player.”
4. Say: [Beep] “Pairing options”
5. Prompt: “Available options are: Pair,
Edit, Delete, List, or Set Pairing Code”
6. Say: [Beep] “List”
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7. Prompt: “XXXXX..., XXXXX...,
XXXXX... (Ex. Device A, device B,
device C)” (The voice guidance reads
out the device tags registered to the
hands-free system.)
Press the talk button with a short press
during the read-out at the desired
device, and then say one of the
following voice commands to execute
it.
• “Select phone”: Selects device (Mobile
phone) when the talk button is short-
pressed.
• “Select music player”: Selects device
(Music player) when the talk button is
short-pressed.
• “Edit”: Edits device when the talk
button is short-pressed.
• “Continue”: Continues the list readout.
• “Delete”: Deletes the registered device
when the talk button is short-pressed.
• “Previous”: Returns to the previous
device in read-out when the talk button
is short-pressed.
8. Prompt: “End of list, would you like to
start from the beginning?”
9. Say: [Beep] “No”
10. Prompt: “Returning to main menu.”
Device selection
If several devices have been programmed,
the Bluetooth
® unit links the device last
programmed. If you would like to link
a different programmed device, it is
necessary to change the link. The order
of device priority after the link has been
changed is maintained even when the
ignition is switched off.
(Hands-free phone)
1. Press the pick-up button or talk button
with a short press.
2. Say: [Beep] “Setup”
3. Prompt: “Select one of the following:
Pairing options, confi rmation prompts,
language, passcode, select phone or
select music player.”
4. Say: [Beep] “Select phone”
5. Prompt: “Please say the name of
the device you would like to select.
Available devices are XXXXX... (Ex.
device A), XXXXX... (Ex. device B),
XXXXX... (Ex. device C). Which
device please?”
6. Say: [Beep] “XXXXX... (Ex. Device
B)”
7. Prompt: “XXXXX... (Ex. Device B).
Is this correct?”
8. Say: [Beep] “Yes” or “No”
9. If “Yes”, go to Step 10. If “No”, the
procedure returns to Step 5.
10. Prompt: “XXXXX... (Ex. Device B)
selected.”
(Music player)
1. Press the pick-up button or talk button
with a short press.
2. Say: [Beep] “Setup”
3. Prompt: “Select one of the following:
Pairing options, confi rmation prompts,
language, passcode, select phone or
select music player.”
4. Say: [Beep] “Select music player”
5. Prompt: “Please say the name of
the device you would like to select.
Available devices are XXXXX... (Ex.
device A), XXXXX... (Ex. device B),
XXXXX... (Ex. device C). Which
device please?”
6. Say: [Beep] “XXXXX... (Ex. Device
B)”
7. Prompt: “XXXXX... (Ex. Device B).
Is this correct?”
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8. Say: [Beep] “Yes” or “No”
9. If “Yes”, go to Step 10. If “No”, the
procedure returns to Step 5.
10. Prompt: “XXXXX... (Ex. Device B)
selected.”
NOTE
•
When the selected device connection is
completed, the or symbol is
displayed.
•
Some Bluetooth ® audio devices need a
certain amount of time before the or
symbol is displayed.
•
Device (Music player) selection can
also be done by operating the panel
button.
Deleting a device
Registered devices (Mobile phone) can be
deleted individually or collectively.
NOTE
Do this function only when parked. It is
too distracting to attempt while driving
and you may make too many errors to be
effective.
1. Press the pick-up button or talk button
with a short press.
2. Say: [Beep] “Setup”
3. Prompt: “Select one of the following:
Pairing options, confi rmation prompts,
language, passcode, select phone or
select music player.”
4. Say: [Beep] “Pairing options”
5. Prompt: “Available options are: Pair,
Edit, Delete, List, or Set Pairing Code.”
NOTE
A registered device (Mobile phone) can be
deleted using the registration list.
6. Say: [Beep] “Delete”
7. Prompt: “Please say the name of
the device you would like to delete.
Available devices are XXXXX... (Ex.
device A), XXXXX... (Ex. device
B), XXXXX... (Ex. device C), or all.
Which device please?”
8. Say: [Beep] “X” (Say the number of
the device to be deleted.)
NOTE
Say “All” to delete all devices (Mobile
phone).
9. Prompt: “Deleting XXXXX... (Ex.
device B...) (Registered device tag). Is
this correct?”
10. Say: [Beep] “Yes”
11. Prompt: “Deleted”
Registered device editing
1. Press the pick-up button or talk button
with a short press.
2. Say: [Beep] “Setup”
3. Prompt: “Select one of the following:
Pairing options, confi rmation prompts,
language, passcode, select phone or
select music player.”
4. Say: [Beep] “Pairing options”
5. Prompt: “Available options are: Pair,
Edit, Delete, List, or Set Pairing Code.”
6. Say: [Beep] “Edit”
7. Prompt: “Please say the name of the
device you would like to edit. Available
devices are XXXXX... (Ex. device A),
XXXXX... (Ex. device B), XXXXX...
(Ex. device C). Which device please?”
8. Say: [Beep] “X” (Say the number of
the device to be edited.)
9. Prompt: “New name please?”
10. Say: [Beep] “XXXXX... (Ex. Device
C)” (Speak a “device tag” an arbitrary
name for the device.)
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11. Prompt: “XXXXX... (Ex. device C)
(Device tag), is this correct?”
12. Say: [Beep] “Yes”
13. Prompt: “New name saved, returning
to main menu.”
Bluetooth ® Audio Preparation
Bluetooth ® audio device set-up
Bluetooth ® audio programming, changes,
deletions, and display of programmed
device information can be performed.
1. The mode changes as follows each time
the menu button ( ) is pressed.
Select “ BT SETUP ”.
*
*
2. Turn the audio control dial and select a
desired mode.
Display Mode Function
PAIR
DEVICE
Pairing
program
mode
Bluetooth ® audio
device programming
LINK
CHANGE Link change
mode
Changing link to
Bluetooth
® audio
device
PAIR
DELETE
Pairing
deletion
mode
Deleting link to
Bluetooth
® audio
device
DEVICE
INFO
Device
information
display mode
Displaying vehicle's
Bluetooth
® unit
information
3. Press the audio control dial to
determine the mode.
Bluetooth ® audio device programming
Any Bluetooth ® audio device must be
programmed to the vehicle's Bluetooth
®
unit before it can be listened to over the
vehicle's speakers.
A maximum of seven devices including
Bluetooth
® audio devices and hands-free
mobile phones can be programmed to one
vehicle.
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NOTE
•
If a Bluetooth
® device has already
been programmed to the vehicle as a
hands-free mobile phone, it does not
need to be programmed again when
using the device as a Bluetooth
® audio
device. Conversely, it does not need to
be programmed again as a hands-free
mobile phone if it has already been
programmed as a Bluetooth
® audio
device.
•
Device registration can also be done
using voice recognition.
Concerning the operation of a Bluetooth
®
audio device itself, refer to its instruction
manual.
Some Bluetooth ® audio devices have PIN
codes (four digits). Refer to the audio
device's instruction manual because the
programming procedure differs depending
on whether it has a PIN code or not.
Programming a Bluetooth ® audio device
which has a four-digit PIN code
1. Using the audio control dial, select
the pairing program mode “ PAIR
DEVICE ” in the “ BT SETUP ” mode.
(Refer to “Bluetooth
® audio device set-
up” for details.)
2. Press the audio control dial to
determine the mode. After “ ENTER
PIN ” is displayed on the audio display
for three seconds, “ PIN 0000 ” is
displayed and the PIN code can be
input.
3. Input the PIN code of your Bluetooth
®
audio device by pressing channel preset
buttons 1 to 4 while “ PIN 0000 ” is
displayed.
Press channel preset button 1 to input
the fi rst digit, 2 for the second, 3 for the
third, and 4 for the forth. For example,
if the PIN code were “4213” press
channel preset button 1 four times (1,
2, 3, 4), button 2 twice (1, 2), button
3 once (1), and button 4 three times
(1, 2, 3). If the “ PIN 0000 ” display
disappears before fi nishing the PIN
code input, repeat the procedure from
Step 1.
NOTE
Some devices accept only a particular
pairing code (Usually, “0000” or
“1234”).
If pairing cannot be completed, refer to the
owner's manual of your mobile device, and
try those numbers if necessary.
4. Press the audio control dial while
the input PIN code is displayed.
“ PAIRING ” fl ashes on the audio
display.
5. Operate the Bluetooth ® audio device
and set it to the program mode while
“ PAIRING ” is fl ashing.
6. When the programming is completed,
and “ PAIR SUCCESS ” are displayed
after about 10-30 seconds, after which
“ PAIR SUCCESS ” continues to be
displayed for three seconds, and then
the unit returns to the normal display.
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NOTE
•
Some Bluetooth ® audio devices need a
certain amount of time before the
symbol is displayed.
•
If the programming failed, “ Err ”
fl ashes for three seconds .
•
Programming cannot be performed
while the vehicle is moving. If you
attempt to perform programming
while the vehicle is moving, “ PAIR
DISABLE ” is displayed .
•
If seven Bluetooth
® audio devices
have already been programmed to
the vehicle, programming cannot be
performed and “ MEMORY FULL ”
is displayed. Delete one programmed
device to program another one.
Programming a Bluetooth ® audio device
which does not have a four-digit PIN
code
1. Using the audio control dial, select
the pairing program mode “ PAIR
DEVICE ” in the “ BT SETUP ” mode.
(Refer to “Bluetooth
® audio set up” for
details.)
2. Press the audio control dial to
determine the mode. After “ ENTER
PIN ” is displayed on the audio display
for three seconds, “ PIN 0000 ” is
displayed and the PIN code can be
input.
3. Press the audio control dial while “ PIN
0000 ” is displayed. “ PAIRING ” fl ashes
on the audio display.
4. Operate the Bluetooth ® audio device
and set it to the program mode while
“ PAIRING ” is fl ashing.
5. As the Bluetooth ® audio device
requires a PIN code, input “0000”.
6. When the programming is completed,
and “ PAIR SUCCESS ” are displayed
after about 10-30 seconds, after which
“ PAIR SUCCESS ” continues to be
displayed for three seconds, and then
the unit returns to the normal display.
NOTE
•
If pairing cannot be completed, try
“1234” instead. Refer to the owner's
manual of your mobile device for the
right PIN code.
•
Some Bluetooth ® audio devices need a
certain amount of time before the
symbol is displayed.
•
If the programming failed, “ Err ”
fl ashes for three seconds.
•
Programming cannot be performed
while the vehicle is moving. If you
attempt to perform programming
while the vehicle is moving, “ PAIR
DISABLE ” is displayed .
•
If seven Bluetooth
® audio devices
have already been programmed to
the vehicle, programming cannot be
performed and “ MEMORY FULL ”
is displayed. Delete one programmed
device to program another one.
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Device selection
If several devices have been programmed,
the Bluetooth
® unit links the device last
programmed. If you would like to link
a different programmed device, it is
necessary to change the link. The order
of device priority after the link has been
changed is maintained even when the
ignition is switched off.
1. Using the audio control dial, select the
link change mode “ LINK CHANGE ”
in the “ BT SETUP ” mode. (Refer to
“Bluetooth
® audio device set-up” for
details.)
2. Press the audio control dial to
determine the mode.
3. The name of the currently linked
Bluetooth
® audio device is displayed.
If no Bluetooth ® audio device is
currently linked, the name of the fi rst
device among the programmed devices
is displayed.
4. Turn the audio control dial to select the
name of the device you would like to
link.
Device name 1
Device name 2
Device name 3
Device name 4
Device name 5
Device name 6
Device name 7
5. Press the audio control dial to select the
device you would like to link. The
symbol disappears, and “ PAIRING ”
fl ashes in the audio display.
NOTE
When “ GO BACK ” is selected and the
audio control dial is pressed, the display
returns to “ LINK CHANGE ”.
6. If the link to the desired device is
successful, the symbol is displayed
again, together with “ LINK
CHANGED ” “ LINK CHANGED ” is
displayed for three seconds, then it
returns to the normal display.
NOTE
•
Some Bluetooth ® audio devices need a
certain amount of time before the
symbol is displayed.
•
If a hands-free type mobile phone has
been the most recently programmed
device, the Bluetooth
® unit links this
device. If you would like to use a
Bluetooth
® audio type device which
has been previously programmed to
the Bluetooth
® unit, the link must be
changed to this device.
•
If an error occurs while trying to link
a device, “ Err ” fl ashes in the audio
display for three seconds, and the
display returns to “ LINK CHANGE ”
If this occurs, check the programming
status of the Bluetooth
® audio device
and the location of the device in
the vehicle (not in the trunk or a
metal-type box), and then try the link
operation again.
•
Device selection can also be done
using voice recognition.
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How to confi rm the device currently
linked
Switch to the link-change mode. (Refer to
“Changing the link to a Bluetooth
® audio
device”)
The device name displayed fi rst is the
device which is currently linked.
Deleting a device
1. Using the audio control dial, select the
pairing delete mode “ PAIR DELETE ”
in the “ BT SETUP ”mode. (Refer to
“Bluetooth
® audio device set-up” for
details.)
2. Press the audio control dial to
determine the mode.
3. The name of the fi rst device among the
programmed devices is displayed.
4. Rotate the audio control dial and select
the name of the programmed device
you would like to delete.
Device name 1
Device name 2
Device name 3
Device name 4
Device name 5
Device name 6
Device name 7
NOTE
Only the names of programmed devices
can be displayed. If only one device is
programmed, only the name for this device
is displayed.
5. If a selection other than “ GO BACK ”
is made and the audio control dial is
pressed, “ SURE ? NO ” is displayed.
6. Rotate the audio control dial clockwise
and switch the display to “ SURE ?
YES ”.
NOTE
The display changes as follows depending
on whether the audio control dial is
rotated clockwise or counterclockwise.
-Clockwise: “ SURE ? YES ” displayed
-Counterclockwise: “ SURE ? NO ”
displayed
7. Press the audio control dial to delete
the selected device.
NOTE
Select “ GO BACK ” and press the audio
control dial to return to the “ PAIR
DELETE ” display.
8. “ PAIR DELETED ” is displayed for
three seconds after the deletion is
completed, and then it returns to the
normal display.
NOTE
If an error occurs while trying to delete
the programmed device, “ Err ” fl ashes
in the display for three seconds and the
display returns to “ LINK DELETE ”.
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Bluetooth ® audio device information
display
1. Using the audio control dial, select the
pair device information display mode
“DEVICE INFO” in the “BT SETUP”
mode. (Refer to “Bluetooth
® audio
device set-up” for details.)
2. Press the audio control dial to
determine the mode.
3. The name of the Bluetooth ® unit device
is displayed.
4. Rotate the audio control dial to select
the information for the Bluetooth
® unit
which you would like to view.
Device name
BT address
NOTE
When “ GO BACK ” is selected and the
audio control dial is pressed, the display
returns to “ DEVICE INFO ”.
Available Language (Type A)
The available languages are English,
Spanish, and Canadian French. If the
language setting is changed, all of the
voice guidance and voice input commands
are done in the selected language.
NOTE
•
If the language setting is changed,
device registration is maintained.
•
Phonebook records are not cleared,
but each language has a separate
phonebook. Therefore, entries created
in one language will need to be re-
entered in the phonebook of the new
language.
•
Do these steps before you start driving.
These less used functions are too
distracting to undertake while driving
until you are fully familiar with the
system.
(Method 1)
1. Press the pick-up button or talk button
with a short press.
2. Say: [Beep] “Setup”
3. Prompt: “Select one of the following:
Pairing options, confi rmation prompts,
language, passcode, select phone or
select music player.”
4. Say: [Beep] “Language”
5. Prompt: “Select a language: English,
French, or Spanish.”
6. Say: [Beep] “French” (Speak the
desired language: “English”, “French”
or “Spanish”)
NOTE
Other language settings can also be made
while in the current setting by saying
the name of the language in the native
pronunciation.
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7. Prompt: “French (Desired language)
selected. Is this correct?”
8. Say: [Beep] “Yes”
9. Prompt: “French (Desired language)
selected, returning to main menu”
(Spoken in the newly selected
language).
(Method 2)
1. Press the pick-up button or talk button
with a short press.
2. Say: [Beep] “French” (Say the desired
language: “English”, “French” or
“Spanish”). (Change the desired
language by saying the language
name.)
NOTE
Other language settings can also be made
while in the current setting by saying
the name of the language in the native
pronunciation.
3. Prompt: “Would you like to change
the language to French (Desired
language)?”
4. Say: [Beep] “Yes”
5. Prompt: “Please wait. Switching to
French phonebook. French selected,
returning to main menu” (Spoken in the
newly selected language).
Voice Recognition (Type A)
The Mazda Bluetooth ® Hands-Free system
can be used to make calls or operate the
audio unit using voice recognition which
includes numerous convenient commands.
In this section, the basic operation of the
voice recognition is explained.
Activating Voice Recognition
To Activate the Main Menu: Press the
pick-up button or talk button with a short
press.
Ending Voice Recognition
Use one of the following methods:
• Press and hold the talk-button.
• Press the hang-up button.
Skipping Voice Guidance (for faster
operation)
Press and release the talk-button.
NOTE
•
The Bluetooth ® Hands-Free system
is operable several seconds after the
ignition is switched to ACC or ON
(requires less than 15 seconds).
•
When operating the audio unit or the
A/C while using Bluetooth
® Hands-
Free, the beep sounds or voice
guidance (audio unit)/cannot be heard.
Tutorial
The tutorial explains how to use
Bluetooth
® Hands-Free.
To activate the tutorial, do the following:
1. Press the pick-up button or talk button
with a short press.
2. Say: [Beep] “Tutorial”
3. Follow the prompts to receive the
appropriate voice guidance instructions.
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Commands useable anytime during
voice recognition
“Help” or “Go Back” are commands
which can be used at anytime during voice
recognition.
Help function use
The help function informs the user of all
the available voice commands under the
current conditions.
1. Say: [Beep] “Help”
2. Follow the prompts to receive the
appropriate voice guidance instructions.
Returning to previous operation
This command is for returning to the
previous operation while in the voice
recognition mode.
Say: [Beep] “Go Back”
To prevent a deterioration in the voice
recognition rate and voice quality, the
following points should be observed:
• The hands-free system cannot perform
voice recognition while voice guidance
or a beep sound is operating. Wait until
the voice guidance or the beep sound is
finished before saying your commands.
• Dialects or different wording other
than hands-free prompts cannot be
recognized by voice recognition. Speak
in the wording specified by the voice
commands.
• It is not necessary to face the
microphone or approach it. Speak the
voice commands while maintaining a
safe driving position.
• Do not speak too slow or too loud.
•
Speak clearly, without pausing between
words or numbers.
• Close the windows and/or the moonroof
to reduce loud noises from outside
the vehicle, or turn down the airflow
of the air-conditioning system while
Bluetooth
® Hands-Free is being used.
• Make sure the vents are not directing air
up towards the microphone.
NOTE
If the voice recognition performance is not
satisfactory.
Refer to Voice Recognition Learning
Function (Speaker Enrollment) (Type A)
on page 5-92
Refer to Troubleshooting (Type A/Type B)
on page 5-132
Security Setting (Type A)
If a passcode is set, the system cannot be
activated unless the passcode is input.
NOTE
Do this function only when parked. It is
too distracting to attempt while driving
and you may make too many errors to be
effective.
Passcode setting
1. Press the pick-up button or talk button
with a short press.
2. Say: [Beep] “Setup”
3. Prompt: “Select one of the following:
Pairing options, confi rmation prompts,
language, passcode, select phone or
select music player.”
4. Say: [Beep] “Passcode”
5. Prompt: “Passcode is disabled. Would
you like to enable it?”
6. Say: [Beep] “Yes”
7. Prompt: “Please say a 4-digit passcode.
Remember this passcode. It will be
required to use this system.”
8. Say: [Beep] “XXXX” (Say a desired
4-digit passcode, “PCode”.)
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9. Prompt: “Passcode XXXX (Passcode,
PCode). Is this correct?”
10. Say: [Beep] “Yes”
11. Prompt: “Passcode is enabled,
returning to main menu.”
Using Bluetooth ® Hands-Free with a
passcode
1. Press the pick-up button or talk button
with a short press.
2. Prompt: “Hands-Free system is locked.
State the passcode to continue.”
3. Say: [Beep] “XXXX” (Say the set
passcode “PCode”.)
4. If the correct passcode is input, voice
guidance “XXXXXX... (Ex. “Mary's
device”) (Device tag) is connected” is
announced.
If the passcode is incorrect, voice
guidance “XXXX (4-digit passcode,
Pcode) incorrect passcode, please try
again” is announced.
Canceling the passcode
NOTE
Do this function only when parked. It is
too distracting to attempt while driving
and you may make too many errors to be
effective.
1. Press the pick-up button or talk button
with a short press.
2. Say: [Beep] “Setup”
3. Prompt: “Select one of the following:
Pairing options, confi rmation prompts,
language, passcode, select phone or
select music player.”
4. Say: [Beep] “Passcode”
5. Prompt: “Passcode is enabled. Would
you like to disable it?”
6. Say: [Beep] “Yes”
7. Prompt: “Passcode is disabled,
returning to main menu.”
Confi rmation Prompts
The confi rmation prompt confi rms the
command content to the user before
advancing to the operation requested by
the user. When this function is turned
on, the system reads out the voice
input command previously received
and confi rms whether the command is
correct before advancing to the command
execution.
When the confi rmation prompt function is
turned on:
(Ex. “Calling John's device. Is this
correct?”)
When the confi rmation prompt function is
turned off:
(Ex. “Calling John's device.”)
NOTE
If the confi rmation prompt function is
turned off when making an emergency
call, the system reads out and confi rms the
command before executing it.
1. Press the pick-up button or talk button
with a short press.
2. Say: [Beep] “Setup”
3. Prompt: “Select one of the following:
Pairing options, confi rmation prompts,
language, passcode, select phone or
select music player.”
4. Say: [Beep] “Confi rmation prompts”
5. Prompt: “Confi rmation prompts
are on/off. Would you like to turn
confi rmation prompts off/on?”
6. Say: [Beep] “Yes”
7. Prompt: “Confi rmation prompts are
off/on, returning to main menu.”
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Voice Recognition Learning
Function (Speaker Enrollment)
(Type A)
The voice recognition learning function
enables voice recognition appropriate to
the characteristics of the user's voice. If the
recognition of the voice input commands
to the system is not adequate, this function
can largely improve the system's voice
recognition of the user. If your voice can
be recognized suffi ciently without using
this function, you may not realize the
added benefi t of the function. To register
your voice, the voice input command
list must be read out. Read out the list
when the vehicle is parked. Perform the
registration in as quiet a place as possible.
Refer to Voice Recognition (Type A)
on page 5-89 . The registration must be
performed completely. The required time
is a few minutes. The user needs to be
seated in the driver's seat with the voice
input command list for voice recognition
learning open to the page indicated below.
When voice recognition learning is done
for the fi rst time
1. Press the pick-up button or talk button
with a short press.
2. Say: [Beep] “Voice training”
3. Prompt: “This operation must be
performed in a quiet environment while
the vehicle is stopped. See the owner's
manual for the list of required training
phrases. Press and release the talk
button when you are ready to begin.
Press the hang-up button to cancel at
any time.”
4. Press the talk button with a short press.
5. The voice guidance reads out the voice
input command number (refer to the
voice input command list for voice
recognition learning). (Ex. “Please read
phrase 1” )
6. Say: [Beep] “0123456789” (Say
the voice input command for voice
recognition learning (1 to 8) according
to the voice guidance.)
7. Prompt: “Speaker enrollment is
complete, returning to main menu.”
NOTE
If an error occurred in the voice
recognition learning, re-learning can be
done by pressing the talk button with a
short press.
Voice recognition re-learning
If voice recognition learning has already
been done.
1. Press the pick-up button or talk button
with a short press.
2. Say: [Beep] “Voice training”
3. Prompt: “Enrollment is enabled/
disabled. Would you like to disable/
enable or retrain?”
4. Say: [Beep] “Retrain”
5. Prompt: “This operation must be
performed in a quiet environment while
the vehicle is stopped. See the owner's
manual for the list of required training
phrases. Press and release the talk
button when you are ready to begin.
Press the hang-up button to cancel at
any time.”
6. Press the talk button with a short press.
7. The voice guidance reads out the voice
input command number (refer to the
voice input command list for voice
recognition learning). (Ex. “Please read
phrase 1”)
8. Say: [Beep] “0123456789” (Say
the voice input command for voice
recognition learning (1 to 8) according
to the voice guidance.)
9. Prompt: “Speaker enrollment is
complete, returning to main menu.”
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NOTE
If an error occurred in the voice
recognition learning, re-learning can be
done by pressing the talk button with a
short press.
Voice input command list for voice
recognition learning
When reading out, the following points
must be observed:
• Read out the numbers one at a time
correctly and naturally.
(For example, “1234” must be read out
“one, two, three, four” not “twelve,
thirty four”.)
• Do not read out parentheses. “(” and
hyphens “-” are used for separating
numbers in a phone number.
Ex. “(888) 555-1212” must be spoken
“Eight, eight, eight, fi ve, fi ve, fi ve, one,
two, one, two.”
Phrase Command
1 0123456789
2 (888) 555-1212
3 Call
4 Dial
5 Setup
6 Cancel
7 Continue
8 Help
NOTE
•
The applicable phrase appears in the
audio display.
•
After user voice registration is
completed, voice guidance “Speaker
enrollment is complete, returning to
main menu” is announced.
Voice recognition learning on/off
1. Press the pick-up button or talk button
with a short press.
2. Say: [Beep] “Voice training”
3. Prompt: “Enrollment is enabled/
disabled. Would you like to disable/
enable or retrain?”
4. Say: [Beep] “Disable” or “Enable”
5. When “Disable” is spoken, the voice
recognition learning is turned off.
When “Enable” is spoken, the voice
recognition learning is turned on.
6. Prompt: “Speaker Enrollment is
disabled/enabled, returning to main
menu .”
Bluetooth ® Preparation (Type B)
Device programming (Pairing)
To use Bluetooth ® audio and Hands-Free,
the device equipped with Bluetooth
®
has to be programmed to the unit using
the following procedure. A maximum of
seven devices including Bluetooth
® audio
devices and hands-free mobile phones can
be programmed.
Pairing Procedure
1. Select the icon on the home screen
and display the Settings screen.
2. Select the tab.
3. Select the icon.
4. Turn the Bluetooth ® setting on.
5. Select the icon to display
the message and switch to the device
operation.
6. Using your device, perform a search
for the Bluetooth
® device (Peripheral
device).
7. Select “Mazda3” from the device list
searched by the device.
8. (Device with Bluetooth
® version 2.0)
Input the displayed 4-digit pairing code
into the device.
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(Device with Bluetooth
® version 2.1
or higher)
Make sure the displayed 6-digit code
on the audio is also displayed on the
device, and touch the icon.
A connection license agreement may be
required depending on the device.
9. If pairing is successful, the profi le list
for the device is displayed.
10. (Devices compatible with Mazda
Email / SMS function)
SMS (Short Message Service)
messages, MMS (Multimedia
Messaging Service) messages, and
E-mail for the device are downloaded
automatically. A download permission
operation may be required depending
on your mobile device.
NOTE
When Call history and messages are
downloaded automatically, each automatic
download setting must be on.
Refer to Communication Settings on
page 5-113 .
After a device is registered, the system
automatically identifi es the device. By
activating Bluetooth
® Hands-Free again, or
by activating Bluetooth
® Hands-Free fi rst
after switching the ignition from OFF to
ACC, the device connection condition is
indicated in the audio display.
IMPORTANT note about pairing and
automatic reconnection:
• When you update the operating
system of your mobile device (such
as Windows/Android/iOS) the pairing
information may be invalidated.
Therefore, the device may need to be
reprogrammed to the hands-free unit.
• If you pair your phone which has
already been paired to your vehicle more
than once in the past, you need to delete
“Mazda” on your mobile device. Then,
execute the Bluetooth
® search on your
mobile device once again, and pair to a
newly detected “Mazda”.
• Before you pair your device, make sure
that Bluetooth
® is “ON”, both on your
phone and on the vehicle.
Device selection
If several devices have been programmed,
the Bluetooth
® unit links the device last
programmed. If you would like to link
a different programmed device, it is
necessary to change the link. The order
of device priority after the link has been
changed is maintained even when the
ignition is switched off.
Connecting other devices
1. Select the icon on the home screen
and display the Settings screen.
2. Select the tab.
3. Select the icon.
4. Turn the Bluetooth ® setting on.
5. Select the name of the device you
would like to connect.
6. icon selection
Connects both devices as hands-free
and Bluetooth
® audio.
icon selection
Connects as a hands-free device.
icon selection
7. Connects as Bluetooth ® audio.
When the connection is completed, the
profi le list for the device is displayed.
Select the icon to display the device list
screen and display the or icon in the
newly connected device.
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Disconnecting a device
1. Select the icon on the home screen
and display the Settings screen.
2. Select the tab.
3. Select the icon.
4. Turn the Bluetooth ® setting on.
5. Select the device name which is
currently connected.
6. Select the icon.
Deleting a device
Selecting and deleting devices
1. Select the icon on the home screen
and display the Settings screen.
2. Select the tab.
3. Select the icon.
4. Turn the Bluetooth ® setting on.
5. Select the device name which you
would like to delete.
6. Select the icon.
7. Select the icon.
Deleting all devices
1. Select the icon on the home screen
and display the Settings screen.
2. Select the tab.
3. Select the icon.
4. Select the icon.
5. Select the icon.
6. Select the icon.
Changing PIN code
PIN code (4 digits) can be changed.
1. Select the icon on the home screen
and display the Settings screen.
2. Select the tab.
3. Select the icon.
4. Select the icon.
5. Select the icon.
6. Input the new PIN code to be set.
7. Select the icon.
Available Language (Type B)
The Bluetooth ® Hands-Free System
applies to the following languages:
•
English
• Spanish
• French
Refer to Settings on page 5-55
Voice Recognition (Type B)
The Mazda Bluetooth ® Hands-Free system
can be used to make calls or operate the
audio unit using voice recognition which
includes numerous convenient commands.
In this section, the basic operation of the
voice recognition is explained.
Activating Voice Recognition
To Activate the Main Menu: Press the
talk-button.
Ending Voice Recognition
Use one of the following methods:
• Press and hold the talk-button.
• Say: [Beep] “Cancel”
• Perform the touch panel operation or
commander switch operation while the
vehicle is stopped.
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Skipping Voice Guidance (for faster
operation)
Press and release the talk-button.
NOTE
•
The Bluetooth ® Hands-Free system
is operable several seconds after the
ignition is switched to ACC or ON
(requires less than 15 seconds).
•
When operating the audio unit or the
A/C while using Bluetooth
® Hands-
Free, the beep sounds or voice
guidance (audio unit)/cannot be heard.
Troubleshooting for Voice Recognition
If you do not understand an operation
method while in the voice recognition
mode, say “Tutorial” or “Help”.
Commands useable anytime during
voice recognition
“Go Back” and “Cancel” are commands
which can be used at anytime during voice
recognition.
Returning to previous operation
This command is for returning to the
previous operation while in the voice
recognition mode.
Say: [Beep] “Go Back”
Cancel
The Bluetooth ® Hands-Free system
transitions to standby status if the
following operation is performed while the
system is activated.
Say: [Beep] “Cancel”
To prevent a deterioration in the voice
recognition rate and voice quality, the
following points should be observed:
• Phone related commands are available
only when your phone is connected via
Bluetooth
® . Make sure your phone is
connected via Bluetooth
® before you
operate phone related voice commands.
• Music play commands, such as Play
Artist and Play Album can be used only
in USB audio mode.
• Do not speak too slowly or loudly (no
loud voice).
• Speak clearly, without pausing between
words or numbers.
• The hands-free system cannot perform
voice recognition while voice guidance
or a beep sound is operating. Wait until
the voice guidance or the beep sound is
finished before saying your commands.
• Dialects or different wording other
than hands-free prompts cannot be
recognized by voice recognition. Speak
in the wording specified by the voice
commands.
• It is not necessary to face the
microphone or approach it. Speak the
voice commands while maintaining a
safe driving position.
• Close the windows and/or the moonroof
to reduce loud noises from outside
the vehicle, or turn down the airflow
of the air-conditioning system while
Bluetooth
® Hands-Free is being used.
• Make sure the vents are not directing air
up towards the microphone.
NOTE
If the voice recognition performance is not
satisfactory.
Refer to Troubleshooting (Type A/Type B)
on page 5-132 .
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Bluetooth ® Hands-Free
(Type A)
Making a Call
Phonebook Usage
Telephone calls can be made by saying
the name of a person (voice tag) whose
phone number has been registered in
Bluetooth
® Hands-Free in advance. Refer
to Phonebook registration.
1. Press the pick-up button or talk button
with a short press.
2. Say: [Beep] “Call”
3. Prompt: “Name please.”
4. Say: [Beep] “XXXXX... (Ex. “John's
phone”)” (Say a voice tag registered in
the phonebook.)
5. Prompt: “Calling XXXXX... (Ex.
“John's phone”) XXXX (Ex. “at
home”). Is this correct?” (Voice tag and
phone number location registered in
phonebook).
6. Say: [Beep] “Yes”
7. Prompt: “Dialing”
NOTE
The “Call” command and the voice tag
can be combined.
Ex. In Step 2, say, “Call John's phone”,
then, Steps 3 and 4 can be skipped.
Phonebook registration
Phone numbers can be registered to the
Bluetooth
® Hands-Free phonebook.
NOTE
Do this function only when parked. It is
too distracting to attempt while driving
and you may make too many errors to be
effective.
1. Press the pick-up button or talk button
with a short press.
2. Say: [Beep] “Phonebook”
3. Prompt: “Select one of the following:
New entry, edit, list names, delete,
erase all or import contact.”
4. Say: [Beep] “New entry”
5. Prompt: “Name please.”
6. Say: [Beep] “XXXXX... (Ex. “Mary's
phone”)” (Say a voice tag for the name
registered.)
7. Prompt: “Adding XXXXX... (Ex.
“Mary's phone”) (Registered voice tag).
Is this correct?”
8. Say: [Beep] “Yes”
9. Prompt: “Home, Work, Mobile, or
Other?”
10. Say: [Beep] “Mobile” (Say “Home”,
“Work”, “Mobile”, or “Other”, for
the desired location to be registered.)
11. Prompt: “Mobile (Location to be
registered). Is this correct?”
12. Say: [Beep] “Yes”
13. Prompt: “Number, please.”
14. Say: [Beep] “XXXXXXXXXXX”
(Say the phone number to be
registered.)
15. Prompt: “XXXXXXXXXXX (Phone
number registration). After the beep,
continue to add numbers, or say
Go-Back to re-enter the last entered
numbers, or press the Pick-Up button to
save the number.”
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16. (Registration)
Press the pick-up button or say “Enter”,
then go to Step 17.
(Adding/inputting telephone
number)
Say, “XXXX” (desired telephone
number), then go to Step 15.
(Telephone number correction)
Say, “Go Back”. The prompt replies,
“Go Back. The last entered numbers
have been removed.”. Then go back to
Step 13.
17. Prompt: “Number saved. Would you
like to add another number for this
entry?”
18. Say: [Beep] “Yes” or “No”.
19. If “Yes”, an additional phone number
registration can be made for the same
entry.
If “No”, the system returns to standby
status.
(Import contact)
Phonebook data from your device (Mobile
phone) can be sent and registered to your
Bluetooth
® Hands-Free phonebook using
Bluetooth
® .
1. Press the pick-up button or talk button
with a short press.
2. Say: [Beep] “Phonebook”
3. Prompt: “Select one of the following:
New entry, edit, list names, delete,
erase all or import contact.”
4. Say: [Beep] “Import contact”
5. Prompt: “Ready to receive a contact
from the phone.”
6. Device (Mobile phone) operation:
Select one entry from the phonebook
and send it using Bluetooth
® .
7. Prompt: “X (Number of locations
which include data) numbers have been
imported. What name would you like to
use for these numbers?”
8. Say: [Beep] “XXXXX... (Ex. “Mary's
phone”)” (Say a voice tag for the name
registered.)
9. Prompt: “Adding XXXXX... (Ex.
“Mary's phone”) (Voice tag). Is this
correct?”
10. Say: [Beep] “Yes”
11. Prompt: “Number saved. Would you
like to import another contact?”
12. Say: [Beep] “Yes” or “No”
13. If “Yes”, the procedure proceeds to
Step 5.
If “No”, the procedure proceeds to Step
14.
14. Prompt: “Returning to main menu.”
Editing phonebook
The data registered to the Bluetooth
®
Hands-Free phonebook can be edited.
NOTE
Do this function only when parked. It is
too distracting to attempt while driving
and you may make too many errors to be
effective.
1. Press the pick-up button or talk button
with a short press.
2. Say: [Beep] “Phonebook”
3. Prompt: “Select one of the following:
New entry, edit, list names, delete,
erase all or import contact.”
4. Say: [Beep] “Edit”
5. Prompt: “Please say the name of the
entry you would like to edit or say,
“List names”.”
6. Say: [Beep] “XXXXX... (Ex. “Mary's
phone”)” (Say the voice tag for the
registered name to be edited in the
phonebook.)
7. Prompt: “Home, Work, Mobile, or
Other?”
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8. Say: [Beep] “Home” (Say the
registered location to be edited:
“Home”, “Work”, “Mobile”, or
“Other”.)
9. Prompt: “XXXXX... (Ex. “Mary's
phone”) (Registered voice tag) XXXX
(Ex. “Home”) (Registered location). Is
this correct?”
10. Say: [Beep] “Yes”
11. Prompt: The current number is
XXXXXXXXXXX (Ex. “555-1234”)
(Currently registered number). New
number, please.”
NOTE
If there was no previous phone number
registered to a location (Ex. “Work”),
the prompt will only read out “Number,
please”
12. Say: [Beep] “XXXXXXXXXXX (Ex.
“555-5678”)” (Say the new phone
number to be registered.)
13. Prompt: “XXXXXXXX (Telephone
number) After the beep, continue to add
numbers, or say Go-Back to re-enter
the last entered numbers, or press the
Pick-Up button to save the number.”
14. (Number Change)
Press the pick-up button, then go to
Step 15.
(Adding/inputting telephone
number)
Say, “XXXX” (desired telephone
number), then go to Step 13.
(Telephone number correction)
Say, “Go Back”. The prompt replies,
“Go Back. The last entered numbers
have been removed. Number, please.”.
Then go back to Step 12.
15. Prompt: “Number changed.”
Phonebook data deletion
(Erasing individual phonebook data)
Individual data registered to the
Bluetooth
® Hands-Free phonebook can be
cleared.
NOTE
Do this function only when parked. It is
too distracting to attempt while driving
and you may make too many errors to be
effective.
1. Press the pick-up button or talk button
with a short press.
2. Say: [Beep] “Phonebook”
3. Prompt: “Select one of the following:
New entry, edit, list names, delete,
erase all or import contact.”
4. Say: [Beep] “Delete”
5. Prompt: “Please say the name of the
entry you would like to delete or say,
“List names”. ”
6. Say: [Beep] “XXXXX... (Ex. “John's
phone”) ” (Say the registered voice tag
to be deleted from the phonebook.)
7. Prompt: “Deleting XXXXX... (Ex.
“John's phone”) (Registered voice tag)
Home (Registered location). Is this
correct?”
8. Say: [Beep] “Yes”
9. Prompt: “XXXXX... (Ex. “John's
phone”) (Registered voice tag) Home
(Registered location) deleted, returning
to main menu .”
(Complete deletion of the phonebook
data)
All data registered to the Bluetooth
®
Hands-Free phonebook can be erased.
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NOTE
Do this function only when parked. It is
too distracting to attempt while driving
and you may make too many errors to be
effective.
1. Press the pick-up button or talk button
with a short press.
2. Say: [Beep] “Phonebook”
3. Prompt: “Select one of the following:
New entry, edit, list names, delete,
erase all or import contact.”
4. Say: [Beep] “Erase all”
5. Prompt: “Are you sure you want to
erase everything from your Hands Free
system phonebook?”
6. Say: [Beep] “Yes”
7. Prompt: “You are about to delete
everything from your Hands Free
system phonebook. Do you want to
continue?”
8. Say: [Beep] “Yes”
9. Prompt: “Please wait, erasing the
Hands Free system phonebook.”
10. Prompt: “Hands-Free system
phonebook erased, returning to main
menu .”
Read-out of names registered to the
Bluetooth
® Hands-Free phonebook
Bluetooth ® Hands-Free can read out the
list of names registered to its phonebook.
1. Press the pick-up button or talk button
with a short press.
2. Say: [Beep] “Phonebook”
3. Prompt: “Select one of the following:
New entry, edit, list names, delete,
erase all or import contact.”
4. Say: [Beep] “List names”
5. Prompt: “XXXXX..., XXXXX...,
XXXXX... (Ex. “John's phone”,
Mary's phone, Bill's phone)” (Voice
guidance reads out the voice tags
registered to the phonebook.)
Press the talk button with a short press
during the read-out at the desired name,
and then say one of the following voice
commands to execute it.
• “Continue”: Continues the list readout.
• “Call”: Calls the registered phonebook
data when the talk button is short-
pressed.
• “Edit”: Edits the registered phonebook
data when the talk button is short-
pressed.
• “Delete”: Deletes the registered
phonebook data when the talk button is
short-pressed.
• “Previous”: Returns to the previous
phonebook data in read-out when the
talk button is short-pressed.
6. Prompt: “End of list, would you like to
start from the beginning?”
7. Say: [Beep] “No”
8. Prompt: “Returning to main menu.”
Redial Function
Redialing the number of the person
previously dialed using the phone is
possible.
1. Press the pick-up button or talk button
with a short press.
2. Say: [Beep] “Redial”
3. Prompt: “Dialing”
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Telephone Number Input
NOTE
Practice this while parked until you are
confi dent you can do it while driving in a
non-taxing road situation. If you are not
completely comfortable, make all calls
from a safe parking position, and only
start driving when you can devote your full
attention to driving.
1. Press the pick-up button or talk button
with a short press.
2. Say: [Beep] “Dial”
3. Prompt: “Number, please”
4. Say: [Beep] “XXXXXXXXXXX
(Telephone number)”
5. Prompt: “XXXXXXXXXXX.
(Telephone number) After the beep,
continue to add numbers, or say
Go-Back to re-enter the last entered
numbers, or press the Pick-Up button to
execute dialing.”
6. (Dialing)
Press the pick-up button or say “Dial”,
then go to Step 7.
(Adding/inputting telephone
number)
Say, “XXXX” (desired telephone
number), then go to Step 5.
(Telephone number correction)
Say, “Go Back”. The prompt replies,
“Go Back. The last entered numbers
have been removed.”. Then go back to
Step 3.
7. Prompt: “Dialing”
NOTE
The “Dial” command and a telephone
number can be combined.
Ex. In Step 2, say, “Dial 123-4567” then,
Steps 3 and 4 can be skipped.
Emergency calls
A call can be made to the emergency
phone number (911) using the voice input
command.
1. Press the pick-up button or talk button
with a short press.
2. Say: [Beep] “Emergency”
3. Prompt: “Dialing “911”, is this
correct?”
4. Say: [Beep] “Yes”
5. Prompt: “Dialing”
Receiving an Incoming Call
1 . Prompt: “Incoming call, press the
pick-up button to answer”
2. To accept the call, press the pick-up
button.
To reject the call, press the hang-up
button.
Hanging Up a Call
Press the hang-up button during the call. A
beep sound will confi rm that call is ended.
Mute
The microphone can be muted during a
call.
1. Press the talk button with a short press.
2. Say: [Beep] “Mute”
3. Prompt: “Microphone muted”
Canceling mute
1. Press the talk button with a short press.
2. Say: [Beep] “Mute off”
3. Prompt: “Microphone unmuted”
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Transferring a Call from Hands-
Free to a Device (Mobile Phone)
Communication between the hands-free
unit and a device (Mobile phone) is
canceled, and the line can be switched
to a standard call using a device (Mobile
phone).
1. Press the talk button with a short press.
2. Say: [Beep] “Transfer call”
3. Prompt: “Transferred call to phone”
Transferring a Call from a Device
(Mobile Phone) to Hands-Free
Communication between devices (Mobile
phone) can be switched to Bluetooth
®
Hands-Free.
1. Press the talk button with a short press.
2. Say: [Beep] “Transfer call”
3. Prompt: “Transferred call to Hands
Free system”
Call interrupt
A call can be interrupted to receive an
incoming call from a third party.
Switch to a new incoming call using the
following methods.
Method 1
1. Press the pick-up button.
2. Prompt: “Swapping calls.”
Method 2
1. Press the talk button with a short press.
2. Say: [Beep] “Swap calls”
3. Prompt: “Swapping calls.”
NOTE
•
To refuse an incoming call, press the
hang-up button.
•
After receiving a new incoming call,
the previous call is placed on hold.
Switching calls
Switching back to the previous call can
also be done.
Method 1
1. Press the pick-up button.
2. Prompt: “Swapping calls.”
Method 2
1. Press the talk button with a short press.
2. Say: [Beep] “Swap calls”
3. Prompt: “Swapping calls.”
Three-way call function
1. Press the talk button with a short press.
2. Say: [Beep] “Join calls”
3. Prompt: “Joining calls”
Making a call using a telephone number
1. Press the talk button with a short press.
2. Say: [Beep] “Dial”
3. Prompt: “Number, please”
4. Say: [Beep] “XXXXXXXXXXX
(Telephone number)”
5. Prompt: “XXXXXXXXXXX.
(Telephone number) After the beep,
continue to add numbers, or say
Go-Back to re-enter the last entered
numbers, or press the Pick-Up button to
execute dialing.”
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6. (Dialing)
Press the pick-up button or say “Dial”,
then go to Step 7.
(Adding/inputting telephone
number)
Say, “XXXX” (desired telephone
number), then go to Step 5.
(Telephone number correction)
Say, “Go Back”. The prompt replies,
“Go Back. The last entered numbers
have been removed.”. Then go back to
Step 3.
7. Prompt: “Dialing”
Making calls using the phonebook
1. Press the talk button with a short press.
2. Say: [Beep] “Call”
3. Prompt: “Name please.”
4. Say: [Beep] “XXXXX... (Ex. “John's
phone”)” (Say a voice tag registered in
the phonebook.)
5. Prompt: “Calling XXXXX... (Ex.
“John's phone”) XXXX (Ex. “at
home”). Is this correct?” (Voice tag and
phone number location registered in
phonebook).
6. Say: [Beep] “Yes”
7. Prompt: “Dialing”
Redialing function
1. Press the talk button with a short press.
2. Say: [Beep] “Redial”
3. Prompt: “Dialing”
Ending the current call
Press the hang-up button during the call.
DTMF (Dual Tone Multi-
Frequency Signal) Transmission
This function is used when transmitting
DTMF via the user's voice. The receiver
of a DTMF transmission is generally a
home telephone answering machine or
a company's automated guidance call
center (When you send tone signals
back according to the voice guidance
recording).
1. Press the talk button with a short press.
2. Say: [Beep] “XXXX... send” (Say
DTMF code)
3. Prompt: “Sending XXXX... (DTMF
code)”
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Bluetooth ® Hands-Free
(Type B)
Making a Call
Phonebook Usage
Telephone calls can be made by saying
the contact name in the downloaded
phonebook or the name of a person whose
phone number has been registered in the
Bluetooth
® Hands-Free. Refer to Import
contact (Download Phonebook).
1. Press the talk-button.
2. Wait for the beep sound.
3. Say: "Call XXXXX... (Ex. "John")
Mobile".
4. Follow the voice guidance to place the
call.
Screen operation
1. Select the icon on the home screen
and display the Communication screen.
2. Select the icon to display the
contact list.
3. Select the contact you would like
to call to display the details for the
contact.
4. Select the desired phone number to
make the call.
Import contact (Download Phonebook)
Phonebook data from your device (Mobile
phone) can be sent and registered to your
Bluetooth
® Hands-Free phonebook using
Bluetooth
® .
(Automatic downloading)
The “Auto Download Contacts”
setting must be on. When hands-free is
connected to the device, the phonebook is
downloaded automatically.
Refer to Communication Settings on
page 5-113 .
(Manually downloading)
If the “Auto Download Contacts” setting
is off, download the phonebook using the
following procedure.
1. Select the icon on the home screen
and display the Communication screen.
2. Select the icon to display the
contact list.
3. Select the icon.
4. Select the icon or
icon to switch to the
device operation.
5. If the icon is selected,
select the icon.
6. Download will be started from the
mobile phone.
NOTE
•
If the phonebook has been already
registered to the hands-free unit, the
current phonebook is overwritten
during “all phonebooks download”.
•
A maximum of 1000 contacts can be
registered to the phonebook.
•
Phonebook, incoming/outgoing call
record, and favorite memories are
exclusive to each mobile phone to
protect privacy.
Displaying phonebook
1. Press the talk button with a short press.
2. Say: [Beep] “(Go to/Show) Contacts”
or “(Go to/Show) Phonebook”
The phonebook is displayed.
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NOTE
The commands in the () can be omitted.
Phonebook data deletion
1. Select the icon on the home screen
and display the Communication screen.
2. Select the icon to display the
contact list.
3. Select the contact information which
you want to delete.
4. Select the icon.
5. Select the icon.
6. Select the icon.
Call History Usage
A call can be made using the call history
(incoming/outgoing history) downloaded
from the mobile phone (Redial/Call back).
When the Hands-Free unit is connected
to the device, or a call is ended while
the “Auto Download Call History”
setting is on, Call History is downloaded
automatically.
Refer to Communication Settings on
page 5-113 .
1. Press the talk button with a short press.
2. Say: [Beep] “Recent Calls”
3. Call History is displayed.
NOTE
•
Select the icon to display the
entire call history.
•
Select the icon to display
missed calls only.
•
Anonymous calls are displayed as
“Private” or “Unknown”.
Redial Function
This voice command makes a call to the
last person you called (either from your
mobile phone or from the vehicle).
1. Press the talk button with a short press.
2. Say: [Beep] “Redial”
Call back Function
This voice command makes a call to the
last person who called you.
1. Press the talk button with a short press.
2. Say: [Beep] “Call back”
Favorites Contacts
A maximum of 50 contacts can be
registered. It will take less time to make a
call after registering the telephone number.
In addition, you do not have to look for the
person you want to call in the phonebook.
Registering to your favorites
1. Select the icon on the home screen
and display the Communication screen.
2. Select the icon to display the
favorites list.
3. Select the
icon.
4. Select the icon.
5. Select the contact.
NOTE
If the battery is disconnected, your
favorites list will not be deleted.
Making a call from your favorites
1. Select the icon on the home screen
and display the Communication screen.
2. Select the icon to display the
favorites list.
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3. (Only one phone number is
registered to contact)
Select the contact information you
would like to call. Go to Step 5.
(Multiple phone numbers are
registered to contact)
Select the contact you would like to
call to display the screen indicating the
details for the contact. Go to Step 4.
4. Select the phone number you would
like to call.
5. Select the icon.
Deleting from your favorites
1. Select the icon on the home screen
and display the Communication screen.
2. Select the icon to display the
favorites list.
3. Select the
icon.
4. Select the icon.
5. Select the contact information which
you would like to delete.
6. Select the icon.
Changing the display order of your
favorites list
1. Select the icon on the home screen
and display the Communication screen.
2. Select the icon to display the
favorites list.
3. Select the
icon.
4. Select the icon.
5. The contact can be moved after it is
selected.
6. Move the radio station and select the
icon.
Changing contact name of your
favorites
1. Select the icon on the home screen
and display the Communication screen.
2. Select the icon to display the
favorites list.
3. Select the icon.
4. Select the contact to display the
keyboard screen.
5. If a new name is input and the icon
is selected, the contact name is stored.
NOTE
If the contact is long-pressed when the
favorites list is displayed, the contact
information can be edited (deleted,
moved).
Telephone Number Input
NOTE
Practice this while parked until you are
confi dent you can do it while driving in a
non-taxing road situation. If you are not
completely comfortable, make all calls
from a safe parking position, and only
start driving when you can devote your full
attention to driving.
1. Press the pick-up button.
2. Say: [Beep] “Dial pad” or “Call
number” or “Dial number”
3. Prompt: “Say the number you would
like to dial.”
4. Say: [Beep] “XXXXXXXXXXX (Ex.
“5551234”) (Telephone number)”
5. Prompt: “Continue to add numbers, or
say Call”
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6. (Dialing)
Press the pick-up button or say, “Call”
or “Dial”, then go to Step 7.
(Adding/inputting telephone
number)
Say, “XXXX” (desired telephone
number). Then go to Step 4.
7. The call is made.
Screen operation
1. Input the telephone number using the
numerical keypad.
2. Select the icon to make the call.
NOTE
When the pick-up button or icon is
selected, or “Call” or “Dial” is spoken
before saying/inputting the phone number,
the phone number of the person previously
dialed is input.
Numeral or symbol entry
Use the numerical keypad.
Long-press the icon to input +.
Select the icon to delete the currently
input value.
Long-press the icon to delete all input
values.
Mobile 911
If the vehicle is involved in a moderate
to severe collision, a call is made
automatically to 911 from the connected
device. The “Mobile 911” setting must be
on.
Refer to Communication Settings on
page 5-113 .
CAUTION
Mobile 911 is a secondary function
of the audio entertainment system.
Therefore, the Mobile 911 function
cannot assure that a call will always
be made to 911 in the event that the
vehicle is involved in an accident. Also,
a hands-free device must be paired
and connected. The 911 operator can
verify the vehicle's position information
using the GPS on the hands-free device
if equipped. The 911 operator can verify
the vehicle's position information.
Though the system can be set to
not call 911, doing so will defeat the
purpose of the system to immediately
contact rescue personnel to assist you
after your accident. For the safety of
the driver and all passengers, Mazda
recommends that the Mobile 911
system remain activated so that a call
will be made to 911 when needed.
1. If the vehicle is involved in a moderate
to severe collision, notifi cation of the
call to 911 is made via audio and screen
display. To cancel the call, press the
icon or hang-up
button within 10 seconds.
2. If the icon or
hang-up button is not pressed within 10
seconds, the call is made to 911
automatically.
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Receiving an Incoming Call
When an incoming call is received, the incoming call notifi cation screen is displayed. The
“Incoming Call Notifi cation” setting must be on.
Refer to Communication Settings on page 5-113 .
To accept the call, press the pick-up button or select the icon.
To reject the call, press the hang-up button or select the icon.
The following icons are displayed on the screen during a call. Icons which can be used differ
depending on use conditions.
Icon Function
Displays the Communication menu.
Ends the call.
Transferring a call from hands-free to a mobile phone
Communication between the hands-free unit and a device (Mobile phone) is canceled, and
the line can be switched to the device (Mobile phone) as a standard call.
Transferring a call from a device (mobile phone) to hands-free
Communication between devices (mobile phone) can be switched to Bluetooth
®
Hands-Free.
Mute
The microphone can be muted during a call.
When selected again, the mute is canceled.
A call is made to other person during a call and a 3-way call can be made. Select the contact
from the following to make a call.
: Call History is displayed.
: The phonebook is displayed.
: The dial pad is displayed. Input the phone number.
The call on hold is made to make a 3-way call.
Switches the call on hold.
DTMF (Dual Tone Multi-Frequency Signal) Transmission
This function is used when transmitting DTMF via the Numerical Keypad. The receiver of
a DTMF transmission is generally a home telephone answering machine or a company's
automated guidance call center.
Input the number using a numerical keypad.
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NOTE
•
If the ignition is switched off during a
hands-free call, the line is transferred
to the device (Mobile phone)
automatically.
•
If the DTMF code has two or more
digits or symbols, each one must be
transmitted individually.
Call Interrupt
A call can be interrupted to receive an
incoming call from a third party.
When the icon is selected or
the pick-up button on the steering wheel is
pressed, the current call is held and the
system switches to the new incoming call.
When the icon is selected, the
current call is ended and the system
switches to the new incoming call.
When the icon is selected or the
hang-up button on the steering wheel is
pressed, an incoming call is refused.
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Receiving and Replying to Messages (available only with Email/SMS
compatible phones)
SMS (Short Message Service) messages,
MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service)
messages, and E-mail received by
connected devices can be downloaded,
displayed, and played (read by the
system).
Additionally, replies can also be made
to calls and messages in the received
messages.
Downloading messages
Up to 20 new messages can be
downloaded and displayed from a
connected device.
NOTE
For e-mail, 20 messages for each account
can be downloaded.
(Automatic downloading)
The “Auto Download Email” (E-mail)
or “Auto Download Text” (SMS/MMS)
setting must be on. When the hands-free
unit is connected to the device, a message
is downloaded automatically.
Refer to Communication Settings on
page 5-113 .
(Manually downloading)
When the “Auto Download Email”
(E-mail) or “Auto Download Text” (SMS/
MMS) setting is off, the phonebook
is downloaded using the following
procedure.
1. Select the icon on the home screen
and display the Communication screen.
2. Select the icon or icon to
display the Inbox.
3. Select the icon.
4. Download will be started from the
mobile phone.
NOTE
•
Attached data is not downloaded.
•
Messages up to 1 kilobyte
(e-mail)/160-bytes (SMS/MMS) can be
downloaded.
•
A message list is created for each
device.
•
If the connected device does not
correspond to MAP 1.0, the AT
command is used to download. The
downloaded message indicates that it
is already read.
•
Downloading using the AT command
may not function depending on the
connected device.
Receiving messages
(Method 1)
When a device receives a message, a
message received notifi cation is displayed.
The “E-mail/SMS Notifi cations” setting
must be on.
Refer to Communication Settings on
page 5-113 .
Select the icon and display the
message.
(Method 2)
1. Select the icon on the home screen
and display the Communication screen.
2. Select the icon and display
the new message list for e-mail and
SMS/MMS.
3. Select the message you would like to
display.
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The following icons are displayed in the lower part of the details on the message. Icons
which can be used differ depending on use conditions.
Icon Function
Displays the Communication menu.
Displays the inbox.
Plays back a message. When selected again, playback is temporarily stopped.
Displays the previous message.
Displays the next message.
Replies to a message.
Select the sentence on the displayed reply screen and select the sentence for sending from
the preset message.
Select the icon.
(Only E-mail)
Replies to all members including CC.
Select the sentence on the displayed reply screen and select the sentence for sending from
the preset message.
Select the icon.
Makes a call to a person who sent a message.
For E-mail, if a phone number of a person who sent a message is in the phonebook, a call
can be made.
Deletes a message.
The messages stored in a device is also deleted.
NOTE
Up to three preset messages can be selected.
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Example of use (verify unread E-mail)
1. Select the icon on the home screen
and display the Communication screen.
2. Select the icon to display the
inbox.
3. Select the unread message displayed in
bold.
4. The details of the message are
displayed and replying to the message,
making a call, or playback can be
performed.
Changing account for displaying
(E-mail only)
1. Select the icon.
2. Select the account which you would
like to display. Only the messages for
the selected account are displayed in
the inbox.
Editing preset messages
1. Select the icon on the home screen
and display the Communication screen.
2. Select the icon.
3. Select the icon.
4. Select the preset message which you
would like to edit. The keyboard screen
is displayed.
5. When the message is input and is
selected, the message is stored as a
preset message.
NOTE
•
Select the icon to change the
language.
•
Select the icon to switch between
capitalized and lower-case characters.
•
Select the icon to return to the
previous screen without storing the
edit.
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Communication Settings
Select the icon on the home screen and display the Communication screen.
Select the icon to change the setting.
Item Setting Function
Email/SMS
Notifi cations On/Off Notifi es when a new messages is received.
Incoming Call
Notifi cation On/Off Notifi es when an incoming call is received.
Auto Download Call
history On/Off Downloads Call History automatically when the hands-free unit is
connected to the device.
Auto Download
Contacts On/Off Downloads the phonebook automatically when the hands-free unit is
connected to the device.
Auto Download Text On/Off Downloads SMS/MMS automatically when the hands-free unit is
connected to the device.
Auto Download
Email On/Off Downloads E-mail automatically when the hands-free unit is connected
to the device.
Ringtone Fixed/In-band/
Off Changes the ringtone setting.
Phone Volume Adjusts using
the slider. Adjusts the conversation volume.
VR and Ringtone Adjusts using
the slider. Adjusts the voice guidance and ringtone volume.
Contacts Sort Order
First Name,
Last Name Displays the contact information in alphabetical order of the fi rst name.
Last Name,
First Name Displays the contact information in alphabetical order of the last name.
Preset Messages — Edits the preset message.
Refer to Receiving and Replying to Messages (available only with
Email/SMS compatible phones) on page 5-110
Mobile 911 On/Off Mobile Utilizes the Mobile 911 function.
Reset Communication
Settings — Initializes all Communication Settings.
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Audio Operation Using Voice Recognition
Main audio operation
When the talk button is pressed and the following command is spoken out, the audio can be
operated. The commands in the () can be omitted. The specifi ed name and number are put
into the {}.
Voice command Function Corresponding audio
source
(Go to/Play) AM (Radio) Switches the audio source to AM radio. All
(Go to/Play) FM (Radio) Switches the audio source to FM radio. All
(Go to/Play) Bluetooth (Audio) Switches the audio source to BT audio. All
(Go to/Play) Pandora Switches the audio source to Pandora
® All
(Go to/Play) Aha (Radio) Switches the audio source to Aha™ Radio. All
(Go to/Play) Stitcher Switches the audio source to Stitcher™ All
(Go to/Play) USB 1 Switches the audio source to USB 1. All
(Go to/Play) USB 2 Switches the audio source to USB 2. All
Play Playlist {Playlist name} Plays the selected playlist. USB
Play Artist {Artist name} Plays the selected artist. USB
Play Album {Album name} Plays the selected album. USB
Play Genre {Genre name} Plays the selected genre. USB
Play Folder {Folder name} Plays the selected folder. USB
Play Audiobooks Displays the list at the top level of the Audiobooks. USB
Play Podcasts Displays the list at the top level of the Podcasts. USB
NOTE
•
The above commands are examples of the available commands.
•
Some commands cannot be used depending on devices and use conditions.
•
If the Bluetooth
® device, USB, or AUX is not connected, the related commands cannot be
used.
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Gracenote Database
The Gracenote media database is used to improve voice recognition of artist and album
names with the Mazda Hands Free system. To make best use of the voice recognition, install
the most recent database.
CAUTION
For information related to the most recent Gracenote database which can be used and
how to install it, go to the Mazda Hands Free Website:
http://www.mazdahandsfree.com
Introduction
Music recognition technology and related data are provided by Gracenote
® . Gracenote is the
industry standard in music recognition technology and related content delivery. For more
information visit www.gracenote.com.
CD and music-related data from Gracenote, Inc., copyright © 2000 to present Gracenote.
Gracenote Software, copyright © 2000 to present Gracenote. One or more patents owned
by Gracenote apply to this product and service. See the Gracenote website for a non-
exhaustive list of applicable Gracenote patents. Gracenote, CDDB, MusicID, MediaVOCS,
the Gracenote logo and logotype, and the “Powered by Gracenote” logo are either registered
trademarks or trademarks of Gracenote in the United States and/or other countries.
Gracenote ® End User License Agreement
This application or device contains software from Gracenote, Inc. of Emeryville, California
(“Gracenote”. The software from Gracenote (the “Gracenote Software” enables this
application to perform disc and/or fi le identifi cation and obtain music-related information,
including name, artist, track, and title information (“Gracenote Data” from online servers
or embedded databases (collectively, “Gracenote Servers” and to perform other functions.
You may use Gracenote Data only by means of the intended End-User functions of this
application or device.
You agree that you will use Gracenote Data, the Gracenote Software, and Gracenote Servers
for your own personal non-commercial use only. You agree not to assign, copy, transfer or
transmit the Gracenote Software or any Gracenote Data to any third party. YOU AGREE
NOT TO USE OR EXPLOIT GRACENOTE DATA, THE GRACENOTE SOFTWARE, OR
GRACENOTE SERVERS, EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PERMITTED HEREIN.
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You agree that your non-exclusive license to use the Gracenote Data, the Gracenote
Software, and Gracenote Servers will terminate if you violate these restrictions. If your
license terminates, you agree to cease any and all use of the Gracenote Data, the Gracenote
Software, and Gracenote Servers. Gracenote reserves all rights in Gracenote Data, the
Gracenote Software, and the Gracenote Servers, including all ownership rights. Under no
circumstances will Gracenote become liable for any payment to you for any information
that you provide. You agree that Gracenote, Inc. may enforce its rights under this Agreement
against you directly in its own name.
The Gracenote service uses a unique identifi er to track queries for statistical purposes. The
purpose of a randomly assigned numeric identifi er is to allow the Gracenote service to count
queries without knowing anything about who you are. For more information, see the web
page for the Gracenote Privacy Policy for the Gracenote service.
The Gracenote Software and each item of Gracenote Data are licensed to you “AS IS.”
Gracenote makes no representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding the
accuracy of any Gracenote Data from in the Gracenote Servers. Gracenote reserves the right
to delete data from the Gracenote Servers or to change data categories for any cause that
Gracenote deems suffi cient. No warranty is made that the Gracenote Software or Gracenote
Servers are error-free or that functioning of Gracenote Software or Gracenote Servers will
be uninterrupted. Gracenote is not obligated to provide you with new enhanced or additional
data types or categories that Gracenote may provide in the future and is free to discontinue
its services at any time.
GRACENOTE DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND
NON-INFRINGEMENT. GRACENOTE DOES NOT WARRANT THE RESULTS THAT
WILL BE OBTAINED BY YOUR USE OF THE GRACENOTE SOFTWARE OR ANY
GRACENOTE SERVER. IN NO CASE WILL GRACENOTE BE LIABLE FOR ANY
CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES OR FOR ANY LOST PROFITS OR
LOST REVENUES.
© 2000 to present. Gracenote, Inc.
Updating the database
The Gracenote media database can be updated using USB device.
1. Connect a USB device containing the software for updating Gracenote.
2. Select the icon on the home screen and display the Settings screen.
3. Select the tab and select the icon.
4. Select the icon. The list of the update package stored in the USB device and the
version are displayed.
5. Select the package to use the update.
6. Select the icon.
NOTE
Gracenote can be downloaded from the Mazda Hands-free Website.
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Bluetooth ® Audio (Type A)
Applicable Bluetooth
® specifi cation
Ver. 2.0 or higher
Response profi le
•
A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution
Profile) Ver. 1.0/1.2
• AVRCP (Audio/Video Remote Control
Profile) Ver. 1.0/1.3
A2DP is a profi le which transmits only
audio to the Bluetooth
® unit. If your
Bluetooth
® audio device corresponds only
to A2DP, but not AVRCP, you cannot
operate it using the control panel of the
vehicle's audio system. In this case, the
Bluetooth
® audio device can be operated
by controlling the device itself, the same
as when a portable audio system without
the Bluetooth
® communication function is
connected to the AUX terminal.
Function A2DP AVRCP
Ver. 1.0 Ver. 1.3
Playback — X X
Pause — X X
File (Track) up/down — X X
Reverse — — X
Fast-forward — — X
Text display — — X
X: Available
—: Not available
NOTE
•
The battery consumption of Bluetooth
®
audio devices increases while
Bluetooth
® is connected.
•
If a general mobile phone device is
USB connected during music playback
over the Bluetooth
® connection, the
Bluetooth
® connection is disconnected.
For this reason, you cannot have music
playback over a Bluetooth
® connection
and music playback using a USB
connection at the same time.
•
The system may not operate normally
depending on the Bluetooth
® audio
device.
How to Use the Bluetooth
® Audio
System
Switching to Bluetooth ® audio mode
To listen to music or voice audio recorded
to a Bluetooth
® audio device, switch to
the Bluetooth
® audio mode to operate
the audio device using the audio system
control panel. Any Bluetooth
® audio
device must be programmed to the
vehicle's Bluetooth
® unit before it can be
used.
Refer to Bluetooth® Preparation (Type A)
on page 5-79
1. Turn on the Bluetooth ® audio device's
power.
2. Switch the ignition to ACC or ON.
Make sure that the “ ” symbol is
displayed in the audio display. The
symbol is not displayed if an un-
programmed Bluetooth
® audio device
is being used or the vehicle's
Bluetooth
® unit has a malfunction.
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NOTE
Some Bluetooth ® audio devices need a
certain amount of time before the “ ”
symbol is displayed.
3. Press the media button ( ) to
switch to the Bluetooth
® audio mode
and start playback.
If the current device version is lower
than AVRCP Ver. 1.3: “BT Audio” is
displayed.
If the current device is AVRCP Ver. 1.3:
The playback time is displayed.
NOTE
•
If the Bluetooth
® audio device does not
begin playback, press the Play/Pause
button (4).
•
If a call is received on a hands-free
mobile phone during playback from
the Bluetooth
® audio device, the
playback is stopped. Playback from the
Bluetooth
® audio device resumes after
the call ends.
Playback
1. To listen to a Bluetooth ® audio device
over the vehicle's speaker system,
switch the mode to Bluetooth
®
audio mode. (Refer to “Switching to
Bluetooth
® audio mode”)
2. To stop playback, press the Play/Pause
button (4).
3. Press the button again to resume
playback.
Selecting a fi le (track)
Selects the next fi le (track)
Short-press the track up button ( ).
Selects the beginning of the current fi le
(track)
Short-press the track down button ( ).
Fast-forward/Reverse (AVRCP Ver. 1.3)
Fast-forward
Press and hold the fast-forward button
( ).
Reverse
Press and hold the reverse down button
( ).
Switching the display (only AVRCP Ver.
1.3)
For fi les with a song title and other
information that have been input, the
display switches between display of the
song title and other information each
time the text button (3) is pressed during
playback.
Album title
Song title
Artist name
Playback time
NOTE
•
If title information is not available,
“NO TITLE” is displayed.
•
This unit cannot display some
characters. Characters which cannot
be displayed are indicated by an
asterisk ( ).
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Display scroll
Only 13 characters can be displayed at one
time. To display the rest of the characters
of a long title, press and hold the text
button (3). The display scrolls the next 13
characters. Press and hold the text button
(3) again after the last 13 characters have
been displayed to return to the beginning
of the title.
Bluetooth ® Audio Device
Information Display
If a Bluetooth ® audio device is connected,
the following information is displayed in
the audio display.
AVRCP Ver.
lower than 1.3 AVRCP
Ver. 1.3
Device name X X
Title — X
Artist name — X
Album name — X
File number — X
Playback time — X
Folder number — —
X: Available
—: Not available
NOTE
Some information may not display
depending on the device, and if the
information cannot be displayed, “NO
TITLE” is indicated.
Bluetooth ® Audio (Type B)
Applicable Bluetooth
® specifi cation
Ver. 2.1 + EDR
Response profi le
• A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution
Profile) Ver. 1.0/1.2
• AVRCP (Audio/Video Remote Control
Profile) Ver. 1.0/1.3/1.4
A2DP is a profi le which transmits only
audio to the Bluetooth
® unit. If your
Bluetooth
® audio device corresponds only
to A2DP, but not AVRCP, you cannot
operate it using the control panel of the
vehicle's audio system. In this case, the
Bluetooth
® audio device can be operated
by controlling the device itself, the same
as when a portable audio system without
the Bluetooth
® communication function is
connected to the AUX terminal.
Function A2DP AVRCP
Ver. 1.0 Ver. 1.3 Ver. 1.4
Playback X X X X
Pause X X X X
File (Track)
up/down — X X X
Reverse — — X X
Fast-forward — — X X
Text display — — X X
Repeat — —
Depends
on
device
Depends
on
device
Shuffl e — —
Depends
on
device
Depends
on
device
Scan — —
Depends
on
device
Depends
on
device
Folder up/
down — — — X
X: Available
—: Not available
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NOTE
•
The battery consumption of Bluetooth
®
audio devices increases while
Bluetooth
® is connected.
•
If a general mobile phone device is
USB connected during music playback
over the Bluetooth
® connection, the
Bluetooth
® connection is disconnected.
For this reason, you cannot have music
playback over a Bluetooth
® connection
and music playback using a USB
connection at the same time.
•
The system may not operate normally
depending on the Bluetooth
® audio
device.
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How to Use the Bluetooth
® Audio System
Switching to Bluetooth ® audio mode
To listen to music or voice audio recorded to a Bluetooth
® audio device, switch to the
Bluetooth
® audio mode to operate the audio device using the audio system control panel.
Any Bluetooth
® audio device must be programmed to the vehicle's Bluetooth
® unit before it
can be used.
Refer to Bluetooth ® Preparation (Type B) on page 5-93 .
1. Turn on the Bluetooth ® audio device's power.
2. Switch the ignition to ACC or ON.
3. Select the icon on the home screen and display the Audio screen.
4. When Bluetooth ® is selected, switches to the Bluetooth
® audio mode to begin playback.
NOTE
•
If the Bluetooth
® audio device does not begin playback, select the icon.
•
If the mode is switched from Bluetooth
® audio mode to another mode (radio mode),
audio playback from the Bluetooth
® audio device stops.
Playback
To listen to a Bluetooth ® audio device over the vehicle's speaker system, switch the mode to
Bluetooth
® audio mode. (Refer to “Switching to Bluetooth
® audio mode”)
After switching to the Bluetooth
® audio mode, the following icons are displayed in the
lower part of the display. Icons which can be used differ depending on the version of the
Bluetooth
® audio device which you are currently using.
Icon Function
Displays the Audio menu. Use to switch to a different audio source.
(AVRCP Ver. 1.4 only)
Displays the top level folder/fi le list.
Select the folder which you want to select.
The fi les in the selected folder are displayed.
Select the fi le you want to play.
(AVRCP Ver. 1.3 or higher)
Replays the song currently being played repeatedly.
When selected again, the songs in the folder are played repeatedly.
Select it again to cancel.
Icons change when the song is repeated or the folder is repeated.
(AVRCP Ver. 1.3 or higher)
Plays songs in the folder in random order.
When selected again, the songs on the device are played in random order.
Select it again to cancel.
Icons change during folder shuffl e or device shuffl e.
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Icon Function
(MP3/WMA/AAC CD)
Scans the titles in a folder and plays the beginning of each song to aid in fi nding a desired
song.
When selected again, the beginning of each song on the device is played.
When selected again, the operation is canceled and the song currently being played
continues.
Returns to the beginning of the previous song.
Long-press to fast reverse. It stops when you remove your hand from the icon or the
commander knob.
Plays the Bluetooth
® audio. When selected again, playback is temporarily stopped.
Advances to the beginning of the next song.
Long-press to fast forward. It stops when you remove your hand from the icon or the
commander knob.
Adjusts the audio quality level.
Refer to Volume/Display/Sound Controls on page 5-42 .
Example of use (When searching for a
song from the top level of a device)
1. Select the icon and display the
folder/fi le list at the top level.
2. When the folder is selected, folders/fi le
lists in the folder are displayed.
When the playlist is selected, the fi le
list is displayed.
3. Select the desired song.
NOTE
Select the icon to move to a folder one
level higher.
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Bluetooth ® Audio Device
Information Display
If a Bluetooth ® audio device is connected,
the following information is displayed in
the audio display.
AVRCP
Ver. lower
than 1.3
AVRCP
Ver. 1.3
AVRCP
Ver. 1.4 or
higher
Device name X X X
Remaining
battery
charge of
device
X X X
Song name — X X
Artist name — X X
Album name — X X
Playback
time — X X
Genre name — X X
X: Available
—: Not available
NOTE
Some information may not display
depending on the device, and if the
information cannot be displayed,
“Unknown - - -” is indicated.
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How to Use Pandora
®
What is Pandora ® ?
Pandora ® is free personalized Internet radio. Simply enter a favorite artist, track, genre,
and Pandora
® will create a personalized station that plays their music and more like it.
Rate songs by giving thumbs-up and thumbs-down feedback to further refi ne your station,
discover new music and help Pandora
® play only music you like.
• Pandora ® , the Pandora
® logo, and the Pandora
® are trademarks or registered trademarks of
Pandora Media, Inc., used with permission.
NOTE
To operate Pandora ® from your Bluetooth
® device, perform the following in advance:
•
Create Pandora ® account on the Web.
•
Create Pandora ® station using Pandora
® application.
•
Install Pandora ® application on your device.
Playback
Select the icon on the home screen and display the Audio screen. When icon is
selected, the following icons are indicated in the bottom part of the audio display.
Icon Function
Displays the Audio menu. Use to switch to a different audio source.
Displays the station list.
Use to switch to other stations.
Thumbs-Down
Press the icon to tell Pandora
® not to play this track.
Thumbs-Up
Press the icon to tell Pandora
® “you like this track” and it helps to bring in more tracks
like it to your station.
Bookmarking
Bookmarks the song or artist currently being played.
Plays the track. When selected again, playback is temporarily stopped.
Goes to the next song.
Adjusts the audio quality level.
Refer to Volume/Display/Sound Controls on page 5-42 .
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NOTE
•
The skip function may not be available
depending on the device.
•
The number of skips is limited by
Pandora
® .
•
If the icon is selected when the skip
song function is running, the next song
is skipped.
Selection from station list
Selection can be made from a programmed
radio station list.
1. Select the icon.
2. Select the desired radio station.
NOTE
When is selected, songs randomly
selected from the radio station list are
played.
Selecting the sort method
The displayed order of the station list can
be changed.
1. Select the icon.
2. Select the icon.
3. Select the icon to display in the
order starting from the newly created
station.
4. Select the icon to display in
alphabetical order.
NOTE
The displayed order of cannot be
changed.
Bookmarking
You can bookmark song or artist to check
out later on the Web.
1. Select the icon.
2. Select to bookmark the
song.
3. Select to bookmark the
artist.
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How to Use Aha™ Radio
Aha™ Radio is an application which can be accessed easily by personalizing various
Internet content such as Internet radio and podcasts.
“Feeds from friends” can be checked in conjunction with Facebook or Twitter.
Your travel is assisted by locating surrounding restaurants or cafes, or acquiring traffi c
information in real time using the Location Based Services.
For details on Aha™ Radio, refer to “http://www.aharadio.com/”.
• Aha™, the Aha™ logo, and the Aha™ are trademarks or registered trademarks of Harman
International Industries, Inc., used with permission.
NOTE
•
The service content provided by Aha™ Radio varies depending on the country in which
the user resides.
•
To operate Aha™ Radio from your Bluetooth
® device, perform the following in advance:
•
Install the Aha™ Radio application to your device.
•
Create an Aha™ Radio account for your device.
•
Log onto Aha™ Radio using your device.
•
Select the preset station on your device.
Playback
Select the icon on the home screen and display the Audio screen. When the icon is
selected, the following icons are displayed at the bottom of the audio display. The displayed
icon differs depending on the selected station.
In addition, icons other than these icons may be displayed.
Icon Function
Displays the Audio menu. Use to switch to a different audio source.
Displays the main menu.
Use to switch to other stations.
Displays the content list.
Use to switch to other desired content on the station.
Reverses for 15 seconds.
Fast-forwards for 30 seconds.
Like/Thumbs-Up
Evaluates the current content as “Like”.
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Icon Function
Dislike/Thumbs-Down
Evaluates the current content as “Dislike”.
Shout
Records voice.
Records voice and posts it on Facebook, Traffi c, or Driver Rants.
Map (Only navigation-equipped vehicles)
Sets the destination of the navigation to the location searched using the Location Based
Services.
Call
A call can be made to the telephone number of a shop searched using the Location Based
Services. Can be used only when the connected device is connected as Hands-Free.
Returns to the previous content.
Pauses playback of the content. When selected again, playback resumes.
Goes to the next content.
Adjusts the audio quality level.
Refer to Volume/Display/Sound Controls on page 5-42 .
Main menu
Select the icon.
Switch the tab and select the station category.
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Tab Station Function
Presets Displays the preset station list set on the device.
Select the preset station name to play the station content.
Location Based Services
Coffee Provides guidance to a cafe close to your vehicle's
location. You can designate desired categories
previously set using the fi lter setting on your device.
Traffi c Provides guidance on traffi c information such as
construction and traffi c jams occurring close to your
vehicle's location.
Hungry
Provides guidance to a restaurant close to your
vehicle's location. You can designate desired
categories previously set using the fi lter setting on
your device.
NOTE
The available Location Based Services may differ because the services depend on the
content provided by Aha™.
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Example of use (Location Based
Services (Coffee))
1. Select the icon from the
Location Based Services in the main
menu. The cafe name or address
playback starts in the order of the cafe
search list.
2. Select the icon and display the
content list. Other cafes can be
selected.
Other cafes can be selected from the
list.
3. Select the icon and display the
position of the currently displayed cafe
in the navigation (only with navigation
system).
4. Select the icon and make a call to the
currently displayed cafe.
Shout
Stations such as Facebook, Traffi c, or
Driver Rants can record or post voice
using the “Shout” function.
1. Select the icon and start the
countdown (3, 2, 1, 0). Recording starts
when the countdown reaches zero.
2. Records voice.
3. Select the icon and store/post the
recording.
NOTE
•
A maximum of 30 seconds can be
recorded.
•
Recording is stopped automatically
after 30 seconds have elapsed from
when the recording started. You can
then store or delete the recording.
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How to Use Stitcher™ Radio
What is Stitcher™ Radio?
Stitcher™ Radio is an application for streaming Internet radio or podcasts on demand.
Recommended content is automatically selected by registering content which you put into
your favorites, or by pressing the Thumbs-Up or Thumbs-Down button.
For details on Stitcher™ Radio, refer to “http://stitcher.com/”.
• Stitcher™, the Stitcher™ logo, and the Stitcher™ are trademarks or registered trademarks
of Stitcher, Inc., used with permission.
NOTE
To operate Stitcher™ Radio from your Bluetooth
® device, perform the following in advance:
•
Install the Stitcher™ Radio application to your device.
•
Create a Stitcher™ Radio account for your device.
•
Log onto Stitcher™ Radio using your device.
Playback
Select the Audio screen and display the icon on the home screen. When icon is
selected, the following icons are indicated in the bottom part of the audio display.
Icon Function
Displays the Audio menu. Use to switch to a different audio source.
Displays the station list.
Use to switch to other stations.
Thumbs-Down
Evaluates the current program as “Dislike”.
Thumbs-Up
Evaluates the current program as “Like”.
Adds the current station to your favorites or deletes the current station from your favorites.
Reverses for 30 seconds.
Plays the station. Select it again to pause playback.
Goes to the next station.
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Icon Function
Adjusts the audio quality level.
Refer to Volume/Display/Sound Controls on page 5-42 .
Station list
1. Select the icon and display the station list.
Favorites station name: Select to display the program registered to your favorites.
Category name: A recommended category selected from your favorites by Stitcher™
is displayed.
Select it to display the category program.
2. Select the program name to play it.
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Add to your favorites
If the current program has not been
registered to your favorites, it can be
registered to your favorites.
1. Select the icon to display the
favorites station which the registration
can be added.
2. Select the station name which you want
to register.
3. Select the button to add the
program to the selected favorites
station.
NOTE
•
Multiple favorites stations can be
selected and registered.
•
Favorites stations registered by
oneself as well those set by default are
displayed.
Delete from your favorites
If the current program has already been
registered to your favorites, the program
can be deleted from your favorites.
1. Select the icon.
2. The program is automatically deleted
from the favorites station.
Troubleshooting (Type A/
Type B)
Mazda Bluetooth ® Hands-Free
Customer Service
If you have any problems with Bluetooth
® ,
contact with our toll-free customer service
center.
•
U.S.A.
Phone: 800-430-0153 (Toll-free)
Web: www.MazdaUSA.com/bluetooth
•
Canada
Phone: 800-430-0153 (Toll-free)
Web: www.mazdahandsfree.ca
Bluetooth ® Device pairing, connection
problems
Symptom Cause Solution method
Unable to
perform
pairing —
First make sure
the device is
compatible with
the Bluetooth
®
unit, and then
check whether
the Bluetooth
®
function and the
Find Mode/Visible
setting
*1 on the
device are turned
on. If pairing is
still not possible
after this, contact
an Authorized
Mazda Dealer or
Mazda Bluetooth
®
Hands-Free
Customer Service.
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Symptom Cause Solution method
Unable to
perform
pairing
The
Bluetooth
®
function
and the Find
Mode/Visible
setting
*1 on
the device
may turn off
automatically
after a period
of time has
elapsed
depending on
the device.
Check whether
the Bluetooth
®
function and the
Find Mode/Visible
setting
*1 on the
device are turned
on and pairing or
reconnect.
Does not
connect
automatically
when starting
the engine
Automatically
connects,
but then
disconnects
suddenly
Disconnects
intermittently
The device is
in a location
in which
radio wave
interference
can occur
easily, such
as inside a
bag in a rear
seat, in a rear
pocket of a
pair of pants.
Move the device
to a location in
which radio wave
interference is less
likely to occur.
Unable to
pair devices
previously
paired or
devices in
which pairing
was attempted
The pairing
information
programmed
to the
Bluetooth
®
unit or
device is not
recognized
correctly.
Perform pairing
using the following
procedure.
• Delete the
Mazda vehicle
information
programmed to
the device.
• Delete the device
information
programmed to
the Bluetooth
®
unit.
• Perform pairing
again.
Does not
connect
automatically
when starting
the engine
The
programmed
pairing
information
is updated
when the
device OS is
updated.
Perform pairing
again.
*1 Setting which detects the existence of a device
external to the Bluetooth
® unit
NOTE
•
When you update the operating
system of your mobile device (such
as Windows/Android/iOS) the pairing
information may be invalidated.
Therefore, the device may need to be
reprogrammed to the hands-free unit.
•
If you pair your phone which has
already been paired to your vehicle
more than once in the past, you need to
delete “Mazda” on your mobile device.
Then, execute the Bluetooth
® search
on your mobile device once again, and
pair to a newly detected “Mazda”.
•
Before you pair your device, make sure
that Bluetooth
® is “ON”, both on your
phone and on the vehicle.
Voice recognition related problems
Symptom Cause Solution
method
Poor voice
recognition
• Excessive, slow
speech.
• Excessive, forceful
speech (shouting).
• Speaking before
the beep sound has
ended.
• Loud noise
(speaking or noise
from outside/inside
vehicle).
• Airfl ow from A/C
is blowing against
the microphone.
• Speaking in
off-standard
expressions
(dialect).
Regarding the
causes indicated
on the left, be
careful with
how you speak.
In addition,
when numbers
are spoken in
a sequence,
recognition
ability will
improve if no
stop is placed
between the
numbers.
False
recognition
of numbers
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Symptom Cause Solution
method
Poor voice
recognition
There is a
malfunction in the
microphone.
A poor
connection or
malfunction
with the
microphone
may have
occurred.
Consult an
Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
Phone-
related
voice
recognition
is disabled
There is a problem
with the connection
between the
Bluetooth
® unit and
the device.
If there is any
malfunction
after checking
the pairing
situation,
check for
device pairing
or connection
problems.
Names
in the
phonebook
are not
easily
recognized
The Bluetooth ®
system is under a
condition in which
recognition is
diffi cult.
By carrying out
the following
measures,
the rate of
recognition will
improve.
• Clear memory
from the
phonebook
which is not
used very
often.
• Avoid
shortened
names, use
full names.
(Recognition
improves
the longer
the name is.
By not using
names such
as “Mom”,
“Dad”,
recognition
will improve.)
When
operating
the audio,
a song
name is not
recognized
Song names cannot
be recognized by
voice. —
Symptom Cause Solution
method
You want
to skip
guidance —
Guidance can
be skipped
by quickly
pressing and
releasing the
Talk button.
When the
Talk button
is pressed,
voice
recognition
ends
The Talk button is
pressed for too long.
Operate the
Talk button as
follows:
• Press the
button and
release it
within 0.7
seconds to
start voice
recognition
and skip the
guidance.
• Press the
button for
longer than
0.7 seconds to
turn off voice
recognition
or end a
conversation.
Regarding problems with calls
Symptom Cause Solution
method
When starting
a call, vehicle
noise from the
other party can
be heard
For about three
seconds after
starting a call,
the Bluetooth
®
unit's Noise
Suppression
function
requires time to
adapt to the call
environment.
This does
not indicate a
problem with
the device.
The other party
cannot be heard
or the speaker's
voice is quiet
The volume is
set at zero or
low.
Increase the
volume.
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Other problems
Symptom Cause Solution
method
The indication
for the
remaining
battery is
different
between the
vehicle and the
device
The indication
method is
different
between the
vehicle and the
device.
—
When a call
is made from
the vehicle,
the telephone
number is
updated in
the incoming/
outgoing call
record but the
name does not
appear
The number
has not been
registered into
the phonebook.
If the number
has been
registered into
the phonebook,
the incoming/
outgoing
call record is
updated by the
name in the
phonebook
when the engine
is restarted.
The cell phone
does not
synchronize
with the vehicle
regarding the
incoming/
outgoing call
record
Some types
of cell phones
do not
synchronize
automatically.
Operate the
cell phone for
synchronization.
It takes a
long time to
complete the
function for
changing the
language
A maximum of
60 seconds is
required. —
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