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5-87
Fader control
To adjust the sound distribution
between front and rear speakers, select
FADE by pressing the audio control
knob. “FADE” will be displayed.
Turn the audio control knob to the
right to shift the sound to the rear, to
the left to shift the sound to the front.
The level will be displayed.
Release the audio control knob when
the desired level has been reached. Balance control
To adjust the sound distribution
between left and right speakers, select
BAL by pressing the audio control
knob.
“BAL” will be displayed.
Turn the audio control knob to the
right to shift the sound to the right, to
the left to shift the sound to the left.
The level will be displayed.
Release the audio control knob when
the desired level has been reached.
07L032–003 Clock
Setting the time
The clock can be set at any time when
the ignition switch is in the ACC or
ON position.
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Driving Your Mazda5-90NOTEIf audio operation is selected while
the clock mode is on, selected
audio mode will be displayed for
10 seconds, then the display will
revert to the clock mode.
07L032–006Operating the Radio
To operate the radio, turn the ignition
switch to the ACC or ON position.
Radio ON
Press the AM or FM1/2 button to turn
the radio on.
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76Y032-005
Radio OFF
Press the power/volume knob to turn
off the radio.
NOTEPress the power/volume knob
again to listen to the frequency last
tuned to.
Operating the Cassette Tape
Player
To operate the cassette tape player,
turn the ignition switch to the ACC or
ON position.
Cassette tape insert
Insert the cassette tape into the slot,
open edge to the right and cassette
tape will begin play and “TAPE” will
be displayed. At the end of the cassette
tape, the unit automatically reverses
cassette tape play.
When is lit, the cassette tape’ s top
side is playing. When is lit, the
bottom side is on.
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NOTEThe cassette tape can be ejected
when the ignition switch is in the
OFF position.
Operating Tips for Cassette Tape
player
Cleaning the cassette tape player
The tape head, capstans, and pinch
rollers will gather oxide residue from
cassette tapes. This can cause weak or
wavering sounds and damage to the
cassette tapes and player. Use a good
quality head-cleaning tape or a liquid
cleaner cassette tape to remove it.
Should the unit not operate normally,
consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Never attempt to repair it or insert a
screwdriver or anything else.
Handing the cassette tape player
The following precautions should be
observed.
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•Only cassette tapes that play no
longer than 90 minutes should be
used. Cassette tape exceeding 90
minutes are thin and may easily
break.
• Do not leave a cassette tape in the
tape player slot when not in use.
Remove it completely to permit the
slot door to close and to protect the
mechanism from dust.
• Store cassette tape away from
extreme heat, magnetic fields, and
direct sunlight. Protect the exposed
cassette tape from dirt and damage.
Store cassette tapes in their original
cases or other protective cases. •
Insert only cassette tapes into the
slot. If objects other than cassette
tapes are inserted, they may damage
the player.
Operating the Mini Disc (MD)
Player*
To operate the MD player, turn the
ignition switch to the ACC or ON
position.
Inserting the MD
Insert the MD, label-side up with the
arrow pointed to the slot. The
auto-loading mechanism will set the
MD and begin play. There will be a
short lapse before play begins while
the player reads the digital signals on
the MD.
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Operating the Compact Disc
(CD) Player*/In-Dash CD
Changer*
To operate the CD player/in-dash CD
changer, turn the ignition switch to the
ACC or ON position.
Inserting the CD (CD player)
Insert the CD into the slot, label-side
up. The auto-loading mechanism will
set the CD and begin play. There will
be a short lapse before play begins
while the player reads the digital
signals on the CD.
The disc in indicator will illuminate
and the track number will be
displayed.
Inserting the CD
(In-dash CD changer)
The CD must be label-side up when
inserting. The auto-loading
mechanism will set the CD and begin
play. There will be a short lapse before
play begins while the player reads the
digital signals on the CD.
The disc number and the track number
will be displayed.
NOTEA CD cannot be inserted while the
display reads “WAIT.” A beeping
sound can be heard during this
waiting time. Simultaneously
pressing the power/volume knob
and the load button for about 2
seconds will turn this beeping
sound ON or OFF.
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NOTE•CDs will be ejected starting
with the one with the lowest
number.
• All CDs in the tray will be
ejected continuously.
• CDs can be ejected when the
ignition switch is off. Press and
hold the CD eject button for
about 2 seconds and all CDs
will eject.
Operating the CD Changer*
(Except In-Dash) with Controls
on the Main Audio Unit
The CD changer can be connected to
the main audio unit and operated by
the controls on the main unit.
Regarding operation of the CD
changer itself, please refer to the
instructions attached to the changer.NOTEOperating the CD changer is
generally the same as that of the
CD player except for the insert and
eject functions (pages
5-109—5-115).
76Y032-016
Disc down Disc up
Disc search
Press the disc up button ( ) to skip
forward to the beginning of the next
CD.
Press the disc down button ( ) to
skip back to the beginning of the
previous CD.
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In Case of Emergency
6-3
WARNING
!
Steam from Overheated Engine:Steam from an overheated engine
is dangerous. The escaping steam
could seriously burn you. Open
the hood ONLY after steam is no
longer escaping from the engine.4. Check whether coolant or steam isescaping from the hood or from the
engine compartment.
If steam is coming from the engine
compartment, don’ t go near the
front of the vehicle. Stop the
engine. Then turn the ignition
switch to the ON position without
starting the engine. The radiator cooling fans will start to cool the
engine.
If neither coolant nor steam is
escaping, open the hood and idle
the engine until it cools. If this
doesn’
t lower the temperature, stop
the engine and let it cool.
5. Check the coolant level. If it’ s low, look for leaks in the
radiator hoses and connections,
heater hoses and connections,
radiator, and water pump.
If you find a leak or other damage,
or if coolant is still leaking, stop the
engine and call an Authorized
Mazda Dealer. If you find no problems, the engine
is cool, and no leaks are obvious,
carefully add coolant as required
(page 8-21).