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Opetutine ra,r vehick requnes a good
understan lifts of the naty cofttrols !a, nusl
kfto\9 and use. Se.tioh 5 describes a thb in
step'byrt.p infomatian Iron "se af theisnition s||it.h ta ctuise .artol antl brdkjne.
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StaninS the Engine 5 4
ManualTransaxte Operanon 5, 5
Aulonatic Transaxle 5- 6
Brake System 5-t I
Power Steering 5-14
Cruise Control 5 15
Insfument Cluster 5-20
cau8es 5-22
Dashboard Illuminanon 5 25
Waminglights/Beeps 5-26
Lighnng Control and Tum Signah 5-33Windshieid wipe6 and Washer 5 35
Rear Window Def.osre!
Lighter
Ashlray
Srorage Codpartmenrs
Cup Holdes
Sunvisos
Vaniry Miror
Clinrte Control Systen
Radio Reception
Safely Cenification
AN'/FM Radio
ANTFM Radio wirh CompactDisc Player
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Safety Certification
This CD player is made and lested to
meel exacting safety standards.
It meets FCC requirements and complies
wiih safety perfonnance standards of the
U.S- Deparlment ofHea h and Human
Services.
V Stmng signal nois€
This occurs very close to a transmilter
tower The broadcast signals are
extremely slrong, so the result is noise
and sound breakup at the radio receivet
V Station drift nois€
When a vehicle reaches the area of two
slrong stations broadcasting at similar
frequencies. the original siadon may be
temporaJily lost and ihe second station
picked up. At this tine tbe.e will b€ some
noise from this disturbance.
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AclurroN
This CD player should not beadjusr€d or repaired by anyone
except qualified service personnel.
If serv icing required, contacr an
Authorized Mazda dealer.
Use of controls or adjustmenls orperformance of procedures otherthan those specified herein may
result in hazardous radiation
exposur€- Never operal€ the CDplayer with the top case of the unit
Changes or modifications notexpressly approved by Maz da rnay
void the user's authority to operate
this equipment.
NOTE
For CD player section:
This device complies with part 15 ofthe FCC Rules. Operarion is subject
to the following two condilions: ( I )This device may nor cause harmfut
inierference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause
undesired op€ration.
NOTT]
This equipmenthas been rested and
found to comply with rhe limits for a
Class B digital device. pursuant topart 1 5 of rhe FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to proyide
reasonable protection againsr harmful
incrference in a rcsidenlial
installation. This equipmenrgenelates, uses, and can ndiate radio
frequency energy and, if not insialled
and used in accordance with the
mstruchons, may cause harmful
interfbrence to radio communicaaions.
However, there is no guaraniee that
inrertarence will not occur in aparticular installation.
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AM/FM Radio+
Illustration is ofa Eprcsenrative audio unit.
SeeIL tuning/Ttuk down* r/
*r Use tbh buton if a cassete tape player, MD player, cD player or cD changer is connecred ro this unit.
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AM/FM Radio with ComDact Disc Plaver*
Illustration is of a representative audio unit.
/ Dis trpbuuon. Repeat butron
Progranlr/R$dom button Fast lorwdd buuon*r Use ftis bunon if 3 cassette tape player, MD plaler or CD changer is connected to this unit.
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I sPowEF \
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After scanning is completed. ihe
strongest station will be luned and its
frequency displayed.
Press and release the auto memory bulton
io recall stations from the auto siored
stations. One stored station will be
selected each time; its frequency and
channel number will be displayed.
I Operating the Cassette Tsp€
Player*
To operate the cassette tape player, tum
the ignition switch to the ACC or ON
V Cassette tape insert
Inserl the cassette tape into the slot, open
edge to lhe right and casseue tape will
begin play and "TAPE will be
displayed. At $e end of iie cassere rape.
the unit automatically reverses cassette
tape plat
When is lir. the cassette tap€t top side
is playing. Wlen V is lii, the bottom side
is on,
NOTE
If no stations can be tuned after
scanning operatjons, "A" wiii be
displayed.
V Radio OFF
Press the power/volume knob to tum off
the radio.
NOTE
Press lhe power/volum€ knob again to
listen to the frequency last tuned to.
NOTE
W}jen a metal rape is inserted, theplayer will automatically compensate
for it and "MTL" will be displayed.
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V Ejecting the cassette tape
Prcss the cassette tape eject button 10elect the cassette tap€.
I Operating Tips for Cassetle Tapeplayer
V Cleaning the cassette tape player
The tape head, capsbns, and pinch rollerswill gather oxide residue from cassetre
tapes. This can caus€ weak or wavering
sounds and damage to the cassetG tapes
and player Use a good quality
h€ad cleaning rape or a liquid cleaner
cassette tape to remove it,
Should the unit not opemte normally,consult an Aulhorized Mazda Dealer
Never aatempt 10 repai it or ins€lr a
screwdriver or anything else.
V Handling the cassette tape player
The following precautions should be
. Do not spill any liquid on the audio
NOTE
The cassene rape can be ejected whenthe ignition switch is in the OFF
ry
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Do not leave a cassette tape in the tap€
player slot when not in use. Remove it
completely to perml the slot door 1()
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
cassettre tapes intheioriginal cases or
other protective cases.
Insert only cassette tapes into the do1.
If objects other than cassetie tapes are
inserted. iley may damage the player.
. Do not insert any objects, other than
cassette tap€, into the slot,
If the casselG lape is loose, it may
produce poor sound or Pertormanceduring playback. Use a p€ncil or
sometbing similar to remove any
slack.
Only cassette tapes that play no longer
than 90 minutes should be used.
Cassette tape exceeding 90 ninutes are
thin and rnay easily br€ak.
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