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Repeat play in tape mode
Press the RPT control during play.
RPT will illuminate in the display.
The current selection will be
repeated.
To disengage repeat play, press the
RPT control again.
NOTE:RPT may not operate properly if:
²A tape was recorded at a low level.
²A tape has long, silent intervals.
²A tape is a live recording.
²A tape has very short intervals of less than 3 seconds.
Repeat play in CD mode
Press the RPT control during play.
RPT will illuminate in the display.
The current selection will be
repeated.
To disengage repeat play, press the
RPT control again.
Track search
Track search works in CD mode.
Press the
on the TRACK control
to skip forward to the beginning of
the next track.
Press the
on the TRACK control
to skip back to the beginning of the
current track.
Disc search
Disc search works in CD mode.
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Press the DISC up control to skip
forward to the beginning of the next
CD.
Press the DISC down control to skip
back to the beginning of the
previous CD.
DolbyTnoise reduction
Dolbytnoise reduction operates
only in tape mode. Dolbytnoise
reduction reduces the amount of
hiss and static during tape playback.
When using a tape with Dolby NR*,
press the
control to activate (and deactivate) Dolbytnoise
reduction. When engaged,
will appear in the display.
The Dolbytnoise reduction system is manufactured under license from
Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Dolbytand the double-D
symbol are trademarks of DolbytLabratories Licensing Corporation.
Auto program control (APC)
Auto program control (APC) works in tape mode and is used to find the
beginning of either the next program or the one being played.
APC in tape mode
Press theAPC control to
advance to the beginning of the
next selection.
Press the
APC control to
reverse to the beginning of the
current selection.
To disengage APC, press the APC
control again.
If APC detects 15 seconds of blank space, it will automatically advance
the tape to the next selection.
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NOTE:APC may not operate properly if:
²A tape was recorded at a low level.
²A tape has long, silent intervals.
²A tape is a live recording.
²A tape has very short intervals of less than 3 seconds.
CD loading
The load feature allows you to load up to six single CDs into the audio
system.
1. Press the LOAD control.
2. IN will appear in the display
when the system is ready to
receive a CD.
3. Load the CD into the player.
Multiple CD loading
This feature allows you to autoload
up to 6 discs into the internal multi
disc CD player.
1. Press and hold the LOAD control until a beep is heard.
2. When IN is displayed, insert the CD.
3. When IN is displayed again, insert the next CD.
NOTE:The first CD will automatically play when:
²there is not a CD inserted for 15 seconds after IN is displayed
²the CD tray is full
Inserting CDs into desired tray number
1. Press and hold the LOAD
control until a beep is heard.
2. Press the memory preset
control for the desired CD tray
within 5 seconds after the beep
is heard.
3. When IN is displayed, insert the CD.
NOTE:The CD cannot be inserted to the desired tray number if the
number is already occupied.
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Eject feature
The eject feature works in both tape and CD mode.
Ejecting a tape
Press the control to stop and eject a
tape.
NOTE:The cassette tape can be
ejected when the ignition switch is
in the OFF position.
Ejecting a CD
1. Press the control to stop and
eject a CD. The disc number
and OUT will appear in the
display.
2. Remove the CD.
NOTE:When a CD is ejected during play, the next CD will be played
automatically.
Ejecting CDs from a desired tray
1. Press and hold the CD eject
control for approximately 2
seconds until a beep is heard.
2. Press the memory preset
control of the desired CD within
5 seconds of the beep.
3. Remove the CD.
Multiple ejection
1. Press and hold the CD eject
control for approximately 2
seconds until a beep is heard.
2. Wait approximately 5 seconds or
press the CD eject control again
within 5 seconds after the beep is heard.
3. Remove the CD. The next CD will then be ejected.
NOTE:
²Cds will be ejected in numerical order, lowest number first.
²All CDs in the tray will be ejected continuously.
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²Cds can be ejected when the ignition switch is OFF. Press and hold
the CD eject control for approximately 2 seconds and all CDs will
eject.
Random play
The random play feature works in CD mode and plays the selections on
the current CD in random order.
Random play in CD mode
Press the RDM control during play.
RDM will illuminate in the display.
The next selection will be randomly
selected.
To disengage random play, press the
RDM control again.
Setting the clock
The clock can be set at any time when the ignition switch is in the ACC
or ON position.
1. Press and hold the CLOCK
control for approximately 2
seconds until a beep is heard.
The clock's current time will
flash.
2. Press
on the hour set
control to adjust the hours.
3. Press
on the minute set
control to adjust the minutes.
4. Press the CLOCK control again
to start the clock.
NOTE:If the power supply to the unit is interrupted (if the fuse blows
or the vehicle's battery is disconnected), the clock will need to be reset.
NOTE:If the time is not adjusted while the clock's current time is
flashing (if neither H nor M is pressed), and the clock control is pressed
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a second time, the minutes will be set to 00. If the clock's current time
setting is within the latter part of the hour (from 30 to 59 min), the hour
setting will automatically advance one hour.
Changing the display mode
The display can be changed to alternate between the clock and the
audio. When the clock mode is selected, the time is displayed.
Press the CLOCK control to
alternate the display.
NOTE:If the audio operation is selected while the clock mode is on, the
selected audio mode will be displayed for ten seconds, then the display
will revert to the clock mode.
TROUBLESHOOTING THE CD CHANGER (IF EQUIPPED)
If sound skips:
²You may be traveling on a rough road, playing badly scratched discs or
the disc may be dirty. Skipping will not scratch the discs or damage
the player.
If your changer does not work, it may be that:
²A disc is already loaded where you want to insert a disc.
²The disc is inserted with the label surface downward.
²The disc is dusty or defective.
²The player's internal temperature is above 60ÉC (140ÉF). Allow the
player to cool down before operating.
²A disc with format and dimensions not within industry standards is
inserted.
CD units are designed to play commercially pressed 12 cm (4.75
in) audio compact discs only. Due to technical incompatibility,
certain recordable and re-recordable compact discs may not
function correctly when used in Mazda CD players. Irregular
shaped CDs, CDs with a scratch protection film attached, and CDs
with homemade paper (adhesive) labels should not be inserted
into the CD player. The label may peel and cause the CD to
become jammed. It is recommended that homemade CDs be
identified with permanent felt tip marker rather than adhesive
labels. Ball point pens may damage CDs. Please contact your
dealer for further information.
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Radio reception factors
Three factors can affect radio reception:
²Distance/strength.The further an FM signal travels, the weaker it is.
The listenable range of the average FM station is approximately 40 km
(24 miles). This range can be affected by ªsignal modulation.º Signal
modulation is a process radio stations use to increase their
strength/volume relative to other stations.
²Terrain.Hills, mountains and tall buildings between your vehicle's
antenna and the radio station signal can cause FM reception problems.
Static can be caused on AM stations by power lines, electric fences,
traffic lights and thunderstorms. Moving away from an interfering
structure (out of its ªshadowº) returns your reception to normal.
²Station overload.Weak signals are sometimes captured by stronger
signals when you pass a broadcast tower. A stronger signal may
temporarily overtake a weaker signal and play while the weak station
frequency is displayed.
The audio system automatically switches to single channel reception if it
will improve the reception of a station normally received in stereo.
AUDIO SYSTEM WARRANTIES AND SERVICE
Refer to the ªWarranty Guideº for audio system warranty information.
If service is necessary, see your dealer.
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To avoid possible oil loss, DO NOT operate the vehicle with the
engine oil level indicator and/or the engine oil filler cap removed.
Engine oil and filter recommendations
SAE 5W-20 engine oil is recommended
Look for this certification
trademark.
Use SAE 5W-20 motor oil certified for gasoline engines by the American
Petroleum Institute (API).
Motor oil displaying the API certification trademark will meet all
requirements for your vehicle's engine.
Do not use supplemental engine oil additives, oil treatments or engine
treatments. They are unnecessary and could, under certain conditions,
lead to engine damage which is not covered by your warranty.
Change your engine oil and filter according to the appropriate schedule
listed in the service maintenance section.
Mazda production and replacement oil filters are designed for added
engine protection and long life. If a replacement oil filter is used that
does not meet Mazda material and design specifications, start-up engine
noises or knock may be experienced.
It is recommended you use the appropriate Genuine Mazda oil filter (or
another brand meeting Mazda specifications) for your engine application.
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