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Interior Comfort
Climate Control System
Form No. 8S18-EA-03I
Mode selector dial
Turn the mode selector dial to select
airflow mode (page 6-4).
A/C switch*
Push the switch to turn the air conditioner
on. The indicator light on the switch will
illuminate when the fan control dial is set
at position 1, 2, 3, or 4.
Push the switch once again to turn the air
conditioner off.Air intake selector
This switch controls the source of air
entering the vehicle.
Press the switch to alternate between the
and positions. The indicator
light for the selected mode will
illuminate.
It is recommended that under normal
conditions the switch be kept in the
outside air position.
Outside air position ( )
Outside air is taken into the vehicle. Use
this position for normal ventilation and
heating.
Recirculated air position ( )
Outside air is shut off. Air within the
vehicle is recirculated.
This position can be used when driving on
a dusty road or in similar conditions. It
also helps to provide quicker cooling of
the interior.
NOTE
If you want to slightly adjust the
airflow amount, set the mode selector
dial at .
NOTE
The air conditioner may not function
when the outside temperature
approaches 0 °C (32
°F).
*Some models.
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Au di o S ys t em
Form No. 8S18-EA-03I
Operating Tips for Mini Disc
(MD) Player
The following precautions should be
observed.
• Do not spill any liquid on the audio
system.
• Do not insert any objects, other than
MDs, into the slot.
• The MD player has been designed to
play MDs bearing the identification
logo as shown. No other MDs can be
played. •
The MD player can also play MDLPs
that have been recorded in MDLP
mode. (MDLPs bearing the
identification logo as shown below).
• When inserting the MD, make sure the
MD label is facing up, and the MD is
oriented to the insertion slot in the
direction of the arrow. If not inserted
correctly, the MD will be ejected, or
may remain stuck in the MD deck.
• Do not touch the internal part of the
MD. If the MD shutter is slid open for
no reason, it may be broken.
• Store MDs in their cases and away
from direct sunlight.
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Au di o S ys t em
Form No. 8S18-EA-03I
2. Turn the audio control dial to adjust the selected functions as follows: 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.
The following four modes are available.
Select the desired mode.
Turn the audio control dial to select the
ALC OFF, ALC LEVEL1
—3 mode. The
selected mode will be indicated.
BEEP setting
The beep-sound when operating the audio
system can be set on or off.
ILLM EFT setting (Illumination setting
during operation)
The audio system illumination during
operation can be set on or off.
Indication Turn Left Turn Right
Select
modeSelect
mode
Decrease
bass Increase
bass
Decrease
mid-
range Increase
mid-range
Decrease
treble Increase
treble
Shift the
sound
to the
front Shift the
sound
to the rear
Shift the
sound
to the left Shift the
sound
to the right
OFF ON
OFF ON
NOTE
About 5 seconds after selecting any
mode, the volume function will be
automatically selected. To reset bass,
mid-range, treble, fade, and balance,
press the audio control dial for 2
seconds. The unit will beep and
"CLEAR" will be displayed.
Mode Vo l u m e
change
No change
Minimum
Medium
Maximum
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Au di o S ys t em
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Operating the Radio
Radio ON
Press a band selector button ( , )
to turn the radio on.
Band selection
Choose AM by pressing the AM button
( ) and FM by pressing the FM1/2
button ( ).
The selected mode will be indicated. If
FM stereo is being received, "ST" will be
displayed. Tu n i n g
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.
Manual tuning
Turning the manual tuning dial will
change the frequency higher or lower.
Manual tuning dial/
Auto memory button
Channel
preset
buttons
Scan button
Band selector buttons
Seek
tuning
buttons
NOTE
If the FM broadcast signal becomes
weak, reception automatically changes
from STEREO to MONO for reduced
noise, and the "ST" indicator will go
out.
NOTE
If the power supply is interrupted (fuse
blows or the battery is disconnected),
the preset channels will be canceled.
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Au di o S ys t em
Form No. 8S18-EA-03I
Operating the In-Dash CD Changer*
Inserting the CD
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. Normal insertion
1. Press the load button ( ).
2. When "IN" is displayed, insert the CD.
Inserting CDs into desired tray number
1. Press and hold the load button ( )
for about 2 seconds until a beep is
heard.
2. Press the channel preset button for the desired tray number within 3 seconds
after the beep is heard.
3. When "IN" is displayed, insert the CD.
CD slot CD play button CD eject button
Load buttonRepeat button
Scan button
Track up
button
Track down
button
Reverse button Fast-forward button
Random button
Disc up
button
Disc down
button
Display button
NOTE
A CD cannot be inserted while the
display reads "WAIT". A beeping
sound can be heard during this waiting
time. Simultaneously pressing the
power/volume dial and the load button
( ) for about 2 seconds will turn
this beeping sound ON or OFF.
NOTE
The CD cannot be inserted to the
desired tray number if the number is
already occupied.
*Some models.
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Interior Equipment
When you need a sunvisor, lower it for use
in front or swing it to the side.
Va n i t y M i r r o r s
To use the vanity mirror, lower the
sunvisor.
Illuminated Entry System*
When the illuminated entry system
operates, the overhead light (switch is in
the DOOR position) turns on for:
• About 30 seconds after the driver
’s
door is unlocked and the ignition key is
removed.
• About 15 seconds after all doors are
closed.
• About 15 seconds after the key is
removed from the ignition with all
doors closed.
The light also turns off when:
• The ignition switch is turned to the ON
position and all doors are closed.
• The driver
’s door is locked.
Sunvisors
Sunvisor
Interior Lights
NOTE
If any door is left opened, the light
goes out after about 5 minutes.
The light turns on again when the
ignition switch is turned to the ON
position, or when any door is opened
after all doors have been closed.
*Some models.
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Form No. 8S18-EA-03I
For reasons of proper performance, safety,
and better fuel economy, always maintain
recommended tire inflation pressures and
stay within the recommended load limits
and weight distribution.
Tire Inflation Pressure
The Tire Pressure Monitoring System*
does not alleviate the need to check the
tire condition every day, including
whether the tires all look inflated
properly. Inspect all tire pressure monthly
(including the spare) when the tires are
cold. Maintain recommended pressures
for the best ride, top handling, and
minimum tire wear.
Refer to the specification charts (page
10-8).
Tires
Using Different Tire Types:
Driving your vehicle with different
types of tires is dangerous. It could
cause poor handling and poor
braking; leading to loss of control.
Except for the limited use of the
temporary spare tire, use only the
same type tires (radial, bias-belted,
bias-type) on all four wheels.
Using Wrong-Sized Tires:
Using any other tire size than what is
specified for your Mazda (page 10-8)
is dangerous. It could seriously affect
ride, handling, ground clearance, tire
clearance, and speedometer
calibration. This could cause you to
have an accident. Use only tires that
are the correct size specified for your
Mazda.
WARNING
Incorrect Tire Inflation:
Overinflation or underinflation of
tires is dangerous. Adverse handling
or unexpected tire failure could result
in a serious accident. Always inflate
the tires to the correct pressure (page
10-8).
WARNING
Tire pressure label
*Some models.
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Maintenance and Care
Appearance Care
Form No. 8S18-EA-03I
Dashboard Precautions
Prevent caustic solutions such as perfume
and cosmetic oils from contacting the
dashboard. They
’ll damage and discolor
it. If these solutions get on the dashboard,
wipe them off immediately.
Cleaning the Upholstery and
Interior Trim
Vi ny l
Remove dust and loose dirt from vinyl
with a whisk broom or vacuum cleaner.
Clean vinyl with a leather-and-vinyl
cleaner.
Leather*
Real leather isn
’t uniform and may have
scars, scratches, and wrinkles. Clean it
with a leather cleaner or mild soap.
Wipe it with a damp
soft cloth; then dry
and buff it with a dry
soft cloth. Fabric
Remove dust and loose dirt from fabric
with a whisk broom or vacuum cleaner.
Clean it with a mild soap solution good
for upholstery and carpets. Remove fresh
spots immediately with a fabric spot
cleaner.
To keep the fabric looking clean and
fresh, take care of it. Otherwise its color
will be affected, it can be stained easily,
and its fire-resistance may be reduced.
Cleaning the Lap/Shoulder Belt
We b b i n g
Clean the webbing with a mild soap
solution recommended for upholstery or
carpets. Follow instructions. Don
’t bleach
or dye the webbing; this may weaken it.
After cleaning the belts, thoroughly dry
the belt webbing and make sure there is
no remaining moisture before retracting
them.
Interior Care
Do not use glazing agents.
Glazing agents contain ingredients
which may cause discoloration,
wrinkling, cracks and peeling.
CAUTION
Use only recommended cleaners and
procedures. Others may affect
appearance and fire-resistance.
Damaged Seat Belt:
Using damaged seat belts is
dangerous. In a collision, damaged
belts cannot provide adequate
protection. Have an Authorized
Mazda Dealer replace damaged belts
immediately.
CAUTION
WARNING
*Some models.
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