2004 MAZDA MODEL RX 8 Owners Manual (in English)

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Form No. 8R65-EA-03C
J60E_8R65-EA-03C_Edition2.book Page 8 Saturday, April 26, 2003 1:48 PM

NAVIGATION SYSTEM

Contents, Accessories, and Laser
Before Use
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Accessories
Please contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer if you are
missing any of the following accessories.
Map Disc
Owner's Manual
CAUTION:
THIS PRODUCT IS A CLASS LASER PRODUCT .I
HOWEVER THIS PRODUCT USES A VISIBLE/INVISIBLE LASER BEAM
WHICH COULD CAUSE HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE IF DIRECTED.
BE SURE TO OPERATE THIS PRODUCT CORRECTLY AS INSTRUCTED.
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF
PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN
HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO
NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
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Laser products:
Wave length: 650 nm
Laser power: No hazardous radiation is emitted with safety protection.
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Activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Pop Up Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

System Operation Verification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
16 Screen Quality Adjustment

Map Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Changing the map Orientation/Scale . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
As
necessary
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Marked Point
Direct Destination Input
After Routing
Route Changes

Destination by address

Destination by intersection

Destination by Point of Interest (POI) categories

Destination by history

Destination by a marked point

Destination by the map
Product
Before Use

Route Search Cancellation, Whole Route display,,
Route guidance cancellation
Setup
Precautions/System Performance
Voice Guidance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Automatic Distance Correction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
GPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Map Matching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Positioning Accuracy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Route Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Route Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Troubleshooting
Verification First . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Routing
28
30Marking
User setting
Destination Entry and Route Search
24
25
26
Character Entry
20
22
POI Icons on Maps / Zipcode Entry
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Laser Product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Names and Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Before Use
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Safety Information
Read this owner's manual for your Navigation System carefully before using the system.
They contain instructions about how to use the system in a safe and effective manner.
Mazda assumes no responsibility for any problems resulting from failure to observe the instructions
given in this manual.
This manual uses pictographs to show you how to use the product safely and to alert you to potential
dangers resulting from improper connections and operation. The meanings of the pictographs are
explained below. It is important that you fully understand the meanings of the pictographs in order to
use this manual and the system properly.
Do not keep your eyes fixed on the monitor screen or operate the system
while driving.
Do not change the settings and destination locations while driving. Minimize the time
spent on viewing the monitor screen and listening to the voice guidance while driving.
Operating the system will distract the driver from looking ahead of the vehicle and can
cause accidents. Always stop the vehicle in a safe location and use the parking brake
before operating the system.
Always obey local traffic regulations.Your guided route may include roads that are not open to vehicles or are closed due to
traffic regulations. Comply with the local traffic regulations and take another route.
Do not use the unit when it is out of order.If the unit is out of order (no image, no sound) or in an abnormal state (has foreign
matter in it, is exposed to water, is smoking, or smells), then turn it off immediately and
consult with an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Using the unit in out-of-order condition
may lead to accidents, fires, or electric shocks.
Use the proper power supply.This product is designed for operation with a negative grounded 12 V DC battery
system.
Warnings
Before Use
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Warning
This label intends to alert you to the presence of important
operating instructions. Failure to heed the instructions may
result in severe injury or death.
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Warning
This label intends to alert you to the presence of important
operating instructions. Failure to heed the instructions may
result in severe injury or death.
Warning
Do not disassemble.
Do not disassemble the product or attempt to repair it yourself. If the product needs to
be repaired, take it to an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Attach the product securely.
Install the product securely, making sure to use appropriate tools. Also attach the
cords with cord clamps or tape.
Never attempt to play the map disc on an audio player.
Do not attempt to play the map disc on other CD (DVD) player. The loud sound
produced may damage your hearing and your speakers.
Warnings

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Before Use
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Caution
This label intends to alert you to the presence of important
operating instructions. Failure to heed the instructions may
result in injury or material damage.
Caution
Cautions
Use in commercial vehicles is prohibited.Do not use this navigation system in commercial vehicles.
Do not use the product where it is exposed to water, moisture, or dust.Exposure to water, moisture, or dust may lead to smoke, fire, or other damage to the unit.
Make especially sure that the unit does not get wet in car washes or on rainy days.
Keep the voice guidance volume at an appropriate level.Keep the volume level low enough to be aware of road and traffic conditions while driving.
Protect the Deck Mechanism.Do not insert any foreign objects into the slot of this unit.This navigation system is designed use for exclusively in automobiles.This navigation system should only be installed in an automobile. Do not install it in a
the vehicle. ship, aircraft, or any other vehicles except an automobile. Do not use it detached from

Do not insert or allow your hand or fingers to be caught in the unit.To prevent injury, do not get your hand or fingers caught in moving parts or in the disc
slot. Especially watch out for infants.
Safety Information
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PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY BEFORE USING NAVTECH PRODUCTThis software and data (“Software”) is provided for your personal, non-commercial use only. Copyright and other Laws
protect it.
By using this Software you agree to the following terms and conditions.
You agree to use this Software for solely personal use or, if applicable, for use in your business‘ internal operations, and
not for service bureau, time-sharing or other similar purposes. Except to save it on your hard drive, you may not copy or
reproduce this Software, and may not distribute it in any form, for any purpose. You agree not to disassemble, decompile
or otherwise reverse engineer the Software, except to the extent expressly permitted by mandatory laws.
Further Restrictions
. You may not use this Software with: (i) any positioning devices, including without limitation, any
GPS receivers, compasses, wheel sensors, or any other distance or direction sensors; or (ii) any products, systems or
applications installed in or otherwise connected to or in communication with vehicles, or capable of vehicle navigation,
positioning, dispatch, real time route guidance, fleet management or similar applications; or (iii) any hand-held computer
devices, cell phones or similar mobile devices.
No warranty
. This Software is provided to you “as is,” and you agree to use it at your own risk. Mazda and its
suppliers and licencers make no guarantees, representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, arising by law
or otherwise, including but not limited to, content, quality, accuracy, completeness, effectiveness, reliability, fitness for a
particular purpose, usefulness, use or results to be obtained from this Software will be uninterrupted or error-free.
Disclaimer of Warranty
: Mazda AND ITS SUPPLIERS AND LICENSORS DISCLAIM ANY WARRANTIES, EXPRESS
OR IMPLIED, OF QUALITY, PERFORMANCE, MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR
NON-INFRINGEMENT. Some States, Territories and Countries do not allow certain warranty exclusions, so to that
extent the above exclusion may not apply to you.
Disclaimer of Liability
: Mazda AND ITS SUPPLIERS AND LICENSORS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO YOU: IN
RESPECT OF ANY CLAIM, DEMAND OR ACTION, IRRESPECTIVE OF THE NATURE OF THE CAUSE OF THE
CLAIM, DEMAND OR ACTION ALLEGING ANY LOSS, INJURY OR DAMAGES, DIRECT OR INDIRECT, WHICH MAY
RESULT FROM THE USE OR POSSESSION OF THE SOFTWARE; OR FOR ANY LOSS OF PROFIT, REVENUE,
CONTRACTS OR SAVINGS, OR ANY OTHER DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THIS SOFTWARE, ANY DEFECT IN THE
SOFTWARE, OR THE BREACH OF THESE TERMS OR CONDITIONS, WHETHER IN AN ACTION IN CONTRACT OR
TORT OR BASED ON A WARRANTY, EVEN IF Panasonic OR ITS LICENSORS HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE
POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. Some states, Territories and Countries do not allow certain liability exclusions or
damages limitations, so to that extent the above may not apply to you.
Indemnity
. You agree to indemnify and hold Mazda and its suppliers and licensors harmless from any liability or loss
of any kind arising out of or in connection with any use by you of this Software.
Export Control
. You agree not to export from anywhere any part of the Software provided to you or any direct product
thereof except in compliance with applicable export laws, rules and regulations.
Governing Law
. The above terms and conditions shall be governed by the laws of the Netherlands, without giving effect
to (i) its conflict of laws provisions, or (ii) the United Nations Convention for contracts for the international Sale of Goods.
SOFTWARE (MAP DISC) LICENCE AGREEMENT
Before Use
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