2004 MAZDA MODEL RX 8 Owners Manual (in English)

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Open the [Route]
screenDetour (mile/km)
The detouring distance is specified.
1 : 1 mile/km
2 : 2 mile/km
5 : 5 mile/km

10 : 10 mile/km
20 : 20 mile/km
Estimated Travel Time

On : The estimated travel time is announced by
voice guidance, and displayed on the current

Off : No announce
Auto Re-route

On : Searching for another route is activated to go back
to the original route when you drive away from it.

Off : No search takes place.
Usually, this function should be set to [ON].
Route guidance

On : Route guidance is enabled.
Off : Route guidance is disabled.
SetupRoute
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Zoom

On : The intersection zoom map appears automatically
when approaching an intersection.

Off : The zoom function is not activated when approaching
an intersection.
System Mode

Map : The map mode
Guide : The guide mode map

The route will not be deleted, when the route
guidance is disabled.

[Route Guidance] will be set to [On]
automatically when setting a new destination.
User setting
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Open the
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screenVolume control for voice guidance (5 levels)
Beep

On : Beep activated when pressing buttons in the
remote control.

Off : Beep inactivated when pressing buttons in the
remote control.

On : Initiates vocal guidance.
Off : Initiates no vocal guidance.
Language
Changeover meter/mile

Metric : Meters
English : Miles
Voice repetition
Clock
Adjust the volume control at the monitor as well.
: Default
How to exit
Daylight Saving Time(Summer Time)

On : Daylight saving time mode is enabled.
(The navigation internal clock gains 1 hour).

Off : Daylight saving time mode is disabled.
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Precautions/System Performance
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The system voice announces the distance to an upcoming turn and the turning direction.aThis guidance function is automatic. Therefore, you do not have to set it, and it cannot
be disabled.
Intersection guidance
Voice Guidance

The navigation system is just a support system for the driver. The driver should always
pay attention to the traffic situation to safely make decisions. You may be unable at
times to arrive at your destination due to out-of-date information on a map disc. You
should be especially careful when selecting an urgent destination such as a hospital or
a police station.

Your route may sometimes include roads that are not open to vehicles or are closed
due to traffic regulations. Please comply with the local traffic regulations.

Do not change the settings and destination locations while driving. Minimize the time
spent 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 may
cause an accident. Always stop the vehicle in a safe location and use the parking brake
before operating the system.
Warnings

The system vocally announces the distance to an upcoming highway
branching point or junction.
aThis guidance function can be set in the [Setup menu]. For details, see page 32.

The mobile navigation system calculates and indicates the vehicle position on the map by
multiplying the speed pulse emitted by the vehicle with a correction coefficient.
The speed pulse emitted varies with the type of vehicle and with differences in tire
pressure and wear.
A different correction coefficient might even be required for the same type of vehicle.

Using a spare tire in place of the regular one may cause vehicle position deviations.
Automatic Distance Correction
As necessary
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If you are using the system for the first time, or if you have not used it for some time, it
takes about 5 minutes (or about 2 minutes in open areas) to calculate your vehicle's
position.

The GPS satellites are controlled by the U.S. Defense Department, which may intentionally
lower positioning accuracy. In such cases, there may be vehicle position deviations.

There may be vehicle position deviations for some time until GPS signals are received after
turning on the ignition.
GPS signal reception is poor in the following places
In tunnelsAmong high-rise buildingsUnder elevated roads In wooded areas
GPS
Map Matching
This function compares your vehicle's tracking data with the road data on the map
disc, applies dead reckoning to determine the road you are driving on,
and displays your vehicle on that road on the map.

Intelligent map matching addresses the following problems to achieve high accuracy
in vehicle positioning.
Position Correction for Elevated RoadsPosition accuracy is improved by detecting if
the vehicle is running on or under an elevated road.

Using a spare tire in place of the regular one may cause vehicle position deviations.

Any difference between the direction which your vehicle actually travels and that shown
on the map is automatically eliminated by azimuth correction.
GPS is a position detecting system utilizing the signals from
GPS satellites deployed by the U.S. Department of Defense.
The Mobile Navigation System uses input from three or more
satellites and calculates the vehicle position based on the
principle of triangulation.
The positioning accuracy of the system corresponds to the
error display of the GPS which is from about 30 to 200 meters.
Position Correction for Parking GaragesPosition accuracy is improved by detecting if the vehicle
is driving in an elevated or underground parking garage.
High-precision GyrosensorA gyro detects turns with an accuracy of 0.05˚ per second.
Combined with a speed sensor, it enables the system to display
the current vehicle position even where GPS signals may be
blocked.
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Route Guide
Although you may encounter the following problems in route guide, there is nothing wrong
with the system.
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For certain intersection shapes, the
upcoming turn or the name of the
intersection may not be announced.For certain intersection shapes, you
may be prompted to turn right or left
same road.Voice guidance for the planned route
may continue even after you have
deviated from that route such as
having turned too early.
Precautions/System Performance
Running on an
elevated roadMaking a turn after
driving on a long
straight roadRunning on a steep
mountain roadRunning on a spiral
roadEntering an intersection
where a road branches
off at a small angle
Running on gridiron
layout of roadsRunning on a
slippery road with
tire chainsSnaking on a
wide roadWhen your vehicle
is on a turntable
with the ignition
turned offAfter getting off a
ferryboat or
vehicle train
Positioning Accuracy
In the following situations, your vehicle position may not be displayed correctly on the map. But, as you
keep driving, your vehicle position will be automatically corrected utilizing map matching and GPS data.
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Some points where the road divides
on highways or toll roads may not
be displayed or announced.The Intersection Zoom Map may not
always agree with the actual shape
of the intersection.The announced distance to an
upcoming turn may differ slightly
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Route Search
Although you may encounter the following problems in a route search, there is nothing
wrong with the system.
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It may also show roads
that are out of use due
to the opening of a new
road or for other
reasons.
The route shown only
reaches a point near
your destination if your
destination has no
direct access road or
the road is too narrow.
It may show a route
where you'll have to
make a U-turn.
The guide map may
show roads that are not
passable due to closure
in winter or for other
reasons.
It may show a
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or over an elevated
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Depending upon the shape of
roundabout (rotary), the guide
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where the route remains
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search.• There may be cases
• A congested route may
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It may also show
roads that only permit
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The navigation system is just a support system for the driver. The driver should always pay
attention to the traffic situation to safely make decisions. You may be unable to arrive at your
destination due to out-of-date information on a map disc. You should be especially careful
when selecting an urgent destination such as a hospital or a police station.
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There may be some problems due to operational errors or mistakes. Please read this
manual again and verify that there really is a problem before calling an Authorized Mazda
Dealer to ask for repair services.
SymptomCheck point


Check if a fuse has been blown.aConsult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.


Check if the voltage level of the vehicle battery is low.
aRecharge the battery or change batteries.


Check if the vehicle position changed when ACC was set to
OFF.
When, for example,
The vehicle was transported by a ferry boat.
The vehicle was rotated on a turn table in a parking lot.
The vehicle was transported by a tow track or other such
vehicle.
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TroubleshootingVerification First
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GPS signals may not be received because of obstructions.
After removing the obstructions, the GPS signals can be
received.

Check if the mode is set to the map mode.
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Check if the volume control for the voice guidance is
adjusted to zero.

Check if the vehicle is off the route.
Check if [Guidance Off] is selected.
aRepeat the route search while checking the route guide
screen.

Check if you are driving the vehicle in the wrong direction on
the route.
aRepeat the route search checking the direction of the
destination.

Check if [Beep] is set to [Off] ( page 33). ( page 25).

Check if the disc is wet, scratched, or dewy.
SymptomCheck point
No GPS symbols
are displayed
The vehicle
position is not
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No voice guidance
Buttons in the
remote control
do not beep
No map displayed(blank screen)
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