2005 MAZDA MODEL RX 8 navigation system

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Introduction
Navigation System
This navigation system utilizes GPS* satellite signals, Speed sensor and
Gyrosensor to track and display your vehicle's current position, and to guide you from
your starting point to your destination along a calculated route.
GPS (Global Positioning System) is a position detecting system utilizing the signals from GPS satellites
deployed by the U.S. Defense Department.
This DVD Navigation System combined with the NAVTECH's MAP Disc
has following special features:

Detailed maps are used.
Selected destinations will be displayed for easy viewing.

Desired places or facilities can be stored in the memory.
Features

DVD audio and video will not work by this unit.

This unit does not support all Video CD and CD formats.
Notes
Use This Product Safety
Do not expose the product to water or excessive moisture.
This could cause electrical shorts, fire or other damage.
Avoid excessive moisture
The inside of the vehicle can become very hot or cold when it is parked for extended
periods in direct sunlight or in cold places with the engine turned off. The navigation
system may not operate normally under such circumstances. Turn off the navigation
system until the inside of the vehicle has cooled down or warmed up. If the system does
not operate thereafter, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Extremely low or high temperatures may interfere with normal operation
Before Use
* :
Map Disc
specifically designed for this unit. Mazda shall not be liable for any damages caused by CautionThis unit supports only DVD-SDAL-formatted map disc (SEAMLESS) that NAVTECH has
using other formatted discs. Make sure to use only the discs specified for this product.
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Customer ServiceIf you need help with the operation your Mazda navigation system,
want to report a map database error or wish to obtain a new map
DVD, please call 1-888-NAV-MAPS (1-888-628-6277).
Latest map DVDMap content is constantly changing due to the addition of new roads,
points of interest, traffic restrictions, etc. While every effort is made
to supply the most accurate DVD map, it is not always possible for
the DVD map to match the current roadways. Not all map areas are
covered to the same level of detail. Some areas that include private
roads may not be included on the database. Map DVD's are updated
on a regular basis to check availability, please call
1-888-NAV-MAPS (1-888-628-6277).
Before Use
Please have the map and software version numbers available in advance.
This information can be found by using the following procedure:
Notes
Press on the remote control.
Use the remote control joystick to scroll through the
menu options, select and press
Map and software versions are now displayed.Select and press
Select and press
For further assistance please refer to pages 30 in the
instruction book.
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Start the driving after closing the opening screen as much as possible. The system is ready
to start during opening screen.

The vehicle position indicator may disappear temporarily after the speed is increased
depending on the vehicle model. This is a normal phenomenon indicating that the system
is calculating the distance correction.
The mobile navigation system uses GPS data for distance correction automatically. It must be
properly calibrated for accurate operation. Perform calibration in any of the following circumstances:
1. When using the navigation system for the very first time after installing the system.
2. When the navigation system is transferred to another vehicle.
3. When the tire pressure is changed, tires are rotated, the spare tire is used, tire size, or
wheel diameter is changed.
4. When deleting the position correction learning results.
Notes
Before Use
Make sure the GPS reception indicator is illuminated on the map screen.
GPS reception indicator Drive the vehicle in an open area for approximately 30-minutes at a speed over 20 kph
(12.5 MPH) while receiving GPS signals.
Notes
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Before UseSystem Operation Verification
Automatic distance correction

Resetting automatic distance correction

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This is the route that
reaches the destination
in the shortest time.
(The 20 closest destinations to the current
position appear (within a radius of about 30 mile.).)
Select a destination from the list of recent destinations.
Select a destination from the list of Marked points
(Up to 100 points).
This route reduces theuse of highways (if thereare highways on the way).
You can designate a
destination on the map.
(Move the crosshair
cursor to the destination.)
The following menus will be
displayed when is
pressed on the map display.
[Marked Point]
[Destination]
[Nearest POI]
Enter the
Zipcode.*2
Enter/Select the
city name.*1
Enter/Select the
street name.
Enter/Select
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city name.
Select a
desired
destination
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Marks the destination
resulting from the search.
Enter the target name. Enter the target
city name.Enter the
target name.
Note
The results from the route
search are not always the
shortest routes. You cannot
always avoid the highways
even if the highway is set
to [Avoid Highway].
For example, you will be
on the highway when your
vehicle is on the highway
or when your destination
exists on the highway.

Do not change the settings and destination locations while driving. Minimize the time spent Do not keep your eyes fixed on the monitor screen or operate the system while driving.
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. Alwaysstop the vehicle in a safe location before operating the system.
Route searches with the navigation system can include roads that you can not drive on and roadsthat you are prohibited from driving on due to traffic regulations. Please comply with the traffic regulations.
Warnings
Move the crosshair
Select cursor to the destination and press .
(Up to 50 points including the latest starting point are in the system memory.)
Routing
*1 The memory stores up to 10 cities visited recently, and these city names can be selected.*2 Depending on the area,zipcode search may not be possible.
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Open the
[System Setup]
screenVolume control (5 levels)
Beep

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

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

On : Activates voice feedback.
Off : Cancels voice feedback.
Language
Changeover meter/mile

Metric : Meters
English : Miles
Voice Feedback*
Clock
: 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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Sets the volume for voice guidance and voice feedback*.
When the volume is set to 0, the voice is turned off.
* The operation status is announced by voice.
(e.g. changing the map orientation, starting or terminating
the route calculation, staring or terminating the simulation,
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Precautions/System Performance
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In 700m left turn.Left turn ahead,
then right turn.
Voice guidance has the following functions:
When two intersections are close together,
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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
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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
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Route Search
Although you may encounter the following problems in a route search, there is nothing
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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.
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or over an elevated
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roads that only permit
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