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Operation is subject to the following two conditions;
(1) this device may not cause interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference,
including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Caution
Caution
The presence of this Caution symbol in the text is intended to
alert you to the impor tance of heeding the operation
instructions. Failure to heed the instructions may result in injury
or material damage.
■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 installe d in an automobile. Do not install it in a
ship, aircraft, or any other vehicles except an automobile. Do not use it detached from the
vehicle.
■
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.
Cautions
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Introduction
■Extremely low or high temperatures may interfere with normal operationThe 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 Exper t repairer, we recommend an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
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 star ting 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.
Screens displayed in this manual may differ from those on the actual display.
Use This Product Safety
Navigation System
Screens
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Names and Functions
RET key
Returns to the previous screen.
VOICE key
●Initiates vocal guidance for route
maneuvers.
● Adjusts screen quality.
( page 13)
ZOOM
RET
VOICE
POS
ENTER
MENU
Joystick
●Selects items
by tilting it up, down, right, and left.
● Scrolls map. ENTER
DIM
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Switching the Display Mode
ZOOM key
Changes the map scale.
( page 15)
POS (Position) key
Displays your current position.
ENTER key
●Executes a selected item.
● Displays pop up menu.
MENU key
Displays menu.
( page 13)
ZOOM
POS
ENTER
MENU
DIM key
Switches the display to day mode
or night mode.
( page 15)DIM
When the headlight switch is in the or position, the
display switches to night mode.
Press the DIM key to switch to day mode.
To return to night mode, press the DIM key again.
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Activation
Insert the map disc into the unit to star t the Mobile Navigation System.
Note
●The map disc cannot be inserted or ejected while the ignition switch is in the OFF position.
● Remember that the battery can run down if the ignition switch is kept in the ON or ACC
position for a long time while the engine not running.
■Map Disc
● Refer to “Handling and Care of Map Discs” to know how to handle a map
disc (
page 53).
1
Turn the ignition switch
to the ON position and
press
to open
the display.
Note
●This display angle can be adjusted by pressing .
When the is
pressed, the display
angle changes in
stages.
● Press to close the display.
2
Insert the map disc
with the printed side
facing up.Note
●The main unit is located in the glove box
compartment.
● Condensation may form on the optical lens or the
map disc inside the unit when the temperature in
the vehicle increases in a shor t time such as when
heating the car on a cold day. This condensation
may cause malfunctions. If so, unload the map disc
and do not operate the unit for approximately 1
hour. Wipe the condensation off the map disc with a
soft cloth.
If the unit does not operate correctly after 1 hour,
consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Cautions
OPENTILT
TILT
OPEN
[CAUTION] screen
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●The Current Position screen appears.
Note
●You can select the language by select and press . You can also change the
selected language using Language Selection. ( page 45)
● The CAUTION screen remains on the display unless you select and press .
When the ignition switch is in the ACC position and press (EJECT).
Select the buttons by using Joystick and press .
Colors for unavailable buttons will be pale.
3
Read CAUTION
carefully, and select
and press
.
Removing the Map Disc
Buttons on the screen
ENTER
Most functions are inhibited while the
vehicle is in motion.
Please read the handbook for operation
instructions.
Always obey traffic regulations.
Caution
ENTER
ENTER
Do not get your hand or fingers caught in
moving parts or in the disc slot. This can
cause injuries. Children are inquisitive, try
to install or remove the map disc without
infants looking on.
Caution
ENTER
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Getting started
Screen names and functions
Screens Before Setting Route
(1) Map Orientation control( page 15)
(2) GPS (Global Positioning System) marker( page 47)(3) ClockClock will be displayed when you set up
Clock on Navigation Set Up On.
(4) Vehicle marker Shows the current position and
direction of your vehicle.
(5) Scale display Displays the scale of the map.
(6) Distance from current position Displays the distance from the current
position to the position pointed by . (7) Screen Configuration
( page 14)
(8) Set Destination button
The destination or way point will be set at the
position pointed by in the scroll screen.
(9) Store Memory Point button Stores markers on the map.
(10) POI (Point of Interest) Display button ( page 22)
Screens During Route Guidance
(1) Distance and Time to Destination displayDisplays the time* and distance to the
destination or way point.
Selecting this will display the next and
fur ther information on the way point or
time and distance to the destination.
(* Either required time or estimated time
arrival)
(2) Route display Shows the provided route as a thick
blue line. (3) Turn Arrow displayShows the direction to turn at the next
junction and the distance to the junction.
(4) Current Road Name
Shows the name of the road you are
currently driving on.
(5) Change Route button
Displays the Route Option menu so that
settings for route calculation can be changed.
(6) Volume buttonDisplays the volume adjustment screen.
RET
(6)
(7)
(8) (9) (10)
(5)
(4)
(3)
ENTER
(1)(2)
Returns after a
few seconds.
ENTER
RET
Current position screen
(7)
(9) (10)
ENTER
(5) (6)(4) (3)
(1)
(2)
Returns after a few seconds.RET
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