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16.FM/AM:Press to enter radio mode and select a frequency from
FM1, FM2 or AM.
17.SAT:Your radio comes equipped with Satellite ready capability. This
enables you to view the song titles, artist, and further information.
The kit to enable Satellite reception is available through your dealer.
Detailed Satellite instructions are included with the dealer installed
kit.
AM/FM Stereo Six CD audio system — Satellite ready capability
(if equipped)
1.CD:To begin CD play, insert a
CD into the slot, label side up.
The system will load the CD and
begin play after a short pause.
The disc and track number will
illuminate in the display.
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2.MD/TAPE: This control does
not function on this audio
system. It will function with a
cassette or mini disc (MD)
upgrade.
3. CLOCK: Press and release
CLOCK to alternate between
the time and the audio display.
The clock can be set at any
time when the ignition switch is
in the ACC or ON position.
Press and hold CLOCK for approximately two seconds until a beep
sound is heard. The clock’s current time will flash. Press SCAN
adjust the hours. Press AUTO-M to adjust the minutes. Press CLOCK
again to start the clock.
NOTE: If the audio operation is selected while the clock mode is on, the
selected audio mode will be displayed for ten seconds, then the display
will revert to the clock mode.
NOTE: If the power supply to the unit is interrupted (if the fuse blows
or the vehicle’s battery is disconnected), the clock will need to be reset.
NOTE: If the time is not adjusted while the clock’s current time is
flashing (if neither H nor M is pressed), and the clock control is pressed
a second time, the minutes will be set to 00. If the clock’s current time
setting is within the latter part of the hour (from 30 to 59 min.), the
hour setting will automatically advance one hour.
Setting military time: Press and hold CLOCK until the time in the
display flashes. Turn the TEXT control to the right or left to select either
12 or 24 HR. When your desired selection appears in the display, push
and hold the TEXT control until a beep is heard. The time will flash.
Press SCAN to adjust the hours. Press AUTO-M to adjust the minutes.
Press CLOCK again to start the clock.
4. Eject: Press to eject the CD.
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5.SCAN/DISP/ESN/AUTO-M
SCAN: Press in radio or CD mode
for a brief sampling of all listenable
stations or of each CD track. Press
again to disable scan mode. If the
unit is left in scan mode, normal play will resume where scan was
selected.
DISP/ESN: Your radio comes equipped with Satellite ready capability.
This enables you to view the song titles, artist, and further information.
The kit to enable Satellite reception is available through your dealer.
Detailed Satellite and instructions are included with the dealer installed
kit.
AUTO-M: Press the FM/AM control to select auto memory tuning which
allows you to set strong radio stations without losing your original
manually set preset stations. This feature is helpful on trips when you
travel between cities with different radio stations.
Press the FM/AM control to select a frequency. Press and momentarily
hold the AUTO-M (Auto memory) control. The system will beep. Press
the AUTO-M (Auto memory) control to select from the stored stations.
One stored station will be selected and played each time the control is
pressed. The frequency and channel number will be displayed.
NOTE: If no stations can be tuned after scanning operations, A will
appear in the display.
NOTE: If the power supply is interrupted, (fuse blows or the battery is
disconnected), the preset channels will be canceled.
6. TUNE: The TUNE control is a
multi-functional control which
works in radio and CD modes to
adjust the levels of bass, treble,
balance, fade, mid-range and
beep (off/on). Press to select
the desired function. Turn to
adjust the desired levels. TUNE
also works in radio mode to manually increase or decrease the
frequency.
DISP/ESN
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7.Fast forward: In CD mode,
press and hold to advance
through a track at a high speed.
8. Rewind: In CD mode, press and
hold to reverse through a track
at a high speed.
9. PROG/RDM: Press during CD
play for a random selection of
songs. Press again to disengage
random play. RDM will
illuminate in the display.
10. RPT: Press during CD play to
listen to a selection repeatedly.
RPT will illuminate in the
display and the current
selection will be repeated. Press
again to disengage repeat play.
11. DISC
: Press to skip
forward to the beginning of the
next CD.
12. DISC
: Press to skip back
to the beginning of the previous
CD.
13. Volume/ON/OFF: Press to turn
the system on/off. Turn to
adjust the volume.
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14.Memory presets: Your audio is
equipped with six station
memory preset controls. These
controls can be used to select
up to six preset AM stations and 12 FM stations (six in FM1 and six
in FM2).
Select a frequency with the AM/FM.
15. SEEK/TRACK/APC: SEEK
works in radio mode and allows
you to advance to all listenable
radio stations up
or
down
the radio frequency.
Note: If you continue to press and hold the control, the frequency
will continue changing without stopping. Release the control after a
beep sounds.
TRACK: Works in CD mode and allows you to skip forward to the
beginning of the next track (
) or back to the beginning of the
current track (
).
APC (Auto program control): Works in tape mode and is not
operational on this system.
16. LOAD: Press to load a CD.
Press LOAD and a memory
preset to load a CD into a
specific slot. Press and hold
LOAD to enter up to six CDs
one at a time.
17. FM/AM: Press to enter radio
mode and select a frequency
from AM/FM1/FM2.
18. SAT: Your radio comes
equipped with Satellite ready
capability. This enables you to
view the song titles, artist, and
further information. The kit to
enable Satellite reception is
available through your dealer. Detailed Satellite instructions are
included with the dealer installed kit.
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GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION
Radio frequencies:
AM and FM frequencies are established by the Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) and the Canadian Radio and Telecommunications
Commission (CRTC). Those frequencies are:
AM - 530, 540–1700, 1710 kHz
FM- 87.7, 87.9–107.7, 107.9 MHz
Radio reception factors:
There are three factors that can affect radio reception:
•Distance/strength: The further you travel from an FM station, the
weaker the signal and the weaker the reception.
•Terrain: Hills, mountains, tall buildings, power lines, electric fences,
traffic lights and thunderstorms can interfere with your reception.
•Station overload: When you pass a broadcast tower, a stronger signal
may overtake a weaker one and play while the weak station frequency
is displayed.
Cassette/player care:
Do:
•Use only cassettes that are 90 minutes long or less.
•Tighten very loose tapes by inserting a finger or pencil into the hole
and turning the hub.
•Remove loose labels before inserting tapes.
•Allow tapes which have been subjected to extreme heat, humidity or
cold to reach a moderate temperature before playing.
•Clean the cassette player head with a cassette cleaning cartridge after
10–12 hours of play to maintain good sound/operation.
Don’t:
•Expose tapes to direct sunlight, extreme humidity, heat or cold.
•Leave tapes in the cassette player for a long time when not being
played.
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CD/CD player care:
Do:
•Handle discs by their edges only. Never touch the playing surface.
•Inspect discs before playing. Clean only with an approved CD cleaner
and wipe from the center out.
Don’t:
•Expose discs to direct sunlight or heat sources for extended periods
of time.
•Insert more than one disc into each slot of the CD changer magazine.
•Clean using a circular motion.
CD units are designed to play commercially pressed 12 cm (4.75
in) audio compact discs only. Due to technical incompatibility,
certain recordable and re-recordable compact discs may not
function correctly when used in Mazda CD players. Irregular
shaped CDs, CDs with a scratch protection film attached, and CDs
with homemade paper (adhesive) labels should not be inserted
into the CD player. The label may peel and cause the CD to
become jammed. It is recommended that homemade CDs be
identified with permanent felt tip marker rather than adhesive
labels. Ball point pens may damage CDs. Please contact your
dealer for further information.
Audio system warranty and service:
Refer to theWarranty Guidefor audio system warranty information. If
service is necessary, see your authorized Mazda dealership.
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MANUAL HEATING AND AIR
CONDITIONING SYSTEM
1.A/C:Press to activate A/C. The
indicator light will illuminate to
indicate A/C is functioning.
2.Temperature selection:
Controls the temperature of the
airflow in the vehicle.
3.Air flow selections:Controls
the direction of the airflow in
the vehicle. See the following
for a brief description on each
control.
:Distributes air through the instrument panel vents.
:Distributes air through the instrument panel vents and the floor
vents.
OFF:The fan will not operate.
:Distributes air through the floor vents.
:Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents and floor
vents.
:Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents.
4.Fan speed and recirculated/outside air control:Turned to the
right, controls the volume of outside air coming into the vehicle.
Turned to the left, recirculates air through the instrument panel
registers. This mode is more economical and efficient. May reduce
undesirable odors from entering the vehicle.
5.Rear defroster:Press to clear the rear window of thin ice and fog.
The indicator light will illuminate when the rear defroster is
activated. Ensure that the ignition is in the 3 (RUN) position to
operate. The defroster turns off automatically after 15 minutes or
when the ignition is turned to the 1 (LOCK) position. To manually
turn off the defroster before 15 minutes have passed, push the
control again.
WARNING: Extended operation of the climate control system
in a recirculated air mode may lead to a reduction in air quality
in the cabin. The air in the cabin should be periodically
refreshed by selecting settings other than recirculated air.
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