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4. Open the tray by pulling the lower
release catch.
5. Pass the connection plug cord through
the hole of the tray and insert the plug
in the auxiliary jack.
Plug
WARNING
Do not allow the connection plug cord
to get tangled with the parking brake
or the shift lever:
Allowing the plug cord to become
tangled with the parking brake or the
shift lever is dangerous as it could
interfere with driving, resulting in an
accident.
CAUTION
Do not place objects or apply force to
the auxiliary jack with the plug
connected.
NOTE
lInsert the plug to the auxiliary jack
securely.
lInsert or remove the plug with the
plug perpendicular to the auxiliary
jack hole.
lInsert or remove the plug by holding
its base.
6. Make sure the connection plug cord is
running through the cap slot; reinstall
the cap and turn it clockwise (about
45° to the opened position).
Connection plug
cord
7. Pass the connection plug cord through
the slit in the tray mat and then set the
tray mat in place.
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To operate the portable audio unit
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ACC or
ON position.
2. Press the power/volume dial to turn the
audio system on.
3. Press the MEDIA button (
)of
the audio unit or the mode switch
(
) of the audio control switch to
change to the AUX mode.
NOTE
lSet the volume of the portable audio
unit to the maximum within the
range that the sound does not
become distorted, then adjust the
volume using the power/volume dial
of the audio unit or the volume
button (
,) of the audio control
switch.
lIf the connection plug is pulled out
from the auxiliary jack while in
AUX mode, noise may occur.
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Safety Certification
This CD player is made and tested to meet exacting safety standards. It meets FCC
requirements and complies with safety performance standards of the U.S. Department of
Health and Human Services.
CAUTION
lThis CD player should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except qualified service
personnel.
If servicing is required, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
lUse of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those
specified herein may result in hazardous laser exposure. Never operate the CD player
with the top case of the unit removed.
lChanges or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
NOTE
For CD player section:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
NOTE
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation.
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Sunvisors
When you need a sunvisor, lower it for
use in front or swing it to the side.
Sunvisor
qVanity Mirrorsí
To use the vanity mirror, lower the
sunvisor.
Interior Lights
qIlluminated Entry Systemí
When the illuminated entry system
operates, the overhead light (switch is in
the DOOR position) turns on for:
lAbout 30 seconds after the driver's
door is unlocked and the ignition
switch is in the LOCK position (with
the ignition key removed).
lAbout 15 seconds after all doors are
closed.
lAbout 15 seconds after the ignition
switch is in the LOCK position (with
the ignition key removed) with all
doors closed.
The light also turns off when:
lThe ignition switch is turned to the ON
position and all doors are closed.
lThe driver's door is locked.
NOTE
Battery saver
If any door is left opened, the light goes
out after about 30 minutes to save the
battery.
The light turns on again when the
ignition switch is turned to the ON
position, or when any door is opened
after all doors have been closed.
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qOverhead Lightsí
Front
Switch
PositionFront Overhead Lights
Light off
lLight on when any door is open
l(With illuminated entry system)
Light on or off when the
illuminated entry system is on
Rear
Switch
PositionRear Overhead Lights
Light off
lLight on when any door is open
l(With illuminated entry system)
Light on or off when the
illuminated entry system is on
Light on
qMap Lightsí
The map lights are switched on or off by
pressing the switches.
Switches
qLuggage Compartment Light (5
Door)
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Switch
PositionLuggage Compartment Light
Light off
Light on when the liftgate is open
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Information Display
With trip computer
Without trip computerTrip computer/ClockAudio display
Climate control display/Ambient
temperature display
qInformation Display Functions
The information display has the following functions:
lClock
lAmbient Temperature Display (Outside Temperature Display)í
lClimate Control Display (Fully Automatic Type)
lAudio Display
lTrip Computerí
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qClock
NOTE
When the trip computer is being
displayed, press the CLOCK switch to
change the display to the time.
When the ignition switch is in the ACC or
ON position, the time is displayed.
Time setting
NOTE
For trip computer-equipped vehicles,
press the INFO switch instead of the
SET switch when setting the time.
1. Press the CLOCK switch until a beep
sounds, and“12Hr”and“24Hr”will be
displayed.
2. Press the SET switch to switch between
“12Hr”and“24Hr”displays. The
selected display will flash.
To select the desired clock setting,
press the CLOCK switch again while
the preferred setting is flashing.3.“Hr. ADJUST”will be displayed next,
and the hour portion of the display will
flash. Press the SET switch to set the
hour, then press the CLOCK switch.
4.“Min. ADJUST”will be displayed
next, and the minutes portion of the
display will flash. Press the SET switch
to set the minutes, then press the
CLOCK switch.
Time resetting
NOTE
For trip computer-equipped vehicles,
press the INFO switch instead of the
SET switch when resetting the time.
While the clock is displayed, press the
SET switch 1.5 seconds or more. When
the switch is released, a beep will sound
and the clock will be reset as follows:
(Example)
12:01―12:29→12:00
12:30―12:59→1:00
NOTE
When the SET switch is released, the
seconds are reset to“00”.
qAmbient Temperature Displayí
With fully automatic type air
conditioner
When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, press the AMB switch (page
6-11) on the air conditioner control panel
to display the ambient temperature.
Press the AMB switch again to switch the
display from ambient temperature to the
temperature set for the air conditioner.
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