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Precautions/System Performance
Voice guidance has the following functions:
nIntersection guidance
lThe system voice announces the distance to an upcoming turn and the turning direction.
This guidance function is automatic. Therefore, you do not have to set it, and it cannot be
disabled.
l The system vocally announces the distance to an upcoming highway branching point or
junction.
Voice Guidance
l 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be unable at times to arrive at your destination due to out-of-date information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.
l 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.
l 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.
When two intersections are close together, the
voice guidance may be late. When two roundabouts are close together, the
voice guidance for the second may be late.
Warnings
Second branching pointFirst branching point150m
100m
Route
In 700m left turn. Left turn ahead,
then right turn.
Roundabout.
Take the second
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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.
l 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.
nGPS signal reception is poor in the following places
lThe 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.
l There may be vehicle position deviations for some time until GPS signals are received after
turning on the ignition.
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.
l 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.
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.
l Using a spare tire in place of the regular one may cause vehicle position deviations.
l Any difference between the direction which your vehicle actually travels and that shown on
the map is automatically eliminated by azimuth correction.
GPS
In tunnelsAmong high-rise buildingsUnder elevated roads In wooded areas
Map Matching
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Although you may encounter the following problems in a route search, the\
re is
nothing wrong with the system.
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.
Route Search
Warning
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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
common road under
or over an elevated
road.
Destination
Road
out of
use
which
exit? Destination
Destination
Destination
Depending upon the shape of
roundabout (rotary), the guide
map may show a wrong exit.
where the route remains
unchanged after another
search.
• There may be cases
• A congested route may
be shown.
It may also show
roads that only permit
one-way traffic.
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Refer to "Operating Tips for Audio system (Sec. 06)".
l
The liquid crystal display may not open if the power supply had been interrupted due to the
vehicle battery being disconnected.
l If the liquid crystal display stays open/closed (or partly opened) and does not move when
the liquid crystal display is pressed, turn the ignition switch and then on again. Then try the
open/close operation again. If the liquid crystal display still does not move, contact an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Operating Tips for Audio system
Operating Tips for Display
nDo not place any objects on the dashboard. If you drop any objects onto
the dashboard or spill liquid on it, it may result in system malfunction.
nTo protect the liquid crystal display, close it when it is not used.
nBe careful not to pinch your hands or fingers when the liquid crystal
display is closed.
nDo not open/close the liquid crystal display manually. It may damage the
equipment.
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nAudio sound adjustment
1.Press the desired button corresponding to one of the following modes.
• Audio button (AUDIO): Audio mode
• CD button (CD): CD mode
• MEDIA button (MEDIA): Image and Sound playback is possible using a portable video player connected to an external input terminal.
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2.Select the (SOUND) on -screen button to display the sound adjustment screen.
nSound quality adjustment
TREB (treble sound)
Select the on-screen button to increase treble, and to decrease.
BASS (low pitch sound)
Select the on-screen button to increase bass, and to decrease.
nVolume balance adjustment
Front/back volume balance
Select the FRONT on-screen button to increase the volume at the front, and REAR
to increase the volume to the back.
Left/right volume balance
Select the RIGHT on-screen button to increase the volume to the right, and LEFT to
increase the volume to the left.
*The external input terminal is not equipped on your vehicle because it is not standard equip-ment.
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nRadio ON
Press a band selector button (FM/AM) to turn the radio on.
nBand selection
Successively pressing the band selector button (FM/AM) switches the bands as follows:
FM1 FM2 AM.
The selected mode will be indicated. If FM stereo is being received, STEREO will be dis-
played.
nTuning
The radio has the following tuning methods: Manual, Seek, Scan, Preset channel, and Auto
memory tuning. The easiest way to tune stations is to set them on preset channels.
Note
l
If the FM broadcast signal becomes weak, reception automatically changes from STEREO
to MONO for reduced noise, and the STEREO indicator will go out.
l To clear the information, press the NAVI button.
l If the power supply is interrupted (fuse blows or the battery is disconnected), the preset
channels will be canceled.
Operating the Radio
Band selector button
Satellite button
Channel preset
on-screen button on-screen button
Seek tuning
button
Scan button
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nSatellite Radio (SAT)
Vehicles equipped with the separately purchased SIRIUS digital satellite radio unit have the
ability to receive up to 100 channels of digital quality programming coast to coast via satellite.
For information on use, read the Satellite Radio Kit manual accompanying the SIRIUS digital
satellite radio unit. A subscription to SIRIUS digital satellite radio service is required (available
in the U.S. - Except Alaska and Hawaii) to enable this feature once the separately purchased
SIRIUS digital satellite radio unit has been installed. For subscription information or digital
satellite radio technical issues contact SIRIUS directly at:
-Web: www.siriusradio.com
-Phone (24 hrs/day, 7 days/week): 888-539-SIRI (7474)
-E-mail: [email protected]
-Mailing Address: Sirius Satellite Radio
1221 Avenue Of The Americas
New York, NY 10020
Attention: Customer Care
Include your Sirius Radio ESN (Electronic Serial Number) when subscribing or requesting
technical assistance. See the Satellite Radio Kit manual accompanying the SIRIUS unit for
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nNormal insertion
1.Press the (LOAD/EJECT) button.
2.Press the
on-screen button lightly.
The display opens and "WAIT" is displayed.
3.Lightly insert the CD after "IN" is displayed. The CD will be inserted and played automatically after the display is closed.
Note
lA CD cannot be inserted while "WAIT" is displayed. Wait until "IN" is displayed.
l The CD loading operation cancels 15 seconds after "IN" is displayed or if the (LOAD/
EJECT) button is pressed again.
nInserting CDs into desired tray number
1.Press the (LOAD/EJECT) button.
2.Press the desired tray number, then press the on-screen button lightly.
The display opens and "WAIT" is displayed.
Note
The CD loading operation cancels if no button is pressed for about 30 seconds after the
desired tray number is pressed, or if the (LOAD/EJECT) button is pressed again.
3.Lightly insert the CD after "IN" is displayed. The CD will be inserted and played automatically after the display is closed
Note
lThe CD loading operation cancels 15 seconds after the on-screen button is
pressed or the (LOAD/EJECT) button is pressed again.
l The CD cannot be inserted to the desired tray number if it is already occupied.
nMultiple insertion
1.Press the (LOAD/EJECT) button.
2.Press the on-screen button for 1.5 seconds or more.
The display opens and "WAIT" is displayed.
3.Lightly insert the CD after "IN" is displayed.
4.When "IN" is displayed again, insert the next CD. Repeat this procedure for the number of CDs to be inserted (maximum of 6 including the
CD in the tray).
The CD will begin playback automatically after insertion and the display closes.
Note
The CD loading operation cancels 15 seconds after "IN" is displayed, or the (LOAD/EJECT)
button is pressed again.
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