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Before Use
Navigation
Set Up
RDM-TMCIf
necessary
Rear View
Monitor
Safety Information
n
Read this owner’s manual for your Navigation System carefully before using the system.
It contains instructions about how to use the system in a safe and effective manner.
Mazda assumes no responsibility for any problems resulting from failure to observe the instructions
given in this manual.
n This manual uses pictographs to show you how to use the product safely and to alert you to potential
dangers resulting from improper connections and operation. The meanings of the pictographs are
explained below. It is important that you fully understand the pictographs and explanations in order to
use this manual and the system properly.
Warning
Warning
The presence of this Warning symbol in the text is intended to
alert you to the importance of heeding the operation
instructions. Failure to heed the instructions may result in
severe injury or death.
nDo not keep your eyes fixed on the monitor screen or operate the system \
while driving.
Do not change the settings and destination locations while driving. Minimize the time
spent on 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 can
cause accidents. Always stop the vehicle in a safe location and use the parking brake
before operating the system.
n
Always obey local traffic regulations. Your guided route may include roads that are not open to vehicles or are closed due to
traffic regulations. Comply with the local traffic regulations and take another route.
n
Do not use the unit when it is out of order.If the unit is out of order (no image, no sound) or in an abnormal state (has foreign matter
in it, is exposed to water, is smoking, or smells), then turn it off immediately and consult
with an authorized dealer, we recommend an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Using the unit in
an out-of-order condition may lead to accidents, fires, or electric shocks.
n
Use the proper power supply. This product is designed for operation with a negative grounded 12 V DC battery system.
n
Do not disassemble. Do not disassemble the product or attempt to repair it yourself. If the product needs to be
repaired, take it to an authorized dealer, we recommend an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Warnings
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Before Use
Navigation
Set Up
RDM-TMCIf
necessary
Rear View
Monitor
Safety Information
n
Read this owner’s manual for your Navigation System carefully before using the system.
It contains instructions about how to use the system in a safe and effective manner.
Mazda assumes no responsibility for any problems resulting from failure to observe the instructions
given in this manual.
n This manual uses pictographs to show you how to use the product safely and to alert you to potential
dangers resulting from improper connections and operation. The meanings of the pictographs are
explained below. It is important that you fully understand the pictographs and explanations in order to
use this manual and the system properly.
Warning
Warning
The presence of this Warning symbol in the text is intended to
alert you to the importance of heeding the operation
instructions. Failure to heed the instructions may result in
severe injury or death.
nDo not keep your eyes fixed on the monitor screen or operate the system
while driving.
Do not change the settings and destination locations while driving. Minimize the time
spent on 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 can
cause accidents. Always stop the vehicle in a safe location and use the parking brake
before operating the system.
n
Always obey local traffic regulations. Your guided route may include roads that are not open to vehicles or are closed due to
traffic regulations. Comply with the local traffic regulations and take another route.
n
Do not use the unit when it is out of order.If the unit is out of order (no image, no sound) or in an abnormal state (has foreign matter
in it, is exposed to water, is smoking, or smells), then turn it off immediately and consult
with an authorized dealer, we recommend an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Using the unit in
an out-of-order condition may lead to accidents, fires, or electric shocks.
n
Use the proper power supply. This product is designed for operation with a negative grounded 12 V DC battery system.
n
Do not disassemble. Do not disassemble the product or attempt to repair it yourself. If the product needs to be
repaired, take it to an authorized dealer, we recommend an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Warnings
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RoutingAddress
Book
Getting started
Activation
Insert the map disc into the unit to start the Mobile Navigation System.
Note
l
The map disc cannot be inserted or ejected while the ignition switch is in the OFF position.
l Remember that the battery can run down if the ignition switch is kept in the ACC or ON
position for a long time while the engine not running.
nMap Disc
l Refer to “Handling and Care of Map Discs” to know how to handle a map
disc ( page 60).
1
Insert the map disc
with the printed side
facing up.Note
lThe main unit is located under the front passenger
seat.
l Condensation may form on the optical lens or the
map disc inside the unit when the temperature in
the vehicle increases in a short 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.
Note
lWhen the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON
position, the screen changes as follows to activate
the navigation system.
l The screen (audio or navigation) that was displayed
prior to the engine being turned off is displayed.
Before the navigation screen is displayed, the
CAUTION screen will be displayed.
Cautions
(CAUTION) screen
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If necessary
Troubleshooting
Note
There may be some problems due to operational errors or mistakes. Please read this manual
again and verify that there really is a problem before calling an Expert Dealer, we recommend
an Authorized Mazda Dealer to ask for repair services.
No picturel Check if a fuse has blown.
Consult an Expert Dealer, we recommend an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
l Check if the voltage level of the vehicle battery is low.
Recharge the battery or change batteries.
Display does
not open or
close
The vehicle
position is not
correct
lCheck if the vehicle position changed when ACC was set to
OFF.
When, for example,
• The vehicle was transported by a ferry boat.
• The vehicle was rotated on a turn table in a parking lot.
• The vehicle was transported by a tow track or other such
vehicle. Drive the vehicle for a while where you are receiving
GPS signals.
Verification First
SymptomCheck point
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Before
UseGetting
started
RoutingAddress
Book
Vo i c e Recognition
Navigation
Set Up
RDM-TMC
Audio Operation
Navigation
Set Up
Audio Operation
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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Audio Operation
nPower ON/OFF
Turn the ignition switch to the ACC or ON position.
Press the power/volume dial to turn the audio system on.
Press the power/volume dial again to turn the audio system off.
Note
To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not leave the audio system on for a long
period of time when the engine is not running.
nVolume adjustment
To adjust the volume, turn the power/volume dial.
Turn the power/volume dial to the right to increase volume, to the left to decrease it.
Power/Volume/Sound Controls
CD buttonPower / Volume dial
Audio buttonMEDIA button
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Before
UseGetting
started
RoutingAddress
Book
Vo i c e Recognition
Navigation
Set Up
RDM-TMC
Audio Operation
Navigation
Set Up
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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Audio Operation
nManual tuning
Pressing the seek tuning button will change the frequency higher or lower.
nSeek tuning
Pressing and holding the seek tuning button ( , ) will cause the tuner to seek a higher
or lower frequency automatically.
Note
If you continue to press and hold the button, the frequency will continue changing without
stopping.
nScan tuning
Press the (SCAN) button to automatically sample strong stations.
Scanning stops at each station for about 5 seconds. To hold a station, press the (SCAN)
button again during this interval.
nPreset channel tuning
The 8 preset channels can be used to store 8 AM and 16 FM stations.
1. To set a channel first select AM, FM1, or FM2. Tune to the desired station.
2.Select any channel preset on-screen button for about 2 seconds until a beep sound is heard. The selected preset channel number and station frequency will be displayed. The
station is now held in the memory.
3.Repeat this operation for the other stations and bands you want to store. To tune one in the memory, select AM, FM1, or FM2 and then press its channel preset button. The station
frequency and the channel number will be displayed.
Note
If the power supply is interrupted (fuse blows or the battery is disconnected), the preset
channels will be canceled.
nAuto memory tuning
This is especially useful when driving in an area where the local stations are not known. Addi-
tional AM/FM stations can be stored without disturbing the previously set channels.
Select and hold the on-screen button for about 2 seconds until a beep sound is heard;
the system will automatically scan and temporarily store up to 8 stations with the strongest
frequencies in each selected band in that area.
nAudio Sound Adjustment
Refer to “Power/Volume/Sound Controls”
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