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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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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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nDaytime/Night screen
When the headlights are on, daytime mode can also be selected (Daytime mode can also
be selected while the headlights are turned on.).
nTilt display operation
Select the on-screen button to tilt the display, to close it.
The display angle can be adjusted in three stages.
When opening, the display angle changes one stage at a time each time the on-
screen button is pressed.
When closing, the display angle changes one stage at a time each time the on-screen
button is pressed.
Press the (DISP) button followed by the on-screen button to display the
settings menu.
nReturning to the navigation screen from the audio unit screen
l Select the on-screen button to set the function to return to the navigation screen
from the audio unit screen by operation of the button only.
l Select the on-screen button to set the function to return to the navigation screen
from the audio unit screen automatically after 20 seconds.
nBeep sound settings
lSelect the on-screen button to activate the operation beep sound.
l Select the on-screen button to deactivate the operation beep sound.
nScreen Size Setting
The size of the screen can be changed during external image input*.
1. Press the (MEDIA) button .
2. Select the on-screen button to set the desired screen size.
3. The on-screen button of the desired screen size is selected.
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Getting started
If necessary
Rear View
Monitor
Screen change
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 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.
Map
orientation
Map scale
Changing the Map Orientation/Scale
Warning
1
Select , on-
screen button.lNorth Up: Geographic north is up.
lHead Up: The direction you are heading is up.
1
Select or on-screen
button.
lThe map can be displayed in
13 steps with scales from
to . l
ZOOM OUT: Enlarges the map.
lZOOM IN: Reduces the map.
(more detail.)
Position before change
Imperial
display1/32 mi
(mile) 1/4 mi
(mile)2 mi
(mile)16 mi
(mile)128 mi
(mile)
Metric
display 50 m 500 m 4 km 32 km 256 km
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If necessary
Rear View
Monitor
0
lFor Character Entry, please refer to page 29.
lDo 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
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 before operating the system.
lRoute searches with the navigation system can include roads that you cannot drive on and roads that you
are prohibited from driving on due to traffic regulations. Please comply with the traffic regulations.
Warnings
RTN
Select the desired Search Area : ID, OR, WA, : AR, AL, LA, MS, TN
: CA, NV : CT, MA, ME, NH, NJ, NY, RI, VT
: AZ, CO, MT, NM, UT, WY : DC, DE, MD, PA, VA, WV
: IA, KS, MN, MO, ND, NE, SD : FL, GA, NC, SC
: OK, TX : CANADA
: IL, IN, KY, MI, OH, WI
n narrowing n to city namect
n narrowing n to street namet
Enter the
street
name and
select
:
Cancel the
city selection.
:
Displays list of
5 city name
s
nearest the
current
position.
:
Displays the
city name
input screen.
Select the
street name
from the list
Select
the
city
name
from
the
list
Enter
the
city
name
and
selectEnter
the
street
name
and
select
Select
the
city
name
from
the
list
Select the city
name from the
list
Select
the
street
name
from
the
listEnter
the
street
name
and
select
Select the
street name
from the list
Enter
the
house
no. Enter
the
house
no.
Select
SelectDirect
destinati
on input
(
page 30)
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Direct Destination Input
Direct
Destination
Input
Selecting
Route
1
Touch the map to set the
cursor to the desired
destination.The map
scrolls faster the further
away the touched
location is from the
cursor.
Scroll the map and change the map
scale if necessary.
2
Select
3
Select .
Route calculation will be carried out and the entire route
will be displayed on the map.
Select (Way point) to set the address as a way point
on your route ( page 36). You can set up to 5 way-
points per trip.
4
Select .Route guidance begins using displayed route.
Note
l
If your desired route cannot be found, (Route
Options) allows the route option settings to be changed.
( page 32)
l Selecting for five seconds or more will launch the
Demo mode.
Operate after Step 3 of [Direct Destination Input]
4
The calculation route can be selected from one of three
types namely, Quick (the fastest route), Altern. (the
standard route), or Short (the shortest route).
5
Select (Information).Details regarding the individual routes (i.e., required time
total distance, roads used, etc.)
Select either , , or , and then select
when you have decided
on the route to be used.
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Routing
If necessary
Rear View
Monitor
nDo not keep your eyes fixed on the monitor screen or operate the system \
while drivingDo 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.
Warning
Select the
button for the
location to be
modified.
Select the button
corresponding to the
destination or way
point to be deleted.
The Enter Route
screen appears.
:
Searches the detour routes at one, three, and five miles from
the present position to the selected routes. (Display range
varies according to the set distance of the selected route.)
Whole Route searches the route that detours from the
present position for all routes.
Select
(Change
Location).
Select the way points
to change the order.
Change the destination
and the passing order of
the destination and way
points.
Select or for toll
roads, major roads, ferry,
and restricted roads.
The route will not necessarily follow
the specified conditions.
Move to location and then
select .
Press to change the
order.
Shows the map for the
destination/way points.
Select
Select from
the roads to be
avoided.
:
:Cancel the deletion
:
:Cancel the setting
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