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Antenna
qDetachable Type
To remove the antenna, turn it
counterclockwise.
To install the antenna, turn it clockwise.
Make sure the antenna is securely
installed.
Install
Remove
CAUTION
lTo prevent damage to the antenna,
remove it before entering a car wash
facility or passing beneath a low
overhead clearance.
lBe careful around the antenna when
removing snow from the roof.
Otherwise the antenna could be
damaged.
NOTE
When leaving your vehicle unattended,
we recommend that you remove the
antenna and store it inside the vehicle.
Operating Tips for Audio
System
WARNING
Do not adjust the audio control
switches while driving the vehicle:
Adjusting the audio while driving the
vehicle is dangerous as it could
distract your attention from the vehicle
operation which could lead to a
serious accident. Always adjust the
audio while the vehicle is stopped.
Even if the audio control switches are
equipped on the steering wheel, learn
to use the switches without looking
down at them so that you can keep
your maximum attention on the road
while driving the vehicle.
CAUTION
For the purposes of safe driving, adjust
the audio volume to a level that allows
you to hear sounds outside of the
vehicle.
NOTE
lDo not use the audio for long periods
of time while the engine is off.
Otherwise the battery could go dead.
lIf a cellular phone or CB radio is
used in or near the vehicle, it could
cause noise to occur from the audio
system, however, this does not
indicate that the system has been
damaged.
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Audio Control Switch
Operation (Steering Wheel)
í
When the audio unit is turned on,
operation of the audio unit from the
steering wheel is possible.
NOTE
Because the audio unit will be turned
off under the following conditions, the
switches will be inoperable.
lWhen the ignition switch is turned to
the LOCK position.
lWhen the power button on the audio
unit is pressed and the audio unit is
turned off.
lWhen CD being played is ejected.
(For the In-dash CD changer, when
all CDs are ejected.)
Without navigation system
With navigation system
Use the VOICE switch for navigation
system sound operation.
For details, refer to
“NAVIGATION SYSTEM”.
VOICE switch
NOTE
lThe VOICE switch is operable with
the audio unit turned off.
lMazda has installed this system to
prevent distraction while driving the
vehicle and using audio controls on
the dashboard.
Always make safe driving your first
priority.
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qMute Switch
Press the mute switch () once to mute
audio, press it again to resume audio
output.
NOTE
If the ignition switch is turned to the
LOCK position with the audio muted,
the mute will be canceled.
Therefore, when the engine is restarted,
the audio is not muted. To mute the
audio again, press the mute switch (
).
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Interior Lights
qIlluminated Entry System
When the illuminated entry system
operates, the overhead light (switch is in
the DOOR position) turn on for:
lAbout 30 seconds after the driver's
door is unlocked and the ignition key is
removed.
lAbout 15 seconds after all doors are
closed (If your vehicle is equipped with
the advanced key, the overhead light
turns on for about 5 seconds when the
advanced key is outside of the vehicle).
lAbout 15 seconds after the key is
removed from the ignition 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.
qOverhead Lights
Front
Switch
PositionFront Overhead Lights
Light off
lLight on when any door is open
lLight on or off when the
illuminated entry system is on
Rear
Switch
PositionRear Overhead Lights
Light off
lLight on when any door is open
lLight on or off when the
illuminated entry system is on
Light on
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Information Display
Climate control display/ Ambient
temperature display Audio display
Clock
Without
navigation system
qInformation Display Functions
The information display has the following functions:
lClock
lAmbient Temperature Display (Outside Temperature Display, Fully Automatic Type)
lClimate Control Display (Fully Automatic Type)
lAudio Display
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qClock
When the ignition switch is in the ACC or
ON position, the time is displayed.
NOTE
The clock on navigation system-
equipped vehicles adjusts automatically.
Time setting
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
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 Display
(Fully Automatic Type)
When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, press the AMB switch to display
the ambient temperature.
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Storage Compartments
WARNING
Keep storage boxes closed when
driving:
Driving with the storage boxes open is
dangerous. To reduce the possibility of
injury in an accident or a sudden stop,
keep the storage boxes closed when
driving.
CAUTION
Do not leave lighters or eyeglasses in
the storage boxes while parked under
the sun. A lighter could explode or the
plastic material in eyeglasses could
deform and crack from high
temperature.
qGlove Box
To open the glove box, pull the latch
toward you.
qCenter Console
To open, push the button.
The center console has a lockable lid,
insert the key into the slot; then turn the
key clockwise to lock, counterclockwise
to unlock.
Lock
Unlock
qCargo Securing Loops
WARNING
Make sure luggage and cargo is
secured before driving:
Not securing cargo while driving is
dangerous as it could move or be
crushed during sudden braking or a
collision and cause injury.
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qJack
To remove the jack
1. Remove the trunk board.
Trunk board
2. Turn the wing bolt and jack screw
counterclockwise.
Jack screwWing bolt
NOTE
The jack can be removed from the rear
door if the rear seat back is folded
forward.
Refer to Rear Seat on page 2-10.
To secure the jack
1. Turn the wing bolt clockwise and
temporarily tighten it.
2. Turn the jack screw clockwise and
extend the jack to secure it to the
vehicle.
3. Turn the wing bolt and tighten it
completely.
qSpare Tire
Your Mazda has a temporary spare tire.
The temporary spare tire is lighter and
smaller than a conventional tire, and is
designed only for emergency use and
should be used only for VERY short
periods. Temporary spares should
NEVER be used for long drives or
extended periods.
WARNING
Driving with a Temporary Spare Tire
on Ice or Snow:
Driving with a spare tire on the front
(driving) wheels on ice or snow is
dangerous. Handling will be affected.
You could lose control of the vehicle
and have an accident. Put the spare
tire on the rear axle and move a
regular tire to the front.
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