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(CD random)
1. Press the random button (
) during
playback, and then press the button
again within 3 seconds to play the
tracks in the CD randomly.“RDM”is
displayed.
2. Press the button again to cancel the
random play.
Switching the display (Music CD/MP3
CD player)
Each time the display button (
)is
pressed during playback, the display will
switch in the following order.
Music CD
File name display
Album name display
Artist name display Track number/Elapsed
time display
Disc tray number
MP3 CD
Disc tray number
File name
Folder name
Album name (ID3 Tag)
Song name (ID3 Tag)
Artist name (ID3 Tag) Folder number/Track
numberDisc number/File
number/Elapsed
time display
NOTE
(MP3 CD)
l“NO TITLE”will be displayed when
the display is switched for a file
without a file, track or other name
input.
lThis unit can only read English
(including numerals) one-byte
characters. If any other character is
included,“NO TITLE”will be
displayed. Depending on the CD
writing software used, proper display
may not be possible.
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Display scroll (Music CD/MP3 CD
player)
Only 12 characters can be displayed at
one time. To display the rest of the
characters of a long title, turn the display
feed dial (
) to the right. Hidden
titles can be scrolled into the display one
character at a time.
NOTE
The displayable number of characters is
limited. If the number of characters,
including the file extension (.mp3),
exceeds 32 characters, it may not be
fully displayed.
Message display
If“CHECK CD”is displayed, it means
that there is some CD malfunction. Check
for damage, dirt, or smudges on the CD,
and then properly reinsert. If the message
appears again, take the unit to an
Authorized Mazda Dealer for service.
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qError Indications
If you see an error indication on the display, find the cause in the chart. If you cannot clear
the error indication, take the vehicle to an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Indication Cause Solution
CHECK CDCD is inserted upside downInsert the CD properly. If the error indication
does not disappear, consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer
CD is defectiveInsert another CD properly. If the error indication
does not disappear, consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer
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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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NOTE
lThe displayed ambient temperature
may vary from the actual ambient
temperature depending on the
surrounding area and vehicle
conditions.
lPress the AMB switch 2 seconds or
more to switch the display from
Fahrenheit to Centigrade or vice
versa.
l(With fully automatic climate
control system)
Press the AMB switch again to
switch the display from ambient
temperature to the temperature set
for the air conditioner.
qClimate Control Display
The climate control system status is
displayed. To operate the climate control
system, refer to“Climate Control System”
(page 6-2).
qAudio Display
The audio system status is displayed. To
operate the audio system, refer to
“Audio System”(page 6-16).
Cup Holder
WARNING
Never use a cup holder to hold hot
liquids while the vehicle is moving:
Using a cup holder to hold hot liquids
while the vehicle is moving is
dangerous. If the contents spill, you
could be scalded.
Do not put anything other than cups
or drink cans in cup holders:
Putting objects other than cups or
drink cans in a cup holder is
dangerous.
During sudden braking or
maneuvering, occupants could be hit
and injured, or objects could be
thrown around the vehicle, causing
interference with the driver and the
possibility of an accident. Only use a
cup holder for cups or drink cans.
qFront
The front cup holder is in the center
console.
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A
Accessory Socket .............................. 6-57
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and
Accessories ....................................... 9-15
Advanced Key ..................................... 3-2
Advanced key maintenance ......... 3-5
Advanced key suspend
function ...................................... 3-17
Auxiliary key .............................. 3-16
Locking, unlocking with request
switch ........................................... 3-8
Operational range ......................... 3-7
Remote control function ............. 3-14
Service ......................................... 3-6
Warning and Beep Sounds ......... 3-17
Air Bag Systems ............................... 2-45
Ambient Temperature Display .......... 6-53
Antenna ............................................. 6-16
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ......... 5-7
Warning light ............................... 5-7
Appearance Care ............................... 8-45
Audio System ................................... 6-16
Audio control switch .................. 6-45
Audio set .................................... 6-27
Operating tips for audio
system ........................................ 6-16
Safety certification ..................... 6-48
Automatic Transaxle
Driving tips ................................ 5-15
Fluid ........................................... 8-18
Manual shift mode ..................... 5-12
Shift-lock system ........................ 5-11
Transaxle ranges ........................ 5-10
B
Battery
Emergency starting .................... 7-14
Maintenance ............................... 8-25
Specifications ............................. 10-4
Beep Sounds
Parking brake reminder .............. 5-51
Beeps
Ignition key reminder ................. 5-51
Lights-on reminder ..................... 5-51
Seat belt warning beep Sounds ... 5-51
Tire inflation pressure warning
beep ............................................ 5-51
Before Starting the Engine .................. 4-5
After getting in ............................. 4-5
Before getting in .......................... 4-5
Body Lubrication .............................. 8-21
Bottle Holder ..................................... 6-55
Brake
Fluid ........................................... 8-16
Brakes
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ..... 5-7
Brakes assist ................................. 5-8
Foot brake .................................... 5-4
Pad wear indicator ........................ 5-9
Parking brake ............................... 5-5
Warning light ............................... 5-6
Break-In Period ................................... 4-6
Bulb Replacement ............................. 8-33
C
Capacities .......................................... 10-5
Carbon Monoxide ............................... 4-4
Cargo Securing Loops ...................... 6-56
Catalytic Converter ............................. 4-3
Cell Phones ....................................... 9-16
Center Console .................................. 6-56
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F
Four-Wheel Drive
(AWD) Operation ............................. 5-16
Front Seats
(Electrically Operated Seats) ............... 2-5
Front Seats
(Manually Operated Seats) ................. 2-2
Fuel
Filler lid and cap ........................ 3-42
Gauge ......................................... 5-34
Requirements ............................... 4-2
Tank capacity ............................. 10-5
Fuses ................................................. 8-40
Panel description ........................ 8-42
Replacement ............................... 8-40
G
Glove Box ......................................... 6-56
H
Hazard Warning Flasher .................... 5-59
Hazardous Driving .............................. 4-7
Headlights
Control ....................................... 5-52
Flashing ...................................... 5-54
High-low beam .......................... 5-54
Leveling ..................................... 5-54
On reminder ............................... 5-53
Hood Release .................................... 3-44
Horn .................................................. 5-59
I
Ignition
Keys ........................................... 3-22
Switch .......................................... 5-2
Illuminated Entry System ................. 6-50
I
Immobilizer System
(with Advanced Key) ........................ 3-50
Immobilizer System
(without Advanced Key) ................... 3-53
Indicator Lights ................................. 5-36
Cruise ......................................... 5-49
Headlight high-beam .................. 5-47
Security ...................................... 5-47
Shift position .............................. 5-47
TCS OFF .................................... 5-48
TCS/DSC ................................... 5-48
Turn-signal/hazard warning ....... 5-49
Information Display .......................... 6-52
Ambient temperature display ..... 6-53
Audio display ............................. 6-54
Climate control display .............. 6-54
Clock .......................................... 6-53
Information display functions .... 6-52
Instrument Cluster ............................. 5-31
Interior Care ...................................... 8-50
Interior Lights ................................... 6-50
J
Jump-Starting .................................... 7-15
K
Keyless Entry System ....................... 3-23
Keys .................................................. 3-22
L
Label Information ............................. 10-2
Lane-Change Signals ........................ 5-55
Liftgate .............................................. 3-31
Luggage compartment ............... 3-33
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