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Interior Equipment (View B)
Audio control switches ...................................................................................... page 6-46
SRS air bags ...................................................................................................... page 2-50
Cruise control switches ...................................................................................... page 5-19
Information display .......................................................................................... page 6-123
Climate control system ........................................................................................ page 6-2
Hazard warning flasher switch .......................................................................... page 5-63
Audio system ..................................................................................................... page 6-17
Glove box ........................................................................................................ page 6-128
Accessory socket ............................................................................................. page 6-131
AT shift lever ...................................................................................................... page 5-10
Seat warmer switches ........................................................................................ page 2-10
Rear window defroster switch ........................................................................... page 5-61
Phone button .................................................................................................... page 6-103
Hood release handle .......................................................................................... page 3-43
Coin box .......................................................................................................... page 6-128
Navigation System (if equipped) .......................................... Refer to the separate manual
Your Vehicle at a Glance
Interior Overview
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qSpeedometer
The speedometer indicates the speed of
the vehicle.
qOdometer, Trip Meter and Trip
Meter Selector
The display mode can be changed
between trip meter A and trip meter B by
pressing the selector while one of them is
displayed. The selected mode will be
displayed.
Selector
Trip meter
Odometer
Trip meter B
Press the selector Press the selector Trip meter AOdometer
Odometer
Odometer
The odometer records the total distance
the vehicle has been driven.
Trip meter
The trip meter can record the total
distance of two trips. One is recorded in
trip meter A, and the other is recorded in
trip meter B.
For instance, trip meter A can record the
distance from the point of origin, and trip
meter B can record the distance from
where the fuel tank is filled.
When trip meter A is selected, pressing
the selector again within one second will
change to trip meter B mode.
When trip meter A is selected, TRIP A
will be displayed. When trip meter B is
selected, TRIP B will be displayed.
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qFuel Gauge
The fuel gauge shows approximately how
much fuel is in the tank. We recommend
keeping the tank over 1/4 full. When the
low fuel warning light illuminates or
when the needle is near E, refuel as soon
as possible.
Low fuel
warning light
NOTE
The direction of the arrow () shown next to
the low fuel warning light indicates that the
fuel-filler lid is on the left side of the vehicle.
qDashboard Illumination
Rotate the knob to adjust the brightness of
the instrument cluster and other
illuminations in the dashboard.
NOTE
lThe brightness of dashboard illuminations
can be adjusted when the headlight switch
is in the
orposition.lWhen the dashboard illumination
brightness cannot be adjusted any more, a
beep sound will be heard.
l(Black-out meter)
The brightness of the instrument cluster
illumination can be adjusted when the
headlight switch is in any position.
Dim
Bright
Canceling the illumination dimmer
(Black-out meter and dashboard
illuminations)
When the headlight switch is in the
or
position, the illumination of the
instrument cluster and the information
display dims.
When driving on snowy or foggy roads,
or in other situations when the instrument
cluster or information display's visibility
is reduced due to glare from surrounding
brightness, cancel the illumination
dimmer and increase the illumination
intensity.
To cancel the illumination dimmer, press
the dashboard illumination knob.
NOTE
If the dashboard illumination knob is kept at
the illumination dimmer cancel position, the
instrument cluster and the information display
will not dim when the headlight switch is
turned to the
orposition again.
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qHeadlight High-Beam Indicator
Light
This light indicates one of two things:lThe high-beam headlights are on.lThe turn signal lever is in the flash-to-
pass position.
qShift Position Indicator Light
This indicates the selected shift position
when the ignition switch is in the ON
position.
Gear position indicator
Gear position indicator
When the shift lever is in the D or M
position, the numeral for the selected gear
displays.
qTCS/DSC Indicator Light
This indicator light stays on for a few
seconds when the ignition switch is turned
to the ON position. If the TCS or DSC/
RSC is operating, the indicator light
flashes.
If the light stays on, the TCS, DSC or the
brake assist system may have a
malfunction and they may not operate
correctly. Take your vehicle to an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
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Rear Window Wiper and
Washer
The ignition switch must be in the ON
position.
qRear Window Wiper
Turn the wiper on by turning the rear
wiper/washer switch.
ON―Normal
INT―Intermittent
qRear Window Washer
To spray washer fluid, turn the rear wiper/
washer switch to the
position. After
the switch is released, the washer will
stop.
If the washer doesn't work, inspect the
fluid level (page 8-26). If it's OK and the
washer still doesn't work, consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Rear Window Defroster
The rear window defroster clears frost,
fog, and thin ice from the rear window.
The ignition switch must be in the ON
position.
Press the switch to turn on the rear
window defroster. The rear window
defroster operates for about 15 minutes
and turns off automatically.
The indicator light illuminates during
operation.
The defroster operation can be confirmed
by the indicator in the display.
To turn off the rear window defroster
before the 15 minutes has elapsed, press
the switch again.
Indicator light
CAUTION
Don't use sharp instruments or
window cleaners with abrasives to
clean the inside of the rear window
surface. They may damage the
defroster grid inside the window.
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6Interior Comfort
Use of various features for drive comfort, including air-conditioning and audio
system.
Climate Control System .......................... 6-2
Operating Tips .................................... 6-2
Vent Operation (Front) ........................ 6-4
Fully Automatic Type ......................... 6-6
Vent Operation (Rear) ....................... 6-12
Control Panel (Rear) ......................... 6-14
Audio System ......................................... 6-17
Antenna ............................................. 6-17
Operating Tips for Audio System ..... 6-17
Audio Set .......................................... 6-27
Audio Control Switch Operation (Steering
Wheel) ............................................... 6-46
Auxiliary Input (AUX mode) ............ 6-48
Safety Certification ........................... 6-50
Rear Entertainment System ................. 6-51
Rear Entertainment System
í............ 6-51
Part Names ........................................ 6-60
Before Operation ............................... 6-63
Sound Output .................................... 6-69
Rear Entertainment System
Functions ........................................... 6-73
DVD video, DVD audio, Video CD, Audio
CD and MP3/WMA CD Playback (Disc
Mode) ................................................ 6-74
Auxiliary Input (AUX mode) ............ 6-88
Language Code List .......................... 6-92
Country Code List ............................. 6-94
Error Message ................................... 6-98
Symptoms and Actions ................... 6-100Bluetooth Hands-Free ......................... 6-103
Bluetooth Hands-Free
í.................. 6-103
Basic Bluetooth Hands-Free
Operation ........................................ 6-106
Convenient Use of the Hands-Free
System ............................................. 6-109
Hands-Free Telephone Setting ........ 6-113
When the Bluetooth Hands-Free cannot be
used ................................................. 6-118
Safety Certification ......................... 6-119
Interior Equipment ............................. 6-120
Sunvisors ......................................... 6-120
Interior Lights ................................. 6-121
Information Display ........................ 6-123
Cup Holder ...................................... 6-125
Bottle Holder ................................... 6-127
Storage Compartments .................... 6-127
Accessory Sockets .......................... 6-131
Power Outlet
í................................ 6-132
6-1íSome models.
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Fully Automatic Type
Climate control information is displayed on the information display.
Temperature setting display(driver)Ambient temperature /Temperature
setting display(front passenger)
Mode selector display
Airflow display A/C
DUALAU TO
Air intake display
Information display
Front passenger temperature control dial
Windshield defroster switchFan control dial Driver temperature control dial
Air intake selector OFF switch AUTO switch
Mode selector
switchA/C switch
DUAL switch
OUTSIDE (Ambient
temperature) switch
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Climate Control System
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qControl Switches
AUTO switch
By pressing the AUTO switch the
following functions will be automatically
controlled in accordance with the set
temperature:
lAirflow temperaturelAmount of airflowlSelection of airflow modelOutside/Recirculated air selectionlAir conditioner operation
NOTE
AUTO switch indicator lightlWhen on, it indicates AUTO operation, and
the system will function automatically.
lWhen off, it indicates the operation of other
switches such as the mode selector switch,
fan control dial, A/C switch and windshield
defroster switch. Other functions will
continue to operate automatically.
OFF switch
Pressing the OFF switch shuts off the
climate control system.
Temperature control dial
Cold
Hot
This dial controls temperature. Turn it
clockwise for hot and counterclockwise
for cold.
lWhen the DUAL switch is off:
Turn the driver temperature control dial
to control the temperature.
lWhen the DUAL switch is on:
Turn the driver or front passenger
temperature control dial to control the
temperature.
NOTE
The system changes to the individual operation
mode (DUAL switch indicator light
illuminated) by turning the front passenger
temperature control dial even when the DUAL
switch is off, which allows individual control
of the set temperature for the driver and front
passenger.
Fan control dial
SlowFast
The fan has seven speeds. The selected
speed will be displayed.
Interior Comfort
Climate Control System
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