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3. Using a coin, turn the cap
counterclockwise (about 45° from the
closed position) and remove it.
NOTE
Do NOT discard the cap.
4. Open the tray by pulling the lower
release catch.
5. Pass the connection plug cord through
the hole of the tray and insert the plug
in the auxiliary jack.
Plug
WARNING
Do not allow the connection plug cord
to get tangled with the parking brake
or the shift lever:
Allowing the plug cord to become
tangled with the parking brake or
the shift lever is dangerous as it
could interfere with driving, resulting
in an accident.
CAUTION
Do not place objects or apply force to
the auxiliary jack with the plug
connected.
NOTE
lInsert the plug to the auxiliary jack
securely.
lInsert or remove the plug with the plug
perpendicular to the auxiliary jack hole.
lInsert or remove the plug by holding its
base.
6. Make sure the connection plug cord is
running through the cap slot; reinstall
the cap and turn it clockwise (about
45° to the opened position).
Connection plug
cord
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7. Pass the connection plug cord through
the slit in the tray mat and then set the
tray mat in place.
To operate the portable audio unit
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ACC or
ON position.
2. Press the power/volume dial to turn the
audio system on.
3. Press the MEDIA button (
)of
the audio unit or the mode switch
(
) of the audio control switch to
change to the AUX mode.
NOTElSet the volume of the portable audio unit to
the maximum within the range that the
sound does not become distorted, then
adjust the volume using the power/volume
dial of the audio unit or the volume button
(
,) of the audio control switch.lIf the connection plug is pulled out from the
auxiliary jack while in AUX mode, noise
may occur.
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Safety Certification
This CD player is made and tested to meet exacting safety standards. It meets FCC
requirements and complies with safety performance standards of the U.S. Department of
Health and Human Services.
CAUTION
ØThis CD player should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except qualified
service personnel.
If servicing is required, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
ØUse of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those
specified herein may result in hazardous laser exposure. Never operate the CD
player with the top case of the unit removed.
ØChanges or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
NOTE
For CD player section:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
NOTE
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation.
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Sunvisors
When you need a sunvisor, lower it for
use in front or swing it to the side.
Sunvisor
qVanity Mirrorsí
To use the vanity mirror, lower the
sunvisor.
Interior Lights
qIlluminated Entry Systemí
When the illuminated entry system
operates, the overhead light (switch is in
the DOOR position) turns on for:
lAbout 30 seconds after the driver's
door is unlocked and the ignition
switch is in the LOCK position (with
the ignition key removed).
lAbout 15 seconds after all doors are
closed.
lAbout 15 seconds after the ignition
switch is in the LOCK position (with
the ignition key removed) 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.
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qOverhead Lightsí
Front
Switch
PositionFront Overhead Lights
Light off
lLight is on when any door is
open
l(With illuminated entry system)
Light is on or off when the
illuminated entry system is on
Rear
Switch
PositionRear Overhead Lights
Light off
Light is on when any door is open
(With illuminated entry system)
Light is on or off when the
illuminated entry system is on
Light on
qMap Lightsí
The map lights are switched on or off by
pressing the switches.
Switches
qLuggage Compartment Light (5
Door)
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Switch
PositionLuggage Compartment Light
Light off
Light on when the liftgate is open
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Information Display
With trip computer
Without trip computerTrip computer/ClockAudio display
Climate control display/Ambient
temperature display
qInformation Display Functions
The information display has the following functions:lClocklAmbient Temperature Display (Outside Temperature Display)í
lClimate Control Display (Fully Automatic Type)lAudio DisplaylTrip Computerí
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qClock
NOTE
When the trip computer is displayed, press the
CLOCK button to change the display to the
time.
When the ignition switch is in the ACC or
ON position, the time is displayed.
Time setting
1. Press the CLOCK button until the beep
sounds and the displayed time flashes.
2. Press the H button to set the hour.
3. Press the M button to set the minutes,
then press the CLOCK button.
Time resetting
1. Press the CLOCK button until the beep
sounds and the displayed time flashes.
2. Press the:00 button. When the button is
pressed, the beep sounds and the clock
resets as follows:
(Example)
12:01―12:29→12:00
12:30―12:59→1:00NOTE
lWhen the:00 button is pressed, the seconds
are reset to 00.
lTrip computer-equipped vehicles do not
have a reset function.
Switching between 12 and 24-hour
clock time
1. Press the audio control dial several
times until 12Hr and 24Hr clock time
are displayed.
2. Turn the audio control dial in either
direction, select the desired clock
setting, and press the audio control
dial. Press the dial while the preferred
clock time is flashing.
qAmbient Temperature Displayí
With fully automatic type air
conditioner
When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, press the AMB switch (page
6-10) on the air conditioner control panel
to display the ambient temperature.
Press the AMB switch again to switch the
display from ambient temperature to the
temperature set for the air conditioner.
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