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AUDIO SYSTEMS
AM/FM stereo (if equipped)
WARNING:Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle
control, accident and injury. Mazda strongly recommends that
drivers use extreme caution when using any device that may take their
focus off the road. The driver’s primary responsibility is the safe
operation of their vehicle. Only use cell phones and other devices not
essential to the driving task when it is safe to do so.
1. Seek: Press
/to find
the next strong station down/up
the frequency band.
2. Tune: Press
/to
manually change radio
frequency down/up.
1234AM/FM
SEEKTONE
CLK
TUNE
TONE VOL
12 FMSTDX
VOL
PUSH ON
5
3
67
4
12
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AM/FM stereo single CD/MP3 Satellite Compatible system
(if equipped)
WARNING:Driving while
distracted can result in loss
of vehicle control, accident and
injury. Mazda strongly
recommends that drivers use
extreme caution when using any
device that may take their focus
off the road. The driver’s primary
responsibility is the safe operation
of their vehicle. Only use cell
phones and other devices not
essential to the driving task when
it is safe to do so.
1. CD eject: Press to eject the CD.
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WARNING:Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle
control, accident and injury. Mazda strongly recommends that
drivers use extreme caution when using any device that may take their
focus off the road. The driver’s primary responsibility is the safe
operation of their vehicle. Only use cell phones and other devices not
essential to the driving task when it is safe to do so.
1. AM/FM: Press to select
AM/FM1/FM2 frequency bands.
2. CD: Press to enter CD/MP3
mode. If a CD is already in the
system, the disc will start
playing.
3. AUX: Press to access AUX
modes. To return to radio mode,
press AM/FM.
If equipped with Satellite
Radio, press AUX to cycle through SAT1, SAT2 SAT3
(Satellite Radio mode, if available) and LINE IN (Auxiliary
audio mode, if equipped).
Satellite radio is available only with a valid SIRIUS subscription.
Check with your authorized dealer for availability. 4. EJ (CD eject): To eject an
individual CD, press the eject
control and select the correct
slot number by pressing the corresponding memory preset. Press
and hold to eject all loaded CDs.
5. CLK (Clock): Press CLK until
SELECT HOUR or SELECT
MINS is displayed. Press
MENUto adjust the
hours/minutes. Press CLK to display the time when the ignition is
off.
6. MUTE: Press to mute the
playing media. Press again to
return to the playing media.
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18.LOAD: Press to load a CD. To
load a CD disc to a specific slot,
press LOAD and select the slot number by pressing the memory
preset buttons. Press and hold LOAD to autoload up to six discs.
19. CD slot: Insert a CD, label
side up.
Auxiliary input jack (Line in)-(if equipped)
WARNING: Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle
control, accident and injury. Mazda strongly recommends that
drivers use extreme caution when using any device that may take their
focus off the road. The driver’s primary responsibility is the safe
operation of their vehicle. Only use cell phones and other devices not
essential to the driving task when it is safe to do so.
Your vehicle may be equipped with
an Auxiliary Input Jack (AIJ). The
Auxiliary Input Jack provides a way
to connect your portable music
player to the in-vehicle audio
system. This allows the audio from a
portable music player to be played
through the vehicle speakers with
high fidelity. To achieve optimal
performance, please observe the
following instructions when
attaching your portable music device to the audio system.
Required equipment: 1. Any portable music player designed to be used with headphones
2. An audio extension cable with stereo male 1/8 in. (3.5 mm) connectors at each end
To play your portable music player using the auxiliary input jack: 1. Begin with the vehicle parked and the radio turned off.
2. Ensure that the battery in your portable music player is new or fully charged and that the device is turned off.
3. Attach one end of the audio extension cable to the headphone output of your player and the other end of the audio extension cable
to the AIJ in your vehicle.
4. Turn the radio on, using either a tuned FM station or a CD loaded into the system. Adjust the volume to a comfortable listening level.
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Flash to pass
Pull toward you slightly to activate
and release to deactivate.
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)
Turns the headlamps on with a reduced output.
To activate:
•the ignition must be in the on position and
• the headlamp control is in the off or parking lamp.
WARNING: Always remember to turn on your headlamps at
dusk or during inclement weather. The Daytime Running Lamp
(DRL) (if equipped) system does not activate the parking lights or side
marker lights and generally may not provide adequate lighting during
these conditions. Failure to activate your headlamps under these
conditions may result in a collision.
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL
Use to adjust the brightness of the
instrument panel and all applicable
switches in the vehicle during
headlamp and parking lamp
operation.
Move the control up or down to
adjust the intensity of the panel
lighting.
Move the control to the full upright
position, past detent, to turn on the
interior lamps.
Note: If the battery is disconnected, discharged, or a new battery is
installed, the dimmer switch requires re-calibration. Rotate the dimmer
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Replacing exterior bulbs
Check the operation of all the bulbs frequently.
Replacing headlamp bulbs
NOTE:The procedure can be difficult. Your Mazda dealer has the proper
tools, training and parts to perform this task. If you have difficulty with
this, visit your local Mazda dealer.
WARNING: Handling Halogen Bulbs: When a halogen bulb
breaks, it is dangerous. These bulbs contain pressurized gas. If
one is broken, it will explode and serious injuries could be caused by
the flying glass. If the glass portion of the bulb is touched with bare
hands, body oil could cause the bulb to overheat and explode when lit.
Never touch the glass portion of the bulb with your bare hands and
always wear eye protection when handling or working around halogen
bulbs.
WARNING: Children and Halogen Bulbs: Playing with a halogen
bulb is dangerous. Serious injuries could be caused by dropping
a halogen bulb or breaking in some other way. Always keep halogen
bulbs out of the reach of children.
To remove the headlamp bulb:
1. Make sure headlamp switch is in the off position, then open the hood. 2. Reach behind the lamp assembly for access and disconnect the electrical connector.
3. Locate the bulb retaining ring behind the headlamp assembly.
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Replacing stop lamp/tail lamp/sidemarker lamp/turn lamp/backup
lamp bulbs
These bulbs are located in the same
portion of the tail lamp assembly,
one just below the other. Follow the
same steps to replace either bulb:1. Open the tailgate to expose the lamp assemblies.
2. Remove the four screws and the lamp assembly from vehicle.
3. Rotate the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove
from lamp assembly.
4. Carefully pull the bulb straight out of the socket and push in
the new bulb.
5. Install the bulb socket in lamp assembly by turning clockwise.
6. Install the lamp assembly and secure with four screws.
Replacing fog lamp bulbs
WARNING: Handling Halogen Bulbs: When a halogen bulb
breaks, it is dangerous. These bulbs contain pressurized gas. If
one is broken, it will explode and serious injuries could be caused by
the flying glass. If the glass portion of the bulb is touched with bare
hands, body oil could cause the bulb to overheat and explode when lit.
Never touch the glass portion of the bulb with your bare hands and
always wear eye protection when handling or working around halogen
bulbs.
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WARNING:Children and Halogen Bulbs: Playing with a halogen
bulb is dangerous. Serious injuries could be caused by dropping
a halogen bulb or breaking in some other way. Always keep halogen
bulbs out of the reach of children.
NOTE: If the bulb is accidentally touched, it should be cleaned with
rubbing alcohol before being used. 1. Remove the bulb socket from the fog lamp by turning
counterclockwise.
2. Disconnect the electrical connector from the fog lamp
bulb.
3. Connect the electrical connector to the new fog lamp bulb.
4. Install the bulb socket in the fog lamp turning clockwise.
Replacing high-mount brake lamp
To remove the brake lamp assembly: 1. Remove the two screws and lamp assembly from vehicle.
2. Remove the bulb socket from lamp assembly by rotating it counterclockwise.
3. Carefully pull bulb straight out of socket and push in the new bulb.
To install the brake lamp assembly: 1. Install the bulb socket into the lamp assembly by rotating clockwise.
2. Install the lamp assembly on the vehicle and secure with two screws.
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