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Fully Automatic Type
Climate control information is displayed on the information display.
Temperature control dial
Fan control dialMode selector switch
Windshield defroster switch
Air intake selector A/C Switch OFF Switch Auto Switch
Ambient Temperature switch
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 mode
lOutside/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 and windshield defroster
switch. Other functions will continue to
operate automatically.
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OFF switch
Pressing the OFF switch shuts off the
climate control system.
Temperature control dial
Hot Cold
This dial controls temperature.Turn it
clockwise for hot and counterclockwise
for cold.
Fan control dial
Fast
Slow
The fan has seven speeds. The selected
speed will be displayed.
Mode selector switch
The desired airflow mode can be selected
(page 6-4).
NOTE
lWith the airflow mode set toposition
and the temperature control dial set at a
medium temperature, heated air is directed
to the feet and a comparably lower air
temperature will flow through the central,
left and right vents.
lTo set the air vent to, press the
windshield defroster switch.
A/C switch
With the AUTO or fan control dial ON,
press the A/C switch to select the air
conditioning (cooling/dehumidifying
functions) on or off.
NOTE
The air conditioner may not function when the
outside temperature approaches 0 °C (32 °F).
(Indicator remains on even when system is off.)
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Air intake selector
Outside or recirculated air positions can
be selected. Press the switch to select
outside/recirculated air positions.
Recirculated air position (indicator
light illuminated)
Use this position when going through
tunnels, driving in congested traffic (high
engine exhaust areas) or when quick
cooling is desired.
Outside air position (indicator light
turned off)
Use this position for normal conditions
and defogging.
WARNING
Do not use theposition in cold or
rainy weather:
Using the
position in cold or
rainy weather is dangerous as it will
cause the windows to fog up. Your
vision will be hampered, which could
lead to a serious accident.
AMB (Ambient Temperature) switch
Press the AMB switch to display the
ambient temperature.
NOTE
lThe displayed ambient temperature may
vary from the actual ambient temperature
depending on the surrounding area and
vehicle conditions.
lPress the AMB switch 3 seconds or more to
switch the display from Fahrenheit to
Centigrade or vice versa.
lPress the AMB switch again to switch the
display from ambient temperature to the
temperature set for the air conditioner.
Windshield defroster switch
Press the switch to defrost the windshield
and front door windows.
qOperation of Automatic Air
Conditioning
1. Press the AUTO switch. Selection of
the airflow mode, air intake selector
and amount of airflow will be
automatically controlled.
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2. Use the temperature control dial to
select a desired temperature.
Hot Cold
To turn off the system, press the OFF
switch.
NOTE
lSetting the temperature to maximum high
or low will not provide the desired
temperature at a faster rate.
lWhen selecting heat, the system will restrict
airflow until it has warmed to prevent cold
air from blowing out of the vents.
qWindshield Defrosting and Defogging
Press the windshield defroster switch.
In this position, the
position is
automatically selected, and the air
conditioner automatically turns on. The
air conditioner will directly dehumidify
the air to the front windshield and side
windows (page 6-4). Airflow amount will
be increased.
WARNING
Set the temperature control to the hot
or warm position when defogging (
position):
Using the
position with the
temperature control set to the cold
position is dangerous as it will cause
the outside of the windshield to fog
up. Your vision will be hampered,
which could lead to a serious
accident.
NOTE
Use the temperature control dial to increase
the air flow temperature and defog the
windshield more quickly.
qSunlight/Temperature Sensor
The fully automatic air conditioner
function measures inside and outside
temperatures, and sunlight. It then sets
temperatures inside the passenger
compartment accordingly.
CAUTION
Do not obstruct either sensor,
otherwise the automatic air
conditioner will not operate properly.
Sunlight sensor
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lValid credit card information (type,
number, expiration date)
lProduct serial numberlVehicle Identification Number (VIN)
When you are ready to receive the on-air
activation signals you will be instructed
(for activation via phone) to turn on your
tuner, have the antenna pointed skyward,
and to set the channel to channel 184.
Once the signal is sent from the national
studio it may take up to 10 minutes to be
received by your unit.
NOTE
lOn-air activation is completed after the
procedure, in most cases from 10 seconds
to 10 minutes.
lThe VIN/SIRIUS ID (ESN*)/SERIAL No. is
printed on the back cover label of the
manual.
*ESN: Electronic Serial Number
SIRIUS operation
All operations of the satellite radio are
conducted by means of the audio unit.
SIRIUS radio mode selection
When the satellite button is pressed during
ACC ON, it will play the last SIRIUS
channel in use before the mode was
switched over to another mode or the
power was turned off.
When the satellite button is pressed in a
mode other than the SIRIUS mode, the
last channel in use will be received.Every time the satellite button is pressed,
the bank changes in the order shown
below.
SR2 SR1
SR3
NOTE
SR1, SR2 and SR3: 6 stations can be stored in
each bank for convenient access to your
favorite stations.
Operation in the initial state
It may take some time to start up the
equipment when it is in the initial state,
when there is a change in the user's
subscription condition, or when the
SIRIUS channel map is changed.
“UPDATING xx%”is displayed when the
SIRIUS channel map is changed. If the
unit is initialized or the user contract
content is changed,“UPDATING”is
displayed. Updating could take as long as
3 minutes depending on the geographical
area. When the unit is in an initialized
state, channel 184 is displayed after the
display indicates“UPDATING 100%”.If
the SIRIUS channel map or the user
contract content is changed, the channel
prior to the change is displayed after
“UPDATING”is displayed. After the
initialization display, it may take as long
as 12 seconds to receive channel 184.
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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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Audio unit/Navigation system
The audio unit or navigation system is
used for adjusting the volume.
If Bluetooth Hands-Free is operated,
information such as mobile phone signal
strength of Bluetooth Hands-Free are
displayed on the screen. (With navigation
system)
Bluetooth Hands-Free information
qVoice
To prevent the deterioration in voice
recognition rate and voice quality, the
following points must be observed:
lIt is not necessary to face the
microphone or approach it. Speak the
voice commands while maintaining a
safe driving position.
lClose the windows and/or the
moonroof to reduce loud noises from
outside the vehicle, or turn down the
airflow of the climate control system
while Bluetooth Hands-Free is being
used. Voice recognition may not
function correctly or voice quality may
deteriorate under the following
conditions.
lA passenger is speaking.lDriving with the window and/or the
moonroof open.
lDriving on bumpy roads.lNoise outside of the vehicle is loud.
(Construction sites, inside tunnels,
excess oncoming traffic, or heavy
rain.)
lOperation noise from turn signals,
wipers, or the horn is heard.
lA/C airflow is strong or wind is
blowing on the microphone.
lThere is noise coming from cargo
loaded in the vehicle.
lVoice commands may not be
recognized depending on the voice. If
the voice commands are not recognized
correctly, repeat the commands in a
louder voice, at a natural pace, as if
speaking to another person.
lDialects or different wording other than
hands-free prompts cannot be
recognized by voice recognition. Speak
in the wording specified by the voice
commands.
Please be aware that the voice recognition
may error despite following the above
points.
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qClock
When the ignition switch is in the ACC or
ON position, the time is displayed.
Without navigation system
Time setting
1. Press the CLOCK switch 1.5 seconds
or more and the displayed time flashes.
2. Press the H switch to set the hour.
3. Press the M switch to set the minutes,
then press the CLOCK switch.
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 then press the audio
control dial. Press the dial while the
preferred clock time is flashing.
With navigation system
Refer to the separate manual
“NAVIGATION SYSTEM”.NOTE
Minutes and seconds are adjusted by the GPS,
however, it is necessary to adjust hours under
the following conditions:
lDriving across different time zoneslDaylight saving time start and end
qAmbient Temperature Display
(Fully Automatic Type)
When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, press the AMB switch to display
the ambient temperature.
NOTElUnder the following conditions, the ambient
temperature display may differ from the
actual ambient temperature depending on
the surroundings and vehicle conditions:
lSignificantly cold or hot temperatures.lSudden changes in ambient temperature.lThe vehicle is parked.lThe vehicle is driven at low speeds.lPress the AMB switch a few 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.
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