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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) ............................................... 6-58
AUX Mode (Auxiliary input) ........... 6-61
Safety Certification ........................... 6-63
Rear Entertainment System ................. 6-64
Rear Entertainment System
í............ 6-64
Part Names ........................................ 6-73
Before Operation ............................... 6-76
Sound Output .................................... 6-82
Rear Entertainment System
Functions ........................................... 6-86
DVD video, DVD audio, Video CD, Audio
CD and MP3/WMA CD Playback (Disc
Mode) ................................................ 6-87
Auxiliary Input (AUX mode) .......... 6-101
Language Code List ........................ 6-105
Country Code List ........................... 6-107
Error Message ................................. 6-111
Symptoms and Actions ................... 6-113Bluetooth Hands-Free ......................... 6-116
Bluetooth Hands-Free
í.................. 6-116
Basic Bluetooth Hands-Free
Operation ........................................ 6-120
Convenient Use of the Hands-Free
System ............................................. 6-124
Hands-Free Setting .......................... 6-130
When Bluetooth Hands-Free Cannot be
Used ................................................ 6-136
Safety Certification ......................... 6-137
Mazda Bluetooth Hands-Free Customer
Service ............................................ 6-137
Interior Equipment ............................. 6-138
Sunvisors ......................................... 6-138
Interior Lights ................................. 6-139
Information Display ........................ 6-141
Cup Holder ...................................... 6-146
Bottle Holder ................................... 6-147
Storage Compartments .................... 6-148
Accessory Sockets .......................... 6-151
Power Outlet
í................................ 6-152
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Audio Control Switch
Operation (Steering Wheel)
When the audio unit is turned on,
operation of the audio unit from the
steering wheel is possible.
NOTE
Because the audio unit will be turned off under
the following conditions, the switches will be
inoperable.
lWhen the ignition switch is turned to the
LOCK position.
lWhen the power button on the audio unit is
pressed and the audio unit is turned off.
lWhen the CD being played is ejected and
the audio unit is turned off.
Without Bluetooth Hands-Free and
navigation system
Mute switch
Volume switchSeek switch Mode switch
With Bluetooth Hands-Free only/
Bluetooth Hands-Free and navigation
system
Use the talk button, pick-up button, and
hang-up button for navigation system
sound operation.
For details, refer to the separate manual
“NAVIGATION SYSTEM”.
Talk button
Hang-up button Pick-up button
NOTElThe talk button, pick-up button, and hang-
up button are operable with the audio unit
turned off.
lMazda has installed this system to prevent
distraction while driving the vehicle and
using audio controls on the dashboard.
Always make safe driving your first priority.
qAdjusting the Volume
To increase the volume, pull up the
volume switch.
To decrease the volume, press down the
volume switch.
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Without Bluetooth Hands-Free and
navigation system
With Bluetooth Hands-Free only/
Bluetooth Hands-Free and navigation
system
qChanging the Source
Press the mode switch () to change
the audio source (FM1 radio> FM2 radio>
AM radio> CD player or CD changer>
SIRIUS1> SIRIUS2> SIRIUS3> RSES or
AUX> cyclical).
Without Bluetooth Hands-Free and
navigation system
With Bluetooth Hands-Free only/
Bluetooth Hands-Free and navigation
system
Interior Comfort
Audio System
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NOTE
CD, CD changer, RSES, and SIRIUS digital
satellite radio modes cannot be selected in the
following cases:
· RSES, or SIRIUS digital satellite radio unit
is not equipped on the audio system.
· CD has not been inserted.
· With the SIRIUS digital satellite radio, the
mode which was selected last is displayed.
Connect a portable audio unit or similar
product on the market to the auxiliary jack to
listen to music or audio over the vehicle's
speakers. Change the audio source to AUX
mode (page 6-61).
The audio source is changed to the AUX mode
only when a commercially available portable
audio unit is connected to the auxiliary jack.
qSeek Switch
Without Bluetooth Hands-Free and
navigation system
With Bluetooth Hands-Free only/
Bluetooth Hands-Free and navigation
system
When listening to the radio or SIRIUS
digital satellite radio
Pull up or press down the seek switch, the
radio switches to the next/previous stored
station in the order that it was stored
(1―6).
Pull up or press down the seek switch for
about 2 seconds until a beep sound is
heard to seek all usable stations at a
higher or lower frequency whether
programmed or not.
When playing a CD
Pull up the seek switch to skip to the next
track.
Press down the seek switch to repeat the
current track.
Pull up or press down and hold the seek
switch to continuously switch the tracks
up or down.
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qMute Switchí
Press the mute switch () once to mute
audio, press it again to resume audio
output.
NOTE
If the ignition is turned off (LOCK) with the
audio muted, the mute will be canceled.
Therefore, when the engine is restarted, the
audio is not muted. To mute the audio again,
press the mute switch (
).
Without Bluetooth Hands-Free and
navigation system
AUX Mode (Auxiliary input)
You can connect portable audio units or
similar products on the market to the
auxiliary jack to listen to music or audio
over the vehicle's speakers.
Auxiliary jack
WARNING
Do not adjust the portable audio unit
or a similar product while driving the
vehicle:
Adjusting the portable audio unit or
a similar product while driving the
vehicle is dangerous as it could
distract your attention from the
vehicle operation which could lead to
a serious accident. Always adjust the
portable audio unit or a similar
product while the vehicle is stopped.
Interior Comfort
Audio System
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Bluetooth Hands-Freeí
qWhat is Bluetooth Hands-Free?
Bluetooth Hands-Free Outline
By connecting a Bluetooth equipped
device (Mobile phone) to the hands-free
unit equipped on the vehicle, making and
receiving calls are possible using the talk
button, pick-up button and hang-up button
located on the steering wheel, and saying
the voice commands.
WARNING
Perform phonebook registration related
operations while the vehicle is parked:
Performing phonebook registration
while driving the vehicle could be a
distraction to your driving and result
in an accident. In addition, a mistake
in performing the phonebook
operation could result in the loss of
important data.
Bluetooth equipped device (Mobile
phone)
A Bluetooth equipped device (Mobile
phone) communicates with the hands-free
unit equipped on the vehicle using radio
transmission (Bluetooth).
For example, if the device (Mobile phone)
is placed in a coat pocket, the phone calls
can be made through your mobile service
without taking out and handling the
device (Mobile phone).
CAUTION
The types of devices (Mobile phone)
which can be connected to the
hands-free unit are limited, so before
purchasing or changing your device
(Mobile phone) model, consult
Mazda Bluetooth Hands-Free
Customer Service or visit
www.MazdaUSA.com/bluetooth for a
complete list of compatible phones.
Devices (Mobile phone) which can be
connected to the hands-free system
need to be compliant with Bluetooth
specifications and the appropriate
profile, however, even among these
Bluetooth devices (Mobile phone) are
some which will not connect with
your Mazda or will have limited
function. Therefore, consult Mazda
Bluetooth Hands-Free Customer
Service for information regarding
device (Mobile phone) compatibility:
Phone: 800-430-0153
Web: www.MazdaUSA.com/
bluetooth
Applicable Bluetooth specification
Ver. 2.0 or higher
Response profile
lHFP (Hands Free Profile) Ver. 1.5lDUN (Dial-up Networking Profile)
Ver. 1.1
(With the navigation system)
lPBAP (Phone Book Access Profile)
Ver. 1.0
lA2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution
Profile) Ver. 1.0
lAVRCP (Audio/Video Remote Control
Profile) Ver. 1.0
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lOPP (Object Push Profile) Ver. 1.1
Bluetooth is the registered trademark of
Bluetooth SIG. Inc.
NOTE
lThe Bluetooth Hands-Free system is
operable several seconds after turning the
ignition switch to the ACC or ON position
(requires less than 15 seconds).
lIf the ignition switch is turned off during a
hands-free call, the line is transferred to the
device (Mobile phone) automatically.
lIf the device (Mobile phone) is in a location
where radio reception is difficult such as a
metal container or in the trunk, the call may
not be connected using Bluetooth. If
communication is not possible, change the
location of the device (Mobile phone).
qComponent Parts
Bluetooth Hands-Free consists of the
following items:
lTalk buttonlPick-up buttonlHang-up buttonlInformation displaylMicrophonelAudio unit/Navigation system
Talk button, Pick-Up button and Hang-
Up button
Basic functions of Bluetooth Hands-Free
can be used for such things as making
calls or hanging up using the talk button,
pick-up button and hang-up button on the
steering wheel.
Talk button
Hang-up button Pick-up button
Talk button operations
A short press or a long press of the talk
button is used to operate the system as
follows:
lShort press (Press the button less than
0.7 sec.)
lLong press (Press the button 0.7 sec. or
more.)
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Information display
When available, the information display
shows telephone numbers, Bluetooth
Hands-Free messages, and operation
status.
Microphone
The microphone is used for speaking
voice commands or exchanging
conversation.
Microphone
Audio unit/Navigation system
The audio unit or navigation system is
used for adjusting the volume.
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.
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