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Audio Control Switch
Operation
í
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
With Bluetooth Hands-Free
Voice recognition/hands-free switch
NOTElThe voice recognition/hands-free switch is
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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qMute Switchí
Press the mute switch () once to mute
audio, press it again to resume audio
output.
NOTE
If the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK
position 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 (
).
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.
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.
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9.Say : [Beep] “XXXX ”(Speak an
arbitrary 4-digit pairing code. This can
be any combination of 4 numbers.)
NOTE
lSome devices accept only a particular
pairing code (Usually, “0000 ”or “1234 ”).
If pairing cannot be completed, refer to the
owner's manual of your mobile device, and
try those numbers if necessary.
lRecord the code as it will be used to
program your phone in Step 16.
10. Prompt :“Pairing code XXXX (4-
digit number). Is this correct? ”
11. Say: [Beep] “Ye s ”or “No”
12. If “Ye s ”, go to Step 13.
If “No” , the procedure returns to Step
8.
13. Prompt :“Start pairing procedure on
phone. See phone's manual for
instructions. ”
14. Using the mobile telephone, perform a search for the Bluetooth device
(Peripheral device).
NOTE
For the operation of the mobile telephone,
refer to its instruction manual.
15. Select “Mazda ”from the device list
searched by the mobile phone.
16. Input the 4-digit pairing code set in Step 9 to the mobile telephone.
17. Prompt :“Please say the name of the
phone after the beep. ”
18. Say: [Beep] “XXXX - - - ”(Speak a
“ phone tag ”, an arbitrary name for the
phone.)
Example: “Stan's phone. ” NOTE
Speak a programmed
“phone tag ”within 10
seconds.
If more than two mobile telephones are to be
programmed, they cannot be programmed with
the same or similar “phone tag ”.
19. Prompt :“Adding XXXXXX - - -
(Ex. “Stan's phone ”) (Phone tag). Is
this correct? ”
20. Say: [Beep] “Ye s ”
21. Prompt :“Assign a priority for this
phone between 1 and 7, where 1 is
the phone used most often.”
22. Say: [Beep] “1 ” (Speak a number of
the desired priority from 1 to 7.)
NOTE
lNormally, “1” is to be input (Highest
priority).
lIf more than two mobile telephones are
registered, input the priority order from 1 to
7.
23. Prompt :“XXXXXX - - - (Ex. “Stan's
phone ”) (Phone tag) set to priority X
(Priority number). Is this correct? ”
24. Say: [Beep] “Ye s ”
25. Prompt :“Pairing complete ”
After a mobile telephone is registered, the
system automatically identifies the phone.
By pressing the voice recognition/hands-
free switch again, or by pressing the voice
recognition/hands-free switch first after
turning the ignition switch from the
LOCK to the ACC position, the system
reads out a voice guidance, “XXXXXX -
- - (Ex. “Stan's phone ”) (Phone tag) is
connected ”. If two or more telephones are
registered, the one with the highest
priority is selected.
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NOTE
Say “All” to delete all mobile phones.
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8.Say: [Beep] “2 ” (Say the order of
priority of the mobile phone to be
deleted.)
NOTE
Say “All” to delete all mobile phones.
9.Prompt: “Removing XXXXX... (Ex.
phone B...) (Registered phone tag). Is
this correct? ”
10. Say: [Beep] “Ye s ”
11. Prompt: “Deleted ”
qSecurity setting
If a passcode is set, the system cannot be
activated unless the passcode is input.
NOTE
Do this function only when parked. It is too
distracting to attempt while driving and you
may make too many errors to be effective.
Passcode setting
1. Press the voice recognition/hands-free
switch with a short press.
2. Say: [Beep] “Setup ”
3. Prompt: “Select one of the following:
pairing options, confirmation prompts,
select phone, language, or passcode...,
or say “cancel ”to return to main
menu. ”
4. Say: [Beep] “Passcode ”
5. Prompt: “Passcode is disabled. Would
you like to enable it? ”
6. Say: [Beep] “Ye s ”
7. Prompt: “Please say a 4-digit passcode.
Remember this passcode. It will be
required to use this system.” 8.
Say: [Beep] “XXXX ”(Say a desired 4-
digit passcode, “PCode ”.)
9. Prompt: “Passcode XXXX (Passcode,
PCode). Is this correct? ”
10. Say: [Beep] “Ye s ”
11. Prompt: “Passcode is enabled,
returning to main menu. ”
Using Bluetooth Hands-Free with a
passcode
1. Press the voice recognition/hands-free
switch with a short press.
2. Prompt: “Hands-Free system is locked.
State the passcode to continue. ”
3. Say: [Beep] “XXXX ”(Say the set
passcode “PCode ”.)
4. If the correct passcode is input, voice guidance “XXXXXX... (Ex. “Mary's
phone ”) (Phone tag) is connected ”is
announced.
If the passcode is incorrect, voice
guidance “XXXX (4-digit passcode,
Pcode) incorrect passcode, please try
again ”is announced.
Canceling the passcode
NOTE
Do this function only when parked. It is too
distracting to attempt while driving and you
may make too many errors to be effective.
1. Press the voice recognition/hands-free
switch with a short press.
2. Say: [Beep] “Setup ”
3. Prompt: “Select one of the following:
pairing options, confirmation prompts,
select phone, language, or passcode...,
or say “cancel ”to return to main
menu. ”
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Storage Compartments
WARNING
Keep storage boxes closed when
driving:Driving with the storage boxes open
is dangerous. To reduce the
possibility of injury in an accident or
a sudden stop, keep the storage
boxes closed when driving.
CAUTION
Do not leave lighters or eyeglasses in
the storage boxes while parked under
the sun. A lighter could explode or
the plastic material in eyeglasses
could deform and crack from high
temperature.
qGlove Box
To open the glove box, pull the latch
toward you.
Insert the key (auxiliary key
*) and turn it
clockwise to lock, counterclockwise to
unlock.
* Advanced key equipped vehicle
Lock
Unlock
q Seat Side Box
To open, pull the release catch.
Insert the key and turn it clockwise to
lock, counterclockwise to unlock.
Lock
Unlock
qBack Trim Storage Boxí
Small items can be stored in the back trim
storage box.
To use the back trim storage box
1. To use the desired storage box, slide
the seat in front of it all the way
forward.
Refer to Seat Slide on page 2-2.
2. Fold the seatback forward all the way down.
Refer to Seat Recline on page 2-3.
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Windblocker
This windblocker reduces rear wind blast
into the cabin when driving with the
convertible top down.
To use the windblocker, lift it upright.
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qJack
To remove the jack
1. Turn the knob and remove the cover.
2. Turn the wing bolt and jack screw
counterclockwise.
Wing bolt
Jack screw
To secure the jack
1. Insert the wing bolt into the jack withthe jack screw pointing back and turn
the wing bolt clockwise to temporarily
tighten it.
2. Turn the jack screw in the direction shown in the figure.
Wing bolt
Jack screw
3. Turn the wing bolt completely tosecure the jack.
NOTE
If the jack is not completely secured, it could
rattle while driving. Make sure the jack screw
is sufficiently tightened.
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NOTE
The tire sealant can be used at outside
temperatures down to_
30°C ( _
22°F).
In extremely cold temperatures (0°C (32°F) or
below), the tire sealant hardens easily and
injection of the sealant will be difficult. Warm
the sealant inside the vehicle before doing the
injection work.
6. Remove the cap from the bottle. Screw on the injection hose with the bottle's
inner cap left on to break the inner cap.
Injection hose
Bottle
7. Remove the valve cap from the flat tire. Press the back of a valve core tool
to the core of the tire valve and bleed
all the remaining air.
Valve core tool
Valve
Valve cap
CAUTION
If there is air remaining in the tire
when the valve core is removed, the
valve core could fly out. Remove the
valve core carefully.
8. Turn the valve core counterclockwise with the valve core tool and remove the
valve core.
Valve Valve core
NOTE
Store the valve core in a place where it won't
get dirty.
9. Remove the plug from the injection
hose and insert the injection hose into
the valve.
Plug
Injection hose
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