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(Releasing a locked channel)
1. Select a channel to be released bypressing the tune button. Example:
Select the locked channel (i.e. 100). At
this time, “SR1 LOCK 100 ”is
displayed.
(Registered ID code input preparation)
2. Hold the auto memory button, then press channel preset button 6, hold
both buttons together for 1.5 seconds.
3. “ENTER PIN ”appears for 2 seconds
which indicates that it is in code input
mode.
4. “SR1 - - - - ”appears, which indicates
that it is ready for code input.
(Registered ID code input)
5. Input the registered ID code using channel preset buttons 1-4. Example:
When the registered ID code is “2323 ”,
input “2323 ”. At this time “SR1 2323 ”
is displayed. Press the auto memory
button after the code is input.
NOTE
If “Err ”is displayed, go to the
“ INITIALIZATION OF ID CODE” section to
reset the ID code to [0000].
(Registered ID code input
determination)
6. Determine the input code by pressing the auto memory button briefly.
7. If it does not match the registered code, “SR1 Err ”is displayed and then it
returns to “SR1 - - - - ”.
8. If it matches the registered code, “SR1 UNLOCK ”appears for 3
seconds which indicates that the code
input has been completed. 9.
“SR1 100 ”appears which indicates that
the parental lock is off. At this time,
sound is heard.
(How to clear the message)
lPress any of the following FM/AM,
SAT, CD, MEDIA, CAT, ESN/DISP,
Instant replay, POWER buttons.
lTurn the ACC off or insert a CD.
NOTE
lIf an ID code is not input for 10 seconds,
“ Err ”is displayed and it returns to the
former display.
lChannel preset buttons 1, 2, 3, 4 and the
auto memory button are used for input of
the ID code. Buttons 5 and 6 cannot be
used.
Error signs
(1) Depending on the surrounding conditions (such as large trees,
buildings, or tunnels) and special
weather conditions, the reception of
SIRIUS radio waves may be
decreased or temporarily interrupted.
“ACQUIRING SIGNAL” may
appear.
(2) In case of an antenna malfunction, “ANTENNA FAIL” is displayed.
Check the satellite radio antenna,
antenna cable and DLP antenna
connector.
NOTE
If a broken DLP* unit is replaced with a new
unit, cancel the license for the broken unit and
make sure to carry out new registration for the
replaced unit. If the license for the broken unit
is not canceled, you will be charged a
reception fee for both units.
* DLP: Down Link Processor (SATELLITE RADIO Module)
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Audio Control Switch
Operation
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
With Bluetooth Hands-Free only/
Bluetooth Hands-Free and navigation
system
Use the Voice recognition/hands-free
switch for navigation system sound
operation.
For details, refer to the separate manual
“NAVIGATION SYSTEM ”.
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.
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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.
q Making a call using a telephone
number
1. Press the voice recognition/hands-free
switch with a short press (without
navigation system) or a long press
(with navigation system).
2. Say : [Beep] “Dial ”
3. Prompt :“Number, please ”
4. Say : [Beep] “XXXXXXXXXXX (Ex.
“ 555-1234 ”) (Telephone number) ”5.
Prompt :“Dialing XXXXXXXXXXX
(Ex. “555-1234 ”) (Telephone number)
is this correct? ”
6. Say : [Beep] “Ye s ”or “No” .
7. When “Ye s ”is spoken, the call is
made.
When “No ”is spoken, the procedure
returns to Step 3.
q Receiving an incoming call
1. Prompt :“Incoming call, press the
phone button to answer ”.
2. To accept the call, press the voice recognition/hands-free switch with a
short press.
To reject the call, press the voice
recognition/hands-free switch with a
long press.
qHanging up a call
Press the voice recognition/hands-free
switch during the call with a long press.
Beep will confirm that call is ended.
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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 (without
navigation system) or a long press
(with navigation system).
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
1. Press the voice recognition/hands-free
switch with a short press (without
navigation system) or a long press
(with navigation system).
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 enabled. Would
you like to disable it? ”
6. Say: [Beep] “Ye s ”
7. Prompt: “Passcode is disabled,
returning to main menu. ”
Confirmation Prompts
The confirmation prompt confirms the
command content to the user before
advancing to the operation requested by
the user. When this function is turned on,
the system reads out the voice input
command previously received and
confirms whether the command is correct
before advancing to the command
execution.
When the confirmation prompt function is
turned on:
(Ex.“Calling John's phone. Is this
correct? ”)
When the confirmation prompt function is
turned off:
(Ex. “Calling John's phone. ”)
NOTE
If the confirmation prompt function is turned
off when making an emergency call, the system
reads out and confirms the command before
executing it.
1. Press the voice recognition/hands-free switch with a short press (without
navigation system) or a long press
(with navigation system).
2. Say: [Beep] “Setup ”
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Sunvisors
When you need a sunvisor, lower it for
use in front or swing it to the side.
Sunvisor
qVanity Mirrors
To use the vanity mirror, lower the
sunvisor.
The vanity mirror light will illuminate
when you open the cover.
Interior Lights
qIlluminated Entry System
When the illuminated entry system
operates, the overhead light (switch is in
the DOOR position) and the courtesy
lights turn 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 (If your vehicle is equipped with
the advanced key, the overhead light
turns on for about 5 seconds when the
advanced key is outside of the vehicle).
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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Information Display
Audio display
ClockClimate control display /
Ambient temperature display
Hands-free display
q Information Display Functions
The information display has the following functions:lClocklAmbient Temperature Display (Outside Temperature Display)lClimate Control DisplaylAudio DisplaylBluetooth Hands-Free Displayí(Refer to “the Bluetooth Hands-Free ”(page 6-59))
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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. Turn the ignition switch to the ACC or
ON position.
2. Adjust the time using the time setting buttons (
,).
The hours advance while the time
setting button (
) is pressed.
The minutes advance while the time
setting button (
) is pressed.
Time resetting
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ACC or ON position.
2. Press and hold the :00 button for 1.5 seconds or more. The displayed time
flashes.
3. When the button is released, the time will be reset as follows:
(Example)
12:01 ―12:29 →12:00
12:30 ―12:59 →1:00 NOTE
When the :00 button is released, the seconds
will start at
“00 ”.
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
q Ambient Temperature Display
When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, press the
switch to
display the ambient temperature.
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Cup Holder
WARNING
Never use a cup holder to hold hot
liquids while the vehicle is moving:Using a cup holder to hold hot liquids
while the vehicle is moving is
dangerous. If the contents spill, you
could be scalded.
Do not put anything other than cups or
drink cans in cup holders: Putting objects other than cups or
drink cans in a cup holder is
dangerous.
During sudden braking or
maneuvering, occupants could be hit
and injured, or objects could be
thrown around the vehicle, causing
interference with the driver and the
possibility of an accident. Only use a
cup holder for cups or drink cans.
CAUTION
To reduce the possibility of injury in
an accident or a sudden stop, keep
cup holders closed when not in use.
qFront
To use, slide the lid while pushing the
button until you hear a click sound.
CAUTION
Do not use a cup holder with the lid
unlocked. During sudden braking or
maneuvering, the lid could slide
forward causing the cup contents to
spill.
qRear
To use, pull the lid up.
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