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lThree seconds after scrolling the long
name, the display automatically returns
to display the first part of the long
name. Three more seconds and the
short name appears.
lIf there is no category name,
“No CATEGORY”is displayed.
(Artist name display)
lWhen the display button is pressed
while in category name display mode,
it changes to the artist name display
mode.
lIf there are more than eight characters
in the artist's name, it is possible to
display the remaining part of the artist
name one character at a time each time
the display feed dial is rotated one
increment clockwise.
lThree seconds after scrolling the artist
name, the display automatically return
to display the first part of the artist's
name.
lIf there is no artist's name,
“No ARTIST”is displayed.
(Song title display)
lWhen the display button is pressed
while in artist name display mode, it
changes to the song title display mode.
lIf there are more than eight characters
in the song title, it is possible to display
the remaining part of the song title one
character at a time each time the
display feed dial is rotated one
increment clockwise.
lThree more seconds after scrolling the
song title, the display automatically
returns to display the first part of the
song title.
lIf there is no song title,“No SONG”is
displayed.(INFO (such as composer's name)
display)
lWhen the display button is pressed
while in song title display mode, it
changes to the INFO display mode.
lIf there are more than eight characters
in the composer's name, it is possible to
display the remaining part of the name
one character at a time each time the
display feed dial is rotated one
increment clockwise.
lThree seconds after scrolling the text,
the display automatically returns to
display the first part of the text.
lIf there is no composer name,
“No INFO”is displayed.
Instant replay
This function allows you to rewind and
replay the program that you were
previously or are currently listening to.
Press the instant replay button (
).
When the seek tuning button (
)is
pressed (about 1.5 seconds), playback
starts from the beginning of the current
program.
When the seek tuning button (
)is
pressed twice, playback starts from the
beginning of the previous program.
When the seek tuning button (
)is
pressed for about 1.5 seconds or longer,
the program is reversed while the button
is being pressed.
When the seek tuning button (
)is
pressed (about 1.5 seconds), playback
starts from the beginning of the next
program. When the seek tuning button
(
) is pressed (about 1.5 seconds) while
the last program is being played, the
instant replay mode is cancelled.
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When the seek tuning button ()is
pressed for 1.5 seconds or longer, the
program is fast-forwarded while the
button is being pressed. When pressing
and holding the button until the end of the
program, the instant replay mode is
cancelled.
When the instant replay button is pressed
again, playback is paused, or playback
starts if it has been paused.
Instant replay (PAUSE)
If the instant replay button is pressed
while the instant replay mode is off,
instant replay mode is turned on in a
paused condition (PAUSE). Press the
instant replay button again to resume
playback from the point at which it was
paused.
NOTE
lIf the channel is changed, the instant replay
buffer data is deleted.
lAfter turning on the power and switching to
SIRIUS digital satellite radio mode, the
instant replay mode is not available for
several seconds after changing channels.
Displaying the SIRIUS ID (ESN)
When the ESN button is pressed for 1.5
seconds or longer, a 12-digit Electronic
Serial Number (ESN) for the SIRIUS
tuner is displayed.
[SR
(bank number)(first eight digits
of SIRIUS ID (ESN))] are displayed.
The four digits following the first eight
digits are displayed by turning the display
feed dial clockwise.
While the last four digits of the 12-digit
SIRIUS ID (ESN) are displayed, turning
the display feed dial displays the first
eight digits of SIRIUS ID (ESN).(If the SIRIUS ID (ESN) for the tuner
does not display)
If“ESN
FAIL”is displayed after
pressing the ESN button for 1.5 seconds
or longer, contact an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
Initialization of ID code
If the registered ID code is forgotten,
return the ID code to the default [0000] by
performing the following steps:
Setting condition: SAT mode
(Master code input preparation)
1. Press and hold the auto memory
button, then press channel preset button
4. Hold both buttons together for 1.5
seconds.
2.“ENTER PIN”appears for two seconds
which indicates that it is in code input
mode.
3.“SR1 - - - -”appears, which indicates
that it is ready for code input.
(Master code input)
4. Input the master code using the channel
preset buttons 1-4.
(The master code is already set at the
time of factory shipment.)
(Master code input determination)
5. Determine the master code which has
been input by pressing the auto
memory button.
6.“PIN CLEARED”appears which
indicates that the master code input has
been completed.
7. The ID code is set to the default [0000]
and the initialization process is
completed.
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NOTE
Master code:
The Master Code is used to initialize or re-
initialize the ID code in the event that the code
is not set to [0000] and/or the personalized ID
code is not known. The initialization process
resets the ID code to [0000]. The master code
can potentially defeat the intent of the security
of the parental lock if it is located by persons
not authorized by the owner to access certain
channels.
SIRIUS Satellite Radio Master Code: [0913]
NOTElWhen a numeric value other than the
master code is input and the auto memory
button is pressed,“SR1 Err”is displayed
and then it returns to the“SR1----”
display again.
lIf an ID code is not input for ten 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 inputting
the ID code. Buttons 5 and 6 cannot be
used.
Change of ID code
Setting condition: SAT mode
When changing the ID code, the new ID
code is input after the previous one is
input first.
(Registered ID code input)
1. Press and hold the auto memory
button, then press channel preset button
5. Hold both buttons together for 1.5
seconds.
2.“ENTER PIN”appears for two seconds
which indicates that it is in code input
mode.3.“SR1 - - - -”appears, which indicates
that it is ready for code input.
4. 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 1 for the first digit, 2 for the
second, 3 for the third, and 4 for the
last digit. For example, if your number
is 2323, press 1 three times (includes
0), 2 four times, 3 three times, and 4
four times. If the display goes off while
inputting, begin from Step 1.
NOTE
The registered ID code is the default [0000] at
the time of factory shipment. If [0000] results
in“Err”on the display, go to the
“INITIALIZATION OF ID CODE”section to
reset to [0000].
(Verification with the registered ID
code)
5. Determine the input code by pressing
the auto memory button.
6. If it does not match with the previously
registered code,“SR1 Err”is displayed
and then it returns to“SR1 - - - -”.
7. If it matches with the previously
registered code,“ENTER PIN”appears
again and it switches to code input
mode.
8.“SR1 - - - -”appears, and it is ready for
input of the new ID code.
(New ID code input)
9. Input the new ID code using channel
preset buttons 1-4.
Example: If“1234”is input as the new
code,“SR1 1234”is displayed.
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(New ID code input determination)
10. Determine the new ID code which
has been input by pressing the auto
memory button.
11.“PIN CHANGED”appears for three
seconds which indicates that the new
ID code input has been completed.
12. It returns to the former display.
NOTE
lIf an ID code is not input for ten 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.
Individual channel locking
If a channel is locked, the channel is
muted.
NOTE
If the registered ID code is forgotten, return
the ID code to the default [0000]. (See
“INTIALIZATION OF ID CODE”section)
(Locking a channel)
1. Select a channel to be locked by
turning the manual tuning dial.
Example: Select channel 100
(Registered ID code input preparation)
2. Press and hold the auto memory
button, then press channel preset button
6. Hold both buttons together for 1.5
seconds.
3.“ENTER PIN”appears for two 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: If
the registered ID code is“2323”, input
“2323”. At this time“SR1 2323”is
displayed.
(Registered ID code input
determination)
6. Determine the code which has been
input by pressing the auto memory
button.
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 LOCK”appears for three
seconds which indicates that the code
input has been completed.
9.“SR1 LOCK 100”appears which
indicates that the parental lock is
activated. At this time, mute is on and
no sound is heard.
NOTElIf an ID code is not input for ten 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.
Lock cancellation
Setting condition: SAT mode
(Releasing a locked channel)
1. Select a channel to be released by
turning the manual tuning dial.
Example: Select the locked channel
(i.e. 100). At this time,
“SR1 LOCK 100”is displayed.
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(Registered ID code input preparation)
2. Press and hold the auto memory
button, then press channel preset button
6. Hold both buttons together for 1.5
seconds.
3.“ENTER PIN”appears for two 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.
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.
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 three
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.NOTE
lIf an ID code is not input for ten 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.
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Passcode setting
1. Press the voice recognition/hands-free
switch with a short press (without
navigation system) or a long press
(with navigation system).
NOTE
For vehicles with the navigation system, you
can also press the voice recognition/hands-free
switch with a short press and say: [Beep]
“Telephone”or“Phone”.
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 (without
navigation system) or a long press
(with navigation system).NOTE
For vehicles with the navigation system, you
can also press the voice recognition/hands-free
switch with a short press and say: [Beep]
“Telephone”or“Phone”.
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 (without
navigation system) or a long press
(with navigation system).
NOTE
For vehicles with the navigation system, you
can also press the voice recognition/hands-free
switch with a short press and say: [Beep]
“Telephone”or“Phone”.
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”
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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 is
switched off (with the ignition key
removed).
lAbout 15 seconds after all doors are
closed.
(With Advanced key)
About 5 seconds after all doors are
closed when the advanced key is
outside of the vehicle.
lAbout 15 seconds after the ignition is
switched off (with the ignition key
removed) with all doors closed.
The light also turns off when:
lThe ignition is switched ON and all
doors are closed.
lThe driver's door is locked.
NOTE
Battery saver
If any door is left opened, the light turns off
after about 30 minutes to save the battery.
The light turns on again when the ignition is
switched ON, 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
qInformation Display Functions
The information display has the following functions:lClocklOutside Temperature DisplaylClimate Control DisplaylAudio DisplaylBluetooth Hands-Free DisplayíRefer to Bluetooth Hands-Free on page 6-57.
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