2013 MAZDA MODEL 3 5-DOOR manual radio set

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NOTE
When the ignition is switched ON, the sound of
the fuel pump motor operating near the fuel
tank can be heard. This does not indicate an
abnormality.
START
The engine is started in this position. It
will crank until you release the key. It
then returns to the ON position.
qIgnition Key Reminder
If the ignition is switched off or the
ignition is switched to ACC with the key
inserted, a continuous beep sound will be
heard when the driver's door is opened.
NOTE
A personalized function is available to change
the sound volume for the ignition key reminder.
Refer to Settings on page 6-188.
Starting the Engine
With advanced key
Refer to “Starting the engine (page 3-12) ”
for information on how to start the engine.
NOTE
Engine-starting is controlled by the spark
ignition system.
This system meets all Canadian Interference-
Causing Equipment Standard requirements
regulating the impulse electrical field strength
of radio noise.
1. Occupants should fasten their seat
belts.
2. Make sure the parking brake is on.
3. Depress the brake pedal.
4. (Manual transaxle)
Depress the clutch pedal all the way
and shift into neutral.
Keep the clutch pedal depressed while
cranking the engine.
(Automatic transaxle)
Put the vehicle in park (P). If you must
restart the engine while the vehicle is
moving, shift into neutral (N).
NOTE
(Manual transaxle)
The starter will not operate unless the clutch is
depressed sufficiently.
(Automatic transaxle)
The starter will not operate if the shift lever is
not in P or N.
5. Switch the ignition to START and hold
(up to 10 seconds at a time) until the
engine starts.
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lUnder the following conditions, the
KEY warning light (red) will flash
continuously when the push button
start has not been pressed off to notify
the driver that the advanced key has
been removed. The KEY warning light
(red) will stop flashing when the
advanced key is back inside the
vehicle:
lThe push button start has not been
pressed off, the driver's door is
open, and the advanced key is
removed from the vehicle.
lThe push button start has not been
pressed off and all the doors are
closed after removing the advanced
key from the vehicle.
NOTE
Because the advanced key utilizes low-intensity
radio waves, the Advanced Key Removed From
Vehicle Warning may activate if the advanced
key is carried together with a metal object or it
is placed in a poor signal reception area.
KEY Indicator Light (Green)
When illuminated
When the brake pedal is depressed with
an automatic transaxle or the clutch pedal
is depressed with a manual transaxle, the
system confirms that the correct advanced
key is inside the vehicle, the KEY
indicator light (green) illuminates, and the
push button start can be pressed to ACC
(page 3-12).
When flashing
When the push button start is pressed off
from ON, the KEY indicator light (green)
flashes for approximately 30 seconds
indicating that the remaining battery
power is low. Replace with a new battery
before the advanced key becomes
unusable. Refer to Service on page 3-7.
NOTE
The advanced key can be set so that the KEY
indicator light (green) does not flash even if
the battery power is low.
Refer to Personalization Features on page
10-13.
q
Security Indicator Light
This indicator light starts flashing every 2
seconds when the ignition is switched
from ON to ACC and the immobilizer
system is armed.
The light stops flashing when the ignition
is switched ON with the correct ignition
key.
At this time, the immobilizer system is
disarmed and the light illuminates for
about 3 seconds and then turns off.
If the engine does not start with the
correct ignition key, and the security
indicator light keeps illuminating or
flashing, the system may have a
malfunction. Consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
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qOperating the Radio
Channel preset buttons
Seek tuning buttons Manual tuning dial
Band selector buttons
Scan buttonChannel preset buttons
Auto memory button
Radio ON
Press a band selector button (
,)to
turn the radio on.
Band selection
Choose AM by pressing the AM button
(
) and FM by pressing the FM button
(
).
The selected mode will be indicated. If
FM stereo is being received, “ST ”will be
displayed.
NOTE
If the FM broadcast signal becomes weak,
reception automatically changes from
STEREO to MONO for reduced noise, and the
“ ST ”indicator will go out.
Tuning
The radio has the following tuning
methods: Manual, Seek, Scan, Preset
channel, and Auto memory tuning. The
easiest way to tune stations is to set them
on preset channels.
NOTE
If the power supply is interrupted (fuse blows
or the battery is disconnected), the preset
channels will be erased.
Manual tuning
Turning the manual tuning dial will
change the frequency higher or lower.
Seek tuning
Pressing the seek tuning button (
,)
will cause the tuner to seek a higher or
lower frequency automatically.
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qOperating the Satellite Radioí
Channel preset buttons
Seek tuning
buttons
Manual tuning dial Category
button
Band selector buttons
Scan button
Channel preset buttons Text/Electronic Serial number button Satellite button
Instant replay button
Display button
Information display
All operations of the satellite radio are displayed on the Information display.
Channel number, Channel name, Category name, Artist name, Song title,
ID code, Preset channel number, Bank number, Error signs
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qOperating the Radio
Audio button
Seek tuning
buttons
Manual tuning
dial
Radio ON
(Connected Satellite Radio)
Press the audio button (
) and touch
the
on-screen tab.
(Unconnected Satellite Radio)
Press the audio button (
) and touch
the
oron-screen tab.
Band selection
(Connected Satellite Radio)
Touch the
on-screen tab to switch
the band as follows:
FM1 →FM2 →AM
NOTE
lis displayed when FM1 is selected,
is displayed when FM2 is
selected, and
is displayed when AM
is selected.
lIf the FM broadcast signal becomes weak,
reception automatically changes from
STEREO to MONO for reduced noise, and
the “STEREO ”indicator will no longer
display.
(Unconnected Satellite Radio)
Touch the
on-screen tab to select
AM. Touch the
on-screen tab to
select FM1 and FM2.
NOTE
lWhen FM1 is selected,is displayed.
When FM2 is selected,
is displayed.lIf the FM broadcast signal becomes weak,
reception automatically changes from
STEREO to MONO for reduced noise, and
the “STEREO ”indicator will no longer
display.
Tuning
The radio has the following tuning
methods: Manual, Seek, Scan, Preset
channel, and Auto memory tuning. The
easiest way to tune stations is to set them
on preset channels.
NOTE
If the power supply is interrupted (fuse blows
or the battery is disconnected), the preset
channels will be erased.
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Manual tuning
Turning the manual tuning dial will
change the frequency higher or lower.
NOTE
When anbroadcast is being
received, a receivable multicast channel is also
received.
Seek tuning
Pressing the seek tuning button (
,)
will cause the tuner to seek a higher or
lower frequency automatically.
NOTE
lIf you continue to press and hold the seek
tuning button (
,) the frequency will
continue changing without stopping.
lWhen anbroadcast is being
received, a receivable multicast channel is
also received.
Scan tuning
You can search for receivable radio
stations by touching the
on-screen
button.
Scanning stops at each station for about
five seconds.
Touch the
on-screen button one time
during reception to continue receiving a
broadcasting station.
Preset channel tuning
The six preset channels can be used to
store six AM and twelve FM stations.
1. To set a channel, first select AM, FM1, or FM2. Tune to the desired station.
2. Press and hold any of the preset on- screen buttons. The reception
frequency is programmed and
displayed on the preset button. 3. Repeat this operation for the other
stations and bands you want to store.
When receiving a programmed
frequency, select AM, FM1, or FM2
and touch the preset on-screen button.
NOTE
The programmed frequency is displayed on the
preset button.
Auto memory tuning
This is especially useful when driving in
an area where the local stations are
unknown. Additional AM/FM stations
can be stored without disturbing the
previously set channels.
1. Touch the
on-screen button. The
auto memory preset list is displayed
and the previously tuned frequency is
received.
2. Touch the
on-screen button to
display the frequencies of up to ten
radio stations on the auto memory
preset list.
3. Touch the desired frequency.
NOTE
Touch theon-screen button during
auto memory tuning to return to the AM/FM
main screen.
Radio Broadcast Data System (RBDS)
Radio text information display
A maximum of 64 characters of radio text
information sent from a broadcasting
station is displayed in the audio display.
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