2013 MAZDA MODEL 6 vehicle system

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Before Use
Navigation
Set Up
RDM-TMCIf
necessary
Rear View
Monitor
Safety Information
n
Read this owner’s manual for your Navigation System carefully before using the system.
It contains instructions about how to use the system in a safe and effective manner.
Mazda assumes no responsibility for any problems resulting from failure to observe the instructions
given in this manual.
n This manual uses pictographs to show you how to use the product safely and to alert you to potential
dangers resulting from improper connections and operation. The meanings of the pictographs are
explained below. It is important that you fully understand the pictographs and explanations in order to
use this manual and the system properly.
WarningWarning
The presence of this Warning symbol in the text is intended to
alert you to the importance of heeding the operation
instructions. Failure to heed the instructions may result in
severe injury or death.
nDo not keep your eyes fixed on the monitor screen or operate the system
while driving.
Do not change the settings and destination locations while driving. Minimize the time
spent on viewing the monitor screen and listening to the voice guidance while driving.
Operating the system will distract the driver from looking ahead of the vehicle and can
cause accidents. Always stop the vehicle in a safe location and use the parking brake
before operating the system.
n
Always obey local traffic regulations. Your guided route may include roads that are not open to vehicles or are closed due to
traffic regulations. Comply with the local traffic regulations and take another route.
n
Do not use the unit when it is out of order.If the unit is out of order (no image, no sound) or in an abnormal state (has foreign matter
in it, is exposed to water, is smoking, or smells), then turn it off immediately and consult
with an Expert dealer, we recommend an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Using the unit in an
out-of-order condition may lead to accidents, fires, or electric shocks.
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Use the proper power supply. This product is designed for operation with a negative grounded 12 V DC battery system.
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Do not disassemble. Do not disassemble the product or attempt to repair it yourself. If the product needs to be
repaired, take it to an Authorized dealer, we recommend an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Warnings

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Before Use
If necessary
Rear View
Monitor
Operation is subject to the following two conditions;
(1) this device may not cause interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference,
including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
This Category II radiocommunication device complies with Industry Canada Standard RSS-310.
CautionCaution
The presence of this Caution symbol in the text is intended to
alert you to the importance of heeding the operation
instructions. Failure to heed the instructions may result in injury
or material damage.
nDo not use the product where it is exposed to water, moisture, or dust. Exposure to water, moisture, or dust may lead to smoke, fire, or other damage to the unit.
Make especially sure that the unit does not get wet in car washes or on rainy days.
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Keep the voice guidance volume at an appropriate level. Keep the volume level low enough to be aware of road and traffic conditions while driving.
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Protect the Deck Mechanism.Do not insert any foreign objects into the slot of this unit.
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This navigation system is designed ex clusively for use in automobiles.This navigation system should only be installed in an automobile. Do not install it in a
ship, aircraft, or any other vehicles except an automobile. Do not use it detached from the
vehicle.
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Do not insert or allow your hand or fingers to be caught in the unit. To prevent injury, do not get your hand or fingers caught in moving parts or in the disc
slot. Especially watch out for infants.
Cautions

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Before Use
Navigation
Set Up
RDM-TMCIf
necessary
Rear View
Monitor
Introduction
nExtremely low or high temperatures may interfere with normal operationThe inside of the vehicle can become very hot or cold when it is parked for extended
periods in direct sunlight or in cold places with the engine turned off. The navigation system
may not operate normally under such circumstances. Turn off the navigation system until
the inside of the vehicle has cooled down or warmed up. If the system does not operate
thereafter, consult an Authorized Dealer, we recommend an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
This navigation system utilizes GPS* satellite signals, a speed sensor and gyrosensor to track
and display your vehicle’s current position, and to guide you from your starting point to your
destination along a calculated route.
* : GPS (Global Positioning System) is a position de tecting system utilizing the signals from GPS satellites
deployed by the U.S. Defense Department.
The beep sound and voice guidance related to the navigation system operation are not heard
while a Bluetooth Hands-Free is being used.
Screens displayed in this manual may differ from those on the actual display.
Direct sunlight or other outside light sources makes it difficult to view the images on the
display. For moonroof-equipped vehicles, close the sunshade to better view the display.
Use This Product Safety
Navigation System
Beep sound and voice guidance restrictions while
using Bluetooth Hands-Free
Screens
LCD (Liquid crystal display)

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Before Use
Navigation
Set Up
RDM-TMCIf
necessary
Rear View
Monitor
SCAN button:
Performs scanning operation in FM/AM, CD and Satellite radio
modes.
TUNE AUDIO dial: The audio display screen can be switched on or off by pressing the dial.
Turning the dial changes the radio station frequency.
MAP button
*2 : Used to display a map of the current location while in
navigation mode.
RETURN button
*2 : Button used to return to the previous navigation screen.
MENU button
*2 : Menu screen display (various settings).
VOICE button
*2 : Used to replay a voice navigation assist from the navigation system.
DISP button: Screen brightness/contrast mode selection and adjustment display.
*1 : The external input terminal is not equipped on your vehicle because it is not standard equipment.
*2 : For navigation unit operation
Note
lIf there is no response after selecting the on-screen button, remove your finger from the
screen and select it again.
l On-screen buttons that cannot be operated are not illuminated.
Route color, icon color
Freeway: green
Local road: yellow ochre
Traffic jam track (closure): black
Traffic jam track (congestion rate high): red
Traffic jam line (congestion rate moderate): yellow
Select the on-screen button lightly with your finger.
Selecting the on-screen buttons using objects that have a hard or sharp end such
as a ball point pen or mechanical pencil could cause a malfunction.
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Caution

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RoutingAddress
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Getting started
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Select the MAP on-screen button to open the display.
3
Insert the map disc
with the printed side
facing up.Notel
Condensation may form on the optical lens or the
map disc inside the unit when the temperature in
the vehicle increases in a short time such as when
heating the car on a cold day. This condensation
may cause malfunctions. If so, eject the map disc
and do not operate the unit for approximately 1
hour. Wipe the condensation off the map disc with a
soft cloth.
If the unit does not operate correctly after 1 hour,
consult an Authorised Mazda Dealer.
NotelWhen the ignition switch is turned to the ACC or ON
position from OFF position. The screen changes as
shown above to activate the navigation system.
l The screen (audio or navigation) that was displayed
prior to the engine being turned off is displayed.
Before the navigation screen is displayed, the
CAUTION screen will be displayed.
MAP on-screen button
(CAUTION) screen

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RoutingAddress
Book
Getting started
Navigation Setup
l
You can alter the map display conditions, the route guidance conditions and show the
system information.
nStop your vehicle before the following operations. Do not change the settings and destination locations while driving. Minimize the time
spent viewing the monitor screen and listening to the voice guidance while driving.
Operating the system will distract the driver from looking ahead of the vehicle and may
cause an accident.
Always stop the vehicle in a safe location and put the parking brake on before operating
the system.
Before Stepsselect
Warning
MENU
Open
[NAVIGATION SETUP] ( page 17)
( page 19)
( page 20)
( page 21)
( page 22)
( page 24)

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Getting started
Screen Names and Functions
Note
lPerform the Navigation Setup before switching the Freeway Information screen on/off.
( page 21)
Screens Before Setting Route
(1) Map Orientation control
( page 28)
(2) GPS (Global Positioning System) marker( page 65)(3) ClockClock will be displayed when you set up
Clock on Navigation Set Up On.
(4) Vehicle marker Shows the current position and
direction of your vehicle.
(5) Scale display
Displays the scale of the map.
(6) Distance from current position Displays the distance from the current
position to the position pointed by .
(7) Street name at map scroll point Displays the street name at the point
scrolled to. (8) Destination/Memory point/Way point
setting button
The position indicated by the mark “ ” in the
scroll map is used as destination, memory
point or way point.
(9) Store Memory Point buttonStores markers on the map.
(10) POI (Point of Interest) Display button ( page 38)
(11) Zoom in ( page 28)
(12) Zoom out ( page 28)
(13) Screen setting button Map Screen, Turn Guidance and Map
Color setting can be changed.
( page 17,21)
Screens During Route Guidance
(1) Distance and Time to Destination displayDisplays the time* and distance to the
destination or way point.
Selecting this will display the next and
further information on the way point or
time and distance to the destination.
(* Either required time or estimated time
arrival)
(2) Route display Shows the provided route as a thick
blue line. (3) Turn Arrow displayShows the direction to turn at the next
intersection and the distance to the
intersection.
(4) Route Preferences button( page 42)
(4)
(3)(1)(7)
(8) (10)
(9)(5)(11)(12) MAP SCROLL(6)(13)
(2)MAP
(4) (3)
(1)
(2)

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RoutingAddress
Book
Getting started
Screen change
nDo not keep your eyes fixed on the monitor screen or operate the system
while driving
Do not change the settings and destination locations while driving. Minimize the time
spent viewing the monitor screen and listening to the voice guidance while driving.
Operating the system will distract the driver from looking ahead of the vehicle and may
cause an accident. Always stop the vehicle in a safe location and use the parking brake
before operating the system.
Map
orientation
Map scale
Warning
1
Select , on-
screen button.lNorth Up:Geographic north is up.
lHead Up: The direction you are
heading is up.
1
Select or on-screen
button.
lThe map can be displayed in
14 steps with scales from
to . l
ZOOM OUT
lZOOM IN

Miles
display1/32 mi
(mile) 1/4 mi
(mile) 2 mi
(mile) 16 mi
(mile) 128 mi
(mile)
km
display50 m 500 m 4 km 32 km 256 km