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Thank you for choosing a Mazda. We at Mazda design and build vehicles with complete
customer satisfaction in mind.
To help ensure enjoyable and trouble-free operation of your Mazda, read this manual
carefully and follow its recommendations.
An Authorized Mazda Dealer knows your vehicle best. So when maintenance or service is
necessary, that's the place to go.
Our nationwide network of Mazda professionals is dedicated to providing you with the best
possible service.
We assure you that all of us at Mazda have an ongoing interest in your motoring pleasure
and in your full satisfaction with your Mazda product.
Mazda Motor Corporation
HIROSHIMA, JAPAN
Important Notes About This Manual
Keep this manual in the glove box as a handy reference for the safe and enjoyable use of your Mazda. Should you
resell the vehicle, leave this manual with it for the next owner.
All specifications and descriptions are accurate at the time of printing. Because improvement is a constant goal at
Mazda, we reserve the right to make changes in specifications at any time without notice and without obligation.
Air Conditioning and the Environment
Your Mazda's genuine air conditioner is filled with HFC134a (R134a), a refrigerant that has been found not to
damage the earth's ozone layer. If the air conditioner does not operate properly, consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
Perchlorate
Certain components of this vehicle such as [air bag modules, seat belt pretensioners, lithium batteries, ...] may
contain Perchlorate Material–Special handling may apply for service or vehicle end of life disposal. See
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
Please be aware that this manual applies to all models, equipment and options. As a result, you may find
some explanations for equipment not installed on your vehicle.
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3. Release the parking brake (also the foot brake) and pull away from the wheel blocks.
Stop; apply the parking brake and shift into P.
4. Have a helper retrieve the wheel blocks.
Fuel consumption
Trailer towing causes higher fuel consumption.
Maintenance
If you tow a trailer frequently, have your vehicle serviced as shown in Scheduled
Maintenance (page 6-4).
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NOTE
The number of characters which can be
displayed is restricted.
Message display
If“CHECK CD”is displayed, it means
that there is some CD malfunction. Check
the CD for damage, dirt, or smudges, and
then properly reinsert. If the message
appears again, take the unit to an
Authorized Mazda Dealer for service.
qHow to use Auxiliary jack/USB
portí
Audio can be heard from the vehicle's
speakers by connecting a commercially-
available portable audio unit to the
auxiliary jack.
Use a commercially-available, non-
impedance (3.5
) stereo mini plug cable.
Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer for
details.
In addition, audio can be played from the
vehicle audio device by connecting USB
memory or an iPod to the USB port.
Refer to AUX/USB/iPod mode on page
5-58.
qError Indications
If you see an error indication on the
display, find the cause in the chart. If you
cannot clear the error indication, take the
vehicle to an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Indication Cause Solution
CHECK CD
CD is
inserted
upside
downInsert the CD properly. If
the error indication
continues to display,
consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
CD is
defectiveInsert another CD
properly. If the error
indication continues to
display, consult an
Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
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qOperating the Satellite Radioí
Seek tuning buttons
Manual tuning dial Audio button
What is satellite radio?
With over 130 channels, SIRIUS Satellite
Radio brings you more of what you love.
Get channels and channels of commercial-
free music, plus sports, news, talk,
entertainment and more.
Commercial-free music from nearly
every genre―rock to pop, hip-hop to
country, jazz, classical and more. Plus live
performances and artist-dedicated
channels.
Live sports Play-by-Play & Expert Talk
―every NFL game, every NASCAR
®
race, 24/7 sports talk, college sports and
more.
Exclusive entertainment, comedy and
talk―The biggest names, compelling
talk, hilarious comedy.
World-class news plus local traffic and
weather.
Sign up for SIRIUS Satellite Radio today!
For more information, visit
www.sirius.com. Satellite radio can be
subscribed to and received in the United
States (Except Alaska and Hawaii) and
Canada.
How to Activate Satellite Radio
You must call SIRIUS to activate your
service. Activation is free and takes only a
few minutes.
SIRIUS service uses an ID code to
identify your radio. This code is needed to
activate SIRIUS service, and report any
problems.
To activate your SIRIUS radio tuner, call
a SIRIUS customer service specialist at 1-
888-539-7474 or you can visit SIRIUS
online at www.sirius.com.
Please have the following information
ready:
lSIRIUS ID (12-digit electronic serial
no, or ESN*1)lValid credit card information (may not
be required at initial sign-up)
*1 ESN: Electronic Serial Number
Be sure you are parked outside with a
clear view of open sky, you will be
instructed to turn on your radio (in
SIRIUS mode and tuned to channel 184).
Activation typically takes only 2―5
minutes.
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Display scroll
If a whole title cannot be displayed at one
time, touch the
on-screen button on
the right side of the title. When the last
character is displayed, touch the
on-
screen button to display the first character
of the title.
NOTE
lTheon-screen button is displayed only
if a whole title cannot be displayed at one
time.
lThe information viewable in the display is
only CD information (such as artist name,
song title) which has been recorded to the
CD.
lThis unit cannot display some characters.
Character which cannot be displayed are
indicated by an asterisk (
).lThe number of characters which can be
displayed is restricted.
Message Display
If“CD Error”is displayed, it means that
there is some CD malfunction. Check the
CD for damage, dirt, or smudges, and
then properly reinsert. If the message
appears again, take the unit to an
Authorized Mazda Dealer for service.
qHow to use Auxiliary jack/USB
portí
Audio can be heard from the vehicle's
speakers by connecting a commercially-
available portable audio unit to the
auxiliary jack.
Use a commercially-available, non-
impedance (3.5
) stereo mini plug cable.
Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer for
details.
In addition, audio can be played from the
vehicle audio device by connecting USB
memory or an iPod to the USB port.
Refer to AUX/USB/iPod mode on page
5-58.
qError Indications
If you see an error indication on the
display, find the cause in the chart. If you
cannot clear the error indication, take the
vehicle to an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
IndicationCause Solution
CD
ErrorCD is inserted
upside downInsert the CD
properly. If the error
indication continues
to display, consult an
Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
CD is defectiveInsert another CD
properly. If the error
indication continues
to display, consult an
Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
qSetup
You can customize settings in the setup
display as follows:
Display
Refer to Power/Volume/Display/Sound
Controls on page 5-36.
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qHanging Up a Call
Press the hang-up button or touch the
on-screen button during the call.
qMute
The microphone can be muted during a
call.
Touch the
on-screen button.
Touch the
on-screen button during
mute to cancel the mute.
qTransferring a call from Hands-
Free to a mobile phone
Communication between the Hands-Free
unit and a device (Mobile phone) is
canceled, and the line can be switched to a
standard call using a device (Mobile
phone).
Touch the
on-screen button.
NOTE
If the ignition is switched off during a Hands-
Free call, the line is transferred to the device
(Mobile phone) automatically.
qTransferring a call from a device
(mobile phone) to Hands-Free
Communication between devices (mobile
phone) can be switched to Bluetooth®
Hands-Free.
Touch the
on-screen button.
qCall interrupt
A call can be interrupted to receive an
incoming call from a third party.
To switch to a new incoming call.
Touch the
on-screen button or press
the hang-up button on the steering wheel.NOTE
lAfter receiving a new incoming call, the
previous call is placed on hold.
lTouch theon-screen button or press
the hang-up button on the steering wheel to
refuse a call.
Switching calls
Switching back to the previous call can
also be done.
Touch the
on-screen button or
press the pick-up button on the steering
wheel.
Three-way call function
Touch the
on-screen button.
qDTMF (Dual Tone Multi-
Frequency Signal) Transmission
This function is used when transmitting
DTMF via the Numerical Keypad. The
receiver of a DTMF transmission is
generally a home telephone answering
machine or a company's automated
guidance call center.
1. Touch the
on-screen button
after connecting to a home device or
service to display the tone transmission
screen.
2. Input the number using a numerical
keypad.
NOTE
If the DTMF code has two or more digits or
symbols, each one must be transmitted
individually.
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Troubleshooting
Bluetooth®does not operate under the following conditions. Check whether the following
conditions apply to your Bluetooth®device:lThe device is not being operated correctly.lThe device is not connected to the Bluetooth®unit equipped on the vehicle.lThe device's battery is weak.lA device which interferes with radio wave reception has been placed in the vehicle.lThe ignition switch has been turned off.
If none of the above conditions apply, refer to the following to see if any of the problem
symptoms correspond to your device.
If the problem cannot be resolved, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer or Mazda
Bluetooth
®Hands-Free Customer Service.
Mazda Bluetooth®Hands-Free Customer Service
If you have any problems with Bluetooth
®, contact with our toll-free customer service
center.
lU.S.A.
Phone:800-430-0153 (Toll-free)
Web: www.MazdaUSA.com/bluetooth
lCanada
Phone:800-430-0153 (Toll-free)
Web: www.mazdahandsfree.ca
lMexico
Center of Attention to Client (CAC)
Phone:01-800-01-MAZDA (Toll-free)
Web: www.MazdaUSA.com/bluetooth
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Device pairing, connection problems
Symptom Cause Solution method
Unable to perform pairing
―First make sure the device is
compatible with the Bluetooth
®unit,
and then check whether the
Bluetooth
®function and the Find
Mode/Visible setting*1on the device
are turned on. If pairing is still not
possible after this, contact an
Authorized Mazda Dealer or Mazda
Bluetooth
®Hands-Free Customer
Service.
Unable to perform pairing The Bluetooth
®function and the
Find Mode/Visible setting*1on the
device may turn off automatically
after a period of time has elapsed
depending on the device.Check whether the Bluetooth
®
function and the Find Mode/Visible
setting*1on the device are turned on
and pairing or reconnect. Does not connect automatically
when starting the engine
Automatically connects, but then
disconnects suddenly
Disconnects intermittently Is the device in a location in which
radio wave interference can occur
easily?
(Inside a bag in a rear seat, in the rear
pocket of a pair of pants)Move the device to a location in
which radio wave interference is less
likely to occur.
*1 Setting which detects the existence of a device external to the Bluetooth®unit
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