2014 MAZDA MODEL 3 4-DOOR screen

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When Driving
Rear View Monitor
Variance Between Actual Road Conditions and Displayed Image
Some variance occurs between the actual road and the displayed road. Suc\
h variance in
distance perspective could lead to an accident. Note the following condi\
tions that may cause
a variance in distance perspective.
When the vehicle is tilted due to the weight of passengers and load
When the vehicle rear is lowered, the object displayed on the screen app\
ears farther than the
actual distance.
VarianceObject
When there is a steep grade behind the vehicle
When there is a steep upgrade (downgrade) behind the vehicle, the obje\
ct displayed on the
screen appears farther (downgrade: closer) than the actual distance.
Appears
farther than
actual
distance
Appears
closer than
actual
distance
Object at actual
position
Object at actual position
Object on screen
A: Distance between the vehicle and object displayed on the screen.
B: Actual distance between the vehicle and object. Object on screen
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When Driving
Rear View Monitor
Three-dimensional object on vehicle rear
Because the distance guide lines are displayed based on a fl at surface, the distance to the
three-dimensional object displayed on the screen is different from the actual distance.
A
A
C B
CB
(Actual distance) B>C=A
Sensed distance on screen A>B>C (Screen display)
(Actual condition)
Picture Quality Adjustment
WARNING
Always adjust the picture quality of the rear view monitor while the vehicle is stopped: Do not adjust the picture quality of the rear view monitor while driving the vehicle.
Adjusting the picture quality of the rear view monitor such as brightness, contrast, color,
and tint while driving the vehicle is dangerous as it could distract your attention from the
vehicle operation which could lead to an accident.
Picture quality adjustment can be done while the shift lever is in rever\
se (R).
There are four settings which can be adjusted including, brightness, con\
trast, tint, and color.
When adjusting, pay suffi cient attention to the vehicle surroundings.
1. Select the (
) icon on the screen to display the tabs.
2. Select the desired tab item.
3. Adjust the brightness, contrast, tint, and color using the slider.
If you need to reset, press the reset button.
4. Select the (
) icon on the screen to close the tab.
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Interior Features
Audio System
Audio Set (Type B)
NOTE
The explanation of functions described in this manual may differ from the actual
operation, and the shapes of screens and buttons and the letters and cha\
racters displayed
may also differ from the actual appearance.
Additionally, depending on future software updates, the content may successively cha\
nge
without notice.
Audio Set (Type B) has three different human interfaces.
 y Commander with switches y Touch panel y Voice recognition with steering switch and microphone
Commander and switch operation
Volume dial
NOTE
For safety reasons, some operations are disabled while the vehicle is being driven.
Volume dial operation
Press the volume dial to switch the audio MUTE on and off.
Turn the volume dial to adjust the volume. The volume increases by turning the dial
clockwise, and decreases by turning it counter clockwise.
Switches around commander knob
: Displays the home screen.
: Displays the audio screen.
: Displays the navigation screen. (Only navigation-equipped vehicles)\
: Displays the Favorites screen. Long-press to store particular items i\
n Favorites. (AM/
FM radio, phonebook and destination of the navigation system can be prog\
rammed.)
: Returns to previous screen.
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Interior Features
Audio System
Commander knob operation
(Selection of icons on screen)
1. Tilt or turn the commander knob and move the cursor to the desired icon.
2. Press the commander knob and select the icon.
NOTE
Long-press operation of the commander knob is also possible for some functions.\
Touch panel operation
CAUTION
Do not press the screen strongly or press it with a sharp-pointed object. Otherwise, the
screen could be damaged.
NOTE
For safety reasons, touch panel operation is disabled while the vehicle is driven.
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Interior Features
Audio System
Return to previous screen
1. Touch the
icon.
Displaying the home screen
1. Touch the
icon.
Home screen
Icon Function
Applications
Information such as average fuel economy, maintenance, and warnings can be verifi ed.
Audio
Operates audio such as the radio and CDs. The audio source most recently used is
displayed. An audio source which cannot be used at that time is skipped and the pre\
vious
audio source is displayed.
To change the audio source, select the
icon again.
Communication
Bluetooth ® related functions are available.
Navigation (vehicles with navigation system)
Navigation screen is displayed.
Settings
Overall setting menu (Such as AD-Disp, display, sound, safety, Bluetooth ® , Wi-Fi™ and
Language).
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Interior Features
Audio System
Volume/Display/Sound Controls
Volume dialCommander switchAudio control switch
Volume switch
Volume adjustment
Turn the commander switch volume dial.
The volume switch on the steering switch
can also be pressed.
Display setting
Select the
icon on the home screen and
display the settings screen.
Select the
tab to select the item you
would like to change.
Display OFF/Clock
The audio display can be turned off. Select
the
icon to turn the display off.
When the
icon is selected the audio
display turns off and the clock is
displayed.
The audio display can be turned back on
as follows:
 y  Touch the audio display. y Operate the commander switch. Daytime/nighttime screen setting
The daytime or nighttime screen can be
selected.
: Switches screen automatically
according to headlight illumination
condition
: Daytime screen setting
: Nighttime screen setting
Brightness adjustment
Adjust the audio display brightness using
the slider.
Contrast adjustment
Adjust the audio display contrast using the
slider.
Display setting reset
All of the screen setting values can be
reset to their initial settings.
1. Select the
icon.
2. Select the
icon.
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Interior Features
Audio System
Audio sound adjustment
Select the
icon on the home screen and
display the settings screen.
Select the
tab to select the item you
would like to change.
Indication Setting value
Bass
(Low pitch sound)
Side: Low pitch
enhancement
Side: Low pitch
reduction
Treble
(Treble sound)
Side: Treble
enhancement
Side: Treble reduction
Fade
(Front/back volume
balance) Back: Front speaker
volume reduction
Front: Rear speaker
volume reduction
Balance
(Left/right volume
balance) Right: Left side volume
reduction
Left: Right side volume
reduction
Auto Level Control
*1
(Automatic volume
adjustment) Off—Adjustment at
seven levels
Centerpoint
*2
(Automatic surround
level adjustment) On/Off
AudioPilot
*2
(Automatic volume
adjustment) On/Off
Beep
(Audio operation sound) On/Off
*1 Standard audio
*2 Bose
® Sound System
Automatic Level Control (ALC)
The automatic level control is a feature
that automatically adjusts audio volume
and sound quality according to the vehicle
speed. The volume increases in accordance
with the increase in vehicle speed, and
decreases as vehicle speed decreases.
AudioPilot
® 2 *3
When driving, background noise can
interfere with enjoying music.
AudioPilot
® 2 noise compensation
technology continuously adjusts the music
to compensate for background noise and
vehicle speed.
It reacts only to sustained noise sources
and not intermittent ones, such as speed
bumps.
An enhanced DSP algorithm allows faster
and more effective compensation for
unusual situations, such as driving on a
very rough road or at high speeds.
*3 AudioPilot
® 2 is a registered trademark
of Bose Corporation.
Centerpoint
® 2 *4
Centerpoint ® 2 lets vehicle owners enjoy
a Bose ® surround sound experience from
their existing CDs, MP3s and satellite
radio.
Specifi cally engineered to meet the unique
demands of reproducing surround sound in
a vehicle.
Converts stereo signals to multiple
channels allowing greater precision when
reproducing the sound.
An enhanced algorithm to simultaneously
create a wider, more spacious sound fi eld.
*4 Centerpoint
® 2 is a registered trademark
of Bose Corporation.
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Interior Features
Audio System
Operating the Radio
Radio ON
Select the
icon on the home screen and display the Audio screen. When selecting the
desired radio, the following icons are indicated in the lower part of th\
e audio display.
AM/FM Radio
Icon Function
Displays the Audio menu. Use to switch to a different audio source.
Displays the station list.
Select the
icon to display the frequencies of up to ten radio stations on
the auto memory preset list.
Select the desired frequency.
Displays the Favorites list. Long-press to store radio stations currentl\
y being aired.
Switches the on and off. Displays the multi-cast channel list of the .
You can search for receivable radio stations.
Scanning stops at each station for about fi ve seconds.
Select again to continue receiving the radio station.
Manual radio station selection.
Select the tuner and rotate the commander knob or drag the display, or touch the radio
frequency.
Press
or to select a radio station automatically.
When
or is long-pressed, the radio frequency changes continually. It stops when you
remove your hand from the icon or the commander knob.
Launches the iTunes Tagging function (for Apple devices with USB use only). Can be used
when the is on.
Automatic radio station selection.
When long-pressed, the radio frequency changes continually. It stops when you remove
your hand from the icon or the commander knob.
Adjusts the audio quality level.
Refer to Volume/Display/Sound Controls on page 5-42 .
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