2014 MAZDA MODEL 3 5-DOOR Owners Manual

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Interior Features
Audio System
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 it. If the message
appears again, insert another known good
CD. If the message continues to appear,
take the unit to an Authorized Mazda
Dealer for service.
How to use Auxiliary jack/USB port
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 a USB
device or an iPod to the USB port.
Refer to AUX/USB/iPod mode on page
5-57 .
Error Indications
If you see an error indication on the audio
display, fi nd 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
down
Insert the CD properly.
If the error indication
continues to display,
consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
CD is
defective Insert another CD
properly. If the error
indication continues
to display, consult an
Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
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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 characters
displayed may also differ from the actual appearance.
Additionally, depending on future software updates, the content may successively
change 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
V olum e 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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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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Basic Operation Method
TOUCH & TAP
1. Touch the item indicated in the center display.
2. The operation is launched and the next item is displayed.
SLIDE
1. Touch the setting item displaying a slider bar.
2. Slide your fi nger in the desired direction.
SWIPE
1. Touch the item displaying a slider bar.
2. Swipe your fi nger in the desired direction.
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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
Navigation screen is displayed (vehicles with navigation system).
If the SD card for the navigation system is not inserted, the compass in\
dicating the direction
in which the vehicle is moving is displayed.
The compass may not indicate the correct bearing when the vehicle is sto\
pped or traveling
at a slow speed.
Settings
Overall setting menu (Such as display, sound, safety, Bluetooth ® , Wi-Fi™ and Language).
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Volume/Display/Sound Controls
V olum e dialC om m a n d e r s w it chA u d io c on t rol s w it ch
V olum e 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 center display can be turned off.
Select the
icon to turn the
display off.
When the
icon
is selected the center display turns off and
the clock is displayed.
The center display can be turned back on
as follows:
 y  Touch the center 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 center display brightness using
the slider.
Contrast adjustment
Adjust the center 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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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. Centerpoint
®*3
Centerpoint ® 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.
*3 Centerpoint
® is a registered trademark
of Bose Corporation.
AudioPilot
®*4
When driving, background noise can
interfere with enjoying music.
AudioPilot
® 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.
*4 AudioPilot
® is a registered trademark of
Bose Corporation.
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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 center 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 station currently\
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.
Displays sound settings to adjust audio quality level.
Refer to Volume/Display/Sound Controls on page 5-40 .
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