2014 MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK light

5–18
Interior Features
Audio System
Do not spill any liquid on the audio
system.
Do not insert any objects, other than CDs,
into the slot.
Radio Reception
AM characteristics
AM signals bend around such things as
buildings or mountains and bounce off the
ionosphere.
Therefore, they can reach longer distances
than FM signals.
Because of this, two stations may
sometimes be picked up on the same
frequency at the same time.
Station 2 Station 1Ionosphere
FM characteristics
An FM broadcast range is usually about
40—50 km (25—30 miles) from the
source. Because of extra coding needed to
break the sound into two channels, stereo
FM has even less range than monaural
(non-stereo) FM.
FM Station
40—50km
(25—30 miles)
Signals from an FM transmitter are similar
to beams of light because they do not
bend around corners, but they do refl ect.
Unlike AM signals, FM signals cannot
travel beyond the horizon. Therefore, FM
stations cannot be received at the great
distances possible with AM reception.
AM wave FM wave
FM wave
100—200 km (60—120 miles)Ionosphere
Atmospheric conditions can also affect
FM reception. High humidity will cause
poor reception. However, cloudy days may
provide better reception than clear days.
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Interior Features
Audio System
Multipath noise
Since FM signals can be refl ected by
obstructions, it is possible to receive both
the direct signal and the refl ected signal
at the same time. This causes a slight
delay in reception and may be heard as a
broken sound or a distortion. This problem
may also be encountered when in close
proximity to the transmitter.
Reflected wave
Direct
Flutter/Skip noise
Signals from an FM transmitter move in
straight lines and become weak in valleys
between tall buildings, mountains, and
other obstacles. When a vehicle passes
through such an area, the reception
conditions may change suddenly, resulting
in annoying noise.
Weak signal noise
In suburban areas, broadcast signals
become weak because of distance from the
transmitter. Reception in such fringe areas
is characterized by sound breakup.
Strong signal noise
This occurs very close to a transmitter
tower. The broadcast signals are extremely
strong, so the result is noise and sound
breakup at the radio receiver.
Station drift noise
When a vehicle reaches the area of two
strong stations broadcasting at similar
frequencies, the original station may be
temporarily lost and the second station
picked up. At this time there will be some
noise from this disturbance.
Station 2
88.3 MHz Station 1
88.1 MHz
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Interior Features
Audio System
 


y The CD player has been designed to
play CDs bearing the identifi cation logo
as shown below. No other discs can be
played.
 


y Use discs that have been legitimately
produced. If illegally-copied discs such
as pirated discs are used, the system may
not operate properly.
 


y Be sure never to touch the signal surface
when handling the CDs. Pick up a CD
by grasping the outer edge or the edge of
the hole and the outer edge.
 


y Do not stick paper or tape on the CD.
Avoid scratching the reverse side (the
side without a label). The disc may not
eject resulting in a malfunction.
 


y Dust, fi nger smudges, and dirt can
decrease the amount of light refl ected
from the signal surface, thus affecting
sound quality. If the CD should become
soiled, gently wipe it with a soft cloth
from the center of the CD to the edge.
 


y Do not use record sprays, antistatic
agents, or household spray cleaners.
Volatile chemicals such as benzine and
thinner can also damage the surface of
the CD and must not be used. Anything
that can damage, warp, or fog plastic
should never be used to clean CDs.
 

y The CD player ejects the CD if the CD
is inserted upside down. Also dirty and/
or defective CDs may be ejected.
 


y Do not insert cleaning discs in the CD
player.
 


y Do not insert any disc with a peel-off
seal affi xed to it.




y This unit may not be able to play certain
CD-R/CD-RWs made using a computer
or music CD recorder due to disc
characteristics, scratches, smudges, dirt,
etc., or due to dust or condensation on
the lens inside the unit.
 


y Storing CDs in the vehicle exposed to
direct sunlight or high temperature may
damage the CD-R/CD-RWs, and make
them unplayable.
 


y CD-R/CD-RW exceeding 700 MB
cannot be played.
 


y This unit may not be able to play certain
discs made using a computer due to the
application (writing software) setting
used. (For details, consult the store
where the application was purchased.)
 


y It is possible that certain text data, such
as titles, recorded on a CD-R/CD-RW
may not be displayed when musical data
(CD-DA) is playing.
 


y The period from when a CD-RW is
inserted to when it begins playing is
longer than a normal CD or CD-R.
 


y Completely read the instruction manual
and cautions for CD-R/CD-RWs.
 


y Do not use discs with cellophane tape
adhering, partially peeled off labels,
or adhesive material exuding from the
edges of the CD label. Also, do not use
discs with a commercially-available
CD-R label affi xed. The disc may not
eject resulting in a malfunction.
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Interior Features
Audio System
Operating the Radio
Band selector buttonChannel preset buttons
Scan button
Auto memory button
Tuning buttonAudio display
Radio ON
Press a band selector button (
) to
turn the radio on.
Band selection
Successively pressing the band selector
button (
) switches the bands as
follows: FM1
:FM2
:AM.
The selected mode will be indicated.
NOTE
If the FM broadcast signal becomes weak,
reception automatically changes from
STEREO to MONO for reduced noise.
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.
Manual tuning
Select the station by pressing the tuning
button (
,) lightly. Seek tuning
Automatic search for radio stations starts
when the tuning button (
,) is pressed
until a beep sound is heard. The search
stops when a station is found.
NOTE
If you continue to press and hold the
button, the frequency will continue
changing without stopping.
Scan tuning
Press and hold the scan button (
) to
automatically sample strong stations.
Scanning stops at each station for about 5
seconds. To hold a station, press and hold
the scan button (
) again during this
interval.
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Interior Features
Audio System
Volume/Display/Sound Controls
Volume dialCommander switch Audio 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
Settings
Select the icon on the home screen and display the Settings screen.
Switch the tab and select the setting item you want to change.
You can customize settings in the setup display as follows:
Tab Item Function
AD-Disp Height
Brightness Control
Other Refer to Active Driving Display on page 4-19 .
Display Refer to Volume/Display/Sound Controls on page 5-42 .
Safety Smart City Brake Support
Blind Spot Monitoring Volume
Other Refer to Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) on
page 4-72 .
Refer to Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) System
on page 4-108 .
Refer to Forward Obstruction Warning (FOW)
on page 4-116 .
Refer to Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS) on page 4-119 .
Sound Refer to Volume/Display/Sound Controls on page 5-42 .
Vehicle Rain Sensing Wiper
Door Lock
Other Refer to Windshield Wipers on page 4-53 .
Refer to Auto Lock/Unlock Function on page
3-17 .
Refer to Transmitter on page 3-4 .
Refer to Locking, Unlocking with Request
Switch (With the advanced keyless function)
on page 3-13 .
Refer to Turn and Lane-Change Signals on
page 4-51 .
Refer to Illuminated Entry System on page
5-135 .
Refer to High Beam Control System (HBC) on
page 4-48 .
Refer to Lights-On Reminder on page 7-36 .
Refer to Headlights on page 4-41 .
Refer to Daytime Running Lights on page
4-47 .
Devices Bluetooth Refer to Bluetooth
® Preparation (Type B) on
page 5-92 .
Network Management Wi-Fi™ is used to obtain Navi POI/Real Time
Traffi c function (Such as gas prices, weather,
nearest restaurant)
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Interior Features
Audio System
Applications
Select the icon on the home screen to display the Applications screen. The following
information can be verifi ed.
Top screen Item Function
Fuel Economy
Monitor Fuel Consumption
Control Status (Vehicles with
i-ELOOP)
Settings Refer to Fuel Economy Monitor on page 4-86 .
Maintenance Scheduled Maintenance
Tire Rotation
Oil Change Refer to Maintenance Monitor (Type B audio) on page
6-20 .
HD Traffi c Image
* — —
Warning
Guidance Warnings currently being activated
can be verifi ed. Refer to If a Warning Light Turns On or Flashes on
page 7-24 .
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*Some models.5–133
Interior Features
Interior Equipment
Sunvisors
When you need a sunvisor, lower it for use
in front or swing it to the side.
Sunvisor
Side Extension Sunvisors *
The visor extender extends the sunvisor's
range of sun shading.
To use, pull it out.
CAUTION
When moving the sunvisor, retract the
visor extender to its original position.
Otherwise, the visor extender could hit
the rearview mirror.
Vanity Mirrors
To use the vanity mirror, lower the
sunvisor.
If your vehicle is equipped with a vanity
mirror light, it will illuminate when you
open the cover.
To prevent the battery from being
discharged, the vanity mirror will only
illuminate in the tilt range shown below.
off
off
on
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