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WARNING
Set the temperature control to the hot
or warm position when defogging (
position):
Using the
position with the
temperature control set to the cold
position is dangerous as it will cause
the outside of the windshield to fog
up. Your vision will be hampered,
which could lead to a serious
accident.
NOTE
Use the temperature control dial to increase
the air flow temperature and defog the
windshield more quickly.
qSunlight/Temperature Sensor
The fully automatic air conditioner
function measures inside and outside
temperatures, and sunlight. It then sets
temperatures inside the passenger
compartment accordingly.
CAUTION
Do not obstruct either sensor,
otherwise the automatic air
conditioner will not operate properly.
Sunlight sensor
Interior temperature sensor
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4. Touch theon-screen button to
display the message and switch to the
device operation.
5. Using your device, perform a search
for the Bluetooth
®device (Peripheral
device).
6. Select“Mazda”from the device list
searched by the device.
7.(Device with Bluetooth
®version 2.0)
Input the displayed 4-digit pairing code
into the device.
(Device with Bluetooth
®version 2.1
or higher)
lJust Works is detected
The pairing is performed
automatically.
lNumeric Comparison is detected
Make sure the displayed 6-digit
code on the audio is also displayed
on the device, and touch the
on-screen button. A connection
license agreement may be required
depending on the device.
After a device is registered, the system
automatically identifies the device. By
activating Bluetooth
®Hands-Free again,
or by activating Bluetooth®Hands-Free
first after switching the ignition from OFF
to ACC, the device connection condition
is indicated in the display.
Device selection
If several devices have been programmed,
the Bluetooth
®unit links the device last
programmed. If you would like to link a
different programmed device, it is
necessary to change the link. The order of
device priority after the link has been
changed is maintained even when the
ignition is switched off.NOTE
If the device name cannot be displayed,“...”is
added at the end of the title which is displayed.
Connecting other devices
1. Touch the
on-screen tab.
2. Touch the
on-screen
button.
3. Touch the device name which you
want to connect to display the device
information screen.
4. Touch the
on-screen button to
connect as a Hands-Free device. Touch
the
on-screen button to connect
as a Bluetooth®audio device.
5. Touch the
on-screen button.
If the connection is completed, the device
name is displayed. Touch the
on-
screen button to display the device list
screen and display the
oricon in the
new device name which is connected.
Disconnecting a device
1. Touch the
on-screen tab.
2. Touch the
on-screen
button.
3. Touch the device name which is
currently connected to display the
device information screen.
4. Touch the
on-screen button to
disconnect the Hands-Free device.
Touch the
on-screen button to
disconnect the audio device.
5. Touch the
on-screen button.
Deleting a device
1. Touch the
on-screen tab.
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lClose the windows and/or the
moonroof to reduce loud noises from
outside the vehicle. Turn down the
airflow of the air-conditioning system
while Bluetooth
®Hands-Free is being
used.
lMake sure the vents are not directing
air up towards the microphone.
NOTE
If the voice recognition performance is not
satisfactory.
Refer to Troubleshooting on page 5-108.
Bluetooth® Hands-Free
qMaking a Call
Phonebook Usage
Telephone calls can be made by saying
the contact name in the downloaded
phonebook or the name of a person whose
phone number has been registered in the
Bluetooth
®Hands-Free. Refer to Import
contact (Download Phonebook).
1. Press the talk button.
2.Prompt:“Ready.”
3.Say:[Beep]“Phone call”
4.Prompt:“Name, please.”
5.Say:[Beep]“XXXXX... (Ex.“John”)”
(Say a name registered in the
phonebook.)
The name spoken will be searched for
in the phonebook.
If a contact is matched, go to Step 7.
If multiple contacts are matched, go to
Step 6.
6.Prompt:“Would you like to call
XXXXX... (Choice 1)?”
(Person you would like to call)
Say:[Beep]“Yes.”Then go to Step 7.
(Person you do not want to call)
Say:[Beep]“No”Then go to Step 6
(Maximum 3 times)
7.Prompt:“Would you like to call
XXXXX... (Ex.“John”) at home, at
work, or mobile, or other... or press the
hang-up button to exit Hands-Free
mode.”
8.Say:[Beep]“XXXXX... (Ex.“at
home”)”
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Voice recognition related problems
Symptom Cause Solution method
Poor voice recognition
lExcessive, slow speech.lExcessive, forceful speech
(shouting).
lSpeaking before the beep sound
has ended.
lLoud noise
(speaking or noise from outside/
inside vehicle).
lAirflow from A/C is blowing
against the microphone.
lSpeaking in off-standard
expressions (dialect).Regarding the causes indicated on
the left, be careful with how you
speak. In addition, when numbers are
spoken in a sequence, recognition
ability will improve if no stop is
placed between the numbers. False recognition of numbers
Names in the phonebook are not
easily recognizedThe Bluetooth
®system is under a
condition in which recognition is
difficult.By carrying out the following
measures, the rate of recognition will
improve.
lClear memory from the
phonebook which is not used
very often.
lAvoid shortened names, use full
names.
(Recognition improves the longer
the name is. By not using names
such as“Mom”,“Dad”, recogni-
tion will improve.)
You want to skip guidance
―Guidance can be skipped by quickly
pressing and releasing the Talk
button.
When the Talk button is pressed,
voice recognition endsThe Talk button is pressed for too
long.Operate the Talk button as follows:
lPress the button and release it
within 0.7 seconds to start voice
recognition and skip the
guidance.
lPress the button for longer than
0.7 seconds to turn off voice
recognition or end a
conversation.
Regarding problems with calls
Symptom Cause Solution method
When starting a call, vehicle noise
from the other party can be heardFor about three seconds after starting
a call, the Bluetooth
®unit's Noise
Suppression function requires time to
adapt to the call environment.This does not indicate a problem
with the device.
The other party cannot be heard or
the speaker's voice is quietThe volume is set at zero or low. Increase the volume.
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Maintenance IntervalNumber of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first
Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
×1000 km 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96
×1000 miles 7.5 15 22.5 30 37.5 45 52.5 60
AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM
Cabin air filter R R
Chart symbols:
I:Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair, adjust, fill up, or replace if necessary.
R:Replace
L:Lubricate
T:Tighten
Remarks:
*1 Use FL22 type coolant in vehicles with the inscription“FL22”on the radiator cap itself or the surrounding
area. Use FL22 when replacing the coolant.
*2 According to state/provincial and federal regulations, failure to perform maintenance on these items will not
void your emissions warranties. However, Mazda recommends that all maintenance services be performed at
the recommended time or mileage/kilometer period to ensure long-term reliability.
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qSchedule 2
Maintenance IntervalNumber of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first
Months 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 44 48
×1000 km 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 96
×1000 miles 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60
ENGINE
Drive belts I
Engine oilPuerto Rico Replace every 5,000 km (3,000 miles) or 3 months
OthersRRRRRRRRRRRR
Engine oil filterRRRRRRRRRRRR
COOLING SYSTEM
Engine coolantFL22 type
*1Replace at first 192,000 km (120,000 miles) or 10 years; after
that, every 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 5 years
OthersReplace at first 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 4 years; after that,
every 2 years
Engine coolant levelIIIIIIIIIIII
FUEL SYSTEM
Air filterPuerto Rico R R
Others R
Fuel lines and hoses
*2II
Hoses and tubes for emission*2I
IGNITION SYSTEM
Spark plugs Replace every 120,000 km (75,000 miles)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Function of all lightsIIIIIIIIIIII
CHASSIS and BODY
Brake lines, hoses and connections I I
Brake and clutch fluid levelIIIIIIIIIIII
Disc brakesIIII
Tire (Rotation) Rotate every 8,000 km (5,000 miles)
Tire inflation pressure and tire wearIIIIIIIIIIII
Steering operation and linkages I I
Front and rear suspension, ball joints and wheel
bearing axial playII
Driveshaft dust boots I I
Bolts and nuts on chassis and body T T
Body condition
*3
(for rust, corrosion and perforation)IIII
Exhaust system and heat shields Inspect every 72,000 km (45,000 miles) or 5 years
All locks and hingesLLLLLLLLLLLL
Washer fluid levelIIIIIIIIIIII
Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
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Maintenance IntervalNumber of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first
Months 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 44 48
×1000 km 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 96
×1000 miles 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60
AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM
Cabin air filter Replace every 40,000 km (25,000 miles) or 2 years
Chart symbols:
I:Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair, adjust, fill up, or replace if necessary.
R:Replace
L:Lubricate
T:Tighten
Remarks:
*1 Use FL22 type coolant in vehicles with the inscription“FL22”on the radiator cap itself or the surrounding
area. Use FL22 when replacing the coolant.
*2 According to state/provincial and federal regulations, failure to perform maintenance on these items will not
void your emissions warranties. However, Mazda recommends that all maintenance services be performed at
the recommended time or mileage/kilometer period to ensure long-term reliability.
*3 Canada only.
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Maintenance IntervalNumber of months or kilometers, whichever comes first
Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72
×1000 km 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120
AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM
Cabin air filter R R R
Chart symbols:
I:Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair, adjust, fill up, or replace if necessary.
R:Replace
L:Lubricate
T:Tighten
Remarks:
*1 Use FL22 type coolant in vehicles with the inscription“FL22”on the radiator cap itself or the surrounding
area. Use FL22 when replacing the coolant.
*2 According to state/provincial and federal regulations, failure to perform maintenance on these items will not
void your emissions warranties. However, Mazda recommends that all maintenance services be performed at
the recommended time or kilometer period to ensure long-term reliability.
Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
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