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Operating Tips
lOperate the climate control system
with the engine running.
lTo prevent the battery from being
discharged, do not leave the fan control
dial on for a long period of time with
the ignition switched ON when the
engine is not running.
lClear all obstructions such as leaves,
snow and ice from the hood and the air
inlet in the cowl grille to improve the
system efficiency.
lUse the climate control system to defog
the windows and dehumidify the air.
lThe recirculate mode should be used
when driving through tunnels or while
in a traffic jam, or when you would like
to shut off outside air for quick cooling
of the interior.
lUse the outside air mode for ventilation
or windshield defrosting.
lIf the vehicle has been parked in direct
sunlight during hot weather, open the
windows to let warm air escape, then
run the climate control system.
lRun the air conditioner about 10
minutes at least once a month to keep
internal parts lubricated.
lHave the air conditioner checked
before the weather gets hot. Lack of
refrigerant may make the air
conditioner less efficient.
The refrigerant specifications are
indicated on a label attached to the
inside of the engine compartment.
Check the label before refilling the
refrigerant. If the wrong type of
refrigerant is used, it could result in a
serious malfunction of the air
conditioner.
For details, consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
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Antenna
qAM/FM Radio Antenna
The antenna is embedded into the window
glass.
CAUTION
When washing the inside of the
window which has an antenna, use a
soft cloth dampened in lukewarm
water, gently wiping the antenna
lines.
Use of glass cleaning products could
damage the antenna.
qSatellite Radio Antennaí
The satellite radio antenna receives
SIRIUS signals.
Satellite radio antenna
Operating Tips for Audio
System
WARNING
Always adjust the audio while the
vehicle is stopped:
Do not adjust the audio control
switches while driving the vehicle.
Adjusting the audio while driving the
vehicle is dangerous as it could
distract your attention from the
vehicle operation which could lead to
a serious accident.
Even if the audio control switches are
equipped on the steering wheel, learn
to use the switches without looking
down at them so that you can keep
your maximum attention on the road
while driving the vehicle.
CAUTION
For the purposes of safe driving,
adjust the audio volume to a level
that allows you to hear sounds
outside of the vehicle including car
horns and particularly emergency
vehicle sirens.
NOTE
lTo prevent the battery from being
discharged, do not leave the audio system
on for a long period of time when the
engine is not running.
lIf a cellular phone or CB radio is used in
or near the vehicle, it could cause noise to
occur from the audio system, however, this
does not indicate that the system has been
damaged.
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qOperating Tips for iPod
This unit supports playback of music files
recorded to an iPod.
liPod is a trademark of Apple Inc.,
registered in the U.S. and other
countries.
liPod classic is a trademark of Apple
Inc., registered in the U.S. and other
countries.
liPod nano is a trademark of Apple Inc.,
registered in the U.S. and other
countries.
liPod touch is a trademark of Apple
Inc., registered in the U.S. and other
countries.
liPhone is a trademark of Apple Inc.,
registered in the U.S. and other
countries.
Connectable iPods are as follows:
(Type A)
liPod: 5GliPod classicliPod nano: 1/2/3/4/5GliPod touch*1: 1/2GliPhone*1: 3G/3GS
*1 Only iPod function
(Type B)
liPod classicliPod nano: 4/5/6GliPod touch*1: 2/3/4GliPhone*1: 3GS/4/4S
*1 Only iPod function
CAUTION
ØRemove the iPod when it is not in
use. Because the iPod is not
designed to withstand excessive
changes in temperature inside the
cabin, it could be damaged or the
battery may deteriorate due to the
excessive temperature or humidity
inside the cabin if it is left in the
vehicle.
ØIf data in the iPod is lost while it is
connected to the unit, Mazda
cannot guarantee recovery of any
lost data.
ØIf the iPod battery is deteriorated,
the iPod may not recharge and
playback may not be possible
when it is connected to the unit.
Replace the iPod battery
immediately.
ØBe careful not to pinch the iPod
connecting cable when opening/
closing the center console.
ØFor the details on using the iPod,
refer to the iPod instruction
manual.
ØWhen connecting the iPod to a
USB port, all commands are made
from the audio unit. iPod control is
not possible.
NOTE
The audio unit cannot display images or
videos stored in an iPod.
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qOperating the Radio
Seek tuning buttons
Band selector buttonsScan button
Auto memory buttonManual tuning/Audio control dial Channel preset buttons
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. If
FM stereo is being received,“ST”will be
displayed.
NOTE
If the FM broadcast signal becomes weak,
reception automatically changes from
STEREO to MONO for reduced noise, and the
“ST”indicator will go out.
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.
NOTE
If the power supply is interrupted (fuse blows
or the battery is disconnected), the preset
channels will be erased.
Manual tuning
Turning the manual tuning dial will
change the frequency higher or lower.
Seek tuning
Pressing the seek tuning button (
,)
will cause the tuner to seek a higher or
lower frequency automatically.
NOTE
If you continue to press and hold the seek
tuning button (
,), the frequency will
continue changing without stopping.
Scan tuning
Press the scan button (
)to
automatically sample strong stations.
Scanning stops at each station for about 5
seconds. To hold a station, press the scan
button (
) again during this interval.
Preset channel tuning
The 6 preset channels can be used to store
6 AM and 12 FM stations.
1. To set a channel first select AM, FM1,
or FM2. Tune to the desired station.
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qOperating the Radio
Seek tuning buttons
Manual tuning dial Audio button
Radio ON
(Connected Satellite Radio)
Press the audio button (
) and touch
the
on-screen tab.
(Unconnected Satellite Radio)
Press the audio button (
) and touch
the
oron-screen tab.
Band selection
(Connected Satellite Radio)
Touch the
on-screen tab to switch
the band as follows:
FM1→FM2→AM
NOTE
lis displayed when FM1 is selected,
is displayed when FM2 is
selected, and
is displayed when AM
is selected.
lIf the FM broadcast signal becomes weak,
reception automatically changes from
STEREO to MONO for reduced noise, and
the“STEREO”indicator will no longer
display.
(Unconnected Satellite Radio)
Touch the
on-screen tab to select
AM. Touch the
on-screen tab to
select FM1 and FM2.NOTE
lWhen FM1 is selected,is displayed.
When FM2 is selected,
is displayed.lIf the FM broadcast signal becomes weak,
reception automatically changes from
STEREO to MONO for reduced noise, and
the“STEREO”indicator will no longer
display.
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.
NOTE
If the power supply is interrupted (fuse blows
or the battery is disconnected), the preset
channels will be erased.
Manual tuning
Turning the manual tuning dial will
change the frequency higher or lower.
NOTE
When anbroadcast is being
received, a receivable multicast channel is also
received.
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NOTElThis mode may not be usable depending on
the portable audio device to be connected.
lBefore using the auxiliary jack/USB port,
refer to the instruction manual for the
portable audio device.
lUse a commercially-available, non-
impedance (3.5
) stereo mini plug for
connecting the portable audio unit to the
auxiliary jack. Before using the auxiliary
jack, read the manufacturer's instructions
for connecting a portable audio unit to the
auxiliary jack.
lTo prevent discharging of the battery, do
not use the auxiliary input for long periods
with the engine off or idling.
lWhen connecting a device to the auxiliary
jack or USB port, noise may occur
depending on the connected device. If the
device is connected to the vehicle's
accessory socket, the noise can be reduced
by unplugging it from the accessory socket.
qHow to connect USB port/
Auxiliary jack
USB port Auxiliary jack
Connecting a device
1. Open the console lid.
2. Open the auxiliary jack/USB port lid.
3. Connect the connector on the device to
the USB port.
Connecting with a connector cable
1. Open the console lid.
2. Open the auxiliary jack/USB port lid.
3. Pass the connection plug cord through
the cutout of the console and connect
the device plug/connector cable to the
auxiliary jack/USB port.
WARNING
Do not allow the connection plug cord
to get tangled with the parking brake
or the shift lever:
Allowing the plug cord to become
tangled with the parking brake or
the shift lever is dangerous as it
could interfere with driving, resulting
in an accident.
CAUTION
Do not place objects or apply force to
the auxiliary jack/USB port with the
plug connected.
NOTE
lInsert the plug to the auxiliary jack/USB
port securely.
lInsert or pull out the plug with the plug
perpendicular to the auxiliary jack/USB
port hole.
lInsert or remove the plug by holding its
base.
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Bluetooth® Audio
Applicable Bluetooth®specification
Ver. 2.0 or higher
Response profile
lA2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution
Profile) Ver. 1.0/1.2
lAVRCP (Audio/Video Remote Control
Profile) Ver. 1.0/1.3/1.4
A2DP is a profile which transmits only
audio to the Bluetooth
®unit. If your
Bluetooth®audio device corresponds only
to A2DP, but not AVRCP, you cannot
operate it using the control panel of the
vehicle's audio system. In this case, the
Bluetooth
®audio device can be operated
by controlling the device itself, the same
as when a portable audio system without
the Bluetooth
®communication function is
connected to the AUX terminal.
Function A2DPA2DP·AVRCP
Ve r.
1.0Ve r.
1.3Ve r.
1.4
Playback―XXX
Pause―XXX
File (Track)
up/down―XXX
Reverse――XX
Fast-forward――XX
Text display――XX
Folder up/down―――X
Repeat―――X
Shuffle―――X
Scan―――X
X: Available
―: Not available
NOTElTo make sure that your Bluetooth®audio
device is Ver. 1.0, 1.3 or 1.4, refer to the
Owner's Manual for the Bluetooth
®audio
device.
lThe battery consumption of Bluetooth®
audio devices is higher while Bluetooth®is
connected.
lIf a general mobile phone device is USB
connected during music playback over the
Bluetooth
®connection, the Bluetooth®
connection is disconnected. For this reason,
you cannot have music playback over a
Bluetooth
®connection and music playback
using a USB connection at the same time.
lThe system may not operate normally
depending on the Bluetooth®audio device.
qHow to Use the Bluetooth®
Audio System
Switching to Bluetooth®audio mode
To listen to music or voice audio recorded
to a Bluetooth
®audio device, switch to
the Bluetooth®audio mode to operate the
audio device using the audio system
control panel. Any Bluetooth
®audio
device must be programmed to the
vehicle's Bluetooth
®unit before it can be
used.
Refer to Bluetooth® Preparation on page
5-81.
1. Switch the ignition to ACC or ON.
2. Turn on the Bluetooth
®audio device's
power.
Make sure that the“
”symbol is
displayed in the audio unit's display.
NOTE
Some Bluetooth®audio devices need a certain
amount of time before the“
”symbol is
displayed in the audio unit's display.
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Shuffle playback (only AVRCP Ver. 1.4)
Folder shuffle
Touch the
on-screen button during
playback to play the songs in the folder
shuffle.“
”is displayed during
playback.
Touch the
on-screen button two
times while“
”is displayed to cancel.
Device shuffle
Touch the
on-screen button two
times during playback to play the songs in
the device shuffle.“
”is displayed
during playback.
Touch the
on-screen button while
“
”is displayed to cancel.
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.
qBluetooth® audio device
information display
If a Bluetooth®audio device is connected,
the following information is displayed in
the display.
AVRCP
Ver. lower
than 1.3AVRCP
Ver. 1.3AVRCP
Ver. 1.4 or
higher
Device name X X X
Remaining
battery charge
of device―XX
Title―XX
Artist name―XX
Album name―XX
File number―XX
Playback time―XX
Folder number――X
NOTE
Some information may not display depending
on the device, and if the information cannot be
displayed,“No Song Name”is indicated.
qHow to Use Pandora®
What is Pandora®?
Pandora
®is free personalized internet
radio. Simply enter a favorite artist, track,
genre, and Pandora
®will create a
personalized station that plays their music
and more like it. Rate songs by giving
thumbs-up and thumbs-down feedback to
further refine your station, discover new
music and help Pandora
®play only music
you love.
* Pandora
®, the Pandora®logo, and the
Pandora®trade dress are trademarks or
registered trademarks of Pandora
Media, Inc., used with permission.
NOTE
To operate Pandora®from your Bluetooth®
device, perform the following in advance:lCreate Pandora®account on the web.lCreate Pandora®station using Pandora®
application.lInstall Pandora®application on your
device.
Playback
1. To listen to Pandora
®, touch the
on-screen tab.
2. To stop playback, press the
on-
screen button.
3. Press the button again to resume
playback.
Skip song
Press the
on-screen button.
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