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qSPORT Mode Indicator Lightí
The light is illuminated while in SPORT
mode.
NOTE
The indicator light flashes a few times to
indicate that the mode cannot be switched to
SPORT mode even if the drive select switch is
pressed under the following conditions:
lThe vehicle is driven on a slippery road
surface such as an icy or snow-bound road.
lThe Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)
system/cruise control is operating.
lThe vehicle is making a curve.
qHeadlight High-Beam Indicator
Light
This light indicates one of two things:lThe high-beam headlights are on.lThe turn signal lever is in the flash-to-
pass position.
qTurn Signal/Hazard Warning
Indicator Lights
When operating the turn signal lights, the
left or right turn signal indicator light
flashes to indicate which turn signal light
is operating (page 4-67).
When operating the hazard warning
lights, both turn signal indicator lights
flash (page 4-74).
If an indicator light remains illuminated
(does not flash) or if it flashes abnormally,
one of the turn signal bulbs may be
burned out. Consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
qSecurity Indicator Light
This indicator light starts flashing every
two seconds when the ignition is switched
from ON to OFF and the immobilizer
system is armed.
The light stops flashing when the ignition
is switched ON with the correct key.
At this time, the immobilizer system is
disarmed and the light illuminates for
about three seconds and then turns off.
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If the engine does not start with the
correct key, and the security indicator
light keeps illuminating or flashing, the
system may have a malfunction. Consult
an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
qMazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC) Warning Light (Amber)/
Indicator Light (Green)
í
Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)
Warning Light (Amber)
Illuminated
When the ignition is switched ON, the
warning light is illuminated and then turns
off after a few seconds.
Flashing
The warning light flashes if there is a
malfunction in the system while the
Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)
system is on. Have your vehicle inspected
at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)
Indicator Light (Green)
Illuminated
Illuminated when the speed for the Mazda
Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system is
set.
qCruise Main Indicator Light
(Amber)/Cruise Set Indicator
Light (Green)
í
The indicator light has two colors.
Cruise Main Indicator Light (Amber)
The indicator light illuminates amber
when the ON switch is pressed and the
cruise control system is activated.
Cruise Set Indicator Light (Green)
The indicator light illuminates green when
a cruising speed has been set.
qBSM OFF Indicator Lightí
This indicator light illuminates for a few
seconds when the ignition is switched
ON.
The BSM OFF indicator light illuminates
when the BSM system is turned off by
pressing the BSM OFF switch.
The indicator light flashes if the BSM
system has a malfunction. Consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
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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.
NOTE
Theon-screen button is displayed only if a
whole title cannot be displayed at one time.
Instant replay
This function allows you to rewind and
replay the program that you were
previously or are currently listening to.
When the
on-screen button is
touched, playback starts from the
beginning of the current program.
When the
on-screen button is
touched twice, playback starts from the
beginning of the previous program.
Touch and hold the
on-screen
button to reverse the program while the
button is being pressed.
When the
on-screen button is
touched, playback starts from the
beginning of the next program.
When the
on-screen button is
touched while the last program is being
played, the instant replay mode is
canceled.
Touch and hold the
on-screen
button to fast-forward the program while
the button is being pressed.
When touching and holding the button
until the end of the program, the instant
replay mode is canceled.
Instant replay (PAUSE)
If the
on-screen button is touched,
instant replay mode is turned on in a
paused condition (PAUSE).Touch the
on-screen button again
to resume playback from the point at
which it was paused.
Parental lock
Parental lock, parental unlock, parental
lock code change, and parental lock code
reset can be set.
NOTE
lTouch theon-screen button during
all the settings to return to the previous
display.
lTouch theon-screen button during the
code and master code input to delete an
input number.
lIf only a four-digit code or master code is
input,“Done”can be selected.
lIf the registered code has been forgotten,
reset the code in“Initialize Parental Code”
to [0000].
Parental lock
If a channel is locked, the channel is
muted.
1. Turn the manual tuning dial to select
the desired channel.
2. Touch the
on-screen button to
display the settings screen.
3. Touch the
on-screen
button to display the parental lock
settings screen.
4.“Input Parental Code”is displayed, and
input of the registered code is possible.
To enter a number, use the numerical
keypad.
5. After inputting the four digits, touch
the
on-screen button to confirm
the four digits.
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6. If the four digits match the registered
code,“Channel XXX locked”appears
and mute is turned on. If they do not
match the registered code,“Wrong
code”appears and then the display
returns to“Input Parental Code”.
Parental unlock
Channels locked using the parental lock
function can be unlocked.
1. Select a channel to be unlocked by
turning the manual tuning dial.
2. Touch the
on-screen button to
display the settings screen.
3. Touch the
on-screen
button to display the parental unlock
settings screen.
4.“Input Parental Code”is displayed, and
input of the registered code is possible.
To enter a number, use the numerical
keypad.
5. After inputting the four digits, touch
the
on-screen button to confirm
the four digits.
6. If the four digits match the registered
code,“Channel XXX unlocked”
appears and mute is canceled. If they
do not match the registered code,
“Wrong code”appears and then the
display returns to“Input Parental
Code”.
Parental-lock code change
When changing the code, the new code is
input after the previous one is input first.
1. Touch the
on-screen button to
display the settings screen.
2. Touch the
on-
screen button to display the code
change screen.3.“Enter Current Code”is displayed, and
input of the registered code is possible.
To enter a number, use the numerical
keypad.
4. After inputting the four digits, touch
the
on-screen button to confirm
the four digits.
5. If the four digits match the registered
code,“Enter New Code”is displayed.
If they do not match the registered
code,“Wrong code”appears and then
the display returns to“Enter Current
Code”. To enter a number, use the
numerical keypad.
6. After inputting the four digits, touch
the
on-screen button to confirm
the four digits.
7.“Code changed”appears to indicate
that the new code input has been
completed.
8. The display returns to its normal
display.
NOTE
Channels locked before changing the code
remain after changing the code. To unlock a
channel, input the changed code.
Parental-lock code reset
If the registered code has been forgotten,
reset the code to the default [0000] code.
1. Touch the
on-screen button to
display the settings screen.
2. Touch the
on-
screen button to display the code initial
screen.
3.“Enter Master Code”is displayed, and
input of the registered code is possible.
To enter a number, use the numerical
keypad.
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5.Say:[Beep]“XXXXXXXXXXX (Ex.
“5551234”) (Telephone number)”
6.Prompt:“XXXXXXXXXXX. (Ex
“5551234”) (Telephone number (first
choice))”
7.Prompt:“Press the pick-up button to
dial, or continue to add numbers. You
can also say‘Option A’or‘Option B’
to replace the last block of digits with
the displayed alternate, or say‘Go
Back’to delete the last block of digits.”
NOTE
Option A is the second candidate, Option B is
the third, and they may not be presented
depending on the conditions.
8.(Dialing)
Press the pick-up button or say,“Dial”,
then go to Step 9.
(Adding/inputting telephone
number)
Say,“XXXX”(desired telephone
number). Then go to Step 5.
(The last recognized telephone
number is replaced by Option A or
B)
Say,“Option A”or“Option B”. Then
go to Step 6.
(Telephone number correction)
Say,“Go Back”. The prompt replies,
“The last entered numbers have been
removed”. Then go back to Step 4 or
Step 7.
9. The call is made.
Screen operation
1. Input the telephone number using the
numerical keypad.
2. Touch the
on-screen button to
make the call.Numeral or symbol entry
Use the numerical keypad.
Long-press the
on-screen button to
input
.
Touch the
on-screen button to delete
the currently input value.
Emergency calls
A call can be made to the emergency
phone number (911: U.S.A/Canada, 066:
Mexico) using the voice input command.
It may not function properly in some areas
in Mexico.
1. Press the talk button.
2.Prompt:“Ready”
3.Say:[Beep]“Phone emergency”
4.Prompt:“Press the Pick-Up button to
dial the Emergency number.”
5. (Dialing) Press the pick-up button or
say“Call.”
6.Prompt:“Dialing XXX (911: U.S.A/C
anada, 066: Mexico).”
Automatic 911 (U.S.A./Canada only)
If the vehicle is involved in a moderate to
severe collision, a call is made
automatically to 911 from the connected
device.
1. If the vehicle is involved in a moderate
to severe collision, notification of the
call to 911 is made via audio and
screen display. To cancel the call, press
the
on-screen button or hang-up
button within 10 seconds.
2. If the
on-screen button or hang-
up button is not pressed within 10
seconds, the call is made to 911
automatically.
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qCall interrupt
A call can be interrupted to receive an
incoming call from a third party.
To switch to a new incoming call.
Touch the
on-screen button or press
the pick-up button on the steering wheel.
NOTE
lAfter receiving a new incoming call, the
previous call is placed on hold.
lTouch theon-screen button or press
the hang-up button on the steering wheel to
refuse a call.
Switching between calls
Touch the
on-screen button or
press the pick-up button on the steering
wheel.
Three-way call function
Touch the
on-screen button.
qDTMF (Dual Tone Multi-
Frequency Signal) Transmission
This function is used when transmitting
DTMF via the Numerical Keypad. The
receiver of a DTMF transmission is
generally a home telephone answering
machine or a company's automated
guidance call center.
1. Touch the
on-screen button
after connecting to a home device or
service to display the tone transmission
screen.
2. Input the number using a numerical
keypad.
NOTE
If the DTMF code has two or more digits or
symbols, each one must be transmitted
individually.
qReceiving and Replying to
Messages (only MAP 1.0)
SMS (Short Message Service) messages,
MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service)
messages, and E-mail received by
connected devices can be downloaded,
displayed, and played (read by the
system).
Additionally, replies can also be made to
calls and messages in the received
messages.
Downloading messages
Up to 15 new messages can be
downloaded and displayed from a
connected device.
1. Touch the
on-screen tab.
2. Touch the
on-screen button.
NOTE
lMessages that have not been read are
downloaded first.
lAttached data is not downloaded.lMessages up to 160-bytes can be
downloaded.
lA message list is created for each device.lIf there are unread messages, the receive
icon is displayed.
lIf the connected device does not correspond
to MAP 1.0, the AT command is used to
download. The downloaded message
indicates that it is already read.
lDownloading using the AT command may
not function depending on the connected
device.
Receiving messages
When a device receives a message, a
message received notification is
displayed.
When the
on-screen button
is touched, the message is downloaded.
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Courtesy Lights
Turns on when any door is open or the
illuminated entry system is on.
Courtesy light
qIlluminated Entry System
When the illuminated entry system
operates, the overhead light (switch is in
the DOOR position) and the courtesy
lights turn on for:
lAbout 30 seconds after the driver's
door is unlocked and the ignition is
switched off.
lAbout 15 seconds after all doors are
closed and the ignition is switched off.
lAbout 5 seconds after all doors are
closed and the ignition is switched off
when the key is out of the vehicle.
lIlluminates for about 15 seconds when
the ignition is returned from ACC to
OFF.
The light also turns off when:
lThe ignition is switched on and all
doors are closed.
lThe driver's door is locked.NOTE
lBattery saver
If any door is left open with the overhead
light switch in the DOOR position, or the
trunk lid is left open, the overhead light or
trunk light turns off after about 30 minutes
to prevent battery depletion.
lThe operation of the illuminated entry
system can be changed.
Refer to Personalization Features on page
9-9.
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Battery Replacement
If the buttons on the transmitter are
inoperable and the operation indicator
light does not flash, the battery may be
dead.
Replace with a new battery before the
transmitter becomes unusable.
CAUTION
ØMake sure the battery is installed
correctly. Battery leakage could
occur if it is not installed correctly.
ØWhen replacing the battery, be
careful not to touch any of the
internal circuitry and electrical
terminals, bend the electrical
terminals, or get dirt in the
transmitter as the transmitter
could be damaged.
ØThere is the danger of explosion if
the battery is not correctly
replaced.
ØDispose of used batteries
according to the following
instructions.
ØInsulate the plus and minus
terminals of the battery using
cellophane or equivalent tape.
ØNever disassemble.
ØNever throw the battery into
fire or water.
ØNever deform or crush.
ØReplace only with the same type
battery (CR2025 or equivalent).
The following conditions indicate that the
battery power is low:
lThe KEY indicator light (green) flashes
in the instrument cluster for about 30
seconds after the engine is turned off
(for vehicles with a type A meter,
messages are displayed in the
instrument cluster).
lThe system does not operate and the
operation indicator light on the
transmitter does not flash when the
buttons are pressed.
lThe system's operational range is
reduced.
Replacing the battery at an Authorized
Mazda Dealer is recommended to prevent
damage to the key. If replacing the battery
by yourself, follow the instruction below.
Replacing the key battery
1. Pull out the auxiliary key.
2. Insert a small, flathead screwdriver into
the groove shown in the figure and
rotate the screwdriver to open the cover
slightly.
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