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5Interior Features
Use of various features for ride comfort, including air-conditioning and audio
system.
Climate Control System ............................................................... 5-2
Operating Tips ........................................................................... 5-2
Vent Operation .......................................................................... 5-3
Manual Type ............................................................................. 5-5
Fully Automatic Type ............................................................... 5-9
Audio System ............................................................................... 5-13
Antenna ................................................................................... 5-13
Operating Tips for Audio System ........................................... 5-13
Audio Set (Type A) ................................................................. 5-25
Audio Set (Type B) ................................................................. 5-35
Audio Control Switch Operation ............................................ 5-56
Commander switch operation
í.............................................. 5-58
AUX/USB/iPod mode ............................................................. 5-60
Bluetooth® .................................................................................. 5-79
Bluetooth®
í........................................................................... 5-79
Bluetooth® Hands-Free .......................................................... 5-85
Bluetooth® Audio ................................................................. 5-104
Troubleshooting .................................................................... 5-108
Interior Equipment ................................................................... 5-112
Sunvisors ............................................................................... 5-112
Interior Lights ....................................................................... 5-113
Clock ..................................................................................... 5-115
Accessory Sockets ................................................................. 5-116
Cup Holder ............................................................................ 5-117
Bottle Holder ......................................................................... 5-118
Storage Compartments .......................................................... 5-119
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The display can be turned back on as
follows:
lPress the audio button ()to
display the audio screen.
lPress the navigation button ()to
display the navigation screen (With
navigation system).
lPress the phone button ()to
display the Bluetooth®dial screen.lPress the setup button ()to
display the setup dial setting screen.
lPress the audio control dial to display
the setup sound setting screen.
lShift to the R position to change to the
rear view camera mode.
Shift to a position other than R to
return to the display off condition.
NOTE
The screen can also be turned off using voice
recognition.
Refer to Voice Recognition on page 5-83.
Display setting reset
All of the screen setting values can be
reset to their initial settings.
1. Touch the
on-screen button.
2. Touch the
on-screen button.
Audio sound adjustment
Press the audio control dial or touch the
on-screen button to display the
sound setting screen.
Indication Setting value
Bass
(Low pitch sound)
: Low pitch
enhancement
: Low pitch
reduction
Treble
(Treble sound)
: Treble
enhancement
: Treble reduction
Balance
(Left/right volume
balance)
: Right side
volume reduction
: Left side
volume reduction
Fader
(Front/back volume
balance)
: Front speaker
volume reduction
: Rear speaker
volume reduction
Button Beep
(Audio operation sound)
: on/off*1
Auto Level Control*2
(Automatic volume
adjustment): Level up: Level down
AudioPilot
*3
(Automatic volume
adjustment): on/off
Centerpoint
*3
(Automatic surround
level adjustment): on/off
*1 Some functions do not turn off
*2 Standard audio
*3 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.
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Sound
Refer to Power/Volume/Display/Sound
Controls on page 5-36.
Vehicle
lDoor LockslLight ControllWipers Control
1. Press the setup button (
).
2. Touch the
on-screen tab to
display the vehicle setting screen.
3. Touch the desired setting item.
4. Select the desired setup item from the
list by touching it.
5. Touch the
on-screen button.
Language
1. Press the setup button (
).
2. Touch the
on-screen tab to
display the language setting screen.
3. Touch the desired language from the
list.
4. Touch the
on-screen button.
NOTE
Only the available languages are displayed.
Default (Vehicle settings only)
1. Press the setup button (
).
2. Touch the
on-screen tab.
3. Touch the
on-screen button.
4. Touch the
on-screen button.
5. Touch the
on-screen button.
NOTE
The settings for display, sound, and language
cannot be initialized.
Audio Control Switch
Operation
When the audio unit is turned on,
operation of the audio unit from the
steering wheel is possible.
NOTE
lBecause the audio unit will be turned off
under the following conditions, the switches
will be inoperable.
lWhen the ignition is switched off.lWhen the power button on the audio unit
is pressed and the audio unit is turned
off.
lMazda has installed this system to prevent
distraction while driving the vehicle and
using audio controls on the dashboard.
Always make safe driving your first priority.
Without Bluetooth®Hands-Free
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With Bluetooth®Hands-Free
qAdjusting the Volume
To increase the volume, press up the
volume switch (
).
To decrease the volume, press down the
volume switch (
).
qSeek Switch
When listening to the radio
Press the seek switch (
,). The radio
switches to the next/previous stored
station in the order that it was stored
(1―6).
Press and hold the seek switch (
,)to
seek all usable stations at a higher or
lower frequency whether programmed or
not.Radio stations which have been
previously stored in the auto memory
tuning can be called up by pressing the
seek switch (
,) while any radio
station stored in the auto memory tuning
is being received. Radio stations can be
called up in the order they were stored
with each press of the switch (
,).
When playing a CD, USB, iPod or
Bluetooth®audio*1
Press the seek switch () to skip forward
to the beginning of the next track.
Press the seek switch (
) within a few
seconds after playback begins to track
down to the beginning of the previous
track.
Press the seek switch (
) after a few
seconds have elapsed to start playback
from the beginning of the current track.
Press and hold the seek switch (
,)to
continuously switch the tracks up or
down.
*1 Type B
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qMute Switchí
Press the mute switch () once to mute
audio, press it again to resume audio
output.
NOTE
If the ignition is switched off with the audio
muted, the mute will be canceled. Therefore,
when the engine is restarted, the audio is not
muted. To mute the audio again, press the mute
switch (
).
Commander switch
operation
í
qOperation of switches around
commander knob
Press a switch around the commander
knob indicated below to operate it:
: Audio screen is displayed
: Navigation screen is displayed
: Bluetooth®dial screen is
displayed
: Setup setting screen is displayed
: Same operations such ason-
screen button
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Bluetooth®í
Bluetooth®Hands-Free outline
When a Bluetooth
®device (mobile phone) is connected to the vehicle's Hands-Free unit
via radio wave transmission, a call can be made or received by pressing the talk button,
pick-up button, hang-up button, or voice command on the steering wheel, or by operating
the panel. For example, even if a device (mobile phone) is in your coat pocket, a call can
be made without taking the device (mobile phone) out and operating it directly.
Bluetooth®audio outline
When a portable audio unit equipped with the Bluetooth
®communication function is
programmed to the Bluetooth®unit, you can listen to music recorded on the programmed
portable audio device from the vehicle's speakers. It is not necessary to connect the
portable audio device to the vehicle's external input terminal. After programming, operate
the vehicle audio control panel to play/stop the audio.
Applicable Bluetooth
®specification
Ver. 2.0 or higher
Response profile
lHFP (Hands-Free Profile) Ver. 1.5lDUN (Dial-up Networking Profile) Ver. 1.1lPBAP (Phone Book Access Profile) Ver. 1.0lOPP (Object Push Profile) Ver. 1.1lMAP (Message Access Profile) Ver. 1.0
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qComponent Parts
Microphone Talk button, Pick-up button and Hang-up button
Microphone
Talk button
Hang-up button Pick-up button
Audio unit
Audio unit (Type B)
The audio unit (Type B) is used for volume adjustment and touch panel operation.
Bluetooth
®information is displayed in the display. The screen is switched by touching the
tab for each function to be used.
Do not press the panel strongly or press it with a sharp-pointed object.
Microphone (Hands-Free)
The microphone is used for speaking voice commands or exchanging conversation.
Talk button, Pick-Up button and Hang-Up button (Hands-Free)
The basic functions of Bluetooth
®Hands-Free can be used for such things as making calls
or hanging up using the talk button, pick-up button and hang-up button on the steering
wheel.
NOTE
The talk button, pick-up button, and hang-up button are operable with the audio unit turned off.
Volume adjustment
The power/volume dial of the audio unit is used to adjust the volume. Turn the dial to the
right to increase volume, to the left to decrease it.
The volume can also be adjusted using the volume button on the steering wheel.
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Conversation volume and the volume of the voice guidance and ringtone can each be set in
advance.
1. Touch the
on-screen tab to display the Bluetooth®setting screen.
2. Touch the
on-screen button to display the volume adjustment screen.
3.(Volume up)Touch the
on-screen button.
(Volume down)Touch the
on-screen button.
4.Prompt:“Phone call will be at this volume.”or“Voice guidance will be at this
volume.”
NOTE
The volume of the audio unit cannot be adjusted while Bluetooth®Hands-Free is being used.
qBluetooth® Preparation
Device programming (Pairing)
To use Bluetooth
®audio and Hands-Free,
the device equipped with Bluetooth®has
to be programmed to the unit using the
following procedure. A maximum of
seven devices including Bluetooth
®audio
devices and Hands-Free mobile phones
can be programmed.
NOTE
lFor your safety, a device can be
programmed only when the vehicle is
parked. If the vehicle starts to move, the
pairing procedure will end. Park the car in
a safe place before programming.
lThe communication range of a Bluetooth®
equipped device is about 10 meters (32 ft)
or less.
CAUTION
Some Bluetooth®mobile devices are
not compatible with the vehicle.
Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer,
Mazda's call center or Web support
center for information regarding
Bluetooth
®mobile device
compatibility:
ØU.S.A.
Phone: 800-430-0153
Web: www.MazdaUSA.com/
bluetooth
ØCanada
Phone: 800-430-0153
Web: www.mazdahandsfree.ca
ØMexico
Center of Attention to Client (CAC)
Phone: 01-800-01-MAZDA
Web: www.mazdamexico.com.mx
Pairing Procedure
1. Press the phone button (
) on the
audio unit or commander switch.
2. Touch the
on-screen tab.
3. Touch the
on-screen
button. The list of pairing devices is
displayed.
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