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Benefits of HD Radio™Technology
(Information)
The song title, artist name and genre will
appear on the screen when available by
the radio station.
(Multicast)
On the FM radio frequency most digital
stations have “multiple ”or supplemental
programs on each FM station.
Listening to HD Radio ™Technology
If
turns on by selecting a radio
station which is an
broadcasting station, the analog broadcast
is switched to an
broadcast
automatically after a few seconds and then
received. For FM,
, and for AM,
is displayed, and theilluminates
in orange.
If the HD Radio broadcast is stopped and
changed to an analog broadcast, press
down
to turn off.
Multicast channel selection (FM)
Press
on-screen button to
switch to the multi-cast channel for the
displayed number.
The number of multi-cast channels which
can be received differs depending on the
radio station. NOTE
lIf an analog broadcast is received once and
is received while HD1 is
selected, the audio unit switches to the
station automatically.lWhen thebutton is
illuminated, there could be a noticeable
difference in sound quality and volume
when a change from digital to analog
signals occurs. If the sound quality and
volume become noticeably diminished or
cut off, touch the HD button to turn off
(button is not
illuminated).
lOnce an analog broadcast is received when
HD1 is selected from the preset channels, it
is switched to
automatically. If
the radio reception conditions are poor, or
is off, switching to
broadcasts is not possible.lWhen an HD specialty channel (HD2 to
HD8) is selected from the preset channels,
“ No HD signal ”is displayed and no audio
is output until
is received. If
the radio reception conditions are poor,
“ No HD signal ”continues to be displayed.
lIf theis not illuminated or does not
illuminate in orange, information such as
song titles of the
station are
received, however, the audio output is
analog. If information can no longer be
received and the non-reception condition
continues,
andon-
screen buttons disappear.
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Audio System
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Before Operation
qDisplay Opening/Closing
CAUTION
Ø Close the display while the Rear
Entertainment System is not in
use. If the display is left open, a
passenger could be injured by
hitting the display, or the display
could be damaged.
Ø Do not press the monitor screen
while opening the display. It may
cause a malfunction.
Opening the display
Press the monitor screen release knob and
open the display until it is in the lock
position.
Monitor screen
release Knob
Closing the display
Close and press the display until a
clicking sound can be heard. NOTE
lIf the display is closed while the power is
on, it automatically turns off.
lThe display locks in two positions when
opened to 100 or 120-degrees.
q
Disc Insertion/Ejection
CAUTION
If the signal surface of a disc is
touched, it could cause the sound to
skip. Pick up a disc by grasping the
edge of the hole and the outer edge.
NOTE
When no disc is inserted, “No Disc ”is
displayed on the monitor.
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Sound Output
qSound Output from Vehicle Speakers
Press the audio button () andon-screen tab. “AUX ”is displayed on the audio
display and it changes to the Rear Entertainment System sound.
Sound/Music being played by the Rear Entertainment System can be heard from the
vehicle speakers.
Adjust the volume with the dial on the audio unit.
q Using the Headphone Speakers
CAUTION
Ø For safety reasons, the driver should never wear the headphones while driving.
Not being able to hear sound outside of the vehicle could result in a serious
accident.
Ø Use the headphones with the volume set at moderate level. Listening at an
excessive volume level for extended periods of time will have an adverse effect on
your hearing ability.
Ø If the headphone arms are spread excessively is could result in damage.
Ø Do not apply excessive force to the headphones or get them wet. Also, do not
leave the headphones in a place exposed to direct sunlight or high temperature. It
could cause a malfunction.
NOTE
lTo listen to audio other than from the speakers of the rear entertainment system, it is necessary to
use the wireless headphones that are included. For headphone specification, refer to
“ Operation Tips for Headphones ”(page 6-73).
lWhen the headphones are not in use, turn them off.lIf there is no sound produced from a signal for 3 minutes or longer after the headphone power is
turned on, or there is no signal reception, the headphone power turns off automatically.
lIf the headphones are continuously used for 4 hours or more after the sound signal is received, the
headphone power turns off automatically.
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Symptoms and Actions
If any malfunction is suspected, verify the following before requesting a repair.
If the problem cannot be solved after performing the procedure, have the system inspected
at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Some functions are not available depending on the disc. Read the instruction manual
attached to the disc before operating.
SymptomCause Action
System
cannot be
turned on The ignition is switched off.
Switch the ignition to ACC or ON.
The remote controller batteries are
weak. Replace the batteries with new ones.
Refer to Remote Controller on page 6-81.
Remote controller batteries poles are
pointed in the wrong direction. Install the batteries in the correct direction.
Refer to Remote Controller on page 6-81.
The vehicle battery is weak. Recharge or replace the vehicle battery.
The cabin temperature
(Rear Entertainment System unit tem-
perature) is high. Retry after the temperature has lowered.
Image
cannot be
displayed The ignition is switched off.
Switch the ignition to ACC or ON.
No disc is inserted. Insert a disc.
An invalid disc is inserted. Insert a disc which can be played by this unit.
Refer to Operating Tips for Disc on page 6-66.
The wrong mode has been selected. Select the correct mode by pressing the SOURCE button.
Refer to Mode on page 6-87.
Disc cannot
be played No disc is inserted.
Insert a disc.
Disc is inserted upside down. Insert the disc with the label-side up.
Parent lock level is set. Clear or change the parent lock level.
Sound
cannot be
output The ignition is switched off.
Switch the ignition to ACC or ON.
Volume is too low. Adjust the volume.
The audio unit is not set in the Rear
Entertainment System mode. Set the audio unit in the Rear Entertainment System mode.
Refer to Sound Output on page 6-83.
An invalid disc has been inserted. Insert a disc which can be played by this unit.
Refer to Operating Tips for Disc on page 6-66.
No disc is inserted. Insert a disc.
Disc is inserted upside down. Insert the disc with the label-side up.
Playback has been paused. Cancel the pause.
The playback is in slow, fast-forward, or
reverse mode. Select normal playback.
Refer to Basic Operation on page 6-88.
Audio is not
output from
vehicle's
speakers or
headphones DTS format language is selected and
played back.
(The vehicle speakers and wireless
headphones cannot playback DTS for-
mat language)
Select audio other than DTS format.
Image
and/or sound
is distorted. The disc is dirty.
Clean the signal surface of the disc.
The disc has a scratch. Replace the disc with another one.
Dew condensation on the disc Clear the dew condensation.
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SymptomCause Action
There are
subtle spots
or
luminescent
spots on the
screen. The LCD is high tech equipment with a
99.99% effective sensor resolution.
However, please be aware that 0.01%
pixel failure or pixel continuous
illuminated pixels may exist.
―
Subtitles
cannot be
changed Other languages are not recorded on the
disc.
Check the available language in the instruction manual
accompanying the disc.
Display
angle cannot
be changed Multiple angles are not recorded on the
disc.
Check the available angle in the instruction manual
accompanying the disc.
Remote
controller is
inoperable The remote controller is not pointed
toward the receiver on the unit.
Point the remote controller toward the receiver on the unit.
The receiver is near the disc slot.
There is an obstruction between the
remote controller and the unit. Operate the remote controller avoiding the obstruction so
that the signal reaches the receiver on the unit. The
receiver is near the disc slot.
The remote controller batteries are
weak. Replace the batteries with new ones.
Refer to Remote Controller on page 6-81.
Remote controller batteries poles are
pointed in the wrong direction. Install the batteries in the correct direction.
Refer to Remote Controller on page 6-81.
No audio
output from the
headphones. No power to the headphones. Turn on the power to the headphones.
The headphones' optical receiver is not
pointed towards the main unit's
transmitter.
Point the headphones' optical receiver towards the main
unit's transmitter. The main unit's transmitter is located
near the disc insertion area.
There is an obstruction between the
headphones and the main unit. Avoid the obstruction.
The headphones' batteries are depleted. Replace the batteries with new ones.
The headphones' batteries have not been
correctly inserted in the
/directions. Insert the batteries correctly.
The headphones are exposed to direct
sunlight. Use the headphones while avoiding direct sunlight.
Power turns off automatically. If there is no sound for 3 minutes or longer, or if the
headphones are continuously used for 4 hours, there is a
function which automatically turns the power off. Turn the
power to headphones back on.
The
headphones'
optical
reception
range is too
narrow. The headphones' batteries are weak. Replace the batteries with new ones.
There is
excessive
noise in the
headphone
audio The headphones' batteries are weak. Replace the batteries with new ones.
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Parking in an Emergency
The hazard warning lights should always
be used when you stop on or near a
roadway in an emergency.
The hazard warning lights warn other
drivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazard
and that they must take extreme caution
when near it.
Depress the hazard warning flasher and all
the turn signals will flash.
NOTE
lThe turn signals do not work when the
hazard warning lights are on.
lCheck local regulations about the use of
hazard warning lights while the vehicle is
being towed to verify that it is not in
violation of the law.
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NOTElMake sure the jack is well lubricated before
using it.
(With Tire Pressure Monitoring System)
lBe sure to register the tire pressure sensor
ID signal code whenever tires or wheels are
changed (page 5-33).
1. Park on a level surface off the right-of- way and firmly set the parking brake.
2. Shift into Park (P) and turn off the engine.
3. Turn on the hazard warning flasher.
4. Have everyone get out of the vehicle and away from the vehicle and traffic.
5. Remove the jack, tool, and spare tire (page 7-3).
6. Block the wheel diagonally opposite the flat tire. When blocking a wheel,
place a tire block both in front and
behind the tire.
NOTE
When blocking a tire, use rocks or wood blocks
of sufficient size if possible to hold the tire in
place.
qRemoving a Flat Tire
1. Loosen the lug nuts by turning them
counterclockwise one turn each, but do
not remove any lug nuts until the tire
has been raised off the ground.
2. Place the jack on the ground.
3. Turn the jack screw in the directionshown in the figure and adjust the jack
head so that it is close to the jack-up
position.
Jack head
In Case of an Emergency
Flat Tire
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Light Bulbs
High-mount brake lightFog lights
Side turn
signal lights
Some models.
License plate lights Brake lights/Taillights Taillights (Liftgate side)
Vanity mirror
lights
Overhead light (Front)/Map lights
Overhead light (Center)
Overhead light (Rear)
Headlights
(Low beam) Front turn
signal lights Front side-
marker lights
Rear side marker lights Rear turn signal lights
Reverse lights
Luggage
compartment light
Headlights (High beam)/Daytime running lights
Parking lightsFog lights
Side turn
signal lights
Vanity mirror
lights
Overhead light (Front)/Map lights
Overhead light (Center)
Overhead light (Rear)
Headlights
(Low/High beam) Front turn
signal lights Front side-
marker lights
Parking lights/Daytime running lights
With xenon fusion headlights With halogen headlights
Courtesy lights
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