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qOperating the Radio
Audio display
Channel preset buttons
Auto memory button Scan button Tuning button
Band selector button
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.
NOTE
If the FM broadcast signal becomes weak,
reception automatically changes from
STEREO to MONO for reduced noise.
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.
Manual tuning
Select the station by pressing the tuning
button (
,) lightly.Seek tuning
Automatic search for radio stations starts
when the tuning button (
,)is
pressed until a beep sound is heard. The
search stops when a station is found.
NOTE
If you continue to press and hold the button,
the frequency will continue changing without
stopping.
Scan tuning
Press and hold the scan button (
)to
automatically sample strong stations.
Scanning stops at each station for about 5
seconds. To hold a station, press and hold
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.
2. Press a channel preset button for about
2 seconds until a beep is heard. The
preset channel number or station
frequency will be displayed. The
station is now held in the memory.
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Audio Set (Type B)
NOTE
The explanation of functions described in this manual may differ from the actual operation, and
the shapes of screens and buttons and the letters and characters displayed may also differ from the
actual appearance.
Additionally, depending on future software updates, the content may successively change without
notice.
Audio Set (Type B) has three different human interfaces.lCommander switchlTouch panellVoice recognition with steering switch and microphone
Commander switch operation
NOTE
For safety reasons, some operations are disabled while the vehicle is being driven.
Volume dial operation
Volume dial
Press the volume dial to switch the audio MUTE on and off.
Turn the volume dial to adjust the volume. The volume increases by turning the dial
clockwise, and decreases by turning it counterclockwise.
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NOTElTo listen to SiriusXM, a prior subscription
(fee-based) is required.
lThe channels which you can receive depend
on the package you subscribe to.
lSatellite radio is broadcast as Sirius, XM,
and SiriusXM in the U.S.A., and Sirius and
XM in Canada. In this owner’s manual,
only the name SiriusXM is used.
lFor traffic and weather channels, map
information is not displayed and only audio
broadcasts can be received.
lCall 888-539-7474 to activate. For more
information, visit www.siriusxm.com.
Satellite radio is only available in regions
providing satellite radio service (some
areas of the United States and Canada).
Contact Authorized Mazda Dealer for
details.
How to Activate Satellite Radio
You must call SiriusXM to activate your
service. Activation is free and takes only a
few minutes.
SiriusXM service uses an ID code to
identify your radio. This code is needed to
activate SiriusXM service, and report any
problems.
Please have the following information
ready:
lRadio ID (8-digit electronic serial no -
See below for how to find your ESN)
lValid credit card information (may not
be required at initial sign-up)
Be sure you are parked outside with a
clear view of open sky, you will be
instructed to turn on your radio (in
SiriusXM mode and tuned to channel 184
(Sirius)/1 (XM and SiriusXM)).
Activation typically takes only 2―5
minutes.
Displaying the Radio ID (ESN)
When channel 0 is selected, the radio ID
is displayed. Use the PREVIOUS or
NEXT channel buttons to select channel
0.
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When canceling the parental lock or
session lock, or when changing the PIN
code, PIN code input is required.
PIN code reset
If the registered code has been forgotten,
reset the code to the default [0000] code.
1. Select the
icon.
2. If the selected channel is locked, input
the PIN code to cancel the parental
lock temporarily.
3. Select
.
4. Input the default code [0000] using the
number buttons.
5. Select
.
6. Input the new PIN code using the
number buttons.
7. Select
.
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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
Type A Type B
Microphone (Hands-Free)
The microphone is used for speaking voice commands or when making a Hands-Free call.
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, pick-up and hang-up buttons on the steering wheel.
Commander switch (Type B)
The commander switch is used for volume adjustment and display operation. Tilt or turn
the commander knob to move the cursor. Press the commander knob to select the icon.
Volume adjustment
The power/volume dial of the audio unit
*1or the volume dial of the commander switch*2is
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.
*1 Type A
*2 Type B
NOTE
If the volume is lower compared to other audio modes, increase the volume from the device side.
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3. Input the PIN code of your Bluetooth®
audio device by pressing channel
preset buttons 1 to 4 while“PIN 0000”
is displayed.
Press channel preset button 1 to input
the first digit, 2 for the second, 3 for
the third, and 4 for the forth. For
example, if the PIN code were“4213”
press channel preset button 1 four
times (1, 2, 3, 4), button 2 twice (1, 2),
button 3 once (1), and button 4 three
times (1, 2, 3). If the“PIN 0000”
display disappears before finishing the
PIN code input, repeat the procedure
from Step 1.
NOTE
Some devices accept only a particular pairing
code (Usually,“0000”or“1234”).
If pairing cannot be completed, refer to the
owner's manual of your mobile device, and try
those numbers if necessary.
4. Press the audio control dial while the
input PIN code is displayed.
“PAIRING”flashes on the audio
display.
5. Operate the Bluetooth
®audio device
and set it to the pairing mode while
“PAIRING”is flashing.
6. When the pairing is completed,
and
“PAIR SUCCESS”are displayed after
about 10-30 seconds, after which
“PAIR SUCCESS”continues to be
displayed for three seconds, and then
the unit returns to the normal display.NOTE
lSome Bluetooth®audio devices need a
certain amount of time before the
symbol
is displayed.
lIf the pairing failed,“Err”flashes for three
seconds .
lPairing cannot be performed while the
vehicle is moving. If you attempt to perform
pairing while the vehicle is moving,“PAIR
DISABLE”is displayed .
lIf seven Bluetooth®audio devices have
already been paired to the vehicle, pairing
cannot be performed and“MEMORY
FULL”is displayed. Delete one paired
device to pair another one.
Pairing a Bluetooth®audio device
which does not have a four-digit PIN
code
1. Using the audio control dial, select the
pairing mode“PAIR DEVICE”in the
“BT SETUP”mode. (Refer to
“Bluetooth
®audio set up”for details.)
2. Press the audio control dial to
determine the mode. After“ENTER
PIN”is displayed on the audio display
for three seconds,“PIN 0000”is
displayed and the PIN code can be
input.
3. Press the audio control dial while“PIN
0000”is displayed.“PAIRING”flashes
on the audio display.
4. Operate the Bluetooth
®audio device
and set it to the pairing mode while
“PAIRING”is flashing.
5. As the Bluetooth
®audio device
requires a PIN code, input“0000”.
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Key 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. Press the knob and pull out the
auxiliary key.
Knob
2. Twist a tape-wrapped flathead
screwdriver in the direction of the
arrow and open the cover slightly.
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