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•When selecting heat, the system will
restrict airflow until it has warmed to
prevent cold air from blowing out of the
vents.
▼Windscreen Defrosting and
Defogging
Press the windscreen defroster switch.
In this position, the outside air position is
automatically selected, and the air
conditioner automatically turns on. The air
conditioner will direct
ly dehumidify the
air to the front windscreen and side
windows on page 5-6.
Airflow amount wil l be increased.
WA R N I N G
Set the temperature control to the hot or
warm position when defogging (
position):
Using the
position with the temperature
control set to the cold position is
dangerous as it will cause the outside of the
windscreen to fog up. Your vision will be
hampered, which could lead to a serious
accident.
NOTE
Use the temperature control dial to
increase the air flow temperature and
defog the windscreen more quickly.
▼ Sunlight/Interior temperature
sensor
Sunlight sensor
Do not place objects on the sunlight
sensor. Otherwise, the interior temperature
may not adjust correctly.
Sunlight sensor
Interior temperature sensor
Do not cover the interior temperature
sensor. Otherwise, the interior temperature
may not adjust correctly.
Interior temperature sensor
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Air-Conditioning System
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Audio Control Switch
Without Bluetooth® Hands-Free
With Bluetooth® Hands-Free
▼Adjusting the Volume
To increase the volume, press up the
volume switch (
).
To decrease the volume, press down the
volume switch (
).
▼ Mute Switch*
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 cancelled.
Therefore, when the engine is restarted,
the audio is not muted. To mute the audio
again, press the mute switch (
).
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▼Seek Switch
AM*/MW*/LW*/FM radio
Press the seek switch (, ). The radio
switches to the next/previous stored
station in the order that it was stored.
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 (Type
A)/favourite radio (Type B) can be called
up by pressing the seek switch (
, )
while any radio station stored in the auto
memory tuning (Type A)/favourite radio
(Type B) is being received. Radio stations
can be called up in the order they were
stored with each pres s of the switch (
,
).
DAB radio (Type B)*
Press the Seek switch (, ) while
listening to DAB radio to call up a station
previously stored to t he favourites list.
With each operation of the switch, radio
stations can be called up in the order they
were stored.
Press and hold the seek switch (
) to go
to the next station, (
) to return to the
previous station.
USB Audio/Bluetooth
® Audio*/CD*
Press the seek switch () to skip forward
to the beginning of the next track.
Press the seek switch () within a few
seconds after playba ck 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 th e tracks up or down.
DVD (Type B)
*
Press the seek switch () to skip forward
to the beginning of the next chapter.
Press the seek switch (
) to return to the
beginning of the p revious chapter.
Aha™/Stitcher™ Radio (Type B)
Press the seek switch () to skip forward
to the beginning of the next track.
Press and hold the seek switch (
) to
evaluate the playback of the current song
as “Like”.
Press and hold the seek switch (
) to
evaluate the playback of the current song
as “Dislike”.
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Before Using the Audio System
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AUX/USB mode
Audio can be heard from the vehicle's
speakers by connecting a
commercially-available portable audio
unit to the auxiliary jack.
A commercially-available, non-impedance
(3.5
) stereo mini plug lead is required.
Contact an expert repairer, we recommend
an Authorised Mazda Repairer for details.
In addition, audio can be played from the
vehicle audio device by connecting a USB
device to the USB port.
NOTE
(Type B)
The SD card slot is for the navigation
system. For vehicles with the navigation
system, the SD card (Mazda genuine) with
stored map data is inserted into the SD
card slot and used.
Ty p e A
Auxiliary jack/USB port
Ty p e B
USB port
Auxiliary jack
ƒ How to use AUX mode (Type A)
............................................... page 5-31
„ How to use USB mode (Type A)
............................................... page 5-32
… How to use iPod mode (Type A)
............................................... page 5-35
† How to use AUX mode (Type B)
............................................... page 5-89
‡ How to use USB mode (Type B)
............................................... page 5-90
WA R N I N G
Do not adjust the portable audio unit or a
similar product while driving the vehicle:
Adjusting the portable audio unit or a
similar product while driving the vehicle is
dangerous as it could distract your
attention from the vehicle operation which
could lead to a serious accident. Always
adjust the portable audio unit or a similar
product while the vehicle is stopped.
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CAUTION
Depending on the portable audio device,
noise may occur when the device is
connected to the vehicle accessory socket.
(If noise occurs, do not use the accessory
socket.)
NOTE
•This mode may not be usable depending
on the portable audio device to be
connected.
•Before using the auxiliary jack/USB
port, refer to the instruction manual for
the portable audio device.
•Use 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.
•To prevent discharging of the battery, do
not use the auxiliary input for long
periods with the engine off or idling.
•When 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.
▼ How to connect USB port/Auxiliary
jack
Ty p e A
USB port Auxiliary jack
Ty p e B
USB port Auxiliary jack
Connecting a device
1. Open the console lid.
2. If there is a cover on the auxiliary jack
or USB port, remove the cover. (Type
A)
3. Connect the connector on the device to
the USB port.
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Connecting with a connector lead
1. Open the console lid.
2. If there is a cover on the auxiliary jack
or USB port, remove the cover. (Type
A)
3. Connect the device plug/connector lead to the auxiliary jack/USB port.
Pass the device plug/connector lead
through the notch in the console and
connect.
WA R N I N G
Do not allow the connection plug cord to
get tangled with the shift lever (manual
transaxle)/ selector lever (automatic
transaxle):
Allowing the plug cord to become tangled
with the shift lever (manual transaxle)/
selector lever (automatic transaxle) 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
•Insert the plug into the auxiliary
jack/USB port securely.
•Insert or pull out the plug with the plug
perpendicular to the auxiliary jack/USB
port hole.
•Insert or remove the plug by holding its
base.
Aerial
▼Ty p e A*
The aerial is embedded into the window
glass.
CAUTION
When washing the inside of the window
which has an aerial, use a soft cloth
dampened in lukewarm water, gently
wiping the aerial lines.
Use of glass cleaning products could
damage the aerial.
▼Ty p e B
Aerial
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Power/Volume/Sound Controls
Power/Volume/Audio control dialMenu button
Audio display
▼
Power ON/OFF
Switch the ignition to ACC or ON. Press
the power/volume dial to turn the audio
system on. Press the power/volume dial
again to turn the audio system off.
▼Volume adjustment
To adjust the volume, turn the power/
volume dial. Turn the power/volume dial
clockwise to increase volume,
anticlockwise to decrease it.
▼ Audio sound adjustment
1. Press the menu button () to
select the function. The selected
function will be indicated.
2. Turn the audio control dial to adjust the selected functions as follows:
Indication Setting value
Tu r n A n t i - clockwise Tu r n
Clockwise
AF
*1
(Setting Alternative Fre- quency (AF)) Off On
REG
*1
(Setting Regional Pro- gramme (REG)) Off On
ALC
(Automatic volume ad- justment) Level de-
crease Level in-
crease
BASS
(Low pitch sound) Decrease
bass Increase
bass
TREB
(Treble sound) Decrease
treble Increase
treble
FADE
(Front/back volume bal- ance) Shift the
sound to
the frontShift the
sound to
the rear
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IndicationSetting value
Tu r n A n t i - clockwise Tu r n
Clockwise
BAL
(Left/right volume bal- ance) Shift the
sound to
the left Shift the
sound to
the right
BEEP
(Audio operation sound) OFF ON
BT SETUP
*2Select mode
12Hr
24Hr
(12 Hr/24 Hr time ad- justment) 12Hr
(Flashing) 24Hr
(Flashing)
*1 With Radio Data System (RDS)
*2 Depending on the model, this function
may not be available.
NOTE
If not operated for several seconds, the
display returns to the previous display. To
reset bass, treble, fade, and balance, press
the menu button (
) for 2 seconds.
The unit will beep and “CLEAR” will be
displayed.
AF (Setting Alternative Frequency
(AF))
*
The AF function of the Radio Data System
(RDS) can be set on or off.
Refer to Radio Data System (RDS) on
page 5-25.
REG (Setting Regional Programme
(REG))
*
The REG function o f the Radio Data
System (RDS) can be set on or off.
Refer to Radio Data System (RDS) on
page 5-25.
ALC (Automatic volume adjustment)
The automatic level control (ALC)
changes the audio volume automatically
according to the vehicle speed. The faster
the vehicle speed, the higher the volume
increases. ALC has ALC OFF and ALC
LEVEL 1 to 7 modes. At ALC LEVEL 7,
the amount that the volume can increase is
at the maximum. Select the mode
according to the driving conditions.
BEEP (Audio operation sound)
The setting for the operation sound when
pressing and holding a button can be
changed. The initial s etting is ON. Set to
OFF to mute the operation sound.
BT SETUP mode
*
Music and other audio such as voice data
recorded on portable audio devices and
mobile phones available on the market
which are equipped with the Bluetooth
®
transmission function can be listened to
via wireless transmission over the
vehicle's speakers. Using the BT SETUP
mode, these devices can be programmed
to the Bluetooth
® unit or changed (page
5-41).
12Hr
24Hr (12 Hr/24 Hr time
adjustment)
Rotating the audio control dial switches
the display between 12 and 24-hour clock
time (page 5-22).
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