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▼Control Switches
Temperature control dial
This dial controls temperature. Turn it
clockwise for hot an
d counterclockwise
for cold.
Fan control dial
The fan has seven speeds.
AUTO position
The amount of airflow will be
automatically controlled in accordance
with the set temperature.
Except AUTO position
The airflow amount can be adjusted to the
desired level by turning the dial.
0 position
To turn off the system, set the dial to 0
position.
Mode selector dial
Turn the mode selector dial to select
airflow mode (page 5-6).
AUTO position
The airflow mode automatically adjusts to
the selected temperature.
Except AUTO position
The desired airflow position can be
selected by turning the dial.
NOTE
•With the airflow mode set to the
position and the temperature control
dial set at a medium temperature,
heated air is directed to the feet and air
at a comparably lower temperature will
flow through the central, left and right
vents.
•When the fan control dial is ON, and the
mode selector dial is in the
or
position, the air conditioner is
automatically turned on and the outside
air position is automatically selected to
defrost the windshield. In the
or
position, the outside air position cannot
be changed to the recirculated air
position.
A/C switch
The air conditioner (cooling/
dehumidifying functions ) can be turned on
or off by pressing the switch while the fan
control dial is at a position other than 0.
The indicator light turns on while the air
conditioner is operating.
NOTE
The air conditioner may not function when
the outside temperature approaches 0 °C
(32 °F).
Air intake selector
Outside or recirculated air positions can be
selected. Press the switch to select outside/
recirculated air positions.
Recirculated air positi on (indicator light
illuminated)
Outside air is shut off. Use this position
when going through tunnels, driving in
congested traffic (high engine exhaust
areas) or when quick cooling is desired.
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Outside air position (indicator light
turned off)
Outside air is allowed to enter the cabin.
Use this mode for ventilation or
windshield defrosting.
WA R N I N G
Do not use the position in cold or rainy
weather:
Using the
position in cold or rainy
weather is dangerous as it will cause the
windows to fog up. Your vision will be
hampered, which could lead to a serious
accident.
Rear window defogger switch
Press the rear window defogger switch to
defrost the rear window.
Refer to Rear Windo w Defogger on page
4-53.
▼ Operation of Automatic Air
Conditioner
1. Set the mode selector dial to the
AUTO position.
2. Set the air intake s elector to the outside
air position (indicato r light turned off).
NOTE
If the recirculated air position is used
for long periods in cold weather or
high humidity, the wi ndshield may fog
up more easily.
3. Set the fan control dial to the AUTO
position.
4. Press the A/C switch to operate the air
conditioner (turn i ndicator light on).
5. Set the temperature control dial to the desired position.
6. To turn off the system, set the fan
control dial to the 0 position.
NOTE
•Setting the temperature to maximum hot
or cold will not provide the desired
temperature at a faster rate.
•When selecting heat, the system will
restrict airflow until it has warmed to
prevent cold air from blowing out of the
vents.
▼Windshield Defrosting and
Defogging
Set the mode selec
tor dial to the
position and turn the f an control dial to the
desired speed.
In this position, the outside air position is
automatically selected, and when the fan
control dial is ON, the air conditioner
automatically turns on. The air conditioner
will directly dehumidify the air to the front
windshield and side windows (page 5-6).
Airflow amount will 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
windshield 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 windshield more quickly.
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▼Sunlight/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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Audio Control Switch
▼Adjusting the Volume
To increase the volume, press up the
volume switch (
).
To decrease the volume, press down the
volume switch (
).
▼ Seek Switch
AM/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)/
favorite radio (Type B) can be called up by
pressing the seek switch (
, ) while any
radio station stored in the auto memory
tuning (Type A)/favorite radio (Type B) is
being received. Radio stations can be called
up in the order they were stored with each
press of the switch (
, ).
USB Audio/Bluetooth® Audio
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.
Pandora
®/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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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 cable is required.
Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer 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 5-24
„ How to use USB mode (Type A)
............................................... page 5-25
… How to use iPod mode (Type A)
............................................... page 5-28
† How to use AUX mode (Type B)
............................................... page 5-78
‡ How to use USB mode (Type B)
............................................... page 5-79
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. If there is a cover on the AUX jack or
USB port, remove the cover.
2. Connect the connector on the device to the USB port.
Connecting with a connector cable
1. If there is a cover on the AUX jack or USB port, remove the cover.
2. Connect the device plug/connector
cable to the auxiliary jack/USB port.
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WA R N I N G
Do not allow the connection plug cord to
get tangled with the parking brake or the
shift lever (manual transaxle)/selector lever
(automatic transaxle):
Allowing the plug cord to become tangled
with the parking brake or 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.
Antenna
Antenna
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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,
counterclockwise 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
Counter-
clockwise Tu r n
Clockwise
ALC
(Automatic volume ad- justment) Level de-
crease Level in-
crease
BASS
(Low pitch sound) Decrease
bass Increase
bass
Indication Setting value
Tu r n
Counter-
clockwise Tu r n
Clockwise
TREB
(Treble sound) Decrease
treble Increase
treble
FADE
(Front/back volume bal- ance) Shift the
sound to
the frontShift the
sound to
the rear
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 Select mode
12Hr
24Hr
(12 Hr/24 Hr time ad- justment) 12Hr
(Flashing) 24Hr
(Flashing)
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.
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