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Control Panel

Climate control information is displayed on the information display.

qControl Switches

AUTO switch

By pressing the AUTO switch the
following functions will be automatically
controlled in accordance with the set
temperature:

Airflow temperature

Amount of airflow

Selection of airflow mode

Outside/Recirculated air selection

Air conditioner operation

NOTE

AUTO switch indicator light

When on, it indicates AUTO
operation, and the system will
function automatically.

When off, it indicates the operation
of other switches such as the mode
selector switch, fan control dial, A/C
switch and windshield defroster
switch. Other functions will continue
to operate automatically.

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OFF switch

Pressing the OFF switch shuts off the
climate control system.

Temperature control dial

Hot

Cold

This dial controls temperature.Turn it
clockwise for hot and counterclockwise
for cold.

Fan control dial

Fast

Slow

The fan has seven speeds. The selected
speed will be displayed.

Mode selector switch

The desired airflow mode can be selected
(page 6-4).

NOTE

With the airflow mode set to
position and the temperature control
dial set at a medium temperature,
heated air is directed to the feet and a
comparably lower air temperature
will flow through the central, left and
right vents.

To set the air vent to

, press the

windshield defroster switch.

A/C switch

With the AUTO or fan control dial ON,
press the A/C switch to select the air
conditioning (cooling/dehumidifying
functions) on or off.

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NOTE

The air conditioner may not function
when the outside temperature
approaches 0 °C (32 °F). (Indicator
remains on even when system is off.)

Air intake selector

Outside or recirculated air positions can
be selected. Press the switch to select
outside/recirculated air positions.

Recirculated air position (

)

Use this position when going through
tunnels, driving in congested traffic (high
engine exhaust areas) or when quick
cooling is desired.

Outside air position (

)

Use this position for normal conditions
and defogging.

WARNING

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.

Windshield defroster switch

Press the switch to defrost the windshield
and front door windows.

qOperation of Automatic Air

Conditioning

1. Press the AUTO switch. Selection of

the airflow mode, air intake selector
and amount of airflow will be
automatically controlled.

2. Use the temperature control dial to

select a desired temperature.

Hot

Cold

To turn off the system, press the OFF
switch.

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NOTE

Setting the temperature to maximum
high or low 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.

qWindshield Defrosting and Defogging

Press the windshield defroster switch.
In this position, the

position is

automatically selected, and the air
conditioner automatically turns on
(however, the indicator light does not
illuminate). The air conditioner will
directly dehumidify the air to the front
windshield and side windows (page 6-4).
Airflow amount will be increased.

WARNING

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.

qSunlight/Temperature Sensor

The fully automatic air conditioner
function measures inside and outside
temperatures, and sunlight. It then sets
temperatures inside the passenger
compartment accordingly.

CAUTION

Do not obstruct either sensor, otherwise
the automatic air conditioner will not
operate properly.

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Antenna

qDetachable Type

To remove the antenna, turn it
counterclockwise.
To install the antenna, turn it clockwise.
Make sure the antenna is securely
installed.

Install

Remove

CAUTION

To prevent damage to the antenna,
remove it before entering a car wash
facility or passing beneath a low
overhead clearance.

Be careful around the antenna when
removing snow from the roof.
Otherwise the antenna could be
damaged.

NOTE

When leaving your vehicle unattended,
we recommend that you remove the
antenna and store it inside the vehicle.

Operating Tips for Audio
System

WARNING

Do not adjust the audio control
switches while driving the vehicle:
Adjusting the audio 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
audio while the vehicle is stopped.
Even if the audio control switches are
equipped on the steering wheel, learn
to use the switches without looking
down at them so that you can keep
your maximum attention on the road
while driving the vehicle.

CAUTION

For the purposes of safe driving, adjust
the audio volume to a level that allows
you to hear sounds outside of the
vehicle.

NOTE

Do not use the audio for long periods
of time while the engine is off.
Otherwise the battery could go dead.

If a cellular phone or CB radio is
used in or near the vehicle, it could
cause noise to occur from the audio
system, however, this does not
indicate that the system has been
damaged.

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qRadio Reception

AM characteristics

AM signals bend around such things as
buildings or mountains and bounce off the
ionosphere. Therefore, they can reach
longer distances than FM signals. Because
of this, two stations may sometimes be
picked up on the same frequency at the
same time.

Station 2

Station 1

Ionosphere

FM characteristics

An FM broadcast range is usually about
40

―50 km (25―30 miles) from the

source. Because of extra coding needed to
break the sound into two channels, stereo
FM has even less range than monaural
(non-stereo) FM.

FM Station

40—50km
(25—30 miles)

Signals from an FM transmitter are similar
to beams of light because they do not
bend around corners, but they do reflect.
Unlike AM signals, FM signals cannot
travel beyond the horizon. Therefore, FM
stations cannot be received at the great
distances possible with AM reception.

AM wave

FM wave

100—200 km (60—120 miles)

Ionosphere

Atmospheric conditions can also affect
FM reception. High humidity will cause
poor reception. However, cloudy days
may provide better reception than clear
days.

Multipath noise

Since FM signals can be reflected by
obstructions, it is possible to receive both
the direct signal and the reflected signal at
the same time. This causes a slight delay
in reception and may be heard as a broken
sound or a distortion. This problem may
also be encountered when in close
proximity to the transmitter.

Reflected wave

Direct

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Flutter/Skip noise

Signals from an FM transmitter move in
straight lines and become weak in valleys
between tall buildings, mountains, and
other obstacles. When a vehicle passes
through such an area, the reception
conditions may change suddenly, resulting
in annoying noise.

Weak signal noise

In suburban areas, broadcast signals
become weak because of distance from
the transmitter. Reception in such fringe
areas is characterized by sound breakup.

Strong signal noise

This occurs very close to a transmitter
tower. The broadcast signals are
extremely strong, so the result is noise and
sound breakup at the radio receiver.

Station drift noise

When a vehicle reaches the area of two
strong stations broadcasting at similar
frequencies, the original station may be
temporarily lost and the second station
picked up. At this time there will be some
noise from this disturbance.

Station 2
88.3 MHz

Station 1
88.1 MHz

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qOperating Tips for Cassette Tape

Player

Cleaning the cassette tape player

The tape head, capstans, and pinch rollers
will gather oxide residue from cassette
tapes. This can cause weak or wavering
sounds and damage to the cassette tapes
and player. Use a good quality head-
cleaning tape or a liquid cleaner cassette
tape to remove it.
Should the unit not operate normally,
consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Never attempt to repair it or insert a
screwdriver or anything else.

Handling the cassette tape player

The following precautions should be
observed.

Do not spill any liquid on the audio
system.

Do not insert any objects, other than
cassette tape, into the slot.

If the cassette tape is loose, it may
produce poor sound or performance
during playback. Use a pencil or
something similar to remove any slack.

Only cassette tapes that play no longer
than 90 minutes should be used.
Cassette tape exceeding 90 minutes are
thin and may easily break.

Do not leave a cassette tape in the tape
player slot when not in use. Remove it
completely to permit the slot door to
close and to protect the mechanism
from dust.

Store cassette tapes away from extreme
heat, magnetic fields, and direct
sunlight. Protect the exposed cassette
tape from dirt and damage. Store
cassette tapes in their original cases or
other protective cases.

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qOperating Tips for In-Dash CD

Changer

Condensation phenomenon

Immediately after turning on the heater
when the vehicle is cold, the CD or
optical components (prism and lens) in the
In-dash CD changer may become clouded
with condensation. At this time, the CD
will eject immediately when placed in the
unit. A clouded CD can be corrected
simply by wiping it with a soft cloth.
Clouded optical components will clear
naturally in about an hour. Wait for
normal operation to return before
attempting to use the unit.

Handling the In-dash CD changer

The following precautions should be
observed.

Do not spill any liquid on the audio
system.

Do not insert any objects, other than
CDs, into the slot.

The CD revolves at high speed within
the unit. Defective (cracked or badly
bent) CDs should never be used.

Do not use non-conventional discs
such as heart-shaped, octagonal discs,
etc. The disc may not eject resulting in
a malfunction.

If the memory portion of the CD is
transparent or translucent, do not use
the disc.

Transparent

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A new CD may have rough edges on
its inner and outer perimeters. If a disc
with rough edges is used, proper
setting will not be possible and the In-
dash CD changer will not play the CD.
In addition, the disc may not eject
resulting in a malfunction. Remove the
rough edges in advance by using a ball-
point pen or pencil as shown below. To
remove the rough edges, rub the side of
the pen or pencil against the inner and
outer perimeter of the CD.

When driving over uneven surfaces,
the sound may jump.

The In-dash CD changer has been
designed to play CDs bearing the
identification logo as shown. No other
discs can be played.

Use discs that have been legitimately
produced. If illegally-copied discs such
as pirated discs are used, the system
may not operate properly.

Be sure never to touch the signal
surface when handling the CDs. Pick
up a CD by grasping the outer edge or
the edge of the hole and the outer edge.

Do not stick paper or tape on the CD.
Avoid scratching the reverse side (the
side without a label). The disc may not
eject resulting in a malfunction.

Dust, finger smudges, and dirt can
decrease the amount of light reflected
from the signal surface, thus affecting
sound quality. If the CD should
become soiled, gently wipe it with a
soft cloth from the center of the CD to
the edge.

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Do not use record sprays, antistatic
agents, or household spray cleaners.
Volatile chemicals such as benzine and
thinner can also damage the surface of
the CD and must not be used. Anything
that can damage, warp, or fog plastic
should never be used to clean CDs.

Insert discs one by one. If two discs are
inserted at the same time, the system
may not operate properly.

CD TEXT textual information cannot
be displayed by audio units other than
the In-dash CD changer (MP3 support
type only). (Only playback is possible.)

The following player can play MP3
files recorded in CD-ROM, CD-R, and
CD-RW.

· In-dash CD changer (MP3 file

support type only)

The In-dash CD changer ejects the CD
if the CD is inserted upside down. Also
dirty and/or defective CDs may be
ejected.

The In-dash CD changer is specially
made for 12 cm (5 in) CDs.
An 8 cm (3 in) CD can be played in the
In-dash CD changer if an 8 cm (3 in)
CD adapter is used.
If an 8 cm (3 in) CD adapter is not
used, the In-dash CD changer may be
damaged. Always use a CD adapter.

Do not insert cleaning discs in the In-
dash CD changer.

Do not insert any disc with a peel-off
seal affixed to it.

This unit may not be able to play
certain CD-R/CD-RWs made using a
computer or music CD recorder due to
disc characteristics, scratches,
smudges, dirt, etc., or due to dust or
condensation on the lens inside the
unit.

Storing CDs in the vehicle exposed to
direct sunlight or high temperature may
damage the CD-R/CD-RWs, and make
them unplayable.

CD-R/CD-RW exceeding 700 MB
cannot be played.

This unit may not be able to play
certain discs made using a computer
due to the application (writing
software) setting used. (For details,
consult the store where the application
was purchased.)

It is possible that certain text data, such
as titles, recorded on a CD-R/CD-RW
may not be displayed when musical
data (CD-DA) is playing.

The period from when a CD-RW is
inserted to when it begins playing is
longer than a normal CD or CD-R.

Completely read the instruction manual
and cautions for CD-R/CD-RWs.

Do not use discs with cellophane tape
adhering, partially peeled off labels, or
adhesive material exuding from the
edges of the CD label. Also, do not use
discs with a commercially-available
CD-R label affixed. The disc may not
eject resulting in a malfunction.

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qOperating tips for MP3

NOTE

Supply of this product only conveys a
license for private, non-commercial use
and does not convey a license nor imply
any right to use this product in any
commercial (i.e. revenue-generating)
real time broadcasting (terrestrial,
satellite, cable and/or any other media),
broadcasting/streaming via the Internet,
intranets and/or other networks or in
other electronic content distribution
systems, such as pay-audio or audio-on-
demand applications. An independent
license for such use is required. For
details, please visit http://
www.mp3licensing.com.

This audio system handles MP3 files
that have been recorded on CD-R/CD-
RW/CD-ROMs. Discs that have been
recorded using the following formats
can be played:

ISO 9660 level 1

ISO 9660 level 2

Joliet extended format

Romeo extended format

This unit handles MP3 files
conforming to the MP3 format
containing both header frames and data
frames.

This unit can play multi-session
recorded discs that have up to 99
sessions.

This unit can play MP3s with sampling
frequencies of 16/22.05/24/32/44.1/48
kHz.

This unit can play MP3 files that have
been recorded in bit rates of 8 kbps to
320 kbps. Nonetheless, to insure
enjoyment of music with consistent
sound quality, it is recommended to use
discs that have been recorded at a bit
rate of 128 kbps or more.

If a disc has both music data (CD-DA)
and MP3 files, playback of the two file
types differs depending on how the
disc was recorded.

Packet written discs cannot be played
on this unit.

This unit does not play CDs recorded
using MP3i (MP3 interactive), MP3
PRO and RIFF MP3 formats.

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About folders and files

The order of hierarchy for MP3 files
and folders during playback or other
functions is from shallow to deep. The
arrangement and playing order of a
recorded disc containing MP3 files is
as follows:

File number
A numerical file number is assigned
to each file in a folder in the order of
hierarchy from shallow to deep.

Folder number
A numerical folder number is
assigned to each folder in the order
of hierarchy from shallow to deep.

Folder
No.

Level1 Level2 Level3 Level4

The folder order is automatically
assigned and this order cannot be
optionally set.

Any folder without an MP3 file will be
ignored. (It will be skipped and the
folder number will not be displayed.)

MP3 files not conforming to the MP3
format containing both header frames
and data frames will be skipped and
not played.

This unit will play MP3 files that have
up to eight levels. However, the more
levels a disc has, the longer it will take
to initially start playing. It is
recommended to record discs with two
levels or less.

A single disc with up to 999 files can
be played and a single folder with up to
255 files can be played.

When naming an MP3 file, be sure to
add an MP3 file extension (.mp3) after
the file name.

The maximum number of characters
that can be used for file names is as
follows. However, this unit will only
display up to 30 characters, including
the file extension (.mp3).

Maximum number of

characters in a file name

(including a separator

“.”

and the three letters of the

file extension)

ISO9660 level 1

ISO9660 level 2

Joliet extended
format

Romeo extended
format

128

* English one-byte characters (capitalized only) and

underbar

“_” are available.

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CAUTION

This unit can only play MP3 files that
have an MP3 file extension (.mp3)
attached. Do not attach an MP3 file
extension to any other type file as it
could cause noise to be emitted or a
malfunction in the unit.

About ID3 Tag display

This unit can only display ID3 Tag
album, track and artist names that have
been input using Ver1.0/1.1/2.2/2.3
formats. Any other data that may have
been input cannot be displayed.

This unit can only display English
(including numerals) one-byte
characters. Use only English (including
numerals) one-byte characters when
inputting ID3 tags. Two-byte characters
and some special symbols cannot be
displayed.

Specialized glossary

MP3

Abbreviation for

“MPEG Audio Layer 3”.

A technical standard for audio
compression as decided by an ISO
(International Organization for
Standardization) MPEG working group.
Use of MP3 allows for audio data to be
compressed to approximately a tenth of
the source data size.

ISO 9660

An international standard for logical
formatting of CD-ROM files and folders.
It is divided into three separate levels
based on differences in file naming
procedures, data configuration and other
characteristics.

Multi-session

A session is the complete amount of data
recorded from the beginning to the end of
a single period of CD-ROM, CD-R/CD-
RW data recording. Multi-session refers to
the existence of data from two or more
sessions on a single disc.

Sampling

Refers to the process of encoding analog
audio data at regular intervals and
converting it to digital data. The sampling
rate refers to the number of times a
sample is taken in one second and is
expressed in Hz units. Increasing the
sampling rate improves the sound quality
but also increases the data size.

Bit rate

Refers to the volume of data per second,
expressed in bps (bits per second).
Generally, the larger the number of the
transfer bit rate when compressing an
MP3 file, the more information regarding
musical reproduction it carries, and
therefore the better the sound quality.

Packet writing

A general term for the method, similar to
that used for floppy discs or hard drives,
of recording the required file in a single
increment on a CD-R and similar.

ID3 Tag

ID3 tag is a method for storing
information related to the music in an
MP3 file. Information such as track, artist
and album name can be stored. This
content can be freely edited using ID3
editing function software.

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