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SEEK/TRACK: Press
SEEK/TRACK

to seek to the

previous/next channel. If a specific
category is selected, (Jazz, Rock,
News, etc.), press
SEEK/TRACK

to seek to the

previous/next channel in the selected category. Press and hold
SEEK/TRACK

to fast seek through the previous/next channels.

SCAN: Press SCAN for a brief sampling of all available SIRIUS

威 satellite

channels. If a specific category is selected, (Jazz, Rock, News, etc.) press
SCAN for a brief sampling of all available SIRIUS

威 satellite channels

within the selected category.

MEMORY PRESETS (0–9): There
are 30 available presets, 10 each for
SAT1, SAT2 and SAT3. To save
satellite channels in your memory
presets, tune to the desired channel
then press and hold a memory
preset number (0–9) until sound
returns.

TEXT: Press and release to display the artist and song title. While in
TEXT MODE, press again to scroll through the Artist (AR), Song (SO),
Channel (CH) and Category (CA).

In TEXT MODE: Sometimes the display requires additional text to be
displayed. When the < / > indicator is active, press TEXT and then
press

SEEK/TRACK

to view the additional display text.

CAT (Category) / FOLD (Folder): Press to switch between turning
the most recently selected satellite radio category on or off. The category
icon (CAT) will illuminate in the display when a specific category is
selected (the icon will not illuminate during CATEGORY ALL). If no
category has ever been selected, NO CATEGORY SELECTED will display.

Note: Separate categories can be set for SAT1, SAT2 or SAT3.
Refer to Satellite radio menu for further information on selecting a
satellite radio category.

SATELLITE RADIO MENU: Press MENU when satellite radio mode is
active to access. Press OK to enter into the satellite radio menu.
Press

to cycle through the following options:

• CATEGORY MENU- Press OK to enter category mode. Press

to scroll through the list of available SIRIUS

威 channel Categories (Pop,

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Rock, News, etc.) Press OK when the desired category appears in the
display. After a category is selected, press

to search for that

specific category of channels only (i.e. ROCK). You may also select
CATEGORY ALL to seek all available SIRIUS

威 categories and channels.

Press OK to close and return to the main menu.

• SONG SEEK MENU- Press OK to enter song seek menu.

Press

to scroll through the following options:

a. SAVE THIS SONG: Press OK to save the currently playing song’s
title in the system’s memory. (If you try to save something other than
a song, CANT SAVE will appear in the display.) When the chosen song
is playing on any satellite radio channel, the system will alert you with
an audible prompt. Press OK while SONG ALERT is in the display and
the system will take you to the channel playing the desired song. You
can save up to 20 song titles. If you attempt to save more than 20
titles, the display will read REPLACE SONG? Press OK to access the
saved titles and press

to cycle through the saved titles. When

the song title appears in the display that you would like to replace,
press OK. SONG REPLACED will appear in the display.
b. DELETE A SONG: Press OK to delete a song from the system’s
memory. Press

to cycle through the saved songs. When the

song appears in the display that you would like to delete, press OK.
The song will appear in the display for confirmation. Press OK again
and the display will read SONG DELETED. If you do not want to
delete the currently listed song, press

to select either

RETURN or CANCEL.
Note: If there are no songs presently saved, the display will read NO
SONGS.
c. DELETE ALL SONGS: Press OK to delete all song’s from the
system’s memory. The display will read ARE YOU SURE ? Press OK to
confirm deletion of all saved songs and the display will read ALL
DELETED.
Note: If there are no songs presently saved, the display will read NO
SONGS.
d. DISABLE ALERTS/ENABLE ALERTS: Press OK to
enable/disable the satellite alert status which alerts you when your
selected songs are playing on a satellite radio channel. (The system
default is disabled.) SONG ALERTS ENABLED/DISABLED will appear
in the display. The menu listing will display the opposite state. For
example, if you have chosen to enable the song alerts, the menu
listing will read DISABLE as the alerts are currently on, so your other
option is to turn them off.

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• CHANNEL LOCKOUT MENU- Press OK to enter the Channel

Lockout menu. Press the

to scroll through the following

options:
a. LOCK/UNLOCK THIS CHANNEL: Press OK when
LOCK/UNLOCK THIS CHANNEL is displayed and the display will read
ENTER PIN. Enter your four-digit PIN number (initial PIN is 1234)
and the system will lock/unlock the channel and CHANNEL LOCKED
or UNLOCKED will be displayed.
Note: you must be tuned to the specific channel you want to
lock/unlock when using this feature.
b. CHANGE PIN: Press OK when CHANGE PIN is displayed. The
display will read ENTER OLD PIN. Enter your current (old) PIN
number and when the system accepts your entry it will display
ENTER NEW PIN. Enter your new four-digit PIN and the system will
save the new PIN and PIN SAVED will display.
c. UNLOCK ALL CHANNELS: Press OK when UNLOCK ALL
CHANNELS is displayed and the display will read ENTER PIN. Enter
your four-digit PIN and the system will unlock all channels and the
display will read CHANNEL UNLOCKED.
d. RESET PIN: Press OK when RESET PIN is displayed. The display
will read ARE YOU SURE. Press OK again to automatically reset the
PIN number to its initial password setting (1234). PIN RESET TO
DEFAULT PIN will be displayed.
e. RETURN: Press OK when RETURN is displayed and the system
will exit back to the satellite radio menu.

Sound Adjustments

Press SOUND repeatedly to cycle through the following features:

BASS: Press

SEEK/TRACK

or turn the tune knob to adjust the

level of bass.

TREBLE: Press

SEEK/TRACK

or turn the tune knob to adjust

the level of treble.

BALANCE: Press

SEEK/TRACK

or turn the tune knob to

adjust the audio between the left (L) and right (R) speakers.

FADE: Press

SEEK/TRACK

or turn the tune knob to adjust the

audio between the back (B) and front (F) speakers.

SPEED COMPENSATED VOLUME (if equipped): With this feature
on, radio volume automatically gets louder with increasing vehicle speed
to compensate for road and wind noise.

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The default setting is off.

Use

SEEK/TRACK

to adjust between SPEED OFF and levels

1–7: Increasing the level from 1 (lowest setting) to 7 (highest setting)
allows the radio volume to automatically change slightly with vehicle
speed to compensate for road and wind noise.

Recommended level is 1–3; SPEED OFF turns the feature off and level 7
is the maximum setting.

ALL SEATS (Occupancy mode, if equipped): Press SOUND
repeatedly to reach the Occupancy mode setting. Press
SEEK/TRACK

to select and optimize sound for ALL SEATS,

DRIVERS SEAT or REAR SEATS.

Extra Features

AUX: Press to reach LINE IN (auxiliary audio mode).

For location and further information on auxiliary audio mode, refer to
Auxiliary input jack later in this chapter.

(Phone): This feature is not active.

TUNE/OK: Your vehicle may be
equipped with features which will
require you to confirm commands
by pressing OK.

Auxiliary input jack (Line in)

WARNING: Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle
control, accident and injury. Mazda strongly recommends that

drivers use extreme caution when using any device or feature that may
take their focus off the road. Your primary responsibility is the safe
operation of the vehicle. We recommend against the use of any
handheld device while driving and that you comply with all applicable
laws.

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Your vehicle is equipped with an
Auxiliary Input Jack (AIJ). The
Auxiliary Input Jack provides a way
to connect your portable music
player to the in-vehicle audio
system. This allows the audio from a
portable music player to be played
through the vehicle speakers with
high fidelity. To achieve optimal
performance, please observe the
following instructions when
attaching your portable music
device to the audio system.

Required equipment:

1. Any portable music player designed to be used with headphones
2. An audio extension cable with stereo male 1/8 in. (3.5 mm)

connectors at each end

To play your portable music player using the auxiliary input jack:

1. Begin with the vehicle parked and the radio turned off.
2. Ensure that the battery in your portable music player is new or fully

charged and that the device is turned off.

3. Attach one end of the audio extension cable to the headphone

output of your player and the other end of the audio extension cable
to the AIJ in your vehicle.

4. Turn the radio on, using either a tuned FM station or a CD loaded

into the system. Adjust the volume to a comfortable listening level.

5. Turn the portable music player on and adjust the volume to 1/2 the

volume.

6. Press AUX on the vehicle radio repeatedly until LINE, LINE IN or

SYNC LINE IN appears in the display.
You should hear audio from your portable music player although it
may be low.

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7. Adjust the sound on your portable music player until it reaches the

level of the FM station or CD by switching back and forth between
the AUX and FM or CD controls.

Troubleshooting:

1. Do not connect the audio input jack to a line level output. Line level

outputs are intended for connection to a home stereo and are not
compatible with the AIJ. The AIJ will only work correctly with
devices that have a headphone output with a volume control.

2. Do not set the portable music player’s volume level higher than is

necessary to match the volume of the CD or FM radio in your audio
system as this will cause distortion and will reduce sound quality.
Many portable music players have different output levels, so not all
players should be set at the same levels. Some players will sound
best at full volume and others will need to be set at a lower volume.

3. If the music sounds distorted at lower listening levels, turn the

portable music player volume down. If the problems persists, replace
or recharge the batteries in the portable music player.

4. The portable music player must be controlled in the same manner

when it is used with headphones as the AIJ does not provide control
(play, pause, etc.) over the attached portable music player.

5. For safety reasons, connecting or adjusting the settings on your

portable music player should not be attempted while the vehicle is
moving. Also, the portable music player should be stored in a secure
location, such as the center console or the glove box, when the
vehicle is in motion. The audio extension cable must be long enough
to allow the portable music player to be safely stored while the
vehicle is in motion.

GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION

Radio frequencies:

AM and FM frequencies are established by the Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) and the Canadian Radio and Telecommunications
Commission (CRTC). Those frequencies are:

AM: 530, 540–1700, 1710 kHz

FM: 87.7, 87.9–107.7, 107.9 MHz

Radio reception factors:

There are three factors that can affect radio reception:
• Distance/strength: The further you travel from an FM station, the

weaker the signal and the weaker the reception.

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• Terrain: Hills, mountains, tall buildings, power lines, electric fences,

traffic lights and thunderstorms can interfere with your reception.

• Station overload: When you pass a broadcast tower, a stronger signal

may overtake a weaker one and play while the weak station frequency
is displayed.

CD/CD player care

Do:
• Handle discs by their edges only.

(Never touch the playing
surface).

• Inspect discs before playing.
• Clean only with an approved CD

cleaner.

• Wipe discs from the center out.

Don’t:
• Expose discs to direct sunlight or heat sources for extended periods

of time.

• Clean using a circular motion.
CD units are designed to play commercially pressed 4.75 in
(12 cm) audio compact discs only. Due to technical
incompatibility, certain recordable and re-recordable compact
discs may not function correctly when used in Mazda CD players.

Do not use any irregular shaped
CDs or discs with a scratch
protection film attached.

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CDs with homemade paper
(adhesive) labels should not be
inserted into the CD player as
the label may peel and cause the
CD to become jammed. It is
recommended that homemade
CDs be identified with
permanent felt tip marker rather
than adhesive labels. Ballpoint pens may damage CDs. Please
contact your authorized dealer for further information.

Audio system warranty and service

Refer to the Warranty Guide for audio system warranty information. If
service is necessary, see your authorized Mazda dealership.

MP3 track and folder structure

Your MP3 system recognizes MP3 individual tracks and folder structure
as follows:
• There are two different modes for MP3 disc playback: MP3 track mode

(system default) and MP3 folder mode. For more information on track
and folder mode, refer to Sample MP3 structure in the following
section.

• MP3 track mode ignores any folder structure on the MP3 disc. The

player numbers each MP3 track on the disc (noted by the .mp3 file
extension) from T001 to a maximum of T255.
Note: The maximum number of playable MP3 files may be less
depending on the structure of the CD and exact model of radio
present.

• MP3 folder mode represents a folder structure consisting of one level

of folders. The CD player numbers all MP3 tracks on the disc (noted
by the .mp3 file extension) and all folders containing MP3 files, from
F001 (folder) T001 (track) to F253 T255.

• Creating discs with only one level of folders will help with navigation

through the disc files.

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Sample MP3 structure

If you are burning your own MP3
discs, it is important to understand
how the system will read the
structures you create. While various
files may be present, (files with
extensions other than mp3), only
files with the .mp3 extension will be
played. Other files will be ignored
by the system. This enables you to
use the same MP3 disc for a variety
of tasks on your work computer,
home computer and your in-vehicle
system.

In track mode, the system will display and play the structure as if it were
only one level deep (all .mp3 files will be played, regardless of being in a
specific folder). In folder mode, the system will only play the .mp3 files
in the current folder.
Satellite radio information (if equipped)
Satellite radio channels: SIRIUS

威 broadcasts a variety of music, news,

sports, weather, traffic and entertainment satellite radio channels. For
more information and a complete list of SIRIUS

威 satellite radio channels,

visit www.sirius.com in the United States, www.sirius-canada.ca in
Canada, or call SIRIUS

威 at 1–888–539–7474.

Satellite radio reception factors: To receive the satellite signal, your
vehicle has been equipped with a satellite radio antenna located on the
roof of your vehicle. The vehicle roof provides the best location for an
unobstructed, open view of the sky, a requirement of a satellite radio
system. Like AM/FM, there are several factors that can affect satellite
radio reception performance:
• Antenna obstructions: For optimal reception performance, keep the

antenna clear of snow and ice build-up and keep luggage and other
material as far away from the antenna as possible.

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• Terrain: Hills, mountains, tall buildings, bridges, tunnels, freeway

overpasses, parking garages, dense tree foliage and thunderstorms can
interfere with your reception.

• Station overload: When you pass a ground based broadcast repeating

tower, a stronger signal may overtake a weaker one and result in an
audio mute.

Unlike AM/FM audible static, you will hear an audio mute when there is
a satellite radio signal interference. Your radio display may display NO
SIGNAL to indicate the interference.

SIRIUS

威 satellite radio service: SIRIUS威 satellite radio is a

subscription based satellite radio service that broadcasts music, sports,
news and entertainment programming. A service fee is required in order
to receive SIRIUS

威 service. Vehicles that are equipped with a factory

installed SIRIUS

威 satellite radio system include hardware and a limited

subscription term, which begins on the date of sale or lease of the
vehicle.

For information on extended subscription terms, the online media player
and other SIRIUS

威 features, please contact SIRIUS威 at 1–888–539–7474.

Note: SIRIUS

威 reserves the unrestricted right to change, rearrange, add

or delete programming including canceling, moving or adding particular
channels, and its prices, at any time, with or without notice to you.
Mazda Motor Corporation shall not be responsible for any such
programming changes.

Satellite radio electronic serial number (ESN): This 12–digit
Satellite Serial Number is needed to activate, modify or track your
satellite radio account. You will need this number when communicating
with SIRIUS

威. While in satellite radio mode, you can view this number on

the radio display by pressing the AUX and preset 1 controls
simultaneously.

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Radio Display

Condition

Action Required

ACQUIRING

Radio requires more
than two seconds to

produce audio for the

selected channel.

No action required.

This message should

disappear shortly.

SAT FAULT

Internal module or

system failure

present.

If this message does

not clear within a short

period of time, or with

an ignition key cycle,

your receiver may have

a fault. See your

authorized dealer for

service.

INVALID CHNL

Channel no longer

available.

This previously

available channel is no

longer available. Tune

to another channel. If

the channel was one of

your presets, you may

choose another channel

for that preset button.

UNSUBSCRIBED

Subscription not
available for this

channel.

Contact SIRIUS

威 at

1–888–539–7474 to

subscribe to the

channel or tune to

another channel.

NO TEXT

Artist information not

available.

Artist information not

available at this time on

this channel. The

system is working

properly.

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Radio Display

Condition

Action Required

NO TEXT

Song title information

not available.

Song title information

not available at this

time on this channel.

The system is working

properly.

NO TEXT

Category information

not available.

Category information

not available at this

time on this channel.

The system is working

properly.

NO SIGNAL

Loss of signal from

the SIRIUS

威 satellite

or SIRIUS

威 tower to

the vehicle antenna.

You are in a location

that is blocking the

SIRIUS

威 signal (i.e.,

tunnel, under an

overpass, dense foliage,

etc). The system is

working properly. When

you move into an open

area, the signal should

return.

UPDATING

Update of channel

programming in

progress.

No action required. The

process may take up to

three minutes.

CALL SIRIUS

威

1–888–539–7474

Satellite service has

been deactivated by

SIRIUS

威 satellite

radio.

Call SIRIUS

威 at

1–888–539–7474 to

re-activate or resolve

subscription issues.

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MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM

Fan speed adjustment: Turn to select fan speed.

Rear defroster: Press to activate/deactivate the rear window

defroster. Refer to Rear window defroster later in this chapter for
more information.

Defrost: Distributes outside air through the windshield

defroster vents and demister vents. Can be used to clear the
windshield of fog and thin ice. The system will automatically provide
outside air to reduce window fogging. Press this button again to
return to the previous air flow selection.

: Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents,

demister vents, floor vents and rear seat floor vents. The system will
automatically provide outside air to reduce window fogging.

Power: Press to activate/deactivate the climate control system.

When the system is off, outside air is prevented from entering the
vehicle through the vents.

: Distributes air through the instrument panel vents.

: Distributes air through the instrument panel vents, demister

vents, floor vents and rear seat floor vents (if equipped).

: Distributes air through the demister vents, floor vents and rear

seat floor vents (if equipped).

9. Temperature control: Controls the temperature of the airflow in

the vehicle.

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10.

Passenger heated seat control (if equipped): Press to

activate/deactivate the passenger heated seat. See Heated seats in
the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter.

11.

Recirculated air: Press to activate/deactivate air recirculation

in the vehicle. Recirculated air may reduce the amount of time
needed to cool down the interior of the vehicle and may also help
reduce undesired odors from reaching the interior of the vehicle.
Recirculated air engages automatically when MAX A/C is selected or
can be engaged manually in any airflow mode except

(defrost).

Recirculated air may turn off automatically in all airflow modes
except MAX A/C. When the ignition switch is turned off and back on,
the climate system will return to the recirculated air mode only if
the A/C button LED is illuminated and the air distribution selection
is either

(panel) or

(panel/floor). Recirculation may turn off

automatically in some airflow modes to reduce fog potential.

12. MAX A/C: Distributes recirculated air through the instrument panel

vents to cool the vehicle. This re-cooling of the interior air is more
economical and efficient. Recirculated air may also help reduce
undesirable odors from entering the vehicle. Press the MAX A/C
button again for normal A/C operation.

13. A/C: Press to activate/deactivate air conditioning. Use with

recirculated air to improve cooling performance and efficiency.
Engages automatically in MAX A/C,

(defrost)

and

(floor/defrost).

14.

Driver heated seat control (if equipped): Press to

activate/deactivate the driver heated seat. See Heated seats in the
Seating and Safety Restraints chapter.

Outside temperature: The outside temperature will appear in the
display and is labeled EXT TEMP. To change the display between
Fahrenheit and Celsius, press

and

together.

Operating tips
• To reduce fog build-up on the windshield during humid weather,

select

(defrost) or

(floor/defrost).

• To reduce humidity build-up inside the vehicle, do not drive with the

system off or with

(recirculated air) engaged and A/C off.

• Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with the

airflow to the back seats.

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• Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of

the windshield.

• To improve the time to reach comfort in hot weather, drive with the

windows slightly open for 2-3 minutes after start up or until the
vehicle has been “aired out.”

• A small amount of air may be felt from the floor vent regardless of the

air distribution setting that is selected.

During extreme high ambient temperatures when idling stationary for
extended periods of time in gear, it is recommended to run the A/C in
the MAX A/C position, reduce blower fan speed from the highest setting
and put the vehicle’s transmission into the P (Park) gear position
(automatic transmission only) to continue to receive cool air from your
A/C system.

For maximum cooling performance in MAX A/C mode:

1. Select MAX A/C.

2. Select the coolest temperature setting.

3. Set the fan to the highest speed initially. As the interior starts to

cool down, adjust the fan speed to maintain comfort.

To aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather:

1. Select

2. Select A/C.

3. Adjust the temperature control to maintain comfort.

4. Set the fan speed to the highest setting.

5. Direct the outer instrument panel vents towards the side windows.

To increase airflow to the outer instrument panel vents, close the vents
located in the middle of the instrument panel.

REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER

The rear defroster control is located on the climate control panel and
works to clear the rear window of fog and thin ice.

The engine must be running to operate the rear window defroster.

Press

to turn the rear window defroster on. An indicator light on the

control will illuminate when active. The rear window defroster turns off
automatically after a predetermined amount of time, if a low battery
condition is detected or when the ignition is turned off or to the
accessory position. To manually turn off the rear window defroster at any
time, press the control again.

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