warning MAZDA MODEL 6 2009 Navigation Manual (in English)
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Before Use
Navigation 
Set Up
RDM-TMCIf
necessary
Rear View 
Monitor
Safety Information
n
Read this owner’s manual for your Navigation System carefully before using the system. 
It contains instructions about how to use the system in a safe and effective manner. 
Mazda assumes no responsibility for any problems resulting from failure to observe the instructions 
given in this manual.
n This manual uses pictographs to show you how to use the product safely and to alert you to potential 
dangers resulting from improper connections and operation. The meanings of the pictographs are 
explained below. It is important that you fully understand the pictographs and explanations in order to 
use this manual and the system properly.
WarningWarning
The presence of this Warning symbol in the text is intended to 
alert you to the importance of heeding the operation 
instructions. Failure to heed the instructions may result in 
severe injury or death.
nDo not keep your eyes fixed on the monitor screen or operate the system 
while driving.
Do not change the settings and destination locations while driving. Minimize the time 
spent on viewing the monitor screen and listening to the voice guidance while driving. 
Operating the system will distract the driver from looking ahead of the vehicle and can 
cause accidents. Always stop the vehicle in a safe location and use the parking brake 
before operating the system.
n
Always obey local traffic regulations. Your guided route may include roads that are not open to vehicles or are closed due to 
traffic regulations. Comply with the local traffic regulations and take another route.
n
Do not use the unit when it is out of order.If the unit is out of order (no image, no sound) or in an abnormal state (has foreign matter 
in it, is exposed to water, is smoking, or smells), then turn it off immediately and consult 
with an Expert dealer, we recommend an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Using the unit in an 
out-of-order condition may lead to accidents, fires, or electric shocks.
n
Use the proper power supply. This product is designed for operation with a negative grounded 12 V DC battery system.
n
Do not disassemble. Do not disassemble the product or attempt to repair it yourself. If the product needs to be 
repaired, take it to an Authorized dealer, we recommend an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Warnings
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RoutingAddress 
Book
Getting started
Navigation Set Up
l
You can alter the map display conditions, the route guidance conditions and show the 
system information.
nStop your vehicle before the following operations. Do not change the settings and destination locations while driving. Minimize the time 
spent viewing the monitor screen and listening to the voice guidance while driving. 
Operating the system will distract the driver from looking ahead of the vehicle and may 
cause an accident. 
Always stop the vehicle in a safe location and put the parking brake on before operating 
the system.
Before Stepsselect
Warning
MENU
Open
[NAVIGATION SETUP] (   page 17)
 (   page 19)
 (   page 20)
 (   page 21)
 (   page 22)
 (   page 24)
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Getting started
Navigation Set Up
Before Steps
   select
   select   
User Setting
MENU
Open the 
[USER SETTINGS] 
screen
nMap Color
Select a screen color from the   to   options.
nMAP Mode
lAuto  : The display will automatically switch between Day 
and Night illumination mode when the headlights are 
turned off and on respectively.
lDay  :The display will be presented in Day illumination mode 
regardless of whether the headlights are on or off.
lNight  : The display will be presented in Night illumination mode  regardless of whether the headlights are on or off. 
nDistance
Select the distance unit from   or  .
nAverage speed
Set the average speed for each road to be driven.
(This function sets the standard speed (average vehicle speed 
for each route) used for calculating the estimated arrival time 
when calculating the route time.)
:  Average speed setting:Changes back to default
nRoad Restriction Warnings
The display of warnings during route guidance when passing
through areas with traffic restrictions can be turned on or off.
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Getting started
Screen change
nDo not keep your eyes fixed on the monitor screen or operate the system 
while driving
Do not change the settings and destination locations while driving. Minimize the time 
spent viewing the monitor screen and listening to the voice guidance while driving. 
Operating the system will distract the driver from looking ahead of the vehicle and may 
cause an accident. Always stop the vehicle in a safe location and use the parking brake 
before operating the system.
Map
orientation
Map scale
Warning
1
Select ,  on-
screen button.lNorth Up: Geographic north is up.
lHead Up: The direction you are 
heading is up.
1
Select or  on-screen 
button.
lThe map can be displayed in 
14 steps with scales from 
 to  . l
ZOOM OUT
lZOOM IN
(more detail.)
<Scale bar>
Imperial 
display1/32 mi
 (mile) 1/4 mi
(mile) 2 mi
(mile) 16 mi
(mile) 128 mi
(mile)
Metric 
display50 m 500 m 4 km 32 km 256 km
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lFor Character Entry, please refer to page 39.
lDo not keep your eyes fixed on the monitor screen or operate the system while driving.Do not change the settings and destination locations while driving. Minimize the time spent 
viewing the monitor screen and listening to the voice guidance while driving. Operating the system 
will distract the driver from looking ahead of the vehicle and may cause an accident. Always stop 
the vehicle in a safe location before operating the system.
lRoute searches with the navigation system can include roads that you cannot drive on and roads that you 
are prohibited from driving on due to traffic regulations. Please comply with the traffic regulations.
Warnings
Select the desired Search Area
 : ALABAMA
 : ARIZONA
 : ARKANSAS
 : CALIFORNIA
 : COLORADO
 : CONNECTICUT
 : DELAWARE
 : FLORIDA
 : GEORGIA
 : IDAHO
 : ILLINOIS
 : INDIANA
 : IOWA
 : KANSAS
 : KENTUCKY
 : LOUISIANA
 : MAINE
 : MARYLAND
 : 
MASSACHUSETTS : MICHIGAN
 : MINNESOTA
 : MISSISSIPPI
 : MISSOURI  : MONTANA
 : NEBRASKA
 : NEVADA
 : NEW HAMPSHIRE : NEW JERSEY
 : NEW MEXICO
 : NEW YORK
 : 
NORTH CAROLINA : NORTH DAKOTA
 : OHIO
 : OKLAHOMA
 : OREGON
 : PENNSYLVANIA
 : RHODE ISLAND
 : 
SOUTH CAROLINA : SOUTH DAKOTA
 : TENNESSEE
 : TEXAS
 : UTAH
 : VERMONT
 : VIRGINIA
 : WASHINGTON
 : WEST VIRGINIA : WISCONSIN
 : WYOMING
 : 
WASHINGTON, D.C. : ALBERTA
 : ONTARIO
 : QUEBEC
 : 
SASKATCHEWAN : NEWFOUNDLAND
AND LABRADOR
 : NEW BRUNSWICK : NOVA SCOTIA
 : NUNAVUT
 : 
BRITISH COLUMBIA : PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND : MANITOBA
 : NORTHWEST TERRITORIES : YUKON
 : ALASKA
 : HAWAII
 : PUERTO RICO
 : VIRGIN ISLANDS 
OF THE U.S
The information for these countries and regions is recorded on a separate media.
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Routing
nDo not keep your eyes fixed on the monitor screen or operate the system while drivingDo not change the settings and destination locations while driving. Minimize the time spent viewing the monitor screen and 
listening to the voice guidance while driving. Operating the system will distract the driver from looking ahead of the vehicle 
and
may cause an accident. Always stop the vehicle in a safe location and use the parking brake before operating the system.Warning
Select  or  for toll 
roads, major roads, ferry, 
restricted roads and border 
crossing.
The route will not necessarily follow 
the specified conditions.
Select the button for the location to be modified.
Select the way points to change the order.Change the destination and the passing order of the destination and way points.
   
Select the button corresponding to the destination or way point to be deleted.
   
The Enter Route screen appears.
MAP
MAP
MAP
Select  
(Change 
Location).
Shows the map for 
the destination/
way points.
Press   
to change the 
order. 
Select
Select  
from the roads 
to be avoided. 
:
Searches the detour routes at 1-80 km (0.625-
50 miles) from the present position to the 
selected route. (Display range varies according 
to the set distance of the selected route.) 
Whole Route searches the route that detours 
from the present position for all routes.
MAP
Move  to loca-
tion and then 
press
 .
:
:Cancel the deletion
:
:Cancel the setting
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Vo i c e  Recognition
Navigation 
Set Up
If necessary
Precautions/System Performance
Voice guidance has the following functions:
nIntersection guidance
l
The system voice announces the distance to an upcoming turn and the turning direction.
This guidance function is automatic. Therefore, you do not have to set it, and it cannot be 
disabled.
l The system vocally announces the distance to an upcoming highway branching point or 
junction.
Voice Guidance
l The navigation system is just a support system for the driver. The driver should 
always pay attention to the traffic situation to safely make decisions. You may 
be unable at times to arrive at your destination due to out-of-date information 
on a map disc. You should be especially careful when selecting an urgent 
destination such as a hospital or a police station.
l Your route may sometimes include roads that are not open to vehicles or are 
closed due to traffic regulations. Please comply with the local traffic 
regulations.
l Do not change the settings and destination locations while driving. Minimize 
the time spent viewing the monitor screen and listening to the voice guidance 
while driving. Operating the system will distract the driver from looking ahead 
of the vehicle and may cause an accident. Always stop the vehicle in a safe 
location and use the parking brake before operating the system.
When two intersections are close together, the 
voice guidance may be late. When two roundabouts are close together, the 
voice guidance for the second may be late.
Warnings
Second branching pointFirst branching point150m
100m
Route
 In 700m left turn. Left turn ahead,
then right turn.
Roundabout.
Take the second
exit.
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BookVo i c e  
Recognition
Navigation 
Set Up
If necessary
Although you may encounter the following problems in a route search, there is nothing 
wrong with the system.
The navigation system is just a support system for the driver. The driver should always pay 
attention to the traffic situation to safely make decisions. You may be unable to arrive at your 
destination due to out-of-date information on a map disc. You should be especially careful 
when selecting an urgent destination such as a hospital or a police stat\
ion.
Route Search
Warning
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It may also show roads 
that are out of use due 
to the opening of a new 
road or for other 
reasons.
The route shown only 
reaches a point near 
your destination if your 
destination has no 
direct access road or 
the road is too narrow.
It may show a route 
where you'll have to 
make a U-turn.
The guide map may 
show roads that are not 
passable due to closure 
in winter or for other 
reasons.
It may show a 
common road under 
or over an elevated 
road.
Destination
Road
out of 
use
which
exit? Destination
Destination
Destination
Depending upon the shape of 
roundabout (rotary), the guide 
map may show a wrong exit.
where the route remains 
unchanged after another 
search.
• There may be cases 
 • A congested route may 
be shown.
It may also show 
roads that only permit 
one-way traffic.
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