audio MAZDA MODEL 6 2013 Navigation Manual (in English)
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Note
If you continue to press and hold the button, the frequency will continue changing without 
stopping.
nScan tuning
Press the SCAN button to automatically sample strong stations.
Scanning stops at each station for about 5 seconds. To hold a station, press the SCAN 
button again during this interval. 
nSwitching between FM1 and FM2
Press the     on-screen button to switch between FM1 and FM2.
nPreset channel tuning 
The 8 preset channels can be used to store 8 AM and 16 FM stations.
1.To set a channel first select AM, FM1, or FM2. Tune to the desired station.
2.Press the TUNE AUDIO dial.
3.Select any channel preset on-screen button for about 2 seconds until a beep sound is 
heard. The selected preset channel number and station frequency will be displayed. The 
station is now held in the memory.
4.Repeat this operation for the other stations and bands you want to store. To tune one in the  memory, select AM, FM1, or FM2 and then press its channel preset button. The station 
frequency and the channel number will be displayed.
nPTY(Program-type information) tuning (FM1, FM2 Only)
Station reception is possible after the station is selected from the desired category.
1.Press the   and   on-screen button, and select the desired category.
2.Press the   on-screen button and search for stations which can be received in the 
selected category.
3.Select the desired station.
Note
If the station in the selected category is not found, the search is finished.
nAuto memory tuning
This is especially useful when driving in an area where the local radio stations are not known. 
Additional AM/FM stations can be stored without disturbing the previously set channels.
Select and hold the   on-screen button for about 2 seconds until a beep sound is heard; 
the system will automatically scan and temporarily store up to 8 stations with the strongest 
frequencies in each selected band in that area.
nAudio Sound Adjustment
Refer to “Power/Volume/Sound Controls” (   page 82). 
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Used on vehicles equipped with the DLP* unit.
* DLP: Down Link Processor (SATELLITE RADIO Module)
nWhat is satellite radio?
With over 130 channels, SIRIUS Satellite Radio brings you more of what you love. Get 69 
channels of 100% commercial-free music, plus all your favorite sports, news, talk and 
entertainment. Everything worth listening to is now on SIRIUS.
100% Commercial-free Music — With music from every genre, artist-dedicated channels, 
live performances and more, SIRIUS is the home of 100% commercial-free music.
Live Sports Play-by-Play & Expert Talk  — Hear every NFL game, every NASCAR
® race 
and college sports coverage from over 150 schools. Plus 24/7 sports talk with channels like 
SIRIUS NFL Radio, SIRIUS NASCAR Radio and more.
Exclusive Entertainment and Talk  — The biggest names, compelling talk, hilarious 
comedy. Hear Howard Stern, Martha Stewart, Jamie Foxx, Blue Collar Comedy, Playboy 
Radio, political talk and more.
World-class News  — Stay informed with FOX, CNN, CNBC, NPR
®, BBC and more. Plus 
local traffic and weather.
Family & Kids  — Entertain the entire family with Radio Disney, Kids Place Live, Laugh USA 
and more.
Sign up for SIRIUS Radio today! For more information, visit www.sirius.com.
Satellite radio can be subscribed to and received in the United States. (Except Alaska and 
Hawaii) and Canada.
Operating the Satellite Radio
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SEEK/TRACK up button
SEEK/TRACK down button
TUNE AUDIO dial 
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Before 
UseGetting
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Routing Address 
Book
Vo i c e  Recognition
Navigation 
Set Up
RDM-TMC
Audio Operation
Navigation 
Set Up
nHow to Activate Satellite Radio
You must call SIRIUS to activate your service. Activation is free and takes only a few minutes. 
SIRIUS service uses an ID code to identify your radio. This code is needed to activate SIRIUS 
service, and report any problems. 
To activate you SIRIUS radio tuner, call a SIRIUS customer service specialist at 1-888-539-
7474 or you can visit SIRIUS online at www.sirius.com
Please have the following information ready:
• SIRIUS ID (12-digit electronic serial no., or ESN)
• Valid credit card information (may not be required at initial sign-up)
Be sure you are parked outside with a clear view of open sky, you will be instructed to turn on 
your radio (in SAT mode and tuned to channel 184). Activation typically takes only 2-5 
minutes.
*ESN: Electronic Serial Number 
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nSelecting SIRIUS Radio Mode
System initializing
When information on all channel maps is obtained and the system is ready, channel '184' is 
received. 
When switching to a source other than SIRIUS radio mode, the last active channel is stored 
and will be the first channel accessed upon activating SIRIUS radio mode again.1. Press the SOURCE button.
2. Press the   on-screen button
When the   on-screen button is pressed, it 
will play the last selected SIRIUS channel.
3. Each time the   on-screen button is  pressed, the satellite selection changes in the 
order shown below.
It may take 30 to 120 seconds for the system to 
start up while it is initializing or after the SIRIUS 
channel map has been changed. 
During start up, the following will be displayed.
‘UPDATING CHANNELS XX% COMPLETE’ or 
‘UPDATING CHANNELS’ appears.
SIRIUS1 SIRIUS2 SIRIUS3 
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nChannel Selection
Using the TUNE AUDIO dial
Turn the TUNE AUDIO dial to select the desired channel number.
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Turn the knob clockwise to step-up the channel number.
l Turn the knob counterclockwise to step-down the channel number.
Using the TRACK button
Press the TRACK button with a short press to step-up (down) the channel.
When the TRACK button (UP or DOWN) is held pressed, the system will continue to step-up 
(down) the channel until the button is released.
nScanning for Subscribed Channels
Press the SCAN button to begin searching through your subscribed channels.
When the system reaches a subscribed channel it plays the channel for 5 seconds before 
going to the next subscribed channel. After reaching the subscribed channel with the highest 
number, the search resumes from the subscribed channel with the lowest number and scans 
forward.
Note
To search for channels in the category currently displayed, press the SCAN button when in 
the category mode.
nUnsubscribed Channels
Navigation system display: ‘CALL 888-539-SIRIUS TO SUBSCRIBE’ is displayed.
Information display: ‘CALL 888’ and ‘539 SIRI’ (Flashes alternately)
Note
When the subscription contract is canceled all of the channels, except channel 184, appear 
as unsubscribed.
nInvalid Channels
When a selected channel is not broadcasting, the display indicates the following:
Navigation system display: ‘INVALID CHANNEL’ is displayed
Information display: ‘SR (bank number) INVALID’ and ‘SR (bank number) CHANNEL’ (Flashes alternately)
SR: Satellite Radio
Note
If the last channel selected is no longer unavailable because of a channel update, the above 
indication is displayed until any other valid channel is selected. 
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nPreset Channel Programming
1. Select the channel you want to store.
2. Hold down the channel preset on-screen button (1-6) briefly.You will hear a beep sound to indicate that the channel has been stored.
3. The channel number for the channel preset on-screen button changes.
Note
Six stations can be stored in each of the SR banks 1, 2, and 3 for convenient access to your 
favorite stations.
nPreset Channel Call-up
Press the channel preset on-screen button (1-6).
Note
In the initial setting, all channels are preset to 184.
nCategory Mode On/Off
ON
(When doing a TUNE/SEEK within the selected category)
When the   on-screen button is pressed, 'Tune/seek within selected category only' 
appears for six seconds. ‘CATEGORY’ is displayed on the left side of the channel number.
OFF
(When doing a TUNE/SEEK outside of the category mode)
While in category mode, press the   on-screen button. (The on-screen button display 
changes to  .) 
‘Tune/seek among all available Sirius channels.’ appears for 6 seconds, and ‘CATEGORY’ is 
no longer displayed.
Note
Pressing the channel preset on-screen button (1-6) during category mode will exit the 
category mode and play the selected channel.
Channel preset on-screen button 
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Before 
UseGetting
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Routing Address 
Book
Vo i c e  Recognition
Navigation 
Set Up
RDM-TMC
Audio Operation
Navigation 
Set Up
nCategory Change
Press the category select on-screen button (  or   ) and select the desired category.
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Press the   button to scroll the categories upward.
l Press the  : to scroll the categories downward.
The channel with the lowest number within the category indicated is received.
When the channel with the highest number within the category is reached, scrolling will 
resume from the channel with the lowest number in the category.
nChannel Selection Within a Category
Pressing the TRACK button (UP or DOWN) moves the channel number up/down in the 
present category.
When the channel preset on-screen button is pressed in the category mode
When a channel preset button (1-6) is pressed while in the 'CATEGORY ON' mode, the 
service channel will be changed. When the button is pressed the mode switches to 
‘CATEGORY OFF’ mode. (The same applies when pressing the   on-screen button.)
Press the   on-screen button
All the channels (programs) in the category are 
displayed. 
Press the   on-screen button.
All the categories are displayed.  
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nChannel Number, Channel Name, Category, Artist, Song 
Titles and Info Display
nProgramming Your Favorites into Memory
Press the   on-screen button.
Channel name, song title, artist name and INFO 
are displayed.
Song title, Artist name, INFO display
• Press the   on-screen button to display the last characters of the name.
To return to the display of the preset channels, 
press the   on-screen button.
1. Press the   on-screen button.
2. ‘SELECT TITLE OR ARTIST’ or ‘SELECT  TEAM’ is displayed, and the items to be 
registered will appear below it. 
3. When one of the items is selected from the  list, ‘TITLE/ARTIST/TEAM STORED’ will be 
displayed for three seconds, and the program 
registration is completed.
• If program registration information is not  included in the program during reception, the 
MEMORY, TITLE, and ARTIST buttons remain 
grayed out.
Memory contents confirmation and setting
1. When the   on-screen button is  pressed, ‘TITLE/ARTIST/TEAM MEMORY 
LIST’ is displayed to confirm the program 
registered in the memory. 
• If there are four or more items registered,  scroll up or down using the   or   on-
screen button to select the desired item. 
• To delete an item, select it from the list and 
press the   on-screen button.
• Switch the SONG SEEK  /  on-screen  buttons according to whether the seek alert 
function is used. 
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Routing Address 
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Vo i c e  Recognition
Navigation 
Set Up
RDM-TMC
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Navigation 
Set Up
Note
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Ten items can be registered in each of the three memory lists (TITLE/ARTIST/TEAM). If ten 
items are exceeded, 'TITLE/ARTIST/TEAM MEMORY FULL' is displayed and the 
confirmation screen will appear to inform you that the chronologically oldest program is to 
be overwritten.
l Ten different types of sports programs are available (NFL, NHL, NBA, MLB, Soccer, Auto 
Racing, College Football, College Basketball, Other). Your favorite teams can be registered 
in each.
nSeek Alert
This function informs you that the registered program goes on the air except when it has 
already been received. (The above screen is displayed when the previously registered 
program ID, artist ID, or sport ID is identified.)
If there are 4 or more items in the list (4 or more registered programs are on the air 
simultaneously), the previous/next page is displayed by pressing the   or   on-screen 
button. 
If a program name is too long to be displayed in whole, the remaining part is displayed by 
pressing the   button. 
When a desired program is selected from the list, the channel is changed to start the selected 
program. 
When you do not select from the list, press the   on-screen button to return to its original 
display. 
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nInstant Replay
This function allows you to rewind and replay the program that you were previously or are 
currently listening to. 
Note
The instant replay mode cannot be cancelled without pressing the   on-screen button 
even when the display of the song playback time returns to '0:00:00'.
nDisplaying the SIRIUS ID (ESN)
Press the   on-screen button.
When the   on-screen button is briefly 
pressed (about 0.5 seconds), playback starts 
from the beginning of the current program.
When the   on-screen button is pressed 
twice, playback starts from the beginning of the 
previous program.
When the   on-screen button is pressed 
and held, the track rewinds in 5-second intervals 
while the button is being pressed. If the   
on-screen button is pressed for 10 seconds or 
longer, the rewind time intervals change every 
10 seconds while the button is being pressed in 
increments of 15 seconds, 30 seconds, and 1 
minute.
When the   on-screen button is briefly 
pressed (about 0.5 seconds), playback starts 
from the beginning of the next program. 
When the   on-screen button is pressed 
and held, the track is fast-forwarded in 5-second 
intervals while the button is being pressed. If the  on-screen button is pressed for 10 
seconds or longer, the fast-forward time intervals 
change every 10 seconds while the button is 
being pressed in increments of 15 seconds, 30 
seconds, and 1 minute.
When the   on-screen button is briefly 
pressed, playback is temporarily stopped, or 
playback starts if it has been temporarily 
stopped. 
When the   on-screen button is pressed, 
the instant replay mode is cancelled and returns 
to the current program.
1. Press the   on-screen button.
2. A 12-digit Electronic Serial Number (ESN) for 
the SIRIUS tuner is displayedSong playback time