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Operating the In-Dash CD Changer*
Inserting the CD
The CD must be label-side up when 
inserting. The auto-loading mechanism 
will set the CD and begin play. There will 
be a short lapse before play begins while 
the player reads the digital signals on the 
CD.
The disc number and the track number 
will be displayed.Normal insertion
1. Press the load button ( ).
2. When "IN" is displayed, insert the CD.
Inserting CDs into desired tray number
1. Press and hold the load button ( ) 
for about 2 seconds until a beep is 
heard.
2. Press the channel preset button for the 
desired tray number within 5 seconds 
after the beep is heard.
3. When "IN" is displayed, insert the CD.
Scan 
button Display button
Track up 
button
Track down 
button
Reverse button
Fast-forward 
button
Random button Repeat button CD slot CD play button CD eject button
Load button
Disc down 
button
Disc up buttonChannel preset buttons
NOTE
A CD cannot be inserted while the 
display reads "WAIT". A beeping 
sound can be heard during this waiting 
time. Simultaneously pressing the 
power/volume dial and the load button 
( ) for about 2 seconds will turn 
this beeping sound ON or OFF.
NOTE
The CD cannot be inserted to the 
desired tray number if the number is 
already occupied.
*Some models.
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Multiple insertion
1. Press and hold the load button ( ) 
for about 2 seconds until a beep is 
heard.
2. Wait 5 seconds or press the load button 
( ) again within 5 seconds after the 
beep is heard.
3. When "IN" is displayed, insert the CD.
4. When "IN" is displayed again, insert 
the next CD.
Displaying the CD-inserted tray 
number
When you want to know the number for a 
CD-inserted tray, press the display button 
( ).The tray number will be displayed 
for 5 seconds.
Ejecting the CD
Normal ejection
1. Press the CD eject button ( ). The 
disc number and "DISC" "OUT" will 
be displayed.
2. Pull out the CD.Ejecting CDs from desired tray number
1. Press and hold the CD eject button ( ) 
for about 2 seconds until a beep is 
heard.
2. Press the channel preset button for the 
desired CD number within 5 seconds 
after the beep is heard.
3. Pull out the CD.
Multiple ejection
1. Press and hold the CD eject button ( ) 
for about 2 seconds until a beep is 
heard.
2. Wait 5 seconds or press the CD eject 
button ( ) again within 5 seconds 
after the beep is heard.
3. Pull out the CD, then the next CD will 
be ejected.
Playing
Press the CD play button ( ) to start 
play when a CD is in the unit.
If there isn’t a CD in the unit when the CD 
play button ( ) is pressed, "NO DISC" 
will flash on and off.
NOTE
The first-inserted CD will be played 
automatically when:
•
No CD is inserted within 15 seconds 
after "IN" is displayed.
•The CD trays are full.
NOTE
When the CD is ejected during play, 
the next CD will be played 
automatically.
NOTE
•CDs will be ejected starting with the 
one with the lowest number.
•All CDs in the tray will be ejected 
continuously.
•CDs can be ejected when the 
ignition switch is off. Press and 
hold the CD eject button ( ) for 
about 2 seconds and all CDs will 
eject.
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Fast-forward/Reverse
Press and hold the fast-forward button 
( ) to advance through a track at high 
speed.
Press and hold the reverse button ( ) 
to reverse through a track at high speed.
Track search
Press the track up button ( ) once to skip 
forward to the beginning of the next track.
Press the track down button ( ) once to 
skip back to the beginning of the current 
track.
Disc search 
Press the disc up button ( ) to skip 
forward to the beginning of the next CD.
Press the disc down button ( ) to 
skip back to the beginning of the previous 
CD.
Music scan
This feature helps to find a program by 
playing about the first 10 seconds of each 
track.
Press the scan button ( ,  ) during play 
to start scan play operation (the track 
number will flash).
Press the scan button ( ,  ) once again 
to cancel scan play.Repeat play
This feature makes it possible to listen to 
a selection repeatedly.
Press the repeat button ( ) during play. 
The current selection will be repeated 
("RPT" will be displayed).
Press the repeat button ( ) once again 
to cancel repeat play.
Random play
This feature allows the CD player to 
randomly select the order of the songs.
Press the random button ( ) during 
play. The next selection will be randomly 
selected ("RDM" will be displayed). 
Press the random button ( ) once 
again to cancel random play.
NOTE
If the unit is left in scan, normal play 
will resume where scan was selected.
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Error Indications
If you see an error indication on the display, find the cause in the chart. If you cannot clear 
the error indication, take the vehicle to an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Indication Cause Solution
CHECK MD MD is inserted upside downInsert the MD properly. If the error indication does not 
disappear, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer
CHECK MD MD is defectiveInsert another MD properly. If the error indication 
does not disappear, consult an Authorized Mazda 
Dealer
CHECK CD CD is inserted upside downInsert the CD properly. If the error indication does not 
disappear, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer
CHECK CD CD is defective Check the CD for scratches or soiling
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Adjusting the Volume
To increase the volume, press volume 
button ( ).
To decrease the volume, press volume 
button ( ).
Changing the Source
Press the mode switch ( ) to change 
the audio source (FM1 radio>FM2 
radio>AM radio>Cassette tape player or 
MD player>CD player or CD 
changer>cyclical).
Audio Control Switch 
Operation
NOTE
Mazda installed this system to help 
you avoid being too distracted using 
audio controls on the dashboard. 
Always make safe driving your first 
priority.
NOTE
Cassette tape, MD, CD and CD 
changer modes cannot be selected in 
the following cases:
•A cassette deck, MD, CD, or CD 
changer are not equipped on the 
audio system.
•A cassette tape, MD or CD have not 
been inserted.
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Seek Switch
When listening to the radio
Press the seek switch ( ,  ) to recall 
previously stored radio stations.
Press the seek switch ( ,  ), the radio 
switches to the next/previous stored 
station in the order that it was stored 
(1~6).
Press the seek switch ( ,  ) for about 
2 seconds until a beep is heard to seek a 
higher or lower frequency 
automatically.
When playing a cassette tape
Press the seek switch ( ), release, and it 
will advance to the next selection.
Press the seek switch ( ), release, and it 
will repeat the selection being played.
When playing a CD or MD
Press the seek switch ( ) to skip to the 
next track.
Press the seek switch ( ) to repeat the 
current track.
Mute Switch
Press the mute switch ( ) once to mute 
audio, press it again to resume audio 
output.
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This CD player is made and tested to meet exacting safety standards. It meets FCC 
requirements and complies with safety performance standards of the U.S. Department of 
Health and Human Services.
Safety Certification
•This CD player should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except qualified service 
personnel.
If servicing is required, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
•Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those 
specified herein may result in hazardous laser exposure. Never operate the CD player 
with the top case of the unit removed.
•Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for 
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
NOTE
For CD player section:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the 
following two conditions: (1)This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) 
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause 
undesired operation.
NOTE
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital 
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide 
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This 
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed 
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio 
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a 
particular installation.
CAUTION
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Interior Equipment
When you need a sunvisor, lower it for use 
in front or swing it to the side.
Va n i t y  M i r r o r s
To use the vanity mirror, lower the 
sunvisor.
If your vehicle is equipped with a vanity 
mirror light, it will illuminate when you 
pull the cover up.
Illuminated Entry System
When the illuminated entry system 
operates, the overhead light (switch is in 
the DOOR position) and the courtesy 
lights turn on for:
•About 30 seconds after the driver’s 
door is unlocked and the ignition key is 
removed.
•About 15 seconds after all doors are 
closed.
•About 15 seconds after the key is 
removed from the ignition with all 
doors closed.
The light also turns off when:
•The ignition switch is turned to the ON 
position and all doors are closed.
•The driver’s door is locked.
Sunvisors
Sunvisor
Interior Lights
NOTE
If any door is left opened, the light 
goes out after about 5 minutes.
The light turns on again when the 
ignition switch is turned to the ON 
position, or when any door is opened 
after all doors have been closed.
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Overhead Lights
Front
Rear
OFF Light off
DOOR•
Light on when any door is open
•
Light on or off when the 
illuminated entry system is on
DOOR
OFF
With sunroof
DOOR
OFF
Without sunroof
OFF Light off
DOOR•
Light on when any door is open
•
Light on or off when the 
illuminated entry system is on
ON Light on
DOOR OFF
ON
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Map Lights
The map lights are switched on or off by 
pressing the switches.
Courtesy Lights
Turns on when any door is open or the 
illuminated entry system is on.
With sunroof
Without sunroof
Courtesy Light
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