audio MAZDA MODEL RX 8 2004 (in English) User Guide

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Au di o S ys t em
Form No. 8R65-EA-03C
Audio sound adjustment
1. Press the audio control dial to select the
function. The selected function will be
indicated.
*Depending on the mode selected, the
indication changes.2. Turn the audio control dial to adjust the
selected functions as follows:
Standard audio-equipped model
BOSE Sound System-equipped model
Standard audio-
equipped model
*
*
BOSE Sound System-
equipped model
*
*
IndicationTurn
LeftTu r n
Right
Select
modeSelect
mode
Decrease
bassIncrease
bass
Decrease
mid-
rangeIncrease
mid-range
Decrease
trebleIncrease
treble
Shift the
sound
to the
frontShift the
sound
to the rear
Shift the
sound
to the
leftShift the
sound
to the
right
OFF ON
IndicationTurn
LeftTu r n
Right
OFF ON
Decrease
bassIncrease
bass
Decrease
trebleIncrease
treble
Shift the
sound
to the
frontShift the
sound
to the rear
Shift the
sound
to the
leftShift the
sound
to the
right
OFF ON
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Automatic Level Control (ALC)
(Standard audio-equipped model)
The automatic level control is a feature
that automatically adjusts audio volume
and sound quality according to the vehicle
speed.
The volume increases in accordance with
the increase in vehicle speed, and
decreases as vehicle speed decreases.
The following four modes are available.
Select the desired mode.
Turn the audio control dial to select the
ALC OFF, ALC LEVEL1~3 mode. The
selected mode will be indicated.
NOTE
About 5 seconds after selecting any
mode, the volume function will be
automatically selected. To reset bass,
mid-range, treble, fade, and balance,
press the audio control dial for 2 seconds.
The unit will beep and "CLEAR" will be
displayed.
Mode Volume change
No change
Minimum
Medium
Maximum
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*AudioPilot (BOSE Sound System-
equipped model)
AudioPilot automatically adjusts audio
volume and sound quality in accordance
with the level of noise entering the vehicle
interior while driving. When AudioPilot is
turned ON, the system automatically
calculates the conditions for optimum
hearing of sound which may be difficult to
hear depending on exterior noise.
*AudioPilot is a registered trademark of
BOSE Corporation.
BEEP setting
The beep-sound when operating the audio
system can be set on or off.
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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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Information Display Functions
The information display has the following functions:
•Clock
•Ambient Temperature Display (Outside Temperature Display)
•Climate Control Display
•Audio Display
Information Display
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Climate Control Display
The climate control system status is
displayed. To operate the climate control
system, refer to "Climate Control System"
(page 6-2).

Audio Display
The audio system status is displayed. To
operate the audio system, refer to "Audio
System" (page 6-10).The ignition switch must be in the ACC or
ON position.
1. Open the cover.
2. Press the lighter in and release it. When
ready for use, it automatically pops out.
Lighter
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Form No. 8R65-EA-03C

Fuse Panel Description
Fuse block (Engine compartment)
(Next to air filter)
(Near battery)
DESCRIPTIONFUSE
RATINGPROTECTED
COMPONENT
1 MAIN 120AFor protection
of all circuits
2 HEATER 40A Heater
3 AIR PUMP 60A Air pump
4BTN 30APower
windows,
Power door
locks,
Illuminated
entry system,
Sunroof
*
5DEFOG 50ARear window
defroster
6 FAN 40A Electric fan
7ABS/DSC 60A
ABS, DSC
*
8ACC 30ALighter, Power
control mirror,
Accessory
socket, Audio
system
DESCRIPTIONFUSE
RATINGPROTECTED
COMPONENT
9HEAD 15AHeadlight high
beams
*,
Headlight
cleaner
*
10HEAD LOW
R15AHeadlight low
beam (RH)
11HEAD LOW
L15AHeadlight low
beam (LH)
12 DRL 15A
DRL*(Headlight
high beams)
13 DSC 30A
DSC*
14SEAT
WA R M20A
Seat warmer*
15 H/CLEAN 20AHeadlight
cleaner*
16 R.FOG 10A—
17 FOG 15A
Fog lights*
18 A/C MAG 10A Air conditioner
*Some models.
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Owner Maintenance
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Fuse panel (Driver’s side)
DESCRIPTIONFUSE
RATINGPROTECTED
COMPONENT
1 CIGAR 15A Lighter
2 ACC 7.5AAudio system,
Power control
mirror
3AUX PWR 20AAccessory
socket
4 A/C 7.5A Air conditioner
5—— —
6—— —
7 SPARE 7.5A—
8SPARE 20A—
9M.DEF 10AMirror
defroster
*
10 DSC 7.5A
DSC*
11 AUDIO 20A
Audio system*
12 D.LOCK 30APower door
locks, Sunroof*
13 P.WIND 30A Power windows
14 ROOM 15A Interior lights
15 SPARE 15A—
16 SPARE 10A—
*Some models.
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Index
A
Accessory Socket ............................. 6-48
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and
Accessories
...................................... 9-12
Air Bag Systems
.............................. 2-27
Air Filter
.......................................... 8-18
Ambient Temperature Display
........ 6-41
Antenna
............................................ 6-10
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
........ 5-7
Warning light
.............................. 5-7
Appearance Care
.............................. 8-39
Ashtray
............................................. 6-43
Audio System
................................... 6-10
Audio control switch
................ 6-34
Audio set
................................... 6-17
Operating tips for audio
system
....................................... 6-10
Safety certification
.................... 6-36
Automatic Transmission
Driving tips
............................... 5-15
Fluid
.......................................... 8-15
Manual shift mode
.................... 5-11
Shift-lock system
...................... 5-11
Transmission ranges
................. 5-10
B
Battery
Emergency starting
................... 7-20
Maintenance
............................. 8-21
Specifications
........................... 10-4
Beeps
Engine overrev warning
beep
........................................... 5-47
Ignition key reminder
............... 5-47
Lights-on reminder
................... 5-47
Seat belt warning beep
.............. 5-47
Tire inflation pressure warning
beep
........................................... 5-47
B
Before Starting the Engine ................. 4-6
After getting in
............................ 4-6
Before getting in
......................... 4-6
Body Lubrication
............................. 8-18
Brake/Clutch
Fluid
.......................................... 8-14
Brakes
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
....5-7
Foot brake
................................... 5-4
Pad wear indicator
...................... 5-8
Parking brake
.............................. 5-5
Warning light
.............................. 5-5
Break-In Period
.................................. 4-7
Bulb Replacement
............................ 8-27
C
Capacities ......................................... 10-5
Carbon Monoxide
.............................. 4-5
Catalytic Converter
............................ 4-3
Cell Phones
...................................... 9-13
Center Console
................................. 6-46
Child Restraint
Child restraint precautions
........ 2-17
Installing child-restraint
systems
...................................... 2-20
LATCH child-restraint
systems
...................................... 2-25
Cigarette Lighter
.............................. 6-42
Climate Control System
.....................6-2
Gas specifications
..................... 10-6
Clock
................................................ 6-41
Coin Box
.......................................... 6-45
Courtesy Lights
................................ 6-39
Cruise Control
.................................. 5-17
Cup Holder
....................................... 6-44
Customer Assistance
.......................... 9-2
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