ECO mode MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK 2006 (in English) Owner's Guide

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Fully Automatic Typeí
Climate control information is displayed on the information display.
Temperature control dial
Fan control dialMode selector switch
Air intake selector A/C Switch OFF switch
Auto switch
AMB (Ambient
Temperature) switch Windshield
defroster switch
qControl Switches
AUTO switch
By pressing the AUTO switch the
following functions will be automatically
controlled in accordance with the set
temperature:
lAirflow temperature
lAmount of airflow
lSelection of airflow mode
lOutside/Recirculated air selection
lAir conditioner operation
lA/C or A/C ECO selection
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Depending on the mode selected, the
indication changes. BOSE Sound
System-equipped
model
2. Turn the audio control dial to adjust the
selected functions as follows:
Standard audio-equipped model
Indication Turn Left Turn Right
Select mode
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
OFF ON
BOSE Sound System-equipped model
Indication Turn Left Turn Right
Select mode
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
OFF ON
NOTE
About 5 seconds after selecting any
mode, the volume function will be
automatically selected. To reset bass,
treble, fade, and balance, press the
audio control dial for 2 seconds. The
unit will beep and“CLEAR”will be
displayed.
Automatic Level Control (ALC)
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.
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qOperating the Radio
Scan buttonBand selector buttons
Seek
tuning
buttonsChannel
preset
buttons
*For reception of optional SIRIUS digital satellite radio.
Used on vehicles equipped with the separately sold SIRIUS digital satellite radio unit.
For information on use, read the manual accompanying the SIRIUS unit.
Subscription of SIRIUS digital satellite radio service is available in the U.S. (Except Alaska and Hawaii).Satellite button*
Manual tuning
button/Auto memory
button/Electric serial
number button*
Radio ON
Press a band selector button (
)to
turn the radio on.
Band selection
Successively pressing the band selector
button (
) switches the bands as
follows: FM1→FM2→AM.
The selected mode will be indicated. If
FM stereo is being received,“ST”will be
displayed.
NOTE
If the FM broadcast signal becomes
weak, reception automatically changes
from STEREO to MONO for reduced
noise, and the“ST”indicator will go
out.
Tuning
The radio has the following tuning
methods: Manual, Seek, Scan, Preset
channel, and Auto memory tuning. The
easiest way to tune stations is to set them
on preset channels.
NOTE
If the power supply is interrupted (fuse
blows or the battery is disconnected),
the preset channels will be canceled.
Manual tuning
Turning the manual tuning dial will
change the frequency higher or lower.
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qOperating the In-Dash CD Changerí
CD slot
CD play button CD eject button
Load buttonRepeat button
Scan button
Reverse buttonFast-forward button Random buttonDisplay button Track up
buttonDisc up
button
Disc down
button Track down
button
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.
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.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 sound
is heard.
2. Press the channel preset button for the
desired tray number while“WAIT”is
displayed.
3. When“IN”is displayed, insert the CD.
NOTE
The CD cannot be inserted to the
desired tray number if the number is
already occupied.
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qChanging the Source
Press the mode switch () to change
the audio source (FM1 radio> FM2 radio>
AM radio> CD player or CD changer>
Cassette tape player> SIRIUS1>
SIRIUS2> SIRIUS3> cyclical).
NOTE
Cassette tape, CD, CD changer and
SIRIUS digital satellite radio modes
cannot be selected in the following
cases:
lA cassette deck, CD, CD changer, or
SIRIUS digital satellite radio unit is
not equipped on the audio system.
lA cassette tape, or CD has not been
inserted.
qSeek Switch
When listening to the radio
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 sound is heard to
seek all usable stations at a higher or
lower frequency whether programmed or
not.
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
Press the seek switch (
) to skip to the
next track.
Press the seek switch (
) to repeat the
current track.
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Sunvisors
When you need a sunvisor, lower it for
use in front or swing it to the side.
Sunvisor
qVanity Mirrors
To use the vanity mirror, lower the
sunvisor.
Interior Lights
qIlluminated Entry Systemí
When the illuminated entry system
operates, the overhead light (switch is in
the DOOR position) turns on for:
lAbout 30 seconds after the driver's
door is unlocked and the ignition key is
removed.
lAbout 15 seconds after all doors are
closed.
lAbout 15 seconds after the key is
removed from the ignition with all
doors closed.
The light also turns off when:
lThe ignition switch is turned to the ON
position and all doors are closed.
lThe driver's door is locked.
NOTE
Battery saver
If any door is left opened, the light goes
out after about 5 minutes to save the
battery.
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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qClock
NOTE
When the trip computer is being
displayed, press the CLOCK button to
change the display to the time.
When the ignition switch is in the ACC or
ON position, the time is displayed.
Time setting
NOTE
For trip computer-equipped vehicles,
press the INFO button instead of the
SET button when setting the time.
1. Press the CLOCK button until a beep
sounds, and“12Hr”and“24Hr”will be
displayed.
2. Press the SET button to switch between
“12Hr”and“24Hr”displays. The
selected display will flash.
To select the desired clock setting,
press the CLOCK button again while
the preferred setting is flashing.3.“Hr. ADJUST”will be displayed next,
and the hour portion of the display will
flash. Press the SET button to set the
hour, then press the CLOCK button.
4.“Min. ADJUST”will be displayed
next, and the minutes portion of the
display will flash. Press the SET button
to set the minutes, then press the
CLOCK button.
Time resetting
NOTE
For trip computer-equipped vehicles,
press the INFO button instead of the
SET button when resetting the time.
While the clock is displayed, press the
SET button 1.5 seconds or more. When
the button is released, a beep will sound
and the clock will be reset as follows:
(Example)
12:01―12:29→12:00
12:30―12:59→1:00
NOTE
When the SET button is released, the
seconds are reset to“00”.
qAmbient Temperature Displayí
With manual type air conditioner
When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the ambient temperature is
displayed.
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With fully automatic type air
conditioner
When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, press the AMB button (page
6-11) on the air conditioner control panel
to display the ambient temperature.
Press the AMB button again to switch the
display from ambient temperature to the
temperature set for the air conditioner.
NOTE
The displayed ambient temperature may
vary from the actual ambient
temperature depending on the
surrounding area and vehicle
conditions.
qClimate Control Display (Fully
Automatic Type)
The climate control system status is
displayed. To operate the climate control
system, refer to“Climate Control System”
(page 6-2).
qAudio Display
The audio system status is displayed. To
operate the audio system, refer to
“Audio System”(page 6-16).
qTrip Computerí
The trip computer can display the
following:
lThe current fuel economy.
lThe average fuel economy.
lThe approximate distance you can
travel on the available fuel.
lThe average vehicle speed.
The ignition switch must be in the ON
position.
Press the INFO button to change the
display mode.
NOTE
When the time is being displayed, press
the INFO button to change the display
to the trip computer.
If you have any problems with your trip
computer, consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
Current fuel economy mode
This mode displays the current fuel
economy by calculating the amount of
fuel consumption and the distance
traveled.
Current fuel economy will be calculated
and displayed every 2 seconds.
When this mode is selected, CONSUM
CUR will be displayed.
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CANADA
When you've slowed to about 5 km/h (3
mph),——L/100 km (——mpg) will be
displayed.
Average fuel economy mode
This mode displays the average fuel
economy by calculating the fuel
consumption and the distance traveled
since connecting the battery or resetting
the data.
Average fuel economy will be calculated
and displayed every minute.
When this mode is selected, CONSUM
AV will be displayed.U.S.A.
CANADA
To clear the data being displayed, press
the INFO button for more than 1 second.
After pressing the INFO button,——L/
100 km (——mpg) will be displayed for
1 minute before the fuel economy is
recalculated and displayed.
Distance-to-empty mode
This mode displays the approximate
distance you can travel on the remaining
fuel based on the fuel economy.
The distance-to-empty will be calculated
and displayed every minutes.
When this mode is selected, REMNG will
be displayed.
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CANADA
NOTE
lEven though the distance-to-empty
display may indicate a sufficient
amount of remaining mileage before
refueling is required, refuel as soon
as possible if the fuel gauge needle
nears E or the low fuel warning light
illuminates.
lThe display won't change unless you
add more than approximately 20 L
(5.3 gal) of fuel.
Average vehicle speed mode
This mode displays the average vehicle
speed by calculating the distance and the
time traveled since connecting the battery
or resetting the data.
Average vehicle speed will be calculated
and displayed every 10 seconds.
When this mode is selected, AV will be
displayed.
U.S.A.
CANADA
To clear the data being displayed, press
the INFO button for more than 1 second.
After pressing the INFO button,——
km/h (——mile/h) will be displayed for
about 1 minute before the vehicle speed is
recalculated and displayed.
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