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Before Use
Ifnecessary
Rear View 
Monitor
Operation is subject to the following two conditions; 
(1) this device may not cause interference, and 
(2) this device must accept any interference, 
including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
CautionCaution
The presence of this Caution 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 injury 
or material damage.
nDo not use the product where it is exposed to water, moisture, or dust. Exposure to water, moisture, or dust may lead to smoke, fire, or other damage to the unit. 
Make especially sure that the unit does not get wet in car washes or on rainy days.
n
Keep the voice guidance volume at an appropriate level. Keep the volume level low enough to be aware of road and traffic conditions while driving.
n
Protect the Deck Mechanism.Do not insert any foreign objects into the slot of this unit.
n
This navigation system is designed exclusively for use in automobiles.This navigation system should only be installed in an automobile. Do not install it in a 
ship, aircraft, or any other vehicles except an automobile. Do not use it detached from the 
vehicle.
n
Do not insert or allow your hand or fingers to be caught in the unit. To prevent injury, do not get your hand or fingers caught in moving parts or in the disc 
slot. Especially watch out for infants.
Cautions
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Navigation 
Set Up
RDM-TMCIf
necessary
Rear View 
Monitor
Introduction
nExtremely low or high temperatures may interfere with normal operationThe inside of the vehicle can become very hot or cold when it is parked for extended 
periods in direct sunlight or in cold places with the engine turned off. The navigation system 
may not operate normally under such circumstances. Turn off the navigation system until 
the inside of the vehicle has cooled down or warmed up. If the system does not operate 
thereafter, consult an Authorized Dealer, we recommend an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
This navigation system utilizes GPS* satellite signals, a speed sensor and gyrosensor to track 
and display your vehicle’s current position, and to guide you from your starting point to your 
destination along a calculated route.
* : GPS (Global Positioning System) is a position detecting system utilizing the signals\
 from GPS satellites 
deployed by the U.S. Defense Department.
Screens displayed in this manual may differ from those on the actual display.
Direct sunlight or other outside light sources makes it difficult to view the images on the display. 
For moonroof-equipped vehicles, close the sunshade to better view the display.
Use This Product Safety
Navigation System
Screens
LCD (Liquid crystal display)
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Navigation 
Set Up
RDM-TMCIf
necessary
Rear View 
Monitor
Names and Functions
l
To remove the remote control from the cradle press 
l When placing the remote control back in the cradle, press it until you hear it engage. PUSH
Joystick
lSelects items 
by tilting it up, down, right, and left.
l Scrolls map.
ZOOM key
Changes the map scale.( page 27)
RET key
Returns to the previous screen.
VOICE key
lInitiates vocal guidance for route 
manoeuvres. 
l Adjusts screen quality.
( page 26)
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Activation
Insert the map disc into the unit to start the Mobile Navigation System.
Note
l
The map disc cannot be inserted or ejected while the ignition switch is in the OFF position.
l Remember that the battery can run down if the ignition switch is kept in the ON or ACC 
position for a long time while the engine not running.
nMap Disc
l Refer to “Handling and Care of Map Discs” to know how to handle a map 
disc ( page 58).
1
Turn the ignition switch 
to the ON position and 
press to open 
the display.Note
lThis display angle can be adjusted by pressing  .
When the   is 
pressed, the display 
angle changes in 
stages.
l Press   to close the display.
2
Insert the map disc 
with the printed side 
facing up.Note
lThe main unit is located under the front passenger 
seat.
l Condensation may form on the optical lens or the 
map disc inside the unit when the temperature in 
the vehicle increases in a short time such as when 
heating the car on a cold day. This condensation 
may cause malfunctions. If so, unload the map disc 
and do not operate the unit for approximately 1 
hour. Wipe the condensation off the map disc with a 
soft cloth.
If the unit does not operate correctly after 1 hour, 
consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Cautions
OPEN/CLOSETILT
TILT
OPEN/CLOSE
(CAUTION) screen
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Menu
Menu appears when pressing  . MENU
Destination Entry and Route Search ( page 28)
Address Book ( page 44)
Cancel Guidance ( page 39)
Route Options ( page 40)
Volume ( page 50)
Set Clock ( page 15)
Navigation Set Up ( page 16)
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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 Steps select
Warning
MENUENTERENTER
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
MENUENTERENTER
ENTERENTER
Open the 
[USER SETTINGS] 
screen
nMap Color
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Navigation Set Up
Before Steps
    select  
  select   
User Setting
MENUENTERENTER
ENTERENTER
Open the 
[USER SETTINGS] 
screen
nMap Color
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Before Steps
    select  
  select   
User Setting
MENUENTERENTER
ENTERENTER
Open the 
[USER SETTINGS] 
screen
nMap Color
Select a screen color from   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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Before Steps
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User Setting
MENUENTERENTER
ENTERENTER
Open the 
[USER SETTINGS] 
screen
nArrival Time
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Navigation Set Up
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User Setting
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Open the 
[USER SETTINGS] 
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Before Steps
    select  
  select    
User Setting
MENUENTERENTER
ENTERENTER
Open the 
[USER SETTINGS] 
screen
nArrival Time
The time which is displayed until reaching the destination or a 
way point can be set as an estimated arrival time or the 
remaining time.
Select   to display the estimated arrival time, or   to 
display the remaining time.
nKeyboard Layout
The layout of input keys can be selected as   or  .
nClock
Allows selection of whether clock is to be displayed.
nBeep
Allows selection of whether beep will sound.
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Navigation Set Up
This function allows you set the categories on the area displayed when the (Point of Interest) 
menu is selected on the map. Quick POI enables you store up to six different kinds of 
categories which you use most regularly.
1    select  
2 select     
Quick POI Selection
MENUENTERENTER
ENTERENTER
Open the [QUICK POI SELECTION] screen
Select the button for Quick POI storage.
Note
lSelect the category to be changed
 : This button allows you to restore the factory 
settings.
Select a category.Once selected, subcategories will be displayed.
 : Subcategories from all of the individual categories will be 
displayed together.
Select the subcategories to be displayed on the 
map.
Repeat the above steps to add further POI markers displayed on the menu.
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You can change the language of the menu and the voice guidance.
Before Steps
    select  
  select 
Language
MENUENTERENTER
ENTERENTER
Open the [LANGUAGE] screen
Select your preferred language from the list.
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