change time MAZDA MODEL 6 2009 Navigation Manual (in English)
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6
Before Use
Navigation 
Set Up
RDM-TMCIf
necessary
Rear View 
Monitor
Safety Information
n
Read this owner’s manual for your Navigation System carefully before using the system. 
It contains instructions about how to use the system in a safe and effective manner. 
Mazda assumes no responsibility for any problems resulting from failure to observe the instructions 
given in this manual.
n This manual uses pictographs to show you how to use the product safely and to alert you to potential 
dangers resulting from improper connections and operation. The meanings of the pictographs are 
explained below. It is important that you fully understand the pictographs and explanations in order to 
use this manual and the system properly.
WarningWarning
The presence of this Warning 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 
severe injury or death.
nDo not keep your eyes fixed on the monitor screen or operate the system 
while driving.
Do not change the settings and destination locations while driving. Minimize the time 
spent on 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 can 
cause accidents. Always stop the vehicle in a safe location and use the parking brake 
before operating the system.
n
Always obey local traffic regulations. Your guided route may include roads that are not open to vehicles or are closed due to 
traffic regulations. Comply with the local traffic regulations and take another route.
n
Do not use the unit when it is out of order.If the unit is out of order (no image, no sound) or in an abnormal state (has foreign matter 
in it, is exposed to water, is smoking, or smells), then turn it off immediately and consult 
with an Expert dealer, we recommend an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Using the unit in an 
out-of-order condition may lead to accidents, fires, or electric shocks.
n
Use the proper power supply. This product is designed for operation with a negative grounded 12 V DC battery system.
n
Do not disassemble. Do not disassemble the product or attempt to repair it yourself. If the product needs to be 
repaired, take it to an Authorized dealer, we recommend an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Warnings
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Before Use
Ifnecessary
Rear View 
Monitor
Names and Functions
The navigation system can be operated by pressing a button on the panel (panel button) or 
selecting a button displayed on the screen (on-screen button).
1. POWER/VOLUME dial: Turn the audio unit off by pressing the dial. The volume can be adjusted by turning the dial.
2. LOAD/EJECT button: CD loading and ejection. If the display is left in the lowered  position for a certain period of time, a beep sound is heard and 
the display closes automatically.
3. SOURCE button: Used to change the audio source. •   and   on-screen buttons : FM/AM broadcast reception.
•   on-screen button : CD mode
•   on-screen button : Satellite radio
•   and   on-screen buttons : Image and Sound playback  is possible using a portable video player connected to an 
external input terminal.
*1
Sound playback is possible using an audio player connected 
to an external input terminal.*1
AUX1: External sound
AUX2: External image & sound (if equipped)
•   on-screen button: iPod mode
•   on-screen button : BT-Audio mode
4. SEEK/TRACK up button: Performs tuning (short press) and searching (long press) in
5.
SEEK/TRACK down button:FM/AM mode, Performs track skip (short press) and fast-
foward/reverse (long press) in CD mode.
6. SCAN button: Performs scanning operation in FM/AM, CD and Satellite radio  modes.
LOAD /
PUSHPOWERPUSHAUDIO
VOL
SOURCE
SCAN
SEEK
TRACK
MAP
DISP
MENU
VOICE RETURN
TUNE
On-screen button
Panel buttonPanel button
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3
4
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6
7
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2
Select the MAP on-screen button to open the display.
3
Insert the map disc 
with the printed side 
facing up.NotelCondensation 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 Authorised Mazda Dealer.
Notel
When the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON 
position, the screen changes as shown above to 
activate the navigation system.
l The screen (audio or navigation) that was displayed 
prior to the engine being turned off is displayed. 
Before the navigation screen is displayed, the 
CAUTION screen will be displayed.
MAP on-screen button
(CAUTION) screen
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Navigation Set Up
l
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 Stepsselect
Warning
MENU
Open
[NAVIGATION SETUP] (   page 17)
 (   page 19)
 (   page 20)
 (   page 21)
 (   page 22)
 (   page 24)
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![MAZDA MODEL 6 2009  Navigation Manual (in English) 17
Getting started
Navigation Set Up
Before Steps
   select
   select   
User Setting
MENU
Open the 
[USER SETTINGS] 
screen
nMap Color
Select a screen color from the   to   options.
nMAP Mode
lAuto   MAZDA MODEL 6 2009  Navigation Manual (in English) 17
Getting started
Navigation Set Up
Before Steps
   select
   select   
User Setting
MENU
Open the 
[USER SETTINGS] 
screen
nMap Color
Select a screen color from the   to   options.
nMAP Mode
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Getting started
Navigation Set Up
Before Steps
   select
   select   
User Setting
MENU
Open the 
[USER SETTINGS] 
screen
nMap Color
Select a screen color from the   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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Display menu screen will be shown when you press the disp button (DISP).
Press the disp button (DISP) to display the display menu.
nAdjusting the screen quality
l
Screen brightness
Press the   on-screen button to brighten the screen, or   to darken.
l Screen contrast
Press the   on-screen button to increase contrast,   to decrease.
Note
lSelect the   on-screen button to restore the adjustment values to the default settings.lThe screen changes to SETTINGS when the   on-screen button is selected. 
nTurning off the display
Select the   on-screen button to turn off the display.
Press the MAP or MENU button to turn on the display. 
Press the RETURN button to return to the display previously shown. 
nTilt display operation
Select the   on-screen button to tilt the display,   to close it.
The display angle can be adjusted in three stages.
When opening, the display angle changes one stage at a time each time the   on-
screen button is pressed.
When closing, the display angle changes one stage at a time each time the   on-screen 
button is pressed.
nDaytime/Night screen
When the headlights are on, daytime mode can also be selected (if a brighter screen is 
needed at night). This selection can only be done when the headlights are on.
l The screen can be returned to the daytime screen while the headlights or running lights are 
on by rotating the dashboard illumination knob clockwise fully. You will hear a beep sound 
and the illumination dimmer will be canceled.
Screen adjustments, beep alert and other settings
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Screen change
nDo not keep your eyes fixed on the monitor screen or operate the system 
while driving
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 use the parking brake 
before operating the system.
Map
orientation
Map scale
Warning
1
Select ,  on-
screen button.lNorth Up: Geographic north is up.
lHead Up: The direction you are 
heading is up.
1
Select or  on-screen 
button.
lThe map can be displayed in 
14 steps with scales from 
 to  . l
ZOOM OUT
lZOOM IN
(more detail.)
Imperial 
display1/32 mi
 (mile) 1/4 mi
(mile) 2 mi
(mile) 16 mi
(mile) 128 mi
(mile)
Metric 
display50 m 500 m 4 km 32 km 256 km
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lFor Character Entry, please refer to page 39.
lDo not keep your eyes fixed on the monitor screen or operate the system while driving.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 before operating the system.
lRoute searches with the navigation system can include roads that you cannot drive on and roads that you 
are prohibited from driving on due to traffic regulations. Please comply with the traffic regulations.
Warnings
Select the desired Search Area
 : ALABAMA
 : ARIZONA
 : ARKANSAS
 : CALIFORNIA
 : COLORADO
 : CONNECTICUT
 : DELAWARE
 : FLORIDA
 : GEORGIA
 : IDAHO
 : ILLINOIS
 : INDIANA
 : IOWA
 : KANSAS
 : KENTUCKY
 : LOUISIANA
 : MAINE
 : MARYLAND
 : 
MASSACHUSETTS : MICHIGAN
 : MINNESOTA
 : MISSISSIPPI
 : MISSOURI  : MONTANA
 : NEBRASKA
 : NEVADA
 : NEW HAMPSHIRE : NEW JERSEY
 : NEW MEXICO
 : NEW YORK
 : 
NORTH CAROLINA : NORTH DAKOTA
 : OHIO
 : OKLAHOMA
 : OREGON
 : PENNSYLVANIA
 : RHODE ISLAND
 : 
SOUTH CAROLINA : SOUTH DAKOTA
 : TENNESSEE
 : TEXAS
 : UTAH
 : VERMONT
 : VIRGINIA
 : WASHINGTON
 : WEST VIRGINIA : WISCONSIN
 : WYOMING
 : 
WASHINGTON, D.C. : ALBERTA
 : ONTARIO
 : QUEBEC
 : 
SASKATCHEWAN : NEWFOUNDLAND
AND LABRADOR
 : NEW BRUNSWICK : NOVA SCOTIA
 : NUNAVUT
 : 
BRITISH COLUMBIA : PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND : MANITOBA
 : NORTHWEST TERRITORIES : YUKON
 : ALASKA
 : HAWAII
 : PUERTO RICO
 : VIRGIN ISLANDS 
OF THE U.S
The information for these countries and regions is recorded on a separate media.
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Direct Destination Input
Direct
Destination
Input
Selecting
Route
1
Touch the map to set the 
cursor to the desired 
destination.The map 
scrolls faster the further 
away the touched 
location is from the 
cursor.
Scroll the map and change the map 
scale if necessary.
2
 Select 
3
Select .Route calculation will be carried out and the entire route 
will be displayed on the map.
Select   (Way point) to set the address as a way point 
on your route (   page 25). You can set up to 5 way- 
points per trip.
4
Select .Route guidance begins using displayed route.
Note
l
If your desired route cannot be found,   (Route 
Options) allows the route option settings to be changed. 
(   page 42)
l Selecting   for five seconds or more will launch the 
Demo mode.
Operate after Step 3 of [Direct Destination Input]
4
The calculation route can be selected from one of three 
types namely, Quick (the fastest route), Short (the shortest 
route), or Altern (the standard route).
5
Select  (Information).Details regarding the individual routes (i.e., required time,  
total distance, roads used, etc.) 
Select either , , or  , and then select   
when you have decided 
on the route to be used.
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nDo not keep your eyes fixed on the monitor screen or operate the system while drivingDo 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 use the parking brake before operating the system.Warning
Select  or  for toll 
roads, major roads, ferry, 
restricted roads and border 
crossing.
The route will not necessarily follow 
the specified conditions.
Select the button for the location to be modified.
Select the way points to change the order.Change the destination and the passing order of the destination and way points.
   
Select the button corresponding to the destination or way point to be deleted.
   
The Enter Route screen appears.
MAP
MAP
MAP
Select  
(Change 
Location).
Shows the map for 
the destination/
way points.
Press   
to change the 
order. 
Select
Select  
from the roads 
to be avoided. 
:
Searches the detour routes at 1-80 km (0.625-
50 miles) from the present position to the 
selected route. (Display range varies according 
to the set distance of the selected route.) 
Whole Route searches the route that detours 
from the present position for all routes.
MAP
Move  to loca-
tion and then 
press
 .
:
:Cancel the deletion
:
:Cancel the setting
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