change time MAZDA MODEL 6 2011 Navigation Manual (in English)
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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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If necessary
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).POWER/VOLUME dial: Turn the audio unit on/off by pressing the dial. The volume can  be adjusted by turning the dial.
LOAD/EJECT button: Load and Eject CD. 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.
SOURCE button: 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 audio 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
SEEK/TRACK up button: Tune by pressing shortly and search by pressing long, in 
SEEK/TRACK down button:AM/FM mode. Performs track skip (short press) and fast-
foward/reverse (long press) in CD mode.
LOAD /
PUSHPOWERPUSHAUDIO
VOL
SOURCE
SCAN
SEEK
TRACK
MAP
DISP
MENU
VOICE RETURN
TUNE
On-screen buttonPanel buttonPanel button
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
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12
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Select the MAP on-screen button to open the display.
3
Insert the map disc 
with the printed side 
facing up.Notel
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, eject 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.
NotelWhen the ignition switch is turned to the ACC or ON 
position from OFF 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 Setup
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 2011  Navigation Manual (in English) 17
Getting started
Navigation Setup
Before Steps
   select
  select 
User Settings
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 Setup
Before Steps
   select
  select 
User Settings
MENU
Open the 
[USER SETTINGS] 
screen
nMap Color
Select a screen color from the   to   options.
nMap Mode
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Navigation Setup
Before Steps
   select
  select 
User Settings
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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Screen Names and Functions
Note
lPerform the Navigation Setup before switching the Freeway Information screen on/off. 
( page 21)
Screens Before Setting Route
(1) Map Orientation control
( page 28)
(2) GPS (Global Positioning System) marker( page 65)(3) ClockClock will be displayed when you set up 
Clock on Navigation Set Up On.
(4) Vehicle marker Shows the current position and 
direction of your vehicle.
(5) Scale display
Displays the scale of the map.
(6) Distance from current position Displays the distance from the current 
position to the position pointed by  .
(7) Street name at map scroll point Displays the street name at the point 
scrolled to. (8) Destination/Memory point/Way point 
setting button
The position indicated by the mark “ ” in the 
scroll map is used as destination, memory 
point or way point.
(9) Store Memory Point buttonStores markers on the map.
(10) POI (Point of Interest) Display button ( page 38)
(11) Zoom in ( page 28)
(12) Zoom out ( page 28)
(13) Screen setting button Map Screen, Turn Guidance and Map 
Color setting can be changed.
( page 17,21)
Screens During Route Guidance
(1) Distance and Time to Destination displayDisplays the time* and distance to the 
destination or way point.
Selecting this will display the next and 
further information on the way point or 
time and distance to the destination.
(* Either required time or estimated time 
arrival)
(2) Route display Shows the provided route as a thick 
blue line. (3) Turn Arrow displayShows the direction to turn at the next 
intersection and the distance to the 
intersection.
(4) Route Preferences button( page 42)
(4)
(3)(1)(7)
(8) (10)
(9)(5)(11)(12) MAP SCROLL(6)(13)
(2)MAP
(4) (3)
(1)
(2) 
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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 five 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
Miles 
display1/32 mi
 (mile) 1/4 mi
(mile) 2 mi
(mile) 16 mi
(mile) 128 mi
(mile)
km 
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 LABRADORNEW BRUNSWICK
NOVA SCOTIA
NUNAVUT
BRITISH COLUMBIA
PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND
MANITOBA
NORTHWEST TERRITORIES
YUKON
ALASKA
HAWAII
PUERTO RICO
VIRGIN ISLANDS OF THE U.S
Select
Select
Map information is displayed.
Disc A
Disc B
The information for these countries and regions is recorded on the each media.
Input State nameThe number of candidate 
states is decreasing by 
inputting more characters. 
If there are less than 4 
search results, the list of 
the results is displayed 
automatically. 
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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.