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6Interior Comfort
Use of various features for drive comfort, including air-conditioning and audio
system.
Climate Control System ............................................................... 6-2Operating Tips ........................................................................... 6-2
Vent Operation .......................................................................... 6-3
Types of the Climate Control System ....................................... 6-5
Manual Type ............................................................................. 6-6
Fully Automatic Type ............................................................. 6-11
Audio System ............................................................................... 6-15 Antenna ................................................................................... 6-15
Operating Tips for Audio System ........................................... 6-15
Audio Set ................................................................................ 6-25
Audio Control Switch Operation ............................................ 6-54
AUX Mode (Auxiliary input) ................................................. 6-56
Safety Certification ................................................................. 6-58
Bluetooth Hands-Free ................................................................. 6-59 Bluetooth Hands-Free
í.......................................................... 6-59
Basic Bluetooth Hands-Free Operation ................................... 6-63
Convenient Use of the Hands-Free System ............................. 6-66
Hands-Free Telephone Setting ................................................ 6-71
When Bluetooth Hands-Free cannot be used .......................... 6-75
Safety Certification ................................................................. 6-76
Mazda Bluetooth Hands-Free Customer Service .................... 6-76
Interior Equipment ..................................................................... 6-77 Sunvisors ................................................................................. 6-77
Interior Lights ......................................................................... 6-77
Information Display ................................................................ 6-79
Lighter ..................................................................................... 6-81
Ashtray .................................................................................... 6-82
Cup Holder .............................................................................. 6-83
Storage Compartments ............................................................ 6-84
Accessory Socket .................................................................... 6-87
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4. Hold down a channel preset button for1.5 seconds or more, and release when
the beep is heard.
5. The programming process is complete after the channel number or text blinks.
Preset channel call-up (Channel preset
buttons)
Press a channel preset button for about 1.5
seconds.
Category change (Category button)
Press the category button (UP or DOWN)
and select the desired category.
lPress the category button (UP):
Category up
lPress the category button (DOWN):
Category down
At this time, the lowest (smallest-number)
channel within the category indicated is
received.
When the highest (or lowest) category is
reached, the display of the category is
changed over in the order shown below.
Highest category →Category all →Lowest
category
NOTE
While in “CATEGORY ALL” mode, all
channels covering a category can be accessed
(Category off condition).
Channel selection within a category
(Manual tuning dial)
NOTE
If the category is not in “ALL ”, turning the
manual tuning dial moves the channel number
up/down in the present category.
lTurn the knob clockwise: Channel UplTurn the knob counterclockwise: Channel
Down
Channel number, channel, category,
artist, and song title display (Display
button, display feed dial)
Each time the display button is briefly
pressed (about 1.5 seconds) during
SIRIUS reception, the display of the text
data changes in the order shown below.
Channel number Channel name
Category
name
Artist name
Info
Song title
NOTElEight characters can be displayed on 1
screen.
lBy turning the display feed dial
counterclockwise, it is possible to display
the remaining part of the title one character
at a time each time the dial is rotated one
increment.
What is satellite radio?
SIRIUS is radio the way it was meant to
be: More than 100 new channels of digital
quality programming delivered to listeners
coast to coast via satellite. That means
channels of completely commercial-free
music plus more channels of news, sports,
and entertainment from names like
CNBC, Discovery, SCI-FI Channel, A&E,
House of Blues, E!, NPR, Speed vision
and ESPN.
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SIRIUS is live, dynamic entertainment,
completely focused on listeners. Every
minute of every day of every week will be
different. All commercial-free music
channels are created in-house and hosted
by DJs who know and love the music. Do
you like Reggae? How about Classic
Rock or New Rock? SIRIUS has an array
of choices spanning a vast range of
musical tastes including the hits of the
50's, 60's, 70's, & 80's as well as Jazz,
Country, Blues, Pop, Rap, R&B,
Bluegrass, Alternative, Classical, Heavy
Metal, Dance and many others.
From its state-of-the-art, digital
broadcasting facility in Rockefeller
Center, New York City, SIRIUS will
deliver the broadest, deepest mix of radio
entertainment from coast to coast.
SIRIUS will bring you music and
entertainment programming that is simply
not available on traditional radio in any
market across the country. It's radio like
you've never heard before.
Sign up for SIRIUS Radio today! For
more information, visit siriusradio.com.
Satellite radio can be subscribed to and
received in the United States. (Except
Alaska and Hawaii) and Canada.
How to subscribe to satellite radio
Once the system is installed you must first
subscribe to the SIRIUS Radio service to
activate the system.
The SIRIUS Radio service uses an ID
code to identify your radio. This code is
needed to subscribe to SIRIUS Radio, and
if needed, is also used to report any
problems should there be any in the
future. Listeners can subscribe using any
of the following methods:
lVisiting SIRIUS on the web at www
sirius.com
lSubscribing to SIRIUS customer care,
available 24 hours a day, 7 days a
week.
lCalling (888) 539-7474lE-mail at: customercare@sirius-
radio.com
lWriting to: SATELLITE RADIO
1221 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10020
Attention: Customer Care
Customers should have their SIRIUS
Radio ID Electronic Serial Number
(ESN#) ready.
*Note: your ESN# should have been
recorded at the time of installation. If not,
refer to
“ DISPLAYING THE SIRIUS ID (ESN) ”
to retrieve your ESN#.
Satellite radio activation
For activation and subscription
information call toll-free at 1-888-539-
SIRI (7474). A SIRIUS Customer Care
representative will take the necessary
information and walk you through the
activation process. Or you can visit
SIRIUS online at WWW.siriusradio.com
and click on the “Join ”button.
When you call the SIRIUS Customers
Care number you have two options
available.
(1) The full package which allows you access to all SIRIUS content except
pay- per-view.
(2) The family package which allows access to certain channels. Please see
the website: www.sirius.com for
details.
Please have the following information
ready when attempting to activate your
service:
lSIRIUS ID (ESN*)lValid credit card information (type,
number, expiration date)
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Audio Control Switch
Operation
When the audio unit is turned on,
operation of the audio unit from the
steering wheel is possible.
NOTE
Because the audio unit will be turned off under
the following conditions, the switches will be
inoperable.
lWhen the ignition switch is turned to the
LOCK position.
lWhen the power button on the audio unit is
pressed and the audio unit is turned off.
lWhen the CD being played is ejected and
the audio unit is turned off.
Without Bluetooth Hands-Free and
navigation system
With Bluetooth Hands-Free only/
Bluetooth Hands-Free and navigation
system
Use the Voice recognition/hands-free
switch for navigation system sound
operation.
For details, refer to the separate manual
“NAVIGATION SYSTEM ”.
Voice recognition/hands-
free switch
NOTElThe Voice recognition/hands-free switch is
operable with the audio unit turned off.
lMazda has installed this system to prevent
distraction while driving the vehicle and
using audio controls on the dashboard.
Always make safe driving your first priority.
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Bluetooth Hands-Freeí
qWhat is Bluetooth Hands-Free?
Bluetooth Hands-Free Outline
By connecting a Bluetooth equipped
mobile telephone to the hands-free unit
equipped on the vehicle, making and
receiving calls are possible using the
voice recognition/hands-free switch
located on the steering wheel, and saying
the voice commands.
WARNING
Perform phonebook registration related
operations while the vehicle is parked:
Performing phonebook registration
while driving the vehicle could be a
distraction to your driving and result
in an unexpected accident. In
addition, a mistake in performing the
phonebook operation could result in
the loss of important data.
Bluetooth equipped mobile telephone
A Bluetooth equipped mobile telephone
communicates with the hands-free unit
equipped on the vehicle using radio
transmission (Bluetooth).
For example, if the mobile telephone is
placed in a coat pocket, the phone calls
can be made through your mobile service
without direct use of the mobile
telephone.
CAUTION
The types of mobile phones which
can be connected to the hands-free
unit are limited, so before purchasing
or changing your mobile phone
model, consult Mazda Bluetooth
Hands-Free Customer Service or visit
www.MazdaUSA.com/bluetooth for a
complete list of compatible phones.
Mobile phones which can be
connected to the hands-free system
need to be compliant with Bluetooth
specifications and the appropriate
profile, however, even among these
Bluetooth phones are some which
will not connect with your Mazda or
will have limited function. Therefore,
consult Mazda Bluetooth Hands-Free
Customer Service for information
regarding mobile phone
compatibility:
Phone: 800-430-0153
Web: www.MazdaUSA.com/
bluetooth
Applicable Bluetooth specification
Ver. 1.1 or higher
Response profile
lHFP (Hands Free Profile) Ver. 1.0lDUN (Dial-up Networking Profile)
Ver. 1.1
Bluetooth is the registered trademark of
Bluetooth SIG. Inc.
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NOTElIf the ignition switch is turned off during a
hands-free call, the line is transferred to the
mobile telephone automatically.
lIf the mobile telephone is in a location
where radio reception is difficult such as a
metal container or in the trunk, the call may
not be connected using Bluetooth. If
communication is not possible, change the
location of the mobile telephone.
qComponent parts
Bluetooth Hands-Free consists of the
following items:
lVoice Recognition/Hands-Free switchlInformation displaylMicrophonelAudio unit/Navigation system
Voice Recognition/Hands-Free switch
Basic functions of Bluetooth Hands-Free
can be used for such things as making
calls or hanging up using the voice
recognition/hands-free switch on the
steering wheel.
Voice recognition/hands-
free switch (Phone button)
Voice Recognition/Hands-Free switch
operations
A short press or a long press of the voice
recognition/hands-free switch is used to
operate the system as follows:
lShort press (Press the button less than
0.7 sec.)
lLong press (Press the button 0.7 sec. or
more.)
Information display
When available, the information display
shows telephone numbers, Bluetooth
Hands-Free messages, and operation
status.
Microphone
The microphone is used for speaking
voice commands or exchanging
conversation.
Microphone
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Audio unit/Navigation system
The audio unit or navigation system is
used for adjusting the volume.
If Bluetooth Hands-Free is operated,
information such as mobile phone signal
strength of Bluetooth Hands-Free are
displayed on the screen. (With navigation
system)
Bluetooth Hands-Free information
qVoice
To prevent the deterioration in voice
recognition rate and voice quality, the
following points must be observed:
lIt is not necessary to face the
microphone or approach it. Speak the
voice commands while maintaining a
safe driving position.
lClose the windows and/or the
moonroof to reduce loud noises from
outside the vehicle, or turn down the
airflow of the climate control system
while Bluetooth Hands-Free is being
used. Voice recognition may not
function correctly or voice quality may
deteriorate under the following
conditions.
lA passenger is speaking.lDriving with the window and/or the
moonroof open.
lDriving on bumpy roads.lNoise outside of the vehicle is loud.
(Construction sites, inside tunnels,
excess oncoming traffic, or heavy
rain.)
lOperation noise from turn signals,
wipers, or the horn is heard.
lA/C airflow is strong or wind is
blowing on the microphone.
lThere is noise coming from cargo
loaded in the vehicle.
lVoice commands may not be
recognized depending on the voice. If
the voice commands are not recognized
correctly, repeat the commands in a
louder voice, at a natural pace, as if
speaking to another person.
lDialects or different wording other than
hands-free prompts cannot be
recognized by voice recognition. Speak
in the wording specified by the voice
commands.
Please be aware that the voice recognition
may error despite following the above
points.
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qFunction restrictions while using
Bluetooth Hands-Free
Some functions are limited while
Bluetooth Hands-Free is being used. They
include:
lBeep sound and voice guidance related
to the audio unit and navigation system
are not heard.
lBeep sound related to the A/C
operation is not heard.
lThe navigation system's voice
recognition command does not
function.
qHow to use this section
Descriptions in the text are as follows:
Say : Voice commands to be spoken by
you.
Prompt : Voice guidance output from the
speaker.
NOTE
Say voice commands after the beep sound
[Beep] is heard.
Example)
Say : [Beep] “Dial ”
Prompt :“Number, please ”
Say : [Beep] “XXXXXXXXXXX (Ex.
“ 555-1234 ”) (Telephone number) ”
Bluetooth Hands-Free Activation
Method
1. Program the mobile telephone (Pairing)
Refer to Bluetooth Hands-Free
preparation on page 6-63.
2. Press the voice recognition/hands-free switch with a short press (without
navigation system) or a long press
(with navigation system). NOTE
For vehicles with the navigation system, you
can also press the voice recognition/hands-free
switch with a short press and Say: [Beep]
“
Telephone ”or “Phone ”.
The hands-free system is activated.
Functions of the hands-free telephone,
such as making and receiving calls, can be
used after the activation. (For details on
the telephone functions, refer to “Basic
Bluetooth Hands-Free Operation ”or
“ Convenient Use of the Hands-Free
System ”.)
NOTE
For vehicles with a navigation system, the
system operates by speaking the voice
recognition command of the navigation system
after pressing the voice recognition/hands-free
switch with a short press. For voice
recognition details with the navigation system,
refer to the separate “NAVIGATION SYSTEM
MANUAL ”.
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Basic Bluetooth Hands-
Free Operation
qBluetooth Hands-Free preparation
Language setting
The available languages are English,
Spanish, and Canadian French. If the
language setting is changed, all of the
voice guidance and voice input
commands are done in the selected
language.
NOTE
If the language setting is changed, phone
registration is maintained.
Phonebook records are not cleared, but each
language has a separate phonebook.
Therefore, entries created in one language will
need to be re-entered in the phonebook of the
new language.
Method 1
1. Press the voice recognition/hands-freeswitch with a short press (without
navigation system) or a long press
(with navigation system).
2. Say : [Beep] “Setup ”
3. Prompt :“Select one of the following:
Pairing options, confirmation prompts,
select phone, language, or passcode, or
say “cancel ”to return to the main
menu. ”
4. Say : [Beep] “Language ”
5. Prompt :“Select a language: English,
French, or Spanish. ”
6. Say : [Beep] “French ”(Speak the
desired language: “English ”, “French ”
or “Spanish ”) 7.
Prompt :“French (Desired language)
selected. Is this correct? ”
8. Say : [Beep] “Ye s ”
9. Prompt :“French (Desired language)
selected, returning to main menu”
(Spoken in the newly selected
language).
Method 2
1. Press the voice recognition/hands-free switch with a short press (without
navigation system) or a long press
(with navigation system).
2. Say: [Beep] “French ”(Say the desired
language: “English ”, “French ”,or
“ Spanish ”.)
3. Prompt: “Would you like to change
the language to French (Desired
language) ? ”
4. Say: [Beep] “Ye s ”
5. Prompt: “Please wait. Switching to
French phone book. French selected,
returning to main menu ”(Spoken in
the newly selected language).
Mobile telephone programming
(Pairing)
To use Bluetooth Hands-Free, a mobile
phone equipped with Bluetooth has to be
programmed to the hands-free unit using
the following procedure.
Up to seven Bluetooth equipped mobile
telephones can be programmed to the
vehicle.
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NOTElA mobile telephone can be programmed
only when the vehicle is parked.
lSince the communication range of a
Bluetooth equipped mobile telephone is
about 10 meters (32 ft), if a mobile
telephone is placed within a 10-meter (32
ft) radius of the vehicle, it may be detected/
programmed unintentionally while another
telephone is being programmed.
1. Activate the Bluetooth application ofthe mobile telephone.
NOTE
For the operation of the mobile telephone,
refer to its instruction manual.
2. Press the voice recognition/hands-free switch with a long press.
3. Say : [Beep] “Setup ”
4. Prompt :“Select one of the following:
Pairing options, confirmation prompts,
select phone, language, or passcode, or
say “cancel ”to return to the main
menu. ”
5. Say : [Beep] “Pairing options ”
6. Prompt :“Do you want to pair a phone,
delete a phone, or list paired phones? ”
7. Say : [Beep] “Pair a phone ”
8. Prompt :“Please say a 4-digit pairing
code. ”
9. Say : [Beep] “XXXX ”(Speak an
arbitrary 4-digit pairing code. This can
be any combination of 4 numbers.)
NOTE
Record the code as it will be used to program
your phone in Step 16.
10. Prompt :“Pairing code XXXX (4-
digit number). Is this correct? ”11.
Say: [Beep] “Ye s ”or “No”
12. If “Ye s ”, go to Step 13.
If “No” , the procedure returns to Step
8.
13. Prompt :“Start pairing procedure on
phone. See phone's manual for
instructions. ”
14. Using the mobile telephone, perform a search for the Bluetooth device
(Peripheral device).
NOTE
For the operation of the mobile telephone,
refer to its instruction manual.
15. Select “Mazda ”from the device list
searched by the mobile phone.
16. Input the 4-digit pairing code set in Step 9 to the mobile telephone.
17. Prompt :“Please say the name of the
phone after the beep. ”
18. Say: [Beep] “XXXX - - - ”(Speak a
“ phone tag ”, an arbitrary name for the
phone.)
Example: “Stan's phone. ”
NOTE
Speak a programmed “phone tag ”within 10
seconds.
If more than two mobile telephones are to be
programmed, they cannot be programmed with
the same or similar “phone tag ”.
19. Prompt :“Adding XXXXXX - - -
(Ex. “Stan's phone ”) (Phone tag). Is
this correct? ”
20. Say: [Beep] “Ye s ”
21. Prompt :“Assign a priority for this
phone between 1 and 7, where 1 is
the phone used most often.”
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