lock MAZDA MODEL RX 8 2010 Owners Manual (in English)

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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 Owner's
Manual”.
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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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.”
22.Say:[Beep]“1”(Speak a number of
the desired priority from 1 to 7.)
NOTE
lNormally,“1”is to be input (Highest
priority).
lIf more than two mobile telephones are
registered, input the priority order from 1 to
7.
23.Prompt:“XXXXXX - - - (Ex.
“Stan's phone”) (Phone tag) set to
priority X (Priority number). Is this
correct?”
24.Say:[Beep]“Ye s”
25.Prompt:“Pairing complete”
After a mobile telephone is registered, the
system automatically identifies the phone.
By pressing the voice recognition/hands-
free switch again, or by pressing the voice
recognition/hands-free switch first after
turning the ignition switch from the
LOCK to the ACC position, the system
reads out a voice guidance,“XXXXXX -
- - (Ex.“Stan's phone”) (Phone tag) is
connected”. If two or more telephones are
registered, the one with the highest
priority is selected.
NOTE
Depending on the device, the registration
status may be lost after a certain period of
time. If this occurs, repeat the entire process
from Step 1.
qMaking a Call Using a Telephone
Number
NOTE
Practice this while parked until you are
confident you can do it while driving in a non-
taxing road situation. If you are not completely
comfortable, make all calls from a safe
parking position, and move out only when fully
under control and you can devote your eyes
and mind to driving.
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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”.
2.Prompt:“Hands-Free system is locked.
State the passcode to continue.”
3.Say:[Beep]“XXXX”(Say the set
passcode“PCode”.)
4. If the correct passcode is input, voice
guidance“XXXXXX... (Ex.“Mary's
phone”) (Phone tag) is connected”is
announced.
If the passcode is incorrect, voice
guidance“XXXX (4-digit passcode,
Pcode) incorrect passcode, please try
again”is announced.
Canceling the passcode
NOTE
Do this function only when parked. It is too
distracting to attempt while driving and you
may make too many errors to be effective.
1. 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”.
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 main
menu.”
4.Say:[Beep]“Passcode”5.Prompt:“Passcode is enabled. Would
you like to disable it?”
6.Say:[Beep]“Ye s”
7.Prompt:“Passcode is disabled,
returning to main menu.”
Confirmation Prompts
The confirmation prompt confirms the
command content to the user before
advancing to the operation requested by
the user. When this function is turned on,
the system reads out the voice input
command previously received and
confirms whether the command is correct
before advancing to the command
execution.
When the confirmation prompt function is
turned on:
(Ex.“Calling John's phone. Is this
correct?”)
When the confirmation prompt function is
turned off:
(Ex.“Calling John's phone.”)
NOTE
If the confirmation prompt function is turned
off when making an emergency call, the system
reads out and confirms the command before
executing it.
1. 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”.
2.Say:[Beep]“Setup”
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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.
The vanity mirror light will illuminate
when you open the cover.
Interior Lights
qIlluminated Entry System
When the illuminated entry system
operates, the overhead light (switch is in
the DOOR position) and the courtesy
lights turn on for:
lAbout 30 seconds after the driver's
door is unlocked and the ignition
switch is in the LOCK position (with
the ignition key removed).
lAbout 15 seconds after all doors are
closed.
(With Advanced key)
About 5 seconds after all doors are
closed when the advanced key is
outside of the vehicle.
lAbout 15 seconds after the ignition
switch is in the LOCK position (with
the ignition key removed) 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 turns off
after about 30 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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Information Display
Audio display ClockClimate control display /
Ambient temperature display
Hands-free display
qInformation Display Functions
The information display has the following functions:lClocklAmbient Temperature Display (Outside Temperature Display)lClimate Control DisplaylAudio DisplaylBluetooth Hands-Free DisplayíRefer to Bluetooth Hands-Free on page 6-57.
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qClock
When the ignition switch is in the ACC or
ON position, the time is displayed.
Without navigation system
Time setting
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ACC or
ON position.
2. Adjust the time using the time setting
buttons (
,).
The hours advance while the time
setting button (
) is pressed.
The minutes advance while the time
setting button (
) is pressed.
Time resetting
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ACC or
ON position.
2. Press and hold the :00 button for 1.5
seconds or more. The displayed time
flashes.
3. When the button is released, the time
will be reset as follows:
(Example)
12:01―12:29→12:00
12:30―12:59→1:00NOTE
When the :00 button is released, the seconds
will start at“00”.
With navigation system
Refer to the separate manual
“NAVIGATION SYSTEM”.
NOTE
Minutes and seconds are adjusted by the GPS,
however, it is necessary to adjust hours under
the following conditions:
lDriving across different time zoneslDaylight saving time start and end
qAmbient Temperature Display
When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, press the
switch to
display the ambient temperature.
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Cup Holder
WARNING
Never use a cup holder to hold hot
liquids while the vehicle is moving:
Using a cup holder to hold hot liquids
while the vehicle is moving is
dangerous. If the contents spill, you
could be scalded.
Do not put anything other than cups or
drink cans in cup holders:
Putting objects other than cups or
drink cans in a cup holder is
dangerous.
During sudden braking or
maneuvering, occupants could be hit
and injured, or objects could be
thrown around the vehicle, causing
interference with the driver and the
possibility of an accident. Only use a
cup holder for cups or drink cans.
CAUTION
To reduce the possibility of injury in
an accident or a sudden stop, keep
cup holders closed when not in use.
qFront
To use, slide the lid while pushing the
button until you hear a click sound.
CAUTION
Do not use a cup holder with the lid
unlocked. During sudden braking or
maneuvering, the lid could slide
forward causing the cup contents to
spill.
qRear
To use, pull the lid up.
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Storage Compartments
WARNING
Keep storage boxes closed when
driving:
Driving with the storage boxes open
is dangerous. To reduce the
possibility of injury in an accident or
a sudden stop, keep the storage
boxes closed when driving.
CAUTION
Do not leave lighters or eyeglasses in
the storage boxes while parked under
the sun. A lighter could explode or
the plastic material in eyeglasses
could deform and crack from high
temperature.
qOverhead Console
This console box is designed to store
accessories. Push and release to open.
qCoin Box
To open, press the release catch down and
pull the lid downward.
qGlove Box
To open the glove box, pull the latch
toward you.
Insert the key (auxiliary key
*) and turn it
clockwise to lock, counterclockwise to
unlock.
* Advanced key equipped vehicle
Unlock
Lock
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To open, squeeze the latch and pull the lid
down.
When closing the storage box, put the
storage box back in its original position
until you hear a click sound.
NOTE
When using the storage box to store heavy
accessories, remove the storage box before
placing or removing the accessories.
Insert the key (auxiliary key*) and turn it
clockwise to lock, counterclockwise to
unlock.
* Advanced key equipped vehicle
Lock Unlock
Loading long objects with storage box
removed
The storage box can be removed for
convenient loading of long objects such as
skis placed through the trunk.
WARNING
Secure long objects in the trunk so that
they cannot be thrown forward in the
cabin and avoid sudden breaking or
maneuvering:
Sudden braking or maneuvering
while long objects are loaded
through the removed storage box
area and into the trunk is dangerous.
Operation of the shift/selector lever
could be obstructed resulting in a
serious accident.
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qJack
To remove the jack
1. Open the tool box.
2. Turn the jack screw counterclockwise.
To secure the jack
Perform the removal procedure in reverse.
qSpare Tire
A temporary spare tire is not equipped
with your Mazda. If an emergency tire
repair is needed, repair the flat tire with
the emergency flat tire repair kit (page
7-5). If you require a temporary spare tire,
consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
When installing a temporary spare tire,
follow the manufacturer's instructions for
the temporary spare tire.The temporary spare tire is lighter and
smaller than a conventional tire, and is
designed only for emergency use and
should be used only for VERY short
periods. Temporary spare tires should
NEVER be used for long drives or
extended periods.
WARNING
Do not install the temporary spare tire
in place of the rear wheels (driving
wheels):
Driving with the temporary spare tire
on one of the rear driving wheels is
dangerous. Especially on ice or snow.
Handling will be affected. You could
lose control of the vehicle and have
an accident. Move a regular tire to
the rear wheel and install the
temporary spare tire to the front.
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