Get Interior Comfort Guide for Mazda 3 4 Door First Generation (2004-2009)

Interior Comfort

6

Use of various features for drive comfort, including air-conditioning and audio

system.

Climate Control System ............................................................... 6-2

Operating Tips ........................................................................... 6-2

Vent Operation .......................................................................... 6-3

Control Panel ............................................................................ 6-5

Audio System ............................................................................... 6-10

Antenna ................................................................................... 6-10

Operating Tips for Audio System ........................................... 6-10

Audio Set ................................................................................ 6-17

Audio Control Switch Operation (Steering Wheel)^í............. 6-34

Safety Certification ................................................................. 6-37

Interior Equipment ..................................................................... 6-38

Sunvisors ................................................................................. 6-38

Interior Lights ......................................................................... 6-38

Information Display ................................................................ 6-41

Lighter ..................................................................................... 6-43

Ashtray .................................................................................... 6-43

Cup Holder .............................................................................. 6-44

Bottle Holder ........................................................................... 6-45

Storage Compartments ............................................................ 6-45

^íSome models.

6-1

Interior Comfort

Climate Control System

qParking in Direct Sunlight

Operating Tips

If the vehicle has been parked in direct

sunlight during hot weather, open the

windows to let warm air escape, then run

the climate control system.

qOperating the Climate Control

System

Operate the climate control system with

the engine running.

qNot Using for a Long Period

Run the air conditioner about 10 minutes

at least once a month to keep internal

parts lubricated.

NOTE

To prevent the battery from being

discharged, do not leave the fan control

dial on for a long period of time with

the ignition switch in the ACC position

when the engine is not running.

qCheck the Refrigerant before the

Weather Gets Hot

Have the air conditioner checked before

the weather gets hot. Lack of refrigerant

may make the air conditioner less

qClearing the Air Inlet

efficient. Consult an Authorized Mazda

Dealer for refrigerant inspection.

Clear all obstructions like leaves, snow

and ice from the hood and the air inlet in

the cowl grille to improve the system

efficiency.

The air conditioner is filled with

HFC134a (R134a), a refrigerant that will

not damage the ozone layer.

If the air conditioner is low on refrigerant

or has a malfunction, consult an

Authorized Mazda Dealer.

qFoggy Windows

The windows may fog up easily in humid

weather. Use the climate control system to

defog the windows.

qReplacement of the Cabin Air

Filter

To help defog the windows, operate the

air conditioner to dehumidify the air.

If your vehicle is equipped with an air

filter for the air conditioner, it is necessary

to change the filter periodically as

indicated in scheduled maintenance (page

8-3). Consult an Authorized Mazda

Dealer for replacement of the cabin air

filter.

NOTE

The air conditioner may be used along

with the heater to dehumidify the air.

qOutside/Recirculated Air Position

Use the outside air position in normal

conditions. The recirculated air position

should be used only when driving on

dusty roads or for quick cooling of the

interior.

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Interior Comfort

Climate Control System

Vent Operation

Center vents

Side vents

Center Vents

qAdjusting the Vents

Directing airflow

Side Vents

To adjust the direction of airflow, move

the adjustment knob.

To adjust the direction of airflow, open the

vents and rotate them left and right.

Knob

push

NOTE

When using the air conditioner, mist

may come out from the vents. This is

not a sign of trouble but a result of

humid air being suddenly cooled.

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Interior Comfort

Climate Control System

qSelecting the Airflow Mode

Dashboard Vents

Defroster and Floor Vents

Dashboard and Floor Vents

Defroster Vents

Floor Vents

6-4

Interior Comfort

Climate Control System

Control Panel

Mode selector dial

Fan control dial

Temperature control dial

Rear window

defroster switch

A/C Switch

Air intake selector

Some models.

Fan control dial

qControl Switches

Temperature control dial

Hot

Cold

This dial allows variable fan speeds.

0―Fan off

1―Low speed

2―Medium low speed

3―Medium high speed

4―High speed

This dial controls temperature. Turn it

clockwise for hot and counterclockwise

for cold.

6-5

Interior Comfort

Climate Control System

Mode selector dial

NOTE

The air conditioner may not function

when the outside temperature

approaches 0 °C (32 °F).

Air intake selector

Turn the mode selector dial to select

airflow mode (page 6-4).

NOTE

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If you want to slightly adjust the

airflow amount, set the mode

This switch controls the source of air

entering the vehicle.

selector dial at

.

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For example, when the mode selector

dial is at the

and

position between the

positions, airflow from

Press the switch to alternate between the

and positions. The indicator

light for the selected mode will illuminate.

the floor vent is less than that of the

position.

It is recommended that under normal

conditions the switch be kept in the

outside air position.

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A/C switch

Outside air position (

)

Outside air is taken into the vehicle. Use

this position for normal ventilation and

heating.

Recirculated air position (

)

Outside air is shut off. Air within the

vehicle is recirculated.

Push the A/C switch to turn the air

conditioner on. The indicator light on the

switch will illuminate when the fan

control dial is set at position 1, 2, 3, or 4.

This position can be used when driving on

a dusty road or in similar conditions. It

also helps to provide quicker cooling of

the interior.

Push the switch once again to turn the air

conditioner off.

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Interior Comfort

Climate Control System

NOTE

WARNING

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If the windshield fogs up easily, set

the mode selector dial to the

position.

The Recirculated Air Position:

Using the

position in cold or

rainy weather will cause the windows

to fog up. Your vision will be

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If cooler air is desired at face level,

set the mode selector dial at the

position and adjust the temperature

control dial to maintain maximum

comfort.

hampered, which could lead to a

serious accident. Do not use the

position in cold or rainy weather.

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The air to the floor is warmer than

air to the face (except when the

temperature control dial is set at the

extreme hot or cold position).

Rear window defroster switch

When using the rear window defroster

switch, refer to Rear Window Defroster

(page 5-53).

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In the

,

, or

position, the

air conditioner is automatically

turned on (however, the indicator

light does not illuminate) and the

position is automatically

qHeating

1. Set the mode selector dial to the

position.

selected to defrost the windshield.

In the

2. Set the temperature control dial to the

hot position.

or

position, the

position cannot be changed to

position.

the

3. Set the fan control dial to the desired

speed.

qCooling (With Air Conditioner)

1. Set the mode selector dial to the

position.

2. Set the temperature control dial to the

cold position.

3. Set the fan control dial to the desired

speed.

4. Turn on the air conditioner by pressing

the A/C switch.

5. Adjust the fan control dial and

temperature control dial to maintain

maximum comfort.

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Interior Comfort

Climate Control System

qWindshield Defrosting and

Defogging

CAUTION

When using the air conditioner while

driving up long hills or in heavy traffic,

closely monitor the temperature gauge

(page 5-30).

The air conditioner may cause engine

overheating. If the gauge indicates

overheating, turn the air conditioner off

(page 7-12).

1. Set the mode selector dial to the

position.

2. Set the temperature control dial to the

desired position.

3. Set the fan control dial to the desired

speed.

WARNING

NOTE

Foggy Windshield:

Using the

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When maximum cooling is desired,

set the temperature control dial to the

extreme cold position and set the air

position with the

temperature control set to the cold

position will cause the outside of the

windshield to fog up. Your vision will

be hampered, which could lead to a

serious accident. Set the temperature

control to the hot or warm position

intake selector to the

position,

then set the fan control dial to

position 4.

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If warmer air is desired at floor level,

set the mode selector dial at the

position and adjust the temperature

control dial to maintain maximum

comfort.

when using the

position.

NOTE

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The air to the floor is warmer than

air to the face (except when the

temperature control dial is set at the

extreme hot or cold position).

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For maximum defrosting, set the

temperature control dial to the

extreme hot position and the fan

control dial to position 4.

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If warm air is desired at the floor, set

the mode selector dial to the

position.

qVentilation

1. Set the mode selector dial to the

position.

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In the

,

, or

position, the

air conditioner is automatically

turned on (however, the indicator

light does not illuminate) and the

position is automatically

2. Set the air intake selector to the

position.

3. Set the temperature control dial to the

desired position.

selected to defrost the windshield.

In the

or

position, the

4. Set the fan control dial to the desired

speed.

position cannot be changed to

position.

the

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Interior Comfort

Climate Control System

qDehumidifying (With Air

Conditioner)

Operate the air conditioner in cool or cold

weather to help defog the windshield and

side windows.

1. Set the mode selector dial to the

desired position.

2. Set the air intake selector to the

position.

3. Set the temperature control dial to the

desired position.

4. Set the fan control dial to the desired

speed.

5. Turn on the air conditioner by pressing

the A/C switch.

NOTE

One of the functions of the air

conditioner is dehumidifying the air

and, to use this function, the

temperature does not have to be set to

cold. Therefore, set the temperature

control dial to the desired position (hot

or cold) and turn on the air conditioner

when you want to dehumidify the cabin

air.

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Interior Comfort

Audio System

Antenna

Operating Tips for Audio

System

qDetachable Type

To remove the antenna, turn it

counterclockwise.

WARNING

To install the antenna, turn it clockwise.

Make sure the antenna is securely

installed.

Do Not Adjust Audio While Driving

the Vehicle:

Adjusting the audio while driving the

vehicle is dangerous as it could

distract your attention from the vehicle

operation which could lead to a

serious accident. Always adjust the

audio while the vehicle is stopped.

Even if the audio control switches are

equipped on the steering wheel, learn

to use the switches without looking

down at them so that you can keep

your maximum attention on the road

while driving the vehicle.

Install

Remove

CAUTION

To prevent damage to the antenna,

remove it before entering a car wash

facility or passing beneath a low

overhead clearance.

For the purposes of safe driving, adjust

the audio volume to a level that allows

you to hear sounds outside of the

vehicle.

NOTE

When leaving your vehicle unattended,

we recommend that you remove the

antenna and store it inside the vehicle.

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Do not use the audio for long periods

of time while the engine is off.

Otherwise the battery could go dead.

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If a digital cellular phone or CB

radio is used in or near the vehicle, it

could cause noise to occur from the

audio system, however, this does not

indicate that the system has been

damaged.

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Interior Comfort

Audio System

Signals from an FM transmitter are similar

to beams of light because they do not

bend around corners, but they do reflect.

Unlike AM signals, FM signals cannot

travel beyond the horizon. Therefore, FM

stations cannot be received at the great

distances possible with AM reception.

qRadio Reception

AM characteristics

AM signals bend around such things as

buildings or mountains and bounce off the

ionosphere. Therefore, they can reach

longer distances than FM signals. Because

of this, two stations may sometimes be

picked up on the same frequency at the

same time.

Ionosphere

FM wave

AM wave

Ionosphere

FM wave

100—200 km (60—120 miles)

Atmospheric conditions can also affect

FM reception. High humidity will cause

poor reception. However, cloudy days

may provide better reception than clear

days.

Station 1

Station 2

FM characteristics

An FM broadcast range is usually about

40―50 km (25―30 miles) from the

source. Because of extra coding needed to

break the sound into two channels, stereo

FM has even less range than monaural

(non-stereo) FM.

Multipath noise

Since FM signals can be reflected by

obstructions, it is possible to receive both

the direct signal and the reflected signal at

the same time. This causes a slight delay

in reception and may be heard as a broken

sound or a distortion. This problem may

also be encountered when in close

FM Station

proximity to the transmitter.

40—50 km

(25—30 miles)

Reflected wave

Direct

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Interior Comfort

Audio System

Flutter/Skip noise

Strong signal noise

Signals from an FM transmitter move in

straight lines and become weak in valleys

between tall buildings, mountains, and

other obstacles. When a vehicle passes

through such an area, the reception

conditions may change suddenly, resulting

in annoying noise.

This occurs very close to a transmitter

tower. The broadcast signals are

extremely strong, so the result is noise and

sound breakup at the radio receiver.

Station drift noise

When a vehicle reaches the area of two

strong stations broadcasting at similar

frequencies, the original station may be

temporarily lost and the second station

picked up. At this time there will be some

noise from this disturbance.

Weak signal noise

In suburban areas, broadcast signals

become weak because of distance from

the transmitter. Reception in such fringe

areas is characterized by sound breakup.

Station 2

88.3 MHz

Station 1

88.1 MHz

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Interior Comfort

Audio System

l

If the cassette tape is loose, it may

qOperating Tips for Cassette Tape

Player

produce poor sound or performance

during playback. Use a pencil or

something similar to remove any slack.

Cleaning the cassette tape player

The tape head, capstans, and pinch rollers

will gather oxide residue from cassette

tapes. This can cause weak or wavering

sounds and damage to the cassette tapes

and player. Use a good quality head-

cleaning tape or a liquid cleaner cassette

tape to remove it.

Should the unit not operate normally,

consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

Never attempt to repair it or insert a

screwdriver or anything else.

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Only cassette tapes that play no longer

than 90 minutes should be used.

Cassette tape exceeding 90 minutes are

thin and may easily break.

Handling the cassette tape player

The following precautions should be

observed.

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Do not leave a cassette tape in the tape

player slot when not in use. Remove it

completely to permit the slot door to

close and to protect the mechanism

from dust.

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Do not spill any liquid on the audio

system.

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Store cassette tapes away from extreme

heat, magnetic fields, and direct

sunlight. Protect the exposed cassette

tape from dirt and damage. Store

cassette tapes in their original cases or

other protective cases.

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Do not insert any objects, other than

cassette tape, into the slot.

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Interior Comfort

Audio System

l

The MD player can also play MDLPs

that have been recorded in MDLP

mode. (MDLPs bearing the

qOperating Tips for Mini Disc

(MD) Player

The following precautions should be

observed.

identification logo as shown below).

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Do not spill any liquid on the audio

system.

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When inserting the MD, make sure the

MD label is facing up, and the MD is

oriented to the insertion slot in the

direction of the arrow. If not inserted

correctly, the MD will be ejected, or

may remain stuck in the MD deck.

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Do not insert any objects, other than

MDs, into the slot.

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The MD player has been designed to

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Do not touch the internal part of the

MD. If the MD shutter is slid open for

no reason, it may be broken.

play MDs bearing the identification

logo as shown. No other MDs can be

played.

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Store MDs in their cases and away

from direct sunlight.

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Interior Comfort

Audio System

l

The CD revolves at high speed within

the unit. Defective (cracked or badly

bent) CDs should never be used.

qOperating Tips for CD Player/In-

Dash CD Changer

Condensation phenomenon

Immediately after turning on the heater

when the vehicle is cold, the CD or

optical components (prism and lens) in the

CD player/changer may become clouded

with condensation. At this time, the CD

will eject immediately when placed in the

unit. A clouded CD can be corrected

simply by wiping it with a soft cloth.

Clouded optical components will clear

naturally in about an hour. Wait for

normal operation to return before

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Do not use non-conventional discs

such as heart-shaped, octagonal discs,

etc. The CD player/changer could be

damaged.

attempting to use the unit.

Handling the CD player/In-dash CD

changer

The following precautions should be

observed.

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Do not spill any liquid on the audio

system.

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A new CD may have rough edges on

its inner and outer perimeters. If a disc

with rough edges is used, proper

setting will not be possible and the CD

player/changer will not play the CD.

Remove the rough edges in advance by

using a ball-point pen or pencil as

shown below. To remove the rough

edges, rub the side of the pen or pencil

against the inner and outer perimeter of

the CD.

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Do not insert any objects, other than

CDs, into the slot.

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Interior Comfort

Audio System

l

When driving over uneven surfaces,

the sound may jump.

Dust, finger smudges, and dirt can

decrease the amount of light reflected

from the signal surface, thus affecting

sound quality. If the CD should

become soiled, gently wipe it with a

soft cloth from the center of the CD to

the edge.

Do not use record sprays, antistatic

agents, or household spray cleaners.

Volatile chemicals such as benzine and

thinner can also damage the surface of

the CD and must not be used. Anything

that can damage, warp, or fog plastic

should never be used to clean CDs.

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The CD player/changer has been

designed to play CDs bearing the

identification logo as shown. No other

discs can be played.

CDs, like traditional audio records, are

made of plastic. To avoid warping,

keep the CDs in their cases and do not

store them where they will be exposed

to direct sunlight.

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The CD player/changer ejects the CD if

the CD is inserted upside down. Also

dirty and/or defective CDs may be

ejected.

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Be sure never to touch the signal

surface when handling the CDs. Pick

up a CD by grasping the outer edge or

the edge of the hole and the outer edge.

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8 cm (3 in) CDs and CD accessories

(e.g. 8 cm disc adapter) cannot be used

in the CD player/changer.

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Do not insert cleaning discs in the CD

player/changer.

Do not insert any disc with a peel-off

or seal on it.

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Do not stick paper or tape on the CD.

Avoid scratching the reverse side (the

side without a label).

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Interior Comfort

Audio System

Audio Set

Audio information is displayed on the information display.

CD Player

In-Dash CD Changer

Cassette Tape Player

Mini Disc (MD) Player

Illustration is of a representative audio unit.

Power/Volume/Sound Controls .............................................................................. page 6-18

Operating the Radio ............................................................................................... page 6-22

Operating the Cassette Tape Player ........................................................................ page 6-24

Operating the Mini Disc (MD) Player .................................................................... page 6-26

Operating the Compact Disc (CD) Player .............................................................. page 6-28

Operating the In-Dash CD Changer ....................................................................... page 6-30

Error Indications ..................................................................................................... page 6-33

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Interior Comfort

Audio System

qPower/Volume/Sound Controls

Power/Volume dial

Audio control dial

Power ON/OFF

Turn the power/volume dial to the right to

increase volume, to the left to decrease it.

Turn the ignition switch to the ACC or

ON position.

Audio sound adjustment

1. Press the audio control dial to select the

function. The selected function will be

indicated.

Press the power/volume dial to turn the

audio system on.

Press the power/volume dial again to turn

the audio system off.

*

Standard audio-

equipped model

NOTE

To prevent the battery from being

discharged, do not leave the audio

system on for a long period of time

when the engine is not running.

*

Volume adjustment

*

Depending on the mode selected, the

indication changes.

To adjust the volume, turn the power/

volume dial.

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Interior Comfort

Audio System

BOSE Sound System-equipped model

BOSE Sound

System-equipped

model

*

Indication

Turn Left Turn Right

Select mode

Decrease

bass

Increase

bass

Decrease

treble

Increase

treble

*

Shift the Shift the

sound to the sound to the

*

front

rear

*

Depending on the mode selected, the

indication changes.

Shift the Shift the

sound to the sound to the

left

right

2. Turn the audio control dial to adjust the

selected functions as follows:

OFF

ON

Standard audio-equipped model

OFF

ON

Indication

Turn Left Turn Right

Select mode

NOTE

Decrease

bass

Increase

bass

About 5 seconds after selecting any

mode, the volume function will be

automatically selected. To reset bass,

mid-range, treble, fade, and balance,

press the audio control dial for 2

seconds. The unit will beep and

“CLEAR” will be displayed.

Decrease Increase

mid-range mid-range

Decrease

treble

Increase

treble

Shift the Shift the

sound to the sound to the

front

rear

Shift the Shift the

sound to the sound to the

Automatic Level Control (ALC)

left

right

The automatic level control is a feature

that automatically adjusts audio volume

and sound quality according to the vehicle

speed.

OFF

ON

OFF

ON

The volume increases in accordance with

the increase in vehicle speed, and

decreases as vehicle speed decreases.

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Interior Comfort

Audio System

The following four modes are available.

Select the desired mode.

Mode

Volume change

No change

Minimum

Medium

Maximum

Turn the audio control dial to select the

ALC OFF, ALC LEVEL1―3 mode. The

selected mode will be indicated.

BEEP setting

The beep-sound when operating the audio

system can be set on or off.

ILLM EFT setting (Illumination setting

during operation)

The audio system illumination during

operation can be set on or off.

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MEMO

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Interior Comfort

Audio System

qOperating the Radio

Band selector buttons

Scan button

Satellite button*

Seek

tuning

buttons

Channel

preset

buttons

Manual tuning

button/Auto memory

button/Electric serial

number button*

*For reception of optional SIRIUS digital satellite radio.

Used on vehicles equipped with the separately sold SIRIUS digital satellite radio unit.

For information on use, read the manual accompanying the SIRIUS unit.

Subscription of SIRIUS digital satellite radio service is available in the U.S. (Except Alaska and Hawaii).

Radio ON

Tuning

Press a band selector button (

turn the radio on.

) to

The radio has the following tuning

methods: Manual, Seek, Scan, Preset

channel, and Auto memory tuning. The

easiest way to tune stations is to set them

on preset channels.

Band selection

Successively pressing the band selector

button ( ) switches the bands as

follows: FM1→FM2→AM.

NOTE

The selected mode will be indicated. If

FM stereo is being received, “ST” will be

displayed.

If the power supply is interrupted (fuse

blows or the battery is disconnected),

the preset channels will be canceled.

NOTE

Manual tuning

Turning the manual tuning dial will

change the frequency higher or lower.

If the FM broadcast signal becomes

weak, reception automatically changes

from STEREO to MONO for reduced

noise, and the “ST” indicator will go

out.

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Audio System

Seek tuning

Auto memory tuning

Pressing the seek tuning button (

will cause the tuner to seek a higher or

lower frequency automatically.

,

)

This is especially useful when driving in

an area where the local stations are not

known. Additional AM/FM stations can

be stored without disturbing the

previously set channels.

NOTE

If you continue to press and hold the

button, the frequency will continue

changing without stopping.

Press and hold the auto memory button

(

) for about 2 seconds until a beep

sound is heard; the system will

automatically scan and temporarily store

up to 6 stations with the strongest

frequencies in each selected band in that

area.

Scan tuning

Press the scan button (

) to

automatically sample strong stations.

Scanning stops at each station for about 5

seconds. To hold a station, press the scan

After scanning is completed, the station

with the strongest frequency will be tuned

and its frequency displayed.

button (

) again during this interval.

Press and release the auto memory button

) to recall stations from the auto-

stored stations. One stored station will be

selected each time; its frequency and

channel number will be displayed.

Preset channel tuning

(

The 6 preset channels can be used to store

6 AM and 12 FM stations.

1. To set a channel first select AM, FM1,

or FM2. Tune to the desired station.

NOTE

2. Depress a channel preset button for

about 2 seconds until a beep sound is

heard. The preset channel number and

station frequency will be displayed.

The station is now held in the memory.

If no stations can be tuned after

scanning operations, “A” will be

displayed.

3. Repeat this operation for the other

stations and bands you want to store.

To tune one in the memory, select AM,

FM1, or FM2 and then press its

channel preset button. The station

frequency and the channel number will

be displayed.

NOTE

If the power supply is interrupted (fuse

blows or the battery is disconnected),

the preset channels will be canceled.

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Audio System

qOperating the Cassette Tape Player^í

Repeat button

Cassette tape play button

APC button:

(next program)

Fast-forward

button

(one being

played)

Rewind

button

Program button

Cassette tape slot

Dolby NR button Cassette tape eject button

Cassette tape insert

Dolby noise reduction

Insert the cassette tape into the slot, open

edge to the right and cassette tape will

begin play, and “TAPE PLAY” will be

displayed. At the end of the cassette tape,

the unit automatically reverses cassette

When using a tape with Dolby NR^*, push

the Dolby NR button ( ). The

symbol will be displayed. To play a tape

without Dolby NR, push the button once

again.

tape play. When

is lit, the cassette

tape's top side is playing. When

the bottom side is on.

is lit,

* Noise reduction system manufactured

under license from Dolby Laboratories

Licensing Corporation.

Dolby and the double-D symbol

are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories

Licensing Corporation.

Playing

Press the cassette tape play button

(

) to start play when a cassette

tape is in the unit. If there isn't a cassette

tape in the unit when the cassette tape

Ejecting the cassette tape

play button ( ) is pressed,

“NO TAPE” will flash on and off.

Press the cassette tape eject button ( ) to

eject the cassette tape.

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Interior Comfort

Audio System

NOTE

The cassette tape can be ejected when

the ignition switch is in the OFF

position.

APC may not operate properly if:

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A tape was recorded at a low level.

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A tape has long, silent intervals.

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Fast-forward/Rewind

A tape is a live recording.

Press the fast-forward button (

fast-forward.

) to

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A tape has very short intervals of

less than 3 seconds.

Press the rewind button (

) to rewind.

To stop this operation and play the

cassette tape, press the button again.

Repeat play

This operation makes it possible to listen

to a selection repeatedly.

NOTE

Press the repeat button (

The current selection playing will be

) during play.

When the cassette tape ends during fast-

forward or rewind, it automatically

stops and starts playing.

repeated (“RPT” will be displayed).

Press the repeat button (

to cancel repeat play.

) once again

Reversing

Press the program button ( ) to

change cassette tape-play direction.

NOTE

RPT may not operate properly if:

NOTE

l

A tape was recorded at a low level.

l

When the cassette tape ends, the unit

automatically reverses play.

A tape has long, silent intervals.

l

A tape is a live recording.

l

A tape has very short intervals of

less than 3 seconds.

Automatic program control (APC)

APC is used to find the beginning of

either the next program or the one being

played.

Press the APC button ( ) to the

beginning of the next selection.

Press the APC button ( ) to the

beginning of the one being played. To

stop this operation and play the cassette

tape, press the button again.

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qOperating the Mini Disc (MD) Player^í

Scan button

Repeat button

MD play button

Track up

button

Fast-forward

button

Track down

button

Reverse

button

Display button/

Display feed dial

Random button

MD eject button

MD slot

Inserting the MD

Fast-forward/Reverse

Insert the MD, label-side up with the

arrow pointed to the slot. The auto-

loading mechanism will set the MD and

begin play. There will be a short lapse

before play begins while the player reads

the digital signals on the MD.

Press and hold the fast-forward button

) to advance through a track at high

speed.

(

Press and hold the reverse button (

to reverse through a track at high speed.

)

Track search

Playing

Press the track up button ( ) once to skip

forward to the beginning of the next track.

Press the track down button ( ) once to

skip back to the beginning of the current

track.

Press the MD play button (

start play when a MD is in the unit.

If there isn't a MD in the unit when the

MD play button ( ) is pressed,

“NO DISC” will flash on and off.

) to

Music scan

Ejecting the MD

This feature helps to find a program by

playing about the first 10 seconds of each

track.

Press the MD eject button ( ) to eject the

MD.

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Press the scan button (

to start scan play operation (the track

number will flash).

) during play

NOTE

If there is no song or disc title recorded

on the MD, “NO TITLE” will be

displayed.

Press the scan button (

to cancel scan play.

) once again

NOTE

Long disc or song titles

When long disc or song titles cannot be

completely displayed, rotate the display

If the unit is left in scan, normal play

will resume where scan was selected.

feed dial (

) to the right.

The remainder of the title will proceed

and appear on the display to the end of the

title.

Repeat play

This feature makes it possible to listen to

a selection repeatedly.

Press the repeat button ( ) during play.

The current selection will be repeated

(“RPT” will be displayed).

Press the repeat button (

to cancel repeat play.

) once again

Random play

This feature allows the MD player to

randomly select the order of the songs.

Press the random button ( ) during

play. The next selection will be randomly

selected (“RDM” will be displayed).

) once

Press the random button (

again to cancel random play.

Changing the display

To change the display during MD play,

press the display button ( ) to advance

through each of the following displays:

Song title

Disc title

No display

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qOperating the Compact Disc (CD) Player^í

Scan button

CD slot

Load button

Repeat button

CD play button CD eject button

Track up

button

Track down

button

Random button

Fast-forward button

Reverse button

Inserting the CD

Ejecting the CD

Insert the CD into the slot, label-side up.

The auto-loading mechanism will set the

CD and begin play. There will be a short

lapse before play begins while the player

reads the digital signals on the CD.

Press the CD eject button ( ) to eject the

CD.

Fast-forward/Reverse

Press and hold the fast-forward button

( ) to advance through a track at high

speed.

Playing

Press the CD play button ( ) to start

play when a CD is in the unit.

Press and hold the reverse button (

to reverse through a track at high speed.

)

If there isn't a CD in the unit when the CD

play button ( ) is pressed, “NO DISC”

will flash on and off.

Track search

Press the track up button ( ) once to skip

forward to the beginning of the next track.

Press the track down button ( ) once to

skip back to the beginning of the current

track.

NOTE

When the load button (

) is pressed,

the CD will load and play even if the

CD eject button ( ) had been

previously pressed.

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Music scan

This feature helps to find a program by

playing about the first 10 seconds of each

track.

Press the scan button (

) during play

to start scan play operation (the track

number will flash).

Press the scan button (

to cancel scan play.

) once again

NOTE

If the unit is left in scan, normal play

will resume where scan was selected.

Repeat play

This feature makes it possible to listen to

a selection repeatedly.

Press the repeat button ( ) during play.

The current selection will be repeated

(“RPT” will be displayed).

Press the repeat button (

to cancel repeat play.

) once again

Random play

This feature allows the CD player to

randomly select the order of the songs.

Press the random button ( ) during

play. The next selection will be randomly

selected (“RDM” will be displayed).

) once

Press the random button (

again to cancel random play.

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qOperating the In-Dash CD Changer^í

Scan button

CD slot

Load button

Repeat button

CD play button CD eject button

Disc up

button

Track up

button

Disc down

button

Track down

button

Random button

Display button

Fast-forward button

Reverse button

Inserting the CD

Normal insertion

The CD must be label-side up when

inserting. The auto-loading mechanism

will set the CD and begin play. There will

be a short lapse before play begins while

the player reads the digital signals on the

CD.

1. Press the load button (

).

2. When “IN” is displayed, insert the CD.

Inserting CDs into desired tray number

1. Press and hold the load button (

)

for about 2 seconds until a beep sound

is heard.

The disc number and the track number

will be displayed.

2. Press the channel preset button for the

desired tray number within 3 seconds

after the beep sound is heard.

NOTE

A CD cannot be inserted while the

display reads “WAIT”. A beeping

sound can be heard during this waiting

time. Simultaneously pressing the

power/volume dial and the load button

3. When “IN” is displayed, insert the CD.

NOTE

The CD cannot be inserted to the

desired tray number if the number is

already occupied.

( ) for about 2 seconds will turn

this beeping sound ON or OFF.

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Multiple insertion

Ejecting CDs from desired tray number

1. Press and hold the load button (

)

1. Press and hold the CD eject button (

for about 2 seconds until a beep sound

is heard.

)

for about 2 seconds until a beep sound

is heard.

2. Wait 3 seconds or press the load button

) again within 3 seconds after the

2. Press the channel preset button for the

desired CD number within 3 seconds

after the beep sound is heard.

(

beep sound is heard.

3. When “IN” is displayed, insert the CD.

3. Pull out the CD.

4. When “IN” is displayed again, insert

the next CD.

Multiple ejection

1. Press and hold the CD eject button (

for about 2 seconds until a beep sound

is heard.

)

NOTE

The first-inserted CD will be played

automatically when:

2. Wait 3 seconds or press the CD eject

button ( ) again within 3 seconds

after the beep sound is heard.

l

No other CD is inserted within 15

seconds after “IN” is displayed.

3. Pull out the CD, then the next CD will

be ejected.

l

The CD trays are full.

NOTE

Displaying the CD-inserted tray

number

l

CDs will be ejected starting with the

one with the lowest number.

When you want to know the number for a

CD-inserted tray, press the display button

( ). The tray number will be displayed

for 5 seconds.

l

All CDs in the tray will be ejected

continuously.

l

CDs can be ejected when the ignition

Ejecting the CD

Normal ejection

switch is off. Press and hold the CD

eject button ( ) for about 2 seconds

and all CDs will eject.

1. Press the CD eject button ( ). The

disc number and “DISC” “OUT” will

be displayed.

Playing

Press the CD play button ( ) to start

play when a CD is in the unit.

2. Pull out the CD.

If there isn't a CD in the unit when the CD

play button ( ) is pressed, “NO DISC”

will flash on and off.

NOTE

When the CD is ejected during play, the

next CD will be played automatically.

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Fast-forward/Reverse

Press the repeat button (

The current selection will be repeated

) during play.

Press and hold the fast-forward button

) to advance through a track at high

(“RPT” will be displayed).

Press the repeat button (

to cancel repeat play.

(

speed.

) once again

Press and hold the reverse button (

to reverse through a track at high speed.

)

Random play

Track search

This feature allows the CD player to

randomly select the order of the songs.

Press the track up button ( ) once to skip

forward to the beginning of the next track.

Press the track down button ( ) once to

skip back to the beginning of the current

track.

Press the random button ( ) during

play. The next selection will be randomly

selected (“RDM” will be displayed).

) once

Press the random button (

again to cancel random play.

Disc search

Press the disc up button (

forward to the beginning of the next CD.

Press the disc down button ( ) to

) to skip

skip back to the beginning of the previous

CD.

Music scan

This feature helps to find a program by

playing about the first 10 seconds of each

track.

Press the scan button (

) during play

to start scan play operation (the track

number will flash).

Press the scan button (

to cancel scan play.

) once again

NOTE

If the unit is left in scan, normal play

will resume where scan was selected.

Repeat play

This feature makes it possible to listen to

a selection repeatedly.

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qError Indications

If you see an error indication on the display, find the cause in the chart. If you cannot clear

the error indication, take the vehicle to an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

Indication

Cause

Solution

Insert the MD properly. If the error indication does not

disappear, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

MD is inserted upside down

CHECK MD

Insert another MD properly. If the error indication does not

disappear, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

MD is defective

Insert the CD properly. If the error indication does not disappear,

consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

CD is inserted upside down

CD is defective

CHECK CD

Insert another CD properly. If the error indication does not

disappear, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

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NOTE

Audio Control Switch

Operation (Steering

Wheel)^í

Mazda 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.

When the audio unit is turned on,

operation of the audio unit from the

steering wheel is possible.

NOTE

qAdjusting the Volume

Because the audio unit will be turned

off under the following conditions, the

switches will be inoperable.

To increase the volume, press the volume

button ( ).

To decrease the volume, press the volume

button ( ).

l

When the ignition switch is turned to

the LOCK position.

l

When the power button on the audio

unit is pressed and the audio unit is

turned off.

l

When a cassette tape/MD/CD being

played is ejected. (For the In-dash

CD changer, when all CDs are

ejected.)

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qChanging the Source

qSeek Switch

Press the mode switch (

) to change

the audio source (FM1 radio> FM2 radio>

AM radio> CD player or CD changer>

SIRIUS1> SIRIUS2> SIRIUS3> Cassette

tape player or MD player> cyclical).

When listening to the radio

Press the seek switch (

,

), the radio

switches to the next/previous stored

station in the order that it was stored

(1―6).

NOTE

Press the seek switch (

,

) for about 2

seconds until a beep sound is heard to

seek all usable stations at a higher or

lower frequency whether programmed or

not.

Cassette tape, MD, CD, CD changer

and SIRIUS digital satellite radio

modes cannot be selected in the

following cases:

When playing a cassette tape

· A cassette deck, MD, CD, CD

changer, or SIRIUS digital satellite

radio unit is not equipped on the

audio system.

Press the seek switch ( ), release, and it

will advance to the next selection.

Press the seek switch ( ), release, and it

will repeat the selection being played.

· A cassette tape, MD, or CD has not

been inserted.

When playing a CD or MD

Press the seek switch ( ) to skip to the

next track.

Press the seek switch ( ) to repeat the

current track.

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qMute Switch

Press the mute switch ( ) once to mute

audio, press it again to resume audio

output.

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Safety Certification

This CD player is made and tested to meet exacting safety standards. It meets FCC

requirements and complies with safety performance standards of the U.S. Department of

Health and Human Services.

CAUTION

l

This CD player should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except qualified service

personnel.

If servicing is required, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

l

Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those

specified herein may result in hazardous laser exposure. Never operate the CD player

with the top case of the unit removed.

l

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for

compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

NOTE

For CD player section:

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the

following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)

this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause

undesired operation.

NOTE

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital

device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide

reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This

equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed

and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio

communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a

particular installation.

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Sunvisors

Interior Lights

qIlluminated Entry System^í

When you need a sunvisor, lower it for

use in front or swing it to the side.

When the illuminated entry system

operates, the overhead light (switch is in

the DOOR position) turns on for:

Sunvisor

l

About 30 seconds after the driver's

door is unlocked and the ignition key is

removed.

l

About 15 seconds after all doors are

closed.

l

About 15 seconds after the key is

removed from the ignition with all

doors closed.

qVanity Mirrors

The light also turns off when:

l

To use the vanity mirror, lower the

sunvisor.

The ignition switch is turned to the ON

position and all doors are closed.

l

The driver's door is locked.

NOTE

Battery saver

If any door is left opened, the light goes

out after about 5 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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qOverhead Lights^í

Rear

Front

With moonroof

Switch

Position

Rear Overhead Lights

Light off

l

Light on when any door is open

Without moonroof

l

(With illuminated entry system)

Light on or off when the

illuminated entry system is on

Light on

qMap Lights^í

The map lights are switched on or off by

pressing the switches.

With moonroof

Switches

Switch

Position

Front Overhead Lights

Light off

l

Light on when any door is open

l

(With illuminated entry system)

Light on or off when the

illuminated entry system is on

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Without moonroof

Switches

qLuggage Compartment Light (5

Door)

OFF

ON

Switch

Luggage Compartment Light

Position

Light off

Light on when the liftgate is open

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Information Display

Clock

Audio display

qInformation Display Functions

The information display has the following functions:

l

Clock

l

Audio Display

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12:01―12:29→12:00

12:30―12:59→1:00

qClock

When the ignition switch is in the ACC or

ON position, the time is displayed.

NOTE

When the SET button is released, the

seconds are reset to “00”.

qAudio Display

The audio system status is displayed. To

operate the audio system, refer to

“Audio System” (page 6-10).

Time setting

1. Press the CLOCK button until a beep

sounds, and “12Hr” and “24Hr” will be

displayed.

2. Press the SET button to switch between

“12Hr” and “24Hr” displays. The

selected display will flash.

To select the desired clock setting,

press the CLOCK button again while

the preferred setting is flashing.

3. “Hr. ADJUST” will be displayed next,

and the hour portion of the display will

flash. Press the SET button to set the

hour, then press the CLOCK button.

4. “Min. ADJUST” will be displayed

next, and the minutes portion of the

display will flash. Press the SET button

to set the minutes, then press the

CLOCK button.

Time resetting

While the clock is displayed, press the

SET button 1.5 seconds or more. When

the button is released, a beep will sound

and the clock will be reset as follows:

(Example)

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Lighter

Ashtray

The ignition switch must be in the ACC

or ON position.

CAUTION

Press the lighter in and release it. When

ready for use, it automatically pops out.

Don't use the ashtray for trash. You

might start a fire.

To use, open the cover.

CAUTION

l

Don't touch the metal part of the

lighter, you may burn yourself.

To remove, open the cover and pull up the

ashtray.

l

Don't hold the lighter in because it

will overheat.

l

Don't use the lighter socket for plug-

in accessories such as shavers and

coffee pots. They may damage it or

cause electrical failure. Use only a

genuine Mazda lighter or the

equivalent.

l

If the lighter doesn't pop out within

30 seconds, remove it to prevent

overheating.

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To use, open the cover.

Cup Holder

WARNING

Using Cup Holder:

Using a cup holder to hold hot liquids

while the vehicle is moving is

dangerous. If the contents spill, you

could be scalded. Never use a cup

holder to hold hot liquids while the

vehicle is moving.

Don't Put Anything Other Than Cups

or Drink cans in Cup Holder:

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.

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Bottle Holder

Storage Compartments

Bottle holders are on the inside of the

doors.

WARNING

Open Storage Boxes:

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

Bottle holder

Don't 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

CAUTION

Don't use the bottle holders for

containers without caps. The contents

may spill when the door is opened or

closed.

temperature.

qGlove Box

To open the glove box, pull the latch

toward you.

If the glove box has a lock, insert the key

and turn it clockwise to lock,

counterclockwise to unlock.

Unlock

Lock

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Use the loops in the luggage compartment

to secure cargo with a rope or net. The

tensile strength of the loops is 196 N (20

kgf, 44 lbf). Do not apply excessive force

to the loops as it will damage them.

qCenter Console

To open, pull the lower release catch.

Small items can be placed in the tray of

the center console lid.

To open it, pull the upper release catch.

NOTE

To secure cargo with a rope or net, the

trunk board loops can be used in the

same way as the cargo securing loops

(page 6-47).

qCargo Sub-Compartment (5

Door)

With flexible floor board

To use the cargo sub-compartment,

partially open or remove the trunk boards.

qCargo Securing Loops (5 Door)

Trunk board

WARNING

Not Securing Luggage and Cargo:

Not securing cargo while driving is

dangerous as it could move or be

crushed during sudden braking or a

collision and cause injury. Make sure

luggage and cargo is secured before

driving.

Cargo sub-

compartment

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Without flexible floor board

NOTE

To use the cargo sub-compartment,

remove or lift the trunk board.

The trunk board loops can be used in

the same way as the cargo securing

loops. The tensile strength of the loops

is 147 N (15 kgf, 33 lbf). Do not apply

excessive force to the trunk board loops

as it will damage them (page 6-46).

Trunk board

Compartment

divider loops

Front trunk board

Cargo sub-

compartment

qFlexible Floor Board (5 Door)^í

The luggage compartment can be

separated vertically and/or horizontally,

using the trunk board and the trunk board

loops.

Rear trunk board

To separate vertically

Use the rear trunk board to separate the

luggage compartment vertically.

1. Pull the trunk board loops out.

CAUTION

Compartment

divider loop

Make sure the trunk board is firmly

secured when it is fitted into the trunk

board loops. If it is not firmly secured,

it could unexpectedly disengage

causing damage to the trunk board

loops or the trunk board.

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2. Insert the trunk board loops into the

trunk board slits.

CAUTION

l

Do not place heavy objects on the

trunk board or apply excessive force

as they could damage the trunk

board. The permissible weight is

about 5 kg (11 lb).

Trunk

board

l

Do not use the rear trunk board to

separate the luggage compartment

horizontally. The rear trunk board

cannot be locked to the trunk board

loops and it could move and cause

injury while the vehicle is moving.

Front

NOTE

1. Pull the trunk board loops out.

To facilitate insertion of the trunk board

loops into the trunk board slits, first

insert the bottom of the rear trunk board

into the groove of the luggage sub-

compartment.

Compartment

divider loop

2. Insert the trunk board loop into slit A.

Cargo sub-

Groove

compartment

3. Rock the trunk board to make sure the

board is installed securely.

To separate horizontally

Use the front trunk board to separate the

luggage compartment horizontally.

Slit A

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3. Insert the other trunk board loop into

slit B until a click sound is heard.

Slit B

4. Rock the trunk board to make sure the

board is installed securely.

CAUTION

Do not place or remove luggage via the

rear passenger seat area while the

vehicle is moving. The trunk board or

luggage could move and cause injury.

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