Mazda Tribute 2008 User Manual

Introduction 4

Instrument Cluster 12

Warning lights and chimes 12 Gauges 17

Entertainment Systems 19

Auxiliary input jack 25

Climate Controls 29

Manual heating and air conditioning 29 Rear window defroster 31

Lights 32

Headlamps 32 Turn signal control 35 Bulb replacement 36

Driver Controls 42

Windshield wiper/washer control 42 Steering wheel adjustment 43 Power windows 47 Mirrors 48 Cruise control 49 Moon roof 53

Locks and Security 60

Keys 60 Locks 62 Anti-theft system 68

Seating and Safety Restraints 72

Seating 72 Safety restraints 81 Airbags 97 Child restraints 113

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Table of Contents

Tires, Wheels and Loading 125

Tire information 127 Tire inflation 130 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) 143 Vehicle loading 148 Trailer towing 154 Recreational towing 160

Driving 161

Starting 161 Brakes 166 Electronic stability control 168 Transmission operation 173

Roadside Emergencies 188

Hazard flasher switch 188 Fuel pump shut-off switch 189 Fuses and relays 189 Changing tires 196 Lug nut torque 206 Overheating 206 Jump starting 207 Wrecker towing 213

Customer Assistance 215

Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 225 Reporting safety defects (Canada only) 225

Cleaning 226

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Maintenance and Specifications 232

Engine compartment 240 Engine oil 244 Battery 248 Engine coolant 250 Fuel information 256 Air filter(s) 269 Maintenance product specifications and capacities 271 Engine data 273

Accessories 276

Index 277

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Introduction

CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning

WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

PERCHLORATE MATERIAL

Certain components of this vehicle such as air bag modules, seat belt pretensioners, and button cell batteries may contain Perchlorate Material – Special handling may apply for service or vehicle end of life disposal. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.

CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations on acquiring your new Mazda product. Please take the time to get well acquainted with your vehicle by reading this handbook. The more you know and understand about your vehicle, the greater the safety and pleasure you will derive from driving it.

For more information on Mazda and its products visit the following website:

• In the United States: www.mazdausa.com

• In Canada: www.mazda.ca

Additional owner information is given in separate publications or refer to the Mazda importers/distributors section in the Customer Assistance chapter.

This Owner’s Manual describes every option and model variant available and therefore some of the items covered may not apply to your particular vehicle. Furthermore, due to printing cycles it may describe options before they are generally available.

Remember to pass on the Owner’s Manual when reselling the vehicle. It is an integral part of the vehicle.

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Introduction

WARNING: In the event of an accident the Fuel pump shut-off switch will automatically cut off the fuel supply to the engine. The switch can also be activated through sudden vibration (e.g. collision when parking). To reset the switch, refer to the Fuel pump shut-off switch in the Roadside Emergencies chapter.

SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION

Warning symbols in this guide

How can you reduce the risk of personal injury to yourself or others? In this guide, answers to such questions are contained in comments highlighted by a bold WARNING statement. These comments should be read and observed.

Warning symbols on your vehicle

When you see this symbol, it is imperative that you consult the relevant section of this guide before touching or attempting adjustment of any kind.

Protecting the environment

We must all play our part in protecting the environment. Correct vehicle usage and the authorized disposal of waste, cleaning and lubrication materials are significant steps towards this aim. Information in this respect is highlighted in this guide with the tree symbol.

Always dispose of used automotive fluids in a responsible manner. Follow your community’s regulations and standards for recycling and disposing of automotive fluids.

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BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE

There are no particular breaking-in rules for your vehicle. During the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) of driving, vary speeds frequently. This is necessary to give the moving parts a chance to break in.

SPECIAL NOTICES

Event Data Recorder

The computer in your vehicle is capable of recording detailed data potentially including but not limited to information such as:

• the use of restraint systems including seat belts by the driver and passengers,

• information about the performance of various systems and modules in the vehicle, and

• information related to engine, throttle, steering, brake or other system status potentially including information related to how the driver operates the vehicle including but not limited to vehicle speed.

This information may be stored during regular operation or in a crash or near crash event. This stored information may be read out and used by:

• service and repair facilities.

• law enforcement or government agencies.

• the Manufacturer and Distributor.

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Emission warranty

The New Vehicle Limited Warranty includes Bumper to Bumper Coverage, Safety Restraint Coverage and Corrosion Coverage. In addition, your vehicle is eligible for Emissions Defect and Emissions Performance Warranties. For a detailed description of what is covered and what is not covered, refer to the Warranty Information Booklet that is provided to you along with your Owner’s Manual.

Using your vehicle with a snowplow

WARNING: Do not use this vehicle for snowplowing.

Your vehicle is not equipped with a snowplowing package.

Using your vehicle as an ambulance

WARNING: Do not use this vehicle as an ambulance.

Your vehicle is not equipped with an ambulance preparation package.

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These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle.

Vehicle Symbol Glossary

Safety Alert

Protecting the Environment

Airbag - Front Airbag - Side

Passenger Airbag Off

Child Seat Tether Anchor

Anti-Lock Brake System Parking Brake System

Brake Fluid Non-Petroleum Based

Stability Control System Master Lighting Switch

Hazard Warning Flasher Fog Lamps-Front

See Owner’s Manual

Fasten Seat Belt

Child Seat Lower Anchor

Brake System

Parking Aid System

Fuse Compartment Fuel Pump Reset

Windshield Wash/Wipe

Windshield Defrost/Demist

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Introduction

Rear Window Defrost/Demist

Power Window Lockout

Power Windows

Personal Alarm System Feature

Engine Oil Engine Coolant

Engine Coolant Temperature

Battery

Do Not Open When Hot

Avoid Smoking, Flames, or Sparks

Battery Acid Explosive Gas

Fan Warning Power Steering Fluid

Maintain Correct Fluid Level

MAX

MIN

Emission System

Engine Air Filter Speed Control

Passenger Compartment Air Filter

Check Fuel Cap

Jack

Low Tire Pressure Warning

INFORMATION ABOUT THIS GUIDE

The information found in this guide was accurate at the time of printing. Mazda may change the contents without notice.

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Instrument Cluster

Multi-function lever

(pg. 42)

Instrument cluster

(pg. 12)

Hazard flasher control

(pg. 188)

Headlamp

control

(pg. 32)

Speed controls*

(pg. 49)

Parking brake release

(pg. 167)

* if equipped

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Steering wheel controls*

(pg. 52)

Hood release

(pg. 239)

Instrument Cluster

Climate controls

(pg. 29)

Audio system

(pg. 19)

Auxiliary power point

(pg. 46)

Electronic stability

control

(pg. 168)

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Auxiliary input jack

(pg. 25)

*if equipped

Instrument Cluster

WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES

Warning lights and gauges can alert you to a vehicle condition that may become serious enough to cause extensive repairs. A warning light may illuminate when a problem exists with one of your vehicle’s functions. Many lights will illuminate when you start your vehicle to make sure the bulbs work. If any light remains on after starting the vehicle, refer to the respective system warning light for additional information.

Check engine: The Check Engine indicator light illuminates when the ignition is first turned to the RUN position to check the bulb and to indicate whether the vehicle is ready for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing. Normally, the ⬙Check Engine⬙ light will stay on until the engine is cranked, then turn itself off if no malfunctions are present. However, if after 15 seconds the ⬙Check Engine⬙ light blinks eight times, it means that the vehicle is not ready for I/M testing. See the Readiness for

Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter.

Solid illumination after the engine is started indicates the On Board Diagnostics System (OBD-II) has detected a malfunction. Refer to On board diagnostics (OBD-II) in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. If the light is blinking, engine misfire is occurring which could damage your catalytic converter. Drive in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration) and have your vehicle serviced immediately by your authorized dealer.

If the available opportunity.

light remains on, have your vehicle serviced at the first

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WARNING: Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire.

Check fuel cap: Momentarily

illuminates when the ignition is turned to the RUN position to ensure your bulb is working. When the light stays on, check the fuel filler cap. Continuing to operate the

vehicle with the check fuel cap light on, can activate the light. When the fuel filler cap is properly re-installed, the light(s) will

turn off after a period of normal driving. This period will vary depending on driving conditions.

It may take a long period of time for the system to detect an improperly installed fuel filler cap.

For more information, refer to Fuel filler cap in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter.

Brake system warning light: To confirm the brake system warning light is functional, it will momentarily illuminate when the ignition is turned to the RUN position when the engine is not running, or in a position between RUN and START, or by applying the parking brake when the ignition is turned to the RUN position. If the brake system warning light does not illuminate at this time, seek service immediately from an authorized Mazda dealer. Illumination after releasing the parking brake indicates low brake fluid level and the brake system should be inspected immediately by an authorized Mazda dealer.

BRAKE

warning

WARNING: Driving a vehicle with the brake system warning light on is dangerous. A significant decrease in braking performance may occur. It will take you longer to stop the vehicle. Have the vehicle checked by your authorized dealer. Driving extended distances with the parking brake engaged can cause brake failure and the risk of personal injury.

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Anti-lock brake system (ABS): If the ABS light stays illuminated or continues to flash, a malfunction has been detected, have the system serviced immediately by an authorized Mazda dealer. Normal braking is still functional unless the brake system warning light also is illuminated.

WARNING: If the light remains on, continues to flash or fails to illuminate, have the system serviced immediately by an authorized Mazda dealer. With the ABS light on, the anti-lock brake system is disabled but normal braking is still effective unless the brake warning light also remains illuminated with the parking brake released.

Airbag readiness: If this light fails

to illuminate when ignition is turned to RUN, continues to flash or remains on, have the system serviced immediately by an authorized Mazda dealer. A chime will also sound when a malfunction in the supplemental restraint system has been detected.

Seat belt: Reminds you to fasten your seat belt. A Belt-Minder威 chime will also sound to remind you to fasten your seat belt. Refer to the

Seating and safety restraints

chapter to activate/deactivate the Belt-Minder威 chime feature.

Charging system: Illuminates when the battery is not charging properly.

ABS

Engine oil pressure: Illuminates when the oil pressure falls below the normal range, refer to Engine oil in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter.

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Traction Control娂: Illuminates when the Traction Control娂 is active. If the light remains on, have the system serviced immediately, refer to the Driving chapter for more information.

Low tire pressure warning:

Illuminates when your tire pressure is low. If the light remains ON at start up or while driving, the tire pressure should be checked. Refer to Inspecting and Inflating Your Tires in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. When the ignition is first turned to RUN, the light will illuminate for 3 seconds to ensure the bulb is working. If the light does not turn ON or begins to flash, have the system inspected by your authorized dealer. For more information on this system, refer to

Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter.

Low fuel: Illuminates when the fuel level in the fuel tank is at or near empty (refer to Fuel gauge in this chapter).

Cruise control/Speed control:

Illuminates when the cruise control/speed control is activated. Turns off when the cruise control/speed control system is deactivated, refer to the Driver Controls chapter.

Overdrive off (automatic transmission): Illuminates when

the overdrive function of the transmission has been turned off. Refer to the Driving chapter for transmission function and operation.If

the light flashes steadily, have the system serviced immediately, or damage to the transmission could occur.

O/D

OFF

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Anti-theft system: Flashes when the SecuriLock娂 Passive Anti-theft System has been activated.

Throttle control/Powertrain:

Illuminates when a powertrain fault has been detected. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.

Door ajar: Illuminates when the ignition is in the RUN position and any door is open.

Turn signal: Illuminates when the left or right turn signal or the hazard lights are turned on. If the indicators flash faster, check for a burned out bulb.

High beams: Illuminates when the high beam headlamps are turned on.

Key-in-ignition warning chime: Sounds when the key is left in the ignition in the OFF/LOCK or ACCESSORY position and the driver’s door is opened.

Headlamps on warning chime: Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are on, the ignition is off (the key is not in the ignition) and the driver’s door is opened.

Parking brake ON chime: Sounds when the parking brake is left ON and the vehicle is driven. If the warning stays on after the park brake is off, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.

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GAUGES

Speedometer: Indicates the current vehicle speed.

Engine coolant temperature gauge: Indicates engine coolant

temperature. At normal operating temperature, the needle will be in the normal range (between “H” and “C”). If it enters the red section,

the engine is overheating. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, switch off the engine and let the engine cool.

WARNING: When the engine and radiator are hot, scalding coolant and steam may shoot out under pressure and cause serious injury. Do not remove the cooling system cap when the engine and radiator are hot.

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Odometer: Registers the total miles (kilometers) of the vehicle.

Trip odometer: Registers the miles (kilometers) of individual journeys. To reset, tap on the trip SELECT/RESET button to toggle the display between the TRIP A and TRIP B. Holding the SELECT/RESET button for two seconds will reset the trip odometer to zero.

Tachometer: Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute. Driving with your tachometer pointer continuously at the top of the scale may damage the engine.

Fuel gauge: Indicates approximately how much fuel is left in the fuel tank (when the ignition is in the ON position). The fuel gauge may vary slightly when the vehicle is in motion or on a grade.

The arrow near the fuel pump icon indicates which side of the vehicle the fuel filler door is located.

Refer to Filling the tank in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for more information.

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AUDIO SYSTEMS

AM/FM/single CD/in-dash CD6/MP3 sound system

Accessory delay: Your vehicle is equipped with accessory delay. With this feature, the window switches, radio and moon roof (if equipped) may be used for up to ten minutes after the ignition is turned off or until either front door is opened.

Note: Your vehicle is equipped with a unique audio system. If your display shows six small circles in the display, your audio system is a CD6 system. If not, your system is a Single CD system.

1. EJECT: For a single CD system, press EJECT to eject the CD. For a CD6 system, press EJECT and select the desired CD slot by pressing the corresponding memory preset #. The display will read EJECTING #. When the system has ejected the CD, the display will read REMOVE CD #. Remove the CD. If you do not remove the CD

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the system will reload the disc. To auto eject all loaded discs, press and hold EJECT. The system will eject all discs and prompt you when to remove them.

2. MEMORY PRESETS:In radio mode, to set a station, select the desired frequency band, AM, FM1 or FM2. Tune to the desired station. Press and hold a preset button until sound returns and PRESET # SAVED appears in the display. You can save up to 30 stations, 10 in AM, 10 in FM1 and FM2. In CD/MP3 mode, press to select tracks or desired folders.

3. CLOCK: To set the time, press CLOCK. The display will read SET TIME. Use the memory preset #s to enter in the desired time, hours and minutes. The clock will then begin from that time.

4. SOUND: Press repeatedly to cycle through the following features:

BASS: Press SOUND repeatedly to reach the bass setting. Press

TREBLE: Press SOUND repeatedly to reach the treble setting. Press

BALANCE: Press SOUND repeatedly to reach the balance setting. Press right (R) speakers.

FADE: Press SOUND repeatedly to reach the bass setting. Press and front (F) speakers.

SPEED COMPENSATED VOLUME (if equipped): Press SOUND repeatedly to reach the SPEED COMPENSATED VOLUME setting. Radio volume automatically gets louder with increasing vehicle speed to

compensate for road and wind noise. Use adjust.

The default setting is off; increasing your vehicle speed will not change the volume level.

SEEK/TRACK to adjust the level of bass.

SEEK/TRACK to adjust the level of treble.

SEEK/TRACK to adjust the audio between the left (L) and

SEEK/TRACK to adjust the audio between the back (B)

SEEK/TRACK to

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Adjust 1–7: Increasing this setting from 1 (lowest setting) to 7 (highest setting) allows the radio volume to automatically change slightly with vehicle speed to compensate for road and wind noise.

Recommended level is 1–3; SPEED OFF turns the feature off and level 7 is the maximum setting.

ALL SEATS (Occupancy mode, if equipped): Press SOUND repeatedly to reach the Occupancy mode setting.

Press SEATS, DRIVERS SEAT or REAR SEATS.

5. TUNE: In radio mode, turn

6. MENU: Press repeatedly to

SEEK/TRACK to select and optimize sound for ALL

right / left to go up /down the frequency band in individual increments.

access the following features:

AUTO PRESET ON/OFF: Press between ON/OFF. Autoset allows you to set the strongest local radio

stations without losing your original manually set preset stations for AM/FM1/FM2. To activate the autoset feature, toggle AUTOSET to ON, and either wait five seconds for the search to initiate or press OK to immediately initiate the search. (If you press another control within those five seconds, the search will not initiate. ) The 10 strongest stations will be filled and the station stored in preset 1 will begin playing. If there are less than 10 strong stations, the system will store the last one in the remaining presets.

RDS ON/OFF: Available only in FM mode. This feature allows you to search RDS-equipped stations for a certain category of music format: CLASSIC, COUNTRY, JAZZ/RB, ROCK, etc. To activate, press MENU repeatedly until RDS (ON/OFF) appears in

the display. Use RDS is OFF, you will not be able to search for RDS equipped stations or

view the station name or type.

To change categories: Press MENU until RDS ON appears in the display. Press CAT. Press

SEEK/TRACK to toggle RDS ON/OFF. When

/ until the desired category appears in

SEEK/TRACK to toggle

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the display. Then press SEEK/TRACK to find the next station playing that category of music or SCAN for a brief sampling of all

stations playing that category of music.

COMPRESSION: Available only in CD/MP3 mode. Press MENU until COMPRESSION ON/OFF appears in the display.

Use ON, the system will bring the soft and loud CD passages together for a

more consistent listening level.

7. TEXT: In MP3 mode, press

In TEXT MODE, sometimes the display requires additional text to be displayed. When the</>indicator is active, press TEXT and then

press

8. AUX: Press AUX to access

9. SAT (Satellite Radio, if equipped): This control is not

10. CD: Press to enter CD/MP3

11. AM/FM: Press repeatedly to

12. SEEK/TRACK: In radio

SEEK/TRACK to toggle ON/OFF. When COMPRESSION is

TEXT repeatedly to view Album (AL), Folder (FL), Song (SO) and Artist (AR) in the display, if available.

SEEK/TRACK to view previous / additional display text.

LINE (auxiliary audio mode). For location and further information on auxiliary audio mode, refer to Auxiliary input jack later in this chapter.

operational.

mode. If a disc is already loaded into the system, CD/MP3 play will begin where it ended last. If no CD is loaded, NO DISC will appear in the display.

select AM/FM1/FM2 frequency band.

mode, press to access the previous/next strong radio station.

In CD/MP3 mode,

press access the previous/next track.

SEEK/TRACK to

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13. CAT (Category) /FOLD (Folder):In Category mode,

use to select from various music categories. To change RDS categories, ensure that RDS is ON in the Menu listing. Press MENU again until RDS ON appears in the display. Press CAT. PRESS UP OR DOWN TO CHANGE RDS CATEGORY will

appear in the display. Press all possible categories. When the desired category appears in the display, press that selection or press SCAN for a brief sampling of all stations

playing that category of music.

In MP3 mode, press FOLD and then press access the previous/next folder.

14. ON/OFF/VOL (Volume): Press to turn ON/OFF. Turn to increase/decrease volume.

Note: If the volume is set above a certain level and the ignition is turned off, the volume will come back on at a “nominal” listening level when the ignition switch is turned back on.

15. SHUFFLE: In CD and MP3 mode,press SHUFFLE to engage shuffle mode. SHUFFLE ON will appear in the display. If you wish to engage shuffle mode

right away, press Otherwise, random play will begin when the current track is finished

playing. SHUFFLE and the track # will appear in the display. To disengage, press SHUFFLE again. SHUFFLE OFF will appear in the display.

For a single CD system, the system will shuffle within the current disc.

For a CDX6 system, the system will shuffle between all loaded discs. The disc # will appear in the top left hand corner of the display.

SEEK/TRACK to find the next station playing

SEEK/TRACK to begin random play.

SEEK/TRACK to scroll through

SEEK/TRACK to

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16. SCAN:In radio mode, press for a brief sampling of all strong radio stations. In CD/MP3 mode, press for a brief sampling of all tracks on the current disc or folder.

17. DIRECT: Press to access the desired radio station, track or MP3 folder. In radio mode, press DIRECT and then press the desired radio frequency (i.e. 101.1) using the memory presets. In CD mode, press DIRECT. The display will read DIRECT TRACK MODE SELECT TRACK. Enter the desired track number using the numbered controls. The system will then begin playing that track. In MP3 folder mode, press DIRECT and the number of the desired folder. The system will advance to that specific folder.

18. LOAD: For a single CD system, this control is not operational. To load a CD, simply insert the disc label side up into the CD slot. For a CD6 system, press LOAD. When the display reads SELECT SLOT, choose the desired slot number using memory presets 1–6. When the display reads LOAD CD#, load the desired disc, label side up. If you do not choose a slot within 5 seconds, the system will choose for you. Once loaded, the first track will begin to play. To auto load up to 6 discs, press and hold LOAD until the display reads AUTOLOAD#. Load the desired disc, label side up. The system will prompt you to load discs for the remaining available slots. Insert the discs, one at a time, label side up, when prompted. Once loaded, the disc in preset #1 will begin to play.

19. CD slot:For a single CD system, insert a CD/MP3, label side up. For a CD6 system, press LOAD and select a CD slot using the memory presets. When prompted by the system, insert a CD/MP3 label side up.

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Auxiliary input jack

Your vehicle is equipped with an Auxiliary Input Jack (AIJ). The Auxiliary Input Jack provides a way to connect your portable music player to the in-vehicle audio system. This allows the audio from a portable music player to be played through the vehicle speakers with high fidelity. To achieve optimal performance, please observe the following instructions when attaching your portable music device to the audio system.

Required equipment:

1. Any portable music player designed to be used with headphones

2. An audio extension cable with stereo male 1/8 in. (3.5 mm) connectors at each end

To play your portable music player using the auxiliary input jack:

1. Begin with the vehicle parked and the radio turned off.

2. Ensure that the battery in your portable music player is new or fully charged and that the device is turned off.

3. Attach one end of the audio extension cable to the headphone output of your player and the other end of the audio extension cable to the AIJ in your vehicle.

4. Turn the radio on, using either a tuned FM station or a CD loaded into the system. Adjust the volume to a comfortable listening level.

5. Turn the portable music player on and adjust the volume to 1/2 the volume.

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6. Press AUX on the vehicle radio repeatedly until LINE IN appears in the display. You should hear audio from your portable music player although it may be low.

7. Adjust the sound on your portable music player until it reaches the level of the FM station or CD by switching back and forth between the AUX and FM or CD controls.

Troubleshooting:

1. Do not connect the audio input jack to a line level output. Line level outputs are intended for connection to a home stereo and are not compatible with the AIJ. The AIJ will only work correctly with devices that have a headphone output with a volume control.

2. Do not set the portable music player’s volume level higher than is necessary to match the volume of the CD or FM radio in your audio system as this will cause distortion and will reduce sound quality. Many portable music players have different output levels, so not all players should be set at the same levels. Some players will sound best at full volume and others will need to be set at a lower volume.

3. If the music sounds distorted at lower listening levels, turn the portable music player volume down. If the problems persists, replace or recharge the batteries in the portable music player.

4. The portable music player must be controlled in the same way manner when it is used with headphones as the AIJ does not provide control (play, pause, etc.) over the attached portable music player.

5. For safety reasons, connecting or adjusting the settings on your portable music player should not be attempted while the vehicle is moving. Also, the portable music player should be stored in a secure location, such as the center console or the glove box, when the vehicle is in motion. The audio extension cable must be long enough to allow the portable music player to be safely stored while the vehicle is in motion.

GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION

Radio frequencies:

AM and FM frequencies are established by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Canadian Radio and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC). Those frequencies are:

AM: 530, 540–1700, 1710 kHz

FM: 87.7, 87.9–107.7, 107.9 MHz

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Radio reception factors:

There are three factors that can affect radio reception:

• Distance/strength: The further you travel from an FM station, the weaker the signal and the weaker the reception.

• Terrain: Hills, mountains, tall buildings, power lines, electric fences, traffic lights and thunderstorms can interfere with your reception.

• Station overload: When you pass a broadcast tower, a stronger signal may overtake a weaker one and play while the weak station frequency is displayed.

CD/CD player care

Do:

• Handle discs by their edges only. (Never touch the playing surface).

• Inspect discs before playing.

• Clean only with an approved CD

cleaner.

• Wipe discs from the center out.

Don’t:

• Expose discs to direct sunlight or heat sources for extended periods of time.

• Clean using a circular motion.

CD units are designed to play commercially pressed 4.75 in (12 cm) audio compact discs only. Due to technical incompatibility, certain recordable and re-recordable compact discs may not function correctly when used in Mazda CD players.

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Do not use any irregular shaped CDs or discs with a scratch protection film attached.

CDs with homemade paper (adhesive) labels should not be inserted into the CD player as the label may peel and cause the CD to become jammed. It is recommended that homemade CDs be identified with permanent felt tip marker rather than adhesive labels. Ballpoint pens may damage CDs. Please contact your authorized dealer for further information.

Audio system warranty and service

Refer to the Warranty Information Booklet for audio system warranty information. If service is necessary, see your authorized Mazda dealership.

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Climate Controls

MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM

Fan speed adjustment: Controls the volume of air circulated in

1. the vehicle.

9. Temperature control: Controls the temperature of the airflow in

Rear defroster: Press to activate/deactivate the rear window

defroster. Refer to Rear window defroster later in this chapter for more information.

Defrost: Distributes outside air through the windshield

defroster vents and demister vents. Can be used to clear the windshield of fog and thin ice. The system will automatically provide outside air to reduce window fogging. Press this button again to return to the previous air flow selection.

: Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents,

demister vents, floor vents and rear seat floor vents. The system will automatically provide outside air to reduce window fogging.

Power: Press to activate/deactivate the climate control system.

When the system is off, outside air is shut out.

: Distributes air through the instrument panel vents.

: Distributes air through the instrument panel vents, demister

vents, floor vents and rear seat floor vents.

: Distributes air through the demister vents, floor vents and rear

seat floor vents.

the vehicle.

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10. Passenger heated seat control (if equipped): Press to

activate/deactivate the passenger heated seat. See Heated seats in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter.

11. recirculation in the vehicle. Recirculated air may reduce the amount

of time needed to cool down the interior of the vehicle and may also help reduce undesired odors from reaching the interior of the vehicle. Recirculated air engages automatically when MAX A/C is selected or can be engaged manually in any airflow mode except

all airflow modes except MAX A/C. When the ignition switch is turned off and back on, the climate system will return to the recirculated air mode only if the A/C button LED is illuminated and

the air distribution selection is either (panel) or (panel/floor).

12. MAX A/C: Distributes recirculated air through the instrument panel vents to cool the vehicle. This re-cooling of the interior air is more economical and efficient. Recirculated air may also help reduce undesirable odors from entering the vehicle. Press the MAX A/C button again for normal A/C operation.

13. A/C: Press to activate/deactivate air conditioning. Use with recirculated air to improve cooling performance and efficiency.

Engages automatically in MAX A/C, (floor/defrost).

14. activate/deactivate the driver heated seat. See Heated seats in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter.

Outside temperature (if equipped): The outside temperature will appear in the display and is labeled EXT TEMP.

Operating tips

• To reduce fog build up on the windshield during humid weather,

select

• To reduce humidity build up inside the vehicle, do not drive with the

system off or with

• Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with the

airflow to the back seats.

• Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of

the windshield.

• To improve the A/C cool down, drive with the windows slightly open

for 2-3 minutes after start up or until the vehicle has been “aired out.”

Recirculated air: Press to activate/deactivate air

(defrost). Recirculated air may turn off automatically in

(defrost) and

Driver heated seat control (if equipped): Press to

(defrost) or (floor/defrost).

(recirculated air) engaged and A/C off.

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