Mazda 2008 Mazda3 4-Door Owner's Manual page 197

If the cassette tape is loose, it may
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produce poor sound or performance
during playback. Use a pencil or
something similar to remove any slack.
Only cassette tapes that play no longer
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than 90 minutes should be used.
Cassette tape exceeding 90 minutes are
thin and may easily break.
Do not leave a cassette tape in the tape
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player slot when not in use. Remove it
completely to permit the slot door to
close and to protect the mechanism
from dust.
Store cassette tapes away from extreme
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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.
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/In-dash CD 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
attempting to use the unit.
Handling the CD player/In-dash CD
changer
The following precautions should be
observed.
Do not spill any liquid on the audio
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system.
Do not insert any objects, other than
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CDs, into the slot.
Interior Comfort
Audio System
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