Before Use Accessories Please contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer if you are missing the following. ●Owner’s Manual CAUTION: ALWAYS OPERATE THIS PRODUCT CORRECTLY AS INSTRUCTED. DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
Contents Preparation ■ Before Use Accessories..................2 Contents ..................4 Safety Information ................6 Introduction ..................8 (Safe Product Use), (Navigation System), (Screens), (LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)) Names and Functions ..............9 Immediate Use ■ Getting Started ● Activation..................11 (Activating the Navigation System), (Setting the Language), (Setting the Clock, Ambient Temperature Display and Other Settings), (Upgrading the Map Information Version)
■ Read this owner’s manual for your Navigation System carefully before using the system. It contains instructions about how to use the system in a safe and effective manner. Mazda assumes no responsibility for any problems resulting from failure to observe the instructions given in this manual.
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The presence of this caution symbol in the text is intended to alert you to the importance of heeding the operation Caution instructions. Failure to heed the instructions may result in injury Caution or material damage. ■ Do not use the product where it is exposed to water, moisture, or dust. Exposure to water, moisture, or dust may lead to smoke, fire, or other damage to the unit.
Turn off the navigation system until the inside of the vehicle has cooled down or warmed up. If the system does not operate thereafter, consult an Authorized Dealer, we recommend an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Navigation System This navigation system utilizes GPS* satellite signals, a speed sensor and gyrosensor to track and display your vehicle’s current position, and to guide you from your starting point to your...
Names and Functions Steering Switch The navigation system can be operated by pressing the steering switches. Left switch: Pressing the switch while the selection cursor is displayed moves the selection cursor to the left. Pressing the switch while the map scroll cursor is displayed scrolls the Map screen to the left.
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Enter switch: Press the Enter switch. Press the Enter switch to select the desired item. The navigation menu is displayed by pressing the Enter switch while the Map screen is displayed. Press the Enter switch up or down. To move the selection cursor up or down, press the Enter switch up or down while the selection cursor is displayed.
Activation Activating the Navigation System The following operation procedure is for activating the navigation system. With the ignition switched to ACC or ON, press the Navi switch on the steering switch. After a moment, the CAUTION screen is displayed. ●If you are in agreement with the CAUTION statement, Press the Enter switch up or down to set the cursor to .
The map information version can be upgraded. If you require the latest SD card of the Navigation Map data, consult an Expert Dealer, we recommend an Authorized Mazda Dealer. With the ignition switched to ACC OFF, insert a finger into the depression above the lid housing the SD card of the Navigation Map data (next to the navigation display), and open it.
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If this screen is displayed, verify that the inner lid is not open. If this screen is displayed even though the inner lid is closed, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. ● If the inner lid is closed while the SD card of the Navigation Map data is not inserted all the way, the card could be damaged.
Menu Navigation Menu Screen The menu is displayed by pressing the Enter switch while the Map screen is displayed. Set Destination ( page 22) Find Local POI ( page 32) Browse Map & Mark ( page 40) Cancel/Edit Route ( page 34) Navigation Setup ( page 15)
Navigation Set Up ●You can alter the map display conditions, the route guidance conditions and show the system information. ■ Stop your vehicle before performing the following operations. Do not change the settings and destination locations while driving. Minimize the time spent viewing the monitor screen and listening to the voice guidance while driving.
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Navigation Set Up ■ Open the Arrival Time The time which is displayed until reaching the destination or a [Navigation way point can be set as an estimated arrival time or the Setup] remaining time. Select to display the estimated arrival time, or display the remaining time.
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Navigation Set Up ■ Open the Auto Complete Text When entering text, the system displays possible candidates of [Navigation words which may match the one you are trying to input. If the Setup] system narrows down the candidate to one, the word is automatically displayed.
Screen Names and Functions Screens Before Setting Route (1) Map Direction (5) Scale display page 15) Displays the scale of the map. (2) Clock (6) Current Road Name (3) Temperature Shows the name of the road you are Displays the ambient temperature. currently driving on.
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Adjusting the Map Scale The screen map can be scaled to 14 different sizes. Press the Enter switch up or down while the Map screen is displayed to zoom in or out of the Map screen. Scale bar Screen Adjustments ■...
Character Entry Select the first several Select your target characters on the in the list. screen. (Step 1) (Step 2) 1.Press the Enter switch up or The name list including the down, select the letter, and press input spelling is displayed. ●...
Register Home Select Select Before Steps page 22) Open the page 26) [Home] Menu page 28) page 26) page 30) page 30) Note The Home registration screen is not displayed if home registration is already finished.
Set Destination ●You can set the destination using various methods provided by the system. Select Before Steps Open the [Address] Menu Select Search Area...
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● Do not keep your eyes fixed on the monitor screen or operate the system while driving. Do not change the settings and destination locations while driving. Minimize the time spent viewing the monitor screen and listening to the voice guidance while driving. Operating the system Warnings will distract the driver from looking ahead of the vehicle and may cause an accident.
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Set Destination Open the Select [Address] Menu Input the city name. Input City Name...
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Select the city Select the Input the name from the street name street name. list. from the list. Input the Select House Number. Notes ●Once the destination is set, Replace is displayed for the following Add to destination settings. ●To add to the destinations, select and follow the same procedure as that Add to of the first destination setting.
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Set Destination Select Before Steps Open the [Set Select Destination] Menu The previously set destinations are displayed. Select the desired Memory Point. Previous Name:Displays the list in alphabetical order. Date:Displays the list in registration/edit date order. Select A home address is already registered in the Destination...
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Select Notes ●Once the destination is set, Replace is displayed for the following Add to destination settings. ●To add to the destinations, select and follow the same procedure as that of Add to the first destination setting. ●To re-set the destinations, select Replace and follow the same procedure as that of the first destination setting.
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Set Destination Open the [Set Destination] Select Menu page 22) Input the POI name. Point of Interest (POI) Input the City name.
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The desired POI can be searched by inputting the information. Input city name and Category to narrow down the range of the scope. Selection of can start search even with the city name or Category name not input. Input the city Select name...
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Set Destination Open the [Set Select Select Destination] Menu page 22) Intersection Select...
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Select the Input the Street Street from the name. list. Select the Input the Input the Select the Select Street City Street city from from the name. name. the list. list. Notes ●Once the destination is set, Replace is displayed for the Add to following destination settings.
Find Local POI ●The POI around current location or destination can be searched. Select Before Steps Open the [Find Local POI] Select the Menu search point. Select the category from the list.
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Pressing the left or right switch changes the order of the POI for each category. Select the Select POI from the list. Dist.: POIs around the current location and destination are displayed in order from the POI closest to the current location. Name: POI are displayed in alphabetical order.
Cancel/Edit Route ●You can cancel the guidance to the destination, and for editing the destination setting. Select Before Steps Open the [Cancel/ Select Edit Route] Menu Used to cancel guidance. Cancel Guidance Select Change Route (Delete Destination, Reorder Destinations, Start from adjacent road) Select...
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Select deletion point. Select Select Used to delete the destination. Note Not displayed if there is only one destination. Select Select Used to change the destination. A separate route to the destination can be searched. Note Not displayed if there is only one destination. Select the item using the left or Select...
Edit Memory Point ●Registers, edits and deletes the Memory Point. Select Before Steps Open the [Memory Point] Select Menu The memory point can be added. Select The memory point can be edited. Select the point from the list. Edit Name:Displays the list in alphabetical order. Date: Displays the list in registration/edit date order.
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Select Select Select Select the point. Select the item to be edited. Press The memory point Select icon can be edited. when to switch to the editing is Map screen. The name of memory finished. point can be edited. The location of memory point can be edited.
Edit Home ●Registers, edits and deletes the Home location. (Deletion or editing of the home location can be done only when the home location is registered.) Select Before Steps Select Open the [Home] Menu The home location can be registered. Register Select The registered home location can be deleted.
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Select Select Select Select the point. Select the desired location using the cursor and press the Enter switch. Select Select the point. ● For Character Entry, please refer to page 20.
Browse Map & Mark ●You can set the destination browsing around the current position, and memory point registration. Select Before Steps Open the [Browse Map & Mark] Menu Browse Select the desired place using the cursor and press the Enter switch. Start: Sets the destination and starts the guidance.
POI Icons on Maps POI (Point of Interest) Icons The following are POI icons shown on maps. Restaurant Travel Community All Restaurant Bus Station Convention Center American Ferry Terminal Court House Chinese Hotel Government Office Continental Rental Car Agency Higher Education Fast Food Rest Area Hospital...
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Precautions/System Performance Voice Guidance ● The navigation system is just a support system for the driver. The driver should always pay attention to the traffic situation to safely make decisions. You may be unable at times to arrive at your destination due to out-of-date information Warnings on a map disc.
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GPS (Global Positioning System) GPS is a position detecting system utilizing the signals from GPS satellites deployed by the U.S. Department of Defense. The Mobile Navigation System uses input from three or more satellites and calculates the vehicle position based on the principle of triangulation. The positioning accuracy of the system corresponds to the error display of the GPS which is from about 30 to 200 meters (98 to 656 ft).
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Positioning Accuracy In the following situations, your vehicle position may not be displayed correctly on the map. But, as you keep driving, your vehicle position will be automatically corrected utilizing map matching and GPS data. Running on an Making a turn after Running on a steep Running on a spiral Entering an intersection...
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The navigation system is just a support system for the driver. The driver should always pay attention to the traffic situation to safely make decisions. You may be unable to arrive at your destination due to out-of-date information on a map disc. You should be especially careful Warning when selecting an urgent destination such as a hospital or a police station.
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License ■ Source Code This Product uses the Source Code of T-Kernel under T-License granted by the T-Engine Forum (www.t-engine.org).
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