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RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page278 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:33 AM Black plate (278,1) Interior Comfort Bluetooth Hands-Free 1. Press the voice recognition/hands-free switch with a short press (without navigation system) or a long press (with navigation system). NOTE For vehicles with the navigation system, you can also press the voice recognition/hands-free switch with a short press and say: [Beep] "Telephone" or "Phone". qHanging Up a Call Press the voice recognition/hands-free switch during the call with a long press. A beep sound will confirm that call is ended. qVolume Adjustment The power/volume dial of the audio unit or navigation system is used to adjust the volume. Turn the dial to the right to increase volume, to the left to decrease it. Audio unit Navigation system 2. Say: [Beep] "Dial" 3. Prompt: "Number, please" 4. Say: [Beep] "XXXXXXXXXXX (Ex. "555-1234") (Telephone number)" 5. Prompt: "Dialing XXXXXXXXXXX (Ex. "555-1234") (Telephone number) is this correct?" 6. Say: [Beep] "Yes" or "No". 7. When "Yes" is spoken, the call is made. When "No" is spoken, the procedure returns to Step 3. NOTE The "Dial" command and a telephone number can be combined. Ex. In Step 2, say, "Dial 123-4567", then, Steps 3 and 4 can be skipped. NOTE l l The volume can also be adjusted using the volume button on the steering wheel. The music volume of the audio unit and the navigation system cannot be adjusted while Bluetooth Hands-Free is being used. qReceiving an Incoming Call 1. Prompt: "Incoming call, press the phone button to answer". 2. To accept the call, press the voice recognition/hands-free switch with a short press. To reject the call, press the voice recognition/hands-free switch with a long press. qHelp Function Use The help function informs the user of all the available voice commands under the current conditions. 1. Press the voice recognition/hands-free switch with a short press. 2. Say: [Beep] "Help" 3. Follow the prompts to receive the appropriate voice guidance instructions. 6-64 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E

Section	Page
0. #Introduction#	1
#ZOOM-ZOOM#	1
#ZOOM-ZOOM#	1
A Word to Mazda Owners	3
#NO M-TITLE#	3
How to Use This Manual	4
#NO M-TITLE#	4
Table of Contents	5
1. Your Vehicle at a Glance	7
Dashboard and Interior Overview	8
#Dashboard and Interior Overview#	8
Exterior Overview	10
#Exterior Overview#	10
2. Essential Safety Equipment	13
Seats	14
Front Seats (Manually Operated Seats)	14
Driver's Seat (Electrically Operated Seat)	18
Rear Seat	23
Seat Warmer	24
Seat Belt Systems	26
Seat Belt Precautions	26
Location of Seat Belt	29
Seat Belt	30
Front Seat Belt Pretensioner and Load Limiting Systems	31
Seat Belt Extender	33
Seat Belt Warning Light/Beep	35
Child Restraint	37
Child Restraint Precautions	37
Installing Child-Restraint Systems	41
LATCH Child-Restraint Systems	47
SRS Air Bags	50
Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) Precautions	50
Supplemental Restraint System Components	54
How the Air Bags Work	56
3. Knowing Your Mazda	69
Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System	70
Advanced Keys	70
Operation Using Advanced Keyless Functions	75
Operation Using Advanced Key Functions	82
Advanced Key Suspend Function	85
Warning and Beep Sounds	86
Setting Change (Function Customization)	88
When Warning Indicator/Beep is Activated	89
Doors and Locks	90
Keys (without Advanced Key)	90
Keyless Entry System (with Retractable Type Key)	91
Door Locks	96
Trunk Lid	101
Inside Trunk Release Lever	103
Power Windows	104
Rear Quarter Windows	111
Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap	111
Hood	113
Moonroof	114
Security System	116
Immobilizer System (with Advanced Key)	116
Immobilizer System (without Advanced Key)	119
Theft-Deterrent System	121
Steering Wheel and Mirrors	124
Steering Wheel	124
Mirrors	124
4. Before Driving Your Mazda	129
Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions	130
Fuel Requirements	130
Emission Control System	131
Engine Exhaust (Carbon Monoxide)	132
Before Starting the Engine	133
Before Getting In	133
After Getting In	133
Driving Tips	134
Break-In Period	134
Money-Saving Suggestions	134
Hazardous Driving	135
Floor Mat	136
Rocking the Vehicle	136
Winter Driving	137
Driving In Flooded Area	139
Overloading	139
Driving on Uneven Road	140
Towing	141
Trailer Towing	141
5. Driving Your Mazda	143
Starting and Driving	144
Ignition Switch	144
Starting the Engine	146
Brake System	147
Manual Transmission Operation	152
Automatic Transmission Controls	155
Power Steering	163
Cruise Control	164
Traction Control System (TCS)	167
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)	168
Tire Pressure Monitoring System	171
Instrument Cluster and Indicators	177
Meters and Gauges	177
Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds	182
Warning/Indicator Lights	182
Beep Sounds	198
Switches and Controls	199
Lighting Control	199
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	202
Fog Lights	203
Windshield Wipers and Washer	203
Headlight Washer	207
Rear Window Defroster	208
Horn	209
Hazard Warning Flasher	209
HomeLink Wireless Control System	210
6. Interior Comfort	215
Climate Control System	216
Operating Tips	216
Vent Operation	217
Types of the Climate Control System	219
Manual Type	220
Fully Automatic Type	225
Audio System	229
Antenna	229
Operating Tips for Audio System	229
Audio Set	239
Audio Control Switch Operation	266
AUX Mode (Auxiliary input)	268
Safety Certification	270
Bluetooth Hands-Free	271
Bluetooth Hands-Free	271
Basic Bluetooth Hands-Free Operation	275
Convenient Use of the Hands-Free System	279
Hands-Free Telephone Setting	284
When Bluetooth Hands-Free cannot be used	289
Safety Certification	290
Mazda Bluetooth Hands-Free Customer Service	290
Interior Equipment	291
Sunvisors	291
Interior Lights	291
Information Display	293
Lighter	295
Ashtray	296
Cup Holder	297
Storage Compartments	298
Accessory Socket	301
7. In Case of an Emergency	303
Parking in an Emergency	304
Parking in an Emergency	304
Flat Tire	305
Spare Tire and Tool Storage	305
Instant Mobility System (IMS) Emergency Flat Tire Repair Kit	307
Changing the Tire	313
Overheating	319
Overheating	319
Emergency Starting	321
Starting a Flooded Engine	321
Jump-Starting	322
Push-Starting	325
Emergency Towing	326
Towing Description	326
Tiedown Hooks	327
Recreational Towing	329
8. Maintenance and Care	331
Introduction	332
Introduction	332
Scheduled Maintenance	333
Scheduled Maintenance	333
Owner Maintenance	338
Owner Maintenance Schedule	338
Owner Maintenance Precautions	339
Engine Compartment Overview	341
Engine Oil	342
Engine Coolant	344
Brake/Clutch Fluid	346
Washer Fluid	347
Body Lubrication	348
Wiper Blades	349
Battery	351
Tires	353
Light Bulbs	358
Fuses	366
Appearance Care	372
How to Minimize Environmental Paint Damage	372
Exterior Care	374
Interior Care	377
9. Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects	379
Customer Assistance	380
Customer Assistance (U.S.A.)	380
Customer Assistance (Canada)	384
Customer Assistance (Puerto Rico)	387
Mazda Importer/Distributors	388
Importer/Distributor	388
Distributor in Each Area	388
Warranty	389
Warranties for Your Mazda	389
Outside the United States	390
Outside Canada	391
Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign Country (Except United States and Canada)	392
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and Accessories	393
Cell Phones	394
Cell Phones Warning	394
Type Approval of Equipment	395
Type Approval of Equipment	395
Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS)	397
Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS)	397
Tire Information (U.S.A.)	399
Tire Labeling	399
Location of the Tire Label (Placard)	405
Tire Maintenance	408
Vehicle Loading	411
Steps for Determining the Correct Load Limit:	417
Reporting Safety Defects	418
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.A.)	418
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada)	419
Service Publications	420
Service Publications	420
10. #Specifications#	423
Identification Numbers	424
Vehicle Information Labels	424
Specifications	426
Specifications	426
11. #Index#	431
Index	432

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1. Press the voice recognition/hands-free

switch with a short press (without

navigation system) or a long press

(with navigation system).

NOTE

For vehicles with the navigation system, you

can also press the voice recognition/hands-free

switch with a short press and say: [Beep]

“

Telephone

”

“

Phone

”

Say:

[Beep]

“

Dial

”

Prompt:

“

Number, please

”

Say:

[Beep]

“

XXXXXXXXXXX (Ex.

“

555-1234

”

) (Telephone number)

”

Prompt:

“

Dialing XXXXXXXXXXX

(Ex.

“

555-1234

”

) (Telephone number)

is this correct?

”

Say:

[Beep]

“

Yes

”

“

”

7. When

“

Yes

”

is spoken, the call is

made.

When

“

”

is spoken, the procedure

returns to Step 3.

NOTE

The

“

Dial

”

command and a telephone number

can be combined.

Ex. In Step 2, say,

“

Dial 123-4567

”

, then,

Steps 3 and 4 can be skipped.

Receiving an Incoming Call

Prompt:

“

Incoming call, press the

phone button to answer

”

2. To accept the call, press the voice

recognition/hands-free switch with a

short press.

To reject the call, press the voice

recognition/hands-free switch with a

long press.

Hanging Up a Call

Press the voice recognition/hands-free

switch during the call with a long press.

A beep sound will confirm that call is

ended.

Volume Adjustment

The power/volume dial of the audio unit

or navigation system is used to adjust the

volume. Turn the dial to the right to

increase volume, to the left to decrease it.

Audio unit

Navigation system

NOTE

The volume can also be adjusted using the

volume button on the steering wheel.

The music volume of the audio unit and the

navigation system cannot be adjusted while

Bluetooth Hands-Free is being used.

Help Function Use

The help function informs the user of all

the available voice commands under the

current conditions.

1. Press the voice recognition/hands-free

switch with a short press.

Say:

[Beep]

“

Help

”

3. Follow the prompts to receive the

appropriate voice guidance

instructions.

6-64

Interior Comfort

Bluetooth Hands-Free

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