Mazda MPV (2006 year). Instruction - part 12

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Mode selector dial

Turn the mode selector dial to select
airflow mode (page 6-4).

A/C switch

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.

Push the switch once again to turn the air
conditioner off.

NOTE

The air conditioner may not function
when the outside temperature
approaches 0 °C (32 °F).

Air intake selector

This switch controls the source of air
entering the vehicle.

Press the switch to alternate between the

and

positions. The indicator

light for the selected mode will illuminate.

It is recommended that under normal
conditions the switch be kept in the
outside air position.

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.

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.

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WARNING

The Recirculated Air Position:
Using the

position in cold or

rainy weather will cause the windows
to fog up. Your vision will be
hampered, which could lead to a
serious accident. Do not use the
position in cold or rainy weather.

qHeating

1. Set the mode selector dial to the

position.

2. Set the air intake selector to the

position.

3. Set the temperature control dial to the

hot position.

4. Set the fan control dial to the desired

speed.

5. If dehumidified heating is desired, turn

on the air conditioner.

NOTE

If the windshield fogs up easily, set
the mode selector dial to the
position.

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.

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).

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.

CAUTION

When using the air conditioner while
driving up long hills or in heavy traffic,
closely monitor the temperature gauge
(page 5-22).
The air conditioner may cause engine
overheating. If the gauge indicates
overheating, turn the air conditioner off
(page 7-16).

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NOTE

When maximum cooling is desired,
set the temperature control dial to the
extreme cold position and set the air
intake selector to the

position,

then set the fan control dial to
position 4.

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.

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).

qVentilation

1. Set the mode selector dial to the

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.

qWindshield Defrosting and Defogging

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

Foggy Windshield:
Using the

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
when using the

position.

NOTE

For maximum defrosting, set the
temperature control dial to the
extreme hot position and the fan
control dial to position 4.

If warm air is desired at the floor, set
the mode selector dial to the
position.

In the

, or

position, the air

conditioner is automatically turned
on (however, the indicator light does
not illuminate) and the

position

is automatically selected to defrost
the windshield.
In the

position, the

position cannot be changed to

the

position.

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.

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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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Vent Operation (Rear)

* Depending on the model some vents may not be available.

Knob

qAdjusting the Vents

Directing airflow

You can direct air flow by moving the adjustment knob.

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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qSelecting the Airflow Mode

Floor Vents

Roof Vents

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Control Panel (Rear)

Fan control dial

Mode selector dial

Type A

NOTE:

(Rear heater type)

(Rear cooler type)

Type B

Supplies only hot air
out of floor outlets.

NOTE:

Supplies cold or hot
air out of roof vents
or floor outlets.

Supplies only cold air
out of roof vents.

qControl Switches

Rear air conditioner main switch

REAR

The air conditioner has front and rear
controls. The front air conditioner controls
override the rear controls.

The rear air conditioner main switch is
under the front air conditioner control
panel.

This switch allows variable fan speeds for
the rear air conditioner.

―Fan off

REAR

―Select the desired fan speed with

rear air conditioner control panel.
1

―Low speed

―Medium speed

―High speed

Fan control dial

This dial allows variable fan speeds.

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―Fan off

―Low speed

―Medium speed

―High speed

NOTE

When the rear air conditioner main
switch is not set to the REAR position,
the fan control dial of the rear air
conditioner control panel does not
work.
The front air conditioner controls
override the rear controls.

Mode selector dial (Type B)

Turn the dial to select the cooler mode or
the heater mode.

―cooler mode

―heater mode

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Antenna

qDetachable Type

To remove the antenna, turn it
counterclockwise.
To install the antenna, turn it clockwise.
Make sure the antenna is securely
installed.

CAUTION

To prevent damage to the antenna,
remove it before entering a car wash
facility or passing beneath a low
overhead clearance.

NOTE

When leaving your vehicle unattended,
we recommend that you remove the
antenna and store it inside the vehicle.

Operating Tips for Audio
System

WARNING

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.

CAUTION

For the purposes of safe driving, adjust
the audio volume to a level that allows
you to hear sounds outside of the
vehicle.

NOTE

Do not use the audio for long periods
of time while the engine is off.
Otherwise the battery could go dead.

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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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.

Station 2

Station 1

Ionosphere

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.

(25—30 miles)

40—50 km

FM Station

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.

AM wave

FM wave

100—200 km (60—120 miles)

Ionosphere

Atmospheric conditions can also affect
FM reception. High humidity will cause
poor reception. However, cloudy days
may provide better reception than clear
days.

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
proximity to the transmitter.

Reflected wave

Direct

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Flutter/Skip 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.

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.

Strong signal 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.

Station 2
88.3 MHz

Station 1
88.1 MHz

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qOperating Tips for Cassette Tape

Player

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.

Handling the cassette tape player

The following precautions should be
observed.

Do not spill any liquid on the audio
system.

Do not insert any objects, other than
cassette tape, into the slot.

If the cassette tape is loose, it may
produce poor sound or performance
during playback. Use a pencil or
something similar to remove any slack.

Only cassette tapes that play no longer
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
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
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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qOperating Tips for Mini Disc

(MD) Player

The following precautions should be
observed.

Do not spill any liquid on the audio
system.

Do not insert any objects, other than
MDs, into the slot.

The MD player has been designed to
play MDs bearing the identification
logo as shown. No other MDs can be
played.

The MD player can also play MDLPs
that have been recorded in MDLP
mode. (MDLPs bearing the
identification logo as shown below).

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.

Do not touch the internal part of the
MD. If the MD shutter is slid open for
no reason, it may be broken.

Store MDs in their cases and away
from direct sunlight.

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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
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
system.

Do not insert any objects, other than
CDs, into the slot.

The CD revolves at high speed within
the unit. Defective (cracked or badly
bent) CDs should never be used.

Do not use non-conventional discs
such as heart-shaped, octagonal discs,
etc. The CD player/changer could be
damaged.

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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When driving over uneven surfaces,
the sound may jump.

The CD player/changer has been
designed to play CDs bearing the
identification logo as shown. No other
discs can be played.

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.

Do not stick paper or tape on the CD.
Avoid scratching the reverse side (the
side without a label).

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.

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.

The CD player/changer ejects the CD if
the CD is inserted upside down. Also
dirty and/or defective CDs may be
ejected.

8 cm (3 in) CDs and CD accessories
(e.g. 8 cm disc adapter) cannot be used
in the CD player/changer.

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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Audio Set

CD Player

In-dash CD Changer

Cassette Tape Player

Mini Disc (MD) Player

Illustration is of a representative audio unit.

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