User manual MAZDA RX-8 MANUAL 2007

[. . . ] RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page1 Friday, May 19 2006 9:49 AM Black plate (1, 1) Form No. 8V89-EA-06F RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page2 Friday, May 19 2006 9:49 AM Black plate (2, 1) Form No. 8V89-EA-06F RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page3 Friday, May 19 2006 9:49 AM Black plate (3, 1) A Word to Mazda Owners Thank you for choosing a Mazda. We at Mazda design and build vehicles with complete customer satisfaction in mind. To help ensure enjoyable and trouble-free operation of your Mazda, read this manual carefully and follow its recommendations. An Authorized Mazda Dealer knows your vehicle best. [. . . ] This can cause weak or wavering sounds and damage to the cassette tapes and player. Use a good quality headcleaning 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. l l l 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. l 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. Do not spill any liquid on the audio system. l l Do not insert any objects, other than cassette tape, into the slot. 6-13 Form No. 8V89-EA-06F RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page214 Friday, May 19 2006 9:51 AM Black plate (214, 1) Interior Comfort Audio System qOperating Tips for CD Player/InDash 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. l l The CD revolves at high speed within the unit. Defective (cracked or badly bent) CDs should never be used. l Do not use non-conventional discs such as heart-shaped, octagonal discs, etc. The disc may not eject resulting in a malfunction. Do not spill any liquid on the audio system. l If the memory portion of the CD is transparent or translucent, do not use the disc. l Do not insert any objects, other than CDs, into the slot. Transparent 6-14 Form No. 8V89-EA-06F RX-8_8V89-EA-06F_Edition1 Page215 Friday, May 19 2006 9:51 AM Black plate (215, 1) Interior Comfort Audio System l 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/In-dash CD changer will not play the CD. In addition, the disc may not eject resulting in a malfunction. Remove the rough edges in advance by using a ball-point pen or pencil as shown below. [. . . ] lAny difference between the direction which your vehicle actually travels and that shown on the map is automatically eliminated by azimuth correction. Precautions/System Performance Positioning Accuracy Before Use 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. Getting started Routing Running on an elevated road Making a turn after Running on a steep Running on a spiral Entering an intersection driving on a long mountain road road where a road branches straight road off at a small angle Address Book Voice Recognition CAR FERRY S T O P Running on gridiron Running on a layout of roads slippery road with tire chains Snaking on a wide road When your vehicle After getting off a ferryboat or vehicle is on a turntable with the ignition train turned off If necessary Route Guide Although you may encounter the following problems in route guide, there is nothing wrong with the system. In 300 m right turn Left turn ahead For certain intersection shapes, the upcoming turn or the name of the intersection may not be announced. For certain intersection shapes, you may be prompted to turn right or left When you should actually stay on the same road. Voice guidance for the planned route may continue even after you have deviated from that route such as having turned too early. 300 m In 300 m right turn 0m Some points where the road divides on highways or toll roads may not be displayed or announced. The Intersection Zoom Map may not always agree with the actual shape of the intersection. The announced distance to an upcoming turn may differ slightly from reality. 51 Warning Before Use Getting started 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. [. . . ]