Mazda Millenia (2002 year). Instruction — part 8

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Interior Comfort

Climate Control System

OFF switch

Pressing the OFF switch shuts off the
climate control system.

Temperature control dial

This dial controls temperature.Turn it
clockwise for hot and counterclockwise
for cold.

Fan switch

The fan has four speeds. The selected
speed will be displayed.

Mode selector switch

The desired airflow mode can be selected
(page 6-4).

A/C switch

With the AUTO or fan switch ON, press
the A/C switch to select the air
conditioning (cooling/dehumidifying
functions) on or off. Successively pressing
the switch will display the following:
A/C

→A/C ECON→off (not displayed)

AUTO

Cold

Hot

NOTE

With the airflow mode set to

position and the temperature control
dial set at a medium temperature,
heated air is directed to the feet and a
comparably lower air temperature will
flow through the central, left and right
vents.

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Climate Control System

Air intake selector switch

Outside or recirculated air positions can
be selected. Press the switch to select
outside/recirculated air positions.

Recirculated air position (

)

Use this position when going through
tunnels, driving in congested traffic (high
engine exhaust areas) or when quick
cooling is desired.

Outside air position (

)

Use this position for normal conditions
and defogging.

AMB (Ambient Temperature) switch

Press the AMB switch. The outside
temperature will be displayed and the
indicator light will illuminate. Press the
switch again, the outside temperature will
disappear and the indicator light will go
off.

NOTE

• Although air conditioning and

defogging ability is reduced, the
A/C ECON function is designed to
economize use of the air
conditioning system.

• The air conditioner may not

function when the outside
temperature approaches 0 °C
(32 °F). (Indicator remains on even
when system is off.)

The Recirculated Air Position:
Using the

position in cold or

rainy weather will cause the glass 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.

NOTE

When the air conditioner is operating
and the temperature control is
operated, the display will change to air
conditioner setting temperature.

WARNING

AMB

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Climate Control System

▼ Standard Use

1. Press the AUTO switch. Selection of

the airflow mode, air intake selector
and amount of airflow will be
automatically controlled.

2. Use the temperature control dial to

select a desired temperature.

To turn off the system, press the OFF
switch.

▼ Windshield Defrosting and

Defogging

Press the windshield defroster switch.
In this position, the outside air position is
automatically selected, and the air
conditioner automatically turned on. The
air conditioner will direct dehumidified
air to the front windshield and side
windows (page 6-4). Airflow amount will
be increased.
To turn off the system press the
windshield defroster switch again.

NOTE

• First set the temperature to 25.0°C

(77.0°F), then adjust to the desired
temperature.

• Setting the temperature to

maximum high or low will not
provide the desired temperature at a
faster rate.

• To prevent cool air blowing from

the vents when heating right after
starting the engine, the amount of
airflow is reduced until the air
warms up.

AUTO

AUTO

Cold

Hot

Foggy Windshield:
Using the

position with the

temperature control set to the cold
position will cause the outside of the
glass to fog up. Your vision will be
hampered, which could lead to a
serious accident. Set the temperature
control to hot or warm position when
using the

position.

WARNING

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Climate Control System

▼ Sunlight/Temperature Sensor

The full-automatic air conditioner
function measures inside and outside
temperatures, and sunlight. It then sets
temperatures inside the passenger
compartment accordingly. Don’t obstruct
the sensor.

NOTE

Use the temperature control dial to
increase the air flow temperature and
defog the glass more quickly.

Sunlight sensor

Interior temperature sensor

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Interior Comfort

Audio System

▼ Rear Window Antenna

The rear window antenna receives both
AM and FM signals.

(With diversity tuning)
After FM signals have been received from
the rear window antennas, one of the
antennas is selected, and provides the best
FM reception. This is known as diversity
tuning. With this method you will be able
to enjoy the highest quality FM reception.

▼ Radio 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.

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.

Antenna

When washing the inside rear window,
use a soft cloth dampened in lukewarm
water, gently wiping the antenna lines.
Use of glass cleaning products could
damage the antenna.

CAUTION

Operating Tips for Audio
System

Ionosphere

Station 1

Station 2

FM Station

40—50 km
(25—30 miles)

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Audio System

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.

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.

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.

Ionosphere

100—200 km (60—120 miles)

FM wave

FM wave

AM wave

Direct

Reflected wave

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Audio System

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.

▼ Operating 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.

Station 1
88.1 MHz

Station 2
88.3 MHz

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• 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 tape 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.

• Insert only cassette tapes into the slot.

If objects other than cassette tapes are
inserted, they may damage the player.

▼ Operating Tips for Mini Disc

(MD) Player

• The MD player has been designed to

play MDs bearing the identification
logo as shown. No other MDs can be
played.

• 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.

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Audio System

• Store MDs in their cases and away

from direct sunlight.

• Do not insert fingers or foreign objects

in the MD insertion slot as it could
damage the MD deck.

▼ Operating 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.

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Audio System

• 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.

• When driving over uneven surfaces, the

sound will 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.

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• 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 System

Power/Volume/Sound Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..6-18
Operating the Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...6-20
Operating the Cassette Tape Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-22
Operating the Mini Disc (MD) Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...6-24
Operating the Compact Disc (CD) Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..6-26
Operating the In-Dash CD Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...6-28
Error Indications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-31

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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Audio System

▼ Power/Volume/Sound Controls

Power ON/OFF

Turn the ignition switch to the ACC or
ON position.

Press the power/volume knob to turn the
audio system on.
Press the power/volume knob again to
turn the audio system off.

Volume adjustment

To adjust the volume, turn the power/
volume knob.

Turn the power/volume knob to the right
to increase volume, to the left to decrease
it.

Display

Audio control knob

Power/Volume knob

NOTE

To prevent the battery from being
discharged, do not leave the audio
system on for a long period when the
engine is not running.

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Audio sound adjustment

1. Press the audio control knob to select

bass, mid-range, treble, fade or balance
control. The selected function will be
indicated.

*Depending on the model, this function,
may not be available.

2. Turn the audio control knob to adjust

the selected functions as follows:

Indication

Turn Left

Turn Right

Decrease bass

Increase bass

Decrease

mid-range

Increase

mid-range

Decrease

treble

Increase

treble

Shift the

sound

to the front

Shift the

sound

to the rear

Shift the

sound

to the left

Shift the

sound

to the right

NOTE

About 5 seconds after selecting any
mode, the volume function will be
automatically selected. To reset bass,
mid-range, treble, fade, and balance,
press the audio control knob for 2
seconds. The unit will beep and "CL"
will be displayed.

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▼ Operating the Radio

Radio ON

Press a band selector button (

,

or

) to turn the radio on.

Band selection

Select a band by pressing the FM1 button
(

) ,FM2 button (

) or AM button

(

).

The selected mode will be indicated. If
FM stereo is being received, "ST" will be
displayed.

Tuning

The radio has the following tuning
methods: Manual, Seek, Scan, Preset
channel, and Auto memory tuning. The
easiest way to tune stations is to set them
on preset channels.

Manual tuning

Turning the manual tuning knob will
change the frequency higher or lower.

Band selector buttons

Display

Channel preset buttons

Scan button

Auto memory
button

Manual tuning knob

Seek tuning:
Higher
frequency

Lower
frequency

NOTE

If the FM broadcast signal becomes
weak, reception automatically changes
from STEREO to MONO for reduced
noise, and the "ST" indicator will go
out.

NOTE

If the power supply is interrupted (fuse
blows or the battery is disconnected),
the preset channels will be canceled.

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Seek tuning

Pressing the seek tuning button
(

,

) will cause the tuner to seek a

higher or lower frequency automatically.

Scan tuning

Press the scan button (

) to

automatically sample strong stations.
Scanning stops at each station for about 5
seconds. To hold a station, merely press
the scan button (

) again during this

interval.

Preset channel tuning

The six preset channels can be used to
store 6 AM and 12 FM stations.

1. To set a channel first select AM, FM1,

or FM2. Tune to the station you want.

2. Depress a channel preset button for

about 2 seconds until a beep is heard.
The preset channel number and station
frequency will be displayed. The
station is now held in the memory.

3. Repeat this operation for the other

stations and bands you want to store.
To tune one in the memory, select AM,
FM1, or FM2 and then press its
channel preset button. The station
frequency and the channel number will
be displayed.

Auto memory tuning

This is especially useful when driving in
an area where the local stations are not
known. Additional AM/FM stations can
be stored without disturbing the
previously set channels.

Press and hold the auto memory button
(

) for about 2 seconds until a beep

is heard; the system will automatically
scan and temporarily store up to 6 stations
with the strongest frequencies in each
selected band in that area.

After scanning is completed, the station
with the strongest frequency will be tuned
and its frequency displayed.
Press and release the auto memory button
(

) to recall stations from the auto-

stored stations. One stored station will be
selected each time; its frequency and
channel number will be displayed.

NOTE

If you continue to press and hold the
button, the frequency will continue
changing without stopping.

NOTE

If the power supply is interrupted (fuse
blows or the battery is disconnected),
the preset channels will be canceled.

NOTE

If no stations can be tuned after
scanning operations, "A" will be
displayed.