Mazda 3 Hatchback (2018 year). Manual

(Type B)

Antenna

Antenna for AM/FM and Satellite
Radio Antenna

The antenna for AM/FM and satellite
radio antenna receives both AM and FM
signals and SiriusXM signals.

Antenna

Operating Tips for Audio

System

WARNING

Always adjust the audio while the vehicle is
stopped:
Do not adjust the audio control switches
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.
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
including car horns and particularly
emergency vehicle sirens.

NOTE



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



If a 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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Do not spill any liquid on the audio
system.

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

▼ 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.

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.

FM Station

40—50km
(25—30 miles)

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.

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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

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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▼ Operating Tips for CD Player

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 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

The following precautions should be
observed.



Do not use deformed or cracked CDs.
The disc may not eject resulting in a
malfunction.



Do not use non-conventional discs such
as heart-shaped, octagonal discs, etc.
The disc may not eject resulting in a
malfunction.



If the memory portion of the CD is
transparent or translucent, do not use the
disc.

Transparent



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 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 in the following figure. 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 may jump.

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

CDs bearing the logo shown in the
illustration can be played. No other discs
can be played.



Use discs that have been legitimately
produced. If illegally-copied discs such
as pirated discs are used, the system
may not operate properly.



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). The disc may not
eject resulting in a malfunction.



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.



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



Do not insert cleaning discs in the CD
player.



Do not insert any disc with a peel-off
seal affixed to it.



This unit may not be able to play certain
CD-R/CD-RWs made using a computer
or music CD recorder due to disc
characteristics, scratches, smudges, dirt,
etc., or due to dust or condensation on
the lens inside the unit.



Storing CDs in the vehicle exposed to
direct sunlight or high temperature may
damage the CD-R/CD-RWs, and make
them unplayable.



CD-R/CD-RW exceeding 700 MB
cannot be played.



This unit may not be able to play certain
discs made using a computer due to the
application (writing software) setting
used. (For details, consult the store
where the application was purchased.)



It is possible that certain text data, such
as titles, recorded on a CD-R/CD-RW
may not be displayed when musical data
(CD-DA) is playing.



The period from when a CD-RW is
inserted to when it begins playing is
longer than a normal CD or CD-R.

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

Completely read the instruction manual
and cautions for CD-R/CD-RWs.



Do not use discs with cellophane tape
adhering, partially peeled off labels, or
adhesive material exuding from the
edges of the CD label. Also, do not use
discs with a commercially-available
CD-R label affixed. The disc may not
eject resulting in a malfunction.

▼ Operating Tips for MP3

MP3 stands for MPEG Audio Layer 3,
which is standardized voice compression
established by the ISO

working group

(MPEG).
Use of MP3 allows for audio data to be
compressed to approximately a tenth of
the source data size.
This unit plays files with the extension
(.mp3) as MP3 files.

1 International Organization for

Standardization

CAUTION

Do not use an audio file extension on files
other than audio files. In addition, do not
change the audio file extension. Otherwise,
the unit will not recognize the file correctly
resulting in noise or a malfunction.

NOTE
Supply of this product only conveys a
license for private, non-commercial use
and does not convey a license nor imply
any right to use this product in any
commercial (i.e. revenue-generating) real
time broadcasting (terrestrial, satellite,
cable and/or any other media),
broadcasting/streaming via the Internet,
intranets and/or other networks or in other
electronic content distribution systems,
such as pay-audio or audio-on-demand
applications. An independent license for
such use is required. For details, please
visit http://www.mp3licensing.com.



(Type B)
This audio system handles MP3 files
that have been recorded on CD-R/
CD-RW/CD-ROMs.



When naming an MP3 file, be sure to
add an MP3 file extension (.mp3) after
the file name.



The number of characters which can be
displayed is restricted.

▼ Operating Tips for WMA

WMA is short for Windows Media

Audio and is the audio compression
format used by Microsoft

Audio data can be created and stored at a
higher compression ratio than MP3.
This unit plays files with the extension
(.wma) as WMA files.

1 Windows Media and Microsoft are

registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation U.S. in the United States
and other countries.

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CAUTION



WMA files written under specifications
other than the indicated specification
may not play normally or files or folder
names may not display correctly.



The file extension may not be provided
depending on the computer operating
system, version, software, or settings. In
this case, add the file extension “.wma”
to the end of the file name, and then
write it to the disc/memory.

▼ Operating Tips for AAC

AAC stands for Advanced Audio Coding,
which is standardized voice compression
established by the ISO

working group

(MPEG). Audio data can be created and
stored at a higher compression ratio than
MP3.
This unit plays files with the extensions
(.aac/.m4a/.wav

) as the AAC files.

CAUTION



AAC files written under specifications
other than the indicated specification
may not play normally or files or folder
names may not display correctly.



The file extension may not be provided
depending on the computer operating
system, version, software, or settings. In
this case, add the file extension “.aac ”,
“.m4a”, or “.wav

” to the end of the

file name, and then write it to the
memory.

1 International Organization for

Standardization

2 Type B

▼ Operating Tips for OGG

OGG is the audio compression format for
Xiph. Org Foundation.
Audio data can be created and stored at a
higher compression ratio than MP3.
This unit plays files with the extension
(.ogg) as OGG files.

CAUTION



OGG files written under specifications
other than the indicated specification
may not play normally or files or folder
names may not display correctly.



The file extension may not be provided
depending on the computer operating
system, version, software, or settings. In
this case, add the file extension “.ogg”
to the end of the file name, and then
write it to the memory.

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▼ Operating Tips for USB device

This unit plays audio files as follows:

Extension

Playback with this unit

.mp3

MP3

.wma

WMA

.aac

AAC

.m4a

.wav

WAV

.ogg

OGG

CAUTION

NOTE



Playback may not be possible depending
on the type and condition of the USB
flash memory even if the audio file
complies with the standard.



A copyright protected WMA/AAC file
cannot be played in this unit.



(Type B)
If a file name in the USB memory is too
long, it could cause operation problems
such as not being able to playback the
song.
(Recommended: Within 80 characters)



The order of the music data stored in the
device may differ from the playback
order.



To prevent loss or damage of stored
data, we recommend that you always
back up your data.



If a device exceeds the maximum
electric current value of 1,000 mA, it
may not operate or recharge when
connected.



Do not pull out the USB device while in
the USB mode (only pull it out while in
FM/AM radio or CD mode).



The device will not operate if the data is
password protected.

MP3/WMA/AAC/OGG

files written

under specifications other than the
indicated specification may not play
normally or files/folder names may not
display correctly.

1 Type B

▼ Operating Tips for iPod

This unit supports playback of music files
recorded to an iPod.

 iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc.,

registered in the U.S. and other
countries.

The iPod may not be compatible
depending on the model or OS version. In
this case, an error message is displayed.

CAUTION

Remove the iPod when it is not in use.

Because the iPod is not designed to
withstand excessive changes in
temperature inside the cabin, it could be
damaged or the battery may deteriorate
due to the excessive temperature or
humidity inside the cabin if it is left in the
vehicle.

If data in the iPod is lost while it is

connected to the unit, Mazda cannot
guarantee recovery of any lost data.

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If the iPod battery is deteriorated, the

iPod may not recharge and playback
may not be possible when it is connected
to the unit.

Be careful not to pinch the iPod

connecting cable when opening/closing
the center console.

For details on using the iPod, refer to the

iPod instruction manual.

When connecting the iPod to a USB port,

all commands are made from the audio
unit. iPod control is not possible.

NOTE
The audio unit cannot display images or
videos stored in an iPod.

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Audio set [Type A (non-touchscreen)]

①

Power/Volume/Sound Controls............................................................................. page 5-27

②

Clock..................................................................................................................... page 5-29

③

Operating the Radio.............................................................................................. page 5-30

④

How to use Auxiliary jack/USB port.................................................................... page 5-31

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▼ Power/Volume/Sound Controls

Power/Volume/Audio control dial

Menu button

Audio display

Power ON/OFF

Switch the ignition to ACC or ON. Press
the power/volume dial to turn the audio
system on. Press the power/volume dial
again to turn the audio system off.

Volume adjustment

To adjust the volume, turn the power/
volume dial. Turn the power/volume dial
clockwise to increase volume,
counterclockwise to decrease it.

Audio sound adjustment

1. Press the menu button (

) to

select the function. The selected
function will be indicated.

2. Turn the audio control dial to adjust

the selected functions as follows:

Indication

Setting value

Turn

Counter-

clockwise

Turn

Clockwise

ALC

(Automatic volume ad-

justment)

Level de-

crease

Level in-

crease

BASS

(Low pitch sound)

Decrease

bass

Increase

bass

TREB

(Treble sound)

Decrease

treble

Increase

treble

Indication

Setting value

Turn

Counter-

clockwise

Turn

Clockwise

FADE

(Front/back volume bal-

ance)

Shift the
sound to
the front

Shift the
sound to

the rear

BAL

(Left/right volume bal-

ance)

Shift the
sound to

the left

Shift the
sound to
the right

BEEP

(Audio operation sound)

Off

BT SETUP

Select mode

12Hr

24Hr

(12 Hr/24 Hr time ad-

justment)

12Hr

(Flashing)

24Hr

(Flashing)

 Depending on the model, this function

may not be available.

NOTE
If not operated for several seconds, the
display returns to the previous display. To
reset bass, treble, fade, and balance, press
the menu button (

) for 2 seconds.

The unit will beep and “CLEAR” will be
displayed.

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ALC (Automatic volume adjustment)

The automatic level control (ALC)
changes the audio volume automatically
according to the vehicle speed. The faster
the vehicle speed, the higher the volume
increases. ALC has ALC OFF and ALC
LEVEL 1 to 7 modes. At ALC LEVEL 7,
the amount that the volume can increase is
at the maximum. Select the mode
according to the driving conditions.

BEEP (Audio operation sound)

The setting for the operation sound when
pressing and holding a button can be
changed. The initial setting is ON. Set to
OFF to mute the operation sound.

BT SETUP mode

Music and other audio such as voice data
recorded on portable audio devices and
mobile phones available on the market
which are equipped with the Bluetooth

transmission function can be listened to
via wireless transmission over the
vehicle's speakers. Using the BT SETUP
mode, these devices can be programmed
to the Bluetooth

unit or changed (page

5-72).

12Hr

24Hr (12 Hr/24 Hr time

adjustment)

Rotating the audio control dial switches
the display between 12 and 24-hour clock
time (page 5-29).

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▼ Clock

Audio display

Audio control dial

Hour/Minute set switch

:00 button

Menu button

Clock button

Setting the time

The clock can be set at any time when the
ignition is switched to ACC or ON.
1. To adjust the time, press the clock

button (

) for about 2 seconds

until a beep is heard.

2. The clock's current time will flash.

Time adjustment



To adjust the time, press the hour/
minute set button ( , ) while the
clock's current time is flashing.



The hours advance while the hour
set button ( ) is pressed. The
minutes advance while the minute
set button ( ) is pressed.

3. Press the clock button (

) again to

start the clock.

Time resetting

1. Press the clock button (

) for

about 2 seconds until a beep is heard.

2. Press the :00 button (1).
3. When the button is pressed, the time

will be reset as follows:
(Example)
12:01―12:29→12:00
12:30―12:59→1:00

NOTE



When the :00 button (1) is pressed, the
seconds will start at “00”.



Switching between 12 and 24-hour clock
time:
Press the menu button (

) several

times until 12 and 24-hour clock time
are displayed. Turn the audio control
dial in either direction, select the
desired clock setting while the preferred
clock time is flashing.

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▼ Operating the Radio

Band selector button

Channel preset buttons

Scan button

Auto memory button

Tuning button

Audio display

Radio ON

Press a band selector button (

) to

turn the radio on.

Band selection

Successively pressing the band selector
button (

) switches the bands as

follows: FM1→FM2→AM.

The selected mode will be indicated.

NOTE
If the FM broadcast signal becomes weak,
reception automatically changes from
STEREO to MONO for reduced noise.

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

Select the station by pressing the tuning
button ( , ) lightly.

Seek tuning

Automatic search for radio stations starts
when the tuning button ( , ) is pressed
until a beep sound is heard. The search
stops when a station is found.

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

Scan tuning

Press and hold the scan button (

) to

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

) again during this

interval.

Preset channel tuning

The 6 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 desired station.

2. Press a channel preset button for about

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

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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 or 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.

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 and its frequency and
channel number will be displayed.

NOTE
If no stations can be tuned after scanning
operations, “A” will be displayed.

▼ How to use Auxiliary jack/USB port

Audio can be heard from the vehicle's
speakers by connecting a
commercially-available portable audio
unit to the auxiliary jack.
Use a commercially-available,
non-impedance (3.5 ) stereo mini plug
cable. Contact an Authorized Mazda
Dealer for details.
In addition, audio can be played from the
vehicle audio device by connecting a USB
device to the USB port.
Refer to AUX/USB mode on page 5-54.

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Audio set [Type B (touchscreen)]

NOTE
The explanation of functions described in this manual may differ from the actual operation,
and the shapes of screens and buttons and the letters and characters displayed may also
differ from the actual appearance.
Additionally, depending on future software updates, the content may successively change
without notice.

Audio Set (Type B) has three different human interfaces.



Commander switch



Touch panel



Voice recognition with steering switch and microphone

Commander switch operation

NOTE
For safety reasons, some operations are disabled while the vehicle is being driven.

Volume dial operation

Volume dial

Press the volume dial to switch the audio MUTE on and off.
Turn the volume dial to adjust the volume. The volume increases by turning the dial
clockwise, and decreases by turning it counterclockwise.

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