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Mazda 6 Sports Sedan (2006 year). Manual - part 3

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Voice Recognition

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Voice control can be carried out by simply

Pressing

and using a voice command

(

page 39) spoken into the microphone.

Note

After the navigation system has been set, voice recognition needs approximately 2 minutes
for activation on preparation. Wait momentarily.

Voice
Recognition
Structure

● Microphone surface

Voice entry recognition.

●

(Steering Wheel)

Use for switching to voice recognition or canceling.

Select the
Language

Set up the language in advance.

Press

select

Select your preferred language from the list

Basic
Usage
Pattern

Press

(Steering Wheel)

Speak the desired voice command

Cancel
Voice
Recognition

Long press

(Steering Wheel)

(Press it more than 0.7 seconds.)

TALK

MICROPHONE

TALK

TALK Switch

MENU

ENTER

TALK

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Avoiding Voice Recognition Errors.

Read the notes listed below to allow the Voice Recognition function to recognize your voice properly.

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Speak a voice command clearly.

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Keep yourself in a safe driving position. Do not face or approach the microphone to make a
voice command to recognize.
Voice recognition may fail to recognize your command due to voice tone. If this happens,
change the tone of your voice by speaking more loudly and clearly.

●

Keep the inside of the vehicle quiet when making a voice command. Your command may be compromised
by noises made by people, blinkers, the horn, vehicle vibration, and noises from outside the vehicle.

●

Use the language you selected in voice recognition.

The following voice commands can be used with voice control.

( ): Indicates the commands to be the object of “/”
[]: Recognizes without saying the command in “[]”
“/”: Recognizes when saying either commands before and after “/”

Voice Recognition Command

Shortcut Commands
[Show] Current (Position/Location)
[Show] Map
Repeat [Voice] [Guidance]
Cancel
Map Operation Commands
Zoom In
Zoom Out
Zoom In Maximum
Zoom Out Maximum
Right Map Zoom In
Right Map Zoom Out
Right Map (Zoom In Maximum/
Minimum Scale)
Right Map (Zoom Out Maximum/Maximum Scale)
[Change to/Show] North up [Mode]
[Change to/Show] Heading up [Mode]
[Change] Map Direction
Right Map [Change to/Show] North up [Mode]
Right Map [Change to/Show] Heading Up [Mode]
Right Map [Change Map] Direction
[Show/Change to] Dual Map [Mode]
[Show/Change to] Single Map [Mode]
(Store/Mark) [This Point]
POI Display Commands
Automobile Club
Gas Station/Gas
Parking/Parking Lot/Parking Garage/Car Park
Auto Service & Maintenance/Auto Service
ATM
Bank
Town Center/City Center
Convention Center/Exhibition Center
Court House
Government Offices
Higher Education/University/College
Hospital
Library
Parks & Recreation/Park & Recreation
Police Station

School
Amusement Park
Casino
Golf Course
Historical Monument
Marina
Museum
Ski Resort/Skiing
Sports Complex/Stadium
Performing Arts
Tourist Attraction
Tourist Information
Winery
Restaurant/I'm Hungry/Show Restaurant
American Restaurant/American Food
Chinese Restaurant/Chinese Food
Continental Restaurant/Continental Food
Fast Food/Fast Food Restaurant
French Restaurant/French Food
Italian Restaurant/Italian Food
Japanese Restaurant/Japanese Food
Mexican Restaurant/Mexican Food
Seafood Restaurant/Seafood
Thai Restaurant/Thai Food
Other Restaurant/Other Food
Grocery Store
Shopping Mall
Airport
Bus Station
Ferry Terminal
Hotel
Rental Car Agency
Rest Area
Train Station
Business Facility
POI Off
Destination Operation Commands
[Go] Home
Enter Destination
Add to Waypoint

(Go to/Previous) Starting Point
[Go to] Previous Destination
[Go to] Preset Destination [Number] 1
[Go to] Preset Destination [Number] 2
[Go to] Preset Destination [Number] 3
[Go to] Preset Destination [Number] 4
[Go to] Preset Destination [Number] 5
Cancel
Guidance Commands
Louder
Softer
[Show] (Whole/Entire) Route [Map]
[Show] Next Way Point [Map]
Show First Way Point [Map]
Show Second Way Point [Map]
Show Third Way Point [Map]
Show Fourth Way Point [Map]
Show Fifth Way Point [Map]
Show Destination [Map]
(Delete/Cancel) Next Way Point
Yes
No
(Delete/Cancel) Destination
(Delete/Cancel) All Way Points and
Destination
Voice Guidance Off
Voice Guidance On
Quick
Alternative
Short
Detour
Detour Entire Route
[Change to] Arrow (Guide/Guidance)
[Change to] Turn List (Guide/Guidance)
[Change to] Freeway (Guide/Guidance)
[Change to] Intersection (Guide/Guidance)
Display Commands
display [set] day [mode]
display [set] night [mode]
display [set] auto [mode]

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Volume Adjustment

You can adjust the volume control for the voice guidance.

Before Steps

select

MENU

ENTER

Open the [VOLUME] screen

Select the appropriate button to set the
volume between

(minimum) and

(maximum).

:Sound output will be muted.

Press the

button to return to the

current vehicle position screen.

POS

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MEMO

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Navigation Set Up

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You can alter the map display conditions, the route guidance conditions and show the
system information.

■

Stop your vehicle before the following operations.

Do not change the settings and destination locations while driving. Minimize the time
spent viewing the monitor screen and listening to the voice guidance while driving.
Operating the system will distract the driver from looking ahead of the vehicle and may
cause an accident.
Always stop the vehicle in a safe location and put the parking brake on before operating
the system.

Before Steps

select

Warning

MENU

ENTER

Open
[NAVIGATION SET UP]

(

page 43)

(

page 45)

(

page 49)

(

page 50)

(

page 46)

(

page 48)

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Navigation Set Up

Before Steps

select

User Setting

MENU

ENTER

Open the
[USER SETTINGS]
screen

■

MAP Mode

Select a screen color from

options.

■

Map Color

●

Auto : The display will automatically switch between Day

and Night illumination mode when the headlights are
turned off and on respectively.

●

Day : The display will be presented in Day illumination mode

regardless of whether the headlights are on or off.

●

Night : The display will be presented in Night illumination mode

regardless of whether the headlights are on or off.

■

Distance

Select the distance unit from

■

Average speed

Set the average speed for each road to be driven.
(This function sets the standard speed (average vehicle speed
for each route) used for calculating the estimated arrival time
when calculating the route time.)

Average speed setting

:Changes back to default

■

Road Restriction Warnings

The display of warnings during route guidance when passing

through areas with traffic restrictions can be turned on or off.

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Navigation Set Up

Before Steps

select

User Setting

MENU

ENTER

Open the
[USER SETTINGS]
screen

■

Arrival Time

The time which is displayed until reaching the destination or a
way point can be set as an estimated arrival time or the
remaining time.

Select

to display the estimated arrival time, or

display the remaining time.

■

Keyboard layout

The layout of input keys can be selected as

■

Clock

Allows selection of whether clock is to be displayed.

■

Beep

Allows selection of whether beep will sound.

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Navigation Set Up

This function allows you set the categories on the area displayed when the (Point of Interest)
menu is selected on the map. Quick POI enables you store up to six different kinds of
categories which you use most regularly.

select

Quick POI Selection

MENU

ENTER

Open the [QUICK POI SELECTION] screen

Select the button for Quick POI storage.

Note

●

Select the category to be changed

: This button allows you to restore the factory

settings.

Select a category.

Once selected, subcategories will be displayed.

: Subcategories from all of the

individual categories will be
displayed together.

Select the subcategories to be displayed on the
map.

Repeat the above steps to add further POI markers displayed on the menu.

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Navigation Set Up

This function allows you to correct any error in the position or direction of your vehicle display.

Before Steps

select

Adjusting Current Position and Direction

select

Open the [Position calibration] screen

Move to the correct position and select

Use

to adjust the direction in which you are

heading, and select

Distance

This function automatically corrects any error in the display of the current position
that might occur after tire replacement.

select

You will have to drive about 6 miles (10 km) before distance correction is complete.

Set Clock

The current time is
a GPS satellite.

select

Open the [SET

Map Version

The map and softw

select

Map and software

Calibration

MENU

ENTER

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select

ect .

n which you are

f the current position

correction is complete.

Set Clock

The current time is set using this function. Since time notification is provided by
a GPS satellite.

select

Open the [SET CLOCK] screen

Select

if you prefer 24-hour display;

for 12-hour display.

Select

to move the setting ahead by one hour,

and similarly, select

to move it back by one

hour.
How to exit

Map Version

The map and software version numbers can be confirmed using this function.

select

Map and software versions are now displayed.

ENTER

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Navigation Set Up

This function replaces all the settings in the mobile navigation system with the initial default
settings.

[Default List]

Before Steps

select

Item

Initial condition

Menu names
Map Orientation

North up

Map display mode

Single-screen display

Map Display scale/Map scale for Dual-screen is not object of backup.

Single-screen: 10,000 map (1/16 mi)

Display guidance language

English

Quick-POI map display

All Off

Quick-POI Selection

A : Gas station
B : ATM
C : Police Station
D : Grocery store
E : All Restaurant
F : Hotel

Search Area

US9 (including Washington DC)

Map Color

Day/Night/Auto Setting

Auto

Distance Units (Miles/KM) (Global setting)

Miles

Volume Presets

Time display change (12h/24h)

24h

Keyboard layout

ABC

Arrival Time

Time

Navigation Setup (Clock)

Off

Navigation Setup (Beep)

Map Configuration
Freeway Information

Off

Guidance Screen

Map screen

Single

Turn Guidance Screen

Turn List

Restore System Defaults

MENU

ENTER

Open the [SYSTEM DEFAULTS] screen

Select .

If you execute Restore System Defaults, all of your stored setting data will be deleted.

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Navigation Set Up

You can change the language of the menu and the voice guidance.

Before Steps

select

Language

MENU

ENTER

Open the [LANGUAGE] screen

Select your preferred language from the list.

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Navigation Set Up

Before Steps

select

Map Configuration

MENU

ENTER

Open the
[Map
Configuration]
screen

■

MAP Screen

Select single or dual map display.

■

Turn Guidance Screen

Enlarged Junction Diagram

Before a fork in the road, an enlarged diagram of the junction automatically
appears in a second screen.This is to make route guidance even clearer.

Turn List

While using route guidance, the
directions for the next junction where
you have to turn are shown as Turn
List.

Turn Arrow

While using route guidance, the
directions for the next junction where
you have to turn are shown as Turn
Arrow.

■

Guidance Screen

Select whether the Enlarged Junction diagram screen is displayed automatically.

■

Freeway Information

Allows selection of whether the guidance screen is to be displayed while driving on a freeway.

Single map

Dual map

During route guidance, an enlarged
diagram of an approaching fork or junction
appears. When you drive past the junction,
the enlarged diagram disappears.

During route guidance, an enlarged diagram of
the freeway automatically appears in a second
screen as you approach a fork on the freeway.
This is to make route guidance even clearer.

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Precautions/System Performance

Voice guidance has the following functions:

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Intersection guidance

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The system voice announces the distance to an upcoming turn and the turning direction.

This guidance function is automatic. Therefore, you do not have to set it, and it cannot be
disabled.

●

The system vocally announces the distance to an upcoming highway branching point or
junction.

Voice Guidance

●

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 at times to arrive at your destination due to out-of-date information
on a map disc. You should be especially careful when selecting an urgent
destination such as a hospital or a police station.

●

Your route may sometimes include roads that are not open to vehicles or are
closed due to traffic regulations. Please comply with the local traffic
regulations.

●

Do not change the settings and destination locations while driving. Minimize
the time spent viewing the monitor screen and listening to the voice guidance
while driving. Operating the system will distract the driver from looking ahead
of the vehicle and may cause an accident. Always stop the vehicle in a safe
location and use the parking brake before operating the system.

When two intersections are close together, the
voice guidance may be late.

When two roundabouts are close together, the
voice guidance for the second may be late.

Warnings

Second branching point

First branching point

150m

100m

Route

In 700m left turn.

Left turn ahead,

then right turn.

Roundabout.
Take the second
exit.

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GPS is a position detecting system utilizing the signals
from GPS satellites deployed by the U.S. Department of
Defense. The Mobile Navigation System uses input from
three or more satellites and calculates the vehicle position
based on the principle of triangulation.
The positioning accuracy of the system corresponds to the
error display of the GPS which is from about 30 to 200 meters.

●

If you are using the system for the first time, or if you have not used it for some time, it takes
about 5 minutes (or about 2 minutes in open areas) to calculate your vehicle’s position.

■

GPS signal reception is poor in the following places

●

The GPS satellites are controlled by the U.S. Defense Department, which may intentionally
lower positioning accuracy. In such cases, there may be vehicle position deviations.

●

There may be vehicle position deviations for some time until GPS signals are received after
turning on the ignition.

This function compares your vehicle’s tracking data with the road data on the map
disc, applies dead reckoning to determine the road you are driving on, and displays
your vehicle on that road on the map.

●

Intelligent map matching addresses the following problems to achieve high accuracy in
vehicle positioning.

Position Correction for Elevated Roads

Position accuracy is improved by detecting if the vehicle is
running on or under an elevated road.

Position Correction for Parking Garages

Position accuracy is improved by detecting if the vehicle is
driving in an elevated or underground parking garage.

High-precision Gyrosensor

A gyro detects turns with an accuracy of 0.05° per second.
Combined with a speed sensor, it enables the system to
display the current vehicle position even where GPS signals
may be blocked.

●

Using a spare tire in place of the regular one may cause vehicle position deviations.

●

Any difference between the direction which your vehicle actually travels and that shown on
the map is automatically eliminated by azimuth correction.

GPS

In tunnels

Among high-rise buildings Under elevated roads

In wooded areas

Map Matching

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Precautions/System Performance

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.

Although you may encounter the following problems in route guide, there is nothing
wrong with the system.

Positioning Accuracy

Running on an
elevated road

Making a turn after
driving on a long
straight road

Running on a steep
mountain road

Running on a spiral
road

Entering an intersection
where a road branches
off at a small angle

Running on gridiron
layout of roads

Running on a
slippery road with
tire chains

Snaking on a wide
road

When your vehicle
is on a turntable
with the ignition
turned off

After getting off a
ferryboat or vehicle
train

Route Guide

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.

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.

STOP

CAR FERRY

Left turn
ahead

In 300 m
right turn

300m

In 300 m
right turn

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