Mazda 3 Service Manual: Confirmation Step 3: Antenna System Simple Inspection [Radio]
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Because the antenna system is equipped with a capacitor, the continuity cannot be checked. Therefore proceed the following simple inspection.
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Turn the AM radio on.
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Tune to the frequency that there is no broadcast and you will hear a buzzing sound.
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Turn a work light on and shake it around the antenna rod. (around 10—20 mm {0.40—0.78 in})
CAUTION:
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Use a fluorescent light type for the inspection. Accurate diagnostic cannot be done with a different type of light.
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If a whirring sound from the speaker synchronized to the work light movement is confirmed, the antenna system is normal.
Coil Antenna Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the column cover..
3. Remove the key cylinder..
4. Disconnect the coil antenna connector.
5. Remove the screw.
6. Detach the coil ante ...
Entertainment Personalization Features Setting Procedure
Welcome Mode ON/OFF Setting
NOTE:
WELCOME mode is controlled by the instrument cluster. Refer to the instrument
cluster description.
1. Refer to INSTRUMENTATION/DRIVER INFO. PERSONAL ...
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possible
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the vehicle
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Recommendations for Shifting (for
Vehicles without Gear Shift
Indication)
Upshifting
For normal acceleration, Mazda
recommends these shift points:
(U.S.A. and Canada)
For cruising, Mazda recommends these
shift points:
(U.S.A. and Canada)
Downshifting
When you must slow down in heavy traffic
or on a steep upgrade , downshift before
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Antenna (5-Door)
AM/FM Radio Antenna *
The AM/FM radio antenna receives both
AM and FM signals.
(Type A)
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,
r ...
