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Interior Comfort

Audio System

Form No. 8S06-EA-03H

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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.

•

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 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.

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