[PSIVIC]

steering wheel mounted audio controls? I checked the specs, and don't see any mention of it, though the higher trim levels do have cruise buttons. Anyone know?

 

[dinu01]

Hmm.. good question. It's not listed on mazda.ca?

B/c some Euro spec pics have them...

 

[PSIVIC]

Well, that's why I asked, cause in some pics it looks as though it has the feature, yet there is no mention of it for North America. It would be a very nice feature to have.

 

[dinu01]

ALL pics we have seen are of Euro-spec cars, some of which had NA powertrains, that I am 100% sure of.

Some 3s beign shown at auto shows are pre-production models also...

So I guess that the answer is no. I agree w/you that would be a nice feature, especially for those of us that play w/the stereo often. Not me, oh no!

 

[dinu01]

Yes we get it!!!!

Steering wheel-mounted audio controls

Opt. CP on GX
Standard on GS+GT

HA HA

 

[PSIVIC]

That's awesome, but where did you confirm? I checked and re-checked the canadian site, with no luck.

 

[dinu01]

Check the Features section for the sedan. It's listed under "Interior". I just looked at it minutes ago.

 

[jay]

"Illuminated steering-wheel-mounted audio controls" are standard on all U.S. models

 

[Kazbaeden]

Excellent!

 

[schulkw]

Sweet!!!

 

[atl]

I thought so.

 

[Absinthe]

Steering wheel-mounted audio controls are standard on Canada models, but nowhere mentions "illuminated".

 

[mz6zoomzoom]

They will be... I am sure.

 

[mcastagnaa]

Definitely not illuminated but, I wonder: what's the point??? You are supposed to use them because you are looking at the road while driving ... not at your steering weel :lol:
They have some tread if this can help somehow ...

 

[Absinthe]

Definitely not illuminated but, I wonder: what's the point??? You are supposed to use them because you are looking at the road while driving ... not at your steering weel :lol:
They have some tread if this can help somehow ...

Hmm.... so you can see them from the corner of your eyes maybe? You know.... when it's dark at night.

 

[mcastagnaa]

Believe me, you don't have any need to look at these controls while driving. Having them illuminated is pointless.

 

[mcastagnaa]

Definitely not illuminated

I'm so sorry. THEY ARE ILLUMINATED! ... I noticed it tonight while driving home.
I have to add two things then:
1. I'm an a_____e for posting incorrect infos;
2. Maybe it's not that important if you don't notice it for more than a week after you had the car ... :wink:

 

[Kazbaeden]

They don't look like they need to be illuminated, regardless. Think of it like a video game controller. When you play the game, the keys are intuitive enough on the gamepad that you don't have to constantly look at it. The buttons on the wheel look like they're thumb-operated and intuitive enough to use without looking at them.

 

[mz6zoomzoom]

Depends how often you use them... I use my cruise control rare enough that I always have to look.

 

[PSIVIC]

I'm sorry but I think to have them illuminated is a good idea. They are lit up in my M6 and I am thankful that they are. Though they are intended to help keep your eyes on the road I'm sure most people still take a quick glance, and at night this makes that possible.