2014 MAZDA MODEL 3 5-DOOR AUX

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Interior Features
Audio System
AUX/USB/iPod mode
Audio can be heard from the vehicle's
speakers by connecting a commercially-
available portable audio unit to the
auxiliary jack.
A commercially-available, non-impedance
(3.5
) stereo mini plug cable is required.
Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer for
details.
In addition, audio can be played from the
vehicle audio device by connecting a USB
device or an iPod to the USB port.
NOTE
(Type B)
The SD card slot is for the navigation
system. For vehicles with the navigation
system, the SD card (Mazda genuine) with
stored map data is inserted into the SD
card slot and used.
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Interior Features
Audio System
Type A (Without CD player)
A uxi liar y jack/USB por t
Type A (With CD player)
A uxi liar y jack/USB por t
Type B
A uxi liar y jack
USB por t



How to use AUX mode (Type A) ........................................................................\
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How to use USB mode (Type A) ........................................................................\
.. page 5-62



How to use iPod mode (Type A) ........................................................................\
... page 5-66



How to use AUX mode (Type B) ........................................................................\
.. page 5-69



How to use USB mode (Type B) ........................................................................\
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Interior Features
Audio System
Type B
USB por t A uxi liar y jack
Connecting a device
1. Open the console lid (with CD player).
2. If there is a cover on the AUX jack or USB port, remove the cover.
3. Connect the connector on the device to the USB port.
Connecting with a connector cable
1. Open the console lid (with CD player).
2. If there is a cover on the AUX jack or USB port, remove the cover.
3. Connect the device plug/connector cable to the auxiliary jack/USB port.
For vehicles with a CD player, pass the device plug/connector cable through
the notch in the console and connect.
WARNING
Do not allow the connection plug cord
to get tangled with the parking brake or
the shift lever: Allowing the plug cord to become
tangled with the parking brake or
the shift lever is dangerous as it could
interfere with driving, resulting in an
accident.
CAUTION
Do not place objects or apply force to
the auxiliary jack/USB port with the
plug connected.
NOTE
 y Insert the plug into the auxiliary jack/
USB port securely.
 y Insert or pull out the plug with the plug
perpendicular to the auxiliary jack/USB
port hole.
 y Insert or remove the plug by holding its
base.
How to use AUX mode (Type A)
1. Switch the ignition to ACC or ON.
2. Press the power/volume dial to turn the audio system on.
3. Press the media button (
) of the
audio unit to change to the AUX mode.
NOTE
 y  When the device is not connected to the
auxiliary jack, the mode does not switch
to the AUX mode.
 y Set the volume of the portable audio
unit to the maximum within the range
that the sound does not become
distorted, then adjust the volume using
the power/volume dial of the audio
unit or the up/down switch of the audio
control switch.
 y Audio adjustments other than audio
volume can only be done using the
portable audio device.
 y If the connection plug is pulled out from
the auxiliary jack while in AUX mode,
noise may occur.
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Interior Features
Audio System
How to use AUX mode (Type B)
1. Select the icon on the home screen and display the Audio screen.
2. Select
icon to switch to the AUX mode. The following icons are displayed in the
lower part of the center display.
Icon Function
Displays the Audio menu. Use to switch to a different audio source.
Displays sound settings to adjust audio quality level.
Refer to Volume/Display/Sound Controls on page 5-40 .
NOTE
 y If a device is not connected to the auxiliary jack, the mode does not sw\
itch to the AUX
mode.
 y Set the volume of the portable audio unit to the maximum within the rang\
e that the
sound does not become distorted, then adjust the volume using the volume\
dial of the
commander switch or the up/down switch of the audio control switch.
 y Audio adjustments can also be made using the portable audio device's vol\
ume setting. y If the connection plug is pulled out from the auxiliary jack while in AUX mode, noise may
occur.
How to use USB mode (Type B)
Type Playable data
USB mode MP3/WMA/AAC fi le
This unit does not support a USB 3.0 device. In addition, other devices \
may not be
supported depending on the model or OS version.
Playback
1. Select the
icon on the home screen and display the Audio screen.
2. Select the
icon or icon to switch the USB mode. The following icons are
displayed in the lower part of the center display.
Icon Function
Displays the Audio menu. Use to switch to a different audio source.
Current track list is displayed.
Select a desired track to play it.
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Interior Features
Bluetooth®
Audio Operation Using Voice Recognition
Main audio operation
The below commands are examples of the available commands.
When the talk button is pressed and the following command is spoken out,\
the audio can be
operated. The commands in the () can be omitted. The specifi ed name and number are put
into the {}.
Voice command Function Corresponding audio
source
(Go to/Play) AM (Radio) Switches the audio source to AM radio. All
(Go to/Play) FM (Radio) Switches the audio source to FM radio. All
(Go to/Play) Bluetooth (Audio) Switches the audio source to BT audio. All
(Go to/Play) Pandora Switches the audio source to Pandora
® All
(Go to/Play) Aha (Radio) Switches the audio source to Aha™ Radio. All
(Go to/Play) Stitcher Switches the audio source to Stitcher™ Radio. All
(Go to/Play) USB 1 Switches the audio source to USB 1. All
(Go to/Play) USB 2 Switches the audio source to USB 2. All
Play Playlist {Playlist name} Plays the selected playlist. USB
Play Artist {Artist name} Plays the selected artist. USB
Play Album {Album name} Plays the selected album. USB
Play Genre {Genre name} Plays the selected genre. USB
Play Folder {Folder name} Plays the selected folder. USB
Play Audiobooks Displays the list at the top level of the Audiobooks. USB
Play Podcasts Displays the list at the top level of the Podcasts. USB
NOTE
 y Some commands cannot be used depending on devices and use conditions. y If the Bluetooth ® device, USB, or AUX is not connected, the related commands cannot be
used.
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Interior Features
Bluetooth®
Bluetooth ® Audio (Type A) *
Applicable Bluetooth ® specifi cation
Ver. 2.0 or higher
Response profi le
 y A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution
Profi le) Ver. 1.0/1.2
 y AVRCP (Audio/Video Remote Control
Profi le) Ver. 1.0/1.3
A2DP is a profi le which transmits only
audio to the Bluetooth
® unit. If your
Bluetooth® audio device corresponds only
to A2DP, but not AVRCP, you cannot
operate it using the control panel of the
vehicle's audio system. In this case, the
Bluetooth
® audio device can be operated
by controlling the device itself, the same
as when a portable audio system without
the Bluetooth
® communication function is
connected to the AUX terminal.
Function A2DP AVRCP
Ver. 1.0 Ver. 1.3
Playback — X X
Pause — X X
File (Track) up/down — X X
Reverse — — X
Fast-forward — — X
Text display — — X
X: Available
—: Not available
NOTE
 y The battery consumption of Bluetooth ®
audio devices increases while
Bluetooth® is connected. y If a general mobile phone device is
USB connected during music playback
over the Bluetooth
® connection, the
Bluetooth® connection is disconnected.
For this reason, you cannot have music
playback over a Bluetooth
® connection
and music playback using a USB
connection at the same time.
 y  The system may not operate normally
depending on the Bluetooth ® audio
device.
How to Use the Bluetooth ® Audio
System
Switching to Bluetooth ® audio mode
To listen to music or voice audio recorded
to a Bluetooth
® audio device, switch to
the Bluetooth ® audio mode to operate
the audio device using the audio system
control panel. Any Bluetooth
® audio
device must be paired to the vehicle's
Bluetooth
® unit before it can be used.
Refer to Bluetooth ® Preparation (Type A)
on page 5-76 .
1. Turn on the Bluetooth
® audio device's
power.
2. Switch the ignition to ACC or ON.
Make sure that the “
” symbol is
displayed in the audio display. The
symbol is not displayed if an un-paired
Bluetooth
® audio device is being used
or the vehicle's Bluetooth ® unit has a
malfunction.
NOTE
Some Bluetooth ® audio devices need a
certain amount of time before the “
”
symbol is displayed.
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Interior Features
Bluetooth®
Display scroll
Only 13 characters can be displayed at one
time. To display the rest of the characters
of a long title, press and hold the text
button (3). The display scrolls the next 13
characters. Press and hold the text button
(3) again after the last 13 characters have
been displayed to return to the beginning
of the title.
Bluetooth ® Audio Device
Information Display
If a Bluetooth ® audio device is connected,
the following information is displayed in
the audio display.
AVRCP Ver.
lower than 1.3 AVRCP
Ver. 1.3
Device name X X
Title — X
Artist name — X
Album name — X
File number — X
Playback time — X
Folder number — —
X: Available
—: Not available
NOTE
Some information may not display
depending on the device, and if the
information cannot be displayed, “ NO
TITLE ” is indicated.
Bluetooth ® Audio (Type B) *
Applicable Bluetooth ® specifi cation
Ver. 2.1 + EDR
Response profi le
 y A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution
Profi le) Ver. 1.0/1.2
 y AVRCP (Audio/Video Remote Control
Profi le) Ver. 1.0/1.3/1.4
A2DP is a profi le which transmits only
audio to the Bluetooth
® unit. If your
Bluetooth® audio device corresponds only
to A2DP, but not AVRCP, you cannot
operate it using the control panel of the
vehicle's audio system. In this case, the
Bluetooth
® audio device can be operated
by controlling the device itself, the same
as when a portable audio system without
the Bluetooth
® communication function is
connected to the AUX terminal.
Function A2DP AVRCP
Ver. 1.0 Ver. 1.3 Ver. 1.4
Playback X X X X
Pause X X X X
File (Track)
up/down — X X X
Reverse — — X X
Fast-forward — — X X
Text display — — X X
Repeat — —
Depends on
device Depends
on
device
Shuffl e — — Depends on
device Depends
on
device
Scan — — Depends on
device Depends
on
device
Folder up/
down — — — X
X: Available
—: Not available
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
The following conditions indicate that the
battery power is low:
 y The KEY indicator light (green) fl ashes
in the instrument cluster for about 30
seconds after the engine is turned off.
 y  The system does not operate and
the operation indicator light on the
transmitter does not fl ash when the
buttons are pressed.
 y  The system's operational range is
reduced.
Replacing the battery at an Authorized
Mazda Dealer is recommended to prevent
damage to the key. If replacing the battery
by yourself, follow the instruction below.
Replacing the key battery
1. Pull out the auxiliary key.
2. Insert a small, fl athead screwdriver
into the groove shown in the fi gure and
rotate the screwdriver to open the cover
slightly.
3. Insert the small, fl athead screwdriver
into the gap between the cover and
the transmitter, and then rotate the
screwdriver to detach the cover.
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