2014 MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK AUX

*Some models.5–59
Interior Features
Audio System
USB Audio/Bluetooth ® Audio/CD
Press the seek switch (
) to skip forward
to the beginning of the next track.
Press the seek switch (
) within a few
seconds after playback begins to track
down to the beginning of the previous
track.
Press the seek switch (
) after a few
seconds have elapsed to start playback
from the beginning of the current track.
Press and hold the seek switch (
,) to
continuously switch the tracks up or down.
Pandora
®* /Stitcher™ Radio *1
Press the seek switch () to skip forward
to the beginning of the next track.
(Pandora
® only)
Long-press the seek switch (
,) to
evaluate the playback of the current song
as “Thumbs-Up/Thumbs-Down”.
*1 Type B
Mute Switch *
Press the mute switch () once to mute
audio, press it again to resume audio
output.
NOTE
If the ignition is switched off with the
audio muted, the mute will be canceled.
Therefore, when the engine is restarted,
the audio is not muted. To mute the audio
again, press the mute switch (
).
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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5–60
Interior Features
Audio System
Type A (Without CD player)
Auxiliary jack/USB port
Type A (With CD player)
Auxiliary jack/USB port
Type B
Auxiliary jack
USB port



How to use AUX mode (Type A) .......................................................................... page 5-63



How to use USB mode (Type A) .......................................................................... page 5-64



How to use iPod mode (Type A) ........................................................................... page 5-68



How to use AUX mode (Type B) .......................................................................... page 5-71



How to use USB mode (Type B) .......................................................................... page 5-72
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Interior Features
Audio System
WARNING
Do not adjust the portable audio unit
or a similar product while driving the
vehicle:
Adjusting the portable audio unit
or a similar product while driving
the vehicle is dangerous as it could
distract your attention from the vehicle
operation which could lead to a serious
accident. Always adjust the portable
audio unit or a similar product while
the vehicle is stopped.
CAUTION
 


¾ Always close the auxiliary jack/USB port
lid when it is not in use. If foreign matter
or liquid penetrates the auxiliary jack/
USB port, it may cause a malfunction.
 


¾ Depending on the portable audio
device, noise may occur when the device
is connected to the vehicle accessory
socket. (If noise occurs, do not use the
accessory socket.)
NOTE
 


y This mode may not be usable depending
on the portable audio device to be
connected.
 


y Before using the auxiliary jack/USB
port, refer to the instruction manual for
the portable audio device.
 


y Use a commercially-available, non-
impedance (3.5
) stereo mini plug for
connecting the portable audio unit to
the auxiliary jack. Before using the
auxiliary jack, read the manufacturer's
instructions for connecting a portable
audio unit to the auxiliary jack.
 


y To prevent discharging of the battery,
do not use the auxiliary input for long
periods with the engine off or idling.
 


y When connecting a device to the
auxiliary jack or USB port, noise may
occur depending on the connected
device. If the device is connected to the
vehicle's accessory socket, the noise
can be reduced by unplugging it from
the accessory socket.
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5–62
Interior Features
Audio System
How to connect USB port/
Auxiliary jack
Type A (Without CD player)
Auxiliary jack
USB port
Type A (With CD player)
USB port Auxiliary jack
Type B
USB port Auxiliary 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.
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Interior Features
Audio System
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 audio display.
Icon Function
Displays the Audio menu. Use to switch to a different audio source.
Adjusts the audio quality level. Refer to Volume/Display/Sound Controls on page 5-42 .
NOTE
 


y If a 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
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 volume setting.



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
Bluetooth®
Audio Operation Using Voice Recognition
Main audio operation
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 The above commands are examples of the available commands.



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 programmed to the
vehicle's Bluetooth
® unit before it can be
used.
Refer to Bluetooth
® Preparation (Type A)
on page 5-78 .
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-
programmed Bluetooth
® audio device
is being used or the vehicle's
Bluetooth
® unit has a malfunction.
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