2016 MAZDA MODEL 3 5-DOOR audio

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Interior Features
Audio System
Ta bItem Function
System Tool Tips
Turns button explanations ON/OFF.
Language Changes the language.
Temperature Changes the setting between Fahrenheit and
Celsius.
Distance Changes the setting between miles and
kilometers.
Music Database Update Used to update Gracenote
®. Gracenote is used
with USB Audio, and provides:
1.Supplemental music information (Such as song name, artist name)
2.Voice recognition assistance for Play Artist and Play Album
Gracenote can be downloaded from the Mazda
Handsfree Website.
Refer to Gracenote Database (Type B) on page
5-75.
Restore All Factory Settings Memory and settings are initialized to the
factory settings.
The initialization launches by selecting the
button.
AboutAgreements and
Disclaimers
Verify the disclaimer and agree.
Version Information Can verify the current audio unit OS version
and Gracenote Database version.
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*Some models.
Applications
NOTE
Depending on the grade and specification,
the screen display may differ.
Select the
icon on the home screen to
display the Applications screen. The
following information can be verified.
Top screenItemFunction
HD
Radio™
Traffic
Map —
—
Fuel
Economy
Monitor Fuel Consumption
Control Status
(Vehicles with
i-ELOOP)
Settings Refer to Fuel
Economy Monitor
on page 4-69.
Maintenance
Scheduled
Maintenance
Tire Rotation
Oil ChangeRefer to
Maintenance
Monitor (Type B
audio) on page
6-21.
Warning
Guidance Warnings
currently active
can be verified. Refer to If a
Warning Light
Turns On or
Flashes on page
7-24.
Audio Control Switch
Operation
*
Without Bluetooth® Hands-Free
With Bluetooth® Hands-Free
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Audio System
*Some models.
Adjusting the Volume
To increase the volume, press up the
volume switch (
).
To decrease the volume, press down the
volume switch (
).
Seek Switch
AM/FM radio
Press the seek switch (
, ). The radio
switches to the next/previous stored station
in the order that it was stored.
Press and hold the seek switch (
, ) to
seek all usable stations at a higher or lower
frequency whether programmed or not.
Radio stations which have been previously
stored in the auto memory tuning (Type
A)/favorite radio (Type B) can be called
up by pressing the seek switch (
, )
while any radio station stored in the auto
memory tuning (Type A)/favorite radio
(Type B) is being received. Radio stations
can be called up in the order they were
stored with each press of the switch
(
, ).
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
®/Aha™/Stitcher™ Radio
(Type B)
Press the seek switch (
) to skip forward
to the beginning of the next track.
Press and hold the seek switch (
) to
evaluate the playback of the current song
as “Like”.
Press and hold the seek switch (
) to
evaluate the playback of the current song
as “Dislike”.
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 (
).
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Audio System
AUX/USB 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 to the USB port.
N O T E
(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.

Type A (Without CD player)


Auxiliary jack/USB port

Type A (With CD player)


Auxiliary jack/USB port

Type B (Without CD player)


Auxiliary jackUSB port

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Audio System
Type B (With CD player)

Auxiliary jack
USB port


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

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 5-71
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
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.)

N O T E
 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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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 (Without CD player)


Auxiliary jack
USB port

Type B (With CD player)


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.

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CAUTION
Do not place objects or apply force to
the auxiliary jack/USB port with the
plug connected.
NOTE
 Insert the plug into the auxiliary jack/
USB port securely. Insert or pull out the plug with the plug
perpendicular to the auxiliary jack/USB
port hole.
 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
 When the device is not connected to the
auxiliary jack, the mode does not switch
to the AUX mode.
 Adjust the audio volume using the
portable audio device or audio unit. Audio adjustments other than audio
volume can only be done using the
portable audio device.
 If the connection plug is pulled out fr om
the auxiliary jack while in AUX mode,
noise may occur.
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How to use USB mode (Type A)
Media/Scan buttonFolder down button Folder up button
Play/Pause button
Random button
Repeat button Audio display
Text button
Track down/Reverse button
Track up/Fast-forward button
Type Playable data
USB mode MP3/WMA/AAC ¿ 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. Switch the ignition to ACC or ON.
2. Press the power/volume dial to turn the
audio system on.
3. Press the media button (
) to
switch to the USB mode and start
playback.

N O T E
 y  Some devices such as smart phones
may require a setting change to allow
operation using a USB connection.
 y When the USB device is not connected,
the mode does not switch to USB mode.
 y When there is no playable data in the
USB device, “ NO CONTENTS ”is
À ashed.
 y  Playback of the USB device is in the
order of the folder numbers. Folders
which have no MP3/WMA/AAC ¿ les are
skipped.
 y  Do not remove the USB device while
in the USB mode. The data may be
damaged.

Pause
To stop playback, press the play/pause
button ( 4 ).
Press the button again to resume playback.
Fast-forward/Reverse
Press and hold the fast-forward button (
)
to advance through a track at high speed.
Press and hold the reverse button (
) to
reverse through a track at high speed.
Track search
Press the track up button (
) once to skip
forward to the beginning of the next track.
Press the track down button (
) within a
few seconds after playback begins to track
down to the beginning of the previous
track.
Press the track down button (
) after a
few seconds have elapsed to start playback
from the beginning of the current track.
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