2016 MAZDA MX5 MIATA phone

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Interior Features
Bluetooth®
IconFunction
Dislike*2
Evaluates the current content as “Dislike”.
Reverses for 15 seconds.
Map (vehicles with navigation system)Displays the destination searched by the location based services on the \
navigation system.
CallA call can be made to the telephone number of a shop searched using the Location Based
Services. Available when a device is connected as a Hands-Free.
Returns to the previous content.
Pauses playback of the content. When selected again, playback resumes.
Goes to the next content.
Fast-forwards for 30 seconds.
Displays sound settings to adjust audio quality level.
Refer to Volume/Display/Sound Controls on page 5-40.
*2 Some stations may use alternate variations of Like and Dislike, based\
on station type or provider.
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Bluetooth®
Example of use (Location Based
Services)
1. Select the desired station from the
“Nearby” tab on the main menu.
The destination name or address
playback starts in the order of the
destination name list.
2. When the icon is selected, the
currently displayed destination is
displayed on the navigation system
(vehicles with navigation system).
3. When the icon is selected, a phone
call is placed to the currently displayed
destination.
4. Select the icon to display the
content list.
Selection of other destinations from the
list can be made.
Shout
Some social stations, such as Facebook or
Caraoke, support the ability to record and
share voice messages using the “Shout”
function.
1. Select the icon and start the
countdown (3, 2, 1, 0). Recording starts
when the countdown reaches zero.
2. Records voice.
3. Select and store/post the
recording.
NOTE
 Recordable time varies depending on
the station (Max. 30 seconds). Recording stops automatically when the
recordable time has elapsed. You can
then post or delete the recording.
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Bluetooth®
*Some models.
Troubleshooting*
Mazda Bluetooth® Hands-Free Customer Service
If you have any problems with Bluetooth
®, contact our toll-free customer service center.
 U.S.A.
Phone: 800-430-0153 (Toll-free)
Web: www.MazdaUSA.com/bluetooth Canada
Phone: 800-430-0153 (Toll-free)
Web: www.mazdahandsfree.ca Mexico
Center of Attention to Client (CAC)
Phone: 01-800-01-MAZDA (Toll-free)
Web: www.mazdamexico.com.mx
Bluetooth® Device pairing, connection problems
Symptom CauseSolution method
Unable to perform pairing —First make sure the device is
compatible with the Bluetooth
®
unit, and then check whether the
Bluetooth
® function and the Find
Mode/Visible setting*1 on the device
are turned on. If pairing is still
not possible after this, contact an
Authorized Mazda Dealer or Mazda
Bluetooth
® Hands-Free Customer
Service.
Pairing cannot be performed again The pairing information paired to
the Bluetooth
® unit or device is not
recognized correctly. Perform pairing using the following
procedure.Clear “Mazda” stored in the device.Perform pairing again.
Unable to perform pairing The Bluetooth
® function and the
Find Mode/Visible setting*1 on the
device may turn off automatically
after a period of time has elapsed
depending on the device. Check whether the Bluetooth®
function and the Find Mode/Visible
setting
*1 on the device are turned on
and pairing or reconnect.
Does not connect automatically
when starting the engine
Automatically connects, but then
disconnects suddenly
Disconnects intermittently
The device is in a location in which
radio wave interference can occur
easily, such as in a bag or in a rear
pocket of a pair of pants.Move the device to a location in
which radio wave interference is less
likely to occur.
Does not connect automatically
when starting the engine The pairing information is updated
when the device OS is updated.
Perform pairing again.
*1 Setting which detects the existence of a device external to the Bluetooth® unit
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Bluetooth®
NOTE
 When the OS of the device is updated, the pairing information may be del\
eted. If this
happens, reprogram the pairing information to the Bluetooth® unit. If you pair your phone which has already been paired to your vehicle more than once in
the past, you need to delete “Mazda” on your mobile device. Then, \
execute the Bluetooth®
search on your mobile device once again, and pair to a newly detected “Ma\
zda”.
 Before you pair your device, make sure that Bluetooth® is “ON”, both on your phone and
on the vehicle.
Voice recognition related problems
Symptom CauseSolution method
Poor voice recognition
Excessive, slow speech. Excessive, forceful speech (shouting).
Speaking before the beep sound has ended.
Loud noise (speaking or noise from outside/inside vehicle).
Airflow from A/C is blowing against the microphone.
Speaking in off-standard expressions (dialect). Regarding the causes indicated
on the left, be careful with how
you speak. In addition, when
numbers are spoken in a sequence,
recognition ability will improve
if no stop is placed between the
numbers.
False recognition of numbers
Poor voice recognition
There is a malfunction in the
microphone.A poor connection or malfunction
with the microphone may have
occurred. Consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
Phone-related voice recognition is
disabled There is a problem with the
connection between the Bluetooth
®
unit and the device. If there is any malfunction after
checking the pairing situation, check
for device pairing or connection
problems.
Names in the phonebook are not
easily recognized The Bluetooth
® system is under a
condition in which recognition is
difficult. By carrying out the following
measures, the rate of recognition
will improve.Clear memory from the phonebook
which is not used very often.
Avoid shortened names, use full names. (Recognition improves the
longer the name is. By not using
names such as “Mom”, “Dad”,
recognition will improve.)
When operating the audio, a song
name is not recognized Song names cannot be recognized
by voice.
—
You want to skip guidance —Guidance can be skipped by quickly
pressing and releasing the Talk
button.
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Bluetooth®
Regarding problems with calls
SymptomCauseSolution method
When starting a call, vehicle noise
from the other party can be heard For about three seconds after
starting a call, the Bluetooth
®
unit's Noise Suppression function
requires time to adapt to the call
environment. This does not indicate a problem
with the device.
The other party cannot be heard or
the speaker's voice is quiet The volume is set at zero or low.
Increase the volume.
Other problems
Symptom CauseSolution method
The indication for the remaining
battery is different between the
vehicle and the device The indication method is different
between the vehicle and the device.
—
When a call is made from the
vehicle, the telephone number is
updated in the incoming/outgoing
call record but the name does not
appear The number has not been registered
into the phonebook.If the number has been registered
into the phonebook, the incoming/
outgoing call record is updated by
the name in the phonebook when the
engine is restarted.
The cell phone does not synchronize
with the vehicle regarding the
incoming/outgoing call record Some types of cell phones do not
synchronize automatically.
Operate the cell phone for
synchronization.
It takes a long time to complete the
function for changing the language A maximum of 60 seconds is
required.
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Customer Information and Reporting
Safety Defects
Important consumer information including warranties and add-on
equipment.
Customer Assistance ...........................8-2
Customer Assistance (U.S.A.)
.......8-2
Customer Assistance (Canada)
......8-6
Customer Assistance (Puerto
Rico)
...............................................8-9
Customer Assistance (Mexico)
....8-10
Mazda Importer/Distributors
..........8-12
Importer/Distributor
.....................8-12
Reporting Safety Defects
..................8-13
Reporting Safety Defects
(U.S.A.)
........................................8-13
Reporting Safety Defects
(Canada)
.......................................8-14
Warranty
............................................8-15
Warranties for Your Mazda
..........8-15
Outside the United States/
Canada
..........................................8-16
Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign
Country (Except United States and
Canada)
........................................8-17
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and
Accessories
..................................8-18
Cell Phones
........................................8-19
Cell Phones Warning
....................8-19
Event Data Recorder
........................8-20
Event Data Recorder (U.S.A. and
Canada)
........................................8-20 Recording of Vehicle Data
................8-21
Recording of Vehicle Data
...........8-21
Uniform Tire Quality Grading System
(UTQGS)
............................................8-22
Uniform Tire Quality Grading System
(UTQGS)
......................................8-22
Tire Information (U.S.A.)
.................8-24
Tire Labeling
................................8-24
Location of the Tire Label
(Placard)
.......................................8-30
Tire Maintenance
.........................8-33
Vehicle Loading
...........................8-36
Steps for Determining the Correct
Load Limit
...................................8-42
Declaration of Conformity
...............8-43
Declaration of Conformity
...........8-43
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Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Customer Assistance
Customer Assistance (U.S.A.)
Your complete and permanent satisfaction is our business. We are here to serve you. All
Authorized Mazda Dealers have the knowledge and the tools to keep your M\
azda vehicle in
top condition.
If you have any questions or recommendations for improvement regarding t\
he service of
your Mazda vehicle or servicing by Mazda Dealer personnel, we recommend \
that you take
the following steps:
NOTE
If it becomes necessary to have the components or wiring system for the \
supplementary
restraint system modified to accommodate a person with certain medical conditions in
accordance with a certified physician, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer. For more
information, go to NHTSA website www.safercar.gov (VEHICLE SHOPPERS > Air Bags >
Air Bag FAQs > Air Bag Deactivation).
STEP 1: Contact Your Mazda Dealer
Discuss the matter with an Authorized Mazda Dealer. This is the quickest and best way to
address the issue.
 If your concern has not been resolved by the CUSTOMER RELATIONS, SALES,
SERVICE, or PARTS MANAGER, then please contact the GENERAL MANAGER of
the dealership or the OWNER.
 If it becomes necessary to have the components or wiring system for the \
supplementary
restraint system modified to accommodate a person with certain medical conditions in
accordance with a certified physician, go to STEP 2.
STEP 2: Contact Mazda North American Operations
If for any reason you feel the need for further assistance after contact\
ing your dealership
management or it becomes necessary to have the components or wiring syst\
em for the
supplementary restraint system modified to accommodate a person with certain medical
conditions in accordance with a certified physician, you can reach Mazda North American
Operations by one of the following ways.
Log on: at www.MazdaUSA.com
Answers to many questions, including how to locate or contact a local Ma\
zda dealership in
the U.S., can be found here.
E-mail: click on “Contact Us” located on the “Inside Mazda” \
tab, or at the bottom of the
page at www.MazdaUSA.com
By phone at: 1 (800) 222-5500
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Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Customer Assistance
By letter at:
Attn: Customer Assistance
Mazda North American Operations
7755 Irvine Center Drive
Irvine, CA 92618-2922
P.O. Box 19734
Irvine, CA 92623-9734
In order to serve you efficiently and effectively, please help us by providing the following
information:
1. Your name, address, and telephone number
2. Year and model of vehicle
3. Vehicle Identification Number (17 digits, noted on your registration or title or located on
the upper driver's side corner of the dash)
4. Purchase date and current mileage
5. Your dealer's name and location
6. Your question(s)
If you live outside the U.S.A., please contact your nearest Mazda Distri\
butor.
STEP 3: Contact Better Business Bureau (BBB)
Mazda North American Operations realizes that mutual agreement on some issues may
not be possible. As a final step to ensure that your concerns are being fairly considered,
Mazda North American Operations has agreed to participate in a dispute settlement pr\
ogram
administered by the Better Business Bureau (BBB) system, at no cost to you the consumer.
BBB AUTO LINE works with consumers and the manufacturer in an attempt to reach a
mutually acceptable resolution of any warranty related concerns. If the BBB is not able to
facilitate a settlement they will provide an informal hearing before an \
arbitrator.
You are required to resort to BBB AUTO LINE before exercising rights or seeking remedies
under the Federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, 15 U.S.C. § 2301 et seq. To the extent
permitted by the applicable state “Lemon Law”, you are also required to resort to BBB
AUTO LINE before exercising any rights or seeking remedies under the “Le\
mon Law”. If
you choose to seek remedies that are not created by the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act or
the applicable state “Lemon Law”, you are not required to first use BBB AUTO LINE.
The whole process normally takes 40 days or less. The arbitration decision is not binding
on you or Mazda unless you accept the decision. For more information about BBB AUTO
LINE, including current eligibility standards, please call 1-800-955-5100 or visit the BBB
website at www.lemonlaw.bbb.org.
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