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Interior Features
Bluetooth®
CAUTION
Some Bluetooth® mobile devices are not compatible with the vehicle. Consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer, Mazda's call center or Web support center for information
regarding Bluetooth
® mobile device compatibility:
 U.S.A.
Phone: 800-430-0153
Web: www.MazdaUSA.com/bluetooth
 Canada
Phone: 800-430-0153
Web: www.mazdahandsfree.ca
 Mexico
Center of Attention to Client (CAC)
Phone: 01-800-01-MAZDA
Web: www.mazdamexico.com.mx
Applicable Bluetooth
® specification (Recommended)
Ver. 1.1/1.2/2.0
EDR/2.1 EDR/3.0 (conformity)
Component Parts
Microphone
T
alk b utton, Pick-up b utton and Hang-up b utton
Microphone
Audio unit
Talk b utton
Hang-up b utton
Pick-up b
utton
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Bluetooth®
Microphone (hands-free)
The microphone is used for speaking voice commands or when making a Hand\
s-free call.
Talk button, Pick-Up button and Hang-Up button (hands-free)
The basic functions of Bluetooth
® Hands-Free can be used for such things as making calls or
hanging up using the talk, pick-up and hang-up buttons on the steering w\
heel.
Commander switch
The commander switch is used for volume adjustment and display operation\
. Tilt or turn the
commander knob to move the cursor. Press the commander knob to select the icon.
Volume adjustment
The volume dial of the commander switch is used to adjust the volume. Turn the dial to the
right to increase volume, to the left to decrease it.
The volume can also be adjusted using the volume button on the steering \
wheel.
NOTE
If the volume is lower compared to other audio modes, increase the volume from the device
side.
Conversation volume and the volume of the voice guidance and ringtone ca\
n each be set in
advance.
1. Select the
icon on the home screen to display the Communication screen.
2. Select
.
3. Adjust the
and the using the slider.
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Bluetooth®
Bluetooth® Preparation
Device pairing
To use Bluetooth
® audio and Hands-Free,
the device equipped with Bluetooth® has
to be paired to the unit using the following
procedure. A maximum of seven devices
including Bluetooth
® audio devices and
hands-free mobile phones can be paired.
NOTE
 The Bluetooth® system may not operate
for 1 or 2 minutes after the ignition
is switched to ACC or ON. However,
this does not indicate a problem. If the
Bluetooth
® system does not connect
automatically after 1 or 2 minutes have
elapsed, make sure that the Bluetooth
®
setting on the device is normal and
attempt to reconnect the Bluetooth
®-
enabled device from the vehicle side.
 If Bluetooth®-enabled devices are used
in the following locations or conditions,
connection via Bluetooth
® may not be
possible.
 The device is in a location hidden
from the center display such as
behind or under a seat, or inside the
glove compartment.
 The device contacts or is covered by
a metal object or body.
 The device is set to power-saving
mode. Pairing Procedure
1.
Select the
icon on the home screen
to display the Settings screen.
2. Select the
tab.
3. Select
.
4. Turn the Bluetooth® setting on.
5. Select
to display the
message and switch to the device
operation.
6. Using your device, perform a search
for the Bluetooth
® device (Peripheral
device).
7. Select “Mazda” from the device list
searched by the device.
8. (Device with Bluetooth
® version 2.0)
Input the displayed 4-digit pairing code
into the device.
(Device with Bluetooth
® version 2.1
or higher)
Make sure the displayed 6-digit code
on the audio is also displayed on the
device, and touch the
.
Connection permission and phonebook
access permission for your mobile
device may be required depending on
the mobile device.
9. If pairing is successful, the functions of
the device connected to Bluetooth
® are
displayed.
10. (Devices compatible with Mazda
Email / SMS function)
SMS (Short Message Service)
messages, and E-mail for the device are
downloaded automatically. A download
permission operation for your device
may be required depending on the
device.
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Bluetooth®
NOTE
When Call history and messages are
downloaded automatically, each automatic
download setting must be on.
Refer to Communication Settings on page
5-68.
After a device is registered, the system
automatically identifies the device. By
activating Bluetooth
® Hands-Free again, or
by activating Bluetooth® Hands-Free first
after switching the ignition from OFF to
ACC, the device connection condition is
indicated in the center display.
IMPORTANT note about pairing and
automatic reconnection:
 If pairing is redone on the same
mobile phone device, first clear
“Mazda” displayed on the Bluetooth
®
setting screen of the mobile device.
 When the OS of the device is updated,
the pairing information may be deleted.
If this happens, reprogram the pairing
information to the Bluetooth
® unit. Before you pair your device, make sure
that Bluetooth® is “ON”, both on your
phone and on the vehicle.
Device selection
If several devices have been paired, the
Bluetooth
® unit links the device last
paired. If you would like to link a different
paired device, it is necessary to change the
link. The order of device priority after the
link has been changed is maintained even
when the ignition is switched off.
Connecting other devices
1. Select the
icon on the home screen
to display the Settings screen.
2. Select the
tab.
3. Select
.
4. Turn the Bluetooth® setting on.
5. Select the name of the device you
would like to connect.
6.
selection
Connects both devices as hands-free
and Bluetooth
® audio.

selection
Connects as a hands-free device.

selection
Connects as Bluetooth® audio.
NOTE
The following functions can be used for
the Hands-free or audio.
 Hands-free: Phone calls and E-mail/
SMS
 Audio: Bluetooth® audio, Pandora®,
Aha™, Stitcher™ radio
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Bluetooth®
Disconnecting a device
1. Select the
icon on the home screen
to display the Settings screen.
2. Select the
tab.
3. Select
.
4. Turn the Bluetooth® setting on.
5. Select the device name which is
currently connected.
6. Select
.
Deleting a device
Selecting and deleting devices
1. Select the
icon on the home screen
to display the Settings screen.
2. Select the
tab.
3. Select
.
4. Turn the Bluetooth® setting on.
5. Select the device name which you
would like to delete.
6. Select
.
7. Select
.
Deleting all devices
1. Select the
icon on the home screen
to display the Settings screen.
2. Select the
tab.
3. Select
.
4. Select
.
5. Select
.
6. Select
.
Changing PIN code
PIN code (4 digits) can be changed.
1. Select the
icon on the home screen
to display the Settings screen.
2. Select the
tab.
3. Select
.
4. Select
.
5. Select
.
6. Input the new PIN code to be set.
7. Select
.
Available Language
The Bluetooth® Hands-Free System
applies to the following languages:
 English Spanish French
Refer to Settings on page 5-39.
Voice Recognition
In this section, the basic operation of the
voice recognition is explained.
Activating Voice Recognition
Press the talk button.
Ending Voice Recognition
Use one of the following methods:
 Press the hang-up button. Say, “Cancel”. Operate the commander switch or the
center display (only when vehicle is
stopped).
Skipping Voice Guidance (for faster
operation)
Press and release the talk button.
Troubleshooting for Voice Recognition
If you do not understand an operation
method while in the voice recognition
mode, say “Tutorial” or “Help”.
Commands useable anytime during
voice recognition
“Go Back” and “Cancel” are commands
which can be used at anytime during voice
recognition.
Returning to previous operation
To return to the previous operation, say,
“Go Back” while in voice recognition
mode.
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Bluetooth®
Cancel
To put the Bluetooth
® Hands-Free system
in standby mode, say, “Cancel” while in
voice recognition mode.
To prevent a deterioration in the voice
recognition rate and voice quality, the
following points should be observed:
 The voice recognition cannot be
performed while voice guidance or
the beep sound is operating. Wait
until the voice guidance or the beep
sound is finished before saying your
commands.
 Phone related commands are available
only when your phone is connected via
Bluetooth
®. Make sure your phone is
connected via Bluetooth® before you
operate phone related voice commands.
 Music play commands, such as Play
Artist and Play Album can be used only
in USB audio mode.
 Do not speak too slowly or loudly (no
loud voice).
 Speak clearly, without pausing between
words or numbers.
 Dialects or different wording other
than hands-free prompts cannot be
recognized by voice recognition. Speak
in the wording specified by the voice
commands.
 It is not necessary to face the
microphone or approach it. Speak the
voice commands while maintaining a
safe driving position.
 Close the windows and/or the moonroof
to reduce loud noises from outside
the vehicle, or turn down the airflow
of the air-conditioning system while
Bluetooth
® Hands-Free is being used. Make sure the vents are not directing air
up towards the microphone.
NOTE
If the voice recognition performance is not
satisfactory.
Refer to Troubleshooting on page 5-81.
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Bluetooth®
Audio Operation Using Voice Recognition
Voice command
When the talk button is pressed and the following command is spoken, the\
audio or
navigation can be operated. The commands in the () can be omitted. The specified name and
number are put into the {}.
Standard command
Voice command Function
cancel Ends the voice recognition mode.
(go) back Returns to the previous operation.
help Usable commands can be verified.
tutorial Basic voice commands and methods of use can be verified.
(go to) home (screen)/main menu Moves to the home screen.
(go to) communication Moves to the communication screen.
(go to) navigation Moves to the navigation screen.
(go to) entertainment (menu) Moves to the entertainment screen.
(go to) settings Moves to the setting screen.
(go to) favorites Moves to the favorites screen.
Communication (phone) related command
Voice command Function
Call {name in phonebook} (mobile/
home/work/other)
Example: “Call John Mobile” Call to the contact in the downloaded phonebook.
Refer to Making a Call on page 5-60.
Redial Call to the last contact you called.
Refer to Making a Call on page 5-60.
Callback Call to the last contact who called you.
Refer to Making a Call on page 5-60.
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Bluetooth®
*Some models.
Entertainment (audio) related command
Voice commandFunctionCorresponding 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
Navigation related command*
For the navigation screen voice commands, refer to the separate navigati\
on system manual.
NOTE
 Some commands cannot be used depending on the grade and specification. Some commands cannot be used depending on the device connection conditio\
ns and the
use conditions.
 The commands are examples of the available commands.
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