2017 MAZDA MODEL 6 bluetooth

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Interior Features
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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Bluetooth®
Bluetooth® Hands-Free
Making a Call
Phonebook Usage
Telephone calls can be made by saying
the contact name in the downloaded
phonebook or the name of a person whose
phone number has been registered in the
Bluetooth
® Hands-Free. Refer to Import
contact (Download Phonebook).
1. Press the talk button.
2. Wait for the beep sound.
3. Say: “Call XXXXX... (Ex. “John”)
Mobile”.
4. Follow the voice guidance to place the
call.
Screen operation
1. Select the
icon on the home screen
to display the Communication screen.
2. Select
to display the contact
list.
3. Select the contact you would like
to call to display the details for the
contact.
4. Select the desired phone number to
make the call.
Import contact (Download Phonebook)
Phonebook data from your device (Mobile
phone) can be sent and registered to your
Bluetooth
® Hands-Free phonebook using
Bluetooth®.
(Automatic downloading)
The “Auto Download Contacts”
setting must be on. When hands-free is
connected to the device, the phonebook is
downloaded automatically.
Refer to Communication Settings on page
5-68. (Manually downloading)
If the “Auto Download Contacts” setting
is off, download the phonebook using the
following procedure.
1.
Select the
icon on the home screen
to display the Communication screen.
2. Select
to display the contact
list.
3. Select
.
4. Select
or
to switch to the
device operation.
5. If
is selected, select
.
6. Download will be started from the
mobile phone.
NOTE
 If “Import All Contacts” is performed
after saving the phonebook to the
Bluetooth
® unit, the phonebook will be
overwritten.
 A maximum of 1,000 contacts can be
registered to the phonebook.
 Phonebook, incoming/outgoing call
record, and favorite memories are
exclusive to each mobile phone to
protect privacy.
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Bluetooth®
Favorites Contacts
A maximum of 50 contacts can be
registered. It will take less time to make a
call after registering the telephone number.
In addition, you do not have to look for the
person you want to call in the phonebook.
Registering your favorites
1. Select the
icon on the home screen
to display the Communication screen.
2. Select
to display the favorites
list.
3. Select
.
4. Select
or
.
5. Select from the displayed list.
NOTE
When “Add New Contact” is selected,
information such as the selected person’s
name is also registered. In addition, when
“Add New Contact Details” is selected,
only the telephone number of the selected
person is registered.
Calling a favorite
1. Select the
icon on the home screen
to display the Communication screen.
2. Select
to display the favorites
list.
3. (If only one phone number is
registered to contact)
Select the contact information you
would like to call. Go to Step 5.
(If multiple phone numbers are
registered to contact)
Select the contact you would like to
call to display the screen indicating the
details for the contact. Go to Step 4.
4. Select the phone number you would
like to call.
5. Select
. Deleting a favorite
1.
Select the
icon on the home screen
to display the Communication screen.
2. Select
to display the favorites
list.
3. Select
.
4. Select
.
5. Select the contact information which
you would like to delete.
6. Select
.
Changing the display order of your
favorites list
1. Select the
icon on the home screen
to display the Communication screen.
2. Select
to display the favorites
list.
3. Select
.
4. Select
.
5. The contact can be moved after it is
selected.
6. Slide the contact or move it using the
commander switch, then select
.
Changing contact name of your
favorites
1. Select the
icon on the home screen
to display the Communication screen.
2. Select
to display the favorites
list.
3. Select
.
4. Select
.
5. Select the contact to display the
keyboard screen.
6. If a new name is input and
is
selected, the contact name is stored.
NOTE
If the contact is long-pressed when the
favorites list is displayed, the contact
information can be edited (deleted,
moved).
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Bluetooth®
Telephone Number Input
NOTE
Practice this while parked until you are
confident you can do it while driving in a
non-taxing road situation. If you are not
completely comfortable, make all calls
from a safe parking position, and only
start driving when you can devote your full
attention to driving.
1. Select the
icon on the home screen
to display the Communication screen.
2. When
is pressed, the dial pad
is displayed.
3. Input the telephone number using the
dial pad.
4. Select
to make the call.
Numeral or symbol entry
Use the dial pad.
Long-press the
to input +.
Select
to delete the currently input
value.
Long-press
to delete all input values.
Redial Function
Makes a call to the last person called
(latest person on outgoing call record)
from the mobile phone/vehicle.
1. Press the talk button.
2. Wait for the beep sound.
3. Say: “Redial”
Call back Function
Makes a call to the last person who called
your (latest person on incoming call
record) mobile phone/vehicle.
1. Press the talk button.
2. Wait for the beep sound.
3. Say: “Call back” Mobile 911 (U.S.A./Canada only)
If the vehicle is involved in a moderate
to severe collision, a call is made
automatically to 911 from the connected
device. The “Emergency Assistance Call”
setting must be on.
Refer to Communication Settings on page
5-68.
CAUTION
Though the system can be set to
not call 911, doing so will defeat
the purpose of the system. Mazda
recommends that the Mobile 911
system remain activated.
NOTE

Mobile 911 is a secondary function
of the audio entertainment system.
Therefore, the mobile 911 function
does not assure that the call is always
made to 911 after an accident occurs.
 A Hands-free device must be paired and
connected. The 911 operator can verify
the vehicle's position information using
the Hands-free device GPS if equipped.
1. If the vehicle is involved in a moderate
to severe collision, notification of the
call to 911 is made via audio and screen
display. To cancel the call, press
or hang-up
button within 10 seconds.
2. If
or hang-
up button is not pressed within 10
seconds, the call is made to 911
automatically.
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