2017 MAZDA MX5 MIATA Owners Manual

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Bluetooth ®
Icon Function
Like *2
Evaluates the current content as “Like”.
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.
Call
A 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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Main menu
Select the icon.
Switch the tab and select the station category. Ta b Function
Presets Displays the preset station list set on the device.
Select the preset station name to play the station content.
Nearby Select the desired station.
Guidance is provided to the searched destination near the vehic le's position.
You can designate desired categories previously set using the filter setting
on your device.
NOTE
The available Location Based Services may differ because the services depend on the
content provided by Aha™.
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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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How to Use Stitcher™ RadioWhat is Stitcher™ Radio?
Stitcher™ *1
radio is an application which can be used to listen to Internet radio or stream
podcasts.
Recommended content is automatically selected by registering co ntent which you put into
your favorites, or by pressing the Like or Dislike button.
For details on Stitcher™ Radio, refer to “http://stitcher.com/”.
*1 Stitcher™, the Stitcher™ logo, and the Stitcher™ trade dress ar e trademarks or
registered trademarks of Stitcher, Inc., used with permission.
NOTE
To operate Stitcher™ Radio from your Bluetooth ®
device, perform the following in advance:
Install the Stitcher™ Radio application to your device. 
Create a Stitcher™ Radio account for your device. 
Log onto Stitcher™ Radio using your device.
Playback
Select the icon on the home screen to display the Entertainment screen. When is
selected, the following icons are indicated in the bottom part of the center display. Icon Function
Displays the Entertainment menu. Use to switch to a different audio source.
Displays the station list.
Use to switch to other stations.
Dislike
Evaluates the current program as “Dislike”.
Like
Evaluates the current program as “Like”.
Adds the current station to your favorites or deletes the current station from your favorites.
Reverses for 30 seconds.
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Icon Function
Plays the station. Select it again to pause playback.
Goes to the next station.
Displays sound settings to adjust audio quality level.
Refer to Volume/Display/Sound Controls on page 5-40 .
Station list
1. Select the icon to display the station list.
Favorites station name: Select to display the program register ed to your favorites.
Category name: A recommended category selected from your favorites by Stitcher™
is displayed.
Select it to display the category program.

2. Select the program name to play it.
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Add to your favorites
If the current program has not been
registered to your favorites, it can be
registered to your favorites.
1. Select the icon to display the
favorites station which the registration
can be added.
2. Select the station name which you want
to register.
3. Select to add the program to the
selected favorites station.
NOTE 
Multiple favorites stations can be
selected and registered. 
Favorites stations registered by
oneself as well those set by default are
displayed.
Delete from your favorites
If the current program has already been
registered to your favorites, the program
can be deleted from your favorites.
1. Select the icon.
2. The program is automatically deleted
from the favorites station.
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TroubleshootingMazda 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/mazdaconnect 
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 Cause Solution 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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NOTE 
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.
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 “Mazda”. 
Before you pair your device, make sure that Bluetooth ®
is “ON”, both on your phone and
on the vehicle. 
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. 
Different Bluetooth ®
-enabled devices can be used for Bluetooth ®
Hands-Free and
Bluetooth ®
audio. For example, device A can be connected as a Bluetooth ®
Hands-
Free device and device B can be connected as a Bluetooth ®
audio device. However, the
following may occur when they are used at the same time. 
The Bluetooth ®
connection of the device is disconnected.
Noise occurs in the Hands-Free audio. 
Hands-Free operates slowly.
Voice recognition related problems Symptom Cause Solution 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.
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