2017 MAZDA MX5 MIATA bluetooth

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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 ®
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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Bluetooth ®
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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Bluetooth ®
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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Bluetooth ®
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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Bluetooth ®
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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Bluetooth ®
Symptom Cause Solution method
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.
Regarding problems with calls Symptom Cause Solution 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 Cause Solution 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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8 –45 Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Declaration of Conformity HomeLink Wireless Control System
CAUTION HomeLink has been tested and complies with FCC and Industry Canada rules. Changes or
modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void
the user's authority to operate the device.
NOTE
FCC ID: NZLMOBHL4
CANADA:4112A-MOBHL4
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
1- This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2- This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Bluetooth ®
Hands-FreeType A
U.S.A. and Canada
FCC ID: CB2MBLUEC09 IC:279B-MBLUEC09
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with RSS -210 of Industry Canada.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
WARNING Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
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