2018 MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK AUX

3. Repeat this operation for the otherstations and bands you want to store.
To tune one in the memory, select AM,
FM1, or FM2 and then press its
channel preset button. The station
frequency or the channel number will
be displayed.
Auto memory tuning
This is especially useful when driving in
an area where the local stations are not
known.

Press and hold the auto memory button
(
) for about 2 seconds until a beep
is heard; the system will automatically
scan and temporarily store up to 6 stations
with the strongest frequencies in each
selected band in that area.

After scanning is completed, the station
with the strongest frequency will be tuned
and its frequency displayed. Press and
release the auto memory button (
)
to recall stations f rom the auto-stored
stations. One stored station will be
selected each time a nd its frequency and
channel number will be displayed.
NOTE
If no stations can be tuned after scanning
operations, “A” will be displayed.
▼ How to use Auxiliary jack/USB port
Audio can be heard from the vehicle's
speakers by connecting a
commercially-available portable audio
unit to the auxiliary jack.
Use a commercially-available,
non-impedance (3.5
) stereo mini plug
cable. Contact an Authorized Mazda
Dealer for details.
In addition, audio can be played from the
vehicle audio device by connecting a USB
device to the USB port.
Refer to AUX/USB mode on page 5-54.
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IconFunction
If selected within a few seconds of a song which has started to play, the previous song is
selected.
If more than a few seconds have e lapsed after a song has begun to play, the song currently
being played is replayed from the beginning.
Long-press to fast reverse. It stops when you remove your hand from the icon or the
commander knob.
Plays a CD. When selected again, playback is temporarily stopped.
Advances to the beginning of the next song.
Long-press to fast forward. It stops when you remove your hand from the icon or the
commander knob.
Displays sound settings to adjust audio quality level.
Refer to Volume/Display/Sound Controls on page 5-37.
Example of use (When searching for a
song from the to p level of an
MP3/WMA/AAC CD)
1. Select the
icon to display the
folder/file list at the top level.

2. When the folder is selected, folders/file lists in the folder are displayed.
3. Select the desired song.
NOTE
Select to move to a folder one level
higher.
The appearance of the repeat and
shuffle icons changes depending on the
type of operation in which the function
is used.
▼ How to use Auxiliary jack/USB port
Audio can be heard from the vehicle's
speakers by connecting a
commercially-available portable audio
unit to the auxiliary jack.
Use a commercially-available,
non-impedance (3.5
) stereo mini plug
cable.
In addition, audio can be played from the
vehicle audio device by connecting a USB
device to the USB port.
Refer to AUX/USB mode on page 5-54.
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USB Audio/Bluetooth® Audio /CD*
Press the seek switch () to skip forward
to the beginning of the next track.
Press the seek switch (
) within a few
seconds after playback begins to track
down to the beginning of the previous
track.
Press the seek switch (
) after a few
seconds have elapsed to start playback
from the beginning of the current track.
Press and hold the seek switch (
, ) to
continuously switch the tracks up or down.
Pandora
®/Aha™/Stitcher™ Radio
(Type B)
Press the seek switch () to skip forward
to the beginning of the next track.
Press and hold the seek switch (
) to
evaluate the playback of the current song
as “Like”.
Press and hold the seek switch (
) to
evaluate the playback of the current song
as “Dislike”.
▼ Mute Switch*
Press the mute switch () once to mute
audio, press it again to resume audio
output.
NOTE
If the ignition is switched off with the
audio muted, the mute will be canceled.
Therefore, when the engine is restarted,
the audio is not muted. To mute the audio
again, press the mute switch (
).
AUX/USB mode
Audio can be heard from the vehicle's
speakers by connecting a
commercially-available portable audio
unit to the auxiliary jack.
A commercially-available, non-impedance
(3.5
) stereo mini plug c able is required.
Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer for
details.
In addition, audio can be played from the
vehicle audio device by connecting a USB
device to the USB port.
NOTE
(Type B)
The SD card slot is for the navigation
system. For vehicles with the navigation
system, the SD card (Mazda genuine) with
stored map data is inserted into the SD
card slot and used.
Ty p e A

Auxiliary jack/USB port
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Type B (Without CD player)

Auxiliary jackUSB port
Type B (With CD player)

With Electric
Parking Brake (EPB)Without Electric
Parking Brake (EPB) Auxiliary jack
USB port
Auxiliary jack
USB port
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How to use AUX mode (Type A)
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„ How to use USB mode (Type A)
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… How to use iPod mode (Type A)
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† How to use AUX mode (Type B)
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‡ How to use USB mode (Type B)
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WA R N I N G
Do not adjust the portable audio unit or a
similar product while driving the vehicle:
Adjusting the portable audio unit or a
similar product while driving the vehicle is
dangerous as it could distract your
attention from the vehicle operation which
could lead to a serious accident. Always
adjust the portable audio unit or a similar
product while the vehicle is stopped.
CAUTION
Depending on the portable audio device,
noise may occur when the device is
connected to the vehicle accessory
socket. (If noise occurs, do not use the
accessory socket.)
NOTE
This mode may not be usable depending
on the portable audio device to be
connected.
Before using the auxiliary jack/USB
port, refer to the instruction manual for
the portable audio device.
Use a commercially-available,
non-impedance (3.5
) stereo mini plug
for connecting the portable audio unit to
the auxiliary jack. Before using the
auxiliary jack, read the manufacturer's
instructions for connecting a portable
audio unit to the auxiliary jack.
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To prevent discharging of the battery, do
not use the auxiliary input for long
periods with the engine off or idling.
When connecting a device to the
auxiliary jack or USB port, noise may
occur depending on the connected
device. If the device is connected to the
vehicle's accessory socket, the noise can
be reduced by unplugging it from the
accessory socket.
▼How to connect USB port/Auxiliary
jack
Ty p e A

Auxiliary jack
USB port
Type B (Without CD player)

Auxiliary jack
USB port
Type B (With CD player)

With Electric
Parking Brake (EPB)
Without Electric
Parking Brake (EPB) USB port Auxiliary jackUSB port Auxiliary jack
Connecting a device
1. Open the console lid (with CD player).
2. If there is a cover on the AUX jack or
USB port, remove the cover.
3. Connect the connector on the device to the USB port.
Connecting with a connector cable
1. Open the console lid (with CD player).
2. If there is a cover on the AUX jack or USB port, remove the cover.
3. Connect the device plug/connector cable to the auxiliary jack/USB port.
For vehicles with a CD player, pass the
device plug/connector cable through
the notch in the console and connect.
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WA R N I N G
Do not allow the connection plug cord to
get tangled with the parking brake
(without electric parking brake (EPB)) or the
shift lever (manual transaxle) or the
selector lever (automatic transaxle):
Allowing the plug cord to become tangled
with the parking brake (without electric
parking brake (EPB)) or the shift lever
(manual transaxle) or the selector lever
(automatic transaxle) is dangerous as it
could interfere with driving, resulting in an
accident.
CAUTION
Do not place objects or apply force to the
auxiliary jack/USB port with the plug
connected.
NOTE
Insert the plug into the auxiliary
jack/USB port securely.
Insert or pull out the plug with the plug
perpendicular to the auxiliary jack/USB
port hole.
Insert or remove the plug by holding its
base.
▼How to use AUX mode (Type A)
1. Switch the ignition to ACC or ON.
2. Press the power/volume dial to turn the
audio system on.
3. Press the media button (
) of the
audio unit to change to the AUX mode.
NOTE
When the device is not connected to the
auxiliary jack, the mode does not switch
to the AUX mode.
Adjust the audio volume using the
portable audio device or audio unit.
Audio adjustments other than audio
volume can only be done using the
portable audio device.
If the connection plug is pulled out from
the auxiliary jack while in AUX mode,
noise may occur.
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▼How to use AUX mode (Type B)
1. Select the icon on the home screen to display the Entertainment screen.
2. Select
to switch to the AUX mode. The following icons are displayed i n the lower
part of the center display.
Icon Function
Displays the Entertainment menu. Use to switch to a different audio source.
Displays sound settings to adjust audio quality level.
Refer to Volume/Display/Sound Controls on page 5-37.
NOTE
If a device is not connected to the auxiliary jack, the mode does not switch to the AUX
mode.
Adjust the audio volume using the portabl e audio device, commander switch, or audio
control switch.
Audio adjustments can also be made using the portable audio device's volume setting.
If the connection plug is pulled out from the auxiliary jack while in AUX mode, noise may
occur.
▼ How to use USB mode (Type B)
Type
Playable data
USB mode MP3/WMA/AAC/OGG file
This unit does not support a USB 3.0 device. In addition, other devices may not be
supported depending on the model or OS version.
The recommended capacity of the USB memory is 16 GB or less.
USB devices formatted to FAT32 are supported (USB devices forma tted to other formats
such as NTFS are not supported).
Playback
1. Select the icon on the home screen to display the Entertainment screen.
2. Select
or to switch the USB mode. The following icons are displayed in t he
lower part of the center display.
Icon Function
Displays the Entertainment menu. Use to switch to a different audio source.
Category list is displayed.
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Bluetooth® Audio (Type
A)
*
Applicable Bluetooth® specification
(Recommended)
Ve r . 2 . 0

Response profile
A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution
Profile) Ver. 1.0
AVRCP (Audio/Video Remote Control
Profile) Ver. 1.0/1.3

A2DP is a profile which transmits only
audio to the Bluetooth
® unit. If your
Bluetooth
® audio device corresponds only
to A2DP, but not AVRCP, you cannot
operate it using the control panel of the
vehicle's audio system. In this case, only
the operations on the mobile device are
available the same as when a portable
audio device for a non-compliant
Bluetooth
® device is connected to the
AUX terminal.
Function A2DP AV R C P
Ver. 1.0 Ver. 1.3
Playback — X X
Pause — X X
File (Track) up/down — X X
Reverse — — X
Fast-forward — — X
Te x t d i s p l a y — — X
X: Available
—: Not available
NOTE
The battery consumption of Bluetooth®
audio devices increases while
Bluetooth
® is connected.
If a general mobile phone device is USB
connected during music playback over
the Bluetooth
® connection, the
Bluetooth
® connection is disconnected.
For this reason, you cannot have music
playback over a Bluetooth
® connection
and music playback using a USB
connection at the same time.
The system may not operate normally
depending on the Bluetooth
® audio
device.
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