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Voice commandFunctionCorresponding audio
source
(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} Play s the selected album. USB
Play Genre {Genre name} Plays the selected genre. USB
Play Folder {Folder name} Pla ys the selected folder. USB
Navigation related command*
For the navigation screen voice commands, refer to the separate navigation system manual.
NOTE
•Some commands cannot be used depending on the grade and specification.
•Some commands cannot be used depending on the device connection conditions and the
use conditions.
•The commands are examples of the available commands.
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Settings
NOTE
Depending on the grade and specification, the screen display may differ.
Select the
icon on the home screen and display the Settings screen.
Switch the tab and select the setting item you want to change.
You can customize settings in the setup display as follows:
Tab Item Function
AD-Disp Height
Brightness Control
Other
Refer to Active Driving Display on page 4-28.
Display Refer to Volume/Display/Sound Controls on page 5-26. Safety Distance Recognitio
n Support System
SBS/SCBS
Other Refer to Personalization Features on page 9-
11.
Sound Refer to Volume/Display/Sound Controls on page 5-26.
Clock Adjust Time
Displays the currently s
et time is displayed.
Press
to advance the hour /minute, and select to move the hour/minute back.
AM/PM can only be selected with the 12-hour
clock display.
GPS Sync Synchronizes with GPS when turned on.
When turned off, the time can be changed
from “Adjust Time”.
Time Format Changes the display between 12 and 24-hour
clock time.
Time Zone Select When it's not synchr
onized with GPS, select
the region you want to specify.
Daylight Savings Time Turns the daylight savin
g time setting on/off.
When ON, the time advances 1 hour. When
OFF, it returns to normal time.
Ve h i c l e Rain Sensing Wiper
Door Locks
Other Refer to Personalization Features on page 9-
11.
Devices Bluetooth Refer to Bluetooth
® Preparation on page 5-46.
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Ta bI t e m F u n c t i o n
System Tool Tips
Turns button explanations ON/OFF.
Language Changes the language.
Temperature Changes the setting be
tween Fahrenheit and
Celsius.
Distance Changes the setting between miles and kilome-
ters.
Music Database Update Used to update Gracenote
®. Gracenote® is
used with USB Audio, and provides:
1. Supplemental music information (Such as song name, artist name)
2. Voice recognition assistance for Play Ar- tist and Play Album
Gracenote
® can be downloaded from the Maz-
da Handsfree Website.
Refer to Gracenote
® Database on page 5-41.
Restore All Factory Settings Memory and settings are initialized to the fac-
tory settings.
The initialization launc
hes by selecting the
button.
About Agreements and
Disclaimers
Verify the disclaimer and agree.
Version Information Can verify the current audio unit OS version
and Gracenote
® Database version.
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Applications
NOTE
Depending on the grade and specification, the screen display may differ.
Select the
icon on the home screen to display the Applications screen. The following
information can be verified.
Top screen ItemFunction
HD Radio™ Traffic Map ――
Fuel Economy Monitor Fuel Consumption DisplayRefer to Fuel Economy Monitor
on page 4-77.
Vehicle Status Monitor Warning Guid-
ance
Warnings currently active can be
verified. Refer to If a Warning Light
Turns On or Flashes on page 7-
30.
Maintenance Scheduled Maintenance
Tire Rotation
Oil Change Refer to Maintenance Monitor
on page 6-18.
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Troubleshooting
Mazda 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 CauseSolution method
Unable to perform pairing ―Make sure that the Bluetooth
® de-
vice is compatible with the Blue-
tooth
® unit, and that Bluetooth® and
Find Mode*1 are on and the airplane
mode is off in the Bluetooth® device
setting. Turn off the power of the
Bluetooth
® device once, then turn it
back on. If pairin g is still not possi-
ble after this, contact an Authorized
Mazda Dealer or Mazda Bluetooth
®
Hands-Free Customer Service.
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SymptomCauseSolution method
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:
1. Delete the applicable Blue-
tooth
® device on the Mazda
Connect.
2. Delete “Mazda” from the Blue-
tooth
® search screen of the
Bluetooth® device.
3. Perform pairing again.
If pairing is not possible after trying
the procedure, turn off the power of
the Bluetooth
® device once, then
turn it back on. If pairing is still not
possible after this, contact an Au-
thorized Mazda Dealer or Mazda
Bluetooth
® Hands-Free Customer
Service.
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® func-
tion and the Find Mode/Visible set-
ting
*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 inside a bag in a rear
seat, 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 using the following
procedure:
1. Delete the applicable Blue-
tooth
® device on the Mazda
Connect.
2. Delete “Mazda” from the Blue-
tooth
® search screen of the
Bluetooth® device.
3. Perform pairing again.
If pairing is not possible after trying
the procedure, turn off the power of
the Bluetooth
® device once, then
turn it back on. If pairing is still not
possible after this, contact an Au-
thorized Mazda Dealer or Mazda
Bluetooth
® Hands-Free Customer
Service.
*1 Setting which detects the existe nce 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 CauseSolution method
Poor voice recognition
•Excessive, slow speech.•Excessive, forceful speech (shout-
ing).
•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 expres-
sions (dialect). Regarding the causes indicated on
the left, be careful with how you
speak. In addition,
when numbers
are spoken in a sequence, recogni-
tion ability will improve if no stop is
placed between the numbers.
False recognition of numbers
Poor voice recognition
There is a malfunction in the micro-
phone.A poor connection or malfunction
with the microphone may have oc-
curred. Consult an Authorized Maz-
da Dealer.
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SymptomCauseSolution method
Phone-related voice recognition is
disabled There is a problem with the connec-
tion between the Bluetooth
® unit
and the device. If there is any malfunction after
checking the pairing situation, check
for device pairing or connection
problems.
Names in the phonebook are not
easily recognized The Bluetooth
® system is under a
condition in whi ch recognition is
difficult. By carrying out th
e following meas-
ures, the rate of recognition will im-
prove.•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”, rec-
ognition 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 but-
ton.
Regarding problems with calls
Symptom
CauseSolution method
When starting a call, vehicle noise
from the other party can be heard For about three seconds after start-
ing a call, the Bluetooth
® unit's
Noise Suppression function requires
time to adapt to the call environ-
ment. 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.
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