2018 MAZDA MODEL MX-5 Owners Manual (in English)

▼Gracenote® Database
When a USB device is connected to this unit and the audio is pl
ayed, the album name, artist
name, genre and title informati on are automatically displayed i f there is a match in the
vehicle's database compilation to the music being played. The i nformation stored in this
device uses database information in the Gracenote
® music recognition service.
CAUTION
For information related to the most recent Gracenote® database which can be used and how
to install it, go to the Mazda Hands Free Website:
http://www.mazdahandsfree.com
Introduction
Gracenote, the Gracenote logo and logotype are either a registe red trademark or a trademark
of Gracenote, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.

Gracenote® End User License Agreement
This application or device contains software from Gracenote, In c. of Emeryville, California
(“Gracenote”). The software from Gracenote (the “Gracenote Soft ware”) enables this
application to perform disc and/ or file identification and obtain music-related information,
including name, artist, track, and title information (“Gracenot e Data”) from online servers or
embedded databases (collectively, “Gracenote Servers”) and to p erform other functions. You
may use Gracenote Data only by means of the intended End-User f unctions of this
application or device.
You agree that you will use Gracenote Data, the Gracenote Softw are, and Gracenote Servers
for your own personal non-commercial use only. You agree not to assign, copy, transfer or
transmit the Gracenot e Software or any Gracenote Data to any th ird party. YOU AGREE
NOT TO USE OR EXPLOIT GRACENOTE DATA, THE GRACENOTE SOFTWARE,
OR GRACENOTE SERVERS, EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PERMITTED HEREIN.
You agree that your non-exclusive license to use the Gracenote Data, the Gracenote
Software, and Gracenote Servers will terminate if you violate these restrictions. If your
license terminates, you agree to cease any and all use of the G racenote Data, the Gracenote
Software, and Gracenote Servers. Gracenote reserves all rights in Gracenote Data, the
Gracenote Software, and the Gracenote Servers, including all ow nership rights. Under no
circumstances will Gracenote become liable for any payment to y ou for any information that
you provide. You agree that Gracenote, Inc. may enforce its rig hts under this Agreement
against you directly in its own name.
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The Gracenote service uses a unique identifier to track queries for statistical purposes. The
purpose of a randomly assigned numeric identifier is to allow the Gracenote service to count
queries without knowing anything about who you are. For more in formation, see the web
page for the Gracenote Privacy Policy for the Gracenote service .
The Gracenote Software and each item of Gracenote Data are lice nsed to you “AS IS.”
Gracenote makes no representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding the
accuracy of any Gracenote Data from in the Gracenote Servers. G racenote reserves the right
to delete data from the Gracenote Servers or to change data cat egories for any cause that
Gracenote deems sufficient. No warranty is made that the Gracen ote Software or Gracenote
Servers are error-free or that f unctioning of Gracenote Softwar e or Gracenote Servers will
be uninterrupted. Gra cenote is not obligated to provide you wit h new enhanced or additional
data types or categories that Gracenote may provide in the futu re and is free to discontinue
its services at any time.
GRACENOTE DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND
NON-INFRINGEMENT. GRACENOTE DOES NOT WARRANT THE RESULTS THAT
WILL BE OBTAINED BY YOUR USE OF THE GRACENOTE SOFTWARE OR ANY
GRACENOTE SERVER. IN NO CASE WILL GRACENOTE BE LIABLE FOR ANY
CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES OR FOR ANY LOST PROFITS OR
LOST REVENUES.
© Gracenote, Inc. 2009
Updating the database
The Gracenote® media database can be updated using USB device.
1. Connect a USB device containing the software for updating Gra cenote
®.
2. Select the
icon on the home screen to display the Settings screen.
3. Select the
tab and select .
4. Select
. The list of the update package stored in the USB device and t he version
are displayed.
5. Select the package to use the update.
6. Select
.
NOTE
Gracenote® can be downloaded from the Mazda Hands-free Website.
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Bluetooth®
▼Introduction
Bluetooth® Hands-Free outline
When a Bluetooth® device (mobile phone) is connected to the vehicle's Bluetooth® unit via
radio wave transmission, a call c an be made or received by pressing the talk button, pick-up
button, or hang-up button on th e audio remote control switch, o r by operating the center
display. For example, even if a device (mobile phone) is in you r coat pocket, a call can be
made without taking the device (mobile phone) out and operating it directly.
Bluetooth
® audio outline
When a portable audio unit equipped with the Bluetooth® communication function is paired
to the vehicle, you can listen to music stored on the paired portable audio device from the
vehicle's speakers. It is not necessary to connect the portable audio device to the vehicle's
external input terminal. After programming, operate the vehicle audio control panel to play/
stop the audio.

NOTE
For your safety, a device can be paired only when the vehicle is parked. If the vehicle
starts to move, the pairing procedure will en d. Park the vehicle in a safe place before
pairing.
The communication range of a Bluetooth® equipped device is about 10 meters (32 ft) or
less.
Basic audio operation is available us ing voice commands even if Bluetooth® is not
connected.
For safety reasons, operation of the center di splay is disabled while the vehicle is being
driven. However, items not displayed in gray can be operated using the commander
switch while the vehicle is being driven.
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CAUTION
Some Bluetooth® mobile devices are not compatible with the vehicle. Consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer, Mazda's call center or Web support center for information regarding
Bluetooth
® mobile device compatibility:

 U.S.A.
Phone: 800-430-0153
Web: www.mazdausa.com/mazdaconnect
 Canada
Phone: 800-430-0153
Web: www.mazdahandsfree.ca
 Mexico
Center of Attention to Client (CAC)
Phone: 01-800-01-MAZDA
Web: www.mazdamexico.com.mx
Applicable Bluetooth
® specification (Recommended)
Ver. 1.1/1.2/2.0
EDR/2.1 EDR/3.0 (conformity)
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▼Component Parts
Audio unit
Talk button, Pick-up button and Hang-up button
Talk button
Hang-up b utton
Pick-up b
utton
Microphone
Microphone
Microphone (hands-free)
The microphone is used for speaking voice commands or when maki ng a Hands-free call.
Talk button
Activates the voice recognition. In addition, it skips the voice guidance.
Pick-up button
Responds to incoming c alls. In addition, after selecting a cont act or dialing a number, it
places the call when the button is pressed.
Hang-up button
Ends the call or refuses an incoming call. In addition, it ends the voice recognition
operation.
Commander switch
The commander switch is used for volume adjustment and display operation. Tilt or turn the
commander knob to move the cursor. Press the commander knob to select the icon.
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Volume adjustment
The volume dial of the commander switch is used to adjust the volume. Turn the dial to the
right to increase volume, to the left to decrease it.
The volume can also be adjusted using the volume button on the steering wheel.
NOTE
Press the volume dial to switch the audio MUTE on and off.
If the volume is lower compared to other audio modes, increase the volume from the
device side.

Conversation volume and the volum e of the voice guidance and ringtone can each be set in
advance.
1. Select the
icon on the home screen to display the Communication screen.
2. Select
.
3. Adjust the
and the using the slider.
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Bluetooth® Preparation
▼Device pairing
To use Bluetooth® audio and Hands-Free,
the device equipped with Bluetooth
® has
to be paired to the un it using the following
procedure. A maximum of seven devices
including Bluetooth
® audio devices and
hands-free mobile phones can be paired.
NOTE
The Bluetooth® system may not operate
for 1 or 2 minutes after the ignition is
switched to ACC or ON. However, this
does not indicate a problem. If the
Bluetooth
® system does not connect
automatically after 1 or 2 minutes have
elapsed, make sure that the Bluetooth
®
setting on the device is normal and
attempt to reconn ect the Bluetooth
®
device from the vehicle side.
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.
Pairing Procedure
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
to display the
message and switch to the device
operation.
6. Using your device, perform a search
for the Bluetooth
® device (Peripheral
device).
7. Select “Mazda” from the device list searched by the device.
8. (Device with Bluetooth
® version 2.0)
Input the displayed 4-digit pairing
code into the device.
(Device with Bluetooth
® version 2.1
or higher)
Make sure the disp layed 6-digit code
on the audio is also displayed on the
device, and touch the
.
Connection permission and phonebook
access permission for your mobile
device may be required depending on
the mobile device.
9. If pairing is successful, the functions
of the device connected to Bluetooth
®
are displayed.
10. (Devices compatible with Mazda
E-mail / SMS function)
SMS (Short Message Service)
messages, and E-mail for the device
are downloaded automatically. A
download permission operation for
your device may be required
depending on the device.
NOTE
When Call history and messages are
downloaded automatical ly, each automatic
download setting must be on.
Refer to Communication Settings on page
5-119.
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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 t he ignition from OFF
to ACC, the device c onnection 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 lik e 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
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
.
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