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No.Item Explanation
5
Favorites button:
Displays the favorites screen.
Press and hold to register cont acts, radio stations, or navigation points which
are displayed on the screen at that time.
6
Home button:
Displays the home screen.
(While Apple CarPlay™ or Android Auto™ is displayed)
Displays the Apple CarPlay™ or Android Auto™ home screen.
(While Apple CarPlay™ or Android Auto™ is connected)
Press and hold while the Mazda C onnect screen is displayed to switch the
screens between Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™. In addition, press
and hold while the Apple CarPlay™ or Android Auto™ screen is di splayed
to switch to the Mazda Connect screen.
7
Back button:
Returns to previous screen.
8
Map button:
Displays the navigation screen (vehicles with navigation system).
In order for the navigation system to function, the SD card for the navigation
system is required.
If the SD card for the navigation system is not inserted, the c ompass indicat‐
ing the direction in which the v ehicle is moving is displayed.
For the navigation system operation, refer to the navigation sy stem manual.
(During Apple CarPlay™ or Android Auto™ route guidance)
Displays the Apple CarPlay™ or Android Auto™ map screen.
▼ Audio Remote Control Switch Operation
The audio remote control switch is on the left side of the stee
ring wheel. You can operate
the audio unit from the steering wheel.
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The shape of the switches differs depending on the vehicle model.
No. Item Explanation
1
Volume adjustment button:
Press the (+) or (-) butto n to adjust the volume.
If you adjust the volume during a voice guidance, the volume of the voice
guidance changes.
If you adjust the volume while making a hands-free call, the co nversation
volume changes.
2
Seek Switch:
Selecting a radio station
You can call up radio stations r egistered to your favorites by pressing the seek
switch while listening to FM/AM radio. The radio stations change each time
you press the switch.
In addition, press and hold the seek switch until you hear a be ep to start auto‐
matic station selection. It stop s when a radio broadcast is tun ed in.
Cuing
Music and video files can be cued by operating the button while SiriusXM
®,
audio, or video is playing.
Press the (
) to cue to the beginning of the next song and press the
(
) to cue to the beginning of the previous song. (The order of t he songs
is in the order of the selected file list.)
3 SOURCE SOURCE button:
The audio source can be switched each time the button is presse
d.
In addition, when the button is p ressed and held, the audio currently being
played is turned off and the audi o source selection screen is displayed.
(During Apple CarPlay™ or Android Auto™ playback)
Press and hold the SOURCE button to turn off the audio currentl y being
played.
4
Hang-up button*1:
(During a call)
Press the button to end the call.
(While receiving a call)
Press the button to refuse a call.
5
Talk/Pick-up button*1:
(While receiving a call)
Press the button to answer the call.
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No.Item Explanation
6
Mute button:
Press the button to mute.
Press it again to cancel the mute.
NOTE
If you press the mute button to mute an audio source which can be paused,
such as Apple CarPlay™, USB audio, or Bluetooth® audio, while it is
playing, the song playback pauses. Press the mute button again to cancel the
mute and the pause at the same time.
*1 You can also use the voice recognition for the talk/pick-up bu tton, and hang-up button.
For details, refer to Operation Using Voice Recognition Functio n (page 5-21).
▼Operation Using Voice Recognition Function
The shape of the switches differs depending on the vehicle mode
l.
No.Item Explanation
1
Talk/Pick-up button :
When the button is pressed, th e voice recognition top screen is displayed and
the voice recognition is activated.
(While voice guidance is being announced)
Press the button to skip the voice guidance.
2
Hang-up button:
Press the button to end the voice recognition.
Voice recognition activation
When the talk/pick-up button on the audio remote control switch is pressed, the voice
recognition top screen is displayed.
NOTE
While Apple CarPlay™ or Android Auto™ is connected, Siri® or Android Auto™ voice
recognition is activated, but Mazda Conn ect voice recognition is not activated.
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Commands usable at any time
“Help” - Can be used to check for usable voice commands.
“Back” - Returns to the previous screen. When a voice command is spoken while on the
telephone number input screen, the content that was previously input is deleted.
“Cancel”- The voice recognition is ended.
To learn more on how to operate Mazda Connect
“Owner's Manual” - The operation guide screen is displayed.
Ending voice recognition
Do any one of the following operations:
Press the hang-up button.
Press and hold the t alk/Pick-up button.
Say the word, “Cancel”.
Convenient operating tips for using the voice recognition funct ion
Examples of effective voice commands in various categories are displayed on the voice
recognition top screen.
It would be convenient to know these usable voice commands in a dvance.
NOTE
The voice commands indicated in this manual are some examples of usable voice
commands. Some voice commands may be unusable depending on the vehicle model.
When the Barge-In setting is on, voice commands can be made even while the voice
guidance is being announced. For details on Barge-In, refer to the Settings section in the
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
For details on voice commands which can be used on the navigation screen, refer to the
navigation system manual.
To prevent mistaken voice recogni tion, be aware of the following points:
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When you are using a mobile phone connected via Bluetooth®, the commands relevant to
the mobile phone can be used. Connect your mobile phone to Blue tooth
® before operating
the mobile phone using voice recognition.
Speaking in a slightly louder voice will improve voice recognit ion, but an excessively
loud voice is unnecessary. Try t o speak in a slightly louder voice than when talking to
other passengers in the vehicle.
You do not need to speak slowly. Speak at a normal speed.
When calling a person in the device's phone book, the recognition rate increases the
longer the name is. Errors may occur with names that are short such as “Mama”, “Home”,
or “wife”.
Speak clearly, without pausing between words or numbers.
Voice commands other than those specified, cannot be recognized . Speak in the wording
specified by the voice commands.
It is not necessary to face the microphone or approach it. Spea k the voice commands
while maintaining a safe driving position.
Close the windows and the moonro of to reduce loud noises from outside the vehicle and
to prevent the airflow of the a ir-conditioning system from bein g a disturbance when using
Bluetooth
® Hands-Free.
Make sure that the air flow from the air conditioner is not blowing on the microphone.
When making voice commands during a voice guidance, speak in a slightly louder voice.
But, an excessively loud voice is unnecessary.
If the voice recognition is poor with the guidance volume set t o high, set the Barge-In to
OFF.
Some voice command examples corresponding to the voice recognit ion function
The specified name and number are put into the {}.
Common
Back
Help (You can listen to help guidance at each screen.)
{Line Number} (You can select the line number on the screen.)
Next Page
Previous Page
Cancel
Menu
All
Navigation
Entertainment
Communication
Owner's Manual (the In-vehicle Digital Owner's Manual voice rec ognition can be
displayed.)
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Setting
Voice Recognition Settings
Owner's Manual (the In-vehicle Digital Owner's Manual voice rec ognition can be
displayed.)
Display Off
Music
Play Artist (You can also use “Play Artist {Artist name}”.)
Play Album (You can also use “Play Album {Album Name}”.)
Play Playlist (You can also use “ Play Playlist {Playlist Name}”.)
Play Song (You can also use “Play Song {Song Name}”.)
Play Audiobook (You can also use “Play Audiobook {Audiobook Nam e}”.)
Play Podcast (You can also use “Play Podcast {Podcast Name}”.)
Radio
Tune to {Frequency} AM
Tune to {Frequency} FM
Tune to {Frequency} HD {Sub Channel}
SiriusXM Channel {Channel Number}
SiriusXM {Station Name}
SiriusXM Genre (You can also us e “SiriusXM {Genre Name}”.)
Source
Change Source (You can also use “Change Source to USB”*1 and “USB”*1.)
Audio OFF (You can also use “Change Source to Audio OFF”.)
Phone
Dial Phone Number (You can also use “Dial {Phone Number}”.)
Call History
Call a Contact (You can also use “Call {Contact Name}” and “Cal l {Contact Name} at
{Number Type}”.)
Redial
*1 : Audio source names other than “USB” can also be used as foll ows:
Bluetooth/AM/FM/Sirius XM/Pandora/USB1 Audio/USB2 Audio/USB1 Vid eo/USB2
Vi d e o
NOTE
Some commands may not be usable depending on the region and equipment.
Some commands cannot be used depending on the device connection conditions and the
use conditions.
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▼Appendix
Gracenote® Database
When connecting a USB audio device to this unit and playing aud
io, the unit searches the
database stored in the vehicle for the album art. If there is a match in the vehicle's database
compilation to the music being p layed, the album art is displayed. The database information
stored in this device uses database information in the Gracenot e
® music recognitions
service.
SiriusXM Travel Link
®*
CAUTION
ADVISORY ONLY
The weather information is subject to service interruptions and may contain errors or
inaccuracies and consequently sh ould not be relied upon exclusively. You are urged to check
alternate weather information sources prior to making safety related decisions. You
acknowledge and agree that you sh all be solely responsible for use of the information and all
decisions taken with respect thereto. By using this weather service, you release and waive any
claims against Sirius XM Radio Inc. and Mazd a Motor Corporation and all of their respective
affiliates with regard to this service.
SiriusXM
® Satellite Radio*
Products/applications shall display “Call [Appropriate Phone Nu mber] to Enable Services”
for any unsubscribed SiriusXM Data Service(s).
This shall be shown on the same screen as the Radio ID and the service subscription status:
Contact your SiriusXM Representative for the appropriate call c enter phone number.
U.S.A.: 1-877-447-0011
Canada: 1-877-438-9677
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SiriusXM® All Access Subscription
Hopefully, you're already loving SiriusXM in your new Mazda. Bu t don't stop there — you
can also listen on the app and online. All Access is the very b est subscription package –
with the most channels and the mo st flexibility. With All Access, you get every channel
available on your vehicle, plus you can listen on the app, onli ne, and in your home on a
variety of connected devices. — so you can enjoy SiriusXM where ver you are. Here's what's
included:
Over 150 satellite channels to en joy in your car, coast-to-coast, 24/7.
All kinds of commercial-free musi c, plus every major sport, world-class news and the
biggest names in talk & entertainment.
All of our premium programming, including Howard Stern, every NFL, MLB®, and NBA
game, NHL
® games, every NASCAR® race, 24/7 talk channels dedicated to the biggest
leagues, and much more.
All SiriusXM services require a subscription, sold separately or as a package by SiriusXM
Radio Inc. (or, in Canada, SiriusXM Canada Inc.), after any tri al subscription which may be
included with your vehicle purchase or lease. To subscribe afte r your trial subscription, call
1-877-447-0011 (U.S.A.) or 1-877-438-9677 (Canada).
CAUTION
It is prohibited to copy, decompile, disassemble, reverse engineer, hack, manipulate, or
otherwise make available any technology or software incorporated in receivers compatible
with the SiriusXM satellite radio service or that support the SiriusXM website, the online
service or any of its content. Furthermore, the AMBE
® voice compression software included in
this product is protected by intellectual prop erty rights including patent rights, copyrights,
and trade secrets of Digital Voice Systems, Inc. The SiriusXM Service may include
traffic,
weather and other content and emergency alert information and data. Such information and
data is not for “safety for life”, but is me rely supplemental and advisory in nature and,
therefore, cannot be relied upon as safety critic al. Neither SiriusXM nor Mazda is responsible
for any errors in accuracies in the SiriusXM da ta services or its use in applications. The
SiriusXM content is subject to change without notice.
NOTE
SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service is available in the 48 contiguous United States and the
District of Columbia. The service is not available in Alaska, Hawaii or Puerto Rico.
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