How to use USB mode
TypePlayable 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.
Current track list is displayed.
Select a desired track to play it.
Plays the current track repeatedly.
Select it again to play the tracks in the current track list repeatedly.
When selected again, the function is canceled.
Tracks in the current track list are played randomly.
Select it again to cancel.
Starts playing a track similar to the current track using Grace note®'s More Like This™.
Select the desired song from th e category list to cancel More Like This™.
If selected within a few seconds f rom the beginning of a song which has started to play,
the previous song is selected.
If more than a few seconds have e lapsed, the song currently being played is replayed from
the beginning.
Long-press to fast reverse. It st ops when you remove your hand from the icon or the
commander knob.
Track is played. When selected again, playback is temporarily s topped.
Advances to the beginning of the next song.
Long-press to fast forward.
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Bluetooth® Audio
Applicable Bluetooth® specification
(Recommended)
Ver. 1.1/1.2/2.0
EDR/2.1 EDR/3.0
(conformity)
Response profile
A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution
Profile) Ver. 1.0/1.2
AVRCP (Audio/Video Remote Control
Profile) Ver. 1.0/1.3/1.4
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 AVRCP
Ve r. 1.0 Ve r.
1.3 Ve r.
1.4
Playback X X X X
Pause X XXX
File (Track)
up/down — XXX
Reverse — — X X
Fast-forward — — X X
Te x t d i s p l a y — — X X
Repeat — — De‐
pends
on de‐ vice De‐
pends
on de‐ vice
Function A2DP AV R C P
Ve r. 1.0 Ve r.
1.3 Ve r.
1.4
Shuffle — — De‐
pends
on de‐ vice De‐
pends
on de‐ vice
Scan — —De‐
pends
on de‐ vice De‐
pends
on de‐ vice
Folder up/
down ——— De‐
pends
on de‐
vice
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.
If a device which supports AVRCP Ver.
1.6 or higher is connected, song
information may not display correctly.
The system may not operate normally
depending on the Bluetooth
® audio
device.
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IconFunction
(AVRCP Ver. 1.3 or higher)
Plays songs in the folder in random order.
When selected again, the songs on the device are played in rand om order.
Select it again to cancel.
Icons change during folder shuffle or device shuffle.
Scans the titles in a folder and plays the beginning of each so ng to aid in finding a desired
song.
When selected again, th e beginning of each song on the device is played.
When selected again, the operation is can celed and the song currently being played con‐
tinues.
Returns to the beginning of the previous song.
Long-press to fast reverse. It stops when you remove your hand from the icon or the
commander knob.
Plays the Bluetooth® audio. When selected again, pl ayback 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 Settings on page 5-18.
▼ Bluetooth® Audio Device
Information Display
When connecting a Bluetooth® audio
device, the unit searches the following
information from the database stored in
the vehicle and it is displayed on the
screen. The database information stored in
this device uses database information in
the Gracenote
® music recognitions
service.
AVRCP
Ve r. l o w e r than 1.3 AVRCP
Ver. 1.3 AVRCP
Ver. 1.4 or higher
Device name X X X
Remaining
battery charge
of device XXX
Song name — X X
Artist name — X X
Album name — X X
AV R C P
Ve r. l o w e r than 1.3 AV R C P
Ve r. 1 . 3 AV R C P
Ver. 1.4 or higher
Playback
time —X X
Genre name — X X
Album art
image —X X
X: Available
—: Not available
NOTE
Some information may not display
depending on the device, and if the
information cannot be displayed,
“Unknown - - -” is indicated.
Refer to Gracenote
® Database on page
5-31 for the method of updating the
database.
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IconFunction
Dislike*1
Evaluates the current content as “Dislike”.
Reverses for 15 seconds.
Map (vehicles with navigation system)
Displays the destination searched by the location based services on the navigation system.
Call
A call can be made to the teleph one number of a shop searched using the Location Based
Services. Available when a device is connected as a Hands-Free.
Returns to the previous content.
Pauses playback of the content. W hen selected again, playback resumes.
Goes to the next content.
Fast-forwards for 30 seconds.
Displays sound settings to adjust audio quality level.
Refer to Settings on page 5-18.
*1 Some stations may use alternate variations of Like and Dislike, based on station type or provider.
Main menu
Select the
icon.
Switch the tab and select the station category.
Tab Function
Presets Displays the preset station list set on the device.
Select the preset station name
to play the station content.
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How to Use Stitcher™ Radio
▼What is Stitcher™ Radio?
Stitcher™*1 radio is an application which ca
n 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 Stitche r™ Radio, refer to “h ttp://stitcher.com/”.
*1 Stitcher™, the Stitcher™ logo, and the Stitcher™ trade dress a re trademarks or
registered trademarks of Stitche r, 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.
If the Applications screen is not displayed on the device, Stitcher™ may not play on the
center display.
▼ Playback
Select the icon on the home screen to disp
lay 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 a udio 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 you r favorites or deletes the current station from your favorites.
Reverses for 30 seconds.
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NOTE
If excessive force is applied when
pressing in the bottom of the bottle,
the bottle or the DEF filler port may
be damaged.
When the urea tank is full, stop
adding DEF because the flow from
the bottle slows down by the bottle's
auto-stop function. If you continue
adding DEF, the urea tank will
overfill.
9. Press in the bot tom of the bottle
straight and add DEF.
Push to add
Release to stop
10. Remove the bottle in the reverse order
of the insertion. At th is time, be careful
of DEF dripping from the bottle.
11. Tighten the cap o f the DEF filler port
until you hear 2 or more click sounds.
12. Close the cover securely.
Cover
NOTE
If the cover is not closed securely,
water or exhaust gas from the
service hole may penetrate the trunk.
13. Switch the ignition ON once.
14. Check the following while the vehicle
is stopped.
The DEF level warning indication is
not displayed on the
multi-information display.
The DEF level (%) indication on the
multi-information display shows an
increase.
(Instrument cluster (Type A))
Refer to Remaining Diesel Exhaust
Fluid (DEF) and Maximum Driving
Distance Display (SKYACTIV-D
2.2) on page 4-23.
(Instrument cluster (Type B))
Refer to Remaining Diesel Exhaust
Fluid (DEF) and Maximum Driving
Distance Display (SKYACTIV-D
2.2) on page 4-40.
15. Switch the ignition OFF.
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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Light Bulbs
Front turn signal lights
Headlights (High/Low beam)/
Daytime running lights Parking lights
Overhead lights/
Front map lights Side turn signal lights Courtesy lights
Vanity mirror lights
Ambient lights
Rear map lights
Trunk light
High-mount brake light
License plate lights
Front side-marker lights
Daytime running lights/
Parking lights
Brake lights/Taillights Rear side-marker lights
Rear turn signal lights
Taillights (Trunk lid side) Taillights
Reverse lights
Some models.
Courtesy lights
Ambient lights
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CAUTION
When removing the lens or lamp unit using
a flathead screwdriver, make sure that the
flathead screwdriver does not contact the
interior terminal. If the flathead screwdriver
contacts the terminal, a short circuit may
occur.
NOTE
To replace the bulb, contact an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Use the protective cover and carton for
the replacement bulb to dispose of the
old bulb promptly and out of the reach
of children.
▼Replacing Exterior Light Bulbs
The exterior lights have either LEDs or
normal bulbs.
Only the bulb for a parking light can be
replaced.
LED type
Headlights
Daytime running lights
Parking lights*
Front turn signal lights
Front side-marker lights
Side turn signal lights
High-mount brake light
Rear turn signal lights
Rear side-marker lights
Brake lights
Taillights
Reverse lights
License plate lights
The LED bulb cannot be replaced as a
single unit because it is an integrated unit.
The LED bulb has to be replaced with the
unit. We recommend an Authorized
Mazda Dealer when the replacement is
necessary.
Bulb type
Parking lights*
Double-filament light bulb, however, only
5 W filament bulb is used in the parking
lights.
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off,
and the headlight switch is off.
2. If you are changing the right bulb, start
the engine, turn the steering wheel all
the way to the left, and turn off engine.
If you are changing the left bulb, turn
the steering wheel to the right.
3. Pull the center of each plastic retainer and remove the retainers.
Removal
Installation
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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