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▼Switching to Bluetooth® audio mode
To listen to music or voice audio recorded to a Bluetooth® audio device, switch to the
Bluetooth
® audio mode to operate the audio device using the audio system control panel.
Any Bluetooth
® audio device must be paired to the vehicle's Bluetooth® unit before it can
be used.
Refer to Bluetooth
® Preparation on page 5-50.
1. Turn on the Bluetooth
® audio device's power.
2. Switch the ignition to ACC or ON.
3. Select the
icon on the home screen to display the Entertainment screen.
4. When
is selected, switches to the Bluetooth® audio mode to begin playback.
NOTE
If the Applications screen is not displayed on the device, Bluetooth® audio may not play
on the center display.
If Bluetooth® audio is used after using Pandora®, Aha™ or Stitcher™ radio, the
application on the mobile device has to be closed first.
If the Bluetooth® audio device does not begin playback, select the icon.
If the mode is switched from Bluetooth® audio mode to another mode (radio mode), audio
playback from the Bluetooth
® audio device stops.
▼ Playback
To listen to a Bluetooth® audio device over the vehicle's speaker system, switch the mod
e to
Bluetooth
® audio mode. (Refer to “Switching to Bluetooth® audio mode”)
After switching to the Bluetooth
® audio mode, the following icons are displayed in the
lower part of the display. Icons which can be used differ depen ding on the version of the
Bluetooth
® audio device which you are currently using.
Icon Function
Displays the Entertainment menu. Use to switch to a different a udio source.
(AVRCP Ver. 1.4 only)
Displays the top level folder/file list.
Select the folder which you want to select.
The files in the selected folder are displayed.
Select the file you want to play.
(AVRCP Ver. 1.3 or higher)
Replays the song currently being played repeatedly.
When selected again, the songs in the folder are played repeatedly.
Select it again to cancel.
Icons change when the song is repeated or the folder is repeate d.
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6. Slide the contact or move it using thecommander switch, then select
.
Changing contact name of your
favorites
1. Select the
icon on the home screen
to display the Communication screen.
2. Select
to display the favorites
list.
3. Select
.
4. Select
.
5. Select the contact to display the keyboard screen.
6. If a new name is input and
is
selected, the contact name is stored.
NOTE
If the contact is long-pressed when the
favorites list is di splayed, the contact
information can be edited (deleted,
moved).
Telephone Number Input
NOTE
Practice this while parked until you are
confident you can do it while driving in a
non-taxing road situation. If you are not
completely comfortable, make all calls
from a safe parking position, and only
start driving when you can devote your
full attention to driving.
1. Select the
icon on the home screen
to display the Communication screen.
2. When
is pressed, the dial pad
is displayed.
3. Input the telephone number using the dial pad.
4. Select
to make the call.
Numeral or symbol entry
Use the dial pad.
Long-press the
to input +.
Select
to delete the currently input
value.
Long-press
to delete all input values.
Redial Function
Makes a call to the last person called
(latest person on outgoing call record)
from the mobile phone/vehicle.
1. Press the talk button.
2. Wait for the beep sound.
3. Say: “Redial”
Call back Function
Makes a call to the last person who called
your (latest person on incoming call
record) mobile phone/vehicle.
1. Press the talk button.
2. Wait for the beep sound.
3. Say: “Call back”
Automatic 911 diali ng (U.S.A./Canada
only)
If the vehicle is involved in a moderate to
severe collision, a call is made
automatically to 911 from the connected
device. The “Emergency Assistance Call”
setting must be on.
Refer to Communication Settings on page
5-73.
CAUTION
Though the system can be set to not call
911, doing so will defeat the purpose of the
system. Mazda recommends that the
Automatic 911 dialing system remain
activated.
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NOTE
Automatic 911 dialing is a secondary
function of the audio entertainment
system. Therefore, the Automatic 911
dialing function does not assure that
the call is always made to 911 after an
accident occurs.
A Hands-free device must be paired and
connected. The 911 operator can verify
the vehicle's position information using
the Hands-free device GPS if equipped.
1. If the vehicle is involved in a moderate to severe collision, notification of the
call to 911 is ma de via audio and
screen display. To cancel the call, press
or hang-up
button within 10 seconds.
2. If
or
hang-up button is not pressed within
10 seconds, the call is made to 911
automatically.
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Voice Recognition
▼Basic Operation Method
Activating Voice Recognition
Press the talk button.
Ending Voice Recognition
Use one of the following methods:
Press the hang-up button.
Say, “Cancel”.
Operate the commander switch or the
center display (only when vehicle is
stopped).
Skipping Voice Guidance (for faster
operation)
Press and release the talk button.
Troubleshooting for Voice Recognition
If you do not understand an operation
method while in the voice recognition
mode, say “Tutorial” or “Help”.
Commands useable anytime during
voice recognition
“Go Back” and “Cancel” are commands
which can be used at anytime during voice
recognition.
Returning to previous operation
To return to the previous operation, say,
“Go Back” while in voice recognition
mode.
Cancel
To put the Bluetooth
® Hands-Free system
in standby mode, say, “Cancel” while in
voice recognition mode.
To prevent a deterioration in the voice
recognition rate and voice quality, the
following points should be observed:
The voice recogn ition cannot be
performed while voice guidance or the
beep sound is operating. Wait until the
voice guidance or the beep sound is
finished before saying your commands.
Phone related commands are available
only when your phone is connected via
Bluetooth
®. Make sure your phone is
connected via Bluetooth
® before you
operate phone related voice commands.
Music play commands, such as Play
Artist and Play Album can be used only
in USB audio mode.
Do not speak too sl owly or loudly (no
loud voice).
Speak clearly, without pausing between
words or numbers.
Dialects or different wording other than
hands-free prompts cannot be recognized
by voice recognition. Sp eak in the wording
specified by the voice commands.
It is not necessary to face the
microphone or approach it. Speak the
voice commands while maintaining a
safe driving position.
Close the windows and/or the convertible
top to reduce loud noises from outside the
vehicle, or turn down the airflow of the
climate control syst em while Bluetooth
®
Hands-Free is being used.
Make sure the vents are not directing air
up towards the microphone.
NOTE
If the voice recognition performance is not
satisfactory.
Refer to Troubleshooting on page 5-79.
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Ta bI t e m F u n c t i o n
Devices Bluetooth
Refer to Bluetooth
® Preparation on page 5-50.
Android Auto An Android Auto™ mode connection can be
set on or off when connecting an Android™
Smartphone.
The setting takes effect d
irectly after switching
on/off.
Displays in gray and cannot be selected if an
Android™ Smartphone is not connected.
Apple CarPlay An Apple CarPlay™ co
nnection can be set on
or off when connecting an iPhone
®.
For the setting to take effect, it is necessary to
connect the iPhone
® again.
Displays in gray and cannot be selected if an
iPhone
® is not connected.
System Tool Tips Turns button explanations ON/OFF.
VR Examples
When this function is ON and the talk button
of the audio remote control switch is pressed,
voice command examples are displayed. When
the function is OFF, they are not displayed.
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 Aud io and Bluetooth® 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 5-37.
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
SiriusXM Travel Link ―Refer to How to use SiriusXM
Travel Link
® on page 5-32.
Fuel Economy Monitor Fuel Consumption Display Refer to Fuel Economy Monitor
on page 4-69.
Vehicle Status Monitor Warning Guid‐
ance
Warnings currently active can be
verified. Refer to If a Warning Light
Turns On or Flashes on page
7-33.
Maintenance Scheduled Maintenance
Tire Rotation
Oil Change Refer to Maintenance Monitor
on page 6-15.
Apple CarPlay ―Refer to How to use Apple Car‐
Play™ on page 5-40.
Android Auto ―Refer to How to use Android
Auto™ mode on page 5-43.
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Android Auto™ use-related issues
SymptomCauseSolution method
The Android Auto™ mode does not
launch even though the An‐
droid™-genuine connector cord is
inserted into the USB port and it is
connected to my Android™ Smart‐
phone. The Android Auto™ application has
not been downloaded to your An‐
droid™ Smartphone.
To use Android Auto™ with your
vehicle, the Android Auto™ appli‐
cation is required on your An‐
droid™ Smartphone. Download the
Android Auto™ application from
the Google Play™.
You used the wrong USB port. Use the USB port displaying the
mark to start the Android Auto™
mode.
The error message, “Mobile device
error” is displayed after connecting
my Android™ Smartphone to the
USB port. There is mis-communication be‐
tween the vehicle's audio system
and your Android™ Smartphone.
Disconnect the connector cord from
the USB port once and then recon‐
nect it.
Your Android™ Smartphone cannot
be paired because another device is
connected via Bluetooth
®. Disconnect the other device's Blue‐
tooth
® connection, disconnect the
connector cord of the Android™
Smartphone from the USB terminal
once, and then reconnect it.
The icon of the application I want to
use is not displayed on the home
screen while in Android Auto™
mode. Only applications compatible with
Android Auto™ are displayed on
the screen.
Contact the application's supplier.
Voice recognition is poor or in‐
correct.
Voice recognition responds slow‐
ly or it does not work. ―
If you are having difficulty using
the voice recognitio
n, visit the An‐
droid Auto™ support site or contact
Google™.
There is a difference in the audio
volume between Bluetooth
® audio
and Android Auto™. ―Check the volume of the audio on
the device connected via Blue‐
tooth®. The volume on some devi‐
ces connected via Bluetooth® can
be adjusted.
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
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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.
Pairing cannot be performed again. The pairing inform
ation 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.
It takes time for automatic connec‐
tion. There are a lot of paired Bluetooth
®
devices.Delete the pairing information for
unused Bluetooth
® devices.
If it takes time fo r an automatic con‐
nection even thoug h the above oper‐
ation has been done, do a manual
connection.
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