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A/C switch
Pressing the A/C switch while the
AUTO switch is turned on will turn off
the air conditioner (cooling/
dehumidifying functions).
The on/off of the air conditioner
switches each time the A/C switch is
pressed.
NOTE
The air conditioner operates when
the A/C switch is pressed while the
air conditioner is turned o ff.
The air conditione r may not function
when the outside temperature
approaches 0 °C (32 °F).
Air intake selector switch
Outside or recircu lated air positions
can be selected. Press the switch to
select outside/recirculated air
positions.
Recirculated air position (
)
Outside air is shut o ff. Use this position
when going through tunnels, driving in
congested tra ffic (high engine exhaust
areas) or when quick cooling is
desired.
Outside air position (
)
Outside air is allowed to enter the
cabin. Use this mode for ventilation or
windshield defrosting.
WARNING
Do not recirculate the air in the cabin
during cold or rainy weather:
Recirculating the air in the cabin during
cold and rainy weather is dangerous as
it will cause the windows to fog up.
Your vision will be hampered, which
could lead to a serious accident.
SYNC (Synchronized Temperature)
switch
Use the SYNC switch to change the
mode between the individual
operation (driver and passenger) and
interconnection (simultaneous)
modes.
Interconnection mode (indicator light
turns on)
The set temperature for the driver and
front passenger is controlled
simultaneously.
Individual operation mode (indicator
light turns off)
The set temperature can be controlled
individually for the driver and front
passenger.
Windshield defroster switch
Press the switch to defrost the
windshield and front door windows.
Refer to Windshield Defrosting and
Defogging on page 5-13.
Rear window defogger switch
Press the rear window defogger switch
to defrost the rear window.
Refer to Rear Window Defogger on
page 4-58.
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▼Sunlight/Temperature Sensor
The climate control system measures
inside and outside temperatures,
humidity and sunlight using the
sunlight/temperature sensor. It sets
temperatures inside the cabin
accordingly.
CAUTION
Do not obstruct both sensors,
otherwise the climate control system
will not operate properly.
Sunlight sensor
1. Sunlight sensor
Interior temperature sensor
1. Interior temperature sensor
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The shape of the switches varies depending on the specifications.
No. Item Explanation
1
Commander knob (selection):
Rotate or slide the commander knob to highlight/select the on-screen
functions you want to use.
2
Commander knob (select):
Depress the commander knob to select the desired on-screen function
you want to use.
3
Entertainment button:
The audio source screen last used is displayed.
(During Apple CarPlay™ or Android Auto™ music playback)
Displays the Apple CarPlay™ or Android Auto™ now playing screen.
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No.Item Explanation
5
Favorites button:
Displays the favorites screen.
Press and hold to register AM/FM/SiriusXM®* stations, contacts, navi-
gation destinations, or any highlighted menu items to create easily ac-
cessible shortcuts.
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 Connect screen is displayed to switch
the screen from Mazda Connect to Apple CarPlay™ or Mazda Connect
to Android Auto™. In addition, press and hold while the Apple
CarPlay™ or Android Auto™ screen is displayed 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 navi-
gation system is required.
If the SD card for the navigation system is not inserted, the compass in-
dicating the direction in which the vehicle is moving is displayed.
For the navigation system operation, refer to the navigation system
manual.
(During Apple CarPlay™ or Android Auto™ route guidance)
Displays the Apple CarPlay™ or Android Auto™ map screen.
NOTE
With an active Mazda Navigation route, pressing the Map button will
repeat the navigation voice guidance.
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To prevent misunderstood voice commands, be aware of the following points:
Connect your mobile phone to Bluetooth® before operating the mobile phone
using voice recognition.
After pressing the talk/pick-up button, wait for the beep before speaking a
command.
Speaking in a slightly louder voice will improve voice recognition, but an
excessively loud voice is unnecessary. Try to 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 oc cur 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 speci fied 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 the moonroof* to reduce loud noises from outside the
vehicle and to prevent the air flow of the air-conditioning system from being a
disturbance when using Bluetooth
® Hands-Free.Make sure that the air flow from the air conditioner is not blowing on the
microphone.
If the voice recognition is poor with th e guidance volume set to high, set the
Barge-In to OFF.
Examples of available voice commands
The speci fied name and number are put into the {}.
Common
BackHelp (You can listen to help guidance at each screen.){Line Number} (You can select the line number on the screen.)Next PagePrevious PageCancel
Menu
AllNavigationEntertainment
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Sunvisors
▼Sunvisors
Lower the sunvisor to block sunlight
from the front.
To block sunlight from the side, lower
and unhook the sunvisor, and then
swing it to the side.
▼
Side Extension Sunvisors*
The visor extender extends the
sunvisor's range of sun shading.
To use, pull it out.
CAUTION
When moving the sunvisor, retract the
visor extender to its original position.
Otherwise, the visor extender could hit
the rearview mirror.
▼ Va n i t y M i r ro r s
To use the vanity mirror, lower the
sunvisor.
If your vehicle is equipped with a
vanity mirror light, it will illuminate
when you open the cover.
The vanity mirror will only illuminate in
the tilt range shown in the figure.
1. Vanity mirror light
2. On
3. O
ff
NOTE
If a vanity mirror light is left on with the
ignition switched OFF, the light is
turned o ff automatically to prevent the
battery from being discharged.
The vanity mirror light can be turned
on again by doing any of the following
operations:
Opening/closing any door.Unlocking any door.Switching the ignition to ACC or ON.Switching an overhead light/front
map light on.
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Interior Lights
▼Interior Lights
NOTE
Do not leave the lights on for long
periods while the engine is turned o
ff.
Otherwise the battery power could be
depleted.
Overhead lights
Front
1. Indicator light
Switch Overhead Lights
ON/OFFPress the switch to turn it on.
Press the switch again to turn o
ff
the lights.
Switch Overhead Lights
DOOR OFFThe door interlock can be switch-
ed ON/OFF.
When the door interlock is OFF,
the indicator light in the switch
turns on.
Door interlock ON (indicator
light in switch is o
ff)
The lights turn on when any of
the doors is opened.
The lights turn on/o ff in con-
junction with the illuminated
entry system.
Door interlock OFF (indicator
light in switch is on)
The lights do not turn on even
if any of the doors is opened.
The lights do not turn on/off in
conjunction with the illuminat-
ed entry system.
Rear
NOTE
The rear overhead light also turn on
and off when the front overhead light
switch is operated.
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Map lights
Press the switch to illuminate the map
lights, and then press the switch again
to turn them off.
NOTE
The map lights will not turn o ff even if
the switch is pressed in the following
cases:
The overhead lights turn on by
operating the overhead light
ON/OFF switch (
).The overhead lights turn on in
conjunction with a door opening/
closing.
The illuminated entry system is on.
Trunk light (4–door)
The trunk light is on when the trunk is
open and o ff when it is closed.
NOTE
Do not leave the trunk open for long
periods while the engine is turned o ff.
Otherwise the battery power could be
depleted.
Luggage compartment light (5–door)
The luggage compartment light is on
when the liftgate is open and o ff when
it is closed.
NOTE
Do not leave the liftgate open for long
periods while the engine is turned o ff.
Otherwise the battery power could be
depleted.
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