2021 MAZDA MODEL CX-3 android auto

5Interior Features
Use of various features for ride comfort, including air-conditioning and
audio system.
Climate Control System.................... 5-4 Operating Tips.............................. 5-4
Vent Operation......... ..................... 5-5
Manual Type................................. 5-7
Fully Automatic Type................. 5-12
Before Using the Audio System...... 5-16 Audio Control Swit ch................. 5-16
AUX/USB mode.........................5-17
Antenna.......................................5-19
Audio Set [Type A (non-
touchscreen)].................................... 5-20 Power/Volume/Sound
Controls...................................... 5-20
Clock...........................................5-22
Operating the Radio....................5-23
How to use AUX mode.............. 5-24
How to use USB mode............... 5-25
How to use iPod mode................5-28
Error Indications......................... 5-30
Bluetooth
®.................................. 5-31
Bluetooth
® Preparation.............. 5-34
Available Language.. .................. 5-43
Security Setting..... ..................... 5-44
Bluetooth
® Audio....................... 5-46
Bluetooth
® Hands-Free.............. 5-48
Voice Recognition... ....................5-55
Voice Recognition Learning
Function (Speaker
Enrollment)................................. 5-57
Troubleshooting.......................... 5-59
Audio Set [Type B
(touchscreen)]...................................5-63 Basic Operation Method............. 5-63
Home screen............................... 5-67
Volume/Display/Sound
Controls...................................... 5-68
Operating the Radio....................5-71
Operating the Satellite Radio
*...........
.................................................... 5-75
How to use AUX mode.............. 5-79
How to use USB mode............... 5-80
How to use Apple CarPlay™
*...........
.................................................... 5-85
How to use Android Auto™
mode
*..........................................5-91
Bluetooth
®.................................. 5-95
Bluetooth
® Preparation.............. 5-98
Available Language .................. 5-100
Bluetooth
® Audio.....................5-101
How to Use Pandora
®*............ 5-104
How to Use Aha™................... 5-106
How to Use Stitcher™ Radio... 5-109
Bluetooth
® Hands-Free.............5-111
Voice Recognition.................... 5-120
Settings..................................... 5-123
Applications..............................5-126
Troubleshooting........................ 5-127
Appendix........................................ 5-135 Things You Need to Know....... 5-135
Interior Equipment....................... 5-142 Sunvisors.................................. 5-142
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AUX/USB mode
Audio can be heard from the vehicle's
speakers by connecting a
commercially-available portable audio
unit to the auxiliary jack.
A commercially-available, non-impedance
(3.5
) stereo mini plug cable is required.
Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer for
details.
In addition, audio can be played from the
vehicle audio device by connecting a USB
device to the USB port.
NOTE
(Type B)
The SD card slot is for the navigation
system. For vehicles with the navigation
system, the SD card (Mazda genuine) with
stored map data is inserted into the SD
card slot and used.
Ty p e A

Auxiliary jack/USB port
Ty p e B

USB port
Auxiliary jack
ƒ How to use AUX mode (Type
A)........................................... page 5-24
„ How to use USB mode (Type
A)........................................... page 5-25
… How to use iPod mode (Type
A)........................................... page 5-28
† How to use AUX mode (Type
B)........................................... page 5-79
‡ How to use USB mode (Type
B)........................................... page 5-80
ˆ How to use Apple CarPlay™ (Type
B)........................................... page 5-85
‰ How to use Android Auto™ mode
(Type B)................................. page 5-91
WA R N I N G
Do not adjust the portable audio unit or a
similar product while driving the vehicle:
Adjusting the portable audio unit or a
similar product while driving the vehicle is
dangerous as it could distract your
attention from the vehicle operation which
could lead to a serious accident. Always
adjust the portable audio unit or a similar
product while the vehicle is stopped.
Interior Features
Before Using the Audio System
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WARNING
Do not allow the connection plug cord to
get tangled with the parking brake or the
shift lever (manual transaxle)/selector lever
(automatic transaxle):
Allowing the plug cord to become tangled
with the parking brake or the shift lever
(manual transaxle)/selector lever
(automatic transaxle) is dangerous as it
could interfere with driving, resulting in an
accident.
CAUTION
Do not place objects or apply force to the
auxiliary jack/USB port with the plug
connected.
NOTE
Insert the plug into the auxiliary
jack/USB port securely.
Insert or pull out the plug with the plug
perpendicular to the auxiliary jack/USB
port hole.
Insert or remove the plug by holding its
base.
(Vehicles with USB port indicated with
)
Use the USB port indicated by the
mark when using Apple CarPlay™ and
Android Auto™.
Antenna
Antenna
Interior Features
Before Using the Audio System
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How to use Android Auto™ mode*
▼What is Android Auto™?
Android Auto™ is an application which allows the operation of an Android™ Smartphone
using the vehicle's audio. Android Auto™ functions such as the phone, messages, music,
and map can be used with the vehicle's audio system.
CAUTION

YOU EXPRESSLY ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT USE OF ANDROID AUTO™ (“THE
APPLICATION”) IS AT YOUR SOLE RISK AND THAT THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO SATISFACTORY
QUALITY, PERFORMANCE, ACCURACY AND EFFO RT IS WITH YOU TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT
PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, AND THAT THE APPLICATION AND INFORMATION ON THE
APPLICATION IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE,” WITH ALL FAULTS AND WITHOUT
WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, AND MAZDA HERE BY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES AND
CONDITIONS WITH RESPECT TO THE APPLICATION AND INFORMATION ON THE
APPLICATION, EITHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO,
THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND/OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABIL ITY, SATISFACTORY
QUALITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURP OSE, ACCURACY, QUIET ENJOYMENT, AND
NONINFRINGEMENT OF THIRD PARTY RIGHTS. AS EXAMPLES, AND WITHOUT LIMITATION,
MAZDA DISCLAIMS ANY WARRANTY REGARDING THE ACCURACY OF DATA PROVIDED BY
THE APPLICATION, SUCH AS THE ACCURACY OF DIRECTIONS, ESTIMATED TRAVEL TIME,
SPEED LIMITS, ROAD CONDITIONS, NEWS, WEATHER, TRAFFIC, OR OTHER CONTENT
PROVIDED BY GOOGLE, ITS AFFILIATES, OR THIRD PARTY PROVIDERS; MAZDA DOES NOT
GUARANTEE AGAINST LOSS OF APPLICATION DATA, WHICH MAY BE LOST AT ANY TIME;
MAZDA DOES NOT GUARANTEE THAT THE APPLICATION OR ANY SERVICES PROVIDED
THROUGH THEM WILL BE PROVIDED AT ALL TI MES OR THAT ANY OR ALL SERVICES WILL BE
AVAILABLE AT ANY PARTICULAR TIME OR LOCATION. FOR EXAMPLE, SERVICES MAY BE
SUSPENDED OR INTERRUPTED WITHOUT NOTI CE FOR REPAIR, MAINTENANCE, SECURITY
FIXES, UPDATES, ETC., SERVIC ES MAY BE UNAVAILABLE IN YOUR AREA OR LOCATION, ETC.
IN ADDITION, YOU UNDERSTAND THAT CHANGES IN THIRD PARTY TECHNOLOGY OR
GOVERNMENT REGULATION MAY RENDER THE SERVICES AND/OR APPLICATIONS
OBSOLETE AND/OR UNUSABLE.
TO THE EXTENT NOT PROHIBITED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL MAZDA OR ITS AFFILIATES
BE LIABLE FOR PERSONAL INJURY, OR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES
FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, CORRUPTION OR LOSS OF DATA, FAILURE TO TRANSMIT OR RECEIVE
ANY DATA, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION OR AN Y OTHER COMMERCIAL DAMAGES OR LOSSES,
ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE APPLICATION OR YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE
THE APPLICATION OR INFORMATION ON THE APPLICATION.
Interior Features
Audio Set [Type B (touchscreen)]
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When using Android Auto™, please avoid di straction and use Android Auto™ responsibly.
Stay fully aware of driving conditions and always obey applicable laws.
NOTE
Android Auto™ is provided by Google and its use is subject to your agreement to the
Android Auto™ terms of use.
When using Android Auto™, location, speed, and other vehicle data is transferred to your
smart phone. For further details, refer to Google’s Privacy Policy.
▼ How to use the Android Auto™ mode
Insert an Android™ Smartphone-genuine connector cord into the USB port indicated by the
mark to connect the Smartphone.
Refer to How to connect USB port/Auxiliary jack on page 5-18.
NOTE
When an Android™ Smartphone connected to Bluetooth® is connected to the vehicle's
USB port, Bluetooth
® is used by Android Auto™ and the system switches to Android
Auto™ mode.
If the Android™ Smartphone is connected to a USB port with no mark indicated, the
system operates in USB mode.
Display of Android Auto™ Mode Screen
Use any of the following methods to display th e Android Auto™ mode screen in the center
display.
Select on the home screen, and select from the Applications screen.
Select on the home screen.
Press and hold on the commander switch.
Android Auto™ mode home screen
Interior Features
Audio Set [Type B (touchscreen)]
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NOTE
The media displayed on the Android Auto™ home screen may differ depending on the use
conditions and version of the connected Android™ Smartphone.
No. Icon Explanation
－Displays the use history of each appli
cation. The displayed contents differ de ‐
pending on the application that has been started and its status.
Switches to the map application.
Switches to the call mode.
Displays the Android Auto™ home screen.
Switches to the Music application.
Switches to the Mazda Connect home screen.
Convenient ways to use Android Auto™ mode
Item Operation method
Operation using voice recognition
*1
Any of the following methods can be used to start the voice
recognition mode and operate Android Auto™ by voice.
Speak the words, “OK Google”.
Select the icon on the Android Auto™ screen.Press and hold the talk button on the audio remote control
switch.
To display the NowPlaying screen When music is playing in Andr
oid Auto™ and a screen other
than the NowPlaying screen is being displayed, press
on
the commander switch to di splay the NowPlaying screen.
To display the MAP screen When using map route guidance in Android Auto™ and a
screen other than the MAP screen is being displayed, press
on the commander switch to display the Android Au
‐
to™ MAP screen.
To return to the Mazda Connect screen Press and hold
on the commander switch.
*1 The voice recognition function of Mazda Connect cannot be used while Android Auto™
is connected.
To end Android Auto™
To end the Android Auto™ mode, disconnect the Android™-genuine connector cord from
the USB port or disconnect the Android™ Smartphone from the connector cord.
Interior Features
Audio Set [Type B (touchscreen)]
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If Android Auto™ cannot be connected
When the message, “Mobile Device Error”, is displayed and Android Auto™ cannot
be connected
Make sure that the Android™ Smartphone in question is compatible with Android Auto™.
Before trying to reconnect your Android™ Smartphone to the connector cord, do the
Bluetooth
® device pairing again.
If Android Auto™ cannot launch
Some Android™ Smartphones are connected in charging only mode when connected with
the connector cord.
In this case, it may not be possible to use Android Auto™, therefore, change the USB
setting for the Smartphone from charging only mode to transmission enabled mode.
Additionally, if Apple CarPlay™ is being used, disconnect Apple CarPlay™ because
Android Auto™ may also be unusable.
If Android Auto™ still cannot launch, switch off the Android Auto™ connection setting
once, and then switch it back on while connected in USB mode.
The Android Auto™ connection setting can be changed in the
tab on the Settings
screen (page 5-123).
Interior Features
Audio Set [Type B (touchscreen)]
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TabItem Function
Devices Bluetooth
Refer to Bluetooth
® Preparation on page 5-98.
Apple CarPlay (If Apple CarPlay™ does not support wire
‐
less connection)
*
An Apple CarPlay™ connection 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.
(If Apple CarPlay™ supports wireless con ‐
nection)
*
Displays a list of the devices registered to Ap ‐
ple CarPlay™. Devices can be registered and
edited.
Android Auto An Android Auto™ mode connection can be
set on or off when connecting an Android™
Smartphone.
The setting takes effect directly after switching
on/off.
Displays in gray and cannot be selected if an
Android™ Smartphone is not connected.
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi™ is used to make a wireless connection
with Apple CarPlay™.
(If Apple CarPlay™ supports wireless con
‐
nection)
*
If Apple CarPlay™ is used using the USB
connection only, turn off the Wi-Fi™.
Interior Features
Audio Set [Type B (touchscreen)]
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