2021 MAZDA MODEL CX-9 Owners Manual

No.Item Explanation
4
Vo l u m e k n o b :
Volume adjustment
Adjust the volume by turning the volume knob.
If you adjust the volume during voice guidance, the volume of the voice guid‐
ance will change.
If you adjust the volume during a hands-free call, the conversation volume
will change.
Press the volume knob to mute/pause the audio. Press the knob again to re‐
sume.

Power off/on
Press and hold to turn off the Mazda Connect power and turn off the screen.
Press and hold again to turn on the Mazda Connect power.
NOTE
If you press the volume knob 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 volume knob again to cancel the
mute and the pause at the same time.
5
Favorites button:
Displays the favorites screen.
Press and hold to register AM/FM/SiriusXM® stations, contacts, navigation
destinations, or any highlighted menu it ems to create easily accessible short‐
cuts.
6
Commander knob (selection):
Rotate or slide the commander knob to highlight/select the on-screen func‐
tions you want to use.
7
Commander knob (select):
Depress the commander knob to select the desired on-screen function you
want to use.
8
Back button:
Returns to prev ious screen.
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▼Audio Remote Control Switch Operation
The audio remote control switch is on the left side of the steering wheel. You can operate
basic audio functions, pick up/hang up the phone
, or activate voice control using the switch.
The shape of the switches may differ depending on the vehicle specifications.

No.Item Explanation
1
Volume adjustment button:
Press the (+) or (-) butto n to adjust the volume.
If you adjust the volume during voice guidance, the volume of the voice guid‐
ance will change.
If you adjust the volume during a ha nds-free call, the conversation volume
will change.
2
(SEEK UP) Seek Switch:Selecting a radio station
Radio stations saved to your Favorites can be selected by pressing the seek
switch while listening to FM/AM radio.
The station will change to the previ‐
ous or next favorite station each time you press the seek switch. If you want
to manually tune to the next available station before or after the currently se‐
lected station, press and hold the seek switch until it beeps and the tuner will
select the next available station.

Playback Control
Music and video files can be cued when listening to stored content via USB,
Bluetooth
®, and SiriusXM®, audio, or video.
Slide the volume knob right to skip to the next track or slide it to the left to go
back to the previous track. You can also slide and hold the volume knob to
fast forward or rewind the track.
(SEEK DOWN)
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No.Item Explanation
3
Hang-up button:
(During a call)
Press the button to end the call.

(While receiving a call)
Press the button to refuse a call.
4
Talk/Pick-up button:
(While receiving a call)
Press the button to answer the call.
5
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.
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▼Operation Using Voice Recognition Function
The shape of the switches may differ depending on the vehicle specifications.
No.
Item Explanation
1
Talk/Pick-up button:
When the button is presse d, the voice recognition top screen is displayed and
the voice recognition is activated.

(While voice guidance is being announced)
Press the button to sk ip 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, top screen of
the voice recognition will be displayed.
NOTE
When an Apple CarPlay™ or Android Auto™ compatible device is connected, the Mazda
Connect voice recognition system is disabled to allow the use of Siri
® or Android Auto™
voice recognition at any time with the talk/pick-up button.
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.
Ending voice recognition
Do any one of the following operations:
Press the hang-up button.
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Press and hold the talk/Pick-up button.
Say the word, “Cancel”.
Convenient operating tips for us ing the voice recognition function
Examples of effective voice commands in various categories are displayed on the voice
recognition screen.
NOTE
The voice command examples shown in this manu al are only a partial list of the available
commands. Some commands may be unusable depending on the vehicle specifications.
Some commands cannot be used depending on the device connection conditions and the
use conditions.
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 System Settings section
in the Mazda Connec t Owner's Manual.
For details on voice commands which can be used on the navigation screen, refer to the
navigation system manual.
To prevent misunderstood voice comman ds, 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, wa it for the beep before speaking a command.
Speaking in a slightly louder voice will im prove voice recognition, but an excessively
loud voice is unnecessary. Try to speak in a s lightly 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 phonebook, 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.
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It is not necessary to face the microphone or be near 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 airflow 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 the guid ance volume set to high, set the Barge-In to
OFF.
Examples of available voice commands
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
Setting
Voice Recognition Settings
Display Off
Music
Play Artist (You can also use “Play Artist {Artist name}”.)
Play Album (You can also use

SiriusXM Channel {Channel Number}
SiriusXM {Station Name}
SiriusXM Genre (You can also use “SiriusXM {Genre Name}”.)
Tune to DAB {DAB Station 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 “Call {Contact Name} at
{Number Type}

SiriusXM® Satellite Radio*
Products/applications shall display “Call [Appropriate Phone Number] 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 center phone number.
U.S.A.: 1-877-447-0011
Canada: 1-877-438-9677
SiriusXM
® All Access Subscription
Hopefully, you're already loving SiriusXM in your new Mazda. But don't stop there — you
can also listen on the app and online. All Access is the very best subscription package –
with the most channels and th e most flexibility. With All Access, you get every channel
available on your vehicle, plus you can listen on the app, online, and in your home on a
variety of connected devices. — so you can enjoy SiriusXM wherever you are. Here's what's
included:
Over 150 satellite channels to enjoy in your car, coast-to-coast, 24/7.
All kinds of commercial-free music, plus ev ery 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 trial subscription which may be
included with your vehicle purchase or lease. To subscribe after your trial subscription, call
1-877-447-0011 (U.S.A.) or 1-877-438-9677 (Canada).
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