2023 MAZDA MODEL CX-50 radio

What is Mazda Connect ?
▼What is Mazda Connect ?
This manual only indicates a part of the information for Mazda Connect. For details,
check the Web owner's manual at the Mazda site for each country and region.

1. Radio
2. Bluetooth® Audio/Hands-Free Call/SMS
(Short Message Service)
3. USB Audio/USB Video
4. USB port
*1/SD card slot*2
5. SD card (Navigation system)*
*
1 The location of the USB slot differs depending on the specifications.*2 The SD card slot is for the navigati on system only. For vehicles with the
navigation system, the SD card (Mazda genuine) with stored map data is
inserted into the SD card slot and used.
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Do not adjust a mobile device or a similar product while driving the vehicle:
Adjusting a mobile device or a similar produ ct 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 a mobile device or a similar product while the
vehicle is stopped.
CAUTION
For the purposes of safe driving, adjust the audio volume to a level that allows you
to hear sounds outside of the vehicle including car horns and particularly emergency
vehicle sirens.
NOTE
Do not use Mazda Connect for a long ti me with the engine stopped. Otherwise,
the battery power could be depleted.
If a mobile phone or CB radio is used in or near the vehicle, it could cause noise to
occur from the audio system. However, this does not indicate a problem.
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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 guidance will change.
If you adjust the volume during a hands-free call, the conversation vol-
ume will change.
Press the volume knob to mute/pause the audio. Press the knob again
to resume.

Po we r o ff /o n
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.

Selecting a radio station
Radio stations saved to your Favorites can be selected by sliding the
volume knob left (SEEK DOWN)/right (SEEK UP) while listening to
FM/AM/SiriusXM
®. The station will change each time you slide the
volume knob.
If you want to manually tune to the next available station before or af-
ter the currently selected station, slide and hold the volume knob left
(SEEK DOWN) or right (SEEK UP) until you hear a beep 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.
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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/h
ang up the phone, or activate voice
control using the switch.
The shape of the switches may differ depending on the
specifications.

No. Item Explanation
1
Volume adjustment button:
Press the (+) or (-) button to adjust the volume.
If you adjust the volume during voice guidance, the volume of the
voice guidance will change.
If you adjust the volume during a hands-free call, the conversation vol-
ume 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 previous or next favorite station each time you press the seek
switch. If you want to manually tune to the next available station be-
fore or after the currently selected 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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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 us e “Play Album {Album Name}”.)Play Playlist (You can also use “Play Playlist {Playlist Name}”.)Play Song (You can also use “Play Song {Song Name}”.)Play Audiobook (You can also use “Play Audiobook {Audiobook Name}”.)Play Podcast (You can also use “Play Podcast {Podcast Name}”.)
Radio
Tu n e t o { F re q u e n c y } A MTu n e t o { F re q u e n c y } F MTune to {Frequency} HD {Sub Channel}SiriusXM Channel {Channel Number}SiriusXM {Station Name}SiriusXM Genre (You can also use “SiriusXM {Genre 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 al so use “Dial {Phone Number}”.)Call HistoryCall a Contact (You can also use “Call {Contact Name}” and “Call {Contact Name}
at {Number Type}”.)
Redial
*1 : Audio source names other than “USB” can also be used as follows:
Bluetooth/AM/FM/SiriusXM/Pandora/U SB1 Audio/USB2 Audio/USB1 Video/
USB2 Video
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▼Appendix
Gracenote® Database
When connecting a USB audio device or Bluetooth® audio device to this unit and
playing audio, the unit searches the database stored in the vehicle for the album art.
If there is a match in the vehicle's database compilation to the music being played,
the album art is displayed. The database information stored in this device uses
database information in the Gracenote
® music recognitions service.
SiriusXM Travel Link
®*
CAUTION
ADVISORY ONLY
The weather information is subject to service interruptions and may contain errors or
inaccuracies and consequently should not be relied upon exclusively. You are urged
to check alternate weather information sources prior to making safety related
decisions. You acknowledge and agree that you shall be solely responsible for use of
the information and all decisions taken with respect thereto. By using this weather
service, you release and waive any claims against Sirius XM Radio Inc. and Mazda
Motor Corporation and all of their respective affiliates with regard to this service.
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 the 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 connecte d 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 every major sport, world-class news and
the biggest names in talk & entertainment.
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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, Si riusXM 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).
CAUTION
It is prohibited to copy, decompile, disassemble, reverse engineer, hack,
manipulate, or otherwise make available any technology or software incorporated in
receivers compatible with the SiriusXM sa tellite radio service or that support the
SiriusXM website, the online service or any of its content. Furthermore, the AMBE
®
voice compression software included in th is product is protected by intellectual
property rights including patent rights, c opyrights, and trade secrets of Digital Voice
Systems, Inc. The SiriusXM Service may include traffic, weather and other content
and emergency alert information and data. Such information and data is not for
“safety for life”, but is merely supplemental and advisory in nature and, therefore,
cannot be relied upon as safety critical. Neither SiriusXM nor Mazda is responsible
for any errors in accuracies in the SiriusXM data services or its use in applications.
The SiriusXM content is subjec t to change without notice.
NOTE
SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service is available in the 48 contiguous United States and
the District of Columbia. The service is not available in Alaska, Hawaii or Puerto
Rico.
HD Radio™
What is HD Radio™ Technology and how does it work?
HD Radio™ Technology is the digital evolution of analog AM/FM radio.
Your radio product has a special receiver which allows it to receive digital broadcasts
(where available) in addition to the analog broadcasts it already receives.
Digital broadcasts have better sound quality than analog broadcasts as digital
broadcasts provide free, crystal clear audio.
For more information, and a guide to available radio stations and programming ,
please visit www.hdradio.com.
Benefits of HD Radio™ Technology
(Information)
The song title, artist name, album name will appear on the screen when available by
the radio station.
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(Multicast)
On the FM radio frequency most digital stations have “multiple” or supplemental
programs on each FM station.
HD Radio Technology manufactured under license from iBiquity Digital Corporation.
U.S. and Foreign Patents.
For patents see http://dts.com/patents.
Apple CarPlay™
CAUTION
YOU EXPRESSLY ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT USE OF APPLE CARPLAY™
(“THE APPLICATION”) IS AT YOUR SOLE RISK AND THAT THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO
SATISFACTORY QUALITY, PERFORMANCE, ACCURACY AND EFFORT 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 HEREBY 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
MERCHANTABILITY, SATISFACTORY QUALITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE, 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 APPLE, 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 TIMES OR THAT ANY OR ALL SERVICES WILL BE AVAILABLE
AT ANY PARTICULAR TIME OR LOCATION. FOR EXAMPLE, SERVICES MAY BE
SUSPENDED OR INTERRUPTED WITHOUT NOTICE FOR REPAIR, MAINTENANCE,
SECURITY FIXES, UPDATES, ETC., SERVICES MAY BE UNAVAILABLE IN YOUR AREA
OR LOCATION, ETC.
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