2024 MAZDA CX90 android auto

How to Use the Mazda Connect

Information
Drive Efficiency Monitor:
Monitor vehicle efficiency history and system status in real time.
High Voltage Battery Monitor
:
View high voltage battery charge level, charging schedule, and more.
SiriusXM Travel Link
*:
Access traffic information, weather, pa rking information and sports scores.
Vehicle Status Monitor
:
View important vehicle maintenance messages, information, and intervals.

Entertainment
FM
AM
SiriusXM
*
Pa n d o ra*
Bluetooth
USB1 Audio/USB2 Audio
USB1 Video/USB2 Video
Phone Connectivity/Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
Audio Off

Notifications
Displays text messages received by the mobile device paired to Mazda Connect and
notifications from the vehicle.

Communication
By connecting your mobile device, such as a Smartphone, to Mazda Connect via
Bluetooth®, you can use the hands-free call and short message functions.

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Navigation
The navigation system (vehicles with navigation system) can be used when the SD
card for the navigation system is inserted.

If the SD card for the navigation system is not inserted, the compass indicating the
direction in which the vehicle is moving is displayed. The compass may not indicate
the correct bearing when the vehicle is stopped or traveling at a slow speed.
For the navigation system operation, refer to the navigation system manual.

Settings
You can change the settings for the Mazd a Connect screen, sound settings, and the
vehicle functions.

EV Settings
:
Configures charging schedule, climate control timer, and more.
In-Vehicle Displays
:
Configures settings and content for all in-vehicle displays.
Sound Settings
:
Configures the in-vehicle listening experience.
Safety Settings
:
Configures safety and driver assistance features.
Ve h i c l e S e t t i n g s
:
Configures vehicle convenience features.
Connectivity Settings
:
Configures Bluetooth and other device connectivity settings.
Driver Personalization System
:
Registers a driver or edits the driver information.
System Settings
:
Configures language, time, an d other general settings.

Apple CarPlay
You can use Apple CarPlay™ by connecting an iPhone® compatible with Apple
CarPlay™.

Android Auto
You can use Android Auto™ by connecting an Android™ Smartphone compatible
with Android Auto™.
NOTE
The explanation of functions described in this manual may differ from the actual
operation, and the shapes of screens and buttons and the letters and characters
displayed may also differ from the actual appearance.
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(During Apple CarPlay™ or Android Auto™ music playback)
Displays the Apple CarPlay™ or Android Auto™ now playing screen.

Vo l u m e k n o b
Vo l u m e a d j u s t m e n t
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 volume will
change.
Press the volume knob to mute/pause the audio. Press the knob again to resume.

Powe r o ff /o n
Press and hold to turn off the Mazda Connect power and turn off the screen.
Press 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.
When the Mazda Connect power is turned off and the commander switch is
pressed, the Mazda Co nnect power turns on.

Selecting a radio station
Radio stations saved to your Favorites ca n 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 after 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.
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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.

Favorites button
Displays the favorites screen.
Press and hold to register AM/FM/SiriusXM®* stations, contacts, navigation
destinations, or any highlighted menu item s to create easily accessible shortcuts.

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.

Back button
Returns to previous screen.

Map button
Displays the navigation screen (vehicles with navigation system).
In order for the navigation system to func tion, the SD card for the navigation system
is required.
If the SD card for the navigation system is not inserted, the compass indicating 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.
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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 an d hold the volume knob to fast forward or
rewind the track.

SOURCE button:
The audio source can be switched each time the button is pressed.
In addition, when the button is presse d and held, the current audio source is
muted and the audio source selection screen is displayed.

(During Apple CarPlay™ or Android Auto™ playback)
Press and hold the SOURCE button to mute the current audio source.

Hang-up button
(During a call)
Press the button to end the call.

(While receiving a call)
Press the button to refuse a call.

Talk/Pick-up button
(While receiving a call)
Press the button to answer the call.

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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How to Use the Voice Recognition Function

The shape of the switches may differ depending on the specifications.

Talk/Pick-up button
When the button is pressed, the voice recognition top screen is displayed and the
voice recognition is activated.
(While voice guidance is being announced)
Press the button to skip the voice guidance.

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 an y 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.
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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 ANY 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.
 When using Apple CarPlay™, please avoid distraction and use Apple CarPlay™
responsibly.
Stay fully aware of driving conditions and always obey applicable laws.
NOTE
Apple CarPlay™ is provided by Apple® and its use is subject to your agreement to
the Apple CarPlay™ terms of use, which are included as part of the Apple iOS
terms of use.
When using Apple CarPlay™, location, speed, and other vehicle data is transferred
to your iPhone®. For further details, refer to Apple®’s Privacy Policy.
Android Auto™
CAUTION
 YOU EXPRESSLY ACKNOWLEDGE AND AG REE THAT USE OF ANDROID AUTO™
(“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.
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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 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.
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 ANY 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.
 When using Android Auto™, please avoid distraction 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 Privacy Policy.
Trademark
Pa n d o ra®, the Pandora® logo, and the Pandora® trade dress are trademarks or
registered trademarks of Pandora Media, Inc., used with permission.
HD Radio Technology manufactured under license from iBiquity Digital
Corporation. U.S. and Foreign Patents. For patents see http://dts.com/patents.
HD Radio, Artist Experience, and the HD, HD Radio, and “ARC” logos are
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