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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.
Other Equipment
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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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How to Use the Commander Switch
The commander switch can be used to switch to each function and to operate each
function.
Set the palm of your hand on the commander knob so that your fingers can touch
each of the switches.
You can switch the screens without ha ving to look down at your hand.
NOTE
For safety reasons, some operations are disabled while driving the vehicle.
The shape of the switches varies depending on the specifications.
Commander knob (selection)
Rotate or slide the commander knob to highlight/select the on-screen functions you
want to use.
Commander knob (select)
Depress the commander knob to select the desired on-screen function you want to
use.
Entertainment button
The audio source screen last used is displayed.
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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.
Other Equipment
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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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Ending voice recognition
Do any one of the following operations:
Press the hang-up button.Press and hold the talk/Pick-up button.Say the word, “Cancel”.
Convenient operating tips for using the voice recognition function
Examples of effective voice commands in various categories are displayed on top
screen of the voice recognition.
NOTE
The voice command examples shown in this manual are only a partial list of the
available commands. Some commands ma y be unusable depending on the
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 Ma zda Connect 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 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 slow ly. 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 occur with names that are short such as
“Mama”, “Home”, or “Wife”.
Speak clearly, without pausing between words or numbers.
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