Basic Operations
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.
Additionally, depending on future software updates, the content may successively change without notice.
Touch panel operation
Do not press the screen strongly or press it with a sharp-pointed object. Otherwise, the screen could be damaged.
For safety reasons, operation of the center display is disabled while the vehicle is being driven. However, items not displayed in gray can be operated using the commander switch while the vehicle is being driven.
Touch & Tap
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Touch or tap on the item indicated on the screen.
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The operation is launched and the next item is displayed.
Slide
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Touch the setting item displaying a slider bar.
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Touch the slider with your finger and move to the desired level.
Swipe
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Touch the screen with your finger and move up or down.
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Items which were not displayed can be displayed.
Return to previous screen
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Touch the
.
Displaying the home screen
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Touch the
.
Commander Switch Operation
For safety reasons, some operations are disabled while the vehicle is being driven.
Volume dial operation
Press the volume dial to mute and pause. However, while an audio source which cannot be paused such as FM radio is playing, only mute is available. Press the volume dial again to resume the audio.
Turn the volume dial to adjust the volume. The volume increases by turning the dial clockwise, and decreases by turning it counterclockwise.
Switches around commander knob
The following operations can be done by pressing the switches around the commander knob.
: Displays the home screen.
: Displays the Entertainment screen.
: Displays the Navigation screen (Only navigation-equipped vehicles). For operation of the Navigation screen, refer to the navigation system manual. If the SD card for the navigation system is not inserted, the compass indicating the direction in which the vehicle is moving is displayed.
: Displays the Favorites screen. Long-press to store particular items in Favorites. (Radio, phonebook and destination of the navigation system can be programmed.)
: Returns to previous screen.
Commander knob operation
(Selection of icons on screen)
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Tilt or turn the commander knob and move the cursor to the desired icon.
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Press the commander knob and select the icon.
Long-press operation of the commander knob is also possible for some functions.
Audio Remote Control Switch Operation
Adjusting the Volume
To increase the volume, press up the volume switch (
).
To decrease the volume, press down the volume switch (
).
Seek Switch
AM/FM/SiriusXM® (Some Models) radio
Press the seek switch (
, 
). The radio switches to the next/previous stored station in the order that it was stored.
Press and hold the seek switch (, ) to seek all usable stations at a higher or lower frequency whether programmed or not.
Radio stations which have been previously stored in favorites can be called up by pressing the seek switch (, ) while any radio station stored in the favorite radio is being received. Radio stations can be called up in the order they were stored with each press of the switch (, ).
DAB radio (Some Models)
Press the Seek switch (, ) while listening to DAB radio to call up a station previously stored to the favorites list. With each operation of the switch, radio stations can be called up in the order they were stored.
Press and hold the seek switch () to go to the next station, () to return to the previous station.
USB Audio/Bluetooth® Audio /CD (Some Models)
Press the seek switch () to skip forward to the beginning of the next track.
Press the seek switch () within a few seconds after playback begins to track down to the beginning of the previous track.
Press the seek switch () after a few seconds have elapsed to start playback from the beginning of the current track.
Press and hold the seek switch (, ) to continuously switch the tracks up or down.
DVD (Some Models)
Press the seek switch () to skip forward to the beginning of the next chapter.
Press the seek switch () to return to the beginning of the previous chapter.
Pandora®/Aha™/Stitcher™ Radio
Press the seek switch () to skip forward to the beginning of the next track.
Press and hold the seek switch () to evaluate the playback of the current song as “Like”.
Press and hold the seek switch () to evaluate the playback of the current song as “Dislike”.
Pick up/hang up the Phone, or Activate Voice Control Using the Switch
Talk button
Activates the voice recognition. In addition, it skips the voice guidance.
Pick-up button
Answers incoming calls. In addition, after selecting a contact or dialing a number, it places the call when the button is pressed.
Hang-up button
Ends the call or refuses an incoming call. In addition, it ends the voice recognition operation.
Operation Using Voice Recognition Function
Talk button
Activates the voice recognition. In addition, it skips the voice guidance.
Hang-up button
Ends the voice recognition operation.
Basic Operation Method
Activating Voice Recognition
Press the talk button.
Ending Voice Recognition
Use one of the following methods:
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Press the hang-up button.
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Say, “Cancel”.
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Operate the commander switch or the center display (only when vehicle is stopped).
Skipping Voice Guidance (for faster operation)
Press and release the talk button.
Troubleshooting for Voice Recognition
If you do not understand an operation method while in the voice recognition mode, say “Tutorial” or “Help”.
Commands useable anytime during voice recognition
“Go Back” and “Cancel” are commands which can be used at anytime during voice recognition.
Returning to previous operation
To return to the previous operation, say, “Go Back” while in voice recognition mode.
Cancel
To put the Bluetooth® Hands-Free system in standby mode, say, “Cancel” while in voice recognition mode.
To prevent a deterioration in the voice recognition rate and voice quality, the following points should be observed:
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The voice recognition cannot be performed while voice guidance or the beep sound is operating. Wait until the voice guidance or the beep sound is finished before saying a command.
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Phone related commands are available only when a phone is connected via Bluetooth®. Make sure a phone is connected via Bluetooth® before you operate phone related voice commands.
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Music play commands, such as Play Artist and Play Album can be used only in USB audio mode.
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Do not speak too slowly or loudly (no loud voice).
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Speak clearly, without pausing between words or numbers.
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Dialects or different wording other than hands-free prompts cannot be recognized by voice recognition. Speak in the wording specified by the voice commands.
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It is not necessary to face the microphone or be close to it. Speak the voice commands while maintaining a safe driving position.
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Close the windows and/or the moonroof to reduce loud noises from outside the vehicle, or turn down the airflow of the climate control system while Bluetooth® Hands-Free is being used.
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Make sure the vents are not directing air up towards the microphone.
Voice Command List
Voice command
When the talk button is pressed and the following command is spoken, the audio or navigation can be operated. The commands in the () can be omitted. The specified name and number are put into the {}.
Standard command
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Voice command |
Function |
|---|---|
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Help |
Usable commands can be verified. |
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Tutorial |
Basic voice commands and methods of use can be verified. |
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(Navigate/Take me/Drive) Home |
Set the destination to Home. |
Communication (phone) related command
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Voice command |
Function |
|---|---|
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Call {name in phonebook} (mobile/home/work/other) Example: “Call John Mobile” |
Calls to the contact in the downloaded phonebook. |
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Redial |
Calls to the last contact you called. |
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Callback |
Calls to the last contact who called you. |
Entertainment (audio) related command
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Voice command |
Function |
Corresponding audio source |
|---|---|---|
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(Go to/Play) Bluetooth (Audio) |
Switches the audio source to Bluetooth® audio. Can also switch to each audio source by similarly using commands such as FM, AM, or USB. |
All |
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Play Artist {Artist name} |
Plays the selected artist. |
USB |
Navigation related command (Some Models)
For the navigation screen voice commands, refer to the separate navigation system manual.
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Some commands cannot be used depending on the vehicle specifications.
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Some commands cannot be used depending on the device connection conditions and the use conditions.
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The commands indicated in this manual are some examples of usable voice commands. Some commands cannot be used depending on the vehicle specifications.
Appendix
Gracenote® Database
When a USB device or Bluetooth® device is connected to this unit and the audio is played, the album name, artist name, genre and title information are automatically displayed if there is a match in the vehicle's database compilation to the music being played. The information stored in this device uses database information in the Gracenote® music recognition service.
For information related to the most recent Gracenote® database which can be used and how to install it, go to the Mazda Hands Free Website:
This application or device contains software from Gracenote, Inc. of Emeryville, California (“Gracenote”). The software from Gracenote (the “Gracenote Software”) enables this application to perform disc and/or file identification and obtain music-related information, including name, artist, track, and title information (“Gracenote Data”) from online servers or embedded databases (collectively, “Gracenote Servers”) and to perform other functions. You may use Gracenote Data only by means of the intended End-User functions of this application or device.
You agree that you will use Gracenote Data, the Gracenote Software, and Gracenote Servers for your own personal non-commercial use only. You agree not to assign, copy, transfer or transmit the Gracenote Software or any Gracenote Data to any third party. YOU AGREE NOT TO USE OR EXPLOIT GRACENOTE DATA, THE GRACENOTE SOFTWARE, OR GRACENOTE SERVERS, EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PERMITTED HEREIN.
You agree that your non-exclusive license to use the Gracenote Data, the Gracenote Software, and Gracenote Servers will terminate if you violate these restrictions. If your license terminates, you agree to cease any and all use of the Gracenote Data, the Gracenote Software, and Gracenote Servers. Gracenote reserves all rights in Gracenote Data, the Gracenote Software, and the Gracenote Servers, including all ownership rights. Under no circumstances will Gracenote become liable for any payment to you for any information that you provide. You agree that Gracenote, Inc. may enforce its rights under this Agreement against you directly in its own name.
The Gracenote service uses a unique identifier to track queries for statistical purposes. The purpose of a randomly assigned numeric identifier is to allow the Gracenote service to count queries without knowing anything about who you are. For more information, see the web page for the Gracenote Privacy Policy for the Gracenote service.
The Gracenote Software and each item of Gracenote Data are licensed to you “AS IS.”
Gracenote makes no representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding the accuracy of any Gracenote Data from in the Gracenote Servers. Gracenote reserves the right to delete data from the Gracenote Servers or to change data categories for any cause that Gracenote deems sufficient. No warranty is made that the Gracenote Software or Gracenote Servers are error-free or that functioning of Gracenote Software or Gracenote Servers will be uninterrupted. Gracenote is not obligated to provide you with new enhanced or additional data types or categories that Gracenote may provide in the future and is free to discontinue its services at any time.
GRACENOTE DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. GRACENOTE DOES NOT WARRANT THE RESULTS THAT WILL BE OBTAINED BY YOUR USE OF THE GRACENOTE SOFTWARE OR ANY GRACENOTE SERVER. IN NO CASE WILL GRACENOTE BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES OR FOR ANY LOST PROFITS OR LOST REVENUES.
© Gracenote, Inc. 2009
Updating the database
The Gracenote® media database can be updated using USB device.
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Connect a USB device containing the software for updating Gracenote®.
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Select the
icon on the home screen to display the Settings screen. -
Select the
tab and select 
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Select
. The list of the update package stored in the USB device and the version are displayed. -
Select the package to use the update.
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Select
.
SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (Some Models)
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 satellite radio, plus you can listen on the app and online — 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.
-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).
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 satellite radio service or that support the SiriusXM website, the online service or any of its content. Furthermore, the AMBE® voice compression software included in this product is protected by intellectual property rights including patent rights, copyrights, 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 subject to change without notice.
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 and genre will appear on the screen when available by the radio station.
(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™
Apple CarPlay™ allows you to make calls, send or receive messages, and listen to music using your iPhone® with the vehicle's audio system, or search for destinations using the maps. In addition, voice recognition operation is possible using Siri®.
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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. 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.
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When using Apple CarPlay™, please avoid distraction and use Apple CarPlay™ responsibly. Stay fully aware of driving conditions and always obey applicable laws.
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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.
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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™
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.
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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 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 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.
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When using Android Auto™, please avoid distraction and use Android Auto™ responsibly. Stay fully aware of driving conditions and always obey applicable laws.
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Android Auto™ is provided by Google and its use is subject to your agreement to the Android Auto™ terms of use.
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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.
Trademark
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Pandora®, the Pandora® logo, and the Pandora® trade dress are trademarks or registered trademarks of Pandora Media, Inc., used with permission.
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HD Radio™ and the HD, HD Radio, and “Arc” logos are proprietary trademarks of iBiquity Digital Corp.
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Manufactured under license by Dolby Laboratories, Inc.. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
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Aha™, the Aha™ logo, and the Aha™ trade dress are trademarks or registered trademarks of Harman International Industries, Inc., used with permission.
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Stitcher™, the Stitcher™ logo, and the Stitcher™ trade dress are trademarks or registered trademarks of Stitcher, Inc., used with permission.
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iPhone, iPod touch, iPod nano, Siri and Apple Music are registered trademarks of Apple Inc.
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Apple CarPlay is trademarks of Apple Inc.
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iOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the U.S. and other countries and is used under license.
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“Made for iPhone” and “Made for iPod” mean that an accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPhone or iPod, and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
Please note that the use of this accessory with iPhone or iPod may affect wireless performance.
Made for
iPhone 7 Plus
iPhone 7
iPhone SE
iPhone 6s Plus
iPhone 6s
iPhone 6 Plus
iPhone 6
iPhone 5s
iPhone 5c
iPhone 5
iPhone 4s
iPod touch (6th generation)
iPod touch (5th generation)
iPod nano (7th generation)
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Google, Android, Android Auto and other related marks are trademarks of Google LLC.
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AudioPilot is a registered trademark of Bose Corporation.
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Centerpoint is a registered trademark of Bose Corporation.
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Windows Media and Microsoft are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation U.S. in the United States and other countries.
This product is protected by certain intellectual property rights of Microsoft Corporation and third parties.
Use or distribution of such technology outside of this product is prohibited without a license from Microsoft or an authorized Microsoft subsidiary and third parties.
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The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Panasonic Corporation is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.
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SDHC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.
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Gracenote, the Gracenote logo and logotype are either a registered trademark or a trademark of Gracenote, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.
