Troubleshooting
SiriusXM® use-related issues (Some Models)
Symptom |
Cause |
Solution method |
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SiriusXM® loads slowly. |
Since SiriusXM Travel Link® receives data from geo-synchronous satellites and the data is transmitted at preset intervals. When the system is loading the SiriusXM® data in the background, There may be occasions when the SiriusXM® function is waiting on data before it can be accessed. |
Allow time for SiriusXM Travel Link® to complete the loading of the SiriusXM® data. |
Apple CarPlay™ use-related issues
Symptom |
Cause |
Solution method |
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Apple CarPlay™ cannot launch even though an Apple®-genuine connector cord is inserted into the USB port and it is connected to my iPhone®. |
You used the wrong USB port. |
Use the USB port displaying the |
The error message, “Mobile device error” is displayed after connecting my iPhone® to the USB port. |
There is mis-communication between the vehicle's audio system and your iPhone®. |
Disconnect the connector cord from the USB port once and then reconnect it. |
The icon of the application I want to use is not displayed on the home screen of Apple CarPlay™. |
Only applications compatible with Apple CarPlay™ are displayed on the screen. |
Contact the application's supplier. |
Voice recognition using Siri® is poor or incorrect for commands or contact names. |
There are many possible reasons for this such as:
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If you are still having difficulty using Siri®, visit the Apple® support site or contact Apple®. |
There is a difference in the audio volume between Bluetooth® audio and Apple CarPlay™. |
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Check the volume of the audio on the device connected via Bluetooth®. The volume on some devices connected via Bluetooth® can be adjusted. |
Apple CarPlay™ cannot be accessed using the wireless connection. |
There are many possible reasons for this such as:
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Set up the wireless connection using the following procedure.
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Only the Bluetooth® device registration has been done, and the Apple CarPlay™ wireless connection registration has not been completed. |
Delete the device from the audio unit and the iPhone®, and register the device again. Refer to Switching to Apple CarPlay™ (Search). |
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The entertainment source has been switched to Apple CarPlay™. |
If you operate the iPhone® connected to Apple CarPlay™, the audio may switch to Apple CarPlay™. |
If you want to use an entertainment source other than Apple CarPlay™ when operating your iPhone®, disconnect Apple CarPlay™. Refer to Switching to Apple CarPlay™ (Search). |
The iPhone®Wi-Fi™ function cannot be used. |
The iPhone® is using the wireless connection to Apple CarPlay™. |
Cancel the Apple CarPlay™ wireless connection using the audio unit setting or iPhone® setting. Refer to Switching to Apple CarPlay™ (Search). |
Apple CarPlay™ is not disconnected even if the USB cable is disconnected. |
Depending on the iPhone® connection status, the wireless connection may be made even if the USB cable is connected. |
Cancel the Apple CarPlay™ wireless connection using the audio unit setting or iPhone® setting. Refer to Switching to Apple CarPlay™ (Search). |
There is no sound. |
If the connection is disconnected during music playback using Apple CarPlay™, the audio source selection will be unselected and the vehicle's audio device will be muted. |
Select the audio source from the entertainment menu. |
When an iPhone® is not used for Apple CarPlay™ and is used as a Bluetooth® audio device, playback cannot be performed smoothly. |
The iPhone® is trying to connect to Apple CarPlay™. |
If Apple CarPlay™ is not used, cancel the Apple CarPlay™ wireless connection using the audio unit setting or iPhone® setting. Refer to Switching to Apple CarPlay™ (Search). |
When using an iPhone® as a Bluetooth® audio device, the iPhone® connection unexpectedly switches to the Apple CarPlay™ connection. |
The iPhone® is connected to Apple CarPlay™. |
If Apple CarPlay™ is not used, cancel the Apple CarPlay™ wireless connection using the audio unit setting or iPhone® setting. Refer to Switching to Apple CarPlay™ (Search). |
Android Auto™ use-related issues
Symptom |
Cause |
Solution method |
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The Android Auto™ mode does not launch even though the Android™-genuine connector cord is inserted into the USB port and it is connected to my Android™ Smartphone. |
The Android Auto™ application has not been downloaded to your Android™ Smartphone. |
To use Android Auto™ with your vehicle, the Android Auto™ application is required on your Android™ Smartphone. Download the Android Auto™ application from the Google Play™. |
You used the wrong USB port. |
Use the USB port displaying the |
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The error message, “Mobile device error” is displayed after connecting my Android™ Smartphone to the USB port. |
There is mis-communication between the vehicle's audio system and your Android™ Smartphone. |
Disconnect the connector cord from the USB port once and then reconnect it. |
Your Android™ Smartphone cannot be paired because another device is connected via Bluetooth®. |
Disconnect the other device's Bluetooth® connection, disconnect the connector cord of the Android™ Smartphone from the USB port once, and then reconnect it. |
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The icon of the application I want to use is not displayed on the home screen while in Android Auto™ mode. |
Only applications compatible with Android Auto™ are displayed on the screen. |
Contact the application's supplier. |
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If you are having difficulty using the voice recognition, visit the Android Auto™ support site or contact Google™. |
There is a difference in the audio volume between Bluetooth® audio and Android Auto™. |
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Check the volume of the audio on the device connected via Bluetooth®. The volume on some devices connected via Bluetooth® can be adjusted. |
The Apple CarPlay™ wireless connection being used cannot be switched to the Android Auto™ connection. |
There are many possible reasons for this such as:
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Set up the connection to Android Auto™ according to the procedure [If Android Auto™ cannot be connected]. Refer to How to use the Android Auto™ mode (Search). |
Mazda Bluetooth® Hands-Free Customer Service (Some Models)
If you have any problems with Bluetooth®, contact our toll-free customer service center.
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U.S.A.
Phone: 800-430-0153 (Toll-free)
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Canada
Phone: 800-430-0153 (Toll-free)
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Mexico
Center of Attention to Client (CAC)
Phone: 01-800-01-MAZDA (Toll-free)
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Germany
Phone: 0800 4263 738 (8:00―18:00 Central European Time)
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Europe (Except Germany)
Phone: 00800 4263 7383 (8:00―18:00 Central European Time)
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Worldwide
49 721 5099 8198 (8:00―18:00 Central European Time)
Web:
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Australia
Phone: 1800-352-703 during business hours (10am―4pm Eastern Standard Time)
Web: www.mazda.com.au
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New Zealand
Bluetooth® Device pairing, connection problems
Symptom |
Cause |
Solution method |
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Unable to perform pairing. |
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Make sure that the Bluetooth® device is compatible with the Bluetooth® unit, and that Bluetooth® and Find Mode*1 are on and the airplane mode is off in the Bluetooth® device setting. Turn off the power of the Bluetooth® device once, then turn it back on. Try connecting from the Bluetooth® device. If pairing is still not possible after this, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer or Mazda Bluetooth® Hands-Free Customer Service (Some Models). |
Pairing cannot be performed again. |
The pairing information paired to the Bluetooth® unit or device is not recognized correctly. |
Perform pairing using the following procedure:
If pairing is not possible after trying the procedure, turn off the power of the Bluetooth® device once, then turn it back on. If pairing is still not possible after this, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer or Mazda Bluetooth® Hands-Free Customer Service (Some Models). |
It takes time for automatic connection. |
There are a lot of paired Bluetooth® devices. |
Delete the pairing information for unused Bluetooth® devices. |
If it takes time for an automatic connection even though the above operation has been done, do a manual connection. |
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Unable to perform pairing. |
The Bluetooth® function and the Find Mode/Visible setting*1 on the device may turn off automatically after a period of time has elapsed depending on the device. |
Check whether the Bluetooth® function and the Find Mode/Visible setting*1 on the device are turned on and pairing or reconnect. |
Does not connect automatically when starting the engine. |
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Automatically connects, but then disconnects suddenly. |
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Disconnects intermittently. |
The device is in a location in which radio wave interference can occur easily, such as inside a bag in a rear seat, in a rear pocket of a pair of pants. |
Move the device to a location in which radio wave interference is less likely to occur. |
Does not connect automatically when starting the engine. |
The pairing information is updated when the device OS is updated. |
Perform pairing using the following procedure:
If pairing is not possible after trying the procedure, turn off the power of the Bluetooth® device once, then turn it back on. If pairing is still not possible after this, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer or Mazda Bluetooth® Hands-Free Customer Service (Some Models). |
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Setting which detects the existence of a device external to the Bluetooth® unit.
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When the OS of the device is updated, the pairing information may be deleted. If this happens, reprogram the pairing information to the Bluetooth® unit.
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If you pair your phone which has already been paired to your vehicle more than once in the past, you need to delete “Mazda” on your mobile device. Then, execute the Bluetooth® search on your mobile device once again, and pair to a newly detected “Mazda”.
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Before you pair your device, make sure that Bluetooth® is “ON”, both on your phone and on the vehicle.
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If Bluetooth®-enabled devices are used in the following locations or conditions, connection via Bluetooth® may not be possible.
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The device is in a location hidden from the center display such as behind or under a seat, or inside the glove compartment.
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The device contacts or is covered by a metal object or body.
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The device is set to power-saving mode.
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Different Bluetooth®-enabled devices can be used for Bluetooth® Hands-Free and Bluetooth® audio. For example, device A can be connected as a Bluetooth® Hands-Free device and device B can be connected as a Bluetooth® audio device. However, the following may occur when they are used at the same time.
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The Bluetooth® connection of the device is disconnected.
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Noise occurs in the Hands-Free audio.
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Hands-Free operates slowly.
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Voice recognition related problems
Symptom |
Cause |
Solution method |
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Poor voice recognition. |
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Regarding the causes indicated on the left, be careful with how you speak. In addition, when numbers are spoken in a sequence, recognition ability will improve if no stop is placed between the numbers. |
False recognition of numbers. |
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Poor voice recognition. |
There is a malfunction in the microphone. |
A poor connection or malfunction with the microphone may have occurred. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. |
Phone-related voice recognition is disabled. |
There is a problem with the connection between the Bluetooth® unit and the device. |
If there is any malfunction after checking the pairing situation, check for device pairing or connection problems. |
Names in the phonebook are not easily recognized. |
The Bluetooth® system is under a condition in which recognition is difficult. |
By carrying out the following measures, the rate of recognition will improve.
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When operating the audio, a song name is not recognized. |
Song names cannot be recognized by voice. |
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You want to skip guidance. |
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Guidance can be skipped by quickly pressing and releasing the talk button. |
Regarding problems with calls
Symptom |
Cause |
Solution method |
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When starting a call, vehicle noise from the other party can be heard. |
For about 3 seconds after starting a call, the Bluetooth® unit's Noise Suppression function requires time to adapt to the call environment. |
This does not indicate a problem with the device. |
The other party cannot be heard or the speaker's voice is quiet. |
The volume is set at zero or low. |
Increase the volume. |
The phone does not receive calls. |
The “Incoming Call Notifications” setting in the Communication Settings is off. |
Turn the “Incoming Call Notifications” setting on. |
Other problems
Symptom |
Cause |
Solution method |
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The indication for the remaining battery is different between the vehicle and the device. |
The indication method is different between the vehicle and the device. |
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When a call is made from the vehicle, the telephone number is updated in the incoming/outgoing call record but the name does not appear. |
The number has not been registered into the phonebook. |
If the number has been registered into the phonebook, the incoming/outgoing call record is updated by the name in the phonebook when the engine is restarted. |
The cell phone does not synchronize with the vehicle regarding the incoming/outgoing call record. |
Some types of cell phones do not synchronize automatically. |
Operate the cell phone for synchronization. |
It takes a long time to complete the function for changing the language. |
A maximum of 60 seconds is required. |
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