Audio Set
Basic Operation Method
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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.
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For additional information regarding Mazda Connect, please refer to the following Website.
Audio Set has 3 different human interfaces.
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Commander switch
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Touch panel
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Voice recognition with steering switch and microphone
Refer to Voice Recognition (Search).
Operating the Radio
Radio Broadcast Data System (RBDS) (Some Models)
Radio text information display
Radio text information sent from a broadcasting station is displayed in the center display.
Radio text information is a function of FM radio only. There is no text function on AM radio. Text information is not displayed in the following:
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During
reception
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Not an RBDS broadcast
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RBDS broadcast, but radio text is not transmitted from the radio station
Genre Seek
Some FM stations transmit Genre codes (Program type like Rock, News, and so on). This code enables alternative stations transmitting the same Genre code to be found quickly.
(To scan for Genre Seek:)
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Select the
icon while in the FM mode.
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Select
to open the genre list.
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Select the genre type you want to select.
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Select the
,
icon.
Ex.)
89.3 is currently being received. With Rock selected as the Genre, the radio stations broadcasting Rock are at the following frequencies.
98.3*1, 98.7, 104.3*1, 107.1
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Radio stations with good reception
The frequency changes as follows each time is pressed.
89.3→98.3→104.3→98.3
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Only one Genre can be selected.
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It may not be possible to receive any station even if the Genre Seek function is used.
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If a program in the selected genre is not broadcast to a region, reception is not possible even if the Genre Seek function is used.
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The Genre Seek function searches for genre code (program type) which FM analog broadcasts transmit.
specialty programs (HD2-HD8) cannot be searched because they are not FM analog broadcasts.
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If radio stations which are selected by scanning using the Genre Seek function are
broadcasting stations, they are changed from analog broadcasts to
broadcasts after a few seconds if the reception conditions are good. The genre is displayed after the switch, however, the genre for FM analog broadcasts may differ.
How to use SiriusXM Travel Link®
SiriusXM Travel Link®
Properly equipped Mazda vehicles will also get the following SiriusXM infotainment services : Traffic, Weather, Sports Scores, Fuel Prices, and more. For a list of available features in your vehicle, visit SiriusXM.com/infotainment and get the most out of your driving experience.
Switching to SiriusXM Travel Link®
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Select
on the home screen to display the Applications screen.
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Select
.
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Select the item you want to display.
Item |
Function |
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Traffic Plus*1 |
Displays continuously updated traffic information on the navigation screen in real time. |
Weather Forecast |
Displays the weather forecast. |
Weather Radar*1 |
Displays items such as weather radar, severe storms, and hurricane/tropical storm information on the navigation screen. |
Weather Alerts |
Displays weather information, warnings, and security alerts. |
Fuel Prices |
Displays information for fuel stations near your vehicle's current position. |
Sports |
Displays a list of each genre list and the game schedules and match results for teams selected from the list. |
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With Car navigation system
How to use AUX mode
Playback
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Select the
icon on the home screen to display the Entertainment screen.
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Select
to switch to the AUX mode. The following icons are displayed in the lower part of the center display.
Icon |
Function |
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Displays the Entertainment menu. Use to switch to a different audio source. |
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Displays sound settings to adjust audio quality level. Refer to Volume/Display/Sound Controls (Search). |
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If a device is not connected to the auxiliary jack, the mode does not switch to the AUX mode.
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Adjust the audio volume using the portable audio device, commander switch, or audio control switch.
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Audio adjustments can also be made using the portable audio device's volume setting.
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If the connection plug is pulled out from the auxiliary jack while in AUX mode, noise may occur.
What is Apple CarPlay™?
How to use the Android Auto™ mode
Insert an Android™ Smartphone-genuine connector cord into the USB terminal indicated by the icon to connect the Smartphone.
Refer to How to connect USB port/Auxiliary jack (Search).
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When an Android™ Smartphone connected to Bluetooth® is connected to the vehicle's USB terminal, Bluetooth® is used by Android Auto™ and the system switches to Android Auto™ mode.
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If the Android™ Smartphone is connected to a USB terminal with no
icon indicated, the system operates in USB mode.
Display of Android Auto™ Mode Screen
Use any of the following methods to display the Android Auto™ mode screen in the center display.
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Select
on the home screen, and select
from the Applications screen.
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Select
on the home screen.
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Press and hold
on the commander switch.
Android Auto™ mode home screen

The media displayed on the Android Auto™ home screen may differ depending on the use conditions and version of the connected Android™ Smartphone.
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Icon |
Explanation |
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Displays the use history of each application. The displayed contents differ depending on the application that has been started and its status. |
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Switches to the map application. |
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Switches to the call mode. |
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Displays the Android Auto™ home screen. |
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Switches to the Music application. |
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Switches to the Mazda Connect home screen. |
Convenient ways to use Android Auto™ mode
Item |
Operation method |
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Operation using voice recognition*1 |
Any of the following methods can be used to start the voice recognition mode and operate Android Auto™ by voice.
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To display the NowPlaying screen |
When music is playing in Android Auto™ and a screen other than the NowPlaying screen is being displayed, press |
To display the MAP screen |
When using map route guidance in Android Auto™ or a screen other than the MAP screen is being displayed, press |
To return to the Mazda Connect screen |
Press and hold |
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The voice recognition function of Mazda Connect cannot be used while Android Auto™ is connected.
To end Android Auto™
To end the Android Auto™ mode, disconnect the Android™-genuine connector cord from the USB terminal or disconnect the Android™ Smartphone from the connector cord.
If Android Auto™ cannot be connected
When the message, “Mobile Device Error”, is displayed and Android Auto™ cannot be connected.

Make sure that the Android™ Smartphone in question is compatible with Android Auto™.
Before trying to reconnect your Android™ Smartphone to the connector cord, do the Bluetooth® device pairing again.
If the Android Auto™ connection setting cannot be changed
Depending on your Android™ Smartphone, the connection setting may have been in charging mode only when the connector cord is connected.
In this case, switch off the Android Auto™ connection setting once, and then switch it back on while connected to USB mode.
The connection setting can be changed to the Android Auto™ connection in the tab on the Settings screen (Search).