Audio Set
Commander switch operation
For safety reasons, some operations are disabled while the vehicle is being driven.
Volume dial operation
Press the volume dial to switch the audio MUTE on and off.
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.
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 (USB audio only)
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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
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Displaying the home screen
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Touch the
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Home screen
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Icon |
Function |
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Applications Information such as average fuel economy, maintenance, and warnings can be verified. Depending on the grade and specification, the screen display may differ. |
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Entertainment Operates audio such as the radio. The audio source most recently used is displayed. An audio source which cannot be used at that time is skipped and the previous audio source is displayed. To change the audio source, select the |
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Communication Bluetooth® related functions are available. |
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Navigation Navigation screen is displayed (vehicles with navigation system). 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. |
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Settings Overall setting menu (Such as display, sound, Bluetooth® and Language). Depending on the grade and specification, the screen display may differ. |
Volume/Display/Sound Controls
Display setting
Select the 
icon on the home screen to display the Settings screen.
Select the 
tab to select the item you would like to change.
Display OFF/Clock
The center display can be turned off. Select 
to turn the display off.
When 
is selected the center display turns off and the clock is displayed.
The center display can be turned back on as follows:
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Touch the center display.
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Operate the commander switch.
Daytime/nighttime (System) screen setting
The daytime or nighttime screen can be selected.
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(With auto-light control)
Switches screen automatically according to parking lights illumination condition. However, when the light sensor detects that the surrounding area is bright such as when the parking lights are turned on in the daytime, the screen is switched to the daytime screen*1
(Without auto-light control)
Switches screen automatically according to parking lights illumination condition.*1
: Daytime screen setting
: Nighttime screen setting
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The display is constantly on daytime screen when the illumination dimmer is cancelled.
Brightness adjustment
Adjust the center display brightness using the slider.
Contrast adjustment
Adjust the center display contrast using the slider.
Display setting reset
All of the screen setting values can be reset to their initial settings.
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Select
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Select
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Audio sound adjustment
Select the icon on the home screen to display the Settings screen.
Select the 
tab to select the item you would like to change.
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Indication |
Setting value |
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Bass (Low pitch sound) |
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Treble (Treble sound) |
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Fade (Front/Rear volume balance) |
Front: Front speaker volume enhancement Rear: Rear speaker volume enhancement |
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Balance (Left/right volume balance) |
Right: Right speaker volume enhancement Left: Left speaker volume enhancement |
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Guidance Volume (Some Models) (Volume adjustment during route guidance on navigation screen) |
Left: Low volume Right: High volume |
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ALC*1 (Automatic volume adjustment) |
Off―Adjustment at seven levels |
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Bose® Centerpoint*2 (Automatic surround level adjustment) |
On/Off |
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Bose® AudioPilot*2 (Automatic volume adjustment) |
On/Off |
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Beep (Audio operation sound) |
On/Off |
Side: Low pitch enhancement
Side: Low pitch reduction-
Standard audio
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Bose® sound system
ALC (Automatic volume adjustment)
The automatic level control (ALC) is a feature that automatically adjusts audio volume and sound quality according to the vehicle speed. The volume increases in accordance with the increase in vehicle speed, and decreases as vehicle speed decreases.
Bose® Centerpoint (Automatic surround level adjustment)
Centerpoint®*3 lets vehicle owners enjoy a Bose® surround sound experience from their existing MP3s and satellite radio.
Specifically engineered to meet the unique demands of reproducing surround sound in a vehicle.
Converts stereo signals to multiple channels allowing greater precision when reproducing the sound.
An enhanced algorithm to simultaneously create a wider, more spacious sound field.
*3 Centerpoint® is a registered trademark of Bose Corporation.
Bose® AudioPilot (Automatic volume adjustment)
When driving, background noise can interfere with enjoying music.
AudioPilot®*4 noise compensation technology continuously adjusts the music to compensate for background noise and vehicle speed.
It reacts only to sustained noise sources and not intermittent ones, such as speed bumps.
An enhanced DSP algorithm allows faster and more effective compensation for unusual situations, such as driving on a very rough road or at high speeds.
*4 AudioPilot® is a registered trademark of Bose Corporation.
Operating the Radio
Radio ON
Select the 
icon on the home screen to display the Entertainment screen. When selecting the desired radio, the following icons are indicated in the lower part of the center display.
AM/FM Radio
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Icon |
Function |
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Displays the Entertainment menu. Use to switch to a different audio source. |
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Displays the station list. Select Select the desired frequency. |
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Displays the Favorites list. Long-press to store radio station currently being aired. |
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Switches the |
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You can search for receivable radio stations. Scanning stops at each station for about five seconds. Select again to continue receiving the radio station. |
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You can change the radio frequency manually. Rotate the commander knob, slide the screen, or touch the radio frequency. Press When |
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Launches the iTunes Tagging function (for Apple devices with USB use only). Can be used when the |
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Automatic radio station selection. When long-pressed, the radio frequency changes continually. It stops when you remove your hand from the icon or the commander knob. |
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Displays sound settings to adjust audio quality level. Refer to Volume/Display/Sound Controls (Search). |
to display the frequencies of up to ten radio stations on the auto memory preset list.
or 
to change the radio frequency one step at a time.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 -
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. -
Select
to open the genre list. -
Select the genre type you want to select.
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Select the
, 
icon.
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. -
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.
Bluetooth® Hands-Free
Making a Call
For Mazda Connect, making calls is possible using any of the following six methods:
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Phonebook downloaded from Bluetooth® device (mobile phone) (voice recognition function can be used)
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Favorites
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Call record
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Dialing a telephone number (voice recognition function can be used)
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“Redial” - Voice recognition command for making a call to the latest outgoing call record.
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“Call back” - Voice recognition command for making a call to the latest incoming call record.
Phonebook Usage
Telephone calls can be made by saying the contact name in the downloaded phonebook or the name of a person whose phone number has been registered in the Bluetooth® Hands-Free. Refer to Import contact (Download Phonebook).
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Press the talk button.
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Wait for the beep sound.
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Say: “Call XXXXX... (Ex. “John”) Mobile”. (You can also say, “Home”, “Work”, or “Other” instead of “Mobile”, depending on how you set up your contact information.)
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Follow the voice guidance to make the call, or simple press the pick-up button on the steering switch during or after the guidance to make the call.
Screen operation
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Select the
icon on the home screen to display the Communication screen. -
Select
to display the contact list. -
Select the contact you would like to call to display the details for the contact.
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Select the desired phone number to make the call.
Import contact (Download Phonebook)
Phonebook data from your device (Mobile phone) can be sent and registered to your Bluetooth® Hands-Free phonebook using Bluetooth®.
(Automatic downloading)
The “Auto Download Contacts” setting must be on. When hands-free is connected to the device, the phonebook is downloaded automatically.
Refer to Communication Settings (Search).
(Manually downloading)
If the “Auto Download Contacts” setting is off, download the phonebook using the following procedure.
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Select the
icon on the home screen to display the Communication screen. -
Select
to display the contact list. -
Select
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Select
or 
to switch to the device operation. -
If
is selected, select 
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Download will be started from the mobile phone.
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If “Import All Contacts” is performed after saving the phonebook to the Bluetooth® unit, the phonebook will be overwritten.
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A maximum of 1,000 contacts can be registered to the phonebook.
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Phonebook, incoming/outgoing call record, and favorite memories are exclusive to each mobile phone to protect privacy.
Favorites Contacts
A maximum of 50 contacts can be registered. It will take less time to make a call after registering the telephone number. In addition, you do not have to look for the person you want to call in the phonebook.
Registering your favorites
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Select the
icon on the home screen to display the Communication screen. -
Select
to display the favorites list. -
Select
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Select
or 
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Select from the displayed list.
When “Add New Contact” is selected, information such as the selected person’s name is also registered. In addition, when “Add New Contact Details” is selected, only the telephone number of the selected person is registered.
Calling a favorite
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Select the
icon on the home screen to display the Communication screen. -
Select
to display the favorites list. -
(If only one phone number is registered to contact)
Select the contact information you would like to call. Go to Step 5.
(If multiple phone numbers are registered to contact)
Select the contact you would like to call to display the screen indicating the details for the contact. Go to Step 4.
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Select the phone number you would like to call.
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Select
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Deleting a favorite
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Select the
icon on the home screen to display the Communication screen. -
Select
to display the favorites list. -
Select
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Select
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Select the contact information which you would like to delete.
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Select
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Changing the display order of your favorites list
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Select the
icon on the home screen to display the Communication screen. -
Select
to display the favorites list. -
Select
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Select
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The contact can be moved after it is selected.
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Slide the contact or move it using the commander switch, then select
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Changing contact name of your favorites
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Select the
icon on the home screen to display the Communication screen. -
Select
to display the favorites list. -
Select
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Select
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Select the contact to display the keyboard screen.
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If a new name is input and
is selected, the contact name is stored.
If the contact is long-pressed when the favorites list is displayed, the contact information can be edited (deleted, moved).
Telephone Number Input
Practice this while parked until you are confident you can do it while driving in a non-taxing road situation. If you are not completely comfortable, make all calls from a safe parking position, and only start driving when you can devote your full attention to driving.
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Select the
icon on the home screen to display the Communication screen. -
When
is pressed, the dial pad is displayed. -
Input the telephone number using the dial pad.
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Select
to make the call.
Numeral or symbol entry
Use the dial pad.
Long-press the 
to input +.
Select 
to delete the currently input value.
Long-press to delete all input values.
Redial Function
Makes a call to the last person called (latest person on outgoing call record) from the mobile phone/vehicle.
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Press the talk button.
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Wait for the beep sound.
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Say: “Redial”
Call back Function
Makes a call to the last person who called your (latest person on incoming call record) mobile phone/vehicle.
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Press the talk button.
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Wait for the beep sound.
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Say: “Call back”
Mobile 911 (U.S.A./Canada only)
If the vehicle is involved in a moderate to severe collision, a call is made automatically to 911 from the connected device. The “Emergency Assistance Call” setting must be on.
Refer to Communication Settings (Search).
Though the system can be set to not call 911, doing so will defeat the purpose of the system. Mazda recommends that the Mobile 911 system remain activated.
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Mobile 911 is a secondary function of the audio entertainment system. Therefore, the mobile 911 function does not assure that the call is always made to 911 after an accident occurs.
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A Hands-free device must be paired and connected. The 911 operator can verify the vehicle's position information using the Hands-free device GPS if equipped.
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If the vehicle is involved in a moderate to severe collision, notification of the call to 911 is made via audio and screen display. To cancel the call, press
or hang-up button within 10 seconds. -
If
or hang-up button is not pressed within 10 seconds, the call is made to 911 automatically.
Call Interrupt
is selected or the pick-up button on the steering wheel is pressed, the current call is held and the system switches to the new incoming call.
is selected, the current call is ended and the system switches to the new incoming call (GSM network only).
is selected or the hang-up button on the steering wheel is pressed, an incoming call is refused.Communication Settings
Select the icon on the home screen to display the Communication screen.
Select 
to change the setting.
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Item |
Setting |
Function |
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Bluetooth® |
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Go to Bluetooth® setting menu. Refer to Bluetooth® Preparation (Search). |
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Incoming Call Notifications |
On/Off |
Notifies when an incoming call is received. |
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Auto Download Text Message |
On/Off |
Downloads SMS automatically when the Bluetooth® unit is connected to the device. |
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Text Notifications |
On/Off |
Notifies when a new SMS is received. |
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Auto Download Email*1 |
On/Off |
Downloads E-mail automatically when the Bluetooth® unit is connected to the device. |
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Email Notifications |
On/Off |
Notifies when a new Email is received. |
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Auto Download Call History |
On/Off |
Downloads Call History automatically when the Bluetooth® unit is connected to the device. |
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Auto Download Contacts*1 |
On/Off |
Downloads the phonebook automatically when the Bluetooth® unit is connected to the device. |
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Ringtone |
Car/Phone/Off |
The type of ring tone can be changed. Three selections are available including the standard ring tone set on the vehicle, the ring tone registered to your Bluetooth® device, or no ring tone. |
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Phone Volume |
Adjusts using the slider. |
Adjusts the conversation volume. |
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VR and Ringtone |
Adjusts using the slider. |
Adjusts the voice guidance and ringtone volume. |
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Contacts Display Order |
First Name, Last Name |
Displays the contact information in alphabetical order of the first name. |
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Last Name, First Name |
Displays the contact information in alphabetical order of the last name. |
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Edit Preset Messages |
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Edits the preset message. Refer to Receiving and Replying to Messages (available only with E-mail/SMS compatible phones) (Search). |
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Emergency Assistance Call |
On/Off |
Mobile Utilizes the Mobile 911 function. |
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Restore Factory settings |
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Initializes all Communication Settings. |
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Depending on the device, it may be necessary to acquire download permission on the device side.
