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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.
Displaying the Radio ID
When channel 0 is selected, the radio ID is displayed. Use the PREVIOUS or NEXT channel buttons to select channel 0.
SiriusXM® operation
Select the icon on the home screen to display the Entertainment screen. When
is selected, the following icons are indicated in the bottom 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 the channel list of the current category. |
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Displays the favorites list. Long-press to store the channel currently being aired. Refer to Operating the Radio (Search). |
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Plays each channel in the current channel list for 6 seconds. Select again to continue receiving the channel. The function can be selected when the Tune Scan™ setting is turned off. |
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Each channel programmed to Smart Favorite is played for 6 seconds. The function can be selected when all of the following conditions are met.
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Displays in red while a station in a TuneMix™ channel is being broadcast. The TuneMix™ broadcast ends when the icon is pressed. |
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(During TuneMix™ broadcast/Tune Scan™ operation) Returns to the beginning of the previous song. |
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Plays a radio. When selected again, playback is temporarily stopped. |
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(During TuneMix™ broadcast/Tune Scan™ operation) Advances to the beginning of the next song. |
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(When in a mode other than TuneMix™/Tune Scan™) Plays the previous channel. |
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(When in a mode other than TuneMix™/Tune Scan™) Plays the next channel. |
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Displays the setting screen. |
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Displays sound settings to adjust audio quality level. Refer to Volume/Display/Sound Controls (Search). |
Selection from channel list
Receivable channels can be displayed on the channel list screen. You can easily select the channel you want to listen from the list. Each category can be also displayed.
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Select the
icon to display the channel list.
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Select a desired channel.
(Select from category list)
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Select the
icon to display the channel list.
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Select
to display the category list.
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Select a desired category.
Creating TuneMix™ Channel
The music channels programmed to Smart Favorite can be programmed to the TuneMix™ Channel.
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Smart Favorite can be programmed by selecting
on the SiriusXM Settings screen.
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The TuneMix™ Channel cannot be created unless two or more SiriusXM music channels have been programmed to Smart Favorite.
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Select the
icon to display the channel list.
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Select the
tab.
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Select
.
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Select
.
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Select the desired music channel to the TuneMix™ Channel.
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Select
to register the TuneMix™ Channel.
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.
How to use USB mode
Type |
Playable data |
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USB mode |
MP3/WMA/AAC/OGG file |
This unit does not support a USB 3.0 device. In addition, other devices may not be supported depending on the model or OS version.
The recommended capacity of the USB memory is 16 GB or less.
USB devices formatted to FAT32 are supported (USB devices formatted to other formats such as NTFS are not supported).
Playback
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Select the
icon on the home screen to display the Entertainment screen.
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Select
or
to switch the USB 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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Category list is displayed. |
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Current track list is displayed. Select a desired track to play it. |
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Plays the current track repeatedly. Select it again to play the tracks in the current track list repeatedly. When selected again, the function is canceled. |
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Tracks in the current track list are played randomly. Select it again to cancel. |
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Starts playing a track similar to the current track using Gracenote®'s More Like This™. Select the desired song from the category list to cancel More Like This™. |
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If selected within a few seconds from the beginning of a song which has started to play, the previous song is selected. If more than a few seconds have elapsed, the song currently being played is replayed from the beginning. Long-press to fast reverse. It stops when you remove your hand from the icon or the commander knob. |
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Track is played. When selected again, playback is temporarily stopped. |
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Advances to the beginning of the next song. Long-press to fast forward. |
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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 file name in the USB memory is too long, it could cause operation problems such as not being able to playback the song.
(Recommended: Within 80 characters)
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The album art may not display depending on the album art size.
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To move to the desired location on the track, move the slider indicating the playback time.
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The appearance of the repeat and shuffle icons changes depending on the type of operation in which the function is used.
Category list
Select the icon to display the following category list.
Select a desired category and item.
Category |
Function |
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Playlist*1 |
Displays playlists on the device. |
Artist |
Displays the artist name list. All the tracks or tracks for each album of the selected artist can be played. |
Album |
Displays the album name list. |
Song |
All the tracks in the device are displayed. |
Genre |
Displays the genre list. All the tracks or tracks per album or artist in the selected genre can be played. |
Audiobook*2 |
Displays the audiobook list. Chapters can be selected and played. |
Podcast*2 |
Displays the podcast list. Episode can be selected and played. |
Apple Music Radio*2 (Some Models) |
Displays Apple Music Radio stations. A station can be selected and played. |
Folder*3 |
Displays the folder/file list. |
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Playlist folders of Apple devices are not supported.
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Apple device only
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USB-Sticks and USB-Android™ device only
Example of use (to play all tracks in USB device)
(Method 1)
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Select
to display the category list.
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Select
.
All the tracks in the USB device are displayed.
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Select a desired track.
The selected track is played. All the tracks in the USB device can be played by continuing playback.
(Method 2)*1
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Select
to display the category list.
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Select
.
All the folders in the USB device are displayed.
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Select
.
All the tracks in the USB device are displayed.
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Select a desired track.
The selected track is played. All the tracks in the USB device can be played by continuing playback.
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Can be operated using an Android™ device or USB flash memory.
How to use Apple CarPlay™ (Some Models)
Switching to Apple CarPlay™
Connect the iPhone® by inserting the Apple®-genuine connector cord to the USB terminal indicated by the mark.
Refer to How to connect USB port/Auxiliary jack (Search).
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When you switch your iPhone® connection from Bluetooth® to the vehicle's USB terminal, the system switches to Apple CarPlay™. The applications which was being used via Bluetooth® connection can be used continuously. However, the available functions of the applications using Bluetooth® connection and those on Apple CarPlay™ may differ.
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If the iPhone® is connected to the USB terminal not indicated by the
mark, the system operates in USB mode.
Display of Apple CarPlay™ Screen
Use any of the following methods to display the Apple CarPlay™ screen in the center display.
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Select
on the home screen.
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Long press
on the commander switch.
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Select
on the home screen, and select
from the Applications screen.
Apple CarPlay™ home screen

The icons and icon positions displayed on the Apple CarPlay™ home screen may differ depending on the connected iPhone® and iOS version.
No. |
Icon |
Explanation |
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Icon for connected iPhone® |
Launches the Apple CarPlay™ application. Refer to the help information available with each application for the method of using each application. |
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Switches to the Mazda Connect home screen. |
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Displays the Apple CarPlay™ home screen. |
Convenient Ways to Use Apple CarPlay™
Item |
Operation method |
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Activating the voice recognition function (Siri®)*1 |
Activate Siri® using any of the following two methods to operate Apple CarPlay™ by voice.
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To display the Now Playing screen |
When music is playing in Apple CarPlay™ and a screen other than the Now Playing screen is being displayed, press |
To display the MAP screen |
When using map route guidance in Apple CarPlay™ and a screen other than the MAP screen is being displayed, press |
To return to Mazda Connect screen |
Press and hold |
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The voice recognition function of Mazda Connect cannot be used while Apple CarPlay™ is connected.
To End Apple CarPlay™
To end Apple CarPlay™, disconnect the Apple®-genuine connector cord from the USB terminal and disconnect the iPhone® from the connector cord.
If the connector cord is disconnected from the USB terminal during music playback using Apple CarPlay™, the audio source selection will no longer be available and the vehicle's audio device will be muted.
How to use Android Auto™ mode (Some Models)
What is 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.
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.
No. |
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).
Device selection
If several devices have been paired, the Bluetooth® unit links the device last paired. If you would like to link a different paired device, it is necessary to change the link. The order of device priority after the link has been changed is maintained even when the ignition is switched off.
Connecting other devices
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Select the
icon on the home screen to display the Settings screen.
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Select the
tab.
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Select
.
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Turn the Bluetooth® setting on.
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Select the name of the device you would like to connect.
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selection
Connects both devices as hands-free and Bluetooth® audio.
selection
Connects as a hands-free device.
selection
Connects as Bluetooth® audio.
The following functions can be used for the Hands-free or audio.
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Hands-free: Phone calls and E-mail/SMS
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Audio: Bluetooth® audio, Pandora®, Aha™, Stitcher™ radio
Disconnecting a device
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Select the
icon on the home screen to display the Settings screen.
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Select the
tab.
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Select
.
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Turn the Bluetooth® setting on.
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Select the device name which is currently connected.
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Select
.
Settings
Select the icon on the home screen and display the Settings screen.
Switch the tab and select the setting item you want to change.
You can customize settings in the setup display as follows:
Tab |
Item |
Function |
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AD-Disp |
Height Brightness Control Other |
Refer to Active Driving Display (Search). |
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Display |
Refer to Volume/Display/Sound Controls (Search). |
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Safety |
Distance Recognition Support System SBS/SCBS Other |
Refer to Personalization Features (Search). |
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Sound |
Refer to Volume/Display/Sound Controls (Search). |
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Clock |
Adjust Time |
Displays the currently set time is displayed. Press AM/PM can only be selected with the 12-hour clock display. |
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GPS Sync |
Synchronizes with GPS when turned on. When turned off, the time can be changed from “Adjust Time”. |
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Time Format |
Changes the display between 12 and 24-hour clock time. |
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Time Zone Select |
When it's not synchronized with GPS, select the region you want to specify. |
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Daylight Savings Time |
Turns the daylight saving time setting on/off. When ON, the time advances 1 hour. When OFF, it returns to normal time. |
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Vehicle |
Rain Sensing Wiper Door Locks Other |
Refer to Personalization Features (Search). |
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Devices |
Bluetooth |
Refer to Bluetooth® Preparation (Search). |
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Android Auto (Some Models) |
An Android Auto™ mode connection can be set on or off when connecting an Android™ Smartphone. The setting takes effect directly after switching on/off. Displays in gray and cannot be selected if an Android™ Smartphone is not connected. |
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Apple CarPlay (Some Models) |
An Apple CarPlay™ connection can be set on or off when connecting an iPhone®. For the setting to take effect, it is necessary to connect the iPhone® again. Displays in gray and cannot be selected if an iPhone® is not connected. |
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System |
Tool Tips |
Turns button explanations ON/OFF. |
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Language |
Changes the language. |
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Temperature |
Changes the setting between Fahrenheit and Celsius. |
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Distance |
Changes the setting between miles and kilometers. |
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Music Database Update |
Used to update Gracenote®. Gracenote® is used with USB Audio, and provides:
Gracenote® can be downloaded from the Mazda Handsfree Website. Refer to Gracenote® Database (Search). |
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Restore All Factory Settings |
Memory and settings are initialized to the factory settings. The initialization launches by selecting the |
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About |
Agreements and Disclaimers |
Verify the disclaimer and agree. |
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Version Information |
Can verify the current audio unit OS version and Gracenote® Database version. |
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