Mazda Connect

What is Mazda Connect ?

What is Mazda Connect ?

What is Mazda Connect ?

This manual only indicates a part of the information for Mazda Connect. For details, check the Web owner's manual at the Mazda site for each country and region.

 

  1. Radio

  2. Bluetooth® Audio/Hands-Free Call/SMS (Short Message Service)

  3. USB Audio/USB Video

  4. USB port*1/SD card slot*2

  5. SD card (Navigation system) (Some Models)

  1. The location of the USB slot differs depending on the specifications.

  2. The SD card slot is for the navigation system only. For vehicles with the navigation system, the SD card (Mazda genuine) with stored map data is inserted into the SD card slot and used.

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Explanation

(1)

Information

Energy Efficiency History:

Monitor energy efficiency in real time and view energy efficiency history.

High Voltage Battery Monitor:

View high voltage battery charge level, charging schedule, and more.

SiriusXM Travel Link (Some Models):

Access traffic information, weather, parking information and sports scores.

Vehicle Status Monitor:

View important vehicle maintenance messages, information, and intervals.

(2)

Entertainment

FM

SiriusXM (Some Models)

Pandora (Some Models)

Bluetooth

USB1 Audio/USB2 Audio

USB1 Video/USB2 Video

Phone Connectivity (Some Models)/Apple CarPlay (Some Models)/Android Auto (Some Models)

Audio Off

(3)

Notifications

Displays text messages received by the mobile device paired to Mazda Connect and notifications from the vehicle. The number of notifications is displayed, and if they exceed 100, 99+ is displayed. If a serious problem occurs, the background color changes to amber or red.

(4)

Communication

By connecting your mobile device, such as a Smartphone, to Mazda Connect via Bluetooth®, you can use the hands-free call and short message functions.

(5)

Navigation

The navigation system (vehicles with navigation system) can be used when the SD card for the navigation system is inserted.

 

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.

For the navigation system operation, refer to the navigation system manual.

(6)

Settings

You can change the settings for the Mazda Connect screen, sound settings, and the vehicle functions.

 

EV Settings:

Configures charging schedule, climate control timer, and more.

In-Vehicle Displays:

Configures settings and content for all in-vehicle displays.

Sound Settings:

Configures the in-vehicle listening experience.

Safety Settings:

Configures safety and driver assistance features.

Vehicle Settings:

Configures vehicle convenience features.

Connectivity Settings:

Configures Bluetooth and other device connectivity settings.

System Settings:

Configures language, time, and other general settings.

(7)

Apple CarPlay

You can use Apple CarPlay™ by connecting an iPhone® compatible with Apple CarPlay™ to the USB slot.

(8)

Android Auto

You can use Android Auto™ by connecting an Android™ Smartphone compatible with Android Auto™ to the USB port.

 

Always adjust Mazda Connect while the vehicle is stopped:

Do not adjust Mazda Connect with the Commander switch while driving the vehicle. Adjusting Mazda Connect with the Commander switch while driving the vehicle is dangerous as it could distract your attention from the vehicle operation which could lead to a serious accident.

Even if the audio remote control switches are equipped on the steering wheel, learn to use the switches without looking down at them so that you can keep your maximum attention on the road while driving the vehicle.

Do not allow the connection plug cord to get tangled with the selector lever:

Allowing the plug cord to become tangled with the selector lever is dangerous as it could interfere with driving, resulting in an accident.

Do not adjust a mobile device or a similar product while driving the vehicle:

Adjusting a mobile device or a similar product while driving the vehicle is dangerous as it could distract your attention from the vehicle operation which could lead to a serious accident. Always adjust a mobile device or a similar product while the vehicle is stopped.

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For the purposes of safe driving, adjust the audio volume to a level that allows you to hear sounds outside of the vehicle including car horns and particularly emergency vehicle sirens.

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  • Do not use Mazda Connect for a long time with the EV system stopped. Otherwise, the lead-acid battery power could be depleted.

  • If a mobile phone or CB radio is used in or near the vehicle, it could cause noise to occur from the audio system. However, this does not indicate a problem.

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Mazda Connect Basic Operations

Mazda Connect Basic Operations

Commander Switch Operation

The commander switch can be used to switch to each function and to operate each function.

Set the palm of your hand on the commander knob so that your fingers can touch each of the switches.

You can switch the screens without having to look down at your hand.

 

For safety reasons, some operations are disabled while driving the vehicle.

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The shape of the switches varies depending on the specifications.

 

No.

Item

Explanation

1

Commander knob (selection):

Rotate or slide the commander knob to highlight/select the on-screen functions you want to use.

2

Commander knob (select):

Depress the commander knob to select the desired on-screen function you want to use.

3

Entertainment button:

The audio source screen last used is displayed.

 

(During Apple CarPlay™ or Android Auto™ music playback)

Displays the Apple CarPlay™ or Android Auto™ now playing screen.

4

Volume knob:

Volume adjustment

Adjust the volume by turning the volume knob.

If you adjust the volume during voice guidance, the volume of the voice guidance will change.

If you adjust the volume during a hands-free call, the conversation volume will change.

Press the volume knob to mute/pause the audio. Press the knob again to resume.

 

Power off/on

Press and hold to turn off the Mazda Connect power and turn off the screen.

Press again to turn on the Mazda Connect power.

 

  • If you press the volume knob to mute an audio source which can be paused, such as Apple CarPlay™, USB audio, or Bluetooth® audio, while it is playing, the song playback pauses. Press the volume knob again to cancel the mute and the pause at the same time.

  • When the Mazda Connect power is turned off and the commander switch is pressed, the Mazda Connect power turns on.

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Selecting a radio station

Radio stations saved to your Favorites can be selected by sliding the volume knob left (SEEK DOWN)/right (SEEK UP) while listening to FM/SiriusXM®. The station will change each time you slide the volume knob.

If you want to manually tune to the next available station before or after the currently selected station, slide and hold the volume knob left (SEEK DOWN) or right (SEEK UP) until you hear a beep and the tuner will select the next available station.

 

Playback Control

Music and video files can be cued when listening to stored content via USB, Bluetooth®, and SiriusXM®, audio, or video.

Slide the volume knob right to skip to the next track or slide it to the left to go back to the previous track. You can also slide and hold the volume knob to fast forward or rewind the track.

5

Favorites button:

Displays the favorites screen.

Press and hold to register FM/SiriusXM® stations, contacts, navigation destinations, or any highlighted menu items to create easily accessible shortcuts.

6

Home button:

Displays the home screen.

 

(While Apple CarPlay™ or Android Auto™ is displayed)

Displays the Apple CarPlay™ or Android Auto™ home screen.

 

(While Apple CarPlay™ or Android Auto™ is connected)

Press and hold while the Mazda Connect screen is displayed to switch the screen from Mazda Connect to Apple CarPlay™ or Mazda Connect to Android Auto™. In addition, press and hold while the Apple CarPlay™ or Android Auto™ screen is displayed to switch to the Mazda Connect screen.

7

Back button:

Returns to previous screen.

8

Map button:

Displays the navigation screen (vehicles with navigation system).

In order for the navigation system to function, the SD card for the navigation system is required.

If the SD card for the navigation system is not inserted, the compass indicating the direction in which the vehicle is moving is displayed.

For the navigation system operation, refer to the navigation system manual.

 

(During Apple CarPlay™ or Android Auto™ route guidance)

Displays the Apple CarPlay™ or Android Auto™ map screen.

 

With an active Mazda Navigation route, pressing the Map button will repeat the navigation voice guidance.

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Audio Remote Control Switch Operation

The audio remote control switch is on the left side of the steering wheel. You can operate basic audio functions, pick up/hang up the phone, or activate voice control using the switch.

The shape of the switches may differ depending on the specifications.

 

No.

Item

Explanation

1

Volume adjustment button:

Press the (+) or (-) button to adjust the volume.

If you adjust the volume during voice guidance, the volume of the voice guidance will change.

If you adjust the volume during a hands-free call, the conversation volume will change.

2

(SEEK UP)

Seek Switch:

Selecting a radio station

Radio stations saved to your Favorites can be selected by pressing the seek switch while listening to FM/AM radio. The station will change to the previous or next favorite station each time you press the seek switch. If you want to manually tune to the next available station before or after the currently selected station, press and hold the seek switch until it beeps and the tuner will select the next available station.

 

Playback Control

Music and video files can be cued when listening to stored content via USB, Bluetooth®, and SiriusXM®, audio, or video.

Slide the volume knob right to skip to the next track or slide it to the left to go back to the previous track. You can also slide and hold the volume knob to fast forward or rewind the track.

(SEEK DOWN)

3

SOURCE

SOURCE button:

The audio source can be switched each time the button is pressed.

In addition, when the button is pressed and held, the current audio source is muted and the audio source selection screen is displayed.

 

(During Apple CarPlay™ or Android Auto™ playback)

Press and hold the SOURCE button to mute the current audio source.

4

Hang-up button:

(During a call)

Press the button to end the call.

 

(While receiving a call)

Press the button to refuse a call.

5

Talk/Pick-up button:

(While receiving a call)

Press the button to answer the call.

6

Mute button:

Press the button to mute.

Press it again to cancel the mute.

 

If you press the mute button to mute an audio source which can be paused, such as Apple CarPlay™, USB audio, or Bluetooth® audio, while it is playing, the song playback pauses. Press the mute button again to cancel the mute and the pause at the same time.

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