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.

No.

Menu

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

Mazda Connect Basic Operations

 

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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Operation Using Voice Recognition Function

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

No.

Item

Explanation

1

Talk/Pick-up button:

When the button is pressed, the voice recognition top screen is displayed and the voice recognition is activated.

 

(While voice guidance is being announced)

Press the button to skip the voice guidance.

2

Hang-up button:

Press the button to end the voice recognition.

Voice recognition activation

When the talk/pick-up button on the audio remote control switch is pressed, top screen of the voice recognition will be displayed.

 

When an Apple CarPlay™ or Android Auto™ compatible device is connected, the Mazda Connect voice recognition system is disabled to allow the use of Siri® or Android Auto™ voice recognition at any time with the talk/pick-up button.

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Commands usable at any time

“Help” - Can be used to check for usable voice commands.

“Back” - Returns to the previous screen. When a voice command is spoken while on the telephone number input screen, the content that was previously input is deleted.

“Cancel”- The voice recognition is ended.

Ending voice recognition

Do any one of the following operations:

  • Press the hang-up button.

  • Press and hold the talk/Pick-up button.

  • Say the word, “Cancel”.

Convenient operating tips for using the voice recognition function

Examples of effective voice commands in various categories are displayed on top screen of the voice recognition.

 

  • The voice command examples shown in this manual are only a partial list of the available commands. Some commands may be unusable depending on the specifications.

  • Some commands cannot be used depending on the device connection conditions and the use conditions.

  • When the Barge-In setting is on, voice commands can be made even while the voice guidance is being announced. For details on Barge-In, refer to the System Settings section in the Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.

  • For details on voice commands which can be used on the navigation screen, refer to the navigation system manual.

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To prevent misunderstood voice commands, be aware of the following points:

  • Connect your mobile phone to Bluetooth® before operating the mobile phone using voice recognition.

  • After pressing the talk/pick-up button, wait for the beep before speaking a command.

  • Speaking in a slightly louder voice will improve voice recognition, but an excessively loud voice is unnecessary. Try to speak in a slightly louder voice than when talking to other passengers in the vehicle.

  • You do not need to speak slowly. Speak at a normal speed.

  • When calling a person in the device's phone book, the recognition rate increases the longer the name is. Errors may occur with names that are short such as “Mama”, “Home”, or “Wife”.

  • Speak clearly, without pausing between words or numbers.

  • Voice commands other than those specified, cannot be recognized. Speak in the wording specified by the voice commands.

  • It is not necessary to face the microphone or approach it. Speak the voice commands while maintaining a safe driving position.

  • Close the windows and the moonroof (Some Models) to reduce loud noises from outside the vehicle and to prevent the airflow of the air-conditioning system from being a disturbance when using Bluetooth® Hands-Free.

  • Make sure that the air flow from the air conditioner is not blowing on the microphone.

  • If the voice recognition is poor with the guidance volume set to high, set the Barge-In to OFF.

Examples of available voice commands

The specified name and number are put into the {}.

Common

  • Back

  • Help (You can listen to help guidance at each screen.)

  • {Line Number} (You can select the line number on the screen.)

  • Next Page

  • Previous Page

  • Cancel

Menu

  • All

  • Navigation

  • Entertainment

  • Communication

Setting

  • Voice Recognition Settings

  • Display Off

Music

  • Play Artist (You can also use “Play Artist {Artist name}”.)

  • Play Album (You can also use “Play Album {Album Name}”.)

  • Play Playlist (You can also use “Play Playlist {Playlist Name}”.)

  • Play Song (You can also use “Play Song {Song Name}”.)

  • Play Audiobook (You can also use “Play Audiobook {Audiobook Name}”.)

  • Play Podcast (You can also use “Play Podcast {Podcast Name}”.)

Radio

  • Tune to {Frequency} FM

  • Tune to {Frequency} HD {Sub Channel}

  • SiriusXM Channel {Channel Number}

  • SiriusXM {Station Name}

  • SiriusXM Genre (You can also use “SiriusXM {Genre Name}”.)

Source

  • Change Source (You can also use “Change Source to USB”*1 and “USB”*1.)

  • Audio OFF (You can also use “Change Source to Audio OFF”.)

Phone

  • Dial Phone Number (You can also use “Dial {Phone Number}”.)

  • Call History

  • Call a Contact (You can also use “Call {Contact Name}” and “Call {Contact Name} at {Number Type}”.)

  • Redial

  1. : Audio source names other than “USB” can also be used as follows: Bluetooth/FM/SiriusXM/Pandora/USB1 Audio/USB2 Audio/USB1 Video/USB2 Video

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