Wireless Charger (Qi)

Wireless Charger (Qi) (Some Models)

Wireless Charger (Qi) (Some Models)

You can charge mobile devices such as Smartphones which comply with the Qi Wireless Charging standard.

Only use mobile devices that have a maximum power consumption of 5 W, or 15 W or below.

Trademarks

“Qi” and the Qi symbol are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC).

Warnings and Cautions When Using the Wireless Charger (Qi)

Warnings and Cautions When Using the Wireless Charger (Qi)

 

Radio waves from the Wireless Charger (Qi) may affect the operation of medical devices such as implanted-type cardiac pacemakers or defibrillators.

  • Before using the Wireless Charger (Qi) near people who use medical devices, ask the medical device manufacturer or your physician if radio waves from the Wireless Charger (Qi) will affect the device.

  • The Wireless Charger (Qi) can be disabled to prevent it from affecting medical devices. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer for details.

Heed the following cautions. Otherwise, the Wireless Charger (Qi) may malfunction or be damaged, which could cause a fire, burns due to heat generation, or an accident such as electrical shock.

  • Do not install, remove, disassemble, or change the wiring of the Wireless Charger (Qi). If the Wireless Charger (Qi) needs to be installed or removed, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

  • Do not use the Wireless Charger (Qi) when it is malfunctioning. In addition, if smoke, abnormal noise, or abnormal smell is emitted from the Wireless Charger (Qi), stop the vehicle in a safe place, turn off the Wireless Charger (Qi), and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

  • When using the Wireless Charger (Qi) to store items on, turn off the Wireless Charger (Qi).

  • Do not place any metal object between the charging area and the mobile device. Also, do not apply items such as a metallic sticker to the Wireless Charger (Qi).

  • When charging, do not place any item other than the mobile device to be charged on the Wireless Charger (Qi). In addition, do not place any metal object, IC card, coin, or magnetic item near the charging area.

  • Remove dust or dirt from the charging area before use.

  • Do not apply strong force or impact to the Wireless Charger (Qi) or get it wet.

  • Use only mobile devices which support the Wireless Charger (Qi).

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  • While a mobile device is placed on the charging area, keep the vehicle key away from the Wireless Charger (Qi). The vehicle key may not be detected due to radio wave interference by the Wireless Charger (Qi).

  • Charging may not operate normally under the following conditions:

    • The mobile device is fully charged.

    • There is foreign matter between the mobile device and the charging area.

    • The temperature of the mobile device is high.

    • The mobile device is placed with the charging side facing upward.

    • The mobile device is placed in a position extremely deviating from the center of the charging area.

    • Your vehicle is in an area where strong radio waves or electrical noise occur such as near a television tower, power plant, or airport.

    • The Near Field Communication (NFC) function setting of the mobile device is on (depends on the model of the mobile device).

  • Keep the following items away from the charging area. Otherwise the data stored on the mobile device could be erased or the device could malfunction.

    • Magnetic items such as magnets, magnetic cards, and magnetic recording media.

    • High precision devices such as wristwatches.

  • Before using the Wireless Charger (Qi), make sure to back up the data stored on the mobile device. The data on the mobile device could be deleted.

  • Do not wipe the Wireless Charger (Qi) using oil, alcohol, or thinner, or spray hairspray or insecticide onto it. Otherwise, it could cause damage or cracking.

  • Do not leave mobile devices in the cabin. The temperature inside the cabin may become very hot, causing the devices to malfunction.

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How to Use the Wireless Charger (Qi)

How to Use the Wireless Charger (Qi)

  1. Start the engine.

    The power for the Wireless Charger (Qi) turns on and the LED indicator turns on.

  2. Place a device compliant with the Qi Wireless Charging standard (portable device with a maximum power consumption of 5 W or 15 W or below) in the center of the charging area on the tray.

    1. Charging area

    2. LED indicator

    The LED indicator turns on in amber or green when charging starts.

    Charging starts when all the doors and liftgate are closed.

For details on the LED indicator, refer to the following LED indicator table.

Charging status display

The charging status of the Wireless Charger (Qi) can be checked with the LED indicator or the icon displayed on the center display.

Illumination/flash pattern

Icon indication

Status

Does not turn on

―

Indicates that charging is turned off.

Turns on in white

Indicates that charging is possible.

Turns on in amber

Indicates normal charging.

Turns on in green

Indicates fast charging*1.

Flashes in white

Indicates that the charging conditions are not met.

Flashes in red

Indicates that charging is not possible because a high temperature is detected.

Indicates that charging is not possible because foreign matter is detected.

Turns on in red

Indicates that there is a problem with Wireless Charger (Qi) and it needs to be repaired. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

  1. Some mobile devices can switch between normal charging and fast charging.

 

  • Charging efficiency may be reduced or charging may not be possible depending on the use environment and conditions.

  • Depending on the mobile device case or accessories used, the mobile device may not charge, or the charging efficiency may be reduced resulting in a longer charging time. If charging does not start even when a mobile device is placed on the charging area, remove the case or accessory.

  • Depending on the vehicle condition, charge amount may be temporarily restricted and charging may be canceled, however, this does not indicate a problem.

  • If the mobile device temperature rises during charging, charging may stop due to the protection function of the device. If that happens, wait until the mobile device cools down sufficiently and then recharge it.

  • When using the Wireless Charger (Qi), applications using the Near Field Communication (NFC) function may launch, however, this does not indicate a problem with the Wireless Charger (Qi).

  • (Vehicles with i-stop)

    While i-stop is operating, charge amount may be temporarily restricted and charging may be temporarily canceled, however, this does not indicate a problem.

  • Charging may be temporarily canceled depending on the vehicle conditions, such as when the engine is stopped.

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Convenient Ways to Use the Wireless Charger (Qi)

Convenient Ways to Use the Wireless Charger (Qi)

The Wireless Charger (Qi) can be turned on/off and the connection mode can be switched.

Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.

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