Mazda Connect User manual

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©2021 Mazda Motor Corporation
Printed in Japan July 2021 (Print1)
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We want to help you get the most driving
pleasure from your vehicle. Your owner's
manual, when read from cover to cover,
can do that in many ways.
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manual to best explain how to enjoy your
Mazda. By reading your manual, you can
find out about the features, important
safety information, and driving under
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CAUTIONs, and NOTEs in the manual.
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serious injury or death could result if the
warning is ignored.
CAUTION
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bodily injury or damage to your vehicle, or
both, could result if the caution is ignored.
NOTE
A NOTE provides information and
sometimes suggests how to make better
use of your vehicle.
How to Use This Manual
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Table of Contents
Overview
Mazda Connect overview, what Mazda Connect can do for you
1
Features
Using vehicle information such as fuel economy and maintenance
information
2
Trouble
Taking action such as when functions cannot be set or other problems arise
3
Index
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1Overview
Mazda Connect overview, what Mazda Connect can do for you
What is Mazda Connect ?.................1-2
What is Mazda Connect ?.............1-2
Basic Operations................................1-5
Basic Operations...........................1-5
Touch panel operation.................. 1-6
Commander Switch
Operation...................................... 1-8
Audio Remote Control Switch
Operation.................................... 1-10
Operation Using Voice Recognition
Function......................................1-13
Appendix.................................... 1-16
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What is Mazda Connect ?
1. Radio
2. Bluetooth® Audio/Hands-Free Call/SMS (Short Message Service)/E-mail
3. USB Audio
4. AUX
5. USB port*1/Auxiliary jack*1/SD card slot*2
6. CD/DVD player*
7. CD/DVD*
8. SD card (Navigation system)*
*1 The location of the USB slot/auxiliary jack differs depending on the specifications.
Overview
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*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.
Icon Function
Applications
Information such as average fuel economy, maintenance, and warnings can be verified. In
addition, SiriusXM
®
, Apple CarPlay
*
, and Android™
*
can be selected.
Depending on the grade and specification, the screen display may differ.
Entertainment
Operates audio such as the radio and CD/DVD
*
. 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 icon displayed at the bottom of the screen.
Communication
Bluetooth
®
related functions are available.
Navigation
Navigation screen is displayed (vehicles with navigation system).
If the SD card for the navigation system is not inserted, the compass indicating the direc‐
tion 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.
Settings
Overall setting menu (Such as display, sound, Bluetooth
®
and Language).
Depending on the grade and specification, the screen display may differ.
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WARNING
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 shift lever (manual
transmission)/selector lever (automatic transmission):
Allowing the plug cord to become tangled with the shift lever (manual transmission)/selector
lever (automatic transmission) 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.
CAUTION
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.
NOTE

Do not use Mazda Connect for a long time with the engine stopped. Otherwise, the 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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Basic Operations
NOTE
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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Touch panel operation
CAUTION
Do not press the screen strongly or press it with a sharp-pointed object. Otherwise, the screen
could be damaged.
NOTE
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
1. Touch or tap on the item indicated on the screen.
2. The operation is launched and the next item is displayed.
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Slide
1. Touch the setting item displaying a slider bar.
2. Touch the slider with your finger and move to the desired level.
Swipe
1. Touch the screen with your finger and move up or down.
2. Items which were not displayed can be displayed.
Return to previous screen
1. Touch the .
Displaying the home screen
1. Touch the .
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Commander Switch Operation
NOTE
For safety reasons, some operations are disabled while the vehicle is being driven.
Volume dial operation
Volume dial
Volume dial
Type A Type B
Press the volume dial to mute and pause. However, while an audio source which cannot be
paused such as FM radio is playing, only mute is available. Press the volume dial again to
resume the audio.
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
Type A Type B
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
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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
Type A Type B
(Selection of icons on screen)
1. Tilt or turn the commander knob and move the cursor to the desired icon.
2. Press the commander knob and select the icon.
NOTE
Long-press operation of the commander knob is also possible for some functions.
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Audio Remote Control Switch Operation
Adjusting the Volume
To increase the volume, press up the volume switch ( ).
To decrease the volume, press down the volume switch ( ).
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Seek Switch
AM/FM/SiriusXM® radio
Press the seek switch ( , ). The radio switches to the next/previous stored station in the
order that it was stored.
Press and hold the seek switch ( , ) to seek all usable stations at a higher or lower
frequency whether programmed or not.
Radio stations which have been previously stored in favorites can be called up by pressing
the seek switch ( , ) while any radio station stored in the favorite radio is being received.
Radio stations can be called up in the order they were stored with each press of the switch
(, ).
DAB radio*
Press the Seek switch ( , ) while listening to DAB radio to call up a station previously
stored to the favorites list. With each operation of the switch, radio stations can be called up
in the order they were stored.
Press and hold the seek switch ( ) to go to the next station, ( ) to return to the previous
station.
USB Audio/Bluetooth® Audio /CD*
Press the seek switch ( ) to skip forward to the beginning of the next track.
Press the seek switch ( ) within a few seconds after playback begins to track down to the
beginning of the previous track.
Press the seek switch ( ) after a few seconds have elapsed to start playback from the
beginning of the current track.
Press and hold the seek switch ( , ) to continuously switch the tracks up or down.
DVD*
Press the seek switch ( ) to skip forward to the beginning of the next chapter.
Press the seek switch ( ) to return to the beginning of the previous chapter.
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Pandora®/Aha™/Stitcher™ Radio
Press the seek switch ( ) to skip forward to the beginning of the next track.
Press and hold the seek switch ( ) to evaluate the playback of the current song as “Like”.
Press and hold the seek switch ( ) to evaluate the playback of the current song as
“Dislike”.
Pick up/hang up the Phone, or Activate Voice Control Using the Switch
Talk button
Activates the voice recognition. In addition, it skips the voice guidance.
Pick-up button
Answers incoming calls. In addition, after selecting a contact or dialing a number, it places
the call when the button is pressed.
Hang-up button
Ends the call or refuses an incoming call. In addition, it ends the voice recognition
operation.
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Operation Using Voice Recognition Function
Talk button Hang-up button
Talk button
Activates the voice recognition. In addition, it skips the voice guidance.
Hang-up button
Ends the voice recognition operation.
Basic Operation Method
Activating Voice Recognition
Press the talk button.
Ending Voice Recognition
Use one of the following methods:
Press the hang-up button.
Say, “Cancel”.
Operate the commander switch or the center display (only when vehicle is stopped).
Skipping Voice Guidance (for faster operation)
Press and release the talk button.
Troubleshooting for Voice Recognition
If you do not understand an operation method while in the voice recognition mode, say
“Tutorial” or “Help”.
Commands useable anytime during voice recognition
“Go Back” and “Cancel” are commands which can be used at anytime during voice
recognition.
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Returning to previous operation
To return to the previous operation, say, “Go Back” while in voice recognition mode.
Cancel
To put the Bluetooth® Hands-Free system in standby mode, say, “Cancel” while in voice
recognition mode.
To prevent a deterioration in the voice recognition rate and voice quality, the following
points should be observed:
The voice recognition cannot be performed while voice guidance or the beep sound is
operating. Wait until the voice guidance or the beep sound is finished before saying a
command.
Phone related commands are available only when a phone is connected via Bluetooth®.
Make sure a phone is connected via Bluetooth® before you operate phone related voice
commands.
Music play commands, such as Play Artist and Play Album can be used only in USB
audio mode.
Do not speak too slowly or loudly (no loud voice).
Speak clearly, without pausing between words or numbers.
Dialects or different wording other than hands-free prompts cannot be recognized by
voice recognition. Speak in the wording specified by the voice commands.
It is not necessary to face the microphone or be close to it. Speak the voice commands
while maintaining a safe driving position.
Close the windows and/or the moonroof to reduce loud noises from outside the vehicle, or
turn down the airflow of the climate control system while Bluetooth® Hands-Free is being
used.
Make sure the vents are not directing air up towards the microphone.
Voice Command List
Voice command
When the talk button is pressed and the following command is spoken, the audio or
navigation can be operated. The commands in the () can be omitted. The specified name and
number are put into the {}.
Standard command
Voice command Function
Help Usable commands can be verified.
Tutorial Basic voice commands and methods of use can be verified.
(Navigate/Take me/Drive) Home Set the destination to Home.
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Communication (phone) related command
Voice command Function
Call {name in phonebook} (mobile/
home/work/other)
Example: “Call John Mobile”
Calls to the contact in the downloaded phonebook.
Redial Calls to the last contact you called.
Callback Calls to the last contact who called you.
Entertainment (audio) related command
Voice command Function Corresponding audio
source
(Go to/Play) Bluetooth (Audio)
Switches the audio source to Bluetooth
®
audio.
Can also switch to each audio source by similarly us‐
ing commands such as FM, AM, or USB.
All
Play Artist {Artist name} Plays the selected artist. USB
Navigation related command*
For the navigation screen voice commands, refer to the separate navigation system manual.
NOTE

Some commands cannot be used depending on the vehicle specifications.

Some commands cannot be used depending on the device connection conditions and the
use conditions.

The commands indicated in this manual are some examples of usable voice commands.
Some commands cannot be used depending on the vehicle specifications.
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Appendix
Gracenote
®
Database
When a USB device or Bluetooth
®
device is connected to this unit and the
audio is played, the album name, artist
name, genre and title information are
automatically displayed if there is a
match in the vehicle's database
compilation to the music being played.
The information stored in this device uses
database information in the Gracenote
®
music recognition service.
CAUTION
For information related to the most recent
Gracenote
®
database which can be used
and how to install it, go to the Mazda
Hands Free Website:
http://www.mazdahandsfree.com
This application or device contains
software from Gracenote, Inc. of
Emeryville, California (“Gracenote”).
The software from Gracenote (the
“Gracenote Software”) enables this
application to perform disc and/or file
identification and obtain music-related
information, including name, artist, track,
and title information (“Gracenote Data”)
from online servers or embedded
databases (collectively, “Gracenote
Servers”) and to perform other functions.
You may use Gracenote Data only by
means of the intended End-User
functions of this application or device.
You agree that you will use Gracenote
Data, the Gracenote Software, and
Gracenote Servers for your own personal
non-commercial use only. You agree not
to assign, copy, transfer or transmit the
Gracenote Software or any Gracenote
Data to any third party. YOU AGREE
NOT TO USE OR EXPLOIT
GRACENOTE DATA, THE
GRACENOTE SOFTWARE, OR
GRACENOTE SERVERS, EXCEPT AS
EXPRESSLY PERMITTED HEREIN.
You agree that your non-exclusive license
to use the Gracenote Data, the Gracenote
Software, and Gracenote Servers will
terminate if you violate these restrictions.
If your license terminates, you agree to
cease any and all use of the Gracenote
Data, the Gracenote Software, and
Gracenote Servers. Gracenote reserves all
rights in Gracenote Data, the Gracenote
Software, and the Gracenote Servers,
including all ownership rights. Under no
circumstances will Gracenote become
liable for any payment to you for any
information that you provide. You agree
that Gracenote, Inc. may enforce its rights
under this Agreement against you directly
in its own name.
The Gracenote service uses a unique
identifier to track queries for statistical
purposes. The purpose of a randomly
assigned numeric identifier is to allow the
Gracenote service to count queries
without knowing anything about who you
are. For more information, see the web
page for the Gracenote Privacy Policy for
the Gracenote service.
The Gracenote Software and each item of
Gracenote Data are licensed to you “AS
IS.”
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