Mazda Connect User manual

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Please be aware that this manual applies to all models, equipment and options. As a result, you may find
some explanations for equipment not installed on your vehicle.
©2021 Mazda Motor Corporation
Printed in Japan July 2021 (Print1)
A Word to Mazda Owners
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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.
Illustrations complement the words of the
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
various road conditions.
The symbol below in this manual means
“Do not do this” or “Do not let this
happen”.
Index: A good place to start is the Index,
an alphabetical listing of all information in
your manual.
You'll find several WARNINGs,
CAUTIONs, and NOTEs in the manual.
WARNING
A WARNING indicates a situation in which
serious injury or death could result if the
warning is ignored.
CAUTION
A CAUTION indicates a situation in which
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
What is Mazda Connect ?
1-2 *Some models.
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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.
Overview
What is Mazda Connect ?
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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.
Overview
What is Mazda Connect ?
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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.
Overview
Basic Operations
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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.
Overview
Basic Operations
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