Audio Set
Commander switch operation
For safety reasons, some operations are disabled while the vehicle is being driven.

Volume dial operation

Press the volume knob 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 knob 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 anticlockwise.
Switches around commander knob

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. For operation of the Navigation screen, refer to the navigation system manual. If the SD card for the navigation system is not inserted, the compass indicating the direction in which the vehicle is moving is displayed.
: Displays the Favourites screen. Long-press to store particular items in Favourites. (Radio, phonebook and destination of the navigation system can be programmed.)
: Returns to previous screen.
Commander knob operation

(Selection of icons on screen)
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Tilt or turn the commander knob and move the cursor to the desired icon.
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Press the commander knob and select the icon.
Long-press operation of the commander knob is also possible for some functions.
Touch panel operation
Do not press the screen strongly or press it with a sharp-pointed object. Otherwise, the screen could be damaged.
For safety reasons, operation of the centre display is disabled while the vehicle is being driven. However, items not displayed in grey can be operated using the commander switch while the vehicle is being driven.

Touch & Tap
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Touch or tap on the item indicated on the screen.
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The operation is launched and the next item is displayed.
Slide (USB audio only)
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Touch the setting item displaying a slider bar.
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Touch the slider with your finger and move to the desired level.
Swipe
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Touch the screen with your finger and move up or down.
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Items which were not displayed can be displayed.
Return to previous screen
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Touch the
.
Displaying the home screen
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Touch the
.
Volume adjustment
Turn the commander switch volume dial. The volume switch on the steering switch can also be pressed.
Press the volume knob 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 knob again to resume the audio.
Audio sound adjustment
The sound quality settings can be changed.
Refer to Other Equipment/Functions (Search).
Operating the Radio
Favourites Radio
Selected stations can be registered for convenient operation. Up to 50 stations can be registered. The Favourites list is common to AM, FM and DAB radio.
Registering to Favourites
Long-press the icon to register the current radio station. The registration can also be performed using the following procedure.
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Select the
icon to display the Favourites list.
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Select
.
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Select
.
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The station is added to the bottom of the Favourites list.
Selecting radio station from Favourites
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Select the
icon to display the Favourites list.
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Select the radio frequency to tune in the radio station.
Deleting from Favourites
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Select the
icon to display the Favourites list.
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Select
.
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Select
.
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Select the radio frequency you want to delete.
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Select
.
Changing Favourites list order
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Select the
icon to display the Favourites list.
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Select
.
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Select
.
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Select a radio frequency. The selected radio station can be moved.
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Slide the radio station or move it using the commander switch, then select
.
Operating the Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB) Radio
What is DAB radio?
DAB radio is a digital broadcasting system for radio.
DAB radio provides a high-quality radio sound source using an auto frequency switching function in boundary areas.
By displaying the radio text, information such as the song name and artist name can be displayed.
Radio ON
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Select
on the home screen to display the Entertainment screen.
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Select
, the following icons are displayed at the bottom of the screen.
Icon |
Function |
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Displays the Entertainment menu. Use to switch to a different audio source. |
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Displays the station list (ensemble and station). Select Select |
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Displays the favourites list. Press and hold to store the currently tuned station to the favourites list. Refer to Operating the Radio (Search). |
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Searches your desired station from the station list. Tunes to each station in the station list for 10 seconds. Select again when your desired station is tuned.
If the station list is not available, it switches to the station list update screen. Perform the station list updating. |
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Switches the TA mode on and off. Refer to Operating the Radio (Search). |
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Returns to the previous station. Touch and hold to return to the top station in the previous ensemble. |
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Goes to the next station. Touch and hold to go to the top station in the next ensemble. |
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Displays the DAB radio setting screen. |
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Displays sound settings to adjust audio quality level. Refer to Settings (Search). |
Example of use (Update station list and listen to DAB radio)
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Select the
icon and display the following screen.
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Select
to update the station list.
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Select
to select the ensemble you want to display.
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Select a desired station to start radio reception.
How to use AUX mode
Playback
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Select the
icon on the home screen to display the Entertainment screen.
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Select
to switch to the AUX mode. The following icons are displayed in the lower part of the centre display.
Icon |
Function |
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Displays the Entertainment menu. Use to switch to a different audio source. |
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Displays sound settings to adjust audio quality level. Refer to Settings (Search). |
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If a device is not connected to the auxiliary jack, the mode does not switch to the AUX mode.
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Adjust the audio volume using the portable audio device, commander switch, or audio control switch.
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Audio adjustments can also be made using the portable audio device's volume setting.
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If the connection plug is pulled out from the auxiliary jack while in AUX mode, noise may occur.
Playback
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Select the
icon on the home screen to display the Entertainment screen.
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Select
or
to switch the USB mode. The following icons are displayed in the lower part of the centre display.
Icon |
Function |
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Displays the Entertainment menu. Use to switch to a different audio source. |
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Category list is displayed. |
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Current track list is displayed. Select a desired track to play it. |
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Plays the current track repeatedly. Select it again to play the tracks in the current track list repeatedly. When selected again, the function is cancelled. |
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Tracks in the current track list are played randomly. Select it again to cancel. |
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Starts playing a track similar to the current track using Gracenote®'s More Like This™. Select the desired song from the category list to cancel More Like This™. |
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If selected within a few seconds from the beginning of a song which has started to play, the previous song is selected. If more than a few seconds have elapsed, the song currently being played is replayed from the beginning. Long-press to fast reverse. It stops when you remove your hand from the icon or the commander knob. |
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Track is played. When selected again, playback is temporarily stopped. |
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Advances to the beginning of the next song. Long-press to fast forward. |
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Displays sound settings to adjust audio quality level. Refer to Settings (Search). |
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If a file name in the USB memory is too long, it could cause operation problems such as not being able to playback the song.
(Recommended: Within 80 characters)
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The album art may not display depending on the album art size.
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To move to the desired location on the track, move the slider indicating the playback time.
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The appearance of the repeat and shuffle icons changes depending on the type of operation in which the function is used.
Category list
Select the icon to display the following category list.
Select a desired category and item.
Category |
Function |
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Playlist*1 |
Displays playlists on the device. |
Artist |
Displays the artist name list. All the tracks or tracks for each album of the selected artist can be played. |
Album |
Displays the album name list. |
Song |
All the tracks in the device are displayed. |
Genre |
Displays the genre list. All the tracks or tracks per album or artist in the selected genre can be played. |
Audiobook*2 |
Displays the audiobook list. Chapters can be selected and played. |
Podcast*2 |
Displays the podcast list. Episode can be selected and played. |
Apple Music Radio*2 |
Displays Apple Music Radio stations. A station can be selected and played. |
Folder*3 |
Displays the folder/file list. |
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Playlist folders of Apple devices are not supported.
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Apple device only
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USB-Sticks and USB-Android™ device only
Example of use (to play all tracks in USB device)
(Method 1)
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Select
to display the category list.
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Select
.
All the tracks in the USB device are displayed.
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Select a desired track.
The selected track is played. All the tracks in the USB device can be played by continuing playback.
(Method 2)*1
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Select
to display the category list.
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Select
.
All the folders in the USB device are displayed.
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Select
.
All the tracks in the USB device are displayed.
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Select a desired track.
The selected track is played. All the tracks in the USB device can be played by continuing playback.
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Can be operated using an Android™ device or USB flash memory.
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.
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:
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(Australia)
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(New Zealand)
Introduction
Gracenote, the Gracenote logo and logotype are either a registered trademark or a trademark of Gracenote, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.

Gracenote® End User License Agreement
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.”
Gracenote makes no representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding the accuracy of any Gracenote Data from in the Gracenote Servers. Gracenote reserves the right to delete data from the Gracenote Servers or to change data categories for any cause that Gracenote deems sufficient. No warranty is made that the Gracenote Software or Gracenote Servers are error-free or that functioning of Gracenote Software or Gracenote Servers will be uninterrupted. Gracenote is not obligated to provide you with new enhanced or additional data types or categories that Gracenote may provide in the future and is free to discontinue its services at any time.
GRACENOTE DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. GRACENOTE DOES NOT WARRANT THE RESULTS THAT WILL BE OBTAINED BY YOUR USE OF THE GRACENOTE SOFTWARE OR ANY GRACENOTE SERVER. IN NO CASE WILL GRACENOTE BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES OR FOR ANY LOST PROFITS OR LOST REVENUES.
© Gracenote, Inc. 2009
Updating the database
The Gracenote® media database can be updated using USB device.
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Connect a USB device containing the software for updating Gracenote®.
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Select the
icon on the home screen to display the Settings screen.
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Select the
tab and select
.
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Select
. The list of the update package stored in the USB device and the version are displayed.
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Select the package to use the update.
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Select
.
How to use Apple CarPlay
What is Apple CarPlay?
Apple CarPlay allows you to make calls, send or receive messages, and listen to music using your iPhone with the vehicle's audio system, or search for destinations using the maps. In addition, voice recognition operation is possible using Siri.
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YOU EXPRESSLY ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT USE OF APPLE CARPLAY (“THE APPLICATION”) IS AT YOUR SOLE RISK AND THAT THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO SATISFACTORY QUALITY, PERFORMANCE, ACCURACY AND EFFORT IS WITH YOU TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, AND THAT THE APPLICATION AND INFORMATION ON THE APPLICATION IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE”, WITH ALL FAULTS AND WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, AND MAZDA HEREBY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS WITH RESPECT TO THE APPLICATION AND INFORMATION ON THE APPLICATION, EITHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND/OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY, SATISFACTORY QUALITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ACCURACY, QUIET ENJOYMENT, AND NONINFRINGEMENT OF THIRD PARTY RIGHTS. AS EXAMPLES, AND WITHOUT LIMITATION, MAZDA DISCLAIMS ANY WARRANTY REGARDING THE ACCURACY OF DATA PROVIDED BY THE APPLICATION, SUCH AS THE ACCURACY OF DIRECTIONS, ESTIMATED TRAVEL TIME, SPEED LIMITS, ROAD CONDITIONS, NEWS, WEATHER, TRAFFIC, OR OTHER CONTENT PROVIDED BY APPLE, ITS AFFILIATES, OR THIRD PARTY PROVIDERS; MAZDA DOES NOT GUARANTEE AGAINST LOSS OF APPLICATION DATA, WHICH MAY BE LOST AT ANY TIME; MAZDA DOES NOT GUARANTEE THAT THE APPLICATION OR ANY SERVICES PROVIDED THROUGH THEM WILL BE PROVIDED AT ALL TIMES OR THAT ANY OR ALL SERVICES WILL BE AVAILABLE AT ANY PARTICULAR TIME OR LOCATION. FOR EXAMPLE, SERVICES MAY BE SUSPENDED OR INTERRUPTED WITHOUT NOTICE FOR REPAIR, MAINTENANCE, SECURITY FIXES, UPDATES, ETC., SERVICES MAY BE UNAVAILABLE IN YOUR AREA OR LOCATION, ETC. IN ADDITION, YOU UNDERSTAND THAT CHANGES IN THIRD PARTY TECHNOLOGY OR GOVERNMENT REGULATION MAY RENDER THE SERVICES AND/OR APPLICATIONS OBSOLETE AND/OR UNUSABLE.
TO THE EXTENT NOT PROHIBITED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL MAZDA OR ITS AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR PERSONAL INJURY, OR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, CORRUPTION OR LOSS OF DATA, FAILURE TO TRANSMIT OR RECEIVE ANY DATA, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION OR ANY OTHER COMMERCIAL DAMAGES OR LOSSES, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE APPLICATION OR YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE APPLICATION OR INFORMATION ON THE APPLICATION.
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When using Apple CarPlay, please avoid distraction and use Apple CarPlay responsibly. Stay fully aware of driving conditions and always obey applicable laws.
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Apple CarPlay is provided by Apple and its use is subject to your agreement to the Apple CarPlay terms of use, which are included as part of the Apple iOS terms of use.
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When using Apple CarPlay, location, speed, and other vehicle data is transferred to your iPhone. For further details, refer to Apple’s Privacy Policy.
How to use Android Auto™ mode
What is Android Auto™?
Android Auto™ is an application which allows the operation of an Android™ Smartphone using the vehicle's audio. Android Auto™ functions such as the phone, messages, music, and map can be used with the vehicle's audio system.
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YOU EXPRESSLY ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT USE OF ANDROID AUTO™ (“THE APPLICATION”) IS AT YOUR SOLE RISK AND THAT THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO SATISFACTORY QUALITY, PERFORMANCE, ACCURACY AND EFFORT IS WITH YOU TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, AND THAT THE APPLICATION AND INFORMATION ON THE APPLICATION IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE,” WITH ALL FAULTS AND WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, AND MAZDA HEREBY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS WITH RESPECT TO THE APPLICATION AND INFORMATION ON THE APPLICATION, EITHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND/OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY, SATISFACTORY QUALITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ACCURACY, QUIET ENJOYMENT, AND NONINFRINGEMENT OF THIRD PARTY RIGHTS. AS EXAMPLES, AND WITHOUT LIMITATION, MAZDA DISCLAIMS ANY WARRANTY REGARDING THE ACCURACY OF DATA PROVIDED BY THE APPLICATION, SUCH AS THE ACCURACY OF DIRECTIONS, ESTIMATED TRAVEL TIME, SPEED LIMITS, ROAD CONDITIONS, NEWS, WEATHER, TRAFFIC, OR OTHER CONTENT PROVIDED BY GOOGLE, ITS AFFILIATES, OR THIRD PARTY PROVIDERS; MAZDA DOES NOT GUARANTEE AGAINST LOSS OF APPLICATION DATA, WHICH MAY BE LOST AT ANY TIME; MAZDA DOES NOT GUARANTEE THAT THE APPLICATION OR ANY SERVICES PROVIDED THROUGH THEM WILL BE PROVIDED AT ALL TIMES OR THAT ANY OR ALL SERVICES WILL BE AVAILABLE AT ANY PARTICULAR TIME OR LOCATION. FOR EXAMPLE, SERVICES MAY BE SUSPENDED OR INTERRUPTED WITHOUT NOTICE FOR REPAIR, MAINTENANCE, SECURITY FIXES, UPDATES, ETC., SERVICES MAY BE UNAVAILABLE IN YOUR AREA OR LOCATION, ETC. IN ADDITION, YOU UNDERSTAND THAT CHANGES IN THIRD PARTY TECHNOLOGY OR GOVERNMENT REGULATION MAY RENDER THE SERVICES AND/OR APPLICATIONS OBSOLETE AND/OR UNUSABLE.
TO THE EXTENT NOT PROHIBITED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL MAZDA OR ITS AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR PERSONAL INJURY, OR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, CORRUPTION OR LOSS OF DATA, FAILURE TO TRANSMIT OR RECEIVE ANY DATA, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION OR ANY OTHER COMMERCIAL DAMAGES OR LOSSES, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE APPLICATION OR YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE APPLICATION OR INFORMATION ON THE APPLICATION.
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When using Android Auto™, please avoid distraction and use Android Auto™ responsibly. Stay fully aware of driving conditions and always obey applicable laws.
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Android Auto™ is provided by Google and its use is subject to your agreement to the Android Auto™ terms of use.
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When using Android Auto™, location, speed, and other vehicle data is transferred to your smart phone. For further details, refer to Google’s Privacy Policy.
How to use the Android Auto™ mode
Insert an Android™ Smartphone-genuine connector cord into the USB terminal indicated by the icon to connect the Smartphone.
Refer to How to connect USB port/Auxiliary jack (Search).
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When an Android™ Smartphone connected to Bluetooth® is connected to the vehicle's USB terminal, Bluetooth® is used by Android Auto™ and the system switches to Android Auto™ mode.
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If the Android™ Smartphone is connected to a USB terminal with no
icon indicated, the system operates in USB mode.
Display of Android Auto™ Mode Screen
Use any of the following methods to display the Android Auto™ mode screen in the centre display.
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Select
on the home screen, and select
from the Applications screen.
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Select
on the home screen.
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Press and hold
on the commander switch.
Android Auto™ mode home screen

The media displayed on the Android Auto™ home screen may differ depending on the use conditions and version of the connected Android™ Smartphone.
No. |
Icon |
Explanation |
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Displays the use history of each application. The displayed contents differ depending on the application that has been started and its status. |
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Switches to the map application. |
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Switches to the call mode. |
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Displays the Android Auto™ home screen. |
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Switches to the Music application. |
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Switches to the Mazda Connect home screen. |
Convenient ways to use Android Auto™ mode
Item |
Operation method |
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Operation using voice recognition*1 |
Any of the following methods can be used to start the voice recognition mode and operate Android Auto™ by voice.
|
To display the NowPlaying screen |
When music is playing in Android Auto™ and a screen other than the NowPlaying screen is being displayed, press |
To display the MAP screen |
When using map route guidance in Android Auto™ and a screen other than the MAP screen is being displayed, press |
To return to the Mazda Connect screen |
Press and hold |
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The voice recognition function of Mazda Connect cannot be used while Android Auto™ is connected.
To end Android Auto™
To end the Android Auto™ mode, disconnect the Android™-genuine connector cord from the USB terminal or disconnect the Android™ Smartphone from the connector cord.
If Android Auto™ cannot be connected
When the message, “Mobile Device Error”, is displayed and Android Auto™ cannot be connected.

Make sure that the Android™ Smartphone in question is compatible with Android Auto™.
Before trying to reconnect your Android™ Smartphone to the connector cord, do the Bluetooth® device pairing again.
If the Android Auto™ connection setting cannot be changed
Depending on your Android™ Smartphone, the connection setting may have been in charging mode only when the connector cord is connected.
In this case, switch off the Android Auto™ connection setting once, and then switch it back on while connected to USB mode.
The connection setting can be changed to the Android Auto™ connection in the tab on the Settings screen (Search).
Bluetooth®
Introduction
Bluetooth® Hands-Free outline
When a Bluetooth® device (mobile phone) is connected to the vehicle's Bluetooth® unit via radio wave transmission, a call can be made or received by pressing the talk button, pick-up button, or hang-up button on the audio remote control switch, or by operating the centre display. For example, even if a device (mobile phone) is in your coat pocket, a call can be made without taking the device (mobile phone) out and operating it directly.
Bluetooth® audio outline
When a portable audio unit equipped with the Bluetooth® communication function is paired to the vehicle, you can listen to music stored on the paired portable audio device from the vehicle's speakers. It is not necessary to connect the portable audio device to the vehicle's external input terminal. After programming, operate the vehicle audio control panel to play/stop the audio.
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For your safety, a device can be paired only when the vehicle is parked. If the vehicle starts to move, the pairing procedure will end. Park the vehicle in a safe place before pairing.
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The communication range of a Bluetooth® equipped device is about 10 meters (32 ft) or less.
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Basic audio operation is available using voice commands even if Bluetooth® is not connected.
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For safety reasons, operation of the centre display is disabled while the vehicle is being driven. However, items not displayed in grey can be operated using the commander switch while the vehicle is being driven.
Some Bluetooth® mobile devices are not compatible with the vehicle. Consult an Authorised Mazda Repairer, Mazda's call centre or Web support centre for information regarding Bluetooth® mobile device compatibility:
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Australia
Phone: 1800-352-703 during business hours (10am―4pm Eastern Standard Time)
Web: www.mazda.com.au
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New Zealand
Applicable Bluetooth® specification (Recommended)
Ver. 1.1/1.2/2.0 EDR/2.1
EDR/3.0 (conformity)
Component Parts

Microphone (hands-free)
The microphone is used for speaking voice commands or when making a Hands-free call.
Talk button
Activates the voice recognition. In addition, it skips the voice guidance.
Pick-up button
Responds to 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.
Commander switch
The commander switch is used for volume adjustment and display operation. Tilt or turn the commander knob to move the cursor. Press the commander knob to select the icon.
Volume adjustment
The volume dial of the commander switch is used to adjust the volume. Turn the dial to the right to increase volume, to the left to decrease it.
The volume can also be adjusted using the volume button on the steering wheel.
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Press the volume dial to switch the audio MUTE on and off.
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If the volume is lower compared to other audio modes, increase the volume from the device side.
Conversation volume and the volume of the voice guidance and ringtone can each be set in advance.
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Select the
icon on the home screen to display the Communication screen.
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Select
.
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Adjust the
and the
using the slider.
Bluetooth® Preparation
Device pairing
To use Bluetooth® audio and Hands-Free, the device equipped with Bluetooth® has to be paired to the unit using the following procedure. A maximum of 7 devices including Bluetooth® audio devices and hands-free mobile phones can be paired.
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The Bluetooth® system may not operate for 1 or 2 minutes after the ignition is switched to ACC or ON. However, this does not indicate a problem. If the Bluetooth® system does not connect automatically after 1 or 2 minutes have elapsed, make sure that the Bluetooth® setting on the device is normal and attempt to reconnect the Bluetooth® device from the vehicle side.
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If Bluetooth®-enabled devices are used in the following locations or conditions, connection via Bluetooth® may not be possible.
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The device is in a location hidden from the centre display such as behind or under a seat, or inside the glove compartment.
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The device contacts or is covered by a metal object or body.
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The device is set to power-saving mode.
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Pairing Procedure
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Select the
icon on the home screen to display the Settings screen.
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Select the
tab.
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Select
.
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Turn the Bluetooth® setting on.
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Select
to display the message and switch to the device operation.
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Using your device, perform a search for the Bluetooth® device (Peripheral device).
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Select “Mazda” from the device list searched by the device.
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(Device with Bluetooth® version 2.0)
Input the displayed 4-digit pairing code into the device.
(Device with Bluetooth® version 2.1 or higher)
Make sure the displayed 6-digit code on the audio is also displayed on the device, and touch the
.
Connection permission and phonebook access permission for your mobile device may be required depending on the mobile device.
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If pairing is successful, the functions of the device connected to Bluetooth® are displayed.
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(Devices compatible with Mazda E-mail / SMS function)
SMS (Short Message Service) messages, and E-mail for the device are downloaded automatically. A download permission operation for your device may be required depending on the device.
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When Call history and messages are downloaded automatically, each automatic download setting must be on.
Refer to Communication Settings (Search).
After a device is registered, the system automatically identifies the device. By activating Bluetooth® Hands-Free again, or by activating Bluetooth® Hands-Free first after switching the ignition from OFF to ACC, the device connection condition is indicated in the centre display.
IMPORTANT note about pairing and automatic reconnection:
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If pairing is redone on the same mobile phone device, first clear “Mazda” displayed on the Bluetooth® setting screen of the mobile device.
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When the OS of the device is updated, the pairing information may be deleted. If this happens, reprogramme the pairing information to the Bluetooth® unit.
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Before you pair your device, make sure that Bluetooth® is “ON”, both on your phone and on the vehicle.
Device selection
If several devices have been paired, the Bluetooth® unit links the device last paired. If you would like to link a different paired device, it is necessary to change the link. The order of device priority after the link has been changed is maintained even when the ignition is switched off.
Connecting other devices
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Select the
icon on the home screen to display the Settings screen.
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Select the
tab.
-
Select
.
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Turn the Bluetooth® setting on.
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Select the name of the device you would like to connect.
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selection
Connects both devices as hands-free and Bluetooth® audio.
selection
Connects as a hands-free device.
selection
Connects as Bluetooth® audio.
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The following functions can be used for the Hands-free or audio.
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Hands-free: Phone calls and E-mail/SMS
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Audio: Bluetooth® audio, Aha™, Stitcher™ radio
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Disconnecting a device
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Select the
icon on the home screen to display the Settings screen.
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Select the
tab.
-
Select
.
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Turn the Bluetooth® setting on.
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Select the device name which is currently connected.
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Select
.
Deleting a device
Selecting and deleting devices
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Select the
icon on the home screen to display the Settings screen.
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Select the
tab.
-
Select
.
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Turn the Bluetooth® setting on.
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Select the device name which you would like to delete.
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Select
.
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Select
.
Deleting all devices
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Select the
icon on the home screen to display the Settings screen.
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Select the
tab.
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Select
.
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Select
.
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Select
.
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Select
.
Changing PIN code
PIN code (4 digits) can be changed.
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Select the
icon on the home screen to display the Settings screen.
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Select the
tab.
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Select
.
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Select
.
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Select
.
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Input the new PIN code to be set.
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Select
.
Available Language
The language can be changed.
Refer to Other Equipment/Functions (Search).
Depending on the language, it may only be available for the screen display, but not for the voice recognition.
Bluetooth® Audio
Applicable Bluetooth® specification (Recommended)
Ver. 1.1/1.2/2.0 EDR/2.1
EDR/3.0 (conformity)
Response profile
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A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) Ver. 1.0/1.2
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AVRCP (Audio/Video Remote Control Profile) Ver. 1.0/1.3/1.4
A2DP is a profile which transmits only audio to the Bluetooth® unit. If your Bluetooth® audio device corresponds only to A2DP, but not AVRCP, you cannot operate it using the control panel of the vehicle's audio system. In this case, only the operations on the mobile device are available the same as when a portable audio device for a non-compliant Bluetooth® device is connected to the AUX terminal.
Function |
A2DP |
AVRCP |
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Ver. 1.0 |
Ver. 1.3 |
Ver. 1.4 |
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Playback |
X |
X |
X |
X |
Pause |
X |
X |
X |
X |
File (Track) up/down |
— |
X |
X |
X |
Reverse |
— |
— |
X |
X |
Fast-forward |
— |
— |
X |
X |
Text display |
— |
— |
X |
X |
Repeat |
— |
— |
Depends on device |
Depends on device |
Shuffle |
— |
— |
Depends on device |
Depends on device |
Scan |
— |
— |
Depends on device |
Depends on device |
Folder up/down |
— |
— |
— |
Depends on device |
X: Available
—: Not available
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The battery consumption of Bluetooth® audio devices increases while Bluetooth® is connected.
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If a general mobile phone device is USB connected during music playback over the Bluetooth® connection, the Bluetooth® connection is disconnected. For this reason, you cannot have music playback over a Bluetooth® connection and music playback using a USB connection at the same time.
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If a device which supports AVRCP Ver. 1.6 or higher is connected, song information may not display correctly.
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The system may not operate normally depending on the Bluetooth® audio device.
Switching to Bluetooth® audio mode
To listen to music or voice audio recorded to a Bluetooth® audio device, switch to the Bluetooth® audio mode to operate the audio device using the audio system control panel. Any Bluetooth® audio device must be paired to the vehicle's Bluetooth® unit before it can be used.
Refer to Bluetooth® Preparation (Search).
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Turn on the Bluetooth® audio device's power.
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Switch the ignition to ACC or ON.
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Select the
icon on the home screen to display the Entertainment screen.
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When
is selected, switches to the Bluetooth® audio mode to begin playback.
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If the Applications screen is not displayed on the device, Bluetooth® audio may not play on the centre display.
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If Bluetooth® audio is used after using Aha™ or Stitcher™ radio, the application on the mobile device has to be closed first.
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If the Bluetooth® audio device does not begin playback, select the
icon.
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If the mode is switched from Bluetooth® audio mode to another mode (radio mode), audio playback from the Bluetooth® audio device stops.
Playback
To listen to a Bluetooth® audio device over the vehicle's speaker system, switch the mode to Bluetooth® audio mode. (Refer to “Switching to Bluetooth® audio mode”)
After switching to the Bluetooth® audio mode, the following icons are displayed in the lower part of the display. Icons which can be used differ depending on the version of the Bluetooth® audio device which you are currently using.
Icon |
Function |
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Displays the Entertainment menu. Use to switch to a different audio source. |
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(AVRCP Ver. 1.4 only) Displays the top level folder/file list. Select the folder which you want to select. The files in the selected folder are displayed. Select the file you want to play. |
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(AVRCP Ver. 1.3 or higher) Replays the song currently being played repeatedly. When selected again, the songs in the folder are played repeatedly. Select it again to cancel. Icons change when the song is repeated or the folder is repeated. |
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(AVRCP Ver. 1.3 or higher) Plays songs in the folder in random order. When selected again, the songs on the device are played in random order. Select it again to cancel. Icons change during folder shuffle or device shuffle. |
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Scans the titles in a folder and plays the beginning of each song to aid in finding a desired song. When selected again, the beginning of each song on the device is played. When selected again, the operation is cancelled and the song currently being played continues. |
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Returns to the beginning of the previous song. Long-press to fast reverse. It stops when you remove your hand from the icon or the commander knob. |
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Plays the Bluetooth® audio. When selected again, playback is temporarily stopped. |
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Advances to the beginning of the next song. Long-press to fast forward. It stops when you remove your hand from the icon or the commander knob. |
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Displays sound settings to adjust audio quality level. Refer to Settings (Search). |
Bluetooth® Audio Device Information Display
When connecting a Bluetooth® audio device, the unit searches the following information from the database stored in the vehicle and it is displayed on the screen. The database information stored in this device uses database information in the Gracenote® music recognitions service.
AVRCP Ver. lower than 1.3 |
AVRCP Ver. 1.3 |
AVRCP Ver. 1.4 or higher |
|
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Device name |
X |
X |
X |
Remaining battery charge of device |
X |
X |
X |
Song name |
— |
X |
X |
Artist name |
— |
X |
X |
Album name |
— |
X |
X |
Playback time |
— |
X |
X |
Genre name |
— |
X |
X |
Album art image |
— |
X |
X |
X: Available
—: Not available
Some information may not display depending on the device, and if the information cannot be displayed, “Unknown - - -” is indicated.
Refer to Gracenote® Database (Search) for the method of updating the database.
What is Aha™?
Aha™*1 is an application which can be used to enjoy various Internet content such as Internet radio and podcasts.
Stay connected to your friends activities by getting updates from Facebook and Twitter.
Using the location-based service, nearby services and destinations can be searched or real-time local information can be obtained.
For details on Aha™, refer to “http://www.aharadio.com/”.
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Aha™, the Aha™ logo, and the Aha™ trade dress are trademarks or registered trademarks of Harman International Industries, Inc., used with permission.
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The service content provided by Aha™ varies depending on the country in which the user resides. In addition, the service is not available in some countries.
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To operate Aha™ from your Bluetooth® device, perform the following in advance:
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Install the Aha™ application to your device.
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Create an Aha™ account for your device.
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Log onto Aha™ using your device.
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Select the preset station on your device.
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If the Applications screen is not displayed on the device, Aha™ may not play on the centre display.
How to Use Stitcher™ Radio
Playback
Select the icon on the home screen to display the Entertainment screen. When
is selected, the following icons are indicated in the bottom part of the centre display.
Icon |
Function |
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Displays the Entertainment menu. Use to switch to a different audio source. |
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Displays the station list. Use to switch to other stations. |
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Dislike Evaluates the current programme as “Dislike”. |
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Like Evaluates the current programme as “Like”. |
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Adds the current station to your favourites or deletes the current station from your favourites. |
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Reverses for 30 seconds. |
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Plays the station. Select it again to pause playback. |
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Goes to the next station. |
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Displays sound settings to adjust audio quality level. Refer to Settings (Search). |
Station list
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Select the
icon to display the station list.
Favourites station name: Select to display the programme registered to your favourites.
Category name: A recommended category selected from your favourites by Stitcher™ is displayed.
Select it to display the category programme.
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Select the programme name to play it.
Add to your favourites
If the current programme has not been registered to your favourites, it can be registered to your favourites.
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Select the
icon to display the favourites station which the registration can be added.
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Select the station name which you want to register.
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Select
to add the programme to the selected favourites station.
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Multiple favourites stations can be selected and registered.
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Favourites stations registered by oneself as well those set by default are displayed.
Delete from your favourites
If the current programme has already been registered to your favourites, the programme can be deleted from your favourites.
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Select the
icon.
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The programme is automatically deleted from the favourites station.
Bluetooth® Hands-Free
Receiving and Replying to Messages (available only with E-mail/SMS compatible phones)
SMS (Short Message Service) messages, and E-mail received by connected devices can be downloaded, displayed, and played (read by the system).
Additionally, replies can also be made to calls and messages in the received messages.
Downloading messages
Up to 20 new messages can be downloaded and displayed from a connected device.
(Automatic downloading)
The “Auto Download Email” (E-mail) or “Auto Download SMS” (SMS) setting must be on. A message is downloaded automatically when the Bluetooth® unit is connected to the device.
Refer to Communication Settings (Search).
(Manually downloading)
When the “Auto Download Email” (E-mail) or “Auto Download SMS” (SMS) setting is off, the message is downloaded using the following procedure.
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Select the
icon on the home screen to display the Communication screen.
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Select
or
to display the Inbox.
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Select
.
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Download will be started from the mobile phone.
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Attached data is not downloaded.
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Messages up to 1 kilobyte (E-mail)/140-bytes (SMS) can be downloaded.
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A message list is created for each device.
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If the connected device does not correspond to MAP 1.0, the AT command is used to download. The downloaded message indicates that it is already read.
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Downloading using the AT command may not function depending on the connected device.
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If an iPhone is connected, the following functions cannot be used.
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Downloading past messages
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Replying to messages
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iPhone is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
Receiving messages
(Method 1)
When a device receives a message, a message received notification is displayed. The “Email Notifications” (E-mail) or “SMS Notifications” (SMS) setting must be on.
Refer to Communication Settings (Search).
Select and display the message.
(Method 2)
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Select the
icon on the home screen to display the Communication screen.
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Select
and display the new message list for E-mail and SMS.
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Select the message you would like to display.
The following icons are displayed in the lower part of the details on the message. Icons which can be used differ depending on use conditions.
Icon |
Function |
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Displays the Communication menu. |
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Displays the inbox. |
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Plays back a message. When selected again, playback is temporarily stopped. |
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Displays the previous message. |
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Displays the next message. |
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Only replies to the sender of the currently displayed message. Select the sentence on the displayed reply screen and select the sentence for sending from the preset message. Select |
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(Only E-mail) Replies to all members including CC. Select the sentence on the displayed reply screen and select the sentence for sending from the preset message. Select |
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Makes a call to a person who sent a message. For E-mail, this function may not work depending on the device. |
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Deletes a message. The messages stored in a device is also deleted. |
Example of use (verify unread E-mail)
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Select the
icon on the home screen to display the Communication screen.
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Select
to display the inbox.
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Select the unread message displayed in bold.
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The details of the message are displayed and replying to the message, making a call, or playback can be performed.
Changing account for displaying (E-mail only)
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Select
.
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Select the account which you would like to display. Only the messages for the selected account are displayed in the inbox.
Editing preset messages
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Select the
icon on the home screen to display the Communication screen.
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Select
.
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Select
.
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Select the preset message which you would like to edit. The keyboard screen is displayed.
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When the message is input and
is selected, the message is stored as a preset message.
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Select the
icon to change the language.
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Select the
icon to switch between capitalized and lower-case characters.
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Select the
icon to return to the previous screen without storing the edit.
Applications
Select the icon on the home screen to display the Applications screen. The following information can be verified.
Top screen |
Item |
Function |
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Fuel Economy Monitor |
Fuel Consumption Display Control Status Display Effectiveness Display Ending Screen Display |
Refer to Fuel Economy Monitor (Search). |
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Vehicle Status Monitor |
Warning Guidance |
Warnings currently active can be verified. |
Refer to If a Warning Light Turns On or Flashes (Search). |
Maintenance |
Scheduled Maintenance Tyre Rotation Oil Change |
Refer to Maintenance Monitor (Search). |
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Apple CarPlay |
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Refer to How to use Apple CarPlay (Search). |
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Android Auto |
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Refer to How to use Android Auto™ mode (Search). |
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