Audio Set

 

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For safety reasons, some operations are disabled while the vehicle is being driven.

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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)

1. Tilt or turn the commander knob and move the cursor to the desired icon.

2. Press the commander knob and select the icon.

 

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Long-press operation of the commander knob is also possible for some functions.

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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.

1. Select the icon to display the Favourites list.

2. Select .

3. Select .

4. The station is added to the bottom of the Favourites list.

    

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   If the battery is disconnected, your Favourites list will be not deleted.

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Selecting radio station from Favourites

1. Select the icon to display the Favourites list.

2. Select the radio frequency to tune in the radio station.

Deleting from Favourites

1. Select the icon to display the Favourites list.

2. Select .

3. Select .

4. Select the radio frequency you want to delete.

5. Select .

Changing Favourites list order

1. Select the icon to display the Favourites list.

2. Select .

3. Select .

4. Select a radio frequency. The selected radio station can be moved.

5. Slide the radio station or move it using the commander switch, then select .

1. Select the icon on the home screen to display the Entertainment screen.

2. Select or to switch the USB mode. The following icons are displayed in the lower part of the centre display.

Icon	Function
	Displays the Entertainment menu. Use to switch to a different audio source.
	Category list is displayed.
	Current track list is displayed. Select a desired track to play it.
	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.
	Tracks in the current track list are played randomly. Select it again to cancel.
	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™.
	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.
	Track is played. When selected again, playback is temporarily stopped.
	Advances to the beginning of the next song. Long-press to fast forward.
	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)

• The album art may not display depending on the album art size.

• To move to the desired location on the track, move the slider indicating the playback time.

• The appearance of the repeat and shuffle icons changes depending on the type of operation in which the function is used.

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Category list

Select the icon to display the following category list.

Select a desired category and item.

1. Playlist folders of Apple devices are not supported.

2. Apple device only

3. USB-Sticks and USB-Android™ device only

Example of use (to play all tracks in USB device)

(Method 1)

1. Select to display the category list.

2. Select .

   All the tracks in the USB device are displayed.

3. 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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Only the tracks in the desired category selected in Step 2 are played.

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(Method 2)^*1

1. Select to display the category list.

2. Select .

   All the folders in the USB device are displayed.

3. Select .

   All the tracks in the USB device are displayed.

4. Select a desired track.

   The selected track is played. All the tracks in the USB device can be played by continuing playback.

1. Can be operated using an Android™ device or USB flash memory.

 

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Only the tracks in the desired folder selected in Step 3 are played.

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Connect the iPhone by inserting the Apple-genuine connector cord to the USB terminal indicated by the mark.

Refer to How to connect USB port/Auxiliary jack (Search).

 

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• When you switch your iPhone connection from Bluetooth^® to the vehicle's USB terminal, the system switches to Apple CarPlay. The applications which was being used via Bluetooth^® connection can be used continuously. However, the available functions of the applications using Bluetooth^® connection and those on Apple CarPlay may differ.

• If the iPhone is connected to the USB terminal not indicated by the mark, the system operates in USB mode.

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Display of Apple CarPlay Screen

Use any of the following methods to display the Apple CarPlay screen in the centre display.

• Select on the home screen.

• Long press on the commander switch.

• Select on the home screen, and select from the Applications screen.

Apple CarPlay home screen

 

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The icons and icon positions displayed on the Apple CarPlay home screen may differ depending on the connected iPhone and iOS version.

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No.	Icon	Explanation
	Icon for connected iPhone	Launches the Apple CarPlay application. Refer to the help information available with each application for the method of using each application.
		Switches to the Mazda Connect home screen.
		Displays the Apple CarPlay home screen.

Convenient Ways to Use Apple CarPlay

1. The voice recognition function of Mazda Connect cannot be used while Apple CarPlay is connected.

To End Apple CarPlay

To end Apple CarPlay, disconnect the Apple-genuine connector cord from the USB terminal and disconnect the iPhone from the connector cord.

 

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If the connector cord is disconnected from the USB terminal during music playback using Apple CarPlay, the audio source selection will no longer be available and the vehicle's audio device will be muted.

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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.

• If the volume is lower compared to other audio modes, increase the volume from the device side.

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Conversation volume and the volume of the voice guidance and ringtone can each be set in advance.

1. Select the icon on the home screen to display the Communication screen.

2. Select .

3. Adjust the and the using the slider.

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.

• If Bluetooth^®-enabled devices are used in the following locations or conditions, connection via Bluetooth^® may not be possible.

  • The device is in a location hidden from the centre display such as behind or under a seat, or inside the glove compartment.

  • The device contacts or is covered by a metal object or body.

  • The device is set to power-saving mode.

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Pairing Procedure

1. Select the icon on the home screen to display the Settings screen.

2. Select the tab.

3. Select .

4. Turn the Bluetooth^® setting on.

5. Select to display the message and switch to the device operation.

6. Using your device, perform a search for the Bluetooth^® device (Peripheral device).

7. Select “Mazda” from the device list searched by the device.

8. (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.

9. If pairing is successful, the functions of the device connected to Bluetooth^® are displayed.

10. (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).

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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:

• If pairing is redone on the same mobile phone device, first clear “Mazda” displayed on the Bluetooth^® setting screen of the mobile device.

• 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.

• Before you pair your device, make sure that Bluetooth^® is “ON”, both on your phone and on the vehicle.