Audio Set

Basic Operation Method

Commander switch operation

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

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Volume dial operation

Press the volume dial to switch the audio MUTE on and off.

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 (Only navigation-equipped vehicles). 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)

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

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

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Home screen

Icon	Function
	Applications Information such as average fuel economy, maintenance, and warnings can be verified. Depending on the grade and specification, the screen display may differ.
	Entertainment Operates audio such as the radio. 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 direction in which the vehicle is moving is displayed. The compass may not indicate the correct bearing when the vehicle is stopped or travelling 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.

Volume/Display/Sound Controls

Volume adjustment

Turn the commander switch volume dial. The volume switch on the steering switch can also be pressed.

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 (Some Models).

Registering to Favourites

Long-press the icon to register the current radio station. The registration can also be performed using the following procedure.

Select the icon to display the Favourites list.
Select .
Select .
The station is added to the bottom of the Favourites list.

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

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Selecting radio station from Favourites

Select the icon to display the Favourites list.
Select the radio frequency to tune in the radio station.

Deleting from Favourites

Select the icon to display the Favourites list.
Select .
Select .
Select the radio frequency you want to delete.
Select .

Changing Favourites list order

Select the icon to display the Favourites list.
Select .
Select .
Select a radio frequency. The selected radio station can be moved.
Slide the radio station or move it using the commander switch, then select .

Operating the Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB) Radio (Some Models)

How to use AUX mode

How to use USB mode

Bluetooth^®

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.

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.

Select the icon on the home screen to display the Communication screen.
Select .
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 seven devices including Bluetooth^® audio devices and hands-free mobile phones can be paired.

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

Select the icon on the home screen to display the Settings screen.
Select the tab.
Select .
Turn the Bluetooth^® setting on.
Select to display the message and switch to the device operation.
Using your device, perform a search for the Bluetooth^® device (Peripheral device).
Select “Mazda” from the device list searched by the device.
(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.
If pairing is successful, the functions of the device connected to Bluetooth^® are displayed.
(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.

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.

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

Select the icon on the home screen to display the Settings screen.
Select the tab.
Select .
Turn the Bluetooth^® setting on.
Select the name of the device you would like to connect.
selection

Connects both devices as hands-free and Bluetooth^® audio.

selection

Connects as a hands-free device.

selection

Connects as Bluetooth^® audio.