Audio Set [Type B (touchscreen)]
Basic Operation Method
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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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For additional information regarding Mazda Connect, please refer to the following Website.
Audio Set (Type B) has 3 different human interfaces.
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Commander switch
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Touch panel
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Voice recognition with steering switch and microphone
Refer to Voice Recognition (Search).
Commander switch operation
For safety reasons, some operations are disabled while the vehicle is being driven.
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)
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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
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Home screen
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Icon |
Function |
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Applications Information such as average fuel economy, maintenance, and warnings can be verified. Depending on the grade and specification, the screen display may differ. |
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Entertainment Operates audio such as the radio and CDs. 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 |
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Communication Bluetooth® related functions are available. |
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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. |
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Settings Overall setting menu (Such as display, sound, Bluetooth® and Language). Depending on the grade and specification, the screen display may differ. |
Volume adjustment
Turn the commander switch volume dial. The volume switch on the steering switch can also be pressed.
Display setting
Select the 
icon on the home screen to display the Settings screen.
Select the 
tab to select the item you would like to change.
Display OFF/Clock
The centre display can be turned off. Select 
to turn the display off.
When 
is selected the centre display turns off and the clock is displayed.
The centre display can be turned back on as follows:
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Touch the centre display.
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Operate the commander switch.
Daytime/nighttime (Mode) screen setting
The daytime or nighttime screen can be selected.
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(With auto-light control)
Switches screen automatically according to position lights illumination condition. However, when the light sensor detects that the surrounding area is bright such as when the position lights are turned on in the daytime, the screen is switched to the daytime screen*1
(Without auto-light control)
Switches screen automatically according to position lights illumination condition.*1
: Daytime screen setting
: Nighttime screen setting
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The display is constantly on daytime screen when the illumination dimmer is cancelled.
Brightness adjustment
Adjust the centre display brightness using the slider.
Contrast adjustment
Adjust the centre display contrast using the slider.
Display setting reset
All of the screen setting values can be reset to their initial settings.
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Select
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Select
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Audio sound adjustment
Select the icon on the home screen to display the Settings screen.
Select the 
tab to select the item you would like to change.
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Indication |
Setting value |
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Bass (Low pitch sound) |
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Treble (Treble sound) |
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Fade (Front/Rear volume balance) |
Front: Front speaker volume enhancement Rear: Rear speaker volume enhancement |
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Balance (Left/right volume balance) |
Right: Right speaker volume enhancement Left: Left speaker volume enhancement |
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ALC (Automatic volume adjustment) |
Off―Adjustment at seven levels |
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Beep (Audio operation sound) |
On/Off |
Side: Low pitch enhancement
Side: Low pitch reductionALC (Automatic volume adjustment)
The automatic level control (ALC) is a feature that automatically adjusts audio volume and sound quality according to the vehicle speed. The volume increases in accordance with the increase in vehicle speed, and decreases as vehicle speed decreases.
Operating the Radio
Radio ON
Select the 
icon on the home screen to display the Entertainment screen. When selecting the desired radio, the following icons are indicated in the lower part of the centre display.
AM/FM Radio
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Function |
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Displays the Entertainment menu. Use to switch to a different audio source. |
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Displays the list of receivable RDS radio stations (FM only).*1 |
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Displays the station list.*2 Select Select the desired frequency. |
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Displays the Favourites list. Long-press to store radio station currently being aired. |
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You can search for receivable radio stations. Scanning stops at each station for about 5 seconds. Select again to continue receiving the radio station. |
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You can change the radio frequency manually. Rotate the commander knob, slide the screen, or touch the radio frequency. Press When |
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Switches the TA mode on and off.*1 |
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Automatic radio station selection. When long-pressed, the radio frequency changes continually. It stops when you remove your hand from the icon or the commander knob. |
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Displays the FM settings screen (FM only).*1 On/Off of Alternative frequency and Region lock can be set. |
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Displays sound settings to adjust audio quality level. Refer to Volume/Display/Sound Controls (Search). |
to display the frequencies of up to 10 radio stations on the auto memory preset list.
or 
to change the radio frequency one step at a time.-
With Radio Data System (RDS)
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Not displayed when listening to FM radio on vehicles with Radio Data System (RDS).
(With Radio Data System (RDS))
When the 
or 
icon is selected while FM is selected, each programme is selected.
Operating the Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB) Radio (Some Models)
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.
DAB radio setting
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Select the
icon while using DAB radio. -
Select the desired item and perform the setting.
The items which can be set are as follows:
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Item |
Setting |
Function |
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BAND Settings |
Band III/L Band/Both |
Frequency band can be changed. |
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DAB-FM Link |
On/Off |
On: If the reception condition is bad, an FM station which is providing the same broadcast is searched and switched to. |
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DAB-DAB Link |
On/Off |
On: If the reception condition is bad, a DAB station which is providing the same broadcast is searched and switched to. |
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Radio Text |
On/Off |
On: Radio text is displayed. |
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The radio text may not be displayed depending on the radio station.
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The radio text cannot be displayed in DAB-FM mode.
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If there is no DAB radio signal, “Signal Lost” is displayed on the screen. Change the ensemble or radio station, or perform station list updating.
Operating the Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) Player (Some Models)
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Type |
Playable data |
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DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR player |
DVD VIDEO/DVD-VR file |
Inserting the DVD
Insert the DVD into the slot, label-side up. The DVD is inserted automatically and the top menu screen of the DVD disc and controller are displayed.
There will be a short lapse before play begins while the player reads the digital signals on the DVD.
Ejecting the DVD
Press the DVD eject button (
) to eject the DVD.
Playback
Select the icon on the home screen with a DVD inserted and display the Entertainment screen. When 
is selected, the DVD top menu screen and the controller are displayed.
When starting the playback by operating the controller, the following icons are displayed at the bottom of the screen.
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Icon |
Function |
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Displays the Entertainment menu. Use to switch to a different audio source. |
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Returns to the DVD menu screen. |
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Returns to the beginning of the previous chapter if the icon is selected within a few seconds after the playback of the current chapter has started. Returns to the beginning of the current chapter if the icon is selected a few seconds after the playback of the current chapter has started. Long-press during playback to fast reverse. Long-press during pause to play in reverse in slow motion. It stops when you remove your hand from the icon or the commander knob. |
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Plays the DVD. Select again to pause the playback. |
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Advances to the beginning of the next chapter. Long-press during playback to fast forward. Long-press during pause to play in slow motion. It stops when you remove your hand from the icon or the commander knob. |
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Changes camera angle each time the icon is selected (usable DVDs only). |
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Changes display/non-display of the sub titles (usable DVDs only). |
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Changes the parental lock setting. Parental lock level and PIN code setting changes are possible. |
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Pauses the playback and displays the DVD setting screen. Select Refer to Volume/Display/Sound Controls (Search). Select |
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Adjusts the screen. Displays the video setting screen at the bottom of the screen. |
to adjust the sound quality.
to change the aspect ratio (horizontal to vertical ratio of the screen). 16:9 Widescreen, 4:3 Letterbox, and 4:3 Pan-scan are available.
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For safety reasons, images are not displayed while the vehicle is being driven.
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Slide the
of the controller to move the controller. -
If the mode is switched to DVD mode once the DVD playback has stopped, the playback restarts without displaying the DVD menu screen.
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. -
Select the
tab. -
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
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Available Language (Some Models)
The language can be changed.
Refer to Settings (Search).
Depending on the language, it may only be available for the screen display, but not for the voice recognition.
What is Stitcher™ Radio?
Stitcher™*1 radio is an application which can be used to listen to Internet radio or stream podcasts.
Recommended content is automatically selected by registering content which you put into your favourites, or by pressing the Like or Dislike button.
For details on Stitcher™ Radio, refer to “http://stitcher.com/”.
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Stitcher™, the Stitcher™ logo, and the Stitcher™ trade dress are trademarks or registered trademarks of Stitcher, Inc., used with permission.
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To operate Stitcher™ Radio from your Bluetooth® device, perform the following in advance:
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Install the Stitcher™ Radio application to your device.
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Create a Stitcher™ Radio account for your device.
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Log onto Stitcher™ Radio using your device.
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If the Applications screen is not displayed on the device, Stitcher™ may not play on the centre display.
Bluetooth® Hands-Free
Making a Call
For Mazda Connect, making calls is possible using any of the following 6 methods:
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Phonebook downloaded from Bluetooth® device (mobile phone) (voice recognition function can be used)
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Favourites
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Call record
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Dialing a telephone number (voice recognition function can be used)
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“Redial” - Voice recognition command for making a call to the latest outgoing call record.
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“Call back” - Voice recognition command for making a call to the latest incoming call record.
Phonebook Usage
Telephone calls can be made by saying the contact name in the downloaded phonebook or the name of a person whose phone number has been registered in the Bluetooth® Hands-Free. Refer to Import contact (Download Phonebook).
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Press the talk button.
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Wait for the beep sound.
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Say: “Call XXXXX... (Ex. “John”) Mobile”. (You can also say, “Home”, “Work”, or “Other” instead of “Mobile”, depending on how you set up your contact information.)
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Follow the voice guidance to make the call, or simple press the pick-up button on the steering switch during or after the guidance to make the call.
Screen operation
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Select the
icon on the home screen to display the Communication screen. -
Select
to display the contact list. -
Select the contact you would like to call to display the details for the contact.
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Select the desired phone number to make the call.
Import contact (Download Phonebook)
Phonebook data from your device (Mobile phone) can be sent and registered to your Bluetooth® Hands-Free phonebook using Bluetooth®.
(Automatic downloading)
The “Auto Download Contacts” setting must be on. When hands-free is connected to the device, the phonebook is downloaded automatically.
Refer to Communication Settings (Search).
(Manually downloading)
If the “Auto Download Contacts” setting is off, download the phonebook using the following procedure.
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Select the
icon on the home screen to display the Communication screen. -
Select
to display the contact list. -
Select
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Select
or 
to switch to the device operation. -
If
is selected, select 
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Download will be started from the mobile phone.
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If “Import All Contacts” is performed after saving the phonebook to the Bluetooth® unit, the phonebook will be overwritten.
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A maximum of 1,000 contacts can be registered to the phonebook.
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Phonebook, incoming/outgoing call record, and favourite memories are exclusive to each mobile phone to protect privacy.
Favourites Contacts
A maximum of 50 contacts can be registered. It will take less time to make a call after registering the telephone number. In addition, you do not have to look for the person you want to call in the phonebook.
Registering to your favourites
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Select the
icon on the home screen to display the Communication screen. -
Select
to display the favourites list. -
Select
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Select
or 
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Select from the displayed list.
When “Add New Contact” is selected, information such as the selected person’s name is also registered. In addition, when “Add New Contact Details” is selected, only the telephone number of the selected person is registered.
Calling a favourite
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Select the
icon on the home screen to display the Communication screen. -
Select
to display the favourites list. -
(If only one phone number is registered to contact)
Select the contact information you would like to call. Go to Step 5.
(If multiple phone numbers are registered to contact)
Select the contact you would like to call to display the screen indicating the details for the contact. Go to Step 4.
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Select the phone number you would like to call.
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Select
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Deleting a favourite
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Select the
icon on the home screen to display the Communication screen. -
Select
to display the favourites list. -
Select
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Select
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Select the contact information which you would like to delete.
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Select
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Changing the display order of your favourites list
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Select the
icon on the home screen to display the Communication screen. -
Select
to display the favourites list. -
Select
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Select
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The contact can be moved after it is selected.
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Slide the contact or move it using the commander switch, then select
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Changing contact name of your favourites
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Select the
icon on the home screen to display the Communication screen. -
Select
to display the favourites list. -
Select
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Select
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Select the contact to display the keyboard screen.
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If a new name is input and
is selected, the contact name is stored.
If the contact is long-pressed when the favourites list is displayed, the contact information can be edited (deleted, moved).
Telephone Number Input
Practice this while parked until you are confident you can do it while driving in a non-taxing road situation. If you are not completely comfortable, make all calls from a safe parking position, and only start driving when you can devote your full attention to driving.
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Select the
icon on the home screen to display the Communication screen. -
When
is pressed, the dial pad is displayed. -
Input the telephone number using the dial pad.
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Select
to make the call.
Numeral or symbol entry
Use the dial pad.
Long-press the 
to input +.
Select 
to delete the currently input value.
Long-press to delete all input values.
Redial Function
Makes a call to the last person called (latest person on outgoing call record) from the mobile phone/vehicle.
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Press the talk button.
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Wait for the beep sound.
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Say: “Redial”
Call back Function
Makes a call to the last person who called your (latest person on incoming call record) mobile phone/vehicle.
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Press the talk button.
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Wait for the beep sound.
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Say: “Call back”
Basic Operation Method
Activating Voice Recognition
Press the talk button.
Ending Voice Recognition
Use one of the following methods:
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Press the hang-up button.
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Say, “Cancel”.
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Operate the commander switch or the centre 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.
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:
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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 your commands.
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Phone related commands are available only when your phone is connected via Bluetooth®. Make sure your phone is connected via Bluetooth® before you operate phone related voice commands.
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Music play commands, such as Play Artist and Play Album can be used only in USB audio mode.
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Do not speak too slowly or loudly (no loud voice).
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Speak clearly, without pausing between words or numbers.
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Dialects or different wording other than hands-free prompts cannot be recognised by voice recognition. Speak in the wording specified by the voice commands.
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It is not necessary to face the microphone or approach it. Speak the voice commands while maintaining a safe driving position.
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Close the windows to reduce loud noises from outside the vehicle, or turn down the airflow of the air-conditioning system while Bluetooth® Hands-Free is being used.
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Make sure the vents are not directing air up towards the microphone.
