MZD Connect
What is MZD Connect ?
What is MZD Connect ?

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Radio
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Bluetooth® Audio/Hands-Free Call/SMS (Short Message Service)
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USB Audio/USB Video
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USB port*1/SD card slot*2
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CD/DVD player (Some Models)
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CD/DVD (Some Models)
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SD card (Navigation system) (Some Models)
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The location of the USB slot differs depending on the vehicle model.
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The SD card slot is for the navigation system. For vehicles with the navigation system, the SD card (Mazda genuine) with stored map data is inserted into the SD card slot and used.
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Menu |
Explanation |
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Information |
Fuel Efficiency Monitor: Monitor fuel efficiency in real time and view fuel efficiency history. Vehicle Status Monitor: View important vehicle maintenance messages, information, and intervals. Owner's Manual (Some Models): Learn about Mazda features, safety information, maintenance, and more. |
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Entertainment |
FM AM DAB (Some Models) Bluetooth USB1 Audio/USB2 Audio USB1 Video/USB2 Video Disc (Some Models)/CD (Some Models)/DVD (Some Models) |
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Notifications |
Displays notifications from the vehicle. |
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Communication |
By connecting your mobile device, such as a Smartphone, to MZD Connect via Bluetooth®, you can use the hands-free call and short message functions. |
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Navigation |
The navigation system (vehicles with navigation system) can be used when the SD card for the navigation system is inserted.
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. For the navigation system operation, refer to the navigation system manual. |
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Settings |
You can change the settings for the MZD Connect screen, sound settings, and the vehicle functions.
In-Vehicle Displays: Configures settings and content for all in-vehicle displays. Sound Settings: Configures the in-vehicle listening experience. Safety Settings: Configures safety and driver assistance features. Vehicle Settings: Configures vehicle convenience features. Connectivity Settings: Configures Bluetooth and other device connectivity settings. System Settings: Configures language, time, and other general settings. |
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Apple CarPlay |
You can use Apple CarPlay by connecting an iPhone compatible with Apple CarPlay to the USB slot. |
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Android Auto |
You can use Android Auto™ by connecting an Android™ Smartphone compatible with Android Auto™ to the USB slot. |
Always adjust the audio while the vehicle is stopped:
Do not adjust the audio remote control switch while driving the vehicle. Adjusting the audio while driving the vehicle is dangerous as it could distract your attention from the vehicle operation which could lead to a serious accident.
Even if the audio control switches are equipped on the steering wheel, learn to use the switches without looking down at them so that you can keep your maximum attention on the road while driving the vehicle.
Do not allow the connection plug cord to get tangled with the shift lever (manual transmission)/selector lever (automatic transmission):
Allowing the plug cord to become tangled with the shift lever (manual transmission)/selector lever (automatic transmission) is dangerous as it could interfere with driving, resulting in an accident.
Do not adjust the portable audio unit or a similar product while driving the vehicle:
Adjusting the portable audio unit or a similar product while driving the vehicle is dangerous as it could distract your attention from the vehicle operation which could lead to a serious accident. Always adjust the portable audio unit or a similar product while the vehicle is stopped.
For the purposes of safe driving, adjust the audio volume to a level that allows you to hear sounds outside of the vehicle including car horns and particularly emergency vehicle sirens.
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Do not use MZD Connect for a long time with the engine stopped. Otherwise, the battery power could be depleted.
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If a mobile phone or CB radio is used in or near the vehicle, it could cause noise to occur from the audio system. However, this does not indicate a problem.
MZD Connect Basic Operations
MZD Connect Basic Operations
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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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This manual contains an overview of MZD Connect and its basic operations. For details on each function, refer to the MZD Connect Owner’s Manual.
Commander Switch Operation
The commander switch can be used to switch to each function and to operate each function.
Set the palm of your hand on the commander knob so that your fingers can touch each of the switches.
You can switch the screens without having to look down at your hand.

The shape of the switches varies depending on the vehicle model.
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Commander knob (selection): Rotate or slide the commander knob to select the functions you want to use. |
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Commander knob (select): Press the commander knob to select the function you want to use. |
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Entertainment button: The audio source screen last used is displayed.
(During Apple CarPlay or Android Auto™ music playback) Displays the Apple CarPlay or Android Auto™ playback screen. |
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Volume knob:
Volume adjustment Adjust the volume by turning the volume knob. If you adjust the volume during a voice guidance, the volume of the voice guidance changes. If you adjust the volume while making a hands-free call, the conversation volume changes. Press the volume knob to mute the audio. Press the knob again to cancel.
Power off Press and hold the volume knob to turn the MZD Connect power off.
If you press the volume knob to mute an audio source which can be paused, such as Apple CarPlay, USB audio, or Bluetooth® audio, while it is playing, the song playback pauses. Press the volume knob again to cancel the mute and the pause at the same time.
Selecting a radio station (FM/AM radio) You can call up radio stations registered to your favourites by sliding the volume knob left/right while listening to FM/AM radio. The radio stations change each time you slide the volume knob. In addition, press and hold the volume knob until you hear a beep to start automatic station selection. It stops when a radio broadcast is tuned in. (DAB radio) (Some Models) You can call up radio stations registered to your Favourites by sliding the volume knob left/right while listening to DAB radio. The radio stations change each time you slide the volume knob. In addition, the service switches to the next service when you continue sliding the knob to the right until you hear a beep, and it switches to the previous service when you continue sliding the knob to the left. If there is no next or previous service in the selected Ensemble, Ensemble switches.
Cuing Music and video files can be cued by operating the button while audio or video is playing. Slide the volume knob to the right to cue to the beginning of the next song and slide it to the left to cue to the beginning of the previous song. (The order of the songs is in the order of the selected file list.) |
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Favourites button: Displays the favourites screen. Press and hold to register contacts, radio stations, or navigation points which are displayed on the screen at that time. |
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Home button: Displays the home screen.
(While Apple CarPlay or Android Auto™ is displayed) Displays the Apple CarPlay or Android Auto™ home screen.
(While Apple CarPlay or Android Auto™ is connected) Press and hold while the MZD Connect screen is displayed to switch the screen from MZD Connect to Apple CarPlay or Android Auto™. In addition, press and hold while the Apple CarPlay or Android Auto™ screen is displayed to switch to the MZD Connect screen. |
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Back button: Returns to previous screen. |
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Map button: Displays the navigation screen (vehicles with navigation system). In order for the navigation system to function, the SD card for the navigation system is required. If the SD card for the navigation system is not inserted, the compass indicating the direction in which the vehicle is moving is displayed. For the navigation system operation, refer to the navigation system manual.
(During Apple CarPlay or Android Auto™ route guidance) Displays the Apple CarPlay or Android Auto™ map screen. |
Audio Remote Control Switch Operation
The audio remote control switch is on the left side of the steering wheel. You can operate the audio unit from the steering wheel.

The shape of the switches differs depending on the vehicle model.
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Volume adjustment button: Press the (+) or (-) button to adjust the volume. If you adjust the volume during a voice guidance, the volume of the voice guidance changes. If you adjust the volume while making a hands-free call, the conversation volume changes. |
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Seek Switch:
Selecting a radio station (FM/AM radio) You can call up radio stations registered to your favourites by pressing the seek switch while listening to FM/AM radio. The radio stations change each time you press the switch. In addition, press and hold the seek switch until you hear a beep to start automatic station selection. It stops when a radio broadcast is tuned in. (DAB radio) (Some Models) You can call up radio stations registered to your Favourites by pressing the seek switch while listening to DAB radio. The radio station changes each time you press the seek switch. In addition, if you press and hold the seek switch until you hear a beep, the service switches to the next or previous service. If there is no next or previous service in the selected Ensemble, Ensemble switches.
Cuing Music and video files can be cued by operating the button while audio or video is playing. Press the ( |
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SOURCE button: The audio source can be switched each time the button is pressed. In addition, when the button is pressed and held, the audio currently being played is turned off and the audio source selection screen is displayed.
(During Apple CarPlay or Android Auto™ playback) Press and hold the SOURCE button to turn off the audio currently being played. |
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Hang-up button*1: (During a call) Press the button to end the call.
(While receiving a call) Press the button to refuse a call. |
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Talk/Pick-up button*1: (While receiving a call) Press the button to answer the call. |
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Mute button: Press the button to mute. Press it again to cancel the mute.
If you press the mute button to mute an audio source which can be paused, such as Apple CarPlay, USB audio, or Bluetooth® audio, while it is playing, the song playback pauses. Press the mute button again to cancel the mute and the pause at the same time. |
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You can also use the voice recognition for the talk/pick-up button, and hang-up button.
For details, refer to Operation Using Voice Recognition Function (Search).
Operation Using Voice Recognition Function
Appendix
Gracenote® Database
When audio CDs are played, the unit searches the database stored in the vehicle for the album name, artist name, genre, title, and album art, and if there is a match in the vehicle's database compilation to the music being played, each type of music information is automatically added (Album art only for MP3/WMA/AAC CDs and when playing USB audio and Bluetooth® audio). The database information stored in this device uses database information in the Gracenote® music recognitions service.
Apple CarPlay
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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.
Android Auto™
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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 Privacy Policy.
Trademark
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Manufactured under license by Dolby Labouratories, Inc.. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Labouratories.
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iPhone, Siri and Apple Music are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
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Apple CarPlay is trademarks of Apple Inc.
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iOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the U.S. and other countries and is used under license.
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“Made for iPhone” and “Made for iPod” mean that an accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPhone or iPod, and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
Please note that the use of this accessory with iPhone or iPod may affect wireless performance.
Made for
iPhone 7 Plus
iPhone 7
iPhone SE
iPhone 6s Plus
iPhone 6s
iPhone 6 Plus
iPhone 6
iPhone 5s
iPhone 5c
iPhone 5
iPhone 4s
iPod touch (6th generation)
iPod touch (5th generation)
iPod nano (7th generation)
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Google, Android, Android Auto and other related marks are trademarks of Google LLC.
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AudioPilot® is a registered trademark of Bose Corporation.
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Centerpoint® is a registered trademark of Bose Corporation.
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Windows Media and Microsoft are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation U.S. in the United States and other countries.
This product is protected by certain intellectual property rights of Microsoft Corporation and third parties.
Use or distribution of such technology outside of this product is prohibited without a license from Microsoft or an authorised Microsoft subsidiary and third parties.
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The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Panasonic Corporation is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.
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SDHC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.
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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.
Regarding the license for the audio amplifier (except vehicles with BOSE® audio)
License for CMSIS-RTOS RTX Implementation
Copyright (c) 1999-2009 KEIL, 2009-2015 ARM Germany GmbH, 2013-2016 ARM Ltd All rights reserved.
Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met:
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