Mazda Connect

What is Mazda Connect ?

This manual only indicates a part of the information for Mazda Connect. For details, check the Web owner's manual at the Mazda site for each country and region.

Radio
Bluetooth^® Audio/Hands-Free Call/SMS (Short Message Service)
USB Audio/USB Video
USB port^*1/SD card slot^*2
CD/DVD player (Some Models)
CD/DVD
SD card (Navigation system) (Some Models)

The location of the USB slot differs depending on the vehicle model.
The SD card slot is for the navigation system only. For vehicles with the navigation system, the SD card (Mazda genuine) with stored map data is inserted into the SD card slot and used.

No.	Menu	Explanation
(1)	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.
(2)	Entertainment	FM AM DAB (Some Models) Bluetooth USB1 Audio/USB2 Audio USB1 Video/USB2 Video Disc (Some Models)/CD (Some Models)/DVD (Some Models)
(3)	Notifications	Displays text messages received by the mobile device paired to Mazda Connect and notifications from the vehicle.
(4)	Communication	By connecting your mobile device, such as a Smartphone, to Mazda Connect via Bluetooth^®, you can use the hands-free call and short message functions.
(5)	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.
(6)	Settings	You can change the settings for the Mazda 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.
(7)	Apple CarPlay	You can use Apple CarPlay by connecting an iPhone compatible with Apple CarPlay to the USB slot.
(8)	Android Auto	You can use Android Auto™ by connecting an Android™ Smartphone compatible with Android Auto™ to the USB port.

Always adjust Mazda Connect while the vehicle is stopped:

Do not adjust Mazda Connect with the Commander switch while driving the vehicle. Adjusting Mazda Connect with the Commander switch 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 remote 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 a mobile device or a similar product while driving the vehicle:

Adjusting a mobile device 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 a mobile device or a similar product while the vehicle is stopped.

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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 Mazda Connect for a long time with the engine stopped. Otherwise, the battery power could be depleted.
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.

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Mazda Connect Basic Operations

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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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.

For safety reasons, some operations are disabled while driving the vehicle.

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The shape of the switches varies depending on the vehicle model.

No.	Item	Explanation
1		Commander knob (selection): Rotate or slide the commander knob to highlight/select the on-screen functions you want to use.
2		Commander knob (select): Depress the commander knob to select the desired on-screen function you want to use
3		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.
4		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 Mazda 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. Close Note View Note Selecting a radio station (FM/AM radio) Radio stations saved to your Favourites can be selected by sliding the volume knob left (SEEK DOWN)/right (SEEK UP) while listening to FM/AM. The station will change each time you slide the volume knob. If you want to manually tune to the next available station before or after the currently selected station, slide and hold the volume knob left (SEEK DOWN) or right (SEEK UP) until you hear a beep and the tuner will select the next available station. (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. Playback Control Music and video files can be cued when listening to stored content via USB, Bluetooth^®, and audio or video. Slide the volume knob right to skip to the next track or slide it to the left to go back to the previous track. You can also slide and hold the volume knob to fast forward or rewind the track.
5		Favourites button: Displays the favourites screen. Press and hold to register AM/FM stations, contacts, navigation destinations, or any highlighted menu items to create easily accessible shortcuts.
6		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 Mazda Connect screen is displayed to switch the screen from Mazda Connect to Apple CarPlay or Mazda Connect to Android Auto™. In addition, press and hold while the Apple CarPlay or Android Auto™ screen is displayed to switch to the Mazda Connect screen.
7		Back button: Returns to previous screen.
8		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.