bluetooth MAZDA CX90 2024 Owners Manual

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.

1. Radio
2. Bluetooth® Audio/Hands-Free Call/SMS (Short Message Service)
3. USB Audio/USB Video
4. USB port
*1/SD card slot*2
5. SD card (Navigation system)*
*
1 The position and the type of the USB po rt differ depending on the specification.*2 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.
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How to Use the Mazda Connect

Information
Drive Efficiency Monitor:
Monitor vehicle efficiency history and system status in real time.
High Voltage Battery Monitor
:
View high voltage battery charge level, charging schedule, and more.
SiriusXM Travel Link
*:
Access traffic information, weather, pa rking information and sports scores.
Vehicle Status Monitor
:
View important vehicle maintenance messages, information, and intervals.

Entertainment
FM
AM
SiriusXM
*
Pa n d o ra*
Bluetooth
USB1 Audio/USB2 Audio
USB1 Video/USB2 Video
Phone Connectivity/Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
Audio Off

Notifications
Displays text messages received by the mobile device paired to Mazda Connect and
notifications from the vehicle.

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.

Other Equipment
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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 traveling at a slow speed.
For the navigation system operation, refer to the navigation system manual.

Settings
You can change the settings for the Mazd a Connect screen, sound settings, and the
vehicle functions.

EV Settings
:
Configures charging schedule, climate control timer, and more.
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.
Ve h i c l e S e t t i n g s
:
Configures vehicle convenience features.
Connectivity Settings
:
Configures Bluetooth and other device connectivity settings.
Driver Personalization System
:
Registers a driver or edits the driver information.
System Settings
:
Configures language, time, an d other general settings.

Apple CarPlay
You can use Apple CarPlay™ by connecting an iPhone® compatible with Apple
CarPlay™.

Android Auto
You can use Android Auto™ by connecting an Android™ Smartphone compatible
with Android Auto™.
NOTE
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.
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(During Apple CarPlay™ or Android Auto™ music playback)
Displays the Apple CarPlay™ or Android Auto™ now playing screen.

Vo l u m e k n o b
Vo l u m e a d j u s t m e n t
Adjust the volume by turning the volume knob.
If you adjust the volume during voice guidance, the volume of the voice guidance
will change.
If you adjust the volume during a hands-free call, the conversation volume will
change.
Press the volume knob to mute/pause the audio. Press the knob again to resume.

Powe r o ff /o n
Press and hold to turn off the Mazda Connect power and turn off the screen.
Press again to turn on the Mazda Connect power.
NOTE
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.
When the Mazda Connect power is turned off and the commander switch is
pressed, the Mazda Co nnect power turns on.

Selecting a radio station
Radio stations saved to your Favorites ca n be selected by sliding the volume knob
left (SEEK DOWN)/right (SEEK UP) while listening to FM/AM/SiriusXM
®*. 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.

Playback Control
Music and video files can be cued when listening to stored content via USB,
Bluetooth
®, and SiriusXM®*, audio, or video.
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How to Use the Audio Remote Control Switch
The audio remote control switch is on the left side of the steering wheel. You can
operate basic audio functions, pick up/hang up the phone, or activate voice
control using the switch.
The shape of the switches may differ depending on the specifications.

Volume adjustment button
/
Press the (+) or (-) button to adjust the volume.
If you adjust the volume during voice guidance, the volume of the voice guidance
will change.
If you adjust the volume during a hands-free call, the conversation volume will
change.

Seek Switch
(SEEK UP)/(SEEK DOWN)
Selecting a radio station
Radio stations saved to your Favorites can be selected by pressing the seek
switch while listening to FM/AM radio. The station will change to the previous or
next favorite station each time you press the seek switch. If you want to manually
tune to the next available station before or after the currently selected station, press
and hold the seek switch until it beeps and the tuner will select the next available
station.

Playback Control
Music and video files can be cued when listening to stored content via USB,
Bluetooth
®, and SiriusXM®*, audio, or video.
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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 an d hold the volume knob to fast forward or
rewind the track.

SOURCE button:
The audio source can be switched each time the button is pressed.
In addition, when the button is presse d and held, the current audio source is
muted and the audio source selection screen is displayed.

(During Apple CarPlay™ or Android Auto™ playback)
Press and hold the SOURCE button to mute the current audio source.

Hang-up button
(During a call)
Press the button to end the call.

(While receiving a call)
Press the button to refuse a call.

Talk/Pick-up button
(While receiving a call)
Press the button to answer the call.

Mute button
Press the button to mute.
Press it again to cancel the mute.
NOTE
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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Ending voice recognition
Do any one of the following operations:
Press the hang-up button.Press and hold the talk/Pick-up button.Say the word, “Cancel”.
Convenient operating tips for using the voice recognition function
Examples of effective voice commands in various categories are displayed on top
screen of the voice recognition.
NOTE
The voice command examples shown in this manual are only a partial list of the
available commands. Some commands ma y be unusable depending on the
specifications.
Some commands cannot be used depending on the device connection conditions
and the use conditions.
When the Barge-In setting is on, voice commands can be made even while the
voice guidance is being announced. For details on Barge-In, refer to the System
Settings section in the Ma zda Connect Owner's Manual.
For details on voice commands which can be used on the navigation screen, refer
to the navigation system manual.
To prevent misunderstood voice commands, be aware of the following points:
Connect your mobile phone to Bluetooth® before operating the mobile phone
using voice recognition.
After pressing the talk/pick-up button, wait for the beep before speaking a
command.
Speaking in a slightly louder voice will improve voice recognition, but an
excessively loud voice is unnecessary. Try to speak in a slightly louder voice than
when talking to other passengers in the vehicle.
You do not need to speak slow ly. Speak at a normal speed.When calling a person in the device's phone book, the recognition rate increases
the longer the name is. Errors may occur with names that are short such as
“Mama”, “Home”, or “Wife”.
Speak clearly, without pausing between words or numbers.
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Voice commands other than those specified, cannot be recognized. Speak in the
wording specified by the voice commands.
It is not necessary to face the microphone or approach it. Speak the voice
commands while maintaining a safe driving position.
Close the windows and the moonroof*/panorama sunroof* to reduce loud noises
from outside the vehicle and to prevent th e airflow of the air-conditioning system
from being a disturbance when using Bluetooth
® Hands-Free.Make sure that the air flow from the air conditioner is not blowing on the
microphone.
If the voice recognition is poor with th e guidance volume set to high, set the
Barge-In to OFF.
Examples of available voice commands
The specified name and number are put into the {}.
Common
BackHelp (You can listen to help guidance at each screen.){Line Number} (You can select the line number on the screen.)Next PagePrevious PageCancel
Menu
AllNavigationEntertainmentCommunication
Setting
Voice Recognition SettingsDisplay Off
Music
Play Artist (You can also use “Play Artist {Artist name}”.)Play Album (You can also us e “Play Album {Album Name}”.)Play Playlist (You can also use “Play Playlist {Playlist Name}”.)Play Song (You can also use “Play Song {Song Name}”.)Play Audiobook (You can also use “Play Audiobook {Audiobook Name}”.)Play Podcast (You can also use “Play Podcast {Podcast Name}”.)
Radio
Tu n e t o { F re q u e n c y } A MTu n e t o { F re q u e n c y } F MTune to {Frequency} HD {Sub Channel}SiriusXM Channel {Channel Number}
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SiriusXM {Station Name}SiriusXM Genre (You can also use “SiriusXM {Genre Name}”.)
Source
Change Source (You can also use “Change Source to USB”*1 and “USB”*1.)Audio OFF (You can also use “Change Source to Audio OFF”.)
Phone
Dial Phone Number (You can al so use “Dial {Phone Number}”.)Call HistoryCall a Contact (You can also use “Call {Contact Name}” and “Call {Contact Name}
at {Number Type}”.)
Redial
*1 Audio source names ot her than “USB” can also be used as follows:
Bluetooth/AM/FM/SiriusXM/Pandora/USB1 Audio/USB2 Audio/USB1 Video/
USB2 Video
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Connected Service (If applicable)
Connected Service Overview (U.S.A.)
There are several types of connected services available via Mazda Connect. Some
services may require you to download the MyMazda app to your smartphone and
subscribe to the services, while others may require you to pair your smartphone to
the vehicle via Bluetooth
®. In addition, on a regular basis and unless you opt-out,
your vehicle will automatically transmit certain geo-location, driving behavior data,
and vehicle health information to Mazda for product quality, data analysis, research,
and product development. Using the QR codes or URLs below, refer to the
Connected Service Owner's Manual and Privacy Policy for more details and opt-out
options.
Connected Service Owner's Manual
https://www.mazdausa.com/static/manuals/mazda-connected-service/
index.html
Connected Service Overview (Canada)
If your vehicle is equipped for connected services, there may be several types of
connected services available to you. The availability, terms and capability of
connected services vary by vehicle and othe r factors. Some services may require you
to download the MyMazda app to your compatible smartphone, purchase a
subscription or be in a supported area with wireless coverage, while others may
require you to pair your smartphone to the vehicle via Bluetooth
®. If your vehicle is
equipped for connected services, certain data may be collected and transmitted
through the connected vehicle system, including, without limitation, geo-location,
driving behaviour data and vehicle health information. Please refer to connected
services terms and privacy policy available on the Mazda Canada website for more
details.
Connected Services owner’s manual:
http://www.mazda.ca/en/digital-owners-manual/2021/connectedservice/
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