MAZDA MODEL MX-5 2016 Owners Manual (in English)

5–121
Interior Features
Bluetooth®
How to Use Aha™*
Aha is an application which can be used to enjoy various Internet conten\
t such as Internet
radio and podcasts.
Stay connected to your friends activities by getting updates from Facebo\
ok and Twitter.
Using the location-based service, nearby services and destinations can b\
e searched or real-
time local information can be obtained.
For details on Aha, refer to “http://www.aharadio.com/”.
* Aha, the Aha logo, and the Aha trade dress are trademarks or registered trademarks of
Harman International Industries, Inc., used with permission.
NOTE
 The service content provided by Aha varies depending on the country in which the user
resides. In addition, the service is not available in some countries. To operate Aha from your Bluetooth® device, perform the following in advance:
 Install the Aha application to your device. Create an Aha account for your device. Log onto Aha using your device. Select the preset station on your device.
Playback
Select the icon on the home screen to display the Entertainment screen. When is
selected, the following icons are displayed at the bottom of the center \
display. The displayed
icon differs depending on the selected station.
In addition, icons other than the following icons may be displayed.
IconFunction
Displays the Entertainment menu. Use to switch to a different audio source.
Displays the main menu.Use to switch to other stations.
Displays the content list.Use to switch to other desired content on the station.
ShoutRecords voice.Records voice and posts it as playable audio to Facebook and other socia\
l stations.
Like*1
Evaluates the current content as “Like”.
MX-5_8EU4-EA-15D_Edition1.indb 1212015/03/10 9:55:57

5–122
Interior Features
Bluetooth®
IconFunction
Dislike*1
Evaluates the current content as “Dislike”.
Reverses for 15 seconds.
Map (vehicles with navigation system)Displays the destination searched by the location based services on the \
navigation system.
CallA call can be made to the telephone number of a shop searched using the Location Based Services. Available when a device is connected as a Hands-Free.
Returns to the previous content.
Pauses playback of the content. When selected again, playback resumes.
Goes to the next content.
Fast-forwards for 30 seconds.
Displays sound settings to adjust audio quality level.Refer to Volume/Display/Sound Controls on page 5-40.
*1 Some stations may use alternate variations of Like and Dislike, based on\
station type or provider.
MX-5_8EU4-EA-15D_Edition1.indb 1222015/03/10 9:55:58

5–123
Interior Features
Bluetooth®
Main menu
Select the icon.
Switch the tab and select the station category.
Ta bFunction
PresetsDisplays the preset station list set on the device.Select the preset station name to play the station content.
Nearby
Select the desired station.Guidance is provided to the searched destination near the vehicle's position.You can designate desired categories previously set using the filter setting on your device.
NOTE
The available Location Based Services may differ because the services de\
pend on the
content provided by Aha™.
MX-5_8EU4-EA-15D_Edition1.indb 1232015/03/10 9:55:58

5–124
Interior Features
Bluetooth®
Example of use (Location Based
Services)
1. Select the desired station from the
Nearby tab on the main menu.
The destination name or address
playback starts in the order of the
destination name list.
2. When the icon is selected, the
currently displayed destination is
displayed on the navigation system
(vehicles with navigation system).
3. When the icon is selected, a phone
call is placed to the currently displayed
destination.
4. Select the icon to display the
content list.
Selection of other destinations from the
list can be made.
Shout
Some social stations, such as Facebook or
Caraoke, support the ability to record and
share voice messages using the “Shout”
function.
1. Select the icon and start the
countdown (3, 2, 1, 0). Recording starts
when the countdown reaches zero.
2. Records voice.
3. Select and store/post the
recording.
NOTE
 Recordable time varies depending on
the station (Max. 30 seconds). Recording stops automatically when the
recordable time has elapsed. You can
then post or delete the recording.
MX-5_8EU4-EA-15D_Edition1.indb 1242015/03/10 9:55:59

5–125
Interior Features
Bluetooth®
How to Use Stitcher™* Radio
What is Stitcher™ Radio?
Stitcher™ radio is an application which can be used to listen to Inte\
rnet radio or stream
podcasts.
Recommended content is automatically selected by registering content whi\
ch you put into
your favorites, or by pressing the Like or Dislike button.
For details on Stitcher™ Radio, refer to “http://stitcher.com/”.
* Stitcher™, the Stitcher™ logo, and the Stitcher™ trade dress ar\
e trademarks or registered
trademarks of Stitcher, Inc., used with permission.
NOTE
To operate Stitcher™ Radio from your Bluetooth® device, perform the following in advance:
 Install the Stitcher™ Radio application to your device. Create a Stitcher™ Radio account for your device. Log onto Stitcher™ Radio using your device.
Playback
Select the icon on the home screen to display the Entertainment screen. When is
selected, the following icons are indicated in the bottom part of the ce\
nter display.
IconFunction
Displays the Entertainment menu. Use to switch to a different audio source.
Displays the station list.Use to switch to other stations.
DislikeEvaluates the current program as “Dislike”.
LikeEvaluates the current program as “Like”.
Adds the current station to your favorites or deletes the current statio\
n from your favorites.
Reverses for 30 seconds.
MX-5_8EU4-EA-15D_Edition1.indb 1252015/03/10 9:55:59

5–126
Interior Features
Bluetooth®
IconFunction
Plays the station. Select it again to pause playback.
Goes to the next station.
Displays sound settings to adjust audio quality level.Refer to Volume/Display/Sound Controls on page 5-40.
Station list
1. Select the icon to display the station list.
Favorites station name: Select to display the program registered to you\
r favorites.
Category name: A recommended category selected from your favorites by Stitcher™
is displayed.
Select it to display the category program.

2. Select the program name to play it.
MX-5_8EU4-EA-15D_Edition1.indb 1262015/03/10 9:55:59

5–127
Interior Features
Bluetooth®
Add to your favorites
If the current program has not been
registered to your favorites, it can be
registered to your favorites.
1. Select the icon to display the
favorites station which the registration
can be added.
2. Select the station name which you want
to register.
3. Select to add the program to the
selected favorites station.
NOTE
 Multiple favorites stations can be
selected and registered. Favorites stations registered by
oneself as well those set by default are
displayed.
Delete from your favorites
If the current program has already been
registered to your favorites, the program
can be deleted from your favorites.
1. Select the icon.
2. The program is automatically deleted
from the favorites station.
MX-5_8EU4-EA-15D_Edition1.indb 1272015/03/10 9:55:59

5–128
Interior Features
Bluetooth®
*Some models.
Troubleshooting*
Mazda Bluetooth® Hands-Free Customer Service
If you have any problems with Bluetooth®, contact our toll-free customer service center.
 U.S.A.
Phone: 800-430-0153 (Toll-free)
Web: www.MazdaUSA.com/bluetooth Canada
Phone: 800-430-0153 (Toll-free)
Web: www.mazdahandsfree.ca Mexico
Center of Attention to Client (CAC)
Phone: 01-800-01-MAZDA (Toll-free)
Web: www.mazdamexico.com.mx
Bluetooth® Device pairing, connection problems
SymptomCauseSolution method
Unable to perform pairing—
First make sure the device is compatible with the Bluetooth® unit, and then check whether the Bluetooth® function and the Find Mode/Visible setting*1 on the device are turned on. If pairing is still not possible after this, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer or Mazda Bluetooth® Hands-Free Customer Service.
Pairing cannot be performed againThe pairing information paired to the Bluetooth® unit or device is not recognized correctly.
Perform pairing using the following procedure.Clear “Mazda” stored in the device.Perform pairing again.
Unable to perform pairingThe Bluetooth® function and the Find Mode/Visible setting*1 on the device may turn off automatically after a period of time has elapsed depending on the device.
Check whether the Bluetooth® function and the Find Mode/Visible setting*1 on the device are turned on and pairing or reconnect.
Does not connect automatically when starting the engine
Automatically connects, but then disconnects suddenly
Disconnects intermittently
The device is in a location in which radio wave interference can occur easily, such as in a bag or in a rear pocket of a pair of pants.
Move the device to a location in which radio wave interference is less likely to occur.
Does not connect automatically when starting the engineThe pairing information is updated when the device OS is updated.Perform pairing again.
*1 Setting which detects the existence of a device external to the Bluetooth® unit
MX-5_8EU4-EA-15D_Edition1.indb 1282015/03/10 9:55:59

5–129
Interior Features
Bluetooth®
NOTE
 When the OS of the device is updated, the pairing information may be del\
eted. If this
happens, reprogram the pairing information to the Bluetooth® unit. If you pair your phone which has already been paired to your vehicle more than once in
the past, you need to delete “Mazda” on your mobile device. Then, \
execute the Bluetooth®
search on your mobile device once again, and pair to a newly detected “Ma\
zda”. Before you pair your device, make sure that Bluetooth® is “ON”, both on your phone and
on the vehicle.
Voice recognition related problems
SymptomCauseSolution method
Poor voice recognitionExcessive, slow speech. Excessive, forceful speech (shouting).Speaking before the beep sound has ended. Loud noise (speaking or noise from outside/inside vehicle). Airflow from A/C is blowing against the microphone. Speaking in off-standard expressions (dialect).
Regarding the causes indicated on the left, be careful with how you speak. In addition, when numbers are spoken in a sequence, recognition ability will improve if no stop is placed between the numbers.
False recognition of numbers
Poor voice recognitionThere is a malfunction in the microphone.
A poor connection or malfunction with the microphone may have occurred. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Phone-related voice recognition is disabled
There is a problem with the connection between the Bluetooth® unit and the device.
If there is any malfunction after checking the pairing situation, check for device pairing or connection problems.
Names in the phonebook are not easily recognized
The Bluetooth® system is under a condition in which recognition is difficult.
By carrying out the following measures, the rate of recognition will improve.Clear memory from the phonebook which is not used very often.Avoid shortened names, use full names. (Recognition improves the longer the name is. By not using names such as “Mom”, “Dad”, recognition will improve.)
When operating the audio, a song name is not recognizedSong names cannot be recognized by voice.—
You want to skip guidance—Guidance can be skipped by quickly pressing and releasing the Talk button.
MX-5_8EU4-EA-15D_Edition1.indb 1292015/03/10 9:55:59

5–130
Interior Features
Bluetooth®
Regarding problems with calls
SymptomCauseSolution method
When starting a call, vehicle noise from the other party can be heard
For about three seconds after starting a call, the Bluetooth® unit's Noise Suppression function requires time to adapt to the call environment.
This does not indicate a problem with the device.
The other party cannot be heard or the speaker's voice is quietThe volume is set at zero or low.Increase the volume.
Other problems
SymptomCauseSolution method
The indication for the remaining battery is different between the vehicle and the device
The indication method is different between the vehicle and the device.—
When a call is made from the vehicle, the telephone number is updated in the incoming/outgoing call record but the name does not appear
The number has not been registered into the phonebook.
If the number has been registered into the phonebook, the incoming/outgoing call record is updated by the name in the phonebook when the engine is restarted.
The cell phone does not synchronize with the vehicle regarding the incoming/outgoing call record
Some types of cell phones do not synchronize automatically.Operate the cell phone for synchronization.
It takes a long time to complete the function for changing the languageA maximum of 60 seconds is required.—
MX-5_8EU4-EA-15D_Edition1.indb 1302015/03/10 9:55:59