USB port MAZDA MODEL MX-5 2016 Smart Start Guide (in English)
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Driver’s View
CLOCK
AUX /USB PORTS S E AT  
 
WARMERS
C L I M AT E  
CONTROL   
( P.  3 0 )
PASSENGER 
AIRBAG OFF  INDICATOR
1
HAZARD  WARNING
12V ACCESSORY  SOCKET
(Under dash in back   
of footwell)
PUSH 
BUTTON   
S TA R T    
( P.  4 )
WIPER/  
WASHER   
( P.  2 4 )
NAVIGATION/AUDIO 
(WITH MAZDA CONNECT)   
(PP. 15 -16, 27-28)
1  This indicator light turns on to remind you that the front passenger’s front/side 
airbags and seat belt pretensioner will not deploy during a collision. The reason for
this is that the sensor has determined that an adult is not sitting in the front passenger seat.
NOTE: If a smaller adult sits on the front passenger seat, the sensors might detect the adult as being 
a child depending on the person’s physique and may deactivate the front passenger’s front/side 
airbags and seat belt pretensioner. Always wear your seat belt and secure children in the rear seats in 
appropriate child restraints. See the Owner’s Manual for important information on this safety feature.
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PAIRING YOUR BLUETOOTH® PHONE OR AUDIO DEVICE
TO MAKE OR RECEIVE A HANDS-FREE CALL
 button: To receive/swap a call.
 button:  To make a call (push and   
say “Phone”) or to skip 
vehicle voice guidance   
and allow user to speak  next voice command.
 button:  To end/reject a call. Automatic Bluetooth  
Reconnection:
On engine start, the last connected   
device will automatically be   
re-connected after several seconds.   
To switch phones, go to Device   
Settings and select Bluetooth.
NOTE: Some phone models do not support all features. If your phone or   
device does not pair, please visit www.MazdaUSA.com/bluetooth or contact   
(800) 430-0153 for further assistance or to report a phone/audio device concern.
NOTE: For connection issues, please confirm the Bluetooth 
connection status by making sure there is cell phone icon on the   
audio display (without infotainment) or by making sure there is a battery and  
signal strength icon in the top right corner of the screen (with infotainment).  
Some phones will turn off the Bluetooth signal after connecting the USB cable  
to the vehicle or after downloading an update.
•    If not displayed, check your phone and make sure Bluetooth is turned on   
(or discoverable) in the Settings menu. Detailed instructions for some   
phones are available online.
•    If there is still no connection, delete the pairing data on the system and   
your phone and try again after confirming your cell phone is compatible at 
www.MazdaUSA.com/bluetooth.
The following icons are displayed on the touchscreen during a call:
   Displays the 
Communication 
screen.
  Ends a call.
  Transfers a call from 
hands‐free to the 
mobile phone.
  Transfers a call from 
the mobile phone 
to hands‐free.
  Mutes the call. 
  Calls another person 
during a call and 
creates a 3‐way 
call. Select the 
contact from one of 
the following: Call 
History, Contacts 
(from phonebook), 
or Dial (from 
numerical keypad).
  Joins the call on hold 
to make a 3‐way call.
  Switches the 
call on hold.
  Allows transmitting 
DTMF (Dual Tone 
Multi‐Frequency) 
signal via the 
numerical keypad 
(generally to a 
home telephone 
answering machine 
or an automated 
guidance call center).
For phones compatible with SMS and MMS:
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    (Call History) Incoming/Outgoing history for the device is downloaded 
automatically as well as your Phonebook. 
 9  (Devices compatible with Mazda SMS function) SMS (Short Message 
Service) messages and MMS (Multimedia Message Service) messages 
for the device are downloaded automatically. Permission may be 
required, depending on the mobile device . Refer to your cell phone 
manufacturer for assistance with the cell phone permissions.
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Audio Controls (with Mazda Connect)
AUDIO OPERATION
The following icons are displayed on the screen:
 
  SOURCES
: Displays Audio menu   
to change audio source (FM / AM 
/ XM / Aha / Pandora / Stitcher / 
Bluetooth / USB / CD / AUX).
 
   AUTO MEMORY:
 Displays a  
list of 10 strongest radio stations. 
Because station strength 
changes as you drive, select 
Update Station List icon to 
re-scan for strong stations.
 
   FAVORITES:
 Displays list of  
your favorite AM, FM, and XM  
radio stations.  
  
HD RADIO:
 Switches HD Radio   
On /O f f. 
 
   SCAN:
 Scans radio stations or 
songs (scanning stops at each one 
for 5 seconds). Select again to stop.
 
   TUNER:
 Displays manual radio tuner.
 
   TAG :
 Saves artist and title 
and sends them to your Apple 
device (for Apple devices 
with USB use only). 
 
   SEEK PREVIOUS/NEXT:
 
 
   Selects previous or next  
receivable radio station or song. 
Press and hold to change radio 
station continually.
 
   SETTINGS:
 Adjusts the audio 
quality level (bass, treble, etc.).
The following icons are displayed 
on the CD screen only:
 
   TRACK LIST
: Displays the track 
list of the CD.
 
   R E P E AT
: Repeats the current 
song. Select again to stop.
 
   SHUFFLE
: Plays the songs on   
the CD in random order. Select 
again to stop.
 
   P L AY/ PAU S E
: Plays and Pauses 
the CD.
Playing Bluetooth® (BT) Audio
 1    Make sure BT audio device is paired to  
your vehicle (pp 13-14).
   2    Turn on BT audio device.
   3    Select Bluetooth from Sources.
See your Owner’s Manual for further information on:
    · Pandora · Aha · Stitcher
BLUETOOTH® AUDIO
Bluetooth® enabled phones and audio players 
provide an opportunity to play music through the 
audio system with no wires attached.
Some phone models do not support all features.   
Go to http://infotainment.mazdahandsfree.com 
or contact (800) 430-0153  for further assistance 
or to report a phone /MP3 device concern.
NOTE:•   New Mazda 
vehicles equipped 
with SiriusXM
® Satellite Radio will 
receive an introductory subscription  with a limited term trial offer to over 150 
channels of SiriusXM Satellite Radio.  Enjoy commercial-free music, plus 
sports, news, entertainment, and ever y  premium channel in your vehicle. Call  877-447-0011 to activate. See the 
Owner’s Manual and/or dealer for details.
•    In order to use Aha, Pandora and 
Stitcher as audio sources, the App must  be installed on your phone. These Apps 
stream music using your data plan and  listening to them counts towards your 
monthly cellular data usage.
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Audio Controls (with Mazda Connect)
AUDIO OPERATION USING VOICE
Audio operation and media selection 
can be done using voice. Push the 
“TALK” button on the steering wheel,  wait for a beep, then say a command in a clear, natural voice (not too fast or 
too slow). Some common commands 
are listed below.
Play (and any of the following):
AM, FM, XM, CD, Bluetooth, Aha,  Pandora, Stitcher, USB, AUX
Play or Resume / Pause or 
Stop / Next or Previous
Play (and any of the following):
Song, Playlist <playlist name>, 
Artist <artist name>, Album 
<album name>, Genre <genre  name>, Folder <folder name>
Tune to Station <frequency  AM or FM>
Tune to Channel Number (XM)
HD RADIO
HD radio has a special 
receiver which allows it to 
receive digital broadcasts 
(where available) in addition  to the analog broadcasts  it already receives. Digital broadcasts have better 
sound quality than analog  broadcasts as digital 
broadcasts provide free, 
crystal clear audio.
When the HD radio button is ON (red), there could be 
a noticeable difference in  sound quality and volume  when a change from digital to analog signals occurs.  If the sound quality and 
volume becomes noticeably 
diminished or cuts off,  select the HD button to turn 
OFF HD radio (not red).
GRACENOTE
The Gracenote media database is used to improve  voice recognition of artist and album names with the Mazda Hands Free system. To make best use of the 
voice recognition, install the most recent database.
  1   Load the Gracenote update on a memory stick 
from www.MazdaUSA.com/USB. Insert the 
memory stick into the USB port.
 2  Go to System Settings in the infotainment system.
  3   Select Music Database Update.
NOTE: To use BT audio, make sure the musical 
icon is displayed by going to  Bluetooth in Device 
settings. Some Bluetooth® audio devices need a 
certain amount of time before the icon is displayed.
NOTE: Push the TALK button and say “Help” at any time to hear a list of 
available commands.
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NOTE: You will need an audio cable with an 1/8 inch (3.5 mm)  
mini stereo plug (available as a Genuine Mazda accessory) to   
connect your portable audio player into the AUX  jack. 
I M P O R TA N T: •   Set the volume level on your portable audio player to the highest level before 
distortion starts, then use the vehicle’s audio system to adjust the volume.
•    Unplug any device from the USB port and accessory socket before turning off 
the vehicle. Leaving devices plugged in can drain the battery and cause issues 
during the Bluetooth pairing process at startup. Wait about 15 seconds after 
starting the vehicle before plugging anything into the USB port.
1   Locate the USB port or AUX jack.
2    Connect the device plug into the portable audio player and into the   
USB port or AUX jack.
3  Turn the vehicle audio system on.
4  • Audio Controls (without Mazda Connect) : Push the MEDIA    
    button on the audio unit to switch to the AUX or USB mode.
  •  Audio Controls (with Mazda Connect) : Select AUX or USB from 
the Sources menu.
5  •   USB Port : Use the vehicle’s audio system or steering wheel controls   
  to control the connected USB device.
  •  AUX Jack: Use the portable audio player controls to play music.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for additional information.
PORTABLE AUDIO PLAYER INTEGRATION   
USING THE USB PORT OR AUX JACK
Your vehicle is equipped with a USB port and 
auxiliary AUX jack, conveniently located in the   
center console, that allows you to play your iPod, 
USB device, or portable audio player through the 
vehicle’s audio system. The center console is useful 
for storing your personal media/phone devices. 
Learn the system when parked and do not let it 
distract you while driving.
12 VOLT ACCESSORY SOCKET
The 12 volt accessory socket is located under 
the dash, deep in the back of the footwell on the 
passenger side close to the center console. It is 
on with ignition on.
Audio USB and AUX Inputs
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