audio MAZDA CX9 2023 Owner's Manual

No. MenuExplanation
(6) Settings You can change the settings for t
he 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 port.
(8) Android Auto You can use Android Auto™ by connecting an Android™ Smartphone
com‐
patible with Android Auto™ to the USB port.
WA R N I N G
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 eq uipped 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 selector lever:
Allowing the plug cord to become tangled with the selector lever is dangerous as it could
interfere with driving, resulting in an accident.
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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 vehi cle operation which could lead to a serious
accident. Always adjust a mobi le device or a similar product while the vehicle is stopped.
CAUTION
For the purposes of safe driving, adjust the au dio volume to a level that allows you to hear
sounds outside of the vehicle including car horns and particularly emergency vehicle sirens.
NOTE
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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The shape of the switches varies depending on the vehicle specifications.


No.Item Explanation
1
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™ now playing screen .
2
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 C onnect screen is displayed to switch the
screen from Mazda Connect to Appl e 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 Connec t screen.
3
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 c ompass indicat‐
ing the direction in which the v ehicle is moving is displayed.
For the navigation system operation, refer to the navigation sy stem manual.

(During Apple CarPlay™ or Android Auto™ route guidance)
Displays the Apple CarPlay™ or Android Auto™ map screen.
NOTE
With an active Mazda Navigation route, pressing the Map button will repeat
the navigation voice guidance.
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No.Item Explanation
4
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 t he voice guid‐
ance will change.
If you adjust the volume during a hands-free call, the conversa tion volume
will change.
Press the volume knob to mute/pause the audio. Press the knob a gain to re‐
sume.

Power off/on
Press and hold to turn off the Mazda Connect power and turn off the screen.
Press and hold 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.
5
Favorites button:
Displays the favorites screen.
Press and hold to register AM/FM/SiriusXM® stations, contacts, navigation
destinations, or any highlighted menu items to create easily accessible short‐
cuts.
6
Commander knob (selection):
Rotate or slide the commander kn ob to highlight/select the on-screen func‐
tions you want to use.
7
Commander knob (select):
Depress the commander knob to sel ect the desired on-screen function you
want to use.
8
Back button:
Returns to previous screen.
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▼Audio Remote Control Switch Operation
The audio remote control switch is on the left side of the stee
ring wheel. You can operate
basic audio functions, pick up/hang up the phone, or activate v oice control using the switch.
The shape of the switches may differ depending on the vehicle specifications.

No. Item Explanation
1
Volume adjustment button:
Press the (+) or ( -) button to adjust the volume.
If you adjust the volume during voice guidance, the volume of t he voice guid‐
ance will change.
If you adjust the volume during a hands-free call, the conversa tion volume
will change.
2
(SEEK UP) Seek Switch:Selecting a radio station
Radio stations saved to your Fav
orites can be selected by pressing the seek
switch while listening to FM/AM radio. The station will change to the previ‐
ous or next favorite station each t ime you press the seek switch. If you want
to manually tune to the next available station before or after the currently se‐
lected station, press and hold the seek switch until it beeps a nd the tuner will
select the next available station.

Playback Control
Music and video files can be cued when listening to stored cont ent via USB,
Bluetooth
®, and SiriusXM®, audio, or video.
Slide the volume knob right to s kip to the next track or slide it to the left to go
back to the previous track. You can also slide and hold the vol ume knob to
fast forward or rewind the track.
(SEEK DOWN)
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No.Item Explanation
3
Hang-up button:
(During a call)
Press the button to end the call.

(While receiving a call)
Press the button to refuse a call.
4
Talk/Pick-up button:
(While receiving a call)
Press the button to answer the call.
5
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.
▼ Operation Using Voice Recognition Function
The shape of the switches may differ depending on the vehicle s
pecifications.
No.Item Explanation
1
Talk/Pick-up button:
When the button is pressed, the voice recognition top screen is displayed and
the voice recognition is activated.

(While voice guidance is being announced)
Press the button to skip the voice guidance.
2
Hang-up button:
Press the button to end the voice recognition.
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Voice recognition activation
When the talk/pick-up button on the audio remote control switch is pressed, top screen of
the voice recognition will be displayed.
NOTE
When an Apple CarPlay™ or Android Auto™ compatible device is connected, the Mazda
Connect voice recognition system is disabled to allow the use of Siri
® or Android Auto™
voice recognition at any time with the talk/pick-up button.
Commands usable at any time
“Help” - Can be used to check for usable voice commands.
“Back” - Returns to the previous screen. When a voice command i s spoken while on the
telephone number input screen, the content that was previously input is deleted.
“Cancel”- The voice recognition is ended.
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 us ing the voice recognition function
Examples of effective voice commands in various categories are displayed on the voice
recognition screen.
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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 use “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 Nam e}”.)
Play Podcast (You can also use “Play Podcast {Podcast Name}”.)
Radio
Tune to {Frequency} AM
Tune to {Frequency} FM
Tune to {Frequency} HD {Sub Channel}
SiriusXM Channel {Channel Number}
SiriusXM {Station Name}
SiriusXM Genre (You can also use “SiriusXM {Genre Name}”.)
Tune to DAB {DAB Station 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”.)
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Phone
Dial Phone Number (You can also 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 other than “USB” can also be used as foll ows:
Bluetooth/AM/FM/Sirius XM/Pandora/USB1 Audio/USB2 Audio/USB1 Vid eo/USB2
Vi d e o
▼ Appendix
Gracenote® Database
When connecting a USB audio device or Bluetooth® audio device to this unit and playing
audio, the unit searches the database stored in the vehicle for the album art. If there is a
match in the vehicle's database compilation to the music being played, the album art is
displayed. The database information stored in this device uses database information in the
Gracenote
® music recognitions service.
SiriusXM Travel Link
®*
CAUTION
ADVISORY ONLY
The weather information is subject to service interruptions and may contain errors or
inaccuracies and consequently should not be re lied upon exclusively. You are urged to check
alternate weather information sources prior to making safety related decisions. You
acknowledge and agree that you shall be solely responsible for use of the information and all
decisions taken with respect thereto. By using this weather service, you release and waive any
claims against Sirius XM Radi o Inc. and Mazda Motor Corporat ion and all of their respective
affiliates with regard to this service.
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CAUTION
It is prohibited to copy, decompile, disassemble, reverse engineer, hack, manipulate, or
otherwise make available any technology or software incorporated in receivers compatible
with the SiriusXM satellite radio service or that support the SiriusXM website, the online
service or any of its content. Furthermore, the AMBE
® voice compression software included in
this product is protected by intellectual prop erty rights including patent rights, copyrights,
and trade secrets of Digital Voice Systems, Inc. The SiriusXM Service may include traffic,
weather and other content and emergency alert information and data. Such information and
data is not for “safety for life”, but is me rely supplemental and advisory in nature and,
therefore, cannot be relied upon as safety critic al. Neither SiriusXM nor Mazda is responsible
for any errors in accuracies in the SiriusXM da ta services or its use in applications. The
SiriusXM content is subject to change without notice.
NOTE
SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service is available in the 48 contiguous United States and the
District of Columbia. The service is not available in Alaska, Hawaii or Puerto Rico.
HD Radio™
What is HD Radio™ Technology and how does it work?
HD Radio™ Technology is the digital evolution of analog AM/FM r adio.
Your radio product has a special receiver which allows it to re ceive digital broadcasts
(where available) in addition to the analog broadcasts it alrea dy receives.
Digital broadcasts have better sound quality than analog broadc asts as digital broadcasts
provide free, crystal clear audio.
For more information, and a guid e to available radio stations and programming, please visit
www.hdradio.com.
Benefits of HD Radio™ Technology
(Information)
The song title, artist name, alb um name will appear on the scre en when available by the
radio station.
(Multicast)
On the FM radio frequency most digital stations have “multiple” or supplemental programs
on each FM station.
HD Radio Technology manufactured under license from iBiquity Di gital Corporation. U.S.
and Foreign Patents.
For patents see http://dts.com/patents.
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