AUX MAZDA MODEL 3 4-DOOR 2018 User Guide

USB Audio/Bluetooth® Audio /CD*
Press the seek switch () to skip forward
to the beginning of the next track.
Press the seek switch (
) within a few
seconds after playback begins to track
down to the beginning of the previous
track.
Press the seek switch (
) after a few
seconds have elapsed to start playback
from the beginning of the current track.
Press and hold the seek switch (
, ) to
continuously switch the tracks up or down.
Pandora
®/Aha™/Stitcher™ Radio
(Type B)
Press the seek switch () to skip forward
to the beginning of the next track.
Press and hold the seek switch (
) to
evaluate the playback of the current song
as “Like”.
Press and hold the seek switch (
) to
evaluate the playback of the current song
as “Dislike”.
▼ Mute Switch*
Press the mute switch () once to mute
audio, press it again to resume audio
output.
NOTE
If the ignition is switched off with the
audio muted, the mute will be canceled.
Therefore, when the engine is restarted,
the audio is not muted. To mute the audio
again, press the mute switch (
).
AUX/USB mode
Audio can be heard from the vehicle's
speakers by connecting a
commercially-available portable audio
unit to the auxiliary jack.
A commercially-available, non-impedance
(3.5
) stereo mini plug c able is required.
Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer for
details.
In addition, audio can be played from the
vehicle audio device by connecting a USB
device to the USB port.
NOTE
(Type B)
The SD card slot is for the navigation
system. For vehicles with the navigation
system, the SD card (Mazda genuine) with
stored map data is inserted into the SD
card slot and used.
Ty p e A

Auxiliary jack/USB port
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Type B (Without CD player)

Auxiliary jackUSB port
Type B (With CD player)

With Electric
Parking Brake (EPB)Without Electric
Parking Brake (EPB) Auxiliary jack
USB port
Auxiliary jack
USB port
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How to use AUX mode (Type A)
............................................... page 5-57
„ How to use USB mode (Type A)
............................................... page 5-58
… How to use iPod mode (Type A)
............................................... page 5-61
† How to use AUX mode (Type B)
............................................... page 5-64
‡ How to use USB mode (Type B)
............................................... page 5-64
WA R N I N G
Do not adjust the portable audio unit or a
similar product while driving the vehicle:
Adjusting the portable audio unit 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 the portable audio unit or a similar
product while the vehicle is stopped.
CAUTION
Depending on the portable audio device,
noise may occur when the device is
connected to the vehicle accessory
socket. (If noise occurs, do not use the
accessory socket.)
NOTE
This mode may not be usable depending
on the portable audio device to be
connected.
Before using the auxiliary jack/USB
port, refer to the instruction manual for
the portable audio device.
Use a commercially-available,
non-impedance (3.5
) stereo mini plug
for connecting the portable audio unit to
the auxiliary jack. Before using the
auxiliary jack, read the manufacturer's
instructions for connecting a portable
audio unit to the auxiliary jack.
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To prevent discharging of the battery, do
not use the auxiliary input for long
periods with the engine off or idling.
When connecting a device to the
auxiliary jack or USB port, noise may
occur depending on the connected
device. If the device is connected to the
vehicle's accessory socket, the noise can
be reduced by unplugging it from the
accessory socket.
▼How to connect USB port/Auxiliary
jack
Ty p e A

Auxiliary jack
USB port
Type B (Without CD player)

Auxiliary jack
USB port
Type B (With CD player)

With Electric
Parking Brake (EPB)
Without Electric
Parking Brake (EPB) USB port Auxiliary jackUSB port Auxiliary jack
Connecting a device
1. Open the console lid (with CD player).
2. If there is a cover on the AUX jack or
USB port, remove the cover.
3. Connect the connector on the device to the USB port.
Connecting with a connector cable
1. Open the console lid (with CD player).
2. If there is a cover on the AUX jack or USB port, remove the cover.
3. Connect the device plug/connector cable to the auxiliary jack/USB port.
For vehicles with a CD player, pass the
device plug/connector cable through
the notch in the console and connect.
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WA R N I N G
Do not allow the connection plug cord to
get tangled with the parking brake
(without electric parking brake (EPB)) or the
shift lever (manual transaxle) or the
selector lever (automatic transaxle):
Allowing the plug cord to become tangled
with the parking brake (without electric
parking brake (EPB)) or the shift lever
(manual transaxle) or the selector lever
(automatic transaxle) is dangerous as it
could interfere with driving, resulting in an
accident.
CAUTION
Do not place objects or apply force to the
auxiliary jack/USB port with the plug
connected.
NOTE
Insert the plug into the auxiliary
jack/USB port securely.
Insert or pull out the plug with the plug
perpendicular to the auxiliary jack/USB
port hole.
Insert or remove the plug by holding its
base.
▼How to use AUX mode (Type A)
1. Switch the ignition to ACC or ON.
2. Press the power/volume dial to turn the
audio system on.
3. Press the media button (
) of the
audio unit to change to the AUX mode.
NOTE
When the device is not connected to the
auxiliary jack, the mode does not switch
to the AUX mode.
Adjust the audio volume using the
portable audio device or audio unit.
Audio adjustments other than audio
volume can only be done using the
portable audio device.
If the connection plug is pulled out from
the auxiliary jack while in AUX mode,
noise may occur.
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▼How to use AUX mode (Type B)
1. Select the icon on the home screen to display the Entertainment screen.
2. Select
to switch to the AUX mode. The following icons are displayed i n the lower
part of the center display.
Icon Function
Displays the Entertainment menu. Use to switch to a different audio source.
Displays sound settings to adjust audio quality level.
Refer to Volume/Display/Sound Controls on page 5-37.
NOTE
If a device is not connected to the auxiliary jack, the mode does not switch to the AUX
mode.
Adjust the audio volume using the portabl e audio device, commander switch, or audio
control switch.
Audio adjustments can also be made using the portable audio device's volume setting.
If the connection plug is pulled out from the auxiliary jack while in AUX mode, noise may
occur.
▼ How to use USB mode (Type B)
Type
Playable data
USB mode MP3/WMA/AAC/OGG file
This unit does not support a USB 3.0 device. In addition, other devices may not be
supported depending on the model or OS version.
The recommended capacity of the USB memory is 16 GB or less.
USB devices formatted to FAT32 are supported (USB devices forma tted to other formats
such as NTFS are not supported).
Playback
1. Select the icon on the home screen to display the Entertainment screen.
2. Select
or to switch the USB mode. The following icons are displayed in t he
lower part of the center display.
Icon Function
Displays the Entertainment menu. Use to switch to a different audio source.
Category list is displayed.
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Bluetooth® Audio (Type
A)
*
Applicable Bluetooth® specification
(Recommended)
Ve r . 2 . 0

Response profile
A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution
Profile) Ver. 1.0
AVRCP (Audio/Video Remote Control
Profile) Ver. 1.0/1.3

A2DP is a profile which transmits only
audio to the Bluetooth
® unit. If your
Bluetooth
® audio device corresponds only
to A2DP, but not AVRCP, you cannot
operate it using the control panel of the
vehicle's audio system. In this case, only
the operations on the mobile device are
available the same as when a portable
audio device for a non-compliant
Bluetooth
® device is connected to the
AUX terminal.
Function A2DP AV R C P
Ver. 1.0 Ver. 1.3
Playback — X X
Pause — X X
File (Track) up/down — X X
Reverse — — X
Fast-forward — — X
Te x t d i s p l a y — — X
X: Available
—: Not available
NOTE
The battery consumption of Bluetooth®
audio devices increases while
Bluetooth
® is connected.
If a general mobile phone device is USB
connected during music playback over
the Bluetooth
® connection, the
Bluetooth
® connection is disconnected.
For this reason, you cannot have music
playback over a Bluetooth
® connection
and music playback using a USB
connection at the same time.
The system may not operate normally
depending on the Bluetooth
® audio
device.
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Bluetooth®
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Bluetooth® Audio (Type
B)
*
Applicable Bluetooth® specification
(Recommended)
Ver. 1.1/1.2/2.0
EDR/2.1 EDR/3.0
(conformity)
Response profile
A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution
Profile) Ver. 1.0/1.2
AVRCP (Audio/Video Remote Control
Profile) Ver. 1.0/1.3/1.4

A2DP is a profile which transmits only
audio to the Bluetooth
® unit. If your
Bluetooth
® audio device corresponds only
to A2DP, but not AVRCP, you cannot
operate it using the control panel of the
vehicle's audio system. In this case, only
the operations on the mobile device are
available the same as when a portable
audio device for a non-compliant
Bluetooth
® device is connected to the
AUX terminal.
Function A2DP AV R C P
Ve r. 1.0 Ve r.
1.3 Ve r.
1.4
Playback X X X X
Pause X X X X
File (Track)
up/down —XXX
Reverse — — X X
Fast-forward — — X X
Te x t d i s p l a y — — X X
Function A2DP AV R C P
Ve r. 1.0 Ve r.
1.3 Ve r.
1.4
Repeat — — De-
pends
on de- vice De-
pends
on de- vice
Shuffle — —De-
pends
on de- vice De-
pends
on de- vice
Scan — —De-
pends
on de-
vice De-
pends
on de-
vice
Folder up/
down ——— De-
pends
on de- vice
X: Available
—: Not available
NOTE
The battery consumption of Bluetooth®
audio devices increases while
Bluetooth
® is connected.
If a general mobile phone device is USB
connected during music playback over
the Bluetooth
® connection, the
Bluetooth
® connection is disconnected.
For this reason, you cannot have music
playback over a Bluetooth
® connection
and music playback using a USB
connection at the same time.
The system may not operate normally
depending on the Bluetooth
® audio
device.
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The following conditions indicate that the
battery power is low:
The KEY indicator light (green) flashes
in the instrument cluster for about 30
seconds after the engine is turned off.
The system does not operate and the
operation indicator light on the
transmitter does not flash when the
buttons are pressed.
The system's operational range is
reduced.
Replacing the battery at an Authorized
Mazda Dealer is recommended to prevent
damage to the key. If replacing the battery
by yourself, follow the instruction.
Replacing the key battery
1. Press the knob and pull out the auxiliary key.
Knob
2. Twist a tape-wrapped flatheadscrewdriver in the direction of the
arrow and open the cover slightly.
Cover
3. Insert the tape-wrapped flatheadscrewdriver into the gap and slide it in
the direction of the arrow.
Cover
Gap
4. Twist the flathead screwdriver in the
direction of the arrow and remove the
cover.
Cover
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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5. Remove the battery cap, then removethe battery.
CAUTION
Be careful not to allow the rubber
ring shown in the figure to be
scratched or damaged.
 If the rubber ring detaches, reattach
it before inserting a new battery.
Rubber ring
6. Insert a new battery with the positive
pole facing up, and then cover the
battery with the battery cap.
7. Close the cover.
8. Reinsert the auxiliary key.
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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Index
A
Accessory Socket............................ 5-132
Active Driving Display..................... 4-20
Adaptive Front Lighting System
(AFS)................................................. 4-80
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and
Accessories........................................ 8-19
Advanced Key
Advanced keyless entry system..... 3-9
Operational range........................ 3-10
Advanced Key removed from vehicle
warning beep..................................... 7-39
Air Bag Systems............................... 2-44
Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner
System Warning Beep....................... 7-38
Ambient Temperature Display.......... 4-17
Antilock Brake System (ABS).......... 4-66
Audio Control Switch
Adjusting the Volume.................. 5-53
Mute switch................................. 5-54
Seek Switch................................. 5-53
Audio System.................................... 5-16 Antenna........................................5-16
Audio Control Switch................. 5-53
Audio set [Type A (non-
touchscreen)]............................... 5-26
Audio set [Type B
(touchscreen)].............................. 5-32
AUX/USB mode..........................5-54
Operating Tips for Audio
System......................................... 5-17
Satellite Radio........ ..................... 5-44
Automatic Transaxle......................... 4-32 Active Adaptive Shift (AAS)...... 4-34
Automatic transaxle controls....... 4-32
Direct mode................................. 4-41
Driving tips..................................4-42
Manual shift mode.......................4-35
Shift-lock system......................... 4-33
Transaxle ranges.......................... 4-33
B
Battery............................................... 6-33
Maintenance.................................6-35
Replacement................................ 6-35
Specifications.................................9-4
Battery runs out.................................7-16 Jump-Starting...............................7-16
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM).......... 4-84
Canceling operation of Blind Spot
Monitoring (BSM).......................4-89
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) Warning
Beep...................................................7-41
Bluetooth®........................................ 5-69 Bluetooth® audio (Type A)....... 5-111
Bluetooth® audio (Type B)....... 5-114
Bluetooth® Hands-Free (Type
A)................................................. 5-94
Bluetooth® Hands-Free (Type
B)............................................... 5-101
Troubleshooting........... .............. 5-125
Body Lubrication.............................. 6-28
Bottle Holder................................... 5-135
Brakes Brakes assist................................ 4-64
Electric parking brake (EPB)...... 4-61
Foot brake....................................4-60
Pad wear indicator....................... 4-63
Parking brake...............................4-61
Warning light............................... 4-63
Break-In Period................................. 3-45
C
Capacities............................................ 9-5
Carbon Monoxide......... .................... 3-27
Cell Phones....................................... 8-20
Center Console................................ 5-136
Child Restraint Categories of child-restraint
systems.........................................2-25
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