radio MAZDA MODEL 3 SEDAN 2019 Owner's Guide

What is Mazda Connect ?
▼What is Mazda Connect ?
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 location of the USB slot differs depending on the vehicle model.
*2 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 in to the SD card slot and
used.
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WA R N I N G
Always adjust the audio while the vehicle is stopped:
Do not adjust the audio remote control switch while driving the vehicle. Adjusting the audio
while driving the vehicle is dangerous as it co uld distract your attention from the vehicle
operation which could lead to a serious accident.
Even if the audio control switches are equipped 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 shift lever (manual
transmission)/selector lever (automatic transmission):
Allowing the plug cord to become tangled with the shift lever (manual transmission)/selector
lever (automatic transmission) is dangerous as it could interfere with driving, resulting in an
accident.
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 un it 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 particul arly 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 model.

No. Item Explanation
1
Commander knob (selection):
Rotate or slide the commander knob to select the functions you want to use.
2
Commander knob (select):
Press the commander knob to select the function you want to use .
3
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™ playback screen.
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 a voice guidance, the volume of the voice
guidance changes.
If you adjust the volume while making a hands-free call, the co nversation
volume changes.
Press the volume knob to mute t he audio. Press the knob again to cancel.

Power off
Press and hold the volume knob to turn the Mazda Connect power off.
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.

Selecting a radio station
You can call up radio stations r egistered to your favorites by sliding the vol‐
ume knob left/right while listeni ng to FM/AM radio. The radio s tations
change each time you s lide the volume knob.
In addition, press and hold the volume knob until you hear a beep to start au‐
tomatic station selection. It st ops when a radio broadcast is t uned in.

Cuing
Music and video files can be cu ed by operating the button while SiriusXM
®,
audio, or video is playing.
Slide the volume knob to the righ t to cue to the beginning of the next song
and slide it to the left to cue to the beginning of the previou s song. (The order
of the songs is in the order of the selected file list.)
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No.Item Explanation
5
Favorites button:
Displays the favorites screen.
Press and hold to register cont acts, radio stations, or navigation points which
are displayed on the screen at that time.
6
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
screens between Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™. In addition, press
and hold while the Apple CarPlay™ or Android Auto™ screen is di splayed
to switch to the Mazda Connect screen.
7
Back button:
Returns to previous screen.
8
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.
▼ Audio Remote Control Switch Operation
The audio remote control switch is on the left side of the stee
ring wheel. You can operate
the audio unit from the steering wheel.
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The shape of the switches differs depending on the vehicle model.

No. Item Explanation
1
Volume adjustment button:
Press the (+) or (-) butto n to adjust the volume.
If you adjust the volume during a voice guidance, the volume of the voice
guidance changes.
If you adjust the volume while making a hands-free call, the co nversation
volume changes.
2
Seek Switch:

Selecting a radio station
You can call up radio stations r egistered to your favorites by pressing the seek
switch while listening to FM/AM radio. The radio stations change each time
you press the switch.
In addition, press and hold the seek switch until you hear a be ep to start auto‐
matic station selection. It stop s when a radio broadcast is tun ed in.

Cuing
Music and video files can be cu ed by operating the button while SiriusXM
®,
audio, or video is playing.
Press the (
) to cue to the beginning of the next song and press the
(
) to cue to the beginning of the previous song. (The order of t he songs
is in the order of the selected file list.)
3 SOURCE SOURCE button:
The audio source can be switched each time the button is presse
d.
In addition, when the button is p ressed and held, the audio currently being
played is turned off and the audi o source selection screen is displayed.

(During Apple CarPlay™ or Android Auto™ playback)
Press and hold the SOURCE button to turn off the audio currentl y being
played.
4
Hang-up button*1：
(During a call)
Press the button to end the call.

(While receiving a call)
Press the button to refuse a call.
5
Talk/Pick-up button*1：
(While receiving a call)
Press the button to answer the call.
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Setting
Voice Recognition Settings
Owner's Manual (the In-vehicle Digital Owner's Manual voice rec ognition can be
displayed.)
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 us e “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 also use “Dial {Phone Number}”.)
Call History
Call a Contact (You can also use “Call {Contact Name}” and “Cal l {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
NOTE
Some commands may not be usable depending on the region and equipment.
Some commands cannot be used depending on the device connection conditions and the
use conditions.
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▼Appendix
Gracenote® Database
When connecting a USB audio device to this unit and playing aud
io, 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 p layed, the album art is displayed. The database information
stored in this device uses database information in the Gracenot e
® 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 sh ould not be relied upon exclusively. You are urged to check
alternate weather information sources prior to making safety related decisions. You
acknowledge and agree that you sh all 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 Radio Inc. and Mazd a Motor Corporation and all of their respective
affiliates with regard to this service.
SiriusXM
® Satellite Radio*
Products/applications shall display “Call [Appropriate Phone Nu mber] to Enable Services”
for any unsubscribed SiriusXM Data Service(s).
This shall be shown on the same screen as the Radio ID and the service subscription status:
Contact your SiriusXM Representative for the appropriate call c enter phone number.
U.S.A.: 1-877-447-0011
Canada: 1-877-438-9677
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SiriusXM® All Access Subscription
Hopefully, you're already loving SiriusXM in your new Mazda. Bu t don't stop there — you
can also listen on the app and online. All Access is the very b est subscription package –
with the most channels and the mo st flexibility. With All Access, you get every channel
available on your vehicle, plus you can listen on the app, onli ne, and in your home on a
variety of connected devices. — so you can enjoy SiriusXM where ver you are. Here's what's
included:
Over 150 satellite channels to en joy in your car, coast-to-coast, 24/7.
All kinds of commercial-free musi c, plus every major sport, world-class news and the
biggest names in talk & entertainment.
All of our premium programming, including Howard Stern, every NFL, MLB®, and NBA
game, NHL
® games, every NASCAR® race, 24/7 talk channels dedicated to the biggest
leagues, and much more.
All SiriusXM services require a subscription, sold separately or as a package by SiriusXM
Radio Inc. (or, in Canada, SiriusXM Canada Inc.), after any tri al subscription which may be
included with your vehicle purchase or lease. To subscribe afte r your trial subscription, call
1-877-447-0011 (U.S.A.) or 1-877-438-9677 (Canada).
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.
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HD Radio™
What is HD Radio™ Technology and how does it work?
HD Radio™ Technology is the digital evolution of analog AM/FM radio.
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 guide to available radio stations a nd programming, please visit
www.hdradio.com.
Benefits of HD Radio™ Technology
(Information)
The song title, artist name, album name will appear on the screen 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 Digital Corporation. U.S.
and Foreign Patents.
For patents see http ://dts.com/patents.
Apple CarPlay™
CAUTION
 YOU EXPRESSLY ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT USE OF APPLE CARPLAY™ (“THE
APPLICATION”) IS AT YOUR SOLE RISK AND THAT THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO SATISFACTORY
QUALITY, PERFORMANCE, ACCURACY AND EFFO RT IS WITH YOU TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT
PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, AND THAT THE APPLICATION AND INFORMATION ON THE
APPLICATION IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE”, WITH ALL FAULTS AND WITHOUT
WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, AND MAZDA HERE BY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES AND
CONDITIONS WITH RESPECT TO THE APPLICATION AND INFORMATION ON THE
APPLICATION, EITHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO,
THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND/OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABIL ITY, SATISFACTORY
QUALITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURP OSE, ACCURACY, QUIET ENJOYMENT, AND
NONINFRINGEMENT OF THIRD PARTY RIGHTS.
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NOTE
Android Auto™ is provided by Google and its use is subject to your agreement to the
Android Auto™ terms of use.
When using Android Auto™, location, speed, and other vehicle data is transferred to your
smart phone. For further details, refer to Google Privacy Policy.
Tr a d e m a r k
Pandora®, the Pandora® logo, and the Pandora® trade dress are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Pandora Media, Inc., used with permission.
HD Radio™ and the HD, HD Radio, a nd “Arc” logos are proprietary trademarks of
iBiquity Digital Corp.
iPhone, Siri and Apple Music are registered trademarks of Apple Inc.
Apple CarPlay is trademarks of Apple Inc.
iOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the U.S. and other countries and is
used under license.
“Made for iPhone” and “Made for iPod” mean that an accessory has been designed to
connect specifically to iPhone or iPod, and has been certified by the developer to meet
Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the o peration of this device or
its compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
Please note that the use of this accessory with iPhone or iPod may affect wireless
performance.

Made for
iPhone 7 Plus
iPhone 7
iPhone SE
iPhone 6s Plus
iPhone 6s
iPhone 6 Plus
iPhone 6
iPhone 5s
iPhone 5c
iPhone 5
iPhone 4s
iPod touch (6th generation)
iPod touch (5th generation)
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