MAZDA MODEL CX-50 2023 Owners Manual

Do not adjust a mobile device or a similar product while driving the vehicle:
Adjusting a mobile device or a similar produ ct 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 a mobile device or a similar product while the
vehicle is stopped.
CAUTION
For the purposes of safe driving, adjust the audio 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 ti me 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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Mazda Connect Basic Operations
▼Mazda Connect Basic Operations
NOTE
The explanation of functions described in this manual may differ from the actual
operation, and the shapes of screens and buttons and the letters and characters
displayed may also differ from the actual appearance.
Additionally, depending on future software updates, the content may successively
change without notice.
▼Commander Switch Operation
The commander switch can be used to swit
ch to each function and to operate each
function.
Set the palm of your hand on the comman der knob so that your fingers can touch
each of the switches.
You can switch the screens without ha ving to look down at your hand.
NOTE
For safety reasons, some operations are disabled while driving the vehicle.
The shape of the switches varies depending on the specifications.

No.Item Explanation
1
Commander knob (selection):
Rotate or slide the commander knob to highlight/select the on-screen
functions you want to use.
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No.Item Explanation
2
Commander knob (select):
Depress the commander knob to select the desired on-screen 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™ now playing screen.
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No.Item Explanation
4
Vo l u m e k n o b :
Volume adjustment
Adjust the volume by turning the volume knob.
If you adjust the volume during voice guidance, the volume of the
voice guidance will change.
If you adjust the volume during a hands-free call, the conversation vol-
ume will change.
Press the volume knob to mute/pause the audio. Press the knob again
to resume.

Po we r o ff /o n
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.

Selecting a radio station
Radio stations saved to your Favorites can be selected by sliding the
volume knob left (SEEK DOWN)/right (SEEK UP) while listening to
FM/AM/SiriusXM
®. The station will change each time you slide the
volume knob.
If you want to manually tune to the next available station before or af-
ter the currently selected station, slide and hold the volume knob left
(SEEK DOWN) or right (SEEK UP) until you hear a beep and the tuner
will select the next available station.

Playback Control
Music and video files can be cued when listening to stored content via
USB, Bluetooth
®, and SiriusXM®, audio, or video.
Slide the volume knob right to skip to the next track or slide it to the
left to go back to the previous track. You can also slide and hold the
volume knob to fast forward or rewind the track.
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No.Item Explanation
5
Favorites button:
Displays the favorites screen.
Press and hold to register AM/FM/SiriusXM® stations, contacts, navi-
gation destinations, or any highlighted menu items to create easily ac-
cessible shortcuts.
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 Connect screen is displayed to switch
the screen from Mazda Connect to Apple 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
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 navi-
gation system is required.
If the SD card for the navigation system is not inserted, the compass in-
dicating the direction in which the vehicle is moving is displayed.
For the navigation system operation, refer to the navigation system
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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▼Audio Remote Control Switch Operation
The audio remote control switch is on the left side of the steering wheel. You can
operate basic audio functions, pick up/h
ang up the phone, or activate voice
control using the switch.
The shape of the switches may differ depending on the
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 the
voice guidance will change.
If you adjust the volume during a hands-free call, the conversation vol-
ume will change.
2
(SEEK UP) Seek Switch:Selecting a radio station
Radio stations saved to your Favorites can be selected by pressing the
seek switch while listening to FM/AM radio. The station will change to
the previous or next favorite station each time you press the seek
switch. If you want to manually tune to the next available station be-
fore or after the currently selected station, press and hold the seek
switch until it beeps and the tuner will select the next available station.

Playback Control
Music and video files can be cued when listening to stored content via
USB, Bluetooth
®, and SiriusXM®, audio, or video.
Slide the volume knob right to skip to the next track or slide it to the
left to go back to the previous track. You can also slide and hold the
volume knob to fast forward or rewind the track.
(SEEK DOWN)
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No.Item Explanation
3 SOURCE SOURCE button:
The audio source can be switched each time the button is pressed.
In addition, when the button is pressed and held, the current au-
dio source is muted and the audio source selection screen is displayed.

(During Apple CarPlay™ or Android Auto™ playback)
Press and hold the SOURCE button to mute the current audio source.
4
Hang-up button:
(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:
(While receiving a call)
Press the button to answer the call.
6
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 play back 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 specifications.
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No.Item Explanation
1
Ta l k / P i c k - u p b u t t o n :
When the button is pressed, the voice recognition top screen is dis-
played 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.
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 an y 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 is 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 fo llowing operations:
Press the hang-up button.Press and hold the talk/Pick-up button.Say the word, “Cancel”.
Convenient operating tips for using the voice recognition function
Examples of effective voice commands in various categories are displayed on top
screen of the voice recognition.
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NOTE
The voice command examples shown in this manual are only a partial list of the
available commands. Some commands may be unusable depending on the
specifications.
Some commands cannot be used depending on the device connection conditions
and the use conditions.
When the Barge-In setting is on, voice commands can be made even while the
voice guidance is being announced. For details on Barge-In, refer to the System
Settings section in the Ma zda Connect Owner's Manual.
For details on voice commands which can be used on the navigation screen, refer
to the navigation system manual.
To prevent misunderstood voice commands, be aware of the following points:
Connect your mobile phone to Bluetooth® before operating the mobile phone
using voice recognition.
After pressing the talk/pick-up button, wait for the beep before speaking a
command.
Speaking in a slightly louder voice will improve voice recognition, but an
excessively loud voice is unnecessary. Try to speak in a slightly louder voice than
when talking to other passengers in the vehicle.
You do not need to speak slow ly. Speak at a normal speed.When calling a person in the device's phone book, the recognition rate increases
the longer the name is. Errors may occur with names that are short such as
“Mama”, “Home”, or “Wife”.
Speak clearly, without pausing between words or numbers.Voice commands other than those specified, cannot be recognized. Speak in the
wording
specified by the voice commands.
It is not necessary to face the microp
hone or approach it. Speak the voice
commands while maintaining a safe driving position.
Close the windows and the panorama sunroof* to reduce loud noises from outside
the vehicle and to prevent the airflow of the air-conditioning system from being a
disturbance when using Bluetooth
® Hands-Free.Make sure that the air flow from the air conditioner is not blowing on the
microphone.
If the voice recognition is poor with th e guidance volume set to high, set the
Barge-In to OFF.
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
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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 us e “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 Name}”.)Play Podcast (You can also use “Play Podcast {Podcast Name}”.)
Radio
Tu n e t o { F re q u e n c y } A MTu n e t o { F re q u e n c y } F MTune to {Frequency} HD {Sub Channel}SiriusXM Channel {Channel Number}SiriusXM {Station Name}SiriusXM Genre (You can also use “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 al so 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 follows:
Bluetooth/AM/FM/SiriusXM/Pandora/U SB1 Audio/USB2 Audio/USB1 Video/
USB2 Video
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