MAZDA MODEL CX-9 2022 Owners Manual

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 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 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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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 switch to each function and
to operate each function.
Set the palm of your hand on the commander knob so that your fingers can touch each of the
switches.
You can switch the screens without having to look down at your hand.
NOTE
For safety reasons, some operations are disabled while driving the vehicle.
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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 Connect 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 displaye d to switch to the Mazda Connect 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 opera tion, 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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No.Item Explanation
4
Volume knob:
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 again to re‐
sume.

Power off/on
Press and hold to turn off the M azda 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 knob to highlight/select the on-s creen func‐
tions you want to use.
7
Commander knob (select):
Depress the commander knob to select the desired on-screen func tion 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 steering 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 s pecifications.

No. Item Explanation
1
Volume adjustment button:
Press the (+) or (-) bu tton 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 Fa
vorites 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 eac h time you press the seek switc h. 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 content 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 volume 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.
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▼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.
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 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 following operations:
Press the hang-up button.
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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.
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 vehicle 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 Mazda 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 follow ing 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 befor e speaking a command.
Speaking in a slightly louder voice will improve voice recognit ion, but an excessively
loud voice is unnecessary. Try t o speak in a slightly louder voice than when talking to
other passengers in the vehicle.
You do not need to speak slowly. Speak at a normal speed.
When calling a person in the device's phonebook, the recognitio n 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.
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It is not necessary to face the microphone or be near it. Speak the voice commands while
maintaining a safe driving position.
Close the windows and the moonroof* to reduce loud noises from outside the vehicle and
to prevent the airflow of the air-conditioning system from bein g 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 the 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
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}
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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”.)
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/SiriusXM/Pandor a/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 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.
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