pairing phone MAZDA MODEL MX-5 2016 Smart Start Guide (in English)
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Bluetooth
®
PAIRING YOUR BLUETOOTH® PHONE OR AUDIO DEVICE
With Mazda Connect:
 1      Manually turn Bluetooth on your phone or  
audio device.
 2  Select Communication from Home screen.
 3  Select Settings.
 4  Select Bluetooth.
 5  Select Add New Device to display the message and switch to the device 
operation. If this option is grayed out, make sure Bluetooth is turned on at 
the top of the menu.
 6  Using the device, perform a search for the Bluetooth® device  
(Peripheral device).
 7    Select “Mazda” from the device list searched by the device. 
    •  Device with Bluetooth® version 2.0 - Input the displayed 4-digit pairing code 
into the device. 
    •  Device with Bluetooth
® version 2.1 or higher - Verify the displayed 6-digit 
code on the audio unit is also displayed on the device, and touch the Yes 
on-screen button and then “YES” on the device if needed.
Without Mazda Connect:
 1       Manually turn Bluetooth on your phone or audio device.
 2   Push and release the TALK button on the steering 
wheel (wait for beep).
 3  From main menu, say, “Setup,” then “Pairing Options.”
 4  S a y,  “ P a i r.”
 5  Say a four-digit code (i.e., “1, 2, 3, 4”).
 6  Place phone in discovery mode; if necessary, consult   
your phone’s manual or go to www.mazdausa.com/bluetooth.   
Select model, Bluetooth, and follow screen prompts.
 7  After phone is recognized, you will be prompted to name the paired phone.
NOTE: 
•  For safety reasons, you cannot pair a phone while driving.
•    Before pairing your cell phone or audio device, you must manually turn on   
the device’s Bluetooth
® function. Refer to the owner’s manual for your device.
•     For customer service and device compatibility, visit   
http://infotainment.mazdahandsfree.com or call 800-430-0153.
•   IMPORTANT:  Set the volume level on your cell phone or audio device to the highest 
level before distortion starts, then adjust the volume on the vehicle’s audio system.
•    When in range of another Wi-Fi device, the Bluetooth connection between your 
phone and the system may disconnect for a short time if you have Wi-Fi enabled 
Turn off Wi-Fi on your phone if needed.
Talk
Pick-up Hang up
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PAIRING YOUR BLUETOOTH® PHONE OR AUDIO DEVICE
TO MAKE OR RECEIVE A HANDS-FREE CALL
 button: To receive/swap a call.
 button:  To make a call (push and   
say “Phone”) or to skip 
vehicle voice guidance   
and allow user to speak  next voice command.
 button:  To end/reject a call. Automatic Bluetooth  
Reconnection:
On engine start, the last connected   
device will automatically be   
re-connected after several seconds.   
To switch phones, go to Device   
Settings and select Bluetooth.
NOTE: Some phone models do not support all features. If your phone or   
device does not pair, please visit www.MazdaUSA.com/bluetooth or contact   
(800) 430-0153 for further assistance or to report a phone/audio device concern.
NOTE: For connection issues, please confirm the Bluetooth 
connection status by making sure there is cell phone icon on the   
audio display (without infotainment) or by making sure there is a battery and  
signal strength icon in the top right corner of the screen (with infotainment).  
Some phones will turn off the Bluetooth signal after connecting the USB cable  
to the vehicle or after downloading an update.
•    If not displayed, check your phone and make sure Bluetooth is turned on   
(or discoverable) in the Settings menu. Detailed instructions for some   
phones are available online.
•    If there is still no connection, delete the pairing data on the system and   
your phone and try again after confirming your cell phone is compatible at 
www.MazdaUSA.com/bluetooth.
The following icons are displayed on the touchscreen during a call:
   Displays the 
Communication 
screen.
  Ends a call.
  Transfers a call from 
hands‐free to the 
mobile phone.
  Transfers a call from 
the mobile phone 
to hands‐free.
  Mutes the call. 
  Calls another person 
during a call and 
creates a 3‐way 
call. Select the 
contact from one of 
the following: Call 
History, Contacts 
(from phonebook), 
or Dial (from 
numerical keypad).
  Joins the call on hold 
to make a 3‐way call.
  Switches the 
call on hold.
  Allows transmitting 
DTMF (Dual Tone 
Multi‐Frequency) 
signal via the 
numerical keypad 
(generally to a 
home telephone 
answering machine 
or an automated 
guidance call center).
For phones compatible with SMS and MMS:
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    (Call History) Incoming/Outgoing history for the device is downloaded 
automatically as well as your Phonebook. 
 9  (Devices compatible with Mazda SMS function) SMS (Short Message 
Service) messages and MMS (Multimedia Message Service) messages 
for the device are downloaded automatically. Permission may be 
required, depending on the mobile device . Refer to your cell phone 
manufacturer for assistance with the cell phone permissions.
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NOTE: You will need an audio cable with an 1/8 inch (3.5 mm)  
mini stereo plug (available as a Genuine Mazda accessory) to   
connect your portable audio player into the AUX  jack. 
I M P O R TA N T: •   Set the volume level on your portable audio player to the highest level before 
distortion starts, then use the vehicle’s audio system to adjust the volume.
•    Unplug any device from the USB port and accessory socket before turning off 
the vehicle. Leaving devices plugged in can drain the battery and cause issues 
during the Bluetooth pairing process at startup. Wait about 15 seconds after 
starting the vehicle before plugging anything into the USB port.
1   Locate the USB port or AUX jack.
2    Connect the device plug into the portable audio player and into the   
USB port or AUX jack.
3  Turn the vehicle audio system on.
4  • Audio Controls (without Mazda Connect) : Push the MEDIA    
    button on the audio unit to switch to the AUX or USB mode.
  •  Audio Controls (with Mazda Connect) : Select AUX or USB from 
the Sources menu.
5  •   USB Port : Use the vehicle’s audio system or steering wheel controls   
  to control the connected USB device.
  •  AUX Jack: Use the portable audio player controls to play music.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for additional information.
PORTABLE AUDIO PLAYER INTEGRATION   
USING THE USB PORT OR AUX JACK
Your vehicle is equipped with a USB port and 
auxiliary AUX jack, conveniently located in the   
center console, that allows you to play your iPod, 
USB device, or portable audio player through the 
vehicle’s audio system. The center console is useful 
for storing your personal media/phone devices. 
Learn the system when parked and do not let it 
distract you while driving.
12 VOLT ACCESSORY SOCKET
The 12 volt accessory socket is located under 
the dash, deep in the back of the footwell on the 
passenger side close to the center console. It is 
on with ignition on.
Audio USB and AUX Inputs
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