steering MAZDA MODEL MX-5 2016 Smart Start Guide (in English)
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Driver’s View
ILLUMINATION DIMMER/  
TRIP METER
(PP. 31-32)
LIGHTING/   
TURN SIGNALS  
( P.  2 3 )
BLUETOOTH®  
HANDS-FREE/  
AUDIO
   ( P P.  1 3 -14 )
INFORMATION 
D I S P L AY  
( P.  7 )
HOOD 
RELEASE TILT/TELESCOPING
 
STEERING WHEEL LEVERCRUISE  
CONTROLTRUNK 
RELEASE
BSM   
( P.  2 3 )LDWS 
( P.  2 1 )
TPMS  SET 
  ( P.  6 )DSC   
OFF
This easy-to-use SMART START GUIDE  provides information on some 
unique features and functions of your new vehicle. Additional features are 
available at www.mymazda.com  and the MyMazda app -> VEHICLE 
HOW TO. Complete information on features and functions are available in 
your Owner’s Manual.
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Information Display
INFO
Toggle the INFO button up or down on steering wheel to cycle through 
different types of information.Push the center of 
the INFO button to  make selections. Push and hold the center of the INFO button 
to reset the currently displayed feature such 
as Average MPH or Average MPG.
Display Screens
Actual displayed information will vary on your vehicle model.
Distance 
to Empty Average 
MPG Current 
MPG Average 
Speed
Information  display
RangeAVGAVGCurrent
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VOICE CONTROL (if equipped)
Voice control is activated by pushing the TALK button on the steering   
wheel and speaking a command. Voice commands usually contain a verb 
(action word) followed by a noun. Common verbs are “Go to” and “Play”.
Ta l k
NOTE:  After becoming familiar with the system you can skip the voice prompts by 
pushing the TALK button again.
SOME COMMON VOICE COMMANDS ARE:
• Call “name” mobile
• Dial “number”
•   Address-pause-“street 
address, city, state”
•   Help  • 
 Cancel
•   Go Back or Previous
•   Next or Skip
•   Tutorial
•   Scroll/Page Down
•   Scroll/Page Up • 
  Turn Display/Screen Off
•   Select “line number” 
(ex: “Select Four” or 
“Select Line Four”
•   Display Clock
Go to (and one of the following):
•   Home
•   Entertainment
•   Navigation
•   Communication
•   Settings • 
 Messages
•   Contacts
•   Email
•   Phone
•   Call History • 
 Text
•   AM/FM
•   XM
•   CD
•   Bluetooth • 
 AUX
•   USB
•   Pandora
•   Aha
•   Stitcher
Play (and one of the following):
•   AM/FM   
•   XM 
 CD
•   Bluetooth
•   AUX
•   USB
•   Pandora • 
 Aha
•   Stitcher
•   Song
•   Playlist
•   Artist • 
 Album
•   Genre
•   Folder
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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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 1 Turn the vehicle ignition OFF.
  2   Locate the SD card slot below the climate control.
 •   Remove card: Open the cover and push the 
card once, then pull it out.
 •   Insert card: Push the card in (label-side up), 
then close the cover.
To remove or insert the MAP SD card (to update the map database):
NOTE: Select 
Places Nearby  for POIs (points of 
interest) around the selected location, or select Add to 
Favorites to register the selected location to Favorites.NOTE: The route can 
be edited by selecting 
other options.
  7   If  Go  is selected or if no operation is performed with 10 seconds, the 
route guidance is started. The set route can be checked by selecting MAP .
Planning A Route Using Voice Commands
You can navigate to any of the following places using your voice:
 •   An  address,  including home
 •   Favorites
 •   Cities and towns
 •   POI (Point of Interest) categories •  
POIs for named brands of, for 
example, restaurants, gas stations, 
car rental and gyms.
•   A recent destination
NOTE: POI searches for points of interest near your present location.
To plan a route to an address using your voice, do the following:
  1 Push the TA L K  button on the steering wheel.
  2   When you hear the tone, you can say, for example “Address”.
  3   When on the enter an address screen say the full address (without zip code) 
for your destination, for example “123 Main St., Los Angeles, California”.   
The system does not recognize zip codes.
NOTE:  • For best results, say the full address without pausing between words.• Voice guidance can be skipped by pushing the talk button.•   When prompt voice guidance is muted you will need to go into navigation settings 
to turn the volume back on for the NAVI button to repeat the last instructions.
  4   Say “Yes” if the address is correct. If shown a list of addresses, say the 
list number for the correct address or say “none of these”.
SD card slot
•   Visit  www.mazdausa.com/navigation and download the most recent map 
available for your device for free for 3 years from vehicle delivery. 
•    Only use your MAP SD card for operating and updating your navigation 
system. Do not insert the MAP SD card into another vehicle or into any 
other device such as a camera. 
•  Do not put other SD cards in this slot.
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Lane Departure Warning System
LANE DEPARTURE WARNING SYSTEM (LDWS) (if equipped)
The LDWS recognizes painted lane lines on a road using the forward 
sensing camera (FSC) installed to the windshield. If the vehicle deviates 
from its lane at speeds above 44 mph, the system alerts the driver using 
the following indicators.
Use the LDWS switch to 
turn system ON or OFF
WARNING: LDWS is only a supplementary 
system to warn the driver that the vehicle may be 
deviating from its lane, however the LDWS has 
limitations. Do not rely solely on the LDWS. Relying 
solely on the LDWS may cause an unexpected 
accident resulting in death or serious injury. Always 
pay attention to the direction in which the vehicle is 
traveling and drive safely.
NOTE:  Any driver input (e.g., turn signal, steering or acceleration) will cancel warning.
NOTE: Yo u   can change the warning indicator between a rumble or beeping sound in 
the vehicle personalization features.
Indicator Light Active Driving Display Condition
No indicator light
The painted lane lines 
on the road are not 
recognized or the 
vehicle speed is less 
than 44 mph
No indicator light
The painted lane  
lines are recognized  
at vehicle speeds of  
44 mph or more
Flashes + 
warning sound  OR
   Warning is triggered  
when vehicle deviates 
from its lane
 
OR
   LDWS OFF
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Headlights (cont’d from pg. 23)
Without AFS
NOTE: 
•    With AFS, it is normal to see the headlights move and hear the sound of the 
headlight leveling motors at the front of the vehicle when the ignition is ON.
•    The system will need to be reset if the vehicle battery has been disconnected 
or the system fuse has been replaced. Please refer to your Owner’s Manual for 
easy to follow resetting instructions.
ADAPTIVE FRONT-LIGHTING SYSTEM (AFS)  (if equipped)
The adaptive front-lighting system (AFS) automatically turns the   
headlight beam to the right or left in conjunction with the direction of   
the steering wheel.  
The AFS improves the direction of headlight illumination while cornering, and 
only works when the vehicle is moving.
With AFS
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Audio Controls (with Mazda Connect)
AUDIO OPERATION USING VOICE
Audio operation and media selection 
can be done using voice. Push the 
“TALK” button on the steering wheel,  wait for a beep, then say a command in a clear, natural voice (not too fast or 
too slow). Some common commands 
are listed below.
Play (and any of the following):
AM, FM, XM, CD, Bluetooth, Aha,  Pandora, Stitcher, USB, AUX
Play or Resume / Pause or 
Stop / Next or Previous
Play (and any of the following):
Song, Playlist 
Artist 
Tune to Station 
Tune to Channel Number (XM)
HD RADIO
HD radio has a special 
receiver which allows it to 
receive digital broadcasts 
(where available) in addition  to the analog broadcasts  it already receives. Digital broadcasts have better 
sound quality than analog  broadcasts as digital 
broadcasts provide free, 
crystal clear audio.
When the HD radio button is ON (red), there could be 
a noticeable difference in  sound quality and volume  when a change from digital to analog signals occurs.  If the sound quality and 
volume becomes noticeably 
diminished or cuts off,  select the HD button to turn 
OFF HD radio (not red).
GRACENOTE
The Gracenote media database is used to improve  voice recognition of artist and album names with the Mazda Hands Free system. To make best use of the 
voice recognition, install the most recent database.
  1   Load the Gracenote update on a memory stick 
from www.MazdaUSA.com/USB. Insert the 
memory stick into the USB port.
 2  Go to System Settings in the infotainment system.
  3   Select Music Database Update.
NOTE: To use BT audio, make sure the musical 
icon is displayed by going to  Bluetooth in Device 
settings. Some Bluetooth® audio devices need a 
certain amount of time before the icon is displayed.
NOTE: Push the TALK button and say “Help” at any time to hear a list of 
available commands.
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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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INFORMATION DISPLAYDASHBOARD 
ILLUMINATION/
 
DIMMER
1/TRIP 
METER2 
Instrument Cluster
TACHOMETER
GLOSSARY OF WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS
*TPMS NOTE: Low ambient temperature and/or high altitude causes tire pressures to drop 
and may turn the TPMS warning light on. If the warning light comes on, check the tire pressure 
and fill the tires as soon as possible, preferably before moving the vehicle and warming up 
the tires. Initialize system (p. 6). Tire pressure should be checked when the tires are cold.
NOTE: See Owner’s Manual for more details and explanations.
    Low Engine Oil Pressure
  Traction Control System (TCS)/  
  Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)  
 
On: TCS/DSC malfunction   
  Flashing: TCS/DSC operating
  Shift Position Indicator 
   Power Steering Malfunction
   Air Bag/Front Seat Belt 
Pretensioner System Malfunction
  Turn Signals/  
  Hazard Warning Indicator
   Check Engine
  Master Warning
    Tire Pressure Monitoring System 
(TPMS) Warning* (p. 6) On/ Warning Beep: Low tire pressure in one 
 
or more tires. Flashing: TPMS Malfunction
   Security Indicator
  Cruise Main Indicator   
 ON  ( AMBER )/Cruise Set   
  Indicator ON ( GREEN)
  Lights ON (Exterior)  (p. 25)
   Seat Belt Unbuckled/Malfunction 
  Headlight High Beams On
  Brake Warning  
 Parking brake on/low brake fluid/malfunction
   Charging System Malfunction
  Antilock Brake System   
 (ABS)  Malfunction
   Low Fuel Level
  High Beam Control ON (p. 28) 
  
Headlight Warning
OFF   Dynamic Stability Control 
 
(DSC) OFF
IMPORTANT: When 
your Mazda Connect 
display setting is set on 
“AUTO”, the instrument  cluster and display may become dimmer 
when the headlights 
are on. If the display 
and instrument cluster  become too dim or 
too bright when the  headlights are on, simply 
rotate the dimmer  knob located on your 
instrument cluster to 
adjust the brightness.
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