android auto MAZDA MODEL MX-5 2020 Owners Manual (in English)

5Interior Features
Use of various features for ride comfort, including air-conditioning and
audio system.
Climate Control System.................... 5-2 Operating Tips.............................. 5-2
Vent Operation.............................. 5-3
Manual Type................................. 5-5
Fully Automatic Type................. 5-10
Before Using the Audio System...... 5-14 Audio Control Swit ch................. 5-14
AUX/USB mode.........................5-15
Antenna.......................................5-17
Audio Set.......................................... 5-18 Basic Operation Method............. 5-18
Home screen............................... 5-22
Volume/Display/Sound
Controls...................................... 5-23
Operating the Radio....................5-25
Operating the Satellite Radio
*...........
.................................................... 5-29
How to use AUX m ode.............. 5-33
How to use USB mode ............... 5-34
How to use Apple CarPlay™
*...........
.................................................... 5-40
How to use Android Auto™
mode
*..........................................5-43
Bluetooth®.................................. 5-47
Bluetooth
® Preparation.............. 5-50
Available Language.............. ...... 5-53
Bluetooth
® Audio....................... 5-53
How to Use Pandora
®*............... 5-57
How to Use Aha™..................... 5-59
How to Use Stitche r™ Radio..... 5-62
Bluetooth
® Hands-Free.............. 5-64
Voice Recognition.................. .....5-74
Settings....................................... 5-76
Applications................................5-78
Troubleshooting.......................... 5-79
Appendix.......................................... 5-85 Things You Need to Know......... 5-85
Interior Equipment......................... 5-92 Sunvisors.................................... 5-92
Interior Lights............................. 5-92
Accessory Socket........................5-93
Cup Holder................................. 5-95
Storage Compartments............... 5-99
Windblocker............................. 5-101
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AUX/USB mode
Audio can be heard from the vehicle's
speakers by connecting a
commercially-available portable audio
unit to the auxiliary jack.
A commercially-available, non-impedance
(3.5
) stereo mini plug cable is required.
Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer for
details.
In addition, audio can be played from the
vehicle audio device by connecting a USB
device to the USB port.
NOTE
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 into the SD
card slot and used.

USB port
Auxiliary jack
ƒ How to use AUX mode..........page 5-33
„ How to use USB mode.......... page 5-34
… How to use Apple CarPlay™ ................
............................................... page 5-40
† How to use Android Auto™
mode...................................... page 5-43
WARNING
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 unit or a similar
product while the vehicle is stopped.
CAUTION
Depending on the port able audio device,
noise may occur when the device is
connected to the vehicle accessory socket.
(If noise occurs, do not use the accessory
socket.)
NOTE
This mode may not be usable depending
on the portable audio device to be
connected.
Before using the auxiliary jack/USB
port, refer to the instruction manual for
the portable audio device.
Use a commercially-available,
non-impedance (3.5
) stereo mini plug
for connecting the portable audio unit to
the auxiliary jack. Before using the
auxiliary jack, read the manufacturer's
instructions for connecting a portable
audio unit to the auxiliary jack.
To prevent discharging of the battery, do
not use the auxiliary input for long
periods with the engine off or idling.
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When connecting a device to the
auxiliary jack or USB port, noise may
occur depending on the connected
device. If the device is connected to the
vehicle's accessory socket, the noise can
be reduced by unplugging it from the
accessory socket.
▼How to connect USB port/Auxiliary
jack

USB port
Auxiliary jack
Some models.
Connecting a device
1. Connect the connector on the device to the USB port.
Connecting with a connector cable
1. Connect the device plug/connector cable to the auxiliary jack/USB port.
WARNING
Do not allow the connection plug cord to
get tangled with the parking brake or the
shift lever (manual transmission)/selector
lever (automatic transmission):
Allowing the plug cord to become tangled
with the parking brake or the shift lever
(manual transmission)/selector lever
(automatic transmission) is dangerous as it
could interfere with driving, resulting in an
accident.
CAUTION
Do not place objects or apply force to the
auxiliary jack/USB port with the plug
connected.
NOTE
Insert the plug into the auxiliary
jack/USB port securely.
Insert or pull out the plug with the plug
perpendicular to the auxiliary jack/USB
port hole.
Insert or remove the plug by holding its
base.
(Vehicles with USB port indicated with
)
Use the USB terminal indicated by the
mark when using Apple CarPlay™
and Android Auto™.
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How to use Android Auto™ mode*
▼What is Android Auto™?
Android Auto™ is an application which allows the operation of an Android™ Smartphone
using the vehicle's audio. Android Auto™ functions such as the phone, messages, music,
and map can be used with the vehicle's audio system.
CAUTION
YOU EXPRESSLY ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT USE OF ANDROID AUTO™ (“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. AS EXAMPLES, AND WITHOUT LIMITATION,
MAZDA DISCLAIMS ANY WARRANTY REGARDING THE ACCURACY OF DATA PROVIDED BY
THE APPLICATION, SUCH AS THE ACCURACY OF DIRECTIONS, ESTIMATED TRAVEL TIME,
SPEED LIMITS, ROAD CONDITIONS, NEWS, WEATHER, TRAFFIC, OR OTHER CONTENT
PROVIDED BY GOOGLE, ITS AFFILIATES, OR THIRD PARTY PROVIDERS; MAZDA DOES NOT
GUARANTEE AGAINST LOSS OF APPLICATION DATA, WHICH MAY BE LOST AT ANY TIME;
MAZDA DOES NOT GUARANTEE THAT THE APPLICATION OR ANY SERVICES PROVIDED
THROUGH THEM WILL BE PROVIDED AT ALL TIMES OR THAT ANY OR ALL SERVICES WILL BE
AVAILABLE AT ANY PARTICULAR TIME OR LOCATION. FOR EXAMPLE, SERVICES MAY BE
SUSPENDED OR INTERRUPTED WITHOUT NOTICE FOR REPAIR, MAIN TENANCE, SECURITY
FIXES, UPDATES, ETC., SERVIC ES MAY BE UNAVAILABLE IN YOUR AREA OR LOCATION, ETC.
IN ADDITION, YOU UNDERSTAND THAT CHANGES IN THIRD PARTY TECHNOLOGY OR
GOVERNMENT REGULATION MAY RENDER THE SERVICES AND/OR APPLICATIONS
OBSOLETE AND/OR UNUSABLE.
TO THE EXTENT NOT PROHIBITED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL MAZDA OR ITS AFFILIATES
BE LIABLE FOR PERSONAL INJURY, OR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES
FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, CORRUPTION OR LOSS OF DATA, FAILURE TO TRANSMIT OR RECEIVE
ANY DATA, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION OR ANY OTHER COMMERCIAL DAMAGES OR LOSSES,
ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE APPLICATION OR YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE
THE APPLICATION OR INFORMATION ON THE APPLICATION.
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When using Android Auto™, please avoid di straction and use Android Auto™ responsibly.
Stay fully aware of driving conditions and always obey applicable laws.
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’s Privacy Policy.
▼How to use the Android Auto™ mode
Insert an Android™ Smartphone-genuine connector cord into the U SB terminal indicated by
the
icon to connect the Smartphone.
Refer to How to connect USB port/Auxiliary jack on page 5-16.
NOTE
When an Android™ Smartphone connected to Bluetooth® is connected to the vehicle's
USB terminal, Bluetooth
® is used by Android Auto™ and the system switches to Android
Auto™ mode.
If the Android™ Smartphone is conn ected to a USB terminal with no icon indicated,
the system operates in USB mode.
Display of Android Auto™ Mode Screen
Use any of the following methods t o display the Android Auto™ mode screen in the center
display.
Select on the home screen, and select from the Applications screen.
Select on the home screen.
Press and hold on the commander switch.
Android Auto™ mode home screen
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NOTE
The media displayed on the Android Auto™ home screen may differ depending on the use
conditions and version of the connected Android™ Smartphone.
No. Icon Explanation
－Displays the use history of each
application. The displayed contents differ de‐
pending on the application that has been started and its status .
Switches to the map application.
Switches to the call mode.
Displays the Android Auto™ home screen.
Switches to the Music application.
Switches to the Mazda Connect home screen.
Convenient ways to use Android Auto™ mode
ItemOperation method
Operation using voice recognition
*1
Any of the following methods can be used to start the voice
recognition mode and operate Android Auto™ by voice.
Speak the words, “OK Google”.
Select the icon on the Android Auto™ screen.Press and hold the talk button on the audio remote control
switch.
To display the NowPlaying screen When music is playing in Android Auto™ and a screen other
than the NowPlaying screen is being displayed, press
on
the commander switch to display the NowPlaying screen.
To display the MAP screen When using map route guidance in Android Auto™ and a
screen other than the MAP screen is being displayed, press
on the commander switch to
display the Android Au‐
to™ MAP screen.
To return to the Mazda Connect screen Press and hold
on the commander switch.
*1 The voice recognition function of Mazda Connect cannot be used while Android Auto™
is connected.
To end Android Auto™
To end the Android Auto™ mode, disconnect the Android™-genuine connector cord from
the USB terminal or disconnect the Android™ Smartphone from the connector cord.
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If Android Auto™ cannot be connected
When the message, “Mobile Device Error”, is displayed and Android Auto™ cannot
be connected
Make sure that the Android™ Smartphone in question is compatibl e with Android Auto™.
Before trying to reconnect your Android™ Smartphone to the conn ector cord, do the
Bluetooth
® device pairing again.
If the Android Auto™ do not operate, please do these steps
Depending on your Android™ Smartphone, the connection setting m ay have been in
charging mode only when the connector cord is connected.
In this case, switch off the Andr oid Auto™ connection setting o nce, and then switch it back
on while connected to USB mode.
The connection setting can be changed to the Android Auto™ conn ection in the
tab
on the Settings screen (page 5-76).
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Ta bItem Function
Devices Bluetooth
Refer to Bluetooth
® Preparation on page 5-50.
Android Auto An Android Auto™ mode connection can be
set on or off when connecting an Android™
Smartphone.
The setting takes effect directly after switching
on/off.
Displays in gray and cannot be selected if an
Android™ Smartphone is not connected.
Apple CarPlay An Apple CarPlay™ connection can be set on
or off when connecting an iPhone
®.
For the setting to take effect, it is necessary to
connect the iPhone
® again.
Displays in gray and cannot be selected if an
iPhone
® is not connected.
System Tool Tips
Turns button explanations ON/OFF.
VR Examples When this function is ON and the talk button
of the audio remote control switch is pressed,
voice command examples are displayed. When
the function is OFF, they are not displayed.
Language Changes the language.
Temperature Changes the setting between Fahrenheit and
Celsius.
Distance Changes the setting between miles and kilome‐
ters.
Music Database Update Used to update Gracenote
®. Gracenote® is
used with USB Audio and Bluetooth® Audio,
and provides:
1. Supplemental music information (Such as song name, artist name)
2. Voice recognition assistance for Play Ar‐ tist and Play Album
Gracenote
® can be downloaded from the Maz‐
da Handsfree Website.
Refer to Gracenote
® Database on page 5-37.
Restore All Factory Settings Memory and settings are initialized to the fac‐
tory settings.
The initialization launc
hes by selecting the
button.
About Agreements and
Disclaimers
Verify the disclaimer and agree.
Version Information Can verify the current audio unit OS version
and Gracenote
® Database version.
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Applications
NOTE
Depending on the grade and specification, the screen display may differ.
Select the
icon on the home screen to display the Applications screen. The following
information can be verified.
Top screen ItemFunction
SiriusXM Travel Link ―Refer to How to use SiriusXM
Travel Link
® on page 5-32.
Fuel Economy Monitor Fuel Consumption DisplayRefer to Fuel Economy Monitor
on page 4-69.
Vehicle Status Monitor Warning Guid‐
ance
Warnings currently active can be
verified. Refer to If a Warning Light
Turns On or Flashes on page
7-33.
Maintenance Scheduled Maintenance
Tire Rotation
Oil Change Refer to Maintenance Monitor
on page 6-15.
Apple CarPlay ―Refer to How to use Apple Car‐
Play™ on page 5-40.
Android Auto ―Refer to How to use Android
Auto™ mode on page 5-43.
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Android Auto™ use-related issues
SymptomCauseSolution method
The Android Auto™ mode does not
launch even though the An‐
droid™-genuine connector cord is
inserted into the USB port and it is
connected to my Android™ Smart‐
phone. The Android Auto™ application has
not been downloaded to your An‐
droid™ Smartphone.
To use Android Auto™ with your
vehicle, the Android Auto™ appli‐
cation is required on your An‐
droid™ Smartphone. Download the
Android Auto™ application from
the Google Play™.
You used the wrong USB port. Use the USB port displaying the
mark to start the Android Auto™
mode.
The error message, “Mobile device
error” is displayed after connecting
my Android™ Smartphone to the
USB port. There is mis-communication be‐
tween the vehicle's audio system
and your Android™ Smartphone.
Disconnect the connector cord from
the USB port once and then recon‐
nect it.
Your Android™ Smartphone cannot
be paired because another device is
connected via Bluetooth
®. Disconnect the other device's Blue‐
tooth
® connection, disconnect the
connector cord of the Android™
Smartphone from the USB terminal
once, and then reconnect it.
The icon of the application I want to
use is not displayed on the home
screen while in Android Auto™
mode. Only applications compatible with
Android Auto™ are displayed on
the screen.
Contact the application's supplier.
Voice recognition is poor or in‐
correct.
Voice recognition responds slow‐
ly or it does not work. ―
If you are having difficulty using
the voice recognitio
n, visit the An‐
droid Auto™ support site or contact
Google™.
There is a difference in the audio
volume between Bluetooth
® audio
and Android Auto™. ―Check the volume of the audio on
the device connected via Blue‐
tooth®. The volume on some devi‐
ces connected via Bluetooth® can
be adjusted.
Mazda Bluetooth® Hands-Free Customer Service
If you have any problems with Bluetooth®, contact our toll-free customer service center.
U.S.A.
Phone: 800-430-0153 (Toll-free)
Web: www.mazdausa.com/mazdaconnect
Canada
Phone: 800-430-0153 (Toll-free)
Web: www.mazdahandsfree.ca
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