apple carplay MAZDA MODEL MX-5 MIATA RF 2020 Owners Manual

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
WA R N I N G
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.
WA R N I N G
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 Apple CarPlay™*
▼What is Apple CarPlay™?
Apple CarPlay™ allows you to make calls, send or receive messag
es, and listen to music
using your iPhone
® with the vehicle's audio system, or search for destinations us ing the
maps. In addition, voice recognition operation is possible using Siri
®.
CAUTION
 YOU EXPRESSLY ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT USE OF APPLE CARPLAY™ (“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 HE REBY 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 CONDITIO NS OF MERCHANTABILITY, SATISFACTORY
QUALITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, 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 APPLE, 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, MAINTENANCE, SECURITY
FIXES, UPDATES, ETC., SERVICES MAY BE UNAVAILABLE IN YOUR AREA OR LOCATION, ETC.
IN ADDITION, YOU UNDERSTAND THAT CH ANGES 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 WHAT SOEVER, 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 APPLICAT ION OR YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE
THE APPLICATION OR INFORMATION ON THE APPLICATION.
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When using Apple CarPlay™, please avoid dist raction and use Apple CarPlay™ responsibly.
Stay fully aware of driving conditions and always obey applicable laws.
NOTE
Apple CarPlay™ is provided by Apple® and its use is subject to your agreement to the
Apple CarPlay™ terms of use, which are incl uded as part of the Apple iOS terms of use.
When using Apple CarPlay™, location, speed, and other vehicle data is transferred to
your iPhone
®. For further details, refer to Apple®’s Privacy Policy.
▼Switching to Apple CarPlay™
Connect the iPhone® by inserting the Apple®-genuine connector cord to the USB terminal
indicated by the
mark.
Refer to How to conn ect USB port/Auxiliary jack on page 5-16.
NOTE
When you switch your iPhone® connection from Bluetooth® to the vehicle's USB terminal,
the system switches to Apple CarPlay™. The applications which was being used via
Bluetooth
® connection can be used continuously. Ho wever, the available functions of the
applications us ing Bluetooth
® connection and those on Apple CarPlay™ may differ.
If the iPhone® is connected to the USB te rminal not indicated by the mark, the system
operates in USB mode.
Display of Apple CarPlay™ Screen
Use any of the following methods to display the Apple CarPlay™ screen in the center
display.
Select on the home screen.
Long press on the commander switch.
Select on the home screen, and select from the Applications screen.
Apple CarPlay™ home screen
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NOTE
The icons and icon positions displayed on the Apple CarPlay™ home screen may differ
depending on the connected iPhone
® and iOS version.
No.Icon Explanation
Icon for connected
iPhone®
Launches the Apple CarPlay™ application.
Refer to the help information available with each application f or the method
of using each application.
Switches to the Mazda Connect home screen.
Displays the Apple CarPlay™ home screen.
Convenient Ways to Use Apple CarPlay™
Item Operation method
Activating the voice recognition function
(Siri
®)*1
Activate Siri® using any of the following two methods to op‐
erate Apple CarPlay™ by voice.
Press the talk button on t he audio control switch.
Press and hold .
To display the NowPlaying screen When music is playing in Apple CarPlay™ and a screen oth‐
er 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 guidan
ce in Apple CarPlay™ and a
screen other than the MAP screen is being displayed, press
on the commander switch to display the MAP screen.
To return to Mazda Connect screen Press and hold
on the commander switch.
*1 The voice recognition function of Mazda Connect cannot be used while Apple
CarPlay™ is connected.
To End Apple CarPlay™
To end Apple CarPlay™, disconnect the Apple®-genuine connector cord from the USB
terminal and disconnect the iPhone
® from the conn ector cord.
NOTE
If the connector cord is disconnected from th e USB terminal during music playback using
Apple CarPlay™, the audio source selection will no longer be available and the vehicle's
audio device will be muted.
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Ta bI t e m F u n c t i o n
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 d
irectly after switching
on/off.
Displays in gray and cannot be selected if an
Android™ Smartphone is not connected.
Apple CarPlay An Apple CarPlay™ co
nnection 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 be
tween Fahrenheit and
Celsius.
Distance Changes the setting between miles and kilome‐
ters.
Music Database Update Used to update Gracenote
®. Gracenote® is
used with USB Aud io 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 Display Refer 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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Troubleshooting
SiriusXM® use-related issues
SymptomCauseSolution method
SiriusXM
® loads slowly. Since SiriusXM Travel Link
® re‐
ceives data from geo-synchronous
satellites and the data is transmitted
at preset intervals. When the system
is loading the SiriusXM
® data in the
background, There may be occa‐
sions when the SiriusXM
® function
is waiting on data before it can be
accessed. Allow time for SiriusXM Travel
Link
® to complete the loading of
the SiriusXM® data.
Apple CarPlay™ use-related issues
Symptom CauseSolution method
Apple CarPlay™ cannot launch
even though an Apple
®-genuine
connector cord is inserted into the
USB port and it is connected to my
iPhone
®. You used the wrong USB port.
Use the USB port displaying the
mark to start Apple CarPlay™.
The error message, “Mobile device
error” is displayed after connecting
my iPhone
® to the USB port. There is mis-communication be‐
tween the vehicle's audio system
and your iPhone®.
Disconnect the connector cord from
the USB port once and then recon‐
nect it.
The icon of the application I want to
use is not displayed on the home
screen of Apple CarPlay™. Only applications compatible with
Apple CarPlay™ are displayed on
the screen.
Contact the application's supplier.
Voice recognition using Siri
® is
poor or incorrect for commands or
contact names. There are many possible reasons for
this such as:
1. Poor network connectivity
2. Road noise/sound of air blow‐
ing from air conditioner
3. Incorrect iPhone
® language set‐
ting 1. Use the commander switch to
complete the task or wait until
there is sufficient network con‐
nectivity before using Siri
®
again.
2. For better voice recognition, speak loud and clear.
3. Make sure that the iPhone
® lan‐
guage is set correctly (Example:
US English vs UK English).
If you are still having difficulty us‐
ing Siri
®, visit the Apple® support
site or contact Apple®.
There is a difference in the audio
volume between Bluetooth
® audio
and Apple CarPlay™. ―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.
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▼Agreements and disclaimers related
to Apple CarPlay™
This unit is compa
tible with Apple
CarPlay™ which can operate an iPhone
®
using the vehicle's audio device.

 iPhone, Siri and Apple Music are
registered trademarks of Apple Inc.
 Apple CarPlay is trademarks of Apple
Inc.
 iOS is a trademark or registered
trademark of Cisco in the U.S. and other
countries and is used under license.
May not be compatible depending on the
model or OS version.
CAUTION
 For the purposes of safety, do not
operate your iPhone
® while driving.
 Disconnect the iPhone
® when it is not in
use. If the device is left in the cabin, it
could be damaged or the battery may
deteriorate due to the excessive
temperature or humidity inside the
cabin.
 If the iPhone
® battery has deteriorated, it
may not recharge or play audio even if it
is connected to this unit.
 Before use, carefully read the user
instructions for the iPhone
®.
NOTE
To prevent loss or damage of stored data,
we recommend that you always back up
your data.
▼ Operating Tips for Android™
Requires the Android Auto app on Google
Play and an Android compatible
smartphone running Android™ 5.0
Lollipop or higher.
CAUTION

For the purposes of safety, do not
operate your Android™ Smartphone
while driving.
 Disconnect the Android™ Smartphone
when it is not in use. If the device is left in
the cabin, it could be damaged or the
battery may weaken due to the excessive
temperature or humidity inside the
cabin.
 If the Android™ Smartphone battery has
deteriorated, it may not recharge or play
audio even if it is connected to this unit.
 Before use, carefully read the user
instructions for the Android™
Smartphone.
NOTE
To prevent loss or damage of stored data,
we recommend that you always back up
your data.
 Google, Android, Android Auto and
other related marks are trademarks of
Google LLC.
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