2013-2016 Mazda Cx-5 SUV Audio System -> AUX/USB mode User Manual
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Audio System -> AUX/USB mode for Your Mazda Cx-5 SUV First Generation (2013-2016)

Interior Features  
Audio System  
Pandora®/Aha™/Stitcher™ Radio  
(Type B)  
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.  
Press the seek switch ( ) to skip forward  
to the beginning of the next track.  
Press and hold the seek switch ( ) to  
evaluate the playback of the current song  
as “Like”.  
Press and hold the seek switch ( ) to  
evaluate the playback of the current song  
as “Dislike”.  
In addition, audio can be played from the  
vehicle audio device by connecting a USB  
device to the USB port.  
qMute Switchí  
Press the mute switch ( ) once to mute  
audio, press it again to resume audio  
output.  
NOTE  
(Type B)  
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.  
NOTE  
If the ignition is switched off with the audio  
muted, the mute will be canceled. Therefore,  
when the engine is restarted, the audio is not  
muted. To mute the audio again, press the mute  
switch ( ).  
Type A  
Auxiliary jack/USB port  
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Audio System  
Type B  
CAUTION  
Auxiliary jack  
Depending on the portable 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  
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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.  
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USB port  
How to use AUX mode (Type  
A) ......................................... page 5-54  
How to use USB mode (Type  
A) ......................................... page 5-56  
How to use iPod mode (Type  
A) ......................................... page 5-60  
How to use AUX mode (Type  
B) ......................................... page 5-63  
How to use USB mode (Type  
B) ......................................... page 5-63  
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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.  
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.  
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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.  
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Audio System  
qHow to connect USB port/  
WARNING  
Auxiliary jack  
Do not allow the connection plug cord  
to get tangled with the shift lever:  
Allowing the plug cord to become  
tangled with the shift lever is  
Type A  
USB port Auxiliary jack  
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  
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Insert the plug into the auxiliary jack/USB  
Type B  
port securely.  
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Insert or pull out the plug with the plug  
USB port Auxiliary jack  
perpendicular to the auxiliary jack/USB  
port hole.  
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Insert or remove the plug by holding its  
base.  
qHow to use AUX mode (Type A)  
1. Switch the ignition to ACC or ON.  
2. Press the power/volume dial to turn the  
audio system on.  
3. Press the USB/AUX button ( ) of the  
audio unit to change to the AUX mode.  
Connecting a device  
1. If there is a cover on the AUX jack or  
USB port, remove the cover.  
2. Connect the connector on the device to  
the USB port.  
Connecting with a connector cable  
1. If there is a cover on the AUX jack or  
USB port, remove the cover.  
2. Connect the device plug/connector  
cable to the auxiliary jack/USB port.  
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Audio System  
NOTE  
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When the device is not connected to the  
auxiliary jack, the mode does not switch to  
the AUX mode.  
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Adjust the audio volume using the portable  
audio device or audio unit.  
Audio adjustments other than audio volume  
can only be done using the portable audio  
device.  
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If the connection plug is pulled out from the  
auxiliary jack while in AUX mode, noise  
may occur.  
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Audio System  
qHow to use USB mode (Type A)  
Random button  
Repeat button  
Play/Pause button  
Audio display  
Track up/Fast-forward button  
Track down/Reverse button  
Folder up button  
Folder down button  
File dial  
USB/AUX button  
Text button  
Scan button  
Type  
USB mode  
Playable data  
MP3/WMA/AAC file  
Pause  
To stop playback, press the play/pause  
button (5).  
Press the button again to resume  
playback.  
This unit does not support a USB 3.0  
device. In addition, other devices may not  
be supported depending on the model or  
OS version.  
Fast-forward/Reverse  
Playback  
Press and hold the fast-forward button  
(
) to advance through a track at high  
1. Switch the ignition to ACC or ON.  
speed.  
2. Press the power/volume dial to turn the  
audio system on.  
Press and hold the reverse button ( ) to  
reverse through a track at high speed.  
3. Press the USB/AUX button ( ) to  
switch to the USB mode and start  
playback.  
Track search  
Press the track up button ( ) or turn the  
file dial clockwise once to skip forward to  
the beginning of the next track.  
Press the track down button ( ) or turn  
the file dial counterclockwise within a few  
seconds after playback begins to track  
down to the beginning of the previous  
track.  
Press the track down button ( ) or turn  
the file dial counterclockwise after a few  
seconds have elapsed to start playback  
from the beginning of the current track.  
NOTE  
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Some devices such as smart phones may  
require a setting change to allow operation  
using a USB connection.  
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When the USB device is not connected, the  
mode does not switch to USB mode.  
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When there is no playable data in the USB  
device, “NO CONTENTS” is flashed.  
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Playback of the USB device is in the order  
of the folder numbers. Folders which have  
no MP3/WMA/AAC files are skipped.  
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Do not remove the USB device while in the  
USB mode. The data may be damaged.  
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Audio System  
Folder search  
Random playback  
To change to the previous folder, press the  
folder down button ( ), or press the  
folder up button ( ) to advance to the  
next folder.  
Tracks are randomly selected and played.  
Folder random  
1. Press the random button (2) during  
playback to play the tracks in the folder  
randomly. “FOLDER RDM” is  
Music Scan  
This function scans the titles in a folder  
currently being played and plays ten  
seconds of each song to aid you in finding  
a song you want to listen to.  
displayed (  
RDM at the bottom of the display  
area).  
is displayed next to  
2. To cancel the random playback, press  
the button again after 3 seconds.  
Press the scan button (  
) during  
playback to start the scan play operation  
(the track number will flash). Press the  
All random  
scan button (  
playback.  
) again to cancel scan  
1. Press the random button (2) during  
playback, and then press the button  
again within 3 seconds to play the  
tracks in the USB device randomly.  
“ALL RDM” is displayed ( is  
displayed next to RDM at the bottom  
of the display area).  
NOTE  
If the unit is left in scan, normal playback will  
resume where scan was selected.  
Repeat playback  
Track repeat  
2. Press the button again to cancel the  
random playback.  
1. Press the repeat button (1) during  
playback to play the current track  
repeatedly. “TRACK RPT” is  
Switching the display  
The information displayed on the audio  
display changes as follows each time the  
displayed ( is displayed next to RPT  
at the bottom of the display area).  
text button (  
playback.  
) is pressed during  
2. To cancel the repeat playback, press the  
button again after 3 seconds.  
Information displayed  
on audio display  
Button  
Folder repeat  
File number/Elapsed time  
1. Press the repeat button (1) during  
playback, and then press the button  
again within 3 seconds to play the  
tracks in the current folder repeatedly.  
Folder number/File  
number  
File name  
Folder name  
Album name  
Song name  
Artist name  
“FOLDER RPT” is displayed (  
is  
displayed next to RPT at the bottom of  
the display area).  
2. Press the button again to cancel the  
repeat playback.  
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NOTE  
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The information (artist name, music name)  
is displayed only when the USB device  
information in the USB device has  
information which can be displayed on the  
screen.  
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This unit cannot display some characters.  
Characters which cannot be displayed are  
indicated by an asterisk ( ).  
Display scroll  
Only 13 characters can be displayed at  
one time. To display the rest of the  
characters of a long title, press and hold  
the text button (  
scrolls the next 13 characters. Press and  
hold the text button ( ) again after  
). The display  
the last 13 characters have been displayed  
to return to the beginning of the title.  
NOTE  
The number of characters which can be  
displayed is restricted.  
Error Messages  
When the message “CHECK USB” is  
displayed, it indicates that there is some  
error in the USB device. Verify that the  
content recorded in the USB device has  
MP3/WMA/AAC files and re-connect  
correctly. If the message reappears, have  
the unit checked by an Authorized Mazda  
Dealer.  
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Interior Features  
Audio System  
qHow to use iPod mode (Type A)  
Category down button Category up button  
Random button Play/Pause button  
Repeat button  
Audio display  
Track up/Fast-forward button  
Track down/Reverse button  
List up button  
List down button  
File dial  
USB/AUX button  
Text button  
Scan button  
An iPod may not be compatible  
depending on the model or OS version. In  
this case, an error message is displayed.  
Press the button again to resume  
playback.  
Fast-forward/Reverse  
NOTE  
Press and hold the fast-forward button  
The iPod functions on the iPod cannot be  
operated while it is connected to the unit  
because the unit controls the iPod functions.  
(
) to advance through a track at high  
speed.  
Press and hold the reverse button ( ) to  
reverse through a track at high speed.  
Playback  
Track search  
1. Switch the ignition to ACC or ON.  
Press the track up button ( ) or turn the  
file dial clockwise once to skip forward to  
the beginning of the next track.  
2. Press the power/volume dial to turn the  
audio system on.  
Press the track down button ( ) or turn  
the file dial counterclockwise within a few  
seconds (depends on iPod software  
version) after playback begins to track  
down to the beginning of the previous  
track.  
Press the track down button ( ) or turn  
the file dial counterclockwise after a few  
seconds (depends on iPod software  
version) have elapsed to start playback  
from the beginning of the current track.  
3. Press the USB/AUX button ( ) to  
switch to the iPod mode and start  
playback.  
NOTE  
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When an iPod is not connected, the mode  
does not switch to the iPod mode.  
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When there is no playable data in the iPod,  
“NO CONTENTS” is flashed.  
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Do not remove the iPod while in the iPod  
mode. Otherwise, the data could be  
damaged.  
Pause  
To stop playback, press the play/pause  
button (5).  
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Category search  
Random playback  
Press the category down button (3) to  
select the previous category and press the  
category up button (4) to select the next  
category.  
Tracks are randomly selected and played.  
Song random  
1. Press the random button (2) during  
playback to play the tracks in the list  
randomly. “SONG RDM” is displayed  
NOTE  
The types of categories include Playlist, Artist,  
Album, Song, Podcast, Genre, Composer, and  
Audio book.  
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is displayed next to RDM at the  
bottom of the display area).  
2. To cancel the random playback, press  
the button again after 3 seconds.  
List search  
Press the list down button ( ) to select  
the previous list and press the list up  
button ( ) to select the next list.  
Album random  
1. Press the random button (2) during  
playback, and then press the button  
again within 3 seconds to play the  
tracks in the iPod randomly. “ALBUM  
RDM” is displayed ( is displayed  
next to RDM at the bottom of the  
display area).  
NOTE  
When the selected category is Song or Audio  
book, there is no list.  
Music Scan  
This function scans the titles in a list  
currently being played and plays 10  
seconds of each song to aid you in finding  
a song you want to listen to.  
2. Press the button again to cancel the  
random playback.  
NOTE  
Press the scan button (  
) during  
The track number being played randomly is in  
the order of the iPod shuffle table.  
playback to start the scan play operation  
(the track number will flash). Press the  
scan button (  
playback.  
) again to cancel scan  
Switching the display  
The information displayed on the audio  
display changes as follows each time the  
NOTE  
If the unit is left in scan, normal playback will  
resume where scan was selected.  
text button (  
playback.  
) is pressed during  
Information displayed  
on audio display  
Repeat playback  
Button  
1. Press the repeat button (1) during  
playback to play the current track  
repeatedly. “TRACK RPT” is  
File number/Elapsed time  
File number  
Category name  
Artist name  
displayed ( is displayed next to RPT  
at the bottom of the display area).  
Album name  
Song name  
2. Press the button again to cancel the  
repeat playback.  
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NOTE  
qError Indications (Type A)  
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The information (artist name, music name)  
is displayed only when the iPod has  
information which can be displayed.  
If you see an error indication on the  
display, find the cause in the chart. If you  
cannot clear the error indication, take the  
vehicle to an Authorized Mazda Dealer.  
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This unit cannot display some characters.  
Characters which cannot be displayed are  
indicated by an asterisk ( ).  
Indication  
Cause  
Solution  
Verify that the content  
recorded in the USB  
device has  
MP3/WMA/AAC files  
and re-connect correctly.  
If the error indication  
continues to display,  
consult an Authorized  
Mazda Dealer.  
Display scroll  
13 characters can be displayed at one  
time. To display the rest of the characters  
of a long title, press and hold the text  
button (  
next 13 characters. Press and hold the text  
button ( ) again after the last 13  
USB device  
malfunction  
CHECK USB  
). The display scrolls the  
Verify that the content  
recorded in the iPod has  
playable files and  
characters have been displayed to return  
to the beginning of the title.  
iPod  
re-connect correctly.  
CHECK iPod  
NOTE  
malfunction If the error indication  
continues to display,  
The number of characters which can be  
consult an Authorized  
Mazda Dealer.  
displayed is restricted.  
Error Messages  
If the message “CHECK iPod” is  
displayed, it indicates that there is a  
malfunction in the iPod. Verify that the  
content recorded in the iPod has playable  
files and connect correctly. If the message  
reappears, have the unit checked by an  
Authorized Mazda Dealer.  
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qHow to use AUX mode (Type B)  
1. Select the  
icon on the home screen and display the Entertainment screen.  
2. Select  
to switch to the AUX mode. The following icons are displayed in the lower  
part of the center display.  
Icon  
Function  
Displays the Entertainment menu. Use to switch to a different audio source.  
Displays sound settings to adjust audio quality level.  
Refer to Volume/Display/Sound Controls on page 5-36.  
NOTE  
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If a device is not connected to the auxiliary jack, the mode does not switch to the AUX mode.  
Adjust the audio volume using the portable audio device, commander switch, or audio control  
switch.  
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Audio adjustments can also be made using the portable audio device's volume setting.  
If the connection plug is pulled out from the auxiliary jack while in AUX mode, noise may occur.  
qHow to use USB mode (Type B)  
Type  
Playable data  
MP3/WMA/AAC/OGG file  
USB mode  
This unit does not support a USB 3.0 device. In addition, other devices may not be  
supported depending on the model or OS version.  
USB devices formatted to FAT32 are supported (USB devices formatted to other formats  
such as NTFS are not supported).  
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Playback  
1. Select the  
icon on the home screen and display the Entertainment screen.  
or to switch the USB mode. The following icons are displayed in  
2. Select  
the lower part of the center display.  
Icon  
Function  
Displays the Entertainment menu. Use to switch to a different audio source.  
Category list is displayed.  
Current track list is displayed.  
Select a desired track to play it.  
Plays the current track repeatedly.  
Select it again to play the tracks in the current track list repeatedly.  
When selected again, the function is canceled.  
Tracks in the current track list are played randomly.  
Select it again to cancel.  
Starts playing a track similar to the current track using Gracenote's More Like This™.  
Select the desired song from the category list to cancel More Like This™.  
If selected within a few seconds from the beginning of a song which has started to play, the  
previous song is selected.  
If more than a few seconds have elapsed, the song currently being played is replayed from  
the beginning.  
Long-press to fast reverse. It stops when you remove your hand from the icon or the  
commander knob.  
Track is played. When selected again, playback is temporarily stopped.  
Advances to the beginning of the next song.  
Long-press to fast forward.  
Displays sound settings to adjust audio quality level.  
Refer to Volume/Display/Sound Controls on page 5-36.  
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To move to the desired location on the track, move the slider indicating the playback time.  
The appearance of the repeat and shuffle icons changes depending on the type of operation in  
which the function is used.  
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Category list  
Select the  
icon and display the following category list.  
Select a desired category and item.  
Category  
Function  
Playlist  
Displays playlists on the device.  
Displays the artist name list.  
All the tracks or tracks for each album of the selected artist can be played.  
Artist  
Album  
Song  
Displays the album name list.  
All the tracks in the device are displayed.  
Displays the genre list.  
All the tracks or tracks per album or artist in the selected genre can be played.  
Genre  
Displays the audiobook list.  
Chapters can be selected and played.  
Audiobook  
Displays the podcast list.  
Podcast  
Folder  
Episode can be selected and played.  
(Special service for some Apple devices.)  
Displays the folder/file list.  
Example of use (to play all tracks in  
USB device)  
3. Select  
.
All the tracks in the USB device are  
displayed.  
(Method 1)  
4. Select a desired track.  
1. Select  
to display the category list.  
.
The selected track is played. All the  
tracks in the USB device can be played  
by continuing playback.  
2. Select  
All the tracks in the USB device are  
displayed.  
*1 Can be operated using an Android™  
device or USB flash memory.  
3. Select a desired track.  
The selected track is played. All the  
tracks in the USB device can be played  
by continuing playback.  
NOTE  
Only the tracks in the desired folder selected in  
Step 3 are played.  
NOTE  
Only the tracks in the desired category selected  
in Step 2 are played.  
(Method 2)*1  
1. Select  
to display the category list.  
.
2. Select  
All the folders in the USB device are  
displayed.  
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qGracenote Database (Type B)  
When a USB device is connected to this unit and the audio is played, the album name,  
artist name, genre and title information are automatically displayed if there is a match in the  
vehicle's database compilation to the music being played. The information stored in this  
device uses database information in the Gracenote music recognition service.  
CAUTION  
For information related to the most recent Gracenote database which can be used  
and how to install it, go to the Mazda Hands Free Website:  
http://www.mazdahandsfree.com  
Introduction  
Music recognition technology and related data are provided by Gracenote®. Gracenote is  
the industry standard in music recognition technology and related content delivery. For  
more information visit www.gracenote.com.  
CD and music-related data from Gracenote, Inc., copyright © 2000 to present Gracenote.  
Gracenote Software, copyright © 2000 to present Gracenote. One or more patents owned  
by Gracenote apply to this product and service. See the Gracenote website for a non-  
exhaustive list of applicable Gracenote patents. Gracenote, CDDB, MusicID, MediaVOCS,  
the Gracenote logo and logotype, and the “Powered by Gracenote” logo are either  
registered trademarks or trademarks of Gracenote in the United States and/or other  
countries.  
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Gracenote® End User License Agreement  
This application or device contains software from Gracenote, Inc. of Emeryville, California  
(“Gracenote”). The software from Gracenote (the “Gracenote Software”) enables this  
application to perform disc and/or file identification and obtain music-related information,  
including name, artist, track, and title information (“Gracenote Data”) from online servers  
or embedded databases (collectively, “Gracenote Servers”) and to perform other functions.  
You may use Gracenote Data only by means of the intended End-User functions of this  
application or device.  
You agree that you will use Gracenote Data, the Gracenote Software, and Gracenote  
Servers for your own personal non-commercial use only. You agree not to assign, copy,  
transfer or transmit the Gracenote Software or any Gracenote Data to any third party. YOU  
AGREE NOT TO USE OR EXPLOIT GRACENOTE DATA, THE GRACENOTE  
SOFTWARE, OR GRACENOTE SERVERS, EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PERMITTED  
HEREIN.  
You agree that your non-exclusive license to use the Gracenote Data, the Gracenote  
Software, and Gracenote Servers will terminate if you violate these restrictions. If your  
license terminates, you agree to cease any and all use of the Gracenote Data, the Gracenote  
Software, and Gracenote Servers. Gracenote reserves all rights in Gracenote Data, the  
Gracenote Software, and the Gracenote Servers, including all ownership rights. Under no  
circumstances will Gracenote become liable for any payment to you for any information  
that you provide. You agree that Gracenote, Inc. may enforce its rights under this  
Agreement against you directly in its own name.  
The Gracenote service uses a unique identifier to track queries for statistical purposes. The  
purpose of a randomly assigned numeric identifier is to allow the Gracenote service to  
count queries without knowing anything about who you are. For more information, see the  
web page for the Gracenote Privacy Policy for the Gracenote service.  
The Gracenote Software and each item of Gracenote Data are licensed to you “AS IS.”  
Gracenote makes no representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding the  
accuracy of any Gracenote Data from in the Gracenote Servers. Gracenote reserves the  
right to delete data from the Gracenote Servers or to change data categories for any cause  
that Gracenote deems sufficient. No warranty is made that the Gracenote Software or  
Gracenote Servers are error-free or that functioning of Gracenote Software or Gracenote  
Servers will be uninterrupted. Gracenote is not obligated to provide you with new  
enhanced or additional data types or categories that Gracenote may provide in the future  
and is free to discontinue its services at any time.  
GRACENOTE DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,  
INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF  
MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND  
NON-INFRINGEMENT. GRACENOTE DOES NOT WARRANT THE RESULTS THAT  
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CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES OR FOR ANY LOST PROFITS OR  
LOST REVENUES.  
© 2000 to present. Gracenote, Inc.  
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Updating the database  
The Gracenote media database can be updated using USB device.  
1. Connect a USB device containing the software for updating Gracenote.  
2. Select the  
3. Select the  
icon on the home screen and display the Settings screen.  
tab and select  
. The list of the update package stored in the USB device and the version  
.
4. Select  
are displayed.  
5. Select the package to use the update.  
6. Select  
.
NOTE  
Gracenote can be downloaded from the Mazda Hands-free Website.  
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