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Interior Features

Audio Set

Basic Operation Method

NOTE



The explanation of functions described in this manual may differ from the actual

operation, and the shapes of screens and buttons and the letters and characters displayed

may also differ from the actual appearance.

Additionally, depending on future software updates, the content may successively change

without notice.

For additional information regarding Mazda Connect, please refer to the following

Website.



http://infotainment.mazdahandsfree.com/

Audio Set has 3 different human interfaces.



Commander switch

Touch panel

Voice recognition with steering switch and microphone



Refer to Voice Recognition on page 5-74.

Commander switch operation

▼

NOTE

For safety reasons, some operations are disabled while the vehicle is being driven.

Volume dial operation

Volume dial

Press the volume dial to mute and pause. However, while an audio source which cannot be

paused such as FM radio is playing, only mute is available. Press the volume dial again to

resume the audio.

Turn the volume dial to adjust the volume. The volume increases by turning the dial

clockwise, and decreases by turning it counterclockwise.

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Switches around commander knob

The following operations can be done by pressing the switches around the commander

knob.

: Displays the home screen.

: Displays the Entertainment screen.

: Displays the Navigation screen (Only navigation-equipped vehicles). For operation

of the Navigation screen, refer to the navigation system manual. If the SD card for the

navigation system is not inserted, the compass indicating the direction in which the vehicle

is moving is displayed.

: Displays the Favorites screen. Long-press to store particular items in Favorites. (Radio,

phonebook and destination of the navigation system can be programmed.)

: Returns to previous screen.

Commander knob operation

(Selection of icons on screen)

1. Tilt or turn the commander knob and move the cursor to the desired icon.

2. Press the commander knob and select the icon.

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NOTE

Long-press operation of the commander knob is also possible for some functions.

Touch panel operation

▼

CAUTION

Do not press the screen strongly or press it with a sharp-pointed object. Otherwise, the screen

could be damaged.

NOTE

For safety reasons, operation of the center display is disabled while the vehicle is being

driven. However, items not displayed in gray can be operated using the commander switch

while the vehicle is being driven.

Touch & Tap

1. Touch or tap on the item indicated on the screen.

2. The operation is launched and the next item is displayed.

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Slide (USB audio only)

1. Touch the setting item displaying a slider bar.

2. Touch the slider with your finger and move to the desired level.

Swipe

1. Touch the screen with your finger and move up or down.

2. Items which were not displayed can be displayed.

Return to previous screen

1. Touch the

Displaying the home screen

1. Touch the

.

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Home screen

Icon

Function

Applications

Information such as average fuel economy, maintenance, and warnings can be verified.

Depending on the grade and specification, the screen display may differ.

Entertainment

Operates audio such as the radio. The audio source most recently used is displayed. An

audio source which cannot be used at that time is skipped and the previous audio source is

displayed.

To change the audio source, select the

icon displayed at the bottom of the screen.

Communication

®

Bluetooth related functions are available.

Navigation

Navigation screen is displayed (vehicles with navigation system).

If the SD card for the navigation system is not inserted, the compass indicating the direc‐

tion in which the vehicle is moving is displayed.

The compass may not indicate the correct bearing when the vehicle is stopped or traveling

at a slow speed.

Settings

®

Overall setting menu (Such as display, sound, Bluetooth and Language).

Depending on the grade and specification, the screen display may differ.

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Volume/Display/Sound Controls

Commander switch

Audio control switch

Volume switch

Volume dial

Daytime/nighttime (System) screen

setting

Volume adjustment

▼

Turn the commander switch volume dial.

The volume switch on the steering switch

can also be pressed.

The daytime or nighttime screen can be

selected.

:

NOTE

(With auto-light control)

Press the volume dial to mute and pause.

However, while an audio source which

cannot be paused such as FM radio is

playing, only mute is available. Press the

volume dial again to resume the audio.

Switches screen automatically according

to parking lights illumination condition.

However, when the light sensor detects

that the surrounding area is bright such as

when the parking lights are turned on in

the daytime, the screen is switched to the

daytime screen

(Without auto-light control)

Switches screen automatically according

to parking lights illumination condition.

Display setting

▼

*1

Select the

display the Settings screen.

Select the

would like to change.

icon on the home screen to

*1

tab to select the item you

: Daytime screen setting

: Nighttime screen setting

1 The display is constantly on daytime

Display OFF/Clock

*

The center display can be turned off.

Select

When

selected the center display turns off and

the clock is displayed.

The center display can be turned back on

as follows:

screen when the illumination dimmer

is cancelled.

to turn the display off.

is

Brightness adjustment

Adjust the center display brightness using

the slider.



Touch the center display.

Operate the commander switch.



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*

1

2

Standard audio

Bose sound system

Contrast adjustment

Adjust the center display contrast using

the slider.

ALC (Automatic volume adjustment)

The automatic level control (ALC) is a

feature that automatically adjusts audio

volume according to the vehicle speed.

The volume increases in accordance with

the increase in vehicle speed, and

Display setting reset

All of the screen setting values can be

reset to their initial settings.

1. Select

2. Select

.

decreases as vehicle speed decreases.

.

Bose AudioPilot (Noise compensation

technology)

Audio sound adjustment

▼

When driving, background noise can

interfere with enjoying music.

AudioPilot noise compensation

Select the

display the Settings screen.

Select the

icon on the home screen to

*3

tab to select the item you

technology continuously adjusts the music

to compensate for background noise and

vehicle speed.

It reacts only to sustained noise sources

and not intermittent ones, such as speed

bumps.

An enhanced DSP algorithm allows faster

and more effective compensation for

unusual situations, such as driving on a

very rough road or at high speeds.

In addition, a system is equipped which

switches the audio to the optimum

acoustics corresponding to the opening

and closing of the soft top/roof.

The acoustic switching function is linked

to the operation of the top lock lever/

retractable hardtop switch and audio

playback is muted for about 1 second

while switching.

would like to change.

Indication

Setting value

Side: Low pitch en‐

Bass

(Low pitch sound)

hancement

Side: Low pitch re‐

duction

Side: Treble enhance‐

ment

Treble

(Treble sound)

Side: Treble reduction

Front: Front speaker vol‐

ume enhancement

Rear: Rear speaker vol‐

ume enhancement

Fade

(Front/Rear volume bal‐

ance)

Right: Right speaker

volume enhancement

Left: Left speaker vol‐

ume enhancement

Balance

(Left/right volume bal‐

ance)

Guidance Volume

(Volume adjustment dur‐ Left: Low volume

ing route guidance on

navigation screen)

Right: High volume

*3 AudioPilot is a registered trademark of

Bose Corporation.

*1

ALC

Off―Adjustment at sev‐

en levels

(Automatic volume ad‐

justment)

*2

Bose AudioPilot

On/Off

(Noise compensation

technology)

Beep

(Audio operation sound)

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