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NOTE



The skip function may not be available depending on the device.



The number of skips is limited by Pandora



If the icon is selected when the skip song function is running, the next song is skipped.

Selection from station list

Selection can be made from a programmed
radio station list.
1. Select the

icon.

2. Select the desired radio station.

NOTE
When

is selected, songs randomly

selected from the radio station list are
played.

Selecting the sort method

The displayed order of the station list can
be changed.
1. Select the

icon.

2. Select

3. Select

to display in the order

starting from the newly created station.

4. Select

to display in alphabetical

order.

NOTE
The displayed order of

cannot be

changed.

Bookmarking

You can bookmark song or artist to check
out later on the Web.
1. Select the icon.
2. Select

to bookmark the

song.

3. Select

to bookmark the

artist.

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▼ How to Use Aha™

What is Aha™?

Aha

is an application which can be used to enjoy various Internet content such as Internet

radio and podcasts.
Stay connected to your friends activities by getting updates from Facebook and Twitter.
Using the location-based service, nearby services and destinations can be searched or
real-time local information can be obtained.
For details on Aha, refer to “http://www.aharadio.com/”.
*1 Aha, the Aha logo, and the Aha trade dress are trademarks or registered trademarks of
Harman International Industries, Inc., used with permission.

NOTE



The service content provided by Aha varies depending on the country in which the user
resides. In addition, the service is not available in some countries.



To operate Aha from your Bluetooth

device, perform the following in advance:



Install the Aha application to your device.



Create an Aha account for your device.



Log onto Aha using your device.



Select the preset station on your device.

Playback

Select the icon on the home screen to display the Entertainment screen. When

selected, the following icons are displayed at the bottom of the center display. The displayed
icon differs depending on the selected station.
In addition, icons other than the following icons may be displayed.

Icon

Function

Displays the Entertainment menu. Use to switch to a different audio source.

Displays the main menu.
Use to switch to other stations.

Displays the content list.
Use to switch to other desired content on the station.

Shout
Records voice.
Records voice and posts it as playable audio to Facebook and other social stations.

Like

Evaluates the current content as “Like”.

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Icon

Function

Dislike

Evaluates the current content as “Dislike”.

Reverses for 15 seconds.

Map (vehicles with navigation system)
Displays the destination searched by the location based services on the navigation system.

Call
A call can be made to the telephone number of a shop searched using the Location Based
Services. Available when a device is connected as a Hands-Free.

Returns to the previous content.

Pauses playback of the content. When selected again, playback resumes.

Goes to the next content.

Fast-forwards for 30 seconds.

Displays sound settings to adjust audio quality level.
Refer to Volume/Display/Sound Controls on page 5-37.

*2 Some stations may use alternate variations of Like and Dislike, based on station type or provider.

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Main menu

Select the

icon.

Switch the tab and select the station category.

Tab

Function

Presets

Displays the preset station list set on the device.
Select the preset station name to play the station content.

Nearby

Select the desired station.
Guidance is provided to the searched destination near the vehicle's posi-
tion.
You can designate desired categories previously set using the filter setting
on your device.

NOTE
The available Location Based Services may differ because the services depend on the
content provided by Aha™.

Example of use (Location Based
Services)

1. Select the desired station from the

“Nearby” tab on the main menu.
The destination name or address
playback starts in the order of the
destination name list.

2. When the

icon is selected, the

currently displayed destination is
displayed on the navigation system
(vehicles with navigation system).

3. When the icon is selected, a phone

call is placed to the currently displayed
destination.

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4. Select the

icon to display the

content list.
Selection of other destinations from
the list can be made.

Shout

Some social stations, such as Facebook or
Caraoke, support the ability to record and
share voice messages using the “Shout”
function.
1. Select the icon and start the

countdown (3, 2, 1, 0). Recording
starts when the countdown reaches
zero.

2. Records voice.
3. Select

and store/post the

recording.

NOTE



Recordable time varies depending on
the station (Max. 30 seconds).



Recording stops automatically when the
recordable time has elapsed. You can
then post or delete the recording.

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▼ How to Use Stitcher™ Radio

What is Stitcher™ Radio?

Stitcher™

radio is an application which can be used to listen to Internet radio or stream

podcasts.
Recommended content is automatically selected by registering content which you put into
your favorites, or by pressing the Like or Dislike button.
For details on Stitcher™ Radio, refer to “http://stitcher.com/”.

1 Stitcher™, the Stitcher™ logo, and the Stitcher™ trade dress are trademarks or

registered trademarks of Stitcher, Inc., used with permission.

NOTE
To operate Stitcher™ Radio from your Bluetooth

device, perform the following in

advance:



Install the Stitcher™ Radio application to your device.



Create a Stitcher™ Radio account for your device.



Log onto Stitcher™ Radio using your device.

Playback

Select the icon on the home screen to display the Entertainment screen. When

selected, the following icons are indicated in the bottom part of the center display.

Icon

Function

Displays the Entertainment menu. Use to switch to a different audio source.

Displays the station list.
Use to switch to other stations.

Dislike
Evaluates the current program as “Dislike”.

Like
Evaluates the current program as “Like”.

Adds the current station to your favorites or deletes the current station from your favorites.

Reverses for 30 seconds.

Plays the station. Select it again to pause playback.

Goes to the next station.

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Icon

Function

Displays sound settings to adjust audio quality level.
Refer to Volume/Display/Sound Controls on page 5-37.

Station list

1. Select the

icon to display the station list.

Favorites station name: Select to display the program registered to your favorites.
Category name: A recommended category selected from your favorites by Stitcher™

is displayed.
Select it to display the category program.

2. Select the program name to play it.

Add to your favorites

If the current program has not been
registered to your favorites, it can be
registered to your favorites.
1. Select the

icon to display the

favorites station which the registration
can be added.

2. Select the station name which you

want to register.

3. Select

to add the program to the

selected favorites station.

NOTE



Multiple favorites stations can be
selected and registered.



Favorites stations registered by oneself
as well those set by default are
displayed.

Delete from your favorites

If the current program has already been
registered to your favorites, the program
can be deleted from your favorites.
1. Select the

icon.

2. The program is automatically deleted

from the favorites station.

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Troubleshooting

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



Mexico
Center of Attention to Client (CAC)
Phone: 01-800-01-MAZDA (Toll-free)
Web: www.mazdamexico.com.mx

Bluetooth

Device pairing, connection problems

Symptom

Cause

Solution method

Unable to perform pairing

―

First make sure the device is com-
patible with the Bluetooth

unit,

and then check whether the Blue-
tooth

function and the Find Mode/

Visible setting

on the device are

turned on. If pairing is still not pos-
sible after this, contact an Author-
ized Mazda Dealer or Mazda Blue-
tooth

Hands-Free Customer Serv-

ice.

Pairing cannot be performed again

The pairing information paired to
the Bluetooth

unit or device is not

recognized correctly.

Perform pairing using the following
procedure.



Clear “Mazda” stored in the de-
vice.



Perform pairing again.

Unable to perform pairing

The Bluetooth

function and the

Find Mode/Visible setting

on the

device may turn off automatically
after a period of time has elapsed
depending on the device.

Check whether the Bluetooth

func-

tion and the Find Mode/Visible set-
ting

on the device are turned on

and pairing or reconnect.

Does not connect automatically
when starting the engine
Automatically connects, but then
disconnects suddenly
Disconnects intermittently

The device is in a location in which
radio wave interference can occur
easily, such as inside a bag in a rear
seat, in a rear pocket of a pair of
pants.

Move the device to a location in
which radio wave interference is
less likely to occur.

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Symptom

Cause

Solution method

Does not connect automatically
when starting the engine

The pairing information is updated
when the device OS is updated.

Perform pairing again.

1 Setting which detects the existence of a device external to the Bluetooth

unit

NOTE



When the OS of the device is updated, the pairing information may be deleted. If this
happens, reprogram the pairing information to the Bluetooth

unit.



If you pair your phone which has already been paired to your vehicle more than once in
the past, you need to delete “Mazda” on your mobile device. Then, execute the
Bluetooth

search on your mobile device once again, and pair to a newly detected

“Mazda”.



Before you pair your device, make sure that Bluetooth

is “ON”, both on your phone and

on the vehicle.



If Bluetooth

-enabled devices are used in the following locations or conditions,

connection via Bluetooth

may not be possible.



The device is in a location hidden from the center display such as behind or under a
seat, or inside the glove compartment.



The device contacts or is covered by a metal object or body.



The device is set to power-saving mode.



Different Bluetooth

-enabled devices can be used for Bluetooth

Hands-Free and

Bluetooth

audio. For example, device A can be connected as a Bluetooth

Hands-Free

device and device B can be connected as a Bluetooth

audio device. However, the

following may occur when they are used at the same time.



The Bluetooth

connection of the device is disconnected.



Noise occurs in the Hands-Free audio.



Hands-Free operates slowly.

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Voice recognition related problems

Symptom

Cause

Solution method

Poor voice recognition



Excessive, slow speech.



Excessive, forceful speech (shout-
ing).



Speaking before the beep sound
has ended.



Loud noise (speaking or noise from
outside/inside vehicle).



Airflow from A/C is blowing
against the microphone.



Speaking in off-standard expres-
sions (dialect).

Regarding the causes indicated on
the left, be careful with how you
speak. In addition, when numbers
are spoken in a sequence, recogni-
tion ability will improve if no stop is
placed between the numbers.

False recognition of numbers

Poor voice recognition

There is a malfunction in the micro-
phone.

A poor connection or malfunction
with the microphone may have oc-
curred. Consult an Authorized Maz-
da Dealer.

Phone-related voice recognition is
disabled

There is a problem with the connec-
tion between the Bluetooth

unit

and the device.

If there is any malfunction after
checking the pairing situation, check
for device pairing or connection
problems.

Names in the phonebook are not
easily recognized

The Bluetooth

system is under a

condition in which recognition is
difficult.

By carrying out the following meas-
ures, the rate of recognition will im-
prove.



Clear memory from the phonebook
which is not used very often.



Avoid shortened names, use full
names. (Recognition improves the
longer the name is. By not using
names such as “Mom”, “Dad”, rec-
ognition will improve.)

When operating the audio, a song
name is not recognized

Song names cannot be recognized
by voice.

―

You want to skip guidance

―

Guidance can be skipped by quickly
pressing and releasing the Talk but-
ton.

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Regarding problems with calls

Symptom

Cause

Solution method

When starting a call, vehicle noise
from the other party can be heard

For about three seconds after start-
ing a call, the Bluetooth

unit's

Noise Suppression function requires
time to adapt to the call environ-
ment.

This does not indicate a problem
with the device.

The other party cannot be heard or
the speaker's voice is quiet

The volume is set at zero or low.

Increase the volume.

Other problems

Symptom

Cause

Solution method

The indication for the remaining
battery is different between the ve-
hicle and the device

The indication method is different
between the vehicle and the device.

―

When a call is made from the vehi-
cle, the telephone number is updated
in the incoming/outgoing call record
but the name does not appear

The number has not been registered
into the phonebook.

If the number has been registered
into the phonebook, the incoming/
outgoing call record is updated by
the name in the phonebook when
the engine is restarted.

The cell phone does not synchronize
with the vehicle regarding the in-
coming/outgoing call record

Some types of cell phones do not
synchronize automatically.

Operate the cell phone for synchro-
nization.

It takes a long time to complete the
function for changing the language

A maximum of 60 seconds is re-
quired.

―

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Sunvisors

When you need a sunvisor, lower it for use
in front or swing it to the side.

Sunvisor

▼ Side Extension Sunvisors

The visor extender extends the sunvisor's
range of sun shading.
To use, pull it out.

CAUTION

When moving the sunvisor, retract the visor
extender to its original position. Otherwise,
the visor extender could hit the rearview
mirror.

▼ Vanity Mirrors

To use the vanity mirror, lower the
sunvisor.
If your vehicle is equipped with a vanity
mirror light, it will illuminate when you
open the cover.
To prevent the battery from being
discharged, the vanity mirror will only
illuminate in the tilt range shown in the
figure.

off

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Interior Lights

NOTE
Do not leave the lights on for long periods
while the engine is turned off. Otherwise
the battery power could be depleted.

Overhead Lights

Switch Posi-

tion

Overhead Lights

Light off



Light is on when any door is open



Light is on or off when the illumi-
nated entry system is on

Light on

With Map Lights

Front

Rear

Without Map Lights

NOTE
(With map lights)
The rear overhead light also turn on and
off when the front overhead light switch is
operated.

Map Lights

When the overhead light switch is in the
door or off position, press the lens to
illuminate the map lights, and then press
the lens again to turn them off.

NOTE
The map lights will not turn off even if the
lens is pressed in the following cases:



The overhead light switch is in the ON
position.



The overhead light switch is in the door
position with the door open.



The illuminated entry system is on.

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Luggage Compartment Lights (5–door)

Switch Posi-

tion

Luggage Compartment Light

Light off
Light on when the liftgate is open

Trunk Light (4–door)

The trunk light is on when the lid is open
and off when it's closed.

NOTE
To prevent the battery from being
discharged, do not leave the trunk open
for a long period when the engine is not
running.

▼ Illuminated Entry System

The overhead lights turn on when any of
the following operations is done with the
overhead light switch in the DOOR
position.



The driver's door is unlocked with the
ignition is switched OFF.



The ignition is switched OFF with all
doors closed.

NOTE



The illumination time differs depending
on the operation.



Battery saver
If an interior light is left on with the
ignition switched OFF, the light is
turned off automatically after about 30
minutes to prevent battery depletion.



The operation of the illuminated entry
system can be changed.
Refer to Personalization Features on
page 9-12.

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Accessory Sockets

Only use genuine Mazdaaccessories or the
equivalent requiring no greater than 120
W (DC 12 V, 10 A).

Type A

The accessory sockets can be used
regardless of whether the ignition is on or
off.

Type B

The ignition must be switched to ACC or
ON.

With CD Player

With Electric Parking
Brake (EPB)

Without Electric Parking
Brake (EPB)

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Without CD Player

With Electric Parking
Brake (EPB)

Without Electric Parking
Brake (EPB)

CAUTION

To prevent accessory socket damage or

electrical failure, pay attention to the
following:

Do not use accessories that require

more than 120 W (DC 12 V, 10 A).

Do not use accessories that are not

genuine Mazda accessories or the
equivalent.

Close the cover when the accessory

socket is not in use to prevent foreign
objects and liquids from getting into
the accessory socket.

Correctly insert the plug into the

accessory socket.

Do not insert the cigarette lighter into

the accessory socket.

Noise may occur on the audio playback

depending on the device connected to
the accessory socket.

Depending on the device connected to

the accessory socket, the vehicle's
electrical system may be affected, which
could cause the warning light to
illuminate. Disconnect the connected
device and make sure that the problem is
resolved. If the problem is resolved,
disconnect the device from the socket
and switch the ignition off. If the problem
is not resolved, consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.

NOTE
To prevent discharging of the battery, do
not use the socket for long periods with the
engine off or idling.

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