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Mazda MX-5 RF (2017 year). Instruction - part 26

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Interior Features

Bluetooth

Icon

Function

Fast-forwards for 30 seconds.

Displays sound settings to adjust audio quality level.
Refer to Volume/Display/Sound Controls on page 5-50 .

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

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 position.
You can designate desired categories previously set using the

¿ lter setting

on your device.

NOTE

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

™

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Bluetooth

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.

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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Bluetooth

How to Use Stitcher

™

Radio

What is Stitcher

™

Radio?

Stitcher

™*1

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 favourites, 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 centre 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 programme as “Dislike”.

Like
Evaluates the current programme as “Like”.

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

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Bluetooth

Icon

Function

Reverses for 30 seconds.

Plays the station. Select it again to pause playback.

Goes to the next station.

Displays sound settings to adjust audio quality level.
Refer to Volume/Display/Sound Controls on page 5-50 .

Station list

1. Select the

icon to display the station list.

Favourites station name: Select to display the programme registered to your

favourites.

Category name: A recommended category selected from your favourites by Stitcher

™

is displayed.

Select it to display the category programme.

2. Select the programme name to play it.

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Bluetooth

Add to your favourites

If the current programme has not been
registered to your favourites, it can be
registered to your favourites.

1. Select the

icon to display the

favourites station which the registration
can be added.

2. Select the station name which you want

to register.

3. Select

to add the programme to the

selected favourites station.

NOTE

Multiple favourites stations can be

selected and registered.

Favourites stations registered by

oneself as well those set by default
are displayed.

Delete from your favourites

If the current programme has already
been registered to your favourites, the
programme can be deleted from your
favourites.

1. Select the

icon.

2. The programme is automatically

deleted from the favourites station.

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Bluetooth

Troubleshooting

Mazda Bluetooth

Hands-Free Customer Service

If you have any problems with Bluetooth

, contact our toll-free customer service centre.

Phone:
(Germany)
  0800 4263 738 (8:00—18:00 Central European Time)
(Except  Germany)
  00800 4263 7383 (8:00—18:00 Central European Time)
(Worldwide)

49 (0) 6838 907 287 (8:00—18:00 Central European Time)

Web:
http://www.mazdahandsfree.com

Bluetooth

Device pairing, connection problems

Symptom

Cause

Solution method

Unable to perform pairing

—

First make sure the device is
compatible with the Bluetooth

unit, and then check whether the
Bluetooth

function and the Find

Mode/Visible setting

on the

device are turned on. If pairing is
still not possible after this, contact
an expert repairer, we recommend
an Authorised Mazda Repairer or
Mazda Bluetooth

Hands-Free

Customer Service.

Pairing cannot be performed again

The pairing information paired to
the Bluetooth

unit or device is not

recognised correctly.

Perform pairing using the following
procedure.

Clear “Mazda” stored in the device.

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

function and the Find Mode/Visible
setting

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 in a bag or 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.

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

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Bluetooth

NOTE

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

happens, reprogramme 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 centre 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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Bluetooth

Voice recognition related problems

Symptom

Cause

Solution method

Poor voice recognition

Excessive, slow speech.

Excessive, forceful speech
(shouting).

Speaking before the beep sound
has ended.

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

Air

À ow from A/C is blowing

against the microphone.

Speaking in off-standard
expressions (dialect).

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

False recognition of numbers

Poor voice recognition

There is a malfunction in the
microphone.

A poor connection or malfunction
with the microphone may have
occurred. Consult an expert repairer,
we recommend an Authorised
Mazda Repairer.

Phone-related voice recognition is
disabled

There is a problem with the
connection 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 recognised

The Bluetooth

system is under a

condition in which recognition is
dif

¿ cult.

By carrying out the following
measures, the rate of recognition
will improve.

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 “Mum”, “Dad”,
recognition will improve.)

When operating the audio, a song
name is not recognised

Song names cannot be recognised
by voice.

—

You want to skip guidance

—

Guidance can be skipped by quickly
pressing and releasing the Talk
button.

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
starting a call, the Bluetooth

unit's Noise Suppression function
requires time to adapt to the call
environment.

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.

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Bluetooth

Other problems

Symptom

Cause

Solution method

The indication for the remaining
battery is different between the
vehicle and the device

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

—

When a call is made from the
vehicle, 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
incoming/outgoing call record

Some types of cell phones do not
synchronize automatically.

Operate the cell phone for
synchronization.

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

A maximum of 60 seconds is
required.

—

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Sunvisors

When you need a sunvisor, lower it for use
in front.

Vanity Mirrors

To use the vanity mirror, lower the
sunvisor.

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 Light

Switch

Position

Overhead Light

Light off

Light is on when any door is open

Light is on or off when the
illuminated entry system is on

Light on

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Boot Light

The boot 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 boot open
for a long period when the engine is not
running.

Illuminated Entry System

When the illuminated entry system
operates, the overhead lights turn on in the
following conditions:

The driver's door is unlocked after the

ignition is switched OFF.

The ignition is switched OFF with all

doors closed.

NOTE

The illuminated entry system

operates when the overhead light
switch is in the DOOR position.

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 Personalisation Features on

page 9-10 .

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Accessory Socket

The  accessory  socket  is  located  deep  in  the
back of the footwell on the passenger side.
  Only use genuine Mazda accessories or
the equivalent requiring no greater than
120 W (DC 12 V, 10 A).
  The ignition must be switched to ACC or
ON.

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 expert repairer,
we recommend an Authorised Mazda
Repairer.

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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Cup Holder

WARNING

Never use a cup holder to hold hot liquids while the vehicle is moving:
Using a cup holder to hold hot liquids while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. If the
contents spill, you could be scalded.

Do not put anything other than plastic bottles, cups or drink cans in cup holders:
Putting objects other than plastic bottles, cups or drink cans in a cup holder is
dangerous. During sudden braking or manoeuvring, occupants could be hit and
injured, or objects could be thrown around the vehicle, causing interference with the
driver and the possibility of an accident. Only use a cup holder for plastic bottles, cups
or drink cans.

CAUTION

Do not place plastic bottles without caps in the cup holders. Otherwise, the contents

may spill while the vehicle is being driven.

Do not place excessive weight on the cup holders such as by resting your hands or

elbows on them. Otherwise, the cup holders could be damaged.

If a passenger is present, install the front cup holder to the rear console. Otherwise, a

knee might hit it and cause the contents to spill.

Left-hand drive model

Front cup holder

Rear cup holder

Some models.

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Right-hand drive model

Rear cup holder

Front cup holder

Some models.

Removing cup holders

Use both hands when removing the cup holder.

Left-hand drive model

Right-hand drive model

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Installing cup holders

CAUTION

When installing a cup holder, insert it all the way into the installation hole and make sure
that it is secured in place. Otherwise, the cup holder may fall off while the vehicle is being
driven and cause the beverage to spill.

Left-hand drive model

Right-hand drive model

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NOTE

The front cup holder can be removed and installed to the rear console.

Left-hand drive model

Right-hand drive model

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