Mazda MX-5 (2018 year). Instruction

▼ Voice Command List

Voice command

When the talk button is pressed and the following command is spoken, the audio or
navigation can be operated. The commands in the () can be omitted. The specified name and
number are put into the {}.

Standard command

Voice command

Function

Help

Usable commands can be verified.

Tutorial

Basic voice commands and methods of use can be verified.

(Navigate/Take me/Drive) Home

Set the destination to Home.

Communication (phone) related command

Voice command

Function

Call {name in phonebook} (mobile/
home/work/other)
Example: “Call John Mobile”

Call to the contact in the downloaded phonebook.
Refer to Making a Call on page 5-110.

Redial

Call to the last contact you called.
Refer to Making a Call on page 5-110.

Callback

Call to the last contact who called you.
Refer to Making a Call on page 5-110.

Entertainment (audio) related command

Voice command

Function

Corresponding audio

source

(Go to/Play) Bluetooth (Audio)

Switches the audio source to BT audio.
Can also switch to each audio source by similarly us-
ing commands such as FM, AM, or USB.

All

Play Artist {Artist name}

Plays the selected artist.

USB

Navigation related command

For the navigation screen voice commands, refer to the separate navigation system manual.

NOTE



Some commands cannot be used depending on the grade and specification.



Some commands cannot be used depending on the device connection conditions and the
use conditions.



The commands are examples of the available commands.

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Settings

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

Select the

icon on the home screen and display the Settings screen.

Switch the tab and select the setting item you want to change.
You can customize settings in the setup display as follows:

Tab

Item

Function

Display

Refer to Volume/Display/Sound Controls on page 5-74.

Safety

Blind Spot Monitoring System
Other

Refer to Personalization Features on page 9-
9.

Sound

Refer to Volume/Display/Sound Controls on page 5-74.

Clock

Adjust Time

Displays the currently set time is displayed.
Press to advance the hour/minute, and select

to move the hour/minute back.

AM/PM can only be selected with the 12-hour
clock display.

GPS Sync

Synchronizes with GPS when turned on.
When turned off, the time can be changed
from “Adjust Time”.

Time Format

Changes the display between 12 and 24-hour
clock time.

Time Zone Select

When it's not synchronized with GPS, select
the region you want to specify.

Daylight Savings Time

Turns the daylight saving time setting on/off.
When ON, the time advances 1 hour. When
OFF, it returns to normal time.

Vehicle

Rain Sensing Wiper
Door Locks
Other

Refer to Personalization Features on page 9-
9.

Devices

Bluetooth

Refer to Bluetooth

Preparation on page 5-97.

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Tab

Item

Function

System

Tool Tips

Turns button explanations ON/OFF.

Language

Changes the language.

Temperature

Changes the setting between Fahrenheit and
Celsius.

Distance

Changes the setting between miles and kilome-
ters.

Music Database Update

Used to update Gracenote

. Gracenote

used with USB 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 5-91.

Restore All Factory Settings

Memory and settings are initialized to the fac-
tory settings.
The initialization launches 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

Item

Function

HD Radio™ Traffic Map

―

Fuel Economy Monitor

Fuel Consumption Display

Refer to Fuel Economy Monitor
on page 4-68.

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
(Type B audio) on page 6-15.

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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

―

Make sure that the Bluetooth

de-

vice is compatible with the Blue-
tooth

unit, and that Bluetooth

and

Find Mode

are on and the airplane

mode is off in the Bluetooth

device

setting. Turn off the power of the
Bluetooth

device once, then turn it

back on. If pairing is still not possi-
ble after this, contact an Authorized
Mazda Dealer or Mazda Bluetooth

Hands-Free Customer Service.

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Symptom

Cause

Solution method

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:
1. Delete the applicable Blue-

tooth

device on the Mazda

Connect.

2. Delete “Mazda” from the Blue-

tooth

search screen of the

Bluetooth

device.

3. Perform pairing again.
If pairing is not possible after trying
the procedure, turn off the power of
the Bluetooth

device once, then

turn it back on. If pairing is still not
possible after this, contact an Au-
thorized Mazda Dealer or Mazda
Bluetooth

Hands-Free Customer

Service.

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 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 using the following
procedure:
1. Delete the applicable Blue-

tooth

device on the Mazda

Connect.

2. Delete “Mazda” from the Blue-

tooth

search screen of the

Bluetooth

device.

3. Perform pairing again.
If pairing is not possible after trying
the procedure, turn off the power of
the Bluetooth

device once, then

turn it back on. If pairing is still not
possible after this, contact an Au-
thorized Mazda Dealer or Mazda
Bluetooth

Hands-Free Customer

Service.

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

unit.

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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.

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.

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Symptom

Cause

Solution method

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.

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.

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Things You Need to Know

WARNING

Always adjust the audio while the vehicle is
stopped:
Do not adjust the audio control switches
while driving the vehicle. Adjusting the
audio while driving the vehicle is
dangerous as it could distract your
attention from the vehicle operation which
could lead to a serious accident.
Even if the audio control switches are
equipped on the steering wheel, learn to
use the switches without looking down at
them so that you can keep your maximum
attention on the road while driving the
vehicle.

CAUTION

For the purposes of safe driving, adjust the
audio volume to a level that allows you to
hear sounds outside of the vehicle
including car horns and particularly
emergency vehicle sirens.

NOTE



To prevent the battery from being
discharged, do not leave the audio
system on for a long period of time when
the engine is not running.



If a cellular phone or CB radio is used
in or near the vehicle, it could cause
noise to occur from the audio system,
however, this does not indicate that the
system has been damaged.

Do not spill any liquid on the audio
system.

Do not insert any objects, other than CDs,
into the slot.

▼ Radio Reception

AM characteristics

AM signals bend around such things as
buildings or mountains and bounce off the
ionosphere.
Therefore, they can reach longer distances
than FM signals.
Because of this, two stations may
sometimes be picked up on the same
frequency at the same time.

Station 2

Station 1

Ionosphere

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FM characteristics

An FM broadcast range is usually about
40―50 km (25―30 miles) from the
source. Because of extra coding needed to
break the sound into two channels, stereo
FM has even less range than monaural
(non-stereo) FM.

FM Station

40—50km
(25—30 miles)

Signals from an FM transmitter are similar
to beams of light because they do not bend
around corners, but they do reflect. Unlike
AM signals, FM signals cannot travel
beyond the horizon. Therefore, FM
stations cannot be received at the great
distances possible with AM reception.

AM wave

FM wave

100—200 km (60—120 miles)

Ionosphere

Atmospheric conditions can also affect
FM reception. High humidity will cause
poor reception. However, cloudy days may
provide better reception than clear days.

Multipath noise

Since FM signals can be reflected by
obstructions, it is possible to receive both
the direct signal and the reflected signal at
the same time. This causes a slight delay
in reception and may be heard as a broken
sound or a distortion. This problem may
also be encountered when in close
proximity to the transmitter.

Reflected wave

Direct

Flutter/Skip noise

Signals from an FM transmitter move in
straight lines and become weak in valleys
between tall buildings, mountains, and
other obstacles. When a vehicle passes
through such an area, the reception
conditions may change suddenly, resulting
in annoying noise.

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Weak signal noise

In suburban areas, broadcast signals
become weak because of distance from the
transmitter. Reception in such fringe areas
is characterized by sound breakup.

Strong signal noise

This occurs very close to a transmitter
tower. The broadcast signals are extremely
strong, so the result is noise and sound
breakup at the radio receiver.

Station drift noise

When a vehicle reaches the area of two
strong stations broadcasting at similar
frequencies, the original station may be
temporarily lost and the second station
picked up. At this time there will be some
noise from this disturbance.

Station 2
88.3 MHz

Station 1
88.1 MHz

▼ Operating Tips for CD Player

Condensation phenomenon

Immediately after turning on the heater
when the vehicle is cold, the CD or optical
components (prism and lens) in the CD
player may become clouded with
condensation. At this time, the CD will
eject immediately when placed in the unit.
A clouded CD can be corrected simply by
wiping it with a soft cloth. Clouded optical
components will clear naturally in about
an hour. Wait for normal operation to
return before attempting to use the unit.

Handling the CD player

The following precautions should be
observed.



Do not use deformed or cracked CDs.
The disc may not eject resulting in a
malfunction.



Do not use non-conventional discs such
as heart-shaped, octagonal discs, etc.
The disc may not eject resulting in a
malfunction.

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

If the memory portion of the CD is
transparent or translucent, do not use the
disc.

Transparent



A new CD may have rough edges on its
inner and outer perimeters. If a disc with
rough edges is used, proper setting will
not be possible and the CD player will
not play the CD. In addition, the disc
may not eject resulting in a malfunction.
Remove the rough edges in advance by
using a ball-point pen or pencil as
shown in the following figure. To
remove the rough edges, rub the side of
the pen or pencil against the inner and
outer perimeter of the CD.



When driving over uneven surfaces, the
sound may jump.



CDs bearing the logo shown in the
illustration can be played. No other discs
can be played.



Use discs that have been legitimately
produced. If illegally-copied discs such
as pirated discs are used, the system
may not operate properly.



Be sure never to touch the signal surface
when handling the CDs. Pick up a CD
by grasping the outer edge or the edge
of the hole and the outer edge.



Do not stick paper or tape on the CD.
Avoid scratching the reverse side (the
side without a label). The disc may not
eject resulting in a malfunction.



Dust, finger smudges, and dirt can
decrease the amount of light reflected
from the signal surface, thus affecting
sound quality. If the CD should become
soiled, gently wipe it with a soft cloth
from the center of the CD to the edge.

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

Do not use record sprays, antistatic
agents, or household spray cleaners.
Volatile chemicals such as benzine and
thinner can also damage the surface of
the CD and must not be used. Anything
that can damage, warp, or fog plastic
should never be used to clean CDs.



The CD player ejects the CD if the CD
is inserted upside down. Also dirty
and/or defective CDs may be ejected.



Do not insert cleaning discs in the CD
player.



Do not insert any disc with a peel-off
seal affixed to it.



This unit may not be able to play certain
CD-R/CD-RWs made using a computer
or music CD recorder due to disc
characteristics, scratches, smudges, dirt,
etc., or due to dust or condensation on
the lens inside the unit.



Storing CDs in the vehicle exposed to
direct sunlight or high temperature may
damage the CD-R/CD-RWs, and make
them unplayable.



CD-R/CD-RW exceeding 700 MB
cannot be played.



This unit may not be able to play certain
discs made using a computer due to the
application (writing software) setting
used. (For details, consult the store
where the application was purchased.)



It is possible that certain text data, such
as titles, recorded on a CD-R/CD-RW
may not be displayed when musical data
(CD-DA) is playing.



The period from when a CD-RW is
inserted to when it begins playing is
longer than a normal CD or CD-R.



Completely read the instruction manual
and cautions for CD-R/CD-RWs.



Do not use discs with cellophane tape
adhering, partially peeled off labels, or
adhesive material exuding from the
edges of the CD label. Also, do not use
discs with a commercially-available
CD-R label affixed. The disc may not
eject resulting in a malfunction.

▼ Operating Tips for MP3

MP3 stands for MPEG Audio Layer 3,
which is standardized voice compression
established by the ISO

working group

(MPEG).
Use of MP3 allows for audio data to be
compressed to approximately a tenth of
the source data size.
This unit plays files with the extension
(.mp3) as MP3 files.

1 International Organization for

Standardization

CAUTION

Do not use an audio file extension on files
other than audio files. In addition, do not
change the audio file extension. Otherwise,
the unit will not recognize the file correctly
resulting in noise or a malfunction.

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NOTE
Supply of this product only conveys a
license for private, non-commercial use
and does not convey a license nor imply
any right to use this product in any
commercial (i.e. revenue-generating) real
time broadcasting (terrestrial, satellite,
cable and/or any other media),
broadcasting/streaming via the Internet,
intranets and/or other networks or in other
electronic content distribution systems,
such as pay-audio or audio-on-demand
applications. An independent license for
such use is required. For details, please
visit http://www.mp3licensing.com.



This audio system handles MP3 files
that have been recorded on CD-R/
CD-RW/CD-ROMs.



When naming an MP3 file, be sure to
add an MP3 file extension (.mp3) after
the file name.



The number of characters which can be
displayed is restricted.

▼ Operating Tips for WMA

WMA is short for Windows Media

Audio and is the audio compression
format used by Microsoft

Audio data can be created and stored at a
higher compression ratio than MP3.
This unit plays files with the extension
(.wma) as WMA files.

1 Windows Media and Microsoft are

registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation U.S. in the United States
and other countries.

CAUTION



WMA files written under specifications
other than the indicated specification
may not play normally or files or folder
names may not display correctly.



The file extension may not be provided
depending on the computer operating
system, version, software, or settings. In
this case, add the file extension “.wma”
to the end of the file name, and then
write it to the disc/memory.

▼ Operating Tips for AAC

AAC stands for Advanced Audio Coding,
which is standardized voice compression
established by the ISO

working group

(MPEG). Audio data can be created and
stored at a higher compression ratio than
MP3.
This unit plays files with the extensions
(.aac

/.m4a/.wav

) as the AAC files.

CAUTION



AAC files written under specifications
other than the indicated specification
may not play normally or files or folder
names may not display correctly.

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

The file extension may not be provided
depending on the computer operating
system, version, software, or settings. In
this case, add the file extension “.aac

”,

“.m4a”, or “.wav

” to the end of the file

name, and then write it to the disc/
memory.
*1 International Organization for
Standardization
*2 Type B

▼ Operating Tips for OGG

OGG is the audio compression format for
Xiph. Org Foundation.
Audio data can be created and stored at a
higher compression ratio than MP3.
This unit plays files with the extension
(.ogg) as OGG files.

CAUTION



OGG files written under specifications
other than the indicated specification
may not play normally or files or folder
names may not display correctly.



The file extension may not be provided
depending on the computer operating
system, version, software, or settings. In
this case, add the file extension “.ogg”
to the end of the file name, and then
write it to the memory.

▼ Operating Tips for USB device

This unit plays audio files as follows:

Extension

Playback with this unit

.mp3

MP3

.wma

WMA

.aac

AAC

.m4a

.wav

WAV

.ogg

OGG

CAUTION

NOTE



Playback may not be possible depending
on the type and condition of the USB
flash memory even if the audio file
complies with the standard.



A copyright protected WMA/AAC file
cannot be played in this unit.



(Type B)
If a file name in the USB memory is too
long, it could cause operation problems
such as not being able to playback the
song.
(Recommended: Within 80 characters)



The order of the music data stored in the
device may differ from the playback
order.



To prevent loss or damage of stored
data, we recommend that you always
back up your data.

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