How to Use the Mazda Connect

Touch panel operation

The center display supports each touch operation.

Audio remote control switch operation

The audio remote control switch is installed to the steering wheel.

Buttons

Explanation

Press or to display a list in the instrument cluster screen for switching audio sources.

Refer to How to Use the Instrument Cluster (Search).

When pressing or , the following operations are available by pressing and releasing immediately, or pressing and holding for each selected source.

 

Pressing and releasing immediately

Audio: You can switch tracks within the currently playing source.

Radio (AM/FM/SiriusXM®): Switches sequentially between stations registered to your favorites.

 

Pressing and holding

Audio: You can fast-forward or rewind the currently playing music.

Radio (AM/FM): Switches sequentially between the currently received stations.

Radio (SiriusXM®):

  • Press during playback to move to the beginning of the currently playing content. If it is within 10 seconds from the beginning of the content, moves to the previous content. In addition, press to move to the next content being played.

  • Press and hold or during pause to play the selected content.

Press to allow you to perform the following operations for each selected source.

Audio, radio (SiriusXM®): You can switch between play and pause.

Radio (AM/FM): You can switch between mute and unmute.

Press or to adjust the volume.

If muted, mute is canceled.

 

When “Flick” or “Swipe” in “Steering Wheel Controls” is enabled, the volume can be adjusted according to your finger movement. (Some Models)

Tap displayed on the navigation bar of the center display to set, or consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

Vehicles with Google built-in

Press and release immediately to activate Google Gemini or Google Assistant.

Press and hold while Apple CarPlay™ or Android Auto™ is connected to activate Siri®, Gemini,or Google Assistant on Android Auto™.

Press and hold while Apple CarPlay™ or Android Auto™ is not connected to switch to the Bluetooth setting screen.

 

Vehicles without Google built-in

Press while Apple CarPlay™ or Android Auto™ is connected to activate Siri®, Gemini, or Google Assistant on Android Auto™.

Press while Apple CarPlay™ or Android Auto™ is not connected to switch to the Bluetooth setting screen.

Press to answer an incoming call, end a call in progress, or cancel an outgoing call.

Press to switch the instrument cluster screen.

Refer to How to Use the Instrument Cluster (Search).

 

The steering switch is a capacitive-type switch, and if it does not respond as intended, check the following.

  • If the switch symbol is operated far away from the center, the switch may not respond as intended.

  • If the switch is operated using only the tip of your finger or if you hold your finger too flat and operate it using the pad of your finger, the switch may not respond as intended.

  • If there are water droplets or dirt on the surface of the switch, the switch may not respond as intended.

    Switch the ignition OFF and clean the surface of the switch.

  • Thick winter gloves may make the switch difficult to respond when touched.

    Change “Touch Sensitivity” under “Steering Wheel Controls” in the settings to “High” or if that does not improve the issue, remove your gloves before operating the device.

    Tap displayed on the navigation bar of the center display to set, or consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

  • Whenever possible, avoid placing fingers or hands on the switch operation panel unless intended.

    The switch may temporarily not respond as intended, but it will return to normal operation if you release your finger from the switch for a few seconds.

  • When performing flick operations such as setting the vehicle speed, the switch may not respond if your finger moves too slowly.

    Moving your finger quickly improves switch responsiveness.

  • If the left and right switches are operated at the same time, one of the switches may not respond to your request.

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Gemini operation (Vehicles with Google built-in)

Many vehicle functions can be operated using voice with Gemini or Google Assistant.

Say “Hey Google” to activate Gemini or Google Assistant.

 

Perform the following operation to activate Gemini or Google Assistant.

  • Speak the phrase “Hey Google”.

  • Tap in the application list.

  • Tap on the navigation bar.

  • Press and release immediately on the audio remote control switch.

 

To activate Gemini or Google Assistant with “Hey Google”, it is necessary to enable the activation command using “Settings”.

Tap displayed on the navigation bar of the center display to set, or consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

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