Switching to Apple CarPlay™
If Apple CarPlay™ does not support wireless connection (Some Models)
Connect the iPhone® by inserting the Apple®-genuine connector cord to the USB port indicated by the mark.
Refer to USB (Search).
When you switch your iPhone® connection from Bluetooth® to the vehicle's USB port, the system switches to Apple CarPlay™. The applications which were being used via Bluetooth® connection can be used continuously. However, the available functions of the applications using Bluetooth® connection and those on Apple CarPlay™ may differ.
If the iPhone® is connected to the USB port not indicated by the mark, the system operates in USB mode.
If Apple CarPlay™ supports wireless connection (Some Models)
(USB connection)
Connect the iPhone® by inserting the Apple®-genuine connector cord to the USB port indicated by the mark.
Refer to USB (Search).
When you switch your iPhone® connection from Bluetooth® to the vehicle's USB port, the system switches to Apple CarPlay™. The applications which were being used via Bluetooth® connection can be used continuously. However, the available functions of the applications using Bluetooth® connection and those on Apple CarPlay™ may differ.
If the iPhone® is connected to the USB port not indicated by the mark, the system operates in USB mode.
Depending on the iPhone® connection status, a wireless connection may be made. If Apple CarPlay™ is used with only a USB connection, turn off the audio unit Wi-Fi™ or the Apple CarPlay™ setting for an iPhone® wireless connection.
(Wireless connection)
Wireless access to Apple CarPlay™ is available by connecting your iPhone® with Mazda Connect using Bluetooth® and Wi-Fi™.
There is no difference in the functions of Apple CarPlay™ when using the wireless connection and the USB connection.
If the iPhone® is connected to the USB port while using the wireless connection, the iPhone® battery is charged.
Registering a device
You can register a device using either of the following methods.
Press and hold the talk button
Operate the audio unit
If Apple CarPlay™ is not selected as the Wi-Fi™ mode, a dialog which prompts you to enable Apple CarPlay™ mode is displayed. Select .
If the Bluetooth® is off, a dialog which prompts you to turn it on is displayed. Select .
Up to 7 Bluetooth® supported devices can be registered. If you try to register more than 7 devices, the device with the oldest registration record is deleted.
(Registration using the talk button)
Press and hold the talk button for about 4 seconds.
Register the iPhone® to the Bluetooth® unit.
Permit connection to Apple CarPlay™.
You can confirm the iPhone® on the Apple CarPlay™ device list.
(Registration using the audio unit)
Select the icon on the home screen to display the Applications screen.
Select .
Select .
Register the iPhone® to the Bluetooth® unit.
Permit connection to Apple CarPlay™.
You can confirm the iPhone® on the Apple CarPlay™ device list.
Selecting a device
Select the icon on the home screen to display the Applications screen.
Select .
Select the name of the iPhone® you want to connect.
(If is disabled) Enable
.
Select .
Select on the Apple CarPlay™ screen.
Deleting a device
Select the icon on the home screen to display the Applications screen.
Select .
Select the name of the iPhone® to be deleted.
Select .
If an iPhone® is deleted from the Apple CarPlay™ device list, it is also deleted from the registered Bluetooth® devices. Similarly, if an iPhone® is deleted from the registered Bluetooth® devices, it is also deleted from the Apple CarPlay™ device list.
If you delete an iPhone® from the Apple CarPlay™ device list or the registered Bluetooth® devices, delete the device "Mazda" from the Apple CarPlay™ setting and Bluetooth® setting on the iPhone®.
Display of Apple CarPlay™ Screen
Use any of the following methods to display the Apple CarPlay™ screen on the center display.
Select on the home screen.
Long press on the commander switch.
Select on the home screen, and select
from the Applications screen.
If Apple CarPlay™ supports the wireless connection, select on the Apple CarPlay™ screen.
Apple CarPlay™ screen. (Some Models)
The icons and icon positions displayed on the Apple CarPlay™ screen may differ depending on the connected iPhone® and iOS version.
No. |
Icon |
Explanation |
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Icon for connected iPhone® |
Launches the Apple CarPlay™ application. Refer to the help information available with each application for the method of using each application. |
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Switches to the Mazda Connect home screen. |
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Displays the Apple CarPlay™ screen. |
Convenient Ways to Use Apple CarPlay™
Item |
Operation method |
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Activating the voice recognition function (Siri®)*1 |
Activate Siri® using any of the following two methods to operate Apple CarPlay™ by voice.
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To display the NowPlaying screen |
When music is playing in Apple CarPlay™ and a screen other than the NowPlaying screen is being displayed, press |
To display the MAP screen |
When using map route guidance in Apple CarPlay™ and a screen other than the MAP screen is being displayed, press |
To return to Mazda Connect screen |
Press and hold |
The voice recognition function of Mazda Connect cannot be used while Apple CarPlay™ is connected.
To End Apple CarPlay™
If Apple CarPlay™ is disabled during music playback using Apple CarPlay™, the audio source music selection will be unselected and the vehicle's audio device will be muted.
If Apple CarPlay™ does not support wireless connection (Some Models)
To end Apple CarPlay™, disconnect the Apple®-genuine connector cord from the USB port and disconnect the iPhone® from the connector cord.
If Apple CarPlay™ supports wireless connection (Some Models)
(USB connection)
To end Apple CarPlay™, disconnect the Apple®-genuine connector cord from the USB port and disconnect the iPhone® from the connector cord.
(Wireless connection)
Select the icon on the home screen to display the Applications screen.
Select .
Select the name of the iPhone® currently connected.
Disable .
When connecting the device the next time, enable to enable the connection.
Apple CarPlay™ can also be disabled using the following methods.
(Operate the audio unit)
Select the icon on the home screen to display the setting screen.
Select .
Select .
Turn off Wi-Fi™.
(Operation using iPhone®)
The following two operation methods are available.
Select the Settings menu > Bluetooth > MY DEVICES "Mazda", and turn Apple CarPlay™ off.
Select the Settings menu > General > Apple CarPlay > MY DEVICES "Mazda", and turn Apple CarPlay™ off.
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