Mazda CX-9 (2019 year). Manual

Bluetooth

Preparation

▼ Device pairing

To use Bluetooth

audio and Hands-Free,

the device equipped with Bluetooth

has

to be paired to the unit using the following
procedure. A maximum of 7 devices
including Bluetooth

audio devices and

hands-free mobile phones can be paired.

NOTE



The Bluetooth

system may not operate

for 1 or 2 minutes after the ignition is
switched to ACC or ON. However, this
does not indicate a problem. If the
Bluetooth

system does not connect

automatically after 1 or 2 minutes have
elapsed, make sure that the Bluetooth

setting on the device is normal and
attempt to reconnect the Bluetooth

device from the vehicle side.



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.

Pairing Procedure

1. Select the

icon on the home screen

to display the Settings screen.

2. Select the

tab.

3. Select

4. Turn the Bluetooth

setting on.

5. Select

to display the

message and switch to the device
operation.

6. Using your device, perform a search

for the Bluetooth

device (Peripheral

device).

7. Select “Mazda” from the device list

searched by the device.

8. (Device with Bluetooth

version 2.0)

Input the displayed 4-digit pairing
code into the device.
(Device with Bluetooth

version 2.1

or higher)
Make sure the displayed 6-digit code
on the audio is also displayed on the
device, and touch the

Connection permission and phonebook
access permission for your mobile
device may be required depending on
the mobile device.

9. If pairing is successful, the functions

of the device connected to Bluetooth

are displayed.

10. (Devices compatible with Mazda

E-mail / SMS function)
SMS (Short Message Service)
messages, and E-mail for the device
are downloaded automatically. A
download permission operation for
your device may be required
depending on the device.

NOTE



When Call history and messages are
downloaded automatically, each
automatic download setting must be on.
Refer to Communication Settings on
page 5-73.

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After a device is registered, the system
automatically identifies the device. By
activating Bluetooth

Hands-Free again,

or by activating Bluetooth

Hands-Free

first after switching the ignition from OFF
to ACC, the device connection condition
is indicated in the center display.

IMPORTANT note about pairing and
automatic reconnection:



If pairing is redone on the same
mobile phone device, first clear
“Mazda” displayed on the Bluetooth

setting screen of the mobile device.



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.



Before you pair your device, make sure
that Bluetooth

is “ON”, both on your

phone and on the vehicle.

▼ Device selection

If several devices have been paired, the
Bluetooth

unit links the device last

paired. If you would like to link a different
paired device, it is necessary to change the
link. The order of device priority after the
link has been changed is maintained even
when the ignition is switched off.

Connecting other devices

1. Select the

icon on the home screen

to display the Settings screen.

2. Select the

tab.

3. Select

4. Turn the Bluetooth

setting on.

5. Select the name of the device you

would like to connect.

selection

Connects both devices as hands-free
and Bluetooth

audio.

selection

Connects as a hands-free device.

selection

Connects as Bluetooth

audio.

NOTE
The following functions can be used for
the Hands-free or audio.



Hands-free: Phone calls and
E-mail/SMS



Audio: Bluetooth

audio, Pandora

Aha™, Stitcher™ radio

Disconnecting a device

1. Select the

icon on the home screen

to display the Settings screen.

2. Select the

tab.

3. Select

4. Turn the Bluetooth

setting on.

5. Select the device name which is

currently connected.

6. Select

▼ Deleting a device

Selecting and deleting devices

1. Select the

icon on the home screen

to display the Settings screen.

2. Select the

tab.

3. Select

4. Turn the Bluetooth

setting on.

5. Select the device name which you

would like to delete.

6. Select

7. Select

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Deleting all devices

1. Select the

icon on the home screen

to display the Settings screen.

2. Select the

tab.

3. Select

4. Select

5. Select

6. Select

▼ Changing PIN code

PIN code (4 digits) can be changed.
1. Select the

icon on the home screen

to display the Settings screen.

2. Select the

tab.

3. Select

4. Select

5. Select

6. Input the new PIN code to be set.
7. Select .

Available Language

The Bluetooth

Hands-Free System

applies to the following languages:



English



Spanish



French

Refer to Settings on page 5-77.

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Bluetooth

Audio

Applicable Bluetooth

specification

(Recommended)
Ver. 1.1/1.2/2.0 EDR/2.1 EDR/3.0
(conformity)
Response profile



A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution
Profile) Ver. 1.0/1.2



AVRCP (Audio/Video Remote Control
Profile) Ver. 1.0/1.3/1.4

A2DP is a profile which transmits only
audio to the Bluetooth

unit. If your

Bluetooth

audio device corresponds only

to A2DP, but not AVRCP, you cannot
operate it using the control panel of the
vehicle's audio system. In this case, only
the operations on the mobile device are
available the same as when a portable
audio device for a non-compliant
Bluetooth

device is connected to the

AUX terminal.

Function

A2DP

AVRCP

Ver.

1.0

Ver.

1.3

Ver.

1.4

Playback

Pause

File (Track)
up/down

—

Reverse

—

Fast-forward

—

Text display

—

Repeat

—

De‐

pends

on de‐

vice

De‐

pends

on de‐

vice

Function

A2DP

AVRCP

Ver.

1.0

Ver.

1.3

Ver.

1.4

Shuffle

—

De‐

pends

on de‐

vice

De‐

pends

on de‐

vice

Scan

—

De‐

pends

on de‐

vice

De‐

pends

on de‐

vice

Folder up/
down

—

De‐

pends

on de‐

vice

X: Available
—: Not available

NOTE



The battery consumption of Bluetooth

audio devices increases while
Bluetooth

is connected.



If a general mobile phone device is USB
connected during music playback over
the Bluetooth

connection, the

Bluetooth

connection is disconnected.

For this reason, you cannot have music
playback over a Bluetooth

connection

and music playback using a USB
connection at the same time.



If a device which supports AVRCP Ver.
1.6 or higher is connected, song
information may not display correctly.



The system may not operate normally
depending on the Bluetooth

audio

device.

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▼ Switching to Bluetooth

audio mode

To listen to music or voice audio recorded to a Bluetooth

audio device, switch to the

Bluetooth

audio mode to operate the audio device using the audio system control panel.

Any Bluetooth

audio device must be paired to the vehicle's Bluetooth

unit before it can

be used.
Refer to Bluetooth

Preparation on page 5-52.

1. Turn on the Bluetooth

audio device's power.

2. Switch the ignition to ACC or ON.
3. Select the icon on the home screen to display the Entertainment screen.
4. When

is selected, switches to the Bluetooth

audio mode to begin playback.

NOTE



If the Applications screen is not displayed on the device, Bluetooth

audio may not play

on the center display.



If Bluetooth

audio is used after using Pandora

, Aha™ or Stitcher™ radio, the

application on the mobile device has to be closed first.



If the Bluetooth

audio device does not begin playback, select the

icon.



If the mode is switched from Bluetooth

audio mode to another mode (radio mode), audio

playback from the Bluetooth

audio device stops.

▼ Playback

To listen to a Bluetooth

audio device over the vehicle's speaker system, switch the mode to

Bluetooth

audio mode. (Refer to “Switching to Bluetooth

audio mode”)

After switching to the Bluetooth

audio mode, the following icons are displayed in the

lower part of the display. Icons which can be used differ depending on the version of the
Bluetooth

audio device which you are currently using.

Icon

Function

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

(AVRCP Ver. 1.4 only)
Displays the top level folder/file list.
Select the folder which you want to select.
The files in the selected folder are displayed.
Select the file you want to play.
(AVRCP Ver. 1.3 or higher)
Replays the song currently being played repeatedly.
When selected again, the songs in the folder are played repeatedly.
Select it again to cancel.
Icons change when the song is repeated or the folder is repeated.

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Icon

Function

(AVRCP Ver. 1.3 or higher)
Plays songs in the folder in random order.
When selected again, the songs on the device are played in random order.
Select it again to cancel.
Icons change during folder shuffle or device shuffle.
Scans the titles in a folder and plays the beginning of each song to aid in finding a desired
song.
When selected again, the beginning of each song on the device is played.
When selected again, the operation is canceled and the song currently being played con‐
tinues.
Returns to the beginning of the previous song.
Long-press to fast reverse. It stops when you remove your hand from the icon or the
commander knob.

Plays the Bluetooth

audio. When selected again, playback is temporarily stopped.

Advances to the beginning of the next song.
Long-press to fast forward. It stops when you remove your hand from the icon or the
commander knob.

Displays sound settings to adjust audio quality level.
Refer to Volume/Display/Sound Controls on page 5-24.

▼ Bluetooth

Audio Device

Information Display

If a Bluetooth

audio device is connected,

the following information is displayed in
the center display.

AVRCP

Ver. lower

than 1.3

AVRCP

Ver. 1.3

AVRCP

Ver. 1.4 or

higher

Device name

Remaining
battery charge
of device

Song name

—

Artist name

—

Album name

—

Playback
time

—

Genre name

—

Album art
image

—

X: Available
—: Not available

NOTE
Some information may not display
depending on the device, and if the
information cannot be displayed,
“Unknown - - -” is indicated.

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How to Use Pandora

▼ What is Pandora

Pandora

®*1

is free personalized Internet radio. Simply enter a favorite artist, track, genre,

and Pandora

will create a personalized station that plays their music and more like it. Rate

songs by giving thumbs-up and thumbs-down feedback to further refine your station,
discover new music and help Pandora

play only music you like.

1 Pandora

, the Pandora

logo, and the Pandora

trade dress are trademarks or registered

trademarks of Pandora Media, Inc., used with permission.

NOTE



Pandora

may not be available outside of the U.S.A..



To operate Pandora

from your Bluetooth

device, perform the following in advance:



Create Pandora

account on the Web.



Create Pandora

station using Pandora

application.



Install Pandora

application on 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.

Thumbs-Down

Press the

icon to tell Pandora

not to play this track.

Thumbs-Up

Press the icon to tell Pandora

“you like this track” and it helps to bring in more tracks

like it to your station.

Bookmarking
Bookmarks the song or artist currently being played.

Plays the track. When selected again, playback is temporarily stopped.

Goes to the next song.

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Icon

Function

Displays sound settings to adjust audio quality level.
Refer to Volume/Display/Sound Controls on page 5-24.

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.



If the Applications screen is not displayed on the device, Aha™ may not play on the
center display.

▼ 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.

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 5-24.

1 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.

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Tab

Function

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.

4. Select the

icon to display the

content list.

Selection of other destinations from
the list can be made.

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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.



If the Applications screen is not displayed on the device, Stitcher™ may not play on the
center display.

▼ 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.

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Icon

Function

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 5-24.

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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Bluetooth

Hands-Free

▼ Making a Call

For Mazda Connect, making calls is
possible using any of the following six
methods:



Phonebook downloaded from
Bluetooth

device (mobile phone)

(voice recognition function can be used)



Favorites



Call record



Dialing a telephone number (voice
recognition function can be used)



“Redial” - Voice recognition command
for making a call to the latest outgoing
call record.



“Call back” - Voice recognition
command for making a call to the latest
incoming call record.

Phonebook Usage

Telephone calls can be made by saying the
contact name in the downloaded
phonebook or the name of a person whose
phone number has been registered in the
Bluetooth

Hands-Free. Refer to Import

contact (Download Phonebook).
1. Press the talk button.
2. Wait for the beep sound.
3. Say: “Call XXXXX... (Ex. “John”)

Mobile”. (You can also say, “Home”,
“Work”, or “Other” instead of
“Mobile”, depending on how you set
up your contact information.)

4. Follow the voice guidance to make the

call, or simple press the pick-up button
on the steering switch during or after
the guidance to make the call.

Screen operation

1. Select the icon on the home screen

to display the Communication screen.

2. Select

to display the contact

list.

3. Select the contact you would like to

call to display the details for the
contact.

4. Select the desired phone number to

make the call.

Import contact (Download Phonebook)

Phonebook data from your device (Mobile
phone) can be sent and registered to your
Bluetooth

Hands-Free phonebook using

Bluetooth

(Automatic downloading)

The “Auto Download Contacts” setting
must be on. When hands-free is connected
to the device, the phonebook is
downloaded automatically.
Refer to Communication Settings on page
5-73.

(Manually downloading)

If the “Auto Download Contacts” setting
is off, download the phonebook using the
following procedure.
1. Select the icon on the home screen

to display the Communication screen.

2. Select

to display the contact

list.

3. Select

4. Select

to switch to the

device operation.

5. If

is selected, select

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6. Download will be started from the

mobile phone.

NOTE



If “Import All Contacts” is performed
after saving the phonebook to the
Bluetooth

unit, the phonebook will be

overwritten.



A maximum of 1,000 contacts can be
registered to the phonebook.



Phonebook, incoming/outgoing call
record, and favorite memories are
exclusive to each mobile phone to
protect privacy.

Favorites Contacts

A maximum of 50 contacts can be
registered. It will take less time to make a
call after registering the telephone number.
In addition, you do not have to look for the
person you want to call in the phonebook.

Registering your favorites

1. Select the icon on the home screen

to display the Communication screen.

2. Select

to display the favorites

list.

3. Select

4. Select

5. Select from the displayed list.

NOTE
When “Add New Contact” is selected,
information such as the selected person’s
name is also registered. In addition, when
“Add New Contact Details” is selected,
only the telephone number of the selected
person is registered.

Calling a favorite

1. Select the icon on the home screen

to display the Communication screen.

2. Select

to display the favorites

list.

3. (If only one phone number is

registered to contact)
Select the contact information you
would like to call. Go to Step 5.
(If multiple phone numbers are
registered to contact)
Select the contact you would like to
call to display the screen indicating the
details for the contact. Go to Step 4.

4. Select the phone number you would

like to call.

5. Select

Deleting a favorite

1. Select the icon on the home screen

to display the Communication screen.

2. Select

to display the favorites

list.

3. Select

4. Select

5. Select the contact information which

you would like to delete.

6. Select

Changing the display order of your
favorites list

1. Select the icon on the home screen

to display the Communication screen.

2. Select

to display the favorites

list.

3. Select

4. Select

5. The contact can be moved after it is

selected.

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6. Slide the contact or move it using the

commander switch, then select

Changing contact name of your
favorites

1. Select the icon on the home screen

to display the Communication screen.

2. Select

to display the favorites

list.

3. Select

4. Select

5. Select the contact to display the

keyboard screen.

6. If a new name is input and

selected, the contact name is stored.

NOTE
If the contact is long-pressed when the
favorites list is displayed, the contact
information can be edited (deleted,
moved).

Telephone Number Input

NOTE
Practice this while parked until you are
confident you can do it while driving in a
non-taxing road situation. If you are not
completely comfortable, make all calls
from a safe parking position, and only
start driving when you can devote your
full attention to driving.

1. Select the icon on the home screen

to display the Communication screen.

2. When

is pressed, the dial pad

is displayed.

3. Input the telephone number using the

dial pad.

4. Select to make the call.

Numeral or symbol entry

Use the dial pad.
Long-press the   to input +.
Select   to delete the currently input
value.
Long-press   to delete all input values.

Redial Function

Makes a call to the last person called
(latest person on outgoing call record)
from the mobile phone/vehicle.
1. Press the talk button.
2. Wait for the beep sound.
3. Say: “Redial”

Call back Function

Makes a call to the last person who called
your (latest person on incoming call
record) mobile phone/vehicle.
1. Press the talk button.
2. Wait for the beep sound.
3. Say: “Call back”

Mobile 911 (U.S.A./Canada only)

If the vehicle is involved in a moderate to
severe collision, a call is made
automatically to 911 from the connected
device. The “Emergency Assistance Call”
setting must be on.
Refer to Communication Settings on page
5-73.

CAUTION

Though the system can be set to not call
911, doing so will defeat the purpose of the
system. Mazda recommends that the
Mobile 911 system remain activated.

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