Android Auto™ (Some Models)

How to use the Android Auto™ mode

Insert an Android™ Smartphone-genuine connector cord into the USB port indicated by the mark to connect the Smartphone.

Refer to USB (Search).

 

  • When an Android™ Smartphone connected to Bluetooth® is connected to the vehicle's USB port, Bluetooth® is used by Android Auto™ and the system switches to Android Auto™ mode.

  • If the Android™ Smartphone is connected to a USB port with no mark indicated, the system operates in USB mode.

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Display of Android Auto™ Mode Screen

Use any of the following methods to display the Android Auto™ mode screen in the center display.

  • Select on the home screen, and select from the Applications screen.

  • Select on the home screen.

  • Press and hold on the commander switch.

Android Auto™ mode home screen

 

The media displayed on the Android Auto™ home screen may differ depending on the use conditions and version of the connected Android™ Smartphone.

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Displays the information for each application. The displayed contents differ depending on the application that has been activated and its status.

Returns to the Mazda Connect screen.

Activates the voice recognition for Android Auto™.

Displays notifications from the Android™ Smartphone.

Displays the Android Auto™ home screen.

Convenient ways to use Android Auto™ mode

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Operation method

Operation using voice recognition*1

Any of the following methods can be used to start the voice recognition mode and operate Android Auto™ by voice.

  • Speak the words, “OK Google”.

  • Select the icon on the Android Auto™ screen.

  • Press the talk button on the audio remote control switch.

To display the NowPlaying screen

When music is playing in Android Auto™ and a screen other than the NowPlaying screen is being displayed, press on the commander switch to display the NowPlaying screen.

To display the MAP screen

When using map route guidance in Android Auto™ and a screen other than the MAP screen is being displayed, press on the commander switch to display the Android Auto™ MAP screen.

To return to the Mazda Connect screen

Press and hold on the commander switch.

  1. The voice recognition function of Mazda Connect cannot be used while Android Auto™ is connected.

To end Android Auto™

To end the Android Auto™ mode, disconnect the Android™-genuine connector cord from the USB port or disconnect the Android™ Smartphone from the connector cord.

(If Android Auto™ cannot be connected)

When the message, “Mobile Device Error”, is displayed and Android Auto™ cannot be connected

Make sure that the Android™ Smartphone in question is compatible with Android Auto™.

Before trying to reconnect your Android™ Smartphone to the connector cord, do the Bluetooth® device pairing again.

(If Android Auto™ cannot launch)

Some Android™ Smartphones are connected in charging only mode when connected with the connector cord.

In this case, it may not be possible to use Android Auto™, therefore, change the USB setting for the Smartphone from charging only mode to transmission enabled mode.

Additionally, if Apple CarPlay™ is being used, disconnect Apple CarPlay™ because Android Auto™ may also be unusable.

If Android Auto™ still cannot launch, switch off the Android Auto™ connection setting once, and then switch it back on while connected in transmission enabled mode.

The Android Auto™ connection setting can be changed in the tab on the Settings screen (Search).

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