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NOTE: 

You will need an audio cable with an 1/8 inch (3.5 mm)  

mini stereo plug (available as a Genuine Mazda accessory) to  

connect your portable audio player into the AUX jack. 

IMPORTANT: 

•  Set the volume level on your portable audio player to the highest level before 

distortion starts, then use the vehicle’s audio system to adjust the volume.

•  Unplug any device from the USB port and accessory socket before turning off 

the vehicle. Leaving devices plugged in can drain the battery and cause issues 

during the Bluetooth pairing process at startup. Wait about 15 seconds after 

starting the vehicle before plugging anything into the USB port.

1

  Locate the USB port or AUX jack.

2

  Connect the device plug into the portable audio player and into the  

USB port or AUX jack.

3

  Turn the vehicle audio system on.

4

•  Audio Controls:

 Select AUX or USB from the Sources menu.

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  • 

USB Port:

 Use the vehicle’s audio system or steering wheel controls  

  to control the connected USB device.

  • 

AUX Jack:

 Use the portable audio player controls to play music.

Refer to the Owner’s Manual for additional information.

PORTABLE AUDIO PLAYER 

INTEGRATION USING THE  

USB PORT OR AUX JACK

Your vehicle is equipped with a USB port 

and auxiliary AUX jack, conveniently located 

below the climate controls, that allows you 

to play your iPod, USB device, or portable 

audio player through the vehicle’s audio 

system. Learn the system when parked and 

do not let it distract you while driving.

12 VOLT ACCESSORY SOCKETS

The accessory socket below the climate controls is on with ignition in ACC or ON.

Audio USB and AUX Inputs

NOTE: 

When using a USB memory stick, the system plays the first audio file when 

restarting the vehicle. It does not start where it left off when turning off the engine.

NOTE: 

When using the accessory socket in the center console, make sure to 

disconnect any device from it when turning off the ignition, otherwise the vehicle’s 

battery could go dead.

USB AUX

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