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QUICK START GUIDE

Once a compatible Android™ device is connected to the USB port and connected via Bluetooth®, Android Auto will launch 
automatically. There are also two user-friendly ways to access and get started using Android Auto from the Mazda Connect™ 
home screen. 

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The middle of the Android Auto home screen is the default Commander control focus area. 

Rotate the Commander control to 

move up and down through the list of available app tiles. 

Slide the Commander control to the left to access the sidebar. Slide 

the Commander control to the right to access the Adaptive Task Bar.

Android Auto’s home screen (aka “App Launcher” view) features three distinct sections for information – a sidebar (left), App 
Launcher (middle) and an Adaptive Task Bar (right) – displaying the most relevant content in an intuitive layout. 

HOME BUTTON ICON 

RECENTLY USED APP

NOTIFICATIONS

GOOGLE ASSISTANT™

APP LAUNCHER

ADAPTIVE TASK BAR/ 
CURRENT APP CONTROLS

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Once connected, the easiest way to quickly access 
Android Auto is to 

press and HOLD the Home button 

on the Commander control

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You can also 

slide the Commander control to the right 

when on the Mazda Connect home screen and the 
Android Auto icon is present

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