A n d ro i d A u t o ™ ; APP LAUNCHER; ADAPTIVE TASK BAR- Page 4

A n d ro i d   A u t o ™ 

HOME SCREEN (“APP LAUNCHER”)

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. 

S E C T I O N S   A N D   I CO N S

SIDEBAR

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   Home Button Icon 

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When the Home button is highlighted, a long press of the Commander control will take you to the Mazda Connect™ 
menu. Another long press of the Commander control returns to the Android Auto App Launcher view 

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   App Icon – Displays the app icon for the app that was most recently used. Selecting this icon opens the app 

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   Notification Bell – Allows you to view your recent notifications for text messages and phone calls 

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    Google Assistant Microphone – Using the Commander control, select the Google Assistant Microphone to activate 

Google Assistant 

APP LAUNCHER

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    Most Recent Apps – The first four apps (across the top) are the most recent apps; the first app is the most recent 

navigation app used; the second and third apps are the most recent media apps used; the fourth app is the phone app 

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    Google Assistant Icon – Indicates that you can select that app for more information (e.g., select the Calendar app and 

Google Assistant will read aloud your scheduled appointments for the day) 

ADAPTIVE TASK BAR

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    Date and Time – Always displays the current date and time 

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    Current App Controls – Provides controls for an app functioning in the background (e.g., when Spotify is active, this  

area provides media controls such as Pause and Skip. When Google Maps is active, navigation directions are displayed in 
this area) 

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