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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 start-up. 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

Select AUX or USB from the Sources menu.

5

  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 in the  

center console, that allows you to play your iPod, 

USB device, or portable audio player through the 

vehicle’s audio system. The center console is useful 

for storing your personal media/phone devices. 

Learn the system when parked and do not let it 

distract you while driving.

12 VOLT ACCESSORY SOCKETS

The accessory socket in the dash is on with the ignition ON and the accessory 

socket in the center console is always on.

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.

Audio USB and AUX Inputs

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