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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 (without Mazda Connect):

 Push the MEDIA button 

on the audio unit to switch to the AUX or USB mode.

 Audio Controls (with Mazda Connect):

 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 SOCKET

The 12 volt accessory socket is located under 

the dash, deep in the back of the footwell on the 

passenger side close to the center console. It is 

on with ignition on.

Audio USB and AUX Inputs

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