Mazda mx-5 2017 Owner's Manual page 316

Interior Features
Bluetooth
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Voice Recognition (Type B)
In this section, the basic operation of the
voice recognition is explained.
Activating Voice Recognition
Press the talk button.
Ending Voice Recognition
Use one of the following methods:
Press the hang-up button.

Say, "Cancel".

Operate the commander switch or the

center display (only when vehicle is
stopped).
Skipping Voice Guidance (for faster
operation)
Press and release the talk button.
Troubleshooting for Voice Recognition
If you do not understand an operation
method while in the voice recognition
mode, say "Tutorial" or "Help".
Commands useable anytime during
voice recognition
"Go Back" and "Cancel" are commands
which can be used at anytime during voice
recognition.
Returning to previous operation
To return to the previous operation, say,
"Go Back" while in voice recognition
mode.
Cancel
To put the Bluetooth
in standby mode, say, "Cancel" while in
voice recognition mode.
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To prevent a deterioration in the voice
recognition rate and voice quality, the
following points should be observed:
The voice recognition cannot be

performed while voice guidance or
the beep sound is operating. Wait
until the voice guidance or the beep
sound is finished before saying your
commands.
Phone related commands are available

only when your phone is connected via
Bluetooth . Make sure your phone is
®
connected via Bluetooth
operate phone related voice commands.
Music play commands, such as Play

Artist and Play Album can be used only
in USB audio mode.
Do not speak too slowly or loudly (no

loud voice).
Speak clearly, without pausing between

words or numbers.
Dialects or different wording other

than hands-free prompts cannot be
recognized by voice recognition. Speak
in the wording specified by the voice
commands.
It is not necessary to face the

microphone or approach it. Speak the
voice commands while maintaining a
safe driving position.
Close the windows and/or the

convertible top to reduce loud noises
from outside the vehicle, or turn down
the airflow of the air-conditioning
system while Bluetooth
being used.
Make sure the vents are not directing air

up towards the microphone.
NOTE
If the voice recognition performance is not
satisfactory.
Refer to Troubleshooting on page 5-129.
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