Table of contents 1 Warnings and Safety information ......4 2 Getting started ..........5 2.1 Before using the navigation system ........5 2.2 Navigation menu ............7 2.3 Buttons and other controls on the screen ......9 2.3.1 Using keyboards ..............9 2.3.2 Commander Switch Operation ...........
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3.1.7 Free word search (OneBox search) ........50 3.2 Checking route parameters and accessing route related functions ..............53 3.3 Modifying the route ............. 54 3.3.1 Selecting a new destination when already having a route: New Route, Waypoint or Final Destination ......54 3.3.2 Editing the list of destinations (Edit Route) ......
1 Warnings and Safety information The navigation system guides you to your destination using the GNSS (GPS+GLONASS) receiver. The navigation system does not transmit your GPS position and you cannot be tracked. It is important that you look at the display only when it is safe to do so.
2 Getting started 2.1 Before using the navigation system To use the navigation system, the SD card containing the map information needs to be inserted in the SD card slot. SD card slot The location of the SD card slot di ers depending on the vehicle model.
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(such as map data, software, additional services). The only way to restore lost data is to use the Mazda Toolbox application and the copy of the SD card made beforehand.
2.2 Navigation menu You can reach all parts of the navigation system from the Navigation menu. Press the commander knob with the map screen open to display the navigation menu. You have the following options: • Add Destination: Select your destination by entering an address or selecting a POI (point of interest), a location on the map or one of your Favorite destinations.
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• Travel Information: Displays facility/services and traffic information. • Navigation Settings: Switches to the Settings screen where you change navigation settings. • Mute Guidance: Enables or disables voice guidance. Some functions are not available depending on some countries and regions.
2.3 Buttons and other controls on the screen 2.3.1 Using keyboards You only need to enter letters or numbers when you cannot avoid it. You can switch between various keyboard layouts, for example English, Greek or numerical. Task Instruction Correcting your entry Select to remove the unneeded character(s).
2.3.2 Commander Switch Operation The commander switch can be used to switch to each function and to operate each function. Set the palm of your hand on the commander knob so that your fingers can touch each of the switches. You can switch the screens without having to look down at your hand.
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Item Explanation Volume knob: Adjust the volume by turning the volume knob. If you adjust the volume during a voice guidance, the volume of the voice guidance changes. Favorites button: Displays the favorites screen. Press and hold the button to store items in favorites.
2.4 Map screen 2.4.1 Navigating on the map The data fields are different when you are navigating an active route and when you have no specified destination (the burgundy line is not displayed). Field Description Shows the speed limit of the current road if the map contains it.
2.4.2 Position markers 2.4.2.1 Selected map location (Cursor) and selected map object You can mark a map location in the following ways: • Select the map during route guidance. • Select the map when asked so that the destination can be confirmed after the search is completed.
2.4.3.2 Turn preview and Next street When navigating a route, the top section of the Map screen shows information about the next maneuver, street or city. There is an area at the top left part of screen which indicates the next operation.
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Icon Description Go right on the roundabout, 3rd exit (next maneuver). Enter highway/freeway. Exit highway/freeway. Board ferry. Leave ferry. Approaching a waypoint. Approaching the destination.
2.4.3.3 Lane information and Signposts When navigating on multilane roads, it is important to take the appropriate lane in order to follow the recommended route. If lane information is available in the map data, the navigation system displays the lanes and their directions using small arrows at the bottom of the map.
2.4.3.4 Junction view If you are approaching a highway/freeway exit or a complex intersection and the needed information exists, the map is replaced with a 3D view of the junction. The optimum driving lane is indicated by an arrow, and road signs are displayed as additional information at the top of the screen.
2.4.3.6 Elements of the active route The navigation system shows the route in the following way: Symbol Name Description Current car If there is a road close by, a Red-colored position marker arrow symbol moves to the road which is the closest.
2.4.4 Manipulating the map You can scroll a map and zoom-in/zoom-out of it using the commander knob while the screen is not displaying a menu. Action Commander Description operation Scrolling Tilt (left/right/ You can move the map in any direction. the map up/down) Zooming in...
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Action Commander Description operation Return to Returns the map to its original GPS button normal position. Automatic map rotation is navigation also re-enabled. The cursor disappears and navigation continues. Perspective Rotate You can change the angle of angle mode clockwise/Rotate perspective on a map.
2.4.5 Checking the details of the current position (Where Am I?) This screen contains information about the current position (or about the last known position if GPS reception is not available). You can access this screen from the map in one of the following ways: 1.
When the talk/pick-up button on the audio remote control switch is pressed, the voice recognition top screen is displayed. While Apple CarPlay™ or Android Auto™ is connected, Siri® or Android Auto™ voice recognition is activated, but Mazda Connect voice recognition is not activated. Commands usable at any time “Help”...
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• When the Barge-In setting is on, voice commands can be made even while the voice guidance is being announced. For details on Barge-In, refer to the Settings section in the Mazda Connect Owner’s Manual. To prevent mistaken voice recognition, be aware of the following points: •...
• When making voice commands during a voice guidance, speak in a slightly louder voice. But, an excessively loud voice is unnecessary. • If the voice recognition is poor with the guidance volume set to high, set the Barge-In to OFF. 2.5.1 Voice command list Some voice command examples corresponding to the voice recognition function...
3 On-road navigation You can set up your route in different ways: If you need a route for immediate navigation, you can select the destination and start navigating to it right away (normal navigation). You can plan routes with multiple destinations. Select the first destination. Then select a second destination and add it to your route to create a multi- point route.
3.1.1 Entering an address or a part of the address If you know at least a part of the address, it is the quickest way to select the destination of the route. Using the same screen, you can find an address by entering: •...
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4. If needed, select a new city: a. Select “City”. b. Start entering the name of the city on the keyboard. c. Find the city you need: • The most likely city name is always shown in the input field. To accept it, select •...
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5. Enter the specific street and house number: a. Select “House Nr./Street/ZIP”. b. Start entering the street name on the keyboard. c. Find the street you need: • The most likely street name is always shown in the input field. To accept it, select •...
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6. The selected location is shown on the map. The system transitions to the next screen by selecting “Navigate Here”, or it returns to the previous screen by tilting the commander knob to the left. The destination can be changed to anywhere on the map by tilting the commander knob to the right and using the cursor.
3.1.2 Selecting the destination from the POI (point of interest) You can select your destination from the POI (point of interest) included with the navigation system. Using the same screen, you can find a POI (point of interest) in different ways: •...
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4. Using the keyboard, enter the name of the POI (point of interest). If an address or part of a facility name is input, a search candidate list including the input characters is displayed. The greater the number of characters input the more the list is refined. 5.
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6. Tilt the commander knob to the right and display the option panel to reorder the list from “Sort By” and to limit the area from “Search Area”. Search Area: • You can search the area around your current position by selecting “Nearby”.
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8. The selected location is shown on the map. The system transitions to the next screen by selecting “Navigate Here”, or it returns to the previous screen by tilting the commander knob to the left. The destination can be changed to anywhere on the map by tilting the commander knob to the right and using the cursor.
3.1.2.2 Searching for Help nearby The Preset search feature lets you quickly find the most frequently selected types of Places. 1. Press the commander knob with the map screen open to display the menu, and select “Travel Information”. 2. Select “Help Nearby”. 3.
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5. Select a destination from the list. 6. The selected location is shown on the map. The system transitions to the next screen by selecting “Navigate Here”, or it returns to the previous screen by tilting the commander knob to the left.
3.1.2.3 Searching for a POI (point of interest) by category You can search for Places of Interest by their categories and subcategories. 1. Press the commander knob with the map screen open to display the menu, and select “Add Destination”. 2.
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5. Tilt the commander knob to the right and display the option panel to reorder the list from “Sort By” and to limit the area from “Search Area”. (page 32) 6. Select a destination from the list. 7. The selected location is shown on the map. The system transitions to the next screen by selecting “Navigate Here”, or it returns to the previous screen by tilting the commander knob to the left.
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• “Places Nearby”: You can search for POI (point of interest) around the selected location. • “Add to Favorites”: The selected location can be registered to Favorites. 8. Navigation starts if “Start Guidance” is selected, or after 10 seconds of no user interaction.
3.1.2.4 Searching for a POI (point of interest) by name You can search for Places of Interest by their names. You can search around different locations or along your route in the whole Place database or in one Place category or subcategory only. 1.
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6. Tilt the commander knob to the right and display the option panel to reorder the list from “Sort By” and to limit the area from “Search Area”. (page 32) 7. Select a destination from the list. 8. The selected location is shown on the map. The system transitions to the next screen by selecting “Navigate Here”, or it returns to the previous screen by tilting the commander knob to the left.
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9. Navigation starts if “Start Guidance” is selected, or after 10 seconds of no user interaction. Additionally, the route can be revised by selecting other options.
3.1.3 Selecting a map location as the destination 1. Tilt the commander knob to the left or right, or up or down on the current location display screen with the menu closed. The cursor is displayed. 2. Drag the cursor and release it at the desired point. 3.
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4. The selected location is shown on the map. The system transitions to the next screen by selecting “Navigate Here”, or it returns to the previous screen by tilting the commander knob to the left. By selecting the location displayed on the screen, you can change the destination to anywhere on the map.
3.1.4 Selecting the destination from your Favorites 1. Press the commander knob with the map screen open to display the menu, and select “Add Destination”. 2. Select “More Favorites”. When “More Favorites” is selected, the screen transfers to the Favorites screen.
3.1.5 Selecting a recent destination from the History 1. Press the commander knob with the map screen open to display the menu, and select “Add Destination”. 2. Displays a list of recent destinations in “Recent Destinations”.
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3. Select “More Recent Destinations” to display a list of recently searched destinations. Tilt the commander knob to the right and select “Sort” to rearrange the display order based on “Relevance”, “Time”, “Name”, “Distance”, and “Frequency”. 4. Select a destination from the list.
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5. The selected location is shown on the map. The system transitions to the next screen by selecting “Navigate Here”, or it returns to the previous screen by tilting the commander knob to the left. The destination can be changed to anywhere on the map by tilting the commander knob to the right and using the cursor.
3.1.6 Entering the coordinate of the destination You can also select a destination by entering its coordinate as follows: 1. Press the commander knob with the map screen open to display the menu and select “Search” from “Add Destination”. 2. Select “Coordinates Entry”. 3.
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5. The selected location is shown on the map. The system transitions to the next screen by selecting “Navigate Here”, or it returns to the previous screen by tilting the commander knob to the left. The destination can be changed to anywhere on the map by tilting the commander knob to the right and using the cursor.
3.1.7 Free word search (OneBox search) A destination can be searched using random free words in combination with an address, location name, post number, telephone number, latitude/ longitude, road name, or city name. There are some functional limitations to the free word search. (Such as POI (point of interest) + road name is not supported) It functions when the search results can be set as a destination.
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3. Tilt the commander knob to the right and display the option panel to reorder the list from “Sort By” and to limit the area from “Search Area”. (page 32) 4. The selected location is shown on the map. The system transitions to the next screen by selecting “Navigate Here”, or it returns to the previous screen by tilting the commander knob to the left.
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5. Navigation starts if “Start Guidance” is selected, or after 10 seconds of no user interaction. Additionally, the route can be revised by selecting other options.
3.2 Checking route parameters and accessing route related functions You can check different parameters of the route recommended by the navigation system. 1. Press the commander knob with the map screen open to display the menu, and select “Route Options”. 2.
3.3 Modifying the route When navigation is already started, there are several ways to modify the active route. The following sections show some of those options. 3.3.1 Selecting a new destination when already having a route: New Route, Waypoint or Final Destination If you already have a recommended route and you select a new destination as described in the above sections, the application will ask you whether to start a new route, add a new waypoint (intermediate destination) to the...
3.3.2 Editing the list of destinations (Edit Route) You can edit the route by modifying the list of destinations. 1. Press the commander knob with the map screen open to display the menu, and select “Route Options”. 2. Select “Edit Route”. 3.
3.3.3 Checking route alternatives when planning the route You can select from different route alternatives or change the route planning method after you have selected a new destination. 1. Press the commander knob with the map screen open to display the menu, and select “Route Options”.
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4. Tilt the commander knob to the right to check route details. 5. Select one route alternative or tilt the commander knob to the left to return to the previous screen. The navigation system recalculates the route. The deep blue line now shows the new recommended route.
3.3.4 Changing the road types used in route planning To recalculate the active route with different road type preferences, do as follows. These changes can also be made in Settings (page 71). 1. Press the commander knob with the map screen open to display the menu, and select “Navigation Settings”.
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• “Allow Roads That Need Permits” - Roads and areas that require special permit are considered during route calculation. • “Allow Seasonally Restricted Roads” - Roads with seasonal restrictions are considered during route calculation. 4. The route has already been recalculated. Tilt the commander knob to the left to return to the map screen.
3.4 Saving a location as a Favorite destination You can add any location to Favorites, the list of frequently used destinations. Planning a route to one of the Favorite destinations is described on page 44. 1. Select a destination as described before. It can be an address, a Place, any location on the map, a previously used destination from History, etc.
3.4.1 Editing the details of a Favorite destination You can select a location that you have already saved as a Favorite and edit its details. Adding a location to the list of Favorite destinations is described on page 60. 1. Press the Favorites button on the commander switch. 2.
4 Reference Guide 4.1 Concepts 4.1.1 Smart Zoom Smart Zoom provides much more than just a usual automatic zoom feature: • While following a route: when approaching a turn, it will zoom in and raise the view angle to let you easily recognize your maneuver at the next junction.
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• Road type used for route plan: • Allow Highways • Allow Toll Roads • Allow Border Crossing • Allow Carpool / HOV Lanes • Allow Unpaved Roads • Allow Ferries • Allow Car Shuttle Trains • Allow Roads That Need Permits •...
4.1.3 Speed limit warning (Only some countries and regions) Maps may contain information about the speed limits of the roads. The navigation system is able to warn you if you exceed the current limit. This information may not be available for your region (ask your local dealer), or may not be fully correct for all roads on the map.
4.1.4 Traffic information in route planning (Only some countries and regions) The recommended route is not always the same between two points. Offline historical traffic information (historical speed information or traffic patterns) can be taken into account in the route calculation based on the time of day and the day of week whenever suitable data exists.
4.1.5 SiriusXM Travel Link (Only some models) ® SiriusXM Travel Link provides useful information for driving such as traffic data and weather forecasts using the data from satellite radio. This service is fee-based. A separate subscription is required to obtain this service.
You can select settings for detour route searches when traffic information is received by selecting “Traffic Settings” in Step 3. 4.1.5.2 Weather Radar You can check weather forecasts using the Weather Radar service. Weather radar, pressure pattern, and hurricane/tropical storm information can be displayed on the map screen.
4.2 Settings menu You can configure the program settings, and modify the behavior of the navigation system. Press the commander knob with the map screen open to display the menu, and select “Navigation Settings”. Setting Item Description Split Screen You can select navigation information displayed on the side panel.
4.2.1 Guidance Settings Setting Item Description Guidance Volume The guidance audio volume can be changed during route guidance. 4.2.2 Warnings Settings Warning and alert settings are available. Setting Item Description Speed Limit The speed limit warning display can be changed. * Except vehicles “Always”: Constantly displayed with Active...
4.2.3 Traffic Settings Setting Item Description Use Historical Traffic Data Use this switch to enable or disable historical traffic data and traffic patterns. This locally stored information can be very useful in normal circumstances but for example on public holidays it may be better to turn off in order not to take into account normal weekday traffic jams.
4.2.4 Route Settings These settings determine how routes will be calculated. Setting Item Description Route Calculation Method The route calculation can be optimized for different situations. See below for details. Allow Highways You might need to avoid highways/freeways if you are towing another vehicle. Allow Toll Roads Road segments marked as toll roads in the content (roads for which the user has to pay...
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Setting Item Description Allow Roads That Need Roads and areas that require special permit Permits are considered during route calculation. Allow Seasonally Restricted Roads with seasonal restrictions are Roads considered during route calculation. Some functions are not available depending on some countries and regions.
4.2.5 Map Settings You can fine-tune the appearance of the Map screen, adjust the map view to your needs, show or suppress 3D buildings, and manage Place visibility settings (which Places to show on the map). Setting Item Description Place Markers Select which Places to show on the map while navigating.
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Setting Item Description Street Names Changes the font size of the displayed street names. Daytime Color Selects between 5 different color themes for the Themes map displayed during the daytime. Nighttime Color Selects between 5 different color themes for the Themes map displayed during the nighttime.
4.2.6 Visual Guidance settings Adjust how the software helps you navigate with different kinds of route related information on the Map screen. Setting Item Description Automatic Zoom During route guidance in any map view mode, the function for zooming in on approaching intersections turns on/off automatically.
5 Glossary Active route The currently navigated route. Whenever a destination is set, the route is active until you delete it or reach your destination. See also: Route. City Center The city center is not the geometric center of the city but an arbitrary point the map creators have chosen.
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The navigation system works with digital maps which are not simply the computerized versions of traditional paper maps. Similarly to paper road maps, the 2D mode of digital maps show you streets, roads, and elevation by colors. In 3D mode, you can see the altitude differences, for example valleys and mountains, elevated roads, and in selected cities 3D landmarks and 3D buildings are also displayed.
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