Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Apple CarPlay 2020 User Guide Manual PDF
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Apple CarPlay USER GUIDE
Available on select models, Apple CarPlay seamlessly integrates your iPhone with your vehicles MAZDA CONNECT display, allowing you to access useful features and apps while staying focused on the road ahead.
Apple CarPlay CONNECT
Getting started with Apple CarPlay is easy simply connect your compatible iPhone to your Mazda vehicle and go!
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
To use Apple CarPlay, youll need an iPhone 5 or above
For best performance, it is always recommended that you update your iPhone to the latest iOS version
Youll need an Apple Lightning to USB cable or a high-quality, certified USB cable
Siri must be enabled to use Apple CarPlay
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Visit the Apple CarPlay website at https://www.apple.com/ios/carplay/
Connect an Apple Lightning to USB cable to your iPhone and the USB port labeled with a smartphone icon
MAZDA CONNECT will detect your iPhone
If youre a first-time user, follow the on-screen prompts to enable Apple CarPlay
If youre a first-time user, tap Allow on the pop-up notification displayed on your iPhone. This will allow your vehicle to access Apple CarPlay content on your iPhone without requiring you to unlock your iPhone first
CONNECT YOUR iPHONE
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Apple CarPlay ACCESS
Once a compatible iPhone is connected to the smartphone-enabled USB port, Apple CarPlay will launch automatically. There are also multiple, user-friendly ways to access and get started using Apple CarPlay from the MAZDA CONNECT home screen.
COMMANDER CONTROL
Once connected, the easiest way to quickly access Apple CarPlay from the MAZDA CONNECT screen is to press and HOLD the Home button until the Apple CarPlay screen appears
APPLICATIONS MENU
On the MAZDA CONNECT home screen, rotate the Commander knob to the left. Select Applications, then select Apple CarPlay
APPLE CARPLAY ICON
Tilt the Commander knob forward to highlight the Apple CarPlay icon in the upper left-hand corner of the MAZDA CONNECT home screen. Press down on the knob to select
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Visit the Apple CarPlay website at https://www.apple.com/ios/carplay/
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Apple CarPlay HOME SCREEN
Apps
Recently Used Apps
Apple Home Button/Activate Siri
Return to MAZDA CONNECT
Additional Pages Indicator
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Apple CarPlay features a user interface that is similar to the home screen on your iPhone. This familiar design allows intuitive access to phone, music, maps, messages and more.
CUSTOMIZING THE HOME SCREEN
Much like your iPhones home screen, you can also rearrange and customize the apps displayed on the Apple CarPlay home screen. On your iPhone, open Settings, then tap General. In General settings, tap CarPlay. Then, tap Mazda. Use the Apple CarPlay home screen displayed on your iPhone to rearrange or hide apps.
APPS, BUTTONS AND INDICATORS
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Eight app tiles are displayed on the Apple CarPlay home screen. Rotate the Commander knob to highlight an app in blue. Press down to launch. Note: Home screen layout may differ depending on apps downloaded and installed.
Shortcuts to the last three apps used are displayed on the sidebar on the left-hand side of the screen for quick access from any Apple CarPlay screen.
Use the Apple Home button to return to the Apple CarPlay home screen from inside any Apple CarPlay app. Or, press and hold to activate Siri, just like on your iPhone. See page 6 for more on Siri.
Dots at the bottom of the screen indicate that more compatible apps are available on the next page. Rotate the Commander knob to the right to view more apps.
Select to return to the MAZDA CONNECT home screen. You can also press and hold the Home button on the Commander control to toggle between the Apple CarPlay and MAZDA CONNECT interfaces.
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For more information on how to interact with Apple CarPlay using the multi-function Commander control, see page 4.
Note: Touchscreen functionality is not available at speeds over 5 mph.
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Apple CarPlay COMMANDER CONTROL
All Apple CarPlay functions can be performed using Mazdas multi-function Commander control, which is designed to make interacting with Apple CarPlays features and functions easy and intuitive.
The sidebar contains recently used apps, clock, signal strength and the Apple Home button. The sidebar is available on all Apple CarPlay screens
To highlight a recently used app, rotate the Commander knob to the left. Press down to launch the highlighted app
To highlight the Apple Home button, rotate the Commander knob to the left
Press the knob to return to the Apple CarPlay home screen
Press and HOLD the knob to activate Siri
The middle of the screen displays apps compatible with Apple CarPlay. Rotate the Commander knob left or right to highlight the desired app. Then, press down to launch the app
To access additional pages of apps, rotate the Commander knob to the right
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USING THE COMMANDER KNOB ON THE HOME SCREEN
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Apple CarPlay COMMANDER CONTROL
Mazdas multi-function Commander control button shortcuts offer quick access to frequently used Apple CarPlay apps.
USING THE HOME BUTTON SHORTCUT
Press and HOLD the Home button to toggle between Apple CarPlay and MAZDA CONNECT screens (when a compatible iPhone is connected)
Press the Home button to quickly return to the Apple CarPlay home screen from inside Apple CarPlay apps
USING THE ENTERTAINMENT BUTTON SHORTCUT
If youre listening to music or media from an app that is compatible with Apple CarPlay, press the Entertainment button to pull up the Now Playing screen
When playing music via Apple CarPlay, the Entertainment button will open the Now Playing screen, even while using MAZDA CONNECT
When playing music via MAZDA CONNECT, the Entertainment button will open the MAZDA CONNECT Now Playing screen, even while using Apple CarPlay
USING THE NAV BUTTON SHORTCUT
Press the NAV button to quickly access the Apple Maps screen
If a route is set using Apple Maps, the NAV button will open the Apple Maps screen, even while using MAZDA CONNECT
If a route is set using MAZDA CONNECT Navigation, the NAV button will open the MAZDA CONNECT Navigation screen, even while using Apple CarPlay
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Apple CarPlay VOICE COMMANDS
Siri replaces the MAZDA CONNECT voice recognition system when a compatible iPhone is connected to the smartphone- enabled USB port. Siri can be used to access many of your iPhones functions while driving. Use Siri to enter a destination, send text messages and make calls all without having to pick up your iPhone.
STEERING-WHEEL CONTROLS
Press the Talk button on the steering wheel to activate Siri
COMMANDER CONTROL
While on any Apple CarPlay screen, rotate the Commander knob to the left to highlight the white Apple Home button. Then, press and HOLD the knob to activate Siri
Note: Not all third-party apps support voice recognition through Siri.
After Siri is activated, the Siri screen will pop up on your Apple CarPlay screen, and you will be prompted to say a command. Speak your command clearly
For more information on Siri functionality, visit: https://www.apple.com/ios/siri/
ACTIVATING S IR I
SAYING COMMANDS
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Visit the Apple CarPlay website at https://www.apple.com/ios/carplay/
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Apple CarPlay PHONE
Making calls with Apple CarPlay is as simple as using your iPhone.
From the Apple CarPlay home screen, rotate the Commander knob to highlight Phone
Press down on the knob to launch the Phone app
Using the Phone app, you can view your favorites, recent calls and full contact list
Rotate the Commander knob to highlight a category. To select a contact, rotate the knob to highlight a contact. Press down to place a call
USING THE PHONE APP
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Visit the Apple CarPlay website at https://www.apple.com/ios/carplay/
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Phone Categories
Phone menu categories are listed across the top of the Phone app. Select from the categories to view your favorites, recent calls, contact list, keypad and voicemail.
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Apple CarPlay PHONE
Hands-free calling via Siri helps keep you connected while maintaining focus on the road.
A N S W E R I N G A N D E N D I N G C A L L S
To answer an incoming call, press the Phone button on the steering wheel or rotate the Commander knob to highlight the Answer icon on screen
To end a call, press the Hang Up button on the steering wheel or rotate the Commander knob to highlight the End icon on screen
Press the Talk button on the steering wheel to activate Siri, then say Call, followed by a name from your contacts (e.g., Call Jennifer Parker)
If you have multiple numbers stored for a single contact, Siri will prompt you to choose the appropriate number prior to dialing
You can also rotate the Commander knob to highlight the white Apple Home button, then press and HOLD the knob to activate Siri
MAKING CALLS VIA VOICE COMMAND
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Visit the Apple CarPlay website at https://www.apple.com/ios/carplay/
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Apple CarPlay MUSIC
With Apple CarPlay, you can access audio entertainment through the Apple Music app or compatible third-party music and media apps such as Spotify and Pandora.
PLAYING MUSIC
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Categories
Content
Change content categories
Scroll to view and select content
From the Apple CarPlay home screen, rotate the Commander knob to highlight Music, then press down on the knob to launch
If third-party music and media apps are downloaded and installed (e.g., Spotify, Pandora), rotate the Commander knob to launch the desired app
Once an app launches, rotate the Commander knob to scroll through your music or audio choices
Stop at the desired song, artist, album or playlist and press down on the Commander knob to play
To quickly skip to the next song in a playlist or album, press the Skip button on the steering wheel
To skip, pause, shuffle or perform other music/entertainment app-specific functions, rotate the Commander knob to highlight the desired on-screen icon. Then, press down to select
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FOR MORE INFORMATION
Visit the Apple CarPlay website at https://www.apple.com/ios/carplay/
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Apple CarPlay MUSIC
With Apple CarPlay, all of your favorite music, podcasts, audiobooks and more are just a command away.
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Back
Song Controls
Song OptionsNow Playing
Up Next
Return to previous
Skip/pause
Shuffle, add to playlist, more options, repeat
See song queue
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FOR MORE INFORMATION
Visit the Apple CarPlay website at https://www.apple.com/ios/carplay/
Press the Talk button on the steering wheel to activate Siri, then say Play, followed by your desired music (e.g., song title, album name, artist name)
USING VOICE COMMANDS TO PLAY MUSIC
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Apple CarPlay MAPS
With Apple CarPlay, you can input, search for and select a destination to receive turn-by-turn route guidance via Apple Maps.
On the Apple CarPlay home screen, rotate the Commander knob to highlight Maps. Press down to launch the app
Menu options are listed in the top banner bar
To center the map, rotate the Commander knob to highlight and select the arrow icon
To toggle between 3D and flat map images, highlight and select 3D
To access recent destinations and points of interest, highlight and select Destinations
To adjust the map area, rotate the Commander knob to the right to highlight and select the map adjust button
To zoom in and out of the map, rotate the Commander knob to the right to highlight and select the toggle buttons (+/-)
ACCESSING APPLE MAPS
I N T E R A C T I N G W I T H A P P L E M A P S
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Visit the Apple CarPlay website at https://www.apple.com/ios/carplay/
Menu Bar
Map Controls
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Apple CarPlay MAPS
Navigating to a destination using Apple CarPlay is similar to using your iPhone.
Press the Talk button on the steering wheel to activate Siri, then say Navigate to, followed by your destination (e.g., Navigate to 200 Spectrum Center Drive)
Siri will prompt you to begin route guidance, or select Go to begin
You can also use Siri to search for a point of interest (e.g., Find a gas station nearby)
Select a point of interest from the list of search results
NAVIGATING TO A DEST INATION
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Visit the Apple CarPlay website at https://www.apple.com/ios/carplay/
Note: Apple Maps turn-by-turn route guidance is not available on Mazdas Active Driving Display.
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Apple CarPlay MESSAGES
While driving, Siri will help you send and read messages without taking your eyes off the road.
All incoming messages are briefly displayed as banner notifications on the Apple CarPlay screen. To read or respond, press down on the Commander knob when the banner notification is visible. Siri will prompt you to read and reply
After the banner notification disappears, youll see a red notification icon on your Messages app, indicating that you have an unread message
Rotate the Commander knob to highlight Messages on the Apple CarPlay home screen. Press down to select
Siri will prompt you to either listen to unread messages or compose a new message
You can also rotate the Commander knob to select Show Messages to view a list of contacts who have recently messaged you. Select to hear recent messages or send a new message
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READING AND REPLYING TO MESSAGES
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Visit the Apple CarPlay website at https://www.apple.com/ios/carplay/
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Note: Text messages cannot be viewed via Apple CarPlay. Use Siri to read messages aloud while using Apple CarPlay.
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Apple CarPlay MESSAGES
Just like using your iPhone, keeping in contact is easy with Apple CarPlay.
Press the Talk button on the steering wheel to activate Siri, then say Text, followed by the contacts name (e.g., Text Jennifer Parker)
You can also use the Commander control to send a message via Siri. On any Apple CarPlay screen, rotate the Commander knob to highlight the white Apple Home button. Press down and hold the knob to activate Siri, then say Text, followed by a name from your contacts
Siri will prompt you to dictate and confirm your message
SENDING MESSAGES
FOR MORE INFORMATION Check your vehicle Owners Manual for additional instructions
Or, visit the Apple CarPlay website at https://www.apple.com/ios/carplay/
SAFETY AND LEGAL
Apple, iPhone, Siri, and Lightning are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Apple CarPlay is a trademark of Apple Inc. iOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the U.S. and other countries and is used under license.
Use of the Apple CarPlay logo means that a vehicle user interface meets Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this
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