Android Auto™

Android Auto™
USER GUIDE
USER GUIDE

Available on select models, Android Auto™ provides convenient access to your Android™ smartphone’s most
useful features and apps right from your vehicle’s MAZDA CONNECT™ display, helping you stay focused on the
road ahead.

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D O W N LO A D A N D CO N N E C T

Getting started with Android Auto™ is easy — simply download the Android Auto app on your Android™ device, connect to your
Mazda vehicle and go!

BASIC REQUIREMENTS
•• To use Android Auto, you’ll need an Android phone running 5.0 (Lollipop) or higher
•• For best performance, Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) or higher is recommended
•• You’ll need a high-quality, certified USB cable for the in-vehicle connection

D O W N LOA D T H E A N D RO I D A U TO A P P CONNECT YOUR ANDROID DEVICE

•• On your compatible Android mobile device, •• Make sure your vehicle is in Park. The parking brake
download and install the free Android Auto app MUST be engaged before getting started with setup
from the Google Play™ Store •• Connect a USB cable to your Android device and the
•• Launch the Android Auto app on your mobile device USB port labeled with a smartphone icon
•• Follow the on-screen instructions to complete app •• MAZDA CONNECT™ will detect your device
setup prior to connecting to your vehicle •• If you’re a first-time user, follow the on-screen
•• For the best Android Auto experience, accept all prompts to enable Android Auto (you may need to
permissions and enable notification access for refer to your Android device to continue setup)
Android Auto

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Visit the Android Auto website at https://support.google.com/androidauto/

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A CC E S S

Once a compatible Android™ device is connected via the smartphone-enabled USB port, the Android Auto™ home screen will
launch automatically. There are also multiple, user-friendly ways to access and get started using Android Auto from the MAZDA
CONNECT™ home screen.

CO M M A N D E R CO N T R O L
•• Once connected, the easiest way to quickly access Android
Auto from the MAZDA CONNECT™ screen is to press and
HOLD the Home button until the Android Auto
screen appears

A N D R O I D A U T O I CO N
•• Tilt the Commander knob forward to highlight the Android
Auto icon in the upper left-hand corner of the MAZDA
CONNECT™ home screen. Press down on the knob to select

A P P L I C AT I O N S M E N U
•• On the MAZDA CONNECT™ home screen, rotate the
Commander knob to the left. Select “Applications,” then
select “Android Auto”

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Visit the Android Auto website at https://support.google.com/androidauto/

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HOME SCREEN

Android Auto’s personalized, card-based design displays information like your current media selection, navigation prompts, call
history, incoming messages and other notifications and reminders.

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S E C T I O N S A N D I CO N S
Activate Google Assistant™ Android Auto Home Screen Button
1 Google Assistant replaces the MAZDA 5 Select the Android Auto home screen button to
CONNECT™ voice recognition system when a return to the main Android Auto home screen
compatible Android™ device is connected via USB. from any section (e.g., Maps and Navigation,
See page 6 for more. Music and Audio).

Recent Apps and Notifications Music and Audio

2 Recent app activity, notifications, current song
6 Listen to your favorite music, podcasts and more
selection and more are displayed on the home using Google Play™ Music and third-party music
screen as “cards.” Rotate the Commander knob to and audio apps. See page 11 for more.
view more.
Return to MAZDA CONNECT™ Button
Maps and Navigation 7 Select to return to the MAZDA CONNECT™
3 View maps, route to a destination, search for home screen. You can also press and hold the
points of interest and more, via Google Maps™ or home button on the Commander control to
other third-party apps. See page 7 for more. toggle between the Android Auto and MAZDA
CONNECT™ interfaces.
Calls and Contacts
4 Make calls, search contacts, listen to voicemail For more information on how to interact with
and view call history, just like using your Android Android Auto using the multi-function Commander
smartphone. See page 9 for more. control, see page 4.
Note: Touchscreen functionality is not available with Android Auto.

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CO M M A N D E R CO N T R O L

All Android Auto™ functions can be performed using Mazda’s multi-function Commander control, which is designed to make
interacting with Android Auto’s features and functions easy and intuitive.

U S I N G T H E CO M M A N D E R K N O B O N T H E H O M E S C R E E N

1 To select the Google Assistant™ microphone and activate Google

Assistant, tilt the Commander knob to the right

2 The middle of the Android Auto home screen is the default

Commander knob focus area
•• Rotate the Commander knob left or right to move up and
down through the list of available cards
•• With a card highlighted, press the Commander knob to
select it and view additional information
•• Press and hold the Commander knob to delete a card

3 To access additional apps and features, tilt the Commander

knob rearward to select the bottom portion of the display
•• Rotate the Commander knob left or right to move the
cursor and highlight the desired icon, then press down
to launch
•• If multiple app options (e.g., Google Maps™ and Waze™)
are available for a selected icon, rotate the Commander
knob to highlight and select the desired app from the list
of available apps

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CO M M A N D E R CO N T R O L

Mazda’s multi-function Commander control button shortcuts offer quick access to frequently used Android Auto™ apps.

USING HOME BUTTON SHORTCUT

•• Press and HOLD the Home button to toggle between Android Auto and MAZDA CONNECT™ screens (when a
compatible device is connected)
•• Press the Home button to quickly return to the Android Auto home screen from any other Android Auto screen

U S I N G T H E E N T E R TA I N M E N T B U T T O N S H O R T C U T
•• If you’re listening to music or media from an app that is compatible with Android Auto, press the Entertainment
button to pull up the Now Playing screen
•• When playing music via Android Auto, 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 Android Auto

U S I N G T H E N AV B U T T O N S H O R T C U T
•• If you’ve recently used Google Maps™ or another third-party navigation app, press the NAV button to quickly access
the map screen or current route guidance
•• If a route is set using Android Auto, the NAV button will open the Android Auto Maps and Navigation 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 Android Auto

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V O I C E CO M M A N D S

Google Assistant™ replaces the MAZDA CONNECT™ voice recognition system when a compatible Android™ device is
connected to the smartphone-enabled USB port. Google Assistant can be used to access many of your phone’s functions while
driving. Use it to enter a destination, send messages and make calls — all without having to pick up your smartphone.

A C T I VAT I N G G O O G L E A S S I S TA N T

S T E E R I N G - W H E E L CO N T R O L S
•• Press the “Talk” button on the steering wheel to activate
Google Assistant

Note: Not all third-party apps support voice recognition through

Google Assistant.

CO M M A N D E R CO N T R O L
•• While on any Android Auto screen, tilt the Commander
knob to the right to activate Google Assistant

Note: You can also say “OK Google” to activate Google Assistant (if the feature
is enabled on your smartphone).

S AY I N G CO M M A N D S
•• After Google Assistant is activated, the Google Assistant bar
will pop up on your Android Auto screen, and you will be
prompted to say a command. Speak your command clearly

For more information on Google Assistant functionality, visit:

https://assistant.google.com/platforms/cars/

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Visit the Android Auto Help Center at https://support.google.com/androidauto/

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M A P S A N D N AV I G AT I O N

With Android Auto™, you can navigate using Google Maps™ or compatible third-party navigation apps such as Waze™.

1 Navigation Menu
3

Maps and
2 Navigation Icon

3 Map Controls

A CC E S S I N G T H E M A P S S C R E E N
•• Tilt the Commander knob rearward, then rotate to select the Maps and Navigation icon 2 at the bottom of the
screen. This will open the last-used app or a full list of compatible apps
•• Select the desired navigation app (e.g., Google Maps, Waze)

INTERACTING WITH MAPS

•• Tilt the Commander knob to the left to access menu options 1
•• Rotate the Commander control to select and use the toggle buttons (+/-) on the right-hand side of the screen to
zoom in and out 3

F O R M O R E I N F O R M AT I O N
For an in-depth video tutorial on using the Android Auto Maps and Navigation screen, click here.
Or, visit the Android Auto Help Center at https://support.google.com/androidauto/
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M A P S A N D N AV I G AT I O N

Navigating to a destination using Android Auto™ is similar to using your Android™ smartphone.

N AV I G AT I N G T O A D E S T I N AT I O N
V I A V O I C E CO M M A N D S

•• Press the “Talk” button on the steering

wheel to activate Google Assistant, then say
“Navigate to,” followed by your destination
(e.g., “Navigate to 200 Spectrum
Center Drive”)
•• You can also use the Commander control
to set a destination using Google Assistant.
While on any Android Auto screen, tilt the
Commander knob to the right, then say
“Navigate to,” followed by your destination

S E A R C H I N G F O R A D E S T I N AT I O N
•• Press the “Talk” button on the steering wheel until Google Assistant is activated, then ask Google Assistant to find
a nearby point of interest (e.g., “Find a nearby gas station”)
•• Select from the list of search results
•• You can also tilt the Commander knob to the left to select the Navigation Menu, which will provide a list of previous
destinations and points of interest

Note: Android Auto turn-by-turn route guidance is not available on Mazda’s Active Driving Display.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Visit the Android Auto Help Center at https://support.google.com/androidauto/

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C A L L S A N D CO N TA C T S

Making calls with Android Auto™ is as simple as using your smartphone.

Phone Menu Options

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Tilt the Commander knob to
the left to access and select
more options, including
voicemail, keypad, call
history, contacts and
missed calls.

M AK I N G CALLS V IA THE PHON E APP

•• To open the phone app, tilt the Commander knob rearward, then rotate to highlight the Calls and Contacts icon 2

•• Press down on the knob to launch the Phone app

•• You’ll see a list of recent calls and contacts. Rotate the Commander knob to scroll through and highlight a contact,
then press down to place a call

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Visit the Android Auto Help Center at https://support.google.com/androidauto/

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C A L L S A N D CO N TA C T S

Hands-free calling via Google Assistant™ helps keep you connected while maintaining focus on the road.

MAKING CALLS VIA VOICE COMMAND ANSWERING AND ENDING CALLS

•• Press the “Talk” button on the steering wheel to •• To answer an incoming call, press the “Phone”
activate Google Assistant™, then say “Call,” followed button on the steering wheel or rotate the
by a name from your contacts (e.g., “Call Commander knob to highlight the Answer icon
Jennifer Parker”) on screen

•• If you have multiple numbers stored for a single •• To end a call, press the “Hang Up” button on the
contact, Google Assistant will prompt you to choose steering wheel or rotate the Commander knob to
the appropriate number prior to dialing highlight the End icon on screen

•• You can also use the Commander control to make a

call via Google Assistant. While on any Android Auto Note: When an Android device is connected to the USB port labeled with a
screen, tilt the Commander knob to the right, then smartphone icon, the “Communication” screen in MAZDA CONNECT™ is
disabled. All actions, such as making calls and reviewing contact informa-
say “Call,” followed by a name from your contacts tion, can be completed via Android Auto.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Visit the Android Auto Help Center at https://support.google.com/androidauto/

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MUSIC AND AUDIO

With Android Auto™, you can access audio entertainment through Google Play™ Music or compatible third-party music and
media apps such as Spotify® and Pandora®.

P L AY I N G M U S IC
•• Tilt the Commander knob rearward, then rotate to select the Music and Audio icon 1 at the bottom of the screen.
This will open a list of all compatible apps
•• Rotate the Commander knob to select Google Play Music or the desired third-party media app (e.g., Spotify,
Pandora), 2 then press down to select
•• 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 switch to another compatible music or media app, use the Commander knob to select the Music and Audio
icon again

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Visit the Android Auto Help Center at https://support.google.com/androidauto/

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MUSIC AND AUDIO

With Android Auto™, all of your favorite music, podcasts, audiobooks and more are just a command away.

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Queue More Options

1 Menu 3 See song queue 5 Select for more options

Song Controls Music and Audio Icon

2 Now Playing 4 Skip/pause 6 Select a music or media app

USING VOICE COMMANDS TO PLAY MUSIC

•• Press the “Talk” button on the steering wheel to activate Google Assistant™, then say “Play,” followed by your
desired music (e.g., song title, album name, artist name)

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Visit the Android Auto Help Center at https://support.google.com/androidauto/

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MESSAGES

While driving, Google Assistant™ will help you send and read text messages and messages from third-party apps (e.g., Skype™)
without taking your eyes off the road.

R E A D I N G A N D R E P LY I N G T O M E S S A G E S

•• All incoming messages are briefly displayed as banner notifications on the Android Auto screen. 1 Tilt the
Commander knob forward and Google Assistant will begin reading the message
•• After the banner notification disappears, the message will be displayed as a card on the Android Auto home screen 2
•• Rotate the Commander knob to highlight the card
•• Press down on the knob to select the card. Google Assistant will read the message aloud and prompt you to reply
•• You can also choose to send an auto reply response by selecting the “I’m driving right now” option, 3 which will
automatically send a response to your contact

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Visit the Android Auto Help Center at https://support.google.com/androidauto/

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MESSAGES

Just like using your Android™ smartphone, keeping in contact is easy with Android Auto™.

SENDING MESSAGES
•• Press the “Talk” button on the steering wheel to activate Google Assistant™, then say “Text,” followed by the
contact’s name (e.g., “Text Jennifer Parker”)
•• You can also use the Commander control to send a message via Google Assistant. On any Android Auto screen, tilt the
Commander knob to the right, then say “Text,” followed by a name from your contacts
•• Google Assistant will prompt you to dictate and confirm your message

SAFETY AND LEGAL

Android, Android Auto, Google, Google Play and other marks are trademarks of Google LLC.

Android Auto is provided by Google and its use is subject to your agreement to the Android Auto terms of use. When using Android Auto, location,
speed, and other vehicle data is transferred to your smartphone. For further details, refer to Google’s Privacy Policy. Requires compatible Android phones
and standard text and data rates apply.

When using Android Auto, please avoid distraction and use Android Auto responsibly. Stay fully aware of driving conditions and always obey
applicable laws.

F O R M O R E I N F O R M AT I O N
• Check your vehicle Owner’s Manual for additional instructions
• Or, visit the Android Auto Help Center at https://support.google.com/androidauto/
• For a full list of apps compatible with Android Auto, visit https://www.android.com/auto/
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