Mazda 3 Owners Manual: Voice Recognition (Type A)
In this section, the basic operation of the voice recognition is explained.
Activating Voice Recognition
To Activate the Main Menu: Press the pick-up button or talk button with a short press.
Ending Voice Recognition
Use one of the following methods:
- Press and hold the talk-button.
- Press the hang-up button.
Skipping Voice Guidance (for faster operation)
Press and release the talk-button.
NOTE
- The Bluetooth ® Hands-Free system is operable several seconds after the ignition is switched to ACC or ON (requires less than 15 seconds).
- When operating the audio unit or the A/C while using Bluetooth ® Hands- Free, the beep sounds or voice guidance (audio unit)/cannot be heard.
Tutorial
The tutorial explains how to use Bluetooth ® Hands-Free.
To activate the tutorial, do the following:
- Press the pick-up button or talk button with a short press.
- Say: [Beep] “Tutorial”
- Follow the prompts to receive the appropriate voice guidance instructions.
Commands useable anytime during voice recognition
“Help” or “Go Back” are commands which can be used at anytime during voice recognition.
Help function use
The help function informs the user of all the available voice commands under the current conditions.
- Say: [Beep] “Help”
- Follow the prompts to receive the appropriate voice guidance instructions.
Returning to previous operation
This command is for returning to the previous operation while in the voice recognition mode.
Say: [Beep] “Go Back”
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.
- 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.
- Do not speak too slow or too loud.
- Speak clearly, without pausing between words or numbers.
- Close the windows and/or the moonroof to reduce loud noises from outside the vehicle, or turn down the airflow of the air-conditioning system while Bluetooth ® Hands-Free is 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 Voice Recognition Learning Function (Speaker Enrollment) (Type A) on .
Refer to Troubleshooting on .
Available Language (Type A)
The available languages are English,
Spanish, and Canadian French. If the
language setting is changed, all of the
voice guidance and voice input commands
are done in the selected language.
NOTE
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Security Setting (Type A)
If a passcode is set, the system cannot be
activated unless the passcode is input.
NOTE
Do this function only when parked. It is
too distracting to attempt while driving
and you may make too many ...
Other materials:
Component Parts
Audio unit
Microphone (hands-free)
The microphone is used for speaking voice commands or when making a
Hands-free call.
Talk button, Pick-Up button and Hang-Up button (hands-free)
The basic functions of Bluetooth ® Hands-Free can be used for such things as
making calls or
hanging up u ...
Windshield Wiper Motor Inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Windshield wiper arm and blade.
b. Front fender molding.
c. Cowl grille.
d. Center cowl grille No.1, No.2
3. Disconnect windshield wiper motor connector.
4. Connect the battery positive voltage to windshield w ...
Removing a Flat Tire
If your vehicle is equipped with a
wheel cover, pry off the wheel cover
with the beveled end of the jack lever.
NOTE
Force the end of the jack lever firmly
between wheel and cover, or removal will
be difficult.
CAUTION
Align the notch on the wheel cover
with the valve ...