Mazda CX-3: How to use Apple CarPlay™ (Some models) / Switching to Apple CarPlay™

Mazda CX-3 (2015-2025) Owner's Manual / Interior Features / Audio Set [Type B (touchscreen)] / How to use Apple CarPlay™ (Some models) / Switching to Apple CarPlay™

Connect the iPhone® by inserting the Apple®-genuine connector cord to the USB terminal indicated by the Mazda CX-3. Switching to Apple CarPlay™ mark.

Refer to How to connect USB port/Auxiliary jack.

NOTE

When you switch your iPhone® connection from Bluetooth® to the vehicle's USB terminal, the system switches to Apple CarPlay™. The applications which was being used via Bluetooth® connection can be used continuously. However, the available functions of the applications using Bluetooth® connection and those on Apple CarPlay™ may differ.

If the iPhone® is connected to the USB terminal not indicated by the Mazda CX-3. Switching to Apple CarPlay™ mark, the system operates in USB mode.

Display of Apple CarPlay™ Screen

Use any of the following methods to display the Apple CarPlay™ screen in the center display.

  • Select Mazda CX-3. Switching to Apple CarPlay™ on the home screen.
  • Long press Mazda CX-3. Switching to Apple CarPlay™ on the commander switch.
  • Select Mazda CX-3. Switching to Apple CarPlay™ on the home screen, and select Mazda CX-3. Switching to Apple CarPlay™ from the Applications screen.

Apple CarPlay™ home screen

Mazda CX-3. Switching to Apple CarPlay™

NOTE

The icons and icon positions displayed on the Apple CarPlay™ home screen may differ depending on the connected iPhone® and iOS version.

Mazda CX-3. Switching to Apple CarPlay™

Convenient Ways to Use Apple CarPlay™

Mazda CX-3. Switching to Apple CarPlay™

*1 The voice recognition function of Mazda Connect cannot be used while Apple CarPlay™ is connected.

To End Apple CarPlay™

To end Apple CarPlay™, disconnect the Apple®-genuine connector cord from the USB terminal and disconnect the iPhone® from the connector cord.

NOTE

If the connector cord is disconnected from the USB terminal during music playback using Apple CarPlay™, the audio source selection will no longer be available and the vehicle's audio device will be muted.

    What is Apple CarPlay™?

    Apple CarPlay™ allows you to make calls, send or receive messages, and listen to music using your iPhone® with the vehicle's audio system, or search for destinations using the maps...

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