MAZDA Connect SMS Text Message Function (Update) (MT-011/18)

WARNING: This page is about the 6 Grand Touring, which is a different variant/trim than selected.

Publication date: 2018-11-27
Reference number: MT-011/18

MAZDA CONNECT SMS TEXT MESSAGE FUNCTION (UPDATE)

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): MT-011/18, Date of Issue: November 27, 2018

MAZDA:

2014-2018 Mazda3; 2016-2018 Mazda6; 2016-2019 CX-3; 2016-2019 CX-5; 2016-2019 CX-9; 2016-2019 MX-5

Superceded Bulletin(s): MT-021/15, Date of Issue: January 18, 2017

BULLETIN NOTES

This M-Tip supersedes the previously issued M-Tip(s) listed below:

PREVIOUSLY ISSUED M-TIP LIST

Previous M-TIPs:	Date(s) Issued:
MT-021/15	01/18/17

APPLICABLE MODEL(S)/VINS

2014-2018 Mazda3

2016-2018 Mazda6

2016-2019 CX-3

2016-2019 CX-5

2016-2019 CX-9

2016-2019 MX-5

DESCRIPTION

SMS (Short Message Service) messages received by paired phones (Android and iPhone 5 iOS 7.0 or higher) can be downloaded, displayed, and played (text to voice) on vehicles equipped with MAZDA CONNECT. When parked, new messages can be displayed or read by the system. When driving, new messages can be read to the vehicle occupants. Phone Paring Phone Paring instructions are available at:

Website - infotainment.mazdahandsfree.com.
Phone App - MyMazda App -> MAZDA CONNECT

Android Set Up

Pair the phone to the vehicle using bluetooth®.
Done

iPhone 5 (iOS 7.0 or higher) Set Up

Pair the phone to the vehicle using bluetooth®.
Open Settings.
Select Bluetooth.
Select the "i" information icon for the connected device.
Switch "Show Notifications" to ON.
Switch Bluetooth settings OFF.
Switch Bluetooth settings ON.
Done.

NOTE:

Acknowledging a download permission operation for some iPhone and Android phones may be required depending on the phone.
This article does not apply to:
- 2013-2015 CX-5
- 2014-2015 CX-9
- 2013 Mazda3
- 2014-2015 Mazda6
Latest information can be found at: infotainment.mazdahandsfree.com