We use our smartphone to do more things than ever before, so why wouldn’t you want hands-free access to your favorite features and functions while you’re driving! Fortunately for shoppers looking to stay connected, new 2018 Mazda6 models offer available Android Auto® connectivity. Keep scrolling to learn how to connect and use Android Auto®!

Step-by-Step Guide: Setting up and Using Android Auto® in the New 2018 Mazda6

Before you connect to Android Auto®, sure your smartphone is up-to-date and that you have downloaded the free Android Auto® app from the Google Play store.

First, make sure your vehicle is in Park and that the parking brake is engaged, and then you will need to connect your smartphone to your vehicle’s USB port (labeled with a smartphone icon) with a high-quality and genuine USB cable.
Once your device is connected, a prompt will appear on your smartphone and the MAZDA CONNECT™ infotainment screen will prompt you, asking if you’d like to enable Android Auto®. Follow the prompts on your smartphone to enable access.
Once your smartphone is connected, there are three ways you can access Android Auto®. The easiest way is to press and hold the Home button that is located next to the Commander Knob; the Android Auto® screen will then display on your MAZDA CONNECT™ infotainment screen.
Another easy way to access the Android Auto® menu is to shift the Commander Knob forward when at the home screen menu. This will highlight the Android icon in the top left corner of the MAZDA CONNECT™ infotainment screen; press down to select the Android Auto® menu.
The last way access the Android Auto® menu is to navigate to the Applications from the home screen of the MAZDA CONNECT™ infotainment system. Using the Commander Knob, navigate over and select Applications and then Android Auto®.

If you want to toggle between Android Auto® and your MAZDA CONNECT™ system, simply press and hold the Home button near the Commander Knob.

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If you’d like to learn more about the new 2018 Mazda6, contact us or schedule a test drive at Mazda of Lodi to get behind the wheel and see all of the high-tech and innovative features up close!