One of the most useful features on any car is the infotainment system, which often can be used to play music, as well as get directions with the touch of a button. Companies dedicate time and effort in order to make these easy to use while still incorporating the most practical features. Mazda has a unique infotainment console that is easy to operate, readily accessible and packed with applications.

 

The most noticeable aspect of the #MazdaConnect infotainment screen is that it is not a touchscreen like most other cars have. While a touchscreen may seem fun to play with at first, it can actually be difficult to use and a driving hazard. By having to lean forward and to the side to access the panel, which is mounted near the dashboard, you have to use more effort and take your eyes off the road for longer. Mazda’s system adds a simple joystick that is located just below the traditional gear shifter. It can navigate the cursor in the menu and a rotating dial feature improves control. A button on top launches the chosen application.

 

Mazda Connect comes with five main menu choices: applications, entertainment, communication, navigation and settings. This includes a color coded traffic map that can change your route based on road closures and accidents. The entertainment menu can be used to play music from either the radio or your own smartphone/ media device. You can even schedule alerts for regular maintenance such as an oil change, or make calls to friends and family without having to fiddle with your phone.

 

All these incredibly useful features come standard on Mazda cars like the luxurious CX-9, so come test drive one today at Cardinale Mazda. We can answer any tough questions you may have and also help you personalize your own system. Feel free to search our whole inventory online at www.cardinalemazda.com.

 

 

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Cardinale Mazda

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Salinas, California 93907

Phone: 877.989.9252

Website: www.cardinalemazda.com