Mazda 2009 CX-9 - Manual

Black plate (7,1) 1 Your Vehicle at a Glance Interior, exterior views and part identification of your Mazda. Interior Overview .......................................................................... 1-2 Interior Equipment (View A) .................................................... 1-2Interior E...

Black plate (8,1) Interior Equipment (View A) Door-lock knob .................................................................................................. page 3-28Power door lock switch ..................................................................................... page 3-28Power window ...

Black plate (11,1) Front Hood .................................................................................................................. page 3-46Windshield wiper blades .................................................................................... page 8-27Moonroof ......................

Black plate (12,1) Rear Liftgate .............................................................................................................. page 3-30Rear wiper blade ................................................................................................ page 8-29Rear window antenna .......

Black plate (13,1) 2 Essential Safety Equipment Use of safety equipment, including seats, seat belt system, child-restraintsystems and SRS air bags. Seats ............................................................................................... 2-2 Front Seats (Manually Operated Seats) ..........

Black plate (14,1) Front Seats (ManuallyOperated Seats) WARNING Do not modify or replace the frontseats: Modifying or replacing the front seatssuch as replacing the upholstery orloosening any bolts is dangerous. Thefront seats contain air bagcomponents essential to thesupplemental restraint system. ...

Black plate (15,1) q Seat Recline WARNING Do not drive with either front seatreclined: Sitting in a reclined position while thevehicle is moving is dangerousbecause you do not get the fullprotection from seat belts. Duringsudden braking or a collision, youcan slide under the lap belt andsuffer serio...

Black plate (16,1) CAUTION When returning a rear-reclinedseatback to its upright position,make sure you hold onto theseatback with your other hand whileoperating the lever. If the seatback isnot supported, it will flip forwardsuddenly and could cause injury. q Height Adjustment (Driver's Seat) By mo...

Black plate (20,1) Setting the driver's seat to a pre-programmed position There are two methods for setting thedriver's seat to a pre-programmedposition. For example, the type A methodcan be used before sitting in the seat andwhile the driver's door is open, and thetype B method can be used after ge...

Black plate (21,1) 1. Adjust the seat to the desired position. For each seat position adjustmentmethod, refer to the following pages:Seat Slide (page 2-5)Seat Recline (page 2-6)Height Adjustment (page 2-6) 2. Press and hold the unlock button on the advanced key/retractable type keywhile pressing the...

Black plate (22,1) Electrically operated The amount of lumbar support can beadjusted by pressing the switch.To increase the seat firmness, press andhold the front part of the switch to thedesired position, then release it.Press the rear part of the switch todecrease firmness. Second-Row Seats WARNIN...

Black plate (24,1) q Seat Recline WARNING Do not drive with the seats reclined: Sitting in a reclined position while thevehicle is moving is dangerousbecause you do not get the fullprotection from the seat belts. Duringsudden braking or a collision, youcan slide under the lap belt andsuffer serious ...

Black plate (25,1) q Third-Row Seat Access After folding the second-row seatseatback and sliding the seat forward, youcan access the third-row seat easily. Entering/exiting the third-row seat area Raise the lever on the side of the second-row seat to fold the seatback forward andslide the seat forwa...

Black plate (26,1) 4. Pull the lever and fold the seatback forward. CAUTION When folding a seatback, alwayshold onto the seatback with yourother hand while operating the lever.If the seatback is not supported, itwill flip forward suddenly and couldcause injury. NOTE To create a flat luggage compartm...

Black plate (27,1) Third-Row Seat WARNING Do not stack cargo higher than theseatbacks: Stacking luggage or other cargohigher than the seatbacks isdangerous. During a sudden stop orcollision, objects can fly around andbecome projectiles that could hit andinjure passengers. Make sure luggage and cargo...

Black plate (28,1) NOTE To create a flat luggage compartment spacefrom the rear of the vehicle to the back of thefront seats, fold the second-row and third-rowseats (page 2-13). To return third-row seat to its originalposition 1. Return the seatback to its original position by pulling its strap.Make...

Black plate (29,1) Second-Row seat/Third-Row seat Second-Row center seat Removal/Installation To remove the head restraint, pull it upwhile pressing the stop-catch.To install the head restraint, press theuprights into the holes while pressing thestop-catch. WARNING Always drive with the head restrai...

Black plate (30,1) WARNING Ø Be careful when using the seatwarmer. The heat from the seatwarmer may be too hot for somepeople, as indicated below, andcould cause a low-temperatureburn. Ø Infants, small babies, elderlypeople, and physicallychallenged people Ø People with delicate skin Ø People who ar...

Black plate (31,1) Seat Belt Precautions Seat belts help to decrease the possibility of severe injury during accidents and suddenstops. Mazda recommends that the driver and all passengers always wear seat belts. Your vehicle has the following types of seat belts. Seating Position Types of seat belt ...

Black plate (32,1) WARNING Always wear your seat belt and make sure all occupants are properly restrained: Not wearing a seat belt is extremely dangerous. During a collision, occupants notwearing seat belts could hit someone or things inside the vehicle or even be thrownout of the vehicle. They coul...

Black plate (33,1) CAUTION Belt retraction may become difficult if the belts and rings are soiled, so try to keepthem clean. For more details about cleaning the seat belts, refer to “ Cleaning the Lap/Shoulder Belt Webbing ” (page 8-58). q Pregnant Women and Persons with Serious Medical Conditions P...

Black plate (34,1) q Automatic Locking Mode Always use the automatic locking mode to keep the child-restraint system from shifting toan unsafe position in the event of an accident. To enable seat belt automatic locking mode,pull it all the way out and connect it as instructed on the child-restraint ...

Black plate (35,1) 3-Point Type Seat Belt NOTE When using the center-rear seat belt, refer to “ Center-Rear Position Seat Belt ” (page 2-27). q Fastening the Seat Belt 1. Grasp the seat belt tongue. 2. Slowly pull out the lap/shoulder belt. Lap/shoulder belt Seat belt tongue 3. Insert the seat belt ...

Black plate (36,1) q Unfastening the Seat Belt Depress the button on the seat belt buckle.If the belt does not fully retract, pull it outand check for kinks or twists. Then makesure it remains untwisted as it retracts. Button NOTE If a belt does not fully retract, inspect it forkinks and twists. If ...

Black plate (37,1) Front Seat Belt Pretensionerand Load Limiting Systems For optimum protection, the driver andfront passenger seat belts are equippedwith pretensioner and load limitingsystems. For both these systems to workproperly you must wear the seat beltproperly. Pretensioners: The front seat ...

Black plate (40,1) WARNING Using the Seat Belt Guide: Not using the seat belt guide isdangerous. If the seat belt guide isnot used, the shoulder portion of thecenter-rear seat belt could bemistakenly positioned under thehead restraint; a position that cannotprovide adequate protection in acollision ...

Black plate (43,1) Seat Belt Extender If your seat belt is not long enough, evenwhen fully extended, a seat belt extendermay be available to you at no charge fromyour Authorized Mazda Dealer.This extender will be only for you and forthe particular vehicle and seat. Even if itplugs into other seat be...

Black plate (44,1) NOTE When not in use, remove the seat belt extenderand store it in the vehicle. If the seat beltextender is left connected, the seat beltextender might get damaged as it will notretract with the rest of the seat belt and caneasily fall out of the door when not in use andbe damaged...

Black plate (45,1) Driver seated/Front passenger notseated The belt minder is a supplementalwarning to the seat belt warning function.If the driver's seat belt is not fastenedwhen the ignition switch is turned to theON position, the warning light/beepoperates to give you further remindersaccording t...

Black plate (46,1) Child Restraint Precautions Mazda strongly urges the use of child-restraint systems for children small enough to usethem. You are required by law to use a child-restraint system for children in the U.S. and Canada.Check your local and state or provincial laws for specific requirem...

Black plate (47,1) WARNING Use the correct size child-restraint system: For effective protection in vehicle accidents and sudden stops, a child must beproperly restrained using a seat belt or child-restraint system depending on age andsize. If not, the child could be seriously injured or even killed...

Black plate (49,1) Do not allow a child or anyone to lean over or against the side window of a vehiclewith side and curtain air bags: It is dangerous to allow anyone to lean over or against the side window, the area ofthe front passenger seat, the front and rear window pillars and the roof edge alon...

Black plate (56,1) WARNING Do not seat a child in a child-restraintsystem on the front passenger seat ifthe front passenger air bagdeactivation indicator light does notilluminate: While it is always better to install anychild-restraint system on the rearseat, it is imperative that a child-restraint ...

Black plate (57,1) LATCH Child-Restraint Systems Your Mazda is equipped with LATCH lower anchors for attachment of specially designedLATCH child-restraint systems the second-row seats. Both anchors must be used,otherwise the seat will bounce around and put the child in danger. Most LATCH child-restr...

Black plate (60,1) WARNING Use the tether and tether anchor onlyfor a child-restraint system: Using the tether or tether anchor tosecure anything but a child-restraintsystem is dangerous. This couldweaken or damage the tether ortether anchor and result in injury. Always route the tether strap betwee...

Black plate (62,1) Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Precautions The front and side supplemental restraint systems (SRS) include 6 air bags. Please verify the air bags equipped on your vehicle by locating the “ SRS AIRBAG ” location indicators. These indicators are visible in the area where the ai...

Black plate (63,1) WARNING Seat belts must be worn in air bag equipped vehicles: Depending only on the air bags for protection during an accident is dangerous.Alone, air bags may not prevent serious injuries. The appropriate air bags can beexpected to inflate only in the first accident, such as fron...

Black plate (67,1) Supplemental Restraint System Components (1) (11) (12) (7) (6) (9) (5) (4) (3) (3) (10) (8) (8) (8) (2) (10) (9) (8) (2) (2) (1) Driver seat slide position sensor (page 2-63)(2) Side and curtain inflators and air bags(3) Driver/Front passenger dual stage inflators and air bags(4) ...

Black plate (68,1) How the SRS Air Bags Work Your Mazda is equipped with the following types of SRS air bags. SRS air bags aredesigned to work together with the seat belts to help to reduce injuries during an accident.The SRS air bags are designed to provide further protection for passengers in addi...

Black plate (70,1) q Curtain Air Bags The curtain air bags are mounted in the front and rear window pillars, and the roof edgealong both sides.When the air bag crash sensors detect a side impact of greater than moderate force, thecurtain air bag inflates quickly and helps to reduce injury mainly to ...

Black plate (71,1) q Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Light If the air bag/front seat belt pretensioner system is working properly, the warning lightilluminates when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position or after the engine iscranked. The warning light turns off after a...

Black plate (72,1) SRS Air Bag Deployment Criteria This chart indicates the applicable SRS equipment that will deploy depending on the type of collision.(The illustrations are the representative cases of collisions.) SRS equipment Types of collision A severe frontal/near frontal collision A severe s...

Black plate (73,1) Limitations to SRS Air Bag In severe collisions or roll-overs such as those described previously in “ SRS Air Bag Deployment Criteria ” , the applicable SRS air bag equipment will deploy. However, in some accidents, the equipment may not deploy depending on the type of collision a...

Black plate (75,1) Driver and Front Passenger Occupant Classification System First, please read “ Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Precautions ” (page 2-50) carefully. q Driver Seat Slide Position Sensor Your vehicle is equipped with a driver seat slide position sensor as a part of thesupplementa...

Black plate (76,1) Front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light This indicator light illuminates to remind you that the front passenger front and side airbags and seat belt pretensioner will not deploy during a collision. If the front passenger weight sensors are normal, the indicator light ...

Black plate (78,1) Do not increase the total seated weight on the front passenger seat: When an infant or small child sits on the front passenger seat, increasing the totalseated weight on the front passenger seat from the total seated weight ofapproximately 30 kg (66 lbs) is dangerous. The front pa...

Black plate (79,1) NOTE l The system requires about 10 seconds to alternate between turning the front passenger front andside air bags and seat belt pretensioner system on or off. l The front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light may illuminate repeatedly if luggage orother items are put on...

Black plate (80,1) Monitoring and Maintenance q Constant Monitoring The following components of the air bag systems are monitored by a diagnostic system: l SAS unit l Front air bag sensor l Air bag modules l Side crash sensors l Air bag/Front seat belt pretensioner system warning light l Front seat ...

Black plate (81,1) WARNING Do not operate a vehicle with damaged air bag/seat belt pretensioner systemcomponents: Expended or damaged air bag/seat belt pretensioner system components must bereplaced after any collision which caused them to deploy or damage them. Only atrained Authorized Mazda Dealer...

Black plate (83,1) 3 Knowing Your Mazda Explanation of basic operations and controls; opening/closing and adjustmentof various parts. Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System ................................ 3-2 Advanced Keys í ...................................................................... 3-...

Black plate (84,1) Advanced Keys í The advanced keyless functions (advanced keyless entry and start system) enables thefollowing operations while the advanced key is being carried (page 3-7). l Locking/unlocking the doors and the liftgate without operating the key. l Starting the engine without oper...

Black plate (87,1) q Advanced Key Maintenance CAUTION Ø Make sure the battery is installedwith the correct pole facingupward. Battery leakage couldoccur if it is not installed correctly. Ø When replacing the battery, becareful not to bend the electricalterminals or get oil on them. Alsobe careful no...

Black plate (88,1) 3. Insert a small flathead screwdriver into the crack and press the battery out. 4. Insert the new battery (CR2025 or equivalent) with the positive pole ( ) facing the ( ) mark on the cap. 5. Rotate and close the cap. Cap 6. Reinsert the auxiliary key. q Service If you have a prob...

Black plate (89,1) Operation Using AdvancedKeyless Functions q Operational Range The system operates only when the driveris in the vehicle or within operationalrange while the advanced key is beingcarried. NOTE When the battery power is low, or in placeswhere there are high-intensity radio waves orn...

Black plate (90,1) q Locking, Unlocking with RequestSwitch All doors and the liftgate can be locked/unlocked by pressing the request switchon the front doors or the liftgate while theadvanced key is being carried. Front doors Request switch Liftgate Request switch To lock To lock the doors and the l...

Black plate (91,1) NOTE l The request switch on the driver's door canbe used to close the power windows and themoonroof.Refer to the following pages:Opening/Closing the Power Windows (page3-41)Opening/Closing the Moonroof (page 3-48) l Confirm that all doors and the liftgate aresecurely locked. l Al...

Black plate (95,1) NOTE l When turning the ignition switch to theLOCK position, the ignition switch has tobe pushed in from the ACC position andturned. Without being pushed in, theignition switch stops at the ACC positionand the vehicle battery may be dischargedif the ignition switch is left in the ...

Black plate (97,1) NOTE (Without theft-deterrent system) The hazard warning lights will flash once toindicate that all doors and the liftgate arelocked. (With theft-deterrent system) The hazard warning lights only flash when thetheft deterrent system is armed.The hazard warning lights do not flash i...

Black plate (98,1) q Auxiliary Key Function Use the auxiliary key stored in theadvanced key in the event of a deadtransmitter battery or malfunction. Removing the auxiliary key Pull out the auxiliary key from theadvanced key. Locking, unlocking the doors The doors can be locked/unlocked usingthe aux...

Black plate (99,1) Warning and Beep Sounds q System Malfunction Warning Beep If any malfunction occurs in the advancedkeyless function, the KEY warning light(red) in the instrument cluster illuminatescontinuously and beep sounds will beheard. CAUTION If the KEY warning light (red) remainsilluminated...

Black plate (100,1) q Request Switch InoperableWarning Beep If the request switch for a front door or theliftgate is pressed under the followingconditions while the advanced key isbeing carried, a beep will be heard 6 timesto indicate that the front doors and theliftgate cannot be locked. l A door o...

Black plate (102,1) When Warning Indicator/Beep is Activated Under the following conditions, warning beeps are heard and a warning/indicator light inthe instrument cluster illuminates to notify the driver of improper operation of theadvanced key to prevent theft of the vehicle (page 3-17). Warning H...

Black plate (103,1) Keys WARNING Do not leave the key in your vehiclewith children and keep them in a placewhere your children will not find orplay with them: Leaving children in a vehicle with thekey is dangerous. This could result insomeone being badly injured or evenkilled. Children may find thes...

Black plate (104,1) Key extend/retract method (Retractabletype key) To extend the key, press the releasebutton. To retract the key, rotate it into the holderwhile pressing the release button. Keyless Entry System í This system remotely locks and unlocksthe doors and the liftgate, and opens thepower ...

Black plate (105,1) NOTE l The keyless entry system is designed tooperate up to about 2.5 m (8 ft) from thecenter of the vehicle, but this may vary dueto local conditions. l The system does not operate when the key isin the ignition switch. l Doors and the liftgate can be locked bypressing the lock ...

Black plate (106,1) Lock button To lock the doors and the liftgate, pressthe lock button and the hazard warninglights will flash once. To confirm that all doors and the liftgatehave been locked, press the lock buttonagain within 5 seconds. If they are closedand locked, the horn will sound and thehaz...

Black plate (107,1) q Transmitter Maintenance If the buttons on the transmitter areinoperable and the operation indicatorlight does not flash, the battery may bedead.Replace with a new battery before thetransmitter becomes unusable. CAUTION Ø Install the battery with the positivepole ( ) facing down...

Black plate (109,1) Door Locks WARNING Always take all children and pets withyou or leave a responsible person withthem: Leaving a child or a pet unattendedin a parked vehicle is dangerous. Inhot weather, temperatures inside avehicle can become high enough tocause brain damage or even death. Do not ...

Black plate (110,1) q Locking, Unlocking with Door-Lock Knob To lock any door from the inside, push thedoor-lock knob.To unlock, pull it out.This does not operate the other doorlocks. Unlock Lock To lock any door with the door-lock knobfrom the outside, push the door-lock knobto the lock position an...

Black plate (111,1) Locking, unlocking with key All doors and the liftgate lockautomatically when the driver's door islocked with the key. All doors and theliftgate unlock when the driver's door isunlocked and the key is held in the unlockposition for one second or longer. Unlock Lock NOTE Holding t...

Black plate (112,1) q Rear Door Child Safety Locks These locks are intended to help preventchildren from accidentally opening therear doors. Use them both whenever achild rides in the vehicle. If you slide the child safety lock to thelock position before closing that door, thedoor cannot be opened f...

Black plate (113,1) q Locking, Unlocking with Transmitter(with Retractable Type Key) The liftgate can be locked/unlocked byoperating the keyless entry systemtransmitter, refer to Keyless Entry System(page 3-22). q Locking, Unlocking with Door-Lock Switch The liftgate can be locked/unlocked byoperati...

Black plate (114,1) 2. (With power liftgate) Push the liftgate while pressing the leverdown. (Without power liftgate) Turn the lever to the right to unlock theliftgate With power liftgate Lever Lever Without power liftgate After performing this emergency measure,have the vehicle inspected at an Auth...

Black plate (119,1) Power Windows The ignition switch must be in the ONposition for the power windows tooperate. WARNING Make sure the opening is clear beforeclosing a window: Closing power windows aredangerous. A person's hands, head,or even neck could be caught by thewindow and result in serious i...

Black plate (120,1) Manual opening/closing To open a power window to the desiredposition, lightly hold down the switch.To close the power window to the desiredposition, lightly pull up the switch. Driver's window Owner master control switch Front passenger's window Open Close Close Open Front passen...

Black plate (121,1) NOTE Pressing the power window switch once whenthe window is fully closed will only open itabout 3 cm (1 in) to allow convenientventilation of the cabin. Canceling the two-step down function To cancel the two-step down function forthe front power windows, carry out thefollowing p...

Black plate (122,1) NOTE l Depending on driving conditions, a closingpower window could stop and start openingwhen the window feels a shock that issimilar to something blocking it.In the event the jam-safe function activatesand the power window cannot be closedautomatically, pull and hold the switch...

Black plate (123,1) Engine-off power window operation The power windows can be operated forabout 40 seconds after the ignition switchis turned from the ON position to theACC or LOCK position with all doorsclosed. If any door is opened, the powerwindows will be inoperable. q Power Window Lock Switch ...

Black plate (124,1) NOTE l The power windows and the moonroofcannot be opened or closed from outsidethe vehicle under the following condition: l A door or the liftgate is opened. l The key is inserted into the ignitionswitch. l The start knob is in any position exceptLOCK. (With advanced key) l The ...

Black plate (125,1) NOTE l The unlock button does not operate unlessit is pressed twice sequentially. l The lock button cannot be used to close thepower windows and the moonroof. With key 1. Insert the key in the driver's door key cylinder. 2. Rotate the key counterclockwise and hold until the windo...

Black plate (126,1) 2. Press and hold the request switch on the driver's door. After the doors andthe liftgate are locked, the windowsand the moonroof close as long as therequest switch is pressed. Request switch To stop the windows and the moonrooffrom closing, release the request switch. Ifthe ope...

Black plate (128,1) Hood WARNING Always check that the hood is closedand securely locked: A hood that is not closed andsecurely locked is dangerous as itcould fly open while the vehicle ismoving and block the driver's visionwhich could result in a seriousaccident. q Opening the Hood 1. With the vehi...

Black plate (129,1) Moonroof í The moonroof can be opened or closedelectrically only when the ignition switchis in the ON position. Tilt switch Slide switch WARNING Do not let passengers stand up orextend part of their body through theopen moonroof while the vehicle ismoving: Extending the head, arm...

Black plate (130,1) To stop sliding partway, press any part ofthe tilt or slide switch. Open Close Tilt down (Close) Power moonroof re-set procedure If the battery had been disconnectedduring vehicle maintenance or for otherreasons, the moonroof may not fully openor close. The moonroof's jam-safefun...

Black plate (132,1) Immobilizer System (withAdvanced Key) The immobilizer system allows the engineto start only with an advanced key thesystem recognizes. If someone attempts to start the enginewith an unrecognized advanced key, theengine will not start, thereby helping toprevent the theft of your v...

Black plate (133,1) NOTE l (U.S.A.) This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC Rules. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions: (1) this devicemay not cause harmful interference, and (2)this device must accept any interferencereceived, including interference that maycause undesired opera...

Black plate (135,1) Immobilizer System(without Advanced Key) The immobilizer system allows the engineto start only with a key the systemrecognizes. If someone attempts to start the enginewith an unrecognized key, the engine willnot start, thereby helping to prevent thetheft of your vehicle.If you ha...

Black plate (137,1) NOTE l If the security indicator light illuminatesand stays on when the ignition switch isturned to the ON position, the engine willnot start. l Signals from a TV or radio station, or froma transceiver or a mobile telephone, couldinterfere with your immobilizer system. Ifyou are ...

Black plate (138,1) NOTE If the battery goes dead while the theft-deterrent system is armed, the horn willactivate and the hazard warning lights willflash when the battery is charged or replaced. q How to Arm the System 1. Remove the key from the ignition switch. (With advanced key) Turn the start k...

Black plate (139,1) NOTE If you have any problem with the theft-deterrent system, consult an Authorized MazdaDealer. q Theft-Deterrent Labels A label indicating that your vehicle isequipped with a Theft-Deterrent System isin the glove compartment. Mazda recommends that you affix it to thelower rear ...

Black plate (140,1) Steering Wheel WARNING Never adjust the steering wheel whilethe vehicle is moving: Adjusting the steering wheel whilethe vehicle is moving is dangerous.Moving it can very easily cause thedriver to abruptly turn to the left orright. This can lead to loss of controlor an accident. ...

Black plate (141,1) 2. Depress the mirror switch in the appropriate direction. Outside mirror Selector switch Mirror switch After adjusting the mirror, lock the controlby placing the selector switch in themiddle position. Folding the mirror Fold the outside mirror rearward until it isflush with the ...

Black plate (142,1) NOTE For the manual day/night mirror, perform theadjustment with the day/night lever in the dayposition. Reducing glare from headlights Manual day/night mirror Push the day/night lever forward for daydriving. Pull it back to reduce glare ofheadlights from cars at the rear. Night ...

Black plate (145,1) 4 Before Driving Your Mazda Important information about driving your Mazda. Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions ........................................ 4-2 Fuel Requirements .................................................................... 4-2Emission Control System ............

Black plate (146,1) Fuel Requirements Vehicles with catalytic converters or oxygen sensors must use ONLY UNLEADED FUEL,which will reduce exhaust emissions and keep spark plug fouling to a minimum. Fuel with a lower rating could cause the emission control system to lose effectiveness. Itcould also ca...

Black plate (147,1) Emission Control System Your vehicle is equipped with an emission control system (the catalytic converter is part ofthis system) that enables your vehicle to comply with existing exhaust emissionsrequirements. WARNING Never park over or near anything flammable: Parking over or ne...

Black plate (148,1) Engine Exhaust (Carbon Monoxide) WARNING Do not drive your vehicle if you smell exhaust gas inside the vehicle: Engine exhaust gas is dangerous. This gas contains carbon monoxide (CO), which iscolorless, odorless, and poisonous. When inhaled, it can cause loss of consciousnessand...

Black plate (149,1) Before Getting In l Be sure the windows, outside mirrors,and outside lights are clean. l Inspect inflation pressures andcondition of tires. l Look under the vehicle for any sign offluid leaks. l If you plan to back up, make surenothing is in your way. NOTE Engine oil, engine cool...

Black plate (150,1) Break-In Period No special break-in is necessary, but a fewprecautions in the first 1,000 km (600miles) may add to the performance,economy, and life of your Mazda. l Do not race the engine. l Do not maintain one constant speed,either slow or fast, for a long period oftime. l Do n...

Black plate (151,1) Hazardous Driving q Driving on Slippery Surface WARNING Be extremely careful if it is necessary todownshift on slippery surfaces: Downshifting into lower gear whiledriving on slippery surfaces isdangerous. The sudden change in tirespeed could cause the tires to skid.This could le...

Black plate (152,1) q Roll-over WARNING Avoid sharp turns, excessive speed andabrupt maneuvers when driving thisvehicle: Sharp turns, excessive speed andabrupt maneuvering of this vehicle isdangerous as it could result in theincreased risk of loss of vehiclecontrol, vehicle roll-over, personalinjury...

Black plate (153,1) Floor Mat WARNING Make sure the floor mats are hookedon the retention pins to prevent themfrom bunching up under the footpedals: Using a floor mat that is not securedis dangerous as it will interfere withthe accelerator and brake pedaloperation, which could result in anaccident. ...

Black plate (154,1) Winter Driving l Carry emergency gear, including tirechains, window scraper, a small shovel,jumper cables, and a small bag of sandor salt. Ask an Authorized Mazda Dealer toperform the following precautions: l Have the proper ratio of antifreeze inthe radiator.Refer to Engine Cool...

Black plate (155,1) NOTE l Use of tire chains on a vehicle equippedwith P245/50R20 specification tires couldcause interference with the vehicle bodyand scratching. If tire chains are to be used,replace both front and rear tires with P245/60R18 tires. Please consult anAuthorized Mazda Dealer. l If yo...

Black plate (156,1) Overloading WARNING Be careful not to overload your vehicle: The gross axle weight rating (GAWR)and the gross vehicle weight rating(GVWR) of your vehicle are on theMotor Vehicle Safety Standard Labelon the driver's door frame. Exceedingthese ratings can cause an accidentor vehicl...

Black plate (157,1) Driving on Uneven Road Your vehicle's suspension and underbody can be damaged if driven on rough/uneven roadsor over speed bumps at excessive speeds. Use care and reduce speed when traveling onrough/uneven roads or over speed bumps. Use care not to damage the vehicle's underbody,...

Black plate (158,1) Trailer Towing (Except Mexico) Your Mazda was designed and built primarily to carry passengers and cargo.If you tow a trailer, follow these instructions because driver and passenger safety dependson proper equipment and safe driving habits. Towing a trailer will affect handling, ...

Black plate (159,1) TRAILER TOWING-LOAD TABLE Because vehicle weights vary, adjustments must be made to meet the requirements in thistable. Item Model Without Towing Package With Towing Package MAX. FRONTALAREA 2.97 m 2 (32 ft 2 ) 4.65 m 2 (50 ft 2 ) MAX. TTW Add trailer's weight, load and hitch; ve...

Black plate (160,1) WARNING Always keep tow loads within specified limits as indicated in the Trailer Towing-LoadTable: Attempting to tow loads greater than those specified is dangerous as it may causeserious handling and performance problems that could result in personal injury orvehicle damage, or...

Black plate (161,1) WARNING Always make sure the trailer hitch is securely attached before departure: An unsecured trailer hitch is dangerous as it causes greater trailer sway fromcrosswinds, rough roads or other causes, resulting in loss of control and a seriousaccident.Examine all trailer-hitch mo...

Black plate (162,1) q Safety Chains Safety chains must be used as a precautionary measure should the trailer becomeunintentionally unhitched. They should cross under the trailer tongue and attach to thehitch. Leave enough slack to allow full turns. Consult literature published by your trailer orhitc...

Black plate (164,1) Ascending a hill Shift into a lower gear to reduce the possibility of overloading or overheating the engine, orboth. Descending a hill Shift into a lower gear and use engine compression as a braking effect. WARNING Always use lower gears to reduce speed: Holding the brake pedal d...

Black plate (167,1) 5 Driving Your Mazda Explanation of instruments and controls. Starting and Driving ..................................................................... 5-2 Ignition Switch .......................................................................... 5-2Starting the Engine ............

Black plate (168,1) Ignition Switch Auxiliary key (with advanced key) NOTE When starting the engine using the advancedkey, refer to Starting the Engine (page 3-9). When starting the engine with theauxiliary key, perform the followingprocedure. 1. Remove the auxiliary key from the advanced key (page ...

Black plate (169,1) WARNING Remove the key only when the vehicleis parked: Removing the key from the ignitionswitch while the vehicle is moving isdangerous. Removing the key allowsthe steering wheel to lock. You willlose steering control and a seriousaccident could occur. (For vehiclesequipped with ...

Black plate (170,1) Starting the Engine NOTE Engine-starting is controlled by the sparkignition system.This system meets all Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Standard requirementsregulating the impulse electrical field strengthof radio noise. 1. Occupants should fasten their seat belts. 2. Ma...

Black plate (171,1) Brake System q Foot Brake Your Mazda has power-assisted brakesthat adjust automatically through normaluse. Should power-assist fail, you can stop byapplying greater force than normal to thebrake pedal. But the distance required tostop will be greater than usual. WARNING Do not co...

Black plate (172,1) q Parking Brake WARNING Before leaving the driver's seat, alwaysput the key or start knob to LOCKposition, set the parking brake andmake sure the shift lever is in P: It is important to place the key orstart knob in the LOCK position evenif you are not removing the key fromthe ig...

Black plate (173,1) q Brake System Warning Light This warning has the following functions: Parking brake warning The light illuminates when the parkingbrake is applied with the ignition switchin the START or ON position. It turns offwhen the parking brake is fully released. Low brake fluid level war...

Black plate (174,1) WARNING Do not rely on ABS or RSC as asubstitute for safe driving: The ABS and RSC cannot compensatefor unsafe and reckless driving,excessive speed, tailgating (followinganother vehicle too closely), drivingon ice and snow, and hydroplaning(reduced tire friction and roadcontact b...

Black plate (175,1) WARNING Do not drive with both the ABS warninglight and brake warning lightilluminated. Have the vehicle towed toan Authorized Mazda Dealer to havethe brakes inspected as soon aspossible: Driving when the brake systemwarning light and ABS warning lightare illuminated simultaneous...

Black plate (176,1) Automatic Transaxle Controls Indicates that you must depress the brake pedal to shift (The ignition switch must be in the ACC or ON position). Indicates the shift lever can be shifted freely into any position. Various Lockouts: NOTE The Sport AT has an option that is not included...

Black plate (177,1) q Transaxle Ranges The shift lever must be in P or N tooperate the starter. P (Park) P locks the transaxle and prevents thefront wheels from rotating. WARNING Always set the shift lever to P and setthe parking brake: Only setting the shift lever to the Pposition without using the...

Black plate (178,1) q Active Adaptive Shift (AAS) Active Adaptive Shift (AAS)automatically controls the transaxle shiftpoints to best suit the road conditions anddriver input. This optimizes engineperformance and improves drivingcomfort. When cornering the vehicle,AAS mode will hold the transaxle in...

Black plate (180,1) Manually Shifting down (M6 → M5 → M4 → M3 → M2 → M1) To shift down to a lower gear, tap the shiftlever forward ( ) once. WARNING Do not use engine braking on slipperyroad surfaces or at high speeds: Shifting down while driving on wet,snowy, or frozen roads, or whiledriving at hig...

Black plate (181,1) During deceleration, the gears shift downautomatically when speed is reduced tothe following: Gear Vehicle speed M6 → M5 47 km/h (29 mph) M5 → M4 37 km/h (22 mph) M4 → M3 26 km/h (16 mph) M3 or M2 → M1 9 km/h (5 mph) NOTE The gear does not shift down to M1automatically while in t...

Black plate (182,1) Power Steering Power steering is only operable when theengine is running. If the engine is off or ifthe power steering system is inoperable,you can still steer, but it requires morephysical effort. If the steering feels stiffer than usualduring normal driving, consult anAuthorize...

Black plate (183,1) q AWD Driving WARNING Avoid sharp turns, excessive speed andabrupt maneuvers when driving thisvehicle: Sharp turns, excessive speed andabrupt maneuvering of this vehicle isdangerous as it could result in theincreased risk of loss of vehiclecontrol, vehicle roll-over, personalinju...

Black plate (184,1) WARNING Never spin a wheel that is off theground: Spinning a wheel that is off theground as a result of the vehiclebeing stuck or in a ditch isdangerous. The drive assembly couldbe seriously damaged which couldlead to an accident or could evenlead to overheating, oil leakage, and...

Black plate (185,1) Cruise Control With cruise control, you can set andautomatically maintain any speed of morethan about 30 km/h (19 mph). WARNING Do not use the cruise control under thefollowing conditions: Using the cruise control under thefollowing conditions is dangerousand could result in loss...

Black plate (186,1) 3. Immediately release the cruise control SET+/SET- switch by pressing it up ordown when the vehicle reaches thedesired speed. Release the acceleratorpedal simultaneously. Cruise control switch NOTE l Release the cruise control switch at thedesired speed, otherwise the speed will...

Black plate (187,1) To increase speed using acceleratorpedal Depress the accelerator pedal to accelerateto the desired speed.Press down or press up on the cruisecontrol SET +/SET - switch and release itimmediately. Cruise control switch NOTE Accelerate if you want to speed up temporarilywhen the cru...

Black plate (189,1) CAUTION Do not rely on the TCS to maintainconstant control of the vehicle undersevere or maximum handlingconditions. If the TCS operatesfrequently due to severe drivingconditions, the TCS may stopoperating to protect the brakes fromoverheating. After the brakes havecooled down, t...

Black plate (190,1) q TCS OFF Switch If the vehicle speed is less than 15 km/h(9 mph), press the TCS OFF switch toturn off the TCS. The TCS OFF indicatorlight will illuminate. Press the switch again to turn the TCSback on. The TCS OFF indicator lightwill turn off. If the vehicle speed is morethan 15...

Black plate (192,1) CAUTION Ø The DSC/RSC may not operatecorrectly unless the following areobserved: Ø Use tires of the correct sizespecified for your Mazda on allfour wheels. Ø Use tires of the samemanufacturer, brand and treadpattern on all four wheels. Ø Do not mix worn tires. Ø The DSC/RSC may n...

Black plate (193,1) Tire Pressure Monitoring System í The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) monitors the pressure for each tire.If tire pressure is too low in one or more tires, the system will inform the driver via thewarning light in the instrument panel and by the warning beep sound. The tir...

Black plate (195,1) q Tire Pressure Monitoring SystemWarning Light This warning light illuminates for a fewseconds when the ignition switch is turnedto the ON position. Thereafter, the warning light illuminatesand a beep is heard when tire pressure istoo low in one or more tires, and flasheswhen the...

Black plate (197,1) If the warning light illuminates again evenafter the tire pressures are adjusted, theremay be a tire puncture. Replace thepunctured tire with the temporary sparetire (page 7-8). NOTE A tire pressure sensor is not installed to thetemporary spare tire. The warning light willflash c...

Black plate (201,1) l The following conditions may affect the visibility of the BSM warning lights on the outside mirror,making it difficult to confirm the illumination of the lights: l Ice or snow adheres to the surface of the outside mirrors. l The door window glass is tinted. q BSM Warning Light/...

Black plate (202,1) q BSM OFF Switch When the BSM switch is pressed, theBSM system turns off and the BSM OFFindicator light illuminates. Press the BSM OFF switch again to turnon the BSM system. The BSM OFFindicator light turns off. NOTE l The system may not operate normally whentowing a trailer. Tur...

Black plate (203,1) q Safety Certification Radiation Hazard This BSM (blind spot monitoring) deviceemits intentional electromagneticradiation in the 24 GHz to 25 GHzfrequency range. The total radiatedaverage power over the entire bandwidthis below _14 dBm (40 µW). The activeemitting antenna surface ...

Black plate (204,1) Meters and Gauges When the ignition switch is in the ON position, the dashboard gauges illuminate. Speedometer ...................................................................................................... page 5-39Odometer, Trip Meter and Trip Meter Selector ...............

Black plate (205,1) q Speedometer The speedometer indicates the speed ofthe vehicle. q Odometer, Trip Meter and TripMeter Selector The display mode can be changedbetween trip meter A and trip meter B bypressing the selector while one of them isdisplayed. The selected mode will bedisplayed. Selector ...

Black plate (206,1) The trip meter records the total distancethe vehicle is driven until the meter isagain reset. Return it to “ 0.0 ” by holding the selector depressed for 1 second ormore. Use this meter to measure tripdistances and to compute fuelconsumption. NOTE l Only the trip meters record ten...

Black plate (207,1) q Fuel Gauge The fuel gauge shows approximately howmuch fuel is remaining in the tank whenthe ignition switch is in the ON position.We recommend keeping the tank over 1/4full. When the low fuel warning lightilluminates or when the needle is near E,refuel as soon as possible. Low ...

Black plate (209,1) Warning/Indicator Lights Warning/Indicator lights will appear in any of the highlighted areas Signal Warning/Indicator Lights Page Brake System Warning Light 5-45 Charging System Warning Light 5-47 Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light 5-47 Check Engine Light 5-47 Powertrain Malfunct...

Black plate (213,1) q Charging System Warning Light This warning light illuminates when theignition switch is turned to the ONposition and turns off when the engine isstarted. If the warning light illuminates whiledriving, it indicates a malfunction of thealternator or of the charging system.Drive t...

Black plate (216,1) Belt minder Driver seated/Front passenger notseated The belt minder is a supplementalwarning to the seat belt warning function.If the driver's seat belt is not fastenedwhen the ignition switch is turned to theON position, the warning light/beepoperates to give you further reminde...

Black plate (218,1) If the AWD warning light flashes: Park the vehicle in a safe place. After afew moments, if the warning light stopsflashing, you can resume driving. If thelight does not stop flashing, contact anAuthorized Mazda Dealer. WARNING Never spin a wheel that is off theground: Spinning a ...

Black plate (220,1) If the warning light illuminates again evenafter the tire pressures are adjusted, theremay be a tire puncture. Replace thepunctured tire with the temporary sparetire (page 7-8). NOTE A tire pressure sensor is not installed to thetemporary spare tire. The warning light willflash c...

Black plate (221,1) l Under the following conditions, theKEY warning light (red) will flashcontinuously when the start knob hasnot been returned to the LOCKposition to notify the driver that theadvanced key has been removed fromthe vehicle. It will stop flashing whenthe advanced key is back inside t...

Black plate (222,1) q Headlight High-Beam IndicatorLight This light indicates one of two things: l The high-beam headlights are on. l The turn signal lever is in the flash-to-pass position. q Shift Position Indicator Light This indicates the selected shift positionwhen the ignition switch is in the ...

Black plate (224,1) q Lights-On Indicator Light This indicator light illuminates when theexterior lights and dashboard illuminationare on. q Turn-Signal/Hazard WarningIndicator Lights When operating the turn signal lights, theleft or right turn signal indicator lightflashes to indicate which turn si...

Black plate (225,1) q Ignition Key Reminder If the ignition switch is in the LOCK orACC position with the key inserted, acontinuous beep sound will be heardwhen the driver's door is opened. q Lights-On Reminder í If lights are on and the key is removedfrom the ignition switch, a continuousbeep sound...

Black plate (226,1) Lighting Control q Headlights Type A (Without AUTO position) Turn the headlight switch to turn theheadlights, other exterior lights anddashboard illumination on or off. Switch Position Headlights Off Off On TaillightsParking lightsLicense lightsSide-marker lightsDashboard illumin...

Black plate (228,1) q Lights-On Reminder í If lights are on and the key is removedfrom the ignition switch, a continuousbeep sound will be heard when thedriver's door is opened. NOTE When the advanced keyless function is usedand the start knob is in the ACC position, theStart Knob Not in Lock Warnin...

Black plate (229,1) Select the proper setting from the following chart. Front seat Rear seat Load Switch Position Driver Passenger Second- row Third- row × ― ― ― ― 0 × × ― ― ― 0 × × ― × ― 1 × × × × ― 1 × × × × × 2 × ― ― ― × 3 ×: Yes ― : No q Daytime Running Lights (Canada) In Canada, vehicles must b...

Black plate (230,1) Fog Lights í Use this switch to turn on the fog lights.They help you to see as well as to be seen. To turn the fog lights on, rotate the foglight switch to the position. The headlight switch must be in theposition to turn on the fog lights. Fog light switch To turn them off, rota...

Black plate (231,1) NOTE Because heavy ice and snow can jam the wiperblades, the wiper motor is protected frommotor breakdown, overheating and possiblefire by a circuit breaker. This mechanism willautomatically stop operation of the blades, butonly for about 5 minutes.If this happens, turn off the w...

Black plate (234,1) q Windshield Washer Pull the lever toward you and hold it tospray washer fluid. OFF Washer NOTE With the wiper lever in the OFF or INTposition, the wipers will operate continuouslyuntil the lever is released. If the washer does not work, inspect thefluid level (page 8-26). If it'...

Black plate (235,1) Rear Window Defroster The rear window defroster clears frost,fog, and thin ice from the rear window. The ignition switch must be in the ONposition. Press the switch to turn on the rearwindow defroster. The rear windowdefroster operates for about 15 minutesand turns off automatica...

Black plate (236,1) Horn To sound the horn, press the mark on the steering wheel. Hazard Warning Flasher The hazard warning lights should alwaysbe used when you stop on or near aroadway in an emergency. The hazard warning lights warn otherdrivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazardand that they mu...

Black plate (237,1) HomeLink WirelessControl System í NOTE HomeLink and HomeLink house are registeredtrademarks of Johnson Controls. The HomeLink system replaces up to 3hand-held transmitters with a single built-in component in the auto-dimming mirror.Pressing the HomeLink button on theauto-dimming ...

Black plate (238,1) NOTE FCC ID: NZLOBIHL3CANADA:4112A-OBIHL3This device complies with FCC rules part 15.Operation is subject to the followingconditions:1- This device may not cause any harmfulinterference and2- This device must accept any interferencethat may be received including interferencethat ...

Black plate (240,1) Continue to press and hold the HomeLinkbutton while you press and release ― every two seconds ( “ cycle ” ) your hand- held transmitter until the frequency signalhas successfully been accepted byHomeLink. (The indicator light will flashslowly and then rapidly.)Proceed with “ Prog...

Black plate (241,1) 6 Interior Comfort Use of various features for drive comfort, including air-conditioning and audiosystem. Climate Control System .......................... 6-2 Operating Tips .................................... 6-2Vent Operation (Front) ........................ 6-4Fully Automati...

Black plate (242,1) Operating Tips q Operating the Climate ControlSystem Operate the climate control system withthe engine running. NOTE To prevent the battery from being discharged,do not leave the fan control dial on for a longperiod of time with the ignition switch in theON position when the engi...

Black plate (243,1) q Sunlight/Temperature Sensor The fully automatic air conditionerfunction measures inside and outsidetemperatures, and the intensity of directsunlight. It then sets temperatures insidethe passenger compartment accordingly. CAUTION Do not obstruct either sensor,otherwise the autom...

Black plate (244,1) Vent Operation (Front) Open Close q Adjusting the Vents Directing airflow You can direct air flow by moving the adjustment knob. Opening/closing vents The two outside vents can be opened and closed with wheel. NOTE When using the air conditioner, mist may come out from the vents....

Black plate (245,1) q Selecting the Airflow Mode Dashboard Vents Dashboard and Floor Vents Floor Vents Defroster and Floor Vents Defroster Vents Interior Comfort Climate Control System 6-5 CX-9_8Z66-EA-08F_Edition1 Page245Thursday, May 29 2008 10:8 AM Form No.8Z66-EA-08F

Black plate (246,1) Fully Automatic Type Climate control information is displayed on the information display. Temperature setting display (driver) Ambient temperature /Temperature setting display (front passenger) Mode selector display Airflow display A/C DUAL AUTO Air intake display Information dis...

Black plate (247,1) q Control Switches AUTO switch By pressing the AUTO switch thefollowing functions will be automaticallycontrolled in accordance with the selectedset temperature: l Airflow temperature l Amount of airflow l Selection of airflow mode l Outside/Recirculated air selection l Air condi...

Black plate (248,1) Mode selector switch The desired airflow mode can be selected(page 6-5). NOTE l With the airflow mode set to theposition and the temperature control dialset at a medium temperature, heated air isdirected to the feet and a comparably lowerair temperature will flow through thecentr...

Black plate (249,1) OUTSIDE (Ambient Temperature)switch Press the OUTSIDE switch to display theambient temperature. NOTE l The displayed ambient temperature mayvary from the actual ambient temperaturedepending on the surrounding area andvehicle conditions. l Press the OUTSIDE switch for threeseconds...

Black plate (250,1) NOTE In the position, the air conditioner is automatically turned on and the outside airmode is automatically selected to defrost thewindshield. In the position, the outside air mode cannot be changed to the recirculatedair mode. q Operation of Automatic AirConditioning 1. Press ...

Black plate (253,1) q Selecting the Airflow Mode For vehicles with rear full-auto air conditioning, the airflow mode can be selectedaccording to the purpose of use. Instrument panel Vents Floor Vents Instrument panel and Floor Vents Interior Comfort Climate Control System 6-13 CX-9_8Z66-EA-08F_Editi...

Black plate (255,1) q Control Switches Rear air conditioning on switch Press the REAR CONTROL switch tooperate the rear air conditioning from therear seats.Fan and temperature adjustment from therear control panel is possible only when “ CONTROL ON ” in the rear control panel is illuminated. NOTE l ...

Black plate (256,1) NOTE l Setting the temperature to the maximumhigh or low will not provide the desiredtemperature at a faster rate. l When selecting heat, the system will restrictairflow until it has warmed to prevent coldair from blowing out of the vents. l While in individual operation mode, th...

Black plate (257,1) Antenna q AM/FM Radio Antenna The rear window antenna receives bothAM and FM signals. Rear window antenna CAUTION When washing the inside rearwindow, use a soft cloth dampenedin lukewarm water, gently wiping theantenna lines.Use of glass cleaning products coulddamage the antenna....

Black plate (258,1) q Radio Reception AM characteristics AM signals bend around such things asbuildings or mountains and bounce off theionosphere. Therefore, they can reachlonger distances than FM signals. Becauseof this, two stations may sometimes bepicked up on the same frequency at thesame time. ...

Black plate (260,1) q Operating Tips for CD Player/In-Dash CD Changer Condensation phenomenon Immediately after turning on the heaterwhen the vehicle is cold, the CD oroptical components (prism and lens) in theCD player/In-dash CD changer maybecome clouded with condensation. Atthis time, the CD will...

Black plate (262,1) l Insert discs one by one. If two discs areinserted at the same time, the systemmay not operate properly. l CD TEXT textual information cannotbe displayed by audio units other thanthe CD player/In-dash CD changer.(Only playback is possible.) l The following player can play MP3fil...

Black plate (264,1) l The folder order is automaticallyassigned and this order cannot beoptionally set. l Any folder without an MP3 file will beignored. (It will be skipped and thefolder number will not be displayed.) l MP3 files not conforming to the MP3format containing both header framesand data ...

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Black plate (267,1) Audio Set Audio information is displayed on the information display. CD Player In-Dash CD Changer Power/Volume/Sound Controls .............................................................................. page 6-28Operating the Radio .................................................

Black plate (269,1) Bose Sound System-equipped model *1*2 *1 *1 *1 *1 Depending on the mode selected, the indication changes. *2 Depending on the model, this function may not be available. 2. Turn the audio control dial to adjust the selected functions as follows: Standard audio-equipped model Indic...

Black plate (270,1) (5.1-channel sound mode) Indication Turn Left Turn Right OFF ON ALL Rr Select mode Decrease bass Increase bass Decrease treble Increase treble Shift the sound to the front Shift the sound to the rear Shift the sound to the left Shift the sound to the right OFF ON OFF ON 12Hr (Fla...

Black plate (272,1) Surround When the rear seat-optimized function isoperating, the surround effect can beenjoyed at five separate levels. Indication Volume change Minimum Low Medium High Maximum Turn the audio control dial to selectSurround MIN-MAX mode. The selectedmode will be indicated. BEEP set...

Black plate (274,1) q Operating the Radio Band selector button Scan button Seek tuning buttons Manual tuning dial/Auto memory button Channel preset buttons Radio ON Press a band selector button ( ) to turn the radio on. Band selection Successively pressing the band selectorbutton ( ) switches the ba...

Black plate (276,1) q Operating the Satellite Radio í Band selector button Scan button Satellite button Instant replay button Seek tuning/Category buttons Display feed dial Manual tuning dial/Display/ Electronic serial number button Channel preset buttons Information display All operations of the sa...

Black plate (278,1) How to subscribe to satellite radio Once the system is installed you must firstsubscribe to the SIRIUS Radio service toactivate the system.The SIRIUS Radio service uses an IDcode to identify your radio. This code isneeded to subscribe to SIRIUS Radio, andif needed, is also used t...

Black plate (281,1) Channel selection within a category If category is not in “ ALL ” and the channel number is displayed, turning themanual tuning dial moves the channelnumber up/down in the present category. l Turn the manual tuning dial clockwise:Channel Up l Turn the manual tuning dialcounterclo...

Black plate (282,1) l The long name is displayed first, and 3seconds later the short name isdisplayed. If there is no short name, thelong name is displayed. l If there are more than 8 characters inthe category name, it is possible todisplay the remaining part of thecategory name one character at a t...

Black plate (287,1) 8. If it matches the registered code, “ SR1 UNLOCK ” appears for 3 seconds which indicates that the codeinput has been completed. 9. “ SR1 100 ” appears which indicates that the parental lock is off. At this time,sound is heard. (How to clear the message) l Press any of the follo...

Black plate (292,1) q Operating the In-Dash CD Changer Load button Scan button CD play button CD eject button Disc up/Folder up button Channel preset buttons Disc down/Folder down button Track up/Fast- forward button Track down/ Repeat button Random button Repeat button CD slot Display button Displa...

Black plate (296,1) Message display If “ CHECK CD ” is displayed, it means that there is some CD malfunction. Checkthe CD for damage, dirt, or smudges, andthen properly reinsert. If the messageappears again, take the unit to anAuthorized Mazda Dealer for service. q Operating the Auxiliary jack You c...

Black plate (297,1) q Error Indications If you see an error indication on the display, find the cause in the chart. If you cannot clearthe error indication, take the vehicle to an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Indication Cause Solution CHECK CD CD is inserted upside down Insert the CD properly. If the er...

Black plate (298,1) Audio Control SwitchOperation (Steering Wheel) When the audio unit is turned on,operation of the audio unit from thesteering wheel is possible. NOTE Because the audio unit will be turned off underthe following conditions, the switches will beinoperable. l When the ignition switch...

Black plate (299,1) Without Bluetooth Hands-Free andnavigation system With Bluetooth Hands-Free only/Bluetooth Hands-Free and navigationsystem q Changing the Source Press the mode switch ( ) to change the audio source (FM1 radio> FM2 radio>AM radio> CD player or CD changer>SIRIUS1> SI...

Black plate (300,1) NOTE CD, CD changer, RSES, and SIRIUS digitalsatellite radio modes cannot be selected in thefollowing cases:· RSES, or SIRIUS digital satellite radio unit is not equipped on the audio system. · CD has not been inserted.· With the SIRIUS digital satellite radio, the mode which was...

Black plate (301,1) q Mute Switch í Press the mute switch ( ) once to muteaudio, press it again to resume audiooutput. NOTE If the ignition is turned off (LOCK) with theaudio muted, the mute will be canceled.Therefore, when the engine is restarted, theaudio is not muted. To mute the audio again,pres...

Black plate (302,1) NOTE l Before using the auxiliary jack, read themanufacturer's instructions for the productbeing connected. l Use a commercially-available, non-impedance (3.5 ) stereo mini plug for connecting the portable audio unit to theauxiliary jack. Before using the auxiliaryjack, read the ...

Black plate (304,1) Rear Entertainment System í q Rear Entertainment System Outline The Rear Entertainment System has a 9.0-inch wide LCD, as well as DVD video, DVDaudio, video CD, audio CD, and MP3/WMA CD playback functions. Moreover, the systemis equipped with input terminals for video picture and...

Black plate (305,1) q Operating Tips for Disc Playable discs DVD video *1 , DVD audio *2 , video CD, audio CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW and dts CD *3 can be played. NOTE It may not be possible to play DVD video, DVD audio, video CD, audio CD, and MP3/WMA CDaccording to the procedures indicated in ...

Black plate (307,1) l DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM, DVD+RW, CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, CVD, VSD, SVCD,SACD, photo CDs, non-conventional discs (e.g. heart-shaped), and partially transparentdiscs. l Discs recorded in CD-TEXT format. l HD DVD and Blu-ray discs Handling of discs l Do not use non-conventional discs such as ...

Black plate (309,1) Playable DISC specification CD-R and CD-RW including MP3/WMA files can be played with this unit. Discs whichconform to the following formats can be played. Name Standard Explanation CD-R, CD-RW format ISO9660 Level 1 Level 2 ISO9660 extension Joliet Romeo Multi-session Supported ...

Black plate (310,1) l This unit corresponds to multi-session recorded disc playback at a maximum of 49sessions. l Some data on multi-session recorded discs cannot be played. l Playback of discs with added sessions is possible. l Packet Write recorded discs cannot be played. l This unit does not corr...

Black plate (311,1) Playable WMA file specification CD-R and CD-RW including WMA files can be played with this unit. Discs whichconform to the following formats can be played. Playable WMA files are as follows: Item Content Specification Windows Media Audio Version7.0 Sampling frequency Bit rate 22....

Black plate (312,1) Operating tips for dts “ DTS ” and “ DTS Digital Surround ” are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. q Operation Tips for Headphones To listen to audio other than from the speakers of the Rear Entertainment System, it isnecessary to use the wireless headphones t...

Black plate (313,1) Part Names q Rear Entertainment System Main Unit Disc slot Eject button Wireless headphone signal transmitter/Remote control signal receiver Monitor screen Monitor screen release knob DISC IN indicator light Interior Comfort Rear Entertainment System 6-73 CX-9_8Z66-EA-08F_Edition...

Black plate (314,1) q Remote Controller No. Name No. Name RETURN button PLAY button MENU button Slow playback button ENTER/Select button POWER button STOP button SOURCE button PAUSE button Picture adjust mode button Fast-forward button Picture adjust button Rewind button SET UP button PREVIOUS (Trac...

Black plate (315,1) q Headphone Arm Volume dial Infrared receiver R (right) side Power button Power indicator L (left) side Interior Comfort Rear Entertainment System 6-75 CX-9_8Z66-EA-08F_Edition1 Page315Thursday, May 29 2008 10:8 AM Form No.8Z66-EA-08F

Black plate (316,1) Before Operation q Display Opening/Closing CAUTION Ø Close the display while the RearEntertainment System is not inuse. If the display is left open, apassenger could be injured byhitting the display, or the displaycould be damaged. Ø Do not press the monitor screenwhile opening t...

Black plate (317,1) Inserting the disc Insert the disc into the disc slot with thelabel-side up. Disc slot CAUTION Insert the disc with its label-side(decorated side) facing upward. If thedisc is inserted upside-down, it maycause a malfunction. NOTE If a disc is inserted while the RearEntertainment ...

Black plate (318,1) l Picture adjust button ( ): Darken Adjusting the color adjustment 1. Press the picture adjustment mode button (PICTURE) and select the TINTmode. 2. Press the picture adjust button ( ) or ( ) to adjust. l Picture adjust button ( ): Green l Picture adjust button ( ): Red Adjusting...

Black plate (319,1) Full screen Image is displayed on the full screen. * A 16:9 screen ratio image is shown in the above figure. Normal screen A 4:3 screen ratio image is the standarddisplay, and black bands appear on eachside of the screen. * A 16:9 screen ratio image is scaled to a 4:3 screen rati...

Black plate (321,1) Battery: CR2025 LITHIUM orequivalent (1) 1. Press the battery case tab in the direction indicated by the arrow usingyour thumbnail, and pull out thebattery case. Tab Battery case 2. Remove the old battery and install a new one with the plus pole pointed up. Battery (CR2025 LITHIU...

Black plate (322,1) Sound Output q Sound Output from Vehicle Speakers Vehicles with audio system Change the audio system to the Rear Entertainment System mode. Sound/Music beingplayed by the Rear Entertainment System can be heard from the vehicle speakers.For audio operation, refer to “ Audio System...

Black plate (323,1) NOTE l To listen to audio other than from the speakers of the rear entertainment system, it is necessary touse the wireless headphones that are included. For headphone specification, refer to “ Operation Tips for Headphones ” (page 6-72). l When the headphones are not in use, tur...

Black plate (324,1) l When the wireless headphone receiver does not point to the Rear Entertainment Systemtransmitter. l When the signal is blocked by an obstruction such as the seat. Replacing the battery 1. Remove the screw using a coin or equivalent, and remove the cover. Remove the batteries. Co...

Black plate (326,1) Rear Entertainment System Functions q Mode The Rear Entertainment System has Disc and AUX modes. Mode Function Page Disc mode DVD video, video CD, DVD audio, and audio CD can beplayed. 6-87 AUX (Auxiliary) mode * AV equipment with output terminals for image and sound,such as a vi...

Black plate (327,1) DVD video, DVD audio,Video CD, Audio CD andMP3/WMA CD Playback(Disc Mode) DVD video, DVD audio, Video CD,Audio CD, and MP3/WMA CD can beplayed in the Disc mode. CAUTION For safe driving, adjust the volumewhile driving so that ambient soundcan be heard. NOTE l Do not use the Rear ...

Black plate (328,1) 2. Insert the disc into the disc slot. After the disc is inserted, the playbackstarts. CAUTION Insert the disc with its label-side(decorated side) facing upward. If thedisc is inserted upside-down, it maycause a malfunction. When a disc has been inserted 1. Turn the ignition swit...

Black plate (330,1) 2. Press the ENTER button to change the display to the password input screen,then enter the password.For the password, see the instructionmanual attached to the disc. * Bonus group means the 'Bonus tracks' originally recorded in the disc. q Assist Functions (DVD video, DVDaudio, ...

Black plate (334,1) l For example, the folder numbers forfolders (1), (3), and (5) in the figure arenot displayed because they do notcontain MP3/WMA files. l Folders and files in a hierarchy areplayed in the order that they arerecorded on the disc by the writingsoftware. l Up to 255 files in 8 hiera...

Black plate (335,1) 2. Change the display mode by operating the select button up or down. Display Playback mode ALL All files are played repeatedly. 1 The current file is playedrepeatedly. NON All files are played once and theplayback stops. RPF All files in the current folder areplayed repeatedly. ...

Black plate (336,1) q Initial Setting Function The settings set in the initial settingfunction remain after the unit is turned offor the disc is changed.The following items can be set in theinitial setting. Lang : Sound and subtitle setting Rating : Parental lock setting Mark : On-Screen Mark, Angle...

Black plate (337,1) 5. Press the ENTER button. The highlighted color returns to theprevious color to indicate that theselected item is set. 6. To finish the function menu on the monitor display, press the SET UP,MENU, or STOP button. Lang (Language) Sound and subtitles can be changed to thedesired l...

Black plate (340,1) 3. Enter the new password by pressing the number keys (0 to 9) or operating theselect button up or down. 4. Press the ENTER button to set the new password. Mark The DVD video playback status and angledisplay on/off, and priority of the inserteddiscs can be set. On-Screen Mark Sel...

Black plate (342,1) Auxiliary terminals The auxiliary terminals consist of oneimage input terminal and two sound inputterminals (for left and right).Image input terminal: YellowSound input (Right) terminal: RedSound input (Left) terminal: WhiteTo use, open the cover. CAUTION Close the cover when the...

Black plate (343,1) 2. Lightly insert the plug and turn the outlet 90 degrees, then insert it fully. POWER OUTLET Unplug 1. Pull the plug out. 2. Close the cover. NOTE The following electrical appliances may notoperate even if their electrical capacity is 100W or less. l Appliances requiring large a...

Black plate (345,1) Language Code List Language Code Abkhazian ab 1001 Afar aa 1000 Afrekaans af 1005 Albanian sq 2816 Amharic am 1012 Arabic ar 1017 Armenian hy 1724 Assamase as 1018 Aymara ay 1024 Azerbaijani az 1025 Bashkir ba 1100 Basque eu 1420 Bengali bn 1113 Bhutani dz 1325 Bihari bh 1107 Bis...

Black plate (347,1) Country Code List Country Code Afghanistan AF 1005 Albania AL 1011 Algeria DZ 1325 American Samoa AS 1018 Andorra AD 1003 Angola AO 1014 Anguilla AI 1008 Antarctica AQ 1016 Antigua and Barbuda AG 1006 Argentina AR 1017 Armenia AM 1012 Aruba AW 1022 Australia AU 1020 Austria AT 10...

Black plate (351,1) Error Message q Message Disc mode error message Use of Non-supported DiscAn error message is displayed if a non-supported DVD-ROM disc, a non-supported disc format or a disc (PAL,other) with a different image signalencoding is read. If the disc content cannot be read: An error me...

Black plate (356,1) Bluetooth Hands-Free í q What is Bluetooth Hands-Free? Bluetooth Hands-Free Outline By connecting a Bluetooth equippeddevice (Mobile phone) to the hands-freeunit equipped on the vehicle, making andreceiving calls are possible using the talkbutton, pick-up button and hang-up butto...

Black plate (357,1) Bluetooth is the registered trademark ofBluetooth SIG. Inc. NOTE l If the ignition switch is turned off during ahands-free call, the line is transferred to thedevice (Mobile phone) automatically. l If the device (Mobile phone) is in a locationwhere radio reception is difficult su...

Black plate (360,1) Basic Bluetooth Hands-Free Operation q Bluetooth Hands-Free Preparation Language setting English, Spanish, and Canadian Frenchare available. If the language setting ischanged, all of the voice guidance andvoice input commands are done in theselected language. NOTE If the language...

Black plate (362,1) NOTE Speak a programmed “ device tag ” within 10 seconds.If more than two devices are to beprogrammed, they cannot be programmed withthe same or similar “ device tag ” . 19. Prompt : “ Adding XXXXXX - - - (Ex. “ Stan's device ” ) (Device tag). Is this correct? ” 20. Say : [Beep] ...

Black plate (363,1) NOTE l The volume can also be adjusted using thevolume button on the steering wheel. l The music volume of the audio unit and thenavigation system cannot be adjusted whileBluetooth Hands-Free is being used. q Voice Guidance Interrupt Operation Voice guidance can be stopped bypres...

Black plate (365,1) q Redialing Function Redialing the number of the personpreviously dialed using the phone ispossible. 1. Activate Bluetooth Hands-Free (page 6-118). 2. Say: [Beep] “ Redial ” 3. Prompt: “ Dialing ” q Emergency Calls A call can be made to the emergencyphone number (911) using the v...

Black plate (366,1) NOTE l To refuse an incoming call, press the hang-up button. l After receiving a new incoming call, theprevious call is placed on hold. Making a call using a telephonenumber 1. Press the talk button (Short press). 2. Say : [Beep] “ Dial ” 3. Prompt : “ Number please ” 4. Say : [B...

Black plate (367,1) q Phonebook Settings Editing phonebook The data registered to the BluetoothHands-Free phonebook can be edited. 1. Activate Bluetooth Hands-Free (page 6-118). 2. Say: [Beep] “ Phonebook ” 3. Prompt: “ Select one of the following: New entry, edit, list names, delete,erase all or im...

Black plate (369,1) 2. Say: [Beep] “ XXXX... send ” (Say DTMF code) 3. Prompt: “ Sending XXXX... (DTMF code) ” Hands-Free Setting q Device Device registration For the registration of a Bluetoothequipped device to Bluetooth Hands-Free,refer to “ Bluetooth Hands-Free preparation ” (page 6-120). Regist...

Black plate (372,1) 10. Say : [Beep] “ XXXXX... (Ex. device C) ” (Speak a “ device tag ” , an arbitrary name for the device.) 11. Prompt : “ XXXXX... (Ex. device C) (Device tag), is this correct? ” 12. Say : [Beep] “ Yes ” 13. Prompt : “ New name saved, returning to main menu. ” q Security Setting I...

Black plate (375,1) NOTE l The applicable phrase appears in thedisplay. l After user voice registration is completed,voice guidance “ Speaker enrollment is complete, returning to main menu ” is announced. Voice recognition learning on/off 1. Activate Bluetooth Hands-Free (page 6-118). 2. Say : [Beep...

Black plate (376,1) Safety Certification FCC ID: CB2MBLUEC07 IC:279B-MBLUEC07This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC Rules and with RSS-210 of IndustryCanada. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions:(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept a...

Black plate (377,1) Sunvisors When you need a sunvisor, lower it foruse in front or swing it to the side. Sunvisor q Side Extension Sunvisors The visor extender extends the sunvisor'srange of sun shading.To use, pull it out. CAUTION When moving the sunvisor, retractthe visor extender to its original...

Black plate (378,1) Interior Lights q Illuminated Entry System When the illuminated entry systemoperates, the overhead light (switch is inthe DOOR position)and the courtesylights turn on for: l About 30 seconds after the driver'sdoor is unlocked and the ignitionswitch is in the LOCK position (withth...

Black plate (379,1) Center/Rear Switch Position Overhead Lights Light off Light on or off in accordance with theoperation of front overhead lightswitch Light on q Map Lights The map lights are switched on or off bypressing the switches. q Luggage Compartment Light Switch Position Luggage Compartment...

Black plate (380,1) Information Display Climate control display (Driver) Audio display With navigation system Without navigation system Climate control display (Front passenger)/ Ambient temperature display Clock/Trip computer Hands-free display q Information Display Functions The information displa...

Black plate (381,1) q Clock NOTE When the trip computer is displayed, press theCLOCK button to change the display to thetime. When the ignition switch is in the ACC orON position, the time is displayed. Without navigation system Time setting 1. Press the CLOCK button until the beep sounds and the di...

Black plate (382,1) q Climate Control Display The climate control system status isdisplayed. To operate the climate controlsystem, refer to “ Climate Control System ” (page 6-2). q Audio Display The audio system status is displayed. Tooperate the audio system, refer to “ Audio System ” (page 6-17). ...

Black plate (384,1) Average vehicle speed mode This mode displays the average vehiclespeed by calculating the distance and thetime traveled since connecting the batteryor resetting the data.Average vehicle speed will be calculatedand displayed every 10 seconds. When this mode is selected, AV will be...

Black plate (385,1) q Front To use the cup holder, push the releasebutton. q Rear Second-row seat Cup holders are located in the armrest. Third-row seat Cup holders are located in the third-rowseat side trims. Right-side Left-side í Interior Comfort Interior Equipment 6-145 í Some models. CX-9_8Z66-...

Black plate (386,1) Bottle Holder Bottle holders are on the inside of thedoors. Bottle holder CAUTION Do not use the bottle holders forcontainers without caps. Thecontents may spill when the door isopened or closed. Storage Compartments WARNING Keep storage boxes closed whendriving: Driving with the...

Black plate (387,1) q Coin Box To open, press the release catch down andpull the lid downward. q Glove Box To open the glove box, pull the latchtoward you.Insert the key (auxiliary key * ) and turn it clockwise to lock, counterclockwise tounlock.* Advanced key equipped vehicle Lock Unlock q Center C...

Black plate (388,1) Use the loops in the luggage compartmentto secure cargo with a rope or net. Thetensile strength of the loops is 196 N (20kgf, 44 lbf). Do not apply excessive forceto the loops as it will damage them. q Cargo Sub-Compartment Center cargo sub-compartment 1. Lift the trunk board. 2....

Black plate (389,1) Shopping bag hook (tensile strength:3 kg (6.6 lb)) q Luggage Compartment Golf bags can be carried in the luggagecompartment.To carry two golf bags, use the followingprocedure: 1. Put one golf bag in the luggage compartment with its top pointing tothe left. 2. Put the other golf b...

Black plate (390,1) Accessory Sockets Only use genuine Mazda accessories orthe equivalent requiring no greater than120 W (DC 12 V, 10 A). Front The ignition switch must be in the ACCor ON position. Center/Rear The accessory sockets can be usedregardless of the position of the ignitionswitch. Center ...

Black plate (391,1) Power Outlet í The power outlet is positioned as shownin the figure. For more details, refer to “ Auxiliary terminals and power outlet ” (page 6-101). Interior Comfort Interior Equipment 6-151 í Some models. CX-9_8Z66-EA-08F_Edition1 Page391Thursday, May 29 2008 10:9 AM Form No.8...

Black plate (393,1) 7 In Case of an Emergency Helpful information on what to do in an emergency. Parking in an Emergency ............................................................. 7-2 Parking in an Emergency .......................................................... 7-2 Flat Tire ...................

Black plate (394,1) Parking in an Emergency The hazard warning lights should alwaysbe used when you stop on or near aroadway in an emergency. The hazard warning lights warn otherdrivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazardand that they must take extreme cautionwhen near it. Depress the hazard warni...

Black plate (395,1) Spare Tire and Tool Storage Spare tire and tools are stored in the locations illustrated in the diagram. Jack Jack lever Lug wrench Tiedown eyelet Flat tire belt Spare tire carrier bolt socket In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire 7-3 CX-9_8Z66-EA-08F_Edition1 Page395Thursday, May 29...

Black plate (396,1) q Jack To remove the jack 1. Open the cargo sub-compartment. 2. Remove the cover. 3. Turn the wing bolt and jack screw counterclockwise. Jack screw Wing bolt To secure the jack 1. Insert the wing bolt into the jack with the jack screw pointing right and turnthe wing bolt clockwis...

Black plate (397,1) WARNING Do not install the temporary spare tirein place of the front wheels (drivingwheels): Driving with the temporary spare tireon one of the front driving wheels isdangerous. Especially on ice or snow.Handling will be affected. You couldlose control of the vehicle and havean a...

Black plate (398,1) 5. Slowly turn the lug wrench counterclockwise until the spare tirereaches the ground and the cablebecomes loose. Spare tire CAUTION Do not loosen the cable too much asthis may cause damage to the sparetire carrier. 6. Rotate the small lever on top of the retaining plate and pull...

Black plate (399,1) To secure the spare tire 1. Place the tire with the outer side facing upward, rotate the small lever on top ofthe retaining plate and slide theretaining plate through the center holeof the tire.Rotate the small lever into place. Lever NOTE Secure the spare tire as shown below. Sp...

Black plate (400,1) Changing a Flat Tire NOTE If the following occurs while driving, it couldindicate a flat tire. l Steering becomes difficult. l The vehicle begins to vibrate excessively. l The vehicle pulls in one direction. If you have a flat tire, drive slowly to alevel spot that is well off th...

Black plate (401,1) q Removing a Flat Tire 1. Loosen the lug nuts by turning them counterclockwise one turn each, butdon't remove any lug nuts until the tirehas been raised off the ground. 2. Place the jack under the jacking position closest to the tire beingchanged. Jacking position Jacking positio...

Black plate (402,1) 4. Turn the lug wrench clockwise and raise the vehicle high enough so thatthe spare tire can be installed. Beforeremoving the lug nuts, make sure yourMazda is firmly in position and that itcannot slip or move. 5. Remove the lug nuts by turning them counterclockwise; then remove t...

Black plate (403,1) To install the nut 1. Place the key on top of the nut, and be sure to hold the key square to it. If youhold the key at an angle, you maydamage both key and nut. Don't use apower impact wrench. 2. Place the lug wrench on top of the key, apply pressure, and turn it clockwise. q Mou...

Black plate (404,1) If you are unsure of how tight the nutsshould be, have them inspected at anAuthorized Mazda Dealer. Nut tightening torque N·m (kgf·m, ft·lbf) 107.8 ― 147.0 (11.0 ― 14.9, 79.6 ― 108.4) WARNING Always securely and correctly tightenthe lug nuts: Improperly or loosely tightened lugnu...

Black plate (405,1) NOTE Attach location *1 of the belt to the attachmentloop on the right. Buckle Belt clips 1 12. Pull the belt end to secure the flat tire. 13. Check the tire inflation pressure. Refer to the specification charts onpage 10-6. 14. Have the flat tire repaired or replaced as soon as ...

Black plate (406,1) Overheating If the temperature gauge indicatesoverheating, the vehicle loses power, oryou hear a loud knocking or pingingnoise, the engine is probably too hot. WARNING Turn off the ignition switch and make sure the fan is not running beforeattempting to work near the coolingfan: ...

Black plate (408,1) Jump-Starting Jump-starting is dangerous if done incorrectly. So follow the procedure carefully. If youfeel unsure about jump-starting, we strongly recommend that you have a competent servicetechnician do the work. WARNING Follow These Precautions Carefully: To ensure safe and co...

Black plate (411,1) Towing Description We recommend that towing be done onlyby an Authorized Mazda Dealer or acommercial tow-truck service. Proper lifting and towing are necessary toprevent damage to the vehicle.Particularly when towing a AWD vehicle,where all the wheels are connected to thedrive tr...

Black plate (412,1) WARNING Always tow a AWD vehicle with all fourwheels off the ground: Towing a AWD vehicle with either thefront or rear wheels on the ground isdangerous as the drive train could bedamaged, or the vehicle could trailaway from the tow truck and causean accident. If the drive train h...

Black plate (413,1) CAUTION The cap cannot be completelyremoved. Do not use excessive forceas it may damage the cap or scratchthe painted bumper surface. 3. Securely install the tiedown eyelet using the lug wrench. Lug wrench Lug wrench 4. Hook the tying rope to the tiedown eyelet. CAUTION If the ti...

Black plate (414,1) Recreational Towing An example of “ recreational towing ” is towing your vehicle behind a motorhome.The transaxle is not designed for towingthis vehicle on all 4 wheels.When doing recreational towing refer to “ Towing Description ” (page 7-19) and “ Tiedown Hooks ” (page 7-20) an...

Black plate (415,1) 8 Maintenance and Care How to keep your Mazda in top condition. Introduction .................................................................................. 8-2 Introduction ............................................................................... 8-2 Scheduled Maintenan...

Black plate (416,1) Introduction Be extremely careful and prevent injury to yourself and others or damage to your vehiclewhen using this manual for inspection and maintenance. If you're unsure about any procedure it describes, we strongly urge you to have a reliableand qualified service shop perform...

Black plate (417,1) Scheduled Maintenance (USA, Canada, and Puerto Rico) Follow Schedule 1 if the vehicle is operated mainly where none of the following conditionsapply. l Repeated short-distance driving l Driving in dusty conditions l Driving with extended use of brakes l Driving in areas where sal...

Black plate (418,1) q Schedule 1 Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 ×1000 km 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 ×1000 miles 7.5 15 22.5 30 37.5 45 52.5 60 ENGINE Drive belts Inspect every 168,000 km (105,000 miles) Replace every 240,...

Black plate (420,1) q Schedule 2 Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first Months 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 44 48 ×1000 km 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 96 ×1000 miles 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 ENGINE Drive belts Inspect every 160,000 km (100,000...

Black plate (430,1) Owner Maintenance Schedule The owner or a qualified service technician should make these vehicle inspections at theindicated intervals to ensure safe and dependable operation. Bring any problem to the attention of an Authorized Mazda Dealer or qualified servicetechnician as soon ...

Black plate (431,1) Owner Maintenance Precautions Improper or incomplete service may result in problems. This section gives instructions onlyfor items that are easy to perform. As explained in the Introduction (page 8-2), several procedures can be done only by aqualified service technician with spec...

Black plate (432,1) Engine Compartment Overview Engine coolant reservoir Brake fluid reservoir Battery Fuse block Windscreen washer fluid reservoir Engine oil-filler cap Engine oil dipstick Relay box Automatic transaxle fluid-level dipstick Power steering fluid reservoir 8-18 Maintenance and Care Ow...

Black plate (433,1) Engine Oil NOTE Changing the engine oil should be done by anAuthorized Mazda Dealer. q Recommended Oil Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil. Oil container labels provide importantinformation.A chief contribution this type of oil makesto fuel economy is reducing the amount offuel necessary to...

Black plate (434,1) The quality designation SM, or ILSACmust be on the label. 5W-20 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 –20 50 40 30 20 10 0 –10 –20 –30 q Inspecting Engine Oil Level 1. Be sure the vehicle is on a level surface. 2. Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature. 3. Turn it off and wait at lea...

Black plate (435,1) Engine Coolant q Inspecting Coolant Level WARNING Do not use a match or live flame in theengine compartment. DO NOT ADDCOOLANT WHEN THE ENGINE IS HOT: A hot engine is dangerous. If theengine has been running, parts of theengine compartment can becomevery hot. You could be burned....

Black plate (437,1) Brake Fluid q Inspecting Brake Fluid Level Inspect the fluid level in the reservoirregularly. It should be kept at MAX.The level normally drops withaccumulated distance, a conditionassociated with wear of brake linings. If itis excessively low, have the brake systeminspected by a...

Black plate (438,1) Power Steering Fluid q Inspecting Power Steering FluidLevel CAUTION To avoid damage to the powersteering pump, don't operate thevehicle for long periods when thepower steering fluid level is low. NOTE Use specified power steering fluid (page 10-4). Inspect the fluid level in the ...

Black plate (439,1) 5. Pull it out again. The proper fluid level is marked on thedipstick as follows. A B Full Low Full Low Fluid hot scale A When the vehicle has been driven and thefluid is at normal operating temperature,about 65°C (150°F), the level must bebetween Full and Low. Fluid cold scale B...

Black plate (440,1) Washer Fluid q Inspecting Washer Fluid Level WARNING Use only windshield washer fluid orplain water in the reservoir: Using radiator antifreeze as washerfluid is dangerous. If sprayed on thewindshield, it will dirty thewindshield, affect your visibility, andcould result in an acc...

Black plate (441,1) Body Lubrication All moving points of the body, such asdoor and hood hinges and locks, shouldbe lubricated each time the engine oil ischanged. Use a nonfreezing lubricant onlocks during cold weather. Make sure the hood's secondary latchkeeps the hood from opening when theprimary ...

Black plate (443,1) CAUTION Ø Don't bend or discard thestiffeners. You need to use themagain. Ø If the metal stiffeners areswitched, the blade's wipingefficiency could be reduced.So don't use the driver's side metalstiffeners on the passenger's side,or vice versa. Ø Be sure to reinstall the metalsti...

Black plate (444,1) 3. Pull down the blade rubber and slide it out of the blade holder. 4. Remove the metal stiffeners from each blade rubber and install them in thenew blade. CAUTION Don't bend or discard the stiffeners.You need to use them again. 5. Carefully insert the new blade rubber. Then inst...

Black plate (445,1) Battery WARNING Wash hands after handling the battery and related accessories: Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds,chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Read the following precautions careful...

Black plate (446,1) Keep all flames, including cigarettes, and sparks away from open battery cells: Flames and sparks near open battery cells are dangerous. Hydrogen gas, producedduring normal battery operation, could ignite and cause the battery to explode. Anexploding battery can cause serious bur...

Black plate (447,1) Tires For reasons of proper performance, safety,and better fuel economy, always maintainrecommended tire inflation pressures andstay within the recommended load limitsand weight distribution. WARNING Using Different Tire Types: Driving your vehicle with differenttypes of tires is...

Black plate (448,1) NOTE l Always check tire pressure when tires arecold. l Warm tires normally exceed recommendedpressures. Don't release air from warm tiresto adjust the pressure. l Underinflation can cause reduced fueleconomy, uneven and accelerated tire wear,and poor sealing of the tire bead, wh...

Black plate (449,1) CAUTION (With Tire Pressure MonitoringSystem) When replacing/repairing the tires orwheels or both, have the work doneby an Authorized Mazda Dealer, orthe tire pressure sensors may bedamaged. NOTE (With Tire Pressure Monitoring System) l When tires with steel wire reinforcement in...

Black plate (450,1) CAUTION Ø Do not use your temporary sparetire rim with a snow tire or aconventional tire. Neither willproperly fit and could damageboth tire and rim. Ø The temporary spare tire has atread life of less than 5,000 km.The tread life may be shorterdepending on driving conditions. Ø T...

Black plate (451,1) Light Bulbs Headlights (Low beam) Headlights (High beam) High-mount brake light Fog lights Front turn signal lights Side turn signal lights Courtesy lights Some models. License plate lights Brake lights/Taillights Taillights Overhead light/Map lights (Front) Vanity mirror lights ...

Black plate (452,1) WARNING Do not replace the xenon fusion bulbsyourself: Replacing the xenon fusion bulbsyourself is dangerous. Because thexenon fusion bulbs require highvoltage, you could receive an electricshock if the bulbs are handledincorrectly. Consult an AuthorizedMazda Dealer when the repl...

Black plate (454,1) 8. Install the coolant reservoir. If you are unsure of how tight the bolts should be,have them inspected at an AuthorizedMazda Dealer. Bolt tightening torque N·m (kgf·m, ft·lbf) 6.9 ― 11.8 (0.7 ― 1.2, 5.1 ― 8.7) NOTE l To replace the bulb, contact an AuthorizedMazda Dealer. l If ...

Black plate (455,1) 3. Turn the screws and the center section of the plastic retainerscounterclockwise and remove them,then remove the mudguard. Removal Installation 4. Disconnect the electrical connector from the bulb by pressing the tab onthe connector with your finger andpulling the connector dow...

Black plate (456,1) 2. Pull the unit rearward to remove it. 3. Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it. Rear side-maker light Rear turn signal light 4. Disconnect the bulb from the socket. 5. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal. Taillights (Liftgate side), R...

Black plate (457,1) 2. Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out. 3. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal. q Replacing Interior Light Bulbs Overhead light/Map lights (Front),Overhead light (Center, Rear), Luggagecompartment light, Courtesy lights,Vanity mirror lights 1. Wrap a small flat...

Black plate (458,1) Vanity mirror lights 3. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal. Fuses Your vehicle's electrical system isprotected by fuses. If any lights, accessories, or controls don'twork, inspect the appropriate circuitprotector. If a fuse has blown, the insideelement will be m...

Black plate (459,1) Fuse 4. Pull the fuse straight out with the fuse puller provided on the fuse blocklocated in the engine compartment. 5. Inspect the fuse and replace it if it's blown. Normal Blown 6. Insert a new fuse of the same amperage rating, and make sure it fits tightly. If itdoes not fit t...

Black plate (460,1) Relay box 3. If any fuse but the MAIN fuse is blown, replace it with a new one of the same amperage rating . Normal Blown WARNING Do not replace the main fuse byyourself. Have an Authorized MazdaDealer perform the replacement: Replacing the fuse by yourself isdangerous because th...

Black plate (461,1) q Fuse Panel Description Fuse block (Engine compartment) DESCRIPTION FUSE RATING PROTECTED COMPONENT 1 MAIN 150A For protection of all circuits 2 ENGINE 20A Transaxle control system 3 R HEATER 40A Heater 4 P.SEAT R 30A Power seat (RH) í 5 HEATER 50A Heater 6 IGKEY2 40A For protec...

Black plate (466,1) How to MinimizeEnvironmental Paint Damage The paintwork on your Mazda representsthe latest technical developments incomposition and methods of application. Environmental hazards, however, canharm the paint's protective properties, ifproper care is not taken. Here are some example...

Black plate (467,1) q Water Marks Occurrence Rain, fog, dew, and even tap water cancontain harmful minerals such as salt andlime. If moisture containing theseminerals settles on the vehicle andevaporates, the minerals will concentrateand harden to form white rings. The ringscan damage your vehicle's...

Black plate (468,1) Exterior Care Follow all label and container directions when using a chemical cleaner or polish.Read all warnings and cautions. q Maintaining the Finish Washing To help protect the finish from rust anddeterioration, wash your Mazdathoroughly and frequently, at least once amonth, ...

Black plate (469,1) After washing the vehicle, dry it with aclean chamois to prevent water spots fromforming. WARNING Dry wet brakes by driving very slowlyand applying the brakes lightly untilbrake performance is normal: Driving with wet brakes isdangerous. Increased stoppingdistance or the vehicle ...

Black plate (470,1) q Cavity Protection Cavities are treated for protection at thefactory, but additional protective treatmentafter the vehicle has been put into use willextend the life of the body.We recommend that you consult anAuthorized Mazda Dealer concerning thisadditional precaution. q Bright...

Black plate (471,1) q Undercoating This special coating is applied to thecritical parts of the underside to protectvehicles from damage caused bychemicals or stones. This coating is liableto be damaged with time. Check thiscoating periodically. An Authorized Mazda Dealer are wellinformed on how repa...

Black plate (472,1) To keep the fabric looking clean andfresh, take care of it. Otherwise its colorwill be affected, it can be stained easily,and its fire-resistance may be reduced. CAUTION Use only recommended cleaners andprocedures. Others may affectappearance and fire-resistance. Piano black pane...

Black plate (474,1) Customer Assistance (U.S.A.) Your complete and permanent satisfaction is our business. We are here to serve you. AllAuthorized Mazda Dealers have the knowledge and the tools to keep your Mazda vehiclein top condition.If you have any questions or recommendations for improvement re...

Black plate (479,1) CAMVAP is fully implemented in all provinces and territories.Consumers wishing to obtain further information about the Program should contact theProvincial Administrator at 1 (800) 207-0685, or by contacting theCanadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan Office at: Canadian Motor Veh...

Black plate (481,1) Customer Assistance (Mexico) Your complete and permanent satisfaction is our business. We are here to serve you. AllAuthorized Mazda Dealers have the knowledge and the tools to keep your Mazda vehiclein top condition.If you have any questions or recommendations for improvement re...

Black plate (482,1) In order to serve you efficiently and effectively, please help us by providing the followinginformation: 1. Your name, address, and telephone number2. Year and model of vehicle3. Vehicle Identification Number (17 digits, noted on your registration or title or located on the upper...

Black plate (483,1) Importer/Distributor q U.S.A. Mazda North American Operations 7755 Irvine Center DriveIrvine, CA 92618-2922 U.S.A.P.O. Box 19734Irvine, CA 92623-9734 U.S.A.TEL: 1 (800) 222-5500 (in U.S.A.)(949) 727-1990 (outside U.S.A.) Distributor in Each Area q CANADA Mazda Canada Inc. 55 Voge...

Black plate (485,1) Warranties for Your Mazda l New Vehicle Limited Warranty l Distributor Major Component Limited Warranty (Canada only) l Safety Restraint System Limited Warranty l Anti-perforation Limited Warranty l Federal Emission Control Warranty (U.S.A. only) l Emission Defect Warranty l Emis...

Black plate (486,1) Outside the United States and Canada Government regulations in the United States and Canada require that automobiles meetspecific emission regulations and safety standards. Therefore, vehicles built for use in theUnited States, its territories, and Canada may differ from those so...

Black plate (487,1) Outside the United States Government regulations in the United States require that automobiles meet specificemission regulations and safety standards. Therefore, vehicles built for use in the UnitedStates may differ from those sold in other countries. The differences may make it ...

Black plate (488,1) Outside Canada Government regulations in Canada require that automobiles meet specific emissionregulations and safety regulations. Therefore, vehicles built for use in Canada may differfrom those sold in other countries. The differences may make it difficult or even impossible fo...

Black plate (491,1) Cell Phones Warning WARNING Please comply with the legal regulations concerning the use of communicationequipment in vehicles in your State or Province: Use of any electrical devices such as cell phones, computers, portable radios, vehiclenavigation or other devices by the driver...

Black plate (492,1) Type Approval of Equipment (Mexico) Immobilizer system 9-20 Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Type Approval of Equipment CX-9_8Z66-EA-08F_Edition1 Page492Thursday, May 29 2008 10:9 AM Form No.8Z66-EA-08F

Black plate (493,1) Keyless entry system Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Type Approval of Equipment 9-21 CX-9_8Z66-EA-08F_Edition1 Page493Thursday, May 29 2008 10:9 AM Form No.8Z66-EA-08F

Black plate (494,1) Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS) This information relates to the tire grading system developed by the U.S. NationalHighway Traffic Safety Administration for grading tires by tread wear, traction, andtemperature performance. q Tread Wear The tread wear grade is a compar...

Black plate (495,1) WARNING Keep your vehicle's tires properly inflated and not overloaded: Driving with improperly inflated or overloaded tires is dangerous. Excessive speed,underinflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in combination, can causeheat buildup and possible tire failure. T...

Black plate (496,1) Tire Labeling Federal law requires tire manufacturers to place standardized information on the sidewall ofall tires. This information identifies and describes the fundamental characteristics of the tireand also provides a tire identification number for safety standard certificati...

Black plate (500,1) q Information on Temporary Tires Please refer to the diagram below. 1. Temporary tires 2. Nominal width of tire in millimeters 3. Ratio of height to width (aspect ratio) 4. Diagonal 5. Rim diameter code 6. Load index&speed symbol T115/70D 16 90M is an example of a tire size a...

Black plate (502,1) Location of the Tire Label (Placard) You will find the tire label containing tire inflation pressure by tire size and other importantinformation on the driver's side B-pillar or on the edge of the driver's door frame. SAMPLE q Recommended Tire Inflation Pressure On the tire label...

Black plate (503,1) WARNING Always check the tire inflation pressures on a regular basis according to therecommended tire inflation pressure on the tire label and in conjunction with theinformation in this owner's manual: Driving your vehicle with under-inflated tires is dangerous.Under-inflation is...

Black plate (504,1) q Glossary of Terms Tire Placard: A label indicating the OE tire sizes, recommended inflation pressure, and the maximum weight the vehicle can carry. Tire Identification Number (TIN): A number on the sidewall of each tire providing information about the tire brand and manufacturi...

Black plate (505,1) Tire Maintenance Improper or inadequate vehicle maintenance can cause tires to wear abnormally. Here aresome important maintenance points: q Tire Inflation Pressure Inspect all tire pressure monthly (including the spare) when the tires are cold. Maintainrecommended pressures for ...

Black plate (506,1) q Replacing a Tire WARNING Always use tires that are in good condition: Driving with worn tires is dangerous. Reduced braking, steering, and traction couldresult in an accident. If a tire wears evenly, a wear indicator will appear as a solid band across the tread. Replacethe tire...

Black plate (508,1) Vehicle Loading This section will guide you in the proper loading of your vehicle and/or trailer, to keepyour loaded vehicle weight within its design rating capability, with or without a trailer.Properly loading your vehicle will provide maximum return of vehicle design performan...

Black plate (510,1) CARGO Cargo Weight includes all weight added to the Base Curb Weight, including cargo and optional equipment. When towing, trailer tongue load or king pin weight is also part ofcargo weight. The cargo weight limit decreases depending on the number of vehicle occupants. The cargow...

Black plate (511,1) GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) is the maximum allowable weight that can be carried by a single axle (front or rear). These numbers are shown on the Safety Compliance Certification Label located on the driver's door frame or door pillar. The total load oneach axle must never exce...

Black plate (512,1) SAMPLE WARNING Exceeding Axle Weight Rating Limits: Exceeding the Safety Certification Label axle weight rating limits is dangerous andcould result in death or serious injury as a result of substandard vehicle handling,performance, engine, transmission and/or structural damage, s...

Black plate (513,1) GCW GCW (Gross Combination Weight) is the weight of the loaded vehicle (GVW) plus the weight of the fully loaded trailer. GCWR (Gross Combination Weight Rating) is the maximum allowable weight of the vehicle and the loaded trailer - including all cargo and passengers - that the v...

Black plate (514,1) WARNING Exceeding GVWR or GAWR Specifications: Exceeding the GVWR or the GAWR specified on the certification label is dangerous.Exceeding any vehicle rating limitation could result in a serious accident, injury, ordamage to the vehicle.Do not use replacement tires with lower load...

Black plate (515,1) Steps for Determining the Correct Load Limit: Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit:(1) Locate the statement “ The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs ” on your vehicle's placard. (2) Determine the combined weight of the driver and pass...

Black plate (516,1) Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.A.) If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or couldcause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National HighwayTraffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Mazda MotorCorporation (Your M...

Black plate (518,1) Service Publications Factory-authorized Mazda service publications are available for owners who wish to dosome of their own maintenance and repair. When requesting any of our publications through an Authorized Mazda Dealer, refer to thechart below. If they don't have what you nee...

Black plate (521,1) 10 Specifications Technical information about your Mazda. Identification Numbers ............................................................... 10-2 Vehicle Information Labels ..................................................... 10-2 Specifications ................................

Black plate (522,1) Vehicle Information Labels q Vehicle Identification Number The vehicle identification number legallyidentifies your vehicle. The number is ona plate attached to the cowl panel locatedon the left corner of the dashboard. Thisplate can easily be seen through thewindshield. q Motor ...

Black plate (523,1) q Engine Number Forward Identification Numbers 10-3 CX-9_8Z66-EA-08F_Edition1 Page523Thursday, May 29 2008 10:9 AM Form No.8Z66-EA-08F

Black plate (524,1) Specifications q Engine Item Specification Type DOHC-24V 60°V, 6-cylinder Bore×Stroke 95.5 × 86.7 mm (3.75 × 3.41 in) Displacement 3,726 ml (3,726 cc, 227.4 cu in) Compression ratio 10.3 q Electrical System Item Classification Battery 12V-55AH/5HR MF Spark-plug number CY01-18110 ...

Black plate (529,1) 11 Index 11-1 CX-9_8Z66-EA-08F_Edition1 Page529Thursday, May 29 2008 10:9 AM Form No.8Z66-EA-08F