CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page1 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:1 AM Form No.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page2 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:1 AM Form No.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page3 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:1 AM Black plate (3,1) A Word to Mazda Owners Thank you for choosing a Mazda. We at Mazda design and build vehicles with complete customer satisfaction in mind. To help ensure enjoyable and trouble-free operation of your Mazda, read this manual carefully and follow its recommendations. An Authorized Mazda Dealer knows your vehicle best. So when maintenance or service is necessary, that's the place to go.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page4 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:1 AM Black plate (4,1) How to Use This Manual We want to help you get the most driving pleasure from your vehicle. Your owner's manual, when read from cover to cover, can do that in many ways. NOTE Illustrations complement the words of the manual to best explain how to enjoy your Mazda. By reading your manual, you can find out about the features, important safety information, and driving under various road conditions.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page5 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:1 AM Black plate (5,1) Table of Contents Your Vehicle at a Glance Interior, exterior views and part identification of your Mazda. Essential Safety Equipment Use of safety equipment, including seats, seat belt system, child-restraint systems and SRS air bags. Knowing Your Mazda Explanation of basic operations and controls; opening/closing and adjustment of various parts.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page6 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:1 AM Form No.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page7 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:1 AM 1 Black plate (7,1) Your Vehicle at a Glance Interior, exterior views and part identification of your Mazda. Interior Overview .......................................................................... Interior Equipment (View A) .................................................... Interior Equipment (View B) .................................................... Interior Equipment (View C) .................................................
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page8 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:1 AM Black plate (8,1) Your Vehicle at a Glance Interior Overview Interior Equipment (View A) Door-lock knob .................................................................................................. page 3-27 Power door lock switch ..................................................................................... page 3-27 Power window lock switch ................................................................................
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page9 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:1 AM Black plate (9,1) Your Vehicle at a Glance Interior Overview Interior Equipment (View B) Audio control switches ...................................................................................... page 6-46 SRS air bags ...................................................................................................... page 2-49 Cruise control switches ..................................................................................
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page10 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:1 AM Black plate (10,1) Your Vehicle at a Glance Interior Overview Interior Equipment (View C) Overhead lights ................................................................................................ page 6-121 SRS air bags ...................................................................................................... page 2-49 Seat belt ..........................................................................................
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page11 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:1 AM Black plate (11,1) Your Vehicle at a Glance Exterior Overview Front Hood .................................................................................................................. page 3-44 Windshield wiper blades .................................................................................... page 8-27 Moonroof ...........................................................................................................
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page12 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:1 AM Black plate (12,1) Your Vehicle at a Glance Exterior Overview Rear Liftgate .............................................................................................................. page 3-29 Rear wiper blade ................................................................................................ page 8-29 Rear window antenna ........................................................................................
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page13 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:1 AM 2 Black plate (13,1) Essential Safety Equipment Use of safety equipment, including seats, seat belt system, child-restraint systems and SRS air bags. Seats ............................................................................................... 2-2 Front Seats (Manually Operated Seats) ..................................... 2-2 Front Seats (Electrically Operated Seats) .................................. 2-4 Second-Row Seats ......
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page14 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:1 AM Black plate (14,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seats Front Seats (Manually Operated Seats) WARNING Do not modify or replace the front seats: Modifying or replacing the front seats such as replacing the upholstery or loosening any bolts is dangerous. The front seats contain air bag components essential to the supplemental restraint system. Such modifications could damage the supplemental restraint system and result in serious injury.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page15 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:1 AM Black plate (15,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seats qSeat Recline WARNING Do not drive with the seats reclined: Sitting in a reclined position while the vehicle is moving is dangerous because you don't get the full protection from seat belts. During sudden braking or a collision, you can slide under the lap belt and suffer serious internal injuries. For maximum protection, sit well back and upright.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page16 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:1 AM Black plate (16,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seats CAUTION When returning a rear-reclined seatback to its upright position, make sure you hold onto the seatback with your other hand while operating the lever. If the seatback is not supported, it will flip forward suddenly and could cause injury. qHeight Adjustment (Driver's Seat) By moving the seat lever up or down, the seat bottom height can be adjusted.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page17 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:1 AM Black plate (17,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seats CAUTION Ø The seat-bottom power adjustment is operated by motors. Avoid extended operation because excessive use can damage the motors. Ø To prevent the battery from running down, avoid using the power adjustment when the engine is stopped. The adjuster uses a large amount of electrical power. Ø Don't use the switch to make more than one adjustment at a time.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page18 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:1 AM Black plate (18,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seats Change the seatback angle by pressing the front or rear side of the reclining switch. Release the switch at the desired position. qSeat Position Memory (Driver's Seat) í qHeight Adjustment (Driver's Seat) The seat height can be adjusted by moving the switch up or down. One-touch seat position programming and call up is available on the driver's seat.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page19 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:1 AM Black plate (19,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seats Operation using the advanced key/ retractable type key Programmed seat positions can also be called up using the following functions: l Programming buttons ― .
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page20 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:1 AM Black plate (20,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seats Programming One seat position can be programmed into each advanced key/retractable type key. After the following conditions have been met, operate the seat and the advanced key/retractable type key to program the seat positions. l The ignition switch is in the LOCK position (The auxiliary key/retractable type key is removed from the ignition switch) l The driver's door is open 1.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page21 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:1 AM Black plate (21,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seats Electrically operated The amount of lumbar support can be adjusted by pressing the switch. To increase the seat firmness, press and hold the front part of the switch to the desired position, then release it. Press the rear part of the switch to decrease firmness. NOTE The seat temperature is regulated automatically by a thermostat.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page22 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:1 AM Black plate (22,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seats Second-Row Seats WARNING Do not stack cargo higher than the seatback: Stacking luggage or other cargo higher than the seatback is dangerous. During a sudden stop or collision, objects can fly around and become projectiles that could hit and injure passengers.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page23 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:1 AM Black plate (23,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seats qSeat Slide To move the seat forward or backward, raise the bar and slide the seat to the desired position and release the bar. Make sure the bar returns to its original position and the seat is locked in place by attempting to push it forward and backward.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page24 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:1 AM Black plate (24,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seats CAUTION When returning a rear-reclined seatback to its upright position, make sure you hold onto the seatback with your other hand while operating the lever. If the seatback is not supported, it will flip forward suddenly and could cause injury. qThird-Row Seat Access After folding the second-row seat seatback and sliding the seat forward, you can access the third-row seat easily.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page25 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:1 AM Black plate (25,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seats CAUTION Ø When folding a seatback, always hold onto the seatback with your other hand while operating the lever. If the seatback is not supported, it will flip forward suddenly and could cause injury. Ø After entering/exiting the thirdrow seat area, return the seatback to its upright position. Otherwise, it could move unexpectedly and cause injury.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page26 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:1 AM Black plate (26,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seats Returning seatbacks to their original positions 1. Lift the seatback to its original position. Make sure the seatback is secured by attempting to lightly move it forward and back. 2. Route the center-rear seat belt through the seat belt guide and fasten it. Check that all seat belts are routed properly for passenger use (page 2-26).
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page27 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:1 AM Black plate (27,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seats Never allow a passenger to sit or stand on the folded seatback while the vehicle is moving: Driving with a passenger on the folded seatback is dangerous. Allowing a child to sit up on the folded seatback while the vehicle is moving is particularly dangerous.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page28 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:1 AM Black plate (28,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seats Head Restraints Second-Row seat/Third-Row seat Your vehicle is equipped with head restraints in all seating positions to protect you and other passengers from neck injury. WARNING Always drive with the head restraints installed when seats are being used and make sure they are properly adjusted: Driving with the head restraints adjusted too low or removed is dangerous.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page29 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:1 AM Black plate (29,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems Seat Belt Precautions Seat belts help to decrease the possibility of severe injury during accidents and sudden stops. Mazda recommends that the driver and all passengers always wear seat belts. Your vehicle has the following types of seat belts.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page30 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:1 AM Black plate (30,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems 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 not wearing seat belts could hit someone or things inside the vehicle or even be thrown out of the vehicle. They could be seriously injured or even killed.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page31 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:1 AM Black plate (31,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems CAUTION Belt retraction may become difficult if the belts and rings are soiled, so try to keep them clean. For more details about cleaning the seat belts, refer to “Cleaning the Lap/Shoulder Belt Webbing” (page 8-58). qPregnant Women and Persons with Serious Medical Conditions Pregnant women should always wear seat belts. Ask your doctor for specific recommendations.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page32 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:1 AM Black plate (32,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems qAutomatic Locking Mode Always use the automatic locking mode to keep the child-restraint system from shifting to an 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 system. It will retract down to the child-restraint system and stay locked on it.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page33 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:1 AM Black plate (33,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems 3-Point Type Seat Belt NOTE When using the center-rear seat belt, refer to “Center-Rear Position Seat Belt” (page 2-26). qFastening the Seat Belt 1. Grasp the tongue. 2. Slowly pull out the lap/shoulder belt. Belt WARNING Positioning the Shoulder Portion of the Seat Belt: Improper positioning of the shoulder portion of the seat belt is dangerous.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page34 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:1 AM Black plate (34,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems qUnfastening the Seat Belt qShoulder Belt Adjuster í Depress the button on the buckle. If the belt does not fully retract, pull it out and check for kinks or twists. Then make sure it remains untwisted as it retracts. Adjust the height of the shoulder belt if the seat belt touches your neck, or if it crosses your arm instead of your shoulder.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page35 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:1 AM Black plate (35,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems Front Seat Belt Pretensioner and Load Limiting Systems For optimum protection, the driver and front passenger seat belts are equipped with pretensioner and load limiting systems. For both these systems to work properly you must wear the seat belt properly. Pretensioners: The front seat belt retractors remove slack quickly as the air bags are expanding.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page36 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:1 AM Black plate (36,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems Have your seat belts changed immediately if the pretensioner or load limiter has been expended: One or both front air bags may deploy, and the corresponding pretensioner(s) may also deploy at the same time.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page37 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:1 AM Black plate (37,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems qAir Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Light qAir Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Beep If a malfunction is detected in both the air bag/front seat belt pretensioner system and the warning light, a warning beep sound will be heard for about 1 minute. After that, the one-minute beep will be repeated every 30 minutes.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page38 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:1 AM Black plate (38,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems Center-Rear Position Seat Belt (Second-Row Seats) Before using the center-rear lap/shoulder belt make sure tongue (A) and anchor buckle (B) are fastened. (A) (B) WARNING Using the Seat Belt Guide: Not using the seat belt guide is dangerous.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page39 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:1 AM Black plate (39,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems 3. Insert the tongue (C) into the buckle (D) until you hear a click. 4. Position the lap belt as low as possible, not on the abdominal area, then adjust the shoulder belt so that it fits snugly against your body.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page40 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:1 AM Black plate (40,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems qUnfastening the Lap Portion of the Seat Belt qStowing and pulling out the Center-Rear Position Seat Belt Insert a small object such as a key in the anchor buckle (B) slot. The center-rear position seat belt can be stowed using the following procedure. CAUTION (A) When stowing the seat belt, make sure the belt is locked securely into the recess.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page41 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:1 AM Black plate (41,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems To pull out the seat belt, press the area indicated in the figure upward with your finger and slide the belt forward. Then slowly pull out the seat belt from the ceiling recess. Seat Belt Extender If your seat belt is not long enough, even when fully extended, a seat belt extender may be available to you at no charge from your Authorized Mazda Dealer.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page42 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:1 AM Black plate (42,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems WARNING Do not use a seat belt extender unless it is necessary: Using a seat belt extender when not necessary is dangerous. The seat belt will be too long and not fit properly. In an accident, the seat belt will not provide adequate protection and you could be seriously injured. Only use the extender when it is required to fasten the seat belt properly.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page43 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:1 AM Black plate (43,1) Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems Seat Belt Warning Light/Beep Driver seated/Front passenger not seated The belt minder is a supplemental warning to the seat belt warning function. If the driver's seat belt is not fastened when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, the warning light/beep operates to give you further reminders according to the chart below.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page44 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:2 AM Essential Safety Equipment Seat Belt Systems Driver seated/Front passenger seated The seat belt warning function reminds the front passenger to fasten the seat belt according to the chart below.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page45 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:2 AM Black plate (45,1) Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint Child Restraint Precautions Mazda strongly urges the use of child-restraint systems for children small enough to use them. 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 requirements regarding the safety of children riding in your vehicle.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page46 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:2 AM Black plate (46,1) Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint WARNING Use the correct size child-restraint system: For effective protection in vehicle accidents and sudden stops, a child must be properly restrained using a seat belt or child-restraint system depending on age and size. If not, the child could be seriously injured or even killed in an accident.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page47 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:2 AM Black plate (47,1) Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint Do not install a front-facing child-restraint system on the front passenger seat unless it is unavoidable: In a collision, the force of a deploying air bag could cause serious injury or death to the child. If installing a front-facing child-restraint system on the front passenger seat is unavoidable, move the front passenger seat as back as possible.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page48 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:2 AM Black plate (48,1) Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint Do not allow a child to lean over or against the side window of a vehicle with side and curtain air bags: It is dangerous to allow anyone to lean over or against the side window, the area of the front passenger seat, the front and rear window pillars and the roof edge along both sides from which the side and curtain air bags deploy, even if a child-restraint system is used.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page49 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:2 AM Black plate (49,1) Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint Installing Child-Restraint Systems Accident statistics reveal that a child is safer in the rear seats. The front passenger's seat is clearly the worst choice for any child under 12, and with rearfacing child-restraint systems it is clearly unsafe due to air bags.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page50 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:2 AM Black plate (50,1) Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint 4. To get the retractor into the automatic locking mode, pull the shoulder belt portion of the seat belt until the entire length of the belt is out of the retractor. NOTE Inspect this function before each use of the child-restraint system. You should not be able to pull the shoulder belt out of the retractor while the system is in the automatic locking mode.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page51 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:2 AM Black plate (51,1) Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint WARNING Use the tether and tether anchor only for a child-restraint system: Using the tether or tether anchor to secure anything but a child-restraint system is dangerous. This could weaken or damage the tether or tether anchor and result in injury.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page52 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:2 AM Black plate (52,1) Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint 2. To get the retractor into the automatic locking mode, pull the shoulder belt portion of the seat belt until the entire length of the belt is out of the retractor. NOTE Inspect this function before each use of the child-restraint system. You should not be able to pull the shoulder belt out of the retractor while the system is in the automatic locking mode.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page53 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:2 AM Black plate (53,1) Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint NOTE l l To check if your front seats have side air bags: Mazda vehicles equipped with side air bag will have a “SRS AIRBAG” tag on the outboard shoulder of the front seats. To check if your vehicle has curtain air bags: Mazda vehicles equipped with curtain air bag will have an “SRS AIRBAG” marking on the window pillars along the roof edge.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page54 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:2 AM Black plate (54,1) Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint qFront Passenger's Seat ChildRestraint System Installation NOTE l 1. Slide the seat as far back as possible. l 2. Secure the child-restraint system with the lap portion of the lap/shoulder belt. See the manufacturer's instructions on the child-restraint system for belt routing instructions. 3.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page55 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:2 AM Black plate (55,1) Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint WARNING Do not seat a child in a child-restraint system on the front passenger seat if the front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light does not illuminated: While it is always better to install any child-restraint system on the rear seat, it is imperative that a childrestraint system ONLY be used on the front passenger seat if the deactivation indicator light illumina
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page56 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:2 AM Black plate (56,1) Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint LATCH Child-Restraint Systems Your Mazda is equipped with LATCH lower anchors for attachment of specially designed LATCH 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 childrestraint systems must also be used in conjunction with a tether to be effective.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page57 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:2 AM Black plate (57,1) Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint qLATCH Child-Restraint System Installation Procedure (SecondRow Outboard Seats) Anchor bracket location 1. Slide the second-row seat as far back as possible. 2. Make sure the seatback is securely latched by pushing it back until it is fully locked. 3. Expand the area between the seat bottom and the seatback slightly to verify the locations of the LATCH lower anchors.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page58 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:2 AM Black plate (58,1) Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint WARNING Use the tether and tether anchor only for a child-restraint system: Using the tether or tether anchor to secure anything but a child-restraint system is dangerous. This could weaken or damage the tether or tether anchor and result in injury.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page59 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:2 AM Black plate (59,1) Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint WARNING Use the tether and tether anchor only for a child-restraint system: Using the tether or tether anchor to secure anything but a child-restraint system is dangerous. This could weaken or damage the tether or tether anchor and result in injury.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page60 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:2 AM Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint Anchor bracket position Tether strap position Tether strap Forward 2-48 Form No.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page61 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:2 AM Black plate (61,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Precautions The front and side supplemental restraint systems (SRS) include up to 6 air bags. Please verify which kinds of air bags are equipped on your vehicle by locating the “SRS AIRBAG” location indicators. These indicators are visible in the area where the air bags are installed.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page62 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:2 AM Black plate (62,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags 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 be expected to inflate only in the first accident, such as frontal, near frontal, side collisions or roll-over accident that are at least moderate.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page63 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:2 AM Black plate (63,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags Sit in the center of the seat and wear seat belts properly: Sitting too close to the side air bag modules or placing hands on them and sleeping up against the door or hanging out the windows is extremely dangerous. The side and curtain air bags inflate with great force and speed directly expand along the door on the side the car is hit.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page64 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:2 AM Black plate (64,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags Do not touch the components of the supplemental restraint system after the air bags have inflated: Touching the components of the supplemental restraint system after the air bags have inflated is dangerous. Immediately after inflation, they are very hot. You could get burned.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page65 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:2 AM Black plate (65,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags Do not modify the supplemental restraint system: Modifying the components or wiring of the supplemental restraint system is dangerous. You could accidentally activate it or make it inoperable. Do not make any modifications to the supplemental restraint system. This includes installing trim, badges, or anything else over the air bag modules.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page66 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:2 AM Black plate (66,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags Supplemental Restraint System Components (3) (4) (2) (5) (1) (6) (7) (8) (9) (11) (12) (3) (10) (8) (9) (8) (1) Driver seat slide position sensor (page 2-62) (2) Side and curtain inflators and air bags (3) Driver/Front passenger dual stage inflators and air bags (4) Air bag/front seat belt pretensioner system warning light (page 2-58) (5) Crash and roll-over sensors,
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page67 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:2 AM Black plate (67,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags How the SRS Air Bags Work Your Mazda is equipped with the following types of SRS air bags. SRS air bags are designed 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 addition to the seat belt functions. Be sure to wear seat belts properly.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page68 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:2 AM Black plate (68,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags qFront Passenger Air Bag The front passenger air bag is mounted in the front passenger dashboard. The inflation mechanism for the front passenger air bag is the same as the driver's air bag, as mentioned above. In addition, the front passenger air bag is designed to only deploy in accordance with the total seated weight on the front passenger seat.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page69 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:2 AM Black plate (69,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags qCurtain Air Bags The curtain air bags are mounted in the front and rear window pillars, and the roof edge along both sides.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page70 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:2 AM Black plate (70,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags qAir Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Light If the air bag/front seat belt pretensioner system is working properly, the warning light illuminates when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position or after the engine is cranked. The warning light turns off after a specified period of time.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page71 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:2 AM Black plate (71,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags 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 case of collisions.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page72 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:2 AM Black plate (72,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags 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 and its severity.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page73 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:2 AM Black plate (73,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags Limitations to roll-over detection: The following illustrations are examples of accidents that may not be detected as a rollover accident. Therefore, the front seat belt pretensioners and curtain air bags may not deploy. Pitch end over end 2-61 Form No.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page74 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:2 AM Black plate (74,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags Driver and Front Passenger Occupant Classification System First, please read “Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Precautions” (page 2-49) carefully. qDriver Seat Slide Position Sensor Your vehicle is equipped with a driver seat slide position sensor as a part of the supplemental restraint system. The sensor is located under the driver seat.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page75 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:2 AM Black plate (75,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags Front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light This indicator light illuminates to remind you that the front passenger front and side air bags and seat belt pretensioner will not deploy during a collision. If the front passenger weight sensors are normal, the indicator light illuminates when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page76 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:2 AM Black plate (76,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags WARNING Do not decrease the total seated weight on the front passenger seat: When an adult or large child sits on the front passenger seat, decreasing the total seated weight on the front passenger seat from the total seated weight of approximately 42 kg (93 lb) required for air bag deployment is dangerous.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page77 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:2 AM Black plate (77,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags 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 total seated weight on the front passenger seat from the total seated weight of approximately 30 kg (66 lb) is dangerous.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page78 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:2 AM Black plate (78,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags NOTE l l l l The system requires about 10 seconds to alternate between turning the front passenger front and side air bags and seat belt pretensioner system on or off.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page79 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:2 AM Black plate (79,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags Monitoring and Maintenance qConstant Monitoring The following components of the air bag systems are monitored by a diagnostic system: l l l l l l l l l l SAS unit Front air bag sensor Air bag modules Side crash sensors Air bag/Front seat belt pretensioner system warning light Front seat belt pretensioners Front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light Related wiring Driver
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page80 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:2 AM Black plate (80,1) Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags WARNING Do not operate a vehicle with damaged air bag/seat belt pretensioner system components: Expended or damaged air bag/seat belt pretensioner system components must be replaced after any collision which caused them to deploy or damage them. Only a trained Authorized Mazda Dealer can fully evaluate these systems to see that they will work in any subsequent accident.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page81 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:2 AM 3 Black plate (81,1) Knowing Your Mazda Explanation of basic operations and controls; opening/closing and adjustment of various parts. Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System ................................ 3-2 Advanced Keys í ...................................................................... 3-2 Operation Using Advanced Keyless Functions ......................... 3-7 Operation Using Advanced Key Functions .........................
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page82 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:2 AM Black plate (82,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System Advanced Keys í The advanced keyless functions (advanced keyless entry and start system) enables the following 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 operating the key.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page83 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:2 AM Black plate (83,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System With power liftgate button Panic button Power liftgate button Auxiliary key Lock button Unlock button Operation indicator light Key code number plate Without power liftgate button Panic button Auxiliary key Lock button Unlock button Operation indicator light Key code number plate A code number is stamped on the plate attached to the key set; detach this
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page84 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:2 AM Black plate (84,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System CAUTION Ø Because the advanced key uses low-intensity radio waves, it may not function correctly under the following conditions: Ø The advanced key is carried with communication devices such as cellular phones. Ø The advanced key contacts or is covered by a metal object. Ø The advanced key is near electronic devices such as personal computers.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page85 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:2 AM Black plate (85,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System qAdvanced Key Maintenance CAUTION Ø Make sure the battery is installed with the correct pole facing upward. Battery leakage could occur if it is not installed correctly. Ø When replacing the battery, be careful not to bend the electrical terminals or get oil on them. Also be careful not to get dirt in the transmitter as it could be damaged.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page86 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:2 AM Black plate (86,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System qService 3. Insert a flathead screwdriver into the crack and press the battery out. If you have a problem with the advanced keyless functions, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page87 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:2 AM Black plate (87,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System Operation Using Advanced Keyless Functions qOperational Range Starting the engine The operational range for starting the engine includes nearly the entire cabin area except for the luggage compartment. Interior transmitter The system operates only when the driver is in the vehicle or within operational range while the advanced key is being carried.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page88 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:2 AM Black plate (88,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System qLocking, Unlocking with Request Switch All doors and the liftgate can be locked/ unlocked by pressing the request switch on the front doors or the liftgate while the advanced key is being carried. Front doors NOTE (Without theft-deterrent system) The hazard warning lights will flash once to indicate that the doors and the liftgate are locked.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page89 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:2 AM Black plate (89,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System NOTE l l l l l The request switch on the driver's door can be used to close the power windows and the moonroof. Refer to the following pages: Opening/Closing the Power Windows (page 3-40) Opening/Closing the Moonroof (page 3-47) Confirm that all doors and the liftgate are securely locked.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page90 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:2 AM Black plate (90,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System WARNING Before leaving the driver's seat, always put the key or start knob to LOCK position, set the parking brake and make sure the shift lever is in P: Intentionally placing the key or start knob into LOCK position is much more important where you will not be removing the key to leave the vehicle and because leaving it in other positions will disable some of
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page91 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:2 AM Black plate (91,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System 1. Make sure the advanced key is being carried. 2. Occupants should fasten their seat belts. 3. Make sure the parking brake is on. 4. Depress the brake pedal. 5. Put the vehicle in park (P). If you must restart the engine while the vehicle is moving, shift into neutral (N). NOTE The starter will not operate if the shift lever is not in P or N. 6.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page92 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:2 AM Black plate (92,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System NOTE l l In extremely cold weather or after the vehicle has not been driven in several days, let the engine warm up without operating the accelerator. Whether the engine is cold or warm, it should be started without use of the accelerator. NOTE l Turning off the engine 1. Move the shift lever to the P position. 2.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page93 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:2 AM Black plate (93,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System Operation Using Advanced Key Functions Transmitter with power liftgate qKeyless Entry System Lock button This system uses the more traditional key buttons to remotely lock and unlock the doors and the liftgate, and opens the power windows and the moonroof. It can also help you signal for attention. Press the buttons slowly and carefully.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page94 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:2 AM Black plate (94,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System NOTE l l (U.S.A.) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. (CANADA) This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry CANADA.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page95 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:2 AM Black plate (95,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System NOTE qAuxiliary Key Function Auto re-lock function After unlocking with the transmitter, all doors and the liftgate will automatically lock if one of the doors or the liftgate is not opened within about 30 seconds. Use the auxiliary key stored in the advanced key in the event of a dead transmitter battery or malfunction.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page96 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:2 AM Black plate (96,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System Advanced Key Suspend Function If one advanced key is left in the vehicle and a second advanced key is used to lock it, the functions of the advanced key left in the vehicle is temporarily suspended to prevent theft of the vehicle. The following are inoperable: l Starting the engine using the start knob. l Operating the request switches.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page97 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:2 AM Black plate (97,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System qAdvanced Key Removed from Vehicle Warning Beep qRequest Switch Inoperable Warning Beep Under the following conditions, a beep sound will be heard and the KEY warning light (red) will flash continuously when the start knob has not been returned to the LOCK position to notify the driver that the advanced key has been removed.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page98 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:2 AM Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System l l l The advanced key is not within operational range. The advanced key is placed in areas where it is difficult for the system to detect the signal (page 3-7). A key from another manufacturer similar to the advanced key is in the operational range.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page99 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:2 AM Black plate (99,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System Setting Change (Function Customization) The following function settings are possible. These settings can only be changed by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page100 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:2 AM Black plate (100,1) Knowing Your Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System When Warning Indicator/Beep is Activated Under the following conditions, warning beeps are heard and a warning/indicator light in the instrument cluster illuminates to notify the driver of improper operation of the advanced key to prevent theft of the vehicle (page 3-16). Warning When a door is open, a continuous beep sound will be heard.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page101 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:2 AM Black plate (101,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Keys WARNING Do not leave the keys in your vehicle with children and keep them in a place where your children will not find or play with them: Leaving children in a vehicle with the key is dangerous. This could result in someone being badly injured or even killed. These new kinds of keys are fascinating to children.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page102 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:2 AM Black plate (102,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Keyless Entry System í This system remotely locks and unlocks the doors and the liftgate, and opens the power windows and the moonroof. It can also help you signal for attention. Press the buttons slowly and carefully. NOTE l l l CAUTION To avoid damage to the transmitter, do not: Ø Drop the transmitter. Ø Get the transmitter wet. Ø Disassemble the transmitter.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page103 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:2 AM Black plate (103,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks qTransmitter Lock button Unlock button Operation indicator light Panic button NOTE l l (U.S.A.) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page104 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:2 AM Black plate (104,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks NOTE (Without theft-deterrent system) The hazard warning lights will flash twice to indicate that all doors and the liftgate are unlocked. (With theft-deterrent system) l The hazard warning lights will not flash. l The hazard warning lights only flash when the theft deterrent system is armed or turned off, refer to the theft-deterrent system (page 3-56).
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page105 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:2 AM Black plate (105,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks 2. Insert a screwdriver into the slot and push the tab to remove the key from the transmitter. 5. Put in the new battery (CR1620 or equivalent) with the positive pole ( facing down. ) Tab 3. Insert a screwdriver into the slot and gently pry open the transmitter. 6. Align the front and back covers and snap the transmitter shut. 7. Install the key to the transmitter.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page106 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:2 AM Black plate (106,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Door Locks WARNING Always take all children and pets with you or leave a responsible person with them: Leaving a child or a pet unattended in a parked vehicle is dangerous. In hot weather, temperatures inside a vehicle can become high enough to cause brain damage or even death.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page107 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:2 AM Black plate (107,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks qLocking, Unlocking with DoorLock Knob qPower Door Locks To lock any door from the inside, push the door-lock knob. To unlock, pull it out. This does not operate the other door locks. (With advanced key) The vehicle lock-out prevention feature prevents you from locking yourself out of the vehicle.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page108 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:2 AM Black plate (108,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks NOTE Holding the key in the unlocked position in the driver's door lock for about a second unlocks all doors and the liftgate. To unlock only the driver's door, insert the key into the driver's door lock and turn the key briefly to the unlock position and then immediately return it to the center position.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page109 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:2 AM Black plate (109,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Liftgate WARNING Never allow a person to ride in the luggage compartment: Allowing a person to ride in the luggage compartment is dangerous. The person in the luggage compartment could be seriously injured or killed during sudden braking or a collision. Do not drive with the liftgate open: Exhaust gas in the cabin of a vehicle is dangerous.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page110 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:2 AM Black plate (110,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks NOTE If the vehicle battery is dead or there is a malfunction in the electrical system and the liftgate cannot be unlocked, perform the following procedure as an emergency measure to unlock it: 1. Remove the cap on the interior surface of the liftgate with a flathead screwdriver. 2. (With power liftgate) Push the liftgate while pressing the lever down.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page111 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:2 AM Black plate (111,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks WARNING Be sure to watch the power liftgate as it opens or closes, and make sure that it closes completely: Opening or closing the power liftgate while not watching it move is dangerous.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page112 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:2 AM Black plate (112,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks NOTE l l l l l l Do not apply unnecessary force to the power liftgate when it is opening/closing electrically. Unnecessary force on the liftgate may cause it to reverse direction of movement automatically. The power liftgate may not open/close electrically if the vehicle is parked on an incline, or there is strong wind, or the liftgate is laden with snow.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page113 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:2 AM Black plate (113,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Operation from the driver's seat (To open/close) Press the power liftgate switch for about one second or more while the liftgate is in the fully closed/open position. The hazard warning lights flash twice and the liftgate opens/closes fully after the beep sound is heard.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page114 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:2 AM Black plate (114,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Power liftgate drop prevention mechanism CAUTION Sensors are installed on both ends of the power liftgate. Be careful not to allow the sensors to be scratched or damaged by sharp objects, otherwise the liftgate may no longer open/close automatically. In addition, if the sensor is damaged while the liftgate is closing automatically, the system changes to manual operation.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page115 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:2 AM Black plate (115,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks NOTE l l If the liftgate handle is pulled while the easy closure function is operating, the liftgate can be opened. If the liftgate is opened/closed repeatedly in a short period of time, the easy closure function may not operate. Wait for a while and then try again. Power Windows The ignition switch must be in the ON position for the power windows to operate.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page116 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:2 AM Black plate (116,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks qOperating the Front Power Windows NOTE l l Each passenger power window can be operated with each door switch when the power window lock switch on the driver's door is in the unlocked position (page 3-39). Each passenger power window can also be operated by the power window master control switches on the driver's door.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page117 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:2 AM Black plate (117,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks NOTE (POWER WINDOW INITIALIZATION PROCEDURE) If the battery was disconnected during vehicle maintenance, or for other reasons such as a switch continues to be operated after the window is fully open/close, the power windows will not fully open and close automatically.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page118 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:2 AM Black plate (118,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks NOTE l l The two-step down function cannot be canceled if the procedure is not completed within the specified times, or the procedure is changed along the way. To redo the procedure, first turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position and proceed from the beginning.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page119 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:2 AM Black plate (119,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks qOperating the Rear Power Windows The power windows may be operated when the power window lock switch on the driver's door is in the unlocked position. The rear power windows may be opened or closed using the power window master control switches on the driver's door.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page120 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:2 AM Black plate (120,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks NOTE When the power window lock switch is in the locked position, the light on each power window switch, except for the driver's power window switch, turns off. The light may be difficult to see depending on the surrounding brightness. NOTE l The power windows cannot be opened or closed from outside the vehicle under the following condition: A door or the liftgate is opened.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page122 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:2 AM Black plate (122,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks NOTE (With advanced key) If the auto-lock function (page 3-8) has been activated, the doors and the liftgate automatically lock as you walk away from the vehicle, however, the power windows cannot be closed. When leaving the vehicle, close the windows using the power window switch inside the vehicle, the key, or a request switch. 2.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page123 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:2 AM Black plate (123,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap WARNING When removing the fuel cap, loosen the cap slightly and wait for any hissing to stop. Then remove it: Fuel spray is dangerous. Fuel can burn skin and eyes and cause illness if ingested. Fuel spray is released when there is pressure in the fuel tank and the fuel cap is removed too quickly.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page124 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:2 AM Black plate (124,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks CAUTION Make sure the fuel-filler cap is tightened securely. The check fuel cap warning light may illuminate if the cap is not tightened securely. If the light remains on even after you have tightened the cap securely, this may indicate a different problem. Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page125 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:2 AM Black plate (125,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks 3. Grasp the support rod in the padded area and secure it in the stay hole indicated by the arrow to hold the hood open. Moonroof í The moonroof can be opened or closed electrically only when the ignition switch is in the ON position. Slide switch Pad Tilt switch Support rod Clip qClosing the Hood 1.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page126 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:2 AM Black plate (126,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks qOperating the Moonroof Tilt Operation To stop sliding partway, push any part of the tilt or slide switch. The rear of the moonroof can be tilted open to provide more ventilation. To fully tilt automatically, momentarily push the tilt switch. To fully close automatically, momentarily pull the tilt switch or push the front of the slide switch.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page127 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:2 AM Black plate (127,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks qEngine-off Moonroof Operation The moonroof can be operated for about 40 seconds after the ignition switch is turned from the ON position to the ACC or LOCK position with all doors closed. If any door is opened, the moonroof will be inoperable.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page128 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:2 AM Black plate (128,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Retractable type key Lock button 2. Turn the key toward the front and hold it. After the doors and the liftgate are unlocked, the moonroof fully opens automatically. Unlock button Operation indicator light Panic button To stop the windows and the moonroof from opening, release the button. If the operation is performed from the beginning again, the windows and the moonroof open.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page129 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:2 AM Black plate (129,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks 2. Turn the key toward the back and hold it. After the doors and the liftgate are locked, the moonroof closes as long as the key is turned. qJam-safe Moonroof If a person's hands, head or an object blocks the moonroof during closing operation, the moonroof will stop and open halfway. WARNING Close With request switch on the driver's door (Advanced key) 1.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page130 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:2 AM Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks qSunshade The sunshade can be opened and closed by hand. The sunshade opens automatically when the moonroof is opened, but must be closed by hand. Sunshade CAUTION Ø The sunshade does not tilt. To avoid damaging the sunshade, do not push up on it. Ø Do not close the sunshade while the moonroof is opening. Trying to force the sunshade closed could damage it. 3-50 Form No.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page131 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:2 AM Black plate (131,1) Knowing Your Mazda Security System CAUTION Immobilizer System (with Advanced Key) Do not allow the following when starting the engine with the auxiliary key due to an advanced key dead battery or other malfunction. Otherwise the signal from the auxiliary key will not be received correctly and the engine may not start. Ø Metal parts of other keys or metal objects touch the key grip.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page132 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:2 AM Black plate (132,1) Knowing Your Mazda Security System qOperation Arming NOTE l The system is armed when the ignition switch is turned from the ON position to the ACC or LOCK position. The security indicator light in the instrument cluster flashes every 2 seconds until the system is disarmed. l Disarming The system is disarmed when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position with the registered advanced key.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page133 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:2 AM Black plate (133,1) Knowing Your Mazda Security System qMaintenance If you have a problem with the immobilizer system or the key, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. NOTE l l l The advanced keys (including auxiliary key) carry a unique electronic code. For this reason, and to assure your safety, obtaining a replacement advanced key (including auxiliary key) requires some waiting time.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page134 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:2 AM Black plate (134,1) Knowing Your Mazda Security System CAUTION NOTE l When starting the engine do not allow the following, as the engine may not start due to the electronic signal from the ignition key not being transmitted correctly. Ø A key ring rests on the key grip. l Ø Metal parts of other keys or metal objects touch the key grip. (U.S.A.) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page135 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:2 AM Black plate (135,1) Knowing Your Mazda Security System If the engine doesn't start with the correct ignition key, and the security indicator light keeps illuminating or flashing, the system may have a malfunction. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer. qMaintenance NOTE NOTE l l l l If the security indicator light comes on and stays on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, the engine will not start.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page136 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:2 AM Black plate (136,1) Knowing Your Mazda Security System Theft-Deterrent System í If the theft deterrent system detects an inappropriate entry into the vehicle, which could result in the vehicle or its contents being stolen, the alarm alerts the surrounding area of an abnormality by sounding the horn and flashing the hazard warning lights. Refer to Operation on page 3-56.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page137 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:2 AM Black plate (137,1) Knowing Your Mazda Security System qTo Stop an Alarm A triggered alarm can be turned off by any one of the following methods: l Unlock a door or the liftgate with the key. l Press the unlock button on the keyless entry system transmitter. l (With advanced key) Press a request switch. Press the unlock button on the transmitter.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page138 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:2 AM Black plate (138,1) Knowing Your Mazda Steering Wheel and Mirrors Steering Wheel WARNING Never adjust the steering wheel while the vehicle is moving: Adjusting the steering wheel while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. Moving it can very easily cause the driver to abruptly turn to the left or right. This can lead to loss of control or an accident. qSteering Wheel Adjustment To change the angle or length of the steering wheel: 1.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page139 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:2 AM Black plate (139,1) Knowing Your Mazda Steering Wheel and Mirrors 2. Depress the mirror switch in the appropriate direction. Outside mirror Selector switch Mirror defroster í To turn on the mirror defrosters, turn the ignition switch to the ON position and push the rear window defroster switch (page 5-66).
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page140 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:2 AM Knowing Your Mazda Steering Wheel and Mirrors WARNING Do not stack cargo or objects higher than the seatbacks: Cargo stacked higher than the seatbacks is dangerous. It can block your view in the rearview mirror, which might cause you to hit another car when changing lanes. 3-60 Form No.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page141 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:2 AM 4 Black plate (141,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Important information about driving your Mazda. Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions ........................................ Fuel Requirements .................................................................... Emission Control System .......................................................... Engine Exhaust (Carbon Monoxide) .........................................
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page142 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:2 AM Black plate (142,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions 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. It could also cause engine knocking and serious engine damage.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page143 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:2 AM Black plate (143,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions Emission Control System Your vehicle is equipped with an emission control system (the catalytic converter is part of this system) that enables your vehicle to comply with existing exhaust emissions requirements. WARNING Never park over or near anything flammable: Parking over or near anything flammable, such as dry grass, is dangerous.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page144 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:2 AM Black plate (144,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions 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 is colorless, odorless, and poisonous. When inhaled, it can cause loss of consciousness and death.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page145 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:2 AM Black plate (145,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Before Starting the Engine Before Getting In l l l l Be sure the windows, outside mirrors, and outside lights are clean. Inspect inflation pressures and condition of tires. Look under the vehicle for any sign of fluid leaks. If you plan to back up, make sure nothing is in your way. NOTE Engine oil, engine coolant, brake fluid, washer fluid, and other fluid levels should be inspected.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page146 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:2 AM Black plate (146,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Break-In Period Money-Saving Suggestions No special break-in is necessary, but a few precautions in the first 1,000 km (600 miles) may add to the performance, economy, and life of your Mazda. l Don't race the engine. l Don't maintain one constant speed, either slow or fast, for a long period of time.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page147 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:2 AM Black plate (147,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Hazardous Driving qDriving on Slippery Surface WARNING Be extremely careful if it is necessary to downshift on slippery surfaces: Downshifting into lower gear while driving on slippery surfaces is dangerous. The sudden change in tire speed could cause the tires to skid. This could lead to loss of vehicle control and an accident.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page148 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:2 AM Black plate (148,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips qRoll-over WARNING Avoid sharp turns, excessive speed and abrupt maneuvers when driving this vehicle: Sharp turns, excessive speed and abrupt maneuvering of this vehicle is dangerous as it could result in the increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle roll-over, personal injury or death. This vehicle has a higher center of gravity.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page149 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:2 AM Black plate (149,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Rocking the Vehicle WARNING Do not spin the wheels at more than 56 km/h (35 mph), and do not allow anyone to stand behind a wheel when pushing the vehicle: When the vehicle is stuck, spinning the wheels at high speed is dangerous. The spinning tire could overheat and explode. This could cause serious injuries.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page150 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:2 AM Black plate (150,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips CAUTION Check local regulations before using studded tires. NOTE If your vehicle is equipped with the tire pressure monitoring system, the system may not function correctly when using tires with steel wire reinforcement in the sidewalls (page 5-31). qTire Chains Check local regulations before using tire chains. CAUTION Ø Chains may affect handling.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page151 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:2 AM Black plate (151,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Driving Tips Driving In Flooded Area WARNING Dry wet brakes by driving very slowly and applying the brakes lightly until brake performance returns to normal: Driving with wet brakes is dangerous. Increased stopping distance or the vehicle pulling to one side when braking could result in a serious accident. Light braking will indicate whether the brakes have been affected.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page152 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:2 AM Black plate (152,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Towing 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 depends on proper equipment and safe driving habits. Towing a trailer will affect handling, braking, durability, performance, and economy. Never overload vehicle or trailer.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page153 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:2 AM Black plate (153,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Towing TRAILER TOWING-LOAD TABLE Because vehicle weights vary, adjustments must be made to meet the requirements in this table. Model Without Towing With Towing Package Package Item MAX. FRONTAL AREA 2.97 m2 (32 ft2) 4.65 m2 (50 ft2) 907 kg (2,000 lb) 1,588 kg (3,500 lb) Add trailer's weight, load and hitch; vehicle passengers and vehicle load* * i.e. baggage, food, camp gear MAX.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page154 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:2 AM Black plate (154,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Towing WARNING Always keep tow loads within specified limits as indicated in the Trailer Towing-Load Table: Attempting to tow loads greater than those specified is dangerous as it may cause serious handling and performance problems that could result in personal injury or vehicle damage, or both.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page155 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:2 AM Black plate (155,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Towing WARNING Always make sure the trailer hitch is securely attached before departure: An unsecured trailer hitch is dangerous as it causes greater trailer sway from crosswinds, rough roads or other causes, resulting in loss of control and a serious accident. Examine all trailer-hitch mounting bolts regularly and tighten any that are loose.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page156 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:2 AM Black plate (156,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Towing qSafety Chains Safety chains must be used as a precautionary measure should the trailer become unintentionally unhitched. They should cross under the trailer tongue and attach to the hitch. Leave enough slack to allow full turns. Consult literature published by your trailer or hitch manufacturer for more details.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page157 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:2 AM Black plate (157,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Towing The three main causes of vehicle-trailer accidents are driver error, excessive speed, and improper trailer loading. Before driving l Have your cooling and braking system checked by an Authorized Mazda Dealer. l Before starting out, inspect the operation of all vehicle and trailer lights and all vehicleto-trailer connections.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page158 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:2 AM Black plate (158,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Towing Ascending a hill Shift into a lower gear to reduce the possibility of overloading or overheating the engine, or both. Descending a hill Shift into a lower gear and use engine compression as a braking effect.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page159 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:2 AM Black plate (159,1) Before Driving Your Mazda Towing 3. Release the parking brake (also the foot brake) and pull away from the wheel blocks. Stop; apply the parking brake and shift into P. 4. Have a helper retrieve the wheel blocks. Fuel consumption Trailer towing causes higher fuel consumption. Maintenance If you tow a trailer frequently, have your vehicle serviced as shown in Scheduled Maintenance (page 8-3). 4-19 Form No.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page160 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:2 AM 4-20 Form No.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page161 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:2 AM 5 Black plate (161,1) Driving Your Mazda Explanation of instruments and controls. Starting and Driving ..................................................................... 5-2 Ignition Switch .......................................................................... 5-2 Starting the Engine .................................................................... 5-4 Brake System .............................................................
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page162 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:2 AM Black plate (162,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Ignition Switch Auxiliary key (with advanced key) qIgnition Switch Positions With advanced key NOTE When starting the engine using the advanced key, refer to Starting the Engine (page 3-9). When starting the engine with the auxiliary key, perform the following procedure. Without advanced key 1. Remove the auxiliary key from the advanced key (page 3-15). 2.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page163 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:2 AM Black plate (163,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving WARNING Remove the key only when the vehicle is parked: Removing the key from the ignition switch while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. Removing the key allows the steering wheel to lock. You will lose steering control and a serious accident could occur.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page164 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:2 AM Black plate (164,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Starting the Engine NOTE l NOTE Engine-starting is controlled by the spark ignition system. This system meets all Canadian InterferenceCausing Equipment Standard requirements regulating the impulse electrical field strength of radio noise. 1. Occupants should fasten their seat belts. 2. Make sure the parking brake is on. 3. Depress the brake pedal. 4.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page165 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:2 AM Black plate (165,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Brake System qFoot Brake Your Mazda has power-assisted brakes that adjust automatically through normal use. Should power-assist fail, you can stop by applying greater force than normal to the brake pedal. But the distance required to stop will be greater than usual.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page166 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:2 AM Black plate (166,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving NOTE qBrake System Warning Light For parking in snow, refer to Winter Driving (page 4-9) regarding parking brake use. Setting the parking brake Depress the brake pedal, then depress the parking brake pedal fully.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page167 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:2 AM Black plate (167,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving NOTE Having to add brake fluid is sometimes an indicator of leakage. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible even if the brake light is no longer illuminated. WARNING Do not drive with the brake system warning light illuminated.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page168 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:2 AM Black plate (168,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving If the ABS warning light stays on while you're driving, the ABS control unit has detected a system malfunction. If this occurs, your brakes will function normally as if the vehicle had no ABS. Should this happen, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page169 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:2 AM Black plate (169,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qBrake Pad Wear Indicator When the disc brake pads become worn, the built-in wear indicators contact the disc plates. This causes a screeching noise to warn that the pads should be replaced. When you hear this noise, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. WARNING Do not drive with worn disc pads: Driving with worn disc pads is dangerous.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page170 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:2 AM Black plate (170,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Automatic Transaxle Controls Various Lockouts: 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.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page171 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:2 AM Black plate (171,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qTransaxle Ranges The shift lever must be in P or N to operate the starter. P (Park) P locks the transaxle and prevents the front wheels from rotating. WARNING Always set the shift lever to P and set the parking brake: Only setting the shift lever to the P position without using the parking brake to hold the vehicle is dangerous.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page172 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:2 AM Black plate (172,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qActive Adaptive Shift (AAS) Active Adaptive Shift (AAS) automatically controls the transaxle shift points to best suit the road conditions and driver input. This optimizes engine performance and improves driving comfort.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page173 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:2 AM Black plate (173,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Indicators Shifting Shift position indicator In manual shift mode, the “M” of the shift position indicator in the instrument panel illuminates. Manually Shifting up (M1→M2→M3→M4→M5→M6) To shift up to a higher gear, tap the shift lever back ( ) once. Gear position indicator The numeral for the selected gear illuminates.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page174 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:2 AM Black plate (174,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Manually Shifting down (M6→M5→M4→M3→M2→M1) To shift down to a lower gear, tap the shift lever forward ( ) once. Second gear fixed mode When the shift lever is tapped back ( ) while the vehicle is stopped, the transaxle is set in the second gear fixed mode. The gear is fixed in second while in this mode for easier starting and driving on slippery roads.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page175 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:2 AM Black plate (175,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving NOTE qDriving Tips The gear does not shift down to M1 automatically while in the second gear fixed mode.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page176 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:2 AM Black plate (176,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Power Steering Power steering is only operable when the engine is running. If the engine is off or if the power steering system is inoperable, you can still steer, but it requires more physical effort. If the steering feels stiffer than usual during normal driving, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page177 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:2 AM Black plate (177,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qAWD Driving qAWD Warning Light WARNING Avoid sharp turns, excessive speed and abrupt maneuvers when driving this vehicle: Sharp turns, excessive speed and abrupt maneuvering of this vehicle is dangerous as it could result in the increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle roll-over, personal injury or death. This vehicle has a higher center of gravity.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page178 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:2 AM Black plate (178,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving WARNING Never spin a wheel that is off the ground: Spinning a wheel that is off the ground as a result of the vehicle being stuck or in a ditch is dangerous. The drive assembly could be seriously damaged which could lead to an accident or could even lead to overheating, oil leakage, and a fire.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page179 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:2 AM Black plate (179,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Cruise Control With cruise control, you can set and automatically maintain any speed of more than about 30 km/h (19 mph). WARNING Do not use the cruise control under the following conditions: Using the cruise control under the following conditions is dangerous and could result in loss of vehicle control.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page180 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:2 AM Black plate (180,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving 3. Press down or press up on the cruise control SET +/SET - switch and release it at the speed you want. Release the accelerator at the same time. qTo Increase Cruising Speed Follow either of these procedures. To increase speed using cruise control switch Press up on the cruise control SET + switch and hold it. Your vehicle will accelerate.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page181 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:2 AM Black plate (181,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving To increase speed using accelerator pedal Depress the accelerator pedal to accelerate to the desired speed. Press down or press up on the cruise control SET +/SET - switch and release it immediately. Your vehicle has a tap-down feature that allows you to decrease your current speed in decrements of 1.6 km/h (1 mph) by a momentary tap of the cruise control switch.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page182 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:2 AM Black plate (182,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving l Press the CANCEL button. Traction Control System (TCS) The Traction Control System (TCS) enhances traction and safety by controlling engine torque and braking. When the TCS detects driving wheel slippage, it lowers engine torque and operates the brakes to prevent loss of traction. The system is off when the ignition is off.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page183 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:2 AM Black plate (183,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving CAUTION Do not rely on the TCS to maintain constant control of the vehicle under severe or maximum handling conditions. If the TCS operates frequently due to severe driving conditions, the TCS may stop operating to protect the brakes from overheating. After the brakes have cooled down, the TCS resumes normal operation.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page184 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:2 AM Black plate (184,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qTCS OFF Switch If the vehicle speed is less than 15 km/h (9 mph), press the TCS OFF switch to turn off the TCS. The TCS OFF indicator light will illuminate. NOTE l l l l l Press the switch again to turn the TCS back on. The TCS OFF indicator light will go out.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page185 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:2 AM Black plate (185,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)/Roll Stability Control (RSC) The Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) automatically controls braking and engine torque in conjunction with systems such as ABS and TCS to help control side slip when driving on slippery surfaces or during sudden or evasive maneuvering, enhancing vehicle safety.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page186 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:2 AM Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving CAUTION Ø The DSC/RSC may not operate correctly unless the following are observed: Ø Use tires of the correct size specified for your Mazda on all four wheels. Ø Use tires of the same manufacturer, brand and tread pattern on all four wheels. Ø Do not mix worn tires.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page187 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:2 AM Black plate (187,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving 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 the warning light in the instrument panel and by the warning beep sound.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page188 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:2 AM Black plate (188,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving CAUTION Ø Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page189 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:2 AM Black plate (189,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qTire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light This warning light illuminates for a few seconds when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. Thereafter, the warning light illuminates and a beep is heard when tire pressure is too low in one or more tires, and flashes when there is a system malfunction.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page190 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:2 AM Black plate (190,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Adjust the tire pressure to the correct tire pressure. Refer to the specification charts (page 10-6). NOTE l CAUTION When replacing/repairing the tires or wheels or both, have the work done by an Authorized Mazda Dealer, or the tire pressure sensors may be damaged. l l 5-30 Form No.8Z28-EA-07J Perform tire pressure adjustment when the tires are cold.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page191 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:2 AM Black plate (191,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving If the warning light illuminates again even after the tire pressures are adjusted, there may be a tire puncture. Replace the punctured tire with the temporary spare tire (page 7-8). NOTE A tire pressure sensor is not installed to the temporary spare tire. The warning light will flash continuously while the temporary spare tire is being used.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page192 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:2 AM Black plate (192,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving 3. After about 15 minutes, drive the vehicle at a speed of at least 25 km/h (16 mph) for 10 minutes and the tire pressure sensor ID signal code will be registered automatically.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page193 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:2 AM Black plate (193,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) System í The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system is designed to assist the driver by monitoring blind spots on both sides of the vehicle to the rear in certain situations such as when changing lanes on roads and freeways.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page194 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:2 AM Black plate (194,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving l The detectability of the radar sensors has its limitations. The BSM system may not operate properly under the following conditions: Ice, snow, or soil adheres to the rear bumper surface around the radar sensors. During adverse weather conditions such as rain or snow, or under conditions where water is sprayed.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page195 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:2 AM Black plate (195,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving 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: Ice or snow adheres to the surface of the outside mirrors. The door window glass is darkened. l l qBSM Warning Light/Beep BSM warning light Equipped on the left and right door mirrors.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page196 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:2 AM Black plate (196,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving qBSM OFF Switch qCare of Radar Sensors When the BSM switch is pressed, the BSM system turns off and the BSM OFF indicator light illuminates. The radar sensors are equipped inside the rear bumper. Radar sensors Press the BSM OFF switch again to turn on the BSM system. The BSM OFF indicator light turns off.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page197 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:2 AM Black plate (197,1) Driving Your Mazda Instrument Cluster and Indicators Meters and Gauges When the ignition switch is in the ON position, the dashboard gauges illuminate. Speedometer ...................................................................................................... page 5-38 Odometer, Trip Meter and Trip Meter Selector .................................................. page 5-38 Tachometer .........................
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page198 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:2 AM Black plate (198,1) Driving Your Mazda Instrument Cluster and Indicators qSpeedometer The speedometer indicates the speed of the vehicle. qOdometer, Trip Meter and Trip Meter Selector The display mode can be changed between trip meter A and trip meter B by pressing the selector while one of them is displayed. The selected mode will be displayed.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page199 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:2 AM Black plate (199,1) Driving Your Mazda Instrument Cluster and Indicators The trip meter records the total distance the vehicle is driven until the meter is again reset. Return it to “0.0” by holding the selector depressed for more than 1 second. Use this meter to measure trip distances and to compute fuel consumption. qEngine Coolant Temperature Gauge The engine coolant temperature gauge shows the temperature of the engine coolant.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page200 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:2 AM Black plate (200,1) Driving Your Mazda Instrument Cluster and Indicators qFuel Gauge The fuel gauge shows approximately how much fuel is in the tank. We recommend keeping the tank over 1/4 full. When the low fuel warning light illuminates or when the needle is near E, refuel as soon as possible.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page201 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:3 AM Black plate (201,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds Warning/Indicator Lights Warning/Indicator lights will appear in any of the highlighted areas Signal Warning/Indicator Lights Page Brake System Warning Light 5-43 Charging System Warning Light 5-45 Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light 5-45 Check Engine Light 5-45 Powertrain Malfunction/Reduced Power Warning Light 5-46 ABS Warning Light 5-44 Air
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page202 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:3 AM Black plate (202,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds Signal Warning/Indicator Lights Page Low Fuel Warning Light 5-47 Check Fuel Cap Warning Light 5-47 Seat Belt Warning Light/Beep 5-47 Door-Ajar Warning Light 5-49 Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Light 5-49 Automatic Transaxle Warning Light 5-49 AWD Warning Light 5-49 Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light 5-50 KEY Warning Light (Red)/
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page203 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:3 AM Black plate (203,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds Signal Warning/Indicator Lights Page Light-On Indicator Light 5-56 Turn Signal/Hazard Warning Indicator Lights 5-56 qBrake System Warning Light If the warning light remains on, or if the brakes do not operate properly, do not drive the vehicle. Have it towed to an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page204 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:3 AM Black plate (204,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds qABS Warning Light The warning light stays on for a few seconds when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. If the ABS warning light stays on while you're driving, the ABS control unit has detected a system malfunction. If this occurs, your brakes will function normally as if the vehicle had no ABS.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page205 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:3 AM Black plate (205,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds qCharging System Warning Light If the light illuminates while driving: 1. Drive to the side of the road and park off the right-of-way on level ground. 2. Turn off the engine and wait 5 minutes for the oil to drain back into the oil pan.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page206 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:3 AM Black plate (206,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds The check engine light may come on in the following cases: l The fuel tank level being very low or approaching empty. l The engine's electrical system has a problem. l The emission control system has a problem. l The fuel-filler cap is missing or not tightened securely.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page207 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:3 AM Black plate (207,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds qLow Fuel Warning Light qSeat Belt Warning Light/Beep Low fuel warning light This warning light in the fuel gauge signals that the fuel tank will soon be empty. Refuel as soon as possible. qCheck Fuel Cap Warning Light This warning light illuminates for a few seconds when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page208 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:3 AM Black plate (208,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds Driver seated/Front passenger not seated The belt minder is a supplemental warning to the seat belt warning function. If the driver's seat belt is not fastened when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, the warning light/beep operates to give you further reminders according to the chart below.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page209 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:3 AM Black plate (209,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds qDoor-Ajar Warning Light This warning light comes on when any door isn't securely closed. CAUTION If the automatic transaxle warning light illuminates, the transaxle has an electrical problem. Continuing to drive your Mazda in this condition could cause damage to your transaxle. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page210 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:3 AM Black plate (210,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds WARNING Never spin a wheel that is off the ground: Spinning a wheel that is off the ground as a result of the vehicle being stuck or in a ditch is dangerous. The drive assembly could be seriously damaged which could lead to an accident or could even lead to overheating, oil leakage, and a fire.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page211 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:3 AM Black plate (211,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds Adjust the tire pressure to the correct tire pressure. Refer to the specification charts (page 10-6). NOTE l CAUTION When replacing/repairing the tires or wheels or both, have the work done by an Authorized Mazda Dealer, or the tire pressure sensors may be damaged. l l Perform tire pressure adjustment when the tires are cold.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page212 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:3 AM Black plate (212,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds If the warning light illuminates again even after the tire pressures are adjusted, there may be a tire puncture. Replace the punctured tire with the temporary spare tire (page 7-8). NOTE A tire pressure sensor is not installed to the temporary spare tire. The warning light will flash continuously while the temporary spare tire is being used.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page213 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:3 AM Black plate (213,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds l Under the following conditions, the KEY warning light (red) will flash continuously when the start knob has not been returned to the LOCK position to notify the driver that the advanced key has been removed from the vehicle. It will stop flashing when the advanced key is back inside the vehicle.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page214 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:3 AM Black plate (214,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds qHeadlight High-Beam Indicator Light Gear position indicator When the shift lever is in the D or M position, the numeral for the selected gear displays. qTCS/DSC Indicator Light This light indicates one of two things: l The high-beam headlights are on. l The turn signal lever is in the flash-topass position.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page215 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:3 AM Black plate (215,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds qTCS OFF Indicator Light Cruise Main Indicator Light (Amber) The indicator light illuminates amber when the ON/OFF switch pulled up and the cruise control system is activated. Cruise Set Indicator Light (Green) The indicator light illuminates green when a cruising speed has been set.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page216 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:3 AM Black plate (216,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds qLight-On Indicator Light Beep Sounds qAir Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Beep This indicator light comes on when the exterior lights and dashboard illumination are on.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page217 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:3 AM Black plate (217,1) Driving Your Mazda Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds qIgnition Key Reminder If the ignition switch is in the LOCK or ACC position with the key inserted, a continuous beep sound will be heard when the driver's door is opened. qLights-On Reminder If lights are on and the key is removed from the ignition switch, a continuous beep sound will be heard when the driver's door is opened.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page218 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:3 AM Black plate (218,1) Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls Type B (With AUTO position) Lighting Control qHeadlights Type A (Without AUTO position) Turn the headlight switch to turn the headlights, other exterior lights and dashboard illumination on or off. Switch Position Turn the headlight switch to turn the headlights, other exterior lights and dashboard illumination on or off.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page219 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:3 AM Black plate (219,1) Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls CAUTION NOTE l Ø Do not shade the light sensor by adhering a sticker or a label on the windshield. Otherwise the light sensor will not operate correctly. Light sensor l l Ø The light sensor also works as a rain sensor for the auto-wiper control.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page220 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:3 AM Black plate (220,1) Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls qLights-On Reminder í qFlashing the Headlights If lights are on and the key is removed from the ignition switch, a continuous beep sound will be heard when the driver's door is opened. To flash the headlights, pull the lever fully toward you. The headlight switch does not need to be on, and the lever will return to the normal position when released.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page221 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:3 AM Black plate (221,1) Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls Select the proper setting from the following chart. Front seat Driver Passenger × ― × × × × × × × ― Rear seat Load Switch Position ― ― × × ― ― ― ― × × 0 0 1 2 3 ×: Yes ―: No qDaytime Running Lights (Canada) In Canada, vehicles must be driven with the headlights on during daytime operation.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page222 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:3 AM Black plate (222,1) Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls 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 front fog lights on, rotate the fog light switch to the position. The headlight switch must be in the position to turn on the front fog lights.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page223 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:3 AM Black plate (223,1) Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls qWindshield Wipers Type B (With AUTO position) Type A (With INT position) Turn the wipers on by pulling the lever down. INT ― Intermittent LO ― Low speed HI ― High speed For a single wiping cycle, push the lever up to MIST. MIST ― Mist Variable-speed intermittent wipers Set the lever to INT and choose the interval timing by rotating the ring.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page224 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:3 AM Black plate (224,1) Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls The sensitivity of the rain sensor can be adjusted by turning the switch on the wiper lever. From the center position (normal), turn the switch towards (+) for higher sensitivity (faster response) or turn the switch towards (_) for less sensitivity (slower response).
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page225 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:3 AM Black plate (225,1) Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls NOTE l l l l Switching the auto-wiper lever from the OFF to the AUTO position while driving at a vehicle speed of 4 km/h (2 mph) or higher (or after driving the vehicle) activates the windshield wipers once, after which they operate according to the rainfall amount.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page226 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:3 AM Black plate (226,1) Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls Rear Window Wiper and Washer The ignition switch must be in the ON position. qRear Window Wiper Rear Window Defroster The rear window defroster clears frost, fog, and thin ice from the rear window. The ignition switch must be in the ON position. Press the switch to turn on the rear window defroster.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page227 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:3 AM Black plate (227,1) Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls NOTE This defroster is not designed for melting snow. If there is an accumulation of snow on the rear window, remove it before using the defroster. Horn To sound the horn, press the the steering wheel. mark on 5-67 Form No.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page228 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:3 AM Driving Your Mazda Switches and Controls Hazard Warning Flasher The hazard warning lights should always be used when you stop on or near a roadway in an emergency. The hazard warning lights warn other drivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazard and that they must take extreme caution when near it. Depress the hazard warning flasher and all the turn signals will flash.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page229 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:3 AM 6 Black plate (229,1) Interior Comfort Use of various features for drive comfort, including air-conditioning and audio system. Climate Control System .......................... 6-2 Operating Tips .................................... 6-2 Vent Operation (Front) ........................ 6-4 Fully Automatic Type ......................... 6-6 Vent Operation (Rear) ....................... 6-12 Control Panel (Rear) .........................
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page230 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:3 AM Black plate (230,1) Interior Comfort Climate Control System Operating Tips qOperating the Climate Control System Operate the climate control system with the engine running. NOTE To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not leave the fan control dial on for a long period of time with the ignition switch in the ACC position when the engine is not running.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page231 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:3 AM Black plate (231,1) Interior Comfort Climate Control System qSunlight/Temperature Sensor The fully automatic air conditioner function measures inside and outside temperatures, and the intensity of direct sunlight. It then sets temperatures inside the passenger compartment accordingly. CAUTION Do not obstruct either sensor, otherwise the automatic air conditioner will not operate properly.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page232 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:3 AM Black plate (232,1) Interior Comfort Climate Control System Vent Operation (Front) Open Close qAdjusting 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. This is not a sign of trouble but a result of humid air being suddenly cooled. 6-4 Form No.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page233 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:3 AM Black plate (233,1) Interior Comfort Climate Control System qSelecting the Airflow Mode Dashboard Vents Defroster and Floor Vents Dashboard and Floor Vents Defroster Vents Floor Vents 6-5 Form No.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page234 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:3 AM Black plate (234,1) Interior Comfort Climate Control System Fully Automatic Type Climate control information is displayed on the information display. Information display Air intake display A/C AUTO DUAL Airflow display Mode selector display Temperature setting display (driver) Driver temperature control dial A/C switch Fan control dial AUTO switch Mode selector switch Windshield defroster switch 6-6 Form No.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page235 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:3 AM Black plate (235,1) Interior Comfort Climate Control System qControl Switches Temperature control dial AUTO switch Cold By pressing the AUTO switch the following functions will be automatically controlled in accordance with the set temperature: l Airflow temperature l Amount of airflow l Selection of airflow mode l Outside/Recirculated air selection l Air conditioner operation NOTE AUTO switch indicator light l When on, it indicates
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page236 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:3 AM Black plate (236,1) Interior Comfort Climate Control System Mode selector switch Air intake selector The desired airflow mode can be selected (page 6-5). Outside or recirculated air positions can be selected. Press the switch to select outside/recirculated air positions.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page237 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:3 AM Black plate (237,1) Interior Comfort Climate Control System OUTSIDE (Ambient Temperature) switch Interconnection mode (indicator light turned off) The set temperature for the driver and front passenger is controlled simultaneously. NOTE l l Press the OUTSIDE switch to display the ambient temperature.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page238 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:3 AM Black plate (238,1) Interior Comfort Climate Control System qOperation of Automatic Air Conditioning qWindshield Defrosting and Defogging 1. Press the AUTO switch. Selection of the airflow mode, air intake selector and amount of airflow will be automatically controlled. 2. Use the temperature control dial to select a desired temperature.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page239 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:3 AM Black plate (239,1) Interior Comfort Climate Control System NOTE l l Press the windshield defroster switch to change the mode to the interconnection mode automatically. The system does not change to the individual operation mode by pressing the DUAL switch or turning the front passenger temperature control dial. Use the temperature control dial to increase the air flow temperature and defog the windshield more quickly. 6-11 Form No.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page240 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:3 AM Black plate (240,1) Interior Comfort Climate Control System Vent Operation (Rear) qAdjusting the Vents Directing airflow You can direct air flow by moving the adjustment knob. NOTE When using the air conditioner, mist may come out from the vents. This is not a sign of trouble but a result of humid air being suddenly cooled. 6-12 Form No.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page241 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:3 AM Black plate (241,1) Interior Comfort Climate Control System qSelecting the Airflow Mode For vehicles with rear full-auto air conditioning, the airflow mode can be selected according to the purpose of use. Instrument panel Vents Floor Vents Instrument panel and Floor Vents 6-13 Form No.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page242 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:3 AM Black plate (242,1) Interior Comfort Climate Control System Control Panel (Rear) Front AUTO switch REAR CONTROL switch Rear Fan control dial 6-14 Form No.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page243 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:3 AM Black plate (243,1) Interior Comfort Climate Control System qControl Switches Temperature control dial Rear air conditioning on switch Cold Press the REAR CONTROL switch to operate the rear air conditioning from the rear seats. Fan and temperature adjustment from the rear control panel is possible only when “CONTROL ON” in the rear control panel is illuminated.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page244 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:3 AM Black plate (244,1) Interior Comfort Climate Control System NOTE l l l l l Setting the temperature to the maximum high or low will not provide the desired temperature at a faster rate. When selecting heat, the system will restrict airflow until it has warmed to prevent cold air from blowing out of the vents. While in individual operation mode, the temperature setting is controlled at the driver's temperature.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page245 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:3 AM Black plate (245,1) Interior Comfort Audio System Antenna qRear Window Antenna The rear window antenna receives both AM and FM signals. Rear window antenna CAUTION Operating Tips for Audio System WARNING Do not adjust the audio control switches while driving the vehicle: Adjusting the audio while driving the vehicle is dangerous as it could distract your attention from the vehicle operation which could lead to a serious accident.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page246 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:3 AM Black plate (246,1) Interior Comfort Audio System qRadio Reception AM characteristics AM signals bend around such things as buildings or mountains and bounce off the ionosphere. Therefore, they can reach longer distances than FM signals. Because of this, two stations may sometimes be picked up on the same frequency at the same time.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page247 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:3 AM Black plate (247,1) Interior Comfort Audio System Flutter/Skip noise Signals from an FM transmitter move in straight lines and become weak in valleys between tall buildings, mountains, and other obstacles. When a vehicle passes through such an area, the reception conditions may change suddenly, resulting in annoying noise. Strong signal noise This occurs very close to a transmitter tower.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page248 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:3 AM Black plate (248,1) Interior Comfort Audio System qOperating Tips for CD Player/InDash CD Changer l The CD revolves at high speed within the unit. Defective (cracked or badly bent) CDs should never be used. l Do not use non-conventional discs such as heart-shaped, octagonal discs, etc. The disc may not eject resulting in a malfunction. l If the memory portion of the CD is transparent or translucent, do not use the disc.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page249 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:3 AM Black plate (249,1) Interior Comfort Audio System l A new CD may have rough edges on its inner and outer perimeters. If a disc with rough edges is used, proper setting will not be possible and the CD player/In-dash CD changer will not play the CD. In addition, the disc may not eject resulting in a malfunction. Remove the rough edges in advance by using a ball-point pen or pencil as shown below.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page250 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:3 AM Black plate (250,1) Interior Comfort Audio System l l l l l l l l Do not use record sprays, antistatic agents, or household spray cleaners. Volatile chemicals such as benzine and thinner can also damage the surface of the CD and must not be used. Anything that can damage, warp, or fog plastic should never be used to clean CDs. Insert discs one by one.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page251 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:3 AM Black plate (251,1) Interior Comfort Audio System qOperating tips for MP3 l NOTE Supply of this product only conveys a license for private, non-commercial use and does not convey a license nor imply any right to use this product in any commercial (i.e.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page252 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:3 AM Black plate (252,1) Interior Comfort Audio System About folders and files l The order of hierarchy for MP3 files and folders during playback or other functions is from shallow to deep. The arrangement and playing order of a recorded disc containing MP3 files is as follows: File number A numerical file number is assigned to each file in a folder in the order of hierarchy from shallow to deep.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page253 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:3 AM Black plate (253,1) Interior Comfort Audio System About ID3 Tag display l This unit can only display ID3 Tag album, track and artist names that have been input using Ver.1.0/1.1/2.2/2.3 formats. Any other data that may have been input cannot be displayed. l This unit can only display English (including numerals) one-byte characters. Use only English (including numerals) one-byte characters when inputting ID3 tags.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page254 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:3 AM MEMO 6-26 Form No.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page255 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:3 AM Black plate (255,1) Interior Comfort Audio System Audio Set l l Audio information is displayed on the information display. There are two types of In-dash CD changers. Check which In-dash CD changer your vehicle is equipped with. CD Player In-Dash CD Changer (non-MP3 compatible) In-dash CD Changer (MP3 compatible) Power/Volume/Sound Controls ..............................................................................
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page256 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:3 AM Black plate (256,1) Interior Comfort Audio System qPower/Volume/Sound Controls Power/Volume dial Audio control dial Power ON/OFF Audio sound adjustment Turn the ignition switch to the ACC or ON position. 1. Press the audio control dial to select the function. The selected function will be indicated. Press the power/volume dial to turn the audio system on. Press the power/volume dial again to turn the audio system off.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page257 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:3 AM Black plate (257,1) Interior Comfort Audio System Bose® Sound System-equipped model Bose Sound Systemequipped model (Stereo mode) Indication Depending on the mode selected, the indication changes. 2.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page258 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:3 AM Black plate (258,1) Interior Comfort Audio System (5.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page259 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:4 AM Black plate (259,1) Interior Comfort Audio System * AudioPilot® (Bose® Sound Systemequipped model) AudioPilot automatically adjusts audio volume and sound quality in accordance with the level of noise entering the vehicle interior while driving. When AudioPilot is turned ON, the system automatically calculates the conditions for optimum hearing of sound which may be difficult to hear depending on exterior noise. 3.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page260 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:4 AM Black plate (260,1) Interior Comfort Audio System Surround When the rear seat-optimized function is operating, the surround effect can be enjoyed at five separate levels. Indication Volume change Minimum Low Medium High Maximum Turn the audio control dial to select Surround MIN-MAX mode. The selected mode will be indicated. BEEP setting The beep-sound when operating the audio system can be set on or off.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page261 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:4 AM Black plate (261,1) MEMO 6-33 Form No.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page262 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:4 AM Black plate (262,1) Interior Comfort Audio System qOperating the Radio Scan button Seek tuning buttons Band selector button Satellite button Manual tuning dial/Auto memory button/Electric serial number Radio ON Press a band selector button ( turn the radio on. Channel preset buttons Tuning ) to Band selection Successively pressing the band selector ) switches the bands as button ( follows: FM1→FM2→AM.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page263 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:4 AM Black plate (263,1) Interior Comfort Audio System NOTE If you continue to press and hold the button, the frequency will continue changing without stopping. Scan tuning Press the scan button ( ) to automatically sample strong stations. Scanning stops at each station for about 5 seconds. To hold a station, press the scan ) again during this interval.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page264 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:4 AM Interior Comfort Audio System 1221 Avenue Of The Americas New York, NY 10020 Attention: Customer Care Include your Sirius Radio ESN (Electronic Serial Number) when subscribing or requesting technical assistance. See the Satellite Radio Kit manual accompanying the SIRIUS unit for complete satellite radio activation procedures and information on how to display the ESN#. 6-36 Form No.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page265 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:4 AM Black plate (265,1) MEMO 6-37 Form No.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page266 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:4 AM Black plate (266,1) Interior Comfort Audio System qOperating the Compact Disc (CD) Player í Load button Repeat button Scan button Track up button Track down button CD eject button Random button CD slot CD play button Reverse button Fast-forward button Power/Volume dial Type Playable data Music CD player · Music data (CD-DA) (non-MP3 compatible) Inserting the CD Insert the CD into the slot, label-side up.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page267 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:4 AM Black plate (267,1) Interior Comfort Audio System Music scan This feature helps to find a program by playing about the first 10 seconds of each track. Press the scan button ( ) during playback to start the scan play operation (the track number will flash). ) again to Press the scan button ( cancel scan playback. NOTE If the unit is left in scan, normal playback will resume where scan was selected.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page268 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:4 AM Black plate (268,1) Interior Comfort Audio System qOperating the In-Dash CD Changer í CD eject button Music CD player (non-MP3 compatible) Fast-forward button Music CD/MP3 CD player (MP3 compatible) Random button Load button Scan button CD slot Disc up/Folder up button Track up button Track down button Display button Reverse button CD play button Display feed Channel preset Disc down/Folder dial Power/Volume dial Repeat button down
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page269 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:4 AM Black plate (269,1) Interior Comfort Audio System Normal insertion 1. Press the load button ( Ejecting the CD ). 2. When “IN” is displayed, insert the CD. Inserting CDs into desired tray number ) 1. Press and hold the load button ( for about 2 seconds until a beep sound is heard. 2. Press the channel preset button for the desired tray number while “WAIT” is displayed. 3. When “IN” is displayed, insert the CD.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page270 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:4 AM Black plate (270,1) Interior Comfort Audio System NOTE l l l CDs will be ejected starting with the one with the lowest number. All CDs in the tray will be ejected continuously. CDs can be ejected when the ignition switch is off. Press and hold the CD eject button ( ) for about 2 seconds and all CDs will eject. Playback Press the CD play button ( ) to start play when a CD is in the unit.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page271 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:4 AM Black plate (271,1) Interior Comfort Audio System (Folder repeat) Music CD ) during 1. Press the repeat button ( playback, and then press the button again within 3 seconds to play the tracks in the current folder repeatedly. “RPT” is displayed. Track number/Elapsed time Disc tray number 2. Press the button again to cancel the repeat playback. File name Album name Random playback Tracks are randomly selected and played.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page272 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:4 AM Interior Comfort Audio System Display scroll (MP3 compatible type) Only 12 characters can be displayed at one time. To display the rest of the characters of a long title, turn the display ) to the right. Hidden feed dial ( titles can be scrolled into the display one character at a time. NOTE The displayable number of characters is limited. If the number of characters, including the file extension (.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page273 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:4 AM Black plate (273,1) Interior Comfort Audio System qError Indications If you see an error indication on the display, find the cause in the chart. If you cannot clear the error indication, take the vehicle to an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Indication Cause CD is inserted upside down CHECK CD CD is defective Solution Insert the CD properly.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page274 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:4 AM Black plate (274,1) Interior Comfort Audio System Audio Control Switch Operation (Steering Wheel) When the audio unit is turned on, operation of the audio unit from the steering wheel is possible. With navigation system Use the VOICE switch for navigation system sound operation. For details, refer to the separate manual “NAVIGATION SYSTEM”.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page275 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:4 AM Black plate (275,1) Interior Comfort Audio System qChanging the Source qSeek Switch Press the mode switch ( ) to change the audio source (FM1 radio> FM2 radio> AM radio> CD player or CD changer> SIRIUS1> SIRIUS2> SIRIUS3> RSES or AUX> cyclical). When listening to the radio Pull up or press down the seek switch, the radio switches to the next/previous stored station in the order that it was stored (1―6).
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page276 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:4 AM Black plate (276,1) Interior Comfort Audio System Auxiliary Input (AUX mode) You can connect portable audio units or similar products on the market to the auxiliary jack to listen to music or audio over the vehicle's speakers.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page277 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:4 AM Black plate (277,1) Interior Comfort Audio System NOTE l l l l l Before using the auxiliary jack, read the manufacturer's instructions for the product being connected. Use a commercially-available, nonimpedance (3.5 ) stereo mini plug for connecting the portable audio unit to the auxiliary jack. Before using the auxiliary jack, read the manufacture's instructions for connecting a portable audio unit to the auxiliary jack.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page278 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:4 AM Black plate (278,1) Interior Comfort Audio System Safety Certification This CD player is made and tested to meet exacting safety standards. It meets FCC requirements and complies with safety performance standards of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. CAUTION Ø This CD player should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except qualified service personnel. If servicing is required, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page279 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:4 AM Black plate (279,1) Interior Comfort Rear Entertainment System Rear Entertainment System í qRear Entertainment System Outline The Rear Entertainment System has a 9.0-inch wide LCD, as well as DVD video, DVD audio, video CD, audio CD, and MP3/WMA CD playback functions.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page280 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:4 AM Black plate (280,1) Interior Comfort Rear Entertainment System qOperating 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 CD according to the procedures indicated in these instructions if the playback conditions have been restricted by the producer.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page281 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:4 AM Black plate (281,1) Interior Comfort Rear Entertainment System DVD video DVD videos bearing the following logo can be played. DVD audio DVD audio bearing the following logo can be played. ●Region code must include “1” or “ALL”. ●NTSC (National Television System Committee) recorded type. ●8 cm (3in) or 12 cm (5in) size DVD-R and DVD-RW DVD-Rs and DVD-RWs bearing each of the following logos can be played.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page282 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:4 AM Black plate (282,1) Interior Comfort Rear Entertainment System l l 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 transparent discs. Discs recorded in CD-TEXT format.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page283 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:4 AM Black plate (283,1) Interior Comfort Rear Entertainment System Disc cleaning Do not use record sprays, antistatic agents, or household spray cleaners. Volatile chemicals such as benzine and thinner can also damage the surface of the disc and must not be used. Anything that can damage, warp or fog plastic should never be used to clean discs.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page284 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:4 AM Black plate (284,1) Interior Comfort Rear Entertainment System Playable DISC specification CD-R and CD-RW including MP3/WMA files can be played with this unit. Discs which conform to the following formats can be played.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page285 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:4 AM Black plate (285,1) Interior Comfort Rear Entertainment System l l l l l l This unit corresponds to multi-session recorded disc playback at a maximum of 49 sessions. Some data on multi-session recorded discs cannot be played. Playback of discs with added sessions is possible. Packet Write recorded discs cannot be played. This unit does not correspond to MP3i (MP3 interactive), MP3 PRO, and RIFF-style MP3 formats.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page286 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:4 AM Black plate (286,1) Interior Comfort Rear Entertainment System Playable WMA file specification CD-R and CD-RW including WMA files can be played with this unit. Discs which conform to the following formats can be played. Playable WMA files are as follows: Item Specification Sampling frequency Bit rate VBR (Variable Bit Rate) Channel mode WMA tag Content Windows Media Audio Version7.0 22.05kHz . . . . 32 kbps 32kHz. . . . . . .
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page287 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:4 AM Black plate (287,1) Interior Comfort Rear Entertainment System Operating tips for dts “DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. qOperation Tips for Headphones To listen to audio other than from the speakers of the Rear Entertainment System, it is necessary to use the wireless headphones that are included.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page288 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:4 AM Black plate (288,1) Interior Comfort Rear Entertainment System Part Names qRear Entertainment System Main Unit Monitor screen release knob DISC IN indicator light Disc slot Wireless headphone signal transmitter/Remote control signal receiver 6-60 Form No.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page289 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:4 AM Black plate (289,1) Interior Comfort Rear Entertainment System qRemote Controller No. Name No.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page290 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:4 AM Black plate (290,1) Interior Comfort Rear Entertainment System qHeadphone Power button Power indicator Volume dial L (left) side Arm 6-62 Form No.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page291 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:4 AM Black plate (291,1) Interior Comfort Rear Entertainment System Before Operation qDisplay Opening/Closing NOTE l CAUTION Ø Close the display while the Rear Entertainment System is not in use. If the display is left open, a passenger could be injured by hitting the display, or the display could be damaged. Ø Do not press the monitor screen while opening the display. It may cause a malfunction.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page292 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:4 AM Black plate (292,1) Interior Comfort Rear Entertainment System Inserting the disc Insert the disc into the disc slot with the label-side up. NOTE l l When the eject button is pressed, the disc is ejected halfway. A disc can be ejected with the Rear Entertainment System turned off. qPicture Adjustment Disc slot CAUTION Insert the disc with its label-side (decorated side) facing upward.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page293 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:4 AM Black plate (293,1) Interior Comfort Rear Entertainment System l Picture adjust button ( ): Darken l Picture adjust button ( ): Lighten Adjusting the color adjustment Adjusting the contrast (definition) 1. Press the picture adjustment mode button (PICTURE) and select the TINT mode. 1. Press the picture adjustment mode button (PICTURE) and select the CONTRAST mode. 2. Press the picture adjust button ( ) or ( ) to adjust. 2.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page294 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:4 AM Black plate (294,1) Interior Comfort Rear Entertainment System Full screen Image is displayed on the full screen. Cinema screen The image is enlarged upward and downward. A 4:3 and 16:9 screen ratio image are displayed with the upper/lower part of the image cut off. NOTE Because images are enlarged lengthwise for display, a horizontal streak may be seen, however, it does not indicate a malfunction.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page295 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:4 AM Black plate (295,1) Interior Comfort Rear Entertainment System qRemote Controller Operate the Rear Entertainment System with the remote controller except for disc insertion/ejection. CAUTION Using the remote controller A battery has already been installed in the remote controller. Remove the electrical leak-protection insulation sheet before using the remote controller.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page296 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:4 AM Black plate (296,1) Interior Comfort Rear Entertainment System Battery: CR2025 LITHIUM or equivalent (1) CAUTION 1. Press the battery case tab in the direction indicated by the arrow using your thumbnail, and pull out the battery case. Battery case Tab 2. Remove the old battery and install a new one with the plus pole pointed up. Battery (CR2025 LITHIUM or equivalent) 3.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page297 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:4 AM Black plate (297,1) Interior Comfort Rear Entertainment System Sound Output qSound Output from Vehicle Speakers Vehicles with audio system Change the audio system to the Rear Entertainment System mode. Sound/Music being played by the Rear Entertainment System can be heard from the vehicle speakers. For audio operation, refer to “Audio System” (page 6-17).
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page298 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:5 AM Black plate (298,1) Interior Comfort Rear Entertainment System NOTE l l l l l To listen to audio other than from the speakers of the rear entertainment system, it is necessary to use the wireless headphones that are included. For headphone specification, refer to “Operation Tips for Headphones” (page 6-59). When the headphones are not in use, turn them off. DTS formatted sound cannot be generated through the headphones.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page299 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:5 AM Black plate (299,1) Interior Comfort Rear Entertainment System l l When the wireless headphone receiver does not point to the Rear Entertainment System transmitter. 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. Cover Screw 2. Insert two AAA-size batteries. Match the the and marks in the battery case.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page300 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:5 AM Black plate (300,1) Interior Comfort Rear Entertainment System CAUTION Ø If the battery power is depleted the headphones will not operate properly. If any of the following occurs, replace the batteries. Ø The power indicator does not illuminate even when the power is turned on. Ø Noise is mixed with the sound. Ø The reception range narrows. Ø Periodically inspect the batteries for leakage.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page301 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:5 AM Black plate (301,1) Interior Comfort Rear Entertainment System Rear Entertainment System Functions qMode The Rear Entertainment System has Disc and AUX modes. Mode Disc mode AUX (Auxiliary) mode * Function DVD video, video CD, DVD audio, and audio CD can be played. AV equipment with output terminals for image and sound, such as a video game player and a video camera, can be used.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page302 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:5 AM Black plate (302,1) Interior Comfort Rear Entertainment System DVD video, DVD audio, Video CD, Audio CD and MP3/WMA CD Playback (Disc Mode) DVD video, DVD audio, Video CD, Audio CD, and MP3/WMA CD can be played in the Disc mode. CAUTION For safe driving, adjust the volume while driving so that ambient sound can be heard. NOTE l l l l Do not use the Rear Entertainment System for a long period with the engine off.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page303 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:5 AM Black plate (303,1) Interior Comfort Rear Entertainment System 2. Insert the disc into the disc slot. After the disc is inserted, the playback starts. CAUTION Insert the disc with its label-side (decorated side) facing upward. If the disc is inserted upside-down, it may cause a malfunction. When a disc has been inserted 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ACC or ON position. 2. Turn on the Rear Entertainment System. 3.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page304 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:5 AM Black plate (304,1) Interior Comfort Rear Entertainment System Fast-forward skip Press the NEXT button ( the next chapter/track. ) to skip to Reverse skip ) to return to Press the PREV button ( the beginning of the current chapter/track. NOTE To return to the beginning of the previous chapter/track, press the PREV button ( ) again within 2 seconds after the button is pressed.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page305 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:5 AM Black plate (305,1) Interior Comfort Rear Entertainment System 2. Press the ENTER button to change the display to the password input screen, then enter the password. For the password, see the instruction manual attached to the disc. Displaying/selecting top menu/disc menu 1. To display the top menu on the screen, press the MENU button while the disc is not being played.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page306 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:5 AM Black plate (306,1) Interior Comfort Rear Entertainment System NOTE DVD audio function menu For audio CD, the function menu is automatically displayed when playback is started. Language (sound and subtitles) selection (DVD video and DVD audio) Sound and subtitles can be changed to the desired language. NOTE Available languages varies depending on the DVD disc. Video CD/audio CD function menu 1.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page307 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:5 AM Black plate (307,1) Interior Comfort Rear Entertainment System 2. Move the cursor to the subtitle ON/ OFF mode by operating the select button to the left or right. 2. Move the cursor to the display angle change mode by operating the select button to the left or right. 3. Select ON to display the subtitles, or OFF to hide them by operating the select button up or down. 3.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page308 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:5 AM Black plate (308,1) Interior Comfort Rear Entertainment System 3. Set the sound output to the desired balance by operating the select button up or down. Press the button and the settings changes in the order of L+R →L →R. The sound balance changes according to the setting. L: Audio recorded in the audio output channel from the left is output. R: Audio recorded in the audio output channel from the right is output.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page309 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:5 AM Black plate (309,1) Interior Comfort Rear Entertainment System l l l l For example, the folder numbers for folders (1), (3), and (5) in the figure are not displayed because they do not contain MP3/WMA files. Folders and files in a hierarchy are played in the order that they are recorded on the disc by the writing software. Up to 255 files in 8 hierarchies can be played. The loading time may be longer depending on the disc.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page310 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:5 AM Black plate (310,1) Interior Comfort Rear Entertainment System 2. Change the display mode by operating the select button up or down. Display ALL 1 NON RPF NOF RND RNF Playback mode All files are played repeatedly. The current file is played repeatedly. All files are played once and the playback stops. All files in the current folder are played repeatedly. Files in the current folder are played once and the playback stops.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page311 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:5 AM Black plate (311,1) Interior Comfort Rear Entertainment System qInitial Setting Function The settings set in the initial setting function remain after the unit is turned off or the disc is changed. The following items can be set in the initial setting. Lang: Sound and subtitle setting Rating: Parental lock setting Mark: On-Screen Mark, Angle Mark and Mode Priority settings Audio: Audio DRC setting Aspect: Not available 3.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page312 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:5 AM Black plate (312,1) Interior Comfort Rear Entertainment System 5. Press the ENTER button. The highlighted color returns to the previous color to indicate that the selected item is set. Changing to a language other than English and Japanese NOTE l l Languages other than English and Japanese can be set by entering the language code in the language code list. Refer to Language code list on page 6-92.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page313 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:5 AM Black plate (313,1) Interior Comfort Rear Entertainment System Viewing can be restricted by setting the parent lock level. For example, if the level is set to 6, level 7 or higher viewing is locked and cannot be played. Changing the Rating setting 1. Enter the password by pressing the number keys (0 to 9) or operating the select button up or down. NOTE l l Parent lock is not available depending on the disc.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page314 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:5 AM Black plate (314,1) Interior Comfort Rear Entertainment System Country change NOTE It is necessary to set the country code because the parent lock level is different depending on the country. When using the unit in U.S.A., set the country code to “3018”. The parent lock function is disabled without the country code setting (page 6-94). 3.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page315 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:5 AM Black plate (315,1) Interior Comfort Rear Entertainment System Mark The DVD video playback status and angle display on/off, and priority of the inserted discs can be set. 3. Enter the new password by pressing the number keys (0 to 9) or operating the select button up or down. 4. Press the ENTER button to set the new password.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page316 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:5 AM Black plate (316,1) Interior Comfort Rear Entertainment System NOTE l l The display angle change is not available for discs other than multi-angle recorded DVD discs. Refer to the instruction manual accompanying the disc for details. The screen size and angle can be changed when On-Screen Mark and Angle Mark is off.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page317 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:5 AM Black plate (317,1) Interior Comfort Rear Entertainment System Auxiliary terminals The auxiliary terminals consist of one image input terminal and two sound input terminals (for left and right). Image input terminal: Yellow Sound input (Right) terminal: Red Sound input (Left) terminal: White To use, open the cover. CAUTION Close the cover when the terminals are not in use.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page318 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:5 AM Black plate (318,1) Interior Comfort Rear Entertainment System 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 not operate even if their electrical capacity is 100 W or less.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page319 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:5 AM Black plate (319,1) Interior Comfort Rear Entertainment System 1. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position. 2. If a power supply is necessary, connect the outlet to the power outlet. Refer to Power outlet on page 6-88. 5. Press the SOURCE button and select the AUX mode. Refer to Mode on page 6-73. 3. Connect the image cable and sound cables to the input terminals.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page320 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:5 AM Black plate (320,1) Interior Comfort Rear Entertainment System Language Code List Language Abkhazian Afar Afrekaans Albanian Amharic Arabic Armenian Assamase Aymara Azerbaijani Bashkir Basque Bengali Bhutani Bihari Bislama Breton Bulgarian Burmese Byelorussian Cambodian Catalan Chinese Corsican Croatian Czech Danish Dutch English Esperanto Estonian Faroese Fiji Finnish French Friesian Galician German Gorgian ab aa af sq am ar hy as ay
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page321 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:5 AM Black plate (321,1) Interior Comfort Rear Entertainment System Language Nauru Nepali Norwegian Occtian Oriya Oromo Panjabi Pashto, Pushto Persian Polish Portuguese Quechua Rhaeto-Romance Romanian Russian Samoan Sangho SanSkrit Scots-Gaelic Serbian Serbo-Croatian Sesotho Setswana Shona Sindhi Singhalese Siswaiti Slovak Slovenian Somali Spanish Sundanese Swahili Swedish Tagalog Tajik Tamil Tatar Telugu Thai Tibetan na ne no oc or om pa p
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page322 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:5 AM Black plate (322,1) Interior Comfort Rear Entertainment System Country Code List Country Afghanistan Albania Algeria American Samoa Andorra Angola Anguilla Antarctica Antigua and Barbuda Argentina Armenia Aruba Australia Austria Azerbaijan Bahamas Bahrain Bangladesh Barbados Belarus Belgium Belize Benin Bermuda Bhutan Bolivia Bosnia and Herzegovina Botswana Bouvet Island Brazil British Indian Ocean Territory Brunei Bulgaria Burkina Faso
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page323 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:5 AM Black plate (323,1) Interior Comfort Rear Entertainment System Country French Southern Territories Gabon Gambia Georgia Germany Ghana Gibraltar Greece Greenland Grenada Guadeloupe Guam Guatemala Guinea Guinea-Bissau Guyana Haiti Heard and McDonald Islands Holy See (Vatican City State) Honduras Hong Kong Hungary Iceland India Indonesia Iran, Islamic Republic of Iraq Ireland Israel Italy Jamaica Japan Jordan Kazakstan Kenya Kiribati Korea
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page324 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:5 AM Black plate (324,1) Interior Comfort Rear Entertainment System Country Nigeria Niue Norfolk Island Northern Mariana Islands Norway Oman Pakistan Palau Palestinian Territory, Occupied Panama Papua New Guinea Paraguay Peru Philippines Pitcairn Poland Portugal Puerto Rico Qatar Reunion Romania Russian Federation Rwanda Saint Helena Saint Kitts and Saint Lucia Saint Pierre and Miquelon Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Samoa San Marino Sao T
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page325 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:5 AM Black plate (325,1) Interior Comfort Rear Entertainment System Country Wallis and Futuna Islands Western Sahara Yemen Yugoslavia Zaire See Congo, The Democratic Republic of the Zambia Zimbabwe WF EH YE YU Code 3205 1407 3404 3420 ZR 3517 ZM ZW 3512 3522 6-97 Form No.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page326 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:5 AM Black plate (326,1) Interior Comfort Rear Entertainment System Error Message qMessage Disc mode error message Use of Non-supported Disc An error message is displayed if a nonsupported DVD-ROM disc, a nonsupported disc format or a disc (PAL, other) with a different image signal encoding is read. Incorrect region code An error message is displayed if a disc other than one with region code 1 or including region 1 is inserted.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page327 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:5 AM Black plate (327,1) Interior Comfort Rear Entertainment System System errors (Common to each mode) Power malfunction An error message is displayed if the power supply to the rear entertainment system drops (About 9.5 V or less), and the power is turned off. The power is restored when the power supply to the rear entertainment system is 10 V or more.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page328 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:5 AM Black plate (328,1) Interior Comfort Rear Entertainment System Symptoms and Actions If any malfunction is suspected, verify the following before requesting a repair. If the problem cannot be solved after performing the procedure, have the system inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Some functions are not available depending on the disc. Read the instruction manual attached to the disc before operating.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page329 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:5 AM Black plate (329,1) Interior Comfort Rear Entertainment System Symptom Audio output from vehicle speakers but not from headphones Cause Action DTS format language is selected and played back. Select audio other than DTS format. (The wireless headphones cannot playback DTS format language) The disc is dirty. Image and/or sound The disc has a scratch. is distorted.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page330 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:5 AM Black plate (330,1) Interior Comfort Rear Entertainment System Symptom Cause The headphones' optical The headphones' batteries are weak. reception range is too narrow. There is excessive noise in the The headphones' batteries are weak. headphone audio 6-102 Form No.8Z28-EA-07J Action Replace the batteries with new ones. Replace the batteries with new ones.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page331 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:5 AM Black plate (331,1) Interior Comfort Bluetooth Hands-Free Bluetooth Hands-Free í NOTE l qWhat is a Bluetooth Hands-Free? Bluetooth Hands-Free Outline By connecting a Bluetooth equipped mobile telephone to the hands-free unit equipped on the vehicle, making and receiving calls are possible using the phone button located on the steering wheel and voice commands.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page332 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:5 AM Black plate (332,1) Interior Comfort Bluetooth Hands-Free Information display Telephone numbers, Bluetooth HandsFree messages, and operation status are displayed. If the Bluetooth Hands-Free is operated, information such as radio wave reception conditions of the Bluetooth Hands-Free are displayed on the screen.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page333 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:5 AM Black plate (333,1) Interior Comfort Bluetooth Hands-Free Close the windows and/or the moonroof to shut out loud noises from outside the vehicle, or turn down the airflow of the climate control system while the Bluetooth Hands-Free is being used. Voice recognition may not function correctly or voice quality may deteriorate under the following conditions. A passenger is speaking. Driving with the window and/or the moonroof open.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page334 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:5 AM Black plate (334,1) Interior Comfort Bluetooth Hands-Free Basic Bluetooth HandsFree Operation qBluetooth Hands-Free preparation Language setting 1. Press the phone button (Short press). 2. Say: [Beep] “Setup” 3. Prompt: “Select one of the following: Pairing options, confirmation prompts, select phone, language, or passcode, or say “cancel” to return to the main menu.” 4.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page335 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:5 AM Black plate (335,1) Interior Comfort Bluetooth Hands-Free 11. Say: [Beep] “Yes” or “No” 12. If “Yes”, go to Step 13. If “No”, the procedure returns to Step 8. 13. Prompt: “Start pairing procedure on phone. See phone's manual for instructions.” 14. Using the mobile telephone, perform a search for the Bluetooth device (Peripheral device). 22. Say: [Beep] “1” (Call out a number of the desired priority from 1 to 7.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page336 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:5 AM Black plate (336,1) Interior Comfort Bluetooth Hands-Free 7. When “Yes” is called out, the call is made. When “No” is called out, the procedure returns to Step 3. qHelp function use qReceiving an incoming call 1. Press the phone button (Short press). 1. Prompt: Incoming call, press the phone button to answer. 2. Say: [Beep] “Help” 2. To accept the call, press the phone button (Short press).
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page337 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:5 AM Black plate (337,1) Interior Comfort Bluetooth Hands-Free Convenient Use of the Hands-Free System qPhone book usage Phone book registration Phone numbers can be registered to the Bluetooth Hands-Free phone book. 1. Press the phone button (Short press). 2. Say: [Beep] “Phone book” 3. Prompt: “Select one of the following: new entry, edit, list names, delete or erase all..., or say “cancel” to return to main menu.” 4.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page338 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:5 AM Black plate (338,1) Interior Comfort Bluetooth Hands-Free qRedialing function qTransferring a call Redialing the number of the person previously dialed is possible. Transferring a call from the HandsFree system to a mobile phone 1. Press the phone button (Short press). Communication between the hands-free unit and a mobile phone is canceled, and the line can be switched to a standard call using a mobile phone. 2.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page339 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:5 AM Black plate (339,1) Interior Comfort Bluetooth Hands-Free Ending the current call Press the phone button during the call (Long press). 9. Prompt: “XXXXX... (Ex. “Mary's phone”) (Registered voice tag) XXXX (Ex. “home”) (Registered location). Is this correct?” qVoice guidance interrupt operation 10. Say: [Beep] “Yes” Voice guidance can be stopped by pressing the phone button (Short press) while it is being heard.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page340 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:5 AM Black plate (340,1) Interior Comfort Bluetooth Hands-Free 5. Prompt: “Please say the name of the entry you would like to delete, or say “List names”..., or say “cancel” to return to main menu.” 6. Say: [Beep] “XXXXX... (Ex. “John's phone”)” (Say the registered voice tag to be deleted from the phone book.) 7. Prompt: “Deleting XXXXX... (Ex. “John's phone”) (Registered voice tag) Home (Registered location). Is this correct?” 8.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page341 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:5 AM Black plate (341,1) Interior Comfort Bluetooth Hands-Free 7. Say: [Beep] “No” 8. Prompt: “Returning to main menu.” Hands-Free Telephone Setting qMobile phone Mobile phone registration For the registration of a Bluetooth equipped mobile telephone to the Bluetooth Hands-Free system, refer to “Bluetooth Hands-Free preparation” (page 6-106).
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page342 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:5 AM Black plate (342,1) Interior Comfort Bluetooth Hands-Free l l l “Continue”: Continues the voice guidance. “Delete”: Deletes the registered mobile phone. “Previous”: Returns to the previous mobile phone. 9. Prompt: “XXXXX... (Ex. phone B...) (Phone tag) will temporarily override phone priorities, returning to main menu.” Registered mobile phone deletion 8.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page343 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:5 AM Black plate (343,1) Interior Comfort Bluetooth Hands-Free 10. Say: [Beep] “Yes” 4. Say: [Beep] “Passcode” 11. Prompt: “Deleted” 5. Prompt: “Passcode is disabled. Would you like to enable it?” qLanguage setting 6. Say: [Beep] “Yes” English, Spanish, and Canadian French are available. If the language setting is changed, all of the voice guidance and voice input commands are done in the selected language.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page344 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:5 AM Black plate (344,1) Interior Comfort Bluetooth Hands-Free 3. Prompt: “Select one of the following: pairing options, confirmation prompts, select phone, language, or passcode..., or say “cancel” to return to main menu.” 3. Prompt:“Select one of the following: pairing options, confirmation prompts, select phone, language, or passcode..., or say “cancel” to return to main menu.” 4. Say: [Beep] “Passcode” 4.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page345 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:5 AM Black plate (345,1) Interior Comfort Bluetooth Hands-Free 3. Prompt: “This operation must be performed in a quiet environment while the vehicle is stopped. See the owner's manual for the list of required training phrases. Press and release the phone button when you are ready to begin. Press and hold the phone button to cancel at any time.” 4. Press the phone button (Short press). 5.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page346 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:5 AM Black plate (346,1) Interior Comfort Bluetooth Hands-Free Explanation 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 Command Retrain Setup Confirmation Prompts Setup Language Setup Pairing Options Pair A Phone Transfer Call Yes NOTE After user voice registration is completed, voice guidance “Speaker enrollment is complete, returning to main menu” is announced.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page347 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:5 AM Black plate (347,1) Interior Comfort Bluetooth Hands-Free Safety Certification FCC ID: CB2MBLUEC07 IC:279BMBLUEC07 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page348 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:5 AM Black plate (348,1) Interior Comfort Interior Equipment Sunvisors When you need a sunvisor, lower it for use in front or swing it to the side. Sunvisor qSide Extension Sunvisors The visor extender extends the sunvisor's range of sun shading. To use, pull it out. CAUTION When moving the sunvisor, reinsert the visor extender, otherwise the visor extender could hit the rearview mirror. 6-120 Form No.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page349 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:5 AM Black plate (349,1) Interior Comfort Interior Equipment Interior Lights qIlluminated Entry System When the illuminated entry system operates, the overhead light (switch is in the DOOR position) and the courtesy lights turn on for: l About 30 seconds after the driver's door is unlocked and the ignition switch is in the LOCK position (with the ignition key removed).
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page350 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:5 AM Black plate (350,1) Interior Comfort Interior Equipment qLuggage Compartment Light Center/Rear Switch Position Overhead Lights Switch Position Luggage Compartment Light Light off Light off Light on or off in accordance with the operation of front overhead light switch Light on when the liftgate is open Light on qMap Lights qCourtesy Lights Turns on when any door is open or the illuminated entry system is on.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page351 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:5 AM Black plate (351,1) Interior Comfort Interior Equipment Information Display Climate control display (Driver) Clock Audio display Climate control display (Front passenger)/ Ambient temperature display Without navigation system qInformation Display Functions The information display has the following functions: í l Clock l Ambient Temperature Display (Outside Temperature Display) l Climate Control Display l Audio Display í Some mod
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page352 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:5 AM Black plate (352,1) Interior Comfort Interior Equipment qClock NOTE When the trip computer is displayed, press the CLOCK button to change the display to the time. When the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON position, the time is displayed. With navigation system Refer to the separate manual “NAVIGATION SYSTEM”.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page353 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:5 AM Black plate (353,1) Interior Comfort Interior Equipment qClimate Control Display The climate control system status is displayed. To operate the climate control system, refer to “Climate Control System” (page 6-2). qAudio Display The audio system status is displayed. To operate the audio system, refer to “Audio System” (page 6-17).
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page354 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:5 AM Black plate (354,1) Interior Comfort Interior Equipment qFront Right-side To use the cup holder, push the release button. Left-side í qRear Second-row seat Cup holders are located in the armrest. Third-row seat Cup holders are located in the third-row seat side trims. 6-126 í Some models. Form No.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page355 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:5 AM Black plate (355,1) Interior Comfort Interior Equipment Bottle Holder Bottle holders are on the inside of the doors. Storage Compartments WARNING Keep storage boxes closed when driving: Driving with the storage boxes open is dangerous. To reduce the possibility of injury in an accident or a sudden stop, keep the storage boxes closed when driving. CAUTION Bottle holder CAUTION Do not use the bottle holders for containers without caps.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page356 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:5 AM Black plate (356,1) Interior Comfort Interior Equipment qCoin Box qCenter Console To open, press the release catch down and pull the lid downward. To open, push the button. qArmrest Box í qGlove Box To open, pull the release catch. To open the glove box, pull the latch toward you. Insert the key (auxiliary key*) and turn it clockwise to lock, counterclockwise to unlock.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page357 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:5 AM Black plate (357,1) Interior Comfort Interior Equipment Use the loops in the luggage compartment to secure cargo with a rope or net. The tensile strength of the loops is 196 N (20 kgf, 44 lbf). Do not apply excessive force to the loops as it will damage them. 2. Secure the trunk board using the straps on the third-row seatbacks. Side cargo sub-compartment Pull the compartment's strap to open the cover.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page358 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:5 AM Black plate (358,1) Interior Comfort Interior Equipment 2. Put the other golf bag on top of the first bag with its top pointing to the right. Shopping bag hook (tensile strength:3 kg (6.6 lb)) qLuggage Compartment Golf bags can be carried in the luggage compartment. To carry two golf bags, use the following procedure: 1. Put one golf bag in the luggage compartment with its top pointing to the left. 6-130 Form No.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page359 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:5 AM Black plate (359,1) Interior Comfort Interior Equipment Accessory Sockets Rear Only use genuine Mazda accessories or the equivalent requiring no greater than 120 W (DC 12 V, 10 A). Front The ignition switch must be in the ACC or ON position. CAUTION Center/Rear The accessory sockets can be used regardless of the position of the ignition switch.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page360 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:5 AM Interior Comfort Interior Equipment Power Outlet í The power outlet is positioned as shown in the figure. For more details, refer to “Auxiliary terminals and power outlet” (page 6-88). 6-132 í Some models. Form No.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page361 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:5 AM 7 Black plate (361,1) 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 ......................................................................................... 7-3 Spare Tire and Tool Storage .................................
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page362 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:5 AM In Case of an Emergency Parking in an Emergency Parking in an Emergency The hazard warning lights should always be used when you stop on or near a roadway in an emergency. The hazard warning lights warn other drivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazard and that they must take extreme caution when near it. Depress the hazard warning flasher and all the turn signals will flash.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page363 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:5 AM Black plate (363,1) In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire Spare Tire and Tool Storage Spare tire and tools are stored in the locations illustrated in the diagram. Spare tire carrier bolt socket Flat tire belt Tiedown eyelet Jack Jack lever Lug wrench 7-3 Form No.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page364 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:5 AM Black plate (364,1) In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire qJack To secure the jack To remove the jack 1. Insert the wing bolt into the jack with the jack screw pointing right and turn the wing bolt clockwise to temporarily tighten it. 1. Open the cargo sub-compartment. 2. Remove the cover. 2. Turn the jack screw in the direction shown in the figure. Wing bolt 3. Turn the wing bolt and jack screw counterclockwise. Jack screw 3.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page365 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:5 AM Black plate (365,1) In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire WARNING Do not install the temporary spare tire in place of a driving wheel: Driving with the temporary spare tire on one of the driving wheels is dangerous. Especially on ice or snow. Handling will be affected. You could lose control of the vehicle and have an accident. Move a regular tire to a driving wheel and install the temporary spare tire to the nondriving wheel.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page366 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:5 AM Black plate (366,1) In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire 5. Slowly turn the lug wrench counterclockwise until the spare tire reaches the ground and the cable becomes loose. NOTE A flat tire which has been removed from the vehicle for repair cannot be carried in the spare tire carrier. Secure the flat tire with the flat tire belt in the cargo sub-compartment (page 7-11). 7.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page367 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:5 AM Black plate (367,1) In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire To secure the spare tire 1. Place the tire with the outer side facing upward, rotate the small lever on top of the retaining plate and slide the retaining plate through the center hole of the tire. Rotate the small lever into place. Lever NOTE Secure the spare tire as shown below. Spare tire 2. Raise the spare tire slowly in reverse order of removal.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page368 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:5 AM Black plate (368,1) In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire Changing a Flat Tire NOTE If the following occurs while driving, it could indicate 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 a level spot that is well off the road and out of the way of traffic to change the tire.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page369 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:5 AM Black plate (369,1) In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire qRemoving a Flat Tire 1. Loosen the lug nuts by turning them counterclockwise one turn each, but don't remove any lug nuts until the tire has been raised off the ground. 2. Place the jack under the jacking position closest to the tire being changed.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page370 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:5 AM Black plate (370,1) In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire 4. Turn the lug wrench clockwise and raise the vehicle high enough so that the spare tire can be installed. Before removing the lug nuts, make sure your Mazda is firmly in position and that it cannot slip or move. qLocking Lug Nuts í If your vehicle has optional antitheft wheel lug nuts, one on each wheel will lock the tires and you must use a special key to unlock them.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page371 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:5 AM Black plate (371,1) In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire To install the nut 1. Place the key on top of the nut, and be sure to hold the key square to it. If you hold the key at an angle, you may damage both key and nut. Don't use a power impact wrench. 3. Install the lug nuts with the beveled edge inward; tighten them by hand. 2. Place the lug wrench on top of the key, apply pressure, and turn it clockwise. qMounting the Spare Tire 1.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page372 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:5 AM Black plate (372,1) In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire If you are unsure of how tight the nuts should be, have them inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Nut tightening torque 107.8―147.0 N·m (kgf·m, ft·lbf) (11.0―14.9, 79.6―108.4) WARNING Always securely and correctly tighten the lug nuts: Improperly or loosely tightened lug nuts are dangerous. The wheel could wobble or come off.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page373 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:5 AM Black plate (373,1) In Case of an Emergency Flat Tire 13. Check the tire inflation pressure. Refer to the specification charts on page 10-6. 14. Have the flat tire repaired or replaced as soon as possible. WARNING NOTE Attach location *1 of the belt to the attachment loop on the right. Do not drive with any tires that have incorrect air pressure: Driving on tires with incorrect air pressure is dangerous.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page374 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:5 AM Black plate (374,1) In Case of an Emergency Overheating Overheating If the temperature gauge indicates overheating, the vehicle loses power, or you hear a loud knocking or pinging noise, the engine is probably too hot. WARNING Turn off the ignition switch and make sure the fan is not running before attempting to work near the cooling fan: Working near the cooling fan when it is running is dangerous.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page375 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:5 AM Black plate (375,1) In Case of an Emergency Overheating If you find a leak or other damage, or if coolant is still leaking: Stop the engine and call an Authorized Mazda Dealer. If you find no problems, the engine is cool, and no leaks are obvious: Carefully add coolant as required (page 8-21). CAUTION If the engine continues to overheat or frequently overheats, have the cooling system inspected.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page376 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:5 AM In Case of an Emergency Emergency Starting Starting a Flooded Engine If the engine fails to start, it may be flooded (excessive fuel in the engine). Follow this procedure: 1. If the engine does not start within 5 seconds on the first try, turn the key to the LOCK position, wait 10 seconds and try again. 2. Depress the accelerator all the way and hold it there. 3.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page377 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:5 AM Black plate (377,1) In Case of an Emergency Emergency Starting Jump-Starting Jump-starting is dangerous if done incorrectly. So follow the procedure carefully. If you feel unsure about jump-starting, we strongly recommend that you have a competent service technician do the work.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page378 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:5 AM Black plate (378,1) In Case of an Emergency Emergency Starting Keep all flames, including cigarettes, and sparks away from open battery cells: Flames and sparks near open battery cells are dangerous. Hydrogen gas, produced during normal battery operation, could ignite and cause the battery to explode. An exploding battery can cause serious burns and injuries.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page379 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:6 AM Black plate (379,1) In Case of an Emergency Emergency Starting 1. Make sure the booster battery is 12 V and that its negative terminal is grounded. 2. If the booster battery is in another vehicle, don't allow both vehicles to touch. Turn off the engine of the vehicle with the booster battery and all unnecessary electrical loads in both vehicles. Push-Starting Do not push-start your Mazda.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page380 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:6 AM Black plate (380,1) In Case of an Emergency Emergency Towing Towing Description We recommend that towing be done only by an Authorized Mazda Dealer or a commercial tow-truck service. CAUTION Don't tow the vehicle pointed backward with driving wheels on the ground. This may cause internal damage to the transaxle. Proper lifting and towing are necessary to prevent damage to the vehicle.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page381 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:6 AM Black plate (381,1) In Case of an Emergency Emergency Towing WARNING Always tow a AWD vehicle with all four wheels off the ground: Towing a AWD vehicle with either the front or rear wheels on the ground is dangerous as the drive train could be damaged, or the vehicle could trail away from the tow truck and cause an accident. If the drive train has been damaged, transport the vehicle on a flat bed truck.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page382 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:6 AM Black plate (382,1) In Case of an Emergency Emergency Towing 4. Hook the tying rope to the tiedown eyelet. CAUTION The cap cannot be completely removed. Do not use excessive force as it may damage the cap or scratch the painted bumper surface. 3. Securely install the tiedown eyelet using the lug wrench.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page383 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:6 AM Black plate (383,1) In Case of an Emergency Emergency Towing Recreational Towing An example of “recreational towing” is towing your vehicle behind a motorhome. The transaxle is not designed for towing this vehicle on all 4 wheels. When doing recreational towing refer to “Towing Description” (page 7-20) and “Tiedown Hooks” (page 7-21) and carefully follow the instructions. 7-23 Form No.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page384 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:6 AM 7-24 Form No.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page385 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:6 AM 8 Black plate (385,1) Maintenance and Care How to keep your Mazda in top condition. Introduction .................................................................................. 8-2 Introduction ............................................................................... 8-2 Scheduled Maintenance ................................................................ 8-3 Scheduled Maintenance (USA, Canada, and Puerto Rico) .......
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page386 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:6 AM Black plate (386,1) Maintenance and Care Introduction Introduction Be extremely careful and prevent injury to yourself and others or damage to your vehicle when using this manual for inspection and maintenance. If you're unsure about any procedure it describes, we strongly urge you to have a reliable and qualified service shop perform the work, preferably an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page387 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:6 AM Black plate (387,1) Maintenance and Care Scheduled Maintenance Scheduled Maintenance (USA, Canada, and Puerto Rico) Follow Schedule 1 if the vehicle is operated mainly where none of the following conditions apply.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page388 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:6 AM Black plate (388,1) Maintenance and Care Scheduled Maintenance qSchedule 1 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.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page389 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:6 AM Black plate (389,1) Maintenance and Care Scheduled Maintenance 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 AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM Cabin air filter Replace every 40,000 km (25,000 miles) or 2 years Chart symbols: I: Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair, adjust, or replace if necessary.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page390 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:6 AM Black plate (390,1) Maintenance and Care Scheduled Maintenance qSchedule 2 Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first Months 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 44 ×1000 km 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 ×1000 miles 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 48 96 60 Inspect every 160,000 km (100,000 miles) Replace every 240,000 km (150,000 miles) Replace every 5,000 km (3,000 miles) or 3 months R R R R R R R R
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page391 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:6 AM Black plate (391,1) Maintenance and Care Scheduled Maintenance Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first Months 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 44 ×1000 km 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 ×1000 miles 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 48 96 60 CHASSIS and BODY Brake lines, hoses and connections Brake fluid level I I I I I I I I I I I Disc brakes I Tire (Rotation) Tire inflation pressure
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page392 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:6 AM Black plate (392,1) Maintenance and Care Scheduled Maintenance Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first Months 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 44 ×1000 km 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 ×1000 miles 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM Cabin air filter 48 96 60 Replace every 40,000 km (25,000 miles) or 2 years Chart symbols: I: Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair, adjust, or r
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page393 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:6 AM Black plate (393,1) Maintenance and Care Scheduled Maintenance Scheduled Maintenance (Mexico) Follow Schedule 1 if the vehicle is operated mainly where none of the following conditions apply.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page394 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:6 AM Black plate (394,1) Maintenance and Care Scheduled Maintenance qSchedule 1 Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes first Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 ×1000 km 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 Maintenance Interval ENGINE Drive belts Engine oil Engine oil filter COOLING SYSTEM R R R R Inspect every 40,000 km or 2 years Replace every 240,000 km R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Cooling system I I R R I Rep
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page395 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:6 AM Black plate (395,1) Maintenance and Care Scheduled Maintenance Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes first Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 ×1000 km 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM Cabin air filter R R R Chart symbols: I: Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair, adjust, or replace if necessary.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page396 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:6 AM Black plate (396,1) Maintenance and Care Scheduled Maintenance qSchedule 2 Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes first Months 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 27 30 33 ×1000 km 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 Maintenance Interval 36 60 ENGINE Drive belts Engine oil Engine oil filter COOLING SYSTEM R R R R Inspect every 40,000 km or 2 years Replace every 240,000 km R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Cooling system R R I Replace at fi
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page397 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:6 AM Black plate (397,1) Maintenance and Care Scheduled Maintenance Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes first Months 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 27 30 33 ×1000 km 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 36 60 AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM Cabin air filter R R R Chart symbols: I: Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair, adjust, or replace if necessary.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page398 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:6 AM Black plate (398,1) Maintenance and Care Scheduled Maintenance (Cont.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page399 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:6 AM Black plate (399,1) Maintenance and Care Scheduled Maintenance Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes first Months 39 42 45 48 51 54 57 60 63 66 69 72 ×1000 km 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100 105 110 115 120 AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM Cabin air filter R R R Chart symbols: I: Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair, adjust, or replace if necessary.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page400 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:6 AM Black plate (400,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Owner Maintenance Schedule The owner or a qualified service technician should make these vehicle inspections at the indicated intervals to ensure safe and dependable operation. Bring any problem to the attention of an Authorized Mazda Dealer or qualified service technician as soon as possible.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page401 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:6 AM Black plate (401,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Owner Maintenance Precautions Improper or incomplete service may result in problems. This section gives instructions only for items that are easy to perform. As explained in the Introduction (page 8-2), several procedures can be done only by a qualified service technician with special tools. Improper owner maintenance during the warranty period may affect warranty coverage.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page402 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:6 AM Black plate (402,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Engine Compartment Overview Engine coolant reservoir Power steering fluid reservoir Brake fluid reservoir Automatic transaxle fluid-level dipstick Battery Fuse block Relay box Windscreen washer fluid reservoir Engine oil dipstick Engine oil-filler cap 8-18 Form No.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page403 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:6 AM Black plate (403,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Engine Oil NOTE Changing the engine oil should be done by an Authorized Mazda Dealer. qRecommended Oil Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil. Oil container labels provide important information. A chief contribution this type of oil makes to fuel economy is reducing the amount of fuel necessary to overcome engine friction. U.S.A.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page404 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:6 AM Black plate (404,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance The quality designation SM, or ILSAC must be on the label. CAUTION Don't add engine oil over MAX. This may cause engine damage. –30 –20 –10 –20 0 20 10 0 40 20 60 30 40 50 80 100 120 5W-20 qInspecting Engine Oil Level 1. Be sure the vehicle is on a level surface. 2. Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature. 3.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page405 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:6 AM Black plate (405,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Engine Coolant qInspecting Coolant Level WARNING Do not use a match or live flame in the engine compartment. DO NOT ADD COOLANT WHEN THE ENGINE IS HOT: A hot engine is dangerous. If the engine has been running, parts of the engine compartment can become very hot. You could be burned. Carefully inspect the engine coolant in the coolant reservoir, but do not open it.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page406 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:6 AM Black plate (406,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance CAUTION Ø Radiator coolant will damage paint. Rinse it off quickly if spilled. Ø Use only soft (demineralized) water in the coolant mixture. Water that contains minerals will cut down on the coolant's effectiveness. Ø Don't add only water. Always add a proper coolant mixture.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page407 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:6 AM Black plate (407,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Brake Fluid qInspecting Brake Fluid Level Inspect the fluid level in the reservoir regularly. It should be kept at MAX. The level normally drops with accumulated distance, a condition associated with wear of brake linings. If it is excessively low, have the brake system inspected by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page408 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:6 AM Black plate (408,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Power Steering Fluid qInspecting Power Steering Fluid Level CAUTION To avoid damage to the power steering pump, don't operate the vehicle for long periods when the power steering fluid level is low. NOTE Use specified power steering fluid (page 10-4). Inspect the fluid level in the reservoir at each engine oil change with the engine off and cold.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page409 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:6 AM Black plate (409,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 5. Pull it out again. The proper fluid level is marked on the dipstick as follows. Fully insert the dipstick. When adding fluid, inspect with the dipstick to make sure it doesn't pass full. NOTE Full A Low Inspect the fluid on both sides of the dipstick in a well lit area for an accurate reading.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page410 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:6 AM Black plate (410,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Washer Fluid Inspect fluid level in the washer fluid reservoir; add fluid if necessary. qInspecting Washer Fluid Level WARNING Use only windshield washer fluid or plain water in the reservoir: Using radiator antifreeze as washer fluid is dangerous. If sprayed on the windshield, it will dirty the windshield, affect your visibility, and could result in an accident.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page411 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:6 AM Black plate (411,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Body Lubrication All moving points of the body, such as door and hood hinges and locks, should be lubricated each time the engine oil is changed. Use a nonfreezing lubricant on locks during cold weather. Make sure the hood's secondary latch keeps the hood from opening when the primary latch is released.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page412 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:6 AM Black plate (412,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 2. Open the clip and slide the blade assembly in the direction of the arrow. 5. Pull down the blade rubber and slide it out of blade holder. 3. Wrap a flathead screwdriver or similar tool with a soft cloth to prevent damage to the clip. 6. Remove the metal stiffeners from each blade rubber and install them in the new blade.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page413 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:6 AM Black plate (413,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance CAUTION Ø Don't bend or discard the stiffeners. You need to use them again. Ø If the metal stiffeners are switched, the blade's wiping efficiency could be reduced. So don't use the driver's side metal stiffeners on the passenger's side, or vice versa.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page414 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:6 AM Black plate (414,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 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 the new blade. CAUTION Don't bend or discard the stiffeners. You need to use them again. 8-30 Form No.8Z28-EA-07J 5. Carefully insert the new blade rubber. Then install the blade assembly in the reverse order of removal.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page415 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:6 AM Black plate (415,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 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.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page416 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:6 AM Black plate (416,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Keep all flames, including cigarettes, and sparks away from open battery cells: Flames and sparks near open battery cells are dangerous. Hydrogen gas, produced during normal battery operation, could ignite and cause the battery to explode. An exploding battery can cause serious burns and injuries.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page417 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:6 AM Black plate (417,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Tires For reasons of proper performance, safety, and better fuel economy, always maintain recommended tire inflation pressures and stay within the recommended load limits and weight distribution. WARNING Using Different Tire Types: Driving your vehicle with different types of tires is dangerous. It could cause poor handling and poor braking; leading to loss of control.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page418 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:6 AM Black plate (418,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance NOTE l l l l Always check tire pressure when tires are cold. Warm tires normally exceed recommended pressures. Don't release air from warm tires to adjust the pressure. Underinflation can cause reduced fuel economy, uneven and accelerated tire wear, and poor sealing of the tire bead, which will deform the wheel and cause separation of tire from rim.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page419 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:6 AM Black plate (419,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance NOTE CAUTION (With Tire Pressure Monitoring System) When replacing/repairing the tires or wheels or both, have the work done by an Authorized Mazda Dealer, or the tire pressure sensors may be damaged. NOTE (With Tire Pressure Monitoring System) l When tires with steel wire reinforcement in the sidewalls are used, the system may not function correctly even with a genuine wheel.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page420 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:6 AM Black plate (420,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance CAUTION Ø Do not use your temporary spare tire rim with a snow tire or a conventional tire. Neither will properly fit and could damage both tire and rim. Ø The temporary spare tire has a tread life of less than 5,000 km (3,000 miles). The tread life may be shorter depending on driving conditions.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page421 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:6 AM Black plate (421,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Light Bulbs Overhead light (Center) Overhead light/Map lights (Front) Overhead light (Rear) Side turn signal lights Vanity mirror lights Courtesy lights Headlights (High beam) Fog lights Front side marker lights Front turn signal lights Headlights (Low beam) High-mount brake light Taillights Luggage compartment light License plate lights Reverse lights Rear side marker
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page422 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:6 AM Black plate (422,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance WARNING 3. Turn the cover counterclockwise and remove it. Do not replace the xenon fusion bulbs yourself: Replacing the xenon fusion bulbs yourself is dangerous. Because the xenon fusion bulbs require high voltage, you could receive an electric shock if the bulbs are handled incorrectly. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer when the replacement is necessary.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page423 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:6 AM Black plate (423,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance NOTE l l l To replace the bulb, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer. If the halogen bulb is accidentally touched, it should be cleaned with rubbing alcohol before being used. Use the protective cover and carton of the replacement bulb to dispose of the old bulb promptly out of the reach of children.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page424 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:6 AM Black plate (424,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 8. Install the coolant reservoir. If you are unsure of how tight the bolts should be, have them inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Front side marker lights Bolt tightening torque 6.9―11.8 N·m (kgf·m, ft·lbf) (0.7―1.2, 5.1―8.7) NOTE l l l To replace the bulb, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page425 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:6 AM Black plate (425,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 3. Turn the screws and the center section of the plastic retainers counterclockwise and remove them, then remove the mudguard. NOTE l l Removal l Installation To replace the bulb, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer. If the halogen bulb is accidentally touched, it should be cleaned with rubbing alcohol before being used.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page426 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:6 AM Black plate (426,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 2. Pull the unit rearward to remove it. Taillights (Liftgate side), Reverse lights 1. Remove the cover. 3. Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it. Rear direction indication light Rear side-maker light 4. Disconnect the bulb from the socket. 5. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal. 2.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page427 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:6 AM Black plate (427,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 2. Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out. Overhead light (Center, Rear) 3. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal. Luggage compartment light qReplacing Interior Light Bulbs Overhead light/Map lights (Front), Overhead light (Center, Rear), Luggage compartment light, Courtesy lights, Vanity mirror lights 1.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page428 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:6 AM Black plate (428,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Vanity mirror lights Fuses Your vehicle's electrical system is protected by fuses. If any lights, accessories, or controls don't work, inspect the appropriate circuit protector. If a fuse has blown, the inside element will be melted. If the same fuse blows again, avoid using that system and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. 3.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page429 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:6 AM Black plate (429,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 6. Insert a new fuse of the same amperage rating, and make sure it fits tightly. If it does not fit tightly, have an expert install it. We recommend an Authorized Mazda Dealer. If you have no spare fuses, borrow one of the same rating from a circuit not essential to vehicle operation, such as the ROOM circuit. Fuse CAUTION 4.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page430 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:6 AM Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 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 by yourself. Have an Authorized Mazda Dealer perform the replacement: Replacing the fuse by yourself is dangerous because the MAIN fuse is a high current fuse.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page431 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:6 AM Black plate (431,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance qFuse Panel Description Fuse block (Engine compartment) DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 MAIN ENGINE R HEATER P.SEAT R HEATER IGKEY2 7 FAN1 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 P.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page432 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:6 AM Black plate (432,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance DESCRIPTION 17 18 19 20 21 22 OUTLET CTR OUTLET RR AC PWR S.WARM A/C MAG BOSE 23 FAN2 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 ABS IG COIL H/L LOW L H/L LOW R H/L HIGH HAZARD ENG +B HORN STOP EGI INJ ENG BAR ENG BAR 2 8-48 FUSE RATING 15A 15A 15A 15A 10A 25A 30A í 40A í 50A 25A 15A 15A 20A 15A 10A 15A 7.5A 10A 20A 7.5A í Some models. Form No.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page433 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:6 AM Black plate (433,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Relay box (Engine compartment) í DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 INJ ― ― FUSE RATING 7.5A Injectors ― ― PROTECTED COMPONENT ― ― í Some models. Form No.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page434 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:6 AM Black plate (434,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Fuse block (Glove box) DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 8-50 OUTLET FR MIRROR ― METER SAS ENG.IGA STA ― A/C R.WIPER ― P.LIFT GATE SUNROOF AUDIO M.DEF ― TAIL ILLUMI INJ FUSE RATING 15A 7.5A ― 10A 7.5A 7.5A 7.5A ― 7.5A 15A ― 20A 15A 10A 10A ― 10A 10A 7.5A í Some models. Form No.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page435 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:6 AM Black plate (435,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance DESCRIPTION 20 21 22 23 24 ― OUTLET CTR OUTLET RR WIPER P.WIND FUSE PROTECTED COMPONENT RATING ― ― ― ― ― ― 30A Windshield wiper and washer 30A Power windows 8-51 Form No.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page436 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:6 AM Black plate (436,1) Maintenance and Care Appearance Care How to Minimize Environmental Paint Damage The paintwork on your Mazda represents the latest technical developments in composition and methods of application. Environmental hazards, however, can harm the paint's protective properties, if proper care is not taken. Here are some examples of possible damage, with tips on how to prevent them.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page437 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:6 AM Black plate (437,1) Maintenance and Care Appearance Care qWater Marks Occurrence Rain, fog, dew, and even tap water can contain harmful minerals such as salt and lime. If moisture containing these minerals settles on the vehicle and evaporates, the minerals will concentrate and harden to form white rings. The rings can damage your vehicle's finish.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page438 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:6 AM Black plate (438,1) Maintenance and Care Appearance Care Exterior Care Follow all label and container directions when using a chemical cleaner or polish. Read all warnings and cautions. l l l qMaintaining the Finish Washing To help protect the finish from rust and deterioration, wash your Mazda thoroughly and frequently, at least once a month, with lukewarm or cold water.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page439 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:6 AM Black plate (439,1) Maintenance and Care Appearance Care After washing the vehicle, dry it with a clean chamois to prevent water spots from forming. WARNING Dry wet brakes by driving very slowly and applying the brakes lightly until brake performance is normal: Driving with wet brakes is dangerous. Increased stopping distance or the vehicle pulling to one side when braking could result in a serious accident.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page440 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:6 AM Black plate (440,1) Maintenance and Care Appearance Care qCavity Protection qUnderbody Maintenance Cavities are treated for protection at the factory, but additional protective treatment after the vehicle has been put into use will extend the life of the body. We recommend that you consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer concerning this additional precaution.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page441 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:6 AM Black plate (441,1) Maintenance and Care Appearance Care qUndercoating This special coating is applied to the critical parts of the underside to protect vehicles from damage caused by chemicals or stones. This coating is liable to be damaged with time. Check this coating periodically. An Authorized Mazda Dealer are well informed on how repairs should be made. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page442 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:6 AM Black plate (442,1) Maintenance and Care Appearance Care To keep the fabric looking clean and fresh, take care of it. Otherwise its color will be affected, it can be stained easily, and its fire-resistance may be reduced. CAUTION Use only recommended cleaners and procedures. Others may affect appearance and fire-resistance.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page443 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:6 AM 9 Black plate (443,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Important consumer information including warranties and add-on equipment. Customer Assistance ............................... Customer Assistance (U.S.A.) ............ Customer Assistance (Canada) ........... Customer Assistance (Puerto Rico) .... Customer Assistance (Mexico) ........... 9-2 9-2 9-5 9-8 9-9 Mazda Importer/Distributors ...............
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page444 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:6 AM Black plate (444,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Customer Assistance Customer Assistance (U.S.A.) Your complete and permanent satisfaction is our business. We are here to serve you. All Authorized Mazda Dealers have the knowledge and the tools to keep your Mazda vehicle in top condition.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page445 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:6 AM Black plate (445,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Customer Assistance By letter at: Attn: Customer Assistance Mazda North American Operations 7755 Irvine Center Drive Irvine, CA 92618-2922 P.O. Box 19734 Irvine, CA 92623-9734 In order to serve you efficiently and effectively, please help us by providing the following information: 1. Your name, address, and telephone number 2. Year and model of vehicle 3.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page446 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:6 AM Black plate (446,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Customer Assistance The whole process normally takes 40 days or less. The arbitration decision is not binding on you or Mazda else you accept the decision. For more information about BBB AUTO LINE, including current eligibility standards, please call 1-800-955-5100 or visit the BBB website at www.lemonlaw.bbb.org.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page447 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:6 AM Black plate (447,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Customer Assistance Customer Assistance (Canada) qSatisfaction Review Process Your complete and permanent satisfaction is of primary concern to Mazda. All Authorized Mazda Dealers have both the knowledge and tools to keep your Mazda in top condition.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page448 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:6 AM Black plate (448,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Customer Assistance Please recognize that the resolution of service problems in most cases requires the use of your Mazda dealer's service facilities, personnel and equipment. We urge you to follow the above three steps in sequence for most effective results.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page449 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:6 AM Black plate (449,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Customer Assistance CAMVAP is fully implemented in all provinces and territories.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page450 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:6 AM Black plate (450,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Customer Assistance Customer Assistance (Puerto Rico) Your complete and permanent satisfaction is our business. That is why all Authorized Mazda Dealers have the knowledge and the tools to keep your Mazda vehicle in top condition.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page451 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:6 AM Black plate (451,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Customer Assistance Customer Assistance (Mexico) Your complete and permanent satisfaction is our business. We are here to serve you. All Authorized Mazda Dealers have the knowledge and the tools to keep your Mazda vehicle in top condition.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page452 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:6 AM Black plate (452,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Customer Assistance In order to serve you efficiently and effectively, please help us by providing the following information: 1. Your name, address, and telephone number 2. Year and model of vehicle 3. Vehicle Identification Number (17 digits, noted on your registration or title or located on the upper driver's side corner of the dash) 4.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page453 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:6 AM Black plate (453,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Mazda Importer/Distributors Importer/Distributor Distributor in Each Area qU.S.A. qCANADA Mazda North American Operations 7755 Irvine Center Drive Irvine, CA 92618-2922 U.S.A. P.O. Box 19734 Irvine, CA 92623-9734 U.S.A. TEL: 1 (800) 222-5500 (in U.S.A.) (949) 727-1990 (outside U.S.A.) Mazda Canada Inc.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page454 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:6 AM Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Mazda Importer/Distributors Triple J Saipan, Inc. (d.b.a. Triple J Motors) P.O. Box 500487 Saipan, MP 96950-0487 TEL: (670) 234-7133/3051 9-12 Form No.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page455 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:6 AM Black plate (455,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Warranty Warranties for Your Mazda l l l l l New Vehicle Limited Warranty Distributor Major Component Limited Warranty (Canada only) Safety Restraint System Limited Warranty Anti-perforation Limited Warranty Federal Emission Control Warranty (U.S.A. only) Emission Defect Warranty Emission Performance Warranty California Emission Control Warranty (U.S.A.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page456 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:6 AM Black plate (456,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Warranty Outside the United States and Canada Government regulations in the United States and Canada require that automobiles meet specific emission regulations and safety standards. Therefore, vehicles built for use in the United States, its territories, and Canada may differ from those sold in other countries.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page457 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:6 AM Black plate (457,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Warranty Outside the United States Government regulations in the United States require that automobiles meet specific emission regulations and safety standards. Therefore, vehicles built for use in the United States may differ from those sold in other countries.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page458 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:6 AM Black plate (458,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Warranty Outside Canada Government regulations in Canada require that automobiles meet specific emission regulations and safety regulations. Therefore, vehicles built for use in Canada may differ from those sold in other countries. The differences may make it difficult or even impossible for your vehicle to receive satisfactory servicing in other countries.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page459 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:6 AM Black plate (459,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Warranty Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign Country (Except United States and Canada) Government regulations in your country could require that automobiles meet specific emission and safety standards. Vehicles built for your country may differ from those built for other countries.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page460 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:6 AM Black plate (460,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Warranty Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and Accessories Non-genuine parts and accessories for Mazda vehicles can be found in stores. These may fit your vehicle, but they are not approved by Mazda for use with Mazda vehicles.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page461 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:6 AM Black plate (461,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Cell Phones Cell Phones Warning WARNING Please comply with the legal regulations concerning the use of communication equipment in vehicles in your country: Use of any electrical devices such as cell phones, computers, portable radios, vehicle navigation or other devices by the driver while the vehicle is moving is dangerous.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page462 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:6 AM Black plate (462,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Type Approval of Equipment Type Approval of Equipment (Mexico) Immobilizer system 9-20 Form No.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page463 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:6 AM Black plate (463,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Type Approval of Equipment Keyless entry system 9-21 Form No.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page464 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:6 AM Black plate (464,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS) Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS) This information relates to the tire grading system developed by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for grading tires by tread wear, traction, and temperature performance.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page465 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:6 AM Black plate (465,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS) 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 cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page466 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:6 AM Black plate (466,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Tire Information (except Canada) Tire Labeling Federal law requires tire manufacturers to place standardized information on the sidewall of all tires. This information identifies and describes the fundamental characteristics of the tire and also provides a tire identification number for safety standard certification and in case of a recall.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page467 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:6 AM Black plate (467,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Tire Information (except Canada) 11. Tread wear, traction and temperature grades 12. Max. permissible inflation pressure 13. SAFETY WARNING P215/65R15 95H is an example of a tire size and load index rating. Here is an explanation of the various components of that tire size and load index rating.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page468 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:6 AM Black plate (468,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Tire Information (except Canada) H “H” is the speed rating. The speed rating denotes the maximum speed for which the use of the tire is rated. Letter Rating Q R S T U H V W Y Speed Rating 99 mph 106 mph 112 mph 118 mph 124 mph 130 mph 149 mph 168* mph 186* mph * For tires with a maximum speed capability over 149 mph, tire manufacturers sometimes use the letters ZR.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page469 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:6 AM Black plate (469,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Tire Information (except Canada) Tread Wear, Traction and Temperature Grades Tread wear: The tread wear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page470 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:6 AM Black plate (470,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Tire Information (except Canada) qInformation 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 and load index rating.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page471 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:6 AM Black plate (471,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Tire Information (except Canada) 70 “70” is the aspect ratio. This two-digit number indicates the tire's ratio of height to width. D “D” is the tire construction symbol. D indicates “diagonal ply construction”. 16 “16” is the wheel rim diameter in inches. 90 “90” is the Load Index. This two-or three-digit number indicates how much weight each tire can support.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page472 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:6 AM Black plate (472,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Tire Information (except Canada) Location of the Tire Label (Placard) You will find the tire label containing tire inflation pressure by tire size and other important information on the driver's side B-pillar or on the edge of the driver's door frame.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page473 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:6 AM Black plate (473,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Tire Information (except Canada) WARNING Always check the tire inflation pressures on a regular basis according to the recommended tire inflation pressure on the tire label and in conjunction with the information in this owner's manual: Driving your vehicle with under-inflated tires is dangerous.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page474 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:6 AM Black plate (474,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Tire Information (except Canada) qGlossary 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 manufacturing plant, tire size, and date of manufacture.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page475 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:6 AM Black plate (475,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Tire Information (except Canada) Tire Maintenance Improper or inadequate vehicle maintenance can cause tires to wear abnormally. Here are some important maintenance points: qTire Inflation Pressure Inspect all tire pressure monthly (including the spare) when the tires are cold. Maintain recommended pressures for the best ride, top handling, and minimum tire wear.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page476 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:6 AM Black plate (476,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Tire Information (except Canada) qReplacing a Tire WARNING Always use tires that are in good condition: Driving with worn tires is dangerous. Reduced braking, steering, and traction could result in an accident. If a tire wears evenly, a wear indicator will appear as a solid band across the tread. Replace the tire when this happens.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page477 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:6 AM Black plate (477,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Tire Information (except Canada) CAUTION If you feel a sudden vibration or ride disturbance while driving or you suspect your tire or vehicle has been damaged, immediately reduce your speed. Drive with caution until you can safely pull off the road. Stop and inspect the tire for damage.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page478 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:6 AM Black plate (478,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Tire Information (except Canada) Vehicle Loading This section will guide you in the proper loading of your vehicle and/or trailer, to keep your loaded vehicle weight within its design rating capability, with or without a trailer. Properly loading your vehicle will provide maximum return of vehicle design performance.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page479 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:6 AM Black plate (479,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Tire Information (except Canada) Payload is the combination weight of cargo and passengers that the vehicle is designed to carry. The maximum payload for your vehicle can be found on the Tire and Load Information label on the driver's door frame or door pillar.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page480 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:6 AM Black plate (480,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Tire Information (except Canada) 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 of cargo weight. The cargo weight limit decreases depending on the number of vehicle occupants.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page481 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:6 AM Black plate (481,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Tire Information (except Canada) 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 on each axle must never exceed its GAWR.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page482 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:6 AM Black plate (482,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Tire Information (except Canada) SAMPLE WARNING Exceeding Axle Weight Rating Limits: Exceeding the Safety Certification Label axle weight rating limits is dangerous and could result in death or serious injury as a result of substandard vehicle handling, performance, engine, transmission and/or structural damage, serious damage to the vehicle, or loss of control.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page483 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:6 AM Black plate (483,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Tire Information (except Canada) 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 vehicle can handle without risking damage.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page484 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:6 AM Black plate (484,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Tire Information (except Canada) 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, or damage to the vehicle.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page485 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:6 AM Black plate (485,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Tire Information (except Canada) 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 passengers that will be riding in your vehicle.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page486 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:6 AM Black plate (486,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.A.) If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Mazda Motor Corporation (Your Mazda Importer/Distributor).
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page487 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:6 AM Black plate (487,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects (Canada) Canadian customers who wish to report a safety-related defect to Transport Canada, Defect Investigations and Recalls, may telephone the toll free hotline 1-800-333-0510, or contact Transport Canada by mail at: Transport Canada, ASFAD, Place de Ville Tower C, 330 Sparks Street, Ottawa ON K1A 0N5.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page488 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:6 AM Black plate (488,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Service Publications Service Publications Factory-authorized Mazda service publications are available for owners who wish to do some of their own maintenance and repair. When requesting any of our publications through an Authorized Mazda Dealer, refer to the chart below. If they don't have what you need in stock, they can order it for you.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page489 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:6 AM Black plate (489,1) Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Service Publications qSERVICE HIGHLIGHTS: Provides description and operation of the many systems of your Mazda. qNAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER'S MANUAL: This booklet contains information regarding the proper operation and use of the navigation system. This is not a technician's manual. 9-47 Form No.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page490 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:6 AM 9-48 Form No.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page491 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:6 AM 10 Black plate (491,1) Specifications Technical information about your Mazda. Identification Numbers ............................................................... 10-2 Vehicle Information Labels ..................................................... 10-2 Specifications ............................................................................... 10-4 Specifications ....................................................................
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page492 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:6 AM Black plate (492,1) Identification Numbers Vehicle Information Labels qChassis Number qVehicle Identification Number The vehicle identification number legally identifies your vehicle. The number is on a plate attached to the cowl panel located on the left corner of the dashboard. This plate can easily be seen through the windshield.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page493 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:6 AM Black plate (493,1) Identification Numbers qEngine Number Forward 10-3 Form No.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page494 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:6 AM Black plate (494,1) Specifications Specifications qEngine Item Specification DOHC-24V 60°V, 6-cylinder 95.5 × 86.7 mm (3.75 × 3.41 in) 3,726 ml (3,726 cc, 227.4 cu in) 10.3 Type Bore×Stroke Displacement Compression ratio qElectrical System Item Battery Spark-plug number Spark-plug gap Classification 12V-55AH/5HR MF CY01-18110*1 1.29―1.45 mm (0.051―0.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page495 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:6 AM Black plate (495,1) Specifications qCapacities (Approximate Quantities) Item With oil filter replacement Engine oil Without oil filter replacement With Towing Package Coolant Without Towing Package Automatic transaxle fluid Transfer case oil Rear differential oil Washer fluid Fuel tank Capacity 5.2 L (5.5 US qt, 4.6 Imp qt) 4.7 L (5.0 US qt, 4.2 Imp qt) 12.2 L (12.9 US qt, 10.7 Imp qt) 11.6 L (12.3 US qt, 10.2 Imp qt) 7.0 L (7.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page496 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:6 AM Black plate (496,1) Specifications qLight Bulbs Exterior light Light bulb High beam Headlights Low beam Halogen Xenon fusion Front turn signal lights Front side-marker lights Fog lights í Side turn signal lights í High-mount brake light*1 Rear turn signal lights Brake lights*2 LED bulb*1 Taillights Rear combination light side*2 Liftgate side Reverse lights License plate lights Rear side-marker lights Wattage 60 55 35 27 5 51 2.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page497 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:6 AM Black plate (497,1) Specifications Check the tire pressure label for tire size and inflation pressure. Refer to Tire Inflation Pressure on page 8-33.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page498 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:6 AM 10-8 Form No.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page499 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:7 AM 11 Black plate (499,1) Index 11-1 Form No.
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page500 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:7 AM Black plate (500,1) Index A A Accessory Socket ............................ 6-131 Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and Accessories ....................................... 9-18 Advanced Key ..................................... 3-2 Advanced key maintenance ......... 3-5 Advanced key suspend function ...................................... 3-16 Auxiliary key .............................. 3-15 Locking, unlocking with request switch ..............
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page501 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:7 AM Black plate (501,1) Index B C Bluetooth Hands-Free ..................... 6-103 Basic Bluetooth Hands-Free Operation ................................. 6-106 Convenient Use of the Hands-Free System ...................................... 6-109 Hands-Free Telephone Setting ...................................... 6-113 Safety certification ................... 6-119 When the Bluetooth Hands-Free cannot be used ..........................
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page502 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:7 AM Black plate (502,1) Index E F Emergency Starting ........................... 7-16 Flooded engine ........................... 7-16 Jump-starting .............................. 7-17 Push-starting .............................. 7-19 Emergency Towing ........................... 7-20 Emission Control System (Gasoline Engine) ............................... 4-3 Engine Coolant ....................................... 8-21 Exhaust gas .........
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page503 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:7 AM Black plate (503,1) Index I L Indicator Lights ................................. 5-41 BSM OFF ................................... 5-55 Cruise ......................................... 5-55 Headlight high-beam .................. 5-54 Security ...................................... 5-53 Shift position .............................. 5-54 TCS OFF .................................... 5-55 TCS/DSC ...................................
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page504 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:7 AM Black plate (504,1) Index R S Rear Door Child Safety Locks .......... 3-28 Rear Entertainment System ............... 6-51 Before operation ......................... 6-63 Country code list ........................ 6-94 Language code list ..................... 6-92 Sound output .............................. 6-69 Rear Window Defroster .................... 5-66 Rear Window Washer ....................... 5-66 Rear Window Wiper ............
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page505 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:7 AM Black plate (505,1) Index T W Tire Pressure Monitoring System ...... 5-27 System error activation .............. 5-31 Tire pressure monitoring system warning light .............................. 5-29 Tires and wheels ......................... 5-31 Tires Flat Tire ........................................ 7-3 Inflation pressure ........................ 8-33 Replacement ............................... 8-34 Rotation .......................
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page506 Thursday, November 22 2007 12:7 AM 11-8 Form No.