Mazda 2009 CX-9 Bedienungsanleitung

Black plate (1,1) CX-9_8Z66-EA-08F_Edition1 Page1 Thursday , May 29 2008 10:7 AM Form No.8Z66-EA-08F[...]

Black plate (2,1) CX-9_8Z66-EA-08F_Edition1 Page2 Thursday , May 29 2008 10:7 AM Form No.8Z66-EA-08F[...]

Black plate (3,1) Thank you for choosing a Mazda. W e at Mazda design and buil d vehicles with complete customer satisfaction in mind. T o help ensure enjoyable and trouble-free operat ion 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 n[...]

Black plate (4,1) W e want to help you get the most driving pleasure from your vehicle. Y our owner's manual, when read from cover to cover, can do that in many ways. 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 informatio[...]

Black plate (5,1) CX-9_8Z66-EA-08F_Edition1 Page5 Thursday , May 29 2008 10:7 AM Form No.8Z66-EA-08F T able of Contents Y our V ehicle at a Glance Interior , exterior views and part identification of your Mazda. 1 Essential Safety Equipment Use of safety equipment, including seats, seat belt system, child-restraint systems and SRS air bags. 2 Knowi[...]

Black plate (6,1) CX-9_8Z66-EA-08F_Edition1 Page6 Thursday , May 29 2008 10:7 AM Form No.8Z66-EA-08F[...]

Black plate (7,1) 1 Y our V ehicle at a Glance Interior , exterior views and part identification of your Mazda. Interior Overview ............... ................................................. ....... ... 1-2 Interior Equipment (V iew A) ............... ..................................... 1-2 Interior Equipment (V iew B) ......................[...]

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

Black plate (9,1) Interior Equipment (V iew B) Audio control switches ............ .................................................. ........................ page 6-58 SRS air bags .......................................................... ............................................ page 2-50 Cruise control switch es .............................[...]

Black plate (10,1) Interior Equipment (V iew C) Overhead lights ........................ .................................................. ...................... page 6-138 SRS air bags .......................................................... ............................................ page 2-50 Seat belt ................................... ...[...]

Black plate (11,1) Front Hood .............................. ....................................................... ............................. page 3-46 W indshield wiper blades .......... .................................................. ........................ page 8-27 Moonroof ................................. ............................[...]

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

Black plate (13,1) 2 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 [...]

Black plate (14,1) Front Seats (Manually Operated Seats) WARNING Do not modify or replace the front seats: Modifying or replacing the front seats such as replacing the upholst ery or loosening any bolts is da ngerous. The front seats contain air bag components essential to the supplemental restrain t system. Su ch modifications could damage the sup[...]

Black plate (15,1) q Seat Recline WARNING Do not drive with either front seat reclined: Sitting in a reclined position while the vehicle is moving is dangerous because you do not get the full protection from sea t belts. Du ring sudden braking or a collisi on, you can slide under the lap belt and suffer serious inte rnal injuries. For maximum prote[...]

Black plate (16,1) CAUTION When returning a rear-reclined seatback to its upright position, make sure you hold on to the seatback with you r other hand whi le operating the lever. If the seatback is not supported, it will flip forward suddenly and could cause injury. q Height Adjustment (Driver's Seat) By moving the seat lever up or down, the [...]

Black plate (17,1) Front Seats (Electrically Operated Seats) WARNING Do not modify or replace the front seats: Modifying or replacing the front seats such as replacing the upholst ery or loosening any bolts is da ngerous. The front seats contain air bag components essential to the supplemental restrain t system. Su ch modifications could damage the[...]

Black plate (18,1) q Seat Recline WARNING Do not drive with either front seat reclined: Sitting in a reclined position while the vehicle is moving is dangerous because you do not get the full protection from sea t belts. Du ring sudden braking or a collisi on, you can slide under the lap belt and suffer serious inte rnal injuries. For maximum prote[...]

Black plate (19,1) q Seat Position Memory (Driver's Seat) í One-touch seat position programming and activation is available on the driver's seat. CAUTION When activating the seat position, do not place your hands or fingers around the seat bottom. The seat moves to the desired position automatically, and if your hands or fingers are plac[...]

Black plate (20,1) Setting the driver' s seat to a pre- programmed position There are two methods for setting the driver's seat to a pre-programmed position. For example, the type A method can be used before sitting in the seat and while the driver's door is open, and the type B method can be used after getting in the vehicle with th[...]

Black plate (21,1) 1. Adjust the seat to the desired position. For each seat position adjustment method, refer to the following pages: Seat Slide (page 2-5) Seat Recline (page 2-6) Height Adjustment (page 2-6) 2. Press and hold the unlock button on the advanced key/retractabl e type key while pressing the set butt on until a beep sound is heard. Th[...]

Black plate (22,1) Electrically operated The amount of lumbar support can be adjusted by pressing the switch . T o 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. Second-Row Seats WARNING Do not stack car go higher than the seat[...]

Black plate (23,1) Do not drive with the seatbac k unlocked: All of the seatbacks play an important role in your protection in a vehicle. Leaving th e seatback unlocked is dangerous as it can allow passengers to be ejected or thrown around and baggag e to strike occupants in a sudden stop or collision, resulting in severe injury. After adjusting th[...]

Black plate (24,1) q Seat Recline WARNING Do not drive with the seats reclined: Sitting in a reclined position while the vehicle is moving is dangerous because you do not get the full protection from th e seat belt s. During sudden braking or a collisi on, you can slide under the lap belt and suffer serious inte rnal injuries. For maximum protectio[...]

Black plate (25,1) q Third-Row Seat Access After folding the second-row seat seatback and sliding the seat forward, you can access the third-row seat easily . Entering/exiting the third-row seat area Raise the lever on the side of the second- row seat to fold the seatback forw ard and slide the seat forward. After entering/exiting the third-row sea[...]

Black plate (26,1) 4. Pull the lever and fold the seatb ack forward. CAUTION When folding a seatback, always hold onto the seatbac k with your other hand whi le operating the lever. If the seatback is not supported, it will flip forward sudd enly and could cause injury. NOTE T o create a flat luggage compartment space fr om the r ear of the vehicle[...]

Black plate (27,1) Third-Row Seat WARNING Do not stack car go higher than the seatbacks: Stacking luggage or other cargo higher than the seatbacks is dangerous. During a sudden stop or collision, objects can fly arou nd and become projectiles that could hit and injure passengers. Make sure luggage and cargo is secured before driv ing: Not securing [...]

Black plate (28,1) NOTE T o create a flat luggage compartment space fr om the r ear of the vehicle to the back of the fr ont seats, fold the second-row and thir d-row seats (page 2-13). T o return third-row seat to its original position 1. Return the seatback to its original position by pulling its strap. Make sure the seatback is secured by attemp[...]

Black plate (29,1) Second-Row seat/Third-Row seat Second-Row center seat Removal/Installation T o remove the head restraint, pull it up while pressing the stop-catch . T o install the head restraint, press the uprights into the holes while pressing the stop-catch. WARNING Always drive with the head restraints set up when seats are being used and ma[...]

Black plate (30,1) WARNING Ø Be careful when using the seat warmer. The heat from the seat warmer may be too ho t for some people, as indicated below, and could cause a low-t emperature burn. Ø Infants, small babies, elderly people, and physically challenged people Ø People with delicat e skin Ø People who are exces sively fatigued Ø People wh[...]

Black plate (31,1) Seat Belt Precautions Seat belts help to d ecrease the possibility of severe injury durin g accidents and sudden stops. Mazda recommends that the driver and all passengers always wear seat belts. Y our vehicle has the following types of seat belts. Seating Position T ypes of seat belt Front seat Driver side 3-point type seat belt[...]

Black plate (32,1) WARNING Always wear your seat belt and ma ke sure all occupants are pro perly restrained: Not wearing a seat belt is extremely danger ous. During a collision, occupants not wearing seat belts could hit someone or things ins ide the vehicle or even be thrown out of the vehicle. They could be seriously injured or even killed. In th[...]

Black plate (33,1) CAUTION Belt retraction may become diffic ult 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). q Pregnant W omen and Persons with Serious Medical Conditions Pregnant women shoul d always wear seat belt[...]

Black plate (34,1) q Automatic Locking Mode Always use the automatic locking mode to keep the child-restraint system from shif ting to an unsafe position in the event of an acciden t. T o enable seat belt automatic locking mode, pull it all the way out and connect it as instruct ed on the child-restrai nt system. It will retract down to the child-r[...]

Black plate (35,1) 3-Point T ype Seat Belt NOTE When using the center-rear seat belt, r efer to “ Center-Rear Position Seat Belt ” (page 2-27). q Fastening the Seat Belt 1. Grasp the seat belt tongue. 2. Slowly pull out the lap/shoul der belt. Lap/shoulder belt Seat belt tongue 3. Inser t the seat belt tongue into the seat belt buckle until you[...]

Black plate (36,1) q Unfastening the Seat Belt Depress the button on the seat belt buckle . If the belt does not fully retract, pull it out and check for kinks or twists. Then make sure it remains untwisted as it retracts. Button NOTE If a belt does not fully retract, inspect it for kinks and twists. If it is still not retracting pr operly , have i[...]

Black plate (37,1) 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 syst ems to work properly you must wear the seat belt properly . Pretensioners: The front seat belt retractor s remove slack quickly as t[...]

Black plate (38,1) Do not modify the components or wiring, or use electronic testing devices on the pretensioner system: Modifying the componen ts or wiring of the pretensioner system, including the use of electronic testing devices is dangerous. You could accidentally activate it or make it inopera ble which would prevent it from activating in an [...]

Black plate (39,1) q Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System W arning 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 he ard for about 1 minute. After that, the one-minute beep will be repeated every 30 minutes. Have your vehicle inspe cted at an Autho[...]

Black plate (40,1) WARNING Using the Seat Belt Guide: Not using the seat belt guide is dangerous. If th e seat belt guide is not used, the shoulde r portion of the center-rear seat belt could be mistakenly positioned under the head restraint; a position that cannot provide adequate protec tion in a collision and could result in the center-rear pass[...]

Black plate (41,1) WARNING Positioning the Lap Por tion of the Seat Belt: The lap portion of the seat belt worn too high is dangerous. In a collision, this would concentrate the impa ct force directly on the abdo minal area, causing serious injury. Wear the lap portion of the belt snugly and as low as possible. q Unfastening the Seat Belt Depress t[...]

Black plate (42,1) T o stow the seat belt, retract the belt, put the seat belt tongues (A) and (C) toget her and insert each tongue into the respective ceiling recess. Insert the seat belt tongues until you hear a click sound. (A) (C) Ceiling recess T o pull out the seat belt, press the area indicated in the figure upward with your finger and slide[...]

Black plate (43,1) 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 . This extender will be only for you and for the particular vehicle and seat. Even if it plugs into other seat belts, it may not hold in the critical moment[...]

Black plate (44,1) NOTE When not in use, remove the seat belt extender and stor e it in the vehicle. If the seat belt extender is left connected, the seat belt extender might get damaged as it will not r etract with the r est of the seat belt and can easily fall out of the door when not in use and be damaged. In addition, the seat belt warning ligh[...]

Black plate (45,1) Driver seated/Front passenge r not seated The belt minder is a supplemental warning to the seat belt war ning function. If the driver's seat belt is not fastened when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, the warning light/b eep operates to give you further reminders according to the chart below . Condition V ehi[...]

Black plate (46,1) Child Restraint Precautions Mazda strongly urges the use of child-restraint syst ems for children small enough to use them. Y ou are required by law to use a child-restraint system for children in the U.S. and Can ada. Check your local and state or provincial laws for specific requireme nts regarding the safety of children riding[...]

Black plate (47,1) WARNING Use the correct size child-restraint system: For effective protection in vehicle accidents and sudden stop s, a child must be properly restrain ed using a seat belt or child-r estraint system dep ending on age and size. If not, the child could be seriously injured or even killed in an accident. Follow the manufacturer&apo[...]

Black plate (48,1) Do not install a front-faci ng child-restraint system on the front passenger seat unless it is unavoidable: In a collision, th e force of a deployin g air bag could cause serious injury or death to the child. If installi ng a front-fa cing child-restraint system on the front passenger seat is unavoidable, move the front passenger[...]

Black plate (49,1) Do not allow a child or anyone to lean over or against the side window of a vehicle with side and cur tain air bag s: 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 windo w pillars and the roof edge along both sides from which the side and curtain [...]

Black plate (50,1) 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 rear- facing child-restraint systems it is clearly unsafe due to air bags. Some child-restraint systems now come with tethers and there[...]

Black plate (51,1) 5. T o get the retractor into the automati c locking mode, pull the shoulder belt portion of the seat belt until the entire length of the belt is out of the retractor . 6. Push the child-res traint system firmly into the vehicle seat. Be sure the belt retracts as snugly as possible. A clicking noise from the retractor will be hea[...]

Black plate (52,1) WARNING Use the tether and tether anchor only for a child-restrain t system: Using the tether or tether anchor to secure anything but a child-restraint system is dangerou s. This could weaken or damage the tether or tether anchor and result in injury. Always route the tether strap between the head restraint and the seatback: Rout[...]

Black plate (53,1) 2. T o get the retractor into the automati c locking mode, pull the shoulder belt portion of the seat belt until the entire length of the belt is out of the retractor . 3. Push the child-res traint system firmly into the vehicle seat. Be sure the belt retracts as snugly as possible. Clicking from the retractor will be heard durin[...]

Black plate (54,1) NOTE l T o check if your front seats have side air bags: Mazda vehicles equipped with side air bag will have a “ SRS AIRBAG ” tag on the outboar d shoulder of the front seats. l T o check if your vehicle has curtain air bags: Mazda vehicles equipped with curtain air bag will have an “ SRS AIRBAG ” marking on the window pi[...]

Black plate (55,1) q Front Passenger's Seat Child- Restraint System Installation 1. Slide the seat as far back as possible. 2. Secure the child-res traint system with the lap portion of the lap/shoulder belt. See the manufacturer's instruct ions on the child-restraint system for belt routing instructions. 3. T o get the retractor into the[...]

Black plate (56,1) WARNING Do not seat a child in a child -restraint system on the front passenger seat if the front passeng er air bag deactivation indicator light does not illuminate: While it is always better to install any child-restraint sys tem on the rear seat, it is impera tive that a child- restraint system ONLY be used on the front passen[...]

Black plate (57,1) LA TCH Child-Restraint Systems Y our Mazda is equipped with LA TCH lower anchors for atta chment of speci ally designed LA TCH child-res traint systems the second-row seats. Both anchors must be used, otherwise the seat will bounce around and put the child in danger. Most LA TCH child- restraint systems must also be used in conju[...]

Black plate (58,1) q LA TCH Child-Restraint System Installation Procedure (Second- Row Outboard Seats) 1. Slide the second-row seat as far back as possible. 2. Make sure the seatback is secure ly latched by pushing it back until it is fully locked. 3. Expan d the area between the seat bottom and the seatback slightly to verify the locations of the [...]

Black plate (59,1) WARNING Use the tether and tether anchor only for a child-restrain t system: Using the tether or tether anchor to secure anything but a child-restraint system is dangerou s. This could weaken or damage the tether or tether anchor and result in injury. Always route the tether strap between the head restraint and the seatback: Rout[...]

Black plate (60,1) WARNING Use the tether and tether anchor only for a child-restrain t system: Using the tether or tether anchor to secure anything but a child-restraint system is dangerou s. This could weaken or damage the tether or tether anchor and result in injury. Always route the tether strap between the head restraint and the seatback: Rout[...]

Black plate (61,1) Anchor bracket po sition T ether strap position T ether strap Forward Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint 2-49 CX-9_8Z66-EA-08F_Edition1 Page61 Thursday , May 29 2008 10:7 AM Form No.8Z66-EA-08F[...]

Black plate (62,1) Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Precautions The front and side supplemental rest raint systems (SRS) include 6 air bags. Please verif y the air bags equipped on your vehicle by locating the “ SRS AIRBAG ” location indicators. These indicators are visible in the area where the air bags are installed. The air bags are insta[...]

Black plate (63,1) WARNING Seat belts must be worn in air bag equipped vehicles: Depending only on the air bags for protec tion during an accident is danger ous. Alone, air bags may not prevent seriou s injuries. The appropria te air bags can be expected to inflate only in the first accident, such as frontal, near frontal, side collisions or roll-o[...]

Black plate (64,1) Sit in the center of the seat and wear seat belts properly: Sitting too close to the side air bag modules or placing han ds on them, or sleepin g up against the door or hanging out the windows is extremely dangerou s. The side and curtain air bags inflate with great force and speed directly expanding along the door on the side th[...]

Black plate (65,1) Do not touch the components of the supplemental restraint system after the air bags have inflated: Touching the components of the suppleme ntal restraint system after the air bags have inflated is dangerous. Immediately after inflation, they are very hot. You could get burned. Never install any front-end equip ment to your vehicl[...]

Black plate (66,1) Do not modify the supplemental restraint system: Modifying the componen ts 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 insta lling trim, badges, or anything else over the air[...]

Black plate (67,1) Supplemental Restraint System Components (1) (11) (12) (7) (6) (9) (5) (4) (3) (3) (10) (8) (8) (8) (2) (10) (9) (8) (2) (2) (1) Driver seat slide posit ion sensor (page 2-63) (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 wa[...]

Black plate (68,1) How the SRS Air Bags W ork Y our Mazda is equipped with the following types of SRS air bags. SRS air bags are designed to work together with the seat belt s to help to reduce inju ries during an accide nt. The SRS air bags a re designed to provide further protection for passengers in addition to the seat belt functions. Be sure t[...]

Black plate (69,1) q Front 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 drive r's air bag, as mentioned above. In addition, the front passen ger air bag is designed to only deploy in accordance with the total seated weight o[...]

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

Black plate (71,1) q Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System W arning Light If the air bag/front seat belt pretensioner system is working properly , the warning light illuminates when the igni tion switch is turned to the ON position or after the engine is cranked. The war ning light turns off after a specified period of time. A system malfunct[...]

Black plate (72,1) SRS Air Bag Deployment Criteria This chart indicates the applicable SRS equipment that will deploy depending on the type of collision. (The illustrations are the representative cases of collisions.) SRS equipment T ypes of collision A severe frontal/near frontal collision A severe side collision A roll-over/near roll-over A rear [...]

Black plate (73,1) Limitations to SRS Air Bag In severe collisions or roll-overs such as those descri bed previously in “ SRS Air Bag Deployment Criteria ” , the applicable SRS air bag equipment wi ll deploy . However, in some accidents, the equipment may not deploy depending on the type of coll ision and its severity . Limitations to front/nea[...]

Black plate (74,1) Limitations to roll-over de tection: The following illustration is an example of a accident that may not be detected as a roll- over accident. Therefore, the front seat belt prete nsioners and curta in air bags may not deploy . Pitch end ov er end 2-62 Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags CX-9_8Z66-EA-08F_Edition1 Page74 Thurs[...]

Black plate (75,1) Driver and Front Passenger Occupant Classification System First, please read “ Suppleme ntal Restraint System (SRS) Precautions ” (page 2-50) carefully . q Driver Seat Slide Position Sensor Y our vehicle is equipped with a driver seat slide position sensor as a part of the supplemental restraint system. The sensor is locat ed[...]

Black plate (76,1) Front passenger air bag deacti vation indicator light This indicator light illumina tes to remind you that the front passenger front and side air bags and seat belt pretensioner will not deploy durin g a collision. If the front passenger weight sensor s are normal, the indicator light illuminate s when the ignition switch is turn[...]

Black plate (77,1) WARNING Do not decrease the total seated weight on the fron t passenger seat: When an adult or large child sits on the front passenger seat, decreasing the total seated weight on the front passe nger seat from the total seated weight of approximately 42 kg (93 lbs) required for air bag deployment is dang erous. The front passenge[...]

Black plate (78,1) Do not increase the total seated weight on the front pass enger seat: When an infant or small child sits on the front passenger seat, increasing the total seated weight on the front passe nger seat from the total seated weight of approximately 30 kg (66 lbs) is dangerou s. The front passe nger seat weight sensors will detect the [...]

Black plate (79,1) NOTE l The system requir es about 10 seconds to alternate between turning the front passenger fr ont and side air bags and seat belt pr etensioner system on or off. l The fr ont passenger air bag deactivation indicator light may illuminate r epeatedly if luggage or other items are put on the fr ont passenger seat, or if the tempe[...]

Black plate (80,1) Monitoring and Maintenance q Constant Monitoring The following components of the air bag systems are monitored by a diagno stic system: l SAS unit l Front air bag sensor l Air bag modules l Side crash sensors l Air bag/Front seat belt pretension er system warning light l Front seat belt pretensioners l Front passenger air bag dea[...]

Black plate (81,1) WARNING Do not operate a vehicle with dam aged air bag/seat belt pretensio ner system components: Expended or damag ed air bag/seat belt pr etensioner system componen ts 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 t[...]

Black plate (82,1) 2-70 CX-9_8Z66-EA-08F_Edition1 Page82 Thursday , May 29 2008 10:7 AM Form No.8Z66-EA-08F[...]

Black plate (83,1) 3 Knowing Y our Mazda Explanation of basic operations and controls; opening/closing and adjustment of various parts. Advanced Keyless Ent ry and Start System ............... ................. 3-2 Advanced Keys í ..................................................... ................. 3-2 Operation Using Adva nced Keyless Function[...]

Black plate (84,1) Advanced Keys í The advanced keyless functions (advanc ed keyless entry and start syst em) enables the following operations while the advanced key is being carried (page 3-7). l Locking/unlocking the doors and the liftgate without operat ing the key . l Starting the engine without operating the key . Additional functions are ava[...]

Black plate (85,1) With power liftgate button Panic b utton Auxiliary key Ke y code number plate Operation indicator light Unlock button Lock button Power liftgate b utton Without power liftgate button Panic b utton Auxiliary key Ke y code number plate Operation indicator light Unlock button Lock button A code number is stamped on the plate attache[...]

Black plate (86,1) CAUTION Ø Because the advanced key uses low-intensity radio waves, it may not funct ion correctly under the following conditi ons: Ø The advanced key is carried with comm unication devices such as cellular phones. Ø The advanced key contacts or is cov ered by a metal object. Ø The advanced key is near electron ic devices such[...]

Black plate (87,1) q Advanced Key Maintenance CAUTION Ø Make sure the battery is insta lled with the correct pole facin g upward. Battery leaka ge could occur if it is no t installed correctly. Ø When replacing th e 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 i[...]

Black plate (88,1) 3. Inser t a small flathead screwdriver into the crack and press the battery out. 4. Inser t the new battery (CR2025 or equivalent) with the positive pole ( ) facing the ( ) mark on the cap. 5. Rotate and close the cap. Cap 6. Reinser t the auxiliary key . q Service If you have a problem with the advanced keyless functions, consu[...]

Black plate (89,1) Operation Using Advanced Keyless Functions q Operational Range The system operates only when the driver is in the vehicle or withi n operational range while the advanced key is being carried. NOTE When the battery power is low , or in places wher e ther e are high-intensity radio waves or noise, the operational range may become n[...]

Black plate (90,1) q Locking, 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 Request switch Liftgate Request switch T o lock T o lock the doors and the liftgate, press the request switch . A beep s[...]

Black plate (91,1) NOTE l The request switch on the driver's door can be used to close the power windows and the moonr oof. Refer to the following pages: Opening/Closing the Power W indows (page 3-41) Opening/Closing the Moonr oof (page 3-48) l Confirm that all doors and the liftgate are secur ely locked. l All doors and the liftgate cannot be[...]

Black plate (92,1) LOCK (Depressed) The ignition switch can be turned to the ACC position when the KEY indicator light (green) illuminate s in the instrum ent cluster . WARNING Before leaving the driver's seat, alw ays put the key or star t knob to LOCK position, set the parking brake and make sure the shift lever is in P: It is important to p[...]

Black plate (93,1) Starting the engine NOTE l Engine-starting is controlled by the spark ignition system. This system meets all Canadian Interfer ence-Causing Equipment Standar d r equir ements regulating the impulse electrical field strength of radio noise. l The advanced key must be carried because the advanced key carries an immobilizer chip tha[...]

Black plate (94,1) NOTE In the following cases, the KEY warning light (r ed) illuminates and the engine will not start. l The advanced key battery is dead. l The advanced key is out of operational range. l The advanced key is placed in areas wher e it is difficult for the system to detect the signal (page 3-7). l A key from another manufactur er si[...]

Black plate (95,1) NOTE l When turning the ignition switch to the LOCK position, the ignition switch has to be pushed in fr om the ACC position and turned. W ithout being pushed in, the ignition switch stops at the ACC position and the vehicle battery may be discharged if the ignition switch is left in the ACC position. When leaving the vehicle, ma[...]

Black plate (96,1) T ransmitter with power liftgate Panic b utton Unlock button Lock button Power liftgate button without power liftgate Panic b utton Unlock button Lock button NOTE 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,[...]

Black plate (97,1) NOTE (W ithout theft-deterrent system) The hazar d warning lights will flash once to indicate that all doors and the liftgate are locked. (W ith theft-deterrent system) The hazar d warning lights only flash when the theft deterr ent system is armed. The hazar d warning lights do not flash if all the doors and the liftgate ar e lo[...]

Black plate (98,1) q Auxiliary Key Function Use the auxiliary key stored in the advanced key in the event of a dead transmitter batte ry or malfunction. Removing the auxiliary key Pull out the auxiliary key from the advanced key . Locking, unlocking the doors The doors can be locked/unlocked using the auxiliary key , refer to Locking, Unlocking wit[...]

Black plate (99,1) W arning and Beep Sounds q System Malfunction W arning Beep If any malfunction occ urs in the advanced keyless function, the KEY warning light (red) in the instrum ent cluster illuminate s continuously and beep sounds will be heard. CAUTION If the KEY warnin g light (red) remains illuminated, do not continue to drive the vehicle [...]

Black plate (100,1) q Request Switch Inoperable W arning Beep If the request switch for a front door o r the liftgate is pressed under the following conditions while the advanced key is being carried, a beep will be heard 6 times to indicate that the front doors and the liftgate cannot be locked. l A door or the liftgate is open (door ajar included[...]

Black plate (101,1) Setting Change (Function Customization) The following funct ion settings are possible. These settings can only be changed by an Authorized Mazda Dealer . Setting Function At Initial Setting After Setting Change Advanced key battery dead indicator KEY indicator light (green) flashes to indicate that the advanced key battery power[...]

Black plate (102,1) When W arning Indicator/Beep is Activated Under the following conditions, warning beeps are heard and a warning/indi cator light in the instrument cluster illumi nates to notify the driver of improper operation of the advanced key to prevent theft of the vehicle (page 3-17). W arning How to check When a door is open, a continuou[...]

Black plate (103,1) Keys WARNING Do not leave the key 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. Children may find these ne w kinds of keys to be an interesting to[...]

Black plate (104,1) Key extend/retract method (Retractable type key) T o extend the key , press the release button. T o retract the key , rotate it into the holder while pressing the release button. 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 he[...]

Black plate (105,1) NOTE l The keyless entry system is designed to operate up to about 2.5 m (8 ft) from the center of the vehicle, but this may vary due to local conditions. l The system does not operate when the key is in the ignition switch. l Doors and the liftgate can be locked by pr essing the lock button while any other door or the liftgate [...]

Black plate (106,1) Lock button T o lock the doors and the liftgate, press the lock button and the hazard warning lights will flash once. T o confirm that all doors and the liftgate have been locked, press the lock button again within 5 seconds. If they are closed and locked, the horn will sound and the hazard warning lights will flash once. NOTE l[...]

Black plate (107,1) q T ransmitter Maintenance If the buttons on the trans mitter are inoperable and the operat ion indicator light does not flash, the battery may be dead. Replace with a new battery before the transmitter becomes unusable. CAUTION Ø Install the battery with the positive pole ( ) facing down. Battery leakage could occur if it is n[...]

Black plate (108,1) 5. Put in the new battery (CR1 620 or equivalent) with the positive pole ( ) facing down. 6. Align the front and back covers and snap the transmitter shut. 7. Align the key with the transmitter as shown in the figure, and insert the key until a click sound is heard. CAUTION Insert the key into the transmitter securely until a cl[...]

Black plate (109,1) Door Locks WARNING Always take all child ren 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, temper atures inside a vehicle can become high enough to cause brain damage or even death. Do not leave the key in your vehicle with childre[...]

Black plate (1 10,1) q Locking, Unlocking with Door - Lock Knob T o lock any door from the inside, push the door-lock knob. T o unlock, pull it out. This does not operate the other door locks. Unlock Lock T o lock any door with the door-lock knob from the outside, push the door-lock knob to the lock position and close the door . This does not opera[...]

Black plate (11 1,1) Locking, unlocking with key All doors and the liftgate lock automatically when the driver's door is locked with the key . Al l doors and the liftgate unlock when the driver's door is unlocked and the key is held in the unlock position for one second or longer . Unlock Lock NOTE Holding the key in the unlocked position[...]

Black plate (1 12,1) q Rear Door Child Safety Locks These locks are intended to help prevent children from accidentally opening the rear doors. Use them both whenever a child rides in the vehicl e. If you slide the child safety lock to the lock position before closing that door, the door cannot be opened from the inside. The door can be opened only[...]

Black plate (1 13,1) q Locking, Unlocking with T ransmitt er (with Retractable T ype Key) The liftgate can be locked/unlocked by operating the keyless entry system transmitter, refer to Keyless Entry System (page 3-22). q Locking, Unlocking with Door - Lock Switch The liftgate can be locked/unlocked by operating the door-lock switch , refer to Powe[...]

Black plate (1 14,1) 2. (W ith power liftgate) Push the liftgate while pr essing the lever down. (W ithout power liftgate) T urn the lever to the right to unlock the liftgate With power liftgate Lev er Lev er Without power liftgate After performing this emergency measur e, have the vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible[...]

Black plate (1 15,1) Never allow children to operate the power liftgate system: Allowing children to operate the power liftgate switch and the keyless entry system is danger ous. Children are not aware of the dangers of people getting fingers and hands caught in a movin g liftgate. If someone's neck, head or hands get caught in a clos ing door[...]

Black plate (1 16,1) Opening/Closing the power liftgate If the vehicle has satisfied all the following operation condition s, the power liftgate can be opened using the powe r function. Operation conditions (1) The power liftgate is unlocked. (2) The shift lever is in park (P) when the ignition switch is in the ON position. NOTE l If condition (2) [...]

Black plate (1 17,1) NOTE If the power liftgate switch/power liftgate close switch/power liftgate button on the transmitter is pr essed or the outside handle is operated while the liftgate is opening/closing electrically , the beep sound is heard and the liftgate moves in the reverse dir ection automatically . If this operation is repeated the syst[...]

Black plate (1 18,1) Power liftgate drop prevention mechanism The power liftgate drop prevent ion mechanism activates if the system detects weight such as that caused by a snow- laden liftgate when it is opened electrically . After the liftgate is fully opened, the beep sound will be heard and the liftgate closes automati cally . NOTE l If the powe[...]

Black plate (1 19,1) Power Windows The ignition switch must be in the ON position for the powe r windows to operate. WARNING Make sure the opening is clear before closing a window: Closing power windo ws are dangerous. A perso n's hands, head, or even neck could be caught by the window and resul t in serious injur y or even death. This warning[...]

Black plate (120,1) Manual opening/closi ng T o open a power window to the desired position, lightly hold down the switch. T o close the power window to the desired position, lightly pull up the switch . Driv er's window Owner master control s witch Front passenger's window Open Close Close Open Front passenger switc h Auto-opening/closin[...]

Black plate (121,1) NOTE Pr essing the power window switch once when the window is fully closed will only open it about 3 cm (1 in) to allow convenient ventilation of the cabin. Canceling the two-step down function T o cancel the two-step do wn function for the front power windows, carry out the following procedure using the master control switches[...]

Black plate (122,1) NOTE l Depending on driving conditions, a closing power window could stop and start opening when the window feels a shock that is similar to something blocking it. In the event the jam-safe function activates and the power window cannot be closed automatically , pull and hold the switch fully and the window will close. l The jam[...]

Black plate (123,1) Engine-off power windo w operation The power windows can be operated for about 40 seconds after the ignition swi tch is turned from the ON position to the ACC or LOCK position with all doors closed. If any door is opened, the power windows will be inoperable. q Power Window Lock Switch W ith the lock switch in the unlock ed posi[...]

Black plate (124,1) NOTE l The power windows and the moonroof cannot be opened or closed from outside the vehicle under the following condition: l A door or the liftgate is opened. l The key is inserted into the ignition switch. l The start knob is in any position except LOCK. (W ith advanced key) l The power windows and the moonroof may not close [...]

Black plate (125,1) NOTE l The unlock button does not operate unless it is pressed twice sequentially . l The lock button cannot be used to close the power windows and the moonroof. With key 1. Inser t the key in the driver's door key cylinder . 2. Rotate the key counterclock wise and hold until the windows and the moonroof are completely open[...]

Black plate (126,1) 2. Press and hold the request switch on the driver's door . After the doors and the liftgate are locked, the windows and the moonroof close as long as the request switch is pressed. Request switch T o stop the windows and the moonroof from closing, release the request switch. If the operation is performed from the beginning[...]

Black plate (127,1) q Fuel-Filler Lid T o open, pull the remote fuel-filler lid release. Remote fuel-filler lid release q Fuel-Filler Cap T o remove the fuel-filler cap, turn it counterclockwise. T o close the fuel-filler cap, turn it clockwise until two or more click sounds are heard. Open Close CAUTION If the check fuel cap wa rning light illumin[...]

Black plate (128,1) Hood WARNING Always check that the hood is closed and securely locked: A hood that is not closed and securely locked is dangerous as it could fly open while the vehicle is moving and block the driver's vision which could result in a serious accident. q Opening the Hood 1. With the vehicle parked, pull the release handle to [...]

Black plate (129,1) Moonroof í The moonroof can be opened or closed electrically only when the ignition switch is in the ON position. T ilt switch Slide switch WARNING Do not let passengers stand up or extend par t of their body throug h the open moonroof while the vehicle is moving: Extending the head, arms, or other parts of the bod y through th[...]

Black plate (130,1) T o stop sliding partway , press any part of the tilt or slide switch. Open Close T ilt down (Close) Power moonroof re-set procedure If the battery had been disconnected during vehicle maintenance or for other reasons, the moonr oof may not full y open or close. The moonroo f's jam-safe function does not funct ion while the[...]

Black plate (131,1) q Sunshade 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 sunshad e, do not push up on it. Ø Do not close the sunshade while the moonroof is opening . T rying to force t[...]

Black plate (132,1) Immobilizer System (with Advanced Key) The immobilizer system allows the engine to start only with an advanced key the system recognizes. If someone attempts to start the engine with an unrecognized advanced key , the engine will not start, thereby helping to prevent the theft of your vehicle. If you have a problem with the immo[...]

Black plate (133,1) NOTE 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 r eceived, including interference that may cause undesir ed operation. l (CANADA) This device complies with[...]

Black plate (134,1) NOTE l The engine may not start and the security indicator light may illuminate or flash if the advanced key is placed in an ar ea where it is difficult for the system to detect the signal, such as on the dashboard, or in the glove box. Move the advanced key to another place, turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position, and th[...]

Black plate (135,1) Immobilizer System (without Advanced Key) The immobilizer system allows the engine to start only with a key the system recognizes. If someone attempts to start the engine with an unrecognized key , the eng ine will not start, thereby helping to prevent the theft of your vehicle. If you have a problem with the immobilizer system [...]

Black plate (136,1) NOTE 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 r eceived, including interference that may cause undesir ed operation. l (CANADA) This device complies with[...]

Black plate (137,1) NOTE l If the security indicator light illuminates and stays on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, the engine will not start. l Signals from a TV or radio station, or from a transceiver or a mobile telephone, could interfere with your immobilizer system. If you are using the pr oper key and your engine fails [...]

Black plate (138,1) NOTE If the battery goes dead while the theft- deterr ent system is armed, the horn will activate and the hazard warning lights will flash when the battery is charged or r eplaced. q How to Arm the System 1. Remove the key from the ignitio n switch. (With advanced key) T urn the start knob to the LOCK position. 2. Make sure the [...]

Black plate (139,1) NOTE If you have any pr oblem with the theft- deterr ent system, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer . q Theft-Deterrent Labels A label indicati ng that your vehicl e is equipped with a Theft-Det errent System is in the glove compartment. Mazda recommends that you affix it to the lower rear corner of a front door window . Knowing[...]

Black plate (140,1) Steering Wheel WARNING Never adjust the stee ring wheel while the vehicle is moving: Adjusting the steering wheel while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. Moving it can very easily cause th e driver to abruptly turn to the left or right. This can lead to loss of control or an accident. q Steering Wheel Adjustment T o change the[...]

Black plate (141,1) 2. Depre ss the mirror switch in the appropriate direction. Outside mirror Selector switch Mirror switch After adjusting the mirror, lock the control by placing the selec tor switch in the middle position. Folding the mirror Fold the outside mirror rearward until it is flush with the vehicle. WARNING Always return the outsid e m[...]

Black plate (142,1) NOTE For the manual day/night mirror , perform the adjustment with the day/night lever in the day position. Reducing glare from headlights Manual day/night mirror Push the day/night lever forward for day driving. Pull it back to reduce glare of headlights from ca rs at the rear . Night Day Day/Night lev er Auto-dimming mirror Th[...]

Black plate (143,1) NOTE l Do not use glass cleaner or suspend objects on or around the light sensor . Otherwise, light sensor sensitivity will be affected and may not operate normally . Light sensor Light sensor l For information regar ding the 3 buttons ( , , ) on the auto-dimming mirr or , r efer to HomeLink W ireless Contr ol System (page 5-71)[...]

Black plate (144,1) 3-62 CX-9_8Z66-EA-08F_Edition1 Page144 Thursday , May 29 2008 10:7 AM Form No.8Z66-EA-08F[...]

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

Black plate (146,1) Fuel Requirements V ehicles wi th catalytic convert ers or oxygen sensors must use ONL Y 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 damag[...]

Black plate (147,1) Emission Control System Y our vehicle is equipped with an emission con trol system (the catalytic convert er is part of this system) that enables your vehicle to compl y with existing exhaust emissions requirements. WARNING Never park over or near anything flammable: Parking over or near anything flamma ble, such as dr y grass, [...]

Black plate (148,1) Engine Exhaust (Carbon Monoxide) WARNING Do not drive your vehic le if you smell exha ust gas inside the vehicle: Engine exhaust gas is dangerous. This gas contain s carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless, odorless, and pois onous. When inhaled, it can cause loss of consciou sness and death. If you smell exhaust gas ins ide yo[...]

Black plate (149,1) Before Getting In l Be sure the window s, outside mirrors , and outside lights are clean. l Inspect inflation press ures and condition of tires. l Look under the vehicl e for any sign of fluid leaks. l If you plan to back up, make sure nothing is in your way . NOTE Engine oil, engine coolant, brake fluid, washer fluid, and other[...]

Black plate (150,1) Break-In Period 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 Do not race the engine . l Do not maintain one const ant speed, either slow or fast, for a long period of time. l Do not drive constantl y at full-throttle or [...]

Black plate (151,1) Hazardous Driving q Driving on Slippery Surface WARNING Be extremely carefu l if it is necessa ry to downshift on slipper y sur faces: Downshifting into lower gear while driving on slippery surface s is dangerous. The sudden change in tire speed could ca use the tires to skid. This could lead to loss of vehicle control and an ac[...]

Black plate (152,1) q Roll-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 cente[...]

Black plate (153,1) Floor Mat WARNING Make sure the floor mats are hooked on the retention pins to prevent them from bunching up under the foot pedals: Using a floor mat that is not sec ured is dangerous as it will inter fere with the accelerator and br ake pedal operation, which could result in an accident. Do not install two floor mats, one on to[...]

Black plate (154,1) Winter Driving l Carry emergency gear, including tire chains, window scraper, a small shovel, jumper cables, and a small bag of sand or salt. Ask an Authorized Mazda Dealer to perform the follow ing precautions: l Have the proper ratio of antifreeze in the radiator . Refer to Engine Coolant on page 8-21. l Inspect the battery an[...]

Black plate (155,1) NOTE l Use of tir e chains on a vehicle equipped with P245/50R20 specification tires could cause interference with the vehicle body and scratching. If tir e chains ar e to be used, r eplace both front and r ear tires with P 245/60R18 tires. Please consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer . l If your vehicle is equipped with the tire p[...]

Black plate (156,1) Overloading WARNING Be careful not to overload your vehicle: The gross axle weig ht rating (GAW R) and the gross vehicle weight rating (GV WR) of your vehicle are on the Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Label on the driver's doo r frame. Exceeding these ratings can cause an accident or vehicle damage. You can estim ate the wei[...]

Black plate (157,1) Driving on Uneven Road Y our vehicle's suspension and underbo dy can be damaged if driven on rough/ uneven roads or over speed bumps at excessive speeds. Use care and reduce speed when traveling on rough/uneven roads or over speed bumps. Use care not to damage the vehicle's underbody , bumpe rs or muffler(s) when drivi[...]

Black plate (158,1) T railer T owing (Except Mexico) Y our Mazda was designed and built primarily to carry passengers and cargo. If you tow a trailer , follow these inst ructions because driver and passenger safety dep ends on proper equipment and safe driving habits. T owing a trailer will affect handling, braking, durability , performance, and ec[...]

Black plate (159,1) TRAILER TOWING-LOAD T ABLE Because vehicle weights vary , adjustments must be made to meet the requireme nts in this table. Item Model Without T owing Package With T owing Package MAX. FRONT AL AREA 2.97 m 2 (32 ft 2 ) 4.65 m 2 (50 ft 2 ) MAX. TTW Add trailer's weight, load and hitch; vehicle passengers and vehicle load * *[...]

Black plate (160,1) WARNING Always keep tow loads within specified limits as in dicated in the T railer Towing-Lo ad Table: Attempting to tow loads greater than those specified is da ngerous as it may cause serious handling and per formance problems that could result in personal injury or vehicle damage, or both. Load your tr ailer with the weight [...]

Black plate (161,1) WARNING Always make sure the trailer hitch is securely attache d before depar ture: An unsecured trailer hitch is dangerous as it causes greater trailer sway from crosswinds, rough road s or other causes , resulting in loss of contr ol and a serious accident. Examine all trailer -hitch mounting bolts regularly and tighten any th[...]

Black plate (162,1) q Safety Chains Safety chains must be used a s a precautionary measure shoul d 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 literat ure published by your trailer or hitch manufacturer for more details. WARNING Mak[...]

Black plate (163,1) The three main causes of vehicle-trailer accide nts 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 vehicle- to-trailer connections. [...]

Black plate (164,1) 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 compressi on as a braking effect. WARNING Always use lower gears to reduce speed: Holding the brake pedal down too long or too frequently is dangerous as i[...]

Black plate (165,1) 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 T railer towing causes higher fuel consumption. Maintenance If you tow a trailer frequently , have your vehicle serviced as shown in[...]

Black plate (166,1) 4-22 CX-9_8Z66-EA-08F_Edition1 Page166 Thursday , May 29 2008 10:7 AM Form No.8Z66-EA-08F[...]

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

Black plate (168,1) Ignition Switch Auxiliary key (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. 1. Remove the auxiliary key from the advanced key (page 3-16). 2. Make sure the start knob is in LOCK[...]

Black plate (169,1) 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. (For vehicle s equipped with the adva nced key, the steering wheel lock[...]

Black plate (170,1) Starting the Engine NOTE Engine-starting is controlled by the spark ignition system. This system meets all Canadian Interference- Causing Equipment Standar d r equir ements r egulating the impulse electrical field strength of radio noise. 1. Occu pants should fasten their seat belts. 2. Make sure the parking brake is on. 3. Depr[...]

Black plate (171,1) Brake System q Foot Brake Y our Mazda has power-assisted brakes that adjust automatically throu gh normal use. Should power-assist fail, you can stop by applying greater force than normal to the brake pedal. But the dist ance required to stop will be greater than usual . WARNING Do not coast with the engine stalled or turned off[...]

Black plate (172,1) q Parking Brake WARNING Before leaving the driver's seat, alw ays put the key or star t knob to LOCK position, set the parking brake and make sure the shift lever is in P: It is important to place the key or start knob in th e LOCK position even if you are not removing the key from the ignition or leaving the vehicle. Leavi[...]

Black plate (173,1) q Brake System W arning Light This warning has the following functions: Parking brake warning The light illuminates when the parking brake is applied with the igni tion switch in the ST AR T or ON position. It turns off when the parking brake is fully released. Low brake fluid level warni ng If the light stays on after the parki[...]

Black plate (174,1) WARNING Do not rely on ABS or RSC as a substitute for safe driving: The ABS and RSC cannot compensate for unsafe and reckless dr iving, excessive speed, tailgat ing (following another vehicle too closely), drivi ng on ice and snow, and hydropl aning (reduced tire friction and road contact becaus e of water on the road surface ).[...]

Black plate (175,1) WARNING Do not drive with both the ABS warning light and brake warning light illuminated. Have the vehicle towed to an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have the brakes inspected as soon as possible: Driving when the brake system warning light and ABS warning light are illuminated simultaneously is dangerous. When both lights are illum[...]

Black plate (176,1) Automatic T ransaxle Controls Indicates that you must depress the brake pedal to shift (The ignition switch must be in the ACC or ON position). Indicates the shift lev er can be shifted freely into any position. V arious Lockouts: NOTE The Sport AT has an option that is not included in the traditional automatic transaxle - givin[...]

Black plate (177,1) q T ransaxle 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 danger[...]

Black plate (178,1) q Active 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 imp roves driving comfort. When cornering the vehicle, AAS mode will hold the transaxle in the gear the vehicle was in before enteri[...]

Black plate (179,1) NOTE If you change to manual shift mode when the vehicle is stopped, the gear will shift to M1. Indicators Shift position indicator In manual shift mode, the “ M ” of the shift position indicator in the instrument panel illuminates. Gear position indicator The numeral for the selec ted gear illuminates. Shift position indica[...]

Black plate (180,1) Manually Shifting down (M6 → M5 → M4 → M3 → M2 → M1) T o shift down to a lower gear , tap the shift lever forward ( ) once. WARNING Do not use engine braking on slipper y road sur faces or at high speeds: Shifting down while driving on wet , snowy, or frozen roads, or whi le driving at high speeds causes sudden engine [...]

Black plate (181,1) During deceleration, the gears shift down automatically when speed is reduced to the following: Gear V ehicle speed M6 → M5 47 km/h (29 mph) M5 → M4 37 km/h (22 mph) M4 → M3 26 km/h (16 mph) M3 or M2 → M1 9 km/h (5 mph) NOTE The gear does not shift down to M1 automatically while in the second gear fixed mode. If the vehi[...]

Black plate (182,1) Power Steering Power steering is only operabl e 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 . CAUTION Never hold the ste[...]

Black plate (183,1) q A WD Driving 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 ce[...]

Black plate (184,1) WARNING Never spin a whee l that is off the ground: Spinning a wheel that is off the ground as a resu lt of the vehicle being stuck or in a ditch is dangerous. The drive assem bly could be seriously damaged whi ch could lead to an accident or could even lead to overheating, oil leakage, and a fire. q Tires and Tire Chains The co[...]

Black plate (185,1) Cruise Control W ith cruise control, you can set and automatically maintain any speed of more than about 30 k m/h (19 mph). WARNING Do not use the cruise control under the following conditions: Using the cruise control under the following conditions is dangerou s and could resu lt in loss of vehi cle control. Ø Hilly terrain Ø[...]

Black plate (186,1) 3. Immedia tely release the cruise contr ol SET+/SET - switch by pressing it up or down when the vehicle reaches the desired speed. Rele ase the accelerator pedal simultaneously . Cruise control switch NOTE l Release the cruise contr ol switch at the desir ed speed, otherwise the speed will continue incr easing while the switch [...]

Black plate (187,1) T o increase speed using accele rator pedal Depress the acceler ator pedal to accelerate to the desired speed. Press down or press up on the cruise control SET +/SET - switch and release it immediately . Cruise control switch NOTE Accelerate if you want to speed up temporarily when the cruise contr ol is on. Gr eater speed will [...]

Black plate (188,1) l Press the CANCEL switch . The system turns off when the ignitio n is switched off. NOTE Cruise control will cancel at about 15 km/h (9 mph) below the preset speed (such as may happen when climbing a long, steep grade). T raction Control System (TCS) The T raction Control System (TCS) enhances traction and safety by controlling[...]

Black plate (189,1) CAUTION Do not rely on the TCS to maintain constant control of the vehicle und er severe or maximum handling conditions. If the TCS operates frequently due to sev ere driving conditions, the TCS may stop operating to protec t the brakes from overheating. After the brakes have cooled down, the TCS resumes normal operation. q TCS/[...]

Black plate (190,1) q TCS OFF Switch If the vehicle speed is less than 15 km/h (9 mph), press the TCS OFF switch to turn off the TCS. The TCS OFF indicator light will illuminate. Press the switch again to turn the TCS back on. The TCS OFF indicator light will turn off. If the vehicle speed is more than 15 km/h (9 mph), the TCS OFF indicator light w[...]

Black plate (191,1) Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)/Roll Stability Control (RSC) The Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) automatically controls braki ng and engine torque in conjunctio n with systems such as ABS and TCS to he lp control side slip when driving on slippery surfa ces or during sudden or evasi ve maneuvering, enhancing vehicle safety . The[...]

Black plate (192,1) CAUTION Ø The DSC/RSC may not operate correctly unless the follow ing are obser ved: Ø Use tires of th e correct size specified for your Ma zda on all four wheels. Ø Use tires of th e same manufacturer, brand and tread pattern on all fo ur wheels. Ø Do not mix worn tires. Ø The DSC/RSC may not operate correctly when tire ch[...]

Black plate (193,1) Tir e Pressur e 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. The tire pressure sensors installed on each wheel se[...]

Black plate (194,1) CAUTION Ø Each tire, including the spare (if provid ed), should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recomm ended by the vehicle manufactu rer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or t[...]

Black plate (195,1) q Tire Pressure Monitoring System W arning Light This warning light illumi nates 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 press ure is too low in one or more tires, and flashes when there is a system malfunct ion. WARNING If t[...]

Black plate (196,1) Adjust the tire pressure to the correct tire pressure. Refer to the specification charts (page 10-6). CAUTION When replacing/repai ring the tire s or wheels or both, have the work done by an Authorized Mazda Deal er, or the tire pressure sensors may be damaged. NOTE l Perform tir e pr essur e adjustment when the tires ar e cold.[...]

Black plate (197,1) 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 tem porary spare tire (page 7-8). NOTE A tire pr essure sensor is not installed to the temporary spare tir e. The warning light will flash continuously while the temporary spare tir[...]

Black plate (198,1) 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 signa l code will be registered automatically . NOTE If the vehicle is driven within about 15 minutes of changing tir es, the tir e pressur e monitoring system warning light will flash because the s[...]

Black plate (199,1) 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 freew ays. The BSM system monitors the detection areas on both sides of the vehicle to the[...]

Black plate (200,1) l The detectability of the radar sensors has its limitations. The BSM system may not operate pr operly under the following conditions: l Ice, snow , or soil adheres to the r ear bumper surface around the radar sensors. l During adverse weather conditions such as rain or snow , or under conditions wher e water is sprayed. l The r[...]

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

Black plate (202,1) q BSM OFF Switch When the BSM switch is press ed, the BSM system turns off and the BSM OFF indicator light illumi nates. Press the BSM OFF switch again to turn on the BSM system. The BSM OFF indicator light turns off. NOTE l The system may not operate normally when towing a trailer . T urn off the system by operating the BSM OFF[...]

Black plate (203,1) q Safety Certification Radiation Hazard This BSM (blind spot monitoring) device emits intentional elect romagnetic radiation in the 24 GHz to 25 GHz frequency range. The total radiated average power ove r the entire bandw idth is below _ 14 dBm (40 µW). The active emitting antenna surfa ce is 72 cm 2 ; therefore the radiated po[...]

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

Black plate (205,1) q Speedometer The speedometer indicates the speed of the vehicle. q Odometer , T rip Meter and T rip Meter Selector The display mode can be changed between trip meter A and trip met er B by pressing the selector while one of them is displayed. The selected mode will be displayed. Selector T rip meter Odometer Trip meter B Press [...]

Black plate (206,1) The trip meter records the total distan ce the vehicle is driven until the meter is again reset. Return it to “ 0.0 ” by holdi ng the selector depressed for 1 second or more. Use this met er to measure trip distances and to compu te fuel consumption. NOTE l Only the trip meters recor d tenths of kilometers (miles). l The tri[...]

Black plate (207,1) q Fuel Gauge The fuel gauge shows approximately how much fuel is remaining in the tank when the ignition switch is in the ON position. W e recom mend 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. Low fuel warning light NOTE l After refueling,[...]

Black plate (208,1) T o cancel the illumination dimmer, press the dashboard illuminatio n knob. NOTE If the dashboard illumination knob is kept at the illumination dimmer cancel position, the instrument cluster and the information display will not dim when the headlight switch is turned to the or position again. 5-42 Driving Y our Mazda Instrument [...]

Black plate (209,1) W arning/Indicator Lights W arning/Indicator lights will appear in any of the highlighted areas Signal W arning/Indicator Lights Page Brake System W arning Light 5-45 Charging System W arning Light 5-47 Engine Oil Pressure W arning Light 5-47 Check Engine Light 5-47 Powertrain Malfunction/Reduced Power W arning Light 5-48 ABS W [...]

Black plate (210,1) Signal W arning/Indicator Lights Page Low Fuel W arning Light 5-49 Check Fuel Cap W arning Light 5-49 Seat Belt W arning Light/Beep 5-49 Door-Ajar W arning Light 5-51 Low W asher Fluid Level W arning Light 5-51 Automatic Transaxle W arning Light 5-51 A WD W arning Light 5-51 T ire Pressure Monitoring System W arning Light 5-52 K[...]

Black plate (211,1) Signal W arning/Indicator Lights Page Lights-On Indicator Light 5-58 T urn Signal/Hazard W arning Indicator Lights 5-58 q Brake System W arning Light This warning has the following functions: Parking brake warning The light illuminates when the parking brake is applied with the igni tion switch in the ST AR T or ON position. It [...]

Black plate (212,1) q ABS W arning 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 syst em malfunction. If this occurs, your brakes wi ll function normally as if the vehicle had no ABS . Should t[...]

Black plate (213,1) q Charging System W arning Light This warning light illuminates when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position and turns off when the engine is started. If the warning light illuminates while driving, it indicates a malfunction of the alternator or of the charging system. Drive to the side of the road and park off the rig[...]

Black plate (214,1) The check engine ligh t may illuminate 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 . If the check engine ligh t remains on or flashes[...]

Black plate (215,1) q Low Fuel W arning Light Low fuel warning light This warning light in the fuel gauge signals that the fuel tank will soon be empty . Refuel as soon as p ossible. q Check Fuel Cap W arning Light This warning light illumi nates for a few seconds when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. If the check fuel cap warning [...]

Black plate (216,1) Belt minder Driver seated/Front passenge r not seated The belt minder is a supplemental warning to the seat belt war ning function. If the driver's seat belt is not fastened when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, the warning light/b eep operates to give you further reminders according to the chart below . Co[...]

Black plate (217,1) q Door -Ajar W arning Light This warning light illuminates when any door or liftgate is not secure ly closed. Close the door o r liftgate secure ly before driving the vehicle. q Low W asher Fluid Level W arning Light í This warning light indicates that lit tle washer fluid remains. Add fluid (page 8-26). q Automatic T ransaxle [...]

Black plate (218,1) If the A WD warni ng light flashes: Park the vehicle in a safe place. After a few moments, if the warning light stops flashing, you can resume driving. If the light does not stop flashing, contac t an Authorized Mazda Dealer . WARNING Never spin a whee l that is off the ground: Spinning a wheel that is off the ground as a resu l[...]

Black plate (219,1) Adjust the tire pressure to the correct tire pressure. Refer to the specification charts (page 10-6). CAUTION When replacing/repai ring the tire s or wheels or both, have the work done by an Authorized Mazda Deal er, or the tire pressure sensors may be damaged. NOTE l Perform tir e pr essur e adjustment when the tires ar e cold.[...]

Black plate (220,1) 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 tem porary spare tire (page 7-8). NOTE A tire pr essure sensor is not installed to the temporary spare tir e. The warning light will flash continuously while the temporary spare tir[...]

Black plate (221,1) 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 insi de the vehicle. l The start knob has not been [...]

Black plate (222,1) q Headlight High-Beam 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-to- pass position. q Shift Position Indicator Light This indicates the selected shift position when the ignition switch is in the ON position. Gear position indicator Gear posit[...]

Black plate (223,1) q TCS OFF Indicator Light This indicator light stays on for a few seconds when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. It also illuminates when the TCS OFF switch is pressed and TCS is switched off. Refer to TCS OFF Switch on page 5-24. If the light rema ins illuminated and the TCS is not switch ed off, take yo ur vehi[...]

Black plate (224,1) q Lights-On Indicator Light This indicator light illumina tes when the exterior lights and dashboa rd illumination are on. q T urn-Signal/Hazard W arning Indicator Lights When operating the turn signal lights, the left or right turn signal indicator light flashes to indicate which turn signal ligh t is operating (page 5-63). Whe[...]

Black plate (225,1) q Ignition Key Reminder If the ignition switch is in the LOCK or ACC position with the key inserted, a continuous beep sound wi ll be heard when the driver's door is opened. q Lights-On Reminder í If lights are on and the key is removed from the ignition switch , a continuous beep sound will be heard when the driver's[...]

Black plate (226,1) Lighting Control q Headlights T ype A (Without AUTO position) T urn the headlight switch to turn the headlights, other exterior lights and dashboard illumination on or off. Switch Position Headlights Off Off On T aillights Parking lights License lights Side-marker lights Dashboard illumination Off On On NOTE l If the light switc[...]

Black plate (227,1) CAUTION 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 Ø The light sensor also works as a rain sensor for the auto-wiper control. Keep hands and scrapers clear of the windshie ld when the ignition switch is in the ON positi[...]

Black plate (228,1) q Lights-On Reminder í 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. NOTE When the advanced keyless function is used and the start knob is in the ACC position, the Start Knob Not in Lock W arning Beep (page 3-17) overrides the ligh[...]

Black plate (229,1) Select the proper setting from the following chart. Front seat Rear seat Load Switch Position Driver Passenger Second- row Third- row × ―― ― ― 0 ×× ―― ― 0 ×× ― × ― 1 ×× × × ― 1 ×× × × × 2 × ―― ― ×3 ×: Y es ― :N o q Daytime Running Lights (Canada) In Canada, vehicles must be driven wi[...]

Black plate (230,1) Fog Lights í Use this switch to turn on the fog lights. They help you to see as well as to be seen. T o turn the fog lights on, rotat e the fog light switch to the position. The headlight switch must be in the position to turn on the fog lights. Fog light switch T o turn them off, rotate the fog light switch to the OFF position[...]

Black plate (231,1) NOTE Because heavy ice and snow can jam the wiper blades, the wiper motor is pr otected from motor breakdown, overheating and possible fire by a cir cuit breaker . This mechanism will automatically stop operation of the blades, but only for about 5 minutes. If this happens, turn off the wiper switch and park off the right-of-way[...]

Black plate (232,1) AUTO (Auto-wiper control) When the wiper lever is in the AUTO position, the rain sensor senses the amount of rainfall on the windshield and turns the wiper on or off automatically (off ― intermittent ― low speed ― high speed). The sensitivity of the rain sensor can be adjusted by turning the switch on the wiper lever . Fro[...]

Black plate (233,1) Ø When the wiper lever is in the AUTO position and the ignition switch is in the ON pos ition, the wipers may move automat ically in the following cases: Ø If the windshield above the rain sensor is touched. Ø If the windshield above the rain sensor is wiped with a cloth. Ø If the windshield is struck with a hand or other ob[...]

Black plate (234,1) q Windshield W asher Pull the lever toward you and hold it to spray washer fluid. OFF W asher NOTE W ith the wiper lever in the OFF or INT position, the wipers will operate continuously until the lever is released. If the washer does not wor k, inspect the fluid level (page 8-26). If it's norm al, consult an Authorized Mazd[...]

Black plate (235,1) Rear Window Defr oster 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 . The rear window defroster operates for about 15 minutes and turns off autom atically . The indicator light illu minates d[...]

Black plate (236,1) Horn T o sound the horn, press the mark on the steering wheel. Hazard W arning Flasher The hazard warning ligh ts should always be used when you stop on or near a roadway in an emergency . The hazard warning ligh ts warn other drivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazard and that they must take extre me caution when near it. De[...]

Black plate (237,1) HomeLink Wir eless Control System í NOTE HomeLink and HomeLink house are r egister ed trademarks of Johnson Contr ols. The HomeLink system replaces up to 3 hand-held transmi tters with a singl e built- in component in the auto-dimming mirror . Pressing the Home Link button on the auto-dimming mir ror activates garage doors, gat[...]

Black plate (238,1) NOTE FCC ID: NZLOBIHL3 CANADA:41 12A-OBIHL3 This device complies with FCC rules part 15. Operation is subject to the following conditions: 1- This device may not cause any harmful interference and 2- This device must accept any interference that may be received including interfer ence that may cause undesired operation. NOTE The[...]

Black plate (239,1) 5. Press and hold the just-trained HomeLink button and observ e the indicator light. If the indicator ligh t stays on constantly , programming is complete and your device should activate when the HomeLink button is press ed and released. NOTE T o program the r emaining two HomeLink buttons, begin with “ Programming ” ― ste[...]

Black plate (240,1) Continue to press and hold the HomeLink button while you press and release ― every two seconds ( “ cycle ” ) your hand- held transmitter until the frequency signal has successfully been accept ed by HomeLink. (The indicator light will flash slowly and then rapidly .) Proceed with “ Programming ” step 4 to complete. q O[...]

Black plate (241,1) 6 Interior Comfort Use of various features for drive comfort, including air-conditioning and audio system. Climate Control System .......................... 6-2 Operating T ips .................................... 6-2 V ent Operation (Front) ........................ 6-4 Fully Automatic T ype ......................... 6-6 V ent O[...]

Black plate (242,1) Operating Tips q Operating the Climate Control System Operate the climate control system with the engine running. NOTE T o prevent the battery from being dischar ged, do not leave the fan control dial on for a long period of time with the ignition switch in the ON position when the engine is not running. q Clearing the Air Inlet[...]

Black plate (243,1) q Sunlight/T emperature Sensor The fully automati c air condition er function measures inside and outside temperatures, and the intensity of direc t sunlight. It then sets temperat ures inside the passenger compartme nt accordingly . CAUTION Do not obstruct either sensor, otherwise the automatic air conditioner will no t operate[...]

Black plate (244,1) V ent Operation (Front) Open Close q Adjusting the V ents Directing airflow Y ou can direct air flow by moving the adjus tment 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 tr ouble but a r esult[...]

Black plate (245,1) q Selecting the Airflow Mode Dashboard V ents Dashboard and Floor V ents Floor V ents Defroster and Floor V ents Defroster V ents Interior Comfort Climate Control System 6-5 CX-9_8Z66-EA-08F_Edition1 Page245 Thursday , May 29 2008 10:8 AM Form No.8Z66-EA-08F[...]

Black plate (246,1) Fully Automatic T ype Climate control information is displayed on the information display . Temperature setting display (driv er) Ambient temperature /T emperature setting display (front passenger) Mode selector display Airflow display A/C DU AL AU T O Air intake display Information displa y Front passenger temperature control d[...]

Black plate (247,1) q Control Switches AUTO switch By pressing the AUTO switch the following functions will be autom atically controlled in accordan ce with the selected 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 l[...]

Black plate (248,1) Mode selector switch The desired airflow mode can be selec ted (page 6-5). NOTE l W ith the airflow mode set to the position and the temperatur e contr ol dial set at a medium temperature, heated air is dir ected to the feet and a comparably lower air temperature will flow thr ough the central, left and right vents. l T o set th[...]

Black plate (249,1) OUTSIDE (Ambient T emperature) switch Press the OUTSIDE switch to display the ambient temperature. NOTE l The displayed ambient temperature may vary from the actual ambient temperatur e depending on the surr ounding area and vehicle conditions. l Pr ess the OUTSIDE switch for three seconds or longer to switch the display fr om F[...]

Black plate (250,1) NOTE In the position, the air conditioner is automatically turned on and the outside air mode is automatically selected to defr ost the windshield. In the position, the outside air mode cannot be changed to the recir culated air mode. q Operation of Automatic Air Conditioning 1. Press the AUTO switch. Selection of the airflow mo[...]

Black plate (251,1) NOTE l Pr ess the windshield defroster switch to change the mode to the interconnection mode automatically . The system does not change to the individual operation mode by pr essing the DUAL switch or turning the fr ont passenger temperature contr ol dial. l Use the temperature contr ol dial to increase the air flow temperature [...]

Black plate (252,1) V ent Operation (Rear) q Adjusting the V ents Directing airflow Y ou can direct air flow by moving the adjus tment knob. NOTE When using the air conditioner , mist may come out from the vents. This is not a sign of tr ouble but a r esult of humid air being suddenly cooled. 6-12 Interior Comfort Climate Control System CX-9_8Z66-E[...]

Black plate (253,1) q Selecting the Airflow Mode For vehicles with rear full-auto air condit ioning, the airflow mode can be selected according to the purpos e of use. Instrument panel V ents Floor V ents Instrument panel and Floor V ents Interior Comfort Climate Control System 6-13 CX-9_8Z66-EA-08F_Edition1 Page253 Thursday , May 29 2008 10:8 AM F[...]

Black plate (254,1) Control Panel (Rear) REAR CONTR OL switch Fan control dial T emperature control dial A UTO switch Front Rear 6-14 Interior Comfort Climate Control System CX-9_8Z66-EA-08F_Edition1 Page254 Thursday , May 29 2008 10:8 AM Form No.8Z66-EA-08F[...]

Black plate (255,1) q Control Switches Rear air con ditioning on switch Press the REAR CON TROL switch to operate the rear air conditioning from the rear seats. Fan and temperature adjustment from the rear control panel is possi ble only when “ CONTROL ON ” in the rear contr ol panel is illuminated. NOTE l When the rear contr ol switch is off, [...]

Black plate (256,1) NOTE l Setting the temperatur e to the maximum high or low will not provide the desir ed temperature at a faster rate. l When selecting heat, the system will r estrict airflow until it has warmed to prevent cold air fr om blowing out of the vents. l While in individual operation mode, the temperature setting is contr olled at th[...]

Black plate (257,1) Antenna q AM/FM Radio Antenna The rear window antenna receives both AM and FM signals. Rear window antenna CAUTION When washing th e inside rear window, use a soft cloth dampened in lukewarm water , gently wiping the antenna lines. Use of glass cleaning products could damage the antenn a. q Satellite Radio Antenna í The satelli[...]

Black plate (258,1) q Radio Reception AM characteristics AM signals bend around such things as buildings or mountain s 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. Station 2 Station 1 Ionosphere FM character[...]

Black plate (259,1) Flutter/Skip noise Signals from an FM transmitter move in straight lines and become weak in valleys between tall buildings, mount ains, and other obstacles. When a vehicle passes through such an area, the recept ion conditions may change suddenly , resulting in annoying noise. W eak signal noise In suburban areas, broadcast sign[...]

Black plate (260,1) q Operating Tips for CD Player/In- Dash CD Changer Condensation phenomenon Immediately after turning on the heater when the vehicle is cold, the CD or optical components (prism and lens) in the CD player/In-dash CD changer may become clouded with condens ation. At this time, the CD will eject immedi ately when placed in the unit[...]

Black plate (261,1) 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 malfunct ion. Remove the rough edges in advance by using a ball-point pen or penc[...]

Black plate (262,1) l Insert discs one by one. If two discs are inserted at the same time, the system may not operate proper ly . l CD TEXT textual information cannot be displayed by audio units other than the CD player/In-dash CD changer . (Only playback is possi ble.) l The following player can play MP3 files recorded in CD-ROM, CD-R, and CD-R W [...]

Black plate (263,1) l This audio system handles MP3 files that have been record ed on CD-R/ CD- R W/CD-ROMs. Di scs that have been recorded using the following formats can be played: l ISO 9660 level 1 l ISO 9660 level 2 l Joliet extended format l Romeo extended format l This unit handles MP3 files conforming to the MP3 format containing both heade[...]

Black plate (264,1) l The folder order is autom atically assigned and this order ca nnot be optionally set. l Any folder without an MP3 file will be ignored. (It will be skipped and the folder number will not be displayed.) l MP3 files not conforming to the MP3 format containing both header frames and data frames will be skipped and not played. l T[...]

Black plate (265,1) Multi-session A session is the complete amount of data recorded from the beginning to the end of a single period of CD-ROM, CD-R/ CD- R W data recording. Mult i-session refers to the existence of data from two or more sessions on a single disc. Sampling Refers to the process of encoding analog audio data at regular intervals and[...]

Black plate (266,1) MEMO 6-26 CX-9_8Z66-EA-08F_Edition1 Page266 Thursday , May 29 2008 10:8 AM Form No.8Z66-EA-08F[...]

Black plate (267,1) Audio Set Audio information is displ ayed on the information display . CD Player In-Dash CD Changer Power/V olume/Sound Controls ...................................................... ........................ page 6-28 Operating the Radio .................................... .................................................. ...[...]

Black plate (268,1) q Power/V olume/Sound Controls Power/V olume dial Audio control dial Power ON/OFF T urn the ignition switch to the ACC or ON position. Press the power/volume dial to turn the audio system on. Press the power/volume dial again to turn the audio system off. NOTE T o prevent the battery from being dischar ged, do not leave the audi[...]

Black plate (269,1) Bose Sound System-equipped model *1*2 *1 *1 *1 *1 Depending on the mode selec ted, the indication changes. *2 Depending on the model, this function may not be available. 2. Turn the audio control dial to adjust the selected functions as follows: Standard audio-equipped mod el Indication T urn Left T urn Right Select mode Decreas[...]

Black plate (270,1) (5.1-channel sound mode) Indication T urn Left T urn Right OFF ON ALL Rr Select mode Decrease bass Increase bass Decrease treble Increase treble Shift the sound to the front Shift the sound to the rear Shift the sound to the left Shift the sound to the right OFF ON OFF ON 12Hr (Flashing) 24Hr (Flashing) The display switch es to [...]

Black plate (271,1) * AUDIOPILOT ® (Bose ® Sound System-equipped model) AUDIOPILOT ® automatically adjusts audio volume and sound quality in accordance with the level of noise entering the vehicl e interior whi le driving. When AUDIOPILOT ® is turned ON , the system automatically calcul ates the conditions for optimum hearing of sound which may[...]

Black plate (272,1) Surround When the rear seat-optimi zed function is operating, the surro und effect can be enjoyed at five separa te levels. Indication V olume change Minimum Low Medium High Maximum T urn the audio control dial to select Surround MIN-MAX mode. The selected mode will be indicated. BEEP setting The beep-sound when operat ing the a[...]

Black plate (273,1) MEMO 6-33 CX-9_8Z66-EA-08F_Edition1 Page273 Thursday , May 29 2008 10:8 AM Form No.8Z66-EA-08F[...]

Black plate (274,1) q Operating the Radio Band selector button Scan button Seek tuning buttons Manual tuning dial/Auto memory button Channel preset buttons Radio ON Press a band selector button ( )t o turn the radio on. Band selection Successively pressing the band selector button ( ) switches the bands as follows: FM1 → FM2 → AM. The selected [...]

Black plate (275,1) NOTE If you continue to press and hold the button, the fr equency will continue changing without stopping. Scan tuning Press the scan button ( )t o automatically sample strong stations . Scanning stops at each station for about 5 seconds. T o hold a station, press the scan button ( ) again during this interval. Preset channel tu[...]

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

Black plate (277,1) NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to pr ovide r easonable pr otection against harmful interference in a r esidential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio fr equency en[...]

Black plate (278,1) How to subscribe to satellite radio Once the system is install ed you must first subscribe to the SIRIU S Radio service to activate the system. The SIRIUS Radio servi ce uses an ID code to identify your radio. This code is needed to subscribe to SIRIUS Radio, and if needed, is also used to report any problems should there be any[...]

Black plate (279,1) Every time the satelli te button is pressed, the bank changes in the order shown below . SR2 SR1 SR3 NOTE SR1, SR2 and SR3: 6 stations can be stor ed in each bank for convenient access to your favorite stations. Operation in the initial state It may take some tim e to start up the equipment when it is in the initial state, when [...]

Black plate (280,1) Preset channel programming (Programming with “ channel number ” display) 1. Select the desired channel to be programmed. At this point, the following is displayed: [SR + (bank number) + (channel number)] 2. Keep pressing the channel preset button for 1.5 seconds or more. The programming proces s is complete after the channel[...]

Black plate (281,1) Channel selection within a categor y If category is not in “ ALL ” and the channel number is displayed, turning the manual tuning dial moves the channel number up/down in the presen t category . l T urn the manual tuning dial clockwise: Channel Up l T urn the manual tuning dial counterclockwise: Cha nnel Down NOTE The channe[...]

Black plate (282,1) l The long name is displ ayed first, and 3 seconds later the short name is displayed. If there is no short name, the long name is displayed. l If there are more than 8 characters in the category name, it is possible to display the remaining part of the category name one character at a time each time the display feed dial is rota[...]

Black plate (283,1) When the seek tuning button ( )i s pressed for about 1.5 seconds or longer, the program is reversed while the button is being pressed. When the seek tuning button ( )i s pressed (about 1.5 seconds), playba ck starts from the beginning of the next program. When the seek tuni ng button ( ) is pressed (about 1.5 seconds) while the [...]

Black plate (284,1) (Master code input preparation) 1. Hold the scan button, then press channel preset button 4, hold both buttons together for 1.5 seconds. 2. “ ENTER PIN ” appears for 2 seconds which indicates that it is in code input mode. 3. “ SR1 - - - - ” appears, which indicates that it is ready for code input. (Master code input) 4.[...]

Black plate (285,1) 4. Input the registered ID code using channel preset buttons 1-4. Then press the scan button. Example: When the regis tered ID code is “ 2323 ” , input “ 2323 ” . At this time “ SR1 2323 ” is displayed. Press 1 for the first digit, 2 for the second, 3 for the third, and 4 for the last digit. For examp le, if your num[...]

Black plate (286,1) 3. “ ENTER PIN ” appears for 2 seconds which indicates that it is in code input mode. 4. “ SR1 - - - - ” appears which indicates that it is ready for code input. (Registered ID code input) 5. Input the registered ID code using channel preset buttons 1-4. Example: If the registered ID code is “ 2323 ” , input “ 2323[...]

Black plate (287,1) 8. If it matches the registered code, “ SR1 UNLOCK ” appears for 3 seconds which indicates that the code input has been completed. 9. “ SR1 100 ” appears which indicates that the parental lock is off. At this time , sound is heard. (How to clear the message) l Press any of the following FM/AM, SA T , CD, AUX, CA T , ESN/[...]

Black plate (288,1) q Operating the Compact Disc (CD) Player T rack down/ Rev erse button CD play button Repeat button T rack up/Fast- forward b utton Load button Scan button CD slot Random button CD eject button Power/V olume dial Display feed dial Folder do wn button Folder up b utton T ype Playable data Music/MP3 CD player · Music data (CD-DA) [...]

Black plate (289,1) Fast-forward/Reverse Press and hold the fast-forward button ( ) to advance throu gh a track at high speed. Press and hold the revers e button ( )t o reverse through a track at high speed. T rack search Press the track up button ( ) once to skip forward to the beginning of the next track. Press the track down button ( )o n c e t [...]

Black plate (290,1) (CD random) 1. Press the random button ( ) during playback, and then press the button again within 3 seconds to play the tracks on the CD randomly . “ DISC RDM ” is displayed. 2. Press the button again to cancel the random playback. Switching the display Each time the display button ( )i s pressed during playback, the displa[...]

Black plate (291,1) Message display If “ CHECK CD ” is displayed, it means that there is some CD malfunction. Check the CD for damage, dirt, or smudges, and then properly reins ert. If the message appears again, take the unit to an Authorized Mazda Dealer for service. Interior Comfort Audio System 6-51 CX-9_8Z66-EA-08F_Edition1 Page291 Thursday[...]

Black plate (292,1) q Operating the In-Dash CD Changer Load button Scan button CD play button CD eject button Disc up/Folder up button Channel preset buttons Disc down/F older down button T rack up/Fast- forward b utton T rack down/ Repeat button Random button Repeat button CD slot Display button Display feed dial Power/V olume dial T ype Playable [...]

Black plate (293,1) 2. Press the channel preset button for the desired tray number while “ W AIT ” is displayed. 3. When “ IN ” is displayed, insert the CD. NOTE The CD cannot be inserted to the desir ed tray number if the number is already occupied. Multiple insertion 1. Press and hold the load button ( ) for about 2 seconds until a beep s[...]

Black plate (294,1) Press and hold the revers e button ( )t o reverse through a track at high speed. T rack search Press the track up button ( ) once to skip forward to the beginning of the next track. Press the track down button ( )o n c e t o skip back to the beginning of the current track. Disc search During music CD playback T o change the disc[...]

Black plate (295,1) During MP3 CD playback (Folder random) 1. Press the random button ( ) during playback to play the tracks in the folder randomly . “ FOLDER RDM ” is displayed. 2. T o cancel the random playback, press the button again after 3 seconds . (CD random) 1. Press the random button ( ) during playback, and then press the button again[...]

Black plate (296,1) Message display If “ CHECK CD ” is displayed, it means that there is some CD malfunction. Check the CD for damage, dirt, or smudges, and then properly reins ert. If the message appears again, take the unit to an Authorized Mazda Dealer for service. q Operating the Auxiliary jack Y ou can connect portable audio units or simil[...]

Black plate (297,1) q Error Indications If you see an error indication on the display , find the cause in the cha rt. If you cannot clear the error indication, take the vehicle to an Authorized Mazda Dealer . Indication Cause Solution CHECK CD CD is inserted upside down Insert the CD properly . If the error indication does not disappear, consult an[...]

Black plate (298,1) Audio Control Switch Operation (Steering Wheel) When the audio unit is turne d on, operation of the audio unit from the steering wheel is possible. NOTE Because the audio unit will be turned off under the following conditions, the switches will be inoperable. l When the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position. l When the [...]

Black plate (299,1) Without Bluetooth Hands-Free and navigation system With Bluetooth Hands-Free only/ Bluetooth Hands-Free and navigat ion system q Changing the Source Press the mode switch ( ) to change the audio source (FM1 radio> FM2 radio> AM radio> CD player or CD changer> SIRIUS1> SIRIUS2> SIR IUS3> RSES or AUX> cycli[...]

Black plate (300,1) NOTE CD, CD changer , RSES, and SIRIUS digital satellite radio modes cannot be selected in the following cases: · RSES, or SIRIUS digital satellite radio unit is not equipped on the audio system. · CD has not been inserted. · W ith the SIRIUS digital satellite radio, the mode which was selected last is displayed. Connect a po[...]

Black plate (301,1) q Mute Switch í Press the mute switch ( ) once to mute audio, press it again to resume a udio output. NOTE If the ignition is turned off (LOCK) with the audio muted, the mute will be canceled. Therefor e, when the engine is restarted, the audio is not muted. T o mute the audio again, pr ess the mute switch ( ). Without Bluetoot[...]

Black plate (302,1) NOTE l Before using the auxiliary jack, r ead the manufacturer's instructions for the pr oduct being connected. l Use a commercially-available, non- impedance (3.5 ) stereo mini plug for connecting the portable audio unit to the auxiliary jack. Before using the auxiliary jack, r ead the manufacture's instructions for c[...]

Black plate (303,1) 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. Depa rtment of Health and Human Services. CAUTION Ø This CD player should not be adjusted or repair ed by anyone except qualified ser vice personnel. If s[...]

Black plate (304,1) Rear Entertainment System í q Rear Entertainment System Outline The Rear Entertainm ent System has a 9.0-inch wide LCD, as well as DVD video, DVD audio, video CD, audio CD, and MP3/W MA CD playba ck functions. Moreo ver, the system is equipped with input terminals for video picture and audio sound, and A V equipm ent such as a [...]

Black plate (305,1) q Operating Tips for Disc Playable discs DVD video *1 , DVD audio *2 , video CD, audio CD, CD-R, CD-RW , DVD-R, DVD -R W 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 accor ding to the pr ocedures indicated in these instructions if the playback condition[...]

Black plate (306,1) DVD video ● Region code must include “ 1 ” or “ ALL ” . ● NTSC (National T elevision System Committee) recorded type. ● 8 cm (3in) or 12 cm (5in) size DVD videos bearing the following logo can be played. DVD audio DVD audio bearing the following logo can be played. DVD-R and DVD-R W DVD-Rs and DVD-R Ws bearing each[...]

Black plate (307,1) l DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM , DVD+R W , CD-ROM, CDV , CD-G, CVD, VSD, SVCD, SACD, photo CDs, non-conventi onal discs (e.g. heart-shape d), and partially transparent discs. l Discs recorded in CD-T EXT format. l HD DVD and Blu-ray discs Handling of discs l Do not use non-conventi onal discs such as heart-shaped, octagonal discs, or discs [...]

Black plate (308,1) Disc cleaning Do not use record sprays , antistatic agents, or household spray cleaners. V olatile chemicals such as benzine and thinner can also damag e the surface of the disc and must not be used. Anything that can damage, war p or fog plastic should never be used to clean discs. Condensation Immediately after turning on the [...]

Black plate (309,1) Playable DISC specification CD-R and CD-R W including MP3/WMA files can be played with this unit. Di scs which conform to the follow ing formats can be played. Name Standard Explanation CD-R, CD-R W format ISO9660 Level 1 Level 2 ISO9660 extension Joliet Romeo Multi-session Supported Maximum hierarchy number 8 hierarchies (Inclu[...]

Black plate (310,1) l This unit corresponds to multi-sess ion recorded disc playback at a maxi mum of 49 sessions. l Some data on multi-session recorded discs cannot be played. l Playback of discs with added sessions is possible. l Packet Write recorded discs cannot be played. l This unit does not corresp ond to MP3i (MP3 interactive), MP3 PRO, and[...]

Black plate (311,1) Playable WMA file specificat ion CD-R and CD-R W including WMA files can be played with this unit . Discs which conform to the follow ing formats can be played. Playable WMA files are as follows: Item Content Specification W indows Media Audio V ersion7.0 Sampling frequency Bit rate 22.05kHz ....3 2 kbps 32kHz. ......4 8 ,6 4 kb[...]

Black plate (312,1) Operating tips for dts “ DTS ” and “ DTS Digital Surround ” are regis tered trademark s of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. q Operation Tips for Headphones T o listen to audio other than from the speaker s of the Rear Ente rtainment System , it is necessary to use the wireless headphones that are included. Specification Ite[...]

Black plate (313,1) Part Names q Rear Entertainment System Main Unit Disc slot Eject button W ireless headphone signal transmitter/Remote control signal receiv er Monitor screen Monitor screen release knob DISC IN indicator light Interior Comfort Rear Entertainment System 6-73 CX-9_8Z66-EA-08F_Edition1 Page313 Thursday , May 29 2008 10:8 AM Form No[...]

Black plate (314,1) q Remote Controller No. Name No. Name RETURN button PLA Y button MENU button Slow playback button ENTER/Select button POWER button STOP button SOURCE button P AUSE button Picture adjust mode button Fast-forward button Picture adjust button Rewind button SET UP button PREVIOUS (Track down) button Number keys NEXT (T rack up) butt[...]

Black plate (315,1) q Headphone Arm V olume dial Infrared receiv er R (right) side Power b utton Power indicator L (left) side Interior Comfort Rear Entertainment System 6-75 CX-9_8Z66-EA-08F_Edition1 Page315 Thursday , May 29 2008 10:8 AM Form No.8Z66-EA-08F[...]

Black plate (316,1) Before Operation q Display Opening/Closing CAUTION Ø Close the display while the Rear Entertainment System is not in use. If the display is left open, a passenger could be injured by hitting the disp lay, or the display could be damaged. Ø Do not press the monitor screen while opening the display . It may cause a malfunction. [...]

Black plate (317,1) Inserting the disc Insert the disc into the disc slot with the label-side up. Disc slot CAUTION Insert the disc with its label-side (decorated side ) facing upward. If the disc is inserted upside-down, it may cause a malfunction. NOTE If a disc is inserted while the Rear Entertainment System is turned off but the display is open[...]

Black plate (318,1) l Picture adjust button ( ): Darken Adjusting the color adjustm ent 1. Press the picture adjustment mode button (PICTURE) and select the TINT mode. 2. Press the picture adjust button ( )o r ( ) to adjust. l Picture adjust button ( ): Green l Picture adjust button ( ): Red Adjusting the color den sity 1. Press the picture adjustm[...]

Black plate (319,1) Full screen Image is displayed on the full screen. * A 16:9 screen ratio image is show n in the above figure. Normal screen A 4:3 screen ratio ima ge is the standard display , and black bands appear on each side of the screen . * A 16:9 screen ratio ima ge is scaled to a 4:3 screen ratio. Wide screen The center part of the image[...]

Black plate (320,1) q Remote Controller Operate the Rear Entert ainment System with the remote controller except for disc insertion/ejection. CAUTION Do not apply excessive force to the remote controller or get it wet. Also, do not leave the remote controller in a place exposed to direct sunligh t or high temperature. It could cause a malfunction. [...]

Black plate (321,1) Battery: CR2025 LITHIUM or equivalent (1) 1. Press the battery case tab in the direction indicated by the arrow using your thumbnail, and pull out the battery case. Ta b Battery case 2. Remove the old battery and install a new one with the plus pole pointed up. Battery (CR2025 LITHIUM or equiv alent) 3. Press the battery case ta[...]

Black plate (322,1) Sound Output q Sound Output from V ehicle Speakers V ehicles wi th audio system Change the audio system to the Rear Entertainment Sy stem mode. Sound/M usic being played by the Rear Entertainment System can be heard from the vehicle speakers. For audio operation, refer to “ Audio System ” (page 6-17). Press the AUX button ( [...]

Black plate (323,1) NOTE l T o listen to audio other than fr om the speakers of the r ear entertainment system, it is necessary to use the wireless headphones that ar e included. For headphone specification, refer to “ Operation T ips for Headphones ” (page 6-72). l When the headphones are not in use, turn them off. l DTS formatted sound cannot[...]

Black plate (324,1) l When the wireless headphon e receiver does not point to the Rear Entertainm ent System transmitter . l When the signal is blocked by an obstruction such as the seat. Replacing the battery 1. Remove the screw using a coin or equivalent, and remove the cover . Remove the batteries. Cove r Screw 2. Inser t two AAA-size batteries.[...]

Black plate (325,1) CAUTION Ø If the battery power is depleted the headphones will not operate prope rly. If any of the following occurs, replace the batte ries. 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 batte ries for l[...]

Black plate (326,1) Rear Entertainment System Functions q Mode The Rear Entertainment System has Disc and AUX modes. Mode Function Page Disc mode DVD video, video CD, DVD audio, and audio CD can be played. 6-87 AUX (Auxiliary) mode * A V equipment with output terminals for image and sound, such as a video game player and a video camera, can be used[...]

Black plate (327,1) DVD video, DVD audio, V ideo CD, Audio CD and MP3/WMA CD Playback (Disc Mode) DVD video, DVD audio, V ideo 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 Do not use the Rear Entertainment System for a long period wi[...]

Black plate (328,1) 2. Inser t 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[...]

Black plate (329,1) Fast-forward skip Press the NEXT button ( ) to skip to the next chapter/track. Reverse skip Press the PREV button ( ) to return to the beginning of the current chapter/track. NOTE T o return to the beginning of the previous chapter/track, pr ess the PREV button ( ) again within 2 seconds after the button is pr essed. Skipping to[...]

Black plate (330,1) 2. Press the ENTER button to c hange the display to the password input screen, then enter the password. For the password, see the inst ruction manual attached to the disc. * Bonus group means the 'Bonus tracks' originally recorded in the disc. q Assist Functions (DVD video, DVD audio, video CD and audio CD) T op menu a[...]

Black plate (331,1) D VD audio function menu Video CD/audio CD function menu NOTE l In the function menu, the title/group number , chapter/track number , and playback elapsed time cannot be selected/ changed. l Settings set in the function menu are available only for the current disc. Settings set in the initial setting function menu are available [...]

Black plate (332,1) 2. Move the cursor to the subtitle ON/ OFF mode by operating the select button to the left or right. 3. Select ON to display the subti tles, or OFF to hide them by operating the select button up or down. 4. Press the DISPLA Y button to finish the function menu. Display angle change (DVD video and DVD audio) The image can be disp[...]

Black plate (333,1) 3. Set the sound output to the desir ed balance by operating the select butt on up or down. Press the button and the settings changes in the order of L+R → L → R. The sound balance changes accordi ng to the setting. L: Audio recorded in the audio output channel from the left is output. R: Audio recorded in the audio output c[...]

Black plate (334,1) l For example, the folde r numbers for folders (1), (3), and (5) in the figure are not displayed because they do not contain MP3/WMA files. l Folders and files in a hierarchy are played in the order that they are recorded on the disc by the writing software. l Up to 255 files in 8 hierarchies can be played. l The loading time ma[...]

Black plate (335,1) 2. Chang e the display mode by operating the select button up or down. Display Playback mode ALL All files are played repeatedly . 1 The current file is played repeatedly . NON All files are played once and the playback stops. RPF All files in the current folder are played repeatedly . NOF Files in the current folder are played [...]

Black plate (336,1) q Initial 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, Angl e Mark and Mode Priority settings Audio : Audi[...]

Black plate (337,1) 5. Press the ENTER button. The highlighted color retur ns to the previous color to indicate that the selected item is set. 6. T o fini sh the function menu on the monitor display , press the SET UP , MENU, or STOP button. Lang (Language) Sound and subtitles can be changed to the desired language. Menu language : Language used fo[...]

Black plate (338,1) V iewing can be rest ricted 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. NOTE l Par ent lock is not available depending on the disc. l The initial password setting (when pur chased) is “ 0000 ” . Rating change : Parent lock level setting Co[...]

Black plate (339,1) Country change NOTE It is necessary to set the country code because the parent lock level is differ ent 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 6-107). 1. Enter the password by pressing the number [...]

Black plate (340,1) 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. Mark The DVD video playback status and angle display on/off, and priority of the inserted discs can be set. On-Screen Mark Select ON to displ ay , OFF not to display the DVD[...]

Black plate (341,1) NOTE l The display angle change is not available for discs other than multi-angle r ecorded DVD discs. Refer to the instruction manual accompanying the disc for details. l The screen size and angle can be changed when On-Scr een Mark and Angle Mark is off. Mode Priority The priority of the inserted discs (CD-R/ CD-R W) can be se[...]

Black plate (342,1) Auxiliary terminals The auxiliary terminals consist of one image input terminal and two sound input terminals (for left and right ). Image input terminal : Y ellow Sound input (Right) terminal: Red Sound input (Left) terminal: White T o use, open the cover . CAUTION Close the cover when the terminals are not in use. If foreig n [...]

Black plate (343,1) 2. Lightl y insert the plug and turn the outlet 90 degrees, then insert it fully . PO WER 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. l Appliances r equiring large amounts of power for activation (such as cat[...]

Black plate (344,1) 1. Turn the ignition switch to the LOC K position. 2. If a power supply is necessary , connect the outlet to the power outlet. Refer to Power outl et on page 6 -101. 3. Conne ct the image cable and sound cables to the input term inals. Auxiliary terminals Accessory socket (DC12 V, 10 A) Plug Red White Yellow Sound cable (Right) [...]

Black plate (345,1) Language Code List Language Code Abkhazian ab 1001 Afar aa 1000 Afrekaans af 1005 Albanian sq 2816 Amharic am 1012 Arabic ar 1017 Armenian hy 1724 Assamase as 1018 A ymara ay 1024 Azerbaijani az 1025 Bashkir ba 1100 Basque eu 1420 Bengali bn 1 1 13 Bhutani dz 1325 Bihari bh 1107 Bislama bi 1 108 Breton br 11 17 Bulgarian bg 1 10[...]

Black plate (346,1) Language Code Nauru na 2300 Nepali ne 2304 Norwegian no 2314 Occtian oc 2402 Oriya or 2417 Oromo om 2412 Panjabi pa 2500 Pashto, Pushto ps 2518 Persian fa 1500 Polish pl 2511 Portuguese pt 2519 Quechua qu 2620 Rhaeto-Romance rm 2712 Romanian ro 2714 Russian ru 2720 Samoan sm 2812 Sangho sg 2806 SanSkrit sa 2800 Scots-Gaelic gd 1[...]

Black plate (347,1) Country Code List Country Code Afghanistan AF 1005 Albania AL 101 1 Algeria DZ 1325 American Samoa AS 1018 Andorra AD 1003 Angola AO 1014 Anguilla AI 1008 Antarctica AQ 1016 Antigua and Barbuda AG 1006 Argentina AR 1017 Armenia AM 1012 Aruba A W 1022 Australia AU 1020 Austria A T 1019 Azerbaijan AZ 1025 Bahamas BS 11 18 Bahrain [...]

Black plate (348,1) Country Code French Southern T erritories TF 2905 Gabon GA 1600 Gambia GM 1612 Georgia GE 1604 Germany DE 1304 Ghana GH 1607 Gibraltar GI 1608 Greece GR 1617 Greenland GL 161 1 Grenada GD 1603 Guadeloupe GP 1615 Guam GU 1620 Guatemala GT 1619 Guinea GN 1613 Guinea-Bissau GW 1622 Guyana GY 1624 Haiti HT 1719 Heard and McDonald Is[...]

Black plate (349,1) Country Code Nigeria NG 2306 Niue NU 2320 Norfolk Island NF 2305 Northern Mariana Islands MP 2215 Norway NO 2314 Oman OM 2412 Pakistan PK 2510 Palau PW 2522 Palestinian T erritory , Occupied PS 2518 Panama P A 2500 Papua New Guinea PG 2506 Paraguay PY 2524 Peru PE 2504 Philippines PH 2507 Pitcairn PN 2513 Poland PL 251 1 Portuga[...]

Black plate (350,1) Country Code W allis and Futuna Islands WF 3205 W estern Sahara EH 1407 Y emen YE 3404 Y ugoslavia YU 3420 Zaire See Congo, The Democratic Republic of the ZR 3517 Zambia ZM 3512 Zimbabwe ZW 3522 6-1 10 Interior Comfort Rear Entertainment System CX-9_8Z66-EA-08F_Edition1 Page350 Thursday , May 29 2008 10:8 AM Form No.8Z66-EA-08F[...]

Black plate (351,1) Error Message q Message Disc mode error mess age Use of Non-supported Disc An error message is displayed if a non- supported DVD-ROM disc, a non- supported disc form at or a disc (P AL, other) with a different ima ge signal encoding is read. If the disc content cannot be read: An error message is displayed if the disc cannot be [...]

Black plate (352,1) 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. High temperature malfu nction If the temp[...]

Black plate (353,1) Symptoms and Actions If any malfunction is suspected, verify the following before requesting a repai r . If the problem cannot be solved after performing the procedure, have the system inspected at an Authorized Mazda Deal er . Some functions are not available depending on the disc. Read the instruction manual attached to the di[...]

Black plate (354,1) Symptom Cause Action Audio output from vehicle speakers but not from headphones DTS format language is selected and played back. (The wireless headphones cannot play- back DTS format language) Select audio other than DTS format. Image and/or sound is distorted. The disc is dirty . Clean the signal surface of the disc. The disc h[...]

Black plate (355,1) Symptom Cause Action The headphones' optical reception range is too narrow . The headphones' batteries are weak. Replace the batteries with new ones. There is excessive noise in the headphone audio The headphones' batteries are weak. Replace the batteries with new ones. Interior Comfort Rear Entertainment System 6[...]

Black plate (356,1) Bluetooth Hands-Free í q What is Bluetooth Hands-Free? Bluetooth Hands-Free Outline By connecting a Blueto oth equipped device (Mobile phone) to the hands-free unit equipped on the vehicle, maki ng and receiving calls are possible using the talk button, pick-up button and hang-up button located on the steering whee l, and sayin[...]

Black plate (357,1) Bluetooth is the registere d trademark of Bluetooth SIG. Inc. NOTE l If the ignition switch is turned off during a hands-fr ee call, the line is transferred to the device (Mobile phone) automatically . l If the device (Mobile phone) is in a location wher e radio reception is difficult such as a metal container or in the trunk, t[...]

Black plate (358,1) Audio unit/Navigation syste m The audio unit o r navigation system is used for adjusting the volum e. q V oice T o prevent the deteriorat ion in voice recognition rate and voice quali ty , the following points must be observed: l It is not necessa ry to face the microphone or approach it. Speak the voice commands while maintaini[...]

Black plate (359,1) With the navigation system Method 1 Press the pick-up butt on. Method 2 1. Press the talk button (Short press). 2. Say : [Beep] “ T elephone ” or “ Phone ” The hands-free system is activated. Functions of the hands- free telephone, such as making and receiving calls, can be used after the activation. (For details on the [...]

Black plate (360,1) Basic Bluetooth Hands- Free Operation q Bluetooth Hands-Free Pr eparation Language setting English, Spanish, a nd 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. NOTE If the language setting is changed, device r egistration i[...]

Black plate (361,1) NOTE l A device can be programmed only when the vehicle is parked. l (W ith the navigation system) If a Bluetooth device has alr eady been pr ogrammed to the vehicle as a Bluetooth audio device, it does not need to be pr ogrammed again when using the device as a hands-fr ee mobile phone. Conversely , it does not need to be progr[...]

Black plate (362,1) NOTE Speak a pr ogrammed “ device tag ” within 10 seconds. If mor e than two devices ar e to be pr ogrammed, they cannot be programmed with the same or similar “ device tag ” . 19. Prompt : “ Adding XXXXXX - - - (Ex. “ Stan's device ” ) (Device tag). Is this correct? ” 20. Say : [Beep] “ Ye s ” 21. Promp[...]

Black plate (363,1) NOTE l The volume can also be adjusted using the volume button on the steering wheel. l The music volume of the audio unit and the navigation system cannot be adjusted while Bluetooth Hands-Free is being used. q V oice Guidance Interrupt Operation V oice guidance can be stopped by pressing the talk butt on (Short press) while it[...]

Black plate (364,1) 15. Prompt: “ XXXXXXXXXXX (Ex. “ 555-1234 ” ) (Phone number registration). Is this correct ? ” 16. Say: [Beep] “ Ye s ” 17. Prompt: “ Number saved. W ould you like to add anothe r number for this entry? ” 18. Say: [Beep] “ Ye s ” or “ No ” . 19. If “ Ye s ” , an additional phone number registration ca[...]

Black plate (365,1) q Redialing Function Redialing the number of the person previously dialed using the phone is possible. 1. Activat e Bluetooth Hand s-Free (page 6-1 18). 2. Say: [Beep] “ Redial ” 3. Prompt: “ Dialing ” q Emergency Calls A call can be made to the emergency phone number (911) using the voice input command. 1. Activat e Blu[...]

Black plate (366,1) NOTE l T o refuse an incoming call, pr ess the hang- up button. l After receiving a new incoming call, the pr evious call is placed on hold. Making a call using a telephon e number 1. Press the talk button (Short press). 2. Say : [Beep] “ Dial ” 3. Prompt : “ Number please ” 4. Say : [Beep] “ XXXXXXXXX XX (Ex. “ 555-[...]

Black plate (367,1) q Phonebook Settings Editing phonebook The data registered to the Bluetooth Hands-Free phonebook can be edited. 1. Activat e Bluetooth Hand s-Free (page 6-1 18). 2. Say: [Beep] “ Phonebook ” 3. Prompt: “ Select one of the foll owing: New entry , edit, list names, delete, erase all or import contact. ” 4. Say: [Beep] “ [...]

Black plate (368,1) Complete deletion of the phonebook data All data registere d to the Bluetooth Hands-Free phonebook can be erased . 1. Activat e Bluetooth Hand s-Free (page 6-1 18). 2. Say: [Beep] “ Phonebook ” 3. Prompt: “ Select one of the foll owing: New entry , edit, list names, delete, erase all or import contact. ” 4. Say: [Beep] ?[...]

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

Black plate (370,1) Press the talk button (Short press) during the read-out at the d esired device, and then say one of the following voice commands to execute it. l “ Select phone ” : Selects device (Mobile phone) when the talk button is short- pressed. l (With the navigation system) “ Select music player ” : Selects device (Music player) [...]

Black plate (371,1) 6. Say : [Beep] “ X ” (Say the number for the music player to be connected.) 7. Prompt : “ XXXXX... (Ex. device B...) (Registered device tag) selected, is this correct? ” 8. Say : [Beep] “ Ye s ” 9. Prompt : “ XXXXX... (Ex. device B...) (Device tag) selected. ” Registered device (Mobile phone ) deletion Registere[...]

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

Black plate (373,1) 7. Prompt: “ Passcode is disabled, returning to main menu. ” Confirmation Prompts The confirmation prom pt confirms the command content to the user before advancing to the operation requested by the user . When this function is turned on, the system reads out the voice input command previously received and confirms whether t[...]

Black plate (374,1) 4. Press the talk button (Short press). 5. The voice guidance reads out the voice input command number (refer to the voice input command list for voice recognition learn ing). (Ex. “ Please read phrase 1 ” ) 6. Say: [Beep] “ 0123456789 ” (Say the voice input command for voice recognition learning (1 to 8) according to th[...]

Black plate (375,1) NOTE l The applicable phrase appears in the display . l After user voice registration is completed, voice guidance “ Speaker enr ollment is complete, returning to main menu ” is announced. V oice recognition learning on/off 1. Activat e Bluetooth Hand s-Free (page 6-1 18). 2. Say : [Beep] “ V oice training ” 3. Prompt : [...]

Black plate (376,1) Safety Certification FCC ID: CB2MBLUEC07 IC:279B- MBLUEC07 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 interfer[...]

Black plate (377,1) Sunvisors When you need a sunvisor, lower it for use in front or swing it to the side. Sun visor q Side Extension Sunvisors The visor extender ex tends the sunvisor's range of sun shading. T o use, pull it out. CAUTION When moving the sunvisor , retract the visor extender to its original position. Otherwis e, the visor exte[...]

Black plate (378,1) Interior Lights q Illuminated Entry System When the illuminated entry system operates, the overhead ligh t (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 ignitio n switch is in the LOCK position (with the ignition k ey removed). l (With Adv[...]

Black plate (379,1) Center/Rear Switch Position Overhead Lights Light off Light on or off in accordance with the operation of front overhead light switch Light on q Map Lights The map ligh ts are switch ed on or off by pressing the switches. q Luggage Compartment Light Switch Position Luggage Compartment Light Light off Light on when the liftgate i[...]

Black plate (380,1) Information Display Climate control display (Driv er) Audio display With navigation system Without navigation system Climate control display (Front passenger) / Ambient temperature display Clock/T rip computer Hands-free display q Information Display Functions The information display has the following functions: l Clock í l Amb[...]

Black plate (381,1) q Clock 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. Without navigation system Time setting 1. Press the CLOCK button until the beep sounds and the displayed time flashes. 2. Press the H switch to [...]

Black plate (382,1) q Climate Control Display The climate control syst em status is displayed. T o operate the climate control system, refer to “ Clim ate Control System ” (page 6-2). q Audio Display The audio system stat us is displayed. T o operate the audio syst em, refer to “ Audio System ” (page 6-17). q T rip Computer The trip compute[...]

Black plate (383,1) U.S.A. CANADA T o clear the data being displayed, press the INFO switch for more than 1.5 second. After pressing the INFO switch, — L/100 km ( — mpg) will be displayed for about 1 minute before the fuel econom y is recalculated and displayed. Distance-to-empty mode This mode displays the a pproximate distance you can travel [...]

Black plate (384,1) A verage vehicle speed mode This mode displays the a verage vehicle speed by calculating the distance and the time traveled since connect ing the battery or resetting the data. A verage vehicle speed will be calculated and displayed every 10 seconds. When this mode is selected, A V will be displayed. U.S.A. CANADA T o clear the [...]

Black plate (385,1) q Front T o use the cup holder , push the release button. q Rear Second-row seat Cup holders are located in the armrest. Third-row seat Cup holders are located in the third-row seat side trims. Right-side Left-side í Interior Comfort Interior Equipment 6-145 í Some models. CX-9_8Z66-EA-08F_Edition1 Page385 Thursday , May 29 20[...]

Black plate (386,1) Bottle Holder Bottle holders are on the insi de of the doors. Bottle holder CAUTION Do not use the bottle holders for containers without caps. The contents may spill when the door is opened or closed. Storage Compartments WARNING Keep storage boxes closed when driving: Driving with the storage boxes ope n is dangerous. To redu c[...]

Black plate (387,1) q Coin Box T o open, press the release catch down an d pull the lid downward. q Glove Box T o open the glove box, pull the latch toward you. Insert the key (auxi liary key * ) and turn it clockwise to lock, countercloc kwise to unlock. * Advanced key equipped vehicle Lock Unlock q Center Console T o open, push the button. q Armr[...]

Black plate (388,1) 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 ap ply excessive force to the loops as it will damage them. q Cargo Sub-Compartment Center cargo sub-com partment 1. Lift the trunk board. 2. Secure the trunk board using the straps on [...]

Black plate (389,1) Shopping bag hook (tensile strength:3 kg (6.6 lb)) q Luggage Compartment Golf bags can be carried in the luggage compartment. T o carry two golf bags, use the foll owing procedure: 1. Put one golf bag in the luggage compartment with its top pointing to the left. 2. Put the other golf bag on top of the first bag with its top poin[...]

Black plate (390,1) Accessory Sockets Only use genuine Mazda accessories or the equivalent requiring no great er than 120 W (DC 12 V , 10 A). Front The ignition switch must be in the ACC or ON position. Center/Rear The accessory sockets can be used regardless of the position of the ignition switch. Center Rear CAUTION To prevent accessory socket da[...]

Black plate (391,1) Power Outlet í The power outlet is posit ioned as shown in the figure. For more details, refer to “ Auxiliary terminals and powe r outlet ” (page 6-101). Interior Comfort Interior Equipment 6-151 í Some models. CX-9_8Z66-EA-08F_Edition1 Page391 Thursday , May 29 2008 10:9 AM Form No.8Z66-EA-08F[...]

Black plate (392,1) 6-152 CX-9_8Z66-EA-08F_Edition1 Page392 Thursday , May 29 2008 10:9 AM Form No.8Z66-EA-08F[...]

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

Black plate (394,1) Parking in an Emergency The hazard warning ligh ts should always be used when you stop on or near a roadway in an emergency . The hazard warning ligh ts warn other drivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazard and that they must take extre me caution when near it. Depress the hazard warning flasher and all the turn signals will [...]

Black plate (395,1) Spare T ire and T ool Storage Spare tire and tools are stored in the locat ions illustrated in the diagram. Jack Jack lev er Lug wrench T iedown e yelet Flat tire belt Spare tire carrier bolt socket In Case of an Emergency Flat Tir e 7-3 CX-9_8Z66-EA-08F_Edition1 Page395 Thursday , May 29 2008 10:9 AM Form No.8Z66-EA-08F[...]

Black plate (396,1) q Jack T o remove the jack 1. Open the cargo sub-compartment. 2. Remove the cover. 3. Turn the wing bolt and jack screw counterclockwise. Jack screw W ing bolt T o secure the jack 1. Inser t the wing bolt into the jack with the jack screw pointing right and turn the wing bolt clockwise to temporari ly tighten it. 2. Turn the jac[...]

Black plate (397,1) WARNING Do not install the tempo rary spare tire in place of the front wheels (driving wheels): Driving with the tempor ary spare tire on one of the fron t driving wheels is dangerous. Especially on ice or snow. Handling will be affect ed. You could lose control of the vehicle and have an accident. Move a regular tire to the fro[...]

Black plate (398,1) 5. Slowly turn the lug wrench counterclockwise until the spare tire reaches the g round and the cable becomes loose. Spare tire CAUTION Do not loosen th e cable too m uch as this may cause damage to the spare tire carrier. 6. Rotate the small lever on top of the retaining plate and pu ll the retaining plate out from the center h[...]

Black plate (399,1) T o secure the spare tire 1. Place the tire with the outer side facing upward, rotate the smal l 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. Lev er NOTE Secur e the spar e tir e as shown below . Spare tire 2. Raise the spare tire slowly[...]

Black plate (400,1) 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 [...]

Black plate (401,1) q Removing 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 tir e being changed. Jacking position Jacking position WARNING Use only the front and rear jac[...]

Black plate (402,1) 4. Turn the lug wrench clockwi se and raise the vehicle high enough so that the spare tire can be installed. Bef ore removing the lug nuts, make sure your Mazda is firmly in position and that it cannot slip or move. 5. Remove the lug nuts by turning them counterclockwise; then remo ve the wheel and center cap. q Locking Lug Nuts[...]

Black plate (403,1) T o 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. 2. Place the lug wrench on top of the key , apply pressure, and turn it clockwi se. q Mounting the Spare Tire 1. Remove dirt and[...]

Black plate (404,1) If you are unsure of how tight the nuts should be, have them inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer . Nut tightening torque N·m (kgf·m, ft·lbf) 107.8 ― 147.0 (1 1.0 ― 14.9, 79.6 ― 108.4) WARNING Always securely and cor rectly tighten the lug nuts: Improperly or loosely tightene d lug nuts are dangerous. The wheel could[...]

Black plate (405,1) NOTE Attach location *1 of the belt to the attachment loop on the right. Buckle Belt clips 1 12. Pull the belt end to secure the flat tire. 13. Check the tire inflation pressure. Refer to the speci fication chart s on page 10-6. 14. Have the flat tire repaired or replaced as soon as possible. WARNING Do not drive with any tires [...]

Black plate (406,1) 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 wor k near the cooling fan: Working near the cooling fan when it is runn[...]

Black plate (407,1) If you find a leak or other damage, or if coolant is still leaki ng: 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 overhea ts, have the cooling sy[...]

Black plate (408,1) Jump-Starting Jump-starting is dangero us if done incorrectly . So foll ow the procedure carefully . If you feel unsure about jump-starting, we strongly recommend that you have a competent service technician do the work. WARNING Follow These Precautions Carefully: To ensure safe and correct handling of the battery, read the fol [...]

Black plate (409,1) Keep all flames, incl uding cigarettes, and sparks away from ope n batter y cells: Flames and sparks near open battery cells are dangerous. Hydrogen ga s, produced during normal battery ope ration, could ignite and cause the battery to explod e. An exploding battery can cause serious burns and injuries. Do not jump-star t a froz[...]

Black plate (410,1) 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 allo w both vehicles to touch. Turn off the engine of the vehicle with the booster battery and all unnecessary electrica l loads in both vehicles. 3. Conne ct the jumper cables in the e[...]

Black plate (411,1) T owing Description W e recom mend that towing be done only by an Authorized Mazda Dealer or a commercial tow-truck service. Proper lifting and towing are necessary to prevent damage to the vehicle. Particularly when tow ing a A WD vehicle, where all the wheels are connected to the drive train, proper transporting of the vehicle[...]

Black plate (412,1) 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 th e drive train has been damaged, transpor t the vehicle on [...]

Black plate (413,1) CAUTION The cap cannot be complet ely removed. Do no t use excessive fo rce as it may damage the cap or scratch the painted bumper sur face . 3. Securel y install the tiedown eyelet using the lug wrench. Lug wrench Lug wrench 4. Hook the tying rope to the tiedown eyelet. CAUTION If the tiedown eyele t is not sec urely tightened,[...]

Black plate (414,1) Recreational T owing An example of “ recreational towing ” is towing your vehicle behind a moto rhome. The transaxle is not designed for towing this vehicle on all 4 wheels. When doing recreational towing refer to “ T owing Description ” (page 7-19) and “ T iedown Hooks ” (page 7-20) and carefully follow the instruct[...]

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

Black plate (416,1) Introduction Be extremely careful and prevent injury to you rself and others or damage to your vehicle when using this manual for inspe ction and maintenan ce. If you're unsure about any procedure it describes, we stro ngly urge you to have a reliable and qualified servi ce shop perform the work, preferably an Authorized Ma[...]

Black plate (417,1) Scheduled Maintenance (USA, Canada, and Puerto Rico) Follow Schedule 1 if the vehicl e is operated mainly where none of the follow ing conditions apply . l Repeated short-distance driving l Driving in dusty condit ions l Driving with extend ed use of brakes l Driving in areas wher e salt or other corros ive materials are used l [...]

Black plate (418,1) q Schedule 1 Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 ×1000 km 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 ×1000 miles 7.5 15 22.5 30 37.5 45 52.5 60 ENGINE Drive belts Inspect every 168,000 km (105,000 miles) Replace every 240,000 km (150,000 miles) Engine oil RRRRRRRR Engin[...]

Black plate (419,1) Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 ×1000 km 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 ×1000 miles 7.5 15 22.5 30 37.5 45 52.5 60 AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM Cabin air filter Replace every 40,000 km (25,000 miles) or 2 years Chart symbols: I: Inspect: Inspect and clean, rep[...]

Black plate (420,1) q Schedule 2 Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first Months 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 44 48 ×1000 km 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 96 ×1000 miles 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 ENGINE Drive belts Inspect every 160,000 km (100,000 miles) Replace every 240,000 km (150,000 miles)[...]

Black plate (421,1) Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first Months 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 44 48 ×1000 km 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 96 ×1000 miles 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 CHASSIS and BODY Brake lines, hoses and connections I I Brake fluid level IIIIIIIIIIII Disc brakes IIII Tire (Rot[...]

Black plate (422,1) Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first Months 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 44 48 ×1000 km 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 96 ×1000 miles 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM Cabin air filter Replace every 40,000 km (25,000 miles) or 2 years Chart symbols: I: Inspe[...]

Black plate (423,1) Scheduled Maintenance (Mexico) Follow Schedule 1 if the vehicl e is operated mainly where none of the follow ing conditions apply . l Repeated short-distance driving l Driving in dusty condit ions l Driving with extend ed use of brakes l Driving in areas wher e salt or other corros ive materials are used l Driving on rough or mu[...]

Black plate (424,1) q Schedule 1 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 1 10 120 ENGINE Drive belts Inspect every 40,000 km or 2 years Replace every 240,000 km Engine oil RRRRRRRRRRRR Engine oil filter RRRRRRRRRRRR COOLING SYSTEM C[...]

Black plate (425,1) 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 1 10 120 AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM Cabin air filter R R R Chart symbols: I: Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair, adjust, fill up, or replace if necessary . R: Replace T: T ight[...]

Black plate (426,1) q Schedule 2 Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes first Months 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 27 30 33 36 ×1000 km 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 ENGINE Drive belts Inspect every 40,000 km or 2 years Replace every 240,000 km Engine oil RRRRRRRRRRRR Engine oil filter RRRRRRRRRRRR COOLING SYSTEM Cooling [...]

Black plate (427,1) Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes first Months 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 27 30 33 36 ×1000 km 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM Cabin air filter R R R Chart symbols: I: Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair, adjust, fill up, or replace if necessary . R: Replace C: Clean T: T ig[...]

Black plate (428,1) (Cont.) 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 1 10 1 15 120 ENGINE Drive belts Inspect every 40,000 km or 2 years Replace every 240,000 km Engine oil RRRRRRRRRRRR Engine oil filter RRRRRRRRRRRR COOLING SYSTEM Co[...]

Black plate (429,1) 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 1 10 1 15 120 AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM Cabin air filter R R R Chart symbols: I: Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair, adjust, fill up, or replace if necessary . R: Replace C: Cl[...]

Black plate (430,1) Owner Maintenance Schedule The owner or a qualified service techni cian should make these vehicl e inspections at the indicated intervals to ensure safe and dependable operat ion. Bring any problem to the attention of an Authorized Mazda Dealer or qualified service technician as soon as possible. q When Refueling l Brake fluid l[...]

Black plate (431,1) Owner Maintenance Precautions Improper or incom plete service may resul t in problems. This section gives instruct ions 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 servic e technician with special tools. Improper owner maintenan ce durin[...]

Black plate (432,1) Engine Compartment Overview Engine coolant reservoir Brake fluid reserv oir Battery Fuse block W indscreen washer fluid reservoir Engine oil-filler cap Engine oil dipstick Relay box Automatic transaxle fluid-lev el dipstick Power steering fluid reservoir 8-18 Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance CX-9_8Z66-EA-08F_Edition1 Page4[...]

Black plate (433,1) Engine Oil NOTE Changing the engine oil should be done by an Authorized Mazda Dealer . q Recommended Oil Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil. Oil container label s provide imp ortant information. A chief contribution this type of oil makes to fuel economy is reducing the amount of fuel necessary to overcom e engine friction. U.S.A. and CAN[...]

Black plate (434,1) The quality designatio n SM, or ILSAC must be on the label. 5W-20 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 –20 50 40 30 20 10 0 –10 –20 –30 q Inspecting Engine Oil Level 1. Be sure the vehicle is on a level surface. 2. W arm up the engine to normal operating temperature. 3. Turn it off and wait at least 5 minutes for the oil to retur n to [...]

Black plate (435,1) Engine Coolant q Inspecting Coolant Level WARNING Do not use a match or live flame in the engine compar tment. DO NOT ADD COOLANT WHEN T HE ENG INE IS HOT: A hot engine is dangerous. If the engine has been running, pa rts of the engine compartment can become very hot. You could be bur ned. Carefully inspect the engine coolant in[...]

Black plate (436,1) 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 contain s minerals will cut down on the coolant's effectiveness. Ø Don't add only water. Always add a proper coolant mixture. Ø The engine has aluminum parts and m[...]

Black plate (437,1) Brake Fluid q Inspecting 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 . q Adding Brake[...]

Black plate (438,1) Power Steering Fluid q Inspecting Power Steering Fluid Level CAUTION To avoid damage to the power steering pump, don't operate the vehicle for long peri ods 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[...]

Black plate (439,1) 5. Pull it out again. The proper fluid level is marked on the dipstick as follows. A B Full Low Full Low Fluid hot scale A When the vehicle has been drive n and the fluid is at normal operating temperature, about 65°C (150°F ), the level must be between Full and Low . Fluid cold scale B When the engine has not been running and[...]

Black plate (440,1) W asher Fluid q Inspecting W asher Fluid Level WARNING Use only windshield washer fluid or plain water in the reservo ir: Using radiator antifreeze as washer fluid is dangerous. If sprayed on the windshield, it will dirty the windshield, affect your visibili ty, and could result in an accide nt. Using Washer Fluid Witho ut Anti-[...]

Black plate (441,1) 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 latc h keeps the hood from opening when the primary latch is relea sed. Wiper Blades CA[...]

Black plate (442,1) 2. Open the clip and slide the blade assembly in the direction of the arrow . 3. Wrap a flathead screwdriver or similar tool with a soft cloth to prevent damage to the clip . NOTE Using a soft cloth-wrapped flathead scr ewdriver . 4. Tilt the blade assembly and remove it from the arm. CAUTION To prevent damage to the windshield [...]

Black plate (443,1) CAUTION Ø Don't bend or discard th e stiffeners. You need to use them again. Ø If the metal stiffeners are switched, the blade 's wiping efficiency could be redu ced. So don't use the driver 's side metal stiffeners on the passenger's side , or vice versa. Ø Be sure to reinstall the metal stiffeners i[...]

Black plate (444,1) 3. Pull down the blade rubber and slide it out of the blade holder . 4. Remove the metal stiffeners from each blade rubber and install them in the new blade. CAUTION Don't bend or disc ard the stif feners. You need to use them again. 5. Careful ly insert the new blade rubber . Then install the blade assembly in the reverse [...]

Black plate (445,1) Battery WARNING Wash hands after handli ng the batter y and related accessories: Battery posts, terminals and relate d accessories contain lead and lead compou nds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Read the following precaut ions carefully before using the batter y or inspecting t[...]

Black plate (446,1) Keep all flames, incl uding cigarettes, and sparks away from ope n batter y cells: Flames and sparks near open battery cells are dangerous. Hydrogen ga s, produced during normal battery ope ration, could ignite and cause the battery to explod e. An exploding battery can cause serious burns and injuries. q Battery Maintenance T o[...]

Black plate (447,1) Tire s For reasons of proper performance, safety , and better fuel economy , always maintai n recommended tir e inflation press ures and stay within the recommended load limits and weight distribution. WARNING Using Different Tire T ypes: Driving your vehicle with differe nt types of tires is dangerous. It could cause poor handl[...]

Black plate (448,1) NOTE l Always check tir e pr essure when tir es ar e cold. l W arm tires normally exceed recommended pr essur es. Don't r elease air from warm tir es to adjust the pressur e. l Underinflation can cause reduced fuel economy , uneven and accelerated tire wear , and poor sealing of the tire bead, which will deform the wheel an[...]

Black plate (449,1) CAUTION (With Tire Pressure M onitoring System) When replacing/repai ring the tire s or wheels or both, have the work done by an Authorized Mazda Deal er, or the tire pressure sensors may be damaged. NOTE (W ith T ire Pressure Monitoring System) l When tires with steel wir e r einforcement in the sidewalls ar e used, the system [...]

Black plate (450,1) CAUTION Ø Do not use your temporary spare tire rim with a snow tire or a conventional tire. Neither will properly fit and could da mage both tire and rim. Ø The temporary spare tire has a tread life of less than 5,000 km. The tread life may be shorter depending on driving cond itions. Ø The temporary spare tire is for limited[...]

Black plate (451,1) Light Bulbs Headlights (Low beam) Headlights (High beam) High-mount brake light Fog lights Front turn signal lights Side turn signal lights Courtesy lights Some models. License plate lights Brake lights/T aillights T aillights Overhead light/Map lights (Front) V anity mirror lights Overhead light (Center) Overhead light (Rear) F[...]

Black plate (452,1) WARNING Do not replace the xen on fusion bulbs yourself: Replacing the xenon fusio n 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 Author ized Mazda Dealer when the replacement is necessary. Never touch the gl[...]

Black plate (453,1) NOTE l T o replace the bulb, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer . l If the halogen bulb is accidentally touched, it should be cleaned with rubbing alcohol befor e being used. l Use the protective cover and carton of the r eplacement bulb to dispose of the old bulb pr omptly out of the reach of childr en. Low-beam bulb (Xenon fus[...]

Black plate (454,1) 8. Install the coolant reservoir . If you are unsure of how tigh t the bolts should be, have them inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer . Bolt tightening torque N·m (kgf·m, ft·lbf) 6.9 ― 11.8 (0.7 ― 1.2, 5.1 ― 8.7) NOTE l T o replace the bulb, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer . l If the halogen bulb is accidentally [...]

Black plate (455,1) 3. Turn the screws and the center section of the plastic retainers counterclockwise and remove them , then remove the mudguard. Remov al Installation 4. Disconne ct the electrica l connector from the bulb by pressing the tab on the connector with your finger and pulling the connector downward. 5. Turn the socket and bulb assembl[...]

Black plate (456,1) 2. Pull the unit rearward to remo ve it. 3. Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it. Rear side-maker light Rear turn signal light 4. Disconne ct the bulb from the socket. 5. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal. T aillights (L iftgate side) , Reverse lights 1. Remove the cover. 2. Turn th[...]

Black plate (457,1) 2. Disconne ct the bulb by pull ing it out. 3. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal. q Replacing Interior Light Bulbs Overhead light/Map lights (Front), Overhead light (Center , Rear), Luggage compartment light, Courtesy lights, V anity mirror light s 1. Wrap a small flathead screwdri ver with a soft cloth to pre[...]

Black plate (458,1) V anity mirror light s 3. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal. Fuses Y our vehicle's elect rical system is protected by fuses. If any lights, accessories , or controls don't work, inspect the appropr iate circuit protector . If a fuse has blown , the inside element will be melted. If the same fuse blow[...]

Black plate (459,1) Fuse 4. Pull the fuse straight out wi th the fuse puller provided on the fuse block located in the engine compartment. 5. Inspec t the fuse and replace it if it's blown. Normal Blown 6. Inser t a new fuse o f the same amperage rating, and make sure it fits tigh tly . If it does not fit tightly , have an expert install it. W[...]

Black plate (460,1) Relay bo x 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 per form the replacement: Replacing the fuse by yourself is dangerous because the MAIN fuse is a high current fuse. Incorrect[...]

Black plate (461,1) q Fuse Panel Description Fuse block (Engine compartment) DESCRIPTION FUSE RA TING PROTECTED COMPONENT 1 MAIN 150A For protection of all circuits 2 ENGINE 20A Transaxle control system 3 R HEA TER 40A Heater 4 P.SEA T R 30A Power seat (RH) í 5 HEA TER 50A Heater 6 IGKEY2 40A For protection of various circuits 7 F AN1 30A í Cooli[...]

Black plate (462,1) DESCRIPTION FUSE RA TING PROTECTED COMPONENT 17 OUTLET CTR 15A Accessory socket (Center) 18 OUTLET RR 15A Accessory socket (Rear) 19 AC PWR 15A Moon roof í , DC/AC inverter 20 S.W ARM 15A Seat warmer í 21 A/C MAG 10A Air conditioner 22 BOSE 25A Audio system (Bose ® Sound System-equipped model) í 23 F AN2 30A í Cooling fan 4[...]

Black plate (463,1) Relay box (Engine compartment) í DESCRIPTION FUSE RA TING PROTECTED COMPONENT 1 INJ 7.5A Injectors 2 ―― ― 3 ―― ― Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 8-49 í Some models. CX-9_8Z66-EA-08F_Edition1 Page463 Thursday , May 29 2008 10:9 AM Form No.8Z66-EA-08F[...]

Black plate (464,1) Fuse block (Glove box) DESCRIPTION FUSE RA TING PROTECTED COMPONENT 1 OUTLET FR 15A Accesso ry socket (Front) 2 MIRROR 7.5A Power control mirror 3 ―― ― 4 METER 10A Instrument cluster 5 SAS 7.5A ABS, Air bag 6 ENG.IGA 7.5A Engine control system 7 ST A 7.5A Ignition system 8 ―― ― 9 A/C 7.5A Air conditioner 10 R. WIPER [...]

Black plate (465,1) DESCRIPTION FUSE RA TING PROTECTED COMPONENT 20 ―― ― 21 OUTLET CTR ―― 22 OUTLET RR ―― 23 WIPER 30A Windshield wiper and washer 24 P.WIND 30A Power windows Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 8-51 CX-9_8Z66-EA-08F_Edition1 Page465 Thursday , May 29 2008 10:9 AM Form No.8Z66-EA-08F[...]

Black plate (466,1) How to Minimize Environmental Paint Damage The paintwork on your Mazda repres ents the latest technical developments in composition and methods of applicati on. Environmental hazards, howe ver, can harm the paint's protectiv e properties, if proper care is not taken. Here are some examples of possib le damage, with tips on [...]

Black plate (467,1) q W ater 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. Prevention It is necessary t[...]

Black plate (468,1) Exterior Care Follow all label and container direc tions when using a chemical cleane r or polish. Read all warnings and cautions. q Maintaining the Finish W ashing T o help protect the finish from rust and deterioration, wash your Mazda thoroughly and frequently , at least once a month, with lukew arm or cold water . If the veh[...]

Black plate (469,1) After washing the vehicle, dry it with a clean chamois to prevent water spots from forming. WARNING Dry wet brakes by driving ver y slowly and applying the brakes lightly until brake per formance is norma l: Driving with wet brakes is dangerous. Increase d stopping distance or the vehicle pulling to one side when braking could r[...]

Black plate (470,1) q Cavity Protection Cavities are treated for protection at the factory , but additional protective treatmen t after the vehicle has been put into use wi ll extend the life of the body . W e recom mend that you consul t an Authorized Mazda Dealer concern ing this additional precaution. q Bright-Metal Maintenance l Use tar remover[...]

Black plate (471,1) q Undercoating This special coating is applied to the critical parts of the underside to protect vehicles from damag e caused by chemicals or stone s. This coating is liable to be damaged with time. Check this coating periodical ly . An Authorized Mazda Dealer are well informed on how repairs shoul d be made. Consult an Authoriz[...]

Black plate (472,1) T o keep the fabri c looking clean and fresh, take care of it. Ot herwise its color will be affected, it can be stained easily , and its fire-resistan ce may be reduced. CAUTION Use only recommended cleaner s and procedures. Others may aff ect appearance and fire-resis tance. Piano black panel í The following parts are fitted w[...]

Black plate (473,1) 9 Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Important consumer information including warranties and add-on equipment. Customer Assistance ............................... 9-2 Customer Assistance (U.S.A.) ............ 9-2 Customer Assistance (Canada) ........... 9-5 Customer Assistance (Puerto Rico) .... 9-8 Customer Assis[...]

Black plate (474,1) Customer Assistance (U.S.A.) Y our complete and permanent satisfaction is our busin ess. W e are here to serve you. All Authorized Mazda Dealers have the knowledge and the tools to keep your Mazda vehicle in top condition. If you have any questions or recommendatio ns for improvement regarding the service of your Mazda vehicle o[...]

Black plate (475,1) By letter at: Attn: Customer Assistance Mazda North American Operati ons 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. Y our name, address, and tele phone number 2. Y ear and model o[...]

Black plate (476,1) The whole process norm ally takes 40 days or less. The arbitration decis ion is not binding on you or Mazda else you accept the decision. For more informat ion about BBB AUTO LINE, including current eligibi lity standards, please call 1-800-955-510 0 or visit the BBB website at www.lemon law.bbb.org. Being truly committed to cus[...]

Black plate (477,1) Customer Assistance (Canada) q Satisfaction Review Process Y our complete and perm anent satisfaction is of primary conce rn to Mazda. All Authori zed Mazda Dealers have both the knowledge and tools to keep your Mazda in top condition. In our experience, any questions, proble ms, or complaints regarding the operation of your Maz[...]

Black plate (478,1) Please recognize that the resolution of service problems in most cases requires the use of your Mazda dealer's service facilit ies, personnel and equipment. W e urge you to follow the above three steps in sequenc e for most effective results. q Mediation/Arbitration Program Occasionally a customer concern cannot be resolved[...]

Black plate (479,1) CAMV AP is fully implemented in all provi nces and territories. Consumers wishing to obtai n further information about the Program should contact the Provincial Administrator at 1 (800) 207-068 5, or by contac ting the Canadian Motor V ehicle Arbitration Plan Office at: Canadian Motor V ehicle Arbitration Plan 235 Y orkland Boul[...]

Black plate (480,1) Customer Assistance (Puerto Rico) Y our complete and permanent satisfaction is our busin ess. That is why all Authori zed Mazda Dealers have the knowledge and the tools to keep your Mazda vehicle in top condition. If you have any questions or recommendatio ns for improvement regarding the service of your Mazda vehicle or servici[...]

Black plate (481,1) Customer Assistance (Mexico) Y our complete and permanent satisfaction is our busin ess. W e are here to serve you. All Authorized Mazda Dealers have the knowledge and the tools to keep your Mazda vehicle in top condition. If you have any questions or recommendatio ns for improvement regarding the service of your Mazda vehicle o[...]

Black plate (482,1) In order to serve you efficiently and effectively , please help us by providing the following information: 1. Y our name, address, and tele phone number 2. Y ear and model of vehicl e 3. V ehicle Identifi cation Number (17 digits, noted on your registration or title or located on the upper driver's side corner of the dash) [...]

Black plate (483,1) Importer/Distributor q U.S.A. Mazda North American Operat ions 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.) Distributor in Each Area q CANADA Mazda Canada Inc. 55 V ogell Road, Richmond Hill, Ontario, L4B 3K5 Ca[...]

Black plate (484,1) T riple J Saipan, Inc. (d.b.a. T riple J Motors) P.O. Box 500487 Saipan, MP 96950-0487 TEL: (670) 234-7133/3051 9-12 Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Mazda Importer/Distributors CX-9_8Z66-EA-08F_Edition1 Page484 Thursday , May 29 2008 10:9 AM Form No.8Z66-EA-08F[...]

Black plate (485,1) W arranties for Y our Mazda l New V ehicl e Limited W arranty l Distributor Majo r Component Limited W arranty (Canada only) l Safety Restraint System Limi ted W arranty l Anti-perforation Limited W arrant y l Federal Emission Control W arranty (U.S.A. only) l Emission Defect W arranty l Emission Performance W arranty l Californ[...]

Black plate (486,1) Outside the United States and Canada Government regulations in the United States and Canada require that automobiles meet specific emission regul ations and safety standards. Therefore, vehicles built for use in the United States, its territories, and Canada may differ from those sold in other countr ies. The differences may mak[...]

Black plate (487,1) Outside the United States Government regulations in the United States require that autom obiles meet specific emission regulations and safety standards. Therefore, vehicles built for use in the United States may differ from those sold in other countr ies. The differences may make it difficult or even impossible for your vehicle [...]

Black plate (488,1) Outside Canada Government regulations in Canada require that automobiles meet speci fic emission regulations and safety regulations. Therefore, vehicl es 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 servici[...]

Black plate (489,1) Registering Y our V ehicle in A Foreign Country (Except United States and Canada) Government regulations in your country could require that automobiles meet specific emission and safety standards. V ehicles b uilt for your countr y may differ from those built for other countr ies. In addition to registration problems, sati sfact[...]

Black plate (490,1) Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and Accessories Non-genuine parts and accessories for Mazda vehicles can be found in stor es. These may fit your vehicl e, but they are not app roved by Mazda for use with Mazda vehicles. When you install non-genuine parts or accessories, they could affect your vehicle's performance or safety syst e[...]

Black plate (491,1) Cell Phones W arning WARNING Please comply with the legal regulations concernin g the use of communication equipment in vehicles in your Stat e or Province: Use of any electrical dev ices such as cell phones , computers, portable radios, vehicle navigation or other devices by th e driver while the vehicle is moving is dangerous.[...]

Black plate (492,1) T ype Approval of Equipment (Mexico) Immobilizer system 9-20 Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects T ype Approval of Equipment CX-9_8Z66-EA-08F_Edition1 Page492 Thursday , May 29 2008 10:9 AM Form No.8Z66-EA-08F[...]

Black plate (493,1) Ke yless entry system Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects T ype Approval of Equipment 9-21 CX-9_8Z66-EA-08F_Edition1 Page493 Thursday , May 29 2008 10:9 AM Form No.8Z66-EA-08F[...]

Black plate (494,1) Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS) This information relates to the tire grading system developed by the U.S. National Highway Traff ic Safety Administration for grading tires by tread wear, traction, and temperature performance. q T read W ear The tread wear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the ti[...]

Black plate (495,1) WARNING Keep your vehicle's tires pro perly inflated and not overloaded: Driving with imprope rly inflated or overloaded tires is dangerous. Excessive speed, underinflation, or exces sive loading, either separately or in combinat ion, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure . The temperature grade for this tire is [...]

Black plate (496,1) Tir e Labeling Federal law requires tir e manufacturers to place standardized information on the sidewall of all tires. This information identifies and descri bes the fundamental characteri stics of the tir e and also provides a tire identification numbe r for safety standard certificati on and in case of a recall. q Information[...]

Black plate (497,1) 1 1. T read wear, traction and temperature grades 12. Max. permissible inflation press ure 13. SAFETY W ARNING 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. Note that the tir e size and load index rating may be differen[...]

Black plate (498,1) H “ H ” is the speed rating. The speed rating denotes the maximum speed for which the use of the tire is rated. Letter Rating Speed Rating Q 99 mph R 106 mph S 112 mph T 1 18 mph U 124 mph H 130 mph V 149 mph W 168 * mph Y 186 * mph * For tires with a maximum speed capability over 149 mph, tire manufacturers sometimes use th[...]

Black plate (499,1) T read W ear , T raction and T emperature Grades T read wear : The tread wear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlle d conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half (1 1/2) times as well on the government course a[...]

Black plate (500,1) q Information on T emporary Tires Please refer to the diagram below . 1. T emporary tires 2. Nomina l width of tir e in millimeters 3. Ratio of height to width (aspect ratio) 4. Diagonal 5. Rim diameter code 6. Load index& speed symbol T1 15/70D 16 90M is an example of a tire size and load index rating. Here is an explanatio[...]

Black plate (501,1) 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 ho[...]

Black plate (502,1) Location of the Tire Label (Placard) Y ou will find the tire label containing tire inflation pressure by tire size and other imp ortant information on the drive r's side B-pillar or on the edge of the driver's door frame. SAMPLE q Recommended Tire Inflation Pr essure On the tire label you will find the recommend ed tir[...]

Black plate (503,1) WARNING Always check the tire inflation pressures on a regular basis according to the recommended tire inflation press ure on the tire label and in conjunction with the information in this owner's manual: Driving your vehicle with under-inflated tire s is dangerous. Under-inflation is the most common cause of failures in an[...]

Black plate (504,1) q Glossary of T erms 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 numbe r on the sidewall of each tire providing information about the tire brand and manuf acturing plant, tire size, and date of manufacture. [...]

Black plate (505,1) Tir e Maintenance Improper or inadequate vehicle maintenanc e can cause tires to wear abnormally . Here are some important mai ntenance points: q Tire Inflation Pr essure Inspect all tire press ure monthly (including the spare) when the tires are cold. Maintain recommended pressures for the best ride, top handling, a nd minimum [...]

Black plate (506,1) q Replacing a Tire WARNING Always use tires that are in good condition: Driving with worn tires is dangerous. Reduced braking, steering , and traction 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. New tread T read wear ind[...]

Black plate (507,1) CAUTION If you feel a sudden vibration or ride disturbance while driving or you suspect your tire or vehi cle has been damaged, immediate ly reduce your speed. Drive with caution until you can safely pull off the road. Stop and inspect the tire for damage. If the tire is under-inflated or damaged , deflate it, remove th e tire a[...]

Black plate (508,1) V ehicle 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 o r without a trailer. Properly loading your vehicl e will provide maximum return of vehicle design performance. Before loading your vehicle, familiarize[...]

Black plate (509,1) Payload is the combination weight of cargo and passengers that the vehicle is designed to carry . The maximum payloa d for your vehicle can be found on the Tire and Load Information label on the driver's door frame or door pillar. Look for “ THE COMBINA TION WEIGHT OF OCCUP ANTS AND CARGO SHOULD NEV ER EXCEED XXX kg or XX[...]

Black plate (510,1) CARGO Cargo W eight includes all weight added to the Base Curb W eight, incl uding cargo and optional equipment. Whe n 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 occupant s. The cargo weight limit can be calculated by subtractin[...]

Black plate (511,1) GA WR (Gross Axle W eight Rating) is the maxi mum allowable weight that can be carried by a single axle (fron t 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 GA WR. GVW GVW (Gross V ehicle W[...]

Black plate (512,1) 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 injur y as a resu lt of substandard vehicle handling, per formance, engine, transmis sion and/or structur al damage, serious damage to the vehicle, or loss of co[...]

Black plate (513,1) GCW GCW (Gross Combination W eight) is the weight of the loaded vehicle (GVW) plus the weight of the fully loaded trailer . GCWR (Gross Combination W eight 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. (Impo[...]

Black plate (514,1) WARNING Exceeding GVWR or GAWR Specificat ions: Exceeding the GV WR 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. Do not use replacement tires with lower load carryin g capacities than the originals beca[...]

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

Black plate (516,1) Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.A.) If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway T raffic Safety Admi nistration (NHTSA) in addition to notify ing Mazda Motor Corporation (Y our Mazda Importer/Distribut or). If NHTSA recei[...]

Black plate (517,1) 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 T ransport Canada by mail at: Transport Canada, ASF AD, Place de V ille T ower C, 330 Sparks Street, Ottawa ON K1A [...]

Black plate (518,1) Service Publications Factory-authorized Mazda service publications are available for owners who wish to do some of their own maintenance an d 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. P[...]

Black plate (519,1) q NA VIGA TION SYSTEM OWNER'S MANUAL: This booklet contains informat ion regarding the proper operation and use of the naviga tion system. This is not a techni cian's manual. Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Service Publications 9-47 CX-9_8Z66-EA-08F_Edition1 Page519 Thursday , May 29 2008 10:9 AM Form[...]

Black plate (520,1) 9-48 CX-9_8Z66-EA-08F_Edition1 Page520 Thursday , May 29 2008 10:9 AM Form No.8Z66-EA-08F[...]

Black plate (521,1) 10 Specifications T echnical information about your Mazda. Identification Num bers ............................................................... 10-2 V ehicle Information Labels ..................................................... 10-2 Specifications .............................. .............................................[...]

Black plate (522,1) V ehicle Information Labels q V ehicle 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. q Motor V ehicle Safety Standard Label q Chassis Nu[...]

Black plate (523,1) q Engine Number Forward Identification Numbers 10-3 CX-9_8Z66-EA-08F_Edition1 Page523 Thursday , May 29 2008 10:9 AM Form No.8Z66-EA-08F[...]

Black plate (524,1) Specifications q Engine Item Specification T ype DOHC-24V 60°V , 6-cylinder Bore×Stroke 95.5 × 86.7 mm (3.75 × 3.41 in) Displacement 3,726 ml (3,726 cc, 227.4 cu in) Compression ratio 10.3 q Electrical System Item Classification Battery 12V -55AH/5HR MF Spark-plug number CY01-18110 *1 Spark-plug gap 1.29 ― 1.45 mm (0.051 ?[...]

Black plate (525,1) q Capacities (Approximate Quantities) Item Capacity Engine oil With oil filter replacement 5.2 L (5.5 US qt, 4.6 Imp qt) W ithout oil filter replacement 4.7 L (5.0 US qt, 4.2 Imp qt) Coolant W ith T owing Package 13.3 L (14.1 US qt, 11.7 Imp qt) W ithout T owing Package 12.9 L (13.6 US qt, 11.4 Imp qt) Automatic transaxle fluid [...]

Black plate (526,1) q Light Bulbs Exterior light Light bulb Category W attage ECE R (SAE) Headlights High beam 60 HB3 (HB3) Low beam Halogen 55 H1 1 ( ― ) Xenon fusion 35 D2S (D2S) Front turn signal lights 27 ― (#1156NA) Front side-marker lights 5 WY5W ( ― ) Fog lights í 51 HB4 (#9006) Side turn signal lights í LED *1 ― ( ― ) High-mount[...]

Black plate (527,1) Check the tire pressure label for tire size and inflation pressure. Refer to Tire Inflation Pressure on page 8-33. Standard tire Tire size Inflation pressure Front Rear P245/60R18 104H 250 kPa (36 psi) 250 kPa (36 psi) P245/50R20 102V 230 kPa (34 psi) 230 kPa (34 psi) T emporary spare tire (Except Mexico) Tire size Inflation pre[...]

Black plate (528,1) 10-8 CX-9_8Z66-EA-08F_Edition1 Page528 Thursday , May 29 2008 10:9 AM Form No.8Z66-EA-08F[...]

Black plate (529,1) 11 Index 1 1-1 CX-9_8Z66-EA-08F_Edition1 Page529 Thursday , May 29 2008 10:9 AM Form No.8Z66-EA-08F[...]

Black plate (530,1) A Accessory Socket ... ......................... 6-150 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 .....[...]

Black plate (531,1) B Bluetooth Hands-Free ..................... 6-116 Basic Bluetooth Hands-Free Operation ........ ......................... 6-120 Convenient Use of the Hands-Free System ...................................... 6-123 Hands-Free Setting ............... .... 6-129 Mazda Bluetooth Hands-Free Customer Service ..................... 6-13[...]

Black plate (532,1) D Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)/Roll Stability Control (RSC) ................................................ 5-25 TCS/DSC/RSC Indicator light .... 5-26 E Emergency Starting ........................... 7-16 Jump-starting .............................. 7-16 Push-starting .................. ............ 7-18 Emergency T owing ..[...]

Black plate (533,1) I Ignition Keys ............................... ............ 3-21 Switch ............................. ............. 5-2 Illuminated Entry Sy stem ............... 6-138 Immobilizer System (with Advanced Key) ........................ 3-50 Immobilizer System (without Advanced Key) ............... .... 3-53 Indicator Lights .......[...]

Black plate (534,1) P Parking Brake ......... ............................ 5-6 Parking in an Emergency ................. ... 7-2 Power Door Locks . ........................... 3-28 Power Liftgate ....................... ............ 3-32 Power Outlet ......................... .......... 6-151 Power Steering .................................. 5-16 F[...]

Black plate (535,1) S Storage Compartments ............... ..... 6-146 Armrest box ............................. 6-147 Cargo securi ng loops ................ 6-147 Cargo sub-compartment ........... 6-148 Center console . ......................... 6-147 Coin box ................................... 6-147 Glove box ................................. 6-[...]

Black plate (536,1) W W arnin g Lights ................................. 5-43 ABS ............................................ 5-46 Air bag system ........................... 5-48 Automatic transaxle ................... 5-51 A WD ............... ........................... 5-51 Brake system .................. ............ 5-45 Charging system .....[...]