Mazda 2008 CX-9 manual

Black plate (1,1) CX-9_8X56-EA-07E_Edition2 Page1 Monday , June 4 2007 9:51 AM Form No.8X56-EA-07E[...]

Black plate (2,1) CX-9_8X56-EA-07E_Edition2 Page2 Monday , June 4 2007 9:51 AM Form No.8X56-EA-07E[...]

Black plate (3,1) Thank you for choosing a Mazda. W e at Mazda design and build vehicles with complete customer satisfaction in mind. T o help ensure enjoyable and trouble-free operation of your Mazda, read this manual carefully and follow its recommenda tions. An Authorized Mazda Dealer knows your vehicle best. So when maintenance or service is ne[...]

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_8X56-EA-07E_Edition2 Page5 Monday , June 4 2007 9:51 AM Form No.8X56-EA-07E 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 Knowing[...]

Black plate (6,1) CX-9_8X56-EA-07E_Edition2 Page6 Monday , June 4 2007 9:51 AM Form No.8X56-EA-07E[...]

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 3-26 Power door lock switch ......................................... ............................................ page 3-27 Power window lock switch .................................[...]

Black plate (9,1) Interior Equipment (V iew B) Audio control switches ............ ................................................................. ......... page 6-46 SRS air bags ............................ .................................................. ........................ page 2-50 Cruise control switch es ............................[...]

Black plate (10,1) Interior Equipment (V iew C) Overhead lights ........................ ................................................................. ....... page 6-121 SRS air bags ............................ .................................................. ........................ page 2-50 Seat belt ......................................[...]

Black plate (11,1) Front Hood .............................. ............................................................ ........................ page 3-43 W indshield wiper blades .......... ................................................................. ......... page 8-27 Moonroof ................................. ............................[...]

Black plate (12,1) Rear Liftgate ................................................... ........................................................... page 3-28 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. Such modifications could damage the supp[...]

Black plate (15,1) 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 don't get the full protection from sea t belts. During sudden braking or a collisi on, you can slide under the lap belt and suffer serious inte rnal injuries. For maximum protection[...]

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 while 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. Such modifications could damage the [...]

Black plate (18,1) 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 don't get the full protection from sea t belts. During sudden braking or a collisi on, you can slide under the lap belt and suffer serious inte rnal injuries. For maximum protection[...]

Black plate (19,1) q Seat Position Memory (Driver's Seat) í One-touch seat position programming and call up is available on the driver's seat. CAUTION When calling up th e 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 placed[...]

Black plate (20,1) NOTE l Seat positions can also be called up with the ignition switch in the ON position or the door closed by pressing and holding the pr ogramming button ― that has been pr ogrammed to the desir ed seat position. l If any of the following occurs, the seat position call up function cancels: l A seat adjustment switch is operate[...]

Black plate (21,1) NOTE Memory will also be erased if any of the following operations are performed: l The advanced key/retractable type key code has been changed. Refer to Immobilizer System (with Advanced Key) on page 3-50. Refer to Immobilizer System (without Advanced Key) on page 3-52. Refer to Immobilizer System on page 3-52. l The vehicle bat[...]

Black plate (22,1) T o raise a head restraint, pull it up to the desired position. T o lower the head restraint, press the stop- catch release, then push the head restraint down. Adjust the head restraint so that the top is even with the top of the passenger's ears, never the passenger's neck to prevent injury . q Seat W armer í The fron[...]

Black plate (23,1) Second-Row Seats WARNING Do not stack car go higher than the seatback: Stacking luggage or other cargo higher than the seatb ack 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 (24,1) q Seat Slide T o move the seat forward or backward, raise the bar and slide the seat to the desired position an d release the bar . Make sure the bar returns to its origi nal position and the seat is locked in place by attempting to push it forward and backward. q Seat Recline WARNING Do not drive with the seats reclined: Sitting[...]

Black plate (25,1) CAUTION When returning a rear -reclined seatback to its upright position, make sure you hold on to the seatback with you r other hand while operating the lever. If the seatback is not supported, it will flip forward suddenly and could cause injury. q Head Restraint Rear outboard seat WARNING Always drive with the head restraints [...]

Black plate (26,1) q Armrest The armrest can be used (no occupant in the center seat) or p laced upright. 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[...]

Black plate (27,1) 2. Slide the seat all the way back toward the rear of the vehicle. 3. Lower the head restraints all the way down (page 2-13). 4. Pull the lever and fold the seatback forward. CAUTION When folding a seatback, always hold onto the seatback with your other hand while ope rating the lever. If the seatback is not supported, it will fl[...]

Black plate (28,1) 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 (29,1) T o use a head restraint, pull it up to the locked position. T o lower the head restraint, press the stop- catch release, then push the head restraint down. q Split-Folding the Third-Row Seat T o create a flat luggage compartment space, fold the seatbacks forward. T o fold third-row seat 1. Lower the head restraints all the way d[...]

Black plate (30,1) Seat Belt Precautions Seat belts help to decrease the possibility of severe injury during accidents and sudden stops. Mazda recommends that the driver and all passengers always wear seat belts. 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 w[...]

Black plate (31,1) WARNING Always wear your seat belt and make sure all occu pants are properly 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 the[...]

Black plate (32,1) CAUTION Belt retraction may become difficult if the belt s 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 Webbin g ” (page 8-58). q Pregnant W omen and Persons with Serious Medical Conditions Pregnant women should always wear seat belt[...]

Black plate (33,1) q Automatic Locking Mode Always use the automatic locki ng mode to keep the child-restraint system from shifting 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-restraint system. It will retract down to the child-re[...]

Black plate (34,1) 3-Point T ype Seat Belt NOTE When using the center-r ear seat belt, refer to “ Center-Rear Position Seat Belt ” (page 2-27). q Fastening the Seat Belt 1. Grasp the tongue. 2. Slowly pull out the lap/shoulder belt. Tongue Belt 3. Insert the tongue into the buckle until you hear a click. Buckle Tongue WARNING Positioning the Sh[...]

Black plate (35,1) q Unfastening the Seat Belt Depress the button on the buckle. If the belt does not fully retract, pull it out and check for kinks or twist s. Then make sure it remains untwisted as it retr acts. Button NOTE If a belt does not fully r etract, inspect it for kinks and twists. If it is still not r etracting pr operly , have it inspe[...]

Black plate (36,1) 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 systems to work properly you must wear the seat belt properly . Pretensioners: The front seat belt retractor s remove slack quickly as th[...]

Black plate (37,1) Have your seat belts changed immediately if the pretensioner or load limiter has been expende d: One or both front air bags may deploy, and the corresponding pretensioner(s) may also deploy at the same time. While it is safer to use a crash-used seat belt that was used in an accident than no seat belt at all, using a sea t belt w[...]

Black plate (38,1) 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 ignition switch is turned to the ON position or after the engine is cranked. The warning light turns off after a specified period of time. A system malfunctio[...]

Black plate (39,1) Center -Rear Position Seat Belt (Second-Row Seats) Before using the center-rear lap/shoulder belt make sure tongue (A) and anchor buckle (B) are fastened. (A) (B) WARNING Using the Seat Belt Guide: Not using the seat belt guide is dangerous. If th e seat belt guide is not used, the shoulde r portion of the center-rear seat belt c[...]

Black plate (40,1) 3. Insert the tongue (C) into the buckle (D) until you hear a click. (A) (B) (C) (D) WARNING Fastening the Center-Re ar Seat Belt with Only One Buckle: Fastening the center-rear seat belt with only one buckle is dangerous. If only one pair of seat belt tongue and buckle, either tongue (A) and anchor buckle (B) or tongue (C) and a[...]

Black plate (41,1) q Unfastening the Lap Portion of the Seat Belt Insert a small object such as a key in the anchor buckle (B) slot. (A) (B) CAUTION Always unfasten the lap portion of the belt before foldin g the left-rear seatback. Leaving the lap portion of the belt fastened could cause damage to the seat belt, buckle and seatback. NOTE T o encou[...]

Black plate (42,1) T o pull out the seat belt, press the area indicated in the figure upward with your finger and slide the belt forward. Then slowly pull out the seat belt from the ceiling recess. NOTE Pulling out the seat belt all the way out will switch it to automatic locking mode. If automatic locking mode is not needed, r etract the seat belt[...]

Black plate (43,1) WARNING Do not use a seat belt extender unless it is necessar y: Using a seat belt extender when not necessary is danger ous. The seat belt will be too long and not fit properly. In an accident, the seat belt will not provide adequate protec tion and you could be seriously injur ed. Only use the extender when it is required to fa[...]

Black plate (44,1) Seat Belt W arning Light/Beep The seat belt war ning light illuminates and a beep sound will be heard if the driver's seat belt is not fastened when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. Conditions of operation Condition Result The driver's seat belt is not fastened when the ignition switch is turned to the [...]

Black plate (45,1) Driver seated/Front passenge r seated The seat belt warning funct ion reminds the front passenger to fasten the seat belt according to the chart below . Condition V ehicle speed Between 0 ― 20 km/h (0 ― 12 mph) 20 km/h (12 mph) or more Seat belt (Driver) Seat belt (Passenger) Indicator Beep : Fastened : Unfastened : Illuminat[...]

Black plate (46,1) Child Restraint Precautions Mazda strongly urges the use of child-restraint syst ems for children smal l 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 requirements regard ing the safety of children ridin[...]

Black plate (47,1) WARNING Use the correct size child-restraint system: For effective protection in vehicle accident s and sudden stops, a child must be properly restrained using a seat belt or child-restraint system depending on age and size. If not, the child could be seriously injured or even killed in an accident. Follow the manufacturer's[...]

Black plate (48,1) Do not install a front-facing child-restraint system on the front passenger seat unless it is unavoidable: In a collision, the fo rce of a deploying air bag could cause serious injury or death to the child. If installing a front-facing child-restraint system on the front passenger seat is unavoidable, move the front passe nger se[...]

Black plate (49,1) Do not allow a child to lean over or against the side window of a vehicle with side and cur tain air bags: It is dangerous to allow anyone to lean over or against the side window, the area of the front passenger seat, the front and rear windo w pillars and the roof edge along both sides from which the side and curtain air bags de[...]

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) 4. T o get the retractor into the automatic locking mode, pull the shoulder belt portion of the seat belt until the entire length of the belt is out of the retractor . 5. Push the child-restraint system firmly into the vehicle seat. Be sure the belt retracts as snugly as possible. Clicking from the retractor will be heard during [...]

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 betw een the head restraint and the seatback: Rou[...]

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

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 fr ont 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 p[...]

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-restraint 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 passenger air bag deactivation indicator light does not illuminated: 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 attachment 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 seatb ack is securely latched by pushing it back until it is fully locked. 3. Expand the area between the seat bottom and the seatback slightly to verify the locations of the [...]

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 betw een the head restraint and the seatback: Rou[...]

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 betw een the head restraint and the seatback: Rou[...]

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_8X56-EA-07E_Edition2 Page61 Monday , June 4 2007 9:52 AM Form No.8X56-EA-07E[...]

Black plate (62,1) Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Precautions The front and side supplementa l restraint systems (SRS) incl ude up to 6 air bags. Please verify which kinds of air bags are equipped on your vehicle by locating the “ SRS AIRBAG ” location indicators. These indicator s are visible in the area where the air bags are installed. [...]

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 dangerous. Alone, air bags may not prevent seriou s injuries. The appropriate air bags can be expected to inflate only in th e first accident, such as fronta l, 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 and 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 expand along the door on the side the c[...]

Black plate (65,1) Do not touch the components of the supplem ental 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 vehic[...]

Black plate (66,1) Do not modify the supplemental restra int system: Modifying the components or wiring of th e supplemental restraint system is dangerous. You could accidentally activate it or make it inoperable. Do not make any modifications to the suppleme ntal restraint system. This includes insta lling trim, badges, or anything else over the a[...]

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

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 belts to help to reduce injuries durin g an accident. The SRS air bags are designed to provide further protection for passengers in addition to the seat belt functions. Be sure to w[...]

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 driver'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 on[...]

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 imp act 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 Pr etensioner 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 warning 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 case 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 c[...]

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 collision and its severity . Limitations to front/near[...]

Black plate (74,1) Limitations to roll-over de tection: The following illustrations are e xamples of accidents that may not be detected as a roll- over accident. Therefore, the front seat belt pretension ers and curtain air bags may not deploy . Pitch end ov er end 2-62 Essential Safety Equipment SRS Air Bags CX-9_8X56-EA-07E_Edition2 Page74 Monday[...]

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

Black plate (76,1) Front passenger air bag deactivation 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 during a collision. If the front passenger weight sensor s are normal, the indicator light illuminate s when the ignition switch is turned[...]

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 lb) required for air bag deploym ent is dangerous. The front passenger[...]

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 lb) is danger ous. The front pa ssenger seat weight sensors will detect the i[...]

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 syst ems are monitored by a diagnostic syst em: l SAS unit l Front air bag sensor l Air bag modules l Side crash sensors l Air bag/Front seat belt pretensioner system warning light l Front seat belt pretensioners l Front passenger air bag dea[...]

Black plate (81,1) WARNING Do not operate a vehicle with damaged air bag/ seat belt pretensioner system components: Expended or damaged air bag/seat belt pretension er 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 tha[...]

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

Black plate (84,1) Advanced Keys í The advanced keyless functions (advanc ed keyless entry and start system) enable s 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 . The advanced key enables add[...]

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 communicatio n devices such as cellular phones. Ø The advanced key contacts or is covered by a meta l 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 installed 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 it[...]

Black plate (88,1) 3. Insert a flath ead screwdriver into the crack and press the batt ery out. 4. Insert the new battery (CR2025 or equivalent) with the positive pole ( ) facing the ( ) mark on the cap. 5. Rotate and close the cap. Cap 6. Reinsert the auxil iary key . q Service If you have a problem with the advanced keyless functions, consult an [...]

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 ar e high-intensity radio waves or noise, the operational range may become [...]

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 so[...]

Black plate (91,1) NOTE l The r equest 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 3-39) Opening/Closing the Moonr oof (page 3-46) l Confirm that all doors and the liftgate ar e secur ely locked. l All doors and the liftgate cannot [...]

Black plate (92,1) 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: Intentionally placing the key or start knob into LOCK position is much more important where you will not be removing the key to leave the vehicle and because leaving it i[...]

Black plate (93,1) 1. Make sure the advanc ed key is being carried. 2. Occupants shoul d fasten their seat belts. 3. Make sure the parki ng brake is on. 4. Depress the brake pedal. 5. Put the vehicle in park (P). If you must restart the engine while the vehicle is moving, shift into neutral (N). NOTE The starter will not operate if the shift lever [...]

Black plate (94,1) NOTE l In extremely cold weather , below _ 18° C (0° F), or after the vehicle has not been driven in several days, let the engine warm up without operating the accelerator . l Whether the engine is cold or warm, it should be started without use of the accelerator . T urning off the engine 1. Move the shift lever to the P positi[...]

Black plate (95,1) Operation Using Advanced Key Functions q Keyless Entry System This system uses the more traditional key buttons to remotely lock and unlock the doors and the liftgate, and opens the power windows and the moonroof. It can also help you signal for attention. Press the buttons slowly and carefully . NOTE l The keyless entry system i[...]

Black plate (96,1) 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 (97,1) NOTE Auto re-lock function After unlocking with the transmitter , all doors and the liftgate will automatically lock if one of the doors or the liftgate is not opened within about 30 seconds. Power liftgate button If your Mazda has a power liftgate (page 3-30), the transmitter can open/close the liftgate. Panic button If you witn[...]

Black plate (98,1) Advanced Key Suspend Function If one advanced key is left in the vehicle and a second advanced key is used to lock it, the functions of the advanced key left in the vehicle is temporarily suspended to prevent theft of the vehicl e. The following are inoperable: l Starting the engine using the start knob. l Operating the request s[...]

Black plate (99,1) q Advanced Key Removed from V ehicle W arning Beep Under the following conditions, a beep sound will be heard and the KEY warning light (red) will flash continuous ly when the start knob has not been returned to the LOCK position to notify the driver that the advanced key has been removed. The KEY warning light (red) will stop fl[...]

Black plate (100,1) l The advanced key is not within operational range. l The advanced key is placed in areas where it is difficult for the syst em to detect the signal (page 3-7). l A key from another manufactur er similar to the advanced key is in the operational range. q Advanced Key Left-in-vehicle W arning Beep If an advanced key is left in th[...]

Black plate (101,1) Setting Change (Function Customization) The following function settings are possible. These sett ings 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/indicator ligh t in the instrument cluster illumi nates to notify the driver of improper operation of the advanced key to prevent theft of the vehicle (page 3-16). W arning How to check When a door is open, a continuou[...]

Black plate (103,1) Keys WARNING Do not leave the keys in your vehicle with children and keep them in a place where your children will not find or play with them: Leaving children in a vehicle with the key is dangerous. This could resu lt in someone being badly injured or even killed. These new kinds of keys are fascinating to childr en. They could[...]

Black plate (104,1) Keyless Entry System í This system remotely locks and unlocks the doors and the liftgate, and opens the power windows and the moonroof. It can also help you signal for attention. Press the buttons slowly and carefully . CAUTION To avoid damage to the transmitter, do not: Ø Drop the transmitter. Ø Get the transmitter wet. Ø D[...]

Black plate (105,1) 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. NOTE l (W ithout theft-deterrent system) The hazar d[...]

Black plate (106,1) 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 (107,1) 5. Put in the new battery (CR1620 or equivalent) with the positive pole ( ) facing down. 6. Align the front and back covers and snap the transmitter shut. 7. Install the ke y to the transmi tter . q Service If you have a problem with the keyless entry system, consult an Authori zed Mazda Dealer . If your transmitter is lost or s[...]

Black plate (108,1) q Locking, Unlocking with Key The driver's door can be locked /unlocked with the key . T urn the key toward the front to unlock, toward the back to lock. Unlock Lock q Locking, Unlocking with Request Switch (with Advanced Key) The doors can be locked/unlocked by operating the request swi tch while carrying the advanced key [...]

Black plate (109,1) q Power Door Locks V ehicle lock-out prevention (With advanced key) The vehicle lock-out prevent ion feature prevents you from locking yourself out of the vehicle. All doors and the liftgate will automatically unlock if they are locked using the power door locks with any door or the liftgate open. (With retractable type key) The[...]

Black plate (1 10,1) Locking, unlocking with transmitter (with retractable type key) All doors and the liftgate can be locked/ unlocked by operating the keyless entry system transmitter, refer to Keyless Entry System (page 3-22). q Rear Door Child Safety Locks These locks are intended to help prevent children from accidentally opening the rear door[...]

Black plate (11 1,1) 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 12,1) 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 13,1) Never allow children to operate the power liftgate system: Allowing children to opera te the power liftgate switch and the keyless entry system is dangerous. 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 closing door,[...]

Black plate (1 14,1) Opening/Closing the power liftgate If the vehicle has satisfied all the following operation conditions, 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) i[...]

Black plate (1 15,1) 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 r everse direction automatically . If this operation is repeated the syst[...]

Black plate (1 16,1) NOTE If the system r epeatedly detects an object obstructing the power liftgate in the open/close dir ection several times, the beep sound will be hear d and the system changes to manual operation. Power liftgate drop prevention mechanism The power liftgate drop prevent ion mechanism activates if the system detects weight such [...]

Black plate (1 17,1) 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 befor e 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 warnin[...]

Black plate (1 18,1) 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/closi[...]

Black plate (1 19,1) 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. 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position and complete the following procedure withi n 5 seconds: Press the power window switch 2 times firmly , then [...]

Black plate (120,1) 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 (121,1) Engine-off power windo w operation The power windows can be operated for about 40 seconds after the ignition switch is turned from the ON position to the ACC or LOCK position with all doors closed. If any door is opened, the power windows will be inoperable. q Power Window Lock Switch W ith the lock switch in the unlock ed posit[...]

Black plate (122,1) Opening Because nobody likes getting into a very hot car , Mazda has introduced a way to open the two front windows and the moonroof as you approac h the vehicle to get the air moving before you get in. WARNING Use the auto-window function only when you can see the vehicle and it is in a secure area: Do not let children play wit[...]

Black plate (123,1) 2. Turn the key toward the front and hold it. After the doors and the lif tgate are unlocked, the windows fully open automatically . Open T o stop this operation, turn the key to the center position, then turn it toward the front again. NOTE The window opening operation also can be stopped by turning the key towar d the back. Ho[...]

Black plate (124,1) Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap WARNING When removing the fuel cap, loosen the cap slightly and wait for any hissing to stop. Then remove it: Fuel spray is dangerous. Fuel can burn skin and eyes and cause illness if ingested. Fuel spra y is released when there is pressure in the fuel tank and the fuel cap is removed too quickly. Before [...]

Black plate (125,1) CAUTION Make sure the fuel-filler cap is tightened securely . The check fuel cap warning light may illuminate if the cap is not tightened securely. If the light remains on even after you have tightened the cap securely, this may indicate a different problem. Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. Hood WARNING Al[...]

Black plate (126,1) 3. Grasp the support rod in the padded area and secure it in the stay hole indicated by the arrow to hold the hood open. Pad Clip Support rod q Closing the Hood 1. Check under the hood area to make certain all filler caps are in place and all loose items (e.g. tools, oil containers, etc.) have been removed. 2. Insert the suppor [...]

Black plate (127,1) q Operating the Moonroof Tilt Operation The rear of the moonroof can be tilted open to provide more ventilation. T o fully tilt automatically , momentar ily push the tilt switch. T o fully close automatically , momentar ily pull the tilt switch or push the front of the slide switch. T o stop tilting partway , push any part of th[...]

Black plate (128,1) q Engine-off Moonroof Operation The moonroof can be operated for about 40 seconds after the ignition switch is turned from the ON position to the ACC or LOCK position with all doors closed. If any door is opened, the moonroof will be inoperable. q Opening/Closing the Moonroof from Outside The moonroof can be opened or closed fro[...]

Black plate (129,1) Retractable type key Lock button Unlock button Panic b utton T o stop the windows and the moonroof from opening, release the butt on. If the operation is perfor med from the beginning again, the windows and the moonroof open. NOTE l The unlock button does not operate unless it is pressed twice sequentially . l The lock button ca[...]

Black plate (130,1) 2. Turn the key toward the back and hold it. After the doors and the lif tgate are locked, the moonroof closes as long as the key is turned. Close With request switch on the driver's door (Advanced key) 1. If the doors and the liftgate are locked, unlock them. 2. Press the request switch on the driver's door and hold i[...]

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 th[...]

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 key , the eng ine will not start, thereby helping to prevent the theft of your vehicle. CAUTION Ø Radio equipment like this is gov[...]

Black plate (133,1) q Operation Arming The system is armed when the ignitio n switch is turned from the ON position to the ACC or LOCK position . The security indicator light in the inst rument cluster flashes every 2 seconds until the system is disarmed. Disarming The system is disarmed when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position with th[...]

Black plate (134,1) q Maintenance If you have a problem with the immobilizer system or the key , consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer . NOTE l The advanced keys (including auxiliary key) carry a unique electr onic code. For this r eason, and to assure your safety , obtaining a r eplacement advanced key (including auxiliary key) requir es some waiting[...]

Black plate (135,1) CAUTION When starting the engine do not allow the following, as the engine may not start due to the electronic signal from the ignition key not being transmitted correctly. Ø A key ring rests on the key grip. Ø Metal parts of other keys or metal objects touch the key grip. Ø Spare keys or keys for other vehicles equipped with[...]

Black plate (136,1) If the engine doesn't start with the correct ignition key , and the security indicator light keeps illuminating or flashing, the system may have a malfunction. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer . NOTE l If the security indicator light comes on and stays on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, the engine w[...]

Black plate (137,1) Theft-Deterrent System í If the theft deterrent system detects an inappropriate entry into the vehicle, which could result in the vehicle or its contents being stolen, the alarm alerts the surrounding area of an abnormality by sounding the horn and flas hing the hazard warning lights. Refer to Operation on page 3-55. NOTE l The[...]

Black plate (138,1) q T o Stop an Alarm A triggered alarm can be turne d off by any one of the following methods: l Unlock a door or the liftgate with the key . l Press the unlock button on the keyless entry system transmitter . l (With advanced key) l Press a request switch . l Press the unlock button on the transmitter . NOTE If you have any pr o[...]

Black plate (139,1) Steering Wheel WARNING Never adjust the steering wheel while the vehicle is moving: Adjusting the steering wheel while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. Moving it can very easily cause the driver to abrup tly turn to the lef t or right. This can lead to loss of control or an accident. q Steering Wheel Adjustment T o change the[...]

Black plate (140,1) 2. Depress 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 mi[...]

Black plate (141,1) WARNING Do not stack cargo or objects higher than the seatbacks: Cargo stacked higher than the seatbacks is danger ous. It can block your view in the rear view mirror, which might cause you to hit another car when changing lanes. Knowing Y our Mazda Steering Wheel and Mirrors 3-59 CX-9_8X56-EA-07E_Edition2 Page141 Monday , June [...]

Black plate (142,1) 3-60 CX-9_8X56-EA-07E_Edition2 Page142 Monday , June 4 2007 9:53 AM Form No.8X56-EA-07E[...]

Black plate (143,1) 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 (144,1) 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 dama[...]

Black plate (145,1) 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 vehicl e to comply with existing exhaust emi ssions requirements. WARNING Never park over or near anything flamm able: Parking over or near anything flammable, such as dry grass, [...]

Black plate (146,1) Engine Exhaust (Carbon Monoxide) WARNING Do not drive your vehicle if you smell exhaust gas inside the vehicle: Engine exhaust gas is dangerous. This gas 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 exha ust gas inside your[...]

Black plate (147,1) Before Getting In l Be sure the windows, 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 f[...]

Black plate (148,1) 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 Don't race the engine. l Don't maintain one constant speed, either slow or fast, for a long period of time. l Don't drive constantly at full-th[...]

Black plate (149,1) Hazardous Driving q Driving on Slippery Surface WARNING Be extremely careful if it is necessar y 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 acc[...]

Black plate (150,1) 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 center[...]

Black plate (151,1) Rocking the V ehicle WARNING Do not spin the wheels at more than 56 km/h (35 mph), and do not allow anyone to stand behind a wheel when pushing the vehicle: When the vehicle is stuck, spinning the wheels at high spe ed is dangerous. The spinnin g tire could overheat and explode. This could cause serious injur ies. CAUTION Too mu[...]

Black plate (152,1) CAUTION Check local regulations before using studded tires. NOTE If your vehicle is equipped with the tire pr essur e monitoring system, the system may not function corr ectly when using tires with steel wire r einforcement in the sidewalls (page 5-31). q Tir e Chains Check local regulations before using tire chains. CAUTION Ø [...]

Black plate (153,1) Driving In Flooded Area WARNING Dry wet brakes by driving ver y slowly and applying the brakes lightly until brake per formance returns to normal: Driving with wet brakes is dangerous. Increase d stopping distance or the vehicle pulling to one side when braking could result in a serious accident. Light brak ing will indicate whe[...]

Black plate (154,1) T railer T owing (Except Mexico) Y our Mazda was designed and built primarily to carry passen gers and cargo. If you tow a trailer, follow these instructions because driver and passenger safety depends on proper equipment and safe driving habits. T owing a trailer will affect handling, braking, durability , performance, and econ[...]

Black plate (155,1) 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 (156,1) WARNING Always keep tow loads within specified limits as in dicated in the T railer Towing-Load Table: Attempting to tow loads great er than those specified is da ngerous as it may cause serious handling and per formance problems that could result in perso nal injury or vehicle damage, or both. Load your tr ailer with the weight[...]

Black plate (157,1) 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, resulti ng in loss of control and a serious accident. Examine all trailer-hitch mounting bolts regularly and tighten any that[...]

Black plate (158,1) q Safety Chains Safety chains must be used a s a precautionary measure should the trai ler become unintentionally unhitched. They should cross under the trailer tongue and attach to the hitch. Leave enough slack to allow full turns. Consult literature published by your trailer or hitch manufacturer for more details. WARNING Make[...]

Black plate (159,1) The three main causes of vehicle-t railer accidents are drive r 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 ligh ts and all vehicle- to-trailer connection[...]

Black plate (160,1) Ascending a hill Shift into a lower gear to reduce the possibility of overloading or ove rheating the engine, or both. Descending a hill Shift into a lower gear and use engine compression as a braki ng effect. WARNING Always use lower gears to reduce speed: Holding the brake pedal down too long or too frequently is dangerous as [...]

Black plate (161,1) 3. Release the parking brake (als o 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 servi ced as shown[...]

Black plate (162,1) 4-20 CX-9_8X56-EA-07E_Edition2 Page162 Monday , June 4 2007 9:53 AM Form No.8X56-EA-07E[...]

Black plate (163,1) 5 Driving Y our Mazda Explanation of instruments and controls. Starting and Driving ............... ...................................................... 5-2 Ignition Switch .......................................... ................................ 5-2 Starting the Engine .............................. ........................[...]

Black plate (164,1) 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 3-15). 2. Make sure the star t knob is in LOC[...]

Black plate (165,1) WARNING Remove the key only when the vehicle is parked: Removing the key from the igni tion 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 vehicles equipped with the adva nced key, the steering wheel lock[...]

Black plate (166,1) Starting the Engine NOTE Engine-starting is contr olled 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. Occupants shoul d fasten their seat belts. 2. Make sure the parki ng brake is on. 3. De[...]

Black plate (167,1) 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 distance required to stop will be greater than usual . WARNING Do not coast with the engin e stalled or turned off[...]

Black plate (168,1) NOTE For parking in snow , r efer to W inter Driving (page 4-9) r egar ding parking brake use. Setting the parking brake Depress the brake pedal, then depress the parking brake pedal fully . Releasing the parking br ake Depress the brake pedal, then depress the parking brake pedal until it releases. Gradually let up on the parki[...]

Black plate (169,1) NOTE Having to add brake fluid is sometimes an indicator of leakage. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible even if the brake light is no longer illuminated. WARNING Do not drive with the brake system warning light illuminated. Cont act an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have the brakes inspected as soo n as possible:[...]

Black plate (170,1) If the ABS warning light stays on while you're driving, the ABS control unit has detected a system malfunction. If this occurs, your brakes will funct ion normally as if the vehicle had no ABS. Should this happen, consult an Authoriz ed Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. NOTE When the engine is jump-started to char ge the ba[...]

Black plate (171,1) q Brake Pad W ear Indicator When the disc brake pads become worn, the built-in wear indicators contact the disc plates. This causes a screeching noise to warn that the pads should be replaced. When you hear this noise, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. WARNING Do not drive with worn disc pads: Driving with [...]

Black plate (172,1) 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 This Sport AT has an option that is not included in traditional automatic transaxle - giving t[...]

Black plate (173,1) 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 (174,1) 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 an d improves driving comfort. When cornering the vehicle, AAS mode will hold the transaxle in the gear the vehicle was in before enteri[...]

Black plate (175,1) Indicators Shift position indicator In manual shift mode, the “ M ” of the shift position indicator in the inst rument panel illuminates. Gear position indicator The numeral for the selec ted gear illuminates. Shift position indicator Gear position indicator NOTE If the gears cannot be shifted down when driving at higher spe[...]

Black plate (176,1) 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 speed s: Shifting down while driving on wet , snowy, or frozen roads, or whi le driving at high speeds causes sudden engine[...]

Black plate (177,1) NOTE The gear does not shift down to M1 automatically while in the second gear fixed mode. If the vehicle is kicked down at the following speeds or lower, the gears shift down automatically: Gear V ehicle speed M6 → M5 230 km/h (142 mph) M5 → M4 90 km/h (55 mph) M4 → M3 65 km/h (40 mph) M3 → M2 40 km/h (24 mph) Recommend[...]

Black plate (178,1) 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 u sual during normal driving, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer . CAUTION Never hold the st[...]

Black plate (179,1) 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 cen[...]

Black plate (180,1) WARNING Never spin a wheel that is off the ground: Spinning a wheel that is off the ground as a result of the vehicle being stuck or in a ditch is dangerous. The drive assembly could be seriously damaged which could lead to an accident or could even lead to overheating, oil leakage, and a fire. q Tir es and Tire Chains The condi[...]

Black plate (181,1) 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 result in loss of vehicle control. Ø Hilly terrain Ø S[...]

Black plate (182,1) 3. Press down or press up on the cruis e control SET +/SET - switch and release it at the speed you want. Release the accelerator at the same time. 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 is pulled up, and continue decr [...]

Black plate (183,1) 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. Greater speed will n[...]

Black plate (184,1) l Press the CANCEL button. The system is off when the ignition is off. NOTE Cruise control will cancel at about 15 km/h (9 mph) below the pr eset speed (such as may happen when climbing a long, steep grade) or below 30 km/h (19 mph). T raction Control System (TCS) The T raction Control System (TCS) enhances traction and safety b[...]

Black plate (185,1) CAUTION Do not rely on the TCS to maintain constant control of th e vehicle under severe or maximum handling conditions. If the TCS operates frequently due to sev ere driving conditions, the TCS may stop operating to protect the brakes from overheating. After the brakes have cooled down, the TCS resumes normal operation. q TCS/D[...]

Black plate (186,1) 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 go out. If the vehicle speed is more than 15 km/h (9 mph), the TCS OFF indicator light wil[...]

Black plate (187,1) Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)/Roll Stability Control (RSC) The Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) automatically controls braki ng and engine torque in conjunction with syst ems 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 (188,1) 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 Mazda 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 cha[...]

Black plate (189,1) 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 (190,1) CAUTION Ø Each tire, including the spare (if provided), shou ld be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recomm ended by the vehicle manufacturer 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 ti[...]

Black plate (191,1) q Tir e Pressure Monitoring System W arning Light This warning light illuminates for a few seconds when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. Thereafter, the warning light illuminates and a beep is heard when tire pressure is too low in one or more tires, and flashes when there is a system malfunction. WARNING If the[...]

Black plate (192,1) Adjust the tire pressure to the correct tire pressure. Refer to the specification charts (page 10-6). CAUTION When replacing/repai ring the tires 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 (193,1) If the warning light illuminate s 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 tire. The warning light will flash continuously while the temporary spare tir[...]

Black plate (194,1) 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 signal 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 (195,1) 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 situati ons such as when changing lanes on roads and freew ays. The BSM system monitors the detect ion areas on both sides of the vehicle to t[...]

Black plate (196,1) 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 ar ound the radar sensors. l During adverse weather conditions such as rain or snow , or under conditions wher e water is sprayed. l The [...]

Black plate (197,1) l The following conditions may affect the visibility of the BSM warning lights on the outside mirr or , 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 darkened. q BSM W arning Light/Beep BSM warning light Equipped on the left [...]

Black plate (198,1) q BSM OFF Switch When the BSM switch is pressed, 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 (199,1) Meters and Gauges When the ignition switch is in the ON position, the dashboard gauges illuminate. Speedometer .................................................. ................................................. ... page 5-38 Odometer, Trip Meter and T rip Meter Selector ............................................... ... page 5[...]

Black plate (200,1) 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 (201,1) The trip meter records the tota l distance the vehicle is driven until the meter is again reset. Return it to “ 0.0 ” by holding the selector depressed for more than 1 second. Use this meter to measure trip distances and to compu te fuel consumption. NOTE l Only the trip meters r ecord tenths of kilometers (miles). l The tri[...]

Black plate (202,1) q Fuel Gauge The fuel gauge shows approximately how much fuel is in the tank. W e recommend keeping the tank over 1/4 full. When the low fuel warning light illuminates or when the needle is near E, refuel as soon as possible. Low fuel warning light NOTE The dir ection of the arrow ( ) shown next to the low fuel warning light ind[...]

Black plate (203,1) 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 5-43 Charging System W arning Light 5-45 Engine Oil Pressure W arning Light 5-45 Check Engine Light 5-45 Powertrain Malfunction/Reduced Power W arning Light 5-46 ABS W [...]

Black plate (204,1) Signal W arning/Indicator Lights Page Low Fuel W arning Light 5-47 Check Fuel Cap W arning Light 5-47 Seat Belt W arning Light/Beep 5-47 Door-Ajar W arning Light 5-49 Low W asher Fluid Level W arning Light 5-49 Automatic Transaxle W arning Light 5-49 A WD W arning Light 5-49 T ire Pressure Monitoring System W arning Light 5-50 K[...]

Black plate (205,1) Signal W arning/Indicator Lights Page Light-On Indicator Light 5-56 T urn Signal/Hazard W arning Indicator Lights 5-56 q Brake System W arning Light This warning has the following functions: Parking brake warning The light comes on when the parking brake is applied with the igni tion switch in the ST ART or ON position. It goes [...]

Black plate (206,1) 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 system malfunction. If this occurs, your brakes will funct ion normally as if the vehicle had no ABS. Should thi[...]

Black plate (207,1) 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 illuminate s 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 ri[...]

Black plate (208,1) The check engine ligh t may come on in the following cases: l The fuel tank level being very low or approaching empty . l The engine's electrical system has a problem. l The emission control system has a problem. l The fuel-filler cap is missin g or not tightened securely . If the check engine ligh t remains on or flashes c[...]

Black plate (209,1) q Low Fuel W arning Light Low fuel warning light This warning light in the fuel gauge signals that the fuel tank wi ll soon be empty . Refuel as soon as p ossible. q Check Fuel Cap W arning Light This warning light illuminates for a few seconds when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. If the check fuel cap warning [...]

Black plate (210,1) Driver seated/Front passenge r not seated The belt minder is a supplemental warning to the seat belt warning function. If the driver's seat belt is not fastened when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, the warning light/b eep operates to give you further reminders according to the chart below . Condition V ehi[...]

Black plate (211,1) q Door -Ajar W arning Light This warning light comes on when any door isn't securely closed. 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 W arning Light This warning light stays on for a few seconds when the ignition[...]

Black plate (212,1) WARNING Never spin a wheel that is off the ground: Spinning a wheel that is off the ground as a result of the vehicle being stuck or in a ditch is dangerous. The drive assembly could be seriously damaged which could lead to an accident or could even lead to overheating, oil leakage, and a fire. q Tir e Pressure Monitoring System[...]

Black plate (213,1) Adjust the tire pressure to the correct tire pressure. Refer to the specification charts (page 10-6). CAUTION When replacing/repai ring the tires 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 (214,1) If the warning light illuminate s 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 tire. The warning light will flash continuously while the temporary spare tir[...]

Black plate (215,1) l Under the following conditions, the KEY warning light (red) will flash continuously when the start knob h as 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 (216,1) 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 (217,1) 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 switched off, take your vehicl[...]

Black plate (218,1) q Light-On Indicator Light This indicator light comes on when the exterior lights and dashboard illumina tion 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 light is operating (page 5-61). When oper[...]

Black plate (219,1) 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 If lights are on and the key is removed from the ignition switch, a continuous beep sound will be heard when the driver's doo[...]

Black plate (220,1) 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 (221,1) 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 windshield wh en the ignition switch is in the ON positi[...]

Black plate (222,1) 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 3-16) overrides t[...]

Black plate (223,1) Select the proper setting from the following chart. Front seat Rear seat Load Switch Position Driver Passenger × ―― ― 0 ×× ―― 0 ×× × ― 1 ×× × × 2 × ―― ×3 ×: Y es ― :N o q Daytime Running Lights (Canada) In Canada, vehicles must be driven with the headlights on during daytime operation. For that rea[...]

Black plate (224,1) 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 front fog lights on, rotate the fog light switch to the position. The headlight switch must be in the position to turn on the front fog lights. Fog light switch T o turn them off, rotate the fog light switch to the O[...]

Black plate (225,1) q Windshield W ipers T ype A (With INT position) T urn the wipers on by pulling the lever down. INT ― Intermittent 1 ― Low speed 2 ― High speed For a single wiping cycle, push the lever up to MIST.forward and release it. MIST ― Mist V ariable-speed intermitt ent wipers Set the lever to INT and choose the interval timing [...]

Black plate (226,1) The sensitivity of the rain sensor can be adjusted by turning the switch on the wiper lever . From the center position (normal), turn the switch towards (+) for higher sensitivity (faster response) or turn the switch towards ( _ ) for less sensi tivity (slower response). Center position Higher sensitivity Less sensitivity Switch[...]

Black plate (227,1) NOTE l Switching the auto-wiper lever from the OFF to the AUTO position while driving at a vehicle speed of 4 km/h (2 mph) or higher (or after driving the vehicle) activates the windshield wipers once, after which they operate accor ding to the rainfall amount. l The auto-wiper control may not operate when the rain sensor temper[...]

Black plate (228,1) Rear Window Wiper and W asher The ignition switch must be in the ON position. q Rear Window Wiper T urn the wiper o n by turning the rear wiper/washer switch. ON ― Normal INT ― Intermittent q Rear Window W asher T o spray washer fluid, turn the rear wiper/ washer switch to the posit ion. After the switch is released, the was[...]

Black plate (229,1) NOTE This defroster is not designed for melting snow . If ther e is an accumulation of snow on the r ear window , r emove it before using the defr oster . Horn T o sound the horn, press the mark on the steering wheel. Driving Y our Mazda Switches and Controls 5-67 CX-9_8X56-EA-07E_Edition2 Page229 Monday , June 4 2007 9:54 AM Fo[...]

Black plate (230,1) Hazard W arning Flasher The hazard warning lights shoul d always be used when you stop on or near a roadway in an emergency . The hazard warning lights war n other drivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazard and that they must take extreme caution when near it. Depress the hazard warning flasher and all the turn signals will f[...]

Black plate (231,1) 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 (232,1) Operating Tips q Operating the Climate Control System Operate the climate control system with the engine running. NOTE T o prevent the battery fr om being discharged, do not leave the fan contr ol dial on for a long period of time with the ignition switch in the ACC position when the engine is not running. q Clearing the Air Inl[...]

Black plate (233,1) q Sunlight/T emperature Sensor The fully automatic 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 (234,1) 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 fr om the vents. This is not a sign of trouble but a r esult[...]

Black plate (235,1) 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_8X56-EA-07E_Edition2 Page235 Monday , June 4 2007 9:54 AM Form No.8X56-EA-07E[...]

Black plate (236,1) Fully Automatic T ype Climate control infor mation 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 [...]

Black plate (237,1) q Control Switches AUTO switch By pressing the AUTO switch the following functions will be autom atically controlled in accordance with the set temperature: l Airflow temperature l Amount of airflow l Selection of airflow mode l Outside/Recirculated air selection l Air conditioner operation NOTE AUTO switch indicator light l Whe[...]

Black plate (238,1) 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 (239,1) 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 3 seconds or mor e to switch the display fr om Fahrenheit[...]

Black plate (240,1) q Operation of Automatic Air Conditioning 1. Press the AUTO switch. Selection of the airflow mode, air intake selector and amount of airflow will be automatically controlled. 2. Use the temp erature control dial to select a desired temperature. Press the DUAL switch or turn the front passenger temperature contr ol dial to contro[...]

Black plate (241,1) NOTE l Pr ess the windshield defr oster switch to change the mode to the inter connection mode automatically . The system does not change to the individual operation mode by pr essing the DUAL switch or turning the fr ont passenger temperatur e contr ol dial. l Use the temperature contr ol dial to increase the air flow temperatu[...]

Black plate (242,1) 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 fr om the vents. This is not a sign of trouble but a r esult of humid air being suddenly cooled. 6-12 Interior Comfort Climate Control System CX-9_8X56-E[...]

Black plate (243,1) q Selecting the Airflow Mode For vehicles with rear full-aut o air conditioning, the airflow mode can be selected according to the purpose of use. Instrument panel V ents Floor V ents Instrument panel and Floor V ents Interior Comfort Climate Control System 6-13 CX-9_8X56-EA-07E_Edition2 Page243 Monday , June 4 2007 9:54 AM Form[...]

Black plate (244,1) 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_8X56-EA-07E_Edition2 Page244 Monday , June 4 2007 9:54 AM Form No.8X56-EA-07E[...]

Black plate (245,1) q Control Switches Rear air conditioning 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 possible only when “ CONTROL ON ” in the rear contr ol panel is illuminated. NOTE l When the r ear control switch is off, op[...]

Black plate (246,1) 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 restrict airflow until it has warmed to pr event 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 (247,1) Antenna q Rear Window 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. Operating Tips for Audio System WARNING D[...]

Black plate (248,1) q Radio Reception AM characteristics AM signals bend around such things as buildings or mountains and bounce off the ionosphere. Therefore, they can reach longer distances than FM signals. Because of this, two stations may sometimes be picked up on the same frequency at the same time. Station 2 Station 1 Ionosphere FM characteri[...]

Black plate (249,1) Flutter/Skip noise Signals from an FM transmitter move in straight lines and become weak in vall eys between tall buildings, mount ains, and other obstacles. When a vehicle passes through such an area, the reception conditions may change suddenl y , resulting in annoying noise. W eak signal noise In suburban areas, broadcast sig[...]

Black plate (250,1) 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 immediately when placed in the unit.[...]

Black plate (251,1) 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 (252,1) l Do not use record sprays, antistatic agents, or household spray cleaners. V olatile chemicals such as benzine and thinner can also damage the surface of the CD and must not b e used. Anything that can damage, warp, or fog plastic should never be used to clean CDs. l Insert discs one by one. If two discs are inserted at the sam[...]

Black plate (253,1) q Operating tips for MP3 NOTE Supply of this pr oduct only conveys a license for private, non-commercial use and does not convey a license nor imply any right to use this pr oduct in any commercial (i.e. r evenue- generating) real time br oadcasting (terrestrial, satellite, cable and/or any other media), br oadcasting/streaming [...]

Black plate (254,1) About folders an d files l The order of hierarchy for MP3 files and folders during playback or other functions is from shallow to deep. The arrangement and playi ng order of a recorded disc containing MP3 files is as follows: l File number A numerical file number is assigned to each file in a folder in the order of hierarchy fro[...]

Black plate (255,1) About ID3 T ag display l This unit can only display ID3 T ag album, track and artist names that have been input using V er .1.0/1.1/2.2/2.3 formats. Any other data that may have been input cannot be displ ayed. l This unit can only display English (including numerals) one-byt e characters. Use only Eng lish (including numerals) [...]

Black plate (256,1) MEMO 6-26 CX-9_8X56-EA-07E_Edition2 Page256 Monday , June 4 2007 9:55 AM Form No.8X56-EA-07E[...]

Black plate (257,1) Audio Set l Audio information is displ ayed on the information display . l There are two types of In-dash CD changers. Check which In-dash CD changer your vehicle is equipp ed with. CD Player In-Dash CD Changer (non-MP3 compatible) In-dash CD Changer (MP3 compatible) Power/V olume/Sound Controls .................................[...]

Black plate (258,1) 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 fr om being discharged, do not leave the audi[...]

Black plate (259,1) Depending on the mode selected, the indication changes. Bose Sound System- equipped model 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 Decrease bass Increase bass Decrease treble Increase treble Shift the sound to the fron[...]

Black plate (260,1) (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 (261,1) * AudioPilot ® (Bose ® Sound System- equipped model) AudioPilot automatic ally adjusts audio volume and sound qu ality in accordance with the level of noise entering the vehicle interior while driving. When AudioPilot is turned ON, the system au tomatically calculates the condition s for optimum hearing of sound which may be d[...]

Black plate (262,1) Surround When the rear seat-optimized function is operating, the surround 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 aud[...]

Black plate (263,1) MEMO 6-33 CX-9_8X56-EA-07E_Edition2 Page263 Monday , June 4 2007 9:55 AM Form No.8X56-EA-07E[...]

Black plate (264,1) q Operating the Radio Band selector button Scan button Satellite button Seek tuning buttons Manual tuning dial/Auto memory button/Electric serial number Channel preset buttons Radio ON Press a band selector button ( )t o turn the radio on. Band selection Successively pressing the ba nd selector button ( ) switches the bands as f[...]

Black plate (265,1) 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 (266,1) 1221 A venue Of The Americas New Y ork, NY 10020 Attention: Customer Care Include your Sirius Radio ESN (Electronic Serial Number) when subscribing or requesting techni cal assistance. See the Satellite Radio Kit manual accompanying the SIRIUS unit for complete satelli te radio activation procedures and informat ion on how to di[...]

Black plate (267,1) MEMO 6-37 CX-9_8X56-EA-07E_Edition2 Page267 Monday , June 4 2007 9:55 AM Form No.8X56-EA-07E[...]

Black plate (268,1) q Operating the Compact Disc (CD) Player í T rack down b utton CD play button Rev erse button Fast-forward b utton T rack up button Load button Scan button Repeat button CD slot Random button CD eject button Power/V olume dial T ype Playable data Music CD player (non-MP3 compatible) · Music data (CD-DA) Inserting the CD Insert[...]

Black plate (269,1) Music scan This feature helps to find a program by playing about the first 10 seconds of each track. Press the scan button ( ) during playback to start the scan play operation (the track number will flash). Press the scan button ( ) again to cancel scan playback. NOTE If the unit is left in scan, normal playback will r esume whe[...]

Black plate (270,1) q Operating the In-Dash CD Changer í Load button Repeat button Scan button CD play button CD eject button Disc up/Folder up button Channel preset buttons Disc do wn/Folder down b utton Fast-forward b utton T rack down button T rack up button Random button Rev erse button CD slot Display button Display feed dial Power/V olume di[...]

Black plate (271,1) Normal insertion 1. Press the load butt on ( ). 2. When “ IN ” is displayed, inser t the CD. Inserting CDs into desired tray num ber 1. Press and hold the load button ( ) for about 2 seconds until a beep sound is heard. 2. Press the cha nnel preset button for the desired tray number while “ W AIT ” is displayed. 3. When [...]

Black plate (272,1) NOTE l CDs will be ejected starting with the one with the lowest number . l All CDs in the tray will be ejected continuously . l CDs can be ejected when the ignition switch is off. Pr ess and hold the CD eject button ( ) for about 2 seconds and all CDs will eject. Playback Press the CD play button ( ) to start play when a CD is [...]

Black plate (273,1) (Folder repeat) 1. Press the repeat button ( ) during playback, and then press the button again within 3 seconds to play the tracks in the curren t folder repeatedly . “ RPT ” is displayed. 2. Press the butt on again to cancel the repeat playback. Random playback T racks are randomly selected and played. During music CD play[...]

Black plate (274,1) Display scroll (MP3 compat ible type) Only 12 characters can be displayed at one time. T o display the rest of the characters of a long title, turn the display feed dial ( ) to the right. Hidden titles can be scrolled into the display one character at a time. NOTE The displayable number of characters is limited. If the number of[...]

Black plate (275,1) q Error Indications If you see an error indication on the display , find the cause in the chart. If you cannot clear the error indication, take the vehicle to an Authorized Mazda Dealer . Indication Cause Solution CHECK CD CD is inserted upside down Insert the CD properly . If the error indication does not disappear, consult an [...]

Black plate (276,1) Audio Control Switch Operation (Steering Wheel) When the audio unit is turned 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 p[...]

Black plate (277,1) 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> cyclical). NOTE CD, CD changer , RSES, and SIRIUS digital satellite radio modes cannot be selected in the following cases: l CD, CD [...]

Black plate (278,1) Auxiliary Input (AUX mode) Y ou can connect portable audio units or similar products on the market to the auxiliary jack to lis ten to music or audio over the vehicle's speakers. Auxiliary jack WARNING Do not adjust the por table audio unit or a similar product while driving the vehicle: Adjusting the portable audio unit or[...]

Black plate (279,1) NOTE l Before using the auxiliary jack, r ead the manufactur er's instructions for the product 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 (280,1) 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. Department of Health and Human Services. CAUTION Ø This CD player should not be adjusted or repaired by anyo ne except qualified ser vice personnel. If se[...]

Black plate (281,1) Rear Entertainment System í q Rear Entertainment System Outline The Rear Entertainment System has a 9.0-inch wide LCD, as well as DVD video, DVD audio, video CD, audio CD, and MP3/WMA CD playback functions. Moreover, the system is equipped with input terminals for video picture and audio sound, and A V equipment such as a video[...]

Black plate (282,1) 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 (283,1) 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 (284,1) l DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM , DVD+R W , CD-RO M, CDV , CD-G, CVD, VSD, SVCD, SACD, photo CDs, non-conventi onal discs (e.g. heart-shaped), 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-conventional discs such as heart-shaped, octagonal discs, or discs w[...]

Black plate (285,1) Disc cleaning Do not use record sprays, antistatic agents, or household spray cleane rs. V olatile chemicals such as benzine and thinner can also damage the surfa ce 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 (286,1) Playable DISC specification CD-R and CD-R W including MP3/WMA files can be played with this unit. Discs 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 (Includ[...]

Black plate (287,1) l This unit corresponds to multi-sess ion recorded disc playback at a maximum 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 correspond to MP3i (MP3 interactive), MP3 PRO, and R[...]

Black plate (288,1) Playable WMA file specificat ion CD-R and CD-R W including WMA files can be played with this unit. Discs whi ch 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 (289,1) Operating tips for dts “ DTS ” and “ DTS Digital Surround ” are regis tered trademarks of Di gital Theater Systems, Inc. q Operation Tips for Headphones T o listen to audio other than from the speaker s of the Rear Entertainmen t System, it is necessary to use the wireless headphones that are included. Specification Item[...]

Black plate (290,1) 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 6-60 Interior Comfort Rear Entertainment System CX-9_8X56-EA-07E_Edition2 Page290 Monday , June 4 2007 9:55 AM Form No.8[...]

Black plate (291,1) 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 (292,1) q Headphone Arm V olume dial Infrared receiv er R (right) side Power b utton Power indicator L (left) side 6-62 Interior Comfort Rear Entertainment System CX-9_8X56-EA-07E_Edition2 Page292 Monday , June 4 2007 9:55 AM Form No.8X56-EA-07E[...]

Black plate (293,1) Before Operation q Display Opening/Closing CAUTION Ø Close the display whi le 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 (294,1) 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 th e 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 ope[...]

Black plate (295,1) 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 density 1. Press the picture adjustme[...]

Black plate (296,1) Full screen Image is displayed on the full screen . * A 16:9 screen ratio image is shown in the above figure. Normal screen A 4:3 screen ratio ima ge is the standard display , and black bands appear on each side of the screen. * A 16:9 screen ratio image is scaled to a 4:3 screen ratio. Wide screen The center part of the image i[...]

Black plate (297,1) q Remote Controller Operate the Rear Entertainment 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 sunlight or high temperature. It could cause a malfunction. NO[...]

Black plate (298,1) 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 (299,1) Sound Output q Sound Output from V ehicle Speakers V ehicles with audio system Change the audio system to the Rear Entertainment Sy stem mode. Sound/Music being played by the Rear Entertainm ent System can be heard from the vehicle speakers. For audio operation, refer to “ Audio System ” (page 6-17). Press the MEDIA button ([...]

Black plate (300,1) 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 6-59). l When the headphones are not in use, turn them off. l DTS formatted sound cannot[...]

Black plate (301,1) l When the wireless headphone 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 equiva lent, and remove the cover . Remove the batteries. Cove r Screw 2. Insert two AAA-size b atteries.[...]

Black plate (302,1) CAUTION Ø If the battery power is depleted the headphon es will not operate properly. If any of the following occurs, replace the batteries. Ø The power indicator does not illuminate even when the power is turned on. Ø Noise is mixed with the sound. Ø The reception range narrows. Ø Periodically inspect the batteries for lea[...]

Black plate (303,1) 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. 6-74 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 (304,1) 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 (305,1) 2. Insert the disc into the disc slot. After the disc is inserted, the playback starts. CAUTION Insert the disc with its label-side (decorated side ) facing upward. If th e 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 (306,1) 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 (307,1) 2. Press the ENT ER button to change the display to the password input screen, then enter the password. For the password, see the instruction manual attached to the disc. * Bonus group means the 'Bonus track s' originally recorded in the disc. q Assist Functions (DVD video, DVD audio, video CD and audio CD) T op menu a[...]

Black plate (308,1) 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 ar e available only for the current disc. Settings set in the initial setting function menu ar e availabl[...]

Black plate (309,1) 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 subtitles, 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 displ[...]

Black plate (310,1) 3. Set the sound ou tput to the desired 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 (311,1) l For example, the folder numbers for folders (1), (3), and (5) in the figure are not displayed because they do not contain MP3/WMA files. 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 may[...]

Black plate (312,1) 2. Change the display mode by operat ing 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 (313,1) q Initial Setting Function The settings set in the initial sett ing 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 : Aud[...]

Black plate (314,1) 5. Press the ENT ER button. The highlighted color returns to the previous color to indicate that the selected item is set. 6. T o finish the funct ion 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 (315,1) V iewing can be restricted by setting the parent lock level. For example, if the level is set to 6, level 7 or higher viewing is locked and cannot be played. NOTE l Par ent lock is not available depending on the disc. l The initial passwor d setting (when pur chased) is “ 0000 ” . Rating change : Parent lock level setting Co[...]

Black plate (316,1) 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 6-94). 1. Enter the password by pressing the number k[...]

Black plate (317,1) 3. Enter the new password by pressing the number keys (0 to 9) or operating the select button up or down. 4. Press the ENT ER 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 n ot to display the D[...]

Black plate (318,1) NOTE l The display angle change is not available for discs other than multi-angle recor ded DVD discs. Refer to the instruction manual accompanying the disc for details. l The scr een 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 s[...]

Black plate (319,1) Auxiliary terminals The auxiliary terminals consist of one image input terminal and two sound input terminals (for left and right ). Image input terminal : Y ello w 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 [...]

Black plate (320,1) 2. Lightly 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 cath[...]

Black plate (321,1) 1. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position. 2. If a power supply is necess ary , connect the outlet to the power outlet. Refer to Power outlet on page 6-88. 3. Connect 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) Soun[...]

Black plate (322,1) 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 (323,1) 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 (324,1) 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 (325,1) 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 (326,1) 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 (327,1) 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 Interior Comfort Rear Entertainment System 6-97 CX-9_8X56-EA-07E_Edition2 Page327 Monday , June 4 2007 9:56 AM Form No.8X56-EA-07E[...]

Black plate (328,1) 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 format or a disc (P AL, other) with a different image signal encoding is read. If the disc content cannot be read: An error message is displayed if the disc cannot be re[...]

Black plate (329,1) 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 entertain ment system is 10 V or more. High temperature malfu nction If the tem[...]

Black plate (330,1) Symptoms and Actions If any malfunction is suspected, verify the following before reques ting a repair . If the problem cannot be solved after performing the procedure, have the system inspe cted at an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Some functions are not available depending on the disc. Read the instruction manual attached to the dis[...]

Black plate (331,1) 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 (332,1) 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. 6-102 Interior Comfort Rear Entertainment Sy[...]

Black plate (333,1) Bluetooth Hands-Free í q What is a Bluetooth Hands-Free? Bluetooth Hands-Free Outline By connecting a Blueto oth equipped mobile telephone to the hands-free unit equipped on the vehicle, making and receiving calls are possible using the phone button located on the steering wheel and voice comm ands. Bluetooth equipped mobile te[...]

Black plate (334,1) Information display T elephone numbers, Blueto oth Hands- Free messages, and operation status are displayed. Microphone The microphone is used for inputting voice commands or exchanging conversation. Microphone Audio unit/Navigation syste m The audio unit or navigation system is used for adjusting the volum e. If the Bluetooth H[...]

Black plate (335,1) l Close the windows and/or the moonroof to shut out loud noises from outside the vehicle , or turn down the airflow of the climate control system while the Bluetooth Hands-Free is being used. V oice recognition may not function correctly o r voice quality may deteriorate under the following conditions. l A passenger is speaking.[...]

Black plate (336,1) Basic Bluetooth Hands- Free Operation q Bluetooth Hands-Free pr eparation Language setting 1. Press the phone button (Short press). 2. Say : [Beep] “ Setup ” 3. Prompt : “ Select one of the following: Pairing options, confirmat ion prompts, select phone, language, or passcode, or say “ cancel ” to return to the main me[...]

Black plate (337,1) 11 . Say : [Beep] “ Ye s ” or “ No ” 12. If “ Ye s ” , go to Step 13. If “ No ” , the procedure returns to Step 8. 13. Prompt : “ Start pairing procedure on phone. See phone's manual for instructions. ” 14. Using the mobile telephone, perform a search for the Bluetooth device (Peripheral device). NOTE Fo[...]

Black plate (338,1) 7. When “ Ye s ” is called out, the call is made. When “ No ” is called out, the procedu re returns to Step 3. q Receiving an incoming call 1. Prompt : Incoming call, press the phone button to answ er . 2. T o accept the call, press the phone button (Short press). T o reject the call, press the phone button (Long press).[...]

Black plate (339,1) Convenient Use of the Hands-Free System q Phone book usage Phone book registration Phone numbers can be registere d to the Bluetooth Hands-Free phone book. 1. Press the phone button (Short press). 2. Say: [Beep] “ Phone book ” 3. Prompt: “ Select one of the following: new entry , edit, list names, delete or erase all..., o[...]

Black plate (340,1) q Redialing function Redialing the number of the person previously dialed is possible. 1. Press the phone button (Short press). 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. Press the phone button (Short press). [...]

Black plate (341,1) Ending the current call l Press the phone button durin g the call (Long press). q V oice guidance interrupt operation V oice guidance can be stopped by pressing the phone button (Short press) while it is being heard. A new voice input command can then be called out by the user . · Press the phone button (Short press). q Phone b[...]

Black plate (342,1) 5. Prompt: “ Please say the name of the entry you would like to delete, or say “ List names ” ..., or say “ cancel ” to return to mai n menu. ” 6. Say: [Beep] “ XXXXX... (Ex. “ John's phone ” ) ” (Say the registered voice tag to be deleted from the phone book.) 7. Prompt: “ Deleting XXXXX... (Ex. “ J[...]

Black plate (343,1) 7. Say: [Beep] “ No ” 8. Prompt: “ Returning to main menu. ” Hands-Free T elephone Setting q Mobile phone Mobile phone registration For the registration of a Bluetooth equipped mobile telephone to the Bluetooth Hands-Free system, refer to “ Bluetooth Hands-Free preparation ” (page 6-106). Registered mobile phon e rea[...]

Black plate (344,1) l “ Continue ” : Continue s the voice guidance. l “ Delete ” : Deletes the registered mobi le phone. l “ Previous ” : Returns to the previous mobile phone. 8. Prompt: “ End of list, would you like to start from the beginning? ” 9. Say: [Beep] “ No ” 10. Prompt: “ Returning to main menu. ” Mobile phone sel[...]

Black plate (345,1) 10. Say: [Beep] “ Ye s ” 11 . Prompt: “ Deleted ” q 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. Method 1 Refer to Bluetooth Hand s-Free preparation on page 6-106. Method 2 1[...]

Black plate (346,1) 3. Prompt: “ Select one of the following: pairing options, confirmat ion prompts, select phone, language, or passcode..., or say “ cancel ” to return to mai n menu. ” 4. Say: [Beep] “ Passcode ” 5. Prompt: “ Passcode is enabled. W ould you like to disable it? ” 6. Say: [Beep] “ Ye s ” 7. Prompt: “ Passcode [...]

Black plate (347,1) 3. Prompt: “ This operation must be performed in a quiet environment while the vehicle is stopped. See the owner's manual for the list of required training phrases. Press and release the phone button when you are ready to begin. Press and hold the phone button to cancel at any time. ” 4. Press the phone button (Short pr[...]

Black plate (348,1) Explanation Command 39 Retrain 40 Setup Confirmation Prompts 41 Setup Language 42 Setup Pairing Options 43 Pair A Phone 44 Transfer Call 45 Y es NOTE After user voice r egistration is completed, voice guidance “ Speaker enr ollment is complete, returning to main menu ” is announced. q DTMF (dial tone multi-frequency signal) [...]

Black plate (349,1) 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 (350,1) Sunvisors When you need a sunvisor, lower it for use in front or swing it to the side. Sun visor q Side Extention Sunvisors The visor extender ex tends the sunvisor's range of sun shading. T o use, pull it out. CAUTION When moving the sunvisor , reinsert the visor extender, otherwise the visor extender could hit the rear vi[...]

Black plate (351,1) 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 ignition switch is in the LOCK position (with the ignition key removed). l About 15 [...]

Black plate (352,1) 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 lights are switched on or off by pressing the switches. q Luggage Compartment Light Switch Position Luggage Compartment Light Light off Light on when the liftgate is [...]

Black plate (353,1) Information Display Climate control display (Driv er) Audio display Clock Without navigation system Climate control display (Front passenger) / Ambient temperature display q Information Display Functions The information display has the following functions: l Clock í l Ambient T emperature Display (Ou tside T emper ature Display[...]

Black plate (354,1) 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 displ ayed. 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 (355,1) 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). Cup Holder WARNING Never use a cu[...]

Black plate (356,1) 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 6-126 Interior Comfort í Some models. Interior Equipment CX-9_8X56-EA-07E_Edition2 Page356 Monday , June 4 2007[...]

Black plate (357,1) Bottle Holder Bottle holders are on the inside 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 open is dangerous. To redu ce [...]

Black plate (358,1) 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 (auxiliary key * ) and turn it clockwise to lock, countercloc kwise to unlock. * Advanced key equipp ed vehicle Lock Unlock q Center Console T o open, push the button. q Armr[...]

Black plate (359,1) 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 (360,1) 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 (361,1) 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 (362,1) Power Outlet í The power outlet is positioned as shown in the figure. For more details, refer to “ Auxiliary terminals and powe r outlet ” (page 6-88). 6-132 Interior Comfort í Some models. Interior Equipment CX-9_8X56-EA-07E_Edition2 Page362 Monday , June 4 2007 9:56 AM Form No.8X56-EA-07E[...]

Black plate (363,1) 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 (364,1) Parking in an Emergency The hazard warning lights shoul d always be used when you stop on or near a roadway in an emergency . The hazard warning lights war n other drivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazard and that they must take extreme caution when near it. Depress the hazard warning flasher and all the turn signals will f[...]

Black plate (365,1) Spare T ire and T ool Storage Spare tire and tools are stored in the locations illust rated 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_8X56-EA-07E_Edition2 Page365 Monday , June 4 2007 9:56 AM Form No.8X56-EA-07E[...]

Black plate (366,1) q Jack T o remove the jack 1. Open the cargo sub-co mpartment. 2. Remove the cover . 3. Turn the wing bolt and jack screw counterclockwise. Jack screw W ing bolt T o secure the jack 1. Insert the wing bolt into the jack with the jack screw pointing right and turn the wing bolt clockwise to temporarily tighten it. 2. Turn the jac[...]

Black plate (367,1) WARNING Do not install the temporar y spare tire in place of a driving wheel: Driving with the temporary spar e tire on one of the 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 a driving wheel and install the [...]

Black plate (368,1) 5. Slowly turn the lug wrench counterclockwise until the spare tire reaches the ground and the cable becomes loose. Spare tire CAUTION Do not loosen the cable too m uch as this may cause damage to the spare tire carrier. 6. Rotate the smal l lever on top of the retaining plate and pull the retaining plate out from the center hol[...]

Black plate (369,1) 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 tir e slowl[...]

Black plate (370,1) 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 dir ection. 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 (371,1) 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 (372,1) 4. Turn the lug wrench clockwise 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 (373,1) 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 wre nch on top of the key , apply pressure, and turn it clockwise. q Mounting the Spare Tire 1. Remove dirt and[...]

Black plate (374,1) 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 correctly tighten the lug nuts: Improperly or loosely tightened lug nuts are dangerous. The wheel could w[...]

Black plate (375,1) 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 charts on page 10-6. 14. Have the flat tire repaired or replaced as soon as possible. WARNING Do not drive with any tires t[...]

Black plate (376,1) 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 work near the cooling fan: Working near the cooling fan when it is runn[...]

Black plate (377,1) If you find a leak or other damage, or if coolant is still leaking: Stop the engine and call an Authorized Mazda Dealer . If you find no problems, the engine is cool, and no leaks are obvious: Carefully add coolant as required (page 8-21). CAUTION If the engine continues to overhea t or frequently overhea ts, have the cooling sy[...]

Black plate (378,1) Starting a Flooded Engine If the engine fails to start, it may be flooded (excessive fuel in the engine). Follow this procedure: 1. If the engine does not start within 5 seconds on the first try , turn the key to the LOCK position, wait 10 seconds and try again. 2. Depress the acceler ator all the way and hold it there. 3. Turn [...]

Black plate (379,1) Jump-Starting Jump-starting is dangero us if done incorrectly . So follow the procedu re 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 (380,1) Keep all flames, including cigarettes, and sparks away from open batter y cells: Flames and sparks near open battery cells are danger ous. Hydrogen gas, produced during normal battery operation, could ignite and cause the battery to explode. An exploding battery can ca use serious burns and injuries. Do not jump-star t a frozen [...]

Black plate (381,1) 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 allow 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. Connect the jumper cables in the exa[...]

Black plate (382,1) 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 towing a A WD vehicle, where all the wheels are connected to the drive train, proper transporting of the vehicle [...]

Black plate (383,1) 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 grou nd is dangerous as the drive train could be damaged, or the vehicle could trail away from the tow truck and cause an accident. If the drive train has been damaged, transpor t the vehicle on [...]

Black plate (384,1) CAUTION The cap cannot be completely removed. Do no t use excessive fo rce as it may damage the cap or scratch the painted bumper sur face. 3. Securely install the tiedown eyelet using the lug wrench. Lug wrench Lug wrench 4. Hook the tying rope to the tiedown eyelet. CAUTION If the tiedown eyelet is not securely tightened, it m[...]

Black plate (385,1) Recreational T owing An example of “ recreational towing ” is towing your vehicle behind a motorhome. The transaxle is not designed for towing this vehicle on all 4 wheels. When doing recreational towing refer to “ T owing Description ” (page 7-20) and “ T iedown Hooks ” (page 7-21) and carefully follow the instructi[...]

Black plate (386,1) 7-24 CX-9_8X56-EA-07E_Edition2 Page386 Monday , June 4 2007 9:57 AM Form No.8X56-EA-07E[...]

Black plate (387,1) 8 Maintenance and Care How to keep your Mazda in top condition. Introduction .................................................. ................................ 8-2 Introduction ............................................. .................................. 8-2 Scheduled Maintenance ............... .............................[...]

Black plate (388,1) Introduction Be extremely careful and prevent inju ry to yourself and others or damage to your vehicle when using this manual for inspectio n and maintenance. If you're unsure about any procedu re it describes, we strongly urge you to have a reli able and qualified service shop perfor m the work, preferably an Authorized Ma[...]

Black plate (389,1) Scheduled Maintenance (USA, Canada, and Puerto Rico) Follow Schedule 1 if the vehicle is operat ed mainly where none of the following conditions apply . l Repeated short-distance driving l Driving in dusty conditions l Driving with extend ed use of brakes l Driving in areas where salt or other corros ive materials are being used[...]

Black plate (390,1) 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 (391,1) 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 (392,1) 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 (393,1) 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 (394,1) 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 (395,1) Scheduled Maintenance (Mexico) Follow Schedule 1 if the vehicle is operat ed mainly where none of the following conditions apply . l Repeated short-distance driving l Driving in dusty conditions l Driving with extend ed use of brakes l Driving in areas where salt or other corros ive materials are being used l Driving on rough or[...]

Black plate (396,1) 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 (397,1) 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, or replace if necessary . R: Replace C: Clean T: T igh[...]

Black plate (398,1) 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 (399,1) 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, or replace if necessary . R: Replace C: Clean T: T ighten L: [...]

Black plate (400,1) (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 95 100 105 110 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 Coo[...]

Black plate (401,1) 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 95 100 105 110 1 15 120 AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM Cabin air filter R R R Chart symbols: I: Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair , adjust, or replace if necessary . R: Replace C: Clean T: T [...]

Black plate (402,1) Owner Maintenance Schedule The owner or a qualified service technician shoul d make these vehicle inspections at the indicated intervals to ensure safe and dependab le operation. 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 le[...]

Black plate (403,1) Owner Maintenance Precautions Improper or incomplete servi ce may result in problems. This section gives instructions only for items that are easy to perform. As explained in the Introduction (page 8-2), several procedures can be done only by a qualified service technician with special tools. Improper owner maintenance durin g t[...]

Black plate (404,1) 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_8X56-EA-07E_Edition2 Page4[...]

Black plate (405,1) 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 important information. A chief contribution this type of oil makes to fuel economy is reducing the amount of fuel necessary to overcome engine friction. U.S.A. and CANAD[...]

Black plate (406,1) The quality designation SM, or IL SAC 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 (407,1) 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 ENGINE IS HOT: A hot engine is dangerous. If the engine has been running, parts of the engine compartment can become very hot. You could be bur ned. Carefully inspect the engine coolant in t[...]

Black plate (408,1) CAUTION Ø Radiator coolant will da mage 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 [...]

Black plate (409,1) 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 (410,1) 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 (411,1) 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 driven 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 t[...]

Black plate (412,1) W asher Fluid q Inspecting W asher Fluid Level WARNING Use only windshield washer fluid or plain water in the reservoir: Using radiator antifreeze as washer fluid is dangerous. If sprayed on the windshield, it will dirty the windshield, affect your visibili ty, and could result in an accide nt. Using Washer Fluid Witho ut Anti-f[...]

Black plate (413,1) 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 latch keeps the hood from opening when the primary latch is relea sed. Wiper Blades CAU[...]

Black plate (414,1) 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 l[...]

Black plate (415,1) 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 in[...]

Black plate (416,1) 3. Pull down the blade rubber and sli de it out of the blade holder . 4. Remove the metal stiffeners from each blade rubber and install them in the new blade. CAUTION Don't bend or discard th e stiffeners. You need to use them again. 5. Carefully insert the new blade rubber . Then install the blade assembly in the reverse o[...]

Black plate (417,1) Battery WARNING Wash hands after handling the batter y and related accessories: Battery posts, terminals and relate d accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproduct ive harm. Read the following precautions carefull y before using the batter y or inspecting to[...]

Black plate (418,1) Keep all flames, including cigarettes, and sparks away from open batter y cells: Flames and sparks near open battery cells are danger ous. Hydrogen gas, produced during normal battery operation, could ignite and cause the battery to explode. An exploding battery can ca use serious burns and injuries. q Battery Maintenance T o ge[...]

Black plate (419,1) Tire s For reasons of proper performance , safety , and better fuel economy , always maintain recommended tire inflation pressures and stay within the recommended load limits and weight distribution. WARNING Using Different Tire T ypes: Driving your vehicle with differe nt types of tires is dangerous. It could cause poor handlin[...]

Black plate (420,1) NOTE l Always check tir e pr essur e when tires 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 (421,1) CAUTION (With Tire Pressure M onitoring System) When replacing/repai ring the tires 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 m[...]

Black plate (422,1) CAUTION Ø Do not use your temporary spare tire rim with a snow tire or a conventional tire. Neither will properly fit and could damage both tire and rim. Ø The temporary spare tire has a tread life of less than 5,000 km (3,000 miles). The tread life may be shorter dependin g on driving conditions. Ø The temporary spare tire i[...]

Black plate (423,1) 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 (424,1) 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 elec tric shock if the bulbs are handled incorrectly. Consult an Author ized Mazda Dealer when the replacement is necessary. Never touch the g[...]

Black plate (425,1) 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 pr otective 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 fu[...]

Black plate (426,1) 8. Install the co olant reservoir . If you are unsure of how tight the bolts shoul d 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 (427,1) 3. Turn the screws and the center section of the plastic retainers counterclockwise and remove them , then remove the mudguard. Remov al Installation 4. Disconnect 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 assembly[...]

Black plate (428,1) 2. Pull the unit rearward to remove it. 3. Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it. Rear side-maker light Rear direction indication light 4. Disconnect the bulb from the socket. 5. Install the ne w bulb in the reverse order of removal. T aillights (L iftgate side), Reve rse lights 1. Remove the cover . 2[...]

Black plate (429,1) 2. Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out. 3. Install the ne w 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 screwdriver wi th a soft cloth to prev[...]

Black plate (430,1) V anity mirror light s 3. Install the ne w bulb in the reverse order of removal. Fuses Y our vehicle's electrical 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 blows[...]

Black plate (431,1) Fuse 4. Pull the fuse straight out with the fuse puller provided on the fuse block located in the engine compartment. 5. Inspect the fuse and repla ce it if it's blown. Normal Blown 6. Insert a new fuse of the same amperage rating, and make sure it fits tigh tly . If it does not fit tightly , have an expert install it. W e [...]

Black plate (432,1) 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 (433,1) 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 T ransaxle 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 Cool[...]

Black plate (434,1) 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 (435,1) 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_8X56-EA-07E_Edition2 Page435 Monday , June 4 2007 9:58 AM Form No.8X56-EA-07E[...]

Black plate (436,1) Fuse block (Glove box) DESCRIPTION FUSE RA TING PROTECTED COMPONENT 1 OUTLET FR 15A Accessory 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 1[...]

Black plate (437,1) DESCRIPTION FUSE RA TING PROTECTED COMPONENT 20 ―― ― 21 OUTLET CTR ―― 22 OUTLET RR ―― 23 WIPER 30A W indshield wiper and washer 24 P.WIND 30A Power windows Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 8-51 CX-9_8X56-EA-07E_Edition2 Page437 Monday , June 4 2007 9:58 AM Form No.8X56-EA-07E[...]

Black plate (438,1) 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 protective proper ties, if proper care is not taken. Here are some examples of possib le damage, with tips on[...]

Black plate (439,1) 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 vehicl e and evaporates, the minerals will concentrate and harden to form white rings. The rings can damage your vehicle's finish. Prevention It is necessary [...]

Black plate (440,1) Exterior Care Follow all label and container direc tions when using a chemical cleaner 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 vehic[...]

Black plate (441,1) 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 (442,1) 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 recommend that you consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer concern ing this additional precaution. q Bright-Metal Maintenance l Use tar remover t[...]

Black plate (443,1) q Undercoating This special coating is appli ed to the critical parts of the underside to protect vehicles from damage caused b y chemicals or stones. This coati ng is liable to be damaged with time. Check this coating periodical ly . An Authorized Mazda Deal er are well informed on how repairs shoul d be made. Consult an Author[...]

Black plate (444,1) T o keep the fabri c looking clean and fresh, take care of it. Otherwise its color will be affected, it can be stained easily , and its fire-resistance may be reduced. CAUTION Use only recommended cleaner s and procedures. Others may aff ect appearance and fire-resis tance. Piano black panel í The following parts are fitted wit[...]

Black plate (445,1) 9 Customer Information and Report ing 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) ........... 9-4 Customer Assistance (Puerto Rico) .... 9-7 Customer Assi[...]

Black plate (446,1) Customer Assistance (U.S.A.) Y our complete and permanent satisfaction is our business. W e are here to serve you. All Authorized Mazda Dealers have the knowledge and the tools to keep your Mazda ve hicle in top condition. If you have any questions or recommendatio ns for improvement regarding the service of your Mazda vehicle o[...]

Black plate (447,1) By letter at: Attn: Customer Assistance Mazda North American Operati ons 7755 Irvine Center Dri ve 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, addres s, and telephone numbe r 2. Y ear and model[...]

Black plate (448,1) Customer Assistance (Canada) q Satisfaction Review Process Y our complete and perm anent satisfaction is of prima ry concern to Mazda. All Authorized 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 Mazd[...]

Black plate (449,1) 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 (450,1) CAMV AP is fully implemented in all provinces and territories. Consumers wishing to obtai n further information about the Program should contact the Provincial Administrator at 1 (800) 207-0685, or by contacting the Canadian Motor V ehicle Arb itration Plan Office at: Canadian Motor V ehicle Arbitration Plan 235 Y orkland Boulev[...]

Black plate (451,1) Customer Assistance (Puerto Rico) Y our complete and permanent sati sfaction is our business. That is why 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 or servicin[...]

Black plate (452,1) Customer Assistance (Mexico) Y our complete and permanent satisfaction is our business. W e are here to serve you. All Authorized Mazda Dealers have the knowledge and the tools to keep your Mazda ve hicle in top condition. If you have any questions or recommendatio ns for improvement regarding the service of your Mazda vehicle o[...]

Black plate (453,1) In order to serve you efficiently and effectively , please help us by providing the following information: 1. Y our name, addres s, and telephone numbe r 2. Y ear and model of vehicle 3. V ehicle Identification Number (17 digits, noted on your registration or title or located on the upper driver's side corner of the dash) 4[...]

Black plate (454,1) Importer/Distributor q U.S.A. Mazda North American Operat ions 7755 Irvine Center Dri ve 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 C[...]

Black plate (455,1) 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 Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects Mazda Importer/Distributors 9-1 1 CX-9_8X56-EA-07E_Edition2 Page455 Monday , June 4 2007 9:58 AM Form No.8X56-EA-07E[...]

Black plate (456,1) W arranties for Y our Mazda l New V ehicl e Limited W arrant y l Distributor Major Compo nent 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 Califo[...]

Black plate (457,1) Outside the United States and Canada Government regulations in the United State s and Canada require that automobiles meet specific emission regulations and safety standards. Therefore, vehicles built for use in the United States, its territories , and Canada may differ from those sold in other countries. The differences may mak[...]

Black plate (458,1) Outside the United States Government regulations in the United States require that automobiles meet specific emission regulations and safety stand ards. 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 (459,1) Outside Canada Government regulations in Canada require that automobiles meet specific emi ssion 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 (460,1) 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 built for your country may differ from those built for other countries. In addition to registration problems, sati sfactory[...]

Black plate (461,1) Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and Accessories Non-genuine parts and access ories for Mazda vehicles can be found in stores. These may fit your vehicle, but they are not approved by Mazda for use with Mazda vehicles. When yo u install non-genuine parts or accessories, they could affect your vehicle's performance or safety systems[...]

Black plate (462,1) Cell Phones W arning WARNING Please comply with the legal regulations concernin g the use of communication equipment in vehicles in your cou ntry: Use of any electrical devices such as cell phones , computers, portable radios, vehicle navigation or other devices by th e driver while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. Dialing a [...]

Black plate (463,1) T ype Approval of Equipment (Mexico) Immobilizer system Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects T ype Approval of Equipment 9-19 CX-9_8X56-EA-07E_Edition2 Page463 Monday , June 4 2007 9:58 AM Form No.8X56-EA-07E[...]

Black plate (464,1) Ke yless entry system 9-20 Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects T ype Approval of Equipment CX-9_8X56-EA-07E_Edition2 Page464 Monday , June 4 2007 9:58 AM Form No.8X56-EA-07E[...]

Black plate (465,1) Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS) This information relat es to the tire grading system developed by the U.S. Nationa l 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[...]

Black plate (466,1) WARNING Keep your vehicle's tires properly inflated and not overloaded: Driving with improperly inflated or overloaded tires is dangerou s. Excessive speed, underinflation, or exces sive loading, either sep arately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure. The temperature grade for this tire is es[...]

Black plate (467,1) Tir e Labeling Federal law requires tir e manufacturers to place stand ardized information on the sidew all of all tires. This infor mation identifies and descri bes the fundamental characteristics of the tir e and also provides a tire identification numbe r for safety standard certification and in case of a recall. q Informatio[...]

Black plate (468,1) 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 an d 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 differ[...]

Black plate (469,1) 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 (470,1) T read W ear , T raction and T emperature Grades T read wear : The tread wear grade is a comparative rati ng based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled condition s on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-hal f (1 1/2) times as well on the government course[...]

Black plate (471,1) q Information on T emporary Tires Please refer to the diagram below . 1. T emporary tires 2. Nominal width of tire in milli meters 3. Ratio of height to width (aspect ratio) 4. Diagonal 5. Rim diameter code 6. Load index&speed symb ol T1 15/70D 16 90M is an example of a tire size and load index rating. Here is an explanation[...]

Black plate (472,1) 70 “ 70 ” is the aspect ratio. This two-digit numbe r indicates the tire's ratio of height to width. D “ D ” is the tire construction symbol. D indicates “ diagonal ply constructi on ” . 16 “ 16 ” is the wheel rim diameter in inches. 90 “ 90 ” is the Load Index. This two-or three -digit number indicates [...]

Black plate (473,1) 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 driver's side B- pillar or on the edge of the driver's door frame. SAMPLE q Recommended Tir e Inflation Pressure On the tire label you will find the recommend ed tir[...]

Black plate (474,1) WARNING Always check the tire inflation press ures on a regular basis according to the recommended tire inflation pressure on the tire label and in conjunction with the information in this owner's manual: Driving your vehicle with under-inflated tire s is dangerous. Under-inflation is the most common cause of failures in an[...]

Black plate (475,1) q Glossary of T erms Tire Placard: A label indicating the OE tire sizes, recommended inflation pressure, and the maximum weight the vehicl e can carry . Tire Identification Number (TIN): A number on the sidewall of each tire provi ding information about the tire brand and manufacturing plant , tire size, and date of manufacture.[...]

Black plate (476,1) Tir e Maintenance Improper or inadequate vehicle maintenanc e can cause tires to wear abnormally . Here are some important mai ntenance points: q Tir e Inflation Pressure Inspect all tire press ure monthly (including the spare) when the tires are cold. Maintain recommended pressures for the best ride, top handling, and minimum t[...]

Black plate (477,1) q Replacing a Tire WARNING Always use tires that are in good cond ition: 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 (478,1) 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 caut ion 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 the tire a[...]

Black plate (479,1) V ehicle Loading This section will guide you in the proper loading of your vehicle and/or trailer, to keep your loaded vehicle weight withi n 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 v ehicle, familiar[...]

Black plate (480,1) Payload is the combination weight of cargo and passengers that the vehicle is designed to carry . The maximum payload for y our vehicle can be found on the Tire and Load Information label on the driver's door frame or door pillar . Loo k for “ THE COMBINA TION WEIGHT OF OCCUP ANTS AND CAR GO SHOULD NEV ER EXCEED XXX kg or[...]

Black plate (481,1) 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 occupants. The cargo weight limit can be calculated by subtracting[...]

Black plate (482,1) GA WR (Gross Axle W eight Rating) is the maximum allowab le weight that can be carried by a single axle (front or rear). These numb ers 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 (483,1) 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 result of substandard vehicle handling, per formance, engine, transmis sion and/or structural damage, serious damage to the vehicle, or loss of cont[...]

Black plate (484,1) GCW GCW (Gross Combination W eight) is the weight of the loaded vehicle (GVW) plus the weight of the fully loaded trai ler . GCWR (Gross Combination W e ight 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. (Im[...]

Black plate (485,1) WARNING Exceeding GVWR or GAWR Specificat ions: Exceeding the GV WR or the GAWR specif ied on the certification label is dangerous. Exceeding any vehicle rating limitation could resu lt in a serious accident, injury, or damage to the vehicle. Do not use replacement tires with lower load carryin g capacities than the originals be[...]

Black plate (486,1) 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 (487,1) 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 notifying Mazda Motor Corporation (Y our Mazda Importer/Distribut or). If NHTSA receiv[...]

Black plate (488,1) Reporting Safety Defects (Canada) Canadian customers who wish to report a safety-rel ated defect to T ransport Canada, Defect Investigations and Recalls, may telephone the toll free hotline 1-800-333-0510, or contact T ransport Canada by mail at: T ranspo rt Canada, ASF AD, Place de V ille T ower C, 330 Sparks Street, Ottawa ON [...]

Black plate (489,1) Service Publications Factory-authorized Mazda servi ce 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. [...]

Black plate (490,1) q SER VICE HIGHLIGHTS: Provides description and operation of the many systems of your Mazda. q NA VIGA TION SYSTEM OWNER'S MANUAL: This booklet contains information regarding the proper operat ion and use of the navigation system. This is not a technician's manua l. 9-46 Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defect[...]

Black plate (491,1) 10 Specifications T echnical information about your Mazda. Identification Numbers ............... ................................................ 10-2 V ehicle Information Labels ..................................................... 10-2 Specifications .............................. .............................................[...]

Black plate (492,1) 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 (493,1) q Engine Number Forward Identification Numbers 10-3 CX-9_8X56-EA-07E_Edition2 Page493 Monday , June 4 2007 9:58 AM Form No.8X56-EA-07E[...]

Black plate (494,1) 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 (495,1) 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 12.2 L (12.9 US qt, 10.7 Imp qt) W ithout T owing Package 1 1.6 L (12.3 US qt, 10.2 Imp qt) Automatic transaxle fluid[...]

Black plate (496,1) q Light Bulbs Exterior light Light bulb Category W attage ECE R (SAE) Headlights High beam 60 HB3 (HB3) Low beam Halogen 55 H11 ( ― ) 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 bulb *1 2.26 ― ( ― ) H[...]

Black plate (497,1) Check the tire pressure label for tire size and inflation press ure. Refer to T ire 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 p[...]

Black plate (498,1) 10-8 CX-9_8X56-EA-07E_Edition2 Page498 Monday , June 4 2007 9:58 AM Form No.8X56-EA-07E[...]

Black plate (499,1) 11 Index 1 1-1 CX-9_8X56-EA-07E_Edition2 Page499 Monday , June 4 2007 9:58 AM Form No.8X56-EA-07E[...]

Black plate (500,1) A Accessory Socket .................. .......... 6-131 Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and Accessories ....................................... 9-17 Advanced Key ....................... ........... ... 3-2 Advanced key maintenance ......... 3-5 Advanced key suspend function ...................................... 3-16 Auxiliary key .....[...]

Black plate (501,1) B Bluetooth Hands-Free ..................... 6-103 Basic Bluetooth Hands-Free Operation ................................. 6-106 Convenient Use of the Hands-Free System ...................................... 6-109 Hands-Free T elephone Setting ...................................... 6-113 Safety certification ................... 6[...]

Black plate (502,1) E Emergency Starting ........................... 7-16 Flooded engine ........................... 7-16 Jump-starting .............................. 7-17 Push-starting .............................. 7-19 Emergency T owing ........................... 7-20 Emission Control System (Gasoline Engine) ............................... 4-3[...]

Black plate (503,1) I Indicator Lights ................................. 5-41 BSM OFF ................ ................ ... 5-55 Cruise ......................................... 5-55 Headlight high-beam .................. 5-54 Security .......................... ......... ... 5-53 Shift position .................. ............ 5-54 TCS OFF ........[...]

Black plate (504,1) R Rear Door Child Safety Locks .......... 3-28 Rear Entertainment System ............... 6-51 Before operation ......................... 6-63 Country code list ........................ 6-94 Language code list ..................... 6-92 Sound output .............................. 6-69 Rear W indow Defroster ............... .. ...[...]

Black plate (505,1) T T ire Pressure Monitoring System ...... 5-27 System error activation .............. 5-31 T ire pressure monitoring system warning light ... ........................... 5-29 T ires and wheels ......................... 5-31 T ires Flat T ire ........................................ 7-3 Inflation pressure ............... ........[...]

Black plate (506,1) 1 1-8 CX-9_8X56-EA-07E_Edition2 Page506 Monday , June 4 2007 9:58 AM Form No.8X56-EA-07E[...]

©2007 Mazda Motor Corporation Printed in Japan July 2007(Print1) Before Use Getting started Routing Address Book Vo i c e Recognition Rear View Monitor V olume Adjustment Preparation NA VIGA TION SYSTEM See page for specific information. See page for specific information. See page for specific information. Immediate use Advanced use See page for s[...]

2 Before Use Navigation Set Up RDM-TMC If necessary Rear View Monitor Accessories Please contact an A uthorized Mazda Dealer if you are missing the f ollowing accessory . l Map Disc CA UTION: THIS PRODUCT IS A CLASS I LASER PR ODUCT . HO WEVER THIS PRODUCT USES A VISIBLE/ INVISIBLE LASER BEAM WHICH COULD CA USE HAZARDOUS RADIA TION EXPOSURE IF DIRE[...]

3 Before Use If necessary Rear View Monitor MEMO '<C)%FSSO4EKI8LYVWHE]1EVGL41[...]

4 Before Use Navigation Set Up RDM-TMC If necessary Rear View Monitor Contents Preparation n Bef ore Use Accessories ........................................................................................ 2 Laser products: .................................................................................. 2 Contents ................................[...]

5 Before Use If necessary Rear View Monitor Adv anced use n Address Book l Address Book ................................................................................ 46 (Memor y P oint Storage), (Memory Point Confirmation and Modification), (Preset Destinations or Home Storage), (Memory P oint Deletion), (All Memor y P oint Deletion), (Displays [...]

6 Before Use Navigation Set Up RDM-TMC If necessary Rear View Monitor Saf ety Inf or mation n Read this owner’ s manual for y our Navigation System carefully before using the system. It contains instructions about how to use the system in a safe and eff ective manner . Mazda assumes no responsibility for an y problems resulting from failure to ob[...]

7 Before Use If necessary Rear View Monitor Operation is subject to the f o llowing tw o conditions; (1) this de vice may not cause interf erence, and (2) this de vice must accept any interf erence, including interference that ma y cause undesired operation of the device . Caution Caution The presence of this Caution symbol in the te xt is intended[...]

8 Before Use Navigation Set Up RDM-TMC If necessary Rear View Monitor Introduction n Extremely lo w or high temperatures may interf ere with normal operation The inside of the vehicle can become v er y hot or cold when it is parked f or e xtended periods in direct sunlight or in cold places with the engine tur ned off . The navigation system ma y n[...]

9 Before Use If necessary Rear View Monitor Names and Functions The navigation system can be oper ated by pressing a b utton on the panel (panel button) or selecting a button displa yed on the screen (on-screen button). 1 2 3 4 10 11 6 5 7 8 9 13 12 P anel button Mazda CX-9 On-screen button P anel button 1 2 3 4 6 5 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 P anel button [...]

10 Before Use Navigation Set Up RDM-TMC If necessary Rear View Monitor 1. FM/AM button: FM/AM broadcast reception. Each time the button is pressed, the reception mode s witches through three reception modes: FM 1 FM 2 AM. 2. SA T button: SIRIUS digital satellite radio reception. 3. CD button: CD playbac k. 4. MEDIA button: Image and Sound playbac k[...]

11 Before Use If necessary Rear View Monitor MEMO '<C)%FSSO4EKI8LYVWHE]1EVGL41[...]

12 Routing Address Book Getting started Activ ation Inser t the map disc into the unit to star t the Mobile Navigation System. Note l The map disc cannot be inser ted or ejected while the ignition switch is in the OFF position. l Remember that the batter y can run down if the ignition s witch is kept in the A CC or ON position fo r a long time whil[...]

13 Getting started If necessary Rear View Monitor l The Current P osition screen appears. Note l Y ou can select the language by selecting the on-screen button. Y ou can also change the selected language using Language Selection. ( page 22) l The CA UTION screen remains on the display unless y ou select the on-screen button. (Mazda CX-9) If the mob[...]

14 Routing Address Book Getting started Set Cloc k The current time is set using this function. Since time notification is provided b y a GPS satellite. Before Steps select MENU Open the [SET CLOCK] screen Select if you pref er 24-hour displa y; f or 12-hour displa y . Select to move the setting ahead b y one hour , and similarly , select to mov e [...]

15 Getting started If necessary Rear View Monitor Na vigation Set Up l Y ou can alter the map display conditions , the route guidance conditions and show the system information. n Stop your vehic le before the follo wing operations. Do not change the settings and destination locations while driving. Minimize the time spent viewing the monitor scree[...]

16 Routing Address Book Getting started Na vigation Set Up Y ou can change the language of the menu and the v oice guidance. Before Steps select select Language MENU Open the [LANGU A GE] screen Select your pref erred languag e from the list. '<C)%FSSO4EKI8LYVWHE]1EVGL?[...]

17 Getting started If necessary Rear View Monitor MEMO '<C)%FSSO4EKI8LYVWHE]1EVGL41[...]

18 Routing Address Book Getting started Na vigation Set Up This function allows y ou to correct any error in the position or direction of y o ur v ehicle display . Before Steps select Adjusting Current P osition and Direction select Open the [Calibrate P osition] screen Mov e to the correct position and select . Use or to adjust the direction in wh[...]

19 Getting started If necessary Rear View Monitor select . h you are u rrent o mplete. Map V ersion The map and software v ersion numbers can be confir med using this function. select Map and software v ersions are now display ed. '<C)%FSSO4EKI8LYVWHE]1EVGL4[...]

20 Routing Address Book Getting started Na vigation Set Up Before Steps select select User Setting MENU Open the [USER SETTINGS] screen n Map Color Select a screen color from to options. n Map Mode l Au to : The display will automatically s witch between Day and Night illumination mode when the headlights are turned off and on respectively . l Day [...]

21 Getting started If necessary Rear View Monitor Na vigation Set Up Bef ore Steps select select User Setting MENU Open the [USER SETTINGS] screen n Arrival Time The time which is display ed until reaching the destination or a wa y point can be set as an estimated arr ival time or the remaining time. Select to display the estimated arriv al time, o[...]

22 Routing Address Book Getting started Na vigation Set Up This function allows y ou set the categories on the area displa yed when the (P oint of Interest) menu is selected on the map . Quick POI enables y ou store up to six different kinds of categories which you use most regularly . 1 select 2 Select Quic k POI Selection MENU Open the [QUICK POI[...]

23 Getting started If necessary Rear View Monitor Na vigation Set Up This function replaces all the settings in the mobile navigation system with the initial def ault settings. [Default List] Bef ore Steps select select Item Initial condition Menu names Map Orientation Nor th up Map display mode Single-screen display Map Display scale/Map scale f o[...]

24 Routing Address Book Getting started Na vigation Set Up Before Steps select select Map Configuration MENU Open the [MAP CONFIGURA TION] screen n Map Screen Select single or dual map display . n T urn Guidance T urn Arro w (on first screen) While using route guidance, the directions for the ne xt junction where you ha ve to turn are shown as a T [...]

25 Getting started If necessary Rear View Monitor Screen Names and Functions Screens Before Setting Route (1) Map Orientation control ( page 29) (2) GPS (Global P ositioning System) marker ( page 54) (3) Clock Clock will be displa yed when you set up Clock on Na vigation Set Up On. (4) V ehicle marker Shows the current position and direction of you[...]

26 Routing Address Book Getting started Menu appears when pressing . Screens During Route Guidance (1) Distance and Time to Destination display Displa ys the time* and distance to the destination or wa y point. Selecting this will displa y the next and fur ther inf ormation on the way point or time and distance to the destination. (* Either require[...]

27 Getting started If necessary Rear View Monitor Displa y menu screen will be sho wn when you press the (DISP) b utton. Press the (DISP) button to displa y the display men u. n Adjusting the screen quality l Screen brightness Press the on-screen button to brighten the screen, or to dar ken. l Screen contrast Press the on-screen b utton to increase[...]

28 Routing Address Book Getting started n Returning to the navigation screen fr om the audio unit screen l Select the on-screen button to set the function to retur n to the navigation screen from the audio unit screen by oper ation of the button only . l Select the on-screen button to set the function to return to the navigation screen from the aud[...]

29 Getting started If necessary Rear View Monitor Screen change n Do not keep your e yes fixed on the monitor screen or operate the system while driving Do not change the settings and destination locations while driving. Minimize the time spent viewing the monitor screen and listening to the v oice guidance while dr iving. Operating the system will[...]

30 Routing Address Book Routing Destination Entr y and Route Search l Y ou can set the destination using various methods provided b y the system. Before Steps select Change (Change Sear ch Area) Address MENU Open the [DESTINA TION ENTR Y] Menu Select Select th e : ID , OR, W : CA, NV : AZ, CO , : IA, KS, M : OK, TX : IL, IN, K Y Open the [DESTINA T[...]

31 Routing If necessary Rear View Monitor l For Char acter Entry , please refer to page 39. l Do not keep your e yes fixed on the monitor screen or operate the system while driving. Do not change the settings and destination locations while driving. Minimize the time spent viewing the monitor screen and listening to the v oice guidance while drivin[...]

32 Routing Address Book Routing Destination Entr y and Route Search P oint of interest Open the [DESTINA TION ENTR Y] Menu Select When entering the destination point directly Select When narro wing down to category name Select When narro wing down to city name Select When narro wing down to the nearest facility Select When narro wing down to a phon[...]

33 Routing If necessary Rear View Monitor l For Char acter Entry , please refer to page 39. W hen entering h e destination p oint directly S elect W hen narro wing d own to c ategory name S elect W hen narro wing d own to c ity n ame S elect W hen narro wing d own to t he n earest facility S elect W hen narro wing d own to a phone n umber S elect S[...]

34 Routing Address Book Routing Destination Entr y and Route Search Emergency Select When stopped Displays the police station select screen. Displays the hospital select screen. When driving Sets the destination to the nearest police station automatically . Sets the destination to the nearest hospital automatically . Sele c '<C)%FS[...]

35 Routing If necessary Rear View Monitor Select Select the sort methods : Sor ts the police station or the hospital by Distance . : Sor ts the police station or the hospital by name . Select the name from the list '<C)%FSSO4EKI8LYVWHE]1EVGL41[...]

36 Routing Address Book Routing Destination Entr y and Route Search Before Steps select Memory P oint Home Preset Destination Previous Destination Intersection Freewa y On/ Off Ramp Coordinates Select from map MENU Open the [DESTINA TION ENTR Y] Menu Select Select Select Select the d Select Select the P Select Select the 1 street nam e Select Selec[...]

37 Routing If necessary Rear View Monitor l For Char acter Entry , please refer to page 39. Select the desired Memory Point : Display up to fiv e previous suggestions. : Display the fiv e previous suggestions. : The order of the display ed list can be changed. Direct destination input ( page 40) Select the desired Preset Destination. Select the Pre[...]

38 Routing Address Book Routing Quic k POI l Y ou can select one of the Six Categories on the menu or List Categories and then select the POI(s) to be displa yed on the map . Before Steps Select Displaying POI(s) on a Map Local Searc h Deleting POI Markers Before Steps Displa ying POI(s) on a Map ( abov e ) Showing POI Data Open the [QUICK POI] Sel[...]

39 Routing If necessary Rear View Monitor Char acter Entr y Street name, city name, and other input House phone number , and other input Select the first se veral characters on the screen. (Step 1) Select y our target in the list. l If a desired name is not in the list, go back to Step 1, and try fewer char acters. : Displa y up to five previous su[...]

40 Routing Address Book Routing Direct Destination Input Direct Destination Input Selecting Route 1 T ouch the map to set the cursor to the desired destination.The map scrolls faster the further awa y the touched location is from the cursor . Scroll the map and change the map scale if necessary . 2 Select 3 Select . Route calculation will be carrie[...]

41 Routing If necessary Rear View Monitor POI Icons on Maps / Delete Destination n POI (P oint of Interest) Icons The f ollowing are POI icons sho wn on maps. Restaurant All restaurants American Chinese Continental Fa st F oo d Fre n c h Italian Japanese Mexican Seafood Thai Other Restaurants Shopping Grocery Store Shopping Mall Automotive Automobi[...]

42 Routing Address Book Routing Route Options l Dur ing route guidance you can change the route options, stop or check the route . Before Steps select Route Preferences Modification of Destination or W ay P oint Po s i t i o n s Deletion of Destination or Wa y Po i n t s Detour Tu r n L i s t MENU Open the [ROUTE OPTIONS] Menu Select Select Select [...]

43 Routing If necessary Rear View Monitor n Do not keep your e yes fixed on the monitor screen or operate the system while driving Do not change the settings and destination locations while driving. Minimize the time spent viewing the monitor screen and listening to the v oice guidance while driving. Operating the system will distract the driver fr[...]

44 Routing Address Book Routing Route Options Before Steps select Display Previe w Route Previe w MENU Open the [ROUTE OPTIONS] Menu Select Select Use the bu t :M o v e : Carry o will be : Stop t :C a r r y o will be :M o v e :D i s p l a POIs: it will b displa y '<C)%FSSO4EKI8LYVWHE]1EVGL?[...]

45 Routing If necessary Rear View Monitor Use the buttons displa yed on-screen to carr y out a simulation run. : Mov e to the star t point. : Carry out a simulation run in the direction of the star t point. When the Simulation star ts the button will be displa yed as , and when selected, it will cause the Sim ulation to advance quic kly . : Stop th[...]

46 Routing Address Book Address Book Address Book l Y ou can, edit, or delete any marked point. Before Steps select Memory P oint Storage Memory P oint Confirmation and Modification Preset Destinations or Home Storage Memory Po i n t Deletion All Memory Po i n t Deletion Displays Icons at Memory Po i n t s MENU Open the [ADDRESS BOOK] Set a me m po[...]

47 Address Book Rear View Monitor Set a memory point using your preferred method. Select a memory point to be modified : Allows the display icon to be selected. P age 1 and 2 contain standard icons, whereas the With Sound page contains icons which also playbac k sounds. (With direction icon function) The beep aler t only activates when the vehicle [...]

48 Routing Address Book Address Book Address Book Before Steps select A void Area Storage A void Area Confirmation and Modification A void Area Deletion All A void Area Deletion Category Name Modification Previous Destination Deletion All Preset Destination Deletion MENU Open the [ADDRESS BOOK] Select Select '<C)%FSSO4EKI?[...]

49 Address Book Rear View Monitor : Reduces the size of the av oid area. : Increases the size of the av oid area. Select an av oid area using your preferred method. Select an av oid area to be modified. Select an av oid area to be deleted. : : Allows the name to be changed. When editing has been completed, select . Fur thermore, select to display n[...]

50 Routing Address Book V oice Recognition V oice Recognition l V oice control can be carr ied out by simply Pressing V OICE switch on the steering wheel s witch and using a voice command ( page 51) spoken into the microphone . Vo i c e Recognition Structure l Micr ophone surface V oice entry recognition. l V OICE s witch on the steering wheel s wi[...]

51 V oice Recognition A voiding V oice Recognition Errors. Read the notes listed below to allo w the V oice Recognition function to recognize your v oice properly . l Speak a voice command clearly . l K eep yourself in a safe driving position. Do not f ace or approach the microphone to make your v oice command recognizable. V oice recognition may f[...]

52 Before Use Getting started Routing Address Book Vo i c e Recognition V olume Adjustment V olume Adjustment Y ou can adjust the volume control f or the voice guidance. Before Steps select MENU Open the [V OLUME] screen 1 Select the appropriate b utton to set the v olume to between (minim um) and (maximum). :Sound output will be muted. 2 Press the[...]

53 If necessary Precautions/System P erf or mance V oice guidance has the following functions: n Intersection guidance l The system voice announces the distance to an upcoming turn and the turning direction. This guidance function is automatic. Theref ore, y ou do not hav e to set it, and it cannot be disabled. l The system vocally announces the di[...]

54 Routing Address Book If necessary GPS is a position detecting system utilizing the signals from GPS satellites deplo yed b y the U .S. Department of Defense. The Mobile Navigation System uses input from three or more satellites and calculates the vehicle position based on the principle of triangulation. The positioning accuracy of the system cor[...]

55 If necessary Precautions/System P erf or mance In the follo wing situations, your vehic le position may not be display ed correctly on the map. But, as you keep driving, y our vehicle position will be automatically corrected utilizing map matching and GPS data. Although you ma y encounter the following pr oblems in route guide, there is nothing [...]

56 Routing Address Book If necessary Although you ma y encounter the following prob lems in a route search, there is nothing wrong with the system. The navigation system is just a support system for the driver . The driver should alwa ys pa y attention to the traffic situation to saf ely make decisions . Y ou may be unab le to arrive at your destin[...]

57 If necessary T roub leshooting Note There ma y be some problems due to oper ational errors or mistakes. Please read this manual again and verify that there really is a prob lem bef ore calling an Exper t Dealer , we recommend an Au thorized Mazda Dealer to ask f or repair ser vices. No picture l Check if a fuse has blo w n. Consult an Exper t De[...]

58 Routing Address Book If necessary No GPS symbols are display ed l GPS signals ma y not be received because of obstructions. After moving the v ehicle awa y from obstr uctions, the GPS signals can be received. The vehicle position is not display ed l Check if the mode is set to the current position screen. Press No v oice guidance l Check if the [...]

59 If necessary T roub leshooting Please insert a MAP D VD. l The disc is not installed. Check if the disk is installed. If installed, chec k if the installed disk is correct. MAP D VD-Read Error l The disc is wet, dir ty , scratched, or upside down, or the disc cannot be play ed with this unit or the incorrect disk is installed. Eject the disc and[...]

60 Routing Address Book If necessary Maintenance n Cleaning this product Use a dr y , soft cloth to wipe it. n Cautions for c leaning Ne ver use solv ents such as benzene and thinners, they could mar the surf ace of the unit. n Map disc If you require the latest map disc , consult an Exper t Dealer , we recommend an Authorized Mazda Dealer . n How [...]

61 A udio Operation Contents A udio system n A udio Operation l Operating Tips f or Audio system ................................................... 62 (Radio Reception), (Operating Tips f or In-Dash CD Changer), (Operating tips f or MP3), (CD-TEXT) l Operating Tips f or Display ............................................................. 68 l Bee[...]

62 Before Use Getting started Routing Address Book Vo i c e Recognition Navigation Set Up RDM-TMC A udio Operation Navigation Set Up A udio Operation n Radio Reception AM characteristics AM signals bend around such things as buildings or mountains and bounce off the ionosphere. Theref ore, they can reach longer distances than FM signals. Because of[...]

63 A udio Operation Flutter/Skip noise Signals from an FM transmitter mov e in straight lines and become weak in v alleys between tall b uildings, mountains, and other obstacles. When a v ehicle passes through such an area, the reception conditions ma y change suddenly , resulting in annoying noise. W eak signal noise In suburban areas , broadcast [...]

64 Before Use Getting started Routing Address Book Vo i c e Recognition Navigation Set Up RDM-TMC A udio Operation Navigation Set Up n Operating Tips for 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 In-dash CD changer ma y become clo[...]

65 A udio Operation l Use discs that hav e been legitimately produced. If illegally-copied discs such as pirated discs are used, the system ma y not operate properly . l Be sure nev er to touch the signal surface when handling the CDs. Pic k up a CD by grasping the outer edge or the edge of the hole and the outer edge. l Do not stick paper or tape [...]

66 Before Use Getting started Routing Address Book Vo i c e Recognition Navigation Set Up RDM-TMC A udio Operation Navigation Set Up n Operating tips for MP3 l This audio system handles MP3 files that hav e been recorded on CD-R/CDRW/CD- ROMs . Discs that hav e been recorded using the f ollowing f or mats can be play ed: • ISO9660 lev el 1 • IS[...]

67 A udio Operation n CD-TEXT Music CDs are av ailable in which separate music data including alb um/title names, music name, artist name, and other textual inf ormation can be recorded. The data stan- dard fo r recording textual inf or mation to these kinds of music CDs is termed CD- TEXT . There are two regions of a CD where te xtual inf ormation[...]

68 Before Use Getting started Routing Address Book Vo i c e Recognition Navigation Set Up RDM-TMC A udio Operation Navigation Set Up l The liquid cr ystal displa y ma y not open if the powe r supply had been interrupted due to the vehicle battery being disconnected. l If the liquid cr ystal displa y sta ys open/closed (or par tly opened) and does n[...]

69 A udio Operation n P ower ON/OFF T ur n the ignition switch to the A CC or ON position. Press the power/v olume dial to tur n the audio system on. Press the power/v olume dial again to tur n the audio system off . Note T o prev ent the battery from being discharged, do not leave the audio system on f or a long period of time when the engine is n[...]

70 Before Use Getting started Routing Address Book Vo i c e Recognition Navigation Set Up RDM-TMC A udio Operation Navigation Set Up n A udio sound adjustment (Mazda CX-9) 1.Press the desired button correspondi ng to one of the f ollowing modes . • Audio b utton (AUDIO): Audio mode • CD button (CD): CD mode • MEDIA button (MEDIA): Image and S[...]

71 A udio Operation n V olume balance adjustment Front/bac k volume balance Select the FRONT on-screen b utton to increase the volume at the front, and REAR to increase the volume to the bac k. Left/right v olume balance Select the RIGHT on-screen button to increase the v olume to the r ight, and LEFT to increase the volume to the left. Note l Pres[...]

72 Before Use Getting started Routing Address Book Vo i c e Recognition Navigation Set Up RDM-TMC A udio Operation Navigation Set Up n Rear seat-optimized (With Rear Enter tainment System) (Mazda CX-9 only) The rear seat-optimized function allows passengers to optimiz e the audio output to the rear f or a more pleasurable acoustic field. Select the[...]

73 A udio Operation n Radio ON Press a band selector button (FM/AM) to turn the radio on. n Band selection Successively pressing the band selector b utton (FM/AM) switches the bands as f ollows: FM1 FM2 AM. The selected mode will be indicated. If FM stereo is being received, STEREO will be dis- pla yed. Operating the Radio Channel preset on-screen [...]

74 Before Use Getting started Routing Address Book Vo i c e Recognition Navigation Set Up RDM-TMC A udio Operation Navigation Set Up n Tu n i n g The radio has the f ollowing tuning methods: Ma nual, Seek, Scan, Preset channel, and A uto memor y tuning. The easiest wa y to tune stations is to set them on preset channels. Note l If the FM broadcast [...]

75 A udio Operation n A uto memory tuning This is especially useful when driving in an area where the local stations are not known. Addi- tional AM/FM stations can be stored without disturbing the pre viously set channels. Select and hold the on-screen button for about 2 seconds until a beep sound is heard; the system will automatically scan and te[...]

76 Before Use Getting started Routing Address Book Vo i c e Recognition Navigation Set Up RDM-TMC A udio Operation Navigation Set Up n Inserting the CD The displa y must be open (low ered) to inser t the CD . The CD must be label-side up when inser ting. The auto-loading mechanism will set the CD and begin pla y . There will be a shor t lapse befor[...]

77 A udio Operation n During MP3 CD playbac k The album title , the trac k title, the f older name, the file number , and the ar tist name will be dis- pla yed. Note The CD will begin pla yback automatically after insertion. A CD cannot be inser ted while the displa y reads "W AIT". n Normal insertion 1.Press the (LOAD/EJECT) b utton. 2.P[...]

78 Before Use Getting started Routing Address Book Vo i c e Recognition Navigation Set Up RDM-TMC A udio Operation Navigation Set Up n Multiple insertion 1.Press the (LOAD/EJECT) b u tton. 2.Press the on-screen button for 1.5 seconds or more . The displa y opens and "W AIT" is display ed. 3.Lightly inser t the CD after "IN" is d[...]

79 A udio Operation n Multiple ejection 1.Press the (LOAD/EJECT) b utton. 2.Press the on-screen button f or 1.5 seconds or more. The CD ejects after the displa y is opened and the desired tra y number flashes 3.Pull out the CD . 4.The ne xt CD will be ejected automatically . This operation repeats until all the CDs are taken out. Note If the CD is [...]

80 Before Use Getting started Routing Address Book Vo i c e Recognition Navigation Set Up RDM-TMC A udio Operation Navigation Set Up Note l "-------" will be displa yed f or files with out a file, tr ack or other name input. l This unit can read English (including numerals), F rench, and Spanish one-byte characters . l The displa yab le n[...]

81 A udio Operation n Repeat play During music CD pla yback 1.Select the on-screen button during playbac k to pla y the current trac k repeatedly . 2.Select the button again to cancel the repeat pla y . During MP3 CD playbac k (T rack repeat) 1.Select the on-screen button during playbac k to pla y the current trac k repeatedly . 2.T o cancel the re[...]

82 Before Use Getting started Routing Address Book Vo i c e Recognition Navigation Set Up RDM-TMC A udio Operation Navigation Set Up Adjusting the V olume T o increase the volume, pull up the v olume switch. T o decrease the volume, press do wn the volume s witch. Changing the Source Press the mode s witch (MODE) to change the audio source (FM1 rad[...]

83 A udio Operation n Safety Certification This CD pla yer is made and tested to meet e xacting safety standards . It meets FCC requirements and complies with saf ety performance standards of the U .S. Depar tment of Health and Human Ser vices. Note F or CD play er section: This de vice complies with par t 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject [...]

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85 Rear View Monitor Contents Rear View Monitor n Rear View Monitor l Rear View Monitor Cautions .......................................................... 86 l Rear View P arking Camera Location ............................................ 86 l Switching to the Rear View Monitor Displa y .................................. 87 l Displa yab le Range [...]

86 Before Use Getting started Routing Address Book Vo i c e Recognition Navigation Set Up RDM-TMC Rear View Monitor Rear Vie w Monitor Rear Vie w Monitor Cautions The rear view monitor is a visual assist system when re versing the v ehicle that provides images from the rear of the vehicle . Note l If water , snow , or mud is stuck on the camera len[...]

87 Rear View Monitor Switching to the Rear Vie w Monitor Displa y Shift the shift le ver to R with the ignition s witch in the ON position to switch the displa y to the rear view monitor displa y . Note When the shift le ver is shifted from R to another shift le ver position, the screen returns to the pre vious display . Displa y ab le Range on the[...]

88 Before Use Getting started Routing Address Book Vo i c e Recognition Navigation Set Up RDM-TMC Rear View Monitor Rear Vie w Monitor Operation The operation of the rear vie w monitor when re versing the v ehicle varies depending on the traffic, road, and v ehicle conditions. The amount of steering and the timing also varies depending on condition[...]

89 Rear View Monitor V ar iance Between Actual Road Conditions and Displa y ed Image Some variance occurs between the actual road and the displa yed road. Such variance in distance perspective could lead to an accident. Note the f ollowing conditions that ma y cause a variance in distance perspectiv e. 1 When the vehicle is tilted due to the weight[...]

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91 Bluetooth Hands-Free (Mazda CX-9 only) Contents Bluetooth Hands-Free n Bluetooth Hands-F ree (Mazda CX-9 only) l Screen displa y of Bluetooth Hands-F ree information .................... 92 '<C)%FSSO4EKI8LYVWHE]1EVGL41[...]

92 Before Use Getting started Routing Address Book Vo i c e Recognition Navigation Set Up RDM-TMC Bluetooth Hands-Free (Mazda CX-9 only) Bluetooth Hands-F ree If the Bluetooth Hands-F ree is operated, information such as radio wa ve reception conditions of the Bluetooth Hands-F ree are displaye d on the screen. F or details, ref er to the "Blu[...]