warning MAZDA MODEL CX-9 2010 Smart Start Guide (in English)
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Instrument Cluster
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Low Fuel 
KEy Warning Light 
(rED ) 
Advanced 	key 	not 	detected	  
or	transmitter	battery	is	dead.  
KEy Indicator Light (Gr EEn ) 
On: 	Advanced 	key 	detected; 	engine	
is 	ready 	to 	star t.	  
Flashing:	Advanced	key	battery	is	low.
Check Fuel Cap
ABS  
(Antilock Brake System)
   
ABS 	malfunction
Lights On (Exterior Lights) Tire Pressure 
 
Monitoring System (TPMS)
 
Tire 	pressure 	may 	be 	low 	in 	one 	or	
more	tires.
TCS OFF   
(Traction Control System)
Charging System   
Charging	system	malfunction
Powertrain Malfunction/
reduced Power
BSM OFF  
(Blind Spot Monitoring)
Check Engine 
TAC hO M E T E r
F
UEL G AUGE 
Brake 
Parking 	brake 	on/low 	brake	  
fluid/malfunction
Turn Signals/  
h azard Warning
Automatic Transmission
   
Transmission 	malfunction
A /T Shift Position
h eadlight h igh Beam
Traction Control System 
(TCS)/Dynamic Stability 
Control (DSC)
   
On: 	TCS/DSC 	malfunction	  
Flashing:	TCS/DSC	operating
Airbag/Front Seat Belt 
Pretensioner System
   
On	or	Flashing:	Airbag	malfunction
Low Engine Oil Pressure
Security Indicator
Door Ajar 
4WD   
Dealer 	inspection 	is 	required 	if 	this	
light 	is 	flashing, 	indicating 	high	
temperature 	dif ferential 	oil, 	or 	if 	the	
light	stays	illuminated,	indicating	an 	
abnormality	with	the	system.
Seat Belt   Seat	Belt 	unbuckled/malfunction
Cruise Main Indicator 
Light 
( A MBE r)/Cruise Set 
Indicator Light 
( Gr EEn ) 
Low Washer Fluid
SPEEDOMETErT r IP  METE r  
SELECTO r
In
ST rUME nT   
CLUSTE r DIMME r1EnGInE COOLA nT 
TEMPE rATU rE GAUGEODOMETE r/ 
Tr IP METE r2GEA r In DICATO r 
TCS 
OFFKE y
KE
y
4WD
BSM 
OFF
GLOSSA ry OF W Arn In G A nD I nDICATO r LIGhTS
n OTE: See	Owner’s	Manual	for	more	details	and	explanations.
nOTE:  The	tire	pressure	should	be	set	when	tires	are	cold.	Large	changes	in	ambient 	
temperatures	or	altitude	will	cause	tire	pressure	change	and	may	cause	TPMS	warning 	
light	to	illuminate.1  nOTE:	If	the	instrument	cluster	and	other	dashboard	illuminations	do	not	dim	when	turning	on	the 	 
	 head	lights,	push	the	knob.
2	•	Push	to	toggle	between	odometer	and	trip	odometer	(A	&	B).
	 •	When	a	trip	meter	is	selected,	push	and	hold	to	reset	to	zero.
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Feature Highlights
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BLInD SPOT MO nITO rIn G (BSM) S ySTEM
The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system is designed to assist the driver 
by monitoring the blind spots to the rear of the vehicle on both sides.
	 •	 	 If	your 	vehicle 	speed 	is 	20 	mph 	(32 	km/h) 	or 	more, 	the 	BSM 	will 	warn	
you	of	vehicles	in	the	detection	area	by	illuminating	the	BSM	warning 	
lights	located	on	the	left	and	right	door	mirrors.
	 •	 	
If	you	operate	a	turn	signal	in	the	direction	of	an	illuminated	BSM 	 
warning	light,	the	system	will	also	warn	you	with	a	beeping	sound	and 	
warning	light	flash.
	 •	 	
BSM	sensors	are	located	under	the	left	and	right	rear	bumper	areas. 	 
The	BSM	system	may	not	operate	properly	if	the	rear	bumper	gets	too 	
dirty,	so	keep	the	rear	bumper	area	clean. 	
Please	refer	to	your	Owner’s	Manual	for	complete	details.
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Detection Areas
n OTE:  Do not rely completely on the BSM system and be sure to look over 
your shoulder before changing lanes:  
•	
The 	BSM	 system 	can 	assist 	the	 driver 	in 	confirming 	the	 safety 	of 	the	 surroundings,  
	 but 	is 	not 	a 	complete 	substitute.	
•	 The	driver	is	responsible	for	ensuring	safe	lane	changes	and	other	maneuvers. 	
•	 Always	pay	attention	to	the	direction	in	which	the	vehicle	is	traveling	and	the 	 
	 vehicle’s 	surroundings.	
•	 The	BSM	system	does	not	operate	when	the	vehicle	speed	is	lower	than	about 	 
	 20	mph	(32	km/h).
Turning BSM System Off
To	manually	turn	the	BSM	system	off,	push	the	BSM	OFF	switch	on	the	dash. 	
The	BSM	OFF	indicator	will	illuminate	in	the	instrument	cluster	when	the	BSM 	
system	is	off.	The	BSM	system	will	automatically	turn	on	the	next	time	the 	
vehicle	is	started.
PO rTABLE AUDIO PL A yEr  In TEG rAT IO n   
USI nG T hE AUX JACK
Your	vehicle	is	equipped	with	an	AUX	or 	
auxiliary	jack	that	will	allow	you	to	play 	
your	portable	audio	player	through	the 	
vehicle’s	audio	system.	Learn	the	system 	
when 	parked 	and 	do 	not 	let 	it 	distract 	you	
while 	driving. 	Refer 	to 	the 	Owner’s 	Manual	
for 	additional 	information.
n OTE:  You	will	need	a	cable	with	an	1/8	inch	
mini	stereo	plug	to	connect	your	portable	audio	
player	into	the	aux	jack.
 1 	 Locate	the	AUX	jack	inside	the	center	console. 	
  2		 Plug	1/8	inch	mini	stereo	plug	into	the	portable	audio	player	and	into 	
the	AUX	jack.	Turn	portable	audio	player	on. 	
  3	 Turn	the	vehicle	audio	system	on.
  4	 •	 Without n avigation System:	Push	AUX	button	on	audio	system	OR	  
	 	 	 push	 MODE	button	on	steering	 wheel	controls	 until	“AUX”	 is	displayed.
		•	 With n avigation System:	Push	SOURCE	button	on	audio	system,			
	 	 	 then 	push 	AUX1 	on 	screen 	OR 	push 	MODE 	button 	on 	steering 	wheel 		
	 	 	 controls	until	“AUX1”	is	displayed.
  5		 Use	the	portable	audio	player	controls	to	play	music.
n OTE:  
Set	the	volume	level	on	your	portable	audio	player	to	the	highest	level 	
before	distortion	starts.	Then,	adjust	volume	in	the	vehicle	using	the	audio	system 	
Power/ Volume	control	or	the	steering	wheel	volume	up	and	down	controls.
Outside Temperature/ Interior Set 
Temperature
Climate Control
Audio
In FOr MATIOn  DISPLAy 
Temperature 
Display 
(Passenger)
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G En UI nE MA zDA SE rVICE  
Because you and your Mazda deserve the best
Your	new	Mazda	deserves	nothing	less	than	the	very	best.	To	keep	it	running 	
like	new	for	years	to	come,	trust	the	experts	at	your	local	Authorized	Mazda 	
Dealer.	Simply	bring	your	vehicle	in	for	your	scheduled	maintenance	and	any 	
needed	repairs.*
At	participating	Mazda	Full	Circle	Service	Centers,**	our	technicians	will 	
automatically	perform	a	complimentary	Full	Circle	inspection	on	your	vehicle 	
and	issue	a	detailed	report	card	at	every	visit.	This	is	designed	to	help	you 	
keep	track	of	your	Mazda’s	critical	operating	condition.	Our	factory-trained 	
technicians	know	your	vehicle	inside	out	and	use	Genuine	Mazda	Parts, 	
giving 	your 	vehicle 	the 	optimum 	care 	and 	maintenance 	it 	requires 	to 	run	  
with	flawless	precision.
Remember,	to	further	enhance	your	driving	experience,	visit	your	local 	
Mazda	Service	Center	for	your	scheduled	maintenance.	It’s	also	the	place 	
where	you	can	find	a	wide	variety	of	tires,	parts,	and	accessories	that	are 	
just	right	for	your	vehicle.
* See vehicle’s scheduled-maintenance program for details.
** Visit the Mazda Owners website at MyMazda.com/fullcircle to find a 
participating Mazda Full Circle Service Dealer.
Customer Assistance Center: 
1-800-222-5500 
r oadside Assistance Contact: 1-800-866-1998
Fr EE FULL CI rCLE SE rVICE I nSPECTIO n 
We’re committed to providing expert Mazda service.
You	love	to	drive	your	Mazda,	and	we	love	to	service	your 	
Mazda.	With	our	Full	Circle	Service,	we’ll	give	your	vehicle	a 	
COMPLIMENTARY	MULTI-POINT	INSPECTION .	Your	Mazda	
will	receive	a	thorough	review	of	its	most	crucial	components.
This	easy-to-use	Smart	Start	Guide	is	intended	to	help	you	more	fully	appreciate	some 	
of	the	unique	features	and	functions	of	your	new	vehicle.	However,	it	is	not	intended	to 	
replace	your	Owner’s	Manual.	The	Owner’s	Manual	contains	more	detailed	information 	
to	help	you	better	understand	the	important	safety	warnings,	features,	operation,	and 	
maintenance	of	your	vehicle.	All	information,	specifications,	photographs	and	illustrations 	
in	this	publication	are	those	in	effect	at	the	time	of	printing.	Mazda	reserves	the	right	to 	
change	specifications	or	design	without	obligation.
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