MAZDA MODEL CX-9 2013 Smart Start Guide (in English)

Smart Start Guide
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Key
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Auxiliary Key Release
Auxiliary Key
Key (Rear)
StAR ting the engine
While Carrying the Advanced Key…
•
Start the engine by pushing the start knob in and turning it (like a
normal key) while depressing the brake pedal.
• Shut the engine OFF by turning the start knob to the ACC position
and then pushing in and turning to the OFF position.
•
The
indicator light will show green when the advanced key is
detected. If the
indicator light flashes green, the advanced key
transmitter battery power is low.
ADVA nCeD K eYL eSS ent RY SYSteM
•
This system allows you to lock and
unlock the doors, open the liftgate and
even start the engine without taking
the key out of your pocket or purse.
While Carrying the Advanced Key
• Unlock the driver’s door by pushing
the driver’s door request switch once.
• Unlock all doors and the liftgate
by pushing the driver’s door request
switch twice or by pushing the
passenger’s door request switch
or the liftgate request switch.
• Lock all doors and the liftgate
by pushing the driver’s door or
passenger door request switch or
liftgate request switch once.
• Open the front windows and moon
roof by pushing the unlock button on the
advanced key and then quickly pushing
again and holding; release to stop.
• Close front windows and moon roof
by pushing and holding the driver’s
door request switch; release to stop.
K eYL eSS entRY SYS teM
This system remotely locks and unlocks the doors and the liftgate, and opens
the power windows and moon roof.
Release Button
• Push to extend key.
• Push & fold to retract key.
Lock
•
Push once to lock all
doors and liftgate.
•
Push twice (within five
seconds) for horn sound
verification that all doors
are locked.
Unlock
• Push once to unlock
driver’s doors.
•
Push twice (within three
seconds) to unlock all
doors and liftgate.
•
Push twice and hold
to open front windows
and moon roof.
Panic Alarm
• Push for one second or
more to activate alarm.
•
Push Lock, Unlock, or
Panic Alarm to turn
alarm of f.
Liftgate Request Switch
With the Auxiliary Key…
1 To start engine, remove the
Start knob cover by squeezing
both release buttons and
pulling the cover off.
2 Push the key release to
remove the auxiliary key.
3 Insert the auxiliary key into
the key cylinder and turn
it to start the engine.
Liftgate
Panic Alarm
Lock
Unlock
Advanced Key
Retractable Key
Release Buttons
genuine Mazda Accessory Remote Start is available at your
Mazda Dealer.
Door Request Switch
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to Program the Driver’s Seat Position and Outside Mirror Angle
1 Park the vehicle.
2 Adjust the seat to the desired position using the slide/tilt and
recline switches.
3 Adjust the outside mirror angles.
4
Push the memory seat S et button followed by one of the programming
buttons (1-3) until a beep is heard. Programming is now complete.
Program the remaining two buttons as desired.
t o Program the Driver’s Seat Position and Outside Mirror Angle
with Advanced key/Retractable type key
1 Adjust the seat and outside mirror angle to the desired positions.
2 Switch the ignition off.
3
Push the S et button next to the programming buttons and then the
unlock button on the advanced key/retractable type key you want to
program within about 5 seconds. A beep sound is heard when the
operation is completed.
n O te :
When the driver's door is unlocked using a programmed advanced key/
retractable type key, the seat and outside mirror angles will move to their programmed
positions if the driver's door is opened within about 40 seconds. A beep sound is
heard after the adjustment to the programmed positions is completed.
t o Move the Seat and Outside Mirrors to a Programmed Position
1 Shift the selector lever to the P position.
2 Push the programming button (1-3) that you selected when
programming your seat position.
Seats
e Le C tROni CALLY OP eRA teD S eAt W/M eMORY
Slide/ tilt Switch
Seat can be moved back
and forth, raised, lowered,
or tilted with this control.
Lumbar Switch
Push forward or backward to increase or
decrease lumbar support.
Recline Switch
Push forward or backward

to adjust seatback angle.
Memor y Seat Switch 1 Open liftgate.
2 Lower head restraints.
3
Pull each strap on the rear of
the seat while pushing the left
and right seat forward to lay flat.
t o Return to the Original Position

Pull the strap to return the seatback to the original position.
S PL it F OLD ing t hiRD -ROW S eAt
To create a flat luggage compartment
space, fold the seatbacks forward.
t hird-row seat
access lever
Seatback folding
lever
Straps
nO te : The third row seats are equipped with foldable head
restraints. To fold the head restraint, pull the strap on the back
of the head restraint and fold the head restraint downward. To
return the head restraint to its upright position, lift it upward.
Strap
Se CO nD R OW Se AtB ACK Re CLine
To recline the seatback, lean forward slightly while folding lever. Then lean
back to the desired position and release the lever.
F OLD ing the Se COnD -R OW Se AtS
1 Unfasten the lap portion of the center-rear seat belt.
2 Slide seat all the way back toward rear of vehicle.
3 Lower head restraints.
4 Pull the seatback folding lever and fold the seatback forward.
thi RD -ROW Se At A CCeSS
• Pull the third-row seat access lever on the
side of the second-row seatback to fold
and slide the seat forward to access
third-row seating.
•
Return the second-row seatback to the
normal upright position by pulling up on
the seatback until it locks into place.
•
Slide the second-row seat forward or back
for proper legroom using the lever under
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Driver’s View (shown with optional
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Navigation System)
1 This indicator light illuminates to remind you that the front passenger’s front/side airbags and seat
belt pretensioner will not deploy during a collision. The reason for this is that the weight in the seat is
less than approximately 66 lbs. Always wear your seat belt and secure children in the rear seats in
appropriate child restraints. See the Owner’s Manual for important information on this safety feature.
B LU etOOth®
hA nDS -FRee
( P P. 1 9 - 2 0 )/
AUDi O
( P P. 17-1 8 )
BACKUP
S en SOR
SYS teM
( P. 14 )
heADLight
Le Ve Ling
( P. 9 )
P OW eR
L i Ft g At e
SW itCh
( P. 14 )
tRACti On
CO ntROL
SYS teM
( tCS)BL inD SPO t
MOnit ORing
(BS M)
( P. 1 3 )
nAV igAti On
S YS teM
SD CARD

( P. 2 3 )
in FORMA tiOn
D iS P L AY
(PP. 15, 25)
C LiM A t e
CO ntROL

( P P. 1 5 -1 6 )
L ighting /
t URn Sign ALS
( P. 9 )
hOOD
R eLe AS e ACCe
SSORY
SOCK et
ti
Lt/ te Le SCOP ing
Stee Ring W heeL
Le Ve R (behind
steering wheel)
hA zARD
WARning
S e At
WARM eRS
( P P. 1 5 -1 6 )
P ASS enge R
A iRBA g OFF
in DiCA tOR
1
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CLOCK
S etting
nAV igAti On/
AUDi O
(PP. 17-18, 23-24)
Wi Pe R /
WAS heR
( P. 1 0 )
C RU iS e CO ntROL /
nAV igAti On V OiC e
Re CO gniti On
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Instrument Cluster
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Low Fuel Level

Ke
Y Warning Light (Re D) Advanced key not detected
or transmitter battery is dead.

K
eY indicator L ight (gR een ) On: Advanced key detected; engine
is ready to start.
Flashing: Advanced key battery is low.
Check Fuel Cap

ABS (Antilock Brake
System) Malfunction

Lights On (
exterior)

t
ire Pressure
Monitoring System
( t PMS
) Warning Light On/ Warning Beep: Low tire
pressure in one or more tires.
Flashing: TPMS Malfunction
tCS
OFF

t
CS OFF
( t raction Control System)

Charging System Malfunction

Powertra
in Malfunction/
Reduced Power
BSM OFF

BSM OFF

(Blind Spot Monitoring)

Check e
ngine Light

Brake Warning Light
Parking brake on/low brake
fluid/malfunction

t
urn Signals/ hazard
Warning i ndicator Lights

Automatic t
ransmission
Malfunction

Shift Position i
ndicator Light

h
eadlight h igh Beams On

t
raction Control System
( t CS)/Dynamic Stability
Control (DSC)/Roll
Stability Control (RSC)
On: TCS/DSC malfunction
Flashing: TCS/DSC operating
Air Bag/Front Seat Belt
Pretensioner System
Malfunction
Low e
ngine Oil Pressure

Security i
ndicator Light

Door/Liftgate Ajar
4WD

4WD
On: System is not normal; dealer
inspection required.
Flashing: Differential oil temperature
is high; dealer inspection required.
Seat Belt

Unbuckled/Malfunction

Cruise Main indicator

Light On (A MBe R)/
Cruise Set indicator
Light On (
gR een)

Low Washer Fluid Level
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gLOSSARY OF W ARning A nD in DiCA tOR L ight S
nOte : See Owner’s Manual for more details and explanations.
nOte : Low ambient temperature and/or high altitude causes tire pressures to drop
and may turn the TPMS warning light on. If the warning light comes on, check the tire
pressure and fill the tires as soon as possible, preferably before moving the vehicle and
warming up the tires. Tire pressure should be checked when the tires are cold.1 If the instrument cluster and other dashboard illuminations do not dim when turning on the headlights,
push the Instrument Cluster Dimmer knob.
2 • Push to toggle between trip meter A & B.
• When a trip meter is selected, push and hold to reset to zero.
The instrument cluster has a dimmer function that
can be cancelled to make the illumination brighter
during the day when the headlights are on. If
the illumination is too dim during the day,
press the knob, or if the illumination does
not dim when turning on the headlights
at night, press the knob.
When dimmed, rotate the
knob to adjust the brightness
of the illumination.
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Feature Highlights
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Lighting COntROL/ tUR n S ign AL L eVe RWin DShie LD/Re AR Win DOW Wi Pe R/WAS heR COnt ROL LeVe R
Pull
to Flash
h igh Beams Push for

high Beams
AUtO: The rain sensor senses the amount of rainfall and turns
the wipers on or off. Rotate inner ring away from you (clockwise) for
less sensitivity (requires more rain to turn wipers on) and toward you
(counterclockwise) for more sensitivity (requires less rain to turn wipers on).AUtO: The light sensor
automatically determines
when to turn the headlights
on or off.
: Turns tail, parking, dashboard,
and headlights on.
: Turns fog lights
on only when
headlights
are on.: Turns tail,
parking, and
dashboard
lights on.
n Ote : Vehicles not e quipped with AUTO
wipers will have INT wipers. Set the lever to INT
and choose an interval timing by rotating the
ring between fast and slow.
he ADLight LeVe Ling
Adjust headlight
angle with headlight
leveling switch
depending on vehicle
passengers & load
(example: Driver only
= 0, Driver + Passengers = 1 or
2, etc.). Refer to your Owner’s
Manual for complete details.
Pull lever to dispense
windshield washer fluid More sensitive
Less sensitive
1
2
3hi
LOAU
tO
OFF
M
iSt
Rear Window
Wiper/Washer
int: Intermittent
On: Normal speed
:
W ashe r/w ip e r
(hold as desired)
CAU
tiOn : When the ignition is ON, turn the AUTO wipers OFF when
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Auto-Dimming Mirror
•
Auto-dimming will automatically darken your rearview mirror to reduce
headlight glare from vehicles behind you.
•
Auto-dimming is activated every time the vehicle is started.
n Ote :
In addition to the auto-dimming mirror’s rear light sensor, there is also a front
light sensor (not shown). Do not place or hang any objects over the front or rear mirror
light sensors; otherwise, the auto-dimming mirrors will not operate properly.
homeLink®
•
This feature provides a convenient way to replace up to three
transmitters such as garage door openers, home lighting remotes
and other radio frequency devices.
• Refer to your Owner’s Manual for complete programming details.
n Ote :
Genuine Mazda Accessory Auto-Dimming Mirror with Compass and
Homelink or Auto-Dimming Mirror with Rearview Camera is available at your
Mazda dealer.
A U tO -Di MMing Mi RROR AnD hOMeLinK®
Auto-Dimming
i ndicator LightAuto-Dimming
On
homeLinkRear
Light
SensorAuto-Dimming
Off
On Off
FU eL D OOR Re Le AS e (located on floor inside driver’s side door)
To open, pull the remote fuel
door release.
n Ote :
Fuel requirement 87 Octane.
Fuel Door
To avoid scratching the paint during
refueling, secure the fuel filler cap
tether over the hook as shown.
The transmission will automatically adjust how and when it shifts gears
based on road conditions and your driving style. The transmission may stay
in a lower gear longer than usual when going up or down hills or driving
around corners. This feature gives you better control and a more connected
driving experience.
Lower
g ear
higher
g ear
SPOR t A/T MA nUAL S hiFt MODe
The Sport A/T Manual Shift Mode gives you the
feel of driving a manual transmission by allowing
you to manually shift to control engine rpm and
torque when more control is desired.
t o Use Manual Shift Mode:
• Shift lever from D to M.
n Ote :
Changing to manual mode
can be done while driving the vehicle.
t o Shift Up to a higher gear:
• Tap shift lever back (+) once.
t o Shift Down to a Lower gear:
• Tap shift lever forward (-) once.
genuine Mazda Accessory Wheel Locks are available at your
Mazda dealer.
Your aluminum wheels have a protective
coating on them. Only use a mild soap or
neutral detergent with a sponge or soft cloth
to clean them.
CAU tiOn : Using a wire brush, polishing
compound, solvent, or any type of abrasive
cleaner may damage the protective coating.
ALUMinUM W heeL CAR e
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ReAR Vie W MOnit OR
(if equipped)
Placing the gearshift lever
into Reverse automatically
operates the Rear View
Parking Camera and is
viewable via the 5.8”
LCD screen.
Rear View Parking Camera
n Ote : When using the Rear View Parking Camera, please check your
surroundings as objects may be closer than they appear.
BL inD SPO t MOnit ORing (BSM) SYSte M (if equipped)
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.
Your Vehicle
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.
BACKUP Sen SOR SYSteM (if equipped)
The backup sensor system uses ultrasonic sensors to detect
obstructions around the vehicle while parking the vehicle in a
garage or during parallel parking when the vehicle is driven at a
speed of about 6 mph (10 km/h) or less. The system will notify
the driver of the approximate distance from the vehicle to the
surrounding obstruction using a beep sound.
This can be turned ON or OFF using the Backup Sensor Button located on
the left side of dash.
P OW eR L iF tg Ate *
• To open or close using the advanced keyless transmitter, unlock the
liftgate and push and hold the liftgate button for one second or more.
•
To open or close from the driver’s seat, unlock the liftgate and push
and hold the power liftgate switch on the dashboard (see Driver’s View)
for one second or more.
•
To close when the liftgate is open, push and hold the power liftgate
switch located on the lower edge of the liftgate panel for one second
or more.
Power liftgate will only operate under the following conditions:
1 The power liftgate is unlocked.
2 The shift lever is in park (P). Liftgate

h andle
Liftgate h andle
Power Liftgate Switch
MAnUAL L iF tg Ate
•
To open, unlock the liftgate, pull up on
the handle and raise the liftgate.
•
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nOte : If the rear AUTO button is pushed while the front A /C button is off, the
rear air conditioning operates only to circulate air. Setting the temperature to the
maximum high or low will not provide the desired temperature at a faster rate.
Automatic Climate Control
F
RO nt Se At W ARM eRS
The driver and front passenger seats can be warmed by pushing the
applicable seat warmer button while the ignition is ON.
• Seat temperature increases as the number of indicator lights
increases. Two lights equal high, one light equals low.
• When the seat warmers are not needed, push button until indicator
lights are off.
n Ote : The automatic temperature control always works, even if the AUTO ON
indicator light comes off after rotating the Fan Control Dial or changing vent mode.
n Ote : Automatic climate control will allow you to maintain individual preset cabin
temperatures for the driver and passenger when DUAL mode is selected.
in FORMA tiOn Di SPLAY
Passenger
temperature
Control Dial
• Push to turn DUAL
m ode on or off.
• With DUAL mode
On (indicator on),
rotate the dial to
set passenger
side temperature
separate from the
driver’s side (shown
in the Information
Display above).
• With DUAL mode
OFF (indicator off),
driver controls the
temperature setting
on both sides.
Push to allow
control from the
rear controls
(indicator on).
Push to
display outside
temperature.
Fan Control Dial
•
Push OFF to turn climate
control system off.
• Rotate the dial to select
the desired fan speed.
Push to defrost
windshield.

Push to defrost
rear window.

Push to recirculate
cabin air to reduce
outside odors and
improve cooling
(indicator on) or
receive fresh air
(indicator off).
P u s h t o
manually turn
air conditioning
ON or OFF.
Driver t
emperature
Control Dial
AU tO O n: Push dial
to turn Automatic
Air Conditioning
system on. Rotate
dial to select
your desired set
temperature (shown
in information
Display above). The
airflow mode and
amount of airflow
will be automatically
controlled in
accordance with
the set temperature.
Push to select
airflow mode.
OUtSiDe teMPReAR
ReAR
FROnt
R
eAR CL iMA te CO ntROL
Operation from Front Seats
1 Turn the front air conditioning on.
2 Push the REAR control button
on the front control panel
(indicator on).
3 Selection of the airflow mode,
airflow amount and temperature
will be automatically controlled
to the same setting as the front
air conditioner.
Operation from Rear Seats
AU tO O n:
1 Turn the front air conditioning on.
2 Push AUTO ON button on the rear control panel to turn Rear
Automatic Air Conditioning system on. Push Temperature setting
button on the rear control panel to select your desired set
temperature. The air flow mode and amount of air flow will be
automatically controlled in accordance with the set temperature.Rear Control Panel
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POWeR On
Push the Power/ Volume dial to
turn the audio system on.
Me DiA Se Le Cti On
Push the AUDIO button to select the
appropriate on-screen button:
Radio: Select FM/AM button for FM1,
FM2, or AM band.
CD: Select for CD player.
Bluetooth
®: Select for BT Audio.
Pandora: Select to play Pandora from
Bluetooth device (with Pandora app).
USB: Select to play iPod/iPhone
®
through USB port.
AUX: Select to switch to AUX input.
S iR iUS: Select for SiriusXM Satellite
Radio
®. If your vehicle is equipped
with SiriusXM Satellite Radio® (satellite
radio antenna on roof), your new
Mazda includes a free introductory
subscription with a limited term trial
offer. Call 888-539-7474 to activate!
See the Owner’s Manual and/or dealer
for details, or contact your dealer about
adding SiriusXM Satellite Radio
®.
See your Owner’s Manual for further
information on:
• Pandora audio application
•
Audio menu voice-command tUning
M
anual: Turn the TUNE/FILE dial to
manually change the frequency.
S eek: Push the SEEK
button or
touch and hold the
on-screen button, to automatically seek
a higher or lower frequency or track,
depending on media selected.
n O te :
If you continue to push and
hold the button, the frequency will
continue changing without stopping.

S can: Touch the SCAN on-screen
button to automatically sample strong
stations for seconds each. Touch again
to cancel.
Auto Memory t uning:
1 Touch the
Auto Memory on-screen
button. The auto memory preset list
is displayed and the previously tuned
frequency is received.
2 Touch the
Update List on-screen
button to display the frequencies of
up to ten radio stations on the auto
memory preset list.
3 Touch the desired frequency.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for
complete details.
Preset Channel: Can be used to store
6 AM or 12 FM stations.
hD RADi O
When the HD radio button is
ON (illuminated), there could
be a noticeable difference in
sound quality and volume
when a change from digital
to analog signals occurs.
If the sound quality and
volume becomes noticeably
diminished or cuts off, touch
the HD button to turn OFF
HD radio (not illuminated).
1 To set a channel, first select
AM, FM1 or FM2.
2 Tune to the desired station.
3 Long-press any of the
preset on-screen buttons.
The reception frequency is
programmed and displayed
on the preset button.
4 Repeat this operation for the
other stations and bands you
want to store. When receiving
a programmed frequency,
select AM, FM1, or FM2 and
touch the preset on-screen
button. The station frequency
will be displayed.
BLU etOOth® AUDi O
Bluetooth® enabled devices provide an
opportunity to play music through the
audio system with no wires attached,
however, there are some limitations:
• Depending on BT version, the song
title may not display.
•
Not all controls on the device may be
active when paired.
•
Audio streaming may be affected by
signal strength.
•
Sound quality of streaming
audio may vary.
AUD iO OP eRA tiOn US ing VOiC e
Audio operation and media selection can be
done using voice. Press the “Talk” button
and say a command. (A list of available
commands will be displayed on the screen).
Some available commands are:
*Change mode *Mute/Mute off
Radio: *Seek up/down *Preset #
CD: *Play track #
B t: Next/Previous folder
CD, USB, B t: *Play *Repeat
*Next/Previous track *Shuffle
CD, USB, B t, Pandora: *Pause *Resume
Pandora: *Skip song *Thumbs up/down
PLAYing BLU etOOth® (Bt) AUD iO
1 Make sure BT audio device is paired to
your vehicle.
2
Turn on BT audio device.
3
Touch the Bluetooth
® on-screen tab.
4
Select the BT-Audio option.
e ject CD
Audio Controls (with Navigation)
g RAC enOte
Gracenote has the largest database of music
and video metadata for entertainment
products, apps and services. To update:
1 Load the Gracenote update on a memory
stick from www.MazdaUSA.com/bluetooth.
Insert memory stick into the USB port.
2
Press the PHONE button.
3 Select Setup and scroll down to
Gracenote Update.Di SPLAY / SOUnD S etUP
1
Push the Setup button.
2
Touch the desired on-screen tab.
3 Change the desired setup item by
touching it.
LOAD ing A CD
Insert CD, label-side up.
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