MAZDA MODEL CX-9 2017 Owners Manual (in English)

5–13
Interior Features
Climate Control System
Operation from rear seats
1. Turn the front air-conditioning on.
2. Press the AUTO switch. The selection
of the airfl ow mode and airfl ow amount
will be automatically controlled.
3. Use the temperature control switch to
set the desired temperature.
NOTE
  If the AUTO switch is pressed while the
front A/C switch 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.
 


 When selecting heat, the system will
restrict airfl ow until it has warmed to
prevent cold air from blowing out of the
vents.
 


 When the rear air conditioner is
operated automatically, “AUTO” is
displayed on the rear screen.
 


 When the rear air conditioner is
controlled to the same temperature
setting as the front air conditioner for
the driver's side, “SYNC” is displayed
on the rear screen.

To turn off the system, press the OFF
switch.
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Interior Features
Before Using the Audio System
Audio Control Switch

Adjusting the Volume
To increase the volume, press up the
volume switch (
).
To decrease the volume, press down the
volume switch (
).


Seek Switch
AM/FM radio
Press the seek switch (
, ). The radio
switches to the next/previous stored station
in the order that it was stored.
Press and hold the seek switch (
, ) to
seek all usable stations at a higher or lower
frequency whether programmed or not.

Radio stations which have been previously
stored in the favorite radio can be called
up by pressing the seek switch (
, )
while any radio station stored in the
favorite radio is being received. Radio
stations can be called up in the order they
were stored with each press of the switch
(
, ).



USB Audio/Bluetooth
® Audio
Press the seek switch (
) to skip forward
to the beginning of the next track.
Press the seek switch (
) within a few
seconds after playback begins to track
down to the beginning of the previous
track.
Press the seek switch (
) after a few
seconds have elapsed to start playback
from the beginning of the current track.
Press and hold the seek switch (
, ) to
continuously switch the tracks up or down.
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Interior Features
Before Using the Audio System
Pandora ® /Aha™/Stitcher™ Radio
Press the seek switch (
) to skip forward
to the beginning of the next track.
Press and hold the seek switch (
) to
evaluate the playback of the current song
as “Like”.
Press and hold the seek switch (
) to
evaluate the playback of the current song
as “Dislike”.
AUX/USB
Audio can be heard from the vehicle's
speakers by connecting a commercially-
available portable audio unit to the
auxiliary jack.
A commercially-available, non-impedance
(3.5
) stereo mini plug cable is required.
Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer for
details.
In addition, audio can be played from the
vehicle audio device by connecting a USB
device to the USB port.
NOTE
The SD card slot is for the navigation
system. For vehicles with the navigation
system, the SD card (Mazda genuine) with
stored map data is inserted into the SD
card slot and used.



USB port
Auxiliary jack


How to use AUX mode ......... page 5-34

How to use USB mode .......... page 5-35

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5–16
Interior Features
Before Using the Audio System
WARNING
Do not adjust the portable audio unit
or a similar product while driving the
vehicle:
Adjusting the portable audio unit
or a similar product while driving
the vehicle is dangerous as it could
distract your attention from the vehicle
operation which could lead to a serious
accident. Always adjust the portable
audio unit or a similar product while
the vehicle is stopped.

CAUTION
Depending on the portable audio
device, noise may occur when the
device is connected to the vehicle
accessory socket. (If noise occurs, do
not use the accessory socket.)

NOTE
 


 This mode may not be usable depending
on the portable audio device to be
connected.
 


 Before using the auxiliary jack/USB
port, refer to the instruction manual for
the portable audio device.
 


 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, read the manufacturer's
instructions for connecting a portable
audio unit to the auxiliary jack.
 


 To prevent discharging of the battery,
do not use the auxiliary input for long
periods with the engine off or idling.
 


 When connecting a device to the
auxiliary jack or USB port, noise may
occur depending on the connected
device. If the device is connected to the
vehicle's accessory socket, the noise can
be reduced by unplugging it from the
accessory socket.

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5–17
Interior Features
Before Using the Audio System
How to connect USB port/
Auxiliary jack

USB port Auxiliary jack

Connecting a device
1. Open the console lid.
2. Connect the connector on the device to
the USB port.

Connecting with a connector cable
1. Open the console lid.
2. Connect the device plug/connector
cable to the auxiliary jack/USB port.
Pass the device plug/connector cable
through the notch in the console and
connect.

WARNING
Do not allow the connection plug cord
to get tangled with the shift lever:
Allowing the plug cord to become
tangled with the shift lever is
dangerous as it could interfere with
driving, resulting in an accident.

CAUTION
Do not place objects or apply force to
the auxiliary jack/USB port with the
plug connected.

NOTE
 


 Insert the plug into the auxiliary jack/
USB port securely.
 


 Insert or pull out the plug with the plug
perpendicular to the auxiliary jack/USB
port hole.
 


 Insert or remove the plug by holding its
base.
 

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5–18
Interior Features
Before Using the Audio System
Antenna

Antenna

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5–19
Interior Features
Audio Set
Basic Operation Method

NOTE
The explanation of functions described in this manual may differ from the actual
operation, and the shapes of screens and buttons and the letters and characters displayed
may also differ from the actual appearance.
Additionally, depending on future software updates, the content may successively change
without notice.

Audio Set has three different human interfaces.  


 Commander switch



 Touch panel



 Voice recognition with steering switch and microphone
 Refer to Voice Recognition on page 5-67 .
Commander switch operation
NOTE
For safety reasons, some operations are disabled while the vehicle is being driven.
Volume dial operation

Volume dial

Press the volume dial to switch the audio MUTE on and off.
Turn the volume dial to adjust the volume. The volume increases by turning the dial
clockwise, and decreases by turning it counterclockwise.
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Interior Features
Audio Set
Switches around commander knob


The following operations can be done by pressing the switches around the commander knob.

: Displays the home screen.

: Displays the Entertainment screen.

: Displays the Navigation screen (Only navigation-equipped vehicles). For operation
of the Navigation screen, refer to the navigation system manual. If the SD card for the
navigation system is not inserted, the compass indicating the direction in which the vehicle
is moving is displayed.

: Displays the Favorites screen. Long-press to store particular items in Favorites. (Radio,
phonebook and destination of the navigation system can be programmed.)

: Returns to previous screen.
Commander knob operation



(Selection of icons on screen)
1. Tilt or turn the commander knob and move the cursor to the desired icon.
2. Press the commander knob and select the icon.

NOTE
Long-press operation of the commander knob is also possible for some functions.
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Interior Features
Audio Set
Touch panel operation
CAUTION
Do not press the screen strongly or press it with a sharp-pointed object. Otherwise, the
screen could be damaged.

NOTE
For safety reasons, operation of the center display is disabled while the vehicle is being
driven. However, items not displayed in gray can be operated using the commander switch
while the vehicle is being driven.




Touch & Tap
1. Touch or tap on the item indicated on the screen.
2. The operation is launched and the next item is displayed.



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Interior Features
Audio Set
Slide
1. Touch the setting item displaying a slider bar.
2. Touch the slider with your fi nger and move to the desired level.



Swipe
1. Touch the screen with your fi nger and move up or down.
2. Items which were not displayed can be displayed.



Return to previous screen
1. Touch the
.
Displaying the home screen
1. Touch the
.
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