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

1–5
Pictorial Index
Interior Overview
Interior Equipment (View C)





Seat belts ............................................................................................................... page 2-20



SRS air bag............................................................................................................ page 2-48



Rear door sunshade ............................................................................................... page 5-93



Bottle holder .......................................................................................................... page 5-89



Sunvisor ................................................................................................................ page
5-81



Vanity mirror ......................................................................................................... page 5-81



Overhead lights ..................................................................................................... page 5-82



Moonroof switch ................................................................................................... page 3-42



Rearview mirror .................................................................................................... page 3-34


Active driving display ........................................................................................... page 4-29



Accessory socket ................................................................................................... page 5-85



Cup holders ........................................................................................................... page 5-87



Front seat ................................................................................................................. page 2-5



Center console ....................................................................................................... page 5-90



External input terminal.......................................................................................... page 5-15



Second-row seat .................................................................................................... page 2-10



USB power outlet .................................................................................................. page 5-86


Third-row seat ....................................................................................................... page 2-15
The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle
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Essential Safety Equipment
Seats
Armrest
The armrest in the center of the second-
row seatback can be used (no occupant in
the center seat) or placed upright.



WARNING
Never put your hands and fi ngers
around the moving parts of the seat and
armrest:
Putting your hands and fi ngers around
the moving parts of the seat and
armrest is dangerous as they could get
injured.

CAUTION
When storing the armrest, make sure
that any cables connected to the USB
power outlets in the armrest box are
stored away in the armrest box.
If the cables are not stored away
in the armrest box, the cables and
connection devices may become
damaged when storing the armrest.

Third-Row Seat Access
Occupants can get into and out of the
third-row seats easily by sliding the
second-row seats forward.
WARNING
Make sure there is nobody in the
second-row seat area before operating
the levers:
Not checking the second-row seat
area for persons before folding the
seatbacks with the levers is dangerous.
The second-row seat area is diffi cult
to see from the rear of the vehicle.
Operating the levers without checking
could cause injury to a person when a
seatback suddenly fl ips forward.

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5–1

*Some models.
5Interior Features
Use of various features for ride comfort, including air-conditioning and
audio system.

Climate Control System...................... 5-2
Operating Tips ................................ 5-2
Vent Operation (Front) ................... 5-3
Front Air Conditioner ..................... 5-5
Vent Operation (Rear) .................... 5-9
Rear Air Conditioner .................... 5-11

Before Using the Audio System ........ 5-14
Audio Control Switch .................. 5-14
AUX/USB .................................... 5-15
Antenna ........................................ 5-18

Audio Set ............................................ 5-19
Basic Operation Method .............. 5-19
Home screen ................................. 5-23
Volume/Display/Sound
Controls ........................................ 5-24
Operating the Radio ..................... 5-26
Operating the Satellite Radio
* ...... 5-30
How to use AUX mode ................ 5-34
How to use USB mode ................. 5-35
Bluetooth
® .................................... 5-40
Bluetooth® Preparation ................. 5-43
Available Language ...................... 5-45
Bluetooth
® Audio ......................... 5-46
How to Use Pandora® ................... 5-49
How to Use Aha™ ....................... 5-51
How to Use Stitcher™ Radio ....... 5-55
Bluetooth
® Hands-Free ................ 5-57
Voice Recognition ........................ 5-67
Settings ......................................... 5-70
Applications ................................. 5-72
Troubleshooting ........................... 5-73

Appendix ............................................ 5-76
Things You Need to Know ........... 5-76

Interior Equipment ........................... 5-81
Sunvisors ...................................... 5-81
Interior Lights .............................. 5-82
Accessory Sockets ....................... 5-85
USB Power Outlet
* ...................... 5-86
Cup Holder ................................... 5-87
Bottle Holder ................................ 5-89
Storage Compartments ................. 5-89
Sunshade
(Rear Door Window)
* .................. 5-93
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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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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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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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Interior Features
Audio Set
Operating the Radio
Radio ON
Select the icon on the home screen to display the Entertainment screen. When selecting
the desired radio, the following icons are indicated in the lower part of the center display.
AM/FM Radio
Icon Function

Displays the Entertainment menu. Use to switch to a different audio source.

Displays the station list.
Select
to display the frequencies of up to ten radio stations on the auto
memory preset list.
Select the desired frequency.

Displays the Favorites list. Long-press to store radio station currently being aired.

Switches the
on and off. Displays the multi-cast channel list of the

.

You can search for receivable radio stations.
Scanning stops at each station for about fi ve seconds.
Select again to continue receiving the radio station.

You can change the radio frequency manually.
Rotate the commander knob, slide the screen, or touch the radio frequency.
Press
or to change the radio frequency one step at a time.
When
or is long-pressed, the radio frequency changes continually. It stops when you
remove your hand from the icon or the commander knob.

Launches the iTunes Tagging function (for Apple devices with USB use only). Can be used
when the is on.

Automatic radio station selection.
When long-pressed, the radio frequency changes continually. It stops when you remove
your hand from the icon or the commander knob.



Displays sound settings to adjust audio quality level.
Refer to Volume/Display/Sound Controls on page 5-24 .

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Interior Features
Audio Set
NOTE
 


 If an analog broadcast is received once
and
is received while HD1 is
selected, the audio unit switches to the

station automatically. 


 When the icon is 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
become noticeably diminished or cut
off, select the
icon to turn off

( icon is not illuminated). 


 Once an analog broadcast is received
when HD1 is selected from the Favorite
channels, it is switched to

automatically. If the radio reception
conditions are poor, or HD is off,
switching to
broadcasts is
not possible.
 


 When an HD specialty channel (HD2 to
HD8) is selected from the Favorite
channels, “Signal Lost” is displayed
and no audio is output until

is received. If the radio reception
conditions are poor, “Signal Lost”
continues to be displayed.
 


 If the icon is not illuminated,
information such as song titles of the

station are received,
however, the audio output is analog.

iTunes Tagging (for Apple devices with
USB use only)
By tagging a song currently being aired,
the song can later be purchased from
the iTunes Store. One hundred tags
can be stored. A maximum of 100 tags
(for 100 songs) can be stored for later
downloading.

1. Select the icon. The tag is stored in
the audio unit.
2. Connect the device via the vehicle's
USB. Any stored tag(s) will be sent
automatically to the connected device.
3. Once at home or after parking the
vehicle safely, log onto the iTunes
Store with your device. Your previously
tagged song(s) can now be easily
purchased.

NOTE
 


 Both AM and FM can be
used.
 


 Because iTunes tagging only supports
purchases from the iTunes Store, direct
downloading of music from the vehicle's
audio unit is not possible.
 


 If the available memory for the
connected device is insuffi cient, the tag
is not sent.
 


 If an error occurs while the tag is being
sent, reconnect the device.

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Interior Features
Audio Set
How to use USB mode
Type Playable data
USB mode MP3/WMA/AAC/OGG fi le

This unit does not support a USB 3.0 device. In addition, other devices may not be
supported depending on the model or OS version.
USB devices formatted to FAT32 are supported (USB devices formatted to other formats
such as NTFS are not supported).
Playback
1. Select the icon on the home screen to display the Entertainment screen.
2. Select
or to switch the USB mode. The following icons are displayed in the
lower part of the center display.

Icon Function

Displays the Entertainment menu. Use to switch to a different audio source.

Category list is displayed.

Current track list is displayed.
Select a desired track to play it.

Plays the current track repeatedly.
Select it again to play the tracks in the current track list repeatedly.
When selected again, the function is canceled.

Tracks in the current track list are played randomly.
Select it again to cancel.

Starts playing a track similar to the current track using Gracenote's More Like This™.
Select the desired song from the category list to cancel More Like This™.

If selected within a few seconds from the beginning of a song which has started to play, the
previous song is selected.
If more than a few seconds have elapsed, the song currently being played is replayed from
the beginning.
Long-press to fast reverse. It stops when you remove your hand from the icon or the
commander knob.

Track is played. When selected again, playback is temporarily stopped.
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