MAZDA CX9 2023 Owners Manual

This is for improved exhaust gas
purification and does not indicate any
parts defect.
Engine-starting is controlled by the
spark ignition system.
This system meets all Canadian
Interference-Causing Equipment
Standard requirements regulating the
impulse electrical field strength of radio
noise.
1. Make sure you are carrying the key.
2. Occupants should fasten their seat belts.
3. Make sure the parking brake is on.
4. Continue to press the brake pedal firmly until the engine has completely
started.
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
selector lever is not in P or N position
and the brake pedal is not depressed
sufficiently.
6. Verify that the KEY indicator light(green) (if equipped ) in the instrument
cluster and the push button start
indicator light (green) illuminate.
Indicator light
Push button start
NOTE
If the push button start indicator
light (green) flashes, make sure that
the key is being carried (for vehicles
with a type A/type B instrument
cluster (page 7-28), messages are
displayed in the instrument cluster).
If the push button start indicator
light (green) flashes with the key
being carried, touch the key to the
push button start and start the
engine (for vehicles with a type A/
type B instrument cluster (page
7-28), messages are displayed in
the instrument cluster). Refer to
Engine Start Function When Key
Battery is Dead on page 4-8.
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
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CAUTION
If the KEY warning light (red)
illuminates, or the push button start
indicator light (amber) flashes, this
could indicate a problem with the
engine starting system. This may
prevent the engine from starting or
from switching the ignition to ACC or
ON (for vehicles with a type A/type B
instrument cluster (page 7-28),
messages are displayed in the
instrument cluster). Have your vehicle
inspected at an Authorized Mazda
Dealer as soon as possible.
NOTE
Under the following conditions, the
KEY warning light (red) flashes after
the push button start is pressed. This
informs the driver that the push
button start will not switch to ACC,
even if it is pressed from off (for
vehicles with a type A/type B
instrument cluster (page 7-28),
messages are displayed in the
instrument cluster).
The key battery is dead.
The key is out of operational
range.
The key is placed in areas where it
is difficult for the system to detect
the signal (page 3-8).
A key from another manufacturer
similar to the key is in the
operational range.
(Forced engine starting method)
If the KEY warning light (red)
illuminates, or the push button start
indicator light (amber) flashes, this
could indicate that the engine may
not start using the usual starting
method (for vehicles with a type A/
type B instrument cluster (page
7-28), messages are displayed in
the instrument cluster). Have your
vehicle inspected at an Authorized
Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. If
this occurs, the engine can be
force-started. Press and hold the
push button start until the engine
starts. Other procedures necessary
for starting the engine, such as
having the key in the cabin, and
depressing the brake pedal are
required.
When the engine is force-started, the
KEY warning light (red) (if
equipped) remains illuminated and
the push button start indicator light
(amber) remains flashing.
When the selector lever is in the
neutral (N) position, the KEY
indicator light (green) (if equipped)
and the push button start indicator
light (green) do not illuminate.
7. Press the push button start after both
the KEY indicator light (green) (if
equipped) in the ins trument cluster and
the push button start indicator light
(green) illuminate.
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
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NOTE
After starting the engine, the push
button start indicator light (amber)
turns off and the ignition switches to
the ON position.
After pressing the push button start
and before the engine starts, the
operation sound of the fuel pump
motor from near the fuel tank can be
heard, however, this does not
indicate a malfunction.
8. After starting the engine, let it idle for about 10 seconds.
NOTE
Do not use high engine speeds until
reaching the operating temperature.
Whether the engine is cold or warm,
it should be started without the use
of the accelerator.
If the engine does not start the first
time, refer to Starting a Flooded
Engine under Emergency Starting. If
the engine still does not start, have
your vehicle inspected by an
Authorized Mazda Dealer (page
7-22).
▼Engine Start Function When Key
Battery is Dead
CAUTION
When starting the engine by holding the
transmitter over the push button start due
to a dead key battery or a malfunctioning
key, be careful not to allow the following,
otherwise the signal from the key will not
be received correctly and the engine may
not start.

Metal parts of other keys or metal objects
touch the key.
Spare keys or keys for other vehicles
equipped with an immobilizer system
touch or come near the key.
 Devices for electronic purchases, or
security passage touch or come near the
key.
If the engine cannot be started due to a
dead key battery, the engine can be started
using the following procedure:
1. Continue to depress the brake pedal firmly until th e engine has completely
started.
2. Make sure that the push button start indication light (green) flashes.
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
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3. Align the center area of the emblem onthe transmitter with the center area of
the push button start while the push
button start indicator light (green)
flashes.

Push
button
start
Emblem
Transmitter
4. Make sure that the push button startindicator light (green) turns on.
5. Press the push button start to start the
engine.
NOTE
The engine cannot be started unless
the brake pedal is fully depressed.
If there is a malfunction with the
push button start function, the push
button start indica tor light (amber)
flashes. In this case, the engine may
start, however, have the vehicle
checked at an Authorized Mazda
Dealer as soon as possible.
If the push button start indicator
light (green) does not illuminate,
perform the operation from the
beginning again. If it does not
illuminate, have the vehicle checked
at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
To switch the ignition position
without starting the engine, perform
the following operations after the
push button start indicator light
(green) turns on.
1. Release the brake pedal.
2. Press the push button start to
switch the ignition position. The
ignition switches in the order of
ACC, ON, and off each time the
push button start is pressed. To
switch the ignition position
again, perform the operation
from the beginning.
▼Emergency Operation for Starting
the Engine
If the KEY warning light
(red) illuminates,
or the push button st art indicator light
(amber) flashes, this could indicate that
the engine may not start using the usual
starting method (for vehicles with a type
A/type B instrument cluster (page 7-28),
messages are displayed in the instrument
cluster). Have your vehicle inspected at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as
possible. If this occurs, the engine can be
force-started. Press and hold the push
button start until the engine starts. Other
procedures necessary for starting the
engine such as having the key in the cabin,
and depressing the brake pedal are
required.
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
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Turning the Engine Off
WA R N I N G
Do not stop the engine while the vehicle is
moving:
Stopping the engine while the vehicle is
moving for any reason other than in an
emergency is dangerous. Stopping the
engine while the vehicle is moving will
result in reduced braking ability due to the
loss of power braking, which could cause
an accident and serious injury.
1. Stop the vehicle completely.
2. Shift the selector lever to the Pposition and set the parking brake.
3. Press the push button start to turn off
the engine. The ignition position is off.
CAUTION
When leaving the vehicle, make sure the
push button start is off.
NOTE
The cooling fan in the engine
compartment could turn on for a few
minutes after the i gnition is switched
from ON to OFF, whether or not the A/C
is on or off, to cool the engine
compartment quickly.
If the system detects that the remaining
battery power of the key is low when the
ignition is switched from ON to ACC or
OFF, the following is indicated.
Replace with a new battery before the
key becomes unusable.
Refer to Key Battery Replacement on
page 6-33.
(Vehicle equipped with Type A/B
instrument cluster)
A message is indicated in the display of
the instrument cluster.
(Vehicle equipped with Type C
instrument cluster)
The KEY indicator li ght (green) flashes
for approximately 30 seconds.
Refer to Taking Action on page 7-37.
If the engine is turned off while the
selector lever is in a position other than
P, the ignition switches to ACC.
▼ Emergency Engine Stop
Continuously pressing the push button
start or quickly pressi
ng it any number of
times while the engin e is running or the
vehicle is being drive n will turn the engine
off immediately. The ignition switches to
ACC.
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
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Instrument Cluster and Display

Instrument ClusterType A
Type B
Type C
Active Driving Display
ƒ Instrument Cluster (Type A).................................... ............................................. page 4-12
„ Instrument Cluster (Type B).................................... ..............................................page 4-29
… Instrument Cluster (Type C).................................... ..............................................page 4-45
† Active Driving Display......................................................................................... page 4-57
When Driving
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Instrument Cluster (Type A)

ƒSpeedometer.................................................... ...................................................... page 4-12
„ Tachometer..................................................... ....................................................... page 4-12
… Multi-information Display (Type A)............................. ........................................ page 4-13
† Engine Coolant Temperatu re Gauge..................................................................... page 4-16
‡ Fuel Gauge............................................................................................................ page 4-1 7
ˆ Dashboard Illumination......................................... ................................................page 4-17
‰ Speed Unit Selector............................................................................................... page 4-18
▼Speedometer
The speedometer indicates the speed of the
vehicle.
▼Tachometer
The tachometer shows engine speed in
thousands of revolutions per minute (rpm).
CAUTION
Do not run the engine with the tachometer
needle in the RED ZONE.
This may cause severe engine damage.

STRIPED ZONERED ZONE
NOTE
When the tachometer needle enters the
STRIPED ZONE, this indicates to the
driver that the gears should be shifted
before entering the RED ZONE.
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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▼Multi-information Display (Type A)
INFO switchMulti-information Display (Type A)
Dashboard illumination knob
The multi-information display indi
cates the following information.
Speedometer
Odometer
Trip meter
Outside temperature
Distance-to-empty
Average fuel economy
Current fuel economy
Maintenance Monitor
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) Display
Distance Recognition Support System (DRSS) Display
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with S top & Go function)
System Display
Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure Warning System ( LDWS) Display
Cruise Control Display
Compass Display
Door-Ajar/Liftgate-Ajar Warning Indication
Message Display
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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The screen content changes each time the INFO switch is pressed.
Press the INFO switchPress the INFO switch
Press the INFO switch
*2
*1
*2: Displayed only when a warning occurs. *1: Displayed when opening/closing door/Liftgate.
Press the INFO switch
Press the INFO switch
Basic display
Warning message
display
Trip Meter A display
Trip Meter B display
Press the INFO switch
i-ACTIVSENSE display Maintenance Monitor

display
Compass display
Press the INFO switch
When Driving
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The screen content changes each time the dashboard illumination knob is pressed and held.
Gauge indication
Display off Numerical indication Press and hold
dashboard illumination
knob
Press and hold dashboard
illumination knob
Press and hold dashboard
illumination knob
▼
Odometer, Trip Meter and Trip
Meter Selector
The odometer is constantly displayed on
the screen when the ignition is switched
ON, and the TRIP A or TRIP B screen can
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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