Gas MAZDA CX90 2024 Owners Manual

Sit in the center of the seat and wear
seat belts properly.
Sitting too close to the side air bag
modules or placing hands on them, or
sleeping up against the door or
hanging out the windows is extremely
dangerous. The side and curtain air
bags inflate with great force and speed
directly expanding along the door on
the side the car is hit. Serious injury
could occur if someone is sitting too
close to the door or leaning against a
window, or if rear seat occupants grab
the sides of the front seatbacks. Give
the side and curtain air bags room to
work by sitting in the center of the seat
while the vehicle is moving with seat
belts worn properly.
Do not attach objects on or around
the area where air bags deploy.
Attaching objects to the air bags or
placing something in the area where
the air bags deploy is dangerous. In an
accident, an object could interfere with
air bag inflation and injure the
occupants. Furthermore, the bag could
be damaged causing gases to release.
Always keep the deployment area of
the air bag modules free of any
obstructions.
For example, you should not do any of
the following as it may interfere with
air bag deployment.
Do not put a covering on or lean
anything against areas such as the
dashboard and lower portion of the
instrument panel that blocks the
passenger front air bag and knee air
bags.
 Do not use seat covers on the front
seats and rear seats equipped with
in-seat side air bags.
 Do not hang any backpacks, bags or
pouches that cover the sides of the
seats that block the side air bags.Do not place any objects on the
assist grips. Only hang clothes
directly on the coat hooks.
Do not touch the components of the
supplemental restraint system after
the air bags have inflated.
Touching the components of the
supplemental restraint system after the
air bags have inflated is dangerous.
Immediately after inflation, they are
very hot. You could get burned.
Never install any front-end equipment
to your vehicle.
Installation of front-end equipment,
such as frontal protection bar
(kangaroo bar, bull bar, push bar, or
other similar devices), snowplow, or
winches, is dangerous. The air bag
crash sensor system could be affected.
This could cause air bags to inflate
unexpectedly, or it could prevent the
air bags from inflating during an
accident. Front occupants could be
seriously injured.
Do not modify the suspension.
Modifying the vehicle suspension is
dangerous. If the vehicle's height or
the suspension is modified, the vehicle
will be unable to accurately detect a
collision or roll-over accident resulting
in incorrect or unexpected air bag
deployment and the possibility of
serious injuries.
To prevent false detection by the air
bag sensor system, heed the
following.
 Do not use tires or wheels other than
those
specified for your Mazda:
Equipment to Protect Occupants/Pedestrians
SRS Air Bags
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A system malfunction or operation
conditions are indicated by a warning.
Refer to Air Bag/Seat Belt Pretensioner
System Warning Light on page 8-47.
In addition, the pretensioner system
for the front passenger, like the front
and side passenger air bag, is designed
to only deploy in accordance with the
total seated weight on the front
passenger seat.
For details, refer to the front passenger
seat weight sensors (page 3-16).
Load limiting system
If the vehicle receives a strong impact
from the front of the vehicle, the load
limiting system operates to prevent the
seat belts from applying an excessive
load. By maintaining the load applied
to the seat belt to a specified level, the
system reduces impact to an
occupant's chest.
Even if the pretensioners have not
fired, the load limiting function must
be checked by an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
NOTE
The pretensioner system operates if
the vehicle receives a strong impact
from the vehicle front or side
direction. The system may not
operate if the impact is weak.
Some smoke might be released
when the pretensioner system
operates, but this does not mean
there is a fire. This gas normally has
no effect on occupants. However,
those with sensitive skin may
experience light skin irritation. If
residue from the operation of the
pretensioner system gets on the skin
or in the eyes, wash it off as soon as
possible.
Warnings and Cautions
for Using the Seat Belts
WARNING
Always wear your seat belt and make
sure all occupants are properly
restrained.
Not wearing a seat belt is extremely
dangerous. During a collision,
occupants not wearing seat belts could
hit someone or things inside the
vehicle or even be thrown out of the
vehicle. They could be seriously injured
or even killed. In the same collision,
occupants wearing seat belts would be
much safer.

In a rollover crash, an unbelted person
is significantly more likely to die than a
person wearing a seat belt.

Do not wear twisted seat belts.
Twisted seat belts are dangerous. In a
collision, the full width of the belt is
not available to absorb the impact.
This puts more force on the bones
beneath the belt, which could cause
serious injury or death. So, if your seat
belt is twisted, you must straighten the
seat belt to remove any twists and to
allow the full width of the belt to be
used.
Equipment to Protect Occupants/Pedestrians
Seat Belts
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Warnings and Cautionsfor Using the Liftgate
WARNING
Do not allow people to ride in the
luggage compartment.
During sudden braking or a collision,
the person in the luggage
compartment could be seriously
injured or killed.
Always drive the vehicle with the
liftgate closed.
If the liftgate opens while driving the
vehicle, the luggage may fall out and
lead to an accident. In addition, If the
vehicle is driven with the liftgate open,
the exhaust gas may penetrate the
cabin and it could cause carbon
monoxide poisoning.
Do not stack or leave loaded luggage
unsecured in the luggage
compartment.
Otherwise, the luggage may move or
collapse, resulting in injury or an
accident. In addition, do not load
luggage higher than the seatbacks. It
may affect the side or rear
field of view.
If the air bags deploy, the cargo may
scatter which could result in serious
injury or death.
After closing the liftgate, make sure
that it is securely closed.
Driving the vehicle with the liftgate not
fully closed is dangerous as a person or
an object could fall out of the vehicle
resulting in a serious accident, injury,
or death.
Do not drive the vehicle with the
liftgate-ajar warning indication
displayed.
Otherwise, the liftgate may open
unexpectedly and result in an accident.
CAUTION
 Remove snow or ice on the liftgate
before opening the liftgate. When
opening the liftgate, it could slam
shut by the weight of snow or ice,
resulting in injury.
 Be careful when opening/closing the
liftgate during strong winds.
Otherwise, it could close suddenly
resulting in injury.
 When opening the liftgate, fully open
it and make sure that it stays open. If
the liftgate is only opened partially, it
could slam shut by vibration or wind
gusts resulting in injury.
 Stop the hybrid system when loading
or unloading cargo in the luggage
compartment. Otherwise, you could
get burned by the heat of the
exhaust gas.
 Be careful not to apply excessive
force to the damper stay on the
liftgate such as by putting your hand
on the stay. Otherwise, the damper
stay may bend and affect the liftgate
operation.
Opening/closing
Liftgate
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Warnings and Cautionsfor When the Refueling
WARNING
Always heed the following when
refueling.
 Turn off the hybrid system.
 Keep sparks and
flames away from
the fuel-filler port.
 Wipe off any spilled fuel as soon as
possible.
Otherwise, it could cause a fire or
explosion because fuel or fuel vapor
could ignite easily.
Before refueling, make sure to
discharge the static electricity in your
body by touching a metal object on
the vehicle body.
An electrical discharge could ignite the
fuel or cause serious burns.
Always heed the following while
refueling.
 Always refuel the vehicle by yourself
and do not allow other people to
come close to the fuel-filler port.
 Do not go back inside the cabin or
touch a person or object charged
with static electricity.
 Do not use any electronic devices
such as a mobile phone or
Smartphone.
It could ignite the fuel or cause serious
burns caused by the charged static
electricity in your body again.
When opening/closing the fuel-filler
cap, always turn the fuel-filler cap by
holding the knob of the fuel-filler cap.
An electrical discharge could ignite the
fuel or cause serious burns.
Slowly open the fuel-filler cap, wait
for any hissing to stop, then open the
cap.
If the fuel-filler cap is opened quickly,
fuel may spray out and cause a fire.
Spraying fuel can also be harmful if it
gets in the eyes or on the skin.
Do not breath fuel vapors.
To x i c s u b s t a n c e s m i ght be included in
the fuel.
Insert the refueling nozzle into the
fuel-filler port securely.
If the nozzle is not inserted sufficiently,
it may delay the auto stop when the
tank is full, resulting in the fuel spilling
over and a possible fire.
Do not continue fueling after it is
stopped automatically.
If you continue fueling, fuel may spill
over causing a fire.
Do not pull out the refueling nozzle
immediately after the fuel is stopped
automatically.
The fuel remaining in the refueling
nozzle may spill out and cause a fire.
Securely close the fuel-filler cap.
If the fuel-filler cap is not closed
securely, fuel may leak while driving
the vehicle which could cause a fire.
CAUTION
 Follow the fueling instructions
indicated at the gas station when
refueling.
Driving
Refueling
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Fuel Requirements
Vehicles with catalytic converters or oxygen sensors must use ONLY UNLEADED
FUEL, which will reduce exhaust emissions and keep spark plug fouling to a
minimum.

To achieve maximum engine performance, use the specified fuel.
Fuel
Octane Rating*1 (Anti-knock index)
Premium unleaded fuel 91 [(R+M)/2 method] or above (96 RON or above)
Regular unleaded fuel with an octane rati ng from 87 to 90 (91 to 95 RON) can be
used, but this will reduce performance slightly, such as reduced engine output, and
engine knocking.
Fuel with a rating lower than 87 octane (91 RON) will negatively affect the emission
control system performance and could al so cause engine knocking and serious
engine damage.
*1 U.S. federal law requires that octane ratings be posted on gas station pumps.
CAUTION
 USE ONLY UNLEADED FUEL.
Leaded fuel is harmful to the catalytic converter and oxygen sensors and will lead
to deterioration of the emission control system and or failures.
 This vehicle can only use oxygenated fuels containing no more than 10 % ethanol
by volume. Damage to the vehicle may occur when ethanol exceeds this
recommendation, or if the gasoline cont ains any methanol. Stop using gasohol of
any kind if your vehicle engine is performing poorly.
 Never add fuel system additives other than a Mazda genuine product, otherwise
the emission control system could be damaged. Consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer for details.
Gasoline blended with oxygenates such as alcohol or ether compounds are generally
referred to as oxygenated fuels. The comm on gasoline blend that can be used with
your vehicle is ethanol blended at no more than 10 %. Gasoline containing alcohol,
such as ethanol or methanol, may be marketed under the name "Gasohol".

Vehicle damage and drivability problems resulting from the use of the following may
not be covered by the warranty.
Gasohol containing more than 10 % ethanol.Gasoline or gasohol containing methanol.Leaded fuel or leaded gasohol.
Driving
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Warnings and Cautionsfor Using the FuelRequirements
CAUTION
 USE ONLY UNLEADED FUEL.
Leaded fuel is harmful to the catalytic
converter and oxygen sensors and
will lead to deterioration of the
emission control system and or
failures.
 This vehicle can only use oxygenated
fuels containing no more than 10 %
ethanol by volume. Damage to the
vehicle may occur when ethanol
exceeds this recommendation, or if
the gasoline contains any methanol.
Stop using gasohol of any kind if your
vehicle engine is performing poorly.
 Never add fuel system additives
other than a Mazda genuine
product, otherwise the emission
control system could be damaged.
Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer
for details.
Emission Control System
This vehicle is equipped with an
emission control system (the catalytic
converter is part of this system) that
enables the vehicle to comply with
existing exhaust emissions
requirements.
NOTE
Under U.S. federal law, any
modification to the
original-equipment emission control
system before the first sale and
registration of a vehicle is subject to
penalties. In some states, such modification made on a used vehicle
is also subject to penalties.
While the engine is off, the sound of
a valve opening and closing can be
heard at the rear of the vehicle,
however this does not indicate an
abnormality. The vehicle has a
self-checking device and it operates
while the engine is off.
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Warnings and Cautionsfor Using the Emission Control System
WARNING
Never park over or near anything
flammable.
Parking over or near anything
flammable, such as dry grass, is
dangerous. Even with the engine
turned off, the exhaust system remains
very hot after normal use and could
ignite anything flammable. A resulting
fire could cause serious injury or death.
CAUTION
Ignoring the following precautions
could cause lead to accumulate on the
catalyst inside the converter or cause
the converter to get very hot. Either
condition will dama
ge the converter
and cause poor performance.
 USE ONLY UNLEADED FUEL.
 Do not drive your Mazda with any
sign of engine malfunction.
 Do not coast if the vehicle power is
switched OFF.
 Do not descend steep grades in gear
if the vehicle power is switched OFF.
 Do not operate the engine at high
idle for more than 2 minutes.
 Do not tamper with the emission
control system. All inspections and
adjustments must be made by a
qualified technician.
 Do not push-start or pull-start this
vehicle.
Warnings and Cautions
for Engine Exhaust
(Carbon monoxide)
WARNING
Do not drive your vehicle if you smell
exhaust gas inside the vehicle:
Engine exhaust gas is dangerous. This
gas contains carbon monoxide (CO),
which is colorless, odorless, and
poisonous. When inhaled, it can cause
loss of consciousness and death. If you
smell exhaust gas inside the vehicle,
keep all windows fully open and
contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer
immediately.
Do not run the engine when inside an
enclosed area:
Running the engine inside an enclosed
area, such as a garage, is dangerous.
Exhaust gas, which contains poisonous
carbon monoxide, could easily enter
the cabin. Loss of consciousness or
even death could occur.
Open the windows or adjust the
heating or cooling system to draw
fresh air when idling the engine:
Exhaust gas is dangerous. When the
vehicle is stopped with the windows
closed and the engine running for a
long time even in an open area,
exhaust gas, which contains poisonous
carbon monoxide, could enter the
cabin. Loss of consciousness or even
death could occur.
Driving
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Clear snow from underneath and
around your vehicle, particularly the
tail pipe, before starting the engine:
Running the engine when a vehicle is
stopped in deep snow is dangerous.
The exhaust pipe could be blocked by
the snow, allowing exhaust gas to
enter the cabin. Because exhaust gas
contains poisonous carbon monoxide,
it could cause loss of consciousness or
even death to occupants in the cabin.
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Warnings and Cautionsfor Using the Towing
WARNING
Always keep tow loads within
specified limits as indicated in the
Trailer Towing-Load Table:
Attempting to tow loads greater than
those specified is dangerous as it may
cause serious handling and
performance problems that could
result in personal injury or vehicle
damage, or both.
Load your trailer with the weight
about 60 % toward the front and
40 % toward the rear:
Loading the trailer with more weight in
the rear than in the front is dangerous.
Doing so could cause you to lose
control. The trailer tongue load must
be 10 % ―15 % of the total trailer load
(sum of the weights of the trailer and
cargo).
Always have the total trailer weight
and tongue load determined prior to
departure:
Attempting to tow loads without
determining the total trailer weight and
tongue load is dangerous. Trailer sway
from crosswinds, rough roads or other
causes could result in loss of control
and a serious accident.
Always make sure the trailer hitch is
securely attached before departure:
An unsecured trailer hitch is dangerous
as it causes greater trailer sway from
crosswinds, rough roads or other
causes, resulting in loss of control and
a serious accident.
Examine all trailer-hitch mounting
bolts regularly and tighten any that are
loose. If the hitch is removed, seal any
open mounting holes to prevent
exhaust, dust, water, dirt and other
foreign elements from filtering in,
possibly endangering personal safety
and damaging your vehicle.
Do not install a hitch that stiffens the
bumper as it will reduce the bumper's
performance.
Make sure there are no exhaust gas
leaks into the passenger compartment
if any mounting bolts are connected
to the body:
Modifying your vehicle exhaust system
is dangerous. Exhaust gas entering the
vehicle could cause loss of
consciousness or even death.
When mounting the trailer hitch, make
no modifications to the vehicle exhaust
system.
Never use the temporary spare tire
when towing:
Using the temporary spare tire on your
vehicle when towing a trailer is
dangerous as it could result in tire
failure, loss of control, and injury to
vehicle occupants.
Make sure the safety chain is securely
attached to both the trailer and the
vehicle prior to departure:
Towing a trailer without using a safety
chain securely attached to both the
trailer and the vehicle is dangerous. If
damage occurs to the coupling unit or
hitch ball, the trailer could wander into
another lane and cause a collision.
Other Equipment
Towing (U.S.A. and Canada)
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Taking Action with Depleted Lead-acid Battery
The lead-acid battery might be depleted if the following conditions occur.
The hybrid system does not start.The selector lever cannot be shifted to a position other than P.The horn sound is weak or it does not sound.The brightness of the lights is extremely low.
Using commercially available booster cables, connect the lead-acid battery of the
booster vehicle’s battery to the lead-acid battery of your vehicle and start the hybrid
system.
Jump-starting is dangerous if done incorr ectly. Therefore, follow the procedure
carefully. If you feel unsure about jump-s tarting , we strongly recommend that you
have a competent service technician do the work.
WARNING
Read the following precautions carefully before using the lead-acid
battery or inspecting to ensure safe and correct handling.
Always wear eye protection when working near the lead-acid battery.
Working without eye protection is dangerous. Lead-acid battery fluid contains
SULFURIC ACID which could cause blindne ss if splashed into your eyes. Also,
hydrogen gas produced during normal lead-acid battery operation, could ignite and
cause the lead-acid battery to explode.
Wear eye protection and protective gloves to prevent contact with
lead-acid battery fluid.
Spilled lead-acid battery fluid is dangerous.
Lead-acid battery fluid contains SULFURIC ACID which could cause serious injuries if
it gets in eyes, or on the skin or clothing. If this happens, immediately flush your eyes
with water for 15 minutes or wash your skin thoroughly and get medical attention.
Always keep lead-acid batteries out of the reach of children.
Allowing children to play near lead-acid batteries is dangerous. Lead-acid battery
fluid could cause serious injuries if it gets in the eyes or on the skin.
What to Do in Case of Emergency
Engine Does Not Start
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