towing MAZDA MODEL CX-9 2008 (in English) Owner's Manual

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Maintenance IntervalNumber of months or kilometers, whichever comes first
Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72
×1000 km 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120
AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM
Cabin air filter R R R
Chart symbols:
I:Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair, adjust, or replace if necessary.
R:Replace
C:Clean
T:Tighten
L:Lubricate
Remarks:
*1 Use FL22 type coolant in vehicles with the inscription“FL22”on the radiator cap itself or the surrounding
area. Use FL22 when replacing the coolant.
*2 According to state/provincial and federal regulations, failure to perform maintenance on these items will not
void your emissions warranties. However, Mazda recommends that all maintenance services be performed at
the recommended time or kilometer period to ensure long-term reliability.
*3 If the vehicle is operated primarily under any of the following conditions, replace the rear differential oil at
every 40,000 km.
a) Towing a trailer or using a car-top carrier
b) Driving in dusty, sandy or wet condition
c) Extended periods of idling or low speed operation
d) Repeated short trips of less than 16 km
*4 If this component has been submerged in water, the oil should be replaced.
Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
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Maintenance IntervalNumber of months or kilometers, whichever comes first
Months 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 27 30 33 36
×1000 km 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60
AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM
Cabin air filter R R R
Chart symbols:
I:Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair, adjust, or replace if necessary.
R:Replace
C:Clean
T:Tighten
L:Lubricate
Remarks:
*1 Use FL22 type coolant in vehicles with the inscription“FL22”on the radiator cap itself or the surrounding
area. Use FL22 when replacing the coolant.
*2 According to state/provincial and federal regulations, failure to perform maintenance on these items will not
void your emissions warranties. However, Mazda recommends that all maintenance services be performed at
the recommended time or kilometer period to ensure long-term reliability.
*3 If the vehicle is operated primarily under any of the following conditions, replace the rear differential oil at
every 40,000 km.
a) Towing a trailer or using a car-top carrier
b) Driving in dusty, sandy or wet condition
c) Extended periods of idling or low speed operation
d) Repeated short trips of less than 16 km
*4 If this component has been submerged in water, the oil should be replaced.
Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
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Maintenance IntervalNumber of months or kilometers, whichever comes first
Months 39 42 45 48 51 54 57 60 63 66 69 72
×1000 km 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100 105 110 115 120
AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM
Cabin air filter R R R
Chart symbols:
I:Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair, adjust, or replace if necessary.
R:Replace
C:Clean
T:Tighten
L:Lubricate
Remarks:
*1 Use FL22 type coolant in vehicles with the inscription“FL22”on the radiator cap itself or the surrounding
area. Use FL22 when replacing the coolant.
*2 According to state/provincial and federal regulations, failure to perform maintenance on these items will not
void your emissions warranties. However, Mazda recommends that all maintenance services be performed at
the recommended time or kilometer period to ensure long-term reliability.
*3 If the vehicle is operated primarily under any of the following conditions, replace the rear differential oil at
every 40,000 km.
a) Towing a trailer or using a car-top carrier
b) Driving in dusty, sandy or wet condition
c) Extended periods of idling or low speed operation
d) Repeated short trips of less than 16 km
*4 If this component has been submerged in water, the oil should be replaced.
Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
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CARGO
Cargo Weightincludes all weight added to the Base Curb Weight, including cargo and
optional equipment. When towing, trailer tongue load or king pin weight is also part of
cargo weight.
The cargo weight limit decreases depending on the number of vehicle occupants. The cargo
weight limit can be calculated by subtracting the total weight of the vehicle occupants from
the“combination weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed”value on the tire
label.
Examples: Based on a single occupant weight of 68 kg (150 lbs), and a value of 385 kg
(849 lbs) for the“combination weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed”:
The cargo weight limit with one occupant is 385 kg (849 lbs)_
68 kg (150 lbs) = 317 kg
(699 lbs)
The cargo weight limit with two occupants is 385 kg (849 lbs)_
(68 × 2) kg ( (150 × 2)
lbs) = 249 kg (549 lbs)
If the weight of the occupant increases, the cargo weight limit decreases by that much.
GAW (Gross Axle Weight)is the total weight placed on each axle (front and rear) -
including vehicle curb weight and all payload.
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Tire Information (except Canada)
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SAMPLE
WARNING
Exceeding Axle Weight Rating Limits:
Exceeding the Safety Certification Label axle weight rating limits is dangerous and
could result in death or serious injury as a result of substandard vehicle handling,
performance, engine, transmission and/or structural damage, serious damage to the
vehicle, or loss of control.
Always keep the vehicle within the axle weight rating limits.
Do not taw a trailer with this vehicle:
Towing a trailer with this vehicle is dangerous because it has not been designed to
tow a trailer and doing so will affect the drive system which could result in vehicle
damage.
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Tire Information (except Canada)
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GCW
GCW (Gross Combination Weight)is the weight of the loaded vehicle (GVW) plus the
weight of the fully loaded trailer.
GCWR (Gross Combination Weight Rating)is the maximum allowable weight of the
vehicle and the loaded trailer - including all cargo and passengers - that the vehicle can
handle without risking damage. (Important: The towing vehicle's braking system is rated
for operation at GVWR, not at GCWR. Separate functional brakes should be used for safe
control of towed vehicles and for trailers weighing more than 1,500 lbs).The GCW must
never exceed the GCWR.
Maximum Loaded Trailer Weightis the highest possible weight of a fully loaded trailer
the vehicle can tow. It assumes a vehicle with only mandatory options, no cargo (internal or
external), a tongue load of 10_
15% (conventional trailer) or king pin weight of 15_
25%
(fifth-wheel trailer), and driver only (150 lbs).Consult your dealership (or the RV and
Trailer Towing Guide provided by your dealership) for more detailed information.
Tongue Load or Fifth-Wheel King Pin Weightrefers to the amount of the weight that a
trailer pushes down on a trailer hitch.
Examples:For a 5000 lb conventional trailer, multiply 5000 by 0.10 and 0.15 to obtain a
proper tongue load range of 500 to 750 lbs. For an 11,500 lb fifth-wheel trailer, multiply by
0.15 and 0.25 to obtain a proper king pin load range of 1,725 to 2,875 lbs.
Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Tire Information (except Canada)
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Steps for Determining the Correct Load Limit:
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit:
(1) Locate the statement“The combined weight of occupants and cargo should
never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs”on your vehicle's placard.
(2) Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be
riding in your vehicle.
(3) Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kg
or XXX lbs.
(4) The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load
capacity. For example, if the“XXX”amount equals 1400 lbs. and there
will be five 150 lb passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available
cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs. (1400_
750 (5 × 150) = 650
lbs.)
(5) Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the
vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage
load capacity calculated in Step 4.
(6) If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, the load from your trailer will be
transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how this
reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle.
Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Tire Information (except Canada)
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qCapacities
(Approximate Quantities)
Item Capacity
Engine oilWith oil filter replacement 5.2 L (5.5 US qt, 4.6 Imp qt)
Without oil filter replacement 4.7 L (5.0 US qt, 4.2 Imp qt)
CoolantWith Towing Package 12.2 L (12.9 US qt, 10.7 Imp qt)
Without Towing Package 11.6 L (12.3 US qt, 10.2 Imp qt)
Automatic transaxle fluid 7.0 L (7.4 US qt, 6.2 Imp qt)
Transfer case oil 0.532 L (0.562 US qt, 0.468 Imp qt)
Rear differential oil 1.0 L (1.1 US qt, 0.9 Imp qt)
Washer fluid 4.5 L (4.8 US qt, 4.0 Imp qt)
Fuel tank 76.0 L (20.1 US gal, 16.7 Imp gal)
Check oil and fluid levels with dipsticks or reservoir gauges.
qDimensions
Item Vehicle specification
Overall length 5,074 mm (199.8 in)
Overall width 1,936 mm (76.2 in)
Overall height 1,728 mm (68.0 in)
Front tread 1,654 mm (65.1 in)
Rear tread 1,644 mm (64.7 in)
Wheelbase 2,875 mm (113.2 in)
qWeights
ItemWeight
2WD AWD
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) 2,645 kg (5,831 lbs) 2,744 kg (6,049 lbs)
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)Front 1,276 kg (2,813 lbs) 1,307 kg (2,881 lbs)
Rear 1,400 kg (3,086 lbs) 1,458 kg (3,214 lbs)
qAir Conditioner
Item Classification
Refrigerant Type HFC134a (R-134a)
Specifications
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E
Emergency Starting ........................... 7-16
Flooded engine ........................... 7-16
Jump-starting .............................. 7-17
Push-starting .............................. 7-19
Emergency Towing ........................... 7-20
Emission Control System
(Gasoline Engine) ............................... 4-3
Engine
Coolant ....................................... 8-21
Exhaust gas .................................. 4-4
Hood release .............................. 3-44
Oil .............................................. 8-19
Overheating ................................ 7-14
Starting ......................................... 5-4
Engine Compartment Overview ........ 8-18
Engine Coolant
Overheating ................................ 7-14
Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge ................................................ 5-39
Exhaust Gas ........................................ 4-4
Exterior Care ..................................... 8-54
F
Flasher
Hazard warning .......................... 5-68
Headlights .................................. 5-58
Flat Tire ............................................... 7-3
Changing ...................................... 7-8
Spare tire and tool storage ............ 7-3
Fluids
Classification .............................. 10-4
Owner maintenance ................... 8-16
Fog Lights ......................................... 5-62
Front ........................................... 5-62
Foot Brake .......................................... 5-5
Front Seats
(Electrically Operated Seats) ............... 2-4
F
Front Seats
(Manually Operated Seats) ................. 2-2
Fuel
Filler lid and cap ........................ 3-43
Gauge ......................................... 5-40
Requirements (Gasoline engine)... 4-2
Tank capacity ............................. 10-5
Fuses ................................................. 8-44
Panel description ........................ 8-47
Replacement ............................... 8-44
G
Glove Box ....................................... 6-128
H
Hazard Warning Flasher .................... 5-68
Hazardous Driving .............................. 4-7
Headlights
Control ....................................... 5-58
Flashing ...................................... 5-60
High-low beam .......................... 5-60
Leveling ..................................... 5-60
On reminder ............................... 5-60
Hood Release .................................... 3-44
Horn .................................................. 5-67
I
Ignition
Keys ........................................... 3-21
Switch .......................................... 5-2
Illuminated Entry System ............... 6-121
Immobilizer System
(with Advanced Key) ........................ 3-51
Immobilizer System
(without Advanced Key) ................... 3-53
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R
Rear Door Child Safety Locks .......... 3-28
Rear Entertainment System ............... 6-51
Before operation ......................... 6-63
Country code list ........................ 6-94
Language code list ..................... 6-92
Sound output .............................. 6-69
Rear Window Defroster .................... 5-66
Rear Window Washer ....................... 5-66
Rear Window Wiper .......................... 5-66
Rearview Mirror ................................ 3-59
Recreational Towing ......................... 7-23
Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign
Country ............................................. 9-17
Rocking the Vehicle ............................ 4-9
Roll-over ............................................. 4-8
S
Safety Defects, Reporting ................. 9-44
Seat Belt System
3-point type ................................ 2-21
Automatic locking ...................... 2-20
Belt minder ................................. 2-31
Center-rear lap/shoulder ............. 2-26
Emergency locking .................... 2-19
Extender ..................................... 2-29
Pregnant women ........................ 2-19
Pretensioner and load limiting .... 2-23
Seat belt precautions .................. 2-17
Warning light/beep ..................... 2-31
Seats
Front seat
(Electrically operated seats) ......... 2-4
Front seat
(Manually operated seats) ............ 2-2
Seat warmer .................................. 2-9
Second-row seats ....................... 2-10
Third-row seat ............................ 2-14
S
Second-Row Seats ............................ 2-10
Security System
Immobilizer system
(without advanced key) .............. 3-53
Immobilizer system
(with advanced key) ................... 3-51
Theft-deterrent system ............... 3-56
Service Publications .......................... 9-46
Shopping Bag Hook ........................ 6-129
Side Extension Sunvisors ................ 6-120
Spare Tire and Tool Storage ................ 7-3
Specifications .................................... 10-4
Speedometer ...................................... 5-38
Starting the Engine .............................. 5-4
Steering Wheel .................................. 3-58
Horn ........................................... 5-67
Storage Compartments .................... 6-127
Armrest box ............................. 6-128
Cargo securing loops ................ 6-128
Cargo sub-compartment ........... 6-129
Center console .......................... 6-128
Coin box ................................... 6-128
Glove box ................................. 6-128
Overhead console ..................... 6-127
Shopping bag hook .................. 6-129
Sunshade ........................................... 3-50
Sunvisors ........................................ 6-120
T
Tachometer ........................................ 5-39
Temporary Spare Tire ....................... 8-35
Theft-Deterrent System ..................... 3-56
Third-Row Seat ................................. 2-14
Tiedown
Hook .......................................... 7-21
Tire Information ................................ 9-24
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