MAZDA MODEL CX-9 2008 Owners Manual (in English)

Black plate (361,1)
7In Case of an Emergency
Helpful information on what to do in an emergency.
Parking in an Emergency ............................................................. 7-2
Parking in an Emergency .......................................................... 7-2
Flat Tire ......................................................................................... 7-3
Spare Tire and Tool Storage ...................................................... 7-3
Changing a Flat Tire ................................................................. 7-8
Overheating ................................................................................. 7-14
Overheating ............................................................................. 7-14
Emergency Starting .................................................................... 7-16
Starting a Flooded Engine ....................................................... 7-16
Jump-Starting .......................................................................... 7-17
Push-Starting ........................................................................... 7-19
Emergency Towing ..................................................................... 7-20
Towing Description ................................................................. 7-20
Tiedown Hooks ....................................................................... 7-21
Recreational Towing ............................................................... 7-23
7-1
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page361
Thursday, November 22 2007 12:5 AM
Form No.8Z28-EA-07J

Black plate (362,1)
Parking in an Emergency
The hazard warning lights should always
be used when you stop on or near a
roadway in an emergency.
The hazard warning lights warn other
drivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazard
and that they must take extreme caution
when near it.
Depress the hazard warning flasher and all
the turn signals will flash.
NOTE
lThe turn signals do not work when the
hazard warning lights are on.
lCheck local regulations about the use of
hazard warning lights while the vehicle is
being towed to verify that it is not in
violation of the law.
7-2
In Case of an Emergency
Parking in an Emergency
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page362
Thursday, November 22 2007 12:5 AM
Form No.8Z28-EA-07J

Black plate (363,1)
Spare Tire and Tool Storage
Spare tire and tools are stored in the locations illustrated in the diagram.
JackJack lever
Lug wrench Tiedown eyelet
Flat tire beltSpare tire carrier bolt socket
In Case of an Emergency
Flat Tire
7-3
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page363
Thursday, November 22 2007 12:5 AM
Form No.8Z28-EA-07J

Black plate (364,1)
qJack
To remove the jack
1. Open the cargo sub-compartment.
2. Remove the cover.
3. Turn the wing bolt and jack screw
counterclockwise.
Jack screw
Wing bolt
To secure the jack
1. Insert the wing bolt into the jack with
the jack screw pointing right and turn
the wing bolt clockwise to temporarily
tighten it.
2. Turn the jack screw in the direction
shown in the figure.
Jack screw
Wing bolt
3. Turn the wing bolt completely to
secure the jack.
NOTE
If the jack is not completely secured, it could
rattle while driving. Make sure the jack screw
is sufficiently tightened.
qSpare Tire
Your Mazda has a temporary spare tire.
The temporary spare tire is lighter and
smaller than a conventional tire, and is
designed only for emergency use and
should be used only for VERY short
periods. Temporary spare tires should
NEVER be used for long drives or
extended periods.
7-4
In Case of an Emergency
Flat Tire
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page364
Thursday, November 22 2007 12:5 AM
Form No.8Z28-EA-07J

Black plate (365,1)
WARNING
Do not install the temporary spare tire
in place of a driving wheel:
Driving with the temporary spare tire
on one of the driving wheels is
dangerous. Especially on ice or snow.
Handling will be affected. You could
lose control of the vehicle and have
an accident. Move a regular tire to a
driving wheel and install the
temporary spare tire to the non-
driving wheel.
CAUTION
ØWhen using the temporary spare
tire, driving stability may decrease
compared to when using only the
conventional tire. Drive carefully.
ØTo avoid damage to the temporary
spare tire or to the vehicle, observe
the following precautions:
ØDo not exceed 80 km/h (50
mph).
ØAvoid driving over obstacles.
Also, do not drive through an
automatic car wash. This tire's
diameter is smaller than a
conventional tire, so the ground
clearance is reduced about
25 mm (1 in).
ØDo not use a tire chain on this
tire because it will not fit
properly.
ØDo not use your temporary
spare tire on any other vehicle;
it has been designed only for
your Mazda.
ØUse only one temporary spare
tire on your vehicle at the same
time.NOTE
(With Tire Pressure Monitoring System)
A tire pressure sensor is not installed to the
temporary spare tire. The warning light will
flash continuously while the temporary spare
tire is being used (page 5-29).
To remove the spare tire
1. Have everyone get out of the vehicle
and away from the vehicle and traffic.
2. Open the cargo sub-compartment.
Refer to Cargo Sub-Compartment on
page 6-129.
3. Remove the cover.
Cover
4. Attach the socket to the spare tire
carrier bolt, the jack lever to the socket,
and the lug wrench to the opposite end
of the jack lever.
Bolt Socket Lug wrench
Jack lever
In Case of an Emergency
Flat Tire
7-5
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page365
Thursday, November 22 2007 12:5 AM
Form No.8Z28-EA-07J

Black plate (366,1)
5. Slowly turn the lug wrench
counterclockwise until the spare tire
reaches the ground and the cable
becomes loose.
Spare tire
CAUTION
Do not loosen the cable too much as
this may cause damage to the spare
tire carrier.
6. Rotate the small lever on top of the
retaining plate and pull the retaining
plate out from the center hole of the
tire.
NOTE
A flat tire which has been removed from the
vehicle for repair cannot be carried in the
spare tire carrier. Secure the flat tire with the
flat tire belt in the cargo sub-compartment
(page 7-11).
7. If the temporary spare tire is not
reinstalled in the spare tire carrier,
tighten the spare tire carrier bolt
completely to wind up the spare tire
carrier cable.
WARNING
Always tighten the spare tire carrier
bolt completely tight and make sure
the spare tire is locked in the highest
position:
A loose spare tire carrier bolt is
dangerous. The cable could be cut
causing the spare tire to fall off. This
could result in someone being
seriously injured or even killed. Use a
lug wrench to tighten the carrier bolt
and make sure to tighten it until a
click sound is heard.
7-6
In Case of an Emergency
Flat Tire
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page366
Thursday, November 22 2007 12:5 AM
Form No.8Z28-EA-07J

Black plate (367,1)
To secure the spare tire
1. Place the tire with the outer side facing
upward, rotate the small lever on top of
the retaining plate and slide the
retaining plate through the center hole
of the tire.
Rotate the small lever into place.
Lever
NOTE
Secure the spare tire as shown below.
Spare tire
2. Raise the spare tire slowly in reverse
order of removal.
WARNING
Place the specialized temporary spare
tire in the spare tire carrier correctly:
Placing the specialized temporary
spare tire in the spare tire carrier
wrong side up or using any tire other
than the small temporary spare tire
designed for use with this vehicle is
dangerous. It will result in poor
attachment and insufficient ground
clearance in the spare tire carrier and
the danger of the tire falling off. This
could result in someone being badly
injured or even killed.
Always tighten the spare tire carrier
bolt completely tight and make sure
the spare tire is locked in the highest
position:
A loose spare tire carrier bolt is
dangerous. The cable could be cut
causing the spare tire to fall off. This
could result in someone being
seriously injured or even killed. Use a
lug wrench to tighten the carrier bolt
and make sure to tighten it until a
click sound is heard.
CAUTION
If you hear rattling from the spare
tire carrier while the vehicle is
moving, the spare tire carrier cable
may be cut.
Have it repaired at an Authorized
Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
In Case of an Emergency
Flat Tire
7-7
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page367
Thursday, November 22 2007 12:5 AM
Form No.8Z28-EA-07J

Black plate (368,1)
Changing a Flat Tire
NOTE
If the following occurs while driving, it could
indicate a flat tire.
lSteering becomes difficult.lThe vehicle begins to vibrate excessively.lThe vehicle pulls in one direction.
If you have a flat tire, drive slowly to a
level spot that is well off the road and out
of the way of traffic to change the tire.
Stopping in traffic or on the shoulder of a
busy road is dangerous.
WARNING
Be sure to follow the directions for
changing a tire, and never get under a
vehicle that is supported only by a jack:
Changing a tire is dangerous if not
done properly. The vehicle can slip off
the jack and seriously injure
someone.
Never allow anyone inside a vehicle
supported by a jack:
Allowing someone to remain in a
vehicle supported by a jack is
dangerous. The occupant could cause
the vehicle to fall resulting in serious
injury.
CAUTION
(With Tire Pressure Monitoring
System)
The wheels equipped on your Mazda
are specially designed for installation
of the tire pressure sensors. Do not
use non-genuine wheels, otherwise it
may not be possible to install the tire
pressure sensors.NOTE
lMake sure the jack is well lubricated before
using it.
(With Tire Pressure Monitoring System)
lBe sure to register the tire pressure sensor
ID signal code whenever tires or wheels are
changed (page 5-31).
1. Park on a level surface off the right-of-
way and firmly set the parking brake.
2. Shift into Park (P) and turn off the
engine.
3. Turn on the hazard warning flasher.
4. Have everyone get out of the vehicle
and away from the vehicle and traffic.
5. Remove the jack, tool, and spare tire
(page 7-3).
6. Block the wheel diagonally opposite
the flat tire. When blocking a wheel,
place a tire block both in front and
behind the tire.
NOTE
When blocking a tire, use rocks or wood blocks
of sufficient size if possible to hold the tire in
place.
7-8
In Case of an Emergency
Flat Tire
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page368
Thursday, November 22 2007 12:5 AM
Form No.8Z28-EA-07J

Black plate (369,1)
qRemoving a Flat Tire
1. Loosen the lug nuts by turning them
counterclockwise one turn each, but
don't remove any lug nuts until the tire
has been raised off the ground.
2. Place the jack under the jacking
position closest to the tire being
changed.
Jacking positionJacking position
WARNING
Use only the front and rear jacking
positions recommended in this manual:
Attempting to jack the vehicle in
positions other than those
recommended in this manual is
dangerous. The vehicle could slip off
the jack and seriously injure or even
kill someone. Use only the front and
rear jacking positions recommended
in this manual.
Use only the jack provided with your
Mazda:
Using a jack that is not designed for
your Mazda is dangerous. The vehicle
could slip off the jack and seriously
injure someone.
Never place objects under the jack:
Jacking the vehicle with an object
under the jack is dangerous. The jack
could slip and someone could be
seriously injured by the jack or the
falling vehicle.
3. Insert the jack lever and attach the lug
wrench to tire jack.
In Case of an Emergency
Flat Tire
7-9
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page369
Thursday, November 22 2007 12:5 AM
Form No.8Z28-EA-07J

Black plate (370,1)
4. Turn the lug wrench clockwise and
raise the vehicle high enough so that
the spare tire can be installed. Before
removing the lug nuts, make sure your
Mazda is firmly in position and that it
cannot slip or move.
5. Remove the lug nuts by turning them
counterclockwise; then remove the
wheel and center cap.
qLocking Lug Nutsí
If your vehicle has optional antitheft
wheel lug nuts, one on each wheel will
lock the tires and you must use a special
key to unlock them. This key is attached
to the lug wrench and is stored with the
spare tire. Register them with the lock
manufacturer by filling out the card
provided in the glove box and mailing it
in the accompanying envelope. If you lose
this key, consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer or use the lock manufacturer's
order form, which is with the registration
card.
Special key Antitheft lug nut
To remove an antitheft lug nut
1. Obtain the key for the antitheft lug nut.
2. Place the key on top of the nut, and be
sure to hold the key square to it. If you
hold the key at an angle, you may
damage both key and nut. Don't use a
power impact wrench.
3. Place the lug wrench on top of the key
and apply pressure. Turn the wrench
counterclockwise.
7-10
In Case of an Emergency
íSome models.
Flat Tire
CX-9_8Z28-EA-07J_Edition2 Page370
Thursday, November 22 2007 12:5 AM
Form No.8Z28-EA-07J