check engine MAZDA MODEL CX-9 2008 Quick Tips (in English)

GETTING STARTED
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Advanced
keyless entry/
start system*
Advanced key
must be carried
by driver to
operate properly.
Refer to Owner’s Manual for
addi tional instructions.
Tip: Do not use advanced key
with activated cell phone in
the same pocket, advanced key
functions may become disabled.
Advanced keyless
system customization
Your authorized Mazda Dealer can
customize your system if desired
with features such as auto-lock,
which can be programmed to
automatically lock vehicle after
driving and exiting vehicle.
For additional information,
see Owner’s Manual. Passenger’s door request switch:
Press (
6) on passenger’s door; all doors
and liftgate unlock simultaneously.
Liftgate request switch: Press ( 7)
on liftgate, doors and liftgate
will lock/unlock.
Advanced key transmitter:
Press button ( 2) for driver’s
door; press again within 1 1/2
seconds to unlock other doors
and liftgate, hold to lower front
windows and open moonroof,
release to stop; with all doors
unlocked, press and hold button ( 3) for one second
or more to open/close liftgate.Activating panic alarmPanic alarm: Press and hold
button ( 4) for more than 1 second;
horn sounds, hazard warning
lights flash; to stop, press
any remote button.

area, engine may not start
or warnings may activate.
Turning off engine
Turn start knob to ACC position
to turn engine off, push in and
turn start knob to LOCK position.
Tip: Vehicle battery may be
discharged and vehicle security
compromised if start knob is
left in ACC position.
Always put vehicle in Park ( P), set
parking brake and turn start knob to
LOCK position when exiting vehicle.
System operation warningsKEY indicator light flashes (green)
indicates advanced key transmitter
battery power is low.
KEY indicator light illuminated
continuously (red) indicates system
malfunction, and auxiliary key
should be used, have vehicle
inspected at an Authorized Mazda
Dealer as soon as possible.
Tip: When using advanced
keyless system, unless
reprogrammed by dealer,
system will beep as confirmation
of lock/unlock requests, system
will also beep if start knob is
left in ACC position, advanced
key has been left in vehicle or
if advanced key is removed from
vehicle while vehicle is running.
For additional system operation
warnings, see Owner’s Manual.
Replacing batterySee Owner’s ManualCautions on useTo avoid damage to advanced
key, do not allow any severe
impacts or contact with liquids,
do not place heavy objects on
advanced key and do not leave
advanced key exposed to direct
sunlight or high temperatures,
see Owner’s Manual for all
cautions and warnings.
Getting
Started
Getting
Started

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*Denotes optional equipment
Starting enginePress start knob
( 8 ); when KEY
indicator (green)
illuminates on
instrument
cluster; turn start knob ( 8) to
START position to start engine.
Auxiliary key operationIf advanced key cannot be used
due to a malfunction or dead
advanced key battery, use auxiliary
key ( 5) to lock/unlock doors and
to start vehicle.
To start vehicle: Remove start
knob cover ( 8) by pressing both
side release buttons ( 9) while
pulling; insert auxiliary key into
key cylinder and turn to start engine.
Tip: Do not place advanced key
on or around dashboard, storage
compartments such as glove
box or in open liftgate/cargo Locking doors
Driver’s/passenger’s door request
switch: Press (
6) once on either
door to lock other doors.
Press and hold driver’s door request
switch ( 6) to close windows and
moonroof, release to stop.
Advanced key transmitter:
Press button ( 1); pressing again
within a few seconds causes doors
to relock and horn to beep.
Unlocking doors/
opening liftgate
Driver’s door request switch: Press
( 6 ) to unlock driver’s door; press
again within 3 seconds to unlock
other doors and liftgate.

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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
WARNING LIGHTS
• Cruise control onAmber light: Cruise control system
activated; Green light: Cruising
speed set; see Getting Started
• Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)*,
see Driving Tips
• High beams on • Engine oil-pressure Stop car when safe and turn
off engine; check oil level
• Brake system Parking brake on/low brake fluid
• Always fasten seat belts • Security indicator light*
• KEY*,see Getting Started
• O Low fuel
• BSM OFF*BSM system is deactivated,
see Getting Started

BSM
OFF
GAUGES
1. Instrument cluster dimmer select knob
With headlights ON: Rotate knob
to increase/decrease brightness.
Headlights/parking lights ON,
ignition key ON: Illumination
changes brightness when knob
is pressed.
2. Tachometer
3. Gear position indicator Displays current gear
position or manual mode.
4. Gear indicator Displays current gear
when in D or M.
5. Speedometer
6. Odometer/Trip meter selector
Press to view odometer, trip
meter A and B; press and hold
to reset trip meter A/B settings.
• Check engineDealer inspection required if light
remains on, see Owner’s Manual
• Charging system Charging system malfunction;
dealer inspection required
• Air bag/front seat belt pretensioner system
If light flashes or stays on, the air
bags/front seat belt pretensioners
may not operate in an accident;
dealer inspection r equired
• AT Automatic transaxle*
Automatic transaxle malfunction;
dealer inspection required
• Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
ABS malfunction, normal brakes
only; dealer inspection required
• Check fuel cap Fuel cap not securely tightened
• Door ajar
7. Engine coolant temperature gauge
Stop car if above normal
range, turn off engine, let
vehicle cool; check coolant
level when safe.
InstrumentCluster
Instrument Cluster
km/h mph
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OFF
8. Odometer/Trip meter
9. Fuel gauge 20.1-gallon/76-liter tank
CRUISE• TCS OFFTraction Control System is
deactivated
• Lights ON indicator light*
• Traction Control System (TCS)/Dynamic
Stability Control (DSC)/
Roll Stability Control (RSC)
Light flashes when system is
activated while driving; dealer
inspection required if light
remains on
•
4WDAWD warning light*
Flashing lamp indicates high
temperature differential oil,
illuminated lamp indicates an
abnormality with AWD system;
dealer inspection required
• Powertrain malfunction/ reduced power
Dealer inspection required if light
remains on, see Owner’s Manual
*Denotes optional equipment

LOCKS
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
LiftgateTo open: Pull
up on handle
(3) and raise;
to close: Push
liftgate down
with both hands
until in near-shut
position, easy closure system will
close liftgate completely.
Liftgate request switchLiftgate request switch* (4)
operation, see Getting Started.
Power
liftgate
close switch
Press (5) for
one second or
more; hazard
warning lights
flash twice;
liftgate closes automatically
after beep sound is heard.
WARNINGS: Always make
sure hatch opening is clear
before opening/closing
Never place hands or fingers
around liftgate because
liftgate closes automatically
from near-shut position, this
could cause hands and fingers
to be pinched and injured.
Child-safety
locks
Located at edge
of rear doors.
To activate:
Pull tab (6) up;
door opens from
outside only.
To cancel: Push tab (6) down.
WARNING: Since children
may access either rear door,
child-safety locks for both rear
doors should be activated.
Locks
Locks
Key
Operates ignition and all locks.
Tips: Use key number plate to
purchase a new key; store in
safe place separate from vehicle.
Only advanced keyless
system* automatically locks
doors when leaving with key
(dealer programmable feature).
Retractable type key
To fold/unfold press button (1).
Auxiliary key*See Getting Started
Manual door
locks
To lock: Press
front of button (1)
toward door handle.
To unlock: Pull front
of button away
from door handle.
Power door locks
To lock/unlock all doors and liftgate
from inside vehicle: Press bottom/
top of switch (2).
Using mechanical key to unlock
driver’s front door: Rotate key to
counterclockwiseposition for more
than one second to unlock other
doors and liftgate, continue to hold
key in unlock position to roll front
windows down and open moonroof.
Using key to lock all doors: Rotate
key to clockwise position, continue
to hold key in lock position to
roll front windows up and close
moonroof, release to stop.Keyless entry
system
Functions only
with ignition in
OFF position.
To lock doors:
Press button (2);
pressing again within a few
seconds causes doors to relock
and horn to beep.
To unlock: Press button (3)
for driver’s door; press again
within 3 seconds to unlock other
doors and liftgate, press and hold
to lower driver’s and passenger
windows and open moonroof,
release to stop.
Panic alarm: Press and hold
button (4) for more than 1
second; horn sounds, hazard
warning lights flash; to stop,
press any remote button.
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Advanced
keyless entry/
start system/
auxiliary key*
See Getting
Started
Illuminated entry system
Activates interior lights when dome
light switch set to DOOR position;
lights off after driver’s door is
locked or ignition in ON position.
Immobilizer system
Prevents engine from running
unless coded key is used,
see Owner’s Manual.
WARNING: Never leave a child
alone in vehicle and never
leave any key where a child can
find it, particularly advanced
keys which give easier
access to a curious child.
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*Denotes optional equipment

REAR SEATS
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Automatic
Transaxle
Gearshift
must be in
Park or
Neutral to
start engine;
it must
be in Park
to remove
ignition key.
P = Park
To move gearshift from Park:
Press firmly on brake pedal then
move the shift lever out of P.
R = Reverse
N = Neutral
No gear engaged.
D Drive (Overdrive)
For normal driving: Shifts through
all forward gears automatically.
Rear Seats
Transaxle
Folding second-row seats
Pull lever ( 1) up and lower seatback;
when raising, lock into upright position. Seat slide
Moving seat forward/backward,
raise bar (
2) and slide seat to
desired position; release bar.
Seatback angle
Pull up lever ( 1), then lean back
to desired position; release lever.
Third-row seat access
Pull lever ( 3) and tilt seatback
and slide seat forward. Folding third-row seats
Grip strap (4) and pull to
fold seatback down.
Rear center position seat belt†
Connecting seat belt: Pull seat
belt from ceiling recess ( 1) and
connect tongue ( 2) to anchor
( 3 ), put belt ( 4) through seat
belt guide ( 5).
Wearing seat belt: Slowly pull out
lap/shoulder belt ( 4) and insert
tongue ( 6) into buckle ( 7) until
click is heard.
M (Sport A/T
manual shift mode)
Move shifter from
D to M to engage
manual shift mode,
M will be illuminated
for manual mode on
shift position indicator located
in the instrument panel.
Manual shifting of transmission
is achieved by moving shifter
back to upshift and forward to
downshift, move shifter from
M to D to engage automatic
shift mode.
Gear
indicator
Illuminated
numeral of
gear indicator
located in the
instrument panel
displays current gear in
Automatic and Manual
shift modes.
Tips: Back-up camera*
automatically operates when
gearshift lever is placed into
reverse and is viewable via
navigation display screen.
When using back-up camera,
objects may be closer than
they appear, please check
your surroundings.

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*Back-up camera feature is only available with optional Technology Package
†See Owner’s Manual
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Unfastening seat belt: Depress
buckle button (7) to release.
Tip: Leave center-rear lap portion
of seat belt fastened at all times
except when folding rear seat.
Stowing seat belt: Insert key or small
object in anchor buckle slot ( 8) to
release entire belt, let it fully retract,
then put tongues ( 2) and ( 6) together,
insert securely into recess ( 1).

CLIMATE CONTROLS
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
1. Air flow selections= air to dash
= air to dash and floor
= air to floor
= air to floor and windshield
= air to windshield (defrost)
2. Temperature control driver/passenger
Cooler/warmer = rotate knob
counterclockwise/clockwise
3. A/C = air conditioner
Press to turn on/off.
4. OFF Press to turn system OFF.
5. Fan control Rotate knob clockwise/
counterclockwise to increase/
decrease fan speed. 8. Air intake control
Press switch to alternate
between recirculated (Indicator
light on) or outside (Indicator
light off) air mode.
= recirculate inside air;
use for maximum cooling
WARNING: Do not use position in cold
weather, windows may
fog and hamper vision.

Automatic operation
Press AUTO ( 13) for automatic
operation; rotate outer dial to set
temperature, refer to information
display for air flow selection, see
Owner's Manual.
Tip: Automatic climate control
display viewed via information
display, see Audio Systems.
6. Outside Press Outside button ( 6) to display
outside temperature, press again
to switch display to temperature
set for air conditioner.
Tip: To change from
Fahrenheit to Centigrade
or vice versa: Press and
hold Outside button ( 6)
for 3 seconds or more.
7. Dual Press ( 7) to switch between
dual (driver/passenger) or
individual temperature (indicator
light on) operation modes. 9. Rear control
10. Seat warmer* Press on/off.
11. Rear window defogger
Press on/off; shuts off with
ignition or automatically after
15 minutes of operation; also
operates heated outside mirrors*.
12. Windshield defroster switch
Press: Fresh air position is
automatically selected, A/C
automatically turns ON.

Control positions for
maximum defrost
Fan to maximum, temperature
to maximum hot, selected.
Tip: To help prevent
windshield fogging in humid
weather, select before
starting engine.
To prevent moisture buildup,
never drive with system off.
Objects placed under the
front seats may interfere
with air flow to the rear.

Rear climate controlTurn air conditioning ( 3) on; press rear
control button ( 9), indicator light on,
rear passengers can now control fan
speed ( 14) and rear temperature ( 15).
Control On indicator ( 16) is
illuminated when rear climate
control is active.
Climate
Controls
Climate
Controls

AUTO
OFF DUAL
PASS
OUTSIDEA/C
MODE
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CONTROL
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*Denotes optional equipment
CHOFFMAX
151416When rear control switch (9
) is
OFF; rear climate control is not
possible, temperature and airflow
operates in response to front
control settings.

CARGO AREA
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Cargo Area
Driving Tips
Spare tire
1. Temporary spare tire
Stored under vehicle; to change
flat tire: Follow instructions in
Owner’s Manual.
WARNING: Do not exceed
50 mph with temporary spare.
Tip: For instructions
and restrictions on use
of temporary spare tire,
see Owner’s Manual.
Gas cap
After filling vehicle with gasoline,
fully reinstall gas cap by turning
clockwise until a clicking sound is
heard, if gas cap is not fully installed,
Check Engine light and/or gas cap
indicator light may come on.
For more information on Check
Engine light, see Owner’s Manual.
Tire economy and tipsCheck tire pressure monthly when
tires are cold, use a digital tire
pressure gauge for accurate tire
pressure measurement.
Tires should be of the same
type and size.
Maintain correct front-end alignment
and tire balance; rotate tires at
5,000 or 7,500 mile intervals; see
Owner’s Manual for rotation chart.
Tire pressure Decal on Driver’s B-pillar provides
tire pressure information.
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Warning light illuminates for a
few seconds after ignition is on.
If tire pressure is too low in one
or more tires, warning light will
illuminate and beeper will sound;
flashing warning light indicates
possible malfunction; dealer
inspection required.
Anti-lock Braking
System (ABS)
ABS automatically reduces
hydraulic pressure to any wheel
on the verge of locking up.
You may feel a slight pulsing of
the brake pedal and hear a clicking
noise; this tells you the ABS is
functioning properly; increase pressure
on pedal for maximum braking.
Tips: Maintain constant
pressure on the brake pedal.
Do not pump the brakes.
2. Jack
Located behind panel
3. Lug wrench and jack lever
4. Spare tire carrier bolt
socket
5. Spare tire carrier bolt
Located behind panel
6. Spare tire hold down strap
7. Tiedown eyelet
8. Navigation DVD player*
†
Cargo area
9. Cargo securing loops
10. Cargo floor
Tip: Cargo floor cover can
be secured in raised position
by attaching third-row
straps (14) to underside
of floor cover.
11. Rear accessory socket
12. Rear auxiliary terminals*
13. Power outlet (AC 115V)*
Cargo light
Located on interior side of liftgate,
see Interior Lights for operation.
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ABS self test
A self-diagnostic test is
performed when starting;
you may feel some brake pedal
pulsation and hear some noise,
this is normal.
Traction Control System (TCS)
Enhances traction and safety
by regulating engine torque.
When TCS detects drive wheel
slippage it lowers engine torque
to prevent loss of traction.
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
Controls braking and engine
torque in conjunction with ABS
and TCS to help control side slip
on slippery surfaces or during
sudden or evasive maneuvering.
Roll Stability Control (RSC)
System determines when corrective
action is needed; by controlling
engine torque and braking on
each wheel.
*Denotes optional equipment†See Owner’s Manual

UNDER HOOD
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Under Hood
1. Engine coolant reservoir
Level should be between COLD
FILL RANGE indicator marks.
WARNING: Never remove
coolant reservoir cap while
engine is running or hot;
remove only when system
is cool.
2. Power steering fluid
reservoir
Level should be between
MIN and MAX lines.
Break-in period
First 600 miles: Avoid heavy
braking and acceleration; drive at
varying road and engine speeds;
engine should not exceed 3500
rpm in Park or Neutral.
Tip: Follow similar procedures
with newly overhauled engine
or when brakes are replaced.
Maintenance notes:
Rotate tires every 7,500
miles or sooner if needed.
Replace cabin air filter every
25,000 miles or 24 months.
Replace spark plugs every
100,000 miles.
Inspect drive belts every 105,000
miles; replace every 150,000 miles.
Replace (FL22) engine
coolant at 120,000 miles.
WARNING: Using coolant other
than FL22 requires more frequent
maintenance intervals.Tip: For additional service
intervals and complete
details, see Owner’s Manual.
3. Automatic transaxle
fluid level dipstick
Fluid Hot scale A
Fluid above 150
oF, level
must be between full
and low.
Fluid Hot scale B
Cold fluid below 70
oF should
be close to, but not above
bottom notch on dipstick.
4. Battery
A.Replace: Engine oil
and filter
†Lubricate: All locks and hinges
B.Inspect: Fuel lines and hoses,
brake lines, hoses and
connections, steering operation
and linkages, front and rear
suspension and ball joints,
drive-shaft dust boots
C.Replace: Air filter
D.Inspect: Hoses and tubes for
emission system
Replace: Engine coolant
(Other than FL22)
E.Tighten: Bolts and nuts on
chassis and body
F.Inspect: Disc brakes
G.Inspect: Exhaust system and
heat shields
Tip: For severe driving
conditions, Owner’s Manual
recommends changing oil
and filter at 5,000
†miles.
5. Air filter
6. Brake fluid reservoir
Fill to MAX mark with DOT 3
fluid; check with cap on.
7. Fuse block panel
Push latch in; lift cover.
8. Hood latch
Pull up to release hood.
9. Engine oil dipstick
Fluid should be between max.
and min. on dipstick; do not fill
above max.
10. Engine oil filler cap
SAE 5W-20
11. Windshield washer
fluid reservoir
Fill with windshield
washer fluid.
12. Hood support rod
Tip: Check all fluids with
vehicle parked on a level
surface and engine off
unless otherwise stated.
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3.5-liter Engine
†See Owner’s Manual
NORMAL SERVICE INTERVALS
7,500 miles
15,000 miles
22,500 miles
30,000 miles
37,500 miles
45,000 miles
52,500 miles
60,000 miles
67,500 miles
75,000 miles
82,500 miles
90,000 miles
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