instrument cluster MAZDA MODEL CX-9 2008 Quick Tips (in English)

DRIVER’S VIEW
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
1. Power window switches,
see Mirrors/Windows
2. Door locks, see Locks
3. Mirror controls,
see Mirrors/Windows
4. HID headlights
leveling switch*
Set position at 0 unless vehicle
is loaded heavily, leveling
switch adjusts headlight angle
to compensate for weight of
passengers and cargo, see
Owner’s Manual.
5. Air vents
6. TCS OFF switch,
see Instrument Cluster
7. Turn signal/lighting control
lever, see Getting Started8. Audio control switches,see Audio Systems
9. Horn/Air bag
10. Cruise control, see Getting Started
11. Wiper/washer control lever,see Getting Started12. Information display,see Audio Systems
13. Hazard warning switch
Push to activate/deactivate.
14. Passenger air bag off
indicator, see Getting Started
15. NAVI display*,
see Owner’s Manual
Audio system,
see Audio Systems
16. Climate control panel,
see Climate Controls
17. Seat warmer*, Press: On/off.
18. Accessory socket
19. Cup holders
To access cup holders:
Press cover down and lift.
20. Auxiliary jackConnect portable music device
to in-vehicle audio system.
21. Gearshift lever, see Transaxle
22. Storage
Driver’s
View
AUTO
OFF DUAL
PASS OUTSIDE A/C
MODE C H C H
FRONT REAR REAR
CONTROL
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23. Tilt/telescopic steering-
wheel release lever,
Pull lever down to unlock
column; adjust tilt angle/column
length; pull up to lock column.
WARNING: Do not adjust
steering-wheel while driving
because you may lose control
of the vehicle.
24. HF/TEL Hands-Free Telephone
button*,
see Getting Started
25. Power liftgate switch*
Press for one second or more
to fully open/close liftgate.
26. Hood release handle
Pull release handle to unlock.
27. Parking-brake
To engage: Push down; to release:
Push down slightly, then release.
28. BSM OFF switch*, see Getting Started
29. Fuel-filler lid release
To open: Pull lever upward
and release.
Getting Started
MAZDA CX-9 Quick Tips®are
designed to quickly familiarize
you with some important
features of your MAZDA CX-9.
This Driver’s View tab is your
index to the Quick Tips
®, locate
the item you would like to
learn more about and then
turn to the listed tab.
Be sure to see the tab called
Getting Started, this section
contains important operating
tips about your MAZDA CX-9.
Items identified in blue text
call out unique features.
*Denotes optional equipment

GETTING STARTED
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Bluetooth
Hands-Free
Telephone
(HF/TEL)*
System consists
of Hands-Free
Telephone
(HF/TEL) button
(1) located on
steering-wheel, information display,
microphone and audio/navigation
system*; system only functions
with a Bluetooth type mobile
telephone, a mobile telephone
can be programmed only when
vehicle is parked.
Hands-Free Telephone setup
Pair a phone
1. Press telephone button (1);
say “setup.”
2. System prompts you with available
options; say “pairing options.”BSM warning
light (1) will
appear in
either outside
side-mirror
when a vehicle
is detected in the
detection area.
Tip: Audible warning beep
is heard when turn signal
is activated and a vehicle is
detected in the detection area.
WARNINGS: Do not rely
completely on BSM system;
make sure to look over your
shoulder before making any
lane change.
BSM system may not function
normally when towing a
trailer, system should
be deactivated.
Getting
Started
Getting
Started
LanguagePress telephone button (1);
say “setup”after beep, say
“language”after beep, say “English,”
“French” or “Spanish,”you will be
asked “is this correct,”say “yes”
after the beep, then follow any
additional prompts.
Dialing a phone numberPress telephone button (1); say “dial”
after beep, slowly say phone number
after the prompt, system verifies
number is correct; then connects
your call.
Redialing last-called numberPress telephone button (1); say
“redial”after beep, system will
redial last dialed phone number.
See Owner’s Manual
for complete operating
instructions and warnings. Blind Spot Monitoring
(BSM)*
BSM system will assist driver
by monitoring detection areas
on either side of vehicle to
the rear.
System is only active above
20-mph.
3. After prompts, say “pair a phone.”
4. System will request a 4-digit
PIN of your choice (record PIN
number for future phone pairing
procedure), slowly say your
4-digit PIN and confirm.
5. After prompt, follow phone
manufacturer’s instructions to
search for Bluetooth device.
6. Once device is found, select
“Mazda,”enter your selected
4-digit PIN on phone’s numeric
keypad when requested.
7. System prompts you to name
the phone.
8. System will ask for a phone
priority number between 1-7,
1 being highest.
9. When programming is complete,
system will indicate“pairing
complete.”
*Denotes optional equipment
1
Detection
Areas
VOL+
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1
Deactivating
BSM system:
Press BSM OFF
switch (2),
indicator will
illuminate
in instrument
cluster.
Press BSM OFF switch again
to reactivate system.
Indicator light flashes if system
has a malfunction, dealer
inspection required.
See Owner’s Manual
and BSM Quick Start Guide
for complete operating
instructions and warnings.
BSMOFFBSM
OFF
2

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

1 2
5
4 3

*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.

LOCK ACC ON STARTPU SH
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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
E F H
C
x1000r/min2 3
4
5
6
7
8
TRIP
1 0
0
20 40
60
80
10 0
12 0
140 220
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
160
18 0
200
P
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D
M
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2112
382.3
8 7 9
4 1 6 2 5
KEY
CRUISE
AT
4WD
3
BSM
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