ECO mode MAZDA MODEL CX-9 2011 (in English) Owner's Manual

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If the AWD warning light flashes:
Park the vehicle in a safe place. After a
few moments, if the warning light stops
flashing, you can resume driving. If the
light does not stop flashing, contact an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
WARNING
Never spin a wheel that is off the
ground:
Spinning a wheel that is off the
ground as a result of the vehicle
being stuck or in a ditch is
dangerous. The drive assembly could
be seriously damaged which could
lead to an accident or could even
lead to overheating, oil leakage, and
a fire.
qTire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) Warning Lightí
This warning light illuminates for a few
seconds when the ignition is switched
ON.
Thereafter, the warning light illuminates
and a beep is heard when tire pressure is
too low in one or more tires, and flashes
when there is a system malfunction.
WARNING
If the tire pressure monitoring system
warning light illuminates or flashes, or
the tire pressure warning beep sound is
heard, decrease vehicle speed
immediately and avoid sudden
maneuvering and braking:
If the tire pressure monitoring system
warning light illuminates or flashes,
or the tire pressure warning beep
sound is heard, it is dangerous to
drive the vehicle at high speeds, or
perform sudden maneuvering or
braking. Vehicle drivability could
worsen and result in an accident.
To determine if you have a slow leak
or a flat, pull over to a safe position
where you can check the visual
condition of the tire and determine if
you have enough air to proceed to a
place where air may be added and
the system monitored again by an
Authorized Mazda Dealer or a tire
repair station.
Do not ignore the TPMS Warning Light:
Ignoring the TPMS warning light is
dangerous, even if you know why it is
illuminated. Have the problem taken
care of as soon as possible before it
develops into a more serious
situation that could lead to tire
failure and a dangerous accident.
Warning light illuminates/Warning
beep sounds
When the warning light illuminates, and
the warning beep sound is heard (about 3
seconds), tire pressure is too low in one or
more tires.
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qTCS OFF Indicator Light
This indicator light stays on for a few
seconds when the ignition is switched
ON.
It also illuminates when the TCS OFF
switch is pressed and TCS is switched off.
Refer to TCS OFF Switch on page 5-25.
If the light remains illuminated and the
TCS is not switched off, take your vehicle
to an Authorized Mazda Dealer. The
dynamic stability control may have a
malfunction.
NOTE
If the TCS/DSC indicator light and the TCS
OFF indicator light remain illuminated even
after switching the ignition from ON to OFF,
and back to ON, attempt the procedure again.
If this still does not resolve the issue, consult
an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
qCruise Main Indicator Light
(Amber)/Cruise Set Indicator
Light (Green)
The indicator light has two colors.
Cruise Main Indicator Light (Amber)
The indicator light illuminates amber
when the ON switch is pressed and the
cruise control system is activated.
Cruise Set Indicator Light (Green)
The indicator light illuminates green when
a cruising speed has been set.
qBSM OFF Indicator Lightí
This indicator light illuminates for a few
seconds when the ignition is switched
ON.
The BSM OFF indicator light illuminates
when the BSM system is turned off by
pressing the BSM OFF switch.
The indicator light flashes if the BSM
system has a malfunction. Consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
NOTE
If the vehicle is driven on a road with less
traffic and few vehicles that the radar sensors
can detect, the system may pause (The BSM
OFF indicator light in the instrument panel
flashes). However, it does not indicate a
malfunction.
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qSeat Belt Warning Beep
If the driver's seat belt is not fastened
when the ignition is switched ON, a beep
sound will be heard for about 6 seconds.
If the driver's seat belt is not fastened and
the vehicle is driven at a speed faster than
about 20 km/h (12 mph), a beep sound
will be heard again for a specified period
of time.
Refer to Seat Belt Warning Light/Beep on
page 5-50.
qIgnition Key Reminder
If the ignition is switched off or the
ignition is switched to ACC with the key
inserted, a continuous beep sound will be
heard when the driver's door is opened.
qLights-On Reminderí
If lights are on and the key is removed
from the ignition switch, a continuous
beep sound will be heard when the
driver's door is opened.
NOTE
When the advanced keyless function is used
and the start knob is in the ACC position, the
Start Knob Not in Lock Warning Beep (page
3-18) overrides the lights-on reminder.
qParking Brake Reminder
If the parking brake has not been
completely released and the vehicle is
driven at about 5 km/h (3 mph) or faster, a
continuous beep sound will be heard to
notify the driver that the parking brake
has not been released.
qTire Inflation Pressure Warning
Beepí
The warning beep sound will be heard for
about 3 seconds when there is any
abnormality in tire inflation pressures
(page 5-28).
qAdvanced Keyless Warning (with
Advanced Key)
Warning indicators for the advanced key,
such as“the advanced key removed from
vehicle warning”, use a beep sound and
warning/indicator lights in the instrument
cluster.
Refer to Warning and Beep Sounds on
page 3-18.
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NOTElThe headlights, other exterior lights and dashboard illumination may not turn off immediately
even if the surrounding area becomes well-lit because the light sensor determines that it is
nighttime if the surrounding area is continuously dark for several minutes such as inside long
tunnels, traffic jams inside tunnels, or in indoor parking lots.
In this case, the light turns off if the light switch is turned to the OFF position.
lThe dashboard illumination can be adjusted by rotating the knob in the instrument cluster. Also,
the day/night mode can be changed by pressing the knob. To adjust the brightness of the
dashboard illumination: Refer to Dashboard Illumination on page 5-42.
lThe sensitivity of the AUTO lights may be changed by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Xenon fusion headlight bulbsí
The low-beam bulbs of the headlights have xenon fusion bulbs that produce a bright white
beam over a wide area.
WARNING
Do not replace the xenon fusion bulbs yourself
Replacing the xenon fusion bulbs yourself is dangerous. Because the xenon fusion
bulbs require high voltage, you could receive an electric shock if the bulbs are
handled incorrectly. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer when the replacement is
necessary.
NOTE
If the headlights flicker, or the brightness weakens, the bulb-life may be depleted and a replacement is
necessary. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
qLights-On Reminderí
If lights are on and the key is removed
from the ignition switch, a continuous
beep sound will be heard when the
driver's door is opened.
NOTE
When the advanced keyless function is used
and the start knob is in the ACC position, the
Start Knob Not in Lock Warning Beep (page
3-18) overrides the lights-on reminder.
qHeadlight High-Low Beam
Press the lever forward to turn on the high
beams.
Pull the lever back to its original position
for the low beams.
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qHeadlight Levelingí
The number of passengers and weight of
cargo in the luggage compartment change
the angle of the headlights.
The headlight leveling switch adjusts this
angle.
Select the proper setting from the following chart.
Front seat Rear seat
LoadSwitch
Position
Driver
PassengerSecond-
rowThird-
row
×――――0
××―― ―0
××―×―1
××××―1
××××× 2
×―――×3
×: Yes
―:No
qDaytime Running Lights (Canada)
In Canada, vehicles must be driven with
the headlights on during daytime
operation.
For that reason, the daytime running lights
automatically turn on when the ignition is
switched ON.NOTE
The Daytime Running Lights turn off when the
parking brake is applied.
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6Interior Comfort
Use of various features for drive comfort, including air-conditioning and audio
system.
Climate Control System .......................... 6-2
Operating Tips .................................... 6-2
Vent Operation (Front) ........................ 6-4
Fully Automatic Type ......................... 6-6
Vent Operation (Rear) ....................... 6-12
Fully Automatic Type (Rear) ............ 6-14
Audio System ......................................... 6-17
Antenna ............................................. 6-17
Operating Tips for Audio System ..... 6-17
Types of the Audio Set ...................... 6-27
Audio Set (Type A) ........................... 6-29
Audio Set (Type B) ........................... 6-39
Audio Control Switch Operation ...... 6-65
AUX Mode (Auxiliary input) ........... 6-68
Safety Certification ........................... 6-71
Rear Entertainment System ................. 6-72
Rear Entertainment System
í............ 6-72
Part Names ........................................ 6-82
Before Operation ............................... 6-85
Sound Output .................................... 6-91
Rear Entertainment System
Functions ........................................... 6-95
DVD video, DVD audio, Video CD, Audio
CD and MP3/WMA CD Playback (Disc
Mode) ................................................ 6-96
Auxiliary Input (AUX mode) .......... 6-110
Language Code List ........................ 6-114
Country Code List ........................... 6-116
Error Message ................................. 6-120
Symptoms and Actions ................... 6-122
Bluetooth Audio (Type B) ................... 6-125
Bluetooth Audio (Type B)
í............ 6-125Bluetooth Hands-Free (Voice
Recognition) ......................................... 6-133
Bluetooth Hands-Free
í.................. 6-133
Basic Bluetooth Hands-Free Operation... 6-138
Convenient Use of the Hands-Free
System ............................................. 6-144
Hands-Free Setting .......................... 6-153
When Bluetooth Hands-Free Cannot be
Used ................................................ 6-162
Safety Certification ......................... 6-162
Mazda Bluetooth Hands-Free Customer
Service ............................................ 6-163
Bluetooth Hands-Free (Panel
Operation) ............................................ 6-164
Bluetooth Hands-Free
í.................. 6-164
Basic Bluetooth Hands-Free Operation... 6-166
Convenient Use of the Hands-Free
System ............................................. 6-169
Hands-Free Setting .......................... 6-173
When Bluetooth Hands-Free Cannot be
Used ................................................ 6-175
Safety Certification ......................... 6-176
Mazda Bluetooth Hands-Free Customer
Service ............................................ 6-176
Rear View Monitor .............................. 6-177
Rear View Monitor
í...................... 6-177
Interior Equipment ............................. 6-187
Sunvisors ......................................... 6-187
Interior Lights ................................. 6-188
Information Display ........................ 6-190
Cup Holder ...................................... 6-195
Bottle Holder ................................... 6-197
Storage Compartments .................... 6-197
Accessory Sockets .......................... 6-201
Power Outlet
í................................ 6-202
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OUTSIDE (Ambient Temperature)
switch
Press the OUTSIDE switch to display the
ambient temperature.
NOTE
lThe displayed ambient temperature may
vary from the actual ambient temperature
depending on the surrounding area and
vehicle conditions.
lPress the OUTSIDE switch for three
seconds or longer to switch the display
from Fahrenheit to Centigrade or vice
versa.
lPress the OUTSIDE switch again to switch
the display from ambient temperature to the
temperature set for the air conditioner.
DUAL switch
Use the DUAL switch to change the mode
between the individual operation (driver
and passenger) and interconnection
(simultaneous) modes.Individual operation mode (indicator
light illuminated)
The set temperature can be controlled
individually for the driver and front
passenger.
Interconnection mode (indicator light
turned off)
The set temperature for the driver and
front passenger is controlled
simultaneously.
NOTE
lThe set temperature for the front passenger
changes to that of the driver while in the
interconnected mode.
lis displayed on the information
display while in the individual operation
mode.
lThe system changes to the interconnection
mode automatically if the windshield
defroster switch is pressed. The system will
not change to the individual operation
mode by pressing the DUAL switch or
turning the front passenger temperature
control dial.
Windshield defroster switch
Press the switch to defrost the windshield
and front door windows.
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Bit rate
Refers to the volume of data per second,
expressed in bps (bits per second).
Generally, the larger the number of the
transfer bit rate when compressing an
MP3 file, the more information regarding
musical reproduction it carries, and
therefore the better the sound quality.
Packet writing
A general term for the method, similar to
that used for floppy discs or hard drives,
of recording the required file in a single
increment on a CD-R and similar.
ID3 Tag
ID3 tag is a method for storing
information related to the music in an
MP3 file. Information such as track, artist
and album name can be stored. This
content can be freely edited using ID3
editing function software.
VBR
Abbreviation for Variable Bit Rate. While
CBR (Constant Bit Rate) is generally
used, VBR varies the bit rate for audio
compression according to compression
conditions and this allows for
compression with preference given to
sound quality.
qOperating Tips for WMA
WMA is short for Windows Media Audio
and is the audio compression format used
by Microsoft.
Audio data can be created and stored at a
higher compression ratio than MP3.
* Microsoft and Windows Media are
registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation U.S. in the United States
and other countries.
Playable WMA file specification
CD-R and CD-RW including WMA files
can be played with this unit. Discs which
conform to the following formats can be
played.
Playable WMA files are as follows:
Item Content
SpecificationWindows Media
Audio Version 7.0,
8.0, 9.0
Sampling
frequencyBit rate32kHz.......32,40,
48 kbps
44.1kHz.....32,48,
64, 80, 96, 128, 160,
192, 256, 320 kbps
48kHz.......64,96,
128, 160, 192 kbps
VBR (Variable Bit Rate) Supported
Channel mode Stereo/Monaural
WMA tagTitle, artist name,
album name
CAUTION
This unit plays files with the (.wma)
file extension as a WMA file. Do not
use the WMA file extension for files
other than WMA files. It may cause
noise or a malfunction.
lIn a WMA file, the track name, artist
name and album name are recorded
with data called“WMA-Tag”, and the
information can be displayed.
lWMA files which do not comply with
the specific standard may not be played
correctly or its file and folder name
may not be displayed correctly.
lThe file extension may not be provided
depending on the computer operating
system, version, software, or settings.
In this case, add the file extension
“.wma”to the end of the file name, and
then write the disc.
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*3 The function may appear on the
display but is only adjustable in the
European market models.
2. Turn the audio control dial to adjust the
selected functions as follows:
Indication Turn Left Turn Right
Select mode
Decrease
bassIncrease
bass
Decrease
trebleIncrease
treble
Shift the
sound to the
frontShift the
sound to the
rear
Shift the
sound to the
leftShift the
sound to the
right
Off On
Off On
12Hr
(Flashing)24Hr
(Flashing)
* The function may appear on the display but is only
adjustable in the European market models.
NOTE
About 5 seconds after selecting any mode, the
volume function will be automatically selected.
To reset bass, treble, fade, and balance, press
the audio control dial for 2 seconds. The unit
will beep and“CLEAR”will be displayed.
Automatic Level Control (ALC)
The automatic level control (ALC) is a
feature that automatically adjusts audio
volume and sound quality according to
the vehicle speed.
The volume increases in accordance with
the increase in vehicle speed, and
decreases as vehicle speed decreases.Select the desired ALC mode.
Mode Volume change
No change
Minimum
Medium
Maximum
Turn the audio control dial to select ALC
OFF or ALC LEVEL1―3 modes. The
selected mode will be indicated.
BEEP setting
The beep-sound when operating the audio
system can be set on or off.
ILLM EFT setting (Illumination setting
during operation)
The audio system illumination during
operation can be set on or off.
Time adjustment
Rotating the audio control dial switches
the display between 12 and 24-hour clock
time (page 6-191).
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qOperating the Radio
Band selector button Scan button
Seek tuning
buttonsManual tuning dial/Auto memory button
Channel preset buttons
Radio ON
Press a band selector button (
)to
turn the radio on.
Band selection
Successively pressing the band selector
button (
) switches the bands as
follows: FM1→FM2→AM.
The selected mode will be indicated. If
FM stereo is being received,“ST”will be
displayed.
NOTE
If the FM broadcast signal becomes weak,
reception automatically changes from
STEREO to MONO for reduced noise, and the
“ST”indicator will go out.
Tuning
The radio has the following tuning
methods: Manual, Seek, Scan, Preset
channel, and Auto memory tuning. The
easiest way to tune stations is to set them
on preset channels.
NOTE
If the power supply is interrupted (fuse blows
or the battery is disconnected), the preset
channels will be erased.
Manual tuning
Turning the manual tuning dial will
change the frequency higher or lower.
Seek tuning
Pressing the seek tuning button (
,)
will cause the tuner to seek a higher or
lower frequency automatically.
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