light MAZDA MODEL CX-9 2012 Owners Manual (in English)

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11. Max. load rating
12. Tread wear, traction and temperature grades
13. Max. permissible inflation pressure
14. SAFETY WARNING
P215/65R15 95H is an example of a tire size and load index rating. Here is an explanation
of the various components of that tire size and load index rating. Note that the tire size and
load index rating may be different from the example.
P
Indicates a tire that may be installed on cars, SUVs, minivans and light trucks as designated
by the Tire and Rim Association (T&RA).
NOTE
If your tire size does not begin with a letter this may mean it is designated by either ETRTO
(European Tire and Rim Technical Organization) or JATMA (Japan Tire Manufacturing Association).
215
“215”is the nominal width of the tire in millimeters. This three-digit number gives the
width in millimeters of the tire from sidewall edge to sidewall edge. In general, the larger
the number, the wider the tire.
65
“65”is the aspect ratio. This two-digit number indicates the tire's ratio of height to width.
R
“R”is the tire construction symbol. R indicates“Radial ply construction”.
15
“15”is the wheel rim diameter in inches.
95
“95”is the Load Index. This two-or three-digit number indicates how much weight each
tire can support.
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Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Tire Information (except Canada)
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qInformation on Temporary Tires
Please refer to the sample below.
1. Temporary tires
2. Nominal width of tire in millimeters
3. Ratio of height to width (aspect ratio)
4. Diagonal
5. Rim diameter code
6. Load index & speed symbol
T115/70D 16 90M is an example of a tire size and load index rating. Here is an explanation
of the various components of that tire size and load index rating. Note that the tire size and
load index rating may be different from the example.
T
Indicates a tire that may be installed on cars, SUVs, minivans and light trucks as designated
by the Tire and Rim Association (T&RA).
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“115”is the nominal width of the tire in millimeters. This three-digit number gives the
width in millimeters of the tire from sidewall edge to sidewall edge. In general, the larger
the number, the wider the tire.
Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Tire Information (except Canada)
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Service Publications
Factory-authorized Mazda service publications are available for owners who wish to do
some of their own maintenance and repair.
When requesting any of our publications through an Authorized Mazda Dealer, refer to the
chart below.
If they do not have what you need in stock, they can order it for you.
PUBLICATION ORDER NUMBER PUBLICATION DESCRIPTION
9999-95-003B-12 2012 WORKSHOP MANUAL (English)
9999-MX-003B-12 2012 WORKSHOP MANUAL (Spanish)
9999-95-009G-12 2012 WIRING DIAGRAM (English)
9999-MX-009G-12 2012 WIRING DIAGRAM (Spanish)
9999-95-011C-12 (U.S.A. only) 2012 OWNER'S MANUAL
9999-EC-011C-12 (Canada only) 2012 OWNER'S MANUAL
9999-PR-011C-12 (Puerto Rico, Mexico only) 2012 OWNER'S MANUAL
9999-95-011C-12NAV (U.S.A. only) 2012 NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER'S MANUAL
9999-EC-011C-12NAV (Canada only) 2012 NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER'S MANUAL
9999-PR-011C-12NAV (Puerto Rico, Mexico only) 2012 NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER'S MANUAL
qWORKSHOP MANUAL:
Covers recommended maintenance and repair procedures of the drive train, body and
chassis.
qWIRING DIAGRAM:
Provides electrical schematics as well as component location for the entire electrical
system.
qOWNER'S MANUAL:
This booklet contains information regarding the proper care and operation of your vehicle.
This is not a technician's manual.
qSERVICE HIGHLIGHTS:
Provides description and operation of the many systems of your Mazda.
Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Service Publications
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qLight Bulbs
Exterior light
Light bulbCategory
Wattage ECE R (SAE)
HeadlightsHigh beam 60 HB3 (HB3)
Low beamHalogen 55 H11 (H11)
Xenon fusion 35 D2S (D2S)
Front turn signal lights 21 WY21W (23CP)
Front side-marker lights 5 WY5W (3CP)
Parking lights 5 W5W (4CP)
Fog lights
í51 HB4 (#9006)
Side turn signal lights (Integrated with outside mirrors)íLED*1―(―)
High-mount brake light LED*1―(―)
Rear turn signal lights 21 WY21W (23CP)
Taillights/Brake lights LED
*1―(―)
Reverse lights 21 W21W (#7440)
License plate lights 5 W5W (4CP)
Rear side-marker lights 5 W5W (4CP)
*1 LED is the abbreviation for Light Emitting Diode.
Interior light
Light bulbCategory
Wattage ECE R
Overhead lights/Map lights (Front) 8―
Overhead light (Center) 10―
Overhead light (Rear) 10―
Courtesy lights 5 T10
Vanity mirror lights 2―
Luggage compartment light 10―
qTires
NOTE
The tires have been optimally matched with the chassis of your vehicle.
When replacing tires, Mazda recommends that you replace tires of the same type originally fitted to
your vehicle. For details, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
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Specifications
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Personalization Features
The following“Personalization Features”are available. These settings can only be changed by an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
Item Feature Factory Setting Available Settings
Advanced keyless
entryThe advanced key's remaining battery level
warning light in the instrument cluster can be
deactivatedActivated Deactivated
The beep sound which is heard when
locking/unlocking all doors or the liftgate can
be deactivated
*1Activated Deactivated
The function to automatically lock the doors
when leaving the vehicle while carrying the key
can be activated
*2Deactivated Activated
*1 When the autolock function is operating, the warning sound will be heard regardless of the setting.
*2 When the autolock function is enabled, windows will not automatically close. You must close them before
leaving vehicle.
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A
Accessory Socket ............................ 6-197
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and
Accessories ....................................... 9-20
Advanced Key ..................................... 3-2
Advanced key maintenance ......... 3-5
Advanced key suspend
function ...................................... 3-17
Auxiliary key .............................. 3-17
Locking, unlocking with request
switch ........................................... 3-8
Operational range ......................... 3-7
Remote control function ............. 3-13
Service ......................................... 3-7
Warning and beep sounds .......... 3-18
When warning indicator/beep is
activated ..................................... 3-20
Air Bag Systems ............................... 2-55
All-Wheel Drive
(AWD) Operation ............................. 5-17
AWD warning light .................... 5-18
Ambient Temperature Display ........ 6-187
Antenna ............................................. 6-17
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ......... 5-8
Warning light ............................... 5-9
Appearance Care ............................... 8-54
Armrest Box .................................... 6-194
Audio System ................................... 6-17
Audio control switch .................. 6-65
Audio set (Type A) ..................... 6-29
Audio set (Type B) ..................... 6-39
AUX mode ................................. 6-68
Operating tips for audio
system ........................................ 6-17
Safety certification ..................... 6-71
A
Automatic Transaxle
Driving tips ................................ 5-16
Manual shift mode ..................... 5-13
Shift-lock system ....................... 5-13
Transaxle ranges ........................ 5-12
B
Battery
Emergency starting .................... 7-18
Maintenance ............................... 8-30
Specifications ............................. 10-4
Beep Sounds
Blind spot monitoring system
warning ...................................... 5-59
Ignition key reminder ................. 5-58
Lights-on reminder ..................... 5-58
Parking brake reminder .............. 5-59
Seat belt warning ........................ 5-58
Tire inflation pressure warning ... 5-59
Before Starting the Engine .................. 4-5
After getting in ............................. 4-5
Before getting in .......................... 4-5
Blind Spot Monitoring
(BSM) System .................................. 5-34
BSM OFF Indicator Light .......... 5-36
BSM OFF Switch ....................... 5-37
Care of radar sensors .................. 5-37
Warning Light/Beep ................... 5-36
Bluetooth Audio (Type B) .............. 6-125
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B
Bluetooth Hands-Free
(Panel Operation) ............................ 6-164
Basic Bluetooth Hands-Free
Operation ................................. 6-166
Convenient Use of the Hands-Free
System ...................................... 6-169
Hands-Free Setting ................... 6-173
Mazda Bluetooth Hands-Free
Customer Service ..................... 6-176
Safety Certification .................. 6-176
When Bluetooth Hands-Free Cannot
be Used .................................... 6-175
Bluetooth Hands-Free
(Voice Recognition) ........................ 6-133
Basic Bluetooth Hands-Free
Operation ................................. 6-138
Convenient Use of the Hands-Free
System ...................................... 6-144
Hands-Free Setting ................... 6-153
Mazda Bluetooth Hands-Free
Customer Service ..................... 6-163
Safety Certification .................. 6-162
When Bluetooth Hands-Free Cannot
be Used .................................... 6-162
Body Lubrication .............................. 8-25
Bottle Holder ................................... 6-193
Brake
Fluid ........................................... 8-23
Brakes
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ..... 5-8
Brakes assist ............................... 5-10
Foot brake .................................... 5-5
Pad wear indicator ...................... 5-10
Parking brake ............................... 5-7
Warning light ............................... 5-8
Break-In Period ................................... 4-6
Bulb Replacement ............................. 8-38
C
Capacities .......................................... 10-5
Carbon Monoxide ............................... 4-4
Cargo Securing Loops .................... 6-194
Cargo Sub-Compartment ................ 6-195
Catalytic Converter ............................. 4-3
Cell Phones ....................................... 9-21
Center Console ................................ 6-194
Child Restraint
Child restraint precautions ......... 2-36
Child-restraint system installation
position ...................................... 2-41
Installing child-restraint
systems ....................................... 2-42
LATCH child-restraint
systems ....................................... 2-50
Child Safety Locks for Rear Doors ... 3-32
Climate Control System ...................... 6-2
Gas specifications ...................... 10-5
Clock ............................................... 6-187
Coin Box ......................................... 6-194
Courtesy Lights ............................... 6-185
Cruise Control ................................... 5-20
Cup Holder ...................................... 6-191
Customer Assistance ........................... 9-2
D
Dashboard Illumination .................... 5-42
Daytime Running Lights ................... 5-65
Defroster
Mirror ......................................... 5-74
Rear window .............................. 5-73
Dimensions ....................................... 10-5
Door Locks ....................................... 3-28
Driving In Flooded Area ................... 4-12
Driving on Uneven Road .................. 4-13
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D
Driving Tips ........................................ 4-6
Automatic transaxle ................... 5-16
Break-in period ............................ 4-6
Driving in flooded area .............. 4-12
Driving on uneven road ............. 4-13
Hazardous driving ........................ 4-7
Money-saving suggestions ........... 4-6
Rocking the vehicle ...................... 4-9
Winter driving ............................ 4-10
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC)/Roll Stability Control
(RSC) ................................................ 5-26
TCS/DSC/RSC Indicator light.... 5-27
E
Emergency Starting ........................... 7-18
Jump-starting .............................. 7-18
Push-starting .............................. 7-20
Emergency Towing ........................... 7-21
Emission Control System .................... 4-3
Engine
Coolant ....................................... 8-21
Exhaust gas .................................. 4-4
Hood release .............................. 3-49
Oil .............................................. 8-19
Overheating ................................ 7-16
Starting ......................................... 5-4
Engine Compartment Overview ........ 8-18
Engine Coolant
Overheating ................................ 7-16
Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge ................................................ 5-41
Event Data Recorder ......................... 9-22
Exhaust Gas ........................................ 4-4
Exterior Care ..................................... 8-56
F
Flasher
Hazard warning .......................... 5-75
Headlights .................................. 5-60
Flat Tire ............................................... 7-3
Changing ...................................... 7-8
Spare tire and tool storage ............ 7-3
Fluids
Classification .............................. 10-4
Owner maintenance ................... 8-16
Fog Lights ......................................... 5-67
Foot Brake .......................................... 5-5
Front Seats
(Electrically Operated Seats) ............... 2-4
Front Seats
(Manually Operated Seats) ................. 2-2
Fuel
Filler lid and cap ........................ 3-47
Gauge ......................................... 5-42
Requirements ............................... 4-2
Tank capacity ............................. 10-5
Fuses ................................................. 8-47
Panel description ........................ 8-49
Replacement ............................... 8-47
G
Glove Compartment ........................ 6-194
H
Hazard Warning Flasher .................... 5-75
Hazardous Driving .............................. 4-7
Headlights
Control ....................................... 5-60
Flashing ...................................... 5-64
High-low beam .......................... 5-63
Leveling ..................................... 5-65
On reminder ............................... 5-63
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H
HomeLink Wireless Control
System .............................................. 5-75
Hood Release .................................... 3-49
Horn .................................................. 5-74
I
Ignition
Keys ........................................... 3-21
Switch .......................................... 5-2
Illuminated Entry System ............... 6-184
Immobilizer System
(with Advanced Key) ........................ 3-54
Immobilizer System
(without Advanced Key) ................... 3-58
Indicator Lights ................................. 5-44
BSM OFF ................................... 5-57
Cruise ......................................... 5-56
Headlight high-beam .................. 5-55
Security ...................................... 5-55
Shift position .............................. 5-55
TCS OFF .................................... 5-56
TCS/DSC/RSC ........................... 5-56
Turn-signal/hazard warning ....... 5-57
Information Display ........................ 6-186
Ambient temperature display .... 6-187
Audio display ........................... 6-188
Climate control display ............ 6-188
Clock ........................................ 6-187
Information display functions ... 6-186
Trip computer ........................... 6-188
Instrument Cluster ............................. 5-39
Interior Care ...................................... 8-60
Interior Lights ................................. 6-184
J
Jump-Starting .................................... 7-18
K
Keyless Entry System ....................... 3-22
Keys .................................................. 3-21
L
Label Information ............................. 10-2
Lane-Change Signals ........................ 5-66
Liftgate .............................................. 3-33
Light Bulbs
Replacement ............................... 8-38
Specifications ............................. 10-6
Lighting Control ............................... 5-60
Lubricant Quality .............................. 10-4
Luggage Compartment Light .......... 6-185
M
Maintenance
Introduction .................................. 8-2
Owner maintenance
precautions ................................. 8-17
Owner maintenance schedule ..... 8-16
Scheduled ..................................... 8-3
Map Lights ...................................... 6-185
Mirror Defroster ................................ 5-74
Mirrors
Outside mirrors .......................... 3-65
Rearview mirror ......................... 3-66
Money-Saving Suggestions ................ 4-6
Moonroof .......................................... 3-51
O
Odometer and Trip Meter .................. 5-40
Outside Mirrors ................................. 3-65
Overhead Console ........................... 6-193
Overhead Lights .............................. 6-184
Overheating ....................................... 7-16
Index
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O
Overloading ...................................... 4-12
P
Paint Damage .................................... 8-54
Parking Brake ..................................... 5-7
Parking in an Emergency .................... 7-2
Personalization Features ................... 10-8
Power Door Locks ............................ 3-29
Power Liftgate ................................... 3-35
Power Outlet ................................... 6-198
Power Steering .................................. 5-17
Fluid ........................................... 8-24
Power Windows ................................ 3-40
Push-Starting ..................................... 7-20
R
Rear Coat Hooks ............................. 6-196
Rear Door Child Safety Locks .......... 3-32
Rear Entertainment System ............... 6-72
Before operation ......................... 6-85
Country code list ...................... 6-116
Language code list ................... 6-114
Sound output .............................. 6-91
Rear View Monitor ......................... 6-177
Rear Window Defroster .................... 5-73
Rear Window Washer ....................... 5-73
Rear Window Wiper .......................... 5-72
Rearview Mirror ................................ 3-66
Recreational Towing ......................... 7-24
Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign
Country ............................................. 9-19
Rocking the Vehicle ............................ 4-9
Roll-over ............................................. 4-8
S
Safety Defects, Reporting ................. 9-45
Seat Belt System
3-point type ................................ 2-24
Automatic locking ...................... 2-23
Center-rear lap/shoulder ............. 2-29
Emergency locking .................... 2-22
Extender ..................................... 2-33
Pregnant women ........................ 2-22
Pretensioner and load limiting .... 2-26
Seat belt precautions .................. 2-20
Seat belt reminder ....................... 2-35
Warning light ............................. 2-34
Seats
Front seat
(Electrically operated seats) ......... 2-4
Front seat
(Manually operated seats) ............ 2-2
Seat warmer ................................ 2-18
Second-row seats ......................... 2-9
Third-row seat ............................ 2-13
Second-Row Seats .............................. 2-9
Security System
Immobilizer system
(with advanced key) ................... 3-54
Immobilizer system
(without advanced key) .............. 3-58
Theft-deterrent system ............... 3-62
Service Publications .......................... 9-47
Shopping Bag Hook ........................ 6-195
Side Extension Sunvisors ................ 6-183
Spare Tire and Tool Storage ................ 7-3
Specifications .................................... 10-4
Speedometer ...................................... 5-40
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