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

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Interior Equipment (View A)
Door-lock knob .................................................................................................. page 3-29
Power door lock switch ..................................................................................... page 3-29
Power window lock switch ................................................................................ page 3-44
Power window switches .................................................................................... page 3-40
Outside mirror switch ........................................................................................ page 3-65
Headlight leveling switch .................................................................................. page 5-65
TCS-OFF switch ................................................................................................ page 5-23
Power liftgate switch ......................................................................................... page 3-35
Lighting control ................................................................................................. page 5-60
Turn and lane-change signal .............................................................................. page 5-66
Dashboard illumination knob ............................................................................ page 5-42
Instrument cluster .............................................................................................. page 5-39
Wiper and washer lever ..................................................................................... page 5-68
Ignition switch ..................................................................................................... page 5-2
Lock release lever .............................................................................................. page 3-65
Parking brake ....................................................................................................... page 5-7
BSM OFF switch ............................................................................................... page 5-37
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle
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2. Press the SET button followed by one
of the programming buttons (1, 2, or 3)
within about 5 seconds. A beep sound
is heard after the programming is
completed.
SET button
NOTE
If the programming button (1, 2, or 3) you
have selected is already programmed, it will be
overwritten with the new setting.
Activating the seat to a pre-
programmed position
1. Shift the selector lever to the P
position.
2. Press the programming button (1, 2, or
3) that you selected when
programming your seat position. A
beep sound is heard after the
adjustment to the programmed position
is completed.
NOTE
lWhen the ignition is switched to ACC or off,
a pre-programmed seat position can be
activated regardless of the selector lever
position.
lIf the seat is already adjusted to the
position you are activating, the seat does
not move, however, a beep sound is heard
to confirm that the adjustment operation is
completed.
Activating the seat position when
unlocking with an advanced key/
retractable type key
Your desired seat position can be
activated when unlocking the doors.
Perform the following procedure using the
advanced key/retractable type key.
1. Adjust the seat to the desired position.
2. Switch the ignition off.
3. Press the SET button next to the
programming buttons and then the
unlock button on the advanced key/
retractable type key you want to
program within about 5 seconds. A
beep sound is heard when the operation
is completed.
When the driver's door is unlocked using
a programmed advanced key/retractable
type key, the seat is activated to a
programmed position if the driver's door
is opened within about 40 seconds. A
beep sound is heard after the adjustment
to the programmed position is completed.
Essential Safety Equipment
Seats
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NOTElIf the seat is already adjusted to the
position you are activating, the seat does
not move (a beep sound is not heard).
lThe advanced key/retractable key cannot be
programmed while the key is inserted in the
key cylinder.
lIf any of the following operations is
performed while activating a seat, the
activation will cancel (After pressing a
programming button or unlocking the doors
with a programmed advanced key/
retractable type key, and while the positions
are being adjusted).
lThe selector lever is shifted to a position
other than P (The ignition is switched
ON).
lAny of the seat adjustment switches
other than a lumbar support switch are
operated.
lThe SET button is pressed.lA programming button (1, 2, or 3) is
pressed.
lVehicle locking/unlocking is done using
the transmitter.
lThe vehicle starts moving.l(To cancel the seat activation when using
a programmed advanced key/retractable
type key to unlock the doors)
Perform the following procedure.
lSwitch the ignition off.lPress the SET button next to the
programming button (1, 2, or 3) and
then the lock button on the advanced
key/retractable type key within about 5
seconds. A beep sound is heard after the
operation is completed.
qLumbar Support Adjustment
(Driver's Seat)
Manually operated
To increase the seat firmness, pull the
lever forward. Push the lever backward to
decrease firmness.
Electrically operated
The amount of lumbar support can be
adjusted by pressing the switch.
To increase the seat firmness, press and
hold the front part of the switch to the
desired position, then release it.
Press the rear part of the switch to
decrease firmness.
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Seats
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Seat Warmerí
The front seats are electrically heated. The
ignition must be switched ON.
Press the seat warmer switch to illuminate
the indicator light while the ignition is
switched ON. The mode changes as
follow each time the seat warmer switch is
pressed.
OFF
High
Low
WARNING
ØBe careful when using the seat
warmer. The heat from the seat
warmer may be too hot for some
people, as indicated below, and
could cause a low-temperature
burn.
ØInfants, small babies, elderly
people, and physically
challenged people
ØPeople with delicate skin
ØPeople who are excessively
fatigued
ØPeople who are intoxicated
ØPeople who have taken sleep-
inducing medicine such as
sleeping pills or cold medicine
ØDo not use the seat warmer with
anything having high moisture-
retention ability such as a blanket
or cushion on the seat. The seat
may be heated excessively and
cause a low-temperature burn.
ØDo not use the seat warmer even
when taking a short nap in the
vehicle. The seat may be heated
excessively and cause a low-
temperature burn.
ØDo not place heavy objects with
sharp projections on the seat, or
insert needles or pins into it. This
could cause the seat to become
excessively heated and result in
injury from a minor burn.
CAUTION
Do not use organic solvents to clean
the seat. It may damage the seat
surface and the heater.
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Essential Safety Equipment
íSome models.
Seats
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NOTElIf the ignition is switched off while the seat
warmer is operating (High or Low) and
then switched ON again, the seat warmer
will automatically operate at the
temperature set before switching off the
ignition.
lUse the seat warmer when the engine is
running, and do not continue to use it for a
long period of time.
lThe temperature of the seat warmer cannot
be adjusted beyond High and Low because
the seat warmer is controlled by a
thermostat.
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Seats
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Do not modify the components or
wiring, or use electronic testing devices
on the pretensioner system:
Modifying the components or wiring
of the pretensioner system, including
the use of electronic testing devices is
dangerous. You could accidentally
activate it or make it inoperable
which would prevent it from
activating in an accident. The
occupants or repairers could be
seriously injured.
Properly dispose of the pretensioner
system:
Improper disposal of the pretensioner
system or a vehicle with non-
deactivated pretensioners is
dangerous. Unless all safety
procedures are followed, injury could
result. Ask an Authorized Mazda
Dealer how to safely dispose of the
pretensioner system or how to scrap
a pretensioner-equipped vehicle.NOTElThe pretensioner system will activate in a
moderate or severe frontal, near-frontal
collision or roll-over accident. It will not
activate in most side or rear impacts.
(With Driver and Front Passenger
Occupant Classification System)
The pretensioner system for the front
passenger is designed to only deploy in
accordance with the total seated weight on
the front passenger seat.
lSome smoke (non-toxic gas) will be
released when the air bags and
pretensioners deploy. This does not indicate
a fire. This gas normally has no effect on
occupants, however, those with sensitive
skin may experience light skin irritation. If
residue from the deployment of the air bags
or the front pretensioner system gets on the
skin or in the eyes, wash it off as soon as
possible.
qAir Bag/Front Seat Belt
Pretensioner System Warning Light
If the air bag/front seat belt pretensioner
system is working properly, the warning
light illuminates when the ignition is
switched ON or after the engine is
cranked. The warning light turns off after
a specified period of time.
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Seat Belt Systems
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A system malfunction is indicated if the
warning light constantly flashes,
constantly illuminates or does not
illuminate at all when the ignition is
switched ON. If any of these occur,
consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as
soon as possible. The system may not
operate in an accident.
WARNING
Never tamper with the air bag/
pretensioner systems and always have
an Authorized Mazda Dealer perform
all servicing and repairs:
Self-servicing or tampering with the
systems is dangerous. An air bag/
pretensioner could accidentally
activate or become disabled causing
serious injury or death.
qAir Bag/Front Seat Belt
Pretensioner System Warning Beep
If a malfunction is detected in the air bag/
front seat belt pretensioner systems and
the warning light, a warning beep sound
will be heard for about 5 seconds every
minute.
The air bag and seat belt pretensioner
system warning beep sound will continue
to be heard for approximately 35 minutes.
Have your vehicle inspected at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as
possible.
WARNING
Do not drive the vehicle with the air
bag/front seat belt pretensioner system
warning beep sounding:
Driving the vehicle with the air bag/
front seat belt pretensioner system
warning beep sounding is dangerous.
In a collision, the air bags and the
front seat belt pretensioner system
will not deploy and this could result
in death or serious injury.
Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer
to have the vehicle inspected as soon
as possible.
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Seat Belt Systems
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Do not leave a seat belt extender
connected to the buckle:
Leaving a seat belt extender
connected to the buckle without
using the seat belt is dangerous.
When the seat belt extender is
connected to the driver's seat belt
buckle (or front passenger) seat, the
SRS driver's (or front passenger's) air
bag system will determine that the
driver (or front passenger) is wearing
the seat belt even if the driver (or
front passenger) is not wearing it.
This condition could cause the
driver's (or front passenger's) air bag
to not activate correctly and result in
death or serious injury in the event of
collision. Always wear the seat belt
with the seat belt extender.
Do not use the seat belt extender when
installing a child-restraint system on
the front or rear passenger seat:
Using a seat belt extender to fasten a
child-restraint system on any seat is
dangerous. Always follow the child-
restraint system manufacturer's
installation instructions and never
use a seat belt extender.
NOTE
When not in use, remove the seat belt extender
and store it in the vehicle. If the seat belt
extender is left connected, the seat belt
extender might get damaged as it will not
retract with the rest of the seat belt and can
easily fall out of the door when not in use and
be damaged. In addition, the seat belt warning
light will not illuminate and function properly.
Seat Belt Warning Light
The seat belt warning light illuminates if
the driver or front passenger's seat is
occupied and the seat belt is not fastened
with the ignition switched ON.
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Seat Belt Reminder
NOTE
Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer to
deactivate or restore the belt reminder. Though
the belt reminder can be deactivated, doing so
will defeat the purpose of the system to warn
the driver and the front passenger in the event
that their seat belts are not fastened. For the
safety of the driver and front passenger, Mazda
recommends not deactivating the belt
reminder.
If the vehicle is driven with the driver or
front passenger's seat belt unfastened, the
seat belt warning light illuminates and a
warning chime sounds.
If the driver or front passenger's seat belt
is unfastened (only when the front
passenger seat is occupied) and the
vehicle is driven at a speed faster than
about 20 km/h (12 mph), the warning
light will flash and a beep sound will be
heard. After a short time, the warning
light stops flashing, but remains
illuminated, and the beep sound stops.
Until a seat belt is fastened or a given
period of time has elapsed, the beep sound
will not stop even if the vehicle speed
falls below 20 km/h (12 mph).NOTE
lThe warning light flashes and a beep sound
will be heard for about 6 seconds if the
driver's seat belt is not fastened when the
ignition is switched ON.
lIf a driver or front passenger's seat belt is
unfastened after the beep sound turns off,
and the vehicle speed exceeds 10 km/h (6
mph), the warning light flashes and beep
sound activates again.
lPlacing heavy items on the front passenger
seat may cause the front passenger seat belt
warning function to operate depending on
the weight of the item.
lTo allow the front passenger seat weight
sensor to function properly, do not place
and sit on an additional seat cushion on the
front passenger seat. The sensor may not
function properly because the additional
seat cushion could cause sensor
interference.
lWhen a small child sits on the front
passenger seat, it is possible that the
warning light will not operate.
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Never use a rear-facing child-restraint
system in the front seat with an air bag
that could deploy:
Rear-facing child-restraint systems
on the front seat are particularly
dangerous.
Even in a moderate collision, the
child-restraint system can be hit by a
deploying air bag and moved
violently backward resulting in
serious injury or death to the child.
Even though you may feel assured
that the front passenger air bag will
not deploy based on the fact that the
front passenger air bag deactivation
indicator light illuminates, you
should not use a rear-facing child-
restraint system in the front seat.Do not allow a child or anyone to lean
over or against the side window of a
vehicle with side and curtain air bags:
It is dangerous to allow anyone to
lean over or against the side window,
the area of the front passenger seat,
the front and rear window pillars and
the roof edge along both sides from
which the side and curtain air bags
deploy, even if a child-restraint
system is used. The impact of
inflation from a side or curtain air
bag could cause serious injury or
death to an out of position child.
Furthermore, leaning over or against
the front door could block the side
and curtain air bags and eliminate
the advantages of supplemental
protection. With the front air bag and
the additional side air bag that
comes out of the front seat, the rear
seat is always a better location for
children. Take special care not to
allow a child to lean over or against
the side window, even if the child is
seated in a child-restraint system.
qFront Passenger's Seat Child-
Restraint System Installation
1. Switch the ignition ON.
2. Slide the seat as far back as possible.
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Child Restraint
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