lights MAZDA MODEL CX-9 2017 (in English) Owner's Manual
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Before Driving
Towing
Trailer Towing Tips
Verify that your Mazda maintains a near-normal attitude when a loaded or unloaded trailer
is connected. Do not drive if it has an abnormal front-up or front-down position. Inspect
for incorrect tongue load, worn suspension parts, and trailer overloading.
Make sure the trailer is properly loaded and the cargo is secure to prevent it from shifting.
Make sure the mirrors conform to all government regulations. If they do not, install
required rear view mirrors appropriate for towing purposes.
The three main causes of vehicle-trailer accidents are driver error, excessive speed, and
improper trailer loading.
Before driving
Have your cooling and braking system checked by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Before starting out, inspect the operation of all vehicle and trailer lights and all vehicle-
to-trailer connections. Stop and re-inspect all lights and connections after driving a short
distance.
Driving
Your Mazda will handle differently with a trailer in tow, so practice turning, backing, and
stopping in a traffi c-free area.
Take time to get accustomed to the extra weight and length.
Allow more room between your vehicle and the one in front because braking distance
increases with a trailer. For each 16 km/h (10 mph) of speed, allow at least one vehicle
and trailer length between your Mazda and the vehicle ahead.
Avoid jerky starts or sudden acceleration.
Avoid sudden braking. It may cause loss of control and result in jackknifi ng, especially so
on wet or slippery roads.
Shift the shift lever to the D position when towing a trailer in hilly terrain or when heavily
loaded.
The D position will allow operating the vehicle without frequent shifting.
Lane changes and turning
Avoid quick lane changes, sudden turns, and tight turns. Slow down before turning to avoid
the need of sudden braking.
A turning trailer will make a tighter arc than the tow vehicle. Compensate with turns that are
larger than normal.
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4When Driving
Information concerning safe driving and stopping.
Start/Stop Engine ................................ 4-4
Ignition Switch ............................... 4-4
Starting the Engine ......................... 4-5
Turning the Engine Off ................ 4-10
Instrument Cluster and Display ...... 4-12
Meters and Gauges ....................... 4-12
Multi-information Display and INFO
Switch
* ......................................... 4-21
Active Driving Display * ............... 4-29
Warning/Indicator Lights ............. 4-31
Automatic Transaxle ......................... 4-38
Automatic Transaxle Controls ..... 4-38
Shift-Lock System ....................... 4-39
Transaxle Ranges ......................... 4-40
Manual Shift Mode ...................... 4-42
Driving Tips ................................. 4-47
Switches and Controls ...................... 4-48
Lighting Control ........................... 4-48
Fog Lights
* ................................... 4-54
Turn and Lane-Change Signals .... 4-54
Windshield Wipers and Washer ... 4-55
Rear Window Wiper and
Washer .......................................... 4-59
Rear Window Defogger ............... 4-60
Horn ............................................. 4-61
Hazard Warning Flasher ............... 4-61
HomeLink Wireless Control
System
* ......................................... 4-62
Brake .................................................. 4-66
Brake System ............................... 4-66
Hill Launch Assist (HLA) ............ 4-70
ABS/TCS/DSC/Trailer Stability Assist
(TSA) .................................................. 4-72
Antilock Brake System (ABS) ..... 4-72
Traction Control System (TCS) ... 4-73
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC) ........................................... 4-75
Trailer Stability Assist (TSA)....... 4-76
Fuel Economy Monitor ..................... 4-77
Fuel Economy Monitor ................ 4-77
Drive Selection ................................... 4-79
Drive Selection ............................. 4-79
i-ACTIV AWD ................................... 4-81
i-ACTIV AWD Operation
* ........... 4-81
Power Steering................................... 4-83
Power Steering ............................. 4-83
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Start/Stop Engine
O N
This is the normal running position after
the engine is started. The indicator light
(amber) turns off. (The indicator light
(amber) illuminates when the ignition
is switched ON and the engine is not
running.)
Some indicator lights/warning lights
should be inspected before the engine is
started (page 4-31 ).
NOTE
When the push button start is pressed to
ON, the sound of the fuel pump motor
operating near the fuel tank can be heard.
This does not indicate an abnormality.
Starting the Engine
WARNING
Radio waves from the key may aff ect
medical devices such as pacemakers:
Before using the key near people who
use medical devices, ask the medical
device manufacturer or your physician
if radio waves from the key will aff ect
the device.
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Start/Stop Engine
NOTE
The cooling fan in the engine
compartment could turn on for a few
minutes after the ignition is switched
from ON to OFF, whether or not the
A/C is on or off, to cool the engine
compartment quickly.
If the system detects that the remaining
battery power of the key is low when the
ignition is switched from ON to ACC or
OFF, the following is indicated.
Replace with a new battery before the
key becomes unusable.
Refer to Key Battery Replacement on
page 6-40 .
(Vehicle equipped with Type A
instrument cluster)
A message is indicated in the display of
the instrument cluster.
(Vehicle equipped with Type B
instrument cluster)
The KEY indicator light (green) fl ashes
for approximately 30 seconds.
Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on
page 4-31 .
If the engine is turned off while the
selector lever is in a position other than
P, the ignition switches to ACC.
Emergency Engine Stop
Continuously pressing the push button
start or quickly pressing it any number of
times while the engine is running or the
vehicle is being driven will turn the engine
off immediately. The ignition switches to
ACC.
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When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge (Without Multi-information
Display)
Displays the engine coolant temperature.
The white gauge indicates that the engine
coolant temperature is low, and the red
gauge indicates that the engine coolant
temperature is high and overheating.
CAUTION
If the engine coolant temperature
gauge indicator fl ashes, there is a
possibility of overheating. Park the
vehicle in a safe place immediately
and take appropriate measures. If the
vehicle continues to be driven, it could
cause damage to the engine.
Refer to Overheating on page 7-24 .
NOTE
The temperature unit (Centigrade/
Fahrenheit) of the engine coolant gauge
display changes in conjunction with
the temperature unit of the outside
temperature display.
Refer to Personalization Features on
page 9-11 .
During normal driving, the engine
coolant temperature stabilizes at
100 °C (210 °F) or less, and the gauge
indicates a range lower than 100 °C
(210 °F).
If the engine load increases and the
engine coolant temperature exceeds
100 °C (210 °F), the gauge indicates the
engine coolant temperature.
Fuel Gauge (Without Multi-
information Display)
The fuel gauge shows approximately
how much fuel is remaining in the tank
when the ignition is switched ON. We
recommend keeping the tank over 1/4 full.
Full
1/4 Full
Empty
If the low fuel warning light illuminates or
the fuel level is very low, refuel as soon as
possible.
Refer to Warning Indication/Warning
Lights on page 4-32 .
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Instrument Cluster and Display
NOTE
After refueling, it may require some
time for the indicator to stabilize. In
addition, the indicator may deviate
while driving on a slope or curve since
the fuel moves in the tank.
The display indicating a quarter or less
remaining fuel has more segments to
show the remaining fuel level in greater
detail.
The direction of the arrow ( ) indicates
that the fuel-fi ller lid is on the left side
of the vehicle.
Dashboard Illumination
(Without auto-light control)
When the position lights are turned
on with the ignition switched ON, the
brightness of the dashboard illumination is
dimmed.
(With auto-light control)
When the position lights are turned
on with the ignition switched ON, the
brightness of the dashboard illumination
is dimmed. However, when the light
sensor detects that the surrounding area is
bright such as when the position lights are
turned on in the daytime, the dashboard
illumination does not dim.
NOTE
(With auto-light control)
When the ignition is switched ON in the
early evening or at dusk, the dashboard
illumination is dimmed for several
seconds until the light sensor detects
the brightness of the surrounding area,
however, the dimmer may cancel after
the brightness is detected.
When the position lights are turned on,
the position lights indicator light in the
instrument cluster turns on.
Refer to Headlights on page 4-48 .
The brightness of the instrument cluster
and dashboard illuminations can be
adjusted by rotating the knob.
The brightness decreases by rotating the
knob to the left. A beep sound will be
heard when the knob has been rotated to
the maximum dim position.
The brightness increases by rotating the
knob to the right.
Dim
Bright
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Instrument Cluster and Display
Function for cancelling illumination
dimmer
The illumination dimmer can be canceled
by rotating the dashboard illumination
knob to the right until a beep sound is
heard while the instrument cluster is
dimmed with the ignition switched ON.
If the instrument cluster's visibility is
reduced due to glare from surrounding
brightness, cancel the illumination
dimmer.
NOTE
(With Multi-information Display)
The illumination dimmer can be
canceled by pressing the dashboard
illumination knob.
When the illumination dimmer is
canceled, the instrument cluster cannot
be dimmed even if the position lights are
turned on.
When the illumination dimmer is
canceled, the screen in the center
display switches to constant display of
the daytime screen.
Outside Temperature Display
(Without Multi-information
Display)
When the ignition is switched ON, the
outside temperature is displayed.
NOTE
Under the following conditions, the
outside temperature display may differ
from the actual outside temperature
depending on the surroundings and vehicle
conditions:
Signifi cantly cold or hot temperatures.
Sudden changes in outside temperature.
The vehicle is parked.
The vehicle is driven at low speeds.
Changing the Temperature Unit of the
Outside Temperature Display
The outside temperature unit can be
switched between Celsius and Fahrenheit.
Settings can be changed by operating the
center display screen.
Refer to Personalization Features on page
9-11 .
NOTE
When the temperature unit indicated in the
outside temperature display is changed,
the temperature unit indicated in the
engine coolant gauge display changes in
conjunction with it.
Cruise Control Set Vehicle Speed
Display (Without Multi-
information Display)
The vehicle speed preset using the cruise
control is displayed.
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Instrument Cluster and Display
Warning/Indicator Lights
Instrument Cluster varies depending on model and specifi cations.
Center of Dashboard
Warning/Indicator lights will appear in any of the highlighted areas Instrument Cluster
Type A
(With Multi-information Display)
(Without Multi-information Display) Type B
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Instrument Cluster and Display
*Some models.
Warning Indication/Warning Lights
These lights turn on or fl ash to notify the user of the system operation status or a system
malfunction.
Signal Warning Page
Brake System Warning Indication/Warning Light *1*2 7-30
ABS Warning Light *1 Electronic
Brake Force
Distribution
System Warning
7-30 ,
ABS warning
7-33
Charging System Warning Indication/Warning Light *1 7-30
Engine Oil Warning Light *1 7-30
(Red) * High Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Indication/Warning Light *1 7-30
Power Steering Malfunction Indication/Malfunction Indicator Light *1 7-30
* Master Warning Indication/Warning Light *1 7-33
Electric Parking Brake (EPB) Warning Indication/Warning Light 7-33
* Engine Oil Level Warning Indication 7-33
Check Engine Light *1 7-33
Automatic Transaxle Warning Indication/Warning Light *1 7-33
* AWD Warning Indication/Warning Light *1 7-33
Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Light *1 7-33
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Instrument Cluster and Display
*Some models.
Indication/Indicator Lights
These lights turn on or fl ash to notify the user of the system operation status or a system
malfunction.
Signal Indicator Page
Front Passenger Air Bag Deactivation Indicator Light *1 2-65
(White/Green) KEY Indication/Indicator Light 4-5
Security Indicator Light *1 3-46
Wrench Indication/Indicator Light *1 4-37
(Blue) * Low Engine Coolant Temperature Indicator Light 4-37
Shift Position Indication 4-41
Lights-On Indication/Indicator Light 4-48
Headlight High-Beam Indicator Light Headlight High-Low
Beam
4-52 ,
Flashing the Headlights
4-52
Turn Signal/Hazard Warning Indicator Lights Turn and Lane-Change
Signals
4-54 ,
Hazard Warning Flasher
4-61
Brake Pedal Operation demand Indicator Light 4-67
TCS/DSC Indicator Light *1 (Flashes)
Traction Control System
(TCS)
4-73 ,
Dynamic Stability
Control (DSC)
4-75
(Turns on)
7-33
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