engine coolant MAZDA MODEL CX-9 2018 (in English) Owner's Guide

7. When cool, check the coolant level.If it is low, look for coolant leaks from
the radiator and hoses.

If you find a leak or other damage, or if
coolant is still leaking:
Stop the engine and call an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
Cooling system cap
Coolant reservoir
Cooling fan
If you find no problems, the engine is
cool, and no leaks are obvious:
Carefully add coolant as required (page
6-27).
CAUTION
If the engine continues to overheat or
frequently overheats, have the cooling
system inspected. The engine could be
seriously damaged unless repairs are
made. Consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
If Trouble Arises
Overheating
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SignalWarning
(Red)
High Engine Coolant
Temperature Warning
Indication/Warning
Light The light flashes when the engine
coolant temperature is extremely high, and illumi-
nates when the engine coolant temperature increases further.
Handling Procedure
Flashing light
Drive slowly to reduce engine load until you can find a safe pl ace to stop the vehicle
and wait for the engine to cool down.
Illuminated light
This indicates the possibility of overheating. Park the vehicle in a safe place immedi-
ately and stop the engine.
Refer to Overheating on page 7-25.
CAUTION
Do not drive the vehicle with the high engine coolant temperature warning light illumi‐
nated. Otherwise, it could resu lt in damage to the engine.
Power Steering Mal-
function Indication*
The message is displayed if the electric power steering has a m alfunction.
If the message is displayed, st op the vehicle in a safe place a nd do not operate the
steering wheel. There is no problem if the message in the displ ay turns off after a
while. Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer if the message is dis played continuously.
NOTE
•If the message is displayed, the power steering will not operate normally. In this
case, the steering wheel can still be operat ed, however, the operation may feel heavy
compared to normal, or the steerin g wheel could vibrate when turning.
•Repeatedly jerking the steering wheel left and right while the vehicle is stopped or
moving extremely slowly will cause the power steering system to go into protective
mode which will make the steering feel heavy, but this does not indicate a problem. If
this occurs, park the vehicle safely and wait several minutes for the system to return
to normal.
Power Steering Mal- function Indicator
Light
*
The light illuminates/flashes if the electric power steering ha s a malfunction.
If the light illuminates/flashes, stop the vehicle in a safe pl ace and do not operate the
steering wheel. There is no problem if the light turns off afte r a while. Contact an Au-
thorized Mazda Dealer if the lig ht illuminates/flashes continuously.
NOTE
•If the indicator light illuminates/flashes, the power steering will not operate normal-
ly. If this happens, the steering wheel can still be oper ated, however, the operation
may feel heavy compar ed to normal, or the steering wheel could vibrate when turn-
ing.
•Repeatedly jerking the steering wheel left and right while the vehicle is stopped or
moving extremely slowly will cause the power steering system to go into protective
mode which will make the steering feel heavy, but this does not indicate a problem. If
this occurs, park the vehicle safely and wait several minutes for the system to return
to normal.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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Message Indicated on Display
If a message is displayed in the center display, take appropriate action (in a calm manner)
according to the displayed message.

(Display example)
▼ Stop Vehicle in Safe Place Immediately
If the following messages are dis
played in the center display , a vehicle system may be
malfunctioning. Stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Display Indicated Condition
Displays if the engine coolant temperature has increased excess ively.
Displays if the charging system has a malfunction.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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Specifications
▼Engine
Item
Specification
Type DOHC-16V in-line, 4-cylinder
Bore × Stroke 89.0 × 100 mm (3.50 × 3.94 in)
Displacement 2,488.5 ml (2,488.5 cc)
Compression ratio 10.5
▼Electrical System
Item
Classification
Battery 12V-60Ah/20HR or 12V-65Ah/20HR
Spark-plug number Mazda Genuine spark plug
*1PY8V-18-110
*1 The spark plugs provide the SKY ACTIV-G its optimum performance. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer
for details.
CAUTION
When cleaning the iridium plugs, do not use a wire brush. The
fine particulate coating on the
iridium alloy and platinum tips could be damaged.
▼ Lubricant Quality
Lubricant
Classification
Engine oil Refer to Recommended Oil on page 6-25.
Coolant FL-22 type
Automatic transaxle fluid Mazda Genuine ATF FZ
Transfer case oil Mazda Long Life Hypoid Gear Oil SG1
Rear differential oil Mazda Long Life Hypoid Gear Oil SG1
Brake fluid SAE J1703 or FMVSS116 DOT-3
NOTE
Refer to Introduction on (page 6-2) for owner's responsibility in protecting your investment.
Specifications
Specifications
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▼Capacities
(Approximate Quantities)
Item
Capacity
Engine oil With oil filter replacement
4.8 L (5.1 US qt, 4.2 Imp qt)
Without oil filter replacement 4.6 L (4.9 US qt, 4.0 Imp qt)
Coolant U.S.A. and Canada
9.9 L (10.5 US qt, 8.7 Imp qt)
Mexico 9.8 L (10.4 US qt, 8.6 Imp qt)
Automatic transaxle fluid 8.0 L (8.5 US qt, 7.0 Imp qt)
Transfer case oil 0.45 L (0.48 US qt, 0.40 Imp qt)
Rear differential oil 0.35 L (0.37 US qt, 0.31 Imp qt)
Fuel tank 2WD
72.0 L (19.0 US gal, 15.8 Imp gal)
AWD 74.0 L (19.5 US gal, 16.3 Imp gal)
Check oil and fluid levels with dipsticks or reservoir gauges.
▼Dimensions
U.S.A. and Canada
Item
Vehicle specification
Overall length 5,075 mm (199.8 in)
Overall width 1,969 mm (77.5 in)
Overall height 1,752 mm (69.0 in)
Front tread 1,663 mm (65.5 in)
Rear tread 1,663 mm (65.5 in)
Wheelbase 2,930 mm (115.4 in)
Mexico
ItemVehicle specification
Overall length 5,075 mm (199.8 in)
Overall width 1,969 mm (77.5 in)
Overall height 1,747 mm (68.8 in)
Front tread 1,663 mm (65.5 in)
Rear tread 1,663 mm (65.5 in)
Wheelbase 2,930 mm (115.4 in)
Specifications
Specifications
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Index
Towing hooks.............................. 7-28
Emission Control System..................3-30
Ending Screen Display......................4-78
Engine Coolant.........................................6-27
Engine compartment overview.... 6-24
Exhaust gas.................................. 3-31
Hood release............................ .... 6-22
Oil................................................ 6-25
Starting...........................................4-5
Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge................................................ 4-15
Essential Information.......................... 6-2
Event Data Recorder......................... 8-22
Exhaust Gas...................................... 3-31
Exterior Care..................................... 6-60 Aluminum wheel maintenance.... 6-64
Bright-metal maint enance........... 6-63
Maintaining the finish................. 6-61
Plastic part maintenance.............. 6-65
F
Flasher
Hazard warning........................... 4-61
Headlights.................................... 4-49
Flat Tire............................................... 7-3 Mounting the spare tire............... 7-15
Removing a flat tire.....................7-11
Floor Mat.......................................... 3-50
Fluid Brake............................................6-29
Washer......................................... 6-29
Fluids Classification................................. 9-4
Fog Lights......................................... 4-54
Foot Brake.........................................4-66
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)..... 4-145
Front Seat............................................ 2-5
Fuel Filler lid and cap......................... 3-32
Gauge........................................... 4-16
Requirements............................... 3-29
Tank capacity.................................9-5
Fuel Consumption Display............... 4-78
Fuel Economy Monitor..................... 4-77
Ending screen display................. 4-78
Fuel consumption display............4-78
Fuses.................................................. 6-53 Panel description......................... 6-56
Replacement................................ 6-53
G
Gauges............................................... 4-12
Glove Compartment........................ 5-100
H
Hazardous Driving............................ 3-49
Hazard Warning Flasher....................4-61
HeadlightsComing home light......................4-52
Control......................................... 4-49
Headlight flashing....................... 4-52
High-low beam............................ 4-52
Leaving home light..................... 4-52
Leveling....................................... 4-53
Head Restraint................................... 2-18
High Beam Control System
(HBC)................................................ 4-88 High Beam Control System (HBC)
indicator light (green)..................4-90
Hill Launch Assist (HL A)................ 4-70
HomeLink Wireless Control
System............................................... 4-62
Hood Release............. ....................... 6-22
Horn...................................................4-61
I
If a Warning Light Turns On or
Flashes............................................... 7-30
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Index
If the Active Driving Display Does Not
Operate.............................................. 7-53
IgnitionSwitch............................................ 4-4
Ignition Not Switched Off (STOP)
Warning Beep.................................... 7-49
Illuminated Entry System................. 5-95
Immobilizer System.......................... 3-44
Indication/Indicator L ights................4-35
Indicator Lights
Low engine coolant
temperature.................................. 4-39
Wrench......................................... 4-39
Inspecting Brake Fluid Level............ 6-29
Inspecting Coolant Leve l.................. 6-27
Inspecting Engine Oil Level............. 6-27
Inspecting Washer Fluid Level......... 6-29
Instrument Cluster...... ....................... 4-12
Interior Care...................................... 6-66
Active driving display
maintenance................................. 6-68
Cleaning the floor mats............... 6-69
Cleaning the window interiors.....6-68
Instrument panel top
maintenance................................. 6-68
Leather upholstery
maintenance................................. 6-67
Panel maintenance....................... 6-68
Plastic part maintenance.............. 6-68
Seat belt maintenance..................6-66
Upholstery maintenan ce.............. 6-67
Vinyl upholstery maintenance..... 6-66
Interior Lights................................... 5-92 Luggage compartment light.........5-92
Map lights....................................5-92
Overhead lights............................5-92
i-ACTIVSENSE................................ 4-84
Active safety tec hnology............. 4-84
Adaptive Front Lighting System
(AFS)........................................... 4-87Advanced Smart City Brake Support
(Advanced SCBS)..................... 4-134
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM).....4-91
Camera and sensors..................... 4-85
Distance Recognition Support System
(DRSS).......................................4-104
Forward Sensing Camera
(FSC)......................................... 4-145
High Beam Control System
(HBC).......................................... 4-88
Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) &
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS)..................................... 4-123
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with
Stop & Go function (MRCC with
Stop & Go function).................. 4-110
Pre-crash safety technology.........4-85
Radar sensors (rear)...................4-153
Radar sensor (front)...................4-150
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
(RCTA)...................................... 4-107
Smart Brake Support (SBS)...... 4-142
Smart City Brake Support
(SCBS)....................................... 4-138
Traffic Sign Recognition System
(TSR)........................................... 4-97
i-ACTIV AWD Operation.................4-81
J
Jack...................................................... 7-4
Jump-Starting.................................... 7-21
K
Keyless Entry System......................... 3-3
Keys.....................................................3-2
Key suspend function.................... 3-9
Transmitter.............. .......................3-4
Key Left-in-luggage Compartment
Warning beep (With the advanced
keyless function)............................... 7-49
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Index
Key Left-in-trunk Warning Beep (With
the advanced keyless function)......... 7-49
Key Left-in-vehicle Warning Beep (With
the advanced keyless function)......... 7-50
Key Removed from Vehicle Warning
Beep...................................................7-49
Key Suspend Function........................ 3-9
L
Label Information............................... 9-2
Lane Departure Warning sound........ 7-51
Lane-change Signals......................... 4-55
Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane
Departure Warning System
(LDWS)........................................... 4-123
Leaving Home Light......................... 4-52
Liftgate.............................................. 3-21 When Liftgate Cannot be
Opened......................................... 7-52
Lighting Control................................4-49
Lights-on Reminder.......................... 7-47
Light Bulbs Replacement................................ 6-45
Specifications.................................9-7
Lubricant Quality................................ 9-4
Luggage Compartment.. ..................5-101
Cargo Securing Loops............... 5-101
Cargo Sub-Compartment........... 5-101
Luggage Compartment L ight............ 5-92
M
Maintenance
Information.................................... 6-2
Scheduled.......................................6-4
Maintenance Monitor........................ 6-18
Map Lights........................................ 5-92
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop &
Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go
function).......................................... 4-110 Close proximity warning........... 4-113
Cruise control function.............. 4-120
Display indication...................... 4-112
Setting the system......................4-113
Stop hold control....................... 4-119
Message Indicated in Multi-information
Display.............................................. 7-46
Message Indicated on Display.......... 7-44
Meters and Gauges............................4-12
Mirrors Outside mirrors............................ 3-35
Rearview mirror.......................... 3-36
Mirror Defogger.......... ...................... 4-60
Moonroof...........................................3-41
Multi-information Disp lay................ 4-20
Average fuel econom y.................4-25
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
Display......................................... 4-26
Compass Display......................... 4-27
Cruise Control Set Vehicle Speed
Display......................................... 4-27
Current fuel economy. .................4-25
Distance Recognition Support System
(DRSS) Display........................... 4-26
Distance-to-empty... .................... 4-24
Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge........................................... 4-22
Fuel Gauge.................................. 4-23
Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) &
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS) Display..........................4-27
Maintenance Monitor.................. 4-25
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with
Stop & Go function (MRCC with
Stop & Go function) System
Display......................................... 4-26
Odometer and Trip Meter............ 4-22
Outside Temperature Display...... 4-24
Warning (Display Indication)...... 4-27
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