audio MAZDA MODEL CX-9 2019 Owners Manual (in English)

Table of Contents
Pictorial Index
Interior, exterior views and part identification of your Mazda.1
Essential Safety Equipment
Important information about safet y equipment, including seats, seat belt
system, child-restraint systems and SRS air bags.2
Before Driving
Use of various featur es, including keys, doors, mirrors and windows.3
When Driving
Information concerning s afe driving and stopping.4
Interior Features
Use of various features for ride comfort, including air-conditi oning and
audio system.5
Maintenance and Care
How to keep your Maz da in top condition.6
If Trouble Arises
Helpful information on what to do if a problem arises with the vehicle.7
Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Important consumer information including warranties and add-on
equipment.8
Specifications
Technical informati on about your Mazda.9
Index10
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Interior Equipment (View B)
ƒAudio control switches......................................... .................................................page 5-15
„ Dashboard illumination knob............................................................. page 4-18, 4-34, 4-49
… Instrument cluster............................................. ..................................................... page 4-11
† Cruise control switches........................................ ................................... page 4-138, 4-203
‡ Heated steering wheel switch................................... ............................................. page 2-26
ˆ Hazard warning flasher switch.............................................................................. page 4-80
‰ Drive selection switch.........................................................................................page 4-102
Š Push button start...................................................................................................... page 4-4
‹ Lock release lever................................................................................................... page 2-5
ΠHood release handle............................................ .................................................. page 6-20
 Remote fuel-filler lid release................................. ................................................ page 3-30
Pictorial Index
Interior Overview
The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle1-3
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Interior Equipment (View C)
ƒSRS air bags.......................................................................................................... page 2-6 2
„ Active driving display........................................................................................... page 4-56
… Climate control system......................................... ...................................................page 5-4
† Rear window defogger switch.................................... ...........................................page 4-78
‡ Seat warmer switches........................................... ................................................. page 2-24
ˆ Audio.......................................................... ........................................................... page 5-19
‰ Glove compartment.............................................. ...............................................page 5-101
Š Selector lever.........................................................................................................page 4- 59
‹ Commander switch................................................................................................page 5-19
ΠElectric parking brake (EPB) switch............................ ......................................... page 4-90
 Fuse block (Left side)......................................... ...................................................page 6-50
Pictorial Index
Interior Overview
1-4The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle
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Active Driving Display*
Optical receiverDust-proof sheet
WA R N I N G
Always adjust the display brightness and position with the vehicle stopped:
Adjusting the display brightness and position while driving the vehicle is dangerous as doing
so could distract your attention from the road ahead and lead to an accident.
CAUTION
Do not place beverages near the active driving display. If water or other liquids are splashed
on the active driving display, it could cause damage.
 Do not place objects above the active driving display or apply stickers to the dust-proof
sheet/optical receiver as they will cause interference.
 A sensor is integrated to control the display's luminosity. If the optical receiver is covered,
the display's luminosity will lower ma king the display difficult to view.
 Do not allow intense light to hit the optical receiver. Otherwise, it could cause damage.
NOTE
Wearing polarized sunglasses will reduce the visi bility of the active driving display due to
the characteristics of the display.
If the battery has been removed and re-installed or the battery voltage is low, the adjusted
position may deviate.
The display may be difficult to view or temporarily affected by weather conditions such as
rain, snow, light, and temperature.
If the audio system is removed, the active driving display cannot be operated.
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
4-56*Some models.
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▼Excessive Speed Warning
If the vehicle speed exceeds the speed limit sign displayed in
the active driving display, the
area around the speed limit sign flashes 3 times in amber and t he warning sound is activated
3 times at the same time. If the vehicle speed continues to exc eed the displayed speed limit
sign, the indication stops flashing and remains on. Check the s urrounding conditions and
adjust the vehicle speed to the legal speed using the appropriate operation such as
depressing the brake pedal.
While 60 mph is displayed
50 mph is displayed
Active driving display indication
Active driving display indication
The excessive speed warning is initially set to inoperable. If you want to activate the
excessive speed warning, change the setting in the personalizat ion features. In addition, the
warning pattern and the warning activation timing differ depend ing on the setting contents.
Refer to Personalization Features on page 9-10.
Warning pattern
Off: The excessive speed warning is not activated.
Visual: The area around the speed limit sign displayed in the display flashes 3 times in
amber, and if the vehicle speed continues to exceed the display ed speed limit sign, the
indication stops flashing and remains on.
Audio & Visual: The area around the speed limit sign displayed in the displ ay flashes 3
times in amber and the warning s ound is activated 3 times at the same time. If the vehicle
speed continues to exceed the displayed speed limit sign, the i ndication stops flashing and
remains on.
Warning activation timing
 0: If the vehicle speed exceed s the speed limit sign displayed in the display, the
excessive speed warning is activated.
 5: If the vehicle speed exceed s the speed limit sign displayed in the display by 5 km/h
(3 mph), the excessive speed warning is activated.
When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
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5Interior Features
Use of various features for ride comfort, including air-conditioning and
audio system.
Climate Control System.................... 5-4 Operating Tips.............................. 5-4
Vent Operation (Front)................. 5-5
Front Air Conditione r................... 5-7
Vent Operation (Rear).................5-11
Rear Air Conditioner. ................. 5-13
Before Using the Audio System...... 5-15 Audio Control Swit ch................. 5-15
AUX/USB...................................5-16
Antenna.......................................5-18
Audio Set.......................................... 5-19
Basic Operation Method............. 5-19
Home screen............................... 5-23
Volume/Display/Sound
Controls...................................... 5-24
Operating the Radio....................5-27
Operating the Satellite Radio
*...........
.................................................... 5-31
How to use AUX m ode.............. 5-35
How to use USB mode ............... 5-36
How to use Apple CarPlay™
*...........
.................................................... 5-42
How to use Android Auto™
mode
*..........................................5-45
Bluetooth
®.................................. 5-49
Bluetooth
® Preparation.............. 5-52
Available Language.. .................. 5-54
Bluetooth
® Audio....................... 5-55
How to Use Pandora
®................ 5-58
How to Use Aha™..................... 5-60
How to Use Stitche r™ Radio..... 5-63
Bluetooth
® Hands-Free.............. 5-65
Voice Recognition.................. .....5-74
Settings....................................... 5-77
Applications................................5-79
Troubleshooting.......................... 5-80
Appendix.......................................... 5-85 Things You Need to Know......... 5-85
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Audio Control Switch
▼Adjusting the Volume
To increase the volume, press up the
volume switch (
).
To decrease the volume, press down the
volume switch (
).
▼ Seek Switch
AM/FM radio
Press the seek switch (, ). The radio
switches to the next/previous stored
station in the order that it was stored.
Press and hold the seek switch (
, ) to
seek all usable stations at a higher or lower
frequency whether programmed or not.

Radio stations which have been previously
stored in the favorite radio can be called
up by pressing the seek switch (
, )
while any radio station stored in the
favorite radio is be ing received. Radio
stations can be called up in the order they
were stored with each press of the switch
(
, ).

USB Audio/Bluetooth® Audio
Press the seek switch () to skip forward
to the beginning of the next track.
Press the seek switch (
) within a few
seconds after playback begins to track
down to the beginning of the previous
track.
Press the seek switch (
) after a few
seconds have elapsed to start playback
from the beginning of the current track.
Press and hold the seek switch (
, ) to
continuously switch the tracks up or down.
Pandora
®/Aha™/Stitcher™ Radio
Press the seek switch () to skip forward
to the beginning of the next track.
Press and hold the seek switch (
) to
evaluate the playback of the current song
as “Like”.
Press and hold the seek switch (
) to
evaluate the playback of the current song
as “Dislike”.
Interior Features
Before Using the Audio System
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AUX/USB
Audio can be heard from the vehicle's
speakers by connecting a
commercially-available portable audio
unit to the auxiliary jack.
A commercially-available, non-impedance
(3.5
) stereo mini plug cable is required.
Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer for
details.
In addition, audio can be played from the
vehicle audio device by connecting a USB
device to the USB port.
NOTE
The SD card slot is for the navigation
system. For vehicles with the navigation
system, the SD card (Mazda genuine) with
stored map data is inserted into the SD
card slot and used.

USB port
Auxiliary jack
ƒ How to use AUX mode..........page 5-35
„ How to use USB mode.......... page 5-36
… How to use Apple CarPlay ....................
............................................... page 5-42
† How to use Android Auto mode ............
............................................... page 5-45
WA R N I N G
Do not adjust the portable audio unit or a
similar product while driving the vehicle:
Adjusting the portable audio unit or a
similar product while driving the vehicle is
dangerous as it could distract your
attention from the vehicle operation which
could lead to a serious accident. Always
adjust the portable audio unit or a similar
product while the vehicle is stopped.
CAUTION
Depending on the portable audio device,
noise may occur when the device is
connected to the vehicle accessory socket.
(If noise occurs, do not use the accessory
socket.)
NOTE
This mode may not be usable depending
on the portable audio device to be
connected.
Before using the auxiliary jack/USB
port, refer to the instruction manual for
the portable audio device.
Use a commercially-available,
non-impedance (3.5
) stereo mini plug
for connecting the portable audio unit to
the auxiliary jack. Before using the
auxiliary jack, read the manufacturer's
instructions for connecting a portable
audio unit to the auxiliary jack.
To prevent discharging of the battery, do
not use the auxiliary input for long
periods with the engine off or idling.
Interior Features
Before Using the Audio System
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When connecting a device to the
auxiliary jack or USB port, noise may
occur depending on the connected
device. If the device is connected to the
vehicle's accessory socket, the noise can
be reduced by unplugging it from the
accessory socket.
▼How to connect USB port/Auxiliary
jack

USB port
Auxiliary jack
Some models.
Connecting a device
1. Open the console lid.
2. Connect the connector on the device to the USB port.
Connecting with a connector cable
1. Open the console lid.
2. Connect the device plug/connector
cable to the auxiliary jack/USB port.
Pass the device plug/connector cable
through the notch in the console and
connect.
WA R N I N G
Do not allow the connection plug cord to
get tangled with the selector lever:
Allowing the plug cord to become tangled
with the selector lever is dangerous as it
could interfere with driving, resulting in an
accident.
CAUTION
Do not place objects or apply force to the
auxiliary jack/USB port with the plug
connected.
NOTE
Insert the plug into the auxiliary
jack/USB port securely.
Insert or pull out the plug with the plug
perpendicular to th e auxiliary jack/USB
port hole.
Insert or remove the plug by holding its
base.
(Vehicles with USB port indicated with
)
Use the USB terminal indicated by the
mark when using Apple CarPlay™
and Android Auto™.
Interior Features
Before Using the Audio System
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Antenna
▼Ty p e A
The antenna is embedded into the rear
window glass.
CAUTION
When washing the inside of the window
which has an antenna, use a soft cloth
dampened in lukewarm water, gently
wiping the antenna lines.
Use of glass cleaning products could
damage the antenna.
▼Ty p e B
Antenna
Interior Features
Before Using the Audio System
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