sensor MAZDA MODEL CX-9 2020 (in English) Owner's Manual

1. Stand at the position about 30 cm (12in) behind the center of the rear
bumper.
2. Move your foot to the position about 10 cm (3.9 in) from the center bottom
of the rear bumper.
3. Move your foot away from under the bumper within about 1 second after
moving it under the bumper.
When the kicking motion is done
correctly, the hazard warning lights flash 2
times, a beep sound is activated, and the
liftgate opens/closes automatically. Be
careful not to contact the liftgate.

If the kicking motion is done while the
liftgate is opening/closing automatically,
the liftgate will stop. If the kicking motion
is done again, the liftgate moves in the
direction opposite to the direction it was
moving before it stopped.
CAUTION
 Do not do the kicking motion while
wearing footwear such as sandals, or
with your bare foot. If your foot contacts
the hot exhaust pipe, it could cause
serious burns.
 Do not do the kicking motion while the
area where you are standing is unstable
such as a slope or icy road. Otherwise,
you could fall down, resulting in injury.
 Do not paint the rear bumper or install
any add-on equipment to it. Otherwise,
the hands-free liftga te sensor may not
operate normally.
 If you are carrying the transmitter
around the liftgate or there is another
person around the liftgate who is
carrying a transmitter, do not allow the
following to occur. Otherwise, the
hands-free liftgate sensor will operate
and the liftgate may open/close
unexpectedly resulting in an accident.
 A person not carrying a transmitter
does the kicking motion.
 While the liftgate is open, a person
sitting on the edge of the luggage
compartment swings his or her legs.
 Installing/removing the body cover or
removing snow around the rear
bumper.
 Picking up something which was
dropped under the rear bumper.
 Spraying water on the rear bumper
using a high water pressure car
washer.
 Pushing a shopping cart close to the
rear bumper.
 A moving object such as an animal or
a ball approaches the rear bumper.
To prevent an unintended operation,
place the transmitter outside of its
operation range or turn off the
hands-free liftgate.
NOTE
ï‚·The hands-free liftgate sensor detects in
a range of about 30 cm (12 in) on both
the left and right sides from the center of
the rear bumper.
Before Driving
Doors and Locks
3-26
CX-9_8HT8-EA-19I_Edition2_old 2019-9-24 13:14:55

ï‚·The hands-free liftgate sensor may not
operate normally under the following
conditions.
ï‚·Your foot remains placed within the
detection area.
ï‚·You move your foot left and right
within the detection area.
ï‚·The kicking motion is too fast or too
slow.
ï‚·Your foot contacts the rear bumper
when doing the kicking motion.
ï‚·You are wearing shoes such as rubber
boots which do not conduct electricity
well.
ï‚·There is equipment emitting strong
radio waves near the vehicle.
ï‚·The detection area of the hands-free
liftgate sensor is dirty.
ï‚·When the detection area of the
hands-free liftgate sensor is dirty, wipe
it off with a clean cloth. Place the
transmitter outside of its operation
range or wipe off the area around the
sensor with a clean cloth after turning
off the hands-free liftgate.
ï‚·If the operation using the hands-free
liftgate sensor is not possible even
though the operation conditions are met,
consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Hands-free liftgate ON/OFF switching
The hands-free liftgate can be switched
on/off.
To prevent an unintended operation, turn
off the function.
Refer to Personalization Features on page
9-9.
Changing the power liftgate fully open
position
The power liftgate fully-open position can
be changed according to the height of a
garage.
When changing the position
1. Stop the liftgate at the desired position.
2. Press the power liftgate close switch for about three seconds.
A beep sound is activated two times to
indicate that the position change has
been completed.
NOTE
Set the desired fully-open position of the
liftgate at the position where it is open
more than halfway. The position where it
is less than halfway open cannot be set.
To r e s e t
1. Open the liftgate.
2. Press the power liftgate close switchfor about seven seconds.
A beep sound is activated three times
to indicated that the reset has been
completed.
NOTE
After about 3 seconds have elapsed since
the switch was pressed, a beep sound is
activated 2 times to indicate that the
liftgate fully-open position has changed.
Continuously press the switch for about 7
seconds to complete the reset.
Jam-safe equipment
While the power liftgate is opening/
closing electrically and the system detects
a person or an object in the liftgate's path,
the liftgate will move in the reverse
direction automatically and stops.
Before Driving
Doors and Locks
3-27
CX-9_8HT8-EA-19I_Edition2_old 2019-9-24 13:14:55

WA R N I N G
Always check the area around the power
liftgate before opening/closing it:
Not checking for occupants and objects
around the power liftgate before opening/
closing it is dangerous. The jam-safe
equipment is designed to prevent jamming
in the event an obstruction is in the
liftgate's path. The system may not detect
certain objects obstructing the liftgate
depending on the way they are positioned
and their shape. However, if the jam-safe
function detects an obstruction and moves
the liftgate in the reverse direction, an
occupant in the liftgate's path could be
seriously injured.
CAUTION
Sensors are installed on both ends of the
power liftgate. Be careful not to allow the
sensors to be scratched or damaged by
sharp objects, otherwise the liftgate may
no longer open/close automatically. In
addition, if the sensor is damaged while the
liftgate is closing automatically, the system
will stop.
Sensor
NOTE
The jam-safe equipment does not activate
during easy closure operation when the
power liftgate is between the near-shut
position and fully closed position.
When the power liftgate is moving in the
open/close direction and an obstruction is
detected, the beep sound will be heard and
the liftgate moves in the reverse direction
and stops.
Liftgate easy closure
The Easy Closure system automatically
closes the liftgate completely from the
near-shut position.
This system also operates when the liftgate
is closed manually.
WA R N I N G
When closing a liftgate, always keep hands
and fingers away from the liftgate:
Placing hands or fingers around a liftgate is
dangerous because the liftgate closes
automatically from the near-shut position,
which could cause hands and fingers to be
pinched and injured.
NOTE
ï‚·If the electric liftgate opener is pressed
while the easy closure function is
operating, the liftgate can be opened.
ï‚·If the liftgate is opened/closed
repeatedly in a short period of time, the
easy closure function may not operate.
Wait for about 2 seconds and then try
again.
Before Driving
Doors and Locks
3-28
CX-9_8HT8-EA-19I_Edition2_old 2019-9-24 13:14:55

Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions
â–¼Fuel Requirements
Vehicles with catalytic converters or oxygen sensors must use ONLY UNLEADED FUEL,
which will reduce exhaust emissions and keep spark plug fouling to a minimum.

To achieve maximum engine performance, use the specified fuel.
Fuel
Octane Rating*1 (Anti-knock index)
Regular unleaded fuel 87 [(R+M)/2 method] or above (91 RON or above)
*1 U.S. federal law requires that octane ratings be posted on gas station pumps.
Fuel with a rating lower than 87 octane (91 R ON) will negatively affect the emission control
system performance and could also cause engine knocking and serious engine damage.
CAUTION
USE ONLY UNLEADED FUEL.
Leaded fuel is harmful to the catalytic co nverter and oxygen sensors and will lead to
deterioration of the emission control system and or failures.
 This vehicle can only use oxygenated fuels containing no more than 10 % ethanol by
volume. Damage to the vehicle may occur when ethanol exceeds this recommendation, or
if the gasoline contains any methanol. Stop us ing gasohol of any kind if your vehicle engine
is performing poorly.
 Never add fuel system additives other than a Mazda genuine product, otherwise the
emission control system could be damaged. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer for
details.
Gasoline blended with oxygenates such as alcohol or ether compounds are generally
referred to as oxygenated fuels. The common gasoline blend that can be used with your
vehicle is ethanol blended at no more than 10 %. Gasoline containing alcohol, such as
ethanol or methanol, may be marketed under the name "Gasohol".

Vehicle damage and drivability problems resulting from the use of the following may not be
covered by the warranty.
ï‚·Gasohol containing more than 10 % ethanol.
ï‚·Gasoline or gasohol containing methanol.
ï‚·Leaded fuel or leaded gasohol.
Before Driving
Fuel and Emission
3-29
CX-9_8HT8-EA-19I_Edition2_old 2019-9-24 13:14:55

Reducing glare from headlights
Manual day/night mirror
Push the day/night lever forward for day
driving. Pull it back to reduce glare of
headlights from vehicles at the rear.

Day/Night lever
Day
Night
Auto-dimming mirror
The auto-dimming mirror automatically
reduces the glare of headlights from
vehicles at the rear when the ignition is
switched ON.

(With Homelink wireless control
system)
(Type A)
Press the OFF button (
) to cancel the
auto-dimming function . The indicator light
will turn off.
To reactivate the auto-dimming function,
press the ON button (
). The indicator
light will illuminate.
Indicator lightOFF b utton
ON button

(Type B)
Press the ON/OFF button (
) to cancel the
auto-dimming function . The indicator light
will turn off.
To reactivate the auto -dimming function,
press the ON/OFF button (
). The
indicator light will illuminate.
Indicator light
ON/OFF button
(Without Homelink wireless control
system)
Press the ON/OFF button
to cancel the
auto-dimming function. The indicator light
will turn off.
To reactivate the auto -dimming function,
press the ON/OFF button
. The indicator
light will illuminate.

ON/OFF b utton
Indicator light
NOTE
ï‚·Do not use glass cleaner or suspend
objects on or around the light sensor.
Otherwise, light sensor sensitivity will
be affected and may not operate
normally.
(With Homelink wireless control
system)
Before Driving
Mirrors
3-37
CX-9_8HT8-EA-19I_Edition2_old 2019-9-24 13:14:55

(Type A)
Light sensor
(Type B)
Light sensor
(Without Homelink wireless control
system)

Light sensor
ï‚·(With Homelink wireless control
system)
For information regarding the 3 buttons
(Type A
,,/Type B , , )
on the auto-dimming mirror.
Refer to HomeLink Wireless Control
System on page 4-81.
ï‚·The auto-dimming function is canceled
when the ignition is switched ON and
the shift lever is in reverse (R).
Before Driving
Mirrors
3-38
CX-9_8HT8-EA-19I_Edition2_old 2019-9-24 13:14:55

Fuel Economy Monitor................. 4-106Fuel Economy Monitor............ 4-106
Drive Selection............................... 4-109 Drive Selection......................... 4-109
i-ACTIV AWD................................4-111 i-ACTIV AWD Operation
*....... 4-111
Power Steering............................... 4-113 Power Steering..........................4-113
i-ACTIVSENSE............................. 4-114
i-ACTIVSENSE
*...................... 4-114
Adaptive Front Lighting System
(AFS)
*.......................................4-117
High Beam Control System
(HBC)
*...................................... 4-118
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
*.........
.................................................. 4-121
Traffic Sign Recognition System
(TSR)
*...................................... 4-127
Distance Recognition Support
System (DRSS)
*....................... 4-133
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
*.....
.................................................. 4-137
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with
Stop & Go function (MRCC with
Stop & Go function)
*............... 4-141
Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) &
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS)
*.................................. 4-156
Advanced Smart City Brake Support
(Advanced SCBS)
*...................4-167
Smart City Brake Support
(SCBS)
*.................................... 4-170
Smart Brake Support (SBS)
*.... 4-173
360° View Monitor
*................. 4-175
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
*......
.................................................. 4-201
Radar Sensor (Front)
*.............. 4-206
Radar Sensors (Rear)
*.............. 4-209
Front Camera/Side Cameras/Rear
Camera
*.................................... 4-211
Cruise Control............................... 4-212 Cruise Control
*.........................4-212
4-2*Some models.
CX-9_8HT8-EA-19I_Edition2_old 2019-9-24 13:14:55

Tire Pressure Monitoring
System.............................................4-217Tire Pressure Monitoring System
*.....
.................................................. 4-217
Rear View Monitor....................... 4-221
Rear View Monitor
*................. 4-221
Parking Sensor System................. 4-229 Parking Sensor System
*........... 4-229
*Some models.4-3
CX-9_8HT8-EA-19I_Edition2_old 2019-9-24 13:14:55

â–¼Dashboard Illumination
When the 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 lights are turned on in the
daytime, the dashboard illumination does
not dim.
NOTE
ï‚·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 dimming may cancel after
the brightness is detected.
ï‚·When the lights are turned on, the
lights-on indicato r light in the
instrument cluster turns on.
Refer to Headlights on page 4-68.
The brightness of the instrument cluster
and dashboard illuminations can be
adjusted by rotating the knob.
ï‚·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.
ï‚·The brightness increases by rotating the
knob to the right.
Dim
Bright
Function for canceling 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
ï‚·When the illumination dimmer is
canceled, the instrument cluster cannot
be dimmed even if the lights are turned
on.
ï‚·When the illumination dimmer is
canceled, the screen in the center
display switches to constant display of
the daytime screen.
â–¼Speed Unit Selector
In some countries, you may have to
change the speed units between km/h and
mph.
When pressing the selector knob, the
speed units in the instrument cluster will
change.

Selector knob
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
4-19
CX-9_8HT8-EA-19I_Edition2_old
2019-9-24 13:14:55

â–¼Dashboard Illumination
When the 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 lights are turned on in the
daytime, the dashboard illumination does
not dim.
NOTE
ï‚·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 dimming may cancel after
the brightness is detected.
ï‚·When the lights are turned on, the
lights-on indicato r light in the
instrument cluster turns on.
Refer to Headlights on page 4-68.
The brightness of the instrument cluster
and dashboard illuminations can be
adjusted by rotating the knob.
ï‚·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.
ï‚·The brightness increases by rotating the
knob to the right.
Dim
Bright
Function for canceling 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
ï‚·The illumination dimmer can be
canceled by pressing the dashboard
illumination knob.
ï‚·When the illumination dimmer is
canceled, the instrument cluster cannot
be dimmed even if the lights are turned
on.
ï‚·When the illumination dimmer is
canceled, the screen in the center
display switches to constant display of
the daytime screen.
â–¼Outside Temperature Display
When the ignition is
switched ON, the
outside temperature is displayed.

NOTE
ï‚·Under the following conditions, the
outside temperature display may differ
from the actual outside temperature
depending on the surroundings and
vehicle conditions:
ï‚·Significantly cold or hot temperatures.
ï‚·Sudden changes in outside
temperature.
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
4-35
CX-9_8HT8-EA-19I_Edition2_old 2019-9-24 13:14:55