MAZDA MODEL CX-9 2022 Owners Manual

Make sure there are no exhaust gas leaks into the passenger compartment if any mounting
bolts are connected to the body:
Modifying your vehicle exhaust system is dangerous. Exhaust gas entering the vehicle could
cause loss of consciousness or even death.
When mounting the trailer hitch, make no modifications to the vehicle exhaust system.
CAUTION
Make all hitch adjustments with actual loads. Do not load and unload vehicle while
adjusting hitch. This action wi ll change the vehicle height.
 Do not use an axle-mounted hitch. This may damage the axle and related parts.
▼ Tires
When towing a trailer, make sure
all tires are inflated to the recommended cold-tire
pressure, as indicated on the ti re pressure chart on the driver's door frame. Trailer tire size,
load rating, and inflation pressures should conform to tire man ufacturer specifications.
WA R N I N G
Never use the temporary spare tire when towing:
Using the temporary spare tire on your vehicle when towing a trailer is dangerous as it could
result in tire failure, loss of control, and injury to vehicle occupants.
▼ Safety Chains
Safety chains must be used as a precautionary measure should th
e trailer become
unintentionally unhitched. They should cross under the trailer tongue and attach to the hitch.
Leave enough slack to allow full turns. Consult literature publ ished by your trailer or hitch
manufacturer for more details.
WA R N I N G
Make sure the safety chain is securely attached to both the trailer and the vehicle prior to
departure:
Towing a trailer without using a safety chain securely attached to both the trailer and the
vehicle is dangerous. If damage occurs to the coupling unit or hitch ball, the trailer could
wander into another lane and cause a collision.
▼ Trailer Lights
Trailer lights must comply with
all federal, state, and local regulations. Equip your trailer as
required before towing it day or night.
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CAUTION
Do not connect a trailer lighting system directly to the lighting system of your Mazda. This
may damage your vehicle's electrical system an d lighting systems. Have a recreational vehicle
dealer or trailer rental agency connect the system, and inspect the brake lights and turn
signals yourself before each trip.
▼ Trailer Brakes
If the total trailer weight exc
eeds 450 kg (1,000 lb), trailer brakes are required. If your trailer
has brakes, make sure they compl y with all federal, state, and local regulations.
WARNING
Do not connect a hydraulic trailer-brake system to your vehicle's brake system:
Connecting a hydraulic trailer-brake system direc tly to the vehicle brake system is dangerous
and will result in inadequate braking and possible injury.
▼ Trailer Towing Tips
Verify that your Mazda
maintains a near-normal attitude when a loaded or unloaded trailer
is connected. Do not d rive if it has an abnormal front-up or fr ont-down position. Inspect
for incorrect tongue load, worn suspension parts, and trailer o verloading.
Make sure the trailer is properly loaded and the cargo is secur e to prevent it from shifting.
Make sure the mirrors conform to all government regulations. If they do not, install
required rear view mirrors appr opriate for towing purposes.
The three main causes of vehicle-trailer accidents are driver e rror, excessive speed, and
improper trailer loading.
Before driving
Have your cooling and braking system checked by an Authorized M azda Dealer.
Before starting out, inspect the operation of all vehicle and trailer lights and all
vehicle-to-trailer connections. S top and re-inspect all lights and connections after driving
a short distance.
Driving
Your Mazda will handle differe ntly with a trailer in tow, so practice turning, backing, and
stopping in a traffic-free area.
Take time to get accustomed to the extra weight and length.
Allow more room between your vehicle and the one in front becau se braking distance
increases with a trailer. For eac h 16 km/h (10 mph) of speed, a llow at least one vehicle
and trailer length between your Mazda and the vehicle ahead.
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Avoid jerky starts or sudden acceleration.
Avoid sudden braking. It may cause loss of control and result in jackknifing, especially so
on wet or slippery roads.
Shift the selector 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 frequen t shifting.
Lane changes and turning
Avoid quick lane changes, sudden turns, and tight turns. Slow d own 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.
Passing
Plan well ahead to pass other v ehicles, and provide plenty of r oom before changing lanes.
Crosswinds from passing vehicles, especially larger ones, and t he effects of rough roads will
affect handling.
If swaying occurs, firmly grip the steering wheel and reduce sp eed immediately, but
gradually.
Steer straight ahead. If no extr eme correction of steering or b raking is made, the
combination of less speed and firm steering will result in stab ility.
Backing up
Backing a vehicle with a traile r requires practice and patience . Back slowly, and have a
helper outside at the rear of th e trailer to reduce the risk of an accident.
To turn the trailer, place your ha nd at the bottom of the steering wheel and turn it in the
direction you want the trailer to go. Make only slight movement s to prevent sharp or
prolonged turning.
Ascending a hill
Shift into a lower gear to redu ce the possibility of overloadin g or overheating the engine, or
both.
Descending a hill
Shift into a lower gear and use engine compression as a braking effect.
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WARNING
Always use lower gears to reduce speed:
Holding the brake pedal down too long or too frequently is dangerous as it could cause the
brakes to overheat and lose power, resulting in loss of control and a serious accident. Use
lower gears to help reduce speed . Pull off the road and allow brakes to cool down whenever
braking performance feels reduced.
Overheated engine
The extra weight of the trailer may strain the engine on hot da ys and on long or steep
upgrades.
If the temperature gauge indicates overheating, turn off the ai r conditioner, drive safely to
the side of the road, park off t he right-of-way and wait for en gine to cool. Refer to
Overheating on page 7-23.
Parking
Always make sure the tires of the trailer and the tow vehicle a re blocked while parked.
Apply the parking brake firmly and put the transaxle in P.
Avoid parking on an incline, but if you must, follow these instructions:
1. Depress and hold down the brake pedal.
2. Have a helper put wheel blocks against the downhill side of a ll vehicle and trailer tires.
3. Then release the brake pedal slowly until the blocks bear the load.
If the grade is downhill, turn the steering wheel so that the front of the front tires face
the curb.
If it is uphill, face the rear of the front tires against the curb.
4. Firmly apply th e parking brake.
5. Shift the transaxle into P, and stop the engine.
To restart after parking on an incline:
1. With the transaxle in P, start the engine. (Be sure to depress and hold the brake pedal.)
2. Shift into gear.
3. Release the parking brake (also the foot brake) and pull away from the wheel blocks.
Stop; apply the parking brake and shift into P.
4. Have a helper retrieve the wheel blocks.
Fuel consumption
Trailer towing causes higher fuel consumption.
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Maintenance
If you tow a trailer frequently, have your vehicle serviced as shown in Scheduled
Maintenance (page 6-4).
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Recreational Towing
An example of "recreational towing" is
towing your vehicle behind a motorhome.
The transaxle is not designed for towing
this vehicle on all 4 wheels.
When doing recreational towing refer to
"Towing Description" (page 7-25) and
carefully follow the instructions.
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4When Driving
Information concerning safer 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 ............
........................................................... 4-11 Instrument Cluster and
Display........................................ 4-11
Instrument Cluster (Type A)....... 4-12
Instrument Cluster (Type B)....... 4-29
Active Driving Display
*............. 4-45
Automatic Transaxle....................... 4-47 Automatic Transaxle
Controls...................................... 4-47
Shift-Lock System...................... 4-48
Transaxle Ranges........................4-48
Manual Shift Mode..................... 4-50
Direct Mode
*.............................. 4-56
Driving Tips................................4-57
Switches and Controls..................... 4-58 Lighting Control......................... 4-58
Fog Lights
*................................. 4-64
Turn and Lane-Change
Signals........................................ 4-65
Windshield Wipers and
Washer........................................ 4-66
Rear Window Wiper and
Washer........................................ 4-69
Rear Window Defogg er.............. 4-70
Horn............................................ 4-71
Hazard Warning Flasher............. 4-72
HomeLink Wireless Control System
(Type A)
*.................................... 4-72
HomeLink Wireless Control System
(Type B)
*.................................... 4-76
Brake................................................ 4-80 Brake System.............................. 4-80
AUTOHOLD.............................. 4-84
Hill Launch Assist (HLA).......... 4-88
ABS/TCS/DSC/Trailer Stability
Control (TSC)/Off-Road Traction
Assist................................................. 4-90 Antilock Brake System
(ABS)..........................................4-90
Traction Control System
(TCS).......................................... 4-91
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC)..........................................4-93
Trailer Stability Control
(TSC).......................................... 4-94
Off-Road Traction Assist
*.......... 4-95
Drive Selection................................. 4-97 Drive Selection........................... 4-97
i-ACTIV AWD................................. 4-99 i-ACTIV AWD Operation
*.........4-99
Power Steering...............................4-101 Power Steering......................... 4-101
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i-ACTIVSENSE............................. 4-102i-ACTIVSENSE
*......................4-102
Adaptive Front Lighting System
(AFS)
*...................................... 4-105
High Beam Control System
(HBC)
*......................................4-106
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
*.........
.................................................. 4-109
Traffic Sign Recognition System
(TSR)
*.......................................4-115
Distance Recognition Support
System (DRSS)
*....................... 4-121
Driver Attenti on Alert (DAA)
*..........
.................................................. 4-125
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
*.....
.................................................. 4-127
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with
Stop & Go function (MRCC with
Stop & Go function)
*............... 4-131
Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) &
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS)
*.................................. 4-146
Advanced Smart City Brake Support
(Advanced SCBS)
*...................4-157
Smart City Brake Support [Forward]
(SCBS F)
*.................................4-160
Smart City Brake Support [Reverse]
(SCBS R)
*................................ 4-163
Smart Brake Support (SBS)
*.... 4-167
360° View Monitor (Mazda Connect
(Type A))
*................................ 4-169
360° View Monitor (Mazda Connect
(Type B))
*.................................4-195
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
*......
.................................................. 4-223
Radar Sensor (Front)*.............. 4-228
Radar Sensors (Rear)
*.............. 4-231
Ultrasonic Sensor (Rear)
*.........4-233
Front Camera/Side Cameras/Rear
Camera
*.................................... 4-234
Cruise Control............................... 4-235 Cruise Control
*.........................4-235
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System.............................................4-240 Tire Pressure Monitoring
System...................................... 4-240
Rear View Monitor (Mazda Connect
(Type A))........................................ 4-244 Rear View Monitor (Mazda Connect
(Type A))
*................................ 4-244
Rear View Monitor (Mazda Connect
(Type B)).........................................4-252 Rear View Monitor (Mazda Connect
(Type B))
*.................................4-252
Parking Sensor System (Mazda
Connect (Type A))......................... 4-260 Parking Sensor System (Mazda
Connect (Type A))
*.................. 4-260
Parking Sensor System (Mazda
Connect (Type B))......................... 4-270 Parking Sensor System (Mazda
Connect (Type B))
*.................. 4-270
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