warning lights MAZDA MODEL CX-9 2022 User Guide

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 using the Mazda
Connect.
NOTE
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
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Theft-Deterrent System*
If the theft-deterrent system detects an
inappropriate entry in to the vehicle, which
could result in the veh icle or its contents
being stolen, the alarm alerts the
surrounding area of an abnormality by
sounding the horn and flashing the hazard
warning lights.

The system will not function unless it's
properly armed. So when you leave the
vehicle, follow the arming procedure
correctly.
▼ Operation
System triggering conditions
The horn sounds intermittently and the
hazard warning lights flash for about 30
seconds when the system is triggered by
any one of the following:
Unlocking a door with the auxiliary key,
door lock switch, or an inside door-lock
knob.
Forcing open a door, the hood or the
liftgate.
Opening the hood by operating the hood
release handle.
Switching the ignition ON without using
the push button start.
If the system is triggered again, the lights
and horn will activat e until the driver's
door or the liftgate is unlocked with the
transmitter.
(With the advanced keyless function)
The lights and horn can also be
deactivated by pressing the request switch
on a door.
NOTE
The liftgate does not open while the
theft-deterrent system is operating.
For vehicles equipped with the power
liftgate, the liftgate can be opened even
while the theft-deterrent system is
operating by pressing the power liftgate
button on the transmitter or the electric
liftgate opener switch while carrying the
key.
If the battery goes dead while the
theft-deterrent system is armed, the horn
will activate and the hazard warning
lights will flash when the battery is
charged or replaced.
▼ How to Arm the System
1. Close the windows and the moonroof*
securely.
2. Switch the ignition OFF.
3. Make sure the hood, the doors, and the
liftgate are closed.
4. Press the lock button on the transmitter
or lock the driver's door from the
outside with the auxiliary key.
The hazard warning lights will flash
once.
The following method will also arm
the theft-deterrent system:
Press the door-lock switch “
” while
any door is open and then close all of
the doors.
(With the advanced keyless function)
Press a request switch.

The security indicator light in the
instrument cluster flashes twice per
second for 20 seconds.
Before Driving
Security System
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5. After 20 seconds, the system is fullyarmed.
NOTE
The theft-deterrent system can also be
armed by activating the auto relock
function with all the doors, the liftgate
and the hood closed.
Refer to Transmitter on page 3-5.
The system will disarm if one of the
following operations takes place within
20 seconds after pressing the lock
button:
Unlocking any door.
Opening any door.
Opening the hood.
Switching the ignition ON.
To rearm the system, do the arming
procedure again.
When the doors are locked by pressing
the lock button on the transmitter or
using the auxiliary key while the
theft-deterrent system is armed, the
hazard warning lights will flash once to
indicate that the system is armed.
▼ To Turn Off an Armed System
An armed system can be turned off using
any one of the following methods:
Pressing the unlock button on the
transmitter.
Starting the engine with the push button
start.
(With the advanced keyless function)
Pressing a request switch on the
doors.
The hazard warning lights will flash twice.
NOTE
When the doors are unlocked by pressing
the unlock button on the transmitter while
the theft-deterrent system is turned off, the
hazard warning lights will flash twice to
indicate that the system is turned off.
▼ To Stop the Alarm
A triggered alarm can be turned off using
any one of the following methods:
Pressing the unlock button on the
transmitter.
Starting the engine w
ith the push button
start.
(With the advanced keyless function)
Pressing a request switch on the
doors.
Pressing the electric liftgate opener
while the key is being carried.
Pressing the power liftgate button on
the transmitter.
The hazard warning ligh ts will flash twice.
Before Driving
Security System
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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.
Before Driving
To w i n g
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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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Ignition Switch
▼Push Button Start Positions
The system operates only when the key is
within operational range.
Each time the push button start is pressed,
the ignition switches
in the order of off,
ACC, and ON. Pressing the push button
start again from ON switches the ignition
off.
Indicator light
NOTE
The engine starts by pressing the push
button start while depressing the brake
pedal. To switch the ignition position,
press the push button start without
depressing the pedal.
Do not leave the ignition switched ON
while the engine is not running. Doing
so could result in the battery going
dead. If the selector lever is in the P
position, and the ignition is in ACC, the
ignition switches off automatically after
about 25 minutes.
Off
The power supply to electrical devices
turns off and the push button start
indicator light (amber) also turns off.
WA R N I N G
Before leaving the driver's seat, always
switch the ignition off, set the parking
brake, and make sure the selector lever is in
P position:
Leaving the driver's seat without switching
the ignition off, setting the parking brake,
and shifting the selector lever to P position
is dangerous. Unexpected vehicle
movement could occur which could result
in an accident.
In addition, if your intention is to leave the
vehicle for even a short period, it is
important to switch the ignition off, as
leaving it in another position will disable
some of the vehicle's security systems and
run the battery down.
ACC (Accessory)
Some electrical accessories will operate
and the indicator light (amber) illuminates.
NOTE
The keyless entry system does not function
while the push button start has been
pressed to ACC, and the doors will not
lock/unlock even if they have been locked
manually.
ON
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 4-11).
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
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indicated on display at same time as
message
Check the information regarding the
warning/indicator light or indicated
symbol.
Refer to If a Warnin g Indication/Warning
Lights on page 4-23.
Refer to If a Indicatio n/Indicator Lights on
page 4-25.
Message only is indicated on display
Follow the instructions indicated on the
display. For the displ ay content, refer to
the next page.
Refer to If a Message Indicated on
Multi-information Disp lay on page 7-43.
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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▼Warning/Indicator Lights
Instrument Cluster varies depending on model and specifications
.
Center of Dashboard
Warning lights will appear in any of the highlighted areas
Instrument Cluster
▼
Warning Indication/Warning Lights
These lights turn on or flash to
notify the user of the system operation status or a system
malfunction.
Signal Warning Page
Brake System Warning Indication/Warning Light*1*27-28
ABS Warning Light*1
Electronic Brake
Force Distribu‐ tion SystemWa r n i n g 7-28
ABS warning 7-31
Charging System Warning Indication/Warning Light*17-28
Engine Oil Warning Light*17-28
High Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Indication 7-28
Power Steering Malfunction Indication 7-28
Master Warning Indication7-31
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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SignalWarning Page
Seat Belt Warning Light (Front seat) 7-36
(Red)Seat Belt Warning Light (Rear seat) 7-36
*Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Indication
7-36
Door-Ajar Warning Indication
7-36
Liftgate-Ajar Warning Indication 7-36
Door-Ajar Warning Light7-36
*1 The light turns on when the ignition is switched on for an operation check, and turns off a few seconds later or
when the engine is started. If t he light does not turn on or remains turned on, have the vehicle inspected at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
*2 The light turns on continuously when the parking brake is appl ied.
▼Indication/Indicator Lights
These lights turn on or flash to
notify the user of the system operation status or a system
malfunction.
Signal Indicator Page
(Green)Seat Belt Indicator Light (Rear seat) 2-39
*Front Passenger Air Bag Deactivation Indicator Light*12-85
Security Indicator Light*13-44
Wrench Indication
4-28
Shift Position Indication 4-49
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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SignalIndicator Page
Lights-On Indication/Indicator Light 4-58
Headlight High-Beam Indicator LightHeadlight
High-Low Beam 4-62
Flashing the Headlights 4-62
Turn Signal/Hazard Warning Indicator Lights Turn and
Lane-Change Signals4-65
Hazard Warning Flasher4-72
AUTOHOLD Active Indicator Light*14-86
*Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with S top
& Go function) indicator Light*14-142
TCS/DSC Indicator Light*1
Traction Control System (TCS) 4-91
Dynamic Stabil‐ ity Control(DSC)4-93
Turns on 7-31
TCS OFF Indicator Light (FWD) *14-92
Off-Road Traction Assist Indicator Light (AWD) *14-95
Select Mode Indication 4-97
(Green)
*High Beam Control System (HBC) Indicator Light4-107
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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