engine coolant MAZDA MODEL CX-9 2022 Owner's Guide

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
6-22).
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
Charging System Warn‐
ing Indication/Warning Light If the warning light illuminates while driving, it indicates a
malfunction of the alter‐
nator or of the charging system.
Drive to the side of the road and park off the right-of-way. Co nsult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
CAUTION
Do not continue driving when the charging system warning light is illuminated be‐
cause the engine could stop unexpectedly.
Engine Oil Warning Light This warning light indicates low engine oil pressure.
CAUTION
Do not run the engine if the oil pressure is
low. Otherwise, it could result in extensive
engine damage.
If the light illuminates or the w arning indication is displayed while driving:
1. Drive to the side of the road and park off the right-of-way o n level ground.
2. Turn off the engine and wait 5 minutes for the oil to drain b ack into the oil pan.
3. Inspect the engine oil level (p age 6-21). If it's low, add the appropriate amount of
engine oil while being careful not to overfill.
CAUTION
Do not run the engine if the oil level is low. Otherwise, it could result in extensive
engine damage.
4. Start the engine and check the warning light.

If the light remains illuminated even though the oil level is normal or after adding oil,
stop the engine immediately and have your vehicle towed to an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
(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 7-23.
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.
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 displayed in the center display,
a vehicle system may be
malfunctioning. Stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
DisplayIndicated 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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DisplayContent Action to be taken
Indicates when the cancel operation is
done without depressing the brake pedal
while the vehicle is being held in the
stopped position by the AUTOHOLD
function. Cancel the AUTOHOLD function stop
hold control while depressing the brake
pedal.
Indicated when the engine coolant tem‐
perature is high or the engine is hot, and
the engine output is limited.
Drive slowly and make sure that the in‐
dication turns off.
If the indication does not turn off, con‐
sult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
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
*112V-60Ah/20HR or 12V-65Ah/20HR
Spark-plug number Mazda Genuine spark plug
*2PY8V-18-110
*1 Check the battery installed on the vehicle and use a battery with an equal or higher performance. However, the
performance of the battery may vary even among the same battery types, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer
for replacement.
*2 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 6-20.
Coolant FL-22 type
Automatic transaxle fluid
*1Mazda Genuine ATF FZ
Transfer case oil
*2Mazda Long Life Hypoid Gear Oil SG1
Rear differential oil
*2Mazda Long Life Hypoid Gear Oil SG1
Brake fluid SAE J1703 or FMVSS116 DOT-3
*1 Periodic replacement is unnecessary.
*2 Replacement is necessary when the component is submerged in water.
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 9.9 L (10.5 US qt, 8.7 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 FWD
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 1,659 mm (65.3 in)
Rear tread 1,656 mm (65.2 in)
Wheelbase 2,928 mm (115.3 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 1,659 mm (65.3 in)
Rear tread 1,656 mm (65.2 in)
Wheelbase 2,928 mm (115.3 in)
▼We i g h t s
U.S.A. and Canada
Item
Weight
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) 2,641 kg (5,822 lbs)
Specifications
Specifications
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Index
Front Air Conditioner....................5-5
Fully Automatic Type....................5-5
Operating tips................................ 5-2
Operating Tips............................... 5-2
Rear Air Conditioner................... 5-11
Vent operation................................5-3
Vent Operation...............................5-3
Vent Operation (Front).................. 5-3
Vent Operation (Rear)................... 5-9
Collision warning.............................. 7-49
Coming Home Light......................... 4-62
Cruise Control................................. 4-235 Cruise control switc h.................4-235
Cruise main indication (white)/cruise
set indication (green)................. 4-236
Cup Holder........................................ 5-67
Customer Assistance.... ....................... 8-2
D
Daytime Running Lights................... 4-63
Defogger
Mirror...........................................4-70
Rear window........... .................... 4-70
Dimensions.......................................... 9-5
Display...............................................4-11
Distance Recognition Support System
(DRSS)............................................ 4-121 Indication on display................. 4-121
Door Locks........................................3-12
Driver Attention Aler t (DAA).........4-125
Drive Selection..................................4-97
Driving In Flooded Ar ea...................3-52
Driving on Uneven Road.................. 3-53
Driving Tips Automatic transaxle.....................4-57
Break-in period............................ 3-47
Driving in flooded a rea............... 3-52
Driving on uneven road...............3-53
Floor mat..................................... 3-49
Hazardous driving.. ..................... 3-48
Overloading............. .................... 3-52
Rocking the vehicle. .................... 3-49
Saving fuel and protection of the
environment................................. 3-47
Turbocharged vehicles.................3-54
Winter driving............................. 3-50
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)..... 4-93
TCS/DSC indicator light............. 4-93
E
Electric parking brake (EPB)............ 4-80
Electric Parking B rake (EPB) Warning
Beep...................................................7-47
Emergency Starting Push-starting................................ 7-22
Starting a flooded engine............ 7-22
Emergency Towing Towing description...................... 7-25
Towing hooks............. ................. 7-26
Emission Control System..................3-28
Engine Coolant.........................................6-22
Engine compartment overview.... 6-19
Exhaust gas..................................3-29
Hood release................................ 6-17
Oil................................................ 6-20
Starting...........................................4-5
Essential Information.......................... 6-2
Event Data Recorder......................... 8-21
Exhaust Gas...................................... 3-29
Exterior Care..................................... 6-52 Aluminum wheel maintenance.... 6-57
Bright-metal maint enance........... 6-56
Maintaining the fini sh................. 6-53
Plastic part maintenance.............. 6-57
F
Flasher
Hazard warning........................... 4-72
Headlights.................................... 4-58
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Index
Flat Tire............................................... 7-3Mounting the spare tire............... 7-13
Removing a flat tire...................... 7-9
Floor Mat.......................................... 3-49
Fluid
Brake............................................6-23
Washer......................................... 6-24
Fluids Classification................................. 9-4
Fog Lights......................................... 4-64
Foot Brake.........................................4-80
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)..... 4-223
Front Seat............................................ 2-5
Fuel
Filler lid and cap......................... 3-30
Requirements............................... 3-27
Tank capacity.................................9-5
Fuses.................................................. 6-46 Panel description......................... 6-48
Replacement................................ 6-46
G
Gauges............................................... 4-11
Glove Compartment.......................... 5-70
H
Hazardous Driving............................ 3-48
Hazard Warning Flasher....................4-72
Headlights
Coming home light......................4-62
Control......................................... 4-58
Headlight flashing....................... 4-62
High-low beam............................ 4-62
Leaving home light..................... 4-62
Leveling....................................... 4-63
Head Restraint................................... 2-28
High Beam Control System
(HBC).............................................. 4-106 High Beam Control System (HBC)
indicator light (green)................4-107
Hill Launch Assist (HL A)................ 4-88
HomeLink Wireless Control System
(Type A)............................................ 4-72
HomeLink Wireless Control System
(Type B)............................................ 4-76
Hood Release............. ....................... 6-17
Horn...................................................4-71
I
If a Warning Light Turns On or
Flashes............................................... 7-28
If the Active Driving Display Does Not
Operate.............................................. 7-51
Ignition
Switch............................................ 4-4
Ignition Not Switched Off (STOP)
Warning Beep.................................... 7-46
Illuminated Entry System................. 5-59
Immobilizer System..... ..................... 3-43
Inspecting Brake Fluid Level............ 6-23
Inspecting Coolant Level.................. 6-22
Inspecting Engine Oil Level............. 6-21
Inspecting Washer Fluid Level......... 6-24
Instrument Cluster............................. 4-11 Instrument Cluster (Type A)........4-12
Instrument Cluster (Type B)........ 4-29
Instrument Cluster (Type A)............. 4-12 Average Fuel Econom y............... 4-19
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
Display......................................... 4-20
Compass Display......................... 4-21
Cruise Control Set Vehicle Speed
Display......................................... 4-21
Current Fuel Economy................ 4-20
Dashboard Illuminati on............... 4-17
Distance Recognition Support System
(DRSS) Display........................... 4-21
Distance-to-empty... .................... 4-19
Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge........................................... 4-16
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Index
Fuel Gauge.................................. 4-17
Indication/Indicator Lights.......... 4-25
Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) &
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS) Display..........................4-20
Maintenance Monitor.................. 4-20
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with
Stop & Go function (MRCC with
Stop & Go function) Display.......4-21
Message Display..........................4-21
Multi-information Display (Type
A)................................................. 4-13
Odometer..................................... 4-15
Outside Temperature Display...... 4-18
Speedometer................................ 4-12
Speed Unit Selector..................... 4-18
Tachometer.................................. 4-12
Trip Meter....................................4-15
Warning Indication/Warning
Lights........................................... 4-23
Instrument Cluster (Type B)............. 4-29 Average Fuel Economy............... 4-35
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
Display......................................... 4-36
Compass Display......................... 4-37
Cruise Control Set Vehicle Speed
Display......................................... 4-37
Current Fuel Econo my................ 4-36
Dashboard Illumina tion............... 4-34
Distance Recognition Support System
(DRSS) Display........................... 4-37
Distance-to-empty....................... 4-35
Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge........................................... 4-32
Fuel Gauge.................................. 4-33
Indication/Indicator Lights.......... 4-41
Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) &
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS) Display..........................4-36
Maintenance Monitor.................. 4-36Mazda Radar Cruise Control with
Stop & Go function (MRCC with
Stop & Go function) D isplay.......4-37
Multi-information Display (Type
B)................................................. 4-30
Odometer..................................... 4-31
Outside Temperature Display...... 4-35
Speedometer................................ 4-29
Tachometer.................................. 4-29
Trip Meter....................................4-31
Warning Indication/Warning
Lights........................................... 4-39
Warning (Display Indication)...... 4-37
Interior Care...................................... 6-58 Active driving display
maintenance................................. 6-60
Cleaning the floor mats............... 6-60
Cleaning the window interiors.....6-60
Instrument panel top
maintenance................................. 6-59
Leather upholstery
maintenance................................. 6-59
Panel maintenance....................... 6-59
Plastic part maintenance.............. 6-59
Seat belt maintenance..................6-58
Upholstery maintenan ce.............. 6-58
Vinyl upholstery maintenance..... 6-58
Interior Lights................................... 5-56
Luggage compartment light.........5-56
Map lights....................................5-56
Overhead lights............................5-56
i-ACTIVSENSE.............................. 4-102 Active safety technology........... 4-102
Adaptive Front Lighting System
(AFS)......................................... 4-105
Advanced Smart City Brake Support
(Advanced SCBS)..................... 4-157
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) ............
................................................... 4-109
Camera and sensors................... 4-103
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