2008 MAZDA MODEL CX-9 AUX

DRIVER’S VIEW
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
1. Power window switches,
see Mirrors/Windows
2. Door locks, see Locks
3. Mirror controls,
see Mirrors/Windows
4. HID headlights
leveling switch*
Set position at 0 unless vehicle
is loaded heavily, leveling
switch adjusts headlight angle
to compensate for weight of
passengers and cargo, see
Owner’s Manual.
5. Air vents
6. TCS OFF switch,
see Instrument Cluster
7. Turn signal/lighting control
lever, see Getting Started8. Audio control switches,see Audio Systems
9. Horn/Air bag
10. Cruise control, see Getting Started
11. Wiper/washer control lever,see Getting Started12. Information display,see Audio Systems
13. Hazard warning switch
Push to activate/deactivate.
14. Passenger air bag off
indicator, see Getting Started
15. NAVI display*,
see Owner’s Manual
Audio system,
see Audio Systems
16. Climate control panel,
see Climate Controls
17. Seat warmer*, Press: On/off.
18. Accessory socket
19. Cup holders
To access cup holders:
Press cover down and lift.
20. Auxiliary jackConnect portable music device
to in-vehicle audio system.
21. Gearshift lever, see Transaxle
22. Storage
Driver’s
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23. Tilt/telescopic steering-
wheel release lever,
Pull lever down to unlock
column; adjust tilt angle/column
length; pull up to lock column.
WARNING: Do not adjust
steering-wheel while driving
because you may lose control
of the vehicle.
24. HF/TEL Hands-Free Telephone
button*,
see Getting Started
25. Power liftgate switch*
Press for one second or more
to fully open/close liftgate.
26. Hood release handle
Pull release handle to unlock.
27. Parking-brake
To engage: Push down; to release:
Push down slightly, then release.
28. BSM OFF switch*, see Getting Started
29. Fuel-filler lid release
To open: Pull lever upward
and release.
Getting Started
MAZDA CX-9 Quick Tips®are
designed to quickly familiarize
you with some important
features of your MAZDA CX-9.
This Driver’s View tab is your
index to the Quick Tips
®, locate
the item you would like to
learn more about and then
turn to the listed tab.
Be sure to see the tab called
Getting Started, this section
contains important operating
tips about your MAZDA CX-9.
Items identified in blue text
call out unique features.
*Denotes optional equipment

GETTING STARTED
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Advanced
keyless entry/
start system*
Advanced key
must be carried
by driver to
operate properly.
Refer to Owner’s Manual for
addi tional instructions.
Tip: Do not use advanced key
with activated cell phone in
the same pocket, advanced key
functions may become disabled.
Advanced keyless
system customization
Your authorized Mazda Dealer can
customize your system if desired
with features such as auto-lock,
which can be programmed to
automatically lock vehicle after
driving and exiting vehicle.
For additional information,
see Owner’s Manual. Passenger’s door request switch:
Press (
6) on passenger’s door; all doors
and liftgate unlock simultaneously.
Liftgate request switch: Press ( 7)
on liftgate, doors and liftgate
will lock/unlock.
Advanced key transmitter:
Press button ( 2) for driver’s
door; press again within 1 1/2
seconds to unlock other doors
and liftgate, hold to lower front
windows and open moonroof,
release to stop; with all doors
unlocked, press and hold button ( 3) for one second
or more to open/close liftgate.Activating panic alarmPanic alarm: Press and hold
button ( 4) for more than 1 second;
horn sounds, hazard warning
lights flash; to stop, press
any remote button.

area, engine may not start
or warnings may activate.
Turning off engine
Turn start knob to ACC position
to turn engine off, push in and
turn start knob to LOCK position.
Tip: Vehicle battery may be
discharged and vehicle security
compromised if start knob is
left in ACC position.
Always put vehicle in Park ( P), set
parking brake and turn start knob to
LOCK position when exiting vehicle.
System operation warningsKEY indicator light flashes (green)
indicates advanced key transmitter
battery power is low.
KEY indicator light illuminated
continuously (red) indicates system
malfunction, and auxiliary key
should be used, have vehicle
inspected at an Authorized Mazda
Dealer as soon as possible.
Tip: When using advanced
keyless system, unless
reprogrammed by dealer,
system will beep as confirmation
of lock/unlock requests, system
will also beep if start knob is
left in ACC position, advanced
key has been left in vehicle or
if advanced key is removed from
vehicle while vehicle is running.
For additional system operation
warnings, see Owner’s Manual.
Replacing batterySee Owner’s ManualCautions on useTo avoid damage to advanced
key, do not allow any severe
impacts or contact with liquids,
do not place heavy objects on
advanced key and do not leave
advanced key exposed to direct
sunlight or high temperatures,
see Owner’s Manual for all
cautions and warnings.
Getting
Started
Getting
Started

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Starting enginePress start knob
( 8 ); when KEY
indicator (green)
illuminates on
instrument
cluster; turn start knob ( 8) to
START position to start engine.
Auxiliary key operationIf advanced key cannot be used
due to a malfunction or dead
advanced key battery, use auxiliary
key ( 5) to lock/unlock doors and
to start vehicle.
To start vehicle: Remove start
knob cover ( 8) by pressing both
side release buttons ( 9) while
pulling; insert auxiliary key into
key cylinder and turn to start engine.
Tip: Do not place advanced key
on or around dashboard, storage
compartments such as glove
box or in open liftgate/cargo Locking doors
Driver’s/passenger’s door request
switch: Press (
6) once on either
door to lock other doors.
Press and hold driver’s door request
switch ( 6) to close windows and
moonroof, release to stop.
Advanced key transmitter:
Press button ( 1); pressing again
within a few seconds causes doors
to relock and horn to beep.
Unlocking doors/
opening liftgate
Driver’s door request switch: Press
( 6 ) to unlock driver’s door; press
again within 3 seconds to unlock
other doors and liftgate.

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LOCKS
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
LiftgateTo open: Pull
up on handle
(3) and raise;
to close: Push
liftgate down
with both hands
until in near-shut
position, easy closure system will
close liftgate completely.
Liftgate request switchLiftgate request switch* (4)
operation, see Getting Started.
Power
liftgate
close switch
Press (5) for
one second or
more; hazard
warning lights
flash twice;
liftgate closes automatically
after beep sound is heard.
WARNINGS: Always make
sure hatch opening is clear
before opening/closing
Never place hands or fingers
around liftgate because
liftgate closes automatically
from near-shut position, this
could cause hands and fingers
to be pinched and injured.
Child-safety
locks
Located at edge
of rear doors.
To activate:
Pull tab (6) up;
door opens from
outside only.
To cancel: Push tab (6) down.
WARNING: Since children
may access either rear door,
child-safety locks for both rear
doors should be activated.
Locks
Locks
Key
Operates ignition and all locks.
Tips: Use key number plate to
purchase a new key; store in
safe place separate from vehicle.
Only advanced keyless
system* automatically locks
doors when leaving with key
(dealer programmable feature).
Retractable type key
To fold/unfold press button (1).
Auxiliary key*See Getting Started
Manual door
locks
To lock: Press
front of button (1)
toward door handle.
To unlock: Pull front
of button away
from door handle.
Power door locks
To lock/unlock all doors and liftgate
from inside vehicle: Press bottom/
top of switch (2).
Using mechanical key to unlock
driver’s front door: Rotate key to
counterclockwiseposition for more
than one second to unlock other
doors and liftgate, continue to hold
key in unlock position to roll front
windows down and open moonroof.
Using key to lock all doors: Rotate
key to clockwise position, continue
to hold key in lock position to
roll front windows up and close
moonroof, release to stop.Keyless entry
system
Functions only
with ignition in
OFF position.
To lock doors:
Press button (2);
pressing again within a few
seconds causes doors to relock
and horn to beep.
To unlock: Press button (3)
for driver’s door; press again
within 3 seconds to unlock other
doors and liftgate, press and hold
to lower driver’s and passenger
windows and open moonroof,
release to stop.
Panic alarm: Press and hold
button (4) for more than 1
second; horn sounds, hazard
warning lights flash; to stop,
press any remote button.
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Advanced
keyless entry/
start system/
auxiliary key*
See Getting
Started
Illuminated entry system
Activates interior lights when dome
light switch set to DOOR position;
lights off after driver’s door is
locked or ignition in ON position.
Immobilizer system
Prevents engine from running
unless coded key is used,
see Owner’s Manual.
WARNING: Never leave a child
alone in vehicle and never
leave any key where a child can
find it, particularly advanced
keys which give easier
access to a curious child.
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AM/FM STEREO/CD/CD CHANGER
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
6. SEEK/TRACKRadio: Press to automatically
seek higher/lower frequency.
CD: Press to select next
track/beginning of current track.
7. LOAD* To load multiple discs:
Press and hold LOAD ( 7) until
beep sound is heard; insert
CD when “IN” is indicated on
information display ( 19).
To eject disc: Press Eject ( 14).
To eject specific disc: Press
and hold Eject ( 14) until beep
sound is heard; within five
seconds press the desired tray
number 1-6 ( 15).
8. Scan Radio: Press to sample
strong stations, press again
to stop at current station.
CD: Press to play first few seconds
of each selection, press again
to stop at current selection.

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1. Power/VolumePress to turn on/off; rotate
to increase/decrease volume.
2. Random Press to play CD selections
in random order, press again
to cancel.
3. Auto-Memory Press and hold until a beep sound
is heard; system automatically
scans and temporarily stores six
strong stations in each band;
press again to switch to another
preset station.
DISP
CD: Press repeatedly to scroll
through displays.
Text* : Rotate right/left to display
titles longer than 12 characters.
4. Tune Radio: Rotate counterclockwise/
clockwise for lower/higher
frequency.
5. SAT*, Satellite ready capability.
14. CD eject button
15. Memory preset buttonsTo set: Tune to station, press and
hold until beep sound is heard.
16. Disc / * Press to skip to next/previous CD.
17. Audio control Press to select ALC/BASS/TREB/
FADE/BAL/BEEP/Surround* OFF/
1/2/3, rotate right/left to adjust.
Tip: Automatic Level Control
(ALC) automatically adjusts
audio volume depending
on vehicle speed.
18. Reverse /Fast forward
Press to reverse/fast forward.
19. Information display
Has the following functions: Clock,
audio display, automatic climate
control display and outside
temperature display.

9. RPT Press to replay current CD selection.
10. FM/AM Press to turn radio on and
select between FM1/FM2/AM
station preset buttons ( 15).
11. CD slot
12. CD, Press to play CD.
13. Media (AUX) Select external digital devices.
Steering-wheel audio
controls
To increase/decrease volume:
Push up/press down ( 21).
Press ( 22) to mute Audio system or
activate Navigation Voice Command*.
Press ( 23) to select AM, FM 1, FM 2,
CD, RSES* and AUX mode.
Radio: Push up/press down
( 24 ) less than one second to select
next/previous preset station, for
two seconds until beep sound is
heard to seek next/previous station.
CD: Push up/press down ( 24) to
select next track, ( 24) to repeat
current track.
Navigation/Audio system*AudioPilot* (BOSE system)
Adjusts audio volume to level
of noise entering vehicle; press
on-screen button to turn ON/OFF.
Centerpoint* (BOSE system)
Delivers multi-channel surround
sound while listening to CDs.

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Clock**To set: With ignition in ACC or ON
position, press ( A) and hold until beep
sounds; time flashes on display ( 20);
press H ( 6) to set hour; press M ( 6) to
set minutes, press ( A) to set. To set
12hr/24hr clock: Press ( 17) until 12hr/
24hr clock appears on display,
rotate ( 17) to desired setting,
while flashing, press to select.
Audio
Systems
Audio
Systems
SCAN
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**See Navigation Owner’s Manual for clock setting procedure if
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CARGO AREA
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Cargo Area
Driving Tips
Spare tire
1. Temporary spare tire
Stored under vehicle; to change
flat tire: Follow instructions in
Owner’s Manual.
WARNING: Do not exceed
50 mph with temporary spare.
Tip: For instructions
and restrictions on use
of temporary spare tire,
see Owner’s Manual.
Gas cap
After filling vehicle with gasoline,
fully reinstall gas cap by turning
clockwise until a clicking sound is
heard, if gas cap is not fully installed,
Check Engine light and/or gas cap
indicator light may come on.
For more information on Check
Engine light, see Owner’s Manual.
Tire economy and tipsCheck tire pressure monthly when
tires are cold, use a digital tire
pressure gauge for accurate tire
pressure measurement.
Tires should be of the same
type and size.
Maintain correct front-end alignment
and tire balance; rotate tires at
5,000 or 7,500 mile intervals; see
Owner’s Manual for rotation chart.
Tire pressure Decal on Driver’s B-pillar provides
tire pressure information.
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Warning light illuminates for a
few seconds after ignition is on.
If tire pressure is too low in one
or more tires, warning light will
illuminate and beeper will sound;
flashing warning light indicates
possible malfunction; dealer
inspection required.
Anti-lock Braking
System (ABS)
ABS automatically reduces
hydraulic pressure to any wheel
on the verge of locking up.
You may feel a slight pulsing of
the brake pedal and hear a clicking
noise; this tells you the ABS is
functioning properly; increase pressure
on pedal for maximum braking.
Tips: Maintain constant
pressure on the brake pedal.
Do not pump the brakes.
2. Jack
Located behind panel
3. Lug wrench and jack lever
4. Spare tire carrier bolt
socket
5. Spare tire carrier bolt
Located behind panel
6. Spare tire hold down strap
7. Tiedown eyelet
8. Navigation DVD player*
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Cargo area
9. Cargo securing loops
10. Cargo floor
Tip: Cargo floor cover can
be secured in raised position
by attaching third-row
straps (14) to underside
of floor cover.
11. Rear accessory socket
12. Rear auxiliary terminals*
13. Power outlet (AC 115V)*
Cargo light
Located on interior side of liftgate,
see Interior Lights for operation.
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ABS self test
A self-diagnostic test is
performed when starting;
you may feel some brake pedal
pulsation and hear some noise,
this is normal.
Traction Control System (TCS)
Enhances traction and safety
by regulating engine torque.
When TCS detects drive wheel
slippage it lowers engine torque
to prevent loss of traction.
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
Controls braking and engine
torque in conjunction with ABS
and TCS to help control side slip
on slippery surfaces or during
sudden or evasive maneuvering.
Roll Stability Control (RSC)
System determines when corrective
action is needed; by controlling
engine torque and braking on
each wheel.
*Denotes optional equipment†See Owner’s Manual