2008 MAZDA MODEL CX-9 ECU

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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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
WARNING LIGHTS
• Cruise control onAmber light: Cruise control system
activated; Green light: Cruising
speed set; see Getting Started
• Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)*,
see Driving Tips
• High beams on • Engine oil-pressure Stop car when safe and turn
off engine; check oil level
• Brake system Parking brake on/low brake fluid
• Always fasten seat belts • Security indicator light*
• KEY*,see Getting Started
• O Low fuel
• BSM OFF*BSM system is deactivated,
see Getting Started

BSM
OFF
GAUGES
1. Instrument cluster dimmer select knob
With headlights ON: Rotate knob
to increase/decrease brightness.
Headlights/parking lights ON,
ignition key ON: Illumination
changes brightness when knob
is pressed.
2. Tachometer
3. Gear position indicator Displays current gear
position or manual mode.
4. Gear indicator Displays current gear
when in D or M.
5. Speedometer
6. Odometer/Trip meter selector
Press to view odometer, trip
meter A and B; press and hold
to reset trip meter A/B settings.
• Check engineDealer inspection required if light
remains on, see Owner’s Manual
• Charging system Charging system malfunction;
dealer inspection required
• Air bag/front seat belt pretensioner system
If light flashes or stays on, the air
bags/front seat belt pretensioners
may not operate in an accident;
dealer inspection r equired
• AT Automatic transaxle*
Automatic transaxle malfunction;
dealer inspection required
• Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
ABS malfunction, normal brakes
only; dealer inspection required
• Check fuel cap Fuel cap not securely tightened
• Door ajar
7. Engine coolant temperature gauge
Stop car if above normal
range, turn off engine, let
vehicle cool; check coolant
level when safe.
InstrumentCluster
Instrument Cluster
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8. Odometer/Trip meter
9. Fuel gauge 20.1-gallon/76-liter tank
CRUISE• TCS OFFTraction Control System is
deactivated
• Lights ON indicator light*
• Traction Control System (TCS)/Dynamic
Stability Control (DSC)/
Roll Stability Control (RSC)
Light flashes when system is
activated while driving; dealer
inspection required if light
remains on
•
4WDAWD warning light*
Flashing lamp indicates high
temperature differential oil,
illuminated lamp indicates an
abnormality with AWD system;
dealer inspection required
• Powertrain malfunction/ reduced power
Dealer inspection required if light
remains on, see Owner’s Manual
*Denotes optional equipment

SEATS
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Manual seat
1. Fore-aft adjustment
Lift lever and hold, slide seat,
release lever.
2. Raise/lower seat
(Driver’s seat only)
Pull/push lever and release.
3. Seat back angle
To adjust: Lift and hold lever,
lean forward or backward
to tilt seat, release lever.
4 . Manual lumbar adjustment
(Driver’s seat only)
Pull lever forward repeatedly
for more support.
5. Head restraint
To raise/lower: Pull up/hold release
button (11) and push down.
Power seat*
6. Seatback angle
Press front/rear of switch.
7. Power lumbar adjustment*
Press front/rear of switch to
increase/decrease lumbar support.
Seats
Seats
WARNINGS: Do not adjust
seats while driving.
Seat belts must always be
worn when vehicle is in motion.
Air bags are supplemental
and do not replace seat
belt usage.
Always wear your seat belt
and properly secure children
12 and under in the rear seat.
Even with a deactivation
system, never place rear-facing
infant-safety seat in front
of any air bag, an infant is
in serious danger of being
injured or killed.
If you must install a forward-
facing child-safety seat in
the front seating position,
move vehicle seat as far
back as possible.Seat belt emergency
locking mode
Belts lock only on hard acceleration,
braking, cornering or impacts of
about 5 mph or more.
Automatic locking mode
(all seat belts except
driver’s seat belt)
Must be used when installing
child-safety seat.
To activate: Pull webbing fully
out of retractor, allow belt to
retract until click is heard;
belt will only tighten.
To disengage: Unbuckle belt and
allow webbing to retract fully. Shoulder belt
height
adjustment
To raise: Push
adjuster up.
To lower:
Pull button (1),
slide down; release button.WARNING: Make sure adjuster
locks in one of its positions.
Child-safety seat
To install in rear outboard seats:
Use dual locking mode retractor
seat belts; see Owner’s Manual
for proper installation and child
seat tether and LATCH system
instructions.
WARNING: Use age
appropriate child restraints,
see Owner’s Manual and
state or province laws.
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8. Raise/lower front of seat
Pull/push front of switch vertically.
Fore/aft adjustment
Slide switch horizontally.
Raise/lower rear of seat
Pull/push rear of switch vertically.
Raise/lower seat
Pull/push center of switch vertically.
Seat position memory*
Adjust seat, then press and hold
set button (9), then select and
press a memory position button
(10) to save setting.
Tip: To program memory seat
into advanced key*/retractable
key, with ignition off; key
removed and driver’s door open,
press and hold set button (9)
while holding unlock button on
transmitter until beep is heard.

REAR SEATS
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Automatic
Transaxle
Gearshift
must be in
Park or
Neutral to
start engine;
it must
be in Park
to remove
ignition key.
P = Park
To move gearshift from Park:
Press firmly on brake pedal then
move the shift lever out of P.
R = Reverse
N = Neutral
No gear engaged.
D Drive (Overdrive)
For normal driving: Shifts through
all forward gears automatically.
Rear Seats
Transaxle
Folding second-row seats
Pull lever ( 1) up and lower seatback;
when raising, lock into upright position. Seat slide
Moving seat forward/backward,
raise bar (
2) and slide seat to
desired position; release bar.
Seatback angle
Pull up lever ( 1), then lean back
to desired position; release lever.
Third-row seat access
Pull lever ( 3) and tilt seatback
and slide seat forward. Folding third-row seats
Grip strap (4) and pull to
fold seatback down.
Rear center position seat belt†
Connecting seat belt: Pull seat
belt from ceiling recess ( 1) and
connect tongue ( 2) to anchor
( 3 ), put belt ( 4) through seat
belt guide ( 5).
Wearing seat belt: Slowly pull out
lap/shoulder belt ( 4) and insert
tongue ( 6) into buckle ( 7) until
click is heard.
M (Sport A/T
manual shift mode)
Move shifter from
D to M to engage
manual shift mode,
M will be illuminated
for manual mode on
shift position indicator located
in the instrument panel.
Manual shifting of transmission
is achieved by moving shifter
back to upshift and forward to
downshift, move shifter from
M to D to engage automatic
shift mode.
Gear
indicator
Illuminated
numeral of
gear indicator
located in the
instrument panel
displays current gear in
Automatic and Manual
shift modes.
Tips: Back-up camera*
automatically operates when
gearshift lever is placed into
reverse and is viewable via
navigation display screen.
When using back-up camera,
objects may be closer than
they appear, please check
your surroundings.

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†See Owner’s Manual
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Unfastening seat belt: Depress
buckle button (7) to release.
Tip: Leave center-rear lap portion
of seat belt fastened at all times
except when folding rear seat.
Stowing seat belt: Insert key or small
object in anchor buckle slot ( 8) to
release entire belt, let it fully retract,
then put tongues ( 2) and ( 6) together,
insert securely into recess ( 1).

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