2008 MAZDA MODEL CX-9 battery

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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*Denotes optional equipment
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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MIRRORS/WINDOWS
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
4. Rear interior light
5. Hands-Free Telephone/
navigation microphone*
6. Storage/sunglasses holder
7. Moonroof tilt switch*
One-touch operation:
Tilt open/close, push/pull
down switch.
8. Moonroof slide switch*
One-touch operation:
Slide open/close, press
rear/front of switch.Tip: With all doors closed,
moonroof and front windows
can be opened via Keyless
entry by pressing and holding
unlock button, or opened/
closed by turning and holding
driver’s door key toward
front/rear of vehicle.
9. Cargo light
DOOR = Light on with
liftgate open
OFF = Light always off
Mirrors/
Windows
Interior
Lights
1. Map/reading light switch
Press on/off.
2. Interior light switch
OFF = Light always off
DOOR = Light on when door open
ON = Light always on
Tip: All interior lights can
be turned ON/OFF using
driver’s overhead switch
when all light switches
are in DOOR position.
3. Front interior lightPower window switches
With ignition ON.
All windows controlled from
driver’s armrest; passenger doors
have separate switches.
Front window switches
One-touch down/up: Press/pull
AUTO switch (3) firmly and release,
window goes down/up all the way,
press/pull briefly to stop, press/pull
lightly and hold for normal operation,
momentarily press front power
window switches, front windows
will open to vent position.
Tip: During closing front window
operation, front window will
stop and open partway if object
blocks window operation.
Rear window control switches
Push/pull (4) to open/close.
Power window lockout switch
Press button (5), only driver’s
window operates; press again
for normal operation.Power window
initialization procedure
If battery is disconnected or power
window fuse is replaced, the auto
open/close and anti-pinch features
will not function until initialization
is complete.
Initialization procedure:
1. Turn ignition switch to “ON”
position.
2. Make sure power window
lockout switch on driver’s
door is not depressed.
3. Press power window switch
down and fully open window.
4. Pull switch up and fully close
window, continue holding
switch up for about 2 seconds
after window is fully closed.
5. Repeat Steps 3 and 4 for
each front window.
6.
Confirm power window
switch operation.
Dual power mirrors
Ignition switch must be in ACC
or ON position.
To adjust left/right mirror: Press
selector (1) left/right, press (2) in
direction of desired movement.
Tip: To lock mirrors in place,
move switch (1) to center position.
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UNDER HOOD
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Under Hood
1. Engine coolant reservoir
Level should be between COLD
FILL RANGE indicator marks.
WARNING: Never remove
coolant reservoir cap while
engine is running or hot;
remove only when system
is cool.
2. Power steering fluid
reservoir
Level should be between
MIN and MAX lines.
Break-in period
First 600 miles: Avoid heavy
braking and acceleration; drive at
varying road and engine speeds;
engine should not exceed 3500
rpm in Park or Neutral.
Tip: Follow similar procedures
with newly overhauled engine
or when brakes are replaced.
Maintenance notes:
Rotate tires every 7,500
miles or sooner if needed.
Replace cabin air filter every
25,000 miles or 24 months.
Replace spark plugs every
100,000 miles.
Inspect drive belts every 105,000
miles; replace every 150,000 miles.
Replace (FL22) engine
coolant at 120,000 miles.
WARNING: Using coolant other
than FL22 requires more frequent
maintenance intervals.Tip: For additional service
intervals and complete
details, see Owner’s Manual.
3. Automatic transaxle
fluid level dipstick
Fluid Hot scale A
Fluid above 150
oF, level
must be between full
and low.
Fluid Hot scale B
Cold fluid below 70
oF should
be close to, but not above
bottom notch on dipstick.
4. Battery
A.Replace: Engine oil
and filter
†Lubricate: All locks and hinges
B.Inspect: Fuel lines and hoses,
brake lines, hoses and
connections, steering operation
and linkages, front and rear
suspension and ball joints,
drive-shaft dust boots
C.Replace: Air filter
D.Inspect: Hoses and tubes for
emission system
Replace: Engine coolant
(Other than FL22)
E.Tighten: Bolts and nuts on
chassis and body
F.Inspect: Disc brakes
G.Inspect: Exhaust system and
heat shields
Tip: For severe driving
conditions, Owner’s Manual
recommends changing oil
and filter at 5,000
†miles.
5. Air filter
6. Brake fluid reservoir
Fill to MAX mark with DOT 3
fluid; check with cap on.
7. Fuse block panel
Push latch in; lift cover.
8. Hood latch
Pull up to release hood.
9. Engine oil dipstick
Fluid should be between max.
and min. on dipstick; do not fill
above max.
10. Engine oil filler cap
SAE 5W-20
11. Windshield washer
fluid reservoir
Fill with windshield
washer fluid.
12. Hood support rod
Tip: Check all fluids with
vehicle parked on a level
surface and engine off
unless otherwise stated.
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3.5-liter Engine
†See Owner’s Manual
NORMAL SERVICE INTERVALS
7,500 miles
15,000 miles
22,500 miles
30,000 miles
37,500 miles
45,000 miles
52,500 miles
60,000 miles
67,500 miles
75,000 miles
82,500 miles
90,000 miles
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