2008 MAZDA MODEL CX-9 ignition

GETTING STARTED
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Wiper/washer leverSingle wipe: Push lever up.
Washer: Pull back, also operates wipers.
Intermittent wiper: One click down, to
change interval speed rotate ring (1).
Auto*: One click down, rain sensor
senses rain amount on windshield,
then controls wiper automatically.
Rain sensor sensitivity is adjusted
from high sensitivity (+) to less
sensitivity (-) by rotating ring ( 2).
Passenger air bag
deactivation indicator light
Front air bag deactivation indicator
light ( 5) provides current status
of front passenger air bag and
pretensioner system.
If total seated weight on front
passenger seat is less than
approximately 66 lb., front
passenger air bag deactivation
indicator light illuminates,
front passenger and side air
Getting
Started
Getting
Started
bags/pretensioner will not
deploy/activate in an accident.
If the total seated weight
is greater than approximately
93 lb., light does not illuminate,
and the front passenger and side
air bags/pretensioner will deploy/
activate in an appropriate accident.
See Owner’s Manual for additional
information on this feature and
the air bag system.
WARNINGS: 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.
High beams on/off: Push
forward/pull back to detent.
To flash high beams: Pull back
slightly and release.
AUTO* = With ignition switch
in ON position; headlights and
exterior lights automatically
turn ON/OFF depending on
surrounding darkness/lightness;
rotate knob ( 4) to third notch
= Fog lights* on: Rotate ( 5);
functions only with low beams on
Turn signals right/left: move
lever up/down.
Tip: With AUTO* ON/OFF or
auto OFF system, headlights
switch off automatically within
30 seconds if lights are left on
or with AUTO selected, switch
in lock position or key
removed.

Cruise
control
Operates
above 19 mph.
Push up/press
down ON/OFF
switch ( 1) to
enable/disable.
To set speed: Press switch ( 2)
down and release.
To increase set speed: Push switch
( 2 ) up and release at desired speed.
To decrease set speed: Press switch ( 2)
down and release at desired speed.
To cancel: Press down ON/Off
switch ( 1), tap brake or press
CANCEL switch ( 3).
To resume cruising speed:
Press switch ( 4); resume function
will not operate if cruise control
was cancelled using ON/OFF
switch. Normal wiper speed: Two clicks down.
High-speed wiper: Three clicks down.
Rear window wiper/washer To activate rear interval wiper:
Rotate knob (
3) up to INT.
To activate rear normal speed
wiper: Rotate knob ( 3) up to ON.
To activate rear washer: Rotate
knob ( 3) to and release.
Turn signal/lighting leverOFF = Lights off
= Tail, parking and dashboard
lights on: Rotate knob ( 4) to first notch
= Tail, parking, dashboard
and headlights on: Rotate knob
( 4 ) to second notch

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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

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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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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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).

CLIMATE CONTROLS
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
1. Air flow selections= air to dash
= air to dash and floor
= air to floor
= air to floor and windshield
= air to windshield (defrost)
2. Temperature control driver/passenger
Cooler/warmer = rotate knob
counterclockwise/clockwise
3. A/C = air conditioner
Press to turn on/off.
4. OFF Press to turn system OFF.
5. Fan control Rotate knob clockwise/
counterclockwise to increase/
decrease fan speed. 8. Air intake control
Press switch to alternate
between recirculated (Indicator
light on) or outside (Indicator
light off) air mode.
= recirculate inside air;
use for maximum cooling
WARNING: Do not use position in cold
weather, windows may
fog and hamper vision.

Automatic operation
Press AUTO ( 13) for automatic
operation; rotate outer dial to set
temperature, refer to information
display for air flow selection, see
Owner's Manual.
Tip: Automatic climate control
display viewed via information
display, see Audio Systems.
6. Outside Press Outside button ( 6) to display
outside temperature, press again
to switch display to temperature
set for air conditioner.
Tip: To change from
Fahrenheit to Centigrade
or vice versa: Press and
hold Outside button ( 6)
for 3 seconds or more.
7. Dual Press ( 7) to switch between
dual (driver/passenger) or
individual temperature (indicator
light on) operation modes. 9. Rear control
10. Seat warmer* Press on/off.
11. Rear window defogger
Press on/off; shuts off with
ignition or automatically after
15 minutes of operation; also
operates heated outside mirrors*.
12. Windshield defroster switch
Press: Fresh air position is
automatically selected, A/C
automatically turns ON.

Control positions for
maximum defrost
Fan to maximum, temperature
to maximum hot, selected.
Tip: To help prevent
windshield fogging in humid
weather, select before
starting engine.
To prevent moisture buildup,
never drive with system off.
Objects placed under the
front seats may interfere
with air flow to the rear.

Rear climate controlTurn air conditioning ( 3) on; press rear
control button ( 9), indicator light on,
rear passengers can now control fan
speed ( 14) and rear temperature ( 15).
Control On indicator ( 16) is
illuminated when rear climate
control is active.
Climate
Controls
Climate
Controls

AUTO
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PASS
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151416When rear control switch (9
) is
OFF; rear climate control is not
possible, temperature and airflow
operates in response to front
control settings.

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
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**See Navigation Owner’s Manual for clock setting procedure if
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