2008 MAZDA MODEL CX-9 tow

GETTING STARTED
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Bluetooth
Hands-Free
Telephone
(HF/TEL)*
System consists
of Hands-Free
Telephone
(HF/TEL) button
(1) located on
steering-wheel, information display,
microphone and audio/navigation
system*; system only functions
with a Bluetooth type mobile
telephone, a mobile telephone
can be programmed only when
vehicle is parked.
Hands-Free Telephone setup
Pair a phone
1. Press telephone button (1);
say “setup.”
2. System prompts you with available
options; say “pairing options.”BSM warning
light (1) will
appear in
either outside
side-mirror
when a vehicle
is detected in the
detection area.
Tip: Audible warning beep
is heard when turn signal
is activated and a vehicle is
detected in the detection area.
WARNINGS: Do not rely
completely on BSM system;
make sure to look over your
shoulder before making any
lane change.
BSM system may not function
normally when towing a
trailer, system should
be deactivated.
Getting
Started
Getting
Started
LanguagePress telephone button (1);
say “setup”after beep, say
“language”after beep, say “English,”
“French” or “Spanish,”you will be
asked “is this correct,”say “yes”
after the beep, then follow any
additional prompts.
Dialing a phone numberPress telephone button (1); say “dial”
after beep, slowly say phone number
after the prompt, system verifies
number is correct; then connects
your call.
Redialing last-called numberPress telephone button (1); say
“redial”after beep, system will
redial last dialed phone number.
See Owner’s Manual
for complete operating
instructions and warnings. Blind Spot Monitoring
(BSM)*
BSM system will assist driver
by monitoring detection areas
on either side of vehicle to
the rear.
System is only active above
20-mph.
3. After prompts, say “pair a phone.”
4. System will request a 4-digit
PIN of your choice (record PIN
number for future phone pairing
procedure), slowly say your
4-digit PIN and confirm.
5. After prompt, follow phone
manufacturer’s instructions to
search for Bluetooth device.
6. Once device is found, select
“Mazda,”enter your selected
4-digit PIN on phone’s numeric
keypad when requested.
7. System prompts you to name
the phone.
8. System will ask for a phone
priority number between 1-7,
1 being highest.
9. When programming is complete,
system will indicate“pairing
complete.”
*Denotes optional equipment
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Areas
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Deactivating
BSM system:
Press BSM OFF
switch (2),
indicator will
illuminate
in instrument
cluster.
Press BSM OFF switch again
to reactivate system.
Indicator light flashes if system
has a malfunction, dealer
inspection required.
See Owner’s Manual
and BSM Quick Start Guide
for complete operating
instructions and warnings.
BSMOFFBSM
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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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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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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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*Back-up camera feature is only available with optional Technology Package
†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).