2010 MAZDA MODEL CX-9 ECU

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To secure the spare tire
1. Place the tire with the outer side facing
upward, rotate the small lever on top of
the retaining plate and slide the
retaining plate through the center hole
of the tire.
Rotate the small lever into place.
Lever
NOTE
Secure the spare tire as shown below.
Spare tire
2. Raise the spare tire slowly in reverse
order of removal.
WARNING
Place the specialized temporary spare
tire in the spare tire carrier correctly:
Placing the specialized temporary
spare tire in the spare tire carrier
wrong side up or using any tire other
than the small temporary spare tire
designed for use with this vehicle is
dangerous. It will result in poor
attachment and insufficient ground
clearance in the spare tire carrier and
the danger of the tire falling off. This
could result in someone being badly
injured or even killed.
Always tighten the spare tire carrier
bolt completely tight and make sure
the spare tire is locked in the highest
position:
A loose spare tire carrier bolt is
dangerous. The cable could be cut
causing the spare tire to fall off. This
could result in someone being
seriously injured or even killed. Use a
lug wrench to tighten the carrier bolt
and make sure to tighten it until a
click sound is heard.
CAUTION
If you hear rattling from the spare
tire carrier while the vehicle is
moving, the spare tire carrier cable
may be cut.
Have it repaired at an Authorized
Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
In Case of an Emergency
Flat Tire
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If you are unsure of how tight the nuts
should be, have them inspected at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Nut tightening torque
N·m (kgf·m, ft·lbf)107.8―147.0
(11.0―14.9, 79.6―108.4)
WARNING
Always securely and correctly tighten
the lug nuts:
Improperly or loosely tightened lug
nuts are dangerous. The wheel could
wobble or come off. This could result
in loss of vehicle control and cause a
serious accident.
Be sure to reinstall the same nuts you
removed or replace them with metric
nuts of the same configuration:
Because the wheel studs and lug nuts
on your Mazda have metric threads,
using a non-metric nut is dangerous.
On a metric stud, it would not secure
the wheel and would damage the
stud, which could cause the wheel to
slip off and cause an accident.
5. Open the cargo sub-compartment.
Refer to Cargo Sub-Compartment on
page 6-193.
6. Remove the cover.
7. Remove the belt for securing the flat
tire.
8. Return the third-row seatback to its
original position.
Refer to Fold the Third-Row Seat on
page 2-14.
9. Remove the tire blocks and store the
tools and jack.
10. Place the flat tire in the cargo sub-
compartment.
11. Thread the belt through the wheel as
shown in the figure, then attach the
belt clips to the attachment loop.
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NOTE
Attach location *1 of the belt to the attachment
loop on the right.
Buckle
Belt clips1
12. Pull the belt end to secure the flat tire.
13. Check the tire inflation pressure.
Refer to the specification charts on
page 10-6.
14. Have the flat tire repaired or replaced
as soon as possible.
WARNING
Do not drive with any tires that have
incorrect air pressure:
Driving on tires with incorrect air
pressure is dangerous. Tires with
incorrect pressure could affect
handling and result in an accident.
When you check the regular tires' air
pressure, check the spare tire, too.
NOTE
(With Tire Pressure Monitoring System)
A tire pressure sensor is not installed to the
temporary spare tire. The warning light will
flash continuously while the temporary spare
tire is being used (page 5-30).
NOTE
To prevent the jack and tool from rattling, store
them properly.
In Case of an Emergency
Flat Tire
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WARNING
Always tow a AWD vehicle with all four
wheels off the ground:
Towing a AWD vehicle with either the
front or rear wheels on the ground is
dangerous as the drive train could be
damaged, or the vehicle could trail
away from the tow truck and cause
an accident. If the drive train has
been damaged, transport the vehicle
on a flat bed truck.
Tiedown Hooks
CAUTION
Do not use the front and rear
tiedown eyelets for towing the
vehicle.
They have been designed only for
securing the vehicle to a transport
vessel during shipping.
Using the eyelets for any other
purpose could result in the vehicle
being damaged.
qTiedown Hooks
1. Remove the tiedown eyelet and the lug
wrench from the trunk (page 7-3).
2. Wrap a flathead screwdriver or similar
tool with a soft cloth to prevent
damage to a painted bumper, and open
the cap located on the front or rear
bumper.
Remove the front bumper cap by
pulling it from the position shown in
the figure.
Front
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Rear
CAUTION
ØDo not use excessive force as it
may damage the cap or scratch
the painted bumper surface.
ØThe rear bumper cover cannot be
removed completely. Attempting
to forcefully remove the rear
bumper cover could result in it
being damaged.
NOTE
Remove the front bumper cover completely and
store it so as not to lose it.
3. Securely install the tiedown eyelet
using the lug wrench.
Front
Lug wrench
Rear
Lug wrench
4. Hook the tying rope to the tiedown
eyelet.
Front
Rear
In Case of an Emergency
Emergency Towing
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CAUTION
If the tiedown eyelet is not securely
tightened, it may loosen or disengage
from the bumper when tying down
the vehicle. Make sure that the
tiedown eyelet is securely tightened
to the bumper.
Recreational Towing
An example of“recreational towing”is
towing your vehicle behind a motorhome.
The transaxle is not designed for towing
this vehicle on all 4 wheels.
When doing recreational towing refer to
“Towing Description”(page 7-19) and
“Tiedown Hooks”(page 7-20) and
carefully follow the instructions.
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Keep all flames, including cigarettes, and sparks away from open battery cells:
Flames and sparks near open battery cells are dangerous. Hydrogen gas, produced
during normal battery operation, could ignite and cause the battery to explode. An
exploding battery can cause serious burns and injuries.
qBattery Maintenance
To get the best service from a battery:lKeep it securely mounted.lKeep the top clean and dry.lKeep terminals and connections clean,
tight, and coated with petroleum jelly
or terminal grease.
lRinse off spilled electrolyte
immediately with a solution of water
and baking soda.
lIf the vehicle will not be used for an
extended time, disconnect the battery
cables.
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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B
Bluetooth Hands-Free
(Panel Operation) ............................ 6-159
Basic Bluetooth Hands-Free
Operation ................................. 6-161
Convenient Use of the Hands-Free
System ...................................... 6-164
Hands-Free Setting ................... 6-167
Mazda Bluetooth Hands-Free
Customer Service ..................... 6-170
Safety Certification .................. 6-169
When Bluetooth Hands-Free Cannot
be Used .................................... 6-169
Bluetooth Hands-Free
(Voice Recognition) ........................ 6-131
Basic Bluetooth Hands-Free
Operation ................................. 6-136
Convenient Use of the Hands-Free
System ...................................... 6-141
Hands-Free Setting ................... 6-149
Mazda Bluetooth Hands-Free
Customer Service ..................... 6-158
Safety Certification .................. 6-157
When Bluetooth Hands-Free Cannot
be Used .................................... 6-157
Body Lubrication .............................. 8-27
Bottle Holder ................................... 6-191
Brake
Fluid ........................................... 8-23
Brakes
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ..... 5-8
Brakes assist ................................. 5-9
Foot brake .................................... 5-5
Pad wear indicator ...................... 5-10
Parking brake ............................... 5-6
Warning light ............................... 5-7
Break-In Period ................................... 4-6
Bulb Replacement ............................. 8-38
C
Capacities .......................................... 10-5
Carbon Monoxide ............................... 4-4
Cargo Securing Loops .................... 6-192
Cargo Sub-Compartment ................ 6-193
Catalytic Converter ............................. 4-3
Cell Phones ....................................... 9-21
Center Console ................................ 6-192
Child Restraint
Child restraint precautions ......... 2-35
Installing child-restraint
systems ....................................... 2-39
LATCH child-restraint
systems ....................................... 2-46
Child Safety Locks for Rear Doors ... 3-33
Climate Control System ...................... 6-2
Gas specifications ...................... 10-5
Clock ............................................... 6-185
Coin Box ......................................... 6-192
Courtesy Lights ............................... 6-183
Cruise Control ................................... 5-20
Cup Holder ...................................... 6-189
Customer Assistance ........................... 9-2
D
Dashboard Illumination .................... 5-42
Daytime Running Lights ................... 5-64
Defroster
Mirror ......................................... 5-73
Rear window .............................. 5-73
Dimensions ....................................... 10-5
Door Locks ....................................... 3-30
Driving In Flooded Area ................... 4-12
Driving on Uneven Road .................. 4-13
Index
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