2010 MAZDA MODEL CX-9 Smart Start Guide (in English)

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Optional equipment shown.
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Key
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L I F T G AT E
•
To open, pull up on the handle and
raise the liftgate.
•
To close, push liftgate down until it
securely locks, but do not slam.
S TA rTI nG T hE E nGI nE
While Carrying the Advanced Key…
•
Start the engine by pushing the start knob in and turning it (like a
normal key) while depressing the brake pedal.
•
Shut the engine OFF by turning the star t knob to the ACC position
and then pushing in and turning to the Lock position.
•
The KE y indicator light will show green when the advanced key is
detected. If the KE y indicator light flashes green, the advanced key
transmitter battery power is low.
P OWE r LIFTGATE
•
To open or close using the keyless transmitter, push and hold the
open/close button for one second or more.
•
To open or close from the driver’s seat, push and hold the power liftgate
switch on the dashboard (see Driver’s View) for one second or more.
•
To close when the liftgate is open, push and hold the power liftgate
switch located on the lower edge of the liftgate panel for one second
or more. Liftgate

h andle
Liftgate handle
Power Liftgate Switch
ADVA nCED KE yLESS E nTry S ySTEM
• This system allows you to lock and unlock
the doors, open the liftgate and even start
the engine without taking the key out.
While Carrying the Advanced Key…
• Unlock the driver’s door by pushing
the driver’s door request switch once.
• Unlock all doors by pushing the
driver’s door request switch twice
OR by pushing the passenger’s door
request switch.
• Lock or unlock the liftgate by
pushing the lif tgate request switch once.
•
Lock all doors by pushing the driver’s
door or passenger door request
switch once.
• Open the front windows and
moon roof by pushing the unlock
button on the advanced keyless
entry transmitter and then pushing
again and holding; release to stop.
• Close front windows and moon roof
by pushing and holding the driver’s
door request switch; release to stop.
KE yLESS E nTry S ySTEM
This system remotely locks and unlocks the doors and the liftgate, and opens
the power windows and moon roof.
r elease Button
• Push to extend key.
• Push & fold to retract key.
Lock
• Push once to lock all
doors and liftgate.
•
Push twice (within five
seconds) for horn sound
verification that all doors
are locked.
Unlock
• Push once to unlock
driver’s doors.
•
Push twice (within three
seconds) to unlock all
doors and liftgate.
•
Push twice and hold to open
front windows and moon roof.
Panic Alarm
• Push for one second or
more to activate alarm.
•
Push Lock, Unlock, or
Panic Alarm to turn
alarm off.
Liftgate r equest Switch
With the Auxiliary Key…
1 To start engine, remove the
Star t knob cover by pushing
both release buttons and
pulling the cover off.
2 Push the key release to
remove the auxiliary key.
3 Inser t the auxiliar y key into
the key cylinder and turn
it to start the engine.
Liftgate
Panic Alarm
Lock
Unlock
Door r
equest Switch
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To Program the Driver’s Seat Position
1 Pa rk the vehicle.
2
Adjust the seat to the desired position using the slide/tilt and
recline switches.
3
While pushing the memory seat SET button in, push one of the three
programming buttons until a beep is heard. Programming is now
complete. Pr ogram the remaining two buttons as desired.

nOTE: You can als o program a seat position for each advanced key/retractable type
key used with the vehicle. See Owner’s Manual for programming instructions.
To Move the Seat to a Programmed Position
• With driver’s door OPE n and ignition OFF, push and release one
of the programmed buttons (1, 2, or 3) when entering the vehicle.
Or
• With driver’s door CLOSED and ignition O n, push and hold one of
the programmed buttons ( 1, 2, or 3).
n OTE:
Me mory seat functions DO NOT operate when driver’s door is OPEN and
ignition is ON, when driver’s door is CLOSED and ignition is OFF, or when the vehicle
is in motion.
Seats
ELECT rO nICALL y OPE rATED SEAT W/MEMO ry
Slide/Tilt Switch
Seat can be moved back
and forth, raised, lowered,
or tilted with this control.
Lumbar Switch
Push forward or backward to increase or
decrease lumbar support.
r ecline Switch
Push forward or backward
to adjust seatback angle.
Memor y Seat Switch
1 Open liftgate.
2
Lower head restraints.
3 Pull the strap on the rear of the
seat while pushing the seat
forward to lay flat.
To r eturn to the Original Position

Pull the strap to return the seatback to the original position.
ThIr D -rOW S EAT ACCESS
• Pull the third-row seat access lever on the
side of the second-row seatback to fold
and slide the seat forward to access
third-row seating.
•
Return the second-row seatback to the
normal upright position by pulling up on
the seatback until it locks into place.
•
Slide the second-row seat for ward or back
for proper legroom using the lever under
the front of the seat.
S ECO nD rOW S EATBACK rECLI nE
To recline the seatback, lean forward slightly while pulling the third-row
seat access or seatback folding lever. Then lean back to the desired
position and release the lever.
F OLDI nG T hE S ECO nD -rOW S EATS
1 Unfasten the lap portion of the center-rear seat belt.
2 Slide seat all the way back toward rear of vehicle.
3 Lower head restraints.
4 Pull the seatback folding lever and fold the seatback forward.
SPLIT F OLDInG Th Ir D -r OW SEAT
To create a flat luggage compar tment
space, fold the seatbacks forward.
Third-row seat
access lever
Seatback folding
lever
Straps
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Driver’s View (shown with optional
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Navigation System)
BLUETOOT h®
hA nDS -F r EE (P. 25)/ AUDIO
AUDIO WIT hOUT
n AVIGATIOn
(PP. 17-18)
hEADLIG hT
LEVELI nG
T r ACTIO n
CO nTr OL
S y STEM (TCS)
P OWE r
L I F T G AT E
SWITC h
(P. 2)
BLI nD SPOT
MOn ITOrInG
(BS M)
(P. 13) AUDIO WIT hOUT
n AVIGATIOn
(PP. 19-20)
1 This indicator light illuminates to remind you that the front passenger’s front/side airbags and seatbelt
pretensioner will not deploy during a collision. The reason for this is that the weight in the seat is
less than approximately 66 lbs. Always wear your seatbelt and secure children in the rear seats in
appropriate child restraints. See the Owner’s Manual for important information on this safety feature.
n AVI GATIOn/
AUDIO (PP. 21-24)
Cr UISE CO nTr OL /
nAVIGATIOn V OICE
rECOG nITIOn In
FOrMATIOn
D I S P L Ay
(PP. 14, 15 -16)
C L I M AT E
CO nTr OL
(PP. 15 -16)
LIG hTS/TU rn SIG nALS(P. 9)
hOOD
r ELEASE ACCESSO
ry
SOCKET
TILT
/TELESCOPI nG
S TEE rIn G W hEEL
LEVE r (behind
steering wheel)
hA zA r D
WA rnInG
SEAT
WA rME rS
(PP. 15 -16)
W IPE r/
WAS hEr
(P. 10)
PASSE nGE r
AI rBAG OFF
In DICATOr
1
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Instrument Cluster
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Low Fuel
KEy Warning Light
(rED )
Advanced key not detected
or transmitter battery is dead.
KEy Indicator Light (Gr EEn )
On: Advanced key detected; engine
is ready to star t.
Flashing: Advanced key battery is low.
Check Fuel Cap
ABS
(Antilock Brake System)

ABS malfunction
Lights On (Exterior Lights) Tire Pressure

Monitoring System (TPMS)

Tire pressure may be low in one or
more tires.
TCS OFF
(Traction Control System)
Charging System
Charging system malfunction
Powertrain Malfunction/
reduced Power
BSM OFF
(Blind Spot Monitoring)
Check Engine
TAC hO M E T E r
F
UEL G AUGE
Brake
Parking brake on/low brake
fluid/malfunction
Turn Signals/
h azard Warning
Automatic Transmission

Transmission malfunction
A /T Shift Position
h eadlight h igh Beam
Traction Control System
(TCS)/Dynamic Stability
Control (DSC)

On: TCS/DSC malfunction
Flashing: TCS/DSC operating
Airbag/Front Seat Belt
Pretensioner System

On or Flashing: Airbag malfunction
Low Engine Oil Pressure
Security Indicator
Door Ajar
4WD
Dealer inspection is required if this
light is flashing, indicating high
temperature dif ferential oil, or if the
light stays illuminated, indicating an
abnormality with the system.
Seat Belt Seat Belt unbuckled/malfunction
Cruise Main Indicator
Light
( A MBE r)/Cruise Set
Indicator Light
( Gr EEn )
Low Washer Fluid
SPEEDOMETErT r IP METE r
SELECTO r
In
ST rUME nT
CLUSTE r DIMME r1EnGInE COOLA nT
TEMPE rATU rE GAUGEODOMETE r/
Tr IP METE r2GEA r In DICATO r
TCS
OFFKE y
KE
y
4WD
BSM
OFF
GLOSSA ry OF W Arn In G A nD I nDICATO r LIGhTS
n OTE: See Owner’s Manual for more details and explanations.
nOTE: The tire pressure should be set when tires are cold. Large changes in ambient
temperatures or altitude will cause tire pressure change and may cause TPMS warning
light to illuminate.1 nOTE: If the instrument cluster and other dashboard illuminations do not dim when turning on the
head lights, push the knob.
2 • Push to toggle between odometer and trip odometer (A & B).
• When a trip meter is selected, push and hold to reset to zero.
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Feature Highlights
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LIGhTI nG CO nTr OL/TU rn SIG nAL LEVE r
Pull
to Flash
h igh Beams Push for

h igh Beams
: Turns tail, parking, dashboard,
and headlights on.
AUTO: The light
sensor automatically
determines when to turn
the headlights on or off.
: Turns fog lights
on only when headlights
are on.
:
Turns tail, parking,
and dashboard lights on.
WInDS hIELD WIPE r/WAS hEr CO nTr OL LEVE r
rear Window
Wiper/Washer
I n T = Intermittent
O n = Normal speed
=
Rear washer/wiper
(hold as desired)
AUTO: The rain sensor senses the amount of rainfall and turns the wipers
on or off. Rotate inner ring away from you (clockwise) for less sensitivity
(requires more rain to turn wipers on) and towards you (counterclockwise)
for more sensitivity (requires less rain to turn wipers on).
n O T E :
Vehicles not e quipped with AUTO wipers will have INT wipers. Set the lever
to INT and choose an interval timing by rotating the ring between fast and slow.
AUTO(auto wipers)
OFF
MIST(single wipe)
LO (low
speed wipers)
HI (high
speed wipers)
Pull lever
to dispense
windshield
washer fluid.
More sensitive
Less sensitive
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Feature Highlights
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Auto-Dimming Mirror
• Auto-dimming will automatically darken your rearview mirror to reduce
headlight glare from vehicles behind you.
•
Auto-dimming is activated every time the vehicle is started.
n OTE:
In addition to the auto-dimming mirror’s rear light sensor, there is also a
front light sensor (not shown). Do not place or hang any objects over the front or rear
mirror light sensors, otherwise, the auto-dimming mirrors will not operate properly.
homeLink®
•
This feature provides a convenient way to replace up to three
transmitters such as garage door openers, home lighting remotes
and other radio frequency devices.
• Refer to your Owner’s Manual for complete programming details.
A UTO -DIMMI nG MI rrOr AnD hOME LInK®
Auto-Dimming
Indicator LightAuto-Dimming
On
homeLinkLight

SensorAuto-Dimming
Off
On Off
SPO rT A/T MAnUAL S hIFT MODE
The Sport AT Manual Shift Mode gives you the
feel of driving a manual transmission by allowing
you to manually shift to control engine rpm and
torque when more control is desired.
To Use Manual Shift Mode:
• Shift lever from D to M.
n OTE:
Changing to manual mode can be
done while driving the vehicle.
To Shift Up to a higher Gear:
• Tap shift lever back (+) once.
To Shift Down to a Lower Gear:
• Tap shift lever forward (-) once.
Lower Gear
h igher Gear
Your aluminum wheels have a protective
coating on them. Only use a mild soap or
neutral detergent with a sponge or sof t
cloth to clean them. Using a wire brush,
polishing compound, solvent, or any type
of abrasive cleaner may damage the
protective coating.
ALUMI nUM W hEEL CA rE
FUE L DOOr rELE ASE (located on floor inside driver’s side door)
To open, pull the remote fuel
door release.
n OTE :
Fuel requirement 87 Octane.
Fuel Door
To avoid scratching the paint during
refueling, secure the fuel filler cap
tether over the hook as shown.
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Feature Highlights
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BLInD SPOT MO nITO rIn G (BSM) S ySTEM
The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system is designed to assist the driver
by monitoring the blind spots to the rear of the vehicle on both sides.
• If your vehicle speed is 20 mph (32 km/h) or more, the BSM will warn
you of vehicles in the detection area by illuminating the BSM warning
lights located on the left and right door mirrors.
•
If you operate a turn signal in the direction of an illuminated BSM
warning light, the system will also warn you with a beeping sound and
warning light flash.
•
BSM sensors are located under the left and right rear bumper areas.
The BSM system may not operate properly if the rear bumper gets too
dirty, so keep the rear bumper area clean.
Please refer to your Owner’s Manual for complete details.
y our Vehicle
Detection Areas
n OTE: Do not rely completely on the BSM system and be sure to look over
your shoulder before changing lanes:
•
The BSM system can assist the driver in confirming the safety of the surroundings,
but is not a complete substitute.
• The driver is responsible for ensuring safe lane changes and other maneuvers.
• Always pay attention to the direction in which the vehicle is traveling and the
vehicle’s surroundings.
• The BSM system does not operate when the vehicle speed is lower than about
20 mph (32 km/h).
Turning BSM System Off
To manually turn the BSM system off, push the BSM OFF switch on the dash.
The BSM OFF indicator will illuminate in the instrument cluster when the BSM
system is off. The BSM system will automatically turn on the next time the
vehicle is started.
PO rTABLE AUDIO PL A yEr In TEG rAT IO n
USI nG T hE AUX JACK
Your vehicle is equipped with an AUX or
auxiliary jack that will allow you to play
your portable audio player through the
vehicle’s audio system. Learn the system
when parked and do not let it distract you
while driving. Refer to the Owner’s Manual
for additional information.
n OTE: You will need a cable with an 1/8 inch
mini stereo plug to connect your portable audio
player into the aux jack.
1 Locate the AUX jack inside the center console.
2 Plug 1/8 inch mini stereo plug into the portable audio player and into
the AUX jack. Turn portable audio player on.
3 Turn the vehicle audio system on.
4 • Without n avigation System: Push AUX button on audio system OR
push MODE button on steering wheel controls until “AUX” is displayed.
• With n avigation System: Push SOURCE button on audio system,
then push AUX1 on screen OR push MODE button on steering wheel
controls until “AUX1” is displayed.
5 Use the portable audio player controls to play music.
n OTE:
Set the volume level on your portable audio player to the highest level
before distortion starts. Then, adjust volume in the vehicle using the audio system
Power/ Volume control or the steering wheel volume up and down controls.
Outside Temperature/ Interior Set
Temperature
Climate Control
Audio
In FOr MATIOn DISPLAy
Temperature
Display
(Passenger)
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