Page 436 of 606
Black plate (436,1)
5. Once they are parallel, straighten the wheels and back your vehicle slowly into the
parking space. Continue checking the vehicle's surroundings and then stop the vehicle in
the best possible position. (If the parking space has division lines, check whether the
vehicle width guide lines are parallel to them.)
(Screen display)
(Actual view)
6. When the shift lever is shifted from R to another shift lever position, the screen returns
to the previous display.
6-182
Interior Comfort
Rear View Monitor
CX-9_8BH2-EA-10H_Edition3 Page436
Wednesday, March 23 2011 9:32 AM
Form No.8BH2-EA-10H
Page 437 of 606
Black plate (437,1)
NOTE
Because there may be a difference between the displayed image, such as indicated below, and the
actual conditions when parking, always verify the safety at the rear of the vehicle and the
surrounding area directly with your eyes.
lIn the image of the parking space (or garage) displayed below, even though the back end and
distance guide lines appear parallel in the monitor, they may not actually be parallel on the
ground.
lWhen parking in a space with a division line on only one side of the parking space, the division
line and the vehicle width guide line may appear parallel on the monitor, but they may not
actually be parallel on the ground.
Interior Comfort
Rear View Monitor
6-183
CX-9_8BH2-EA-10H_Edition3 Page437
Wednesday, March 23 2011 9:32 AM
Form No.8BH2-EA-10H
Page 438 of 606
Black plate (438,1)
qVariance Between Actual Road Conditions and Displayed Image
Some variance occurs between the actual road and the displayed road. Such variance in
distance perspective could lead to an accident. Note the following conditions that may
cause a variance in distance perspective.
When the vehicle is tilted due to the weight of passengers and load
When the vehicle rear is lowered, the object displayed on the screen appears farther than
the actual distance.
VarianceObject
6-184
Interior Comfort
Rear View Monitor
CX-9_8BH2-EA-10H_Edition3 Page438
Wednesday, March 23 2011 9:32 AM
Form No.8BH2-EA-10H
Page 439 of 606
Black plate (439,1)
When there is a steep grade behind the vehicle
When there is a steep upgrade (downgrade) behind the vehicle, the object displayed on the
screen appears farther (downgrade: closer) than the actual distance.
Appears
farther than
actual
distanceAppears
closer than
actual
distance
Object at actual
position Object at actual position
Object on screen
A: Distance between the vehicle and object displayed on the screen.
B: Actual distance between the vehicle and object.Object on screen
Interior Comfort
Rear View Monitor
6-185
CX-9_8BH2-EA-10H_Edition3 Page439
Wednesday, March 23 2011 9:32 AM
Form No.8BH2-EA-10H
Page 440 of 606
Black plate (440,1)
Three-dimensional object on vehicle rear
Because the distance guide lines are displayed based on a flat surface, the distance to the
three-dimensional object displayed on the screen is different from the actual distance.
A A
C B
CB
(Actual distance) B>C=A Sensed distance on screen A>B>C(Screen display)
(Actual condition)
qImage Quality Adjustment
Image quality adjustment can be done
while the shift lever is in reverse (R) and
the rear view monitor is displayed. For
detailed information, refer to the audio
section or the screen adjustment related
information in the
“NAVIGATION SYSTEM Owner's
Manual”.
While the shift lever is in reverse (R),
always check the vehicle's surroundings
adequately before performing the image
quality adjustment.
6-186
Interior Comfort
Rear View Monitor
CX-9_8BH2-EA-10H_Edition3 Page440
Wednesday, March 23 2011 9:32 AM
Form No.8BH2-EA-10H
Page 444 of 606
Black plate (444,1)
Information Display
With navigation systemType B Type A Without navigation system
Hands-free display
Climate control display (Front passenger)/
Ambient temperature display Climate control
display (Driver)
Audio display
Clock/Trip computer
ClockTrip computer
Without navigation
system (Type B)
With navigation
system
Without navigation
system (Type A)
qInformation Display Functions
The information display has the following functions:lClockí
lAmbient Temperature Display (Outside Temperature Display)lClimate Control DisplaylAudio Displayí
lTrip ComputerlBluetooth Hands-Free DisplayíRefer to Bluetooth Hands-Free on page 6-133.
6-190
Interior Comfort
íSome models.
Interior Equipment
CX-9_8BH2-EA-10H_Edition3 Page444
Wednesday, March 23 2011 9:32 AM
Form No.8BH2-EA-10H
Page 445 of 606

Black plate (445,1)
qClock
NOTE
Without navigation system (Type A)
When the trip computer is displayed, press the
CLOCK button to change the display to the
time.
With navigation system, Without navigation
system (Type B)
When the trip computer is displayed, press the
INFO button consecutively until the time is
displayed.
When the ignition is switched to ACC or
ON, the time is displayed.
Without navigation system
Time setting (Type A)
1. Press the CLOCK button until the beep
sounds and the displayed time flashes.
2. Press the H button to set the hour.
3. Press the M button to set the minutes,
then press the CLOCK button.
Time setting (Type B)
1. Switch the ignition to ACC or ON.2. Adjust the time using the time setting
buttons (
,). The hours advance
while the time setting button (
)is
pressed. The minutes advance while
the time setting button (
) is pressed.
With navigation system
Refer to the separate manual
“NAVIGATION SYSTEM”.
NOTE
Minutes and seconds are adjusted by the GPS,
however, it is necessary to adjust hours under
the following conditions:
lDriving across different time zoneslDaylight saving time start and end
qAmbient Temperature Display
When the ignition is switched ON, press
the OUTSIDE switch (page 6-6) to
display the ambient temperature.
Interior Comfort
Interior Equipment
6-191
CX-9_8BH2-EA-10H_Edition3 Page445
Wednesday, March 23 2011 9:32 AM
Form No.8BH2-EA-10H
Page 446 of 606

Black plate (446,1)
NOTElUnder the following conditions, the ambient
temperature display may differ from the
actual ambient temperature depending on
the surroundings and vehicle conditions:
lSignificantly cold or hot temperatures.lSudden changes in ambient temperature.lThe vehicle is parked.lThe vehicle is driven at low speeds.lPress the OUTSIDE switch for a few
seconds or more to switch the display from
Fahrenheit to Centigrade or vice versa.
lPress the OUTSIDE switch again to switch
the display from ambient temperature to the
temperature set for the air conditioner.
qClimate Control Display
The climate control system status is
displayed. To operate the climate control
system, refer to“Climate Control System”
(page 6-2).
qAudio Displayí
The audio system status is displayed. To
operate the audio system, refer to
“Audio System”(page 6-17).
qTrip Computer
The trip computer can display the
following:
lThe current fuel economy.lThe average fuel economy.lThe approximate distance you can
travel on the available fuel.
lThe average vehicle speed.
Switch the ignition ON.
Press the INFO switch to change the
display mode.NOTE
When the time is being displayed, press the
INFO switch to change the display to the trip
computer.
If you have any problems with your trip
computer, consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
Current fuel economy mode
This mode displays the current fuel
economy by calculating the amount of
fuel consumption and the distance
traveled.
Current fuel economy will be calculated
and displayed every 2 seconds.
When this mode is selected, CONSUM
CUR will be displayed.
U.S.A.
6-192
Interior Comfort
íSome models.
Interior Equipment
CX-9_8BH2-EA-10H_Edition3 Page446
Wednesday, March 23 2011 9:32 AM
Form No.8BH2-EA-10H