2011 MAZDA MODEL CX-9 lights

Instrument Cluster
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Low Fuel Level
KEy Warning Light
(R ED )Advanced key not detected
or transmitter batter y is dead.
KE y Indicator Light (G REE n)
On: Advanced key detected; engine
is ready to star t.
Flashing: Advanced key battery is low.
Check Fuel Cap
ABS (Antilock Brake
System) Malfunction
Lights On (Exterior) Tire Pressure

Monitoring System
( TPMS) Warning Light
On/ Warning Beep: Low tire pressure
in one or more tires.
Flashing: TPMS Malfunction
T CS OFF
( Traction Control System)
Charging System
Malfunction
Power train Malfunction/
Reduced Power
BSM OFF
(Blind Spot Monitoring)
Check Engine Light
T AC hOMETER
F
UEL GAUGE
Brake Warning LightParking brake on/low brake
fluid/malfunction
Turn Signals/ hazard
Warning Indicator Lights
Automatic Transmission
Malfunction
Shif t Lever Position
Indicator
h eadlight high Beams On
Traction Control System
( TCS)/Dynamic Stabilit y
Control (DSC)

On: TCS/DSC malfunction
Flashing: TCS/DSC operating
Airbag/Front Seat Belt
Pretensioner System
Malfunction Low Engine Oil Pressure
Securit y Indicator Light
Door/Lif tgate Ajar
4WD
On:
System is not normal; dealer
inspection required.
Flashing: Dif ferential oil temperature
is high; dealer inspection required.
Seat Belt
Unbuckled/Malfunction
Cruise Main Indicator
Light On
( A MBER )/
Cruise Set Indicator
Light On
( G REE n)
Low Washer Fluid Level
S PEEDOMETERTRIP METER
SELECTOR2In STRUME nT
CLUSTER DIMMER1En GInE COOLA nT
TEMPERATURE GAUGEO DOMETER /
T RIP METERSh IFT LEVER
P OSITIO n InDICATOR
TCS
OFFK Ey
K
Ey
4WD
BSM
OFF
G LOSSAR y OF WAR nIn G A n D I n DICATOR LIG hTS
n OTE: See Owner’s Manual for more details and explanations.
n OTE: Low ambient temperature and/or high altitude causes tire pressures to drop
and may turn the TPMS warning light on. If the warning light comes on, check the tire
pressure and fill the tires as soon as possible, preferably before moving the vehicle and
warming up the tires. Tire pressure should be checked when the tires are cold.1 If the instrument cluster and other dashboard illuminations do not dim when turning on the headlights,
push the Instrument Cluster Dimmer knob.
2 • Push to toggle between trip meter A & B.
• When a trip meter is selected, push and hold to reset to zero.
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LIGhTI nG CO nTROL / TUR n SIG nAL LEVERWI nDS hIELD/REAR WI nDOW WIPER/WAS hER CO nTROL LEVER
Pull
to Flash
h igh Beams Push for

h igh Beams
AUTO: The rain sensor senses the amount of rainfall and turns the
wipers on or of f. 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).
CAUTIO n: When the ignition is ON turn the AUTO wipers OFF when
going through a car wash, or while cleaning or touching the windshield.AUTO: The light sensor
automatically determines
when to turn the headlights
on or of f.
:
Turns tail, parking, dashboard,
and headlights on.
:
Turns fog lights
on only when
headlights
are on.: Turns tail,
parking, and
dashboard
lights on.
n OTE: Vehicles not e quipped with AUTO
wipers will have INT wipers. Set the lever to INT
and choose an inter val timing by rotating the
ring between fast and slow.
h EADLIG hT LEVELI nG
Adjust headlight
angle with headlight
leveling switch
depending on vehicle
passengers & load
(example: Driver only
= 0, Driver + Passengers = 1 or
2, etc.). Refer to your Owner’s
Manual for complete details.
Pull lever to dispense
windshield washer fluid More sensitive
Less sensitive
1
2
3h
I
LO AUTO
OFF
MIST
Rear Window

Wiper/ Washer
I n T: Intermittent
O n: Normal speed
: W ashe r/wiper
(hold as desired)
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Auto-Dimming Mirror
•
Auto-dimming will automatically darken your rear view mirror to reduce
headlight glare from vehicles behind you.
•
Auto-dimming is activated ever y time the vehicle is star ted.
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; other wise, the auto-dimming mirrors will not operate properly.
h omeLink®
•
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 M IRROR A n D hOME LIn K®
Auto-Dimming
Indicator LightAuto-Dimming
On
h
omeLinkRear
Light
SensorAuto-Dimming
Off
On Off
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 CARE
FUE L D OOR 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.
The transmission will automatically adjust how and when it shifts gears
based on road conditions and your driving style. The transmission may stay
in a lower gear longer than usual when going up or down hills or driving
around corners. This feature gives you better control and a more connected
driving experience.
Lower
Gear
higher
Gear
SPORT A/T MA nUAL S hIFT MODE
The Spor t A /T Manual Shif t Mode gives you the
feel of driving a manual transmission by allowing
you to manually shif t to control engine rpm and
torque when more control is desired.
To Use Manual Shift Mode:
•
Shif t 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 shif t lever back (+) once.
To Shift Down to a Lower Gear:

•
Tap shif t lever for ward (-) once.
n OTE: Genuine Mazda Accessor y Auto-Dimming Mirror with Compass and
Homelink or Auto-Dimming Mirror with Rear view Camera is available at your
Mazda dealer.
Genuine Mazda Accessor y Wheel Locks are available at your
Mazda dealer.
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BLInD SPOT MO nITORI nG (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 lef t 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 lef t and right rear bumper areas.
The BSM system may not operate properly if the rear bumper gets too
dir ty, 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 Of f
To manually turn the BSM system of f, push the BSM OFF switch on the dash.
The BSM OFF indicator will illuminate in the instrument cluster when the BSM
system is of f. The BSM system will automatically turn on the next time the
vehicle is star ted.
Outside Temperature/
Interior Set
Temperature
Climate Control
Audio
I n FORMATIO n DISPL A y
Temperature
Display
(Passenger)
Clock
n OTE: For standard audio and Navi only. Mid Audio shows Trip computer here.
PORTABLE AUDIO PLA yER In TEGRATIO n USInG Th E AUX JACK
Your vehicle is equipped with an AUX or auxiliar y
jack that will allow you to play your por table audio
player through the vehicle’s audio system. Learn
the system when parked and do not let it distract
you while driving.
n OTE:
Available at your Mazda dealer is the Genuine Mazda Accessory 3.5 mm
audio cable which can be used to connect your portable audio player into the
aux jack.
1 Locate the AUX jack inside the center console.
2 Plug 3.5 mm audio cable into the por table audio player and into the
AUX jack. Turn por table audio player on.
3 Turn the vehicle audio system on.
4 • Without navigation System: Push AUX button on audio system
OR push MODE button on steering wheel controls until “AUX”
is displayed.
• With navigation 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 por table audio player controls to play music.
IMPORTA nT:
Set the volume level on your por table audio player to the highest
level before distor tion star ts, then adjust the volume on the audio system.
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nOTE: If the rear AUTO button is pushed while the front A /C button is of f, the rear
air conditioning operates only to circulate air. Setting the temperature to the ma ximum
high or low will not provide the desired temperature at a faster rate.
Automatic Climate Control
The driver and front passenger
seats can be warmed by pushing
the applicable seat warmer button
while the ignition is ON.
•

Seat temperature increases as
the number of indicator lights
increases. Two lights equal
high, one light equals low.
•

When the seat warmers are
not needed, push button until
indicator lights are of f.
F RO nT S EAT WARMERS
Push to manually turn
air conditioning ON or OFF.
Push to select the desired
air flow mode.
Push to display outside
temperature. Push and hold
for three seconds or longer
to switch from Fahrenheit
and Celsius or vice versa.
Push to turn climate
control system of f.
Push to defrost the windshield.
Push to defrost the
rear window.
Push to allow control from the
rear controls (indicator on).
Rotate dial to turn the
system ON and to select
the desired fan speed.
Push to recirculate cabin air
to reduce outside odors and
improve cooling (indicator
on) or receive fresh air
(indicator of f ).
Driver Temperature Control Dial

A UTO On: Push dial to turn Automatic Air Conditioning system on. Rotate
dial to select your desired set temperature (shown in information Display
above). The air flow and amount of air flow will be automatically controlled
in accordance with the set temperature.
Passenger Temperature Control Dial
Push to turn DUAL mode ON/OFF.
•
With DUAL mode ON (indicator on), rotate the dial to set passenger
side (shown in the Information Display above).
•
With DUAL mode OFF (indicator of f ), driver controls the temperature
setting on both sides.
Automatic climate control will allow you to maintain individual preset cabin
temperatures for the driver and passenger when DUAL mode is selected. Rear Climate Control Operation from Front Seats

1 Turn the front air conditioning on.
2 Push the REAR control button on the front
control panel (indicator on).
3 Selection of the air flow mode, air flow amount
and temperature will be automatically controlled
to the same setting as the front air conditioner.
In
FORMATIO n D ISPLAy
MODE
OFF
REAR
OUTSIDE
TEMP REAR
FROnT
n
OTE: Automatic Temperature control always works even if Auto indicator comes
off by rotating fan speed or changing vent mode.
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Bluetooth
®
PAIRInG yOUR BLUETOOT h® PhO nE OR AUDIO DEVICE
n OTE: • For safety reasons, you cannot pair a phone while driving.
• Before pairing your cell phone or audio device, it is recommended that you
refer to its manual for steps to turn on Bluetooth
® and per form pairing.
• For toll-free Bluetooth® Hands-Free customer ser vice and device compatibility
call 80 0 - 430 - 0153 or go to w w w.MazdaUSA .com/bluetooth for assistance.
• IMPORTA nT: Set the volume level on your cell phone or audio device to the
highest level before distortion starts, then adjust the volume on the audio system.
1 Push and release the or button located on the steering wheel
and wait for a beep.
2 Af ter the beep say, “Set-up” .
3
Af ter the beep say, “Pairing options” .
4 Af ter the beep say, “Pair ” .
5
Af ter the beep, say any 4-digit code.
6
Place phone or audio device in Discover y
mode; if necessar y, consult its manual,
or go to www.mazdausa.com/bluetooth
and select model, Bluetooth
®, then follow
screen prompts.
7 Input the 4-digit code you chose earlier.
8
Af ter the phone or audio device is recognized, you
will be prompted to name the paired device, such
as “Tom’s phone or player ” .
9
When paired, a symbol will be displayed in the
information display - a phone symbol for a phone
and a music symbol for an audio device. If the symbol
is not displayed, the Bluetooth® device is not paired.
n OTE:
Please refer to your Owner’s Manual for complete details on how to “pair”
up to 7 Bluetooth® phones and audio devices, and how to use the built-in tutorial
and other impor tant safety information.
T O MAKE OR RECEIVE A h An DS -FREE CALL
Basic Operation:
button: To Make/Receive/Swap (during call interruption) a call.
button: To End/Reject a call.
button: To Skip voice guidance (for speeding up your operation).
Auto Re-connect: On engine start, the last-connected device will be
automatically re-connected. The system is operable several seconds after
engine start.
When using Bluet ooth® audio function:
The sound quality of Bluetooth® streaming audio varies depending on the
device, even when recorded with a recommended bit rate of 128 kbps.
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Roadside assistance is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Using the toll free phone number or iPhone APP (which uses
GPS-enabled technology to determine your exact location), will
put you in touch with a roadside assistance agent.
Phone: 1-800-866-1998
The APP can be downloaded, free of charge, by logging onto
http://mazda.crosscountry-auto.com/
After downloading APP, customer name, email, iPhone number
and VIN are required.
PERSOnALIzE yOUR MAzDA CX-9 WITh GEnUInE MAzDA ACCESSORIES:
• All Weather Floor Mats
• Auto-Dimming Rearview
Mirror with Compass
• Cargo Mat, Carpet
• Cargo Net
• Fog Lights
• Front Mask
• Hood Bug Deflector • iPod® Integration
• Moonroof Wind Deflector
• Rear Bumper Guard
• Rearview Camera
with Auto-Dimming
Mirror Display
• Remote Engine Start
• Retractable Cargo Cover •
Roof Rack
and Attachments
• SIRIUS Satellite Radio
• Splash Guards
(Front and Rear)
• Trailer Hitch (Class II)
• Wheel Locks
• Windshield Sunscreen
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