2011 MAZDA MODEL CX-9 sensor

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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.
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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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