2012 MAZDA MODEL CX-9 AUX

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Theft-Deterrent Systemí
If the theft deterrent system detects an
inappropriate entry into the vehicle, which
could result in the vehicle or its contents
being stolen, the alarm alerts the
surrounding area of an abnormality by
sounding the horn and flashing the hazard
warning lights.
Refer to Operation on page 3-62.
NOTE
lThe theft-deterrent system operates with the
advanced keyless function, keyless entry
system or the auxiliary key.
The system operates only when the driver is
in the vehicle or within operational range
while the advanced key is being carried.
lThe system will not function unless it is
properly armed. To properly secure the
vehicle, always make sure all windows are
completely closed and all doors and the
liftgate are locked before leaving the
vehicle. Remember to take your advanced
key.
qOperation
What turns it on:
lForcing open a door, the hood or the
liftgate.
lOpening a door or the hood by
operating an inside door-lock knob or
the hood release handle.
What it does:
lThe horn sounds intermittently and the
hazard warning lights flash.
lThe alarm continues for about 30
seconds, then stops.
If the system is triggered again, the lights
and horn will activate until a door or the
liftgate is unlocked with the key or with
the transmitter.NOTE
If the battery goes dead while the theft-
deterrent system is armed, the horn will
activate and the hazard warning lights will
flash when the battery is charged or replaced.
qHow to Arm the System
1. Close the windows and the moonroofí
securely.
2. Remove the key from the ignition
switch.
(With advanced key)
Switch the ignition off with the start
knob.
3. Make sure all the windows, the
moonroof
í, the hood are closed. Close
and lock all doors and the liftgate from
the outside using the key or press the
lock button on your keyless entry
system transmitter.
The hazard warning lights will flash
once to indicate that the system is
armed.
The following method will also arm the
theft-deterrent system:
(With advanced key)
Press a request switch or the lock
button on the transmitter.
(Without advanced key)
Close the hood and the liftgate. Press
the area on the door-lock switch
marked“
”once. Close all doors.
The theft deterrent system can also be
armed by activating the auto re-lock
function with all the doors, the liftgate and
the hood closed.
4. After 20 seconds, the system is fully
armed.
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NOTElAuto re-lock function
After unlocking with the transmitter or the
request switch, all doors and the liftgate
will automatically lock and the hazard
warning lights will flash if any of the
following operations are not performed
within about 30 seconds.
lA door or the liftgate is opened.lThe auxiliary key is inserted into the
ignition switch (with advanced key).
lThe key is inserted in the ignition switch.lThe start knob is pushed (with advanced
key).
lThe system will disarm if one of the
following operations takes place within 20
seconds after closing the hood and locking
all the doors and the liftgate:
lPressing the unlock button on the
transmitter.
lAny door or the liftgate is opened.lUnlocking a door with the inside door-
lock knob.
lUnlocking a door with the door lock
switch.
lUnlocking the driver's door with the key.lThe hood is opened.lThe key is inserted in the ignition switch.lThe auxiliary key is inserted into the
ignition switch (With advanced key).
lThe start knob is pressed into the
ignition switch or a request switch is
pressed (With advanced key).
lThe ignition is switched ON.
To rearm the system, do the arming
procedure again.
lWhen the doors are locked by pressing the
lock button on the transmitter or request
switch on the front doors or using the key
while the theft-deterrent system is armed,
the hazard warning lights will flash once to
indicate that the system is armed.
qTo Turn off an Armed System
An armed system can be turned off by any
one of the following methods:
lUnlock a door with the key.lPress the unlock button on the keyless
entry system transmitter.
lInsert the key into the ignition switch
and switch the ignition ON.
l(With advanced key)lPress a request switch or the unlock
button on the transmitter.
lSwitch the ignition ON with the
start knob.
The hazard warning lights will flash twice
to indicate that the system is turned off.
NOTE
When the doors are unlocked by pressing the
unlock button on the transmitter or request
switch on the front doors or using the key
while the theft-deterrent system is turned off,
the hazard warning lights will flash twice to
indicate that the system is turned off.
qTo Stop an Alarm
A triggered alarm can be turned off by
any one of the following methods:
lUnlock a door or the liftgate with the
key.
lPress the unlock button on the keyless
entry system transmitter.
lThe engine is started with the ignition
key.
l(With advanced key)lPress a request switch.lPress the unlock button on the
transmitter.
lThe engine is started with the start
knob.
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Ignition Switch
Auxiliary key (with advanced key)
NOTE
When starting the engine using the advanced
key, refer to Starting the Engine (page 3-10).
When starting the engine with the
auxiliary key, perform the following
procedure.
1. Remove the auxiliary key from the
advanced key (page 3-17).
2. Make sure the start knob is in OFF/
LOCK position.
3. Remove the start knob by pulling it
outward while pressing the buttons on
both the left and right sides.
4. Insert the auxiliary key in the ignition
switch.
qIgnition Switch Positions
With advanced
key
Without advanced
key
OFF/LOCK
OFF/LOCK
The engraved mark on the actual vehicle
may read OFF or LOCK depending on the
type of ignition system.
OFF/LOCK
The power supply to electrical devices is
turned off. Only in this position can the
key be removed.
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WARNING
Do not drive the vehicle with the KEY
warning light illuminated:
If the KEY warning light remains
illuminated, do not continue to drive
using the advanced key system. Park
the vehicle in a safe place and use
the auxiliary key to continue driving
the vehicle. Have the vehicle
inspected at an Authorized Mazda
Dealer as soon as possible.
When flashing
lUnder the following conditions, the
KEY warning light (red) flashes to
inform the driver that the start knob
will not rotate to the ACC position
even if it is pushed in from the OFF/
LOCK position.
lThe advanced key battery is dead.lThe advanced key is not within
operational range.
lThe advanced key is placed in areas
where it is difficult for the system to
detect the signal (page 3-7).
lA key from another manufacturer
similar to the advanced key is in the
operational range.
lUnder the following conditions, the
KEY warning light (red) will flash
continuously when the start knob has
not been returned to the OFF/LOCK
position to notify the driver that the
advanced key has been removed from
the vehicle. It will stop flashing when
the advanced key is back inside the
vehicle.
lThe start knob has not been returned
to the OFF/LOCK position, the
driver's door is open, and the
advanced key is removed from the
vehicle.
lThe start knob has not been returned
to the OFF/LOCK position and all
the doors are closed after removing
the advanced key from the vehicle.
NOTE
The flashing KEY warning light (red) and the
beep sound operate simultaneously (page
3-20).
KEY Indicator Light (Green)
When illuminated
When the start knob is pushed in from the
OFF/LOCK position, the system confirms
that the correct advanced key is inside the
vehicle, the KEY indicator light (green)
illuminates, and the start knob can be
turned to the ACC position (page 3-10).
When flashing
When the advanced key battery power is
low, the KEY indicator light flashes for 30
seconds after the start knob is turned from
the ON position to the ACC or OFF/
LOCK position. Replace with a new
battery before the advanced key becomes
unusable (page 3-7).
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6Interior Comfort
Use of various features for drive comfort, including air-conditioning and audio
system.
Climate Control System .......................... 6-2
Operating Tips .................................... 6-2
Vent Operation (Front) ........................ 6-4
Fully Automatic Type ......................... 6-6
Vent Operation (Rear) ....................... 6-12
Fully Automatic Type (Rear) ............ 6-14
Audio System ......................................... 6-17
Antenna ............................................. 6-17
Operating Tips for Audio System ..... 6-17
Types of the Audio Set ...................... 6-27
Audio Set (Type A) ........................... 6-29
Audio Set (Type B) ........................... 6-39
Audio Control Switch Operation ...... 6-65
AUX Mode (Auxiliary input) ........... 6-68
Safety Certification ........................... 6-71
Rear Entertainment System ................. 6-72
Rear Entertainment System
í............ 6-72
Part Names ........................................ 6-82
Before Operation ............................... 6-85
Sound Output .................................... 6-91
Rear Entertainment System
Functions ........................................... 6-95
DVD video, DVD audio, Video CD, Audio
CD and MP3/WMA CD Playback (Disc
Mode) ................................................ 6-96
Auxiliary Input (AUX mode) .......... 6-110
Language Code List ........................ 6-114
Country Code List ........................... 6-116
Error Message ................................. 6-120
Symptoms and Actions ................... 6-122
Bluetooth Audio (Type B) ................... 6-125
Bluetooth Audio (Type B)
í............ 6-125Bluetooth Hands-Free (Voice
Recognition) ......................................... 6-133
Bluetooth Hands-Free
í.................. 6-133
Basic Bluetooth Hands-Free Operation... 6-138
Convenient Use of the Hands-Free
System ............................................. 6-144
Hands-Free Setting .......................... 6-153
When Bluetooth Hands-Free Cannot be
Used ................................................ 6-162
Safety Certification ......................... 6-162
Mazda Bluetooth Hands-Free Customer
Service ............................................ 6-163
Bluetooth Hands-Free (Panel
Operation) ............................................ 6-164
Bluetooth Hands-Free
í.................. 6-164
Basic Bluetooth Hands-Free Operation... 6-166
Convenient Use of the Hands-Free
System ............................................. 6-169
Hands-Free Setting .......................... 6-173
When Bluetooth Hands-Free Cannot be
Used ................................................ 6-175
Safety Certification ......................... 6-176
Mazda Bluetooth Hands-Free Customer
Service ............................................ 6-176
Rear View Monitor .............................. 6-177
Rear View Monitor
í...................... 6-177
Interior Equipment ............................. 6-183
Sunvisors ......................................... 6-183
Interior Lights ................................. 6-184
Information Display ........................ 6-186
Cup Holder ...................................... 6-191
Bottle Holder ................................... 6-193
Storage Compartments .................... 6-193
Accessory Sockets .......................... 6-197
Power Outlet
í................................ 6-198
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Audio Set (Type A)
Audio information is displayed on the information display.
The/(),buttons are only functional if the vehicle is equipped with the
separately purchased SIRIUS digital satellite radio unit (U.S.A. and Canada).
Power/Volume/Sound Controls .............................................................................. page 6-30
Operating the Radio ............................................................................................... page 6-32
Operating the Compact Disc (CD) Player .............................................................. page 6-34
Operating the Auxiliary jack .................................................................................. page 6-37
Error Indications ..................................................................................................... page 6-38
Interior Comfort
Audio System
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NOTE
The displayable number of characters is
limited. If the number of characters, including
the file extension (.mp3), exceeds 32
characters, it may not be fully displayed.
Message display
If“CHECK CD”is displayed, it means
that there is some CD malfunction. Check
the CD for damage, dirt, or smudges, and
then properly reinsert. If the message
appears again, take the unit to an
Authorized Mazda Dealer for service.
qOperating the Auxiliary jack
You can connect portable audio units,
such as an MP3 player or similar products
on the market, to the auxiliary jack to
listen to music or audio over the vehicle's
speakers. Use a commercially-available,
non-impedance (3.5
) stereo mini plug
cable. Contact an Authorized Mazda
Dealer for details. Refer to Auxiliary
Input (page 6-68).
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Audio System
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Audio Set (Type B)
Functions and information available for the selected mode are displayed on the left and
right of the audio unit screen. To select and operate a desired function, or select
information, press the corresponding selection button 1―8.
Selection
button 1
Selection
button 2
Selection
button 3
Selection
button 4Selection
button 5
Selection
button 6
Selection
button 7
Selection
button 8
Screen Adjustments and Other Settings ................................................................. page 6-40
Power/Volume/Sound Controls .............................................................................. page 6-42
Operating the Radio ............................................................................................... page 6-46
Operating the Satellite Radio ................................................................................. page 6-50
Operating the In-Dash CD Changer ....................................................................... page 6-60
Operating the Auxiliary Jack .................................................................................. page 6-63
Error Indications ..................................................................................................... page 6-64
Interior Comfort
Audio System
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