2012 MAZDA MODEL CX-9 air conditioning

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Air Conditioning and the Environment
Your Mazda's genuine air conditioner is filled with HFC134a (R134a), a refrigerant that has been found not to
damage the earth's ozone layer. If the air conditioner does not operate properly, consult an Authorized Mazda
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Printed in Japan July 2011 (Print1)
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Table of Contents
Your Vehicle at a Glance
Interior, exterior views and part identification of your Mazda.1
Essential Safety Equipment
Use of safety equipment, including seats, seat belt system, child-restraint
systems and SRS air bags.2
Knowing Your Mazda
Explanation of basic operations and controls; opening/closing and adjustment
of various parts.3
Before Driving Your Mazda
Important information about driving your Mazda.4
Driving Your Mazda
Explanation of instruments and controls.5
Interior Comfort
Use of various features for drive comfort, including air-conditioning and audio
system.6
In Case of an Emergency
Helpful information on what to do in an emergency.7
Maintenance and Care
How to keep your Mazda in top condition.8
Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Important consumer information including warranties and add-on equipment.9
Specifications
Technical information about your Mazda.10
Index11

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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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Mode selector switch
The desired airflow mode can be selected
(page 6-5).
NOTE
lWith the airflow mode set to the
position and the temperature control dial
set at a medium temperature, heated air is
directed to the feet and a comparably lower
air temperature will flow through the
central, left and right vents.
lTo set the air vent to, press the
windshield defroster switch.
lIn theposition, the air conditioner is
automatically turned on and the
mode is automatically selected to defrost
the windshield. In the
position, the
mode cannot be changed to the
mode.
A/C switch
Pressing the A/C switch while the AUTO
switch is turned on will turn off the air
conditioning (cooling/dehumidifying
functions). The air conditioning can be
turned on and off by pressing the A/C
switch while the fan control dial is on.NOTE
lThe air conditioning operates when the A/C
switch is pressed even if the fan is off.
lThe air conditioner may not function when
the outside temperature approaches 0 °C
(32 °F). (Indicator light remains on even
when system is off.)
Air intake selector
Outside or recirculated air positions can
be selected. Press the switch to select
outside/recirculated air positions.
Recirculated air position (indicator
light illuminated)
Use this position when going through
tunnels, driving in congested traffic (high
engine exhaust areas) or when quick
cooling is desired.
Outside air position (indicator light
turned off)
Use this position for normal conditions
and defogging.
WARNING
Do not use theposition in cold or
rainy weather:
Using the
position in cold or
rainy weather is dangerous as it will
cause the windows to fog up. Your
vision will be hampered, which could
lead to a serious accident.
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Climate Control System
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NOTE
In theposition, the air conditioner is
automatically turned on and the
mode is
automatically selected to defrost the
windshield. In the
position, the
mode cannot be changed to themode.
qOperation of Automatic Air
Conditioning
1. Press the AUTO switch. Selection of
the airflow mode, air intake selector
and amount of airflow will be
automatically controlled.
2. Use the temperature control dial to
select a desired temperature.
Press the DUAL switch or turn the
front passenger temperature control
dial to control the set temperature
individually for the driver and front
passenger.
Cold
Hot
To turn off the system, press the OFF
switch.NOTE
lSetting the temperature to the maximum
high or low will not provide the desired
temperature at a faster rate.
lWhen selecting heat, the system will restrict
airflow until it has warmed to prevent cold
air from blowing out of the vents.
qWindshield Defrosting and Defogging
Press the windshield defroster switch.
In this position, the
position is
automatically selected, and the air
conditioner automatically turns on. The
air conditioner will directly dehumidify
the air to the front windshield and side
windows (page 6-5). Airflow amount will
be increased.
WARNING
Set the temperature control to the hot
or warm position when defogging (
position):
Using the
position with the
temperature control set to the cold
position is dangerous as it will cause
the outside of the windshield to fog
up. Your vision will be hampered,
which could lead to a serious
accident.
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Climate Control System
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qSelecting the Airflow Mode
For vehicles with rear full-auto air conditioning, the airflow mode can be selected
according to the purpose of use.
Instrument panel Vents
Floor Vents
Instrument panel and Floor Vents
Interior Comfort
Climate Control System
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Fully Automatic Type (Rear)
Mode selector display
Rear airflow displayAU TO
Fan control switchTemperature control
switch
OFF switch
Mode selector switch AUTO switch
AUTO switch
REAR switchFront
Rear
SYNC
Temperature setting display
qControl Switches
Rear switch
Press the rear switch to operate the rear air
conditioning.
The indicator illuminates to indicate that
the rear air conditioning is operating.
AUTO switch
By pressing the AUTO switch the
following functions will be automatically
controlled in accordance with the set
temperature:
lAirflow temperature
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lAmount of airflowlSelection of airflow mode
OFF switch
Pressing the OFF switch shuts off the
climate control system.
Temperature control switch
This switch controls temperature. Press
for hot andfor cold.
Fan control switch
The fan has five speeds.
Mode selector switch
The desired airflow mode can be selected
(page 6-13).
qOperation of Automatic Air
Conditioning
Operation from front seats
1. Turn the front air conditioning on.
2. Press the rear switch. The rear air
conditioning operates.
3. Selection of the airflow mode, airflow
amount and temperature will be
automatically controlled to the same
temperature setting as the front air
conditioner for the driver's side.
Interior Comfort
Climate Control System
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