2013 MAZDA MODEL CX-9 Owners Manual (in English)

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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
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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
CB
(Actual distance) B>C=A(Actual condition)
A
C B
Sensed distance on screen A>B>C(Screen display)
qImage Quality Adjustment
WARNING
Always adjust the picture quality of the rear view monitor while the vehicle is
stopped:
Do not adjust the picture quality of the rear view monitor while driving the vehicle.
Adjusting the picture quality of the rear view monitor such as brightness, contrast,
color, and tint while driving the vehicle is dangerous as it could distract your
attention from the vehicle operation which could lead to an accident.
Picture quality adjustment can be done while the shift lever is in reverse (R).
There are four settings which can be adjusted including, brightness, contrast, color, and
tint. When adjusting, pay sufficient attention to the vehicle surroundings.
1. Press the setup button (
) to display the picture quality adjustment screen.
2. Touch the
andon-screen buttons to change the set value.
Touch the
on-screen button to return to the camera image display.
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Reset
All of the screen setting values can be reset to their initial settings.
1. Press the setup button (
) to display the picture quality adjustment screen.
2. Touch the
on-screen button.
3. Touch the
on-screen button.
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Sunvisors
When you need a sunvisor, lower it for
use in front or swing it to the side.
Sunvisor
qSide Extension Sunvisors
The visor extender extends the sunvisor's
range of sun shading.
To use, pull it out.
CAUTION
When moving the sunvisor, retract
the visor extender to its original
position. Otherwise, the visor
extender could hit the rearview
mirror.
qVanity Mirrors
To use the vanity mirror, lower the
sunvisor.
The vanity mirror light will illuminate
when you open the cover.
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Interior Lights
qIlluminated Entry System
When the illuminated entry system
operates, the overhead light (switch is in
the DOOR position)and the courtesy
lights turn on for:
lAbout 30 seconds after the driver's
door is unlocked and the ignition is
switched off (with the ignition key
removed).
lAbout 15 seconds after all doors are
closed.
(With Advanced key)
About 5 seconds after all doors are
closed when the advanced key is
outside of the vehicle.
lAbout 15 seconds after the ignition is
switched off (with the ignition key
removed) with all doors closed.
The light also turns off when:
lThe ignition is switched ON and all
doors are closed.
lThe driver's door is locked.
NOTE
Battery saver
If any door is left opened, the light turns off
after about 30 minutes to save the battery.
The light turns on again when the ignition is
switched ON, or when any door is opened after
all doors have been closed.
qOverhead Lights
When the center/rear overhead light
switch is in the DOOR position, the
center/rear overhead light can be turned
on or off using the front overhead light
switch.
Front
Switch
PositionOverhead Lights
lLight offlAll overhead lights are off when
the center/rear overhead light
switch is in the DOOR position
lLight is on when any door is openlLight is on or off when the
illuminated entry system is on
lLight onlAll overhead lights are on when
the center/rear overhead light
switch is in the DOOR position
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Center/Rear
Switch
PositionOverhead Lights
Light off
Light on or off in accordance with the
operation of front overhead light
switch
Light on
qMap Lights
The map lights are switched on or off by
pressing the switches.
qLuggage Compartment Light
Switch
PositionLuggage Compartment Light
Light off
Light on when the liftgate is open
qCourtesy Lights
Turns on when any door is open or the
illuminated entry system is on.
Courtesy Light
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Information Display
Climate control display (Front passenger)/ Ambient temperature display
Climate control display (Driver)
ClockTrip computer
Clock adjustment
buttons
qInformation Display Functions
The information display has the following functions:lClocklAmbient Temperature Display (Outside Temperature Display)lClimate Control DisplaylTrip Computer
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qClock
When the ignition is switched to ACC or
ON, the time is displayed.
Time setting
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.
Time resetting
1. Switch the ignition to ACC or ON.
2. Press the :00 button.
3. When the button is released, the time
will be reset as follows:
(Example)
12:01―12:29→12:00
12:30―12:59→1:00
NOTE
When the button is released, the seconds will
start at“00”.
qAmbient Temperature Display
When the ignition is switched ON, press
the OUTSIDE switch (page 6-6) to
display the ambient temperature.
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).
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