2015 MAZDA MODEL CX-9 brake

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Key
Auxiliary Key Release
Auxiliary Key
Key (Rear)
STARTING THE ENGINE
While Carrying the Advanced Key…
• Start the engine by pushing the start knob in and turning it
(like a normal key) while depressing the brake pedal.
• Shut the engine OFF by turning the start knob to the ACC position
and then pushing in and turning to the OFF position.
• The indicator light will show green when the advanced key is
detected. If the indicator light flashes green, the advanced key
transmitter battery power is low.
ADVANCED KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM
• This system allows you to lock and
unlock the doors, open the liftgate and
even start the engine without taking
the key out of your pocket or purse.
While Carrying the Advanced Key
• Unlock the driver’s door by pushing
the driver’s door request switch once.
• Unlock all doors and the liftgate
by pushing the driver’s door request
switch twice or by pushing the
passenger’s door request switch
or the liftgate request switch.
• Lock all doors and the liftgate
by pushing the driver’s door or
passenger door request switch or
liftgate request switch once.
• Open the front windows and moon
roof by pushing the unlock button on the
advanced key and then quickly pushing
again and holding; release to stop.
• Close front windows and moon roof
by pushing and holding the driver’s
door request switch; release to stop.
KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM
This system remotely locks and unlocks the doors and the liftgate, and opens
the power windows and moon roof.
Release Button
• Push to extend key. • Push & fold to retract key.
Lock
• Push once to lock all
doors and liftgate.
• Push twice (within five
seconds) for horn sound
verification that all doors
are locked.
Unlock
• Push once to unlock
driver’s doors.
• Push twice (within three
seconds) to unlock all
doors and liftgate.
• Push twice and hold
to open front windows
and moon roof.
Panic Alarm
• Push for one second or
more to activate alarm.
• Push Lock, Unlock, or
Panic Alarm to turn
alarm of f.
Liftgate Request Switch
With the Auxiliary Key…
1 To start engine, remove the
Start knob cover by squeezing
both release buttons and
pulling the cover off.
2 Push the key release to
remove the auxiliary key.
3 Insert the auxiliary key into the key cylinder and turn
it to start the engine.
Liftgate
Panic Alarm
Lock
Unlock
Advanced Key
Retractable Key
Release Buttons
NOTE: The RED Key Indicator Light may illuminate if either advance key or
keyless entry key is placed in the cup holder. The cup holder is a dead zone for
transmitter reception.
Door Request Switch
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Instrument Cluster
Low Fuel Level
KEY Warning Light (RED ) (p. 2) Advanced key not detected
or transmitter batter y is dead.
KEY Indicator L ight (GREEN ) On: Advanced key detected;
engine is ready to start.
Flashing: Advanced key batter y 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
TCS OFF

TCS OFF
(Traction Control System)
Charging System Malfunction
Powertrain Malfunction/
Reduced Power
BSM OFF

BSM OFF
(Blind Spot Monitoring) ( p. 13)
Check Engine Light
Brake Warning Light Parking brake on/low brake
fluid/malfunction
Turn Signals/Hazard
Warning Indicator Lights
Automatic Transmission
Malfunction
Shift Position Indicator Light
Headlight High Beams On (p. 9)
Traction Control System
(TCS)/Dynamic Stability
Control (DSC)/Roll
Stability Control (RSC)
On: TCS/DSC malfunction
Flashing: TCS/DSC operating
Air Bag/Front Seat Belt
Pretensioner System
Malfunction
Low Engine Oil Pressure
Security Indicator Light
Door/Liftgate Ajar
4WD

4WD On: System is not normal; dealer
inspection required.
Flashing: Differential oil temperature
is high; dealer inspection required.
Seat Belt
Unbuckled/Malfunction
Cruise Main Indicator
Light On (AMBER)/
Cruise Set Indicator
Light On (
GREEN)
Low Washer Fluid Level
TPMS NOTE: 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. TAC H O M E T E R
FUEL GAUGE

SPEEDOMETERTRIP METER
SELECTOR2INSTRUMENT
CLUSTER DIMMER1ENGINE COOLANT
TEMPERATURE GAUGEODOMETER/
TRIP METERSHIFT LEVER
POSITION INDICATOR
GLOSSARY OF WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS
NOTE: See Owner’s Manual for more details and explanations.
1 If the instrument cluster and other dashboard illuminations do not dim when tur ning
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 zer o.
The instrument cluster has a dimmer function that
can be cancelled to make the illumination brighter
during the day when the headlights are on.
If the illumination is too dim during the day,
press the knob, or if the illumination does
not dim when turning on the headlights
at night, press the knob.
When dimmed, rotate the
knob to adjust the brightness
of the illumination.
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Mirrors
POWER MIRRORS WITH REVERSE TILT DOWN FUNCTION*
When the ignition is switched ON
and the selector lever is shifted to
the R position, the outside mirrors tilt
downward to facilitate the view of the
lower area on each side of the vehicle.
1 Switch the left/right power
door mirror selector switch
to the left or right side.
2 Shift the selector lever
to the R position while
pressing the brake pedal.
The outside mirrors tilt
downward automatically.
Power Door
Mirror Selector
Switch
AUTO-DIMMING MIRROR AND HOMELINK®
Auto-Dimming
Indicator LightAuto-Dimming
On
HomeLinkRear
Light
SensorAuto-Dimming
Off
HomeLink®
• 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.
NOTE: If the left/right power outside mirror selector switch is in the center
position, or the selector lever is shifted to a position other than the R position, the
outside mirrors return to their on-road position automatically. The door mirrors
return to their on-road position automatically even when the ignition is switched
from ON to OFF.
NOTE: 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; otherwise, the auto-dimming mirrors will not operate properly.
NOTE: Genuine Mazda Accessory Auto-Dimming Mirror with Compass and
Homelink or Auto-Dimming Mirror with Rearview Camera is available at your
Mazda dealer.
Auto-Dimming Mirror
• Auto-dimming will automatically darken your rearview mirror to reduce
headlight glare from vehicles behind you.
• Auto-dimming is activated every time the vehicle is started.
On Off
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Transmission
ACTIVE ADAPTIVE SHIFT (AAS) CONTROL
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.
Fuel
Fuel Door Rele ase (located on floor in front of driver’s seat)
To o p en, pull the fuel door release.
Fuel
Regular Unleaded Fuel – 87 Octane
Fuel Door
Release
Fuel Door
To avoid scratching
the paint during
refueling, secure
the fuel filler cap
tether over the
hook as shown.
Hook
BREAK-IN PERIOD
No special break-in is necessary,
but a few precautions in the first 600
miles should be observed.
• Do not race the engine.
• Do not maintain one constant
speed, either slow or fast,
for a long period of time.
• Avoid full-throttle starts.
• Avoid unnecessary hard stops.
• Do not drive constantly at full-
throttle or high engine rpm for
extended periods of time.
FUEL ECONOMY:
To achieve the best fuel economy,
visit www.fueleconomy.gov for
more information.
Lower
Gear
Higher Gear
SPORT A /T MANUAL SHIFT MODE
The Sport A/T Manual Shift Mode gives you the feel of driving a manual
transmission by allowing you to manually shift to control engine rpm and
torque when more control is desired.
To Use
Manual Shift Mode:
• Shift the lever
from D to M. To Shift Up

To A Higher Gear:
• Tap the shift lever
back (+) once. To Shift Down

To A Lower Gear:
• Tap the shift lever
forward (-) once.
NOTE: Changing to manual mode can be done while driving the vehicle.
Various Lockouts:

Indicates the shift lever can be
shifted freely into any position.

Indicates that you must depress
the brake pedal to shift
(The ignition must be
switched to ON).