2017 MAZDA MODEL CX-9 brake light

4–6
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
NOTE
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 The key must be carried because the key
carries an immobilizer chip that must
communicate with the engine controls at
short range.
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 The engine can be started when the
push button start is pressed from off,
ACC, or ON.
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 The push button start system functions
(function which can start the engine
by only carrying the key) can be
deactivated to prevent any possible
adverse effect on a user wearing a
pacemaker or other medical device. If
the system is deactivated, you will be
unable to start the engine by carrying
the key. Consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer for details. If the push button
start system functions have been
deactivated, you can start the engine by
following the procedure indicated when
the key battery goes dead.
  Refer to Engine Start Function When
Key Battery is Dead on page 4-8 .
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 After starting a cold engine, the engine
speed increases and a whining sound
from the engine compartment can be
heard.
  This is for improved exhaust gas
purifi cation and does not indicate any
parts defect.
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 Engine-starting is controlled by the
spark ignition system.
  This system meets all Canadian
Interference-Causing Equipment
Standard requirements regulating the
impulse electrical fi eld strength of radio
noise.

1. Make sure you are carrying the key.
2. Occupants should fasten their seat
belts.
3. Make sure the parking brake is on. 4. Continue to press the brake pedal
fi rmly until the engine has completely
started.
5. Put the vehicle in park (P). If you must
restart the engine while the vehicle is
moving, shift into neutral (N).
NOTE
The starter will not operate if the selector
lever is not in P or N and the brake pedal
is not depressed suffi ciently.

6. Verify that the KEY indicator light
(green) (if equipped) in the instrument
cluster and the push button start
indicator light (green) illuminate.

Indicator light
Push button start

KEY indicator light
(green)/ KEY
warning light (red)

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4–7
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
NOTE
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 If the push button start indicator
light (green) fl ashes, make sure that
the key is being carried (for vehicles
with a type A instrument cluster (page
4-31 ), messages are displayed in the
instrument cluster).
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 If the push button start indicator light
(green) fl ashes with the key being
carried, touch the key to the push button
start and start the engine (for vehicles
with a type A instrument cluster (page
4-31 ), messages are displayed in the
instrument cluster). Refer to Engine
Start Function When Key Battery is
Dead on page 4-8 .

CAUTION
If the KEY warning light (red)
illuminates, or the push button start
indicator light (amber) fl ashes, this
could indicate a problem with the
engine starting system. This may
prevent the engine from starting
or from switching the ignition to
ACC or ON (for vehicles with a type
A instrument cluster (page 4-31 ),
messages are displayed in the
instrument cluster). Have your vehicle
inspected at an Authorized Mazda
Dealer as soon as possible.

NOTE
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 Under the following conditions, the
KEY warning light (red) fl ashes after
the push button start is pressed. This
informs the driver that the push button
start will not switch to ACC, even
if it is pressed from off (for vehicles
with a type A instrument cluster (page
4-31 ), messages are displayed in the
instrument cluster).
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 The key battery is dead.
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 The key is out of operational range.
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 The key is placed in areas where it is
diffi cult for the system to detect the
signal (page 3-7 ).
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 A key from another manufacturer
similar to the key is in the
operational range.
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 (Forced engine starting method) 
 If the KEY warning light (red)
illuminates, or the push button start
indicator light (amber) fl ashes, this
could indicate that the engine may not
start using the usual starting method
(for vehicles with a type A instrument
cluster (page 4-31 ), messages are
displayed in the instrument cluster).
Have your vehicle inspected at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as
possible. If this occurs, the engine can
be force-started. Press and hold the
push button start until the engine starts.
Other procedures necessary for starting
the engine, such as having the key in the
cabin, and depressing the brake pedal
are required.
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4–9
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
If the engine cannot be started due to a
dead key battery, the engine can be started
using the following procedure:

1. Continue to depress the brake pedal
fi rmly until the engine has completely
started.
2. Verify that the push button start
indication light (green) fl ashes.
3. Touch the push button start using the
backside of the key (as shown) while
the push button start indicator light
(green) fl ashes.


Transmitter

NOTE
When touching the push button start using
the backside of the key as shown in the
illustration, touch the push button start
with the lock switch side of the key facing
up.

4. Verify that the push button start
indicator light (green) turns on.
5. Press the push button start to start the
engine.
NOTE
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 The engine cannot be started unless the
brake pedal is fully depressed.
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 If there is a malfunction with the push
button start function, the push button
start indicator light (amber) fl ashes.
In this case, the engine may start,
however, have the vehicle checked at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as
possible.
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 If the push button start indicator light
(green) does not illuminate, perform the
operation from the beginning again. If
it does not illuminate, have the vehicle
checked at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
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 To switch the ignition position without
starting the engine, perform the
following operations after the push
button start indicator light (green) turns
on.

1. Release the brake pedal.
2. Press the push button start to switch
the ignition position. The ignition
switches in the order of ACC, ON,
and off each time the push button
start is pressed. To switch the
ignition position again, perform the
operation from the beginning.


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4–10
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
Emergency Operation for Starting
the Engine
If the KEY warning light (red) illuminates,
or the push button start indicator light
(amber) fl ashes, this could indicate that
the engine may not start using the usual
starting method (for vehicles with a type
A instrument cluster (page 4-31 ),
messages are displayed in the instrument
cluster). Have your vehicle inspected
at an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon
as possible. If this occurs, the engine
can be force-started. Press and hold the
push button start until the engine starts.
Other procedures necessary for starting
the engine such as having the key in the
cabin, and depressing the brake pedal are
required.
Turning the Engine Off
WARNING
Do not stop the engine while the vehicle
is moving:
Stopping the engine while the vehicle
is moving for any reason other than in
an emergency is dangerous. Stopping
the engine while the vehicle is moving
will result in reduced braking ability
due to the loss of power braking, which
could cause an accident and serious
injury.

1. Stop the vehicle completely.
2. Shift the selector lever to the P position
and set the parking brake.
3. Press the push button start to turn off
the engine. The ignition position is off.

CAUTION
When leaving the vehicle, make sure
the push button start is off .

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4–32
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
*Some models.
Warning Indication/Warning Lights
These lights turn on or fl ash to notify the user of the system operation status or a system
malfunction.

Signal Warning Page

Brake System Warning Indication/Warning Light *1*2 7-30

ABS Warning Light *1 Electronic
Brake Force
Distribution
System Warning
7-30 ,
ABS warning
7-33

Charging System Warning Indication/Warning Light *1 7-30

Engine Oil Warning Light *1 7-30


(Red) * High Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Indication/Warning Light *1 7-30

Power Steering Malfunction Indication/Malfunction Indicator Light *1 7-30

* Master Warning Indication/Warning Light *1 7-33

Electric Parking Brake (EPB) Warning Indication/Warning Light 7-33

* Engine Oil Level Warning Indication 7-33

Check Engine Light *1 7-33

Automatic Transaxle Warning Indication/Warning Light *1 7-33

* AWD Warning Indication/Warning Light *1 7-33

Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Light *1 7-33
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4–33
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
*Some models.
Signal Warning Page

* Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light *1 Flashing
7-33 ,
Illuminate
7-38


(Amber) * KEY Warning Indication 7-33


(Red) * KEY Warning Light *1 Malfunction
7-33 ,
Except
malfunction
7-38

(Amber)
* High Beam Control System (HBC) Warning Indication/Warning Light *1 7-33

* Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) Warning Indication/Warning Light *1 7-33


(Amber) * Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) Warning Indication 7-33


(Amber) * Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS) Warning Indication 7-33

LED Headlight Warning Light 7-33

(Amber)
* Smart Brake Support/Smart City Brake Support (SBS/SCBS) Warning
Indication 7-38

Low Fuel Warning Indication/Warning Light 7-38

* Check Fuel Cap Warning Indication/Warning Light *1 7-38

Seat Belt Warning Light 7-38
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4–34
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
*Some models.
Signal Warning Page

Engine Oil Level Warning Light 7-38

* Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Indication/Warning Light 7-38


* Door-Ajar Warning Indication 7-38


* Liftgate-Ajar Warning Indication 7-38

* Door-Ajar Warning Light 7-38
*1 The light turns on when the ignition is switched on for an operation check, and turns off a few seconds later or
when the engine is started. If the light does not turn on or remains turned on, have the vehicle inspected at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
*2 The light turns on continuously when the parking brake is applied.


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4–35
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
*Some models.
Indication/Indicator Lights
These lights turn on or fl ash to notify the user of the system operation status or a system
malfunction.

Signal Indicator Page

Front Passenger Air Bag Deactivation Indicator Light *1 2-65


(White/Green) KEY Indication/Indicator Light 4-5

Security Indicator Light *1 3-46

Wrench Indication/Indicator Light *1 4-37


(Blue) * Low Engine Coolant Temperature Indicator Light 4-37

Shift Position Indication 4-41

Lights-On Indication/Indicator Light 4-48

Headlight High-Beam Indicator Light Headlight High-Low
Beam
4-52 ,
Flashing the Headlights
4-52

Turn Signal/Hazard Warning Indicator Lights Turn and Lane-Change
Signals
4-54 ,
Hazard Warning Flasher
4-61

Brake Pedal Operation demand Indicator Light 4-67

TCS/DSC Indicator Light *1 (Flashes)
Traction Control System
(TCS)
4-73 ,
Dynamic Stability
Control (DSC)
4-75
(Turns on)
7-33
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