2017 MAZDA MODEL CX-9 Owners Manual (in English)

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Fuel Economy Monitor
Fuel Economy Monitor
The Fuel Consumption information is displayed by operating each icon in the display.
In addition, after completing a trip, the total energy effi ciency to date is displayed in the
ending display when the ending display is turned on.

1. Select the icon on the home screen to display the applications screen.
2. Select the “Fuel Economy Monitor”.
3. Operate the commander switch or touch the screen and display the menu.
NOTE
When the menu is displayed by touching the screen, the display is hidden automatically after
6 seconds.

4. Select the icon in the menu and perform the operation. Each icon operates as follows:

Indication on display Control status


Hides the menu display.

Displays the application screen.

Resets the fuel economy data.

Displays the following setting screen.
 Ending display on/off switching
 On/off switching for function which synchronizes
reset fuel economy data to trip meter (Trip A)
(Type B instrument cluster only)

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Fuel Economy Monitor
Fuel Consumption Display
Information regarding the fuel economy is displayed.

Indication on display Control status


Displays the fuel economy for the past 60 minutes.
 Displays the fuel economy every minute for the
past 1 to 10 minutes.

 Displays the fuel economy every 10 minutes for the
past 10 to 60 minutes.
Displays the average fuel economy over the past 5
resets and after the current reset.

Calculates the average fuel economy every minute
after vehicle travel begins, and displays it.

NOTE
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 The fuel economy data can be reset by doing the following operation: 
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 Press the reset switch from the menu screen.
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 When the function which synchronizes the fuel economy monitor and the trip meter is
on, reset trip A of the trip meter.
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 Delete the average fuel economy information displayed in the trip computer. 
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 After resetting the fuel economy data, “-- -” is displayed while the average fuel economy
is calculated.

Ending Screen Display
If the ending display on the fuel economy monitor is on when the ignition is switched from
ON to OFF, the information regarding the fuel economy is displayed.
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Drive Selection
Drive Selection
Drive selection is a system to switch the vehicle's drive mode. When the sport mode
is selected, vehicle's response against accelerator operation is enhanced. This provides
additional quick acceleration which may be needed to safely make maneuvers such as lane
changes, merging onto freeways, or passing other vehicles.
CAUTION
Do not use the sport mode when driving on slippery roads such as wet or snow-covered
roads. It may cause tire slipping.

NOTE
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 When the sport mode is selected, driving at higher engine speeds increases and it may
increase fuel consumption. Mazda recommends that you cancel the sport mode on normal
driving.
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 Drive mode cannot be switched in the following conditions: 
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 ABS/TCS/DSC is operating
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 The Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system/cruise control is operating.
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 Steering wheel is being operated abruptly

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Drive Selection
Drive Selection Switch
Press the drive selection switch forward
(“
”) to select the sport mode.
Pull the drive selection switch back
(“
”) to cancel the sport mode.



NOTE
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 When the ignition is switched off, the
sport mode is canceled.
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 Depending on the driving conditions
when sport mode is selected, the vehicle
may perform shift-down or slightly
accelerate.

Select Mode Indication

The light is illuminated while in SPORT
mode.
NOTE
The indicator light fl ashes a few times to
indicate that the mode cannot be switched
to SPORT mode even if the drive select
switch is pressed under the following
conditions:
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 ABS/TCS/DSC is operating
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 The Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC) system/cruise control is
operating.
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 The vehicle is making a turn or driving
on a curved road.

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i-ACTIV AWD
*Some models.
i-ACTIV AWD Operation *
AWD provides excellent drivability on
snow-covered and ice-packed roads, sand
and mud, as well as on steep slopes and
other slippery surfaces.
A system malfunction or operation
conditions are indicated by a warning.
Refer to Warning Indication/Warning
Lights on page 4-32 .
WARNING
Never spin a wheel that is off the
ground:
Spinning a wheel that is off the ground
as a result of the vehicle being stuck
or in a ditch is dangerous. The drive
assembly could be seriously damaged
which could lead to an accident or
could even lead to overheating, oil
leakage, and a fi re.

AWD Driving
WARNING
Avoid sharp turns, excessive speed and
abrupt maneuvers when driving this
vehicle:
Sharp turns, excessive speed and
abrupt maneuvering of this vehicle
is dangerous as it could result in the
increased risk of loss of vehicle control,
vehicle roll-over, personal injury or
death.
This vehicle has a higher center of
gravity. Vehicles with a higher center
of gravity such as utility and AWD
vehicles handle diff erently than
vehicles with a lower center of gravity.
Utility and AWD vehicles are not
designed for cornering at high speeds
any more than low profi le sports cars
are designed to perform satisfactorily
under off -road conditions. In addition,
utility vehicles have a signifi cantly
higher rollover rate than other types of
vehicles.

Drive carefully when the vehicle is
loaded by lowering vehicle speed and
applying the brakes earlier:
Abrupt maneuvering and sudden
braking when driving a loaded vehicle
is dangerous as the driving behavior of
a vehicle with a high center of gravity
is diff erent when it is loaded compared
to when it is not, and could result in the
loss of vehicle control and an accident.

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i-ACTIV AWD
Tires and Tire Chains
The condition of the tires plays a large
role in the performance of the vehicle.
Moreover, to prevent adverse effects to the
drive assembly, please note the following:
Tires
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 When replacing tires, always replace all
front and rear tires at the same time.
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 All tires must be of the same size,
manufacture, brand and tread pattern.
Pay particular attention when equipping
snow or other types of winter tires.
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 Do not mix tread-worn tires with normal
tires.
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 Inspect tire infl ation pressures at the
specifi ed periods adjust to the specifi ed
pressures, and initialize the tire pressure
monitoring system.
  Refer to Tire Pressure Monitoring
System Initialization on page 4-153 .

NOTE
Check the tire infl ation pressure label
attached to driver's door frame for the
correct tire infl ation pressure.
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 Make sure to equip the vehicle with
genuine wheels of the specifi ed size, on
all wheels. With AWD, the system is
calibrated for all four wheels being of
the same dimensions.

Tire chains
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 Install tire chains to the front tires.
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 Do not use tire chains on the rear
wheels.
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 Do not drive the vehicle faster than
30 km/h (19 mph) with the tire chains
installed.
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 Do not drive the vehicle with tire chains
on road conditions other than snow or
ice.

Towing
If the vehicle requires towing, have it
towed with all four wheels completely off
the ground.
Refer to Towing Description on page
7-26 .
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Power Steering
Power Steering
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 Power steering is only operable when
the engine is running. If the engine is
off or if the power steering system is
inoperable, you can still steer, but it
requires more physical effort.
  If the steering feels stiffer than usual
during normal driving or the steering
vibrates, consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
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 The warning indication/warning
light notifi es the driver of system
abnormalities and operation conditions.
  In addition, the buzzer may also activate
depending on the system abnormality or
operation condition.
  Refer to Warning Indication/Warning
Lights on page 4-32 .
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 Refer to Power Steering Warning Buzzer
on page 7-49 .

CAUTION
Never hold the steering wheel to the
extreme left or right for more than 5
seconds with the engine running. This
could damage the power steering
system.

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i-ACTIVSENSE
*Some models.
i-ACTIVSENSE *
i-ACTIVSENSE is a collective term covering a series of advanced safety and driver support
systems which make use of a Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) and radar sensors. These
systems consist of active safety and pre-crash safety systems.
These systems are designed to assist the driver in safer driving by reducing the load on the
driver and helping to avert collisions or reduce their severity. However, because each system
has its limitations, always drive carefully and do not rely solely on the systems.
Active Safety Technology
Active Safety Technology supports safer driving by helping the driver to recognize potential
hazards and avert accidents.
Driver awareness support systems
Nighttime visibility
Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS) .............................................................................. 4-87
High Beam Control System (HBC) .................................................................................... 4-88
Rear side detection
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) ............................................................................................ 4-91
Inter-vehicle distance recognition
Distance Recognition Support System (DRSS) .................................................................. 4-97
Rear obstruction detection when leaving a parking space
Rear Cross Traffi c Alert (RCTA) ...................................................................................... 4-101
Driver support systems
Inter-vehicle distance
Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) ............................................................................. 4-105
Lane departure
Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) ............... 4-116
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