2017 MAZDA MODEL CX-9 climate control

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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
*Some models.
CAUTION
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 Do not use your temporary spare tire
rim with a snow tire or a conventional
tire. Neither will properly fi t and could
damage both tire and rim.
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 The temporary spare tire has a tread life
of less than 5,000 km (3,000 miles). The
tread life may be shorter depending on
driving conditions.
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 The temporary spare tire is for limited
use, however, if the tread wear solid-
band indicator appears, replace the tire
with the same type of temporary spare
(page 6-45 ).

NOTE
Tires degrade over time, even when
they are not being used on the road. It
is recommended that tires generally be
replaced when they are 6 years or older.
Heat caused by hot climates or frequent
high loading conditions can accelerate
the aging process. You should replace the
spare tire when you replace the other road
tires due to the aging of the spare tire. The
period in which the tire was manufactured
(both week and year) is indicated by a
4-digit number.
Refer to Tire Labeling on page 8-24 .

Replacing a Wheel
WARNING
Always use wheels of the correct size on
your vehicle:
Using a wrong-sized wheel is
dangerous. Braking and handling
could be aff ected, leading to loss of
control and an accident.

CAUTION
A wrong-sized wheel may adversely
aff ect:
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 Tire fi t
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 Wheel and bearing life
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 Ground clearance
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 Snow-chain clearance
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 Speedometer calibration
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 Headlight aim
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 Bumper height
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 Tire Pressure Monitoring System *
NOTE
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 When replacing a wheel, make sure
the new one is the same as the original
factory wheel in diameter, rim width,
and offset (inset/outset).
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 For details, contact an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.


Proper tire balancing provides the best
riding comfort and helps reduce tread
wear. Out-of-balance tires can cause
vibration and uneven wear, such as
cupping and fl at spots.
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Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS)
Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS)
This information relates to the tire grading system developed by the U.S. National Highway
Traffi c Safety Administration for grading tires by tread wear, traction, and temperature
performance.
Tread Wear
The tread wear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested
under controlled conditions on a specifi ed government test course.
For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one-and-a-half times as well on the government
course as a tire graded 100.

The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use, however,
and may depart signifi cantly from the norm because of variations in driving habits, service
practices and differences in road characteristics and climate.
Traction-AA, A, B, C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. These grades represent the
tire's ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specifi ed
government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction
performance.
WARNING
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on braking (straight ahead) traction tests
and does not include acceleration cornering (turning), hydroplaning, or peak traction
characteristics.

Temperature-A, B, C
The temperature grades A (the highest), B, and C, represent the tire's resistance to the
generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on
a specifi ed indoor laboratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire
life, and excessive temperatures can lead to sudden tire failure.

Grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger vehicle tires must meet
under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher
levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law.
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Specifi cations
Specifi cations


Weights
U.S.A. and Canada
Item Weight
2WD AWD
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) 2,568 kg (5,661 lbs) 2,638 kg (5,816 lbs)
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) Front 1,217 kg (2,683 lbs) 1,241 kg (2,736 lbs)
Rear 1,386 kg (3,056 lbs) 1,433 kg (3,159 lbs)

Mexico
Item Weight
2WD AWD
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) Total 2,490 kg (5,489 lbs) 2,555 kg (5,633 lbs)
Front 1,175 kg (2,590 lbs) 1,195 kg (2,634 lbs)
Rear 1,315 kg (2,899 lbs) 1,360 kg (2,998 lbs)
GAW (Permissible axle load) Front 1,210 kg (2,668 lbs) 1,215 kg (2,679 lbs)
Rear 1,365 kg (3,009 lbs) 1,415 kg (3,120 lbs)


Air Conditioner
The type of refrigerant used is indicated on a label attached to the inside of the engine
compartment. Check the label before recharging the refrigerant. Refer to Climate Control
System on page 5-2 .
Item Classifi cation
Refrigerant Type HFC134a (R-134a)

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Index
Child Restraint
Child-restraint precautions ............ 2-29
Child-restraint system installation ... 2-34
Installing child-restraint systems... 2-35
LATCH child-restraint systems ..... 2-44
Child Safety Locks for Rear Doors ..... 3-19
Climate Control System ........................ 5-2
Front Air Conditioner ...................... 5-5
Gas specifi cations ............................ 9-6
Operating tips .................................. 5-2
Rear Air Conditioner ..................... 5-11
Vent Operation (Front) .................... 5-3
Vent operation (Rear) ...................... 5-9
Collision warning ................................ 7-49
Coming Home Light ........................... 4-52
Cruise Control ................................... 4-146
Cruise control switch................... 4-146
Cruise main indication (white)/
cruise set indication (green) ........ 4-147
Cruise Control Set Vehicle Speed
Display ................................................ 4-18
Cup Holder .......................................... 5-87
Customer Assistance ............................. 8-2
D
Dashboard Illumination ...................... 4-17
Daytime Running Lights ..................... 4-53
Defogger
Mirror ............................................ 4-60
Rear window ................................. 4-60
Dimensions ........................................... 9-5
Distance Recognition Support System
(DRSS) ................................................ 4-97
Indication on display ..................... 4-98
Door Locks .......................................... 3-11
Drive Selection .................................... 4-79
Driving In Flooded Area ..................... 3-54 Driving Tips
Automatic transaxle ...................... 4-47
Break-in period.............................. 3-49
Driving in fl ooded area.................. 3-54
Driving on uneven road ................. 3-55
Floor mat ....................................... 3-51
Hazardous driving ......................... 3-50
Overloading ................................... 3-54
Rocking the vehicle ....................... 3-51
Saving fuel and protection of the
environment................................... 3-49
Turbocharged vehicles .................. 3-56
Winter driving ............................... 3-52
Driving on Uneven Road .................... 3-55
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) ....... 4-75
TCS/DSC indicator light ............... 4-75
E
Electric Parking Brake (EPB) Warning
Beep .................................................... 7-49
Electric parking brake (EPB) .............. 4-67
Emergency Starting
Push-starting .................................. 7-23
Starting a fl ooded engine ............... 7-23
Emergency Towing
Towing description ........................ 7-26
Towing hooks ................................ 7-27
Emission Control System .................... 3-28
Ending Screen Display ........................ 4-78
Engine
Coolant .......................................... 6-29
Engine compartment overview ..... 6-25
Exhaust gas.................................... 3-29
Hood release .................................. 6-23
Oil .................................................. 6-26
Starting ............................................ 4-5
Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge ......................................... 4-16, 4-24
Essential Information ............................ 6-2
Event Data Recorder ........................... 8-20
Exhaust Gas ........................................ 3-29
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