2017 MAZDA MODEL CX-9 lights

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Before Driving
Mirrors
Reducing glare from headlights
Manual day/night mirror
Push the day/night lever forward for day
driving. Pull it back to reduce glare of
headlights from vehicles at the rear.


Day/Night lever
Day Night
Auto-dimming mirror
The auto-dimming mirror automatically
reduces the glare of headlights from
vehicles at the rear when the ignition is
switched ON.

(With Homelink wireless control
system)
Press the OFF button (
) to cancel the
automatic dimming function. The indicator
light will turn off.
To reactivate the automatic dimming
function, press the ON button (
). The
indicator light will illuminate.

Indicator lightOFF button
ON button
(Without Homelink wireless control
system)
Press the ON/OFF button
to cancel the
auto-dimming function. The indicator light
will turn off.
To reactivate the auto-dimming function,
press the ON/OFF button
. The indicator
light will illuminate.


ON/OFF button Indicator light
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Before Driving
Security System
*Some models.
Theft-Deterrent System *
If the theft-deterrent system detects an
inappropriate entry into the vehicle,
which could result in the vehicle or its
contents being stolen, the alarm alerts the
surrounding area of an abnormality by
sounding the horn and fl ashing the hazard
warning lights.

The system will not function unless it's
properly armed. So when you leave the
vehicle, follow the arming procedure
correctly.
Operation
System triggering conditions
The horn sounds intermittently and the
hazard warning lights fl ash for about 30
seconds when the system is triggered by
any one of the following:
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 Unlocking a door with the key, door
lock switch, or an inside door-lock knob.
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 Forcing open a door, the hood or the
liftgate.
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 Opening the hood by operating the hood
release handle.
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 Switching the ignition ON without using
the push button start.

If the system is triggered again, the lights
and horn will activate until the driver's
door or the liftgate is unlocked with the
transmitter.
(With the advanced keyless function)
The lights and horn can also be
deactivated by pressing the request switch
on a door.
NOTE
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 The liftgate does not open while the
theft-deterrent system is operating.
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 For vehicles equipped with the power
liftgate, the liftgate can be opened
even while the theft-deterrent system is
operating by pressing the power liftgate
button on the transmitter or the electric
liftgate opener switch while carrying
the key.
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 If the battery goes dead while the theft-
deterrent system is armed, the horn will
activate and the hazard warning lights
will fl ash when the battery is charged or
replaced.

How to Arm the System
1. Close the windows and the moonroof *
securely.
2. Switch the ignition OFF.
3. Make sure the hood, the doors, and the
liftgate are closed.
4. Press the lock button on the transmitter
or lock the driver's door from the
outside with the auxiliary key.
The hazard warning lights will fl ash
once.
The following method will also arm the
theft-deterrent system:
Press the door-lock switch “
” while
any door is open and then close all of
the doors.
(With the advanced keyless function)
Press a request switch.

The security indicator light in the
instrument cluster fl ashes twice per
second for 20 seconds.


5. After 20 seconds, the system is fully
armed.

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Before Driving
Security System
NOTE
  The theft-deterrent system can also be
armed by activating the auto relock
function with all the doors, the liftgate
and the hood closed.
  Refer to Transmitter on page 3-4 .
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 The system will disarm if one of the
following operations takes place within
20 seconds after pressing the lock
button:
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 Unlocking any door.
 Opening any door. 
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 Opening the hood.
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 Switching the ignition ON.
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 To rearm the system, do the arming
procedure again.
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 When the doors are locked by pressing
the lock button on the transmitter
or using the auxiliary key while the
theft-deterrent system is armed, the
hazard warning lights will fl ash once to
indicate that the system is armed.

To Turn Off an Armed System
An armed system can be turned off using
any one of the following methods:
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 Pressing the unlock button on the
transmitter.
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 Starting the engine with the push button
start.
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 (With the advanced keyless function)
Pressing a request switch on the doors.

The hazard warning lights will fl ash twice.
NOTE
When the doors are unlocked by pressing
the unlock button on the transmitter while
the theft-deterrent system is turned off, the
hazard warning lights will fl ash twice to
indicate that the system is turned off.

To Stop the Alarm
A triggered alarm can be turned off using
any one of the following methods:
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 Pressing the unlock button on the
transmitter.
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 Starting the engine with the push button
start.
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 (With the advanced keyless function) 
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 Pressing a request switch on the doors.
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 Pressing the electric liftgate opener
while the key is being carried.
 Pressing the power liftgate button on
the transmitter .


The hazard warning lights will fl ash twice.
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Before Driving
Towing
Safety Chains
Safety chains must be used as a precautionary measure should the trailer become
unintentionally unhitched. They should cross under the trailer tongue and attach to the hitch.
Leave enough slack to allow full turns. Consult literature published by your trailer or hitch
manufacturer for more details.
WARNING
Make sure the safety chain is securely attached to both the trailer and the vehicle prior
to departure:
Towing a trailer without using a safety chain securely attached to both the trailer and the
vehicle is dangerous. If damage occurs to the coupling unit or hitch ball, the trailer could
wander into another lane and cause a collision.

Trailer Lights
Trailer lights must comply with all federal, state, and local regulations. Equip your trailer as
required before towing it day or night.
CAUTION
Do not connect a trailer lighting system directly to the lighting system of your Mazda. This
may damage your vehicle's electrical system and lighting systems. Have a recreational
vehicle dealer or trailer rental agency connect the system, and inspect the brake lights
and turn signals yourself before each trip.

Trailer Brakes
If the total trailer weight exceeds 450 kg (1,000 lb), trailer brakes are required. If your trailer
has brakes, make sure they comply with all federal, state, and local regulations.
WARNING
Do not connect a hydraulic trailer-brake system to your vehicle's brake system:
Connecting a hydraulic trailer-brake system directly to the vehicle brake system is
dangerous and will result in inadequate braking and possible injury.

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Before Driving
Towing
Trailer Towing Tips
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 Verify that your Mazda maintains a near-normal attitude when a loaded or unloaded trailer
is connected. Do not drive if it has an abnormal front-up or front-down position. Inspect
for incorrect tongue load, worn suspension parts, and trailer overloading.
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 Make sure the trailer is properly loaded and the cargo is secure to prevent it from shifting.
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 Make sure the mirrors conform to all government regulations. If they do not, install
required rear view mirrors appropriate for towing purposes.

The three main causes of vehicle-trailer accidents are driver error, excessive speed, and
improper trailer loading.
Before driving
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 Have your cooling and braking system checked by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
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 Before starting out, inspect the operation of all vehicle and trailer lights and all vehicle-
to-trailer connections. Stop and re-inspect all lights and connections after driving a short
distance.

Driving
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 Your Mazda will handle differently with a trailer in tow, so practice turning, backing, and
stopping in a traffi c-free area.
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 Take time to get accustomed to the extra weight and length.
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 Allow more room between your vehicle and the one in front because braking distance
increases with a trailer. For each 16 km/h (10 mph) of speed, allow at least one vehicle
and trailer length between your Mazda and the vehicle ahead.
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 Avoid jerky starts or sudden acceleration.
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 Avoid sudden braking. It may cause loss of control and result in jackknifi ng, especially so
on wet or slippery roads.
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 Shift the shift lever to the D position when towing a trailer in hilly terrain or when heavily
loaded.

The D position will allow operating the vehicle without frequent shifting.
Lane changes and turning
Avoid quick lane changes, sudden turns, and tight turns. Slow down before turning to avoid
the need of sudden braking.
A turning trailer will make a tighter arc than the tow vehicle. Compensate with turns that are
larger than normal.
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4–1

*Some models.
4When Driving
Information concerning safe driving and stopping.

Start/Stop Engine ................................ 4-4
Ignition Switch ............................... 4-4
Starting the Engine ......................... 4-5
Turning the Engine Off ................ 4-10

Instrument Cluster and Display ...... 4-12
Meters and Gauges ....................... 4-12
Multi-information Display and INFO
Switch
* ......................................... 4-21
Active Driving Display * ............... 4-29
Warning/Indicator Lights ............. 4-31

Automatic Transaxle ......................... 4-38
Automatic Transaxle Controls ..... 4-38
Shift-Lock System ....................... 4-39
Transaxle Ranges ......................... 4-40
Manual Shift Mode ...................... 4-42
Driving Tips ................................. 4-47

Switches and Controls ...................... 4-48
Lighting Control ........................... 4-48
Fog Lights
* ................................... 4-54
Turn and Lane-Change Signals .... 4-54
Windshield Wipers and Washer ... 4-55
Rear Window Wiper and
Washer .......................................... 4-59
Rear Window Defogger ............... 4-60
Horn ............................................. 4-61
Hazard Warning Flasher ............... 4-61
HomeLink Wireless Control
System
* ......................................... 4-62
Brake .................................................. 4-66
Brake System ............................... 4-66
Hill Launch Assist (HLA) ............ 4-70

ABS/TCS/DSC/Trailer Stability Assist
(TSA) .................................................. 4-72
Antilock Brake System (ABS) ..... 4-72
Traction Control System (TCS) ... 4-73
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC) ........................................... 4-75
Trailer Stability Assist (TSA)....... 4-76

Fuel Economy Monitor ..................... 4-77
Fuel Economy Monitor ................ 4-77

Drive Selection ................................... 4-79
Drive Selection ............................. 4-79

i-ACTIV AWD ................................... 4-81
i-ACTIV AWD Operation
* ........... 4-81

Power Steering................................... 4-83
Power Steering ............................. 4-83

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4–5
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
O N
This is the normal running position after
the engine is started. The indicator light
(amber) turns off. (The indicator light
(amber) illuminates when the ignition
is switched ON and the engine is not
running.)
Some indicator lights/warning lights
should be inspected before the engine is
started (page 4-31 ).
NOTE
When the push button start is pressed to
ON, the sound of the fuel pump motor
operating near the fuel tank can be heard.
This does not indicate an abnormality.

Starting the Engine
WARNING
Radio waves from the key may aff ect
medical devices such as pacemakers:
Before using the key near people who
use medical devices, ask the medical
device manufacturer or your physician
if radio waves from the key will aff ect
the device.

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When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
NOTE
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 The cooling fan in the engine
compartment could turn on for a few
minutes after the ignition is switched
from ON to OFF, whether or not the
A/C is on or off, to cool the engine
compartment quickly.
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 If the system detects that the remaining
battery power of the key is low when the
ignition is switched from ON to ACC or
OFF, the following is indicated.
  Replace with a new battery before the
key becomes unusable.
  Refer to Key Battery Replacement on
page 6-40 .
 (Vehicle equipped with Type A
instrument cluster)
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 A message is indicated in the display of
the instrument cluster.
  (Vehicle equipped with Type B
instrument cluster)
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 The KEY indicator light (green) fl ashes
for approximately 30 seconds.
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 Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on
page 4-31 .
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 If the engine is turned off while the
selector lever is in a position other than
P, the ignition switches to ACC.
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Emergency Engine Stop
Continuously pressing the push button
start or quickly pressing it any number of
times while the engine is running or the
vehicle is being driven will turn the engine
off immediately. The ignition switches to
ACC.
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