2017 MAZDA MODEL CX-9 lock

3–1

*Some models.
3Before Driving
Use of various features, including keys, doors, mirrors and windows.

Keys ...................................................... 3-2
Keys ............................................... 3-2
Keyless Entry System .................... 3-3

Advanced Keyless Entry System ....... 3-9
Advanced Keyless Entry
System
* ........................................... 3-9
Operational Range ....................... 3-10

Doors and Locks ................................ 3-11
Door Locks ................................... 3-11
Liftgate ......................................... 3-19

Fuel and Emission ............................. 3-27
Fuel and Engine Exhaust
Precautions ................................... 3-27
Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap ................ 3-30

Steering Wheel................................... 3-32
Steering Wheel ............................. 3-32

Mirrors ............................................... 3-33
Mirrors ......................................... 3-33

Windows ............................................. 3-37
Power Windows ........................... 3-37
Moonroof
* ................................... 3-42

Security System ................................. 3-45
Modifi cation and Add-On
Equipment .................................... 3-45
Immobilizer System ..................... 3-45
Theft-Deterrent System
* ............... 3-47
Driving Tips ....................................... 3-49
Break-In Period ............................ 3-49
Saving Fuel and Protection of the
Environment ................................. 3-49
Hazardous Driving ....................... 3-50
Floor Mat ..................................... 3-51
Rocking the Vehicle ..................... 3-51
Winter Driving ............................. 3-52
Driving In Flooded Area .............. 3-54
Overloading .................................. 3-54
Driving on Uneven Road ............. 3-55
Turbocharger Information ............ 3-56

Towing ................................................ 3-57
Trailer Towing (U.S.A. and
Canada) ........................................ 3-57
Recreational Towing .................... 3-65
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3–3
Before Driving
Keys
A code number is stamped on the plate
attached to the key set; detach this plate
and store it in a safe place (not in the
vehicle) for use if you need to make a
replacement key (auxiliary key).
Also write down the code number and
keep it in a separate safe and convenient
place, but not in the vehicle.

If your key (auxiliary key) is lost, consult
your Authorized Mazda Dealer and have
your code number ready.
NOTE
The driver must carry the key to ensure the
system functions properly.


Auxiliary key Transmitter
Key code number plate

To use the auxiliary key, pull out the
auxiliary key from the transmitter while
pressing the knob.

Knob

Keyless Entry System
This system uses the key buttons to
remotely lock and unlock the doors and
the liftgate, and opens/closes the liftgate.
The system can start the engine without
having to take the key out of your purse or
pocket.
It can also help you signal for attention or
help.
Operating the theft-deterrent system is
also possible on theft-deterrent system-
equipped vehicles.

System malfunctions or warnings are
indicated by the following warning lights
or beeps.
For vehicles with the type A instrument
cluster, check the displayed message for
more information and, if necessary, have
the vehicle inspected at an Authorized
Mazda Dealer, according to the indication.
 
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 KEY Warning Light (Red)
 Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on
page 4-31 .
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 Ignition Not Switched Off (STOP)
Warning Beep
  Refer to Ignition Not Switched Off
(STOP) Warning Beep on page 7-46 .
 
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 Key Removed from Vehicle Warning
Beep
  Refer to Key Removed from Vehicle
Warning Beep on page 7-47 .

If you have a problem with the key,
consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

If your key is lost or stolen, consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as
possible for a replacement and to make the
lost or stolen key inoperative.
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3–4
Before Driving
Keys
CAUTION
Radio equipment like this is governed
by laws in the United States.
Changes or modifi cations not expressly
approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user's
authority to operate the equipment.

NOTE
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 The keyless entry system operation may
vary due to local conditions.
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 The keyless entry system is fully
operational (door/liftgate lock/unlock)
when the ignition is switched off. The
system does not operate if the ignition is
switched to any position other than off.
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
 If the key does not operate when pressing
a button or the operational range
becomes too small, the battery may be
weak. To install a new battery, refer to
Key Battery Replacement (page 6-40 ).
  Battery life is about one year. Replace
the battery with a new one if the KEY
indicator light (green) fl ashes in the
instrument cluster (for vehicles with
a type A instrument cluster (page
4-31 ), messages are displayed in
the instrument cluster). Replacing
the battery about once a year is
recommended because the KEY warning
light/indicator light may not illuminate
or fl ash depending on the rate of battery
depletion.


 


 Additional keys can be obtained at
an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Up to
6 keys can be used with the keyless
functions per vehicle. Bring all keys
to an Authorized Mazda Dealer when
additional keys are required.

Transmitter

Operation buttons Operation indicator light

NOTE
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 The headlights turn on/off by operating
the transmitter. Refer to Leaving Home
Light on page 4-53 .
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 (With theft-deterrent system) 
 The hazard warning lights fl ash when
the theft-deterrent system is armed or
turned off.
  Refer to Theft-Deterrent System on page
3-47 .
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 (With the advanced keyless function) 
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
 A beep sound can be heard for
confi rmation when the doors and the
liftgate are locked/unlocked using the
key. If you prefer, the beep sound can be
turned off.
  The volume of the beep sound can also
be changed.
  Refer to Personalization Features on
page 9-11 .
  Use the following procedure to change
the setting.

1. Switch the ignition off and close all
of the doors and the liftgate.
2. Open the driver's door.
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Before Driving
Keys
3. Within 30 seconds of opening the
driver's door, press and hold the
LOCK button on the key for 5
seconds or longer.
All of the doors and the liftgate lock
and the beep sound activates at the
currently set volume. The setting
changes each time the LOCK button
on the key is pressed and the beep
sound activates at the set volume. (If
the beep sound has been set to not
activate, it will not activate.)
4. The setting change is completed by
doing any one of the following:
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 Switching the ignition to ACC or
ON.
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 Closing the driver's door.
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 Opening the liftgate.
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 Not operating the key for 10
seconds.
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 Pressing any button except the
LOCK button on the key.
 


 Pressing a request switch.

The operation indicator light fl ashes when
the buttons are pressed.
Lock button
To lock the doors and the liftgate, press the
lock button and the hazard warning lights
will fl ash once.
(With the advanced keyless function)
A beep sound will be heard once.

To confi rm that all doors and the liftgate
have been locked, press the lock button
again within 5 seconds. If they are closed
and locked, the horn will sound.


NOTE
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 The doors and the liftgate can be locked
by pressing the lock button while any
other door or the liftgate is open. The
hazard warning lights will not fl ash.

 When the lock button is pressed while
any door is open and then the door is
closed, all the doors and the liftgate are
locked.
 
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 Confi rm that all doors and the liftgate
are locked visually or audibly by use of
the double click.
 
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
 Make sure all doors and the liftgate are
locked after pressing the button.
 
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 (With theft-deterrent system) 
 When the doors are locked by pressing
the lock button on the key while the
theft-deterrent system is armed, the
hazard warning lights will fl ash once to
indicate that the system is armed.

Unlock button
To unlock the driver's door, press the
unlock button and the hazard warning
lights will fl ash twice.
(With the advanced keyless function)
A beep sound will be heard twice.

To unlock all doors and the liftgate, press
the unlock button again within 3 seconds
and two more beep sounds will be heard.


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3–6
Before Driving
Keys
*Some models.
NOTE
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 The system can be set to unlock all
doors by performing a single operation.
  Refer to Personalization Features on
page 9-11 .
  Use the following procedure to change
the setting.

1. Switch the ignition off and close all
of the doors and the liftgate.
2. Open the driver's door.
3. Within 30 seconds of opening the
driver's door, press and hold the
UNLOCK button on the key for 5
seconds or longer (the sound of
the doors locking/unlocking can be
heard).
After this, the system switches the
setting each time the UNLOCK
button is pressed (the sound of the
doors locking/unlocking can be
heard).
4. The setting change is completed by
doing any one of the following:
 

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 Switching the ignition to ACC or
ON.
 


 Closing the driver's door.



 Opening the liftgate.



 Not operating the key for 10
seconds.
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

 Pressing any button except the
UNLOCK button on the key.
 
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 Pressing a request switch.
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 (Auto re-lock function) 
 After unlocking with the key, all doors
and the liftgate will automatically lock
if any of the following operations are
not performed within about 60 seconds.
If your vehicle has a theft-deterrent
system, the hazard warning lights will
fl ash for confi rmation.

 The time required for the doors to lock
automatically can be changed.
  Refer to Personalization Features on
page 9-11 .
 
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 A door or the liftgate is opened.
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 The ignition is switched to any
position other than off.
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 (With theft-deterrent system) 
 When the doors are unlocked by
pressing the unlock button on the key
while the theft-deterrent system is
turned off, the hazard warning lights
will fl ash twice to indicate that the
system is turned off.

Power liftgate button *
To open/close the liftgate, press the power
liftgate button for one second or more
with the liftgate in the fully closed/open
position.
The hazard warning lights fl ash twice and
the liftgate opens/closes after the beep
sounds.


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3–8
Before Driving
Keys
NOTE
The engine may not start if the key is
placed in the following areas:
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 Around the dashboard
 In the storage compartments such as
the glove compartment or the center
console

Key Suspend Function
If a key is left in the vehicle, the
functions of the key left in the vehicle are
temporarily suspended to prevent theft of
the vehicle.
To restore the functions, press the unlock
button on the functions-suspended key in
the vehicle.
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Before Driving
Advanced Keyless Entry System
*Some models.
Advanced Keyless Entry
System
*
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.

The advanced keyless function allows you
to lock/unlock the door and the liftgate, or
open the liftgate while carrying the key.

System malfunctions or warnings are
indicated by the following warning beeps.
 


 Request switch Inoperable Warning
Beep
  Refer to Request Switch Inoperable
Warning Beep (With the advanced
keyless function) on page 7-47 .
 
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 Key Left-in-luggage Compartment
Warning Beep
  Refer to Key Left-in-luggage
Compartment Warning Beep (With the
advanced keyless function) on page
7-47 .
 
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
 Key Left-in-vehicle Warning Beep
 Refer to Key Left-in-vehicle Warning
Beep (With the advanced keyless
function) on page 7-47 .

NOTE
The advanced keyless entry system
functions 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 advanced
keyless entry system has 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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Before Driving
Advanced Keyless Entry System
Operational Range
The system operates only when the driver
is in the vehicle or within operational
range while the key is being carried.
NOTE
When the battery power is low, or in
places where there are high-intensity radio
waves or noise, the operational range
may become narrower or the system may
not operate. For determining battery
replacement, Refer to Keyless Entry
System on page 3-3 .

Locking, Unlocking the Doors and
the Liftgate

Exterior antenna
Locking
only
Operational range80cm (31in) 80cm (31in)

NOTE
 
 The system may not operate if you
are too close to the windows or door
handles, or liftgate.
 

 If the key is left in the following areas
and you leave the vehicle, the doors
may be locked depending on the radio
wave conditions even if the key is left in
the vehicle.
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 Around the dashboard

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 In the storage compartments such as
the glove compartment or the center
console
 
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 Next to a communication device such
as a mobile phone

Opening the Liftgate

Exterior antenna
80cm (31in)
Operational range

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