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

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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Replacing a Tire
WARNING
Always use tires that are in good
condition:
Driving with worn tires is dangerous.
Reduced braking, steering, and
traction could result in an accident.

Replace all four tires at the same time:
Replacing just one tire is dangerous. It
could cause poor handling and poor
braking resulting in loss of vehicle
control. Mazda strongly recommends
that you replace all four tires at the
same time.

If a tire wears evenly, a wear indicator will
appear as a solid band across the tread.
Replace the tire when this happens.

New treadTread wear indicator
Worn tread

You should replace the tire before the band
crosses the entire tread.
(With tire pressure monitoring system)
After adjusting the tire pressure,
initialization of the tire pressure
monitoring system is necessary to make
the system operate normally.
Refer to Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Initialization on page 4-153 .
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 .

Temporary Spare Tire
Inspect the temporary spare tire at least
monthly to make sure it is properly
infl ated and stored.
NOTE
The temporary spare tire condition
gradually deteriorates even if it has not
been used.

The temporary spare tire is easier to
handle because of its construction which
is lighter and smaller than a conventional
tire. This tire should be used only for an
emergency and only for a short distance.

Use the temporary spare tire only until the
conventional tire is repaired, which should
be as soon as possible.
Refer to Tires on page 9-9 .

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*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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 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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Light Bulbs

Type A (With Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS))
Type B (Without Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS))Rear side-marker lights
Rear turn signal lightsBrake lights
License plate lights
Headlights (Low/High beam)High-mount brake light
Overhead lights (Front)/
Map lights (Front)Luggage compartment light
Vanity mirror lights
Daytime running lights/
Parking lightsTaillights
Ambient lights
Reverse lights
Fog lights
Front turn signal lights
Fog lights
Map lights (Center)Overhead light (Rear)
Rear side-marker lights
Rear turn signal lightsBrake lights
License plate lights
Headlights (Low/High beam)/
Daytime running lightsHigh-mount brake light
Overhead lights (Front)/
Map lights (Front)Luggage compartment light
Vanity mirror lights
Reverse lights
Front turn signal lights
Map lights (Center)Overhead light (Rear)
Parking lights/Front
side-marker lights Front side-marker lights
Some models.
Side turn
signal lights
Side turn
signal lights
Signature wing
illumination
Brake lights/Taillights
Brake lights/Taillights
Ambient lights

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Owner Maintenance
*Some models.
CAUTION
When removing the lens or lamp unit
using a fl athead screwdriver, make
sure that the fl athead screwdriver does
not contact the interior terminal. If
the fl athead screwdriver contacts the
terminal, a short circuit may occur.

NOTE
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 To replace the bulb, contact an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
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 Use the protective cover and carton for
the replacement bulb to dispose of the
old bulb promptly and out of the reach
of children.

Replacing Exterior Light Bulbs
Headlights (type A), Headlights/Daytime
running lights (type B), Front turn
signal lights (type A), Daytime running
lights/Parking lights (type A), Front
side-marker lights (type A), Signature
wing illumination (type A)
* , Fog lights * ,
Brake lights, Taillights, High-mount
brake light, Side turn signal lights, Rear
side-marker lights
The LED bulb cannot be replaced as a
single unit because it is an integrated unit.
The LED bulb has to be replaced with the
unit. We recommend an Authorized Mazda
Dealer when the replacement is necessary.
Front turn signal lights (type B),
Parking lights/Front side-marker lights
(type B)
NOTE
When replacing a bulb for the front turn
signal lights and parking lights/front
side-marker lights, turn the steering wheel
and change the direction in which the tires
are pointed to the position where the bulb
replacement can be done easily.
Turn the steering wheel after starting the
engine and stop the engine after you fi nish
turning the steering wheel.

1. If you are changing the right bulb, start
the engine, turn the steering wheel
all the way to the right, and turn off
engine. If you are changing the left
bulb, turn the steering wheel to the left,
and turn off engine.
2. Make sure the ignition is switched off,
and the headlight switch is off.
3. Turn the screw counterclockwise and
remove it.



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4. Pull the center of each plastic retainer
and remove the retainers, and then
partially peel back the mudguard.


Removal
Installation

5. Disconnect the wiring harness by
releasing the clamp.



6. Turn the socket and bulb assembly
counterclockwise and remove it. 7. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.

Front turn signal lights



Parking lights/Front side-marker
lights



8. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of the removal procedure.
NOTE
There will be no problem with
functionality with the wiring harness
disconnected in Step 5 left disconnected.
Therefore, there is no need to connect the
wiring harness.

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Owner Maintenance
Rear turn signal lights
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off,
and the headlight switch is off.
2. Remove the cover.



3. Turn the screws counterclockwise and
remove them.


4. Pull the unit rearward to remove it.



5. Disconnect the wiring harness by
releasing the clamp.



6. Turn the socket and bulb assembly
counterclockwise and remove it.



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7. Temporarily install the light unit with
the socket pulled out of the top of the
light unit.


Socket pull-out range

CAUTION
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 The wiring harness may be damaged
when temporarily installing the light
unit. When performing the procedure,
observe the following points.
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 Pull out the socket from within the
socket pull-out range shown in the
fi gure.
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 Do not push the light unit into the
vehicle with force.
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 When temporarily installing the light
unit, cover the rear bumper light unit
installation surface with a soft cloth.
The rear bumper may be scratched or
damaged if the light unit contacts it.

8. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.



9. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of the removal procedure.

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Reverse lights
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off,
and the headlight switch is off.
2. Remove the cover.



3. Disconnect the electrical connector
from the bulb by pressing the tab on the
connector with your fi nger and pulling
the connector.



4. Turn the socket and bulb assembly
counterclockwise and remove it.
5. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.



6. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of the removal procedure.

License plate lights
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off,
and the headlight switch is off.
2. Wrap a fl athead screwdriver with a soft
cloth to prevent damage to the lens,
and then remove the lens by carefully
prying on the edge of the lens with a
fl athead screwdriver.
3. Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out.



4. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of the removal procedure.

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