2017 MAZDA MODEL CX-9 warning light

4–7
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
NOTE
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 If the push button start indicator
light (green) fl ashes, make sure that
the key is being carried (for vehicles
with a type A instrument cluster (page
4-31 ), messages are displayed in the
instrument cluster).
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 If the push button start indicator light
(green) fl ashes with the key being
carried, touch the key to the push button
start and start the engine (for vehicles
with a type A instrument cluster (page
4-31 ), messages are displayed in the
instrument cluster). Refer to Engine
Start Function When Key Battery is
Dead on page 4-8 .

CAUTION
If the KEY warning light (red)
illuminates, or the push button start
indicator light (amber) fl ashes, this
could indicate a problem with the
engine starting system. This may
prevent the engine from starting
or from switching the ignition to
ACC or ON (for vehicles with a type
A instrument cluster (page 4-31 ),
messages are displayed in the
instrument cluster). Have your vehicle
inspected at an Authorized Mazda
Dealer as soon as possible.

NOTE
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 Under the following conditions, the
KEY warning light (red) fl ashes after
the push button start is pressed. This
informs the driver that the push button
start will not switch to ACC, even
if it is pressed from off (for vehicles
with a type A instrument cluster (page
4-31 ), messages are displayed in the
instrument cluster).
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 The key battery is dead.
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 The key is out of operational range.
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 The key is placed in areas where it is
diffi cult for the system to detect the
signal (page 3-7 ).
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 A key from another manufacturer
similar to the key is in the
operational range.
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 (Forced engine starting method) 
 If the KEY warning light (red)
illuminates, or the push button start
indicator light (amber) fl ashes, this
could indicate that the engine may not
start using the usual starting method
(for vehicles with a type A instrument
cluster (page 4-31 ), messages are
displayed in the instrument cluster).
Have your vehicle inspected at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as
possible. If this occurs, the engine can
be force-started. Press and hold the
push button start until the engine starts.
Other procedures necessary for starting
the engine, such as having the key in the
cabin, and depressing the brake pedal
are required.
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4–8
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
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 When the engine is force-started, the
KEY warning light (red) (if equipped)
remains illuminated and the push button
start indicator light (amber) remains
fl ashing.
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 When the selector lever is in the neutral
(N) position, the KEY indicator light
(green) (if equipped) and the push
button start indicator light (green) do
not illuminate.

7. Press the push button start after both
the KEY indicator light (green) (if
equipped) in the instrument cluster and
the push button start indicator light
(green) illuminate.
NOTE
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 After starting the engine, the push
button start indicator light (amber)
turns off and the ignition switches to the
ON position.
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 After pressing the push button start and
before the engine starts, the operation
sound of the fuel pump motor from near
the fuel tank can be heard, however, this
does not indicate a malfunction.

8. After starting the engine, let it idle for
about ten seconds.
NOTE
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 Whether the engine is cold or warm, it
should be started without the use of the
accelerator.
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 If the engine does not start the fi rst
time, refer to Starting a Flooded Engine
under Emergency Starting. If the engine
still does not start, have your vehicle
inspected by an Authorized Mazda
Dealer (page 7-23 ).

Engine Start Function When Key
Battery is Dead
CAUTION
When starting the engine by holding
the transmitter over the push button
start due to a dead key battery or a
malfunctioning key, be careful not
to allow the following, otherwise the
signal from the key will not be received
correctly and the engine may not start.
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 Metal parts of other keys or metal
objects touch the key.

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 Spare keys or keys for other vehicles
equipped with an immobilizer
system touch or come near the key.

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 Devices for electronic purchases,
or security passage touch or come
near the key.

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4–10
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
Emergency Operation for Starting
the Engine
If the KEY warning light (red) illuminates,
or the push button start indicator light
(amber) fl ashes, this could indicate that
the engine may not start using the usual
starting method (for vehicles with a type
A instrument cluster (page 4-31 ),
messages are displayed in the instrument
cluster). Have your vehicle inspected
at an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon
as possible. If this occurs, the engine
can be force-started. Press and hold the
push button start until the engine starts.
Other procedures necessary for starting
the engine such as having the key in the
cabin, and depressing the brake pedal are
required.
Turning the Engine Off
WARNING
Do not stop the engine while the vehicle
is moving:
Stopping the engine while the vehicle
is moving for any reason other than in
an emergency is dangerous. Stopping
the engine while the vehicle is moving
will result in reduced braking ability
due to the loss of power braking, which
could cause an accident and serious
injury.

1. Stop the vehicle completely.
2. Shift the selector lever to the P position
and set the parking brake.
3. Press the push button start to turn off
the engine. The ignition position is off.

CAUTION
When leaving the vehicle, make sure
the push button start is off .

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4–11
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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4–16
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge (Without Multi-information
Display)
Displays the engine coolant temperature.
The white gauge indicates that the engine
coolant temperature is low, and the red
gauge indicates that the engine coolant
temperature is high and overheating.


CAUTION
If the engine coolant temperature
gauge indicator fl ashes, there is a
possibility of overheating. Park the
vehicle in a safe place immediately
and take appropriate measures. If the
vehicle continues to be driven, it could
cause damage to the engine.
Refer to Overheating on page 7-24 .

NOTE
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 The temperature unit (Centigrade/
Fahrenheit) of the engine coolant gauge
display changes in conjunction with
the temperature unit of the outside
temperature display.
  Refer to Personalization Features on
page 9-11 .
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 During normal driving, the engine
coolant temperature stabilizes at
100 °C (210 °F) or less, and the gauge
indicates a range lower than 100 °C
(210 °F).
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 If the engine load increases and the
engine coolant temperature exceeds
100 °C (210 °F), the gauge indicates the
engine coolant temperature.

Fuel Gauge (Without Multi-
information Display)
The fuel gauge shows approximately
how much fuel is remaining in the tank
when the ignition is switched ON. We
recommend keeping the tank over 1/4 full.


Full
1/4 Full
Empty

If the low fuel warning light illuminates or
the fuel level is very low, refuel as soon as
possible.
Refer to Warning Indication/Warning
Lights on page 4-32 .
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4–19
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
Trip Computer and INFO Switch
(Without Multi-information
Display)
The following information can be selected
by pressing the INFO switch with the
ignition switched ON.
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 Distance-to-empty mode
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 Average fuel economy mode
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 Current fuel economy mode
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 Compass mode
If you have any problems with your trip
computer, consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
Distance-to-empty mode
This mode displays the approximate
distance you can travel on the remaining
fuel based on the fuel economy.

The distance-to-empty will be calculated
and displayed every second.



NOTE
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 Even though the distance-to-empty
display may indicate a suffi cient amount
of remaining driving distance before
refueling is required, refuel as soon as
possible if the fuel level is very low or
the low fuel warning light illuminates.
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 The display may not change unless you
add more than approximately 9 L (2.3
US gal, 1.9 Imp gal) of fuel.
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 The distance-to-empty is the
approximate remaining distance the
vehicle can be driven until all the
graduation marks in the fuel gauge
(indicating the remaining fuel supply)
disappear.
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 If there is no past fuel economy
information such as after fi rst
purchasing your vehicle or the
information is deleted when the battery
cables are disconnected, the actual
distance-to empty/range may differ from
the amount indicated.

Average fuel economy mode
This mode displays the average fuel
economy by calculating the total fuel
consumption and the total traveled
distance since purchasing the vehicle, re-
connecting the battery after disconnection,
or resetting the data. The average fuel
economy is calculated and displayed every
minute.



To clear the data being displayed, press the
INFO switch for more than 1.5 seconds.
After pressing the INFO switch, - - - L/100
km (- - - mpg) will be displayed for about
1 minute before the fuel economy is
recalculated and displayed.
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4–24
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge
Displays the engine coolant temperature.
The blue gauge indicates that the engine
coolant temperature is low, and the red
gauge indicates that the engine coolant
temperature is high and overheating.


CAUTION
If the high engine coolant temperature
warning light (red) turns on, there is
a possibility of overheating. Park the
vehicle in a safe place immediately
and take appropriate measures. If the
vehicle continues to be driven, it could
cause damage to the engine.
Refer to Overheating on page 7-24 .

NOTE
 

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 The temperature unit (Centigrade/
Fahrenheit) of the engine coolant gauge
display changes in conjunction with
the temperature unit of the outside
temperature display.
  Refer to Personalization Features on
page 9-11 .
 

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 During normal driving, the engine
coolant temperature stabilizes at 100
°C (210 °F) or less, and the gauge
indicates a range lower than 100 °C
(210 °F).
 
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 If the engine load increases and the
engine coolant temperature exceeds 100
°C (210 °F), the gauge indicates the
engine coolant temperature.

Fuel Gauge
The fuel gauge shows approximately
how much fuel is remaining in the tank
when the ignition is switched ON. We
recommend keeping the tank over 1/4 full.


Full
1/4 Full
Empty

If the fuel level is low, (
) and ( ) turn an
amber color. Refuel as soon as possible.
Refer to Taking Action on page 7-38 .
NOTE
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 After refueling, it may require some
time for the indicator to stabilize. In
addition, the indicator may deviate
while driving on a slope or curve since
the fuel moves in the tank.
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 The display indicating a quarter or less
remaining fuel has more segments to
show the remaining fuel level in greater
detail.
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 The direction of the arrow ( ) indicates
that the fuel-fi ller lid is on the left side
of the vehicle.

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4–25
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
Outside Temperature Display
When the ignition is switched ON, the
outside temperature is displayed.



NOTE
Under the following conditions, the
outside temperature display may differ
from the actual outside temperature
depending on the surroundings and vehicle
conditions:
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 Signifi cantly cold or hot
temperatures.
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 Sudden changes in outside
temperature.
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 The vehicle is parked.
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 The vehicle is driven at low speeds.

Changing the Temperature Unit of the
Outside Temperature Display
The outside temperature unit can be
switched between Celsius and Fahrenheit.
Settings can be changed by operating the
center display screen.
Refer to Personalization Features on page
9-11 .
NOTE
When the temperature unit indicated in the
outside temperature display is changed,
the temperature unit indicated in the
engine coolant gauge display changes in
conjunction with it.

Distance-to-empty
This displays the approximate distance
you can travel on the remaining fuel based
on the fuel economy.
The distance-to-empty will be calculated
and displayed every second.



NOTE
  Even though the distance-to-empty
display may indicate a suffi cient amount
of remaining driving distance before
refueling is required, refuel as soon as
possible if the fuel level is very low or
the low fuel warning light illuminates.
 


 The display will not change unless you
add more than approximately 9 L (2.3
US gal, 1.9 Imp gal) of fuel.
 


 The distance-to-empty is the
approximate remaining distance the
vehicle can be driven until all the
graduation marks in the fuel gauge
indicating the remaining fuel supply
disappear.
 


 If there is no past fuel economy
information such as after fi rst
purchasing your vehicle or the
information is deleted when the battery
cables are disconnected, the actual
distance-to empty/range may differ from
the amount indicated.

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