2017 MAZDA MODEL CX-9 belt

A Word to Mazda Owners
Thank you for choosing a Mazda. We at Mazda design and build vehicles with complete
customer satisfaction in mind.

To help ensure enjoyable and trouble-free operation of your Mazda, read this manual
carefully and follow its recommendations.

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necessary, that's the place to go.

Our nationwide network of Mazda professionals is dedicated to providing you with the best
possible service.

We assure you that all of us at Mazda have an ongoing interest in your motoring pleasure
and in your full satisfaction with your Mazda product.

Mazda Motor Corporation
HIROSHIMA, JAPAN


Important Notes About This Manual
Keep this manual in the glove compartment as a handy reference for the safe and enjoyable use of your Mazda.
Should you resell the vehicle, leave this manual with it for the next owner.

All specifi cations and descriptions are accurate at the time of printing. Because improvement is a constant goal at
Mazda, we reserve the right to make changes in specifi cations at any time without notice and without obligation.


Air-Conditioning and the Environment
Your Mazda's genuine air conditioner is fi lled with a refrigerant that has been found not to damage the earth's
ozone layer. If the air conditioner does not operate properly, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Perchlorate
Certain components of this vehicle such as [air bag modules, seat belt pretensioners, lithium batteries,…] may
contain Perchlorate Material-- Special handling may apply for service or vehicle end of life disposal. See
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.

Please be aware that this manual applies to all models, equipment and options. As a result, you may fi nd
some explanations for equipment not installed on your vehicle.


©2016 Mazda Motor Corporation
Jan. 2017 (Print2)
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Table of Contents
Pictorial Index
Interior, exterior views and part identification of your Mazda.1
Essential Safety Equipment
Important information about safety equipment, including seats, seat belt
system, child-restraint systems and SRS air bags.2
Before Driving
Use of various features, including keys, doors, mirrors and windows.3
When Driving
Information concerning safe driving and stopping.4
Interior Features
Use of various features for ride comfort, including air-conditioning and audio
system.5
Maintenance and Care
How to keep your Mazda in top condition.6
If Trouble Arises
Helpful information on what to do if a problem arises with the vehicle.7
Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Important consumer information including warranties and add-on equipment.8
Specifications
Technical information about your Mazda.9
Index10
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1–5
Pictorial Index
Interior Overview
Interior Equipment (View C)





Seat belts ............................................................................................................... page 2-20



SRS air bag............................................................................................................ page 2-48



Rear door sunshade ............................................................................................... page 5-93



Bottle holder .......................................................................................................... page 5-89



Sunvisor ................................................................................................................ page
5-81



Vanity mirror ......................................................................................................... page 5-81



Overhead lights ..................................................................................................... page 5-82



Moonroof switch ................................................................................................... page 3-42



Rearview mirror .................................................................................................... page 3-34


Active driving display ........................................................................................... page 4-29



Accessory socket ................................................................................................... page 5-85



Cup holders ........................................................................................................... page 5-87



Front seat ................................................................................................................. page 2-5



Center console ....................................................................................................... page 5-90



External input terminal.......................................................................................... page 5-15



Second-row seat .................................................................................................... page 2-10



USB power outlet .................................................................................................. page 5-86


Third-row seat ....................................................................................................... page 2-15
The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle
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*Some models.
2Essential Safety Equipment
Important information about safety equipment, including seats, seat belt
system, child-restraint systems and SRS air bags.



Seats ..................................................................................................... 2-2
Seat Precautions ............................................................................ 2-2
Front Seat ...................................................................................... 2-5
Second-Row Seat ........................................................................ 2-10
Third-Row Seat ........................................................................... 2-15
Head Restraints ........................................................................... 2-16

Seat Belt Systems .............................................................................. 2-20
Seat Belt Precautions .................................................................. 2-20
Seat Belt ...................................................................................... 2-23
Seat Belt Warning Systems ......................................................... 2-24
Front Seat Belt Pretensioner and Load Limiting Systems .......... 2-25
Seat Belt Extender ....................................................................... 2-27

Child Restraint ................................................................................. 2-29
Child-Restraint Precautions ........................................................ 2-29
Child-Restraint System Installation ............................................ 2-34
Installing Child-Restraint Systems ............................................. 2-35

SRS Air Bags .................................................................................... 2-48
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Precautions .................... 2-48
Supplemental Restraint System Components ............................. 2-55
How the SRS Air Bags Work ...................................................... 2-57
SRS Air Bag Deployment Criteria .............................................. 2-62
Limitations to SRS Air Bag ........................................................ 2-63
Front Passenger Occupant Classifi cation System
* ...................... 2-65
Constant Monitoring ................................................................... 2-70
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Essential Safety Equipment
Seats
Seat Precautions
WARNING
Make sure the adjustable components of a seat are locked in place:
Adjustable seats and seatbacks that are not securely locked are dangerous. In a
sudden stop or collision, the seat or seatback could move, causing injury. Make sure the
adjustable components of the seat are locked in place by attempting to slide the seat
forward and backward and rocking the seatback.

Never allow children to adjust a seat:
Allowing children to adjust a seat is dangerous as it could result in serious injury if a
child's hands or feet become caught in the seat.

Do not drive with the seatback unlocked:
All of the seatbacks play an important role in your protection in a vehicle. Leaving the
seatback unlocked is dangerous as it can allow passengers to be ejected or thrown
around and baggage to strike occupants in a sudden stop or collision, resulting in severe
injury. After adjusting the seatback at any time, even when there are no other passengers,
rock the seatback to make sure it is locked in place.

Adjust the driver's seat only when the vehicle is stopped:
Adjusting the driver's seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. The driver could lose
control of the vehicle and have an accident.

Do not modify or replace the front seats:
Modifying or replacing the front seats such as replacing the upholstery or loosening
any bolts is dangerous. The front seats contain air bag components essential to the
supplemental restraint system. Such modifi cations could damage the supplemental
restraint system and result in serious injury. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer if there
is any need to remove or reinstall the front seats.

Do not drive with damaged front seats:
Driving with damaged front seats, such as seat cushions torn or damaged down to the
urethane, is dangerous. A collision, even one not strong enough to infl ate the air bags,
could damage the front seats which contain essential air bag components. If there was a
subsequent collision, an air bag may not deploy which could lead to injuries. Always have
an Authorized Mazda Dealer inspect the front seats, front seat belt pretensioners and air
bags after a collision.

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Essential Safety Equipment
Seats
Do not drive with either front seats reclined:
Sitting in a reclined position while the vehicle is moving is dangerous because you do not
get the full protection from seat belts. During sudden braking or a collision, you can slide
under the lap belt and suff er serious internal injuries. For maximum protection, sit well
back and upright.

Do not recline a second-row seatback when the third-row seat is occupied:
Reclining the second-row seatback when the third-row seat is occupied is dangerous.
Because the clearance in the third-row seat is limited, occupants in the third-row seat
could be hurt seriously on a reclined second-row seatback.

Do not place an object such as a cushion between the seatback and your back:
Putting an object such as a cushion between the seatback and your back is dangerous
because you will be unable to maintain a safe driving posture and the seat belt cannot
function at its full capacity in a collision, which could result in a serious accident, injury or
death.

Do not place objects under the seat:
The object could get stuck and cause the seat to not be fi xed securely, and result in an
accident.

Do not stack cargo higher than the seatbacks:
Stacking luggage or other cargo higher than the seatbacks is dangerous. During sudden
braking or a collision, objects can fl y around and become projectiles that may hit and
injure passengers.

Make sure luggage and cargo is secured before driving:
Not securing cargo while driving is dangerous as it could move or be crushed during
sudden braking or a collision and cause injury.

Never allow a passenger to sit or stand on the folded seatback while the vehicle is
moving:
Driving with a passenger on the folded seatback is dangerous. Allowing a child to sit up
on the folded seatback while the vehicle is moving is particularly dangerous. In a sudden
stop or even a minor collision, a child not in a proper seat or child-restraint system and
seat belt could be thrown forward, back or even out of the vehicle resulting in serious
injuries or death. The child in the baggage area could be thrown into other occupants
and cause serious injury.

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Essential Safety Equipment
Seats
CAUTION
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 When operating a seat, be careful not to put your hands or fi ngers near the moving parts of
the seat or on the side trim to prevent injury.
 
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 When moving the seats, make sure there is no cargo in the surrounding area. If the cargo
gets caught it could damage the cargo.
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 (Manual Seat) 
 When moving the seats forward and rearward or returning a rear-reclined seatback to its
upright position, make sure you hold onto the seatback with your hand while operating. If
the seatback is not held, the seat will move suddenly and could cause injury.
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NOTE
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 When returning a rear seat to its original position, place the seat belt in its normal
position. Verify that the seat belt pulls out and retracts.
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 (Power Seat) 
 The seat-bottom power adjustment is operated by motors. Avoid extended operation
because excessive use can damage the motors.
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
 To prevent the battery from running down, avoid using the power adjustment when the
engine is stopped. The adjuster uses a large amount of electrical power.
 

 Do not use the switch to make more than one adjustment at a time.
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Essential Safety Equipment
Seats
Entering/exiting the third-row seat area
with child-restraint system installed
(Right-side seat only)
Access to the third-row seats is possible
even when a child-restraint system is
installed to the second-row seat.
Pull up the lever on the side of the head
restraint to lower the front side of the seat
and slide the seat forward.


CAUTION
After entering/exiting the third-row
seat area, lock the seat after sliding it
rearward.
Make sure it is locked by attempting to
lightly move it back and forth.
Otherwise, it could move unexpectedly
and cause injury.

Second-row seat
fixed positionThird-row seat
in
gress/egress

NOTE
The second-row seat cannot be moved
forward while the seat belt is securing the
child-restraint system.

Split folding the Second-Row Seats
To create a fl at luggage compartment
space, fold the seatbacks forward.
Folding the seatbacks
WARNING
Make sure the adjustable components
of a second-row seat are locked after
folding down the seatback:
A second-row seat that is not securely
locked is dangerous. In a sudden stop
or collision, the second-row seat could
move, causing injury.
After folding down the seatback of
a second-row seat, make sure the
adjustable components of the seat are
locked in place by attempting to slide
the seat forward and backward.

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