2017 MAZDA MODEL CX-9 parking brake

1–4
Pictorial Index
Interior Overview
Interior Equipment (View B)





SRS air bags .......................................................................................................... page 2-48



Climate control system............................................................................................ page 5-2



Rear window defogger switch............................................................................... page 4-60



Audio ..................................................................................................................... page 5-19



Glove compartment ............................................................................................... page 5-90



Selector lever......................................................................................................... page 4-38



Commander switch ............................................................................................... page 5-19



Electric parking brake (EPB) switch ..................................................................... page 4-67



Fuse block (Left side) ........................................................................................... page 6-56
The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle
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Essential Safety Equipment
Seats
*Some models.
Driving Position Memory *
The desired driving position can be called
up after programming the position.
The following driving positions can be
programmed.
 
 Driver’s seat position (seat slide, height
adjustment, seat recline)
  Refer to Seat Operation on page 2-5 .


 Active driving display (display position,
brightness level, display information)
 Refer to Active Driving Display on page
4-29 .
 
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
CAUTION
Do not place fi ngers or hands around
the bottom of the seat while the seat
memory function is operating. The
seat moves automatically while the
seat memory function is operating and
fi ngers or hands could get pinched and
injured.


SET button

The driving position can be programmed
or operated using the buttons on the side
of the seat or the key.

NOTE
 


 Individual seat positions can be
programmed to the two available
programming buttons on the side of the
driver's seat, plus one seat position for
each registered key.
 


 If the vehicle has been serviced and
the battery cables disconnected, the
programmed seat positions will have
been erased. Re-program the seat
positions.

Programming
1. Make sure the parking brake is on.
2. Make sure the selector lever is in the P
position.
3. Start the engine.
4. Adjust the seat and the active driving
display to the desired driving position.
5. Press the SET button on the seat until a
beep sound is heard one time.
6. Perform one of the following settings
within 5 seconds of completing step 5
above:
 Programming using a button on
the side of the seat

 Press the button you want to program,
either button 1 or 2, until a beep
sound is heard one time.
 Programming using the key
Press the key
button until a beep
sound is heard one time.

NOTE
If a beep sound is heard three times, the
operation is canceled.

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Essential Safety Equipment
Seats
To move the driving position to a
programmed position
(Using a button on the side of the seat)
1. Make sure the parking brake is on.
2. Make sure the selector lever is in the P
position.
3. Start the engine.
4. Press the programming button for the
driving position you want to call up
(button 1 or 2).
5. A beep sound is heard when the driving
position adjustment is completed.

NOTE
 


 If the driving position movement is not
changed, only the beep sounds.
 


 A seat position can be called up even
with the engine not running.
 


 The driving position adjustment is
canceled in the following cases:
 


 Any of the seat adjustment switches
is operated.
 


 The SET button is pressed.



 Programming button 1 or 2 is
pressed.
 


 The key button or button is
operated.
 


 The vehicle starts moving.



 The active driving display is
adjusted.


(Using a programmed key)
1. Unlock the doors by pressing a request
switch or the key
button.
2. After unlocking the doors, the seat
position adjustment begins within 40
seconds of opening the driver's door,
and a beep sounds when the operation
is fi nished.
3. Make sure the parking brake is on.
4. Make sure the selector lever is in the P
position.
5. Start the engine.
6. The active driving display adjustment
begins.

NOTE
 


 If there is no driving position movement,
a beep is not heard.
 


 The driving position adjustment is
canceled in the following cases:
 


 Any of the seat adjustment switches
is operated.
 


 The SET button is pressed.



 Programming button 1 or 2 is
pressed.
 


 The key button or button is
operated.
 


 The vehicle starts moving.



 The active driving display is
adjusted.


Erasing programmed driving positions
(Erasing the driving positions
programmed to the key)
1. Switch the ignition OFF.
2. Press the SET button on the side of the
seat until a beep sound is heard one
time.
3. After the beep sounds, press the key

button within 5 seconds until a beep
sound is heard one time.

NOTE
If a beep sound is heard three times, the
operation is canceled.

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Before Driving
Towing
Parking
Always make sure the tires of the trailer and the tow vehicle are blocked while parked.
Apply the parking brake fi rmly and put the transaxle in P.
Avoid parking on an incline, but if you must, follow these instructions:
1. Depress and hold down the brake pedal.
2. Have a helper put wheel blocks against the downhill side of all vehicle and trailer tires.
3. Then release the brake pedal slowly until the blocks bear the load.
 


 If the grade is downhill, turn the steering wheel so that the front of the front tires face
the curb.
 


 If it is uphill, face the rear of the front tires against the curb.
4. Firmly apply the parking brake.
5. Shift the transaxle into P, and stop the engine.

To restart after parking on an incline:
1. With the transaxle in P, start the engine. (Be sure to depress and hold the brake pedal.)
2. Shift into gear.
3. Release the parking brake (also the foot brake) and pull away from the wheel blocks.
Stop; apply the parking brake and shift into P.
4. Have a helper retrieve the wheel blocks.

Fuel consumption
Trailer towing causes higher fuel consumption.
Maintenance
If you tow a trailer frequently, have your vehicle serviced as shown in Scheduled
Maintenance (page 6-4 ).
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4–2*Some models.
i-ACTIVSENSE................................. 4-84
i-ACTIVSENSE * .......................... 4-84
Adaptive Front Lighting System
(AFS)
* .......................................... 4-87
High Beam Control System
(HBC)
* .......................................... 4-88
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) * .... 4-91
Distance Recognition Support System
(DRSS)
* ........................................ 4-97
Rear Cross Traffi c Alert
(RCTA)
* ..................................... 4-101
Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC)
* .................................... 4-105
Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) &
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS)
* .................................... 4-116
Smart City Brake Support
(SCBS)
* ...................................... 4-128
Smart Brake Support (SBS) * ...... 4-133
Forward Sensing Camera
(FSC)
* ......................................... 4-136
Radar Sensor (Front) * ................. 4-139
Laser Sensor (Front) * ................. 4-142
Radar Sensors (Rear) * ................ 4-144

Cruise Control ................................. 4-146
Cruise Control
* ........................... 4-146

Tire Pressure Monitoring System ... 4-150
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System
* ....................................... 4-150

Rear View Monitor .......................... 4-154
Rear View Monitor
* ................... 4-154

Parking Sensor System ................... 4-163
Parking Sensor System
* ............. 4-163
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When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
Ignition Switch
Push Button Start Positions
The system operates only when the key is
within operational range.
Each time the push button start is pressed,
the ignition switches in the order of off,
ACC, and ON. Pressing the push button
start again from ON switches the ignition
off.

Indicator light

NOTE
 


 The engine starts by pressing the push
button start while depressing the brake
pedal. To switch the ignition position,
press the push button start without
depressing the pedal.
 


 Do not leave the ignition switched ON
while the engine is not running. Doing
so could result in the battery going
dead. If the selector lever is in the P
position, and the ignition is in ACC, the
ignition switches off automatically after
about 25 minutes.

Off
The power supply to electrical devices
turns off and the push button start indicator
light (amber) also turns off.
In this position the steering wheel is
locked.
WARNING
Before leaving the driver's seat, always
switch the ignition off , set the parking
brake, and make sure the selector lever
is in P:
Leaving the driver's seat without
switching the ignition off , setting the
parking brake, and shifting the selector
lever to P is dangerous. Unexpected
vehicle movement could occur which
could result in an accident.
In addition, if your intention is to leave
the vehicle for even a short period, it
is important to switch the ignition off ,
as leaving it in another position will
disable some of the vehicle's security
systems and run the battery down.

ACC (Accessory)
Some electrical accessories will operate
and the indicator light (amber) illuminates.
NOTE
The keyless entry system does not function
while the push button start has been
pressed to ACC, and the doors will not
lock/unlock even if they have been locked
manually.

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When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
NOTE
 


 The key must be carried because the key
carries an immobilizer chip that must
communicate with the engine controls at
short range.
 


 The engine can be started when the
push button start is pressed from off,
ACC, or ON.
 


 The push button start system functions
(function which can start the engine
by only carrying the key) 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 push button
start system functions have 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 .
 


 After starting a cold engine, the engine
speed increases and a whining sound
from the engine compartment can be
heard.
  This is for improved exhaust gas
purifi cation and does not indicate any
parts defect.
 


 Engine-starting is controlled by the
spark ignition system.
  This system meets all Canadian
Interference-Causing Equipment
Standard requirements regulating the
impulse electrical fi eld strength of radio
noise.

1. Make sure you are carrying the key.
2. Occupants should fasten their seat
belts.
3. Make sure the parking brake is on. 4. Continue to press the brake pedal
fi rmly until the engine has completely
started.
5. Put the vehicle in park (P). If you must
restart the engine while the vehicle is
moving, shift into neutral (N).
NOTE
The starter will not operate if the selector
lever is not in P or N and the brake pedal
is not depressed suffi ciently.

6. Verify that the KEY indicator light
(green) (if equipped) in the instrument
cluster and the push button start
indicator light (green) illuminate.

Indicator light
Push button start

KEY indicator light
(green)/ KEY
warning light (red)

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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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