2018 MAZDA MODEL CX-9 eng

Operating Tips
•Operate the climate control system with
the engine running.
•To prevent the battery from being
discharged, do not leave the fan control
switch on for a long period of time with
the ignition switched ON when the
engine is not running.
•Clear all obstructions such as leaves,
snow and ice from the hood and the air
inlet in the cowl grille to improve the
system efficiency.
•Use the climate control system to defog
the windows and dehumidify the air.
•The recirculate mode should be used
when driving through tunnels or while
in a traffic jam, or when you would like
to shut off outside air for quick cooling
of the interior.
•Use the outside air position for
ventilation or windshield defrosting.
•If the vehicle has been parked in direct
sunlight during hot weather, open the
windows to let warm air escape, then
run the climate control system.
•Run the air cond itioner about 10
minutes at least once a month to keep
internal parts lubricated.
•Have the air conditioner checked before
the weather gets hot. Lack of refrigerant
may make the air conditioner less
efficient.
The refrigerant specifications are
indicated on a label attached to the
inside of the engine compartment. If the
wrong type of refrigerant is used, it
could result in a ser ious malfunction of
the air conditioner. Consult a
professional, government certified
repairer for the inspection or repair
because a special device is required for
the air conditi oner maintenance.
For details, consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
Label
Interior Features
Climate Control System
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Front Air Conditioner
Climate control system information is displayed on the display.
Passenger temperature
control dial
Rear window defogger switch
Mode selector switch
Airflow display
Fan control switch
AUTO switch
OFF switchTemperature setting display (Passenger’s side)Windshield defroster switch
Air intake selector (recirculated air position)
Temperature setting display (driver’s side)
Driver temperature control dial A/C mode display
Mode
selector
display
A/C switch
DUAL switch
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▼Control Switches
AUTO switch
By pressing the AUTO switch the
following functions will be automatically
controlled in accordance with the selected
set temperature:
•Airflow temperature
•Amount of airflow
•Selection of airflow mode
•Outside/Recirculated air selection
•Air conditioner operation
NOTE
AUTO switch indicator light
•When on, it indicates auto operation,
and the system will function
automatically.
•If any of the following switches are
operated while in auto control, the
AUTO switch indicator turns off.
•Mode selector switch
•Fan control switch
•Windshield defroster switch
The functions for switches other than
those operated continue to operate in
auto control.
OFF switch
Pressing the OFF switch shuts off the
climate control system.
Temperature control dial
This dial controls temperature. Turn it
clockwise for hot and counterclockwise
for cold.
•When the DUAL switch is off:
Turn the driver tempe rature control dial
to control the temperature throughout
the entire cabin.
•When the DUAL switch is on:
Turn the driver or front passenger
temperature control dial to
independently control the temperature
on each side of the cabin.
NOTE
•The climate control system changes to
the individual operation mode (DUAL
switch indicator li ght illuminated) by
turning the front passenger temperature
control dial even when the DUAL switch
is off, which allows individual control of
the set temperature for the driver and
front passenger.
•The temperature units for the
temperature setting display can be
changed in conjunction with the
temperature units for the outside
temperature display.
(Type A instrument cluster)
Refer to Outside Temperature Display
on page 4-24.
(Type B instrument cluster)
Refer to Outside Temperature Display
(Without Multi-information display) on
page 4-17.
Fan control switch
The fan has seven speeds. The selected
speed will be displayed.
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Climate Control System
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Mode selector switch
The desired airflow mode can be selected
(page 5-6).
NOTE
•With the airflow mode set to the
position and the temperature control
dial set at a medium temperature,
heated air is directed to the feet and air
at a comparably lower temperature will
flow through the central, left and right
vents.
•To set the air vent to , press the
windshield defroster switch.
•In the or position, the air
conditioner is automatically turned on
and the outside air position is
automatically selected to defrost the
windshield. In the
or position, the
outside air position cannot be changed
to the recirculated air position.
A/C switch
Pressing the A/C swi tch while the AUTO
switch is turned on w ill turn off the air
conditioner (cooling/dehumidifying
functions).
The on/off of the air conditioner switches
each time the A/C switch is pressed.
NOTE
•The air conditioner operates when the
A/C switch is pressed while the air
conditioner is turned off.
•The air conditioner may not function
when the outside temperature
approaches 0 °C (32 °F).
Air intake selector
Outside or recirculated air positions can be
selected. Press the switch to select outside/
recirculated air positions.
Recirculated air positi on (indicator light
illuminated)
Outside air is shut off. Use this position
when going through tunnels, driving in
congested traffic (high engine exhaust
areas) or when quick cooling is desired.
Outside air position (indicator light
turned off)
Outside air is allowed to enter the cabin.
Use this mode for ventilation or
windshield defrosting.
WA R N I N G
Do not use the recirculated air position in
cold or rainy weather:
Using the recirculated air position in cold or
rainy weather is dangerous as it will cause
the windows to fog up. Your vision will be
hampered, which could lead to a serious
accident.
DUAL switch
Use the DUAL switch to change the mode
between the individual operation (driver
and passenger) and interconnection
(simultaneous) modes.
Individual operation mode (indicator
light illuminated)
The set temperature can be controlled
individually for the driver and front
passenger.
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Climate Control System
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Interconnection mode (indicator light
turned off)
The set temperature for the driver and
front passenger is controlled
simultaneously.
Windshield defroster switch
Press the switch to de frost the windshield
and front door windows.
Refer to Windshield Defrosting and
Defogging on page 5-10.
Rear window defogger switch
Press the rear window defogger switch to
defrost the rear window.
Refer to Rear Windo w Defogger on page
4-59.
▼ Operation of Automatic Air
Conditioner
1. Press the AUTO switch. Selection of
the airflow mode, air intake selector
and amount of airflow will be
automatically controlled.
2. Use the temperature control dial to select a desired temperature.
Press the DUAL switch or turn the
front passenger temperature control
dial to control the set temperature
individually for the driver and front
passenger.
To turn off the system, press the OFF
switch.
NOTE
•Setting the temperature to maximum hot
or cold will not provide the desired
temperature at a faster rate.
•When selecting heat, the system will
restrict airflow until it has warmed to
prevent cold air from blowing out of the
vents.
▼ Windshield Defrosting and
Defogging
Press the windshield defroster switch.
In this position, the outside air position is
automatically selected, and the air
conditioner automatically turns on. The air
conditioner will directly dehumidify the
air to the front w
indshield and side
windows on page 5-6.
Airflow amount will be increased.
WA R N I N G
Set the temperature control to the hot or
warm position when defogging (
position):
Using the
position with the temperature
control set to the cold position is
dangerous as it will cause the outside of the
windshield to fog up. Your vision will be
hampered, which could lead to a serious
accident.
NOTE
Use the temperature control dial to
increase the air flow temperature and
defog the windshield more quickly.
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Climate Control System
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AUX/USB
Audio can be heard from the vehicle's
speakers by connecting a
commercially-available portable audio
unit to the auxiliary jack.
A commercially-available, non-impedance
(3.5
) stereo mini plug cable is required.
Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer for
details.
In addition, audio can be played from the
vehicle audio device by connecting a USB
device to the USB port.
NOTE
The SD card slot is for the navigation
system. For vehicles with the navigation
system, the SD card (Mazda genuine) with
stored map data is inserted into the SD
card slot and used.

USB port
Auxiliary jack
ƒ How to use AUX mode..........page 5-37
„ How to use USB mode.......... page 5-38
WA R N I N G
Do not adjust the portable audio unit or a
similar product while driving the vehicle:
Adjusting the portable audio unit or a
similar product while driving the vehicle is
dangerous as it could distract your
attention from the vehicle operation which
could lead to a serious accident. Always
adjust the portable audio unit or a similar
product while the vehicle is stopped.
CAUTION
Depending on the portable audio device,
noise may occur when the device is
connected to the vehicle accessory socket.
(If noise occurs, do not use the accessory
socket.)
NOTE
•This mode may not be usable depending
on the portable audio device to be
connected.
•Before using the auxiliary jack/USB
port, refer to the instruction manual for
the portable audio device.
•Use a commercially-available,
non-impedance (3.5
) stereo mini plug
for connecting the portable audio unit to
the auxiliary jack. Before using the
auxiliary jack, read the manufacturer's
instructions for connecting a portable
audio unit to the auxiliary jack.
•To prevent discharging of the battery, do
not use the auxiliary input for long
periods with the engine off or idling.
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Before Using the Audio System
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▼Audio sound adjustment
Select the icon on the home screen to
display the Settings screen.
Select the
tab to select the item you
would like to change.
Indication Setting value
Bass
(Low pitch sound)
Side: Low pitch en-
hancement
Side: Low pitch re-
duction
Treble
(Treble sound)
Side: Treble enhance-
ment
Side: Treble reduction
Fade
(Front/Rear volume bal-
ance) Front: Front speaker vol-
ume enhancement
Rear: Rear speaker vol-
ume enhancement
Balance
(Left/right volume bal-
ance) Right: Right speaker
volume enhancement
Left: Left speaker vol-
ume enhancement
ALC
*1
(Automatic volume ad-
justment) Off―Adjustment at sev-
en levels
Bose
® Centerpoint*2
(Automatic surround
level adjustment) On/Off
Bose
® AudioPilot*2
(Automatic volume ad-
justment) On/Off
Beep
(Audio operation sound) On/Off
*1 Standard audio*2Bose® sound system
ALC (Automatic volume adjustment)
The automatic level
control (ALC) is a
feature that automatically adjusts audio
volume and sound quality according to the
vehicle speed. The volume increases in
accordance with the increase in vehicle
speed, and decreases as vehicle speed
decreases.

Bose
® Centerpoint (Automatic
surround level adjustment)
Centerpoint
®*3 lets vehicle owners enjoy a
Bose
® surround sound experience from
their existing MP3s and satellite radio.
Specifically engineered to meet the unique
demands of reproducing surround sound in
a vehicle.
Converts stereo signals to multiple
channels allowing greater precision when
reproducing the sound.
An enhanced algorithm to simultaneously
create a wider, more spacious sound field.
*3 Centerpoint
® is a registered trademark
of Bose Corporation.

Interior Features
Audio Set
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▼Deleting a device
Selecting and deleting devices
1. Select the
icon on the home screen
to display the Settings screen.
2. Select the
tab.
3. Select
.
4. Turn the Bluetooth
® setting on.
5. Select the device name which you would like to delete.
6. Select
.
7. Select
.
Deleting all devices
1. Select the
icon on the home screen
to display the Settings screen.
2. Select the
tab.
3. Select
.
4. Select
.
5. Select
.
6. Select
.
▼ Changing PIN code
PIN code (4 digits) can be changed.
1. Select the
icon on the home screen
to display the Settings screen.
2. Select the
tab.
3. Select
.
4. Select
.
5. Select
.
6. Input the new PIN code to be set.
7. Select
.
Available Language
The Bluetooth® Hands-Free System
applies to the following languages:
•English
•Spanish
•French
Refer to Settings on page 5-76.
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Audio Set
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