2018 MAZDA MODEL CX-9 Owners Manual (in English)

Sunvisors
When you need a sunvisor, lower it for use
in front or swing it to the side.
Sunvisor
▼Side Extension Sunvisors*
The visor extender extends the sunvisor's
range of sun shading.
To use, pull it out.
CAUTION
When moving the sunvisor, retract the visor
extender to its original position. Otherwise,
the visor extender could hit the rearview
mirror.
▼Va n i t y M i r r o r s
To use the vanity mirror, lower the
sunvisor.
If your vehicle is equipped with a vanity
mirror light, it will illuminate when you
open the cover.
To prevent the battery from being
discharged, the vanity mirror will only
illuminate in the tilt range shown in the
figure.

off
off
on
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Interior Lights
NOTE
•Do not leave the lights on for long
periods while the engine is turned off.
Otherwise the battery power could be
depleted.
Overhead Lights
Switch Posi- tion Overhead Lights
Light off
•Light is on when any door is open•Light is on or off
when the illumi-
nated entry system is on
Light on
Front
Center
Rear
NOTE
The rear overhead light and the center
map lights also turn on and off when the
front overhead light switch is operated.
Map Lights
When the overhead light switch is in the
door or off position, press the lens to
illuminate the map lights, and then press
the lens again to turn them off.
Front
Center
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NOTE
•Once the center map lights have been
turned off, they will turn on and off
depending on the position to which the
overhead light is switched.
•The map lights will not turn off even if
the lens is pressed in the following
cases:
•The overhead light switch is in the ON
position.
•The overhead light switch is in the
door position with the door open.
•The illuminated entry system is on.
Luggage Compartment Lights

Switch Posi-
tion Luggage Compartment Light
Light off
Light on when the liftgate is open
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Ambient Light*
The ambient lights continuously turn on when the ignition is switched ON.
The ambient lights dim when the parking lights or headlights ar e turned on.
Ambient light
NOTE
•The ambient lights turn on or off in conjunction with the illuminated entry system when
the ignition is switched OFF.
•The ambient light illumination level can be ch anged while the parking lights or headlights
are turned on.
Refer to Personalization Features on page 9-11.
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▼Illuminated Entry System
The overhead lights turn on when any of
the following operations is done with the
overhead light switch in the DOOR
position.
The ambient lights turn on regardless of
the overhead light switch position.
•The driver's door is unlocked with the
ignition is switched OFF.
•The ignition is switched OFF with all
doors closed.
NOTE
•The illumination time differs depending
on the operation.
•Battery saver
If an interior light is left on with the
ignition switched
OFF, the light is
turned off automatically after about 30
minutes to prevent battery depletion.
•The operation of the illuminated entry
system can be changed.
Refer to Personalization Features on
page 9-11.
Accessory Sockets
Only use genuine Mazda accessories or
the equivalent requiring no greater than
120 W (DC 12 V, 10 A).
Front
The ignition must be switched to ACC or
ON.

Rear
The accessory sockets can be used
regardless of whether the ignition is on or
off.


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CAUTION
To prevent accessory socket damage or
electrical failure, pay attention to the
following:
 Do not use accessories that require
more than 120 W (DC 12 V, 10 A).
 Do not use accessories that are not
genuine Mazda accessories or the
equivalent.
 Close the cover when the accessory
socket is not in use to prevent foreign
objects and liquids from getting into
the accessory socket.
 Correctly insert the plug into the
accessory socket.
 Do not insert the cigarette lighter into
the accessory socket.
 Noise may occur on the audio playback
depending on the device connected to
the accessory socket.
 Depending on the device connected to
the accessory socket, the vehicle's
electrical system may be affected, which
could cause the warning light to
illuminate. Disconnect the connected
device and make sure that the problem is
resolved. If the problem is resolved,
disconnect the device from the socket
and switch the ignition
off. If the problem
is not resolved, consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
NOTE
To prevent discharging of the battery, do
not use the socket for long periods with the
engine off or idling.
USB Power Outlet*
The USB power outlets can be used
regardless of whether the ignition is
switched to ACC or ON.
Only use USB devices that have a
maximum power consumption of 10.5W
(DC5V, 2.1A) or below.
USB power outlet
CAUTION
 To prevent USB power outlets damage or
electrical failure, pay attention to the
following:
 Do not use USB devices that require
more than 10.5 W (DC 5 V, 2.1 A).
 Close the lid when the USB power
outlets are not in use to prevent
foreign objects and liquids from
getting into the USB power outlets.
 Correctly connect the USB connector
into the USB power outlets.
NOTE
•The USB power outlets are designed
only for charging and they cannot be
used for connecting to the vehicle's
audio system.
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•To prevent discharging of the battery, do
not use the USB power outlets for long
periods with the engine off or idling.
How to connect
The groove in the armrest box can be used
to pass the co rd of the device into the box
to connect it to the USB power outlets.
1. Open the lid.
2. Route the cord through the groove in
the armrest box and insert the USB
connector into the U SB power outlets.
Connector
Cup Holder
WA R N I N G
Never use a cup holder to hold hot liquids
while the vehicle is moving:
Using a cup holder to hold hot liquids while
the vehicle is moving is dangerous. If the
contents spill, you could be scalded.
Do not put anything other than cups or
drink cans in cup holders:
Putting objects other than cups or drink
cans in a cup holder is dangerous.
During sudden braking or maneuvering,
occupants could be hit and injured, or
objects could be thrown around the
vehicle, causing interference with the driver
and the possibility of an accident. Only use
a cup holder for cups or drink cans.
▼Front
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▼Rear
Second-row seat
Cup holders are located in the armrest.
Third-row seat
Cup holders are located in the third-row
seat side trims.
Right-side
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