2019 MAZDA MODEL CX-9 steering

Interior Equipment (View B)
ƒAudio control switches......................................... .................................................page 5-15
„ Dashboard illumination knob............................................................. page 4-18, 4-34, 4-49
… Instrument cluster............................................. ..................................................... page 4-11
† Cruise control switches........................................ ................................... page 4-138, 4-203
‡ Heated steering wheel switch................................... ............................................. page 2-26
ˆ Hazard warning flasher switch.............................................................................. page 4-80
‰ Drive selection switch.........................................................................................page 4-102
Š Push button start...................................................................................................... page 4-4
‹ Lock release lever................................................................................................... page 2-5
ΠHood release handle............................................ .................................................. page 6-20
 Remote fuel-filler lid release................................. ................................................ page 3-30
Pictorial Index
Interior Overview
The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle1-3
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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.................... ....2-15
Third-Row Seat.......................... 2-20
Head Restraints...........................2-21
Seat Warmer/Seat Ventilation/Heated
Steering Wheel................................. 2-24 Seat Warmer
*.............................. 2-24
Seat Ventilation
*......................... 2-25
Heated Steering Wheel
*............. 2-26
Seat Belt Systems...... ....................... 2-28
Seat Belt Precautions.................. 2-28
Seat Belt......................................2-31
Seat Belt Warning Systems.........2-32
Front Seat Belt Pretensioner and
Load Limiting Systems...............2-33
Seat Belt Extender...................... 2-35
Child Restraint................................ 2-37 Child-Restraint Precautions........ 2-37
Child-Restraint System
Installation.................................. 2-42
Child-Restraint System Suitability
for Various Seat Positions
Table........................................... 2-44
Installing Child-Restraint
Systems....................................... 2-48
SRS Air Bags....................................2-62Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) Precautions.......................2-62
Supplemental Restraint System
Components................................ 2-69
How the SRS Air Bags Work..... 2-71
SRS Air Bag Deployment
Criteria........................................ 2-75
Limitations to SRS Air Bag........2-76
Front Passenger Occupant
Classification System
*................2-78
Constant Monitoring...................2-83
*Some models.2-1
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Front Seat
▼Adjusting the Driver's Seat
Using the driving position set up procedure recommended by Mazd
a allows you to maintain
a relaxed posture, drive the vehicle for longer periods without feeling tired, and make quick
operations naturally.
Also, you can be assured of a clear view in the forward directi on to help you drive more
safely and comfortably.
The adjustments for the driving position recommended by Mazda a re done using the
following procedures.
1. Moving the steering wheel and seat to their default positions .
2. Adjusting the seatback angle.
3. Adjusting the seat position forward and back.
4. Adjusting the seat height.
5. Adjusting the steering wheel position.
6. Adjusting the head restraint position.
Power operation
Seat Slide
(Manual Seat)
To move a seat forward or backward, raise the lever and slide t he seat to the desired position
and release the lever.
Essential Safety Equipment
Seats
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Make sure the lever returns to its original position and the seat is locked in place by
attempting to push it forward and backward.
(Power Seat)
To slide the seat, move the slide lifter switch on the outside of the seat to the front or back
and hold it. Release the switch at the desired position.
Height Adjustment
(Manual Seat)
To adjust the seat height, move the lever up or down.
(Power Seat)
To adjust the seat height, move the switch up or down.
Height Adjustment for Front Edge of Seat Bottom (Power Seat)*
To adjust the front height of th e seat bottom, raise or lower the front of the slide lifter
switch.
Seat Recline
(Manual Seat)
To change the seatback angle, lean forward slightly while raisi ng the lever. Then lean back
to the desired position and release the lever.
Make sure the lever returns to i ts original position and the seatback is locked in place by
attempting to push it forward and backward.
(Power Seat)
To change the seatback angle, pr ess the front or rear side of the reclining switch. Release the
switch at the de sired position.
Lumbar Support Adjustment (Power Seat)*
To increase the seat firmness, p ress and hold the front part of the switch to the desired
position, then release it.
Press the rear part of the switch to decrease firmness.
Before making adjustments to the driving position recommended by Mazda
Before making adjustments, move the steering wheel and seat to their default positions.
How to move the steering wheel to its default position
WA R N I N G
Never adjust the steering wheel while the vehicle is moving:
Adjusting the steering wheel while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. Moving it can very
easily cause the driver to abruptly turn to the left or right. This can lead to loss of control or an
accident.
Essential Safety Equipment
Seats
2-6*Some models.
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After adjusting the steering wheel position, make sure it is securely locked by trying to move it
up and down:
Driving with the steering wheel not securely locked in position is dangerous. If the steering
wheel moves unexpectedly while driving, you coul d lose control of the steering resulting in an
accident.
Lower the lever, move the steerin g wheel to the lowest position, and then push it down and
all the way back.
Lock release lever
How to move a driver’s seat to its default position
1. Slide the seat all the way back.
2. Lower the seat to its lowest height.
3. Sit squarely in the seat and rest your back against the seatb ack.
Seat adjustment procedure for the driving position recommended by Mazda
Adjusting the seatback angle (reclining)
Adjust the seatback to the angle providing a comfortable seated posture.
1. With your posture slightly slouched, move the seatback forwar d to the angle where your
waist feels sli ghtly cramped.
Manual Seat Power Seat
Essential Safety Equipment
Seats
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5. Depress the accelerator pedal completely with your heel set on the floor and make sure
that your ankle does not feel over-stretched.
Manual Seat Power Seat
Adjusting the seat height
Adjust the seat height to a position where you have a clear for ward view and you can drive
the vehicle easily.
1. With your back resting against the seatback, adjust the seat to the height where you can
see the first quarter part of the hood from the windshield.
With the manual seat, if you raise the seat height, the seat moves forward. Adjust the
seat forward or back again.
Manual Seat Power Seat
1/4
Adjusting the steering wheel position
Adjust the steering wheel to the position where it can be opera ted easily and the gauges can
be viewed easily.
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Seats
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1. With your back resting against the seatback, extend both arms, place them on the top of
the steering wheel, and pull the steering wheel towards you to the position of your
wrists.
2. Adjust the steering wheel height so that the gauges can be vi ewed easily.
3. Raise the lever to securely lock the steering wheel.
Adjusting the head r estraint position
To prevent shock to the head and neck, adjust the head restrain ts to their correct positions.
Refer to Height Adju stment on page 2-21.
Essential Safety Equipment
Seats
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Seat Warmer*
The front/second-row seats are electrically
heated. The ignition must be switched ON.
Press the seat warmer switch while the
ignition is switched ON to operate the seat
warmer. The indicator lights turn on to
indicate that the seat warmer is operating.
The mode changes as follows each time
the seat warmer switch is pressed.
Front
OFF
High Mid
Low
Second-row seat*
OFF
High
Mid
Low
WA R N I N G
Be careful when using the seat warmer:
The heat from the seat warmer may be too
hot for some people, as indicated as
follows, and could cause a
low-temperature burn.
 Infants, small children, elderly people,
and physically challenged people
 People with delicate skin
 People who are excessively fatigued
 People who are intoxicated
 People who have taken sleep-inducing
medicine such as sleeping pills or cold
medicine
Do not use the seat warmer with anything
having high moisture-retention ability such
as a blanket or cushion on the seat:
The seat may be heated excessively and
cause a low-temperature burn.
Do not use the seat warmer even when
taking a short nap in the vehicle:
The seat may be heated excessively and
cause a low-temperature burn.
Do not place heavy objects with sharp
projections on the seat, or insert needles or
pins into it:
This could cause the seat to become
excessively heated and result in injury from
a minor burn.
Essential Safety Equipment
Seat Warmer/Seat Ventilation/Heated Steering Wheel
2-24*Some models.
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