2020 MAZDA MODEL CX-9 USB

Interior Equipment (View D)
ƒSeat belts............................................................................................................... page 2 -35
„ SRS air bag............................................................................................................page 2-6 9
… Rear door sunshade............................................... ..............................................page 5-108
† Bottle holder....................................................................................................... page 5-103
‡ Sunvisor.................................................................................................................page 5-93
ˆ Vanity mirror......................................................................................................... page 5-93
‰ Overhead lights..................................................................................................... page 5-94
Š Moonroof switch................................................................................................... page 3-42
‹ Rearview mirror.................................................................................................... page 3-36
ΠAccessory socket................................................................................................... page 5-98
 Cup holders......................................................................................................... page 5-102
Ž Front seat................................................................................................................. page 2-5
 Center console.............................................. ...................................................... page 5-104
 External input terminal.......................................................................................... page 5-17
‘ Seat warmer switches............................................................................................ page 2-31
’ Second-row seat.................................................................................................... page 2-15
“ USB power outlet.................................................................................................. page 5-99
” Third-row seat....................................................................................................... page 2-26
Pictorial Index
Interior Overview
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(Switch)*
To access to the third-row seats, press the switch to fold the seatback and slide the seat
forward.
Refer to How to Third-row Seat Access on page 2-16.
Make sure the seat is locked in place by attempting to push it forward and backward.
▼ Armrest
The armrest in the center of the
second-row seatback can be used (no
occupant in the center seat) or placed
upright.

WA R N I N G
Never put your hands and fingers around
the moving parts of the seat and armrest:
Putting your hands and fingers around the
moving parts of the seat and armrest is
dangerous as they could get injured.
CAUTION

When storing the armrest, make sure
that any cables connected to the USB
power outlets in the armrest box are
stored away in the armrest box.
If the cables are not stored away in the
armrest box, the cables and connection
devices may become damaged when
storing the armrest.
 Be careful not to apply excessive force to
the armrest such as by sitting on it.
Otherwise, it could be deformed or
damaged.
▼ Third-row Seat Access
Occupants can get into and out of the
third-row seats easily
by sliding the
second-row seats forward.
WA R N I N G
Make sure there is nobody in the
second-row seat area before operating a
lever or pressing a switch:
Not checking the second-row seat area for
persons before foldin g a seatback with a
lever or switch is dangerous. The
second-row seat area is difficult to see from
the rear of the vehicle. Operating a lever or
pressing a switch without checking could
cause injury to a person when a seatback
suddenly flips forward.
Essential Safety Equipment
Seats
2-16*Some models.
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5Interior Features
Use of various features for ride comfort, including air-conditioning and
audio system.
Climate Control System.................... 5-4 Operating Tips.............................. 5-4
Vent Operation (Front)................. 5-5
Front Air Conditione r................... 5-7
Vent Operation (Rear).................5-11
Rear Air Conditione r.................. 5-13
Before Using the Audio System...... 5-16 Audio Control Swit ch................. 5-16
AUX/USB...................................5-17
Antenna.......................................5-19
Audio Set.......................................... 5-20
Basic Operation Method............. 5-20
Home screen............................... 5-24
Volume/Display/Sound
Controls...................................... 5-25
Operating the Radio....................5-28
Operating the Satellite Radio
*...........
.................................................... 5-32
How to use AUX mode.............. 5-36
How to use USB mode............... 5-37
How to use Apple CarPlay™
*...........
.................................................... 5-42
How to use Android Auto™
mode
*..........................................5-45
Bluetooth
®.................................. 5-49
Bluetooth
® Preparation.............. 5-52
Available Language.. .................. 5-54
Bluetooth
® Audio....................... 5-55
How to Use Pandora
®................ 5-58
How to Use Aha™..................... 5-60
How to Use Stitcher™ Radio..... 5-63
Bluetooth
® Hands-Free.............. 5-65
Voice Recognition... ....................5-75
Settings....................................... 5-78
Applications................................5-80
Troubleshooting.......................... 5-81
Appendix.......................................... 5-87 Things You Need to Know......... 5-87
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Interior Equipment......................... 5-93Sunvisors.................................... 5-93
Interior Lights............................. 5-94
Accessory Sockets...................... 5-98
USB Power Outlet
*.................... 5-99
Cup Holder............................... 5-102
Bottle Holder............................ 5-103
Storage Compartmen ts............. 5-104
Sunshade (Rear Door Window)
*.......
.................................................. 5-108
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Audio Control Switch
▼Adjusting the Volume
To increase the volume, press up the
volume switch (
).
To decrease the volume, press down the
volume switch (
).
▼ Seek Switch
AM/FM radio
Press the seek switch (, ). The radio
switches to the next/previous stored
station in the order that it was stored.
Press and hold the seek switch (
, ) to
seek all usable stations at a higher or lower
frequency whether programmed or not.

Radio stations which have been previously
stored in the favorite radio can be called
up by pressing the seek switch (
, )
while any radio station stored in the
favorite radio is being received. Radio
stations can be called up in the order they
were stored with each press of the switch
(
, ).

USB Audio/Bluetooth® Audio
Press the seek switch () to skip forward
to the beginning of the next track.
Press the seek switch (
) within a few
seconds after playback begins to track
down to the beginning of the previous
track.
Press the seek switch (
) after a few
seconds have elapsed to start playback
from the beginning of the current track.
Press and hold the seek switch (
, ) to
continuously switch the tracks up or down.
Pandora
®/Aha™/Stitcher™ Radio
Press the seek switch () to skip forward
to the beginning of the next track.
Press and hold the seek switch (
) to
evaluate the playback of the current song
as “Like”.
Press and hold the seek switch (
) to
evaluate the playback of the current song
as “Dislike”.
Interior Features
Before Using the Audio 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 5-36
„ How to use USB mode.......... page 5-37
… How to use Apple CarPlay™ ................
............................................... page 5-42
† How to use Android Auto™
mode...................................... page 5-45
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 port able 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.
Interior Features
Before Using the Audio System
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When connecting a device to the
auxiliary jack or USB port, noise may
occur depending on the connected
device. If the device is connected to the
vehicle's accessory socket, the noise can
be reduced by unplugging it from the
accessory socket.
▼How to connect US
B port/Auxiliary
jack

USB port
Auxiliary jack
Some models.
Connecting a device
1. Open the console lid.
2. Connect the connector on the device to the USB port.
Connecting with a connector cable
1. Open the console lid.
2. Connect the device plug/connector cable to the auxiliary jack/USB port.
Pass the device plug/connector cable
through the notch in the console and
connect.
WA R N I N G
Do not allow the connection plug cord to
get tangled with the selector lever:
Allowing the plug cord to become tangled
with the selector lever is dangerous as it
could interfere with driving, resulting in an
accident.
CAUTION
Do not place objects or apply force to the
auxiliary jack/USB port with the plug
connected.
NOTE
Insert the plug into the auxiliary
jack/USB port securely.
Insert or pull out the plug with the plug
perpendicular to the auxiliary jack/USB
port hole.
Insert or remove the plug by holding its
base.
(Vehicles with USB port indicated with
)
Use the USB terminal indicated by the
mark when using Apple CarPlay™
and Android Auto™.
Interior Features
Before Using the Audio System
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▼Touch panel operation
CAUTION
Do not press the screen strongly or press it wi
th a sharp-pointed object. Otherwise, the screen
could be damaged.
NOTE
For safety reasons, operation of the center disp lay is disabled while the vehicle is being
driven. However, items not displayed in gray can be operated using the commander switch
while the vehicle is being driven.

Touch & Tap
1. Touch or tap on the item indicated on the screen.
2. The operation is launched and the next item is displayed.

Slide (USB audio only)
1. Touch the setting item displaying a slider bar.
Interior Features
Audio Set
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