2020 MAZDA MODEL CX-9 parking

Towing Description
We recommend that towing be done only
by an Authorized Mazda Dealer or a
commercial tow-truck service.

Proper lifting and towing are necessary to
prevent damage to the vehicle. Particularly
when towing an AWD vehicle, where all
the wheels are connected to the drive train,
proper transporting of the vehicle is
absolutely essential to avoid damaging the
drive system. Government and local laws
must be followed.
Wheel dollies

A towed FWD vehicle should have its
drive wheels (front wheels) off the ground.
If excessive damage or other conditions
prevent this, use wheel dollies.

When towing a FWD vehicle with the rear
wheels on the ground, release the parking
brake.
Refer to Electric Parking Brake (EPB) on
page 4-90.

A towed AWD vehicle must have all its
wheels off the ground.
WA R N I N G
Always tow an AWD vehicle with all four
wheels off the ground:
Towing an AWD vehicle with either the
front or rear wheels on the ground is
dangerous as the drive train could be
damaged, or the vehicle could trail away
from the tow truck and cause an accident.
If the drive train has been damaged,
transport the vehicle on a flatbed truck.
CAUTION
 Do not tow the vehicle pointed backward
with driving wheels on the ground. This
may cause internal damage to the
transaxle.
If Trouble Arises
Emergency Towing
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Do not tow with sling-type equipment.
This could damage your vehicle. Use
wheel-lift or
flatbed equipment.

If the parking brake cannot be released
when towing the vehicle, transport the
vehicle with all front and rear wheels
raised off the ground as shown in the
figure. If the vehicle is towed without
raising the wheels off the ground, the
brake system could be damaged.
Wheel dollies
Towing Hooks (Mexico)
CAUTION
 The towing eyelet should be used in an
emergency (to get the vehicle out of a
ditch or a snow bank, for example).
 When using the towing eyelets, always
pull the cable or chain in a straight
direction with respect to the eyelet. Never
apply a sideways force.
NOTE
When towing with chain or cable, wrap
the chain or cable with a soft cloth near
the bumper to prevent damage to the
bumper.
▼ To w i n g H o o k s
1. Remove the towing eyelet and the lug
wrench from the luggage compartment
(page 7-3).
2. Wrap a flathead screwdriver or similar
tool with a soft cloth to prevent
damage to a painted bumper, and open
the cap located on the front or rear
bumper.
Front

If Trouble Arises
Emergency Towing
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SignalWarning
Brake System Warning
Indication/Warning Light This warning has the
following functions:
Parking brake warning/Warning light inspection
The light illuminates when the parking brake is applied w ith the ignition switched to
START or ON. It turns off when the parking brake is released.
When the light turns on
If the brake system warning light remains turned on even though the parking brake is
released, the brake fluid may be low or th ere could be a problem with the brake sys-
tem. Park the vehicle in a safe place i mmediately and contact an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
When the light is flashing
The light flashes if the Electric Pa rking Brake (EPB) has a malfunction.
If the light remains flashing even if the Electric Parking Brake (EPB) switch is oper-
ated, consult an Authorized Mazd a Dealer as soon as possible.
WA R N I N G
Do not drive with the brake system warning light illuminated. Contact an Authorized
Mazda Dealer to have the brakes inspected as soon as possible:
Driving with the brake system warning light illuminated is dangerous. It indicates that
your brakes may not work at all or that they could completely fail at any time. If this
light remains illuminated, after checking that the parking brake is fully released, have
the brakes inspected immediately.
CAUTION
In addition, the effectiveness of the braking may diminish so you may need to depress
the brake pedal more st rongly than normal to stop the vehicle.
Electronic Brake Force
Distribution System Wa r n i n g If the electronic brake force distribution
control unit determines that some compo-
nents are operating incorrectly, the control unit may illuminate the brake system
warning light and the ABS warning light si multaneously. The problem is likely to be
the electronic brake forc e distribution system.
WA R N I N G
Do not drive with both the ABS warning light and brake warning light illuminated.
Have the vehicle towed to an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have the brakes inspected as
soon as possible:
Driving when the brake system warning lig ht and ABS warning light are illuminated
simultaneously is dangerous.
When both lights are illuminated, the rear wheels could lock more quickly in an emer‐
gency stop than under normal circumstances.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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SignalWarning
Master Warning In-
dication/Warning Light With Multi-information Display (Type A/Type B)
Displays when notification of the
system malfunctions is required.
Check the message indicated in the display and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Master warning
indication
Master
warning lightMaster
warning light
Master warning
indication
Multi-information Display
Type A Type B
Indication in display and master warning li ght in instrument cluster are illuminated at
same time.
This indicates a malfunction with the vehicl e system. Check the message indicated in the
display and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
For details, refer to the explanations for the warning/indicator lights, in the warning/indi-
cator lights section, which match the symb ol in the upper part of the display.
If a message is not indicated in the display, operate the INFO switch to display the “Warn-
ing” screen.
Refer to Message Indicated in Multi-inform ation Display (Type A) on page 4-14.
Refer to Message Indicated in Multi-inform ation Display (Type B) on page 4-31.
With Multi-information Display (Type C)
The light illuminates continuously if any one of the following occurs. Consult an Author-
ized Mazda Dealer.
There is a malfunction in the battery management system.There is a malfunction in the brake switch.
Electric Parking
Brake (EPB) Warn- ing Indication/Warning Light The warning light illuminates when the system has a malfunction. Have your vehicle in-
spected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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Message Indicated in Multi-information Display*
If there is a notification from the vehicle, a message is displayed in the multi-information
display. Check the information and take the necessary action.

(Display example) Instrument Cluster
Type A
Type B
If the warning light turns on/flashes simultaneous ly or a symbol is indicated in the display,
check the information regarding the warning light or symbol.
Refer to If a Warning Light Turns On or Flashes on page 7-28.
Display Content Action to be taken
Indicated when the push button start is
pressed while the selector lever is not in
the P position. Shift the selector lever to the P position.
Indicated when the push button start is
pressed without depressing the brake
pedal.Depress the brake pedal and press the
push button start.
Indicates when the Electric Parking
Brake (EPB) switch is operated without
depressing the brake pedal.Operate the Electric Parking Brake
(EPB) switch while depressing the brake
pedal.
Indicates when there is a problem with
the brake related system while the vehi-
cle is being held in
a stop position by the
AUTOHOLD function or during the
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop
& Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go
function) stop hold control. Depress the brake pedal.
Cancel the AUTOHOLD function or the
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop
& Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go
function), and have your vehicle inspect-
ed at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Indicates the possibility of the vehicle
not being held in the stopped position by
the AUTOHOLD function or the Mazda
Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go
function (MRCC with Stop & Go func-
tion) stop hold control, such as on steep
slopes.
Depress and hold your foot on the brake
pedal.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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▼Request Switch Inoperable Warning
Beep (With the advanced keyless
function)
If the request switch is pressed with the
door open or ajar, or the ignition is not
switched OFF with a key being carried, a
beep will be heard outside for about 2
seconds to notify the driver that the door
or liftgate cannot be locked.
▼Key Left-in-luggage Compartment
Warning Beep (With the advanced
keyless function)
If the key is left in the luggage
compartment with all the doors locked and
the liftgate closed, a beep will be heard
outside for about 10 seconds to notify the
driver that the key is in the luggage
compartment. In this case, take out the key
by pressing the electric liftgate opener and
opening the liftgate. The key taken out of
the luggage compartment may not operate
because its functions have been
temporarily stopped. To restore the key's
functions, perform the applicable
procedure (page 3-9).
▼Key Left-in-vehicle Warning Beep
(With the advanced keyless
function)
If all the doors and luggage compartment
are locked using another key while the key
is left in the cabin, the beep which sounds
outside of the vehicle will be heard for
about 10 seconds to notify the driver that
the key is in the cabin. In this case, take
out the key by opening the door. A key
taken out of the vehicle using this method
may not operate because its functions have
been temporarily stopped. To restore the
key's functions, perform the applicable
procedure (page 3-9).
▼
Power Liftgate Warning Beep*
If system operation precautions are
necessary, the driver is notified by the
warning sound.
Cautions
What to check
The beep sounds 3 times The conditions required
for the power liftgate to
operate have not been
met, such as an object
being stuck in the lift-
gate.
The beep sound contin-
ues The vehicle is being
driven with the liftgate
open. Stop the vehicle
and close the liftgate.
▼
Electric Parking Brake (EPB)
Warning Beep
The warning buzzer is activated under the
following conditions:
The vehicle is driven with the parking
brake applied.
The Electric Parking Brake (EPB)
switch is pulled while the vehicle is
driven.
▼
AUTOHOLD Warning Beep
Warning light flashes/message is displayed
and beep sound is activated
simultaneously for about 5 seconds when
using AUTOHOLD function or when
AUTOHOLD switch is operated.
Because a problem with AUTOHOLD
function has occurred, AUTOHOLD
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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▼Replacing a Tire
WA R N I N G
Always use tires that are in good condition:
Driving with worn tires is dangerous. Reduce
d braking, steering, and traction could result in
an accident.
If a tire wears evenly, a wear indicator will appear as a solid band across the tread.
Replace the tire when this happens.
New tread Tread wear indicator
Worn tread
You should replace the tire before the band crosses the entire tread.
NOTE
Tires degrade over time, even when they are not being used on the road. It is recommended
that tires generally be replaced when they are 6 years or older. Heat caused by hot climates
or frequent high load ing conditions can accelerate the aging proc ess. You should replace
the spare tire when you replace the other road tires due to the aging of the spare tire. The
period in which the tire was manufactured (both week and year) is indicated by a 4-digit
number.
Refer to Tire Labeling on page 8-25.
▼ Safety Practices
The way you drive has a great deal to do with
your tire mileage and safety. So cultivate
good driving habits for your own benefit.
Observe posted speed limits and drive at speeds that are safe for the existing weather
conditions
Avoid fast starts, stops and turns
Avoid potholes and objects on the road
Do not run over curbs or hit the ti re against the curb when parking
Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Tire Information (U.S.A.)
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Mexico
ItemWe i g h t
FWD AWD
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) Total 2,495 kg (5,500 lbs) 2,565 kg (5,655 lbs)
Front 1,180 kg (2,601 lbs) 1,205 kg (2,657 lbs)
Rear 1,315 kg (2,899 lbs) 1,360 kg (2,998 lbs)
GAW (Permissible axle load) Front 1,200 kg (2,646 lbs) 1,225 kg (2,701 lbs)
Rear 1,370 kg (3,020 lbs) 1,420 kg (3,131 lbs)
▼
Air Conditioner
The type of refrigerant used is indicated on a label attached to the inside of the engine com-
partment. Check the label before recharging
the refrigerant. Refer to Climate Control Sys-
tem on page 5-4.
Item Specification
Refrigerant Type HFC134a (R-134a)
▼Light Bulbs
Exterior light
Light bulb Category
Wat tage UN-R*1 (SAE)
HeadlightsDaytime running lightsParking lights*
Front side-marker lights*
Fog lights*
Signature wing illumination*
Side turn signal lightsHigh-mount brake lightRear side-marker lightsBrake lightsTaillightsLicense plate lights LED
*2―
(― )
Parking lights/Front side-marker lights
*5W Y5W (― )
Front turn signal lights LED type
LED
*2― (― )
Bulb type 21 WY21W (7443NA)
Rear turn signal lights 21WY21W (7443NA)
Reverse lights 18W16W (921)
*1 UN-R stands for United Nations Regulation.*2 LED is the abbreviation for Light Emitting Diode.
Specifications
Specifications
9-6*Some models.
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