2020 MAZDA MODEL CX-9 towing

Rear

CAUTION
Do not use excessive force as it may
damage the cap or scratch the painted
bumper surface.
NOTE
Remove the cap completely and store it
so as not to lose it.
3. Securely install the towing eyelet using
the lug wrench.
Front

Lug wrench
Towing eyelet
Rear

Lug wrench
Towing eyelet
4. Hook the towing rope to the towing eyelet.
CAUTION
If the towing eyelet is not securely
tightened, it may loosen or
disengage from the bumper when
towing the vehicle. Make sure that
the towing eyelet is securely
tightened to the bumper.
 Be careful not to damage the towing
eyelet and towing hook, vehicle body,
or transaxle system when towing
under the following conditions:
Do not tow a vehicle heavier than
yours.
 Do not suddenly accelerate your
vehicle as it will apply a severe
shock to the towing eyelet and
towing hook or rope.
 Do not attach any rope other than
to the towing eyelet and towing
hook.
If Trouble Arises
Emergency Towing
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Cargo Weight includes all weight added to the Base Curb Weight, including cargo and
optional equipment. When towing, trailer tongue load or king pin weight is also part of
cargo weight.

The cargo weight limit decreases depending on the number of vehicle occupants. The cargo
weight limit can be calculated by subtracting the total weight of the vehicle occupants from
the “combination weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed” value on the tire
label.

Examples: Based on a single occupant weight of 68 kg (150 lbs), and a value of 385 kg (849
lbs) for the “combination weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed”:
The cargo weight limit with one occupant is 385 kg (849 lbs) － 68 kg (150 lbs) = 317 kg
(699 lbs)
The cargo weight limit with two occupants is 385 kg (849 lbs) － (68 × 2) kg ( (150 × 2)
lbs) = 249 kg (549 lbs)
If the weight of the occupant increases, the cargo weight limit decreases by that much.

GAW (Gross Axle Weight) is the total weight placed on each axle (front and rear) -
including vehicle curb weight and all payload.

GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) is the maximum allowable weight that can be carried
by a single axle (front or rear). These numbers are shown on the Safety Compliance
Certification Label locate d on the driver's door frame or door pillar. Th e total load on
each axle must never exceed its GAWR.

GVW
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) is the Vehicle Curb Weight cargo passengers.

GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) is the maximum allowable weight of the fully
loaded vehicle (including all options, equipment, passengers and cargo). The GVWR is
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GCW (Gross Combination Weight) is the weight of the loaded vehicle (GVW) plus the
weight of the fully loaded trailer.

GCWR (Gross Combination Weight Rating) is the maximum allowable weight of the
vehicle and the loaded trailer - including al l cargo and passengers - that the vehicle can
handle without risking damage. (Important: The towing vehicle's braking system is rated for
operation at GVWR, not at GCWR. Separate f unctional brakes should be used for safe
control of towed vehicles and for trailers weighing more than 1,500 lbs). The GCW must
never exceed the GCWR.

Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight is the highest possible weight of a fully loaded trailer
the vehicle can tow. It assumes a vehicle with only mandatory options, no cargo (internal or
external), a tongue load of 10 －15% (conventional trailer) or king pin weight of 15－25%
(fifth-wheel trailer), and driver only (150 lbs). Consult your dealership (or the RV and
Trailer Towing Guide provided by your de alership) for more detailed information.
Tongue Load or Fifth-Wheel King Pin Weight refers to the amount of the weight that a
trailer pushes down on a trailer hitch.

Examples: For a 5000 lb conventional trailer, multiply 5000 by 0.10 and 0.15 to obtain a
proper tongue load range of 500 to 750 lbs. For an 11,500 lb fifth-wheel trailer, multiply by
0.15 and 0.25 to obtain a proper king pin load range of 1,725 to 2,875 lbs.
WA R N I N G
Never Exceed GVWR or GAWR Specifications:
Exceeding the GVWR or the GAWR specified on the certification label is dangerous. Exceeding
any vehicle rating limitation could result in a serious accident, injury, or damage to the
vehicle.
Do not use replacement tires with lower load carrying capacities than the originals because
they may lower the vehicle's GVWR and GAWR limitations. Replacement tires with a higher
limit than the originals do not increase the GVWR and GAWR limitations.
Never exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on the certification label.
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Steps for Determining the Correct Load Limit
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit-
(1) Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your vehicle's placard.
(2) Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your
vehicle.
(3) Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kg or XXX lbs.
(4) The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if the “XXX” amount equals 1400 lbs. and there will be five 150 lb passengers
in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs.
(1400 － 750 (5 × 150) = 650 lbs.)
(5) Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That
weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated
in Step 4.
(6) If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be transferred to your
vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and
luggage load capacity of your vehicle.
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Index
Pad wear indicator....................... 4-92
Warning light............................... 4-92
Break-In Period.......... ....................... 3-49
C
Capacities............................................ 9-4
Carbon Monoxide............................. 3-31
Cell Phones....................................... 8-20
Center Console................................ 5-104
Child Restraint Categories of child-restraint
systems.........................................2-49
Child-restraint precautions.......... 2-44
Child-restraint system
installation................................... 2-49
Child-restraint system suitability for
various seat positions table..........2-51
Installing child-restraint
systems.........................................2-55
ISOFIX child-restraint systems
(Mexico)...................................... 2-64
LATCH child-restraint systems
(Except Mexico).......................... 2-64
Child Safety Locks for Rear Doors... 3-20
Climate Control System...................... 5-4 Front Air Conditioner....................5-7
Gas specifications.......................... 9-6
Operating tips................................ 5-4
Rear Air Conditioner. .................. 5-13
Vent Operation (Front).................. 5-5
Vent operation (Rear).................. 5-11
Collision warning.............................. 7-51
Coming Home Light......................... 4-71
Cruise Control................................. 4-212 Cruise control switch.................4-212
Cruise main indication (white)/cruise
set indication (green)................. 4-213
Cup Holder...................................... 5-102
Customer Assistance. .......................... 8-2
D
Daytime Running Lights................... 4-72
Defogger
Mirror...........................................4-79
Rear window........... .................... 4-78
Dimensions.......................................... 9-5
Display.............................................. 4-12
Distance Recognition Support System
(DRSS)............................................ 4-133 Indication on display................. 4-133
Door Locks........................................3-12
Drive Selection................................4-109
Driving In Flooded Ar ea...................3-54
Driving on Uneven Road.................. 3-55
Driving Tips
Automatic transaxle.....................4-67
Break-in period............................ 3-49
Driving in flooded area............... 3-54
Driving on uneven road...............3-55
Floor mat..................................... 3-51
Hazardous driving.. ..................... 3-50
Overloading............. .................... 3-54
Rocking the vehicle. .................... 3-51
Saving fuel and protection of the
environment................................. 3-49
Turbocharged vehicles.................3-56
Winter driving............................. 3-52
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)... 4-102 TCS/DSC indicator light........... 4-102
E
Electric parking brake (EPB)............ 4-90
Electric Parking Brake (EPB) Warning
Beep...................................................7-49
Emergency Starting
Push-starting................................ 7-22
Starting a flooded engine............ 7-22
Emergency Towing Towing description...................... 7-25
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Index
Towing hooks.............................. 7-26
Emission Control System..................3-30
Ending Screen Display....................4-107
Engine Coolant.........................................6-24
Engine compartment overview.... 6-21
Exhaust gas.................................. 3-31
Hood release............. ................... 6-19
Oil................................................ 6-22
Starting...........................................4-6
Essential Information.......................... 6-2
Event Data Recorder......................... 8-21
Exhaust Gas...................................... 3-31
Exterior Care..................................... 6-56 Aluminum wheel maintenance.... 6-60
Bright-metal maintenance........... 6-60
Maintaining the finish................. 6-57
Plastic part maintenance.............. 6-61
F
FlasherHazard warning........................... 4-80
Headlights.................................... 4-68
Flat Tire............................................... 7-3 Mounting the spare tire............... 7-13
Removing a flat tire...................... 7-9
Floor Mat.......................................... 3-51
Fluid Brake............................................6-25
Washer......................................... 6-26
Fluids Classification................................. 9-4
Fog Lights......................................... 4-73
Foot Brake.........................................4-89
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)..... 4-201
Front Seat............................................ 2-5
Fuel Filler lid and cap......................... 3-32
Requirements............................... 3-29
Tank capacity.................................9-4
Fuel Consumption Display............. 4-106
Fuel Economy Monitor. .................. 4-106
Ending screen display............... 4-107
Fuel consumption display..........4-106
Fuses.................................................. 6-50 Panel description......................... 6-52
Replacement................................ 6-50
G
Gauges............................................... 4-12
Glove Compartment... ..................... 5-104
H
Hazardous Driving............................ 3-50
Hazard Warning Flasher....................4-80
Headlights
Coming home light......................4-71
Control......................................... 4-68
Headlight flashing....................... 4-71
High-low beam............................ 4-71
Leaving home light..................... 4-71
Leveling....................................... 4-72
Head Restraint................................... 2-28
High Beam Control System
(HBC).............................................. 4-118 High Beam Control System (HBC)
indicator light (green)................ 4-119
Hill Launch Assist (H LA)................ 4-97
HomeLink Wireless Control System
(Type A)............................................ 4-81
HomeLink Wireless Control System
(Type B)............................................ 4-84
Hood Release............. ....................... 6-19
Horn...................................................4-80
I
If a Warning Light Turns On or
Flashes............................................... 7-28
If the Active Driving Display Does Not
Operate.............................................. 7-53
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Index
P
Parking Sensor System................... 4-229
Personalization Features..................... 9-9
Power Liftgate................................... 3-22
Power Liftgate Warning Beep........... 7-49
Power Steering................................ 4-113
Power Steering Warning Buzzer....... 7-50
Power Windows................................ 3-39
R
Radar Sensors (Rear)...................... 4-209
Radar Sensor (Front).......................4-206
Rearview Mirror................................3-36
Rear Coat Hooks............................. 5-108
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA).... 4-137
Rear Door Child Safety Locks.......... 3-20
Rear View Monitor......................... 4-221 Displayable range on the
screen......................................... 4-223
Picture quality adjustment......... 4-227
Rear view monitor operation..... 4-224
Rear view parking camera
location...................................... 4-222
Switching to the rear view monitor
display........................................4-222
Variance between actual road
conditions and displayed
Image......................................... 4-226
Viewing the display................... 4-224
Rear Window Defogger.................... 4-78
Rear Window Washer... .................... 4-78
Rear Window Wiper......................... 4-78
Recommended Oil.............................6-22
Recording of Vehicle Data................ 8-22
Recreational Towing......................... 3-65
Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign
Country.............................................. 8-18
Replacement Fuse..............................................6-50
Key battery.................................. 6-34
Light bulbs...................................6-42
Tires............................................. 6-39
Wheel........................................... 6-41
Wiper........................................... 6-27
Request Switch Inoperable Warning
Beep (With the advanced keyless
function)............................................ 7-49
Rocking the Vehicle.......................... 3-51
S
Safety Defects, Reporting................. 8-14
Saving Fuel and Protection of the
Environment...................................... 3-49
Scheduled Maintenance...................... 6-4
Seat Driving position memory............ 2-11
Seats.................................................... 2-5 Front seat....................................... 2-5
Head restraint.............................. 2-28
Seat ventilation............................ 2-33
Seat warmer................................. 2-31
Second-row seat.......................... 2-15
Second-Row Seat (Captain Seat
Type)............................................ 2-22
Third-row seat............................. 2-26
Seat Belt System............................... 2-38 Automatic locking....................... 2-37
Emergency locking...................... 2-37
Extender....................................... 2-42
Pregnant women.......................... 2-37
Seat belt precautions................... 2-35
3-point type................................. 2-38
Seat Belt Warning Beep.................... 7-47
Second-Row Seat....... ....................... 2-15
Second-Row Seat (Captain Seat
Type)..................................................2-22
Security System Immobilizer system..................... 3-45
Theft-deterrent system.................3-47
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Index
Shopping Bag Hook........................ 5-107
Smart Brake Support (SBS)............ 4-173Collision warning...................... 4-174
Stopping the Smart Brake Support
(SBS) system operation............. 4-174
Smart City Brake Support
(SCBS)............................................ 4-170
Collision warning...................... 4-172
Smart City Brake Support (SCBS)
Indicator Light (Red).................4-172
Stopping the Smart City Brake
Support (SCBS) System
Operation................................... 4-172
Spare Tire............................................ 7-6
Specifications...................................... 9-4
SRS Air Bags Front passenger occupant
classification system.................... 2-84
How the SRS air bags work........ 2-77
Limitations to SRS air bag.......... 2-82
Monitoring................................... 2-88
SRS air bag deployment
criteria.......................................... 2-81
Supplemental restraint system
components.................................. 2-75
Starting the Engine..............................4-6
Steering Wheel Heated steering wh eel................. 2-34
Horn............................................. 4-80
Storage Box..................................... 5-105
Storage Compartments.................... 5-104
Armrest box............................... 5-105
Center console........................... 5-104
Glove compartment................... 5-104
Luggage Compartment.............. 5-106
Overhead console...................... 5-104
Rear coat hooks......................... 5-108
Shopping bag hook....................5-107
Storage Box............................... 5-105
Sunshade............................................3-44
Sunshade (Rear door window)........ 5-108Sunvisors........................................... 5-93
T
Theft-Deterrent System ..................... 3-47
Third-Row Seat................................. 2-26
Three-flash Turn Sign al.................... 4-74
Tires................................................... 6-38 Flat tire.......................................... 7-3
Replacing a tire........................... 6-39
Replacing a wheel....................... 6-41
Snow tires.................................... 3-52
Specifications.................................9-7
Temporary spare tire....................6-40
Tire chains................................... 3-52
Tire inflation pressure................. 6-38
Tire rotation................................. 6-39
Uniform tire quality grading system
(UTQGS)..................................... 8-23
Tire Inflation Pressure Warning
Beep...................................................7-50
Tire Information................................ 8-25
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.... 4-217
To w i n g Hook............................................ 7-26
Recreational towing.....................3-65
Trailer towing (U.S.A. and
Canada)........................................ 3-57
Towing Description........................... 7-25
Traction Control System (TCS)...... 4-100 TCS OFF Indicator Light.......... 4-101
TCS OFF Switch....................... 4-101
TCS/DSC indicator light........... 4-100
Traffic Sign Recognition System
(TSR)............................................... 4-127
Trailer Stability Control (TSC)....... 4-103
Transmitter.......................................... 3-5
Trouble Battery runs out........................... 7-19
Emergency starting...................... 7-22
Emergency towing....................... 7-25
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