2020 MAZDA MODEL CX-9 immobilizer

3Before Driving
Use of various features, including keys, doors, mirrors and windows.
Keys.................................................... 3-2 Keys.............................................. 3-2
Keyless Entry System................... 3-4
Advanced Keyless Entry
System...............................................3-10 Advanced Keyless Entry System
*.....
.................................................... 3-10
Operational Range...................... 3-11
Doors and Locks.............................. 3-12 Door Locks................................. 3-12
Liftgate....................................... 3-20
Fuel and Emission........................... 3-29 Fuel and Engine Exhaust
Precautions................................. 3-29
Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap.............. 3-32
Mirrors............................................. 3-34 Mirrors........................................ 3-34
Windows........................................... 3-39 Power Windows..........................3-39
Moonroof
*.................................. 3-42
Security System............................... 3-45Modification and Add-On
Equipment...................................3-45
Immobilizer System....................3-45
Theft-Deterrent System
*.............3-47
Driving Tips..................................... 3-49 Break-In Period.......................... 3-49
Saving Fuel and Protection of the
Environment............................... 3-49
Hazardous Driving.... ..................3-50
Floor Mat.................................... 3-51
Rocking the Vehicle....................3-51
Winter Driving............................3-52
Driving In Flooded Area............ 3-54
Overloading................................ 3-54
Driving on Uneven Road............ 3-55
Turbocharger Information.......... 3-56
Towing.............................................. 3-57 Trailer Towing (U.S.A. and
Canada)....................................... 3-57
Recreational Towing................... 3-65
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Modification and Add-OnEquipment
Mazda cannot guarantee the immobilizer
and the theft-deterrent systems' operation
if the system has been modified or if any
add-on equipment has been installed.
CAUTION
To avoid damage to the vehicle, do not
modify the system or install any add-on
equipment to the immobilizer and the
theft-deterrent systems or the vehicle.
Immobilizer System
The immobilizer system allows the engine
to start only with a key the system
recognizes.

If someone attempts to start the engine
with an unrecognized ke y, the engine will
not start, thereby helping to prevent
vehicle theft.
If you have a problem with the
immobilizer system or the key, consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
CAUTION
 Radio equipment like this is governed by
laws in the United States.
Changes or
modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's
authority to operate the equipment.
 To avoid damage to the key, do not:
 Drop the key.
 Get the key wet.
 Expose the key to any kind of magnetic
field.
 Expose the key to high temperatures
on places such as the dashboard or
hood, under direct sunlight.
 If the engine does not start with the
correct key, and the security indicator
light keeps illuminating or flashing, the
system may have a malfunction. Consult
an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Before Driving
Security System
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NOTE
The keys carry a unique electronic code.
For this reason, and to assure your
safety, obtaining a replacement key
requires some waiting time. They are
only available through an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
Always keep a spare key in case one is
lost. If a key is lost, consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as
possible.
If you lose a key, an Authorized Mazda
Dealer, will reset the electronic codes of
your remaining keys and immobilizer
system. Bring all the remaining keys to
the Authorized Mazda Dealer to reset.
Starting the vehicle with a key that has
not been reset is not possible.
▼Operation
NOTE
The engine may not start and security
indicator light may illuminate or flash if
the key is placed in an area where it is
difficult for the system to detect the
signal, such as on the dashboard or in
the glove compartment. Move the key to
a location within
the signal range,
switch the ignition off, and then restart
the engine.
Signals from a TV or radio station, or
from a transceiver or mobile telephone
could interfere with your immobilizer
system. If you are using the proper key
and the engine fails to start, check the
security indicator light.
Arming
The system is armed when the ignition is
switched from ON to off.
The security indicator light in the
instrument cluster flashes every 2 seconds
until the system is disarmed.

Disarming
The system is disarmed when the ignition
is switched ON with the correct
programmed key. The security indicator
light illuminates for about 3 seconds and
then turns off. If the engine does not start
with the correct key, and the security
indicator light remains illuminated or
flashing, try the following:
Make sure the key is within the
operational range for signal transmission.
Switch the ignition off, and then restart the
engine. If the engine does not start after 3
or more tries, contact an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
NOTE
If the security indicator light flashes
continuously while you are driving, do
not shut off the engine. Go to an
Authorized Mazda Dealer, and have it
checked. If the engine is shut off while
the indicator light is flashing, you will
not be able to restart it.
Because the electronic codes are reset
when the immobilizer system is repaired,
the keys are needed. Make sure to bring
all the keys to an Authorized Mazda
Dealer, so that they can be programmed.
Before Driving
Security System
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Starting the Engine
WA R N I N G
Radio waves from the key may affect
medical devices such as pacemakers:
Before using the key near people who use
medical devices, ask the medical device
manufacturer or your physician if radio
waves from the key will affect the device.
NOTE
The key must be carried because the key
carries an immobilizer chip that must
communicate with the engine controls at
short range.
The engine can be started when the push
button start is pressed from off, ACC, or
ON.
The push button start system functions
(function which can start the engine by
only carrying the key) can be
deactivated to prevent any possible
adverse effect on a user wearing a
pacemaker or other medical device. If
the system is deactivated, you will be
unable to start the engine by carrying
the key. Consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer for details. If the push button
start system functions have been
deactivated, you can start the engine by
following the procedure indicated when
the key battery goes dead.
Refer to Engine Start Function When
Key Battery is Dead on page 4-8.
After starting a cold engine, the engine
speed increases and a whining sound
from the engine compartment can be
heard.
This is for improved exhaust gas
purification and does not indicate any
parts defect.
Engine-starting is controlled by the
spark ignition system.
This system meets all Canadian
Interference-Causing Equipment
Standard requirements regulating the
impulse electrical field strength of radio
noise.
1. Make sure you are carrying the key.
2. Occupants should fasten their seat belts.
3. Make sure the parking brake is on.
4. Continue to press the brake pedal firmly until the en gine has completely
started.
5. Put the vehicle in park (P). If you must
restart the engine while the vehicle is
moving, shift into neutral (N).
NOTE
The starter will not operate if the
selector lever is not in P or N position
and the brake pedal is not depressed
sufficiently.
6. Verify that the KEY indicator light (green) (if equipped) in the instrument
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
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Spare keys or keys for other vehicles
equipped with an immobilizer system
touch or come near the key.
Type A Type B
Devices for electronic purchases, or
security passage touch or come near the
key.
If the engine cannot be started due to a
dead key battery, the engine can be started
using the following procedure:
1. Continue to depress the brake pedal firmly until the engine has completely
started.
2. Make sure that the push button start indication light (green) flashes.
3. Ty p e A
Touch the push button start using the
backside of the key (as shown) while
the push button start indicator light
(green) flashes.

Transmitter
Push
button
start
NOTE
When touching the push button start
using the backside of the key as shown
in the illustration, touch the push
button start with the lock switch side of
the key facing up.
Ty p e B
Align the center area of the emblem on
the transmitter with the center area of
the push button start while the push
button start indicator light (green)
flashes.

Push
button
start
Emblem
Transmitter
4. Make sure that the push button start
indicator light (green) turns on.
5. Press the push button start to start the
engine.
NOTE
The engine cannot be started unless
the brake pedal is fully depressed.
If there is a malfunction with the
push button start function, the push
button start indicator light (amber)
flashes. In this case, the engine may
start, however, have the vehicle
checked at an Authorized Mazda
Dealer as soon as possible.
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
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Declaration of Conformity
▼Keyless Entry System/Immobilizer System
Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Declaration of Conformity
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Index
IgnitionSwitch............................................ 4-4
Ignition Not Switched Off (STOP)
Warning Beep.................................... 7-48
Illuminated Entry System................. 5-97
Immobilizer System.......................... 3-45
Inspecting Brake Fluid Level............ 6-25
Inspecting Coolant Leve l.................. 6-24
Inspecting Engine Oil Level............. 6-23
Inspecting Washer Fluid Level......... 6-26
Instrument Cluster... .......................... 4-12
Instrument Cluster (Type A)........4-13
Instrument Cluster (Type B)........ 4-30
Instrument Cluster (Type C)........ 4-45
Instrument Cluster (Type A)............. 4-13 Average Fuel Economy............... 4-20
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
Display......................................... 4-21
Compass Display......................... 4-22
Cruise Control Set Vehicle Speed
Display......................................... 4-22
Current Fuel Economy................ 4-21
Dashboard Illumina tion............... 4-19
Distance Recognition Support System
(DRSS) Display........................... 4-22
Distance-to-empty....................... 4-20
Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge........................................... 4-17
Fuel Gauge.................................. 4-18
Indication/Indicator Lights.......... 4-26
Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) &
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS) Display..........................4-22
Maintenance Monitor.................. 4-21
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with
Stop & Go function (MRCC with
Stop & Go function) Display.......4-22
Multi-information Display (Type
A)................................................. 4-14
Odometer..................................... 4-16
Outside Temperature Display...... 4-20Speedometer................................ 4-13
Speed Unit Selector..................... 4-19
Tachometer.................................. 4-13
Trip Meter....................................4-16
Warning Indication/Warning
Lights........................................... 4-24
Warning (Display Indication)...... 4-23
Instrument Cluster (Type B)............. 4-30 Average Fuel Economy............... 4-36
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
Display......................................... 4-37
Compass Display......................... 4-38
Cruise Control Set Vehicle Speed
Display......................................... 4-38
Current Fuel Economy................ 4-37
Dashboard Illumina tion............... 4-35
Distance Recognition Support System
(DRSS) Display........................... 4-38
Distance-to-empty....................... 4-36
Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge........................................... 4-33
Fuel Gauge.................................. 4-34
Indication/Indicator Lights.......... 4-41
Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) &
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS) Display..........................4-37
Maintenance Monitor.................. 4-37
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with
Stop & Go function (MRCC with
Stop & Go function) Display.......4-37
Multi-information Display (Type
B)................................................. 4-31
Odometer..................................... 4-32
Outside Temperature Display...... 4-35
Speedometer................................ 4-30
Tachometer.................................. 4-30
Trip Meter....................................4-32
Warning Indication/Warning
Lights........................................... 4-39
Warning (Display Indication)...... 4-38
Instrument Cluster (Type C)............. 4-45
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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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