2021 MAZDA MODEL CX-9 Owners Manual

NOTE
The climate control system changes to
the individual operation mode (SYNC
switch indicator light turns off) by
turning the front passenger temperature
control dial even when the SYNC switch
is on, which allows individual control of
the set temperature for the driver and
front passenger.
When you set the temperature to the
lower or upper limit, “Lo” or “Hi” is
displayed.
The temperature units for the
temperature setting display can be
changed in conjunction with the
temperature units for the outside
temperature display.
(Instrument cluster Type A)
Refer to Outside Temperature Display
on page 4-18.
(Instrument cluster Type B)
Refer to Outside Temperature Display
on page 4-34.
(Instrument cluster Type C)
Refer to Outside Temperature Display
on page 4-48.
Fan control switch
The fan has 7 speeds. The selected speed
will be displayed.
Mode selector switch
The desired airflow mode can be selected
(page 5-4).
NOTE
With the airflow mode set to the
position and the temperature control
dial set at a medium temperature,
heated air is directed to the feet and air
at a comparably lower temperature will
flow through the central, left and right
vents.
To set the air vent to , press the
windshield defroster switch.
In the or position, the air
conditioner is automatically turned on
and the outside air position is
automatically selected to defrost the
windshield. In the
or position, the
outside air position cannot be changed
to the recirculated air position.
A/C switch
Pressing the A/C switch while the AUTO
switch is turned on wi ll turn off the air
conditioner (cooling/dehumidifying
functions).
The on/off of the a ir conditioner switches
each time the A/C switch is pressed.
NOTE
The air conditioner operates when the
A/C switch is pressed while the air
conditioner is turned off.
The air conditioner may not function
when the outside temperature
approaches 0 °C (32 °F).
Air intake selector
Outside or recirculated air positions can be
selected. Press the switch to select outside/
recirculated air positions.
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Recirculated air position (indicator light
turns on)
Outside air is shut off. Use this position
when going through tunnels, driving in
congested traffic (high engine exhaust
areas) or when quick cooling is desired.
Outside air position (indicator light
turns off)
Outside air is allowe d to enter the cabin.
Use this mode for ventilation or
windshield defrosting.
WARNING
Do not recirculate the air in the cabin
during cold or rainy weather:
Recirculating the air in the cabin during
cold and rainy weather is dangerous as it
will cause the windows to fog up. Your
vision will be hampered, which could lead
to a serious accident.
SYNC (Synchronized Temperature)
switch
Use the SYNC switch to change the mode
between the individual operation (driver
and passenger) and interconnection
(simultaneous) modes.
Interconnection mode (indicator light
turns on)
The set temperature for the driver and
front passenger is controlled
simultaneously.
Individual operation mode (indicator
light turns off)
The set temperature can be controlled
individually for the driver and front
passenger.
Windshield defroster switch
Press the switch to defrost the windshield
and front door windows.
Refer to Windshield Defrosting and
Defogging on page 5-8.
Rear window defogger switch
Press the rear window defogger switch to
defrost the rear window.
Refer to Rear Window Defogger on page
4-82.
▼ Operation of Automatic Air
Conditioner
1. Press the AUTO switch. Selection of
the airflow mode, air intake selector
and amount of airflow will be
automatically controlled.
2. Use the temperature control dial to
select a desired temperature.
If you want to set the temperature on
the front passenger's side separately
from the driver's si de, turn the front
passenger temperature control dial to
switch the mode automatically to the
individual operation mode and set the
temperature for the front passenger's
side.
To turn off the system, press the power
switch.
NOTE
Set the control dial to the recommended
temperature of 22 °C (72 °F), and then
adjust it as desired.
Setting the temperature to maximum hot
or cold will not provide the desired
temperature at a faster rate.
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When selecting heat, the system will
restrict airflow until the engine has
warmed to prevent cold air from
blowing out of the vents.
▼Windshield Defrosting and
Defogging
Press the windshield
defroster switch.
In this position, the outside air position is
automatically selected, and the air
conditioner automatical ly turns on. The air
conditioner will directly dehumidify the
air to the front wi ndshield and side
windows on page 5-4.
Airflow amount will be increased.
WA R N I N G
Set the temperature control to the hot or
warm position when defogging (
position with the temperature
control set to the cold position is
dangerous as it will cause the outside of the
windshield to fog up. Your vision will be
hampered, which could lead to a serious
accident.
NOTE
Use the temperature control dial to
increase the air flow temperature and
defog the windshie ld more quickly.
▼Sunlight/Interior Temperature
Sensor
Sunlight sensor
Do not place objects on the sunlight
sensor. Otherwise, the interior temperature
may not adjust correctly.
Sunlight sensor
Interior temperature sensor
Do not cover the interior temperature
sensor. Otherwise, the interior temperature
may not adjust correctly.
Interior temperature sensor
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Vent Operation (Rear)
▼Adjusting the Vents
Directing airflow
You can direct air flow by moving the adjustment knob.
NOTE
When using the air conditioner, mist may come out from the vents. This is not a sign of
trouble but a result of humi
d air being suddenly cooled.
knob
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▼Selecting the Airflow Mode
Dashboard Vents
Dashboard and Floor Vents Floor Vents
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Rear Air Conditioner
Climate control system information is displayed on the display.
Mode selector switch
Airflow display
AUTO switchTemperature setting display
REAR switch
Mode selector display
Power switch
AU TO SYNC
Temperature control
switch
Fan control switch
▼Control Switches
Rear switch
Press the rear switch to operate the rear air
conditioner.
The indicator illuminates to indicate that
the rear air conditioner is operating.
AUTO switch
By pressing the AUTO switch the
following functions will be automatically
controlled in accordance with the set
temperature:
Airflow temperature
Amount of airflow
Selection of airflow mode
Power switch
The rear climate control system turns on
or off by pressing the power switch.
Temperature control switch
This switch controls
temperature. Press
for hot and for cold.
Operate the temperature control switch to
adjust the temperature between 15 °C
(60 °F) and 29 °C (84 °F).
NOTE
When the temperature control switch is set
to the maximum or minimum, “Hi” or
“Lo” is indicated on the display.
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Fan control switch
The fan has five speeds. The selected
speed will be displayed.
Mode selector switch
The desired airflow mode can be selected.
Refer to Selecting the Airflow Mode on
page 5-10.
▼Operation of Automatic Air
Conditioner
Operation from front seats
1. Turn the front air conditioner on.
2. Press the rear switch. The rear air
conditioner operates.
3. Selection of the airflow mode, airflow
amount and temperature will be
automatically contro lled to the same
temperature setting as the front air
conditioner for the driver's side.
NOTE
Set the control dial to the
recommended temperature of 22 °C
(72 °F), and then adjust it as
desired.
If the AUTO switch is pressed while
the front A/C switch is off, the rear
air conditioner operates only to
circulate air.
Setting the temperature to the
maximum high or low will not
provide the desired temperature at a
faster rate.
When selecting heat, the system will
restrict airflow until it has warmed
to prevent cold air from blowing out
of the vents.
When the rear air conditioner is
controlled to the same temperature
setting as the front air conditioner
for the driver's side, “SYNC” is
displayed on the rear screen.
When operating the fan switch of the
front air conditioner while the rear
air conditioner is operating
automatically, the airflow amount of
the rear air conditioner may change.
Operation from rear seats
1. Turn the front air conditioner on.
2. Press the AUTO switch. The selection of the airflow mode and airflow
amount will be automatically
controlled.
3. Use the temperature control switch to
set the desired temperature.
NOTE
Set the control switch to the
recommended temperature of 22 °C
(72 °F), and then adjust it as
desired.
If the AUTO switch is pressed while
the front A/C switch is off, the rear
air conditioner operates only to
circulate air.
Setting the temperature to the
maximum high or low will not
provide the desired temperature at a
faster rate.
When selecting heat, the system will
restrict airflow until it has warmed
to prevent cold air from blowing out
of the vents.
When the rear air conditioner is
operated automatic ally, “AUTO” is
displayed on the rear screen.
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When the rear air conditioner is
controlled to the same temperature
setting as the front air conditioner
for the driver's side, “SYNC” is
displayed on the rear screen.
To turn off the syst em, press the Power
switch.
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