2021 MAZDA MODEL CX-9 stop start

Overheating
If the temperature gauge indicates
overheating or the high engine coolant
temperature warning light turns on, the
vehicle loses power, or you hear a loud
knocking or pinging noise, the engine is
probably too hot.
WARNING
Pull over to a safe location, then switch
the ignition off and make sure the fan is
not running before attempting to work
near the cooling fan:
Working near the cooling fan when it is
running is dangerous. The fan could
continue running indefinitely even if the
engine has stopped and the engine
compartment temperature is high. You
could be hit by the fan and seriously
injured.
Do not remove either cooling
system cap when the engine and radiator
are hot:
When the engine and radiator are hot,
scalding coolant and steam may shoot out
under pressure and cause serious injury.
Open the hood ONLY after steam is no
longer escaping from the engine:
Steam from an overheated engine is
dangerous. The escaping steam could
seriously burn you.
If the temperature gauge indicates
overheating or the high engine coolant
temperature warning light turns on:

1. Drive safely to the side of the road and
park off the right-of-way.
2. Shift into park (P).
3. Apply the parking brake.
4. Turn off the air conditioner.
5. Check whether coolant or steam is escaping from the engine
compartment.

If steam is coming from the engine
compartment:
Do not go near the front of the vehicle.
Stop the engine.
Wait until the steam dissipates, then
open the hood and start the engine.

If neither coolant nor steam is
escaping:
Open the hood and idle the engine
until it cools.
CAUTION
If the cooling fan does not operate
while the engine is running, the engine
temperature will increase. Stop the
engine and call an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
6. Make sure the cooling fan is operating, then turn off the engine after the
temperature has decreased.
7. When cool, check the coolant level.
If Trouble Arises
Overheating
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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 th e 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
Charging System Warn‐
ing Indication/Warning Light If the warning light illuminates while drivin
g, it indicates a malfunction of the alter‐
nator or of the charging system.
Drive to the side of the ro ad and park off the right-of -way. Consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
CAUTION
Do not continue driving when the charging system warning light is illuminated be‐
cause the engine could stop unexpectedly.
Engine Oil Warning Light This warning light indicates low engine oil pressure.
CAUTION
Do not run the engine if the oil pressure is
low. Otherwise, it could result in extensive
engine damage.
If the light illuminates or the warning indication is displayed while driving:
1. Drive to the side of the road and pa rk off the right-of-way on level ground.
2. Turn off the engine and wait 5 minutes fo r the oil to drain back into the oil pan.
3. Inspect the engine oil level (page 6-21). If it's low, add the appropriate amount of
engine oil while being careful not to overfill.
CAUTION
Do not run the engine if the oil level is low. Otherwise, it could result in extensive
engine damage.
4. Start the engine and check the warning light.

If the light remains illuminated even though th e oil level is normal or after adding oil,
stop the engine immediately and have your vehicle towed to an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
(Red)
High Engine Coolant
Temperature Warning Indication/Warning Light The light flashes when the engine coolant temperature is extremely high, and illumi
‐
nates when the engine coolant temperature increases further.
Handling Procedure
Flashing light
Drive slowly to reduce engine load until you can find a safe place to stop the vehicle
and wait for the engine to cool down.
Illuminated light
This indicates the possibility of overheati ng. Park the vehicle in a safe place immedi ‐
ately and stop the engine.
Refer to Overheating on page 7-23.
CAUTION
Do not drive the vehicle with the high engine coolant temperature warning light illumi‐
nated. Otherwise, it could resu lt in damage to the engine.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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SignalWarning Action to be taken
Seat Belt Warning
Light (Front seat) Mexico
The seat belt warning light turns on if the
driver or front passenger's seat is occupied
and the seat belt is not fastened with the ig
‐
nition switched ON.
If the driver or front passenger's seat belt is
unfastened (only when the front passenger's
seat is occupied) and the vehicle is driven at
a speed faster than about 20 km/h (12 mph),
the warning light flashes. After a short time,
the warning light stops flashing, but re ‐
mains illuminated. If a seat belt remains un ‐
fastened, the warning light flashes again for
a given period of time.
NOTE
Placing heavy items on the front pas‐
senger's seat may cause the front pas ‐
senger's seat belt warning function to op ‐
erate depending on the weight of the
item.
To allow the front passenger seat weight
sensor to function properly, do not place
and sit on an additional seat cushion on
the front passenger's seat. The sensor
may not function properly because the
additional seat cushion could cause sen ‐
sor interference.
If a small child is seated on the front pas ‐
senger's seat, the warning light may not
operate. Fasten the seat belts.
(Red)
Seat Belt Warning
Light (Rear seat)
*
If the rear seat belts are not fastened while
the ignition is switched ON , the driver and
the passenger are alerted by the warning
light.
The warning light operates even if there is
no passenger on the rear seat.
NOTE
If a rear seat belt is not fastened by a cer ‐
tain period of time after the engine has
been started, the warning light turns off. Fasten the seat belts.
Low Washer Fluid
Level Warning Indica ‐
tion
*
This warning light indicates that little wash ‐
er fluid remains. Add washer fluid (page 6-24).
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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▼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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Index
A
Accessory Socket.............................. 5-59
Active Driving Display..................... 4-56
Adaptive Front Lighting System
(AFS)............................................... 4-117
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and
Accessories........................................ 8-19
Advanced Key
Advanced keyless entry system... 3-10
Operational range........................ 3-11
Advanced Key Removed from Vehicle
Warning Beep.................................... 7-48
Advanced Smart City Brake Support
(Advanced SCBS)........................... 4-169
Collision warning.... .................. 4-171
Stopping the Advanced Smart City
Brake Support (Advanced SCBS)
system operation........................ 4-171
Air Bag Systems............................... 2-69
Air Bag/Seat Belt Pretensioner System
Warning Beep.................................... 7-47
Antilock Brake System (ABS)........ 4-102
Armrest Box...................................... 5-70
AUTOHOLD..................................... 4-96
AUTOHOLD Warning Beep.............7-49
Automatic Transaxle......................... 4-59
Active Adaptive Shift (AAS)...... 4-61
Automatic transaxle controls....... 4-59
Direct mode................................. 4-68
Driving tips..................................4-69
Manual shift mode.......................4-62
Shift-lock system...... ................... 4-60
Transaxle ranges.......................... 4-60
B
Battery............................................... 6-30 Maintenance.................................6-32
Replacement................................ 6-32
Specifications.................................9-4
Battery Runs Out.............................. 7-19
Jump-starting............................... 7-19
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)........ 4-121 Canceling operation of Blind Spot
Monitoring (BSM).....................4-125
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) Warning
Beep...................................................7-50
Body Lubrication.............................. 6-25
Bottle Holder..................................... 5-68
Brakes
Brake assist.................................. 4-95
Electric parking brake (EPB)...... 4-92
Foot brake....................................4-92
Pad wear indicator....................... 4-95
Warning light............................... 4-94
Break-In Period................................. 3-49
C
Capacities............................................ 9-5
Carbon Monoxide......... .................... 3-31
Cell Phones....................................... 8-20
Center Console.................................. 5-69
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... 3-19
Climate Control System...................... 5-2 Dual-zone automatic climate
control............................................ 5-5
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Index
Panel maintenance....................... 6-59
Plastic part maintenance.............. 6-59
Seat belt maintenance..................6-58
Upholstery maintenance.............. 6-58
Vinyl upholstery maintenance..... 6-58
Interior Lights................................... 5-55 Luggage compartment light.........5-55
Map lights....................................5-55
Overhead lights............................5-55
i-ACTIVSENSE.............................. 4-114
Active safety technology........... 4-114
Adaptive Front Lighting System
(AFS)......................................... 4-117
Advanced Smart City Brake Support
(Advanced SCBS)..................... 4-169
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) ............
................................................... 4-121
Camera and sensors................... 4-115
Distance Recognition Support System
(DRSS).......................................4-133
Driver Attention Alert (DAA)... 4-137
Forward Sensing Camera
(FSC)......................................... 4-235
High Beam Control System
(HBC)........................................ 4-118
Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) &
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS)..................................... 4-158
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with
Stop & Go function (MRCC with
Stop & Go function)..................4-143
Pre-crash safety technology....... 4-115
Radar sensors (rear)...................4-243
Radar sensor (front)...................4-240
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
(RCTA)...................................... 4-139
Smart Brake Suppor t (SBS)...... 4-179
Smart City Brake Support [Forward]
(SCBS F)................................... 4-172
Smart City Brake Support [Reverse]
(SCBS R)................................... 4-175Traffic Sign Recognition System
(TSR)......................................... 4-127
Ultrasonic sensor (rear)............. 4-245
360°View Monitor (Mazda Connect
(Type A))................................... 4-181
360°view monitor (Mazda Connect
(Type B))................................... 4-207
i-ACTIV AWD Operation............... 4-111
J
Jack...................................................... 7-3
Jump-Starting.................................... 7-19
K
Keyless Entry System......................... 3-4
Keys.....................................................3-2 Key suspend function.................... 3-9
Transmitter..................................... 3-5
Key Left-in-luggage Compartment
Warning beep (With the advanced
keyless function)............................... 7-49
Key Left-in-trunk Warning Beep (With
the advanced keyless function)......... 7-49
Key Left-in-vehicle Warning Beep (With
the advanced keyless function)......... 7-49
Key Removed from Vehicle Warning
Beep...................................................7-48
Key Suspend Function........................ 3-9
L
Label Information............................... 9-2
Lane Departure Warning sound........ 7-51
Lane-change Signals......................... 4-77
Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane
Departure Warning System
(LDWS)........................................... 4-158
Leaving Home Light......................... 4-74
Liftgate.............................................. 3-20
When Liftgate Cannot be
Opened......................................... 7-52
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