2021 MAZDA MODEL CX-9 Owners Manual

NOTE
Android Auto™ is provided by Google and its use is subject to your agreement to the
Android Auto™ terms of use.
When using Android Auto™, location, speed, and other vehicle data is transferred to your
smart phone. For further details, refer to Google’s Privacy Policy.
Tr a d e m a r k
Pandora®, the Pandora® logo, and the Pandora® trade dress are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Pandora Media, Inc., used with permission.
HD Radio™ and the HD, HD Radio, and “Arc” logos are proprietary trademarks of
iBiquity Digital Corp.
iPhone, iPod touch, iPod nano, Siri and Apple Music are registered trademarks of Apple
Inc.
Apple CarPlay is trademarks of Apple Inc.
iOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the U.S. and other countries and is
used under license.
“Made for iPhone” and “Made for iPod” mean that an accessory has been designed to
connect specifically to iPhone or iPod, and has been certified by the developer to meet
Apple performance standards. Ap ple is not responsible for the operation of this device or
its compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
Please note that the use of this accessory with iPhone or iPod may affect wireless
performance.

Made for
iPhone 7 Plus
iPhone 7
iPhone SE
iPhone 6s Plus
iPhone 6s
iPhone 6 Plus
iPhone 6
iPhone 5s
iPod touch (7th generation)
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iPod touch (6th generation)
Google, Android, Android Auto and other related marks are trademarks of Google LLC.
AudioPilot is a registered trademark of Bose Corporation.
Centerpoint is a registered trademark of Bose Corporation.
Windows Media and Microsoft are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation U.S.
in the United States and other countries.
This product is protected by certain intellect ual property rights of Microsoft Corporation
and third parties.
Use or distribution of such technology outside of this pr oduct is prohibited without a
license from Microsoft or an authorized Microsoft subsidiary and third parties.
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG,
Inc. and any use of such marks by Pana sonic Corporation is under license. Other
trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.
SDHC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.
Gracenote, the Gracenote logo and logotype are either a registered trademark or a
trademark of Gracenote, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.
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What is Mazda Connect ?
▼What is Mazda Connect ?
For vehicles with the following display type, refer to the following page because your
vehicle is equipped with Mazda Connect (Type A).
Refer to What is Mazda Connect ? on page 5-14.

This manual only indicates a part of the info
rmation for Mazda Connect. For details, check
the Web owner's manual at the Mazda site for each country and region.

1. Radio
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2. Bluetooth® Audio/Hands-Free Call/SMS (Short Message Service)
3. USB Audio/USB Video
4. USB port
*1/SD card slot*2
5. SD card (Navigation system)*
*
1 The location of the USB slot differs depending on the vehicle specifications.
*2 The SD card slot is for the navigation system only. For vehicles with the navigation system, the SD card (Mazda genuine) with st ored map data is inserted into the SD card
slot.
No. Menu Explanation
(1) Information Fuel Efficiency Monitor:
Monitor fuel efficiency in real tim
e and view fuel efficiency history.
SiriusXM Travel Link
*:
Access traffic information, weather, fuel prices, parking information and
sports scores.
Vehicle Status Monitor:
View important vehicle maintenance me ssages, information, and intervals.
(2) Entertainment FM
AM
SiriusXM
*
Pandora*
Bluetooth
USB1 Audio/USB2 Audio
USB1 Video/USB2 Video
Audio Off
(3) Notifications Displays text messages received by th
e mobile device paired to Mazda Con‐
nect and notifications from the vehicle.
(4) Communication By connecting your mobile device, such
as a Smartphone, to Mazda Connect
via Bluetooth
®, you can use the hands-free ca ll and short message functions.
(5) Navigation The navigation system (vehicles with navigation system) can be used when
the SD card for the navigation system is inserted.

If the SD card for the navigation syst
em is not inserted, the compass indicat ‐
ing the direction in which the vehicle is moving is displayed. The compass
may not indicate the correct bearing when the vehicle is stopped or traveling
at a slow speed.
For the navigation system operation, refer to the navigation system manual.
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No. MenuExplanation
(6) Settings You can change the settings for the
Mazda Connect screen, sound settings,
and the vehicle functions.

In-Vehicle Displays:
Configures settings and content for all in-vehicle displays.
Sound Settings:
Configures the in-vehicle listening experience.
Safety Settings:
Configures safety and driver assistance features.
Vehicle Settings:
Configures vehicle convenience features.
Connectivity Settings:
Configures Bluetooth and other device connectivity settings.
System Settings:
Configures language, time, and other general settings.
(7) Apple CarPlay You can use Apple CarPlay™ by connecting an iPhone
® compatible with
Apple CarPlay™ to the USB port.
(8) Android Auto You can use Android Auto™ by connecting an Android™ Smartphone com
‐
patible with Android Auto™ to the USB port.
WA R N I N G
Always adjust Mazda Connect while the vehicle is stopped:
Do not adjust Mazda Connect with the Commander switch while driving the vehicle.
Adjusting Mazda Connect with the Commander switch while driving the vehicle is dangerous
as it could distract your attention from the vehicle operation which could lead to a serious
accident.
Even if the audio remote control switches are eq uipped on the steering wheel, learn to use the
switches without looking down at them so that you can keep your maximum attention on the
road while driving the vehicle.
Do not allow the connection plug cord to get tangled with the selector lever:
Allowing the plug cord to become tangled with the selector lever is dangerous as it could
interfere with driving, resulting in an accident.
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Do not adjust a mobile device or a similar product while driving the vehicle:
Adjusting a mobile device or a similar product while driving the vehicle is dangerous as it
could distract your attention from the vehi cle operation which could lead to a serious
accident. Always adjust a mobi le device or a similar product while the vehicle is stopped.
CAUTION
For the purposes of safe driving, adjust the au dio volume to a level that allows you to hear
sounds outside of the vehicle including car horns and particularly emergency vehicle sirens.
NOTE
Do not use Mazda Connect for a long time with the engine stopped. Otherwise, the battery
power could be depleted.
If a mobile phone or CB radio is used in or near the vehicle, it could cause noise to occur
from the audio system. However, this does not indicate a problem.
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Mazda Connect Basic Operations
▼Mazda Connect Basic Operations
NOTE
The explanation of functions described in this
manual may differ from the actual operation,
and the shapes of screens and buttons and th e letters and characters displayed may also
differ from the actual appearance.
Additionally, depending on future software updates, the content may successively change
without notice.
▼ Commander Switch Operation
The commander switch can be used to switch to each function and to operate each function.
Set the palm of your hand on the commander knob so that your fingers can touch each of the
switches.
You can switch the screens without having to look down at your hand.
NOTE
For safety reasons, some operations are disabled while driving the vehicle.
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The shape of the switches varies depending on the vehicle specifications.


No.Item Explanation
1
Entertainment button:
The audio source screen last used is displayed.

(During Apple CarPlay