2021 MAZDA MODEL CX-9 Owners Manual

Severe braking

After rotation, inflate all tire pressures to
specification (page 9-7) and inspect the
lug nuts for tightness.
CAUTION
Rotate unidirectional tires and radial tires
that have an asymmetrical tread pattern or
studs only from front to rear, not from side
to side. Tire performance will be reduced if
rotated from side to side.
▼ Replacing a Tire
WA R N I N G
Always use tires that are in good condition:
Driving with worn tires is dangerous.
Reduced braking, steering, and traction
could result in an accident.
Replace all four tires at the same time:
Replacing just one ti
re is dangerous. It
could cause poor handling and poor
braking resulting in loss of vehicle control.
Mazda strongly recommends that you
replace all four tires at the same time.
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 loading conditions can accelerate the
aging process. 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.
▼Temporary Spare Tire
Inspect the temporary spare tire at least
monthly to make sure it is properly
inflated and stored.
NOTE
The temporary spare tire condition
gradually deteriorates even if it has not
been used.
The temporary spare tire is easier to
handle because of its construction which is
lighter and smaller than a conventional
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tire. This tire should be used only for an
emergency and only for a short distance.

Use the temporary spare tire only until the
conventional tire is repaired, which should
be as soon as possible.
Refer to Tires on page 9-7.

CAUTION
Do not use your temporary spare tire rim
with a snow tire or a conventional tire.
Neither will properly fit and could
damage both tire and rim.
 The temporary spare tire has a tread life
of less than 5,000 km (3,000 miles). The
tread life may be shorter depending on
driving conditions.
 The temporary spare tire is for limited
use, however, if the tread wear
solid-band indicator appears, replace the
tire with the same type of temporary
spare (page 6-36).
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 loading conditions can accelerate the
aging process. 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.
▼ Replacing a Wheel
WA R N I N G
Always use wheels of the correct size on
your vehicle:
Using a wrong-sized wheel is dangerous.
Braking and handling could be
affected,
leading to loss of control and an accident.
CAUTION
A wrong-sized wheel may adversely affect:
 Tire fit
 Wheel and bearing life
 Ground clearance
 Snow-chain clearance
 Speedometer calibration
 Headlight aim
 Bumper height
 Tire Pressure Monitoring System
*
NOTE
When replacing a wheel, make sure the
new one is the same as the original
factory wheel in diameter, rim width,
and offset (inset/outset).
For details, contact an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.

Proper tire balancing provides the best
riding comfort and helps reduce tread
wear. Out-of-balance tires can cause
vibration and uneven wear, such as
cupping and flat spots.
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Light Bulbs
Type A (With Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS))
Type B (Without Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS))Rear side-marker lights
Rear turn signal lights Brake lights
License plate lights
Headlights (Low/High beam) High-mount brake light
Overhead lights (Front)/
Map lights (Front) Luggage compartment light
Vanity mirror lights
Daytime running lights/
Parking lights Taillights
Ambient lights
Reverse lights
Fog lights
Front turn signal lights
Fog lights
Map lights (Center) Overhead light (Rear)
Rear side-marker lights
Rear turn signal lights Brake lights
License plate lights
Headlights (Low/High beam)/
Daytime running lights High-mount brake light
Overhead lights (Front)/
Map lights (Front) Luggage compartment light
Vanity mirror lights
Reverse lights
Front turn signal lights
Map lights (Center)Overhead light (Rear)
Parking lights/Front
side-marker lights
Front side-marker lights
Some models.
Side turn
signal lights
Side turn
signal lights
Signature wing
illumination
Brake lights/Taillights
Brake lights/Taillights
Ambient lights
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CAUTION
When removing the lens or lamp unit using
a flathead screwdriver, make sure that the
flathead screwdriver does not contact the
interior terminal. If the flathead screwdriver
contacts the terminal, a short circuit may
occur.
NOTE
To replace the bulb, contact an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Use the protective cover and carton for
the replacement bulb to dispose of the
old bulb promptly and out of the reach
of children.
▼ Replacing Exterior Light Bulbs
The exterior lights have either LEDs or
normal bulbs.
LED type
Headlights (type A)
Headlights/Daytime running lights (type
B)
Front turn signal lights (type A)
Daytime running light
s/Parking lights
(type A)
Front side-marker lights (type A)
Signature wing illumination (type A)*
Fog lights*
Brake lights
Taillights
High-mount brake light
Side turn signal lights
Rear side-marker lights
License plate lights
The LED bulb cannot be replaced as a
single unit because it is an integrated unit.
The LED bulb has to be replaced with the
unit. We recommend an Authorized
Mazda Dealer when the replacement is
necessary.
Bulb type
Front turn signal lights (type B),
Parking lights/Front side-marker lights
(type B)
NOTE
When replacing a bulb for the front turn
signal lights and parking lights/front
side-marker lights, turn the steering wheel
and change the direction in which the tires
are pointed to the position where the bulb
replacement can be done easily.
Turn the steering wheel after starting the
engine and stop the engine after you finish
turning the steering wheel.
1. If you are changing the right bulb, start the engine, turn the steering wheel all
the way to the right, and turn off
engine. If you are changing the left
bulb, turn the steering wheel to the left,
and turn off engine.
2. Make sure the ignition is switched off, and the headlight switch is off.
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3. Turn the screw counterclockwise andremove it.

4. Pull the center of each plastic retainerand remove the retainers, and then
partially peel back the mudguard.

Removal
Installation
5. Disconnect the wiring harness byreleasing the clamp.

6. Turn the socket and bulb assemblycounterclockwise and remove it.
7. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
Front turn signal lights

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Parking lights/Front side-marker
lights

8. Install the new bulb in the reverseorder of the removal procedure.
NOTE
There will be no problem with
functionality with the wiring harness
disconnected in Step 5 left
disconnected.
Therefore, there is no need to connect
the wiring harness.
Rear turn signal lights
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off, and the headlight switch is off.
2. Remove the cover.

3. Turn the screws counterclockwise andremove them.

4. Pull the unit rearward to remove it.
5. Disconnect the wiring harness byreleasing the clamp.

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6. Turn the socket and bulb assemblycounterclockwise and remove it.

7. Temporarily install the light unit withthe socket pulled out of the top of the
light unit.

Socket pull-out range
CAUTION
 The wiring harness may be damaged
when temporarily installing the light
unit. When performing the
procedure, observe the following
points.
Pull out the socket from within the
socket pull-out range shown in the
figure.
 Do not push the light unit into the
vehicle with force.
 When temporarily installing the light
unit, cover the rear bumper light unit
installation surface with a soft cloth.
The rear bumper may be scratched or
damaged if the light unit contacts it.
8. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.

9. Install the new bulb in the reverseorder of the removal procedure.
Reverse lights
1. Make sure the igniti on is switched off,
and the headlight switch is off.
2. Remove the cover.

3. Disconnect the electrical connectorfrom the bulb by pressing the tab on
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the connector with your finger and
pulling the connector.

4. Turn the socket and bulb assemblycounterclockwise and remove it.
5. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
6. Install the new bulb in the reverseorder of the removal procedure.
▼Replacing Interior Light Bulbs
Overhead lights
(Front)/Map lights
(Front) (LED type), Overhead lights
(Center)/Map lights (Center) (LED
type), Overhead lights (Rear) (LED
type), Vanity mirror lights (LED type),
Ambient lights
The LED bulb cannot be replaced as a
single unit because it is an integrated unit.
The LED bulb has to be replaced with the
unit. If a replacement is necessary, consult
an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Overhead lights (Front)/Map lights
(Front) (bulb type), Overhead lights
(Center)/Map lights (Center) (bulb
type), Overhead light (Rear) (bulb
type), Vanity mirror lights (bulb type)
1. Wrap a small flathead screwdriver with
a soft cloth to prevent damage to the
lens, and then remove the lens by
carefully prying on the edge of the lens
with the flathead screwdriver.
2. Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out. Overhead lights (Front)/Map lights
(Front)


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