2022 MAZDA MODEL CX-9 Owners Manual

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 controlled 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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Climate Control System
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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 system, press the Power
switch.
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Climate Control System
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What is Mazda Connect ?
▼What is Mazda Connect ?
For vehicles with the following display type, refer to the foll
owing page because your
vehicle is equipped with Mazda Connect (Type B).
Refer to What is Mazda Connect ? 5-33.
This manual only indicates a part of the information for Mazda Connect. For details, check
the Web owner's manual at the Mazda site for each country and r egion.

1. Radio
2. Bluetooth
® Audio/Hands-Free Call/SMS (Short Message Service)/E-mail
3. USB Audio
4. AUX
5. USB port
*1/Auxiliary jack*1/SD card slot*2
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6. SD card (Navigation system)*
*
1 The location of the USB slot/auxiliary jack differs depending on the specifications.
*2 The SD card slot is for the navigation system only. For vehicles with the navigation
system, the SD card (Mazda genuine) with stored map data is ins erted into the SD card
slot and used.

Icon Function
Applications
Information such as average fuel economy, maintenance, and warn ings can be verified. In
addition, SiriusXM
®, Apple CarPlay*, and Android™* can be selected.
Depending on the grade and specification, the screen display ma y differ.
Entertainment
Operates audio such as the radio. The audio source most recentl y used is displayed. An
audio source which cannot be used at that time is skipped and t he previous audio source is
displayed.
To change the audio source, select the
icon displayed at the bottom of the screen.
Communication
Bluetooth® related functions are available.
Navigation
Navigation screen is displayed (v ehicles with navigation system).
If the SD card for the navigation system is not inserted, the compass indicating the direc‐
tion in which the vehicle is moving is displayed.
The compass may not indicate th e correct bearing when the vehicle is stopped or traveling
at a slow speed.
Settings
Overall setting menu (Such a s display, sound, Bluetooth® and Language).
Depending on the grade and specification, the screen display ma y differ.
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Mazda Connect [Mazda Connect (Type A)]
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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.
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 vehicle operation which could lead to a serious
accident. Always adjust a mobile 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 particul arly 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 [Mazda Connect (Type A)]
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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 the letters and characters displayed may also
differ from the actual appearance.
Additionally, depending on future software updates, the content may successively change
without notice.
▼ Touch Panel Operation
CAUTION
Do not press the screen strongly or press it wi
th a sharp-pointed object. Otherwise, the screen
could be damaged.
NOTE
For safety reasons, operation of the center di splay is disabled while the vehicle is being
driven. However, items not displayed in gray can be operated using the commander switch
while the vehicle is being driven.

Touch & Tap
1. Touch or tap on the item indicated on the screen.
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2. The operation is launched and the next item is displayed.
Slide
1. Touch the setting item displaying a slider bar.
2. Touch the slider with your finger and move to the desired lev el.

Swipe
1. Touch the screen with your finger and move up or down.
2. Items which were not displayed can be displayed.
Return to previous screen
1. Touch the
.
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Displaying the home screen
1. Touch the
.
▼Commander Switch Operation
NOTE
For safety reasons, some operations are disabled while the vehicle is being driven.
Volume dial operation
Volume dial
Press the volume dial to mute and pause. However, while an audi
o source which cannot be
paused such as FM radio is playing, only mute is available. Pre ss the volume dial again to
resume the audio.
Turn the volume dial to adjust t he volume. The volume increases by turning the dial
clockwise, and decreases by t urning it counterclockwise.
Switches around commander knob
The following operations can be done by pressing the switches a round the commander
knob.
: Displays the home screen.
: Displays the Ente rtainment screen.
: Displays the Navigation screen (Only navigation-equipped vehicles). For operation
of the Navigation screen, refer to the navigation system manual . If the SD card for the
navigation system is not inserted , the compass indicating the direction in which the vehicle
is moving is displayed.
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Mazda Connect [Mazda Connect (Type A)]
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