2022 MAZDA MODEL CX-9 belt

The front passenger front and side air bags and seat belt pretensioner systems will deactivate
if the front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light turns on.
CAUTION
 To assure proper deployment of the front air bag and to prevent damage to the sensor in
the front seat cushion:
 Do not place sharp objects on the front seat cushion or leave heavy luggage on them.
 Do not spill any liquids on the front seats or under the front seats.
 To allow the sensors to function properly, always perform the following:
 Adjust the front seats as far back as possibl e and always sit upright against the seatbacks
with seat belts worn properly.
 If you place your child on the front passenger seat, secure the child-restraint system
properly and slide the front passenger seat as far back as possible (page 2-59).
NOTE
The system requires about 10 seconds to alte rnate between turning the front passenger
front and side air bags and seat belt pretensioner system on or off.
The front passenger air bag deactivation indicato r light may turn on repeatedly if luggage
or other items are put on the front passenger seat, or if the temperature of the vehicle's
interior changes suddenly.
The front passenger air bag deactivation indicato r light may turn on for 10 seconds if the
electrostatic capacity on the front passenger seat changes.
The air bag/front seat belt pretensioner system warning light might turn on if the front
passenger seat receives a severe impact.
If the front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light does not turn on after installing
a child-restraint system on the front passenger seat, first, re-install your child-restraint
system according to the procedure in this owner's manual. Then, if the front passenger air
bag deactivation indicator light still does not tu rn on, install the child-restraint system on
the rear seat and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
If the front passenger air bag deactivation i ndicator light turns on when an occupant is
seated directly in the front passenger seat, have the passenger re-adjust their posture by
sitting with their feet on the floor, and th en re-fastening the seat belt. If the front
passenger air bag deactivation i ndicator light remains turned on, move the passenger to
the rear seat. If sitting in the rear seat is no t possible, slide the front passenger seat as far
back as possible. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
Essential Safety Equipment
SRS Air Bags
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Constant Monitoring
The following components of the air bag systems are monitored by a diagnostic system:

Front air bag sensors
Crash sensors, and diagnostic module (SAS unit)
Side crash sensors
Air bag modules
Front seat belt pretensioners
Air bag/Front seat belt pretensioner system warning light
Related wiring
(With Front Passenger Occupa nt Classification System)
Front passenger occupant classification sensor
Front passenger occupant classification module
Front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light

The diagnostic module continuously monitors the system's readin ess. This begins when the
ignition is switched ON and contin ues while the vehicle is being driven.
Essential Safety Equipment
SRS Air Bags
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Hazardous Driving
WA R N I N G
Be extremely careful if it is necessary to
downshift on slippery surfaces:
Downshifting into lower gear while driving
on slippery surfaces is dangerous. The
sudden change in tire speed could cause
the tires to skid. This could lead to loss of
vehicle control and an accident.
Avoid sharp turns, excessive speed and
abrupt maneuvers when driving this
vehicle:
Sharp turns, excessive speed and abrupt
maneuvering of this vehicle are dangerous
as it could result in the increased risk of loss
of vehicle control, vehicle roll-over,
personal injury or death.
This vehicle has a higher center of gravity.
Vehicles with a higher center of gravity
such as utility vehicles handle differently
than vehicles with a lower center of gravity.
Utility vehicles are not designed for
cornering at high speeds any more than
low profile sports cars are designed to
perform satisfactorily under off-road
conditions.
In addition, utility vehicles have a
significantly higher rollover rate than other
types of vehicles.
In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is
significantly more likely to die than a
person wearing a seat belt.
When driving on ice or in water, snow,
mud, sand, or similar hazards:
Be cautious and allow extra distance for
braking.
Avoid sudden braking and sudden
maneuvering.
Do not pump the brakes. Continue to
press down on the brake pedal.
Refer to Antilock Brake System (ABS)
on page 4-90.
If you get stuck, select a lower gear and
accelerate slowly. Do not spin the front
wheels.
For more traction in starting on slippery
surfaces such as ice or packed snow, use
sand, rock salt, cha ins, carpeting, or
other nonslip material under the front
wheels.
NOTE
Use snow chains only on the front wheels.
Before Driving
Driving Tips
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This is for improved exhaust gas
purification and does not indicate any
parts defect.
Engine-starting is controlled by the
spark ignition system.
This system meets all Canadian
Interference-Causing Equipment
Standard requirements regulating the
impulse electrical field strength of radio
noise.
1. Make sure you are carrying the key.
2. Occupants should fasten their seat belts.
3. Make sure the parking brake is on.
4. Continue to press the brake pedal firmly until the engine has completely
started.
5. Put the vehicle in park (P). If you must
restart the engine while the vehicle is
moving, shift into neutral (N).
NOTE
The starter will not operate if the
selector lever is not in P or N position
and the brake pedal is not depressed
sufficiently.
6. Verify that the KEY indicator light (green) (if equipped) in the instrument
cluster and the push button start
indicator light (green) illuminate.
Indicator light
Push button start
NOTE
If the push button start indicator
light (green) flashes, make sure that
the key is being carried (for vehicles
with a type A/type B instrument
cluster (page 7-28), messages are
displayed in the instrument cluster).
If the push button start indicator
light (green) flashes with the key
being carried, touch the key to the
push button start and start the
engine (for vehicles with a type A/
type B instrument cluster (page
7-28), messages are displayed in
the instrument cluster). Refer to
Engine Start Function When Key
Battery is Dead on page 4-8.
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
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SignalWarning Page
Electric Parking Brake (EPB) Warning Indication/Warning Light*17-31
Check Engine Light*17-31
Automatic Transaxle Warning Indication 7-31
*AWD Warning Indication7-31
Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Preten
sioner System Warning Light*17-31
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light*1
Flashing
7-31
Turns on 7-36
(Amber/White) KEY Warning Indication Amber
7-31
White 7-36
(Amber)
*High Beam Control System (HBC) Warning Indication/Warning Light*17-31
*Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) Warning Indication 7-31
(Amber)
*Driver Attention Alert (D
AA) Warning Indication 7-31
(Amber)
*Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with S
top
& Go function) Warning Indication 7-31
(Amber)
*Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS) Warning Indication 7-31
LED Headlight Warning Light*17-31
*Smart Brake Support/Smart City B
rake Support (SBS/SCBS) Warning In‐
dication 7-36
Low Fuel Warning Indication/Warning Light
7-36
Check Fuel Cap Warning Indication/Warning Light*17-36
Engine Oil Level Warning Light*17-36
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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SignalWarning Page
Seat Belt Warning Light (Front seat) 7-36
(Red)Seat Belt Warning Light (Rear seat) 7-36
*Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Indication
7-36
Door-Ajar Warning Indication
7-36
Liftgate-Ajar Warning Indication 7-36
Door-Ajar Warning Light7-36
*1 The light turns on when the ignition is switched on for an operation check, and turns off a few seconds later or
when the engine is started. If t he light does not turn on or remains turned on, have the vehicle inspected at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
*2 The light turns on continuously when the parking brake is appl ied.
▼Indication/Indicator Lights
These lights turn on or flash to
notify the user of the system operation status or a system
malfunction.
Signal Indicator Page
(Green)Seat Belt Indicator Light (Rear seat) 2-39
*Front Passenger Air Bag Deactivation Indicator Light*12-85
Security Indicator Light*13-44
Wrench Indication
4-28
Shift Position Indication 4-49
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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SignalWarning Page
Master Warning Indication 7-31
Electric Parking Brake (EPB) Warning Indication/Warning Light*17-31
Check Engine Light*17-31
Automatic Transaxle Warning Indication 7-31
*AWD Warning Indication 7-31
Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Light*17-31
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light*1
Flashing
7-31
Turns on 7-36
(Amber/White) KEY Warning Indication Amber
7-31
White 7-36
(Amber)
*High Beam Control System (HBC) W arning Indication/Warning Light*17-31
*Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) Warning Indication 7-31
(Amber)
*Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go func
tion (MRCC with Stop
& Go function) Warning Indication 7-31
*Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) &
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS) Warning Indication 7-31
LED Headlight Warning Light*17-31
(Amber)
*Smart Brake Support/Sma
rt City Brake Support (SBS/SCBS) Warning In‐
dication 7-36
Low Fuel Warning Indication
7-36
Check Fuel Cap Warning Indication/Warning Light*17-36
Engine Oil Level Warning Light*17-36
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
4-40*Some models.
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SignalWarning Page
Seat Belt Warning Light (Front seat) 7-36
Seat Belt Warning Light (Rear seat) 7-36
*Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Indication7-36
Door-Ajar Warning Indication
7-36
Liftgate-Ajar Warning Indication7-36
*1 The light turns on when the ignition is switched on for an operation check, and turns off a few seconds later or
when the engine is started. If t he light does not turn on or remains turned on, have the vehicle inspected at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
*2 The light turns on continuously when the parking brake is appl ied.
▼Indication/Indicator Lights
These lights turn on or flash to
notify the user of the system operation status or a system
malfunction.
Signal Indicator Page
(Green)Seat Belt Indicator Light (Rear seat) 2-39
*Front Passenger Air Bag Deactivation Indicator Light*12-85
Security Indicator Light*13-44
Wrench Indication
4-44
(Blue)Low Engine Coolant Temperature Indicator Light 4-44
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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