2022 MAZDA MODEL CX-9 light

Avoid jerky starts or sudden acceleration.
Avoid sudden braking. It may cause loss of control and result in jackknifing, especially so
on wet or slippery roads.
Shift the selector lever to the D position when towing a trailer in hilly terrain or when
heavily loaded.
The D position will allow operating the vehicle without frequen t shifting.
Lane changes and turning
Avoid quick lane changes, sudden turns, and tight turns. Slow d own before turning to avoid
the need of sudden braking.
A turning trailer will make a tighter arc than the tow vehicle. Compensate with turns that are
larger than normal.
Passing
Plan well ahead to pass other v ehicles, and provide plenty of r oom before changing lanes.
Crosswinds from passing vehicles, especially larger ones, and t he effects of rough roads will
affect handling.
If swaying occurs, firmly grip the steering wheel and reduce sp eed immediately, but
gradually.
Steer straight ahead. If no extr eme correction of steering or b raking is made, the
combination of less speed and firm steering will result in stab ility.
Backing up
Backing a vehicle with a traile r requires practice and patience . Back slowly, and have a
helper outside at the rear of th e trailer to reduce the risk of an accident.
To turn the trailer, place your ha nd at the bottom of the steering wheel and turn it in the
direction you want the trailer to go. Make only slight movement s to prevent sharp or
prolonged turning.
Ascending a hill
Shift into a lower gear to redu ce the possibility of overloadin g or overheating the engine, or
both.
Descending a hill
Shift into a lower gear and use engine compression as a braking effect.
Before Driving
To w i n g
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4When Driving
Information concerning safer driving and stopping.
Start/Stop Engine.............................. 4-4 Ignition Switch........ ..................... 4-4
Starting the Engine....................... 4-5
Turning the Engine Off...............4-10
Instrument Cluster and Display ............
........................................................... 4-11 Instrument Cluster and
Display........................................ 4-11
Instrument Cluster (Type A)....... 4-12
Instrument Cluster (Type B)....... 4-29
Active Driving Display
*............. 4-45
Automatic Transaxle....................... 4-47 Automatic Transaxle
Controls...................................... 4-47
Shift-Lock System...................... 4-48
Transaxle Ranges........................4-48
Manual Shift Mode..................... 4-50
Direct Mode
*.............................. 4-56
Driving Tips................................4-57
Switches and Controls..................... 4-58 Lighting Control......................... 4-58
Fog Lights
*................................. 4-64
Turn and Lane-Change
Signals........................................ 4-65
Windshield Wipers and
Washer........................................ 4-66
Rear Window Wiper and
Washer........................................ 4-69
Rear Window Defogg er.............. 4-70
Horn............................................ 4-71
Hazard Warning Flasher............. 4-72
HomeLink Wireless Control System
(Type A)
*.................................... 4-72
HomeLink Wireless Control System
(Type B)
*.................................... 4-76
Brake................................................ 4-80 Brake System.............................. 4-80
AUTOHOLD.............................. 4-84
Hill Launch Assist (HLA).......... 4-88
ABS/TCS/DSC/Trailer Stability
Control (TSC)/Off-Road Traction
Assist................................................. 4-90 Antilock Brake System
(ABS)..........................................4-90
Traction Control System
(TCS).......................................... 4-91
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC)..........................................4-93
Trailer Stability Control
(TSC).......................................... 4-94
Off-Road Traction Assist
*.......... 4-95
Drive Selection................................. 4-97 Drive Selection........................... 4-97
i-ACTIV AWD................................. 4-99 i-ACTIV AWD Operation
*.........4-99
Power Steering...............................4-101 Power Steering......................... 4-101
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i-ACTIVSENSE............................. 4-102i-ACTIVSENSE
*......................4-102
Adaptive Front Lighting System
(AFS)
*...................................... 4-105
High Beam Control System
(HBC)
*......................................4-106
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
*.........
.................................................. 4-109
Traffic Sign Recognition System
(TSR)
*.......................................4-115
Distance Recognition Support
System (DRSS)
*....................... 4-121
Driver Attenti on Alert (DAA)
*..........
.................................................. 4-125
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
*.....
.................................................. 4-127
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with
Stop & Go function (MRCC with
Stop & Go function)
*............... 4-131
Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) &
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS)
*.................................. 4-146
Advanced Smart City Brake Support
(Advanced SCBS)
*...................4-157
Smart City Brake Support [Forward]
(SCBS F)
*.................................4-160
Smart City Brake Support [Reverse]
(SCBS R)
*................................ 4-163
Smart Brake Support (SBS)
*.... 4-167
360° View Monitor (Mazda Connect
(Type A))
*................................ 4-169
360° View Monitor (Mazda Connect
(Type B))
*.................................4-195
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
*......
.................................................. 4-223
Radar Sensor (Front)*.............. 4-228
Radar Sensors (Rear)
*.............. 4-231
Ultrasonic Sensor (Rear)
*.........4-233
Front Camera/Side Cameras/Rear
Camera
*.................................... 4-234
Cruise Control............................... 4-235 Cruise Control
*.........................4-235
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System.............................................4-240 Tire Pressure Monitoring
System...................................... 4-240
Rear View Monitor (Mazda Connect
(Type A))........................................ 4-244 Rear View Monitor (Mazda Connect
(Type A))
*................................ 4-244
Rear View Monitor (Mazda Connect
(Type B)).........................................4-252 Rear View Monitor (Mazda Connect
(Type B))
*.................................4-252
Parking Sensor System (Mazda
Connect (Type A))......................... 4-260 Parking Sensor System (Mazda
Connect (Type A))
*.................. 4-260
Parking Sensor System (Mazda
Connect (Type B))......................... 4-270 Parking Sensor System (Mazda
Connect (Type B))
*.................. 4-270
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Ignition Switch
▼Push Button Start Positions
The system operates only when the key is
within operational range.
Each time the push button start is pressed,
the ignition switches
in the order of off,
ACC, and ON. Pressing the push button
start again from ON switches the ignition
off.
Indicator light
NOTE
The engine starts by pressing the push
button start while depressing the brake
pedal. To switch the ignition position,
press the push button start without
depressing the pedal.
Do not leave the ignition switched ON
while the engine is not running. Doing
so could result in the battery going
dead. If the selector lever is in the P
position, and the ignition is in ACC, the
ignition switches off automatically after
about 25 minutes.
Off
The power supply to electrical devices
turns off and the push button start
indicator light (amber) also turns off.
WA R N I N G
Before leaving the driver's seat, always
switch the ignition off, set the parking
brake, and make sure the selector lever is in
P position:
Leaving the driver's seat without switching
the ignition off, setting the parking brake,
and shifting the selector lever to P position
is dangerous. Unexpected vehicle
movement could occur which could result
in an accident.
In addition, if your intention is to leave the
vehicle for even a short period, it is
important to switch the ignition off, as
leaving it in another position will disable
some of the vehicle's security systems and
run the battery down.
ACC (Accessory)
Some electrical accessories will operate
and the indicator light (amber) illuminates.
NOTE
The keyless entry system does not function
while the push button start has been
pressed to ACC, and the doors will not
lock/unlock even if they have been locked
manually.
ON
This is the normal running position after
the engine is started. The indicator light
(amber) turns off. (The indicator light
(amber) illuminates when the ignition is
switched ON and the engine is not
running.)
Some indicator lights/warning lights
should be inspected before the engine is
started (page 4-11).
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
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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.
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Start/Stop Engine
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CAUTION
If the KEY warning light (red)
illuminates, or the push button start
indicator light (amber) flashes, this
could indicate a problem with the
engine starting system. This may
prevent the engine from starting or
from switching the ignition to ACC or
ON (for vehicles with a type A/type B
instrument cluster (page 7-28),
messages are displayed in the
instrument cluster). Have your vehicle
inspected at an Authorized Mazda
Dealer as soon as possible.
NOTE
Under the following conditions, the
KEY warning light (red) flashes after
the push button start is pressed. This
informs the driver that the push
button start will not switch to ACC,
even if it is pressed from off (for
vehicles with a type A/type B
instrument cluster (page 7-28),
messages are displayed in the
instrument cluster).
The key battery is dead.
The key is out of operational
range.
The key is placed in areas where it
is difficult for the system to detect
the signal (page 3-8).
A key from another manufacturer
similar to the key is in the
operational range.
(Forced engine starting method)
If the KEY warning light (red)
illuminates, or the push button start
indicator light (amber) flashes, this
could indicate that the engine may
not start using the usual starting
method (for vehicles with a type A/
type B instrument cluster (page
7-28), messages are displayed in
the instrument cluster). Have your
vehicle inspected at an Authorized
Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. If
this occurs, the engine can be
force-started. Press and hold the
push button start until the engine
starts. Other procedures necessary
for starting the engine, such as
having the key in the cabin, and
depressing the brake pedal are
required.
When the engine is force-started, the
KEY warning light (red) (if
equipped) remains illuminated and
the push button start indicator light
(amber) remains flashing.
When the selector lever is in the
neutral (N) position, the KEY
indicator light (green) (if equipped)
and the push button start indicator
light (green) do not illuminate.
7. Press the push button start after both the KEY indicator light (green) (if
equipped) in the ins trument cluster and
the push button start indicator light
(green) illuminate.
NOTE
After starting the engine, the push
button start indicator light (amber)
turns off and the ignition switches to
the ON position.
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Start/Stop Engine
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After pressing the push button start
and before the engine starts, the
operation sound of the fuel pump
motor from near the fuel tank can be
heard, however, this does not
indicate a malfunction.
8. After starting the engine, let it idle for about 10 seconds.
NOTE
Do not use high engine speeds until
reaching the operating temperature.
Whether the engine is cold or warm,
it should be started without the use
of the accelerator.
If the engine does not start the first
time, refer to Starting a Flooded
Engine under Emergency Starting. If
the engine still does not start, have
your vehicle inspected by an
Authorized Mazda Dealer (page
7-22).
▼Engine Start Fun
ction When Key
Battery is Dead
CAUTION
When starting the engine by holding the
transmitter over the push button start due
to a dead key battery or a malfunctioning
key, be careful not to allow the following,
otherwise the signal from the key will not
be received correctly and the engine may
not start.
 Metal parts of other keys or metal objects
touch the key.
Spare keys or keys for other vehicles
equipped with an immobilizer system
touch or come near the key.
 Devices for electronic purchases, or
security passage touch or come near the
key.
If the engine cannot be started due to a
dead key battery, the engine can be started
using the following procedure:
1. Continue to depress the brake pedal firmly until th e engine has completely
started.
2. Make sure that the push button start indication light (green) flashes.
3. Align the center area of the emblem on the transmitter with t he center area of
the push button st art while the push
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button start indicator light (green)
flashes.

Push
button
start
Emblem
Transmitter
4. Make sure that the push button startindicator light (green) turns on.
5. Press the push button start to start the engine.
NOTE
The engine cannot be started unless
the brake pedal is fully depressed.
If there is a malfunction with the
push button start function, the push
button start indica tor light (amber)
flashes. In this case, the engine may
start, however, have the vehicle
checked at an Authorized Mazda
Dealer as soon as possible.
If the push button start indicator
light (green) does not illuminate,
perform the operation from the
beginning again. If it does not
illuminate, have the vehicle checked
at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
To switch the ignition position
without starting the engine, perform
the following operations after the
push button start indicator light
(green) turns on.
1. Release the brake pedal.
2. Press the push button start to
switch the ignition position. The
ignition switches in the order of
ACC, ON, and off each time the
push button start is pressed. To
switch the ignition position
again, perform the operation
from the beginning.
▼Emergency Operation for Starting
the Engine
If the KEY warning light
(red) illuminates,
or the push button st art indicator light
(amber) flashes, this could indicate that
the engine may not start using the usual
starting method (for vehicles with a type
A/type B instrument cluster (page 7-28),
messages are displayed in the instrument
cluster). Have your vehicle inspected at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as
possible. If this occurs, the engine can be
force-started. Press and hold the push
button start until the engine starts. Other
procedures necessary for starting the
engine such as having the key in the cabin,
and depressing the brake pedal are
required.
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
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