Have your seat belts changed immediately
if the pretensioner or load limiter has been
expended:
Always have an Authorized Mazda Dealer
immediately inspect the seat belt
pretensioners and air bags after any
collision. Like the air bags, the seat belt
pretensioners and load limiters will only
function once and must be replaced after
any collision that caused them to deploy. A
seat belt with an expended pretensioner or
load limiter is still better than wearing no
seat belt at all; however, if the seat belt
pretensioners and load limiters are not
replaced, the risk of injury in a collision will
increase.
Do not modify the components or wiring,
or use electronic testing devices on the
pretensioner system:
Modifying the components or wiring of the
pretensioner system, including the use of
electronic testing devices is dangerous. You
could accidentally activate it or make it
inoperable which would prevent it from
activating in an accident. The occupants or
repairers could be seriously injured.
Properly dispose of the pretensioner
system:
Improper disposal of the pretensioner
system or a vehicle with non-deactivated
pretensioners is dangerous. Unless all
safety procedures are followed, injury could
result. Have an Authorized Mazda Dealer
safely dispose of the pretensioner system or
scrap a pretensioner system equipped
vehicle.NOTE
The pretensioner system may not
operate depending on the type of the
collision. For details, refer to the SRS
Air Bag Deployment Criteria (page
2-82).
Some smoke (non-toxic gas) will be
released when the air bags and
pretensioners deploy. This does not
indicate a fire. This gas normally has no
effect on occupants, however, those with
sensitive skin may experience light skin
irritation. If residue from the
deployment of the air bags or the front
pretensioner system gets on the skin or
in the eyes, wash it off as soon as
possible.
Essential Safety Equipment
Seat Belt Systems
2-41
CX-9_8KH5-EA-21K_Edition2_old 2021-9-16 14:11:22
Do not modify a front door or leave any damage unrepaired. Always have an Authorized
Mazda Dealer inspect a damaged front door:
Modifying a front door or leaving any damage unrepaired is dangerous. Each front door has a
side crash sensor as a component of the suppleme ntal restraint system. If holes are drilled in a
front door, a door speaker is left removed, or a damaged door is left unrepaired, the sensor
could be adversely affected causing it to not de tect the pressure of an impact correctly during
a side collision. If a sensor does not detect a side impact correctly, the side and curtain air
bags and the front seat belt pretensioner may not operate normally which could result in
serious injury to occupants.
Do not modify the supplemental restraint system:
Modifying the components or wiring of the su pplemental restraint system is dangerous. You
could accidentally activate it or make it inoperable. Do not make any modifications to the
supplemental restraint system. This includes inst alling trim, badges, or anything else over the
air bag modules. It also includes installing extra electrical equipment on or near system
components or wiring. An Authorized Mazda Dealer can provide the special care needed in
the removal and installation of front seats. It is important to protect the air bag wiring and
connections to assure that the bags do not ac cidentally deploy, and that the front passenger
occupant classification system and the seats retain an undamaged air bag connection.
Do not place luggage or other objects under the front seats:
Placing luggage or other objects under th e front seats is dangerous. The components
essential to the supplemental restraint system could be damaged, and in the event of a side
collision, the appropriate air bags may not de ploy, which could result in death or serious
injury. To prevent damage to the components e ssential to the supplemental restraint system,
do not place luggage or other objects under the front seats.
Do not operate a vehicle with damaged air bag/seat belt pretensioner system components:
Expended or damaged air bag/seat belt pret ensioner system components must be replaced
after any collision which caused them to depl oy or damage them. Only a trained Authorized
Mazda Dealer can fully evaluate these systems to see that they will work in any subsequent
accident. Driving with an expended or damaged air bag or pretensioner unit will not afford
you the necessary protection in the event of any subsequent accident which could result in
serious injury or death.
Do not remove interior air bag parts:
Removing any components such as the front se ats, front dashboard, the steering wheel or
parts on the front and rear window pillars and along the roof edge, containing air bag parts
or sensors is dangerous. These parts contain essential air bag components. The air bag could
accidentally activate and cause serious injuri es. Always have an Authorized Mazda Dealer
remove these parts.
Essential Safety Equipment
SRS Air Bags
2-74
CX-9_8KH5-EA-21K_Edition2_old 2021-9-16 14:11:22
Properly dispose of the air bag system:
Improper disposal of an air bag or a vehicle with live air bags in it can be extremely
dangerous. Unless all safety procedures are followed, injury could result. Have an Authorized
Mazda Dealer safely dispose of the air bag sy stem or scrap an air bag equipped vehicle.
NOTE
If it becomes necessary to have the components or wiring system for the supplementary
restraint system modified to accommodate a person with certain medical conditions in
accordance with a certified physician, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer, refer to
“Customer Assistance (U.S.A.)” (page 8-2).
When an air bag deploys, a loud inflation noise can be heard and some smoke will be
released. Neither is likely to cause injury, however, the texture of the air bags may cause
light skin injuries on body parts not covered with clothing through friction.
Should you sell your Mazda, we urge you to tell the new owner of its air bag systems and
that familiarization with all instructi ons about them, from the Owner's Manual, is
important.
This highly-visible label is displayed which warns against the use of a rear-facing
child-restraint system on the front passenger seat.
(Except Mexico) (Mexico)
Essential Safety Equipment
SRS Air Bags
2-75
CX-9_8KH5-EA-21K_Edition2_old 2021-9-16 14:11:22
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
2-89
CX-9_8KH5-EA-21K_Edition2_old 2021-9-16 14:11:22
Wireless Charger (Qi)*
You can charge mobile devices such as
Smartphones which comply with the Qi
Wireless Charging standard.
Only use mobile devices that have a
maximum power consumption of 5 W, or
15 W or below. The maximum power
consumption differs depending on the
mobile device.
Charging areaLED indicatorPower button
WA R N I N G
Radio waves from the Wireless Charger (Qi)
may affect the operation of medical
devices such as implanted-type cardiac
pacemakers or defibrillators.
Before using the Wireless Charger (Qi)
near people who use medical devices,
ask the medical device manufacturer or
your physician if radio waves from the
Wireless Charger (Qi) will
affect the
device.
The Wireless Charger (Qi) can be disabled
to prevent it from affecting medical
devices. Consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer for details.
Heed the following cautions. Otherwise,
the Wireless Charger (Qi) may malfunction
or be damaged, which could cause a fire,
burns due to heat generation, or an
accident such as electrical shock.
Do not install, remove, disassemble, or
change the wiring of the Wireless
Charger (Qi). If the Wireless Charger (Qi)
needs to be installed or removed, consult
an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Do not use the Wireless Charger (Qi)
when it is malfunctioning. In addition, if
smoke, abnormal noise, or abnormal
smell is emitted from the Wireless
Charger (Qi), stop the vehicle in a safe
place, switch the ignition OFF, and
consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
When using the Wireless Charger (Qi) to
store items on, turn
off the Wireless
Charger (Qi).
Do not place any metal object between
the charging area and the mobile device.
Also, do not apply items such as a
metallic sticker to the Wireless Charger
(Qi).
Interior Features
Interior Equipment
5-64*Some models.
CX-9_8KH5-EA-21K_Edition2_old 2021-9-16 14:11:22
3. Turn the screw counterclockwise andremove it.
4. Pull the center of each plastic retainer
and remove the retainers, and then
partially peel back the mudguard.
Removal
Installation
5. Disconnect the wiring harness by releasing the clamp.
6. Turn the socket and bulb assemblycounterclockwise and remove it.
7. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
Front turn signal lights
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
6-40
CX-9_8KH5-EA-21K_Edition2_old 2021-9-16 14:11:22
Parking lights/Front side-marker
lights
8. Install the new bulb in the reverse
order 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.
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
6-41
CX-9_8KH5-EA-21K_Edition2_old 2021-9-16 14:11:22
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 ignition is switched off, and the headligh t switch is off.
2. Remove the cover.
3. Disconnect the electrical connectorfrom the bulb by pressing the tab on
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
6-42
CX-9_8KH5-EA-21K_Edition2_old 2021-9-16 14:11:22