2023 MAZDA CX9 Owners Manual

Before driving
Have your cooling and braking system checked by an Authorized M azda Dealer.
Before starting out, inspect the operation of all vehicle and t railer lights and all
vehicle-to-trailer connections. Stop and re-inspect all lights and connections after driving
a short distance.
Driving
Your Mazda will handle differentl y with a trailer in tow, so practice turning, backing, and
stopping in a traffic-free area.
Take time to get accustomed to the extra weight and length.
Allow more room between your vehicle and the one in front becau se braking distance
increases with a trailer. For each 16 km/h (10 mph) of speed, a llow at least one vehicle
and trailer length between your M azda and the vehicle ahead.
Avoid jerky starts or sudden acceleration.
Avoid sudden braking. It may cause loss of control and result i n 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.
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To turn the trailer, place your hand at the bottom of the steering wheel and turn it in the
direction you want the trailer to go. Make only slight movements to prevent sharp or
prolonged turning.
Ascending a hill
Shift into a lower gear to reduce 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.
WA R N I N G
Always use lower gears to reduce speed:
Holding the brake pedal down too long or too frequently is dangerous as it could cause the
brakes to overheat and lose power, resulting in loss of control and a serious accident. Use
lower gears to help reduce speed . Pull off the road and allow brakes to cool down whenever
braking performance feels reduced.
Overheated engine
The extra weight of the trailer may strain the engine on hot da ys and on long or steep
upgrades.
If the temperature gauge indicates overheating, turn off the ai r conditioner, drive safely to
the side of the road, park off t he right-of-way and wait for en gine to cool. Refer to
Overheating on page 7-23.
Parking
Always make sure the tires of the trailer and the tow vehicle a re blocked while parked.
Apply the parking brake firmly and put the transaxle in P.
Avoid parking on an incline, but if you must, follow these instructions:
1. Depress and hold down the brake pedal.
2. Have a helper put wheel blocks against the downhill side of a ll vehicle and trailer tires.
3. Then release the brake pedal slowly until the blocks bear the load.
If the grade is downhill, turn the steering wheel so that the front of the front tires face
the curb.
If it is uphill, face the rear of the front tires against the curb.
4. Firmly apply th e parking brake.
5. Shift the transaxle into P, and stop the engine.
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To restart after parking on an incline:
1. With the transaxle in P, start the engine. (Be sure to depress and hold the brake pedal.)
2. Shift into gear.
3. Release the parking brake (also the foot brake) and pull away from the wheel blocks.
Stop; apply the parking brake and shift into P.
4. Have a helper retrieve the wheel blocks.
Fuel consumption
Trailer towing causes higher fuel consumption.
Maintenance
If you tow a trailer frequently, have your vehicle serviced as shown in Scheduled
Maintenance (page 6-4).
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Recreational Towing
An example of "recreational towing" is
towing your vehicle behind a motorhome.
The transaxle is not designed for towing
this vehicle on all 4 wheels.
When doing recreational towing refer to
"Towing Description" (page 7-25) and
carefully follow the instructions.
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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
Instrument Cluster (Type C)....... 4-45
Active Driving Display
*............. 4-57
Automatic Transaxle....................... 4-59 Automatic Transaxle
Controls...................................... 4-59
Shift-Lock System...................... 4-60
Transaxle Ranges........................4-60
Manual Shift Mode..................... 4-62
Direct Mode
*.............................. 4-69
Driving Tips................................4-70
Switches and Controls..................... 4-71 Lighting Control......................... 4-71
Fog Lights
*................................. 4-77
Turn and Lane-Change
Signals........................................ 4-78
Windshield Wipers and
Washer........................................ 4-79
Rear Window Wiper and
Washer........................................ 4-82
Rear Window Defogg er.............. 4-83
Horn............................................ 4-84
Hazard Warning Flasher............. 4-85
HomeLink Wireless Control System
(Type A)
*.................................... 4-85
HomeLink Wireless Control System
(Type B)
*.................................... 4-89
Brake................................................ 4-94 Brake System.............................. 4-94
AUTOHOLD.............................. 4-98
Hill Launch Assist (HLA)........ 4-102
ABS/TCS/DSC/Trailer Stability
Control (TSC)/Off-Road Traction
Assist............................................... 4-104 Antilock Brake System
(ABS)........................................4-104
Traction Control System
(TCS)........................................ 4-105
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC)........................................4-107
Trailer Stability Control
(TSC)........................................ 4-108
Off-Road Traction Assist
*........ 4-109
Drive Selection............................... 4-111 Drive Selection......................... 4-111
i-ACTIV AWD............................... 4-113 i-ACTIV AWD Operation
*....... 4-113
Power Steering............................... 4-115 Power Steering..........................4-115
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i-ACTIVSENSE............................. 4-116i-ACTIVSENSE
*...................... 4-116
Adaptive Front Lighting System
(AFS)
*.......................................4-119
High Beam Control System
(HBC)
*......................................4-120
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
*.........
.................................................. 4-123
Traffic Sign Recognition System
(TSR)
*...................................... 4-129
Distance Recognition Support
System (DRSS)
*....................... 4-135
Driver Attenti on Alert (DAA)
*..........
.................................................. 4-139
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
*.....
.................................................. 4-141
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with
Stop & Go function (MRCC with
Stop & Go function)
*............... 4-145
Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) &
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS)
*.................................. 4-160
Advanced Smart City Brake Support
(Advanced SCBS)
*...................4-171
Smart City Brake Support [Forward]
(SCBS F)
*.................................4-174
Smart City Brake Support [Reverse]
(SCBS R)
*................................ 4-178
Smart Brake Support (SBS)
*.... 4-182
360° View Monitor (Mazda Connect
(Type A))
*................................ 4-184
360° View Monitor (Mazda Connect
(Type B))
*................................. 4-211
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
*......
.................................................. 4-239
Radar Sensor (Front)*.............. 4-244
Radar Sensors (Rear)
*.............. 4-247
Ultrasonic Sensor (Rear)
*.........4-249
Front Camera/Side Cameras/Rear
Camera
*.................................... 4-250
Cruise Control............................... 4-251 Cruise Control
*.........................4-251
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System.............................................4-256 Tire Pressure Monitoring
System...................................... 4-256
Rear View Monitor (Mazda Connect
(Type A))........................................ 4-260 Rear View Monitor (Mazda Connect
(Type A))
*................................ 4-260
Rear View Monitor (Mazda Connect
(Type B)).........................................4-268 Rear View Monitor (Mazda Connect
(Type B))
*.................................4-268
Parking Sensor System (Mazda
Connect (Type A))......................... 4-276 Parking Sensor System (Mazda
Connect (Type A))
*.................. 4-276
Parking Sensor System (Mazda
Connect (Type B))......................... 4-287 Parking Sensor System (Mazda
Connect (Type B))
*.................. 4-287
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