2023 MAZDA CX9 tow

SignalWarning
Brake System Warning
Indication/Warning
Light This warning has the
following functions:
Parking brake warning/Warning light inspection
The light illuminates when the par king brake is applied with the ignition switched to
START or ON. It turns off when the parking brake is released.
When the light turns on
If the brake system warning light remains turned on even though the parking brake is
released, the brake fluid may be low or there could be a problem with the brake sys‐
tem. Park the vehicle in a safe place immediately and contact a n Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
When the light is flashing
The light flashes if the Electric Parking Brake (EPB) has a malfunction.
If the light remains flashing ev en if the Electric Parking Brake (EPB) switch is oper‐
ated, consult an Authorized Mazd a Dealer as soon as possible.
WA R N I N G
Do not drive with the brake system warning light illuminated. Contact an Authorized
Mazda Dealer to have the brakes inspected as soon as possible:
Driving with the brake system warning light illuminated is dangerous. It indicates that
your brakes may not work at all or that they could completely fail at any time. If this
light remains illuminated, after checking that the parking brake is fully released, have
the brakes inspected immediately.
CAUTION
In addition, the effectiveness of the braking may diminish so you may need to depress
the brake pedal more st rongly than normal to stop the vehicle.
Electronic Brake Force
Distribution System Wa r n i n g If the electronic brake force di
stribution control unit determines that some compo‐
nents are operating incorrectly , the control unit may illuminate the brake system
warning light and the ABS warning light simultaneously. The problem is likely to be
the electronic brake forc e distribution system.
WA R N I N G
Do not drive with both the ABS warning light and brake warning light illuminated.
Have the vehicle towed to an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have the brakes inspected as
soon as possible:
Driving when the brake system warning lig ht and ABS warning light are illuminated
simultaneously is dangerous.
When both lights are illuminated, the rear wheels could lock more quickly in an emer‐
gency stop than under normal circumstances.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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SignalWarning
Charging System Warn‐
ing Indication/Warning Light If the warning light illuminates while driving, it indicates a
malfunction of the alter‐
nator or of the charging system.
Drive to the side of the road and park off the right-of-way. Co nsult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
CAUTION
Do not continue driving when the charging system warning light is illuminated be‐
cause the engine could stop unexpectedly.
Engine Oil Warning Light This warning light indicates low engine oil pressure.
CAUTION
Do not run the engine if the oil pressure is
low. Otherwise, it could result in extensive
engine damage.
If the light illuminates or the w arning indication is displayed while driving:
1. Drive to the side of the road and park off the right-of-way o n level ground.
2. Turn off the engine and wait 5 minutes for the oil to drain b ack into the oil pan.
3. Inspect the engine oil level (p age 6-21). If it's low, add the appropriate amount of
engine oil while being careful not to overfill.
CAUTION
Do not run the engine if the oil level is low. Otherwise, it could result in extensive
engine damage.
4. Start the engine and check the warning light.

If the light remains illuminated even though the oil level is normal or after adding oil,
stop the engine immediately and have your vehicle towed to an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
(Red)
High Engine Coolant
Temperature Warning Indication/Warning Light The light flashes when the engine
coolant temperature is extremely high, and illumi‐
nates when the engine coolant temperature increases further.
Handling Procedure
Flashing light
Drive slowly to reduce engine load until you can find a safe pl ace to stop the vehicle
and wait for the engine to cool down.
Illuminated light
This indicates the possibility of overheating. Park the vehicle in a safe place immedi‐
ately and stop the engine.
Refer to Overheating on page 7-23.
CAUTION
Do not drive the vehicle with the high engine coolant temperature warning light illumi‐
nated. Otherwise, it could resu lt in damage to the engine.
If Trouble Arises
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CAUTION
If you feel a sudden vibration or ride disturbance while driving or you suspect your tire or
vehicle has been damaged, immediately reduce your speed. Drive with caution until you can
safely pull off the road. Stop and inspect the tire for damage. If the tire is
under-inflated or
damaged, deflate it, remove the tire and rim and replace it with your spare tire. If you cannot
detect a cause, have the vehicle towed to the ne arest vehicle or tire dealer to have the vehicle
inspected.
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Cargo Weight includes all weight added to the Base Curb Weight, including c argo and
optional equipment. When towing, trailer tongue load or king pi n weight is also part of
cargo weight.

The cargo weight limit decreases depending on the number of veh icle occupants. The cargo
weight limit can be calculated by subtracting the total weight of the vehicle occupants from
the “combination weight of occupants and cargo should never exc eed” value on the tire
label.

Examples: Based on a single occupant weight of 68 kg (150 lbs), and a value of 385 kg (849
lbs) for the “combination weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed”:
The cargo weight limit with one occupant is 385 kg (849 lbs) － 68 kg (150 lbs) = 317 kg
(699 lbs)
The cargo weight limit with two occupants is 385 kg (849 lbs) － (68 × 2) kg ( (150 × 2)
lbs) = 249 kg (549 lbs)
If the weight of the occupant increases, the cargo weight limit decreases by that much.

GAW (Gross Axle Weight) is the total weight placed on each axle (front and rear) -
including vehicle curb weight and all payload.

GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) is the maximum allowable weight that can be carried
by a single axle (front or rear). These numbers are shown on the Safety Compliance
Certification Label located on the driver's door frame or door pillar. The total load on
each axle must never exceed its GAWR.

GVW
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) is the Vehicle Curb Weight cargo passengers.

GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) is the maximum allowable weight of the fully
loaded vehicle (including all options, equipment, passengers an d cargo). The GVWR is
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GCW (Gross Combination Weight) is the weight of the loaded vehicle (GVW) plus the
weight of the fu lly loaded trailer.

GCWR (Gross Combination Weight Rating) is the maximum allowable weight of the
vehicle and the loaded trailer - including all cargo and passen gers - that the vehicle can
handle without risking damage. (Important: The towing vehicle's braking system is rated for
operation at GVWR, not at GCWR. Separate functional brakes shou ld be used for safe
control of towed vehicles and for trailers weighing more than 1,500 lbs). The GCW must
never exceed the GCWR.

Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight is the highest possible weight of a fully loaded trailer
the vehicle can tow. It assumes a vehicle with only mandatory o ptions, no cargo (internal or
external), a tongue load of 10 －15% (conventional trailer) or king pin weight of 15－25%
(fifth-wheel trailer), and driver only (150 lbs). Consult your dealership (or the RV and
Trailer Towing Guide provided by your dealership) for more detailed information.
Tongue Load or Fifth-Wheel King Pin Weight refers to the amount of the weight that a
trailer pushes down on a trailer hitch.

Examples: For a 5000 lb conventional trailer, multiply 5000 by 0.10 and 0.15 to obtain a
proper tongue load range of 500 to 750 lbs. For an 11,500 lb fi fth-wheel trailer, multiply by
0.15 and 0.25 to obtain a proper king pin load range of 1,725 t o 2,875 lbs.
WA R N I N G
Never Exceed GVWR or GAWR Specifications:
Exceeding the GVWR or the GAWR
specified on the
certification label is dangerous. Exceeding
any vehicle rating limitation could result in a serious accident, injury, or damage to the
vehicle.
Do not use replacement tires with lower load carrying capacities than the originals because
they may lower the vehicle's GVWR and GAWR limitations. Replacement tires with a higher
limit than the originals do not increase the GVWR and GAWR limitations.
Never exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on the certification label.
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Steps for Determining the Correct Load Limit
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit-
(1) Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and c argo should never
exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your vehicle's placard.
(2) Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your
vehicle.
(3) Subtract the combined weight o f the driver and passengers from XXX kg or XXX lbs.
(4) The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo an d luggage load capacity. For
example, if the “XXX” amount equals 1400 lbs. and there will be five 150 lb passengers
in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs.
(1400 － 750 (5 × 150) = 650 lbs.)
(5) Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That
weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage lo ad capacity calculated
in Step 4.
(6) If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your tra iler will be transferred to your
vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and
luggage load capacity of your vehicle.
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Index
Front Air Conditioner....................5-5
Fully Automatic Type....................5-5
Operating tips................................ 5-2
Operating Tips............................... 5-2
Rear Air Conditioner................... 5-11
Vent operation................................5-3
Vent Operation...............................5-3
Vent Operation (Front).................. 5-3
Vent Operation (Rear)................... 5-9
Collision warning.............................. 7-51
Coming Home Light......................... 4-75
Cruise Control................................. 4-251 Cruise control switc h.................4-251
Cruise main indication (white)/cruise
set indication (green)................. 4-252
Cup Holder........................................ 5-69
Customer Assistance.... ....................... 8-2
D
Daytime Running Lights................... 4-76
Defogger
Mirror...........................................4-83
Rear window........... .................... 4-83
Dimensions.......................................... 9-5
Display...............................................4-11
Distance Recognition Support System
(DRSS)............................................ 4-135 Indication on display................. 4-136
Door Locks........................................3-12
Driver Attention Aler t (DAA).........4-139
Drive Selection................................ 4-111
Driving In Flooded Ar ea...................3-52
Driving on Uneven Road.................. 3-53
Driving Tips Automatic transaxle.....................4-70
Break-in period............................ 3-47
Driving in flooded a rea............... 3-52
Driving on uneven road...............3-53
Floor mat..................................... 3-49
Hazardous driving.. ..................... 3-48
Overloading............. .................... 3-52
Rocking the vehicle. .................... 3-49
Saving fuel and protection of the
environment................................. 3-47
Turbocharged vehicles.................3-54
Winter driving............................. 3-50
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)... 4-107
TCS/DSC indicator light........... 4-107
E
Electric parking brake (EPB)............ 4-95
Electric Parking B rake (EPB) Warning
Beep...................................................7-49
Emergency Starting Push-starting................................ 7-22
Starting a flooded engine............ 7-22
Emergency Towing Towing description...................... 7-25
Towing hooks............. ................. 7-26
Emission Control System..................3-28
Engine Coolant.........................................6-22
Engine compartment overview.... 6-19
Exhaust gas..................................3-29
Hood release................................ 6-17
Oil................................................ 6-20
Starting...........................................4-5
Essential Information.......................... 6-2
Event Data Recorder......................... 8-21
Exhaust Gas...................................... 3-29
Exterior Care..................................... 6-55 Aluminum wheel maintenance.... 6-60
Bright-metal maint enance........... 6-59
Maintaining the fini sh................. 6-56
Plastic part maintenance.............. 6-60
F
Flasher
Hazard warning........................... 4-85
Headlights.................................... 4-71
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Index
Parking Sensor System (Mazda Connect
(Type B))......................................... 4-287
Power Liftgate................................... 3-20
Power Liftgate Warning Beep........... 7-49
Power Steering................................ 4-115
Power Steering Warning Buzzer....... 7-50
Power Windows................................ 3-37
R
Radar Sensors (Rear)...................... 4-247
Radar Sensor (Front).......................4-244
Rearview Mirror................................3-34
Rear Coat Hooks............................... 5-76
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA).... 4-141
Rear Door Child Safety Locks.......... 3-18
Rear View Monitor Picture quality adjustment......... 4-267
Rear View Monitor (Mazda Connect
(Type A))......................................... 4-260 Displayable range on the
screen......................................... 4-262
Picture quality adjustmen.......... 4-267
Rear view monitor operation..... 4-263
Rear view parking camera
location...................................... 4-261
Switching to the rear view monitor
display........................................4-261
Variance between actual road
conditions and displayed
image......................................... 4-265
Viewing the display................... 4-263
Rear View Monitor (Mazda Connect
(Type B))......................................... 4-268 Displayable range on the
screen......................................... 4-270
Rear view monitor operation..... 4-271
Rear view parking camera
location...................................... 4-269
Switching to the rear view monitor
display........................................4-269
Variance between actual road
conditions and displayed
image......................................... 4-274
Viewing the display................... 4-271
Rear Window Defogger.................... 4-83
Rear Window Washer... .................... 4-82
Rear Window Wiper......................... 4-82
Recommended Oil.............................6-20
Recording of Vehicle Data................ 8-22
Recreational Towing......................... 3-63
Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign
Country.............................................. 8-18
Replacement
Fuse..............................................6-48
Key battery.................................. 6-33
Light bulbs...................................6-40
Tires............................................. 6-37
Wheel........................................... 6-39
Wiper........................................... 6-25
Request Switch Inoperable Warning
Beep (With the advanced keyless
function)............................................ 7-49
Rocking the Vehicle.......................... 3-49
S
Safety Defects, Reporting................. 8-14
Saving Fuel and Protection of the
Environment...................................... 3-47
Scheduled Maintenance...................... 6-4
Seat Driving position memory............ 2-10
Seats.................................................... 2-5 Front seat....................................... 2-5
Head restraint.............................. 2-28
Seat ventilation............................ 2-33
Seat warmer................................. 2-31
Second-row seat.......................... 2-15
Second-Row Seat (Captain Seat
Type)............................................ 2-22
Third-row seat............................. 2-26
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