Mazda CX-9 Smart Start Guide

Brand: Mazda

Model: CX-9

Category: Cars

Type: Smart Start Guide

This manual is also suitable for

2012 CX-9

Mazda CX-9: Experience a blend of power, luxury, and advanced technology. With its spacious interior, seating for up to seven, and a robust powertrain, the CX-9 is perfect for families and adventurers alike. From keyless entry and starting to power liftgate and panoramic moonroof, every detail is designed for convenience and comfort. Stay connected and entertained with the advanced infotainment system featuring navigation, audio, and Bluetooth connectivity.

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SMART START GUIDE

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STARTING THE ENGINE

While Carrying the Advanced Key…

 • Start the engine by pushing the start knob in and turning it (like a

normal key) while depressing the brake pedal.

 • Shut the engine OFF by turning the start knob to the ACC position

and then pushing in and turning to the Lock position.

 • TheKEY indicator light will show green when the advanced key is

detected. If the KEY indicator light ashes green, the advanced key

transmitter battery power is low.

POWER LIFTGATE

 • Toopenorcloseusingtheadvancedkeylesstransmitter,unlockthe

liftgate and push and hold the open/close button for one second or more.

 • Toopenorclosefromthedriver’sseat,unlocktheliftgateandpushand

holdthepowerliftgateswitchonthedashboard(seeDriver’sView)for

one second or more.

 • Toclosewhentheliftgateisopen,pushandholdthepowerliftgate

switch located on the lower edge of the liftgate panel for one second

or more.

Power liftgate will only operate under the following conditions:

1 Thepowerliftgateisunlocked.

2 Theshiftleverisinpark(P)whentheignitionisswitchedON.

Liftgate

Handle

Liftgate Handle

Power Liftgate Switch

ADVANCED KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM

 • Thissystemallowsyoutolockand

unlock the doors, open the liftgate and

even start the engine without taking

the key out of your pocket or purse.

While Carrying the Advanced Key…

 •  Unlock the driver’s door by pushing

thedriver’sdoorrequestswitchonce.

 •  Unlock all doors and the liftgate

bypushingthedriver’sdoorrequest

switch twice or by pushing the

passenger’sdoorrequestswitch

ortheliftgaterequestswitch.

 •

Lock all doors and the liftgate

bypushingthedriver’sdooror

passengerdoorrequestswitchor

liftgaterequestswitchonce.

 •  Open the front windows and moon

roof by pushing the unlock button on

the advanced key and then pushing

again and holding; release to stop.

 •  Close front windows and moon roof

bypushingandholdingthedriver’s

doorrequestswitch;releasetostop.

KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM

Thissystemremotelylocksandunlocksthedoorsandtheliftgate,andopens

the power windows and moon roof.

Release Button

• Pushtoextendkey.

 • Push&foldtoretractkey.

Lock

 •  Pushoncetolockall

doors and liftgate.

• Pushtwice(withinve

seconds) for horn sound

vericationthatalldoors

are locked.

Unlock

 •  Pushoncetounlock

driver’sdoors.

• Pushtwice(withinthree

seconds) to unlock all

doors and liftgate.

• Pushtwiceandhold

to open front windows

and moon roof.

Panic Alarm

 •  Pushforonesecondor

more to activate alarm.

• PushLock,Unlock,or

PanicAlarmtoturn

alarm off.

Liftgate Request Switch

With the Auxiliary Key…

1 Tostartengine,removetheStartknob

coverbysqueezingbothrelease

buttons and pulling the cover off.

2 Pushthekeyreleasetoremovethe

auxiliarykey.

3 Inserttheauxiliarykeyintothekey

cylinder and turn it to start the engine.

Genuine Mazda Accessory Remote

Start is available at your Mazda Dealer.

LIFTGATE

 • Toopen,unlocktheliftgate,pullupon

the handle and raise the liftgate.

 • Toclose,pushliftgatedownuntilit

securely locks, but do not slam.

Liftgate

Panic Alarm

Lock

Unlock

Advanced Key

Retractable Key

Release Buttons

Door Request Switch

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To Program the Driver’s Seat Position

1 Parkthevehicle.

2 Adjust the seat to the desired position using the slide/tilt and

recline switches.

3 PushthememoryseatSETbuttonfollowedbyoneoftheprogramming

buttons(1-3)untilabeepisheard.Programmingisnowcomplete.

Programtheremainingtwobuttonsasdesired.

NOTE: You can also program a seat position for each advanced key/retractable type

keyusedwiththevehicle.SeeOwner’sManualforprogramminginstructions.

To Move the Seat to a Programmed Position

1 ShifttheselectorlevertothePposition.

2 Pushtheprogrammingbutton(1-3)thatyouselectedwhen

programming your seat position.

Seats

ELECTRONICALLY OPERATED SEAT W/MEMORY

Slide/Tilt Switch

Seatcanbemovedback

and forth, raised, lowered,

or tilted with this control.

Lumbar Switch

Pushforwardorbackwardtoincreaseor

decrease lumbar support.

Recline Switch

Pushforwardorbackward

to adjust seatback angle.

Memory Seat Switch

1 Openliftgate.

2 Lower head restraints.

3Pulleachstrapontherearof

the seat while pushing the left

and right seat forward to lay at.

To Return to the Original Position

Pullthestraptoreturntheseatbacktotheoriginalposition.

THIRD-ROW SEAT ACCESS

 • Pullthethird-rowseataccessleveronthe

side of the second-row seatback to fold

and slide the seat forward to access

third-row seating.

 •

Return the second-row seatback to the

normal upright position by pulling up on

the seatback until it locks into place.

 • Slidethesecond-rowseatforwardorback

for proper legroom using the lever under

the front of the seat.

SPLIT FOLDING THIRD-ROW SEAT

Tocreateaatluggagecompartment

space, fold the seatbacks forward.

Third-row seat

access lever

Seatback folding

lever

Straps

NOTE: Thethirdrowseatsareequippedwithfoldablehead

restraints.Tofoldtheheadrestraint,pullthestrapontheback

oftheheadrestraintandfoldtheheadrestraintdownward.To

return the head restraint to its upright position, lift it upward.

Strap

SECOND ROW SEATBACK RECLINE

Toreclinetheseatback,leanforwardslightlywhilefoldinglever.Thenlean

back to the desired position and release the lever.

FOLDING THE SECOND-ROW SEATS

1 Unfastenthelapportionofthecenter-rearseatbelt.

2 Slideseatallthewaybacktowardrearofvehicle.

3 Lower head restraints.

4 Pulltheseatbackfoldingleverandfoldtheseatbackforward.

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Driver’s View (shown with optional

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Navigation System)

Thisindicatorlightilluminatestoremindyouthatthefrontpassenger’sfront/sideairbagsandseatbelt

pretensionerwillnotdeployduringacollision.Thereasonforthisisthattheweightintheseatisless

thanapproximately66lbs.Alwayswearyourseatbeltandsecurechildrenintherearseatsin

appropriatechildrestraints.SeetheOwner’sManualforimportantinformationonthissafetyfeature.

BLUETOOTH

HANDS-FREE

(P. 2 5 )

AUDIO

(PP. 17-2 2)

AUDIO WITHOUT

NAVIGATION

(PP. 17-18 )

HEADLIGHT

LEVELING

(P. 9 )

TRACTION

CONTROL

SYSTEM (TCS)

POWER

LIFTGATE

SWITCH

(P. 2 )

BLIND SPOT

MONITORING

(BSM)

(P. 13 )

AUDIO WITHOUT

NAVIGATION

(PP. 19 -2 0 )

NAVIGATION/

AUDIO

(PP. 2 1-24 )

CRUISE CONTROL/

NAVIGATION VOICE

RECOGNITION

INFORMATION

DISPL AY

(PP. 14, 15)

CLIMATE

CONTROL

(PP. 15 -16 )

LIGHTING/TURN SIGNALS

(P. 9 )

HOOD

RELEASE

ACCESSORY

SOCKET

TILT/TELESCOPING

STEERING WHEEL

LEVER (behind

steering wheel)

HAZARD

WARNING

SEAT

WARMERS

(PP. 15 -16 )

WIPER/

WASHER

(P. 10 )

PASSENGER

AIRBAG OFF

INDICATOR

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Instrument Cluster

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Low Fuel Level

KEY

KEY Warning Light (RED)

Advanced key not detected

or transmitter battery is dead.

KEY

KEY Indicator Light

(GREEN)

On:Advancedkeydetected;engine

is ready to start.

Flashing:Advancedkeybatteryislow.

Check Fuel Cap

ABS (Antilock Brake

System) Malfunction

Lights On (Exterior)

Tire Pressure

Monitoring System

(TPMS) Warning Light

On/WarningBeep:Lowtire

pressure in one or more tires.

Flashing:TPMSMalfunction

TCS

OFF

TCS OFF

(Traction Control System)

Charging System Malfunction

Powertrain Malfunction/

Reduced Power

BSM

OFF

BSM OFF

(Blind Spot Monitoring)

Check Engine Light

Brake Warning Light

Parkingbrakeon/lowbrake

uid/malfunction

Turn Signals/Hazard

Warning Indicator Lights

Automatic Transmission

Malfunction

Shift Position Indicator Light

Headlight High Beams On

Traction Control System

(TCS)/Dynamic Stability

Control (DSC)

On:TCS/DSCmalfunction

Flashing:TCS/DSCoperating

Air Bag/Front Seat Belt

Pretensioner System

Malfunction

Low Engine Oil Pressure

Security Indicator Light

Door/Liftgate Ajar

4WD

On:Systemisnotnormal;dealer

inspectionrequired.

Flashing:Differentialoiltemperature

ishigh;dealerinspectionrequired.

Seat Belt

Unbuckled/Malfunction

Cruise Main Indicator

Light On (AMBER)/

Cruise Set Indicator

Light On (GREEN)

Low Washer Fluid Level

TACHOMETER

FUEL GAUGE

SPEEDOMETER

TRIP METER

SELECTOR

INSTRUMENT

CLUSTER DIMMER

ENGINE COOLANT

TEMPERATURE GAUGE

ODOMETER/

TRIP METER

SHIFT LEVER

POSITION INDICATOR

GLOSSARY OF WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS

NOTE: SeeOwner’sManualformoredetailsandexplanations.

NOTE: Low ambient temperature and/or high altitude causes tire pressures to drop

andmayturntheTPMSwarninglighton.Ifthewarninglightcomeson,checkthetire

pressureandllthetiresassoonaspossible,preferablybeforemovingthevehicleand

warmingupthetires.Tirepressureshouldbecheckedwhenthetiresarecold.

If the instrument cluster and other dashboard illuminations do not dim when turning on the headlights,

push the Instrument Cluster Dimmer knob.

•PushtotogglebetweentripmeterA&B.

 •Whenatripmeterisselected,pushandholdtoresettozero.

Theinstrumentclusterhasadimmerfunctionthat

can be cancelled to make the illumination brighter

during the day when the headlights are on. If

the illumination is too dim during the day,

press the knob, or if the illumination does

not dim when turning on the headlights

at night, press the knob.

Whendimmed,rotatethe

knob to adjust the brightness

of the illumination.

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LIGHTING CONTROL/TURN SIGNAL LEVER

WINDSHIELD/REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER CONTROL LEVER

Pull

to Flash

High Beams

Push for

High Beams

AUTO: Therainsensorsensestheamountofrainfallandturnsthe

wipers on or off. Rotate inner ring away from you (clockwise) for less

sensitivity(requiresmoreraintoturnwiperson)andtowardsyou

(counterclockwise)formoresensitivity(requireslessraintoturnwiperson).

CAUTION:WhentheignitionisONturntheAUTOwipersOFFwhen

going through a car wash, or while cleaning or touching the windshield.

AUTO:Thelightsensor

automatically determines

when to turn the headlights

on or off.

: Turnstail,parking,dashboard,

and headlights on.

: Turnsfoglights

on only when

headlights

are on.

: Turnstail,

parking, and

dashboard

lights on.

NOTE:VehiclesnotequippedwithAUTO

wiperswillhaveINTwipers.SetthelevertoINT

and choose an interval timing by rotating the

ring between fast and slow.

HEADLIGHT LEVELING

Adjust headlight

angle with headlight

leveling switch

depending on vehicle

passengers&load

(example:Driveronly

=0,Driver+Passengers=1or

2,etc.).RefertoyourOwner’s

Manualforcompletedetails.

Pull lever to dispense

windshield washer uid

More sensitive

Less sensitive

AUTO

OFF

MIST

Rear Window

Wiper/Washer

INT: Intermittent

ON: Normalspeed

Washer/wiper

(hold as desired)

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Auto-Dimming Mirror

 • Auto-dimmingwillautomaticallydarkenyourrearviewmirrortoreduce

headlight glare from vehicles behind you.

 • Auto-dimmingisactivatedeverytimethevehicleisstarted.

NOTE: Inadditiontotheauto-dimmingmirror’srearlightsensor,thereisalsoa

front light sensor (not shown). Do not place or hang any objects over the front or rear

mirror light sensors; otherwise, the auto-dimming mirrors will not operate properly.

HomeLink

 • Thisfeatureprovidesaconvenientwaytoreplaceuptothree

transmitters such as garage door openers, home lighting remotes

andotherradiofrequencydevices.

 • RefertoyourOwner’sManualforcompleteprogrammingdetails.

NOTE: GenuineMazdaAccessoryAuto-DimmingMirrorwithCompassand

HomelinkorAuto-DimmingMirrorwithRearviewCameraisavailableatyour

Mazdadealer.

AUTO-DIMMING MIRROR AND HOMELINK

Auto-Dimming

Indicator Light

Auto-Dimming

HomeLink

Rear

Light

Sensor

Auto-Dimming

Off

On Off

Your aluminum wheels have a protective

coatingonthem.Onlyuseamildsoap

or neutral detergent with a sponge or

softclothtocleanthem.Usingawire

brush, polishing compound, solvent,

or any type of abrasive cleaner may

damage the protective coating.

ALUMINUM WHEEL CARE

FUEL DOOR RELEASE

(located on oor inside driver’s side door)

Toopen,pulltheremotefuel

door release.

NOTE:Fuelrequirement87Octane.

Fuel Door

Toavoidscratchingthepaintduring

refueling,securethefuelllercap

tether over the hook as shown.

Thetransmissionwillautomaticallyadjusthowandwhenitshiftsgears

basedonroadconditionsandyourdrivingstyle.Thetransmissionmaystay

in a lower gear longer than usual when going up or down hills or driving

aroundcorners.Thisfeaturegivesyoubettercontrolandamoreconnected

drivingexperience.

Lower

Gear

Higher

Gear

SPORT A/T MANUAL SHIFT MODE

TheSportA/TManualShiftModegivesyouthe

feel of driving a manual transmission by allowing

you to manually shift to control engine rpm and

torquewhenmorecontrolisdesired.

To Use Manual Shift Mode:

 •  ShiftleverfromDtoM.

NOTE: Changing to manual mode

can be done while driving the vehicle.

To Shift Up to a Higher Gear:

 •  Tapshiftleverback(+)once.

To Shift Down to a Lower Gear:

 •  Tapshiftleverforward(-)once.

Genuine Mazda Accessory Wheel Locks are available at your

Mazda dealer.

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BLIND SPOT MONITORING (BSM) SYSTEM

The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system is designed to assist the driver

by monitoring the blind spots to the rear of the vehicle on both sides.

 • Ifyourvehiclespeedis20mph(32km/h)ormore,theBSMwillwarn

youofvehiclesinthedetectionareabyilluminatingtheBSMwarning

lights located on the left and right door mirrors.

 • IfyouoperateaturnsignalinthedirectionofanilluminatedBSM

warning light, the system will also warn you with a beeping sound and

warning light ash.

 • BSMsensorsarelocatedundertheleftandrightrearbumperareas.

TheBSMsystemmaynotoperateproperlyiftherearbumpergetstoo

dirty, so keep the rear bumper area clean.

PleaserefertoyourOwner’sManualforcompletedetails.

Your Vehicle

Detection Areas

NOTE: Do not rely completely on the BSM system and be sure to look over

your shoulder before changing lanes:

•

TheBSMsystemcanassistthedriverinconrmingthesafetyofthesurroundings,

but is not a complete substitute.

• Thedriverisresponsibleforensuringsafelanechangesandothermaneuvers.

• Alwayspayattentiontothedirectioninwhichthevehicleistravelingandthe

 vehicle’ssurroundings.

• TheBSMsystemdoesnotoperatewhenthevehiclespeedislowerthanabout

20 mph (32 km/h).

Turning BSM System Off

TomanuallyturntheBSMsystemoff,pushtheBSMOFFswitchonthedash.

TheBSMOFFindicatorwillilluminateintheinstrumentclusterwhentheBSM

systemisoff.TheBSMsystemwillautomaticallyturnonthenexttimethe

vehicle is started.

Driver Side Interior

Set Temperature

Climate

Control

Audio

INFORMATION DISPLAY

Outside Temperature/

Passenger Side

Set Temperature

Clock

NOTE:ForstandardaudioandNavionly.MidAudioshowsTripcomputerhere.

PORTABLE

AUDIO

PLAYER

INTEGRATION

USING

THE

AUX

JACK

YourvehicleisequippedwithanAUXorauxiliary

jack that will allow you to play your portable audio

playerthroughthevehicle’saudiosystem.Learn

the system when parked and do not let it distract

you while driving.

NOTE: AvailableatyourMazdadealeristheGenuineMazdaAccessory3.5mm

audio cable which can be used to connect your portable audio player into the

auxjack.

1 LocatetheAUXjackinsidethecenterconsole.

2 Plug3.5mmaudiocableintotheportableaudioplayerandintothe

AUXjack.Turnportableaudioplayeron.

3 Turnthevehicleaudiosystemon.

4 • Without Navigation System:PushAUXbuttononaudiosystem

ORpushMODEbuttononsteeringwheelcontrolsuntil“AUX”

is displayed.

•With Navigation System:PushSOURCEbuttononaudio

   system,thenpushAUX1onscreenORpushMODEbuttonon

   steeringwheelcontrolsuntil“AUX1”isdisplayed.

5 Usetheportableaudioplayercontrolstoplaymusic.

IMPORTANT:Setthevolumelevelonyourportableaudioplayertothehighest

level before distortion starts, then adjust the volume on the audio system.

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NOTE: IftherearAUTObuttonispushedwhilethefrontA/Cbuttonisoff,the

rearairconditioningoperatesonlytocirculateair.Settingthetemperaturetothe

maximumhighorlowwillnotprovidethedesiredtemperatureatafasterrate.

Automatic Climate Control

FRONT SEAT WARMERS

Thedriverandfrontpassengerseatscanbewarmedbypushingthe

applicableseatwarmerbuttonwhiletheignitionisON.

• Seattemperatureincreasesasthenumberofindicatorlights

increases.Twolightsequalhigh,onelightequalslow.

• Whentheseatwarmersarenotneeded,pushbuttonuntilindicator

lights are off.

NOTE: Theautomatictemperaturecontrolalwaysworks,eveniftheAUTOON

indicator light comes off after rotating the Fan Control Dial or changing vent mode.

NOTE: Automatic climate control will allow you to maintain individual preset cabin

temperaturesforthedriverandpassengerwhenDUALmodeisselected.

INFORMATION DISPLAY

Passenger

Temperature

Control Dial

•  

PushtoturnDUAL

mode on or off.

•  With DUAL mode

ON (indicator on),

rotate the dial to

set passenger

side temperature

separate from the

driver’sside(shown

in the Information

Display above).

• With DUAL mode

OFF (indicator off),

driver controls the

temperature setting

on both sides.

Pushtoallow

control from the

rear controls

(indicator on).

 P u s h  t o 

display outside

temperature.

Fan Control Dial

•PushOFFtoturnclimate

control system off.

•Rotatethedialtoselect

the desired fan speed.

 Pushtodefrost

windshield.

 Pushtodefrost

rear window.

 Pushtorecirculate

cabin air to reduce

outside odors and

improve cooling

(indicator on) or

receive fresh air

(indicator off).

 P u s h  t o 

manually turn

air conditioning

ONorOFF.

Driver Temperature

Control Dial

AUTO ON:

Pushdial

to turn Automatic

Air Conditioning

system on. Rotate

dial to select

your desired set

temperature (shown

in information

Displayabove).The

airow mode and

amount of airow

will be automatically

controlled in

accordance with

the set temperature.

 Pushtoselect

airow mode.

OUTSIDE

TEMP

REAR

FRONT

REAR CLIMATE CONTROL

Operation from Front Seats

1 Turnthefrontairconditioningon.

2 PushtheREARcontrolbutton

on the front control panel

(indicator on).

3 Selectionoftheairowmode,

airow amount and temperature

will be automatically controlled

to the same setting as the front

air conditioner.

Operation from Rear Seats

AUTO ON:

1 Turnthefrontairconditioningon.

2 PushAUTOONbuttonontherearcontrolpaneltoturnRear

AutomaticAirConditioningsystemon.PushTemperaturesetting

button on the rear control panel to select your desired set

temperature.Theairowmodeandamountofairowwillbe

automatically controlled in accordance with the set temperature.

Rear Control Panel

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1. P u s h  t h e  LOAD button.

2.After“IN”isdisplayedonthe

Information Display, insert the CD.

3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 until up

to6CDsareloaded.

To Change Music CD

PushtheDISCbutton( or )

during playback.

To Change MP3 CD

PushtheDISCbutton( or ) for

1.5secondsormoreduringplayback.

TO LOAD/PLAY A CD

(if equipped with 6-CD changer)

PushandholdtheCLOCK button

until displayed time ashes.

2. PushandholdtheH (hours)

button to the correct hour.

3. PushandholdtheM (minutes)

button to the correct minute.

SETTING YOUR CLOCK

POWER ON

PushthePOWER/VOLUMEtoturn

the audio system on.

MEDIA SELECTION

Radio:PushFM/AMbuttonto

selecttheFM1,FM2,orAMband.

Satellite Radio:PushtheSAT

buttonforSIRIUSRadio

. If your

vehicleisequippedwithSIRIUS

Radio

(satellite radio antenna on

roofortrunklid),yournewMazda

includes a free introductory

subscription with a limited term trial

offer.Call888-539-7474toactivate!

SeetheOwner’sManualand/or

dealer for details. Contact your

MazdadealeraboutaddingSIRIUS

Radio

ifyourMazdaCX-9isnot

alreadyequippedwithit.

CD:PushCDbuttontoselectthe

CD player.

Auxiliary Input:PushAUXbutton

toswitchtojackinputorRearSeat

EntertainmentSystem(RSES).

NOTE: Play/Pause button is only

functionalwhenusingSIRIUSRadio

TUNING

Manual:TurntheTUNEdialto

manuallychangethefrequency.

Seek:PushtheTRACK/SEEK

tuning buttons to automatically

seekahigherorlowerfrequency

with a station.

Scan:PushtheSCANbuttonto

automatically sample strong

stationsforsecondseach.Push

again to cancel.

Preset Channel:PushthePreset

Channelbuttons(1-6)toselecta

stationstoredinmemory.Tostorea

station,pushandholdabutton(1-6)

until a beep is heard.

Auto Memory Tuning:Pushthe

AUTO-Mbuttontostoreanadditional

6stationsoneachFMandAMband

without disturbing the previously

storedstations.RefertotheOwner’s

Manualforcompletedetails.

CLOCK

Pushtodisplayclock.

INFO

Pushtodisplaythetripcomputer

inplaceoftheclock.Thetrip

computercandisplay:

 • Currentfueleconomy

 • Averagefueleconomy

 • Approximatedistanceyou

can travel on the available

fuel in your gas tank.

 • Averagevehiclespeed.

 • Whenaveragefueleconomy

or average velocity is displayed,

pushINFObuttonmorethan

1.5secondstoreset.

PLAYING BLUETOOTH

(BT) AUDIO

1MakesureBTaudiodevice

is paired.

2TurnonBTaudiodevice.

3PushtheAUXbuttonuntil

“BTAUDIO”isdisplayed.

BLUETOOTH

AUDIO

Bluetooth

enabled phones and

audio players provide an opportunity

to play music through the audio

system with no wires attached,

however,therearesomelimitations:

•Duringplayback,thesongtitle

or artist will be shown on the

vehicle’sinformationdisplay.(This

mayvaryduetothespecication

ofyourphoneorplayer(AVRCP

1.3required).Toobtainfurther

information, please refer to the

Owner’sManual).Thisisnota

problem with the vehicle, phone,

orplayer.Thecurrentaudioprole

does not send this information.

•Notallcontrolsonthephoneor

player will be active when paired

to the vehicle.

•Wirelesssignalstrengthcanaffect

audio streaming.

•Soundqualityofstreamingaudio

varies depending on the device.

BLUETOOTH

HANDS-FREE

(P. 2 5 )

AUDIO (PP. 17-2 2)

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• PushtheH button to set

the hour.

• PushtheM button to set

the minutes.

SETTING YOUR CLOCK

INFO

Pushtodisplaythetrip

computer in place of the

clock on the information

display.Thetripcomputer

candisplay:

• Currentfueleconomy

• Averagefueleconomy

• Approximatedistanceyou

can travel on the available

fuel in your gas tank.

• Averagevehiclespeed.

• Whenaveragefuel

economy

or average

velocity is displayed,

push

INFObuttonmorethan

1.5secondstoreset.

BLUETOOTH

HANDS-FREE

(P. 2 5 )

AUDIO (PP. 17-2 2)

Selection

Buttons

1-4

Selection

Buttons

5-8

POWER ON

PushthePower/Volumedialtoturn

the audio system on.

MEDIA SELECTION

Radio:PushFM/AMbuttontoselect

theFM1,FM2,orAMband.

CD:PushtheCD/AUXbuttonto

select the CD player which plays

CDs,MP3s,andWMAs.Seethe

Owner’sManualforcompletedetails.

Auxiliary Input:PushtheCD/AUX

button to selecttheauxiliaryjack.

Satellite Radio:PushtheSIRIUS

buttonforSIRIUSRadio

. If your

vehicleisequippedwithSIRIUS

Radio

(satellite radio antenna on

roofortrunklid),yournewMazda

includes a free introductory

subscription with a limited term trial

offer.Call888-539-7474toactivate!

SeetheOwner’sManualand/or

dealer for details. Contact your

MazdadealeraboutaddingSIRIUS

Radio

if your

MazdaCX-9

is not

alreadyequippedwithit.

TUNING

Manual:TurntheTUNEdialto

manuallychangethefrequency.

Seek:PushtheSEEK orTRACK

tuning buttons to automatically

seekahigherorlowerfrequency

with a station.

Scan:PushtheSCANbuttonto

automatically sample strong stations for

secondseach.Pushagaintocancel.

Preset Channel:PushSelection

Button 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, or 8 to select

astationstoredinmemory.Tostore

a station, push and hold Selection

Button 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, or 8 until

station is displayed.

Category (SIRIUS Radio

only):

PushtheCAT orFOLDER to

change to a different category.

Auto Memory Tuning:Pushand

holdtheAUTO-Mbuttontostore

anadditional6stationsoneachFM

andAMbandwithoutdisturbingthe

previouslystoredstations.Toreturn

to previously stored stations, push

theFMorAMbutton.Refertothe

Owner’sManualforcompletedetails.

LOADING A CD

Single CD Player

•InserttheCDintotheslot,

label-side up.

In-Dash CD Changer

•PushtheLOADbuttonandwhen

“PleaseInsertaDisc”isdisplayed,

insert the CD.

PLAYING A CD

•PushaSelectionbuttontoselect

aCD(6CDchanger).

•PushCAT orFOLDER to select

afolder(MP3/WMA).

•PushSEEK orTRACK to

selectpreviousornexttrack.

•PushCAT orFOLDER to

selectpreviousornextfolder

(forMP3sandWMAs).

PLAYING BLUETOOTH

(BT) AUDIO

1MakesureBTaudiodevice

is paired.

2TurnonBTaudiodevice.

3PushtheCD/AUXbuttonuntil

“BTAUDIO”isdisplayed.

BLUETOOTH

AUDIO

Bluetooth

enabled phones

and audio players provide an

opportunity to play music through

the audio system with no wires

attached, however, there are

somelimitations:

•Duringplayback,thesongtitle

or artist will be shown on the

vehicle’sinformationdisplay.

(Thismayvaryduetothe

specicationofyourphoneor

player(AVRCP1.3required).

Toobtainfurtherinformation,

pleaserefertotheOwner’s

Manual).Thisisnotaproblem

with the vehicle, phone, or

player.Thecurrentaudioprole

does not send this information.

•Notallcontrolsonthephone

or player will be active when

paired to the vehicle.

•Wirelesssignalstrengthcan

affect audio streaming.

•Soundqualityofstreamingaudio

varies depending on the device.

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1. P u s h 

LOAD /

2.SelecttheCD (DISC) on-screen button.

3.Waitforthescreentolower.

4. InserttheCDafter“IN”isdisplayedon

theInformationDisplay.TheCDwillbegin

playing after the screen closes.

TO LOAD/PLAY A CD

POWER ON

PushthePOWER/VOLUMEbuttonto

turn the radio on.

MEDIA SELECTION

PushtheSOURCEbuttontoselectthe

appropriateon-screenbutton:

Radio:SelectFMorAMbuttonfor

FM1,FM2,orAMband.

DISC:SelectforCDplayer.

Satellite Radio:

SelectSATforSIRIUS

Radio

.Ifyourvehicleisequippedwith

SIRIUSRadio

(satellite radio antenna

onroofortrunklid),yournewMazda

includes a free introductory subscription

with a limited term trial offer. Call

888-539-7474toactivate!Seethe

Owner’sManualand/ordealerfordetails.

ContactyourMazdadealeraboutadding

SIRIUSRadio

ifyourMazdaCX-9isnot

alreadyequippedwithit.

AUX 1:SelecttoswitchtoAUX

jack input.

NOTE:

AUX1illuminatesonlyifexternal

deviceisconnectedtoAUX1jack.

AUX 2:SelecttoswitchtoRearSeat

EntertainmentSystem(RSES).

NOTE: AUX2illuminatesonlyifRSES

is powered on.

iPod:SelecttoplayiPod

NOTE: iPodilluminatesonlyifdealer

installediPodintegrationkitanddevice

is connected.

BT-Audio:SelectforBluetooth

Audio.

PLAYING BLUETOOTH

(BT) AUDIO

1 MakesureBTaudiodevice

is paired.

2 TurnonBTaudiodevice.

3 PushtheCD/AUXbuttonuntil

“BTAUDIO”isdisplayed.

TUNING

Manual:TurntheTUNE/AUDIOdialto

manuallychangethefrequency.

Seek/Track:PushandholdtheSEEK/

TRACK buttons to automatically

seekahigherorlowerfrequencyor

track, depending on media selected.

NOTE:

If you continue to push and hold

thebuttons,thefrequencywillcontinue

changing without stopping until released.

Scan:PushtheSCANbuttonto

automatically sample strong stations for

secondseach.Pushagaintocancel.

Preset Channel: Can be used to

store8AM,16FMand18SIRIUS

Radio

stations.

1 PushtheSOURCEbutton.

2 SelectAM/FMorSAT.

3 ForFM,selectFM1/2

button,forSAT,select

PRESETSbutton.

4 Tunetothedesiredstation

usingtheSEEK/TRACK

button or by turning the

TUNE/AUDIOdial.

5 Selectandholdanychannel

preset on-screen button for

about two seconds until a

beep is heard.

 • Repeattostoreotherstations.

INFO

Pushtodisplaythetrip

computer in place of the clock

ontheinformationdisplay.The

tripcomputercandisplay:

 • Currentfueleconomy

 • Averagefueleconomy

 • Approximatedistanceyou

can travel on the available

fuel in your gas tank.

 • Averagevehiclespeed.

 • 

Whenaveragefueleconomy

or average velocity is

displayed,pushINFO

buttonmorethan1.5

seconds to reset.

1. PushtheMENU button.

2.SelecttheSetClocktab.

3.Scrollto“DisplayType”andselect;then

selecta24-hourora12-hourdisplay.

4.Usethe+ hour and - hour tabs to enter

the correct hour.

Usethe+1min(minutes)and-1min

to move minutes ahead or back.

NOTE:

 • WhenAutoTimeZoneisswitchedON,the

time cannot be adjusted manually.

 • WhenAutoTimeZoneisswitchedOFF,

the daylight saving time

on-screen button

cannot be operated.

SETTING YOUR CLOCK

Auto Memory Tuning:

SelectandholdtheAUTO-Mon-screen

button until beep is heard to store an

additional8stationsoneachFMandAM

band without disturbing the previously

storedstations.RefertotheOwner’s

Manualforcompletedetails.

BLUETOOTH

AUDIO

Bluetooth

enabled phones and audio

players provide an opportunity to play

music through the audio system with

no wires attached, however, there are

somelimitations:

•Duringplayback,thesongtitleor

artistwillbeshownonthevehicle’s

informationdisplay.(Thismayvary

duetothespecicationofyourphone

orplayer(AVRCP1.3required).To

obtain further information, please refer

totheOwner’sManual).Thisisnota

problem with the vehicle, phone, or

player.Thecurrentaudioproledoes

not send this information.

•Notallcontrolsonthephoneorplayer

will be active when paired to the vehicle.

•Wirelesssignalstrengthcanaffect

audio streaming.

•Soundqualityofstreamingaudiovaries

depending on the device.

BLUETOOTH

HANDS-FREE

(P. 2 5 )

AUDIO (PP. 17-2 2)

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Navigation System

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Your navigation system operates using the map discs supplied.

 • DiscAcoversmostoftheMidwestandWesternstatesincluding

Hawaii and Alaska.

 • DiscBcoverssomeoftheMidwestandalloftheEasternstates

includingPuertoRico.

 • BothdiscscoverallofCanada.

NOTE: Ifthe“stateyouraddressisin”isnotdisplayedwhenenteringadestination,

you may have the wrong disc in the navigation system.

1 Push

LOAD

2 When“Load/Eject”screenappearsselect“MAP”.Waitfornavigation 

screen to tilt open.

3 Remove current map disc (if installed) and insert the desired map disc,

  withtheprintedsidefacingup,intothelowerDVDMAPslot.

4 ReadtheCautioncarefullyandselectthe“AGREE”on-screenbutton.

PleaserefertoyourNavigationSystemOwner’sManualforcomplete

details and important safety information.

INSERTING THE MAP DISC

Insert map disc into lower DVD slot

SET HOME LOCATION

NOTE:HomeaddressmustbestoredinADDRESSBOOKbeforeproceeding.

Follow“SELECTINGADESTINATION”step1-11andonstep12select“Memory

Pt.”insteadof“Destination”tostoreaddress.

1 Push“MENU”buttononnavigationface.

2 Select“ADDRESSBOOK”.

3 Select“MemoryPoints/Home”.

4 Select“List”.

5 Selecthomeaddressfromlist.

6 Select“Category”.

7 Select“Home”.

SELECTING A DESTINATION

You can choose setting a destination using a street address, point of

interest, emergency, memory point, home, preset destination, previous

destination, freeway on/off ramp, coordinates, or select from map.

1 Push“MENU”buttononnavigationface.

2 Select“DestinationEntry”.

3 Select“Address”.

4 Selectthe“State”or“Province”.

•ScrolldownpasttheStatestondCanadianProvinces.

5 Select“City”.

6 Select“InputCityName”.

7 Usethekeyboardtoenterthecityname.

8 Select“Street”.

9 Usethekeyboardtoenterthestreetname.

10 Select“HouseNo”.

11 Usethekeyboardtoenterthehousenumber,thenselect“OK”.

12 Whenthemapappears,select“Destination”.

13 Select“Start”orjuststartdriving.

NOTE:

• For safety reasons, some navigation functions cannot be performed via the

 Navigationscreenwhiledriving.

• Whenenteringnumbersforastreetname,(e.g.,1stAve.),push“Sym.”

button to switch to the numeric keyboard.

• Map Orientation:“NorthUp”-Geographicnorthisup.

  “HeadUp”-Thedirectionyouareheadingisup.

• Route Preferences:Select“Prefer”or“Avoid”fortollroads,majorroads,

ferries, restricted roads and border crossing.

• RETURNbutton:Pushbuttontoreturntothepreviousnavigationscreen.

• VOICEbutton:Pushtoreplayavoicenavigationassistfromthe

navigation system.

• DISPbutton:Pushtosetscreenangle,brightness,contrast,day/night

screen and display on/off.

Disc A

OCIR OTREUPIIAWAH

Disc B

OCIR OTREUPIIAWAH

DISC A DISC B

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Bluetooth

PAIRING YOUR BLUETOOTH

PHONE OR AUDIO DEVICE

NOTE:

• For safety reasons, you cannot pair a phone while driving.

• Beforepairingyourcellphoneoraudiodevice,itisrecommendedthatyou

 refertoitsmanualforstepstoturnonBluetooth

and perform pairing.

• Fortoll-freeBluetooth

Hands-Free customer service and device compatibility

call 800-430-0153 or go to www.MazdaUSA.com/bluetooth for assistance.

• IMPORTANT:Setthevolumelevelonyourcellphoneoraudiodevicetothe

highest level before distortion starts, then adjust the volume on the audio system.

1 Pushandreleasethe or button

located on the steering wheel and wait

for a beep.

2 After the beep say, “Set-up”.

3 After the beep say, “Pairing options”.

4 After the beep say, “Pair”.

5 Afterthebeep,sayany4-digitcode.

6 PlacephoneoraudiodeviceinDiscovery

mode; if necessary, consult its manual,

orgotowww.mazdausa.com/bluetooth

andselectmodel,Bluetooth

, then follow

screen prompts.

7 Inputthe4-digitcodeyouchoseearlier.

8 Afterthephoneoraudiodeviceisrecognized,you

will be prompted to name the paired device, such

as “Tom’s phone or player”.

9 Whenpaired,asymbolwillbedisplayedinthe

information display - a phone symbol for a phone

and a music symbol for an audio device. If the symbol

isnotdisplayed,theBluetooth

device is not paired.

NOTE: IfyourcompatibleBluetooth

phoneisequippedwithamusicplayerand

supportstheBluetooth

proleA2DP,yourphonewillpairforbothhands-freecalling

aswellasBluetooth

audio during the pairing process, and will be considered one

unit.PleaserefertoyourOwner’sManualforcompletedetailsonhowto“pair”upto

7Bluetooth

phones and audio devices, and how to use the built-in tutorial and other

important safety information.

TO MAKE OR RECEIVE A HANDS-FREE CALL

Basic Operation:

button:ToMake/Receive/Swap(duringcallinterruption)acall.

button:ToEnd/Rejectacall.

button:ToSkipvoiceguidance(forspeedingupyouroperation).

Auto Re-connect:Onenginestart,thelast-connecteddevicewillbe

automaticallyre-connected.Thesystemisoperableseveralsecondsafter

engine start.

When using Bluetooth

audio function:

ThesoundqualityofBluetooth

streaming audio varies depending on the

device,evenwhenrecordedwitharecommendedbitrateof128kbps.

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MyMazda.com

—The Official Site

for Mazda Owners

•

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 •Personalizedmaintenanceschedules

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 •

Warrantyinformationandon-lineOwner’sManuals

 •Wallpaper,videosandotherfunstuff

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Visit and register at MyMazda.com today!

Roadside assistance is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a

year. Using the toll free phone number or the Mazda Roadside

Assistance Smartphone app - Mazda Assist. (which uses

GPS-enabled technology to determine your exact location),

will put you in touch with a roadside assistance agent.

Phone:1-800-866-1998

Theappcanbedownloaded,freeofcharge,fromtheAppstorefor

theiPhone

andAndroidMarketforAndroidpowereddevices.After

downloadingapp,customername,email,iPhonenumberandVIN

arerequired.

PERSONALIZE YOUR MAZDA CX-9 WITH GENUINE MAZDA ACCESSORIES:

• All-Weather Floor Mats

• Auto-Dimming Rearview

Mirror with Compass

• Cargo Mat, Carpet

• Cargo Net

• Cargo Tray

• Fog Lights

• Front Mask

• Hood Bug Deector

• iPod

Integration

• Moonroof Wind Deector

• Rear Bumper Guard

• Rearview Camera

with Auto-Dimming

Mirror Display

• Remote Engine Start

• Retractable Cargo Cover

•

Roof Rack and Attachments

• SIRIUS Satellite Radio

• Splash Guards

• Touch-Up Paint

• Trailer Hitch (Class II)

• Wheel Locks

• Windshield Sunscreen

—theultimatedestinationfor

MazdaOwners.Onceregistered,

you’llbeabletotakeadvantage

ofbenetsexclusivelyfor

MazdaOwners:

Keyless Entry ...............................1-2

 •KeylessTransmitter

 •AdvancedKey*

 •DoorRequestSwitches*

 •LiftgateRequestSwitch*

 •PowerDoorLocks

Starting The Engine .......................2

•StartKnobIgnition

 (AdvancedKey*)

Liftgate ............................................2

•ManualOperation

 •PowerLiftgate(PLG)Operation*

Seats ............................................ 3-4

•Adjustment

•MemorySeatFunction*

Rear Seat Access...........................4

•2ndand3rdrowseatingaccess

Driver’s View ............................... 5-6

 •LocationofSwitchesandControls

Instrument Cluster ..................... 7-8

 •Reviewindicatorlightfunction

and location

Lighting Control ............................. 9

Wiper/Washer................................10

Sport A/T Manual Shift Mode ......11

Customer Delivery Checklist

*if equipped

DEALERSHIP DATE

SALES CONSULTANT CUSTOMER’S NAME

VIN E-MAIL

PRESENTATION OF OWNER’S MATERIALS:

Review the following items with the customer

VEHICLE PRESENTATION:

Refer to the Smart Start Guide during presentation

Fuel Door ...................................... 11

•Fuel-FillerDoorRelease

Auto-Dimming Mirror .................. 12

HomeLink

.................................... 12

Blind Spot Monitoring ................. 13

AUX Input ...................................... 14

Climate Control .........................15-16

 •FrontControls •RearControls

Audio Controls ..........................17-22

•SIRIUS

SatelliteRadioOperation

•TripComputer(INFOButton)

•Back-UpCamera(Navigationonly)

Set Clock ..............................17, 19, 22

Navigation System* .................23-24

•2DiscSystem,InsertDisc

 •SelectingaDestination

 •SetHomeLocation

Bluetooth

Hands-Free ...............25

•Tutorial •Toll-Free

•PairPhone  CustomerService

 •MakeaCall  800-430-0153

Smart Start Guide

 •Removethischecklistfrom

SmartStartGuide

 •PersonalizationFeatures

(includingallAutoLock/Unlock

function settings, refer to your

Owner’sManual)

Warranty Information

Warranty Start Date:

Customer Initial:

 •BasicVehicle–

36months/36,000miles

 •Roadsideassistanceprogram

MyMazda.com

 •Offertoregistercustomeron

MyMazda.com

Owner’s Manual

Floor Mats

 •Ensureoormatsareproperly

hooked after cleaning

 •Donotinstalltwooormats,oneon

top of the other, on the driver side

 •Accessoryrubberoormatsshould

be cleaned with mild soap and

water only

SERVICE DEPARTMENT

IntroduceServiceManager;

provide business cards

ReviewServiceandPartsDepartment

hours of operation

ExplainfreeFullCircle

ServiceInspection

Schedulerstmaintenanceservice

SALES CONSULTANT DATE CUSTOMER DATE

All items in the Customer Delivery Checklist have been reviewed with the customer and

the ﬁrst maintenance appointment has been scheduled:

Signed copy must be placed in dealer jacket

PrintedinU.S.A.07/11

Print1

999995011C12SS

FREE FULL CIRCLE

SERVICE INSPECTION

We’re committed to providing

expert Mazda service.

YoulovetodriveyourMazda,andwelovetoserviceyourMazda.WithourFullCircle

Service,we’llgiveyourvehicleaCOMPLIMENTARYMULTI-POINTINSPECTION.

YourMazdawillreceiveathoroughreviewofitsmostcrucialcomponents.

Thiseasy-to-useSmartStartGuideisintendedtohelpyoumorefullyappreciatesome

oftheuniquefeaturesandfunctionsofyournewvehicle.However,itisnotintendedto

replaceyourOwner’sManual.TheOwner’sManualcontainsmoredetailedinformation

to help you better understand the important safety warnings, features, operation, and

maintenanceofyourvehicle.Allinformation,specications,photographsandillustrations

inthispublicationarethoseineffectatthetimeofprinting.Mazdareservestherightto

changespecicationsordesignwithoutobligation.

GENUINE MAZDA SERVICE

Because you and your Mazda deserve the best

YournewMazdadeservesnothinglessthantheverybest.Tokeepitrunning

likenewforyearstocome,trusttheexpertsatyourlocalAuthorizedMazda

Dealer.Simplybringyourvehicleinforyourscheduledmaintenanceandany

neededrepairs.*

AtparticipatingMazdaFullCircleServiceCenters,**ourtechnicianswill

automatically perform a complimentary Full Circle inspection on your vehicle

andissueadetailedreportcardateveryvisit.Thisisdesignedtohelpyou

keeptrackofyourMazda’scriticaloperatingcondition.Ourfactory-trained

techniciansknowyourvehicleinsideoutanduseGenuineMazdaParts,

givingyourvehicletheoptimumcareandmaintenanceitrequirestorun

with awless precision.

Remember,tofurtherenhanceyourdrivingexperience,visityourlocal

MazdaServiceCenterforyourscheduledmaintenance.It’salsotheplace

whereyoucanndawidevarietyoftires,parts,andaccessoriesthatare

just right for your vehicle.

* See vehicle’s scheduled-maintenance program for details.

** Visit the Mazda Owners website at MyMazda.com/fullcircle to nd a

participating Mazda Full Circle Service Dealer.

Customer Assistance Center: 1-800-222-5500

Roadside Assistance Contact: 1-800-866-1998

www.MazdaUSA.com

Mazda CX-9 Smart Start Guide

Brand: Mazda

Model: CX-9

Category: Cars

Type: Smart Start Guide

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