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: Your Guide to Seamless Driving

Harness the power of your Mazda CX-9 with its advanced features designed to enhance your driving experience. Effortlessly lock and unlock doors, open the liftgate, and start the engine without fumbling for keys with the Advanced Keyless Entry System. Utilize the Keyless Entry System to remotely control door locks, liftgate, power windows, and moon roof for added convenience.

Adjust your seat to the perfect position with the Electronically Operated Seat with Memory. Recline the second-row seatbacks and fold the third-row seats to create a flat luggage compartment, making it a breeze to accommodate larger cargo.

Mazda CX-9: Your Guide to Seamless Driving

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Smart Start Guide

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Key

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Auxiliary Key Release

Auxiliary Key

Key (Rear)

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 OFF position.

 • The

indicator light will show green when the advanced key is

detected. If the

indicator light ashes green, the advanced key

transmitter battery power is low.

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 quickly 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.

Liftgate

Panic Alarm

Lock

Unlock

Advanced Key

Retractable Key

Release Buttons

Genuine Mazda Accessory Remote Start is available at your

Mazda Dealer.

Door Request Switch

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To Program the Driver’s Seat Position and Outside Mirror Angle

1 Parkthevehicle.

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

recline switches.

3 Adjust the outside mirror angles.

4 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.

To Program the Driver’s Seat Position and Outside Mirror Angle

with Advanced key/Retractable type key

1 Adjust the seat and outside mirror angle to the desired positions.

2 Switch the ignition off.

3 PushtheSETbuttonnexttotheprogrammingbuttonsandthenthe

unlock button on the advanced key/retractable type key you want to

program within about 5 seconds. A beep sound is heard when the

operation is completed.

NOTE:

When the driver's door is unlocked using a programmed advanced key/

retractable type key, the seat and outside mirror angles will move to their programmed

positions if the driver's door is opened within about 40 seconds. A beep sound is

heard after the adjustment to the programmed positions is completed.

To Move the Seat and Outside Mirrors 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.

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.

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.

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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

(PP. 19 -2 0 )

AUDIO

(PP. 17-18 )

BACKUP

SENSOR

SYSTEM

(P. 14)

HEADLIGHT

LEVELING

(P. 9 )

POWER

LIFTGATE

SWITCH

(P. 14)

TRACTION

CONTROL

SYSTEM

(TCS)

BLIND SPOT

MONITORING

(BSM)

(P. 13 )

NAVIGATION

SYSTEM

SD CARD

(P. 2 3 )

INFORMATION

DISPLAY

(PP. 15, 25)

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 )

PASSENGER

AIRBAG OFF

INDICATOR

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CLOCK

SETTING

NAVIGATION/

AUDIO

(PP. 17-18, 23-24)

WIPER/

WASHER

(P. 10 )

CRUISE CONTROL/

NAVIGATION VOICE

RECOGNITION

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Instrument Cluster

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Low Fuel Level

KEY Warning Light (RED)

Advanced key not detected

or transmitter battery is dead.

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)/Roll

Stability Control (RSC)

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 toward you

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

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)

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

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

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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

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.

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.

CAUTION: Usingawirebrush,polishing

compound, solvent, or any type of abrasive

cleaner may damage the protective coating.

ALUMINUM WHEEL CARE

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REAR VIEW MONITOR

(if equipped)

Placingthegearshiftlever

intoReverseautomatically

operatestheRearView

ParkingCameraandis

viewable via the 5.8”

LCDscreen.

Rear View Parking Camera

NOTE: WhenusingtheRearViewParkingCamera,pleasecheckyour

surroundings as objects may be closer than they appear.

BLIND SPOT MONITORING (BSM) SYSTEM (if equipped)

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.

BACKUP SENSOR SYSTEM (if equipped)

Thebackupsensorsystemusesultrasonicsensorstodetect

obstructions around the vehicle while parking the vehicle in a

garage or during parallel parking when the vehicle is driven at a

speedofabout6mph(10km/h)orless.Thesystemwillnotify

thedriveroftheapproximatedistancefromthevehicletothe

surrounding obstruction using a beep sound.

ThiscanbeturnedONorOFFusingtheBackupSensorButtonlocatedon

the left side of dash.

POWER LIFTGATE*

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

liftgate and push and hold the liftgate 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).

Liftgate

Handle

Liftgate Handle

Power Liftgate Switch

MANUAL 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.

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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).

 Pushto

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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POWER ON

PushthePower/Volumedialto

turn the audio system on.

MEDIA SELECTION

PushtheAUDIObuttontoselectthe

appropriate on-screen button:

Radio: Select FM/AM button for FM1,

FM2, or AM band.

CD:SelectforCDplayer.

Bluetooth

:SelectforBTAudio.

Pandora:SelecttoplayPandorafrom

Bluetoothdevice(withPandoraapp).

USB:SelecttoplayiPod/iPhone

throughUSBport.

AUX:SelecttoswitchtoAUXinput.

SIRIUS:SelectforSiriusXMSatellite

Radio

. If your vehicle is equipped

withSiriusXMSatelliteRadio

(satellite

radio antenna on roof), 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, or contact your dealer about

addingSiriusXMSatelliteRadio

See your Owner’s Manual for further

information on:

• Pandoraaudioapplication

• Audiomenuvoice-command

TUNING

Manual:TurntheTUNE/FILEdialto

manually change the frequency.

Seek:PushtheSEEK

button or

touch and hold the

on-screen button, to automatically seek

a higher or lower frequency or track,

depending on media selected.

NOTE:

If you continue to push and

hold the button, the frequency will

continue changing without stopping.

Scan:TouchtheSCANon-screen

button to automatically sample strong

stationsforsecondseach.Touchagain

to cancel.

Auto Memory Tuning:

1Touchthe

Auto Memory

on-screen

button.Theautomemorypresetlist

is displayed and the previously tuned

frequency is received.

2Touchthe

Update List

on-screen

button to display the frequencies of

up to ten radio stations on the auto

memory preset list.

3Touchthedesiredfrequency.

RefertotheOwner’sManualfor

complete details.

Preset Channel: Can be used to store

6AMor12FMstations.

HD RADIO

WhentheHDradiobuttonis

ON (illuminated), there could

be a noticeable difference in

sound quality and volume

when a change from digital

to analog signals occurs.

If the sound quality and

volume becomes noticeably

diminished or cuts off, touch

theHDbuttontoturnOFF

HDradio(notilluminated).

1Tosetachannel,rstselect

AM, FM1 or FM2.

2Tunetothedesiredstation.

3Long-pressanyofthe

preset on-screen buttons.

Thereceptionfrequencyis

programmed and displayed

on the preset button.

4Repeatthisoperationforthe

other stations and bands you

want to store. When receiving

a programmed frequency,

select AM, FM1, or FM2 and

touch the preset on-screen

button.Thestationfrequency

will be displayed.

BLUETOOTH

AUDIO

Bluetooth

enabled devices provide an

opportunity to play music through the

audio system with no wires attached,

however, there are some limitations:

• DependingonBTversion,thesong

title may not display.

• Notallcontrolsonthedevicemaybe

active when paired.

• Audiostreamingmaybeaffectedby

signal strength.

• Soundqualityofstreaming

audio may vary.

AUDIO OPERATION USING VOICE

Audio operation and media selection can be

doneusingvoice.Pressthe“Talk”button

and say a command. (A list of available

commands will be displayed on the screen).

Some available commands are:

*Change mode *Mute/Mute off

Radio:*Seekup/down*Preset#

CD:*Playtrack#

BT:Next/Previousfolder

CD, USB, BT:*Play*Repeat

*Next/Previoustrack*Shufe

CD, USB, BT, Pandora:*Pause*Resume

Pandora:*Skipsong*Thumbsup/down

PLAYING BLUETOOTH

(BT) AUDIO

1 MakesureBTaudiodeviceispairedto

your vehicle.

2 TurnonBTaudiodevice.

3 TouchtheBluetooth

on-screen tab.

4 SelecttheBT-Audiooption.

Eject CD

Audio Controls (with Navigation)

GRACENOTE

Gracenote has the largest database of music

and video metadata for entertainment

products,appsandservices.Toupdate:

1 LoadtheGracenoteupdateonamemory

stickfromwww.MazdaUSA.com/bluetooth.

InsertmemorystickintotheUSBport.

2 PressthePHONEbutton.

3 Select Setup and scroll down to

GracenoteUpdate.

DISPLAY / SOUND SETUP

1 Pushthe

Setup

button.

2 Touchthedesiredon-screentab.

3 Change the desired setup item by

touching it.

LOADING A CD

InsertCD,label-sideup.

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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 customer service and device compatibility:

Toll-free call: 800-430-0153

Website: www.MazdaUSA.com/bluetooth

• 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.

• When in range of another Wi-Fi device, the Bluetooth connection between your

phone and the system may disconnect for a short time if you have Wi-Fi enabled.

  TurnoffWi-Fionyourphoneifneeded.

Touch Screen Pairing

1 PushPhonebutton.

2 Touchthe

Setup

on-screen button.

3 Touchthe

Bluetooth Setup

on-screen

button.Thelistofallpaireddevices

is displayed.

4 Touchthe

Add New Device

on-screen

button to display the message and

switch to the device operation.

5 Usingthedevice,performasearchfor

the Bluetooth

device(Peripheraldevice).

6 Select“Mazda”fromthedevicelistsearched

by the device.

7 (Device with Bluetooth

version 2.0)

Input the displayed 4-digit pairing code

into the device.

(Device with Bluetooth

version 2 .1

or higher)

  •Just Works is detected

Thepairingisperformedautomatically.

  •Numeric Comparison is detected

Verifythedisplayed6-digitcodeontheaudiounit,whichisalso

displayed on the device, and touch the

Yes

on-screen button.

8 (Device with PBAP prole)

Call history (incoming/outgoing history) for the device is

downloaded automatically.

NOTE: On engine start, the

last connected device will

automatically be re-connected

after several seconds.

TO MAKE OR RECEIVE A HANDS-FREE CALL

Basic Operation:

button:Tomake/receive/swapacall.

button:Toend/rejectacall.

button:Toskipvoiceguidance

(for speeding up operation).

NOTE: Forconnectionissues,pleaseconrmtheBluetooth

connectionstatusbypressingthePHONEbuttonandlookingin

the top left corner for the Bluetooth icon and your phone’s name.

SomephoneswillturnofftheBluetoothsignalafterconnectingtheUSBcableto

the vehicle or after downloading an update

• If not displayed, check your phone and make sure Bluetooth is turned on

 (ordiscoverable)intheSettingsmenu.Detailedinstructionsforsomephones

are available online.

• If there is still no connection, delete the pairing data on on the system and

 yourphoneandtryagainafterconrmingyourcellphoneiscompatibleat

 www.MazdaUSA.com/bluetooth.

BLUETOOTH

FEATURES

TheBluetoothsystemhassomenewfeatures.

PressthePHONEbutton,thenselectthe

“Setup”tab.SMSTEXTAUDIODELIVERY/

VOICEREPLAY:Play(read)textoremailfrom

aBluetoothconnectedphone(withMAP

prole) and respond back.

NOTE: If “Message” is grayed out, your phone does not have MAP prole.

See your Owner’s Manual for more information.

NOTE: ForalistofphoneswithMAPprole,visitwww.MazdaUSA.com/bluetooth.

See your Owner’s Manual for more information.

AUTOMATIC 911 CALL

AUTOMATIC911CALL:Calls911iftheairbagsdeploy.Thiscanbeturned

ON or OFF.

NOTE:

• Phonemustbepairedandconnected.

• 911operatorcanverifyvehiclepositioninformationusingphoneGPS

(if equipped).

See your Owner’s Manual for more information.

Talk

Pick-up Hang up

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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

• Moonroof Wind Deector

• Navigation System

• Paint Protection

Door Edge

Front Kit

• Rear Bumper Guard

• Rearview Camera

with Auto-Dimming

Mirror Display

• Remote Engine Start

• Retractable Cargo Cover

• Roof Rack

Bike Carrier

Cargo Box, Short

Cargo Box, Medium

Luggage Basket

Kayak Carrier

Ski/Snowboard Carrier

Surfboard Carrier

• SiriusXM

Satellite Radio

• Splash Guards

• Touch-Up Paint

• Trailer Hitch (Class II)

Bike Carrier,

Hitch Mounted

• Wheel Locks

• Windshield Sunscreen

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Feature Highlights

USB Port

RefertotheOwner’sManualforadditionalinformation.

1 ConnectthecableintotheportableaudioplayerandtheUSBport.

2 • Audio Controls (without navigation):PushtheAUXbuttonon

theaudiounittoswitchtotheUSBmodeandstartplayback.

•Audio Controls (with navigation):PushAUDIObuttononaudio

system,thentouchtheUSBon-screenbutton.

NOTE:

WhentheiPod

isconnectedtotheUSBport,theUSBon-screentab

changestotheiPodon-screentab.DonotremovetheiPodwhileintheiPod

mode. Otherwise, the data could be damaged.

3 Usethevehicle’saudiosystemorsteeringwheelcontrolstocontrol

theUSBdeviceconnected.

NOTE:

TheiPodfunctionsontheiPodcannotbeoperatedwhileitisconnected

tothevehicle’saudiosystembecauseitcontrolstheiPodfunctions.

2 • Audio Controls (without navigation):PushtheAUXbuttonon

theaudiounittoswitchtotheAUXmode.

•Audio Controls (with navigation):PushAUDIObuttononaudio

system,thentouchAUXon-screenbutton.

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

Auxiliary Jack

NOTE:

You will need an audio cable with an 1/8 inch

(3.5 mm) mini stereo plug (available as a Genuine Mazda

accessory) to connect your portable audio player into the

auxjack.

NOTE: AUXjackisnotavailableonvehiclesequippedwithRearSeatEntertainment

System(RSES).

RefertotheOwner’sManualforadditionalinformation.

1 Plug1/8inchministereocableintotheportableaudioplayerandthe

AUXjack.

PORTABLE AUDIO PLAYER INTEGRATION USING THE

USB PORT OR AUX JACK

YourvehicleisequippedwithaUSBport(somemodels)andauxiliaryAUX

jacklocatedinthecenterconsole.ThiswillallowyoutoplayyouriPod,USB

device,orportableaudioplayerthroughthevehicle’saudiosystem.Learn

the system when parked and do not let it distract you while driving.

IMPORTANT:

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

before distortion starts, then use the vehicle’s audio system to adjust

the volume.

 • UnpluganydevicefromtheUSBportandaccessorysocketbefore

turningoffthevehicle.Leavingdevicespluggedincandrainthebattery

and cause issues during the Bluetooth pairing process at startup. Wait

about 15 seconds after starting the vehicle before plugging anything into

theUSBport.

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Navigation System

23 24

5 Enterthetownorcityname.

6 Enterthestreetname.

7 Enterthehousenumber,thentouchDone.

8 Thelocationisshownonthemap.TouchSelect to continue or Back

to enter another address.

9 When the new route is shown, touch Done.

For more information about the route, touch Details.

PLANNING A ROUTE USING YOUR VOICE

You can navigate to any of the following places using your voice:

• An address, including home.

• Favorites.

• Cities and towns.

• POI(PointofInterest)categories.

• POIsfornamedbrandsof,

forexample,restaurants,gas

stations, car rental and gyms.

• A recent destination.

Toplanaroutetoanaddressusingyourvoice,dothefollowing:

NOTE:

Planningarouteusingyourvoicecanbedonewhiledrivingthevehicle.

1 Touchthevoicecontrolbutton intheDrivingview.

2 Whenyouhearthetone,youcansay,forexample“Driveto

an address”.

3 Say the full address (without zip code) for your destination. For

example“123MainSt.,LosAngeles,California”.Thesystemdoes

not recognize zip codes.

NOTE:

For best results, say the full address without pausing between words.

4 Say“Yes”iftheaddressiscorrect.Ifshownalistofaddresses,say

thelistnumberforthecorrectaddressorsay“noneofthese”.

NAVIGATION SYSTEM FEATURES:

• While driving your vehicle, you can enter a destination address

using your voice, but you cannot enter a destination address using

the keyboard.

• Whiledrivingyourvehicle,thevehiclespeedandthemaximum

speed limit (for most roads) can be seen on the bottom left tabs of

the Navigation screen.

NOTE:

•

Voice guidance can be skipped by pressing the talk button.

• RefertotheNavigationSystemOwnersManualforadditionalnavigation

system details or visit www.mazdausa.com/navigation

PLANNING A ROUTE USING THE TOUCH-SCREEN

IMPORTANT: In the interest of safety and to reduce distractions while you

are driving, you should always plan a route before you start driving.

ToplanarouteonyourNavigationsystem,dothefollowing:

1 PushtheNAVbuttontoaccesstheNavigationSystem.

2 Touchthescreen(above)toopentheMainMenu(below).

3 TouchNavigate to.

4 TouchAddress.

NOTE:

You can change the country or

state setting by touching the ag before

you select a city.

Navigation System

TO REMOVE OR INSERT THE MAP SD CARD:

1 TurnthevehicleignitionOFF.

2 Locatetheslidingdooronthelowerleftside

of the dash (see page 5) and slide it open (right).

• Removecard:Pushthecardonce,thenpullitout.

• Insertcard:Pushthecardin(label-sideup),thenslidedoorclosed(left).

NOTE:

•

Go to www.mazdausa.com/navigation to get information on how to get your

freeupdatewithin60daysofpurchase.

• OnlyuseyourSDcardforoperatingandupdatingyournavigationsystem.

DonotinserttheSDcardintoanothervehicleorintoanyotherdevice

such as a camera.

SD Card

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Feature Highlights

POWER MIRRORS WITH REVERSE TILT DOWN FUNCTION*

When the ignition is switched ON and the selector

leverisshiftedtotheRposition,theoutside

mirrors tilt downward to facilitate the view of the

lower area on each side of the vehicle.

1 Switch the left/right power door mirror

selector switch to the left or right side.

2 ShifttheselectorlevertotheRposition

whilepressingthebrakepedal.Theoutside

mirrors tilt downward automatically.

NOTE:

If the left/right power outside mirror selector

switch is in the center position, or the selector lever

isshiftedtoapositionotherthantheRposition,

the outside mirrors return to their on-road position

automatically.Thedoormirrorsreturntotheir

on-road position automatically even when the ignition

is switched from ON to OFF.

Power

Door Mirror

Selector

Switch

www.MyMazda.com—The Official Site

for M{zd{ Owners

Owners. Once registered, you’ll be able to take advantage of benets

exclusively for Mazda Owners:

 • Insideraccesstoexclusiveeventsandpromotions

 • Personalizedmaintenanceschedules

 • Zoom-ZoomOwnerMagazine

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

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

 • Accessoriesspecicallydesignedforyourvehicle

 •CarCareDiscountCouponsavailablefromyourAuthorizedMazdaDealer

Visit and register at www.MyMazda.com today!

MAZDA MOBILE

ThefollowingappsareavailableforiPhone

and Android smartphones:

 • MazdaAssistapp-Providesroadsideassistance24hoursaday,

365daysayear.Tollfreenumber1-800-866-1998canalsobeused

for roadside assistance.

 • MyMazdaapp-KeeptrackofyourMazdafromthepalmofyourhand

with these features:

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

andGooglePlay(AndroidMarket)forAndroidpowereddevices.Afterdownloading

app, customer name, email, smartphone number and VIN are required.

Maintenance schedule

Service coupons

Promotionalalerts

Service history

Recallinformation

Parkedcarlocator

Scan VIN barcode capability

when registering a vehicle

MazdaDealerlocator

Updateownerprole

LinktoMazdaAssist

Free MyMazda app

iPhone and Android

Free Mazda Assist app

iPhone and Android

Driver Side Interior

Set Temperature

Climate Control

INFORMATION DISPLAY

Outside Temperature/

Passenger Side

Set Temperature

Clock

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Keyless Entry ...............................

1-2

 •KeylessTransmitter

 •AdvancedKey*

 •DoorRequestSwitches*

 •LiftgateRequestSwitch*

 •PowerDoorLocks

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

•StartKnobIgnition

 (AdvancedKey*)

Seats ............................................

3-4

•Adjustment

•MemorySeatFunction*

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

•2ndand3rdrowseatingaccess

Driver’s View ...............................

5-6

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

Set Clock ........................................

Instrument Cluster .....................

7-8

 •Reviewindicatorlightfunction

and location

Lighting Control .............................

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

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

Fuel Door ......................................

•Fuel-FillerDoorRelease

Customer Delivery Checklist

*if equipped

DEALERSHIP DATE

SALES CONSULTANT CUSTOMER’S NAME

VIN E-MAIL

VEHICLE PRESENTATION:

Refer to the Smart Start Guide during presentation

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

HomeLink

* .................................. 12

Blind Spot Monitoring* ................

Rear View Monitor* ......................

Backup Sensor System*. .............

Liftgate ..........................................

•ManualOperation

 •PowerLiftgate(PLG)Operation*

Climate Control ........................

15 -16

 •FrontControls •RearControls

Audio Controls ..........................

17-18

•Sirius

SatelliteRadioOperation

•TripComputer(INFOButton)

•Back-UpCamera(Navigationonly)

Bluetooth

Hands-Free ........... 19-20

•Tutorial •Toll-Free

•PairPhone  CustomerService

 •MakeaCall  800-430-0153

USB/AUX Input .........................

21-22

Navigation System* .................

23-24

•Planningaroute

 •SDCard

Power Mirrors with Reverse

Tilt Down Function* .....................

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

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

www.MyMazda.com

 •Offertoregistercustomeron

www.MyMazda.com

Owner’s Manual

Maintenance Passport

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

PRESENTATION OF OWNER’S MATERIALS:

Review the following items with the customer

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

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9999 95 011C 13SS

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 www.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

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