Mazda 2012 CX-9 User manual

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What do you drive?
Is it inspiring?
What were the people who built your car thinking?
Are they just another behemoth car maker following the rules?
Or do they break them?
Do they push the boundaries of tradition and habit
to achieve the unachieved?
Are they insightful craftsmen,
obsessing over the details with a crazed passion?
Building less – building better –
for a discerning few?
Are you one of the few
who cares about what you drive,
how it drives
and the way it makes you feel?
We’re with you.
Because we believe if it’s not worth driving,
it’s not worth building.
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The Mazda CX-9 achieves what no other crossover dares to do, combining nimble road manners with the
spacious interior of a 7-passenger vehicle. Meticulously crafted inside and out, it immerses you in roomy
comfort and thoughtful luxury. Versatile and smart, the CX-9 empowers you with an uncompromising
array of advanced technology and convenience features, including the voice-activated navigation
system with rearview camera (available with the Navigation Package) and the Bose® Centerpoint®
Surround Sound (standard on the GT model). And sporty styling is backed by a fuel-efficient 273-hp,
3.7 L V6 engine. One drive and you just might wonder how Mazda makes breaking the rules feel so right.

Seating for 7 in the lap of luxury. And 1 lucky seat behind the wheel.
Being a crossover raised by a pack of sports cars has its advantages, and none of them is more obvious than the CX-9’s
exceptional performance and handling. Defying convention, when we crafted the 7-passenger CX-9, its exterior had to be
elegantly sculpted, its interior luxuriously appointed – and it needed to drive nothing like a vehicle that seats seven. It may
be a stylish and roomy people mover, but once you take the wheel, you’ll be reminded of just how much of a Mazda it is.
Third-Row Access
A single hand is all it takes to operate the
CX-9’s ingenious “tilt-and-slide” mechanism
on the 60/40-split fold-down second-row
seats – the seat automatically moves
forward nearly nine inches for easy access
to third-row seating.
Entry and Exit
Large rear doors open up to 72º, creating
an extra-wide opening for quick and easy
entry and exit. And with a cabin floor flush
with the side sills, tripping over high side
sills is no longer a danger – unlike some
crossovers with sills up to 7.5 cm higher
than their floors.
Power Rear Lift-gate
Open and close the rear lift-gate with the
touch of a button. The CX-9’s available
power rear lift-gate opens and closes by
remote control, making loading easier and
more convenient.
Versatile Cargo Space*
Besides deftly handling up to seven adults,
the CX-9 also provides a generous 487 L
of cargo space behind the third-row seat.
Quickly and conveniently fold down the
second- and third-row seats and cargo room
expands to a cavernous 2,851 L.
*Accessory retractable cargo cover shown.
Please remember to properly secure all cargo.

Where daily adventure starts. And worry ends.
Because our engineers are passionate drivers themselves, they made sure the cockpit of the CX-9 is outfitted for the
driver’s ultimate comfort and convenience. The long list of standard features includes steering-wheel-mounted audio and
cruise controls, Bluetooth® hands-free phone integration and 3-zone climate control. Then customize your CX-9 to fit your
everyday needs with a host of available amenities, including leather-trimmed upholstery*, power glass moonroof* – even
a Bose® Centerpoint® Surround Sound System†.
BLUETOOTH®
CONNECTIVITY
HEATED
SEATS
EASY-TO-USE
CONTROLS
SIRIUS®
SATELLITE RADIO†
BOSE®
AUDIO†
*Standard on the GT model. Available on the GS with Luxury Package. †Standard on the GT model. **Available on the GT model with Navigation System. ‡Available on the GT model with Rear Entertainment System.
The brains beneath the brawn.
Of course the CX-9 will get you to your destination swiftly and safely, but it also keeps you entertained, connected and comfortable along
the way thanks to some smart features. There’s a standard, 6-speaker CD/MP3 audio system with SIRIUS®† compatibility. Or hook up your
portable music device to the standard auxiliary audio input jack. To find your destination quickly and easily, there’s an available navigation
system with rearview camera**. And the available rear entertainment system‡ makes getting there a pleasure. Intelligence abounds.
Our engineers went crazy to give you peace of mind.
To what lengths should a car go to help keep you safe? Insane lengths. Our obsessive engineers painstakingly crafted active and
passive safety features to give you and your family one feeling: peace of mind. Active whiplash-reducing front-seat headrests,
side-impact door beams, front and rear crumple zones, integrated child-seat anchors in the second-row – and we’re only just
beginning. A collapsible steering column absorbs energy in the event of a heavy frontal impact, while a foldaway brake assembly
reduces the risk of serious injuries to the ankle and leg. Just a few of the anticipatory safety features you’ll find on your CX-9.
†Always wear your seat belt and secure children in the rear seat in appropriate child restraints. ‡Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) is not a substitute for safe driving practices.
Advanced Braking Technologies
A comprehensive set of advanced braking
technologies comes standard. Large 4-wheel disc
brakes promote linear, fade-resistant stopping.
Anti-lock brakes prevents wheel lock-up for
better steering control in emergency braking
situations. Electronic Brake Force Distribution
applies force to individual brakes based on
changing road conditions. And in emergency
situations, Brake Assist automatically increases
braking pressure.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Designed to monitor air pressure in
real time, the Tire Pressure Monitoring
System automatically alerts you before
one or more tires become critically low.
“Triple H” Body Construction
By adding extra steel reinforcements to critical
areas of the body, Mazda’s “Triple H” body
construction enhances structural integrity, impact
protection and rigidity for superior handling. In key
areas, the CX-9 also uses high-tensile steel, which
is stronger and more rigid than conventional steel.
Clearer Nighttime Vision
Standard on the GT, the Xenon High
Intensity Discharge headlights auto-
matically provide you with enhanced
low-beam nighttime illumination.
No need to even take your hands off
the wheel.
Six Standard Air Bags†
Advanced dual front air bags that use inflators
with both crash-zone and driver’s/passenger’s
seat weight sensors are standard on all CX-9
models – as are dual side air bags and dual
side air curtains with coverage for front and
rear passengers.
Active Torque-Split All-Wheel-Drive System
The available Active Torque-Split All-Wheel-Drive
System maintains an ideal balance between front
and rear axle torque (up to 50/50) by continuously
monitoring wheel speed and engine data,
instantly adjusting to any changes in road and
weather conditions.
Enhanced Stability & Control
The Traction Control System detects wheel
spin, then reduces engine power to improve
traction in slippery conditions. Dynamic Stability
Control‡ modulates the engine and brakes when
over- or under-steering is detected, helping
to keep you on your intended path. And during
accident-avoidance maneuvers, Roll-Over
Stability Control uses on-board sensors to
monitor vehicle movement and applies the
brakes to help keep the CX-9 stable.

CX-9 Specifications CX-9 Capacities
CX-9 Colour Combinations
CX-9 GS CX-9 GT
PAINT
COLOURS
BLACK
CLOTH
BLACK
LEATHER
SAND
LEATHER
Copper Red Mica • • •
Crystal White Pearl • • •
Stormy Blue Mica • • •
Sparkling Black Mica • • •
Aluminum Metallic Mica • •
Newport Slate Metallic • • •
Brilliant Black • •
• = Available
LUXURY PACKAGE (AVA ILABLE WITH AW D ONLY): Power glass moonroof with sunshade, tilt-up
ventilation and one-touch open and close, leather-trimmed upholstery, 4-way power-adjustable front
passenger’s seat and driver’s seat power lumbar support. (Available on GS.)
NAVIGATION SYSTEM: Voice-activated navigation system with touchscreen and rearview camera, and
power tailgate. (Available on GT.)
REAR ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM: 5.1 channel rear entertainment system with 11 speakers and 115V
outlet. (Available on GT.)
CX-9 Packages
SAFETY & SECURITY (cont’d) GS GT
Engine immobilizer theft-deterrent system S S
Front active head restraints S S
Height-adjustable front and rear seat head restraints S S
Height-adjustable front safety-belt anchors S S
3-point safety belts for all occupants S S
Integrated child-seat anchors on 2nd row seats S S
Driver’s and front passenger’s safety-belt pretensioners
and load limiters
S S
EXTERIOR
Body-coloured door handles and lift-gate garnish S –
Bright finish on lift-gate garnish, door handles
and ring on front headlights
– S
Body-coloured rear spoiler S S
Body-coloured power-operated heated door mirrors S S
Turn signal on door mirrors – S
Blind-Spot Monitoring System (BMS) – S
Privacy glass (rear door glass, quarter glass and rear gate glass) S S
Halogen headlights S –
Xenon (HID) headlights with manual levelling feature – S
Rain-sensing front wipers S S
Rear intermittent wiper S S
Automatic headlight control S S
Fog lights – S
Power tailgate – NAV
Dual exhaust outlets with trapezoid garnish S S
Rear window defroster S S
WHEELS & TIRES
18" alloy wheels with 245/60R18 all-season tires S –
20" alloy wheels with 245/50R20 all-season tires – S
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) S S
Temporary spare tire S S
COMFORT & CONVENIENCE
Front and rear air conditioning with 3-zone climate control S S
Rear air conditioning display S S
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel S S
Steering-wheel-mounted cruise controls S S
Power door locks S S
Power windows with driver’s/front passenger’s
one-touch up and down feature
S S
Auto up/down system for front windows
(keyless [down only] and key cylinder)
S S
Remote keyless entry system with retractable key
(includes two transmitters)
S –
Intelligent key system (keyless entry and start) – S
Illuminated entry S S
Rear seat heater ducts S S
Driver’s and passenger’s sunvisors with
illuminated covered vanity mirrors and extensions
S S
Auto-dimming rearview mirror with HomeLink®S S
2 power outlets (in front and centre rear console box) S S
Voice-activated navigation system with
touchscreen and rearview camera
–NAV
Power glass moonroof with sunshade, tilt-up ventilation
and one-touch open and close
LP S
SEAT & TRIM
8-way power-adjustable driver’s seat S S
Driver’s seat manual lumbar support S –
SPECIFICAT IONS GS/GT
Engine type 3.7 L DOHC 24-valve V6
Displacement 3,726 cc
Compression ratio 10.3:1
Horsepower SAE net 273 @ 6,250 rpm
Torque SAE net lb. ft. 270 @ 4,250 rpm
Fuel system Multi-port Electronic Fuel Injection
Recommended fuel Regular
Fuel economy city/highway (L/100 km)*
2WD
AWD
12.7/8.4
12.8/9.0
Curb weight (kg):
2WD
AWD
1,927
2,068
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase/overall length (mm) 2,875/5,101
Overall width (mm) 1,936
Overall height (mm) 1,728
Track (fr/rr) (mm) 1,654/1,644
Turning circle, curb-to-curb (m) 6.2
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Headroom (fr/2nd/3rd) (mm) 1,005/990/899
Headroom (fr/2nd/3rd) with moonroof (mm) 975/990/899
Legroom (fr/2nd/3rd) (mm) 1,038/1,010/824
Shoulder room (fr/2nd/3rd) (mm) 1,510/1,490/1,444
Cargo length rear seat to tailgate (mm) 483
Cargo width between quarter trims (mm) 1,170
CA PACITIES GS/GT
Seating 7 persons
Cargo volume (L)
behind 3rd row
with 2nd and 3rd row folded
487
2,851
Passenger volume (L) 3,947
Passenger volume with moonroof (L) 3,900
Total interior volume (L) 4,434
Total interior volume with moonroof (L) 4,386
Fuel tank (L) 76
SEAT & TRIM (cont’d) GS GT
Driver’s seat power lumbar support LP S
Driver’s seat memory position – S
4-way power-adjustable front passenger’s seat LP S
Heated front seats with high and low function S S
60/40-split fold-down 2nd row seatback S S
50/50-split fold-down 3rd row seatback S S
High-grade cloth upholstery S –
Leather-trimmed upholstery LP S
Moulded cloth door panel trim S –
Leather-like door panel with silver trim – S
Leather-wrapped 3-spoke steering wheel S –
Leather-wrapped 3-spoke steering wheel with piano black finish – S
Leather-wrapped shift knob S S
Inner door handles with silver finish S S
Interior luxury trim with piano black finish S –
Interior luxury trim with wood finish – S
Power window switch side panel with piano black finish S –
Power window switch side panel with wood finish – S
Centre instrument panel trim with piano black finish S –
Centre instrument panel trim with wood finish – S
INSTRUMENT PANEL & STORAGE
Electroluminescent gauges S S
Blue indirect lighting – S
Speedometer, tachometer, engine coolant temperature
and fuel indicator
S S
Exterior temperature gauge S S
Trip computer S S
Overhead console with sunglasses storage S S
Illuminated glove compartment S S
Warning lights for low fuel level, low windshield washer fluid,
door ajar, check engine, oil pressure and air bags
S S
AUDIO
AM/FM CD player with 6 speakers S –
10-speaker premium Bose® audio system with
AM/FM 6-disc in-dash CD changer
– S
AudioPilot® noise compensation technology and
Centerpoint® Surround Sound System
– S
MP3 functionality on CD changer S S
Auxiliary audio input S S
SIRIUS® Satellite Radio (free 6-month subscription) – S
Bluetooth® hands-free phone integration S S
Bluetooth® with Audio Profile – S
Steering-wheel-mounted audio controls S S
5.1 channel rear entertainment system with
11 speakers and 115V outlet
–RES
Audio Display Screen – S
ENGINE & TRANSMISSION GS GT
3.7 L DOHC 24-valve V6 S S
6-speed Sport mode automatic transmission S S
Front-wheel drive S –
Active Torque-Split All-Wheel Drive System (AWD) O S
SUSPENSION & BRAKES
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) with
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBFD)
S S
Rack-and-pinion steering with engine-rpm-sensing
variable power assist
S S
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) S S
Traction Control System (TCS) S S
Roll-Over Stability Control (RSC) S S
Power-assisted front and rear ventilated 4-wheel disc brakes S S
Front independent strut suspension with coil springs S S
Rear independent multi-link suspension with coil springs S S
Front and rear stabilizer bars S S
Towing package (includes larger cooling fan and radiator) S S
SAFETY & SECURITY
Dual front air bags S S
Dual front side air bags S S
Dual side air curtains S S
Roll-over sensor for air curtains S S
Anti-theft alarm system S S
S = Standard O = Optional LP = Luxury Package NAV = Navigation System
RES = Rear Entertainment System – = Not available
CX-9 Features (cont’d)
COPPER RED MICA CRYSTAL WHITE PEARL STORMY BLUE MICA SPARKLING BLACK MICA ALUMINUM METALLIC MICA NEWPORT SLATE METALLIC BRILLIANT BLACK
CX-9 Wheel Options
18" alloy wheels (GS)
20" alloy wheels (GT)
CX-9 Upholstery
Black Cloth
Sand Leather
Black Leather
Apple and iPod are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.
® Bose, ® Centerpoint and ® AudioPilot are registered trademarks of Bose Corporation.
® Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
® HomeLink and the HomeLink house are registered trademarks of Johnson Controls, Inc.
® “SiriusXM”, the SiriusXM logo, channel names and logos are trademarks of SiriusXM Radio Inc. and are used under license.
CX-9 Features
*Estimated fuel economy. Your actual fuel consumption may vary.

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MAZDA WARRANTY The basic warranty on CX-9 covers all parts found to be factory defective for 3 years or 80,000 km,
whichever comes first. Additional warranties cover powertrain components for a period of 5 years or 100,000 km, whichever
comes first, body sheet metal perforation for 5 years and unlimited mileage and specific emission control components for up
to 8 years or 128,000 km. Exclusions from coverage are limited to maintenance items or adjustments (repairs not requiring
parts replacement) on vehicles over 12 months old and repairs due to normal wear and tear. Ask your Mazda Dealer for
additional information.
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM As part of our commitment to your total satisfaction, 2012 CX-9 owners are automatically
enrolled in our Roadside Assistance Program. Roadside Assistance protects your CX-9 for the duration of the 3-year basic
limited warranty. Should you require assistance during this period, our service will help to get your vehicle back on the road
and minimize any inconvenience. For complete details on this program, see your Mazda Dealer.
MAZDA MOBILITY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Mazda Canada believes that vehicle access is vital for everyone. Under this
program, physically challenged customers who purchase or lease a new, unused Mazda vehicle may be eligible to receive
assistance from Mazda Canada Inc. to aid with the cost of acquiring and installing adaptive driving aids on their vehicle. For
complete details on this program, see your Mazda Dealer.
MAZDA TE ST- DRIVE EXPERIENCE Exhilaration begins with the Mazda Test-Drive Experience – a uniquely designed road trip
engineered to take you miles beyond the ordinary test-drive. Down local streets, on-ramps, highways and off-ramps. Through
straightaways, S-curves and corners. It’s all about putting a Mazda to the test under real-world conditions. It’s about
discovering the superb acceleration, braking, steering, handling and ride quality that every Mazda offers. And rediscovering
that fun, connected-to-the road feeling we call Zoom-Zoom.
READY TO ROLL Our pre-delivery commitment means every new Mazda is checked out, gassed up and fitted with floor mats.
Product changes and options availability: Following publication of this brochure, certain changes in standard equipment,
options, prices and the like, or product delays may have occurred which would not be included in these pages. Your Mazda
Dealer is your best source for up-to-date information. Mazda reserves the right to change product specifications at any time
without incurring obligations. Options and accessories shown or described in this brochure are available at extra cost and may
be offered only in combination with other options or subject to additional ordering requirements or limitations. E. & O. E.
FINANCING WITHOUT THE FUSS Whether you’re buying or leasing a new Mazda, or a used vehicle, Mazda Financial Services
can help make the financing process more convenient and satisfying. Mazda Financial Services is known for first-class
customer service, a wide range of financing options and highly competitive rates. To find out which purchase or lease plan is
right for you, talk with your Mazda Dealer, or visit mazda.ca.
Ask your dealer about Mazda’s competitive program for recent university and college graduates.
For peace-of-mind motoring, we’ve created the Mazda Added Protection Plan (M.A.P.). M.A.P. complements your
Mazda Limited Warranty for up to 7 years or 160,000 km, and protects you from unexpected repair expenses and
the rising cost of repairs. All M.A.P. plans include Personal Budget and Repair Inflation Protection. In addition, all
M.A.P. plans include Premium Roadside Assistance, which extends the roadside assistance coverage offered
during the new-vehicle limited-warranty period throughout the M.A.P. term. The Premium Roadside Assistance
offers Towing, Winching, Battery Boost, Out-of-Fuel Coverage, Tire Service, Lockout Service, Emergency Travel
Expense Reimbursement and Travel Planning and Dealer Locator. Should you ever decide to sell your Mazda
vehicle, M.A.P. is transferable to future owners and will enhance the resale value of your vehicle. The Mazda Added Protection
Plan is fully backed and administered by Mazda Canada Inc. For more information, please contact your Mazda Dealer.