Mazda CX-9 2021 User manual

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Keep this manual in the glove compartment as a handy reference for the safe and enjoyable use of your Mazda.
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Perchlorate
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contain Perchlorate Material-- Special handling may apply for service or vehicle end of life disposal. See
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Please be aware that this manual applies to all models, equipment and options. As a result, you may find
some explanations for equipment not installed on your vehicle.
©2020 Mazda Motor Corporation
September 2020 (Print2)
A Word to Mazda Owners
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We want to help you get the most driving
pleasure from your vehicle. Your owner's
manual, when read from cover to cover,
can do that in many ways.
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safety information, and driving under
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How to Use This Manual
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Table of Contents
Pictorial Index
Interior, exterior views and part identification of your Mazda.
1
Essential Safety Equipment
Important information about safety equipment, including seats, seat belt
system, child-restraint systems and SRS air bags.
2
Before Driving
Use of various features, including keys, doors, mirrors and windows.
3
When Driving
Information concerning safe driving and stopping.
4
Interior Features
Use of various features for ride comfort, including air-conditioning system
and audio system.
5
Maintenance and Care
How to keep your Mazda in top condition.
6
If Trouble Arises
Helpful information on what to do if a problem arises with the vehicle.
7
Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Important consumer information including warranties and add-on
equipment.
8
Specifications
Technical information about your Mazda.
9
Index
10
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1Pictorial Index
Interior, exterior views and part identification of your Mazda.
Interior Overview..............................1-2
Interior Equipment (View A)........1-2
Interior Equipment (View B)........1-3
Interior Equipment (View C)........1-4
Interior Equipment (View D)........1-5
Exterior Overview.............................1-6
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Interior Equipment (View A)
①Door-lock knob..................................................................................................... page 3-18
②Turn and lane-change signal..................................................................................page 4-77
③Lighting control.....................................................................................................page 4-70
④Wiper and washer lever.........................................................................................page 4-78
⑤TCS OFF switch................................................................................................. page 4-104
⑥Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) OFF
switch.................................................................................................................. page 4-160
⑦Parking sensor switch......................................................................................... page 4-276
⑧360° View Monitor switch..................................................................................page 4-187
⑨Off-Road Traction Assist switch........................................................................ page 4-108
⑩Power liftgate switch.............................................................................................page 3-22
⑪Outside mirror switch............................................................................................page 3-34
⑫Door-lock switch................................................................................................... page 3-16
⑬Power window lock switch................................................................................... page 3-39
⑭Power window switches........................................................................................page 3-39
Pictorial Index
Interior Overview
1-2 The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle
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Interior Equipment (View B)
①Audio control switches................................................................................ page 5-20, 5-39
②Dashboard illumination knob............................................................. page 4-17, 4-34, 4-48
③Instrument cluster..................................................................................................page 4-11
④Cruise control switches........................................................................... page 4-148, 4-247
⑤Heated steering wheel switch................................................................................page 2-34
⑥Hazard warning flasher switch..............................................................................page 4-84
⑦Wireless Charger (Qi)........................................................................................... page 5-62
⑧Drive selection switch.........................................................................................page 4-109
⑨Push button start......................................................................................................page 4-4
⑩Lock release lever................................................................................................... page 2-5
⑪Hood release handle.............................................................................................. page 6-17
⑫Remote fuel-filler lid release.................................................................................page 3-32
Pictorial Index
Interior Overview
The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle
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Interior Equipment (View C)
①SRS air bags.......................................................................................................... page 2-69
②Active driving display........................................................................................... page 4-56
③Climate control system............................................................................................page 5-2
④Rear window defogger switch...............................................................................page 4-82
⑤Seat warmer switches............................................................................................page 2-31
⑥Mazda Connect............................................................................................ page 5-14, 5-32
⑦Glove compartment...............................................................................................page 5-68
⑧Selector lever.........................................................................................................page 4-59
⑨Commander switch...................................................................................... page 5-19, 5-36
⑩AUTOHOLD switch............................................................................................. page 4-98
⑪Electric parking brake (EPB) switch.....................................................................page 4-92
⑫Fuse block (Left side)............................................................................................page 6-46
Pictorial Index
Interior Overview
1-4 The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle
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Interior Equipment (View D)
①Seat belts............................................................................................................... page 2-35
②SRS air bag............................................................................................................page 2-69
③Rear door sunshade............................................................................................... page 5-72
④Bottle holder..........................................................................................................page 5-67
⑤Sunvisor.................................................................................................................page 5-53
⑥Vanity mirror......................................................................................................... page 5-53
⑦Overhead lights..................................................................................................... page 5-54
⑧Moonroof switch................................................................................................... page 3-42
⑨Rearview mirror.................................................................................................... page 3-36
⑩Accessory socket...................................................................................................page 5-58
⑪Cup holders........................................................................................................... page 5-65
⑫Front seat.................................................................................................................page 2-5
⑬Center console.......................................................................................................page 5-68
⑭External input terminal................................................................................ page 5-14, 5-32
⑮Seat warmer switches............................................................................................page 2-31
⑯Second-row seat.................................................................................................... page 2-15
⑰USB power outlet..................................................................................................page 5-59
⑱Third-row seat....................................................................................................... page 2-26
Pictorial Index
Interior Overview
The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle
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①Hood......................................................................................................................page 6-17
②Windshield wiper blades....................................................................................... page 6-26
③Moonroof...............................................................................................................page 3-42
④Door and key......................................................................................................... page 3-12
⑤Fuel-filler lid......................................................................................................... page 3-32
⑥Wheels and Tires...................................................................................................page 6-34
⑦Exterior lights........................................................................................................page 6-38
⑧Rear window wiper blade......................................................................................page 6-28
⑨Liftgate.................................................................................................................. page 3-20
⑩Child safety lock................................................................................................... page 3-19
⑪Outside mirror....................................................................................................... page 3-34
Pictorial Index
Exterior Overview
1-6 The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle
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