2009 Mazda CX-9 Owner's Manual - Page 127

Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks qFuel-Filler Lid To open, pull the remote fuel-filler lid release. CAUTION If the check fuel cap warning light illuminates, the fuel-filler cap may not be properly installed. If the warning light illuminates, park your vehicle safely off the right-of-way, remove the fuel-filler cap and reinstall it correctly. After the cap has been correctly installed, the fuel cap warning light may continue to illuminate until a number of driving cycles have been completed. A drive cycle consists of starting the engine (after four or more hours with the engine off) and driving the vehicle on city and highway roads. Continuing to drive with the check fuel cap warning light illuminated could cause the check engine light to illuminate as well. NOTE The removed cap can be attached to the inner side of the lid during refueling to prevent fuel on the cap from dripping onto the vehicle. Remote fuel-filler lid release qFuel-Filler Cap To remove the fuel-filler cap, turn it counterclockwise. To close the fuel-filler cap, turn it clockwise until two or more click sounds are heard. Open Close 3-45