2009 Mazda CX-9 Owner's Manual - Page 207

Driving Your Mazda Instrument Cluster and Indicators qFuel Gauge The fuel gauge shows approximately how much fuel is remaining in the tank when the ignition switch is in the ON position. We recommend keeping the tank over 1/4 full. When the low fuel warning light illuminates or when the needle is near E, refuel as soon as possible. qDashboard Illumination Rotate the knob to adjust the brightness of the instrument cluster and other illuminations in the dashboard. NOTE l l l The brightness of dashboard illuminations can be adjusted when the headlight switch is in the or position. When the dashboard illumination brightness cannot be adjusted any more, a beep sound will be heard. (Black-out meter) The brightness of the instrument cluster illumination can be adjusted when the headlight switch is in any position. Dim Low fuel warning light NOTE l l After refueling, it may require some time for the needle to stabilize. In addition, the needle may deviate while driving on a slope or curve since the fuel moves in the tank. The direction of the arrow ( ) shows next to the low fuel warning light indicates that the fuel-filler lid is on the left side of the vehicle. Bright Canceling the illumination dimmer (Black-out meter and dashboard illuminations) When the headlight switch is in the or position, the illumination of the instrument cluster and the information display dims. When driving on snowy or foggy roads, or in other situations when the instrument cluster or information display's visibility is reduced due to glare from surrounding brightness, cancel the illumination dimmer and increase the illumination intensity. 5-41