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CX-9_8AU2-EA-09G_Edition1 Page185 Wednesday, July 8 2009 12:7 AM Black plate (185,1) Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving During deceleration, the gears shift down automatically when speed is reduced to the following: Gear M6 → M5 M5 → M4 M4 → M3 M3 or M2 → M1 Vehicle speed 47 km/h (29 mph) 37 km/h (22 mph) 26 km/h (16 mph) 7 km/h (4 mph) On a steep downgrade, downshifting helps maintain safe speed and prolongs brake life. qDriving Tips WARNING Do not allow the vehicle to move in reverse on an up-slope while the selector lever is in a forward gear position, or move forward on a downslope while the selector lever is in the reverse position. Otherwise, the engine will stop, causing the loss of the power brake and power steering functions, and make it difficult to control the vehicle which could result in an accident. Passing For extra power when passing another vehicle or climbing steep grades, depress the accelerator fully. The transaxle will shift to a lower gear, depending on vehicle speed. Climbing steep grades from a stop To climb a steep grade from a stopped position: 1. Depress the brake pedal. 2. Shift to D or M1, depending on the load weight and grade steepness. 3. Release the brake pedal while gradually accelerating. Descending steep grades When descending a steep grade, shift to lower gears, depending on load weight and grade steepness. Descend slowly, using the brakes only occasionally to prevent them from overheating. NOTE The gear does not shift down to M1 automatically while in the second gear fixed mode. If the vehicle is kicked down at the following speeds or lower, the gears shift down automatically: Gear M6→M5 M5→M4 M4→M3 M3→M2 Vehicle speed 230 km/h (142 mph) 90 km/h (55 mph) 65 km/h (40 mph) 40 km/h (24 mph) Recommendations for shifting Upshifting For normal acceleration and cruising, we recommend these shift points. Gear M1 to M2 M2 to M3 M3 to M4 M4 to M5 M5 to M6 Vehicle speed 24 km/h (15 mph) 40 km/h (25 mph) 65 km/h (40 mph) 73 km/h (45 mph) 80 km/h (50 mph) Downshifting When you must slow down in heavy traffic or on a steep upgrade, downshift before the engine starts to overwork. This gives better acceleration when you need more speed. 5-15 Form No.8AU2-EA-09G

Section	Page
0. #Introduction#	1
#ZOOM-ZOOM#	1
#ZOOM-ZOOM#	1
A Word to Mazda Owners	3
#NO M-TITLE#	3
How to Use This Manual	4
#NO M-TITLE#	4
Table of Contents	5
1. Your Vehicle at a Glance	7
Interior Overview	8
Interior Equipment (View A)	8
Interior Equipment (View B)	9
Interior Equipment (View C)	10
Exterior Overview	11
Front	11
Rear	12
2. Essential Safety Equipment	13
Seats	14
Front Seats (Manually Operated Seats)	14
Front Seats (Electrically Operated Seats)	16
Second-Row Seats	21
Third-Row Seat	25
Head Restraints	27
Seat Warmer	29
Seat Belt Systems	31
Seat Belt Precautions	31
Front Seat Belt Pretensioner and Load Limiting Systems	37
Center-Rear Position Seat Belt (Second-Row Seats)	40
Seat Belt Extender	43
Seat Belt Warning Light/Beep	45
Child Restraint	47
Child Restraint Precautions	47
Installing Child-Restraint Systems	51
LATCH Child-Restraint Systems	58
SRS Air Bags	63
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Precautions	63
Supplemental Restraint System Components	68
How the SRS Air Bags Work	69
SRS Air Bag Deployment Criteria	73
Limitations to SRS Air Bag	74
Driver and Front Passenger Occupant Classification System	76
Monitoring and Maintenance	81
3. Knowing Your Mazda	83
Advanced Keyless Entry and Start System	84
Advanced Keys	84
Operation Using Advanced Keyless Functions	89
Operation Using Advanced Key Functions	96
Advanced Key Suspend Function	100
Warning and Beep Sounds	101
Setting Change (Function Customization)	103
When Warning Indicator/Beep is Activated	104
Doors and Locks	105
Keys	105
Keyless Entry System	106
Door Locks	112
Liftgate	115
Power Windows	122
Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap	129
Hood	131
Moonroof	132
Security System	135
Immobilizer System (with Advanced Key)	135
Immobilizer System (without Advanced Key)	139
Theft-Deterrent System	143
Steering Wheel and Mirrors	145
Steering Wheel	145
Mirrors	145
4. Before Driving Your Mazda	149
Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions	150
Fuel Requirements	150
Emission Control System	151
Engine Exhaust (Carbon Monoxide)	152
Before Starting the Engine	153
Before Getting In	153
After Getting In	153
Driving Tips	154
Break-In Period	154
Money-Saving Suggestions	154
Hazardous Driving	155
Floor Mat	157
Rocking the Vehicle	157
Winter Driving	158
Driving In Flooded Area	160
Overloading	160
Driving on Uneven Road	161
Towing	162
Trailer Towing (Except Mexico)	162
5. Driving Your Mazda	171
Starting and Driving	172
Ignition Switch	172
Starting the Engine	174
Brake System	175
Automatic Transaxle Controls	180
Power Steering	186
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) Operation	186
Cruise Control	189
Traction Control System (TCS)	192
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)/Roll Stability Control (RSC)	195
Tire Pressure Monitoring System	197
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) System	203
Instrument Cluster and Indicators	208
Meters and Gauges	208
Warning/Indicator Lights and Beep Sounds	213
Warning/Indicator Lights	213
Beep Sounds	228
Switches and Controls	230
Lighting Control	230
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	233
Fog Lights	234
Windshield Wipers and Washer	234
Rear Window Wiper and Washer	238
Rear Window Defroster	239
Horn	240
Hazard Warning Flasher	240
HomeLink Wireless Control System	241
6. Interior Comfort	245
Climate Control System	246
Operating Tips	246
Vent Operation (Front)	248
Fully Automatic Type	250
Vent Operation (Rear)	256
Fully Automatic Type (Rear)	258
Audio System	261
Antenna	261
Operating Tips for Audio System	261
Audio Set (Type A)	271
Audio Set (Type B)	281
Audio Control Switch Operation	307
AUX Mode (Auxiliary input)	310
Safety Certification	313
Rear Entertainment System	314
Rear Entertainment System	314
Part Names	324
Before Operation	327
Sound Output	333
Rear Entertainment System Functions	337
DVD video, DVD audio, Video CD, Audio CD and MP3/WMA CD Playback (Disc Mode)	338
Auxiliary Input (AUX mode)	352
Language Code List	356
Country Code List	358
Error Message	362
Symptoms and Actions	364
Bluetooth Audio (Type B)	367
Bluetooth Audio (Type B)	367
Bluetooth Hands-Free (Voice Recognition)	375
Bluetooth Hands-Free	375
Basic Bluetooth Hands-Free Operation	380
Convenient Use of the Hands-Free System	385
Hands-Free Setting	393
When Bluetooth Hands-Free Cannot be Used	401
Safety Certification	401
Mazda Bluetooth Hands-Free Customer Service	402
Bluetooth Hands-Free (Panel Operation)	403
Bluetooth Hands-Free	403
Basic Bluetooth Hands-Free Operation	405
Convenient Use of the Hands-Free System	408
Hands-Free Setting	411
When Bluetooth Hands-Free Cannot be Used	413
Safety Certification	413
Mazda Bluetooth Hands-Free Customer Service	414
Rear View Monitor	415
Rear View Monitor	415
Interior Equipment	425
Sunvisors	425
Interior Lights	426
Information Display	428
Cup Holder	433
Bottle Holder	435
Storage Compartments	435
Accessory Sockets	439
Power Outlet	440
7. In Case of an Emergency	441
Parking in an Emergency	442
Parking in an Emergency	442
Flat Tire	443
Spare Tire and Tool Storage	443
Changing a Flat Tire	448
Overheating	454
Overheating	454
Emergency Starting	456
Jump-Starting	456
Push-Starting	458
Emergency Towing	459
Towing Description	459
Tiedown Hooks	460
Recreational Towing	462
8. Maintenance and Care	463
Introduction	464
Introduction	464
Scheduled Maintenance	465
Scheduled Maintenance (USA, Canada, and Puerto Rico)	465
Scheduled Maintenance (Mexico)	471
Owner Maintenance	478
Owner Maintenance Schedule	478
Owner Maintenance Precautions	479
Engine Compartment Overview	480
Engine Oil	481
Engine Coolant	483
Brake Fluid	485
Power Steering Fluid	486
Automatic Transaxle Fluid (ATF)	486
Washer Fluid	488
Body Lubrication	489
Wiper Blades	489
Battery	493
Tires	495
Light Bulbs	499
Fuses	508
Appearance Care	515
How to Minimize Environmental Paint Damage	515
Exterior Care	517
Interior Care	520
9. Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects	523
Customer Assistance	524
Customer Assistance (U.S.A.)	524
Customer Assistance (Canada)	529
Customer Assistance (Puerto Rico)	532
Customer Assistance (Mexico)	533
Mazda Importer/Distributors	535
Importer/Distributor	535
Distributor in Each Area	535
Warranty	537
Warranties for Your Mazda	537
Outside the United States and Canada	538
Outside the United States	539
Outside Canada	540
Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign Country (Except United States and Canada)	541
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and Accessories	542
Cell Phones	543
Cell Phones Warning	543
Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS)	544
Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS)	544
Tire Information (except Canada)	546
Tire Labeling	546
Location of the Tire Label (Placard)	552
Tire Maintenance	555
Vehicle Loading	558
Steps for Determining the Correct Load Limit:	565
Reporting Safety Defects	566
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.A.)	566
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada)	567
Service Publications	568
Service Publications	568
10. #Specifications#	571
Identification Numbers	572
Vehicle Information Labels	572
Specifications	574
Specifications	574
11. #Index#	579
Index	580

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Black plate (185,1)

During deceleration, the gears shift down

automatically when speed is reduced to

the following:

Gear

Vehicle speed

→

47 km/h (29 mph)

→

37 km/h (22 mph)

→

26 km/h (16 mph)

M3 or M2

→

7 km/h (4 mph)

NOTE

The gear does not shift down to M1

automatically while in the second gear fixed

mode.

If the vehicle is kicked down at the

following speeds or lower, the gears shift

down automatically:

Gear

Vehicle speed

→

230 km/h (142 mph)

→

90 km/h (55 mph)

→

65 km/h (40 mph)

→

40 km/h (24 mph)

Recommendations for shifting

Upshifting

For normal acceleration and cruising, we

recommend these shift points.

Gear

Vehicle speed

M1 to M2

24 km/h (15 mph)

M2 to M3

40 km/h (25 mph)

M3 to M4

65 km/h (40 mph)

M4 to M5

73 km/h (45 mph)

M5 to M6

80 km/h (50 mph)

Downshifting

When you must slow down in heavy

traffic or on a steep

upgrade

, downshift

before the engine starts to overwork. This

gives better acceleration when you need

more speed.

On a steep

downgrade

, downshifting

helps maintain safe speed and prolongs

brake life.

Driving Tips

WARNING

Do not allow the vehicle to move in

reverse on an up-slope while the

selector lever is in a forward gear

position, or move forward on a down-

slope while the selector lever is in the

reverse position.

Otherwise, the engine will stop,

causing the loss of the power brake

and power steering functions, and

make it difficult to control the vehicle

which could result in an accident.

Passing

For extra power when passing another

vehicle or climbing steep grades, depress

the accelerator fully. The transaxle will

shift to a lower gear, depending on vehicle

speed.

Climbing steep grades from a stop

To climb a steep grade from a stopped

position:

1. Depress the brake pedal.

2. Shift to D or M1, depending on the

load weight and grade steepness.

3. Release the brake pedal while

gradually accelerating.

Descending steep grades

When descending a steep grade, shift to

lower gears, depending on load weight

and grade steepness. Descend slowly,

using the brakes only occasionally to

prevent them from overheating.

Driving Your Mazda

Starting and Driving

5-15

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Wednesday, July 8 2009 12:7 AM

Form No.8AU2-EA-09G