Mazda CX-9 (2019 year). Manual — part 8

Operation from outside (To open)

Press the electric liftgate opener on the
liftgate and raise the liftgate. The hazard
warning lights flash twice and the liftgate
opens automatically after the beep sound
is heard.
(With the advanced keyless function)
A locked liftgate can also be opened while
the key is being carried.

Electric liftgate
opener

Operation from outside (To close)

Press the power liftgate close switch while
the liftgate is fully opened. The hazard
warning lights flash twice and the liftgate
closes automatically after the beep sound
is heard.

Power liftgate
close switch

NOTE
If the power liftgate switch/power liftgate
close switch is pressed or the electric
liftgate opener is operated while the
liftgate is opening/closing electrically, the
beep sound is heard and the liftgate stops.
Then, it reverses when any of the switches
are pressed again.

Changing the power liftgate fully open
position

The power liftgate fully-open position can
be changed according to the height of a
garage.

When changing the position

1. Stop the liftgate at the desired position.
2. Press the power liftgate close switch

for about three seconds.
A beep sound is activated two times to
indicate that the position change has
been completed.

NOTE
Set the desired fully-open position of the
liftgate at the position where it is open
more than halfway. The position where it
is less than halfway open cannot be set.

To reset

1. Open the liftgate.
2. Press the power liftgate close switch

for about seven seconds.
A beep sound is activated three times
to indicated that the reset has been
completed.

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NOTE
After about 3 seconds have elapsed since
the switch was pressed, a beep sound is
activated 2 times to indicate that the
liftgate fully-open position has changed.
Continuously press the switch for about 7
seconds to complete the reset.

Jam-safe equipment

While the power liftgate is opening/
closing electrically and the system detects
a person or an object in the liftgate's path,
the liftgate will move in the reverse
direction automatically and stops.

WARNING

Always check the area around the power
liftgate before opening/closing it:
Not checking for occupants and objects
around the power liftgate before opening/
closing it is dangerous. The jam-safe
equipment is designed to prevent jamming
in the event an obstruction is in the
liftgate's path. The system may not detect
certain objects obstructing the liftgate
depending on the way they are positioned
and their shape. However, if the jam-safe
function detects an obstruction and moves
the liftgate in the reverse direction, an
occupant in the liftgate's path could be
seriously injured.

CAUTION

Sensors are installed on both ends of the
power liftgate. Be careful not to allow the
sensors to be scratched or damaged by
sharp objects, otherwise the liftgate may
no longer open/close automatically. In
addition, if the sensor is damaged while the
liftgate is closing automatically, the system
will stop.

Sensor

NOTE
The jam-safe equipment does not activate
during easy closure operation when the
power liftgate is between the near-shut
position and fully closed position.

When the power liftgate is moving in the
open/close direction and an obstruction is
detected, the beep sound will be heard and
the liftgate moves in the reverse direction
and stops.

Liftgate easy closure

The Easy Closure system automatically
closes the liftgate completely from the
near-shut position.
This system also operates when the liftgate
is closed manually.

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WARNING

When closing a liftgate, always keep hands
and fingers away from the liftgate:
Placing hands or fingers around a liftgate is
dangerous because the liftgate closes
automatically from the near-shut position,
which could cause hands and fingers to be
pinched and injured.

NOTE



If the electric liftgate opener is pressed
while the easy closure function is
operating, the liftgate can be opened.



If the liftgate is opened/closed
repeatedly in a short period of time, the
easy closure function may not operate.
Wait for about 2 seconds and then try
again.

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Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions

▼ Fuel Requirements

Vehicles with catalytic converters or oxygen sensors must use ONLY UNLEADED FUEL,
which will reduce exhaust emissions and keep spark plug fouling to a minimum.

This vehicle will perform best with fuel listed in the table.

Fuel

Octane Rating

*

(Anti-knock index)

Regular unleaded fuel

87 [(R M)/2 method] or above (91 RON or above)

 U.S. federal law requires that octane ratings be posted on gasoline station pumps.

Fuel with a rating lower than 87 octane (91 RON) will negatively affect the emission control
system performance and could also cause engine knocking and serious engine damage.

CAUTION

USE ONLY UNLEADED FUEL.

Leaded fuel is harmful to the catalytic converter and oxygen sensors and will lead to
deterioration of the emission control system and or failures.

This vehicle can only use oxygenated fuels containing no more than 10 % ethanol by

volume. Damage to the vehicle may occur when ethanol exceeds this recommendation, or
if the gasoline contains any methanol. Stop using gasohol of any kind if your vehicle engine
is performing poorly.

Never add fuel system additives, otherwise the emission control system could be damaged.

Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer for details.

Gasoline blended with oxygenates such as alcohol or ether compounds are generally
referred to as oxygenated fuels. The common gasoline blend that can be used with your
vehicle is ethanol blended at no more than 10 %. Gasoline containing alcohol, such as
ethanol or methanol, may be marketed under the name "Gasohol".

Vehicle damage and drivability problems resulting from the use of the following may not be
covered by the warranty.



Gasohol containing more than 10 % ethanol.



Gasoline or gasohol containing methanol.



Leaded fuel or leaded gasohol.

▼ Emission Control System

This vehicle is equipped with an emission control system (the catalytic converter is part of
this system) that enables the vehicle to comply with existing exhaust emissions
requirements.

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WARNING

Never park over or near anything flammable:
Parking over or near anything flammable, such as dry grass, is dangerous. Even with the
engine turned off, the exhaust system remains very hot after normal use and could ignite
anything flammable. A resulting fire could cause serious injury or death.

CAUTION

Ignoring the following precautions could cause lead to accumulate on the catalyst inside the
converter or cause the converter to get very hot. Either condition will damage the converter
and cause poor performance.

USE ONLY UNLEADED FUEL.
Do not drive your Mazda with any sign of engine malfunction.
Do not coast with the ignition switched off.
Do not descend steep grades in gear with the ignition switched off.
Do not operate the engine at high idle for more than 2 minutes.
Do not tamper with the emission control system. All inspections and adjustments must be

made by a qualified technician.

Do not push-start or pull-start this vehicle.

NOTE



Under U.S. federal law, any modification to the original-equipment emission control
system before the first sale and registration of a vehicle is subject to penalties. In some
states, such modification made on a used vehicle is also subject to penalties.



While the engine is off, the sound of a valve opening and closing can be heard at the rear
of the vehicle, however this does not indicate an abnormality. The vehicle has a
self-checking device and it operates while the engine is off.

▼ Engine Exhaust (Carbon monoxide)

WARNING

Do not drive your vehicle if you smell exhaust gas inside the vehicle:
Engine exhaust gas is dangerous. This gas contains carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless,
odorless, and poisonous. When inhaled, it can cause loss of consciousness and death. If you
smell exhaust gas inside the vehicle, keep all windows fully open and contact an Authorized
Mazda Dealer immediately.

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Do not run the engine when inside an enclosed area:
Running the engine inside an enclosed area, such as a garage, is dangerous. Exhaust gas,
which contains poisonous carbon monoxide, could easily enter the cabin. Loss of
consciousness or even death could occur.

Open the windows or adjust the heating or cooling system to draw fresh air when idling the
engine:
Exhaust gas is dangerous. When the vehicle is stopped with the windows closed and the
engine running for a long time even in an open area, exhaust gas, which contains poisonous
carbon monoxide, could enter the cabin. Loss of consciousness or even death could occur.

Clear snow from underneath and around your vehicle, particularly the tail pipe, before
starting the engine:
Running the engine when a vehicle is stopped in deep snow is dangerous. The exhaust pipe
could be blocked by the snow, allowing exhaust gas to enter the cabin. Because exhaust gas
contains poisonous carbon monoxide, it could cause loss of consciousness or even death to
occupants in the cabin.

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Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap

WARNING

When removing the fuel-filler cap, loosen
the cap slightly and wait for any hissing to
stop, then remove it:
Fuel spray is dangerous. Fuel can burn skin
and eyes and cause illness if ingested. Fuel
spray is released when there is pressure in
the fuel tank and the fuel-filler cap is
removed too quickly.

Before refueling, stop the engine, and
always keep sparks and flames away from
the filler neck:
Fuel vapor is dangerous. It could be ignited
by sparks or flames causing serious burns
and injuries.
Additionally, use of the incorrect fuel-filler
cap or not using a fuel-filler cap may result
in a fuel leak, which could result in serious
burns or death in an accident.

Do not continue refueling after the fuel
pump nozzle shuts off automatically:
Continuing to add fuel after the fuel pump
nozzle has shut off automatically is
dangerous because overfilling the fuel tank
may cause fuel overflow or leakage. Fuel
overflow and leakage could damage the
vehicle and if the fuel ignites it could cause
a fire and explosion resulting in serious
injury or death.

CAUTION

Always use only a genuine Mazda fuel-filler
cap or an approved equivalent, available
at an Authorized Mazda Dealer. The wrong
cap can result in a serious malfunction of
the fuel and emission control systems.
(U.S.A. and Canada)
It may also cause the check engine light in
the instrument cluster to illuminate.

▼ Refueling

Before refueling, close all the doors,
windows, and the liftgate, and switch the
ignition OFF.
1. To open the fuel-filler lid, pull the

remote fuel-filler lid release.

Remote fuel-filler lid release

2. To remove the fuel-filler cap, turn it

counterclockwise.

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3. Attach the removed cap to the inner

side of the fuel-filler lid.

Fuel-filler lid

Fuel-filler cap

4. Insert the refueling nozzle all the way

and begin refueling. Pull out the
refueling nozzle after the refueling
stops automatically.

5. To close the fuel-filler cap, turn it

clockwise until a click is heard.

6. To close, press the fuel-filler lid until it

locks securely.

CAUTION

(U.S.A. and Canada)
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.

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Mirrors

Before driving, adjust the inside and
outside mirrors.

▼ Outside Mirrors

WARNING

Be sure to look over your shoulder before
changing lanes:
Changing lanes without taking into
account the actual distance of the vehicle
in the convex mirror is dangerous. You
could have a serious accident. What you
see in the convex mirror is closer than it
appears.

Mirror type

Flat type (driver's side)
Flat surface mirror.
Convex type (front passenger side)
The mirror has single curvature on its
surface.

Power mirror adjustment

The ignition must be switched to ACC or
ON position.

To adjust:
1. Rotate the mirror switch to the left or

right to choose the left or right side
mirror.

2. Press the mirror switch in the

appropriate direction.

Center position

Mirror switch

After adjusting the mirror, lock the control
by rotating the switch in the center
position.

Folding outside mirror

WARNING

Always return the outside mirrors to the
driving position before you start driving:
Driving with the outside mirrors folded in is
dangerous. Your rear view will be
restricted, and you could have an accident.

Manual folding outside mirror

Fold the outside mirror rearward until it is
flush with the vehicle.

Power folding outside mirror

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WARNING

Do not touch a power folding outside
mirror while it is moving:
Touching the power folding outside mirror
when it is moving is dangerous. Your hand
could be pinched and injured or the mirror
could be damaged.

Use the outside mirror switch to set the
mirror to the on-road position:
Setting the power folding outside mirror to
the on-road position by hand is dangerous.
The mirror will not lock in position and will
prevent effective rearview visibility.

Only operate the power folding outside
mirror with the vehicle safely parked:
Operating the power folding outside mirror
while the vehicle is moving is dangerous.
Wind blast on the mirror will cause them to
collapse and you will be unable to return it
to the on-road position, preventing
rearview visibility.

The ignition must be switched to ACC or
ON position.
To fold, rotate the outside mirror switch.
To return the mirror to the driving
position, rotate the switch to the center
position.

Center position

Fold-in position

Automatic folding function

The automatic folding function operates
when the ignition is switched to OFF.
When the outside mirror switch is in a
position other than the fold-in position, the
outside mirrors automatically fold in and
out when the doors are locked and
unlocked.
Also, when the ignition is switched ON or
the engine is started, the outside mirrors
fold out automatically.

NOTE
The outside mirrors may not fold in and
out automatically under cold weather
conditions.
If the outside mirrors do not fold in and
out automatically, remove any ice or snow,
and then operate the outside mirror switch
to fold the outside mirrors in or out.

Canceling the automatic folding
function

To cancel the automatic folding function,
carry out the following procedure using
the master control switches.
1. Switch the ignition ON.
2. If the power window lock switch is in

the unlock position, switch it to the
lock position.

3. Press and hold the front passenger's

power window switch and rear left/
right power window switches on the
driver's door at the same time for 3
seconds or longer.

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NOTE



The automatic folding function cannot
be canceled if the procedure is not
completed within the specified times, or
the procedure is changed along the way.
To redo the procedure, first switch the
ignition off and proceed from the
beginning.



If you are unable to cancel the function
despite doing the cancellation
procedure, consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.

Restoring the automatic folding
function

With the automatic folding function in the
canceled state, repeat the previous
procedure for canceling the function and it
will be restored.

NOTE
If you are unable to restore the function
despite carrying out the restore procedure,
consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

Engine-off outside mirror operation

*

The outside mirrors can be operated for
about 40 seconds after the ignition is
switched from ON to off.

▼ Rearview Mirror

WARNING

Do not stack cargo or objects higher than
the seatbacks:
Cargo stacked higher than the seatbacks is
dangerous. It can block your view in the
rearview mirror, which might cause you to
hit another car when changing lanes.

Rearview mirror adjustment

Before driving, adjust the rearview mirror
to center on the scene through the rear
window.

NOTE
For the manual day/night mirror, perform
the adjustment with the day/night lever in
the day position.

Reducing glare from headlights

Manual day/night mirror

Push the day/night lever forward for day
driving. Pull it back to reduce glare of
headlights from vehicles at the rear.

Day/Night lever

Day

Night

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Auto-dimming mirror

The auto-dimming mirror automatically
reduces the glare of headlights from
vehicles at the rear when the ignition is
switched ON.

(With Homelink wireless control
system)
(Type A)
Press the OFF button ( ) to cancel the
auto-dimming function. The indicator light
will turn off.
To reactivate the auto-dimming function,
press the ON button ( ). The indicator
light will illuminate.

Indicator light

OFF button

ON button

(Type B)
Press the ON/OFF button ( ) to cancel the
auto-dimming function. The indicator light
will turn off.
To reactivate the auto-dimming function,
press the ON/OFF button ( ). The
indicator light will illuminate.

Indicator light

ON/OFF button

(Without Homelink wireless control
system)
Press the ON/OFF button to cancel the
auto-dimming function. The indicator light
will turn off.
To reactivate the auto-dimming function,
press the ON/OFF button . The indicator
light will illuminate.

ON/OFF button

Indicator light

NOTE



Do not use glass cleaner or suspend
objects on or around the light sensor.
Otherwise, light sensor sensitivity will
be affected and may not operate
normally.
(With Homelink wireless control
system)
(Type A)

Light sensor

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(Type B)

Light sensor

(Without Homelink wireless control
system)

Light sensor



(With Homelink wireless control
system)
For information regarding the 3 buttons
(Type A

,

,

/Type B , ,

)

on the auto-dimming mirror.
Refer to HomeLink Wireless Control
System on page 4-81.



The auto-dimming function is canceled
when the ignition is switched ON and
the shift lever is in reverse (R).

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Power Windows

The windows can be opened/closed by operating the power window switches.

WARNING

Make sure the opening is clear before closing a window:
Closing a power window is dangerous. A person's hands, head, or even neck could be caught
by the window and result in serious injury or even death. This warning applies especially to
children.

Never allow children to play with power window switches:
Power window switches that are not locked with the power window lock switch would allow
children to operate power windows unintentionally, which could result in serious injury if a
child's hands, head or neck becomes caught by the window.

Make sure nothing blocks the window just before it reaches the fully closed position or while
fully holding up the power window switch:
Blocking the power window just before it reaches the fully closed position or while fully
holding up the power window switch is dangerous.
In this case, the jam-safe function cannot prevent the window from closing all the way. If
fingers are caught, serious injuries could occur.

NOTE
When driving with only 1 of the rear windows open, your ears might experience a
resonating sound. However, this does not indicate a problem. The sound can be reduced by
slightly opening a front window or by changing the size of the rear window opening.

▼ Opening/Closing Windows

The window opens while the switch is pressed and it closes while the switch is pulled up
with the ignition switched ON. Do not open or close 3 or more windows at the same time.

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The front passenger's side and rear windows can be opened/closed when the power window
lock switch on the driver's door is in the unlock position. Keep this switch in the locked
position while children are in the vehicle.

Close

Close

Open

Open

Right rear window

Driver's
window

Power window
lock switch

Master control switches

Front passenger's
window switch

Locked position

Unlocked position

Front passenger's
window

Left rear
window

Rear window switches

NOTE



A power window may no longer open/close if you continue to press the switch after fully
opening/closing the power window. If the power window does not open/close, wait a
moment and then operate the switch again.



The passenger windows may be opened or closed using the master control switches on the
driver's door.



The power window can be operated for about 40 seconds after the ignition is switched
from ON to ACC or off with all doors closed. If any door is opened, the power window
will stop operating.
For engine-off operation of the power window, the switch must be held up firmly
throughout window closure because the auto-closing function will be inoperable.



When the power window lock switch is in the locked position, the light on each power
window switch, except for the driver's power window switch, turns off. The light may be
difficult to see depending on the surrounding brightness.

▼ Auto-opening/Closing

To fully open the window automatically,
press the switch completely down, then
release. The window will fully open
automatically.

To fully close the window automatically,
pull the switch completely up, then
release. The window will fully close
automatically.

To stop the window partway, pull or press
the switch in the opposite direction and
then release it.

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NOTE
Power window system initialization
procedure
If the battery was disconnected during
vehicle maintenance, or for other reasons
(such as a switch continues to be operated
after the window is fully open/closed), the
window will not fully open and close
automatically.
The power window auto function will only
resume on a power window that has been
reset.
1. Switch the ignition ON.
2. Make sure that the power window lock

switch located on the driver's door is
not depressed.

3. Press the switch and fully open the

window.

4. Pull up the switch to fully close the

window and continue holding the
switch for about 2 seconds after the
window fully closed.

5. Make sure that the power windows

operate correctly using the door
switches.

After the system has been re-initialized,
each passenger window can be fully
opened or closed automatically using the
master control switches.

▼ Jam-safe Window

If foreign matter is detected between the
window and the window frame while the
window is closing automatically (refer to
Auto-opening/Closing on page 3-38), the
window stops closing and automatically
opens partway.

NOTE



The jam-safe function may operate
under the following conditions:



A strong impact is detected while the
window is closing automatically.



Window is closing automatically in
very low temperatures.



In the event the jam-safe function
activates and the power window cannot
be closed automatically, pull and hold
the switch and the window will close.



The jam-safe window function does not
operate until the system has been reset.

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