Mazda CX-9 (2019 year). Manual — part 15

To turn on the lights

When the ignition switch and the headlight
switch are in the following conditions, the
headlights will illuminate when the
transmitter unlock button is pressed and
the vehicle receives the transmitter signal.
The headlights turn off after a certain
period of time has elapsed (30 seconds).



Ignition switch: off



Headlight switch:

,

, or

Lock button

Unlock
button

NOTE



Operation of the leaving home light can
be turned on or off.
Refer to Personalization Features on
page 9-10.



When the transmitter lock button is
pressed and the vehicle receives the
transmitter signal, the headlights turn
off.



When the headlight switch is turned to
the

position, the headlights turn off.

▼ Headlight Leveling

The number of passengers and weight of
cargo in the luggage compartment change
the angle of the headlights.

The angle of the headlights will be
automatically adjusted when turning on
the headlights.

▼ Daytime Running Lights

Some countries require moving vehicles to
have their lights on (daytime running
lights) during the daytime.

The daytime running lights turn on when
the vehicle is driven and turn off when the
parking brake is operated or the selector
lever is shifted to the P position.

NOTE
(Except Canada)
The daytime running lights can be
deactivated.
Refer to Personalization Features on page
9-10.

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Fog Lights

*

The fog lights can be turned on with the
ignition switched ON and the headlights
turned on.
Use this switch to turn on the fog lights.
The fog lights will improve visibility at
night and during foggy conditions.
The fog lights turn on when the fog light
switch is turned to the position and turn
off when the switch is turned to the
position.

Fog light switch

NOTE



The fog lights will turn off when the
headlights are set at high beams.

Turn and Lane-Change

Signals

The ignition must be switched ON to use
the turn and lane-change signals.

▼ Turn Signals

Move the signal lever down (for a left
turn) or up (for a right turn) to the stop
position. The signal will self-cancel after
the turn is completed.

If the indicator light continues to flash
after a turn, manually return the lever to its
original position.

Right turn

Left turn

Right lane change

Left lane change

OFF

The turn signal indicators in the
instrument cluster flash according to the
operation of the turn signal lever to show
which signal is working.

NOTE



If an indicator light stays on without
flashing or if it flashes abnormally, one
of the turn signal bulbs may be burned
out.



A personalized function is available to
change the turn indicator sound volume.
(page 9-10)

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▼ Lane-Change Signals

Move the lever halfway toward the
direction of the lane change―until the
indicator flashes― and hold it there. It
will return to the off position when
released.

▼ Three-Flash Turn Signal

After releasing the turn signal lever, the
turn signal indicator flashes 3 times. The
operation can be cancelled by moving the
lever in the direction opposite to which it
was operated.

NOTE
The three-flash turn signal function can be
switched to operable/inoperable using the
personalization function.
Refer to Personalization Features on page
9-10.

Windshield Wipers and

Washer

The ignition must be switched ON to use
the wipers.

WARNING

Use only windshield washer fluid or plain
water in the reservoir:
Using radiator antifreeze as washer fluid is
dangerous. If sprayed on the windshield, it
will dirty the windshield, affect your
visibility, and could result in an accident.

Only use windshield washer fluid mixed
with anti-freeze protection in freezing
weather conditions:
Using windshield washer fluid without
anti-freeze protection in freezing weather
conditions is dangerous as it could freeze
on the windshield and block your vision
which could cause an accident. In addition,
make sure the windshield is sufficiently
warmed using the defroster before
spraying the washer fluid.

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NOTE
If the windshield wipers are operated
under cold weather conditions or during
snowfall, they could stop due to
accumulated snow on the windshield. If
the windshield wipers stop due to
accumulated snow on the windshield, park
the vehicle in a safe place, turn the wiper
switch off, and then remove the
accumulated snow. If the wiper switch is
turned to another position other than OFF,
the wipers will operate. If the wipers do
not operate even though the wiper switch
is turned to a position other than OFF,
consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as
soon as possible.

▼ Windshield Wipers

Turn the wipers on by pressing the lever
up or down.
With intermittent wiper

Switch Posi‐

tion

Wiper operation

Operation while pulling up lever
Stop
Intermittent
Low speed
High speed

Variable-speed intermittent wipers

Set the lever to the intermittent position
and choose the interval timing by rotating
the ring.

INT ring

With auto-wiper control

Switch Posi‐

tion

Wiper operation

Operation while pulling up lever
Stop
Auto control
Low speed
High speed

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Auto-wiper control

*

When the wiper lever is in the
position, the rain sensor senses the amount
of rainfall on the windshield and turns the
wipers on or off automatically
(off―intermittent―low speed―high
speed).

The sensitivity of the rain sensor can be
adjusted by turning the switch on the
wiper lever.
From the center position (normal), rotate
the switch upward for higher sensitivity
(faster response) or rotate it downward for
less sensitivity (slower response).

Higher sensitivity

Less sensitivity

Switch

Center
position

CAUTION

Do not shade the rain sensor by adhering

a sticker or a label on the windshield.
Otherwise the rain sensor will not
operate correctly.

When the wiper lever is in the

position and the ignition is switched ON,
the wipers may move automatically in
the following cases:

If the windshield above the rain sensor

is touched or wiped with a cloth.

If the windshield is struck with a hand

or other object from either outside or
inside the vehicle.

Keep hands and scrapers clear of the
windshield when the wiper lever is in the

position and the ignition is

switched ON as fingers could be pinched
or the wipers and wiper blades damaged
when the wipers activate automatically.
If you are going to clean the windshield,
be sure the wipers are turned off
completely (when it is most likely that the
engine is left running) this is particularly
important when clearing ice and snow.

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NOTE



Switching the auto-wiper lever from the

to the

position while driving

activates the windshield wipers once,
after which they operate according to
the rainfall amount.



The auto-wiper control may not operate
when the rain sensor temperature is
about

－

10 °C (14 °F) or lower, or

about 85 °C (185 °F) or higher.



If the windshield is coated with water
repellent, the rain sensor may not be
able to sense the amount of rainfall
correctly and the auto-wiper control
may not operate properly.



If dirt or foreign matter (such as ice or
matter containing salt water) adheres to
the windshield above the rain sensor, or
if the windshield is iced, it could cause
the wipers to move automatically.
However, if the wipers cannot remove
this ice, dirt or foreign matter, the
auto-wiper control will stop operation.
In this case, set the wiper lever to the
low speed position or high speed
position for manual operation, or
remove the ice, dirt or foreign matter by
hand to restore the auto-wiper
operation.



If the auto-wiper lever is left in the
position, the wipers could operate
automatically from the effect of strong
light sources, electromagnetic waves, or
infrared light because the rain sensor
uses an optical sensor. It is
recommended that the auto-wiper lever
be switched to the

position other

than when driving the vehicle under
rainy conditions.



If the headlight switch and the
windshield wiper switch are in

,

and the wipers are operated at low or
high speed by the auto wiper control for
several seconds, bad weather conditions
are determined and the headlights may
be turned on.



The auto-wiper control functions can be
turned off. Refer to Personalization
Features on page 9-10.

▼ Windshield Washer

Pull the lever toward you and hold it to
spray washer fluid.

Washer

OFF

NOTE
If the windshield washer is turned on when
the windshield wipers are not operating,
the windshield wipers operate a few times.

If the washer does not work, inspect the
fluid level (page 6-27). If the fluid level
is normal, consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.

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Rear Window Wiper and

Washer

The ignition must be switched ON to use
the wiper.

▼ Rear Window Wiper

Turn the wiper on by turning the rear
wiper/washer switch.

Switch Posi‐

tion

Wiper operation

Stop
Intermittent
Normal

▼ Rear Window Washer

To spray washer fluid, turn the rear wiper/
washer switch to either of the position.
After the switch is released, the washer
will stop.
If the washer does not work, inspect the
fluid level (page 6-27). If the fluid level
is normal and the washer still does not
work, consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.

Rear Window Defogger

The rear window defogger clears fog from
the rear window.

The ignition must be switched ON to use
the defogger.

Press the switch to turn on the rear
window defogger. The rear window
defogger operates for about 15 minutes
and then turns off automatically.
The indicator light illuminates when the
defogger is operating.

To turn off the rear window defogger
before the 15 minutes has elapsed, press
the switch again.

Indicator light

CAUTION

Do not use sharp instruments or window

cleaners with abrasives to clean the
inside of the rear window surface. They
may damage the defogger grid inside the
window.

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NOTE



This defogger is not designed for
melting snow. If there is an
accumulation of snow on the rear
window, remove it before using the
defogger.



The rear window defogger setting can
be changed. After changing the setting,
the rear window defogger stops
automatically after 15 minutes have
elapsed and when the ambient
temperature is high. When the ambient
temperature is low, it continues to
operate until the switch is pressed
again.
Refer to Personalization Features on
page 9-10.

▼ Mirror Defogger

*

The mirror defoggers defrost the outside
mirrors.

The mirror defoggers operate in
conjunction with the rear window
defogger.
To turn on the mirror defoggers, switch the
ignition ON and press the rear window
defogger switch (page 4-78).

Indicator light

▼ Windshield Wiper De-icer

*

The thermal filaments at the following
positions heat up and facilitate the removal
of snow accumulated on the windshield.

The windshield wiper de-icer operates in
conjunction with the rear window
defogger.
To turn on the windshield wiper de-icer,
switch the ignition ON and press the rear
window defogger switch (page 4-78).

Indicator light

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Horn

To sound the horn, press the mark on
the steering wheel.

Hazard Warning Flasher

The hazard warning lights should always
be used when you stop on or near a
roadway in an emergency.

The hazard warning lights warn other
drivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazard
and that they must take extreme caution
when near it.

Depress the hazard warning flasher and all
the turn signals will flash. The hazard
warning indicator lights in the instrument
cluster flash simultaneously.

NOTE



The turn signals do not work when the
hazard warning lights are on.



Check local regulations about the use of
hazard warning lights while the vehicle
is being towed to verify that it is not in
violation of the law.

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HomeLink Wireless

Control System (Type A)

*

NOTE
HomeLink and HomeLink house icon are
registered trademarks of Gentex
Corporation.

The HomeLink system replaces up to 3
hand-held transmitters with a single
built-in component in the auto-dimming
mirror. Pressing the HomeLink button on
the auto-dimming mirror activates garage
doors, gates and other devices surrounding
your home.

HomeLink button

Indicator light

WARNING

Do not use the HomeLink system with any
garage door opener that lacks the safety
stop and reverse feature:
Using the HomeLink system with any
garage door opener that lacks the safety
stop and reverse feature as required by
federal safety standards is dangerous. (This
includes garage doors manufactured
before April 1, 1982.)

Using these garage door openers can
increase the risk of serious injury or death.
For further information, contact HomeLink
at 1-800-355-3515 or www.homelink.com
or an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

Always check the areas surrounding
garage doors and gates for people or
obstructions before programming or
during operation of the HomeLink system:
Programming or operating the HomeLink
system without verifying the safety of areas
surrounding garage doors and gates is
dangerous and could result in an
unexpected accident and serious injury if
someone were to be hit.

NOTE
The programming will not be erased even
if the battery is disconnected.

▼ Pre-programming the HomeLink

System

NOTE
It is recommended that a new battery be
placed in the hand-held transmitter of the
device being programmed to HomeLink
for quicker training and accurate
transmission of the radio-frequency signal.



Verify that there is a remote control
transmitter available for the device you
would like to program.



Disconnect the power to the device.

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▼ Programming the HomeLink

System

CAUTION

When programming a garage door opener
or a gate, disconnect the power to these
devices before performing programming.
Continuous operation of the devices could
damage the motor.

The HomeLink system provides 3 buttons
which can be individually selected and
programmed using the transmitters for
current, on-market devices as follows:
1. Disconnect the power to the garage

door opener or gate programmed to the
hand-held transmitter.

2. Position the end of your hand-held

transmitter 2.5―7.5 cm (1―3 inches)
away from the HomeLink button you
wish to program while keeping the
indicator light in view.

3. Simultaneously press and hold both the

chosen HomeLink and hand-held
transmitter buttons. Do not release the
buttons until step 3 has been
completed.

NOTE
Some gate operators and garage door
openers may require you to replace
this Programming Step 2 with
procedures noted in the “Gate
Operator/Canadian Programming”
section.

4. After the HomeLink indicator light

changes from a slow to a rapidly
blinking light, release both the
HomeLink and hand-held transmitter
buttons.

NOTE
If the HomeLink indicator light does
not change to a rapidly blinking light,
contact HomeLink at
www.homelink.com or call
1-800-355-3515 for assistance.

5. Connect the power to the garage door

opener or gate programmed to the
hand-held transmitter.

6. Firmly press and hold the programmed

HomeLink button for five seconds, and
then release it. Perform this operation
two times to activate the door or gate.
If the door or gate does not activate,
press and hold the just-trained
HomeLink button and observe the
indicator light.
If the indicator light stays on
constantly, programming is complete
and your device should activate when
the HomeLink button is pressed and
released.

NOTE
To program the remaining two
HomeLink buttons, begin with
“Programming”― step 1

If the indicator light blinks rapidly for
two seconds and then turns to a
constant light, continue with
“Programming” steps 7―9 to
complete the programming of a rolling
code equipped device (most commonly
a garage door opener).

7. At the garage door opener receiver

(motor-head unit) in the garage, locate
the “learn” or “smart” button. This can
usually be found where the hanging
antenna wire is attached to the
motor-head unit.

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8. Firmly press and release the “learn” or

“smart” button. (The name and color
of the button may vary by
manufacturer.)

NOTE
Complete the programming within 30
seconds.

9. Return to the vehicle and firmly press,

hold for two seconds and release the
programmed HomeLink button. Repeat
the “press/hold/release” sequence a
second time, and, depending on the
brand of the garage door opener (or
other rolling code equipped device),
repeat this sequence a third time to
complete the programming process.

HomeLink should now activate your
rolling code equipped device.

NOTE
To program the remaining two HomeLink
buttons, begin with “Programming”―
step 1

For questions or comments, please contact
HomeLink at www.homelink.com or
1-800-355-3515.

▼ Gate operator/Canadian

Programming

Canadian radio-frequency laws require
transmitter signals to “time-out” (or quit)
after several seconds of transmission ―
which may not be long enough for
HomeLink to pick up the signal during
programming. Similar to this Canadian
law, some U.S. gate operators are designed
to “time-out” in the same manner.

If you live in Canada or you are having
difficulties programming a gate operator
by using the “Programming” procedures
(regardless of where you live), replace
“Programming HomeLink” step 3 with
the following:

NOTE
If programming a garage door opener or
gate operator, it is advised to unplug the
device during the “cycling” process to
prevent possible overheating.

Continue to press and hold the HomeLink
button while you press and release ―
every two seconds (“cycle”) your
hand-held transmitter until the frequency
signal has successfully been accepted by
HomeLink. (The indicator light will flash
slowly and then rapidly.)
Proceed with “Programming” step 4 to
complete.

▼ Operating the HomeLink System

Press the programmed HomeLink button
to operate a programmed device. The code
will continue being transmitted for a
maximum of 20 seconds.

▼ Reprogramming the HomeLink

system

To program a device to HomeLink using a
HomeLink button previously trained,
follow these steps:
1. Press and hold the desired HomeLink

button. DO NOT release the button.

2. The indicator light will begin to flash

after 20 seconds. Without releasing the
HomeLink button, proceed with
“Programming” - step 1.

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▼ Erasing Programmed HomeLink

Buttons

To erase the existing programming from
all three operating channels, press and
hold the two outside buttons (

,

) on

the auto-dimming mirror until the
HomeLink indicator light begins to flash
after approximately 10 seconds.
Verify that the programming has been
erased when you resell the vehicle.

HomeLink Wireless

Control System (Type B)

NOTE
HomeLink and HomeLink house are
registered trademarks of Gentex
Corporation.

The HomeLink system replaces up to 3
hand-held transmitters with a single
built-in component in the auto-dimming
mirror. Pressing the HomeLink button on
the auto-dimming mirror activates garage
doors, gates and other devices surrounding
your home.

HomeLink button

Indicator Light

WARNING

Do not use the HomeLink system with any
garage door opener that lacks the safety
stop and reverse feature:
Using the HomeLink system with any
garage door opener that lacks the safety
stop and reverse feature as required by
federal safety standards is dangerous. (This
includes garage doors manufactured
before April 1, 1982.)
Using these garage door openers can
increase the risk of serious injury or death.
For further information, contact HomeLink
at www.homelink.com or
www.youtube.com/HomeLinkGentex or an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.

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Always check the areas surrounding
garage doors and gates for people or
obstructions before programming or
during operation of the HomeLink system:
Programming or operating the HomeLink
system without verifying the safety of areas
surrounding garage doors and gates is
dangerous and could result in an
unexpected accident and serious injury if
someone were to be hit.

NOTE
The programming will not be erased even
if the battery is disconnected.

▼ Pre-programming the HomeLink

System

NOTE
It is recommended that a new battery be
placed in the hand-held transmitter of the
device being programmed to HomeLink
for quicker training and accurate
transmission of the radio-frequency signal.



Verify that there is a remote control
transmitter available for the device you
would like to program.

▼ Programming the HomeLink

System

The HomeLink system provides 3 buttons
which can be individually selected and
programmed using the transmitters for
current, on-market devices as follows:
1. Press and release the HomeLink button

you would like to program. The
indicator light flashes slowly in amber
when the button is pressed.

HomeLink button

Indicator Light

2. Hold the hand-held transmitter 2.5 to

7.5 cm (1 to 3 in) away from the
HomeLink button you would like to
program while keeping the indicator
light in view.

NOTE
Depending on the hand-held
transmitter, it may be easier to do the
programming by holding it 15 to 20 cm
(6 to 7.8 in) away from the HomeLink
button.

3. Press the hand-held transmitter button

continuously until the indicator light
changes from amber (flashing) to
green (on/flashing).

NOTE
Some gate operators and garage door
openers may require you to replace
this Programming Step 3 with
procedures noted in the “Gate
Operator/Canadian Programming”
section.

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4. Press the HomeLink button again to

check if the programming has been
completed.



If the indicator light remains on in
green, the programming is complete
and the device becomes operational.



If the indicator light flashes rapidly
in green, firmly press and hold the
Homelink button and release it after
two seconds have passed. Repeat
this process up to three times to
complete the programming. The
device becomes operational and
programming is complete. If the
device does not operate, go to the
next step.

5. At the garage door opener receiver

(motor-head unit) in the garage, locate
the “learn” or “smart” button. This can
usually be found where the hanging
antenna wire is attached to the
motor-head unit.

6. Firmly press and release the “learn” or

“smart” button. (The name and color
of the button may vary by
manufacturer.)

NOTE
Complete the programming within 30
seconds.

7. Return to the vehicle and firmly press

and hold the Homelink button, and
then release it after two seconds have
passed. Repeat the “press/hold/
release” sequence a second time, and,
depending on the brand of the garage
door opener (or other rolling code
equipped device), repeat this sequence
a third time to complete the
programming process.

Press the programmed HomeLink
button and make sure that the
HomeLink System operates.

8. If the status indicator arrows are

flashing, refer to Garage Door
Two-Way Communication.

Indicator Light

NOTE
To program the remaining two HomeLink
buttons, go back to Step 1 of
Programming the HomeLink System and
repeat the procedure.

For questions or comments, please contact
HomeLink at www.homelink.com or
www.youtube.com/HomeLinkGentex, or
the HomeLink toll-free hotline at
1-800-355-3515 (for calls placed outside
of the USA, Canada, and Puerto Rico,
international rates will apply and may
differ based on landline or mobile phone).

▼ Gate operator/Canadian

Programming

Canadian radio-frequency laws require
transmitter signals to “time-out” (or quit)
after several seconds of transmission ―
which may not be long enough for
HomeLink to pick up the signal during
programming. Similar to this Canadian
law, some U.S. gate operators are designed
to “time-out” in the same manner.

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If you live in Canada or are having
difficulties programming a gate operator
by using the programming procedures
(regardless of where you live), replace
Step 3 of Programming the HomeLink
System with the following:

NOTE
If programming a garage door opener or
gate operator, it is advised to unplug the
device during the “cycling” process to
prevent possible overheating.

While the indicator light is flashing in
amber, press the button on the hand-held
transmitter for 2 seconds and release it
repeatedly until the indicator light changes
from amber to green.
Go back to Step 4 of Programming the
HomeLink System to complete the
procedure.

▼ Operating the HomeLink System

Press the programmed HomeLink button
to operate a programmed device.

▼ Reprogramming the HomeLink

system

To program a device to HomeLink using a
HomeLink button previously trained,
follow these steps:
1. Press and hold the desired HomeLink

button. DO NOT release the button.

2. After 20 seconds, the indicator light

flashes in amber. After the indicator
light flashes, release the HomeLink
button.

3. Go back to Step 2 of Programming the

HomeLink System to complete the
procedure.

NOTE
If the programming has not been
completed, the system returns to the
previous programming.

▼ Erasing Programmed HomeLink

Buttons

NOTE



All of the programmed HomeLink
buttons are reset. Individual buttons
cannot be reset, however, individual
buttons can be reprogrammed. For
individual button reprogramming, refer
to Reprogramming the HomeLink
System (page 4-87).



Verify that the programming has been
erased if you resell the vehicle.

1. Press the two outer HomeLink buttons

continuously at the same time until the
indicator light flashes.

HomeLink button 1

HomeLink button 3

2. Stop pressing the HomeLink buttons.

▼ Garage Door Two-Way

Communication

The garage door two-way communication
is a function that communicates with the
garage door opener and indicates whether
the garages door is open or closed using
the indicator lights in the rear view mirror.
It can indicate the status of the garage door
within a range up-to 250 m (820 ft).

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