Mazda CX-9 Owners Manual: Mirrors

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 (O) to cancel the auto-dimming function. The indicator light will turn off.

To reactivate the auto-dimming function, press the ON button (I). The indicator light will illuminate.

(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.

(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.

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)

(Type B)

(Without Homelink wireless control system)

• (With Homelink wireless control system) For information regarding the 3 buttons (Type A  /Type B  ) on the auto-dimming mirror.
• The auto-dimming function is canceled when the ignition is switched ON and the shift lever is in reverse (R).