2007 Mazda CX-9

cude

For the 3rd row there are floor vents that cover that zone. For 2nd row the obvious vents in the middle plus floor vents as well...

bonomojo

Yes, jg6, you do need to register on Mazda's USA website to access the online owner's manual. That is what I meant. The link to the Canadian version of the manual works, but the link to the USA version of the manual does not work unless you are registered to the website and logged in.

aviboy97

My first CX-9 with a Power Lift Gate should be arriving sometime this week. It's at the NJ port right now, and with the recent Nor' easter, it may be delayed getting here...too much flooding in NJ

suomi8

I picked up my CX-9 from a dealer here in the Chicagoland area last week and it had the power liftgate which I love and I am glad that I waited for one with it as opposed to buying one in February without it.

alextd

I ordered GT with nearly every option including power lift in Feb. Expectation was 8-12 weeks for delivery. Dealer is now saying delivery won't happen until August and it will be a 2008 model.

Does you know any specifics as far as what is changing in the 2008 model?

bhamman

I have a CX9 with Nav. The CD player does not display any of the CD information on the screen (artist, track, etc.). I sent an e-mail to Mazda and they responded the CD's have to be encoded with the information. If I load the CD's on my computer the information is displayed. Does this mean it is encoded?

crikey

When you load the CD onto your computer, what application do you use to play it? Apps like Windows Media and iTunes have functionality that fetches the CDDB info and displays it on your app. However, it does not necessarily mean that the CD text is written on the CD itself.

If you have Nero, try making an Audio CD and add audio files. Once added, view the properties of the music file, it will indicate the Title and Audio title that will be written onto the CD.

sellstar1

According to carsdirect.com Mazda has stopped taking orders (effective 4/3/07) on the navigation package for the CX9. Has anyone else seen/heard this? Is there a problem with the current system that is installed?

baxterdown

It looks like the package, not navigation, is what has been discontinued. If you see below, nav is still available in the assistanca pkg.

aviboy97

the Nav system in now in the Assistance Package. Which also includes the power lift gate on the GT trim.

The "navigation package" was the intern package until the power lift gate became available.

doc144

I have my CX9-GT for about a month now and am very pleased. A question about door locks. On all other cars i have had in recent years, the doors automatically locked once the car started moving. I always thought this was a safety feature. The CX9 does not do this. Have to remember to manually lock the doors once everyone is in. It's not a big deal but I was wondering if this is how the vehicle is designed to be or if mine has a problem that needs to be addressed?

imamg

Your cx-9 is working properly... none of Mazda's cars have automatic locks as such.

sssfegy

All Mazda's are the same way, nothing wrong with yours.

lateralg

I just drove my CX-9 1,976 miles from Green Valley, AZ to Howell, MI. Fully loaded with 4 month's worth of migration stuff, including tools. Comfortable, quiet, adequate power, harshness unexpectantly okay given the 20" wheels, straight as an arrow on the X-way, fun in the curves, SST very nice to have. Rain-sensing wipers very valuable in the weather we experienced.

I have an issue with the AutoLamp ... comes on too late, and the sensor is housed with the wiper sensor.

Although I prefer the Nav. system to that in my '06 Mountaineer, I have two issues with it: 1- Voice recognition is awful! It has voice recognition training, but I've been unable to find the phrases it asks me to speak. The dealer is sure to have them ... right? 2- The screen is too dim when headlights are on, which is how I had to run during the daytime due to the heavy overcast & rain. I put it in Day Mode, and maxed the brightness ... still too dim.

I'll run the fuel economy numbers after we finish unpacking.

We drove through Greenburg, Kansas two days before the tornado hit. I guess timing is almost everything.

zman3

I just drove my CX-9 1,976 miles from Green Valley, AZ

Hey, I've been down there a few times golfing - Canoa Ranch, San Ignacio, Tubac (cow pasture), Rio Rico, Arizona National, etc. Nice area. My only complaint is that it shuts down at 8 PM.

lateralg

That's the way we like it.

lexxm3

a) I don't think you can train the Nav voice, I think you can only train the Bluetooth phone voice. Either way, however, the phrases are MIA.

b) To turn the brightness back up when the lights turn on, press the dimmer knob. Press it, don't just turn it. It's the left knob in the instrument panel. The right one resets the trip odometer.

c) Apparently Mazda dealers can adjust light sensor sensitivity. Talk to them.

Lexx

lateralg

Thanks lexx for the good info.

a) I plan to keep trying. The voice recognition on this car is far inferior to the Denso units I had in a 2001 Lexus GS, and 2003 Lincoln LS.

Is Bluetooth available on vehicles that do not have the navigation system? If so, that pretty much confirms the inability to train Nav. system voice recognition. Dang! As it is, voice commands are nearly worthless.

b) That's great news! It also, as you probably know, resumes the brightness of all the instruments.

c) I'll poke around in the area by the mirror to see if I can pop a cover & find an adjustment screw. (Marking & recording as-found, of course) If all else fails, I'll try the dealer.

lexxm3

Is Bluetooth available on vehicles that do not have the navigation system? If so, that pretty much confirms the inability to train Nav. system voice recognition. Dang! As it is, voice commands are nearly worthless.

I don't think Bluetooth is available without Nav, I think it's packaged into a single package for model year 2007 both in US and Canada. However, it is completely clear that the Bluetooth voice recognition is a completely different and independent system from the Nav voice recognition. Bluetooth recognition actually works quite well. Nav voice recognition is complete trash.

Lexx

jnorris765

Just got a CX-9 yesterday. Still playing with most of stuff, trying to work on the climate control, seems that the vent on the passenger side is blowing hot and the driver is blowing cold. I turned dual off and still no good any ideas?

just_phil

Bluetooth is available withouth the NAV - I have it.

sellstar1

Bluetooth is standard on GT trim....my wife's very best feature on the CX9. Works great, but the book doesn't tell you how to hang up a call....hold the phone button down for 2 seconds.

suvhunt

As far as I can tell, both the touring and GT have bluetooth standard. As anyone with BT knows, having it doesn't mean it works well. Can anyone with a CX9 with BT commend on real world experience? Does it take a lot of re-sync'ing each time you use the phone? Does the sound project well in the car and can other people hear you clearly?

sellstar1

I've only sync'd once. Works perfectly. Wife uses with a matching blue Motorola KRZR. If Bluetooth is switched on in the phone then it should automatically sync everytime you start the car.

sellstar1

Also...clarity is great! Can hear my 7 year old in the back seat really well while they're going down the road.

Best BT experience I've had.

just_phil

It works fine with both my and my wife's phones. The only gripe I have is that I cannot use my phone's phonebook or voice dialing - I have to program the car's phonebook, and it only has room for 32 names, iirc. Not a big deal, anyway.

imamg

Did you check the actual temps of each side? They should work on individual temperatures in the dual mode.

sellstar1

We've had our CX9 for about three weeks and have just over 1,000 miles now. We took our first extended trip this weekend, about 250 miles each way. Averaged right at 22 mpg for the trip, which is a little better than I expected right out of the gate. Great ride, lots of room for hauling our goods and the little one in the back seat got to control her own a/c. This is one fine ride!

Plus...my wife likes the "regular" fuel as opposed to our Millenia's "premium" requirement.

svofan2

Is it true what I heard on this forum?,..that MAZDA does not provide and booklet or documentation for NAV system?...with the prices they charged ...never mind at any price a booklet with info should be available...
Thanks

suomi8

That is not true at all, they provide a seperate navigation manual from the regular owners manual. If memory serves it is around 70-80 pages in lenght but I havent even cracked it open once but they definitely do include one.

lateralg

Suomi speaks the truth.

rapatelrocky

I've been considering the CX-9 GT and have seen it, but not driven it yet. How does its ride/handling compare with
say Accord EX V-6 (2003 model) or an Odyssey EX?
I would expect somewhere in between the two, but was wondering for those who may have driven it and the Accord or Odyssey.

Thanks!

brickfrenzy

I must be lead-footed. My GT AWD is averaging about 14.5 in the city and just under 20 on my only big highway trip (140 miles each way). I'm kind of disappointed in these numbers right now.

Is there a break-in period for the mileage, where I'll see an increase in a few months? I have just under 1000 miles right now.

brutus22

Ouch, at over $3/gal that has got to hurt. As I understand it starts breaking in after 1000 miles, so you should see a bit of improvement, but not a lot. Hard acceleration, last minute breaking all lead to poor mileage.

Good luck.
B.

lateralg

1) AWD will improve more with mileage than FWD. Reason: A big part of the MPG imrovement is due to reduced friction in the running gear.

2) Every time you apply the brakes, you are reducing your MPG. So, if you find that you're often applying them in order to avoid running over the vehicle in front of you, this is worth considering.

tidester

Every time you apply the brakes, you are reducing your MPG.

Actually, braking does not reduce your mpg but we know what you meant since pressing the brake pedal is usually followed by pressing the gas pedal.

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lateralg

I think we're together Tidester, and I want to clarify my position.

Consider a 300 mile trip on an expressway, where we attempt to run at 70 MPH.

During that 300 miles, I never apply the brakes. This is the norm for my driving.

Driver X is the impatient tailgater that frequently applies his brakes to avoid hitting the vehicle that's not going fast enough for him. Every application converts kinetic energy (reducing speed) to heat. To regain 70 MPH, more fuel is required than if the brakes hadn't been applied.

I will get better fuel economy, & he has wasted fuel.

tidester

I will get better fuel economy, & he has wasted fuel.

Absolutely!

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brickfrenzy

My 7 mile commute to work each way is likely the worst possible environment for fuel efficiency. I never get above 45 mph (it's all city streets) and there are about 20 stoplights in those 7 miles. I would expect my city mileage to be pretty lousy.

The highway surprised me though. I had the cruise locked at 75 most of the way. Maybe I am subconsciously over-accelerating because it's just so much fun to do that

rransi

I have GT model with DVD drop down. It came with 2 wireless headphones. I need to purchase two more. Mazda dealer's price is $289.30 (part# TD13-66DP0A). This is bit high. Has anyone purchased additional head phones from outside retailers (Radio Shack etc)and been able to make them work with the CX-9 DVD drop down. Any feedback is appreciated.

imamg

Have the dealer double check the prices with mazda... That number shows to be $160... ( still rediculosly high ... the cx-7 version is less than $50 )... I'll keep checking though... ( I'm expecting my own CX-9 soon and I want the DVD system... so I'm interested myself... )

stamper2

I just turned in my 2003 Odyssey EXL. Drove home today with a GT-CX-9 fully loaded (nav-dvd-sunroof etc)It drives so much better than the Odyssey. It is a tight drive with supple handling. It takes the turns so much better than the mini-van.(the 20 inch tires really make a difference) It is quiet, responsive and so beautiful (I got black on black) Go for the CX-9 over a mini-van. The back seats are easy to get the kids in and out. (better than the Honda Pilot, Highlander and even the Acura MDX-those back seats really stink) Of course you give up more space for cargo, but if you don't use the back seats all the time, there is plenty!
Good Luck!

aviboy97

Yes, there is a break in period for the engine, and mileage should improve. But, in reality, you are only off 1.5 mpg city, and 2 mpg highway from what Mazda prints on the window sticker....the new ratings will be 15-21. Now you are basically dead on.

imamg

Part number for the headphones is 0000-8F-G15... @$43 each btw... I work manage the parts dept for a mazda dealer should you wish to order it or anything else... I should take delivery on my CX-9 before the holliday weekend (yeah)

lazyace13

Are you getting an '07 or ordering an '08?

imamg

It'll be an '07 GT AWD... I'm trying to take advantage of the current employee program... unfortunately I can't "order" what I want in this program... I have to get something in "stock" to qualify for it.

tkx4

The part number 0000-8F-G15 for $43each - is this for the cx9? And can you purchase a extra remote for the dvd system? I love my cx9 this is by far my best car purchase in many years.

rransi

Part# 0000-8F-G15 ($43 each) is for Mazda MPV DVD system. It will not work with CX-9. At least, that's what my dealer has informed me.

imamg

good news: you can purchase another remote... bad news .. it currently lists for $352 *ouch*... I'd think this will change soon... but I'll keep my eyes on it... (unfortunately... my kids are ruff on things as it is... so I'd not be surprised to need one)... I'm still following up on the headphones...

I've just spoken (again) to a rep about this... and have been told... that though it's not (yet) listed as functional for the CX-9... but it does work for the CX-9. Unfortunately I dont have one here to test... but that's what I know right now.

joesmith1

You should try a different dealer. I just ordered a GT using the S-Plan. I shopped around and checked with 6 different dealers. Only 3 were willing to order what I wanted.