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Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring. Manual - part 592

1. Select the "Toolbox" tab.

2. Select the "Body" tab.

3. Select the "TPMS Functions".

4. Select the "Wheel Unit ID Registration".

2. Leave the vehicle with the engine off for 15 min or more .

3. Verify that the TPMS warning light turns on and off in 0.5 s cycles repeatedly.

4. Drive the vehicle at a speed of 25 km/h {15.5 mph} or more for 10 min to implement the wheel unit ID

registration.

5. Verify that the TPMS warning light turns off.

WITHOUT USING M-MDS

1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position, then turn it off.

2. Leave the vehicle with the engine off for 15 min or more .

3. Drive the vehicle at a speed of 25 km/h {15.5 mph} or more for 10 min or more .

4. After driving for 10 min, verify that the TPMS warning light does not flash and is not illuminated.

WHEEL UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

1. Remove in the order indicated in the table.

2. Install in the reverse order of removal.

3. When replacing wheel unit (s), register the new wheel unit ID (s). (See WHEEL UNIT ID

REGISTRATION.)

NOTE:

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If the ID registration is not completed even after driving the vehicle
for 10 min or more at a speed of 25 km/h {15.5 mph} or more , the
TPMS warning light flashes.

NOTE:

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If the wheel unit ID registration cannot be performed after driving 10
min or more, refer to the symptom troubleshooting procedure.

NOTE:

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If the wheel unit is replaced with a new one, the ID registration must be
performed. When the ID registration is finished, the data for the new
wheel unit is displayed on the M-MDS.

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VALVE CORE REMOVAL NOTE

1. Remove the valve core of the wheel unit, and bleed the air from the tire.

WHEEL UNIT REMOVAL NOTE

1. Push the tire valve completely into the tire.

2. Position the shoe (bead breaker) of the tire changer 10-20 mm {0.40-0.78 in} from the outer edge of the

wheel, and break both tire beads.

3. Remove the bead from one side of the wheel.

4. Remove the wheel unit.

Fig. 5: Identifying Wheel Unit Seal Washer, Valve Cap & Torque
Specifications
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

CAUTION:

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Breaking the tire bead with the wheel unit installed normally
could damage the unit. Be sure to always push the wheel unit
so that it is completely inside the tire to prevent any damage.

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WHEEL UNIT INSTALLATION NOTE

1. Insert the wheel unit valve into the valve hole so that the polyurethane foam side faces the rim.

2. Install the nut from the outer side of the wheel.

3. Tighten the valve nut slowly (15 rpm max.) to 8.0 N.m {82 kgf.cm, 71 in.lbf} in one rotation.

Fig. 6: Inserting Wheel Unit Valve Into Valve Hole
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

4. Set the tire changer so that it is 45° away (point A) from the valve hole.

NOTE:

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Maintain the wheel unit in contact with the rim, then start manually to
screw the valve nut for a few turns.

CAUTION:

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Do not retighten the valve nut after the initial operation.

CAUTION:

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Do not position the tire changer near the tire valve to avoid any
damage to the wheel unit.

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5. Fill the tire with air and verify the valve nut tightening torque.

Fig. 7: Setting Tire Changer
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

CAUTION:

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To prevent damage to the valve area of the wheel unit or
charging loss during air pressure adjustment, use a type B tool
with a round end as shown in the figure, not a type A tool.

Fig. 8: Identifying Air Pressure Adjustment Tool Type
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

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