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#41 of 69 Re: Short term road test review [gfoster] by live2ski Jan 24, 2008 (8:47 am)
Replying to: gfoster (Jan 24, 2008 5:02 am) yes, the camera gives a bit of a distorted view of the rear bumper, but objects on the ground seem to be correct. It's been a great assist in parallel parking since the rear window is so high. Also, I use it when parking in my garage to make sure I'm in far enough for the garage door. Maybe the camera can be adjusted slightly to improve the viewing, but it will be limited by it's placement off to the side. It may not be as fancy as the FX35, but it does the job and may take getting used to. Replies to this message: zippydriver (Jan 24, 2008 9:07 am) aviboy97 (Jan 24, 2008 10:43 am) imamg (Jan 25, 2008 4:13 pm) gfoster (Jan 24, 2008 9:45 am)
#42 of 69 Re: Short term road test review [live2ski] by zippydriver Jan 24, 2008 (9:07 am)
Replying to: live2ski (Jan 24, 2008 8:47 am) Additional question for you guys:   I am considering purchasing the 2008 AWD Touring w/ navigation. My understanding is that the nav system can only be set to a direction when the car is stopped. you cannot change the destination on the navi unless you stop the car.   is this correct?   and if so, I was thinking about getting a portable one. I currently have an integrated navi system on my current SUV and can change it during the trip, etc and do not have to stop the car. This is a hugely important feature for me because I am constantly on the go and cannot stop for every change. I find myself changing it many times to estimate times to different locations, etc.   Please advise. Replies to this message: aviboy97 (Jan 24, 2008 10:43 am) imamg (Jan 25, 2008 4:13 pm)
#43 of 69 Re: Short term road test review [live2ski] by gfoster Jan 24, 2008 (9:45 am)
Replying to: live2ski (Jan 24, 2008 8:47 am) live2ski: thanks for the response. good to know that it is not problem once you get used to it.
#44 of 69 Re: Short term road test review [zippydriver] by aviboy97 Jan 24, 2008 (10:43 am)
Replying to: zippydriver (Jan 24, 2008 9:07 am) You can change your destination while driving, but, only destinations that are programed into your address book, I believe. You cannot enter in a new destination while moving.
#45 of 69 NAVI access while in motion by ceric Jan 25, 2008 (1:10 am)
You know the NAVI was produced by Denso, the same company that produces NAVI for Lexus and Toyota Prius. If you compare both, you will see lots of similarity in look and feel and usage. That said, there is a site, coastaletech.com that sells a lockpick that allows you to disconnect speed sensor to fool the NAVI into allowing you access to the NAVi while in motion. The principle is the same - cut the speed sensor input into the NAVI so that the NAVI "thinks" your vehicle is not moving. Let us hope that coastaletech also have one for CX-9 in the future. Also, there was a sequence of "moves" (or touching the screen at different locations) to tempararily deactivate the access blocking. I wonder if it also work on CX-9. I will try that sometimes. I know this because I also own a Prius.
#46 of 69 Re: Short term road test review [zippydriver] by imamg Jan 25, 2008 (4:13 pm)
Replying to: zippydriver (Jan 24, 2008 9:07 am) also...if' you dont already have another destination pre-loaded...you can "finger" point and add the new destination while you're still in motion... ( if that makes sense )... I did it the other day... because I'd heard consistantly (here) that you couldn't do that while in motion...
#47 of 69 Alignment problem with CX9 GT by masudur Jan 30, 2008 (10:35 am)
I bought Mazda CX9 GT 2008, and I have problem with alignment. It pulls me to left especially on highway. If I drive in first lane on high way, and drive 20/30 kph I can feel the pressure on the steering wheel that tires want to go towards left. If I drive on right most lane most of the time it goes straight, sometimes it goes to right side. In city road I feel much better because on city road the slope on the road is on right side.   I talked to dealer they do the realignment but I have the same problem. They told me it might be for 20” tire. But I am not sure. It pulls me hard towards left when I drive on 1st (left most lane) lane or middle lane but it goes straight when I drive on right lane, it doesn’t pull me much to right side even if I am on right most lane. Replies to this message: rocco9 (Jan 31, 2008 10:44 am) mdhutton (Feb 01, 2008 10:55 pm) theduck5 (Jul 12, 2009 10:20 am)
#49 of 69 Drif/Pull by topneuro Jan 30, 2008 (12:18 pm)
Dealer is playing games with you, there is a recall on this and Mazda has send all dealer mechanic shop on how to repair this. I had actually the adobe PDF Mazda document on this but lost it. Found it with google. Is random, 2007 and 2008 still have this problem. Here is the text. TSB: 02-003/07   2007 CX-9 - STEERING PULL / DRIFT   APPLICABLE MODEL(S)/VINS   2007 CX-9   DESCRIPTION   Some customers may complain that the vehicle pulls to the left or right during normal driving conditions.   Customers having this concern should have their vehicle repaired using the following repair procedure.   REPAIR PROCEDURE   1. Test drive vehicle and verify customer concern. 2. Confirm pull/drift is not caused by the following factors: Road crown or wheel track during constant speed driving.   Different size tires or uneven tire wear between left and right tires.   Brake drag on any wheel.   Excessive ball joint clearance or steering linkage play.   3. Check tire pressure. Front and Rear Cold Tire Specification = 36 psi (18-inch tire), 34 psi (20-inch tire) If tire pressure is too low or too high, correct tire pressure as necessary and test drive vehicle again.   If vehicle no longer pulls/drifts, return vehicle to customer and explain the importance of proper tire inflation to the customer.   If vehicle pulls/drifts, go to next step.   If tire pressure is correct, go to next step.   4. Swap left and right front wheels/tires and check for damage or deformation of control arms, brackets, or bushings. If any item is damaged or deformed, repair as necessary. Test drive vehicle. If vehicle no longer pulls, return vehicle to customer or dealer inventory.   If no improvement is noticed and vehicle still pulls or drifts, go to next step.   5. Confirm position of left and right strut mounting rubber identification marks. Identification marks should be positioned as shown. Remove the left-side windshield wiper arm.   Partially pull back the cowl grill.   6. Check wheel alignment of the vehicle. Refer to ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATION CHARTS for 2WD or 4WD vehicle. 7. Confirm the direction of vehicle pulling (left or right) and adjust camber and caster angles at the same time. 8. Adjust the strut mounting rubber as follows: Remove the left-side windshield wiper arm.   Partially pull back the cowl grill.   Jack up front of vehicle and support on safety stands.   Remove mounting rubber nuts.   Push shock absorber and coil spring assembly downward, and turn identification mark to desired position.   Adjustment Value From Original Position   Identification Mark Position   Camber Angle   Caster Angle   A   0°   -0° 22'   B   +0° 22'   -0° 22'   C   +0° 22'   0°   NOTE:   If the vehicle pulls right, rotate the left side strut mounting rubber 180 degrees so the position of the "identification mark" is inside the circle. (Position B)   If the vehicle pulls left, rotate the right side strut mounting rubber 180 degrees so the position of the "identification mark" is inside the circle. (Position B)   After adjustment of mounting rubber, install components in reverse order of removal.   Tighten mounting rubber nuts to specified torque.   Tighten Torque: 34.1 - 46.2 ft.lb (46.1 - 62.7 N.m)   9. Adjust front toe to center of the specification as much as possible. Confirm all the other wheel alignment items are within specification. Test drive vehicle to verify the repair. 10. If the vehicle starts pulling/drifting to the other side, rotate the front strut mounting rubber back from Position B to C, by 90 degrees. 11. Test drive and verify repair. ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATION CHARTS   NOTE: To convert "minutes" to "degrees", divide by 60. Example: 27' divided by 60 = 0.45°

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