Before Getting In
- Be sure the windows, outside mirrors, and outside lights are clean.
- Inspect inflation pressures and condition of tires.
- Look under the vehicle for any sign of fluid leaks.
- If you plan to back up, make sure nothing is in your way.
NOTE:
Engine oil, engine coolant, brake/clutch fluid,
washer fluid, and other fluid levels should be
inspected. See Maintenance, Section 8.
See also:
SRS Air Bag Deployment Criteria
This chart indicates the applicable SRS equipment that will deploy depending
on the type of collision.
(The illustrations are the representative case of collisions.)
X: The SRS air bag equipment ...
Changing a Flat Tire
NOTE:
If the following occurs while driving, it could
indicate a flat tire.
- Steering becomes difficult.
- The vehicle begins to vibrate excessively.
- The vehicle pulls in one direction.
If yo ...
Exterior
The CX-9 manages to avoid the chunkiness of many SUVs, in part because of its
angular nose and carlike grille. The crossover's shoulder line rises as it heads
rearward, and the sides are free of c ...