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Brought the CX-9 back, they bled the brakes and its back to its normal. The service manager said they used the "automatic" method the first time and when I brought it back they manually bled the brakes.

Well, after the repair my brakes are really mushy. My wife and I noticed it independently; I asked her if she noticed anything different, and she mentioned the poor braking. So its going back tomorrow... a major PITA since I'm 1.5 hours from the nearest dealer!

Took my 2010 CX-9 into the dealer because the TCS and DSC indicators would illuminate periodically. I didn't mention this TSB, but thats what the receipt shows - TSB 04-002/11 - replace ABS/DSC hydraulic unit.

Well, the dealer replaced my center armrest lids, but it seems to be the same style foam. Just after an hour of driving with the new armrest, there is a dimple where my elbow sits. Oh well, it doesn't both me... but why can't it be the same foam from the arm rest in the door??!

I think I'll try the FRAM filter and see how it goes. I shouldn't have to modify an air filter or use unnecessary amounts of force to swap it out.

I am having the same issue - I also went to Mazda and bought the OEM filter, and it too is part number CY01-13-Z40A. There is no way I can get the air filter cover to slide back into those three slots!

One of the many reasons I chose the CX-9 over the Honda Pilot. I saw a couple reviews mention how it took too long to stop.

Hmm. I ordered some touch up paint from http://medcentermazda.com/ to pad an order for free shipping, didn't need it at the time. My invoice says Stormy Blue (35J) CX-9 2010 which is right, but the sticker on the bottle says "78". I might be in for a surprise if/when I need it! EDIT: On...

I've noticed the blue jean stains, but I've not been able to remove it with lexol cleaner/conditioner. What brand wipes are you using? Black leather was not an option; I live in the desert, black leather is painful :) Hurts just thinking about it.

Try a different dealership? Back in the day I had a 1998 Acura CL where the factory alarm was randomly going off after it was a few years old. I purchasing the wiring diagram for the vehicle and started looking at the inputs to the alarm one by one. I eventually found out it was the sensor...

I think it depends on where you live. When i was purchasing my CX-9 in January 2010, every place I went in Southern California had mostly FWD models and one or two GT AWD models. When I was in Ohio helping my sister buy a Mazda 6 in May 2010, I noticed the two dealers I went to had only AWD...

This is a good forum for all your child seat install questions: http://www.car-seat.org/

I no longer carry mine; the only place it'll fit is the glove box, which is rather small to begin with - I've got various child care items I'd rather keep in there. One thing I do wish the CX-9 had more of is storage space. I don't see how that makes me a b*tch - its about prioritizing what...

Read the manual. Pages 2-48 through 2-50 of the CX-9 manual (at least on my 2010 copy) describe and depict installing a child car seat in the center position using the LATCH system. There are four anchors in the 2nd row; just use the center two. Thats how I have my child's car seat installed...

I love lexol for the car, and my couches as well. I've found the lexol applicator works extremely well too - its a sponge wrapped in terry cloth! I can really work up a good lather with the cleaner: http://amzn.com/B0002SPC2G

For me, I found that even with the seats in an outboard position, the flared sides of two of the three convertible car seats I have interfere with pulling out the cupholders. Instead, I use the cupholder that came with the car seat and attaches to the side of it. The center position in the...

I thought the new car smell was actually toxic :) I've seen air fresheners that claim to replicate the scent. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_car_smell

I noticed the same thing when trying out the CX-9 a year ago, I thought it was my imagination. When I was researching the CX-9 1.5 years ago I saw this thread about the CX-7 FWD being faster than the AWD version, wasn't sure if it applied to the CX-9 as well...

Post some pics! What Color/etc?

You need to take the car seats and check the installation on a real cx-9 to be sure. We're going to have two car seats in the back soon, I assumed they'd both have to be outboard because of how small the middle seat is. You can forget about accessing the 3rd row. This might be an indicator...