2014 MAZDA MODEL CX-9 warning

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qRear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
When reversing the vehicle from a parking garage, vehicles approaching both sides of the
vehicle are detected to alert the driver of a possible collision by flashing the Blind Spot
Monitoring (BSM) warning light and activating the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning
beep sound.
Detection areas
Your vehicle
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) system operation
1. The Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) system operates when the selector lever is shifted
to the R position.
(With rearview monitor)
The rearview monitor is displayed.
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2. If a vehicle approaches which may hit you, the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) systemwarning light flashes and the Blind Spot Monitoring system (BSM) warning beep
sounds at the same time.
(With rearview monitor)
The Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) warning indication in the rearview monitor also
synchronizes with the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system warning light on the door
mirrors.
(With rearview monitor)
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qBSM Warning Light/Beep
BSM warning light
Equipped on the left and right door
mirrors.
This warning light illuminates for a few
seconds when the ignition is switched
ON.
Driving forward
If the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
system detects a vehicle in the detection
area while the vehicle is driven at a speed
of about 10 km/h (6.2mph) or more, the
BSM warning light illuminates on the side
of the vehicle where the rear on-coming
vehicle is detected. A warning indicator
light flashes when the turn signal lever is
operated to the side where the BSM
warning lights is illuminated to alert the
driver.
Reversing
If vehicles approach from the rear on the
left and right, the BSM warning lights on
both sides flash. NOTE
lIf ice or snow adhere to the outer mirror
surface, the BSM warning light may not be
visible.
lIf the door window glass is tinted, it may
affect the visibility of the BSM warning
light, making it difficult to confirm the
illumination of the light.
BSM warning beep
Driving forward
The warning beep operates when the turn
signal lever is operated to the side where
the BSM warning light is illuminated.
NOTE
The system can be personalized so that the
BSM warning beep does not operate. Refer to
Personalization Features on page 10-8.
Reversing
If vehicles approach from the rear on the
left and right, the BSM warning beep
operates.
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BSM OFF Indicator Light
This indicator light illuminates for a few
seconds when the ignition is switched
ON.
The BSM OFF indicator light illuminates
when the BSM system is turned off by
pressing the BSM OFF switch.
The indicator light flashes if the BSM
system has a malfunction. Consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
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NOTE
During printing time of this user manual the approvals listed above are granted.
WARNING
Change or modifications not expressively approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the use's authority to operate the equipment.
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Parking Sensor System
The parking sensor system uses ultrasonic sensors to detect obstructions around the vehicle
while parking the vehicle in a garage or during parallel parking when the vehicle is driven
at a speed of about 10 km/h (6 mph) or less. The system is equipped with an assist device
to notify the driver of the approximate distance from the vehicle to the surrounding
obstruction using a beep sound.
Rear sensor
Rear corner sensor
WARNING
Do not rely completely on the parking sensor system and be sure to confirm the
safety around your vehicle visually when driving.
This system can assist the driver in operating the vehicle in the forward and
backward directions while parking. The detection ranges of the sensors are limited,
therefore, driving the vehicle while relying only on the system may cause an accident.
Always confirm the safety around your vehicle visually when driving.
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qParking Sensor Warning Beep
The beeper sounds as follows while the system is operating.
Distance between vehicle and obstruction
Beeper sound*1Rear SensorRear Corner Sensor
Approx. 150 ―100 cm (59.0 ―39.3 in)
Approx. 150 ―100 cm (59.0 ―39.3 in)
Slow intermittent sound
Approx. 100 ―50 cm (39.3 ―19 in)
Approx. 100 ―50 cm (39.3 ―19 in)
Medium intermittent
sound
Approx. 50 ―30 cm (19 ―11 in)
Approx. 50 ―30 cm (19 ―11 in)
Fast intermittent sound
Within approx. 30 cm (11 in)
Within approx. 30 cm (11 in)
Continuous sound
*1 The speed of the intermittent sound increases as the vehicle approaches the obstruction.
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qWhen Warning Beep is Activated
The system notifies the driver of an abnormality by activating the beep sound.
Beep How to check
The beep sound is not heard. The system may have a malfunction. Have the vehicle inspected at an Authorized
Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
1 consecutive beep Corner Left Sensor Remove any foreign material from the sensor area. If
the system does not recover, have the vehicle
inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
2 consecutive beeps Left Sensor
3 consecutive beeps Right Sensor
4 consecutive beeps Corner Right Sensor
Corner right sensor
Corner left sensor
Right sensor
Left sensor
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qFuel Gauge
The fuel gauge shows approximately how
much fuel is remaining in the tank when
the ignition is switched ON.
We recommend keeping the tank over 1/4
full. When the low fuel warning light
illuminates or when the needle is near E,
refuel as soon as possible.
Full
Approx. 1/4 FullLow fuel
warning light
NOTElAfter refueling, it may require some time for
the needle to stabilize. In addition, the
needle may deviate while driving on a slope
or curve since the fuel moves in the tank.
lThe direction of the arrow () next to the
low fuel warning light indicates that the
fuel-filler lid is on the left side of the
vehicle.
q Dashboard Illumination
Rotate the knob to adjust the brightness of
the instrument cluster and other
illuminations in the dashboard.
NOTE
lThe brightness of dashboard illuminations
can be adjusted when the headlight switch
is in the
orposition.lWhen the dashboard illumination
brightness cannot be adjusted any more, a
beep sound will be heard.
Dim
Bright
Canceling the illumination dimmer
(Black-out meter and dashboard
illuminations)
When the headlight switch is in the
orposition, the illumination of the
instrument cluster and the information
display dims.
When driving on snowy or foggy roads,
or in other situations when the instrument
cluster or information display's visibility
is reduced due to glare from surrounding
brightness, cancel the illumination
dimmer and increase the illumination
intensity.
To cancel the illumination dimmer, press
the dashboard illumination knob.
NOTE
lThis symbol () indicates the knob to
adjust the brightness of the dashboard
illumination.
lIf the illumination dimmer is cancelled, the
instrument cluster and the information
display will not dim when the headlight
switch is turned to the
orposition
again. Press the dashboard illumination
knob to activate the illumination dimmer.
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