2014 MAZDA MODEL CX-9 brake light

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CAUTION
Do not rely on the TCS to maintain
constant control of the vehicle under
severe or maximum handling
conditions. If the TCS operates
frequently due to severe driving
conditions, the TCS may stop
operating to protect the brakes from
overheating. After the brakes have
cooled down, the TCS resumes
normal operation.
qTCS/DSC/RSC Indicator Light
This indicator light stays on for a few
seconds when the ignition is switched
ON. If the TCS or DSC/RSC is operating,
the indicator light flashes.
If the light stays on, the TCS, DSC/RSC
or the brake assist system may have a
malfunction and they may not operate
correctly. Take your vehicle to an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
NOTE
lIn addition to the indicator light flashing, a
slight lugging sound will come from the
engine. This indicates that the TCS is
operating properly.
lOn slippery surfaces, such as fresh snow, it
will be impossible to achieve high rpm
when the TCS is on.
qTCS OFF Indicator Light
This indicator light stays on for a few
seconds when the ignition is switched
ON.
It also illuminates when the TCS OFF
switch is pressed and TCS is switched off.
Refer to TCS OFF Switch on page 5-26.
If the light remains illuminated and the
TCS is not switched off, take your vehicle
to an Authorized Mazda Dealer. The
dynamic stability control may have a
malfunction.
NOTE
If the TCS/DSC indicator light and the TCS
OFF indicator light remain illuminated even
after switching the ignition from ON to OFF,
and back to ON, attempt the procedure again.
If this still does not resolve the issue, consult
an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
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CAUTION
ØThe DSC/RSC may not operate
correctly unless the following are
observed:
ØUse tires of the correct size
specified for your Mazda on all
four wheels.
ØUse tires of the same
manufacturer, brand and tread
pattern on all four wheels.
ØDo not mix worn tires.
Ø The DSC/RSC may not operate
correctly when tire chains are used
or a temporary spare tire is
installed because the tire diameter
changes.
Ø Do not modify the suspension,
steering wheel, and tires. It may
affect the DSC/RSC.
Ø Do not install non-genuine
speakers since their vibration may
affect the Dynamic Stability
Control (DSC)/Roll Stability
Control (RSC) sensors.
qTCS/DSC/RSC Indicator Light
This indicator light stays on for a few
seconds when the ignition is switched
ON. If the TCS or DSC/RSC is operating,
the indicator light flashes. If the light stays on, the TCS, DSC/RSC
or the brake assist system may have a
malfunction and they may not operate
correctly. Take your vehicle to an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
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NOTElDo not install any accessories within the detection ranges of the sensors. It may affect the system
operation.
lDepending on the type of obstruction and the surrounding conditions, the detection range of a
sensor may narrow, or the sensors may not be able to detect obstructions.
lThe system may not operate normally under the following conditions:lMud, ice, or snow is adhering to the sensor area (Returns to normal operation when removed).lThe sensor area is frozen (Returns to normal operation when the ice is thawed).lThe sensor is covered by a hand.lThe sensor is excessively shocked.lThe vehicle is excessively tilted.lUnder extremely hot or cold weather conditions.lThe vehicle is driven on bumps, inclines, gravel, or grass covered roads.lAnything which generates ultrasound is near the vehicle, such as another vehicle's horn, the
engine sound of a motorcycle, the air brake sound of a large-sized vehicle, or another vehicle's
sensors.
lThe vehicle is driven in heavy rain or in road conditions causing water-splash.lA commercially-available fender pole or an antenna for a radio transmitter is installed to the
vehicle.
lThe vehicle is moving towards a tall or square curbstone.lAn obstruction is too close to the sensor.lObstructions under the bumper may not be detected. Obstructions that are lower than the bumper
or thin which may have been initially detected but are no longer detected as the vehicle
approaches more closely.
lThe following types obstructions may not be detected:lThin objects such as wire or ropelThings which absorb sonic waves easily such as cotton or snowlAngular shaped objectslVery tall objects, and those which are wide at the toplSmall, short objectslAlways have the system inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer if any shock is applied to the
bumpers, even in a minor accident. If the sensors are deviated, they cannot detect obstructions.
lThe system may have a malfunction if the beep does not operate or the indicator light does not
illuminate when the park assist sensors switch is turned on. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
lThe system may have a malfunction if the beep sound which indicates a system malfunction is
heard and the indicator light flashes. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
lThe beeper which indicates a system malfunction may not be heard if the ambient temperature is
extremely cold, or mud, ice, or snow adheres to the sensor area. Remove any foreign material
from the sensor area.
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Warning/Indicator Lights
Warning/Indicator lights will appear in any of the highlighted areas
SignalWarning/Indicator Lights Page
Brake System Warning Light 5-58
Malfunction Warning Light5-58
Charging System Warning Light5-60
Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light5-60
Check Engine Light5-60
ABS Warning Light5-59
Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Light5-61
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SignalWarning/Indicator Lights Page
Lights-On Indicator Light 5-69
Turn Signal/Hazard Warning Indicator Lights5-69
qBrake System Warning Light
This warning has the following functions:
Parking brake warning/Warning light
inspection
The light illuminates when the parking
brake is applied with the ignition switched
to START or ON. It turns off when the
parking brake is fully released.
Low brake fluid level warning
If the brake warning light remains
illuminated even though the parking brake
is released, the brake fluid may be low or
there could be a problem with the brake
system. Park the vehicle in a safe place
immediately and contact an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
WARNING
Do not drive with the brake system
warning light illuminated. Contact an
Authorized Mazda Dealer to have the
brakes inspected as soon as possible:
Driving with the brake system
warning light illuminated is
dangerous. It indicates that your
brakes may not work at all or that
they could completely fail at any
time. If this light remains
illuminated, after checking that the
parking brake is fully released, have
the brakes inspected immediately.
CAUTION
In addition, the effectiveness of the
braking may diminish so you may
need to depress the brake pedal more
strongly than normal to stop the
vehicle.
qMalfunction Warning Light
This warning light illuminates for a few
seconds when the ignition is switched
ON.
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If this light illuminates while driving, the
vehicle may have a problem. It is
important to note the driving conditions
when the light illuminated and consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
The malfunction warning light may
illuminate in the following cases:
lThe engine's electrical system has a
problem.
lThe emission control system has a
problem.
lThe brake switch has a problem.
If the malfunction warning light remains
on, do not drive at high speeds and
consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as
soon as possible.
q ABS Warning Light
The warning light stays on for a few
seconds when the ignition is switched
ON.
If the ABS warning light stays on while
you're driving, the ABS control unit has
detected a system malfunction. If this
occurs, your brakes will function normally
as if the vehicle had no ABS.
Should this happen, consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. NOTE
lWhen the engine is jump-started to charge
the battery, uneven rpm occurs and the ABS
warning light may illuminate. If this occurs,
it is the result of the weak battery and does
not indicate an ABS malfunction.
Recharge the battery.
lThe brake assist system does not operate
while the ABS warning light is illuminated.
q
Electronic Brake Force
Distribution System Warning
If the electronic brake force distribution
control unit determines that some
components are operating incorrectly, the
control unit may illuminate the brake
system warning light and the ABS
warning light on simultaneously. The
problem is likely to be the electronic
brake force distribution system.
WARNING
Do not drive with both the ABS warning
light and brake warning light
illuminated. Have the vehicle towed to
an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have
the brakes inspected as soon as
possible:
Driving when the brake system
warning light and ABS warning light
are illuminated simultaneously is
dangerous.
When both lights are illuminated, the
rear wheels could lock more quickly
in an emergency stop than under
normal circumstances.
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Gear position indicator
When the shift lever is in the D or M
position, the numeral for the selected gear
displays.
qTCS/DSC/RSC Indicator Light
This indicator light stays on for a few
seconds when the ignition is switched
ON. If the TCS or DSC/RSC is operating,
the indicator light flashes.
If the light stays on, the TCS, DSC/RSC
or the brake assist system may have a
malfunction and they may not operate
correctly. Take your vehicle to an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
NOTE
lIn addition to the indicator light flashing, a
slight lugging sound will come from the
engine. This indicates that the TCS is
operating properly.
lOn slippery surfaces, such as fresh snow, it
will be impossible to achieve high rpm
when the TCS is on.
qTCS OFF Indicator Light
This indicator light stays on for a few
seconds when the ignition is switched
ON.
It also illuminates when the TCS OFF
switch is pressed and TCS is switched off.
Refer to TCS OFF Switch on page 5-26.
If the light remains illuminated and the
TCS is not switched off, take your vehicle
to an Authorized Mazda Dealer. The
dynamic stability control may have a
malfunction.
NOTE
If the TCS/DSC indicator light and the TCS
OFF indicator light remain illuminated even
after switching the ignition from ON to OFF,
and back to ON, attempt the procedure again.
If this still does not resolve the issue, consult
an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
qCruise Main Indicator Light
(Amber)/Cruise Set Indicator
Light (Green)
The indicator light has two colors.
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qParking Brake Reminder
If the parking brake has not been
completely released and the vehicle is
driven at about 5 km/h (3 mph) or faster, a
continuous beep sound will be heard to
notify the driver that the parking brake
has not been released.
qTire Inflation Pressure Warning
Beepí
The warning beep sound will be heard for
about 3 seconds when there is any
abnormality in tire inflation pressures
(page 5-29).
qAdvanced Keyless Warning (with
Advanced Key)
Warning indicators for the advanced key,
such as “the advanced key removed from
vehicle warning ”, use a beep sound and
warning/indicator lights in the instrument
cluster.
Refer to Warning and Beep Sounds on
page 3-18.
q Blind Spot Monitoring System
Warning Beepí
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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