2017 MAZDA MODEL CX-9 warning

7–33
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
*Some models.
Contact Authorized Mazda Dealer and Have Vehicle Inspected
If any of the following warning lights or the indicator light turns on/fl ashes, the system may
have a malfunction. Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have your vehicle inspected.

Signal Warning

ABS Warning Light 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
 When 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.

 The brake assist system does not operate while the ABS warning light is illuminated.

Master Warning
Indication/Warning
Light
Type A instrument cluster
Displays when notifi cation of the system malfunctions is required.
Check the message indicated in the display and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

Master
warning
light

Indication in display and master warning light in instrument cluster are illuminated at same
time.
This indicates a malfunction with the vehicle system. Check the message indicated in the
display and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
For details, refer to the explanations for the warning/indicator lights, in the warning/
indicator lights section, which match the symbol in the upper part of the display.
If a message is not indicated in the display, operate the INFO switch to display the
“Warning” screen.
Refer to Message Indicated in Multi-information Display and INFO Switch on page 4-21 .
Type B instrument cluster
The light illuminates continuously if any one of the following occurs. Consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
 There is a malfunction in the battery management system.
 There is a malfunction in the brake switch.

Electric Parking
Brake (EPB)
Warning Light The warning light illuminates when the system has a malfunction. Have your vehicle
inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.


Engine Oil Level
Warning Indication
* The message is displayed when the system has a malfunction. Have your vehicle inspected
at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
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If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
*Some models.
Signal Warning


Check Engine Light 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 check engine light may illuminate in the following cases:
 The fuel tank level being very low or approaching empty.
 The engine's electrical system has a problem.
 The emission control system has a problem.
 The fuel-fi ller cap is missing or not tightened securely.
If the check engine light remains on, or it fl ashes continuously , do not drive at high speeds
and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.


Automatic
Transaxle Warning
Indication/Warning
Light The indication/light illuminates when the transaxle has a problem. CAUTION
If the automatic transaxle warning indication/light illuminates, the transaxle has
an electrical problem. Continuing to drive your Mazda in this condition could cause
damage to your transaxle. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.


AWD Warning
Indication
*
“4WD System Malfunction” is displayed
The indication is displayed under the following conditions. The system may have a
malfunction. Have the vehicle checked at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
 When there is a malfunction in the AWD system.
 When there is a large difference between the tire size of the front and rear wheels.
“4WD System High Load” is displayed
The indication is displayed under the following conditions. Park the vehicle in a safe place
and check that the warning indication light turns off, and then drive the vehicle. Contact an
Authorized Mazda Dealer if the indication is continuously displayed.
 When the differential oil temperature is excessively high.
 When there is a large difference between the front and rear wheel rotation, such as when
trying to remove the vehicle from mud.

AWD Warning
Light
*
When the light is turned on
The light turns on under the following conditions. The system may have a malfunction.
Have the vehicle checked at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
 When there is a malfunction in the AWD system.
 When there is a large difference between the tire size of the front and rear wheels.
When the light is fl ashing
Park the vehicle in a safe place. After a few moments, if the warning light stops fl ashing,
you can resume driving. If the light does not stop fl ashing, contact an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
 When the differential oil temperature is excessively high.
 When there is a large difference between the front and rear wheel rotation, such as when
trying to remove the vehicle from mud.
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If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
*Some models.
Signal Warning
(Illuminate)
TCS/DSC Indicator
Light If the light stays on, the TCS, DSC or the brake assist system may have a malfunction and
they may not operate correctly. Take your vehicle to an Authorized Mazda Dealer.


Air Bag/Front Seat
Belt Pretensioner
System Warning
Light A system malfunction is indicated if the warning light constantly fl ashes, constantly
illuminates or does not illuminate at all when the ignition is switched ON. If any of these
occur, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. The system may not operate
in an accident. WARNING
Never tamper with the air bag/pretensioner systems and always have an Authorized
Mazda Dealer perform all servicing and repairs:
Self-servicing or tampering with the systems is dangerous. An air bag/pretensioner
could accidentally activate or become disabled causing serious injury or death.


(Flashing)
Tire Pressure
Monitoring System
Warning Light
* If the tire pressure monitoring system has a malfunction, the tire pressure warning
light fl ashes for about 1 minute when the ignition is switched ON and then continues
illuminating. Have your vehicle checked by an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as
possible.
WARNING
If the tire pressure monitoring system warning light illuminates or fl ashes, or the tire
pressure warning beep sound is heard, decrease vehicle speed immediately and avoid
sudden maneuvering and braking:
If the tire pressure monitoring system warning light illuminates or fl ashes, or the tire
pressure warning beep sound is heard, it is dangerous to drive the vehicle at high
speeds, or perform sudden maneuvering or braking. Vehicle drivability could worsen
and result in an accident.
To determine if you have a slow leak or a fl at, pull over to a safe position where you can
check the visual condition of the tire and determine if you have enough air to proceed
to a place where air may be added and the system monitored again by an Authorized
Mazda Dealer or a tire repair station.

Do not ignore the TPMS Warning Light:
Ignoring the TPMS warning light is dangerous, even if you know why it is illuminated.
Have the problem taken care of as soon as possible before it develops into a more
serious situation that could lead to tire failure and a dangerous accident.
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If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
*Some models.
Signal Warning


(Amber)
KEY Warning
Indication
* “Keyless System Malfunction” is displayed
This message is displayed if the advanced keyless entry & push button start system has a
problem.
Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
CAUTION
If the message is indicated, or the push button start indicator light (amber) fl ashes, the
engine may not start. If the engine cannot be started, try starting it using the emergency
operation for starting the engine, and have the vehicle inspected at an Authorized
Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
Refer to Emergency Operation for Starting the Engine on page 4-10 .
“Ignition is On” is displayed
This message is displayed when the driver's door is opened without switching the ignition
off.
“Key Not Detected” is displayed
This message is displayed when any of the following operations is performed with the key
out of the operational range or placed in areas inside the cabin where it is diffi cult for the
key to be detected.
 The push button start is pressed with the ignition switched off
 The ignition is switched on
 All doors are closed without switching the ignition off

(Red)
(Illuminate)
KEY Warning
Light
* If any malfunction occurs in the keyless entry system, it illuminates continuously.
CAUTION
If the key warning indicator light illuminates or the push button start indicator light
(amber) fl ashes, the engine may not start. If the engine cannot be started, try starting it
using the emergency operation for starting the engine, and have the vehicle inspected
at an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
Refer to Emergency Operation for Starting the Engine on page 4-10 .


(Amber)
High Beam Control
System (HBC)
Warning Light
* The light remains turned on if there is a problem with the system. Have your vehicle
inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
NOTE
If the windshield area in front of the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) is fogged or
obstructed, the light turns on temporarily. If the light remains turned on, there may be a
problem with the system.


Blind Spot
Monitoring (BSM)
Warning Indication/
Warning Light
* This light illuminates if there is a malfunction in the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM). Have
your vehicle inspected by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
NOTE
If the vehicle is driven on a road with less traffi c and few vehicles that the radar sensors can
detect, the system may pause. However, it does not indicate a malfunction.
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If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
*Some models.
Signal Warning


(Amber)
Mazda Radar
Cruise Control
(MRCC) Warning
Indication
* The “Front Radar Sensor System Malfunction” is displayed if there is a malfunction in the
system while the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system is on. Have your vehicle
inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.


(Amber)
Lane-keep Assist
System (LAS) &
Lane Departure
Warning System
(LDWS) Warning
Indication
* The message is displayed when the system has a malfunction. Have your vehicle inspected
at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
The system does not operate when the warning message is displayed.
CAUTION
 Always use tires for all wheels that are of the specifi ed size, and the same manufacture,
brand, and tread pattern. In addition, do not use tires with signifi cantly different wear
patterns on the same vehicle. If such improper tires are used, the system may not operate
normally.

 When an emergency spare tire is used, the system may not operate normally.

LED Headlight
Warning Light This light illuminates if there is a malfunction in the LED headlight. Have your vehicle
inspected by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

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If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
*Some models.
Taking Action
Take the appropriate action and verify that the warning light turns off.

Signal Warning Action to be taken


(Illuminate)
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System Warning Light
* When the warning light illuminates, and
the warning beep sound is heard (about 3
seconds), tire pressure is too low in one or
more tires.
WARNING
If the tire pressure monitoring system
warning light illuminates or fl ashes,
or the tire pressure warning beep
sound is heard, decrease vehicle
speed immediately and avoid sudden
maneuvering and braking:
If the tire pressure monitoring system
warning light illuminates or fl ashes, or
the tire pressure warning beep sound
is heard, it is dangerous to drive the
vehicle at high speeds, or perform
sudden maneuvering or braking.
Vehicle drivability could worsen and
result in an accident.
To determine if you have a slow leak
or a fl at, pull over to a safe position
where you can check the visual
condition of the tire and determine
if you have enough air to proceed to
a place where air may be added and
the system monitored again by an
Authorized Mazda Dealer or a tire
repair station.

Do not ignore the TPMS Warning Light:
Ignoring the TPMS warning light is
dangerous, even if you know why it is
illuminated. Have the problem taken
care of as soon as possible before it
develops into a more serious situation
that could lead to tire failure and a
dangerous accident. Inspect the tires and adjust to the
specifi ed infl ation pressure (page
6-43 ).
NOTE
 Perform tire pressure adjustment when
the tires are cold. Tire pressure will
vary according to the tire temperature,
therefore let the vehicle stand for 1
hour or only drive it 1.6 km (1 mile) or
less before adjusting the tire pressures.
When pressure is adjusted on hot tires
to the cold infl ation pressure, the TPMS
warning light/beep may turn on after
the tires cool and pressure drops below
specifi cation.
Also, an illuminated TPMS warning
light, resulting from the tire air
pressure dropping due to cold ambient
temperature will remain illuminated
even if the ambient temperature rises.
In this case, it will also be necessary
to adjust the tire air pressures. If the
TPMS warning light illuminates due to
a drop in tire air pressure, make sure to
check and adjust the tire air pressures.

 Tires lose air naturally over time and
the TPMS cannot tell if the tires are
getting too soft over time or you have
a fl at. However, when you fi nd one low
tire in a set of four-that is an indication
of trouble; you should have someone
drive the vehicle slowly forward so
you can inspect any low tire for cuts
and any metal objects sticking through
tread or sidewall. Put a few drops of
water in the valve stem to see if it
bubbles indicating a bad valve. Leaks
need to be addressed by more than
simply reinfl ating the tire as leaks are
dangerous — take it to an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.

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If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
*Some models.
Signal Warning Action to be taken


Smart Brake Support/
Smart City Brake Support
(SBS/SCBS) Warning
Light
* The light turns on if the windshield or
the radar sensor are dirty, or there is a
malfunction in the system. Verify the reason why the warning light
is illuminated on the center display.
If the reason why the warning light is
illuminated is due to a dirty windshield,
clean the windshield.
If the warning light is illuminated
because of a dirty radar sensor, clean the
front emblem.
For any other reasons, have the vehicle
inspected at an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.


Low Fuel Warning
Indication/Warning Light The light turns on when the remaining fuel
is about 9.0 L (2.3 US gal, 1.9 Imp gal). NOTE
The light illumination timing may vary
because fuel inside the fuel tank moves
around according to the driving conditions
and the vehicle posture.

Add fuel.


Check Fuel Cap Warning
Indication/Warning Light
* If the check fuel cap warning light
illuminates while driving, the fuel-fi ller cap
may not be installed properly. Stop the engine and reinstall the fuel-
fi ller cap.
Refer to Fuel-Filler Cap on page 3-31
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If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
Signal Warning Action to be taken


Seat Belt Warning Light
Except Mexico
The seat belt warning light turns on if the driver
or front passenger's seat is occupied and the seat
belt is not fastened with the ignition switched
ON.
If the driver or front passenger's seat belt is
unfastened (only when the front passenger's seat
is occupied) and the vehicle is driven at a speed
faster than about 20 km/h (12 mph), the warning
light fl ashes. After a short time, the warning
light stops fl ashing, but remains illuminated.
NOTE
 The warning light fl ashes for about 6 seconds
if the driver's seat belt is not fastened when the
ignition is switched ON.
 To allow the front passenger occupant
classifi cation sensor to function properly, do
not place and sit on an additional seat cushion
on the front passenger's seat. The sensor may
not function properly because the additional
seat cushion could cause sensor interference.
 If a small child is seated on the front
passenger's seat, the warning light may not
operate.
Mexico
The seat belt warning light turns on if the driver
or front passenger's seat is occupied and the seat
belt is not fastened with the ignition switched
ON.
If the driver or front passenger's seat belt is
unfastened (only when the front passenger's seat
is occupied) and the vehicle is driven at a speed
faster than about 20 km/h (12 mph), the warning
light fl ashes. After a short time, the warning
light stops fl ashing, but remains illuminated. If
a seat belt remains unfastened, the warning light
fl ashes again for a given period of time.
NOTE
 Placing heavy items on the front passenger's
seat may cause the front passenger's seat belt
warning function to operate depending on the
weight of the item.
 To allow the front passenger seat weight sensor
to function properly, do not place and sit on an
additional seat cushion on the front passenger's
seat. The sensor may not function properly
because the additional seat cushion could cause
sensor interference.
 If a small child is seated on the front
passenger's seat, the warning light may not
operate.

Fasten the seat belts.
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