2017 MAZDA MODEL CX-9 steering

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Drive Selection
Drive Selection
Drive selection is a system to switch the vehicle's drive mode. When the sport mode
is selected, vehicle's response against accelerator operation is enhanced. This provides
additional quick acceleration which may be needed to safely make maneuvers such as lane
changes, merging onto freeways, or passing other vehicles.
CAUTION
Do not use the sport mode when driving on slippery roads such as wet or snow-covered
roads. It may cause tire slipping.

NOTE
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 When the sport mode is selected, driving at higher engine speeds increases and it may
increase fuel consumption. Mazda recommends that you cancel the sport mode on normal
driving.
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 Drive mode cannot be switched in the following conditions: 
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 ABS/TCS/DSC is operating
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 The Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system/cruise control is operating.
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 Steering wheel is being operated abruptly

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Power Steering
Power Steering
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 Power steering is only operable when
the engine is running. If the engine is
off or if the power steering system is
inoperable, you can still steer, but it
requires more physical effort.
  If the steering feels stiffer than usual
during normal driving or the steering
vibrates, consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
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 The warning indication/warning
light notifi es the driver of system
abnormalities and operation conditions.
  In addition, the buzzer may also activate
depending on the system abnormality or
operation condition.
  Refer to Warning Indication/Warning
Lights on page 4-32 .
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 Refer to Power Steering Warning Buzzer
on page 7-49 .

CAUTION
Never hold the steering wheel to the
extreme left or right for more than 5
seconds with the engine running. This
could damage the power steering
system.

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i-ACTIVSENSE
*Some models.
Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS) *
The adaptive front lighting system (AFS) automatically adjusts the headlight beams to the
left or right in conjunction with the operation of the steering wheel after the headlights have
been turned on.
A system malfunction or operation conditions are indicated by a warning.
Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on page 4-31 .
NOTE
The Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS) function can be switched to operable/inoperable
using the personalization function.
Refer to Personalization Features on page 9-11 .

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i-ACTIVSENSE
*Some models.
Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure
Warning System (LDWS)
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The Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) alerts the
driver that the vehicle may be deviating from its lane and it provides steering assistance to
help the driver stay within the vehicle lanes.
The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) detects the white lines (yellow lines) of the vehicle
lane in which the vehicle is traveling and if the system determines that the vehicle may
deviate from its lane, it operates the electric power steering to assist the driver's steering
operation. The system also alerts the driver by activating a lane departure warning sound,
vibrating the steering wheel, and indicating an alert in the display.
Refer to Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) on page 4-136 .

Forward Sensing
Camera (FSC)

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WARNING
Do not rely completely on the Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure
Warning System (LDWS):
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 The Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) is not an
automatic driving system. In addition, the system is not designed to compensate for a
driver's lack of caution, and over-reliance on the system could lead to an accident.
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 The detection ability of the Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure Warning
System (LDWS) is limited. Always stay on course using the steering wheel and drive
with care.

Do not use the Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS) in the following cases:
The system may not operate adequately according to the actual driving conditions,
resulting in an accident.
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 Driving on roads with tight curves.
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 Driving under bad weather conditions (rain, fog, and snow).
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 Slippery roads such as ice or snow-bound roads.
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 Roads with heavy traffi c and insuffi cient distance between vehicles.
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 Roads with no white (yellow) lane lines.
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 Narrow roads resulting from road construction or lane closures.
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 The vehicle is driven on a temporary lane or section with a closed lane resulting from
road construction where there may be multiple white (yellow) lane lines or they are
interrupted.
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 The tire pressures are not adjusted to the specifi ed pressure.
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 Tires of a diff erent specifi ed size are used, such as an emergency spare tire.
CAUTION
Heed the following cautions so that the Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure
Warning System (LDWS) can operate normally.
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 Do not modify the suspensions.
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 Always use wheels of the specifi ed type and size for the front and rear wheels. Consult
an Authorized Mazda Dealer for tire replacement.

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NOTE
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 When the turn signal lever is operated for a lane change, the Lane-keep Assist System
(LAS) & Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) is automatically disabled. The
Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) becomes
operational again when the turn signal lever is returned and the system detects white
(yellow) lane lines while the vehicle is being driven normally within its vehicle lane.
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 If the steering wheel, accelerator pedal, or brake pedal is operated abruptly and the
vehicle moves close to a white (yellow) line, the system determines that the driver is
making a lane change and the Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure Warning
System (LDWS) operation is temporarily canceled. The Lane-keep Assist System (LAS)
& Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) becomes operational again when the system
detects white (yellow) lane lines while the vehicle is being driven normally within its
vehicle lane.
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 If the vehicle deviates from its lane repeatedly within a short period of time, the Lane-
keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) may not operate.
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System Operation
Make sure that the Lane-keep Assist
System (LAS) & Lane Departure Warning
System (LDWS) OFF switch indicator
light is turned off. When the Lane-keep
Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure
Warning System (LDWS) OFF switch
indicator light is turned on, press the
switch and make sure that the switch
indicator light turns off.

Indicator light

The Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) &
Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)
indication (white) is displayed in the
multi-information display, and the system
goes on stand-by.
(White) Drive the vehicle in the center of the
vehicle lane while the system is on
standby. When all of the following
conditions are met, the Lane-keep Assist
System (LAS) & Lane Departure Warning
System (LDWS) indication (green) is
displayed in the multi-information display,
and the system becomes operational.
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 The engine is running.
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 The vehicle speed is about 60 km/h (37
mph) or faster.
  The system detects white (yellow) lane
lines on both the right and left sides.
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 The driver is operating the steering
wheel.
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 The driving lane is neither narrow nor
wide.

The Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) &
Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)
goes on stand-by status in the following
cases:
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 The system cannot detect white (yellow)
lane lines.
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 The vehicle speed is less than about 60
km/h (37 mph).
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 The ABS/TCS/DSC is operating.
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 The TCS is turned off.
 (If the TCS is turned off while the
system is operational, a warning beep is
heard and the system goes on standby.)
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 The vehicle is making a sharp curve.
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 The vehicle is making a curve at an
inadequate speed.
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 The driver takes his or her hands off the
steering wheel (not holding the steering
wheel).
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 Sudden acceleration/deceleration.
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 Driving on winding roads.
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NOTE
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 The Lane-keep Assist System (LAS)
& Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS) does not operate until the
system detects white (yellow) lane lines
on either the left or right.
  When the system detects a white
(yellow) lane line on one side only, the
system will not operate the steering
wheel operation assist for the lane line
on the side that is not being detected.
The warning is only for a lane deviation
on the side that is being detected.
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 If the driver takes his or her hands off
the steering wheel (not holding the
steering wheel), the warning sound is
activated and an alert is indicated in the
multi-information display.
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If the steering wheel is held lightly,
or depending on the road conditions,
the system may detect that you have
released the steering wheel (not holding
the steering wheel) even if you are
holding it, and display a message in the
multi-information display.
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 The timing at which the lane departure
warning is activated and the steering
wheel operation assist is performed
varies.
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 The following settings for the Lane-
keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane
Departure Warning System (LDWS) can
be changed. Refer to Personalization
Features on page 9-11 .
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 Steering operation assist
operational/non-operational
  Cancel sensitivity (likelihood of
steering assist)
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Vehicle lane line display
When the Lane-keep Assist System
(LAS) & Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS) becomes operational while
on standby, the vehicle lane lines are
displayed in the multi-information display
and the active driving display. In the
vehicle lane lines display indicating the
operation status, the color of the vehicle
lane lines being detected changes to white.
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