2017 MAZDA MODEL CX-9 Owners Manual (in English)

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*Some models.
Smart Brake Support (SBS) *
Smart Brake Support (SBS) is a system which alerts the driver of a possible collision using
an indicator and warning sound in the instrument cluster while the vehicle is being driven at
about 15 km/h or faster (10 mph or faster) and the system's radar sensor (front) determines
that your vehicle may hit a vehicle ahead. Furthermore, if the radar sensor (front) determines
that a collision is unavoidable, the automatic brake control is performed to reduce damage in
the event of a collision.
In addition, when the driver depresses the brake pedal, the brakes operate more quickly to
assist the driver.
WARNING
Do not rely completely on the Smart Brake Support (SBS) system and always drive
carefully:
The Smart Brake Support (SBS) is designed to reduce damage in the event of a collision,
not avoid an accident. The ability to detect an obstruction is limited depending on the
obstruction, weather conditions, or traffi c conditions. Therefore, if the accelerator pedal
or brake pedal is mistakenly operated it could result in an accident. Always verify the
safety of the surrounding area and depress the brake pedal or accelerator pedal while
keeping a safer distance from vehicles ahead or on-coming vehicles.

CAUTION
If the vehicle is towed or you are towing something, switch the Smart Brake Support (SBS)
system off to prevent a mistaken operation.

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NOTE
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 The Smart Brake Support (SBS) system operates when all of the following conditions are
met:
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 The ignition is switched ON.
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 The Smart Brake Support (SBS) system is on.
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 The vehicle speed is about 15 km/h or faster (10 mph or faster).
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 The relative speed between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead is about 15 km/h or
faster (10 mph or faster).
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 The Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) is not operating. 
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 The Smart Brake Support (SBS) system may not operate under the following conditions: 
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 If the vehicle is accelerated rapidly and it comes close to a vehicle ahead.
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 The vehicle is driven at the same speed as the vehicle ahead.
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 The accelerator pedal is depressed.
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 The brake pedal is depressed.
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 The steering wheel is being operated.
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 The selector lever is being operated.
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 The turn signal is being used.
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 When the vehicle ahead is not equipped with taillights or the taillights are turned off.
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 When warnings and messages, such as a dirty windshield, related to the Forward
Sensing Camera (FSC)/laser sensor (front) are being displayed in the multi-
information display.
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 Although the objects which activate the system are four-wheeled vehicles, the radar
sensor (front) could detect the following objects, determine them to be an obstruction, and
operate the Smart Brake Support (SBS) system.
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 Objects on the road at the entrance to a curve (including guardrails and snow banks).
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 A vehicle appears in the opposite lane while cornering or rounding a curve.
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 When crossing a narrow bridge.
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 When passing under a low gate or through a tunnel or narrow gate.
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 When entering an underground parking area.
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 Metal objects, bumps, or protruding objects on the road.
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 If you suddenly come close to a vehicle ahead.
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 When driving in areas where there is high grass or forage.
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 Two-wheeled vehicles such as motorbikes or bicycles.
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 Pedestrians or non-metallic objects such as standing trees. 
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 When the system operates, the user is notifi ed by the multi-information display.
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 The Smart Brake Support (SBS) warning indication (amber) turns on when the system has
a malfunction.
  Refer to Warning Indication/Warning Lights on page 4-31 .
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Collision Warning
If there is the possibility of a collision
with a vehicle ahead, the beep sounds
continuously and a warning is indicated in
the multi-information display or the active
driving display.

Multi-information Display
Active Driving Display

Stopping The Smart Brake
Support (SBS) System Operation
The Smart Brake Support (SBS) system
can be temporarily deactivated.
Refer to Personalization Features on page
9-11 .
When the Smart Brake Support (SBS)
system is turned off, the Smart Brake
Support (SBS) OFF indicator light turns
on.


When the engine is restarted, the system
becomes operational.
NOTE
If the Smart Brake Support (SBS) system
operation is turned off, the Smart City
Brake Support (SCBS) system operation is
turned off simultaneously.

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*Some models.
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) *
Your vehicle is equipped with a Forward Sensing Camera (FSC). The Forward Sensing
Camera (FSC) is positioned near the rearview mirror and used by the following systems.
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 High Beam Control System (HBC)
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 Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)
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 Smart Brake Support (SBS)

The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) determines the conditions ahead of the vehicle while
traveling at night and detects traffi c lanes. The distance in which the Forward Sensing
Camera (FSC) can detect objects varies depending on the surrounding conditions.
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CAUTION
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 Do not apply accessories, stickers or fi lm to the windshield near the Forward Sensing
Camera (FSC).
  If the area in front of the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) lens is obstructed, it will cause
the system to not operate correctly. Consequently, each system may not operate normally
which could lead to an unexpected accident.
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 Do not disassemble or modify the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC).
 Disassembly or modifi cation of the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) will cause a malfunction
or mistaken operation. Consequently, each system may not operate normally which could
lead to an unexpected accident.
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 Heed the following cautions to assure the correct operation of the Forward Sensing Camera
(FSC).
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 The direction of the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) has been fi nely adjusted, therefore
do not change the installation position or remove the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC).
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 Be careful not to scratch the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) lens or allow it to get dirty.
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 Do not remove the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) cover.
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 Do not place objects on the dashboard which refl ect light.
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 Always keep the windshield glass around the camera clean by removing dirt or fogging.
Use the windshield defroster to remove fogging on the windshield.
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 Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer regarding cleaning the interior side of the
windshield around the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC).
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 Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer before performing repairs around the Forward
Sensing Camera (FSC).
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 The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) is installed to the windshield. Consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer for windshield repair and replacement.
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 When performing repairs around the rearview mirror, consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
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 Do not hit or apply strong force to the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) or the area
around it. If strong force is applied, stop using the Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane
Departure Warning System (LDWS), the High Beam Control System (HBC), and the Smart
Brake Support (SBS) and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
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 The direction in which the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) is pointed has been fi nely
adjusted. Do not change the installation position of the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
or remove it. Otherwise, it could result in damage or malfunction.


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 In the following cases, the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) cannot detect target objects
correctly, and each system may be unable to operate normally.
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 The height of the vehicle ahead is low.
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 You drive your vehicle at the same speed as the vehicle ahead.
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 Headlights are not turned on during the night or when going through a tunnel. 
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 In the following cases, the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) may not be able to detect
target objects correctly.
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 When driving next to walls with no patterning (including fences and longitudinally
striped walls).
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 The taillights of the vehicle ahead are turned off.
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 A vehicle is outside the illumination range of the headlights.
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 The vehicle is making a sharp turn, or ascending or descending a steep slope.
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 Entering or exiting a tunnel.
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 Heavy luggage is loaded causing the vehicle to tilt.
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 Strong light is shone at the front of the vehicle (back light or high-beam light from on-
coming vehicles).
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 There are many light emitters on the vehicle ahead.
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 When the vehicle ahead is not equipped with taillights or the taillights are turned off at
nighttime.
  The vehicle ahead has a special shape. For example, a vehicle towing a trailer house
or a boat, or a vehicle carrier carrying a vehicle with its front pointed rearward.


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Radar Sensor (Front) *
Your vehicle is equipped with a radar sensor (front).
The following systems also use the radar sensor (front).
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 Distance Recognition Support System (DRSS)
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 Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)
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 Smart Brake Support (SBS)
The radar sensor (front) functions by detecting the radio waves refl ected off a vehicle ahead
or an obstruction sent from the radar sensor.
The radar sensor (front) is mounted behind the front emblem.

Radar sensor (front)

If “Front Radar Sensor Blocked” is displayed in the multi-information display of the
instrument cluster, clean the area around the radar sensor (front).
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CAUTION
Heed the following precautions to assure correct operation of each system.  
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 Do not adhere stickers (including transparent stickers) to the surface of the radiator
grille and front emblem in and around the radar sensor (front), and do not replace
the radiator grille and front emblem with any product that is not a genuine product
designed for use with the radar sensor (front).
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 The radar sensor (front) includes a function for detecting soiling of the radar sensor's
front surface and informing the driver, however, depending on the conditions, it may
require time to detect or it may not detect plastic shopping bags, ice or snow. If this
occurs, the system may not operate correctly, therefore always keep the radar sensor
(front) clean.
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 Do not install a grille guard.
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 If the front part of the vehicle has been damaged in a vehicle accident, the position of
the radar sensor (front) may have moved. Stop the system immediately and always
have the vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
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 Do not use the front bumper to push other vehicles or obstructions such as when
pulling out of a parking space. Otherwise, the radar sensor (front) could be hit and its
position deviated.
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 Do not remove, disassemble, or modify the radar sensor (front).
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 For repairs, replacement or paint work around the radar sensor (front), consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
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 Do not modify the suspension. If the suspension are modifi ed, the vehicle's posture
could change and the radar sensor (front) may not be able to correctly detect a vehicle
ahead or an obstruction.

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