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

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NOTE
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 Under the following conditions, the radar sensor (front) may not be able to detect
vehicles ahead or obstructions correctly and each system may not operate normally.
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 The rear surface of a vehicle ahead does not refl ect radio waves effectively, such as
an unloaded trailer or an automobile with a loading platform covered by a soft top,
vehicles with a hard plastic tailgate, and round-shaped vehicles.
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 Vehicles ahead with low vehicle height and thus less area for refl ecting radio waves.
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 Visibility is reduced due to a vehicle ahead casting off water, snow, or sand from its
tires and onto your windshield.
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 The luggage compartment is loaded with heavy objects or the rear passenger seats are
occupied.
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 Ice, snow, or soiling is on the front surface of the front emblem.
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 During inclement weather such as rain, snow, or sand storms.
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 When driving near facilities or objects emitting strong radio waves. 
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 Under the following conditions, the radar sensor (front) may not be able to detect
vehicles ahead or obstructions.
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 The beginning and end of a curve.
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 Roads with continuous curves.
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 Narrow lane roads due to road construction or lane closures.
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 The vehicle ahead enters the radar sensor's blind spot.
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 The vehicle ahead is running abnormally due to accident or vehicle damage.
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 Roads with repeated up and down slopes
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 Driving on poor roads or unpaved roads.
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 The distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead is extremely short.
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 A vehicle suddenly comes close such as by cutting into the lane. 
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 To prevent incorrect operation of the system, use tires of the same specifi ed size,
manufacturer, brand, and tread pattern on all four wheels. In addition, do not use tires
with signifi cantly different wear patterns or tire pressures on the same vehicle (Including
the temporary spare tire).
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 If the battery power is weak, the system may not operate correctly.
 When driving on roads with little traffi c and few vehicles ahead or obstructions for
the radar sensor (front) to detect, “Front Radar Sensor Blocked” may be temporarily
displayed, however, this does not indicate a problem.

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*Some models.
Laser Sensor (Front) *
Your vehicle is equipped with a laser sensor (front). The laser sensor (front) is positioned
near the rearview mirror and used by the following systems.
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 Smart City Brake Support (SCBS)
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 Smart Brake Support (SBS)

CAUTION
Heed the following precautions to assure correct operation of the system. 
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 Keep the windshield clean at all times.
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 Do not apply stickers to the surface of the windshield (including transparent stickers).
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 If cracks or damage caused by fl ying gravel or debris is visible near the laser sensor
(front), stop using the system immediately and have your vehicle inspected by an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Refer to the Personalization Features on page 9-11 on how to turn off the system.
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 Do not apply a coating agent to the windshield.
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 When replacing the windshield wipers or windshield, consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
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 Never remove the sensor.
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 A removed sensor will not meet the conditions for a class 1M laser under the IEC
60825-1 specifi cation and therefore eye safety cannot be assured.
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 Do not peer into the sensor using optical instruments with a magnifi cation function
such as magnifying glasses, and microscopic and objective lenses within a distance of
100 mm (3.94 in) from the sensor.
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Laser classification label:
Laser explanatory label:

Laser sensor radiation data
Maximum average power: 45 mW
Pulse duration: 33 ns
Wavelength: 905 nm
Divergence angle (horizontal×vertical):28 degrees×12 degrees
NOTE
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 In the following cases, the laser sensor (front) cannot detect vehicles ahead correctly, and
each system may be unable to operate normally.
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 The windshield is dirty.
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 Elongated luggage or cargo is loaded onto installed roof rails and covers the laser
sensor (front).
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 Exhaust gas from the vehicle in front, sand, snow, and water vapor rising from
manholes and grating, and water splashed into the air.
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 If there are recognizable cracks or damage caused by fl ying gravel or debris on the
windshield, always have the windshield replaced. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer
for replacement.

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*Some models.
Radar Sensors (Rear) *
Your vehicle is equipped with radar sensors (rear). The following systems also use the radar
sensors (rear).
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 Blind Spot Monitoring system (BSM)
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 Rear Cross Traffi c Alert (RCTA)
The radar sensors (rear) function by detecting the radio waves refl ected off a vehicle
approaching from the rear or an obstruction sent from the radar sensor.

Radar sensors (rear)
The radar sensors (rear) are installed inside the rear bumper, one each on the left and right
sides.
Always keep the surface of the rear bumper near the radar sensors (rear) clean so that the
radar sensors (rear) operate normally. Also, do not apply items such as stickers.
Refer to Exterior Care on page 6-62 .
CAUTION
If the rear bumper receives a severe impact, the system may no longer operate normally.
Stop the system immediately and have the vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.

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NOTE
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 The detection ability of the radar sensors (rear) has limitations. In the following cases,
the detection ability may lower and the system may not operate normally.
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 The rear bumper near the radar sensors (rear) has become deformed.
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 Snow, ice or mud adheres to the radar sensors (rear) on the rear bumper.
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 Under bad weather conditions such as rain, snow and fog. 
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 Under the following conditions, the radar sensors (rear) cannot detect target objects or it
may be diffi cult to detect them.
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 Stationary objects on a road or a road side such as small, two-wheeled vehicles,
bicycles, pedestrians, animals, and shopping carts.
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 Vehicle shapes which do not refl ect radar waves well such as empty trailers with a low
vehicle height and sports cars.
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 Vehicles are shipped with the direction of the radar sensors (rear) adjusted for each
vehicle to a loaded vehicle condition so that the radar sensors (rear) detect approaching
vehicles correctly. If the direction of the radar sensors (rear) has deviated for some
reason, have the vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
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 For repairs or replacement of the radar sensors (rear), or bumper repairs, paintwork,
and replacement near the radar sensors, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
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 Turn off the system while pulling a trailer or while an accessory such as a bicycle carrier
is installed to the rear of the vehicle. Otherwise, the radio waves emitted by the radar will
be blocked causing the system to not operate normally.
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 The radar sensors are regulated by the relevant radio wave laws of the country in which
the vehicle is driven. If the vehicle is driven abroad, authorization from the country in
which the vehicle is driven may be required.

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Cruise Control
*Some models.
Cruise Control *
With cruise control, you can set and automatically maintain any speed of more than about
25 km/h (16 mph).
WARNING
Do not use the cruise control under the following conditions:
Using the cruise control under the following conditions is dangerous and could result in
loss of vehicle control.
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 Hilly terrain
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 Steep inclines
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 Heavy or unsteady traffi c
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 Similar restrictions that require inconsistent speed
Cruise Control Switch

ON switchRESUME/+ switch
SET/- switch
OFF/CANCEL switch

NOTE
If your Mazda has the following steering switch, your Mazda is equipped with the Mazda
Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system.
Refer to Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) on page 4-105 .

CANCEL switchRES switch
OFF switch switch switchMODE switch
SET- switch SET+ switch
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Cruise Main Indication (White)/
Cruise Set Indication (Green)

The indication has two colors.
Cruise Main Indication (White)
The indication turns on (white) when the
cruise control system is activated.
Cruise Set Indication (Green)
The indication turns on (green) when a
cruising speed has been set.
Activation/Deactivation
To activate the system, press the ON
switch. The cruise main indication (white)
turns on.
To deactivate the system, press the OFF/
CANCEL switch.
The cruise main indication (white) turns
off.
WARNING
Always turn off the cruise control system
when it is not in use:
Leaving the cruise control system in an
activation-ready state while the cruise
control is not in use is dangerous as
the cruise control could unexpectedly
activate if the activation button is
accidentally pressed, and result in loss
of vehicle control and an accident.

NOTE
When the ignition is switched OFF, the
system status before it was turned off is
maintained. For example, if the ignition
is switched OFF with the cruise control
system operable, the system will be
operable when the ignition is switched ON
the next time.

To Set Speed
1. Activate the cruise control system by
pressing the ON switch. The cruise
main indication (white) turns on.
2. Accelerate to the desired speed, which
must be more than 25 km/h (16 mph).
3. Set the cruise control by pressing the
SET/
switch at the desired speed. The
cruise control is set at the moment the
SET/
switch is pressed. Release the
accelerator pedal simultaneously. The
cruise set indication (green) turns on.

NOTE
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 The cruise control speed setting cannot
be performed under the following
conditions:
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 The selector lever is in the P or N
position.
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 The parking brake is applied. 
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 Release the SET/ or RESUME/
switch at the desired speed, otherwise
the speed will continue increasing while
the RESUME/
switch is pressed and
held, and continue decreasing while the
SET/
switch is pressed and held
(except when the accelerator pedal is
depressed).
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 On a steep grade, the vehicle may
momentarily slow down while ascending
or speed up while descending.
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vehicle speed decreases below 21 km/h
(13 mph) when the cruise control is
activated, such as when climbing a
steep grade.
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 The cruise control may cancel at about
15 km/h (9 mph) below the preset speed,
such as when climbing a long, steep
grade.

The vehicle speed preset using the cruise
control is displayed in the instrument
cluster and the active driving display
(vehicles with active driving display).

Type A Instrument Cluster
Type B Instrument ClusterMulti-information Display
Active Driving Display

To Increase Cruising Speed
Follow either of these procedures.
To increase speed using cruise control
switch
Press the RESUME/
switch and hold it.
Your vehicle will accelerate. Release the
switch at the desired speed.

Press the RESUME/
switch and release
it immediately to adjust the preset speed.
Multiple operations will increase the
preset speed according to the number of
times it is operated.
Increasing speed with a single
RESUME/
switch operation
Instrument cluster display for vehicle
speed indicated in km/h: 1 km/h (0.6 mph)
Instrument cluster display for vehicle
speed indicated in mph: 1 mph (1.6 km/h)
To increase speed using accelerator
pedal
Depress the accelerator pedal to accelerate
to the desired speed. Press the SET/

switch and release it immediately.
NOTE
Accelerate if you want to speed up
temporarily when the cruise control is on.
Greater speed will not interfere with or
change the set speed. Take your foot off the
accelerator to return to the set speed.

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