2017 MAZDA MODEL CX-9 warning lights

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When Driving
ABS/TCS/DSC/Trailer Stability Assist (TSA)
Trailer Stability Assist
(TSA)
If the vehicle sways while being driven
and towing a trailer, the Trailer Stability
Assist (TSA) automatically controls
braking and engine torque to suppress the
swaying and enhance vehicle stability.
The Trailer Stability Assist (TSA) is
operable at a vehicle speed of about 65
km/h (40 mph) or more.
When the Trailer Stability Assist (TSA)
operates while driving the vehicle, the
TCS/DSC indicator light fl ashes.
Refer to TCS/DSC Indicator Light on page
4-75 .
WARNING
Do not rely solely on the Trailer Stability
Assist (TSA)
Assured vehicle stability is limited even
if the Trailer Stability Assist (TSA) is
operating. Drive carefully to prevent
accidents.
In particular, if the TCS/DSC indicator
light is fl ashing, drive the vehicle
carefully as it is in a less stable
condition and could sway more easily.
Drive with caution and in accordance
with the road, vehicle and trailer
conditions.

CAUTION
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 The Trailer Stability Assist (TSA) may not
operate correctly unless the following
are observed:
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 Use tires of the correct size specifi ed
for your Mazda on all four wheels.
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 Use tires of the same manufacturer,
brand and tread pattern on all four
wheels.
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 Do not mix worn tires. 
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 The Trailer Stability Assist (TSA) may not
operate correctly when tire chains are
used or a temporary spare tire is installed
because the tire diameter changes.

NOTE
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 The Trailer Stability Assist (TSA) uses
the TCS/DSC functions. The Trailer
Stability Assist (TSA) does not operate
if there is a malfunction in the TCS/DSC
(the TCS/DSC indicator light turns on).
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When the Trailer Stability Assist (TSA)
is operating, the brake lights may turn
on.
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 For information regarding trailer
towing, refer to Trailer Towing (U.S.A.
and Canada) on page 3-57 .

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i-ACTIV AWD
*Some models.
i-ACTIV AWD Operation *
AWD provides excellent drivability on
snow-covered and ice-packed roads, sand
and mud, as well as on steep slopes and
other slippery surfaces.
A system malfunction or operation
conditions are indicated by a warning.
Refer to Warning Indication/Warning
Lights on page 4-32 .
WARNING
Never spin a wheel that is off the
ground:
Spinning a wheel that is off the ground
as a result of the vehicle being stuck
or in a ditch is dangerous. The drive
assembly could be seriously damaged
which could lead to an accident or
could even lead to overheating, oil
leakage, and a fi re.

AWD Driving
WARNING
Avoid sharp turns, excessive speed and
abrupt maneuvers when driving this
vehicle:
Sharp turns, excessive speed and
abrupt maneuvering of this vehicle
is dangerous as it could result in the
increased risk of loss of vehicle control,
vehicle roll-over, personal injury or
death.
This vehicle has a higher center of
gravity. Vehicles with a higher center
of gravity such as utility and AWD
vehicles handle diff erently than
vehicles with a lower center of gravity.
Utility and AWD vehicles are not
designed for cornering at high speeds
any more than low profi le sports cars
are designed to perform satisfactorily
under off -road conditions. In addition,
utility vehicles have a signifi cantly
higher rollover rate than other types of
vehicles.

Drive carefully when the vehicle is
loaded by lowering vehicle speed and
applying the brakes earlier:
Abrupt maneuvering and sudden
braking when driving a loaded vehicle
is dangerous as the driving behavior of
a vehicle with a high center of gravity
is diff erent when it is loaded compared
to when it is not, and could result in the
loss of vehicle control and an accident.

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When Driving
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.
High Beam Control System (HBC) *
The High Beam Control System (HBC) determines the conditions in front of the vehicle
using the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) while driving in darkness to automatically switch
the headlights between high and low beams.
Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on page 4-31 .
While driving the vehicle at a speed of about 30 km/h (19 mph) or more, the headlights are
switched to high beams when there are no vehicles ahead or approaching in the opposite
direction.
The system switches the headlights to low beams when one of the following occurs:
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 The system detects a vehicle or the headlights/lights of a vehicle approaching in the
opposite direction.
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 The vehicle is driven on roads lined with streetlamps or on roads in well-lit cities and
towns.
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 The vehicle is driven at less than about 20 km/h (12 mph).

Forward Sensing
Camera (FSC) The recognition distance of the
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
varies according to the
surrounding conditions.

The warning light fl ashes when the system has a malfunction.
Refer to Warning Indication/Warning Lights on page 4-32 .
CAUTION
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 Do not adjust the vehicle height, modify the headlight units, or remove the camera,
otherwise the system will not operate normally.
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 Do not rely excessively on the High Beam Control System (HBC) and drive the vehicle while
paying suffi cient attention to safety. Switch the headlights between the high beams and
low beams manually if necessary.

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i-ACTIVSENSE
NOTE
  The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) will operate when all of the following conditions are
met:
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 The ignition is switched ON.
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 The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) OFF switch is pressed and the BSM OFF switch
indicator light is turned off.
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 The vehicle speed is about 10 km/h (6.3 mph) or faster. 
 The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) will not operate under the following circumstances. 
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 The vehicle speed falls below about 10 km/h (6.3 mph) even though the Blind Spot
Monitoring (BSM) OFF switch indicator light is turned off.
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 The selector lever is shifted to reverse (R) and the vehicle is reversing. 
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 In the following cases, the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning indication/warning
light turns on and operation of the system is stopped. If the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
warning indication/warning light remains illuminated, have the vehicle inspected at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
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 Some problem with the system including the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning
indicator lights is detected.
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 A large deviation in the installation position of a radar sensor (rear) on the vehicle has
occurred.
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 There is a large accumulation of snow or ice on the rear bumper near a radar sensor
(rear). Remove any snow, ice or mud on the rear bumper.
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 Driving on snow-covered roads for long periods.
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 The temperature near the radar sensors (rear) becomes extremely hot due to driving
for long periods on slopes during the summer.
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 The battery voltage has decreased. 
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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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 A vehicle is in the detection area at the rear in an adjacent driving lane but it does not
approach. The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) determines the condition based on radar
detection data.
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 A vehicle is traveling alongside your vehicle at nearly the same speed for an extended
period of time.
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 Vehicles approaching in the opposite direction.
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 A vehicle in an adjacent driving lane is attempting to pass your vehicle.
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 A vehicle is in an adjacent lane on a road with extremely wide driving lanes. The
detection area of the radar sensors (rear) is set at the road width of expressways.

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i-ACTIVSENSE
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 In the following case, the fl ashing of the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning indicator
light, and the activation of the warning sound and the warning screen indicator display
may not occur or they may be delayed.
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 A vehicle makes a lane change from a driving lane two lanes over to an adjacent lane.
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 Driving on steep slopes.
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 Crossing the summit of a hill or mountain pass.
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 The turning radius is small (making a sharp turn, turning at intersections).
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 When there is a difference in the height between your driving lane and the adjacent
lane.
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 Directly after pressing the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) OFF switch and the system
becomes operable.
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 If the road width is extremely narrow, vehicles two lanes over may be detected.
The detection area of the radar sensors (rear) is set according to the road width of
expressways.
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 The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning indicator light may turn on and the vehicle
detection screen may be displayed in the display in reaction to stationary objects
(guardrails, tunnels, sidewalls, and parked vehicles) on the road or the roadside.

Objects such as guardrails and concrete walls
running alongside the vehicle.Places where the width between guardrails or
walls on each side of the vehicle narrows.


The walls at the entrance and exits of tunnels,
turnouts.
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 A Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning indicator light may fl ash or the warning beep
may be activated several times when making a turn at a city intersection.
  Turn off the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) while pulling a trailer or while an accessory
such as a bicycle carrier is installed to the rear of the vehicle. Otherwise, the radar’s
radio waves will be blocked causing the system to not operate normally.
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 In the following cases, it may be diffi cult to view the illumination/fl ashing of the Blind
Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning indicator lights equipped on the door mirrors.
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 Snow or ice is adhering to the door mirrors.
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 The front door glass is fogged or covered in snow, frost or dirt.
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i-ACTIVSENSE
  The radar sensors (rear) of the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) may be regulated under
the radio wave related laws of the country where the vehicle is driven. The sensors
in this system are approved for use in the U.S.A. (including territories), Canada, and
Mexico. If a vehicle with a Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) is driven in a country other
than the U.S.A., Canada, or Mexico, the system has to be turned off using the Blind Spot
Monitoring (BSM) OFF switch.
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 The system switches to the Rear Cross Traffi c Alert function when the selector lever is
shifted to the reverse (R) position.
  Refer to Rear Cross Traffi c Alert (RCTA) on page 4-101 .
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) Warning Indicator Light/Display Indicator/
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) Warning Beep
The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) or Rear Cross Traffi c Alert (RCTA) system notifi es the
driver of the presence of vehicles in adjacent lanes or at the rear of the vehicle using the
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning indicator light, the warning sound and the display
indicator (vehicles with multi-information display and active driving display) while the
systems are operational.
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning indicator lights
The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning indicator lights are equipped on the left and
right door mirrors. The warning indicator lights turn on when a vehicle approaching from
the rear in an adjacent lane is detected.


When the ignition is switched ON, the warning indicator light turns on momentarily and
then turns off after a few seconds.
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