2018 MAZDA MODEL CX-9 brake sensor

Radar Sensor (Front)*
Your vehicle is equipped with a radar sensor (front).
The following systems also use the radar sensor (front).
•Distance Recognition Support System (DRSS)
•Mazda Radar Cruise Control with S top & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go function)
•Smart Brake Support (SBS)
The radar sensor (front) function s by detecting the radio waves reflected off a vehicle ahead
or an obstruction sent from the radar sensor.
The radar sensor (front) is m ounted behind the front emblem.
Radar sensor (front)
If “Front Radar Sensor Blocked” is displayed in the multi-infor mation display of the
instrument cluster, clean the area around the radar sensor (fro nt).
CAUTION
Heed the following precautions to assure correct operation of each system.
 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).
 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 al ways keep the radar sensor (front) clean.
 Do not install a grille guard.
 If the front part of the vehicle has been dama ged 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.
When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
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•The vehicle is excessively tilted.
•Under extremely hot or cold weather conditions.
•The vehicle is driven on bumps, inclines, gravel, or grass covered roads.
•Anything which generates ultrasound is near the vehicle, such as another vehicle's
horn, the engine sound of a motorcycle, the air brake sound of a large-sized vehicle, or
another vehicle's sensors.
•The vehicle is driven in heavy rain or in road conditions causing water-splash.
•A commercially-available fender pole or an antenna for a radio transmitter is installed
to the vehicle.
•The vehicle is moving towards a tall or square curbstone.
•An obstruction is too close to the sensor.
•Obstructions under the bumper may not be detected. Obstructions that are lower than the
bumper or thin which may have been initially detected but are no longer detected as the
vehicle approaches more closely.
•The following types of obstructions may not be detected:
•Thin objects such as wire or rope
•Things which absorb sonic waves easily such as cotton or snow
•Angular shaped objects
•Very tall objects, and those which are wide at the top
•Small, short objects
•Always have the system inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer if any shock is applied
to the bumpers, even in a minor accident. If the sensors are deviated, they cannot detect
obstructions.
•(With front sensor and front corner sensor)
The system may have a malfunction if the beep does not operate or the indicator light
does not illuminate when the park assist sensors switch is turned on. Consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
•(Without front sensor an d front corner sensor)
The system may have a malfunction if the be ep does not operate. Consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
•(With front sensor and front corner sensor)
The system may have a malfunction if the beep sound which indicates a system
malfunction is heard and the i ndicator light flashes. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
•The beeper which indicates a system malf unction may not be heard if the ambient
temperature is extremely cold, or mud, ice, or snow adheres to the sensor area. Remove
any foreign material from the sensor area.
•When installing a trailer hitch, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
When Driving
Parking Sensor System
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SignalWarning
(Amber)
Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure
Wa r n i n g S y s t e m
(LDWS) Warning
Indication
*
The message is displayed when the system has a malfunction. Have your vehicle inspect-
ed 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 specified size, and the same manufacture,
brand, and tread pattern. In addition, do not use tires with significantly different wear
patterns on the same vehicle. If such improp er 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 hea dlight. Have your vehicle
inspected by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
▼ Taking Action
Take the appropriate action and verify that the warning light t
urns off.
SignalWarning Action to be taken
Smart Brake Support/
Smart City Brake Sup-
port (SBS/SCBS)
Warning Indication/
Warning Light
*
The light turns on if the windshield or the
radar sensor are dirty, or there is a malfunc-
tion in the system. Verify the reason why the warning light is
illuminated on the center display.
If the reason why the warning light is illu-
minated is due to a dirty windshield, clean
the windshield.
If the warning light is illuminated because
of a dirty radar sensor, clean the front em-
blem.
For any other reasons, have the vehicle in-
spected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Low Fuel Warning In-
dication/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 be-
cause fuel inside the fuel tank moves around
according to the driv
ing conditions and the
vehicle posture. Add fuel.
Check Fuel Cap Warn-
ing Indication/Warning
Light
*
If the check fuel cap warning light illumi-
nates while driving, t he fuel-filler cap may
not be installed properly. Stop the engine and rein
stall the fuel-filler
cap.
Refer to Fuel-Filler Cap on page 3-33
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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Index
If the Active Driving Display Does Not
Operate.............................................. 7-53
IgnitionSwitch............................................ 4-4
Ignition Not Switched Off (STOP)
Warning Beep.................................... 7-49
Illuminated Entry System................. 5-95
Immobilizer System.......................... 3-44
Indication/Indicator L ights................4-35
Indicator Lights
Low engine coolant
temperature.................................. 4-39
Wrench......................................... 4-39
Inspecting Brake Fluid Level............ 6-29
Inspecting Coolant Leve l.................. 6-27
Inspecting Engine Oil Level............. 6-27
Inspecting Washer Fluid Level......... 6-29
Instrument Cluster...... ....................... 4-12
Interior Care...................................... 6-66
Active driving display
maintenance................................. 6-68
Cleaning the floor mats............... 6-69
Cleaning the window interiors.....6-68
Instrument panel top
maintenance................................. 6-68
Leather upholstery
maintenance................................. 6-67
Panel maintenance....................... 6-68
Plastic part maintenance.............. 6-68
Seat belt maintenance..................6-66
Upholstery maintenan ce.............. 6-67
Vinyl upholstery maintenance..... 6-66
Interior Lights................................... 5-92 Luggage compartment light.........5-92
Map lights....................................5-92
Overhead lights............................5-92
i-ACTIVSENSE................................ 4-84
Active safety tec hnology............. 4-84
Adaptive Front Lighting System
(AFS)........................................... 4-87Advanced Smart City Brake Support
(Advanced SCBS)..................... 4-134
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM).....4-91
Camera and sensors..................... 4-85
Distance Recognition Support System
(DRSS).......................................4-104
Forward Sensing Camera
(FSC)......................................... 4-145
High Beam Control System
(HBC).......................................... 4-88
Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) &
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS)..................................... 4-123
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with
Stop & Go function (MRCC with
Stop & Go function).................. 4-110
Pre-crash safety technology.........4-85
Radar sensors (rear)...................4-153
Radar sensor (front)...................4-150
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
(RCTA)...................................... 4-107
Smart Brake Support (SBS)...... 4-142
Smart City Brake Support
(SCBS)....................................... 4-138
Traffic Sign Recognition System
(TSR)........................................... 4-97
i-ACTIV AWD Operation.................4-81
J
Jack...................................................... 7-4
Jump-Starting.................................... 7-21
K
Keyless Entry System......................... 3-3
Keys.....................................................3-2
Key suspend function.................... 3-9
Transmitter.............. .......................3-4
Key Left-in-luggage Compartment
Warning beep (With the advanced
keyless function)............................... 7-49
10-5
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