2018 MAZDA MODEL CX-9 park assist

•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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▼Sensor Detection Range
The sensors detect obstruction
s within the following range.

Front sensor detection range
Front corner sensor detection range Rear sensor detection range
Rear corner sensor detection range
B
A
D
C A: About 55 cm (About 21.7 in)
B: About 55 cm (About 21.7 in)
C: About 100 cm (About 39.3 in)
D: About 150 cm (About 59.0 in)
▼
Park Assist Sensor System Operation
With front sensor and front corner sensor
The switch can be activated when the ignition is switched ON, t
he selector lever is in any
position except reverse (R), and the vehicle speed is about 10 km/h (6 mph) or less.
When the parking sensor switch is pressed, a beep sound is hear d, the obstruction detection
indication is displayed in the a udio screen, and the indicator light in the switch illuminates.

Indicator light
When Driving
Parking Sensor System
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NOTE
•If the system is cancelled, it will not restore automatically even when the vehicle speed is
decreased to 10 km/h (6 mph) or less.
•When the ignition is switched OFF, the system status before it was turned off is
maintained. For example, if the ignition is switched OFF while the parking sensor is
activated, the system will be activated when the ignition is switched ON the next time.
Sensor detection condition
The system can be used when the ignition is switched ON and the Park Assist Sensor
Switch has been turned on.
The sensors detect obstructions under the following conditions:
Sensor Condition
Front Sensor The selector lever is in any po
sition except reverse (R), and the vehicle speed is
about 10 km/h (6 mph) or less.
Front Corner Sensor The vehicle speed is about 10 km/h (6 mph) o r less.
Rear Sensor The selector lever is in reverse (R).
Rear Corner Sensor The selector lever is in rever
se (R), and the vehicle speed is about 10 km/h (6 mph)
or less.
The system is cancelled under the following conditions:
•The parking sensor switch is pressed while the parking sensor i s in operation.
•The vehicle speed is 10 km/h (6 mph) or more. (Except rear sens or)
Without front sensor and front corner sensor
When the ignition is switched ON and the selector lever is shifted to the reverse (R), the
beep sound activates and the system is enabled for use.
The sensors detect obstructions under the following conditions:
Sensor Condition
Rear Sensor The selector lever is in reverse (R).
Rear Corner Sensor The selector lever is in rever
se (R), and the vehicle speed is about 10 km/h (6 mph)
or less.
When Driving
Parking Sensor System
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▼Contact Authorized Mazda Deale
r and Have Vehicle Inspected
If any of the following warning lights or the indicator light turns on/flashes, the system may
have a malfunction. Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have your vehicle inspected.
SignalWarning
ABS Warning LightIf the ABS warning light stays on while you're driving, the ABS
control unit has detected
a system malfunction. If this o ccurs, your brakes will function normally as if the vehicle
had no ABS.
Should this happen, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
NOTE
•When the engine is jump-started to char ge the battery, uneven rpm occurs and the ABS
warning light may illuminate. If this occurs, it is the result of th e weak battery and does
not indicate an ABS malfunction.
Recharge the battery.
•The brake assist system does not operate while the ABS warning light is illuminated.
Master Warning In-
dication/Warning Light Type A instrument cluster
Displays when notification of the
system malfunctions is required.
Check the message indicated in th e display and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Master
warning
light
Indication in display and master warning light in instrument cl uster are illuminated at
same time.
This indicates a malfunction with the vehicle system. Check the message indicated in the
display and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
For details, refer to the explanations for the warning/indicato r lights, in the warning/indi-
cator lights section, which match the symbol in the upper part of the display.
If a message is not indicated in the display, operate the INFO switch to display the “Warn-
ing” screen.
Refer to Message Indicated in Multi-information Display and INF O Switch on page 4-20.
Type B instrument cluster
The light illuminates continuously if any one of the following occurs. Consult an Author-
ized Mazda Dealer.
•There is a malfunction in the battery management system.•There is a malfunction in the brake switch.
Electric Parking
Brake (EPB) Warn- ing Indication/Warning Light The warning light illuminates when the system has a malfunction
. Have your vehicle in-
spected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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SignalWarning
AW D Wa r n i n g
Light*
When the light is turned on
The light turns on under the following conditions. The system m ay have a malfunction.
Have the vehicle checked at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
•When there is a malfunction in the AWD system.•When there is a large difference between the tire size of the f ront and rear wheels.
When the light is flashing
Park the vehicle in a safe place. After a few moments, if the w arning light stops flashing,
you can resume driving. If the light does not stop flashing, co ntact an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
•When the differential oil temp erature is excessively high.•When there is a large difference between the front and rear whe el rotation, such as when
trying to remove the vehicle from mud.
(Turns on)
TCS/DSC Indicator
Light If the light stays on, the TCS, DSC or the brake assist system may have a malfunction and
they may not operate correctly.
Take your vehicle to an Authori zed Mazda Dealer.
Air Bag/Front Seat
Belt PretensionerSystem Warning Light A system malfunction is indicated
if the warning light constantly flashes, constantly illu-
minates or does not illuminate a t all when the ignition is switched ON. If any of these oc-
cur, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. The system may not operate
in an accident.WA R N I N G
Never tamper with the air bag/pretensioner systems and always have an Authorized Mazda
Dealer perform all servicing and repairs:
Self-servicing or tampering with the systems is dangerous. An air bag/pretensioner could
accidentally activate or become disabled causing serious injury or death.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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Index
A
Accessory Socket.............................. 5-95
Active Driving Display..................... 4-28
Adaptive Front Lighting System
(AFS)................................................. 4-87
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and
Accessories........................................ 8-20
Advanced Key
Advanced keyless entry system... 3-10
Operational range........................ 3-11
Advanced Key Removed from Vehicle
Warning Beep.................................... 7-49
Advanced Smart City Brake Support
(Advanced SCBS)........................... 4-134
Collision warning.... .................. 4-136
Smart City Brake Support (SCBS)
Indicator Light (Red).................4-136
Stopping the Advanced Smart City
Brake Support (Advanced SCBS)
system operation........................ 4-137
Air Bag Systems............................... 2-57
Air Bag/Seat Belt Pr etensioner System
Warning Beep.................................... 7-47
Ambient Temperature Display.......... 4-17
Antilock Brake System (ABS).......... 4-72
Armrest Box.................................... 5-100
Audio Control Switch Adjusting the Volume.................. 5-17
Seek Switch................................. 5-17
Audio Set Applications................................. 5-78
AUX.............................................5-37
Bluetooth®.................................. 5-43
Radio............................................5-29
Satellite Radio........ ..................... 5-33
Settings........................................ 5-76
Troubleshooting.......... ................. 5-79
USB............................................. 5-38
Voice Recognition.... ................... 5-72
Volume/Display/Sound
Controls....................................... 5-26
Audio System Antenna........................................5-20
Appendix..................................... 5-84
Audio Control Switch................. 5-17
Audio Set..................................... 5-21
AUX/USB mode..........................5-18
Before Using the Audio
System......................................... 5-17
Automatic Transaxle......................... 4-40 Active Adaptive Shift (AAS)...... 4-43
Automatic transaxle controls....... 4-40
Driving tips..................................4-48
Manual shift mode.......................4-43
Shift-lock system......................... 4-41
Transaxle ranges.......................... 4-41
B
Battery............................................... 6-36Maintenance.................................6-38
Replacement................................ 6-38
Specifications.................................9-4
Battery Runs Out.............................. 7-21 Jump-starting............................... 7-21
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM).......... 4-91 Canceling operation of Blind Spot
Monitoring (BSM).......................4-96
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) Warning
Beep...................................................7-50
Bluetooth® Bluetooth® Audio....................... 5-49
Bluetooth® Hands-Free...............5-62
Bluetooth® Preparation............... 5-46
Body Lubrication.............................. 6-30
Bottle Holder..................................... 5-99
Brakes Brake assist.................................. 4-69
Electric parking brake (EPB)...... 4-67
Foot brake....................................4-66
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Index
Pad wear indicator....................... 4-69
Warning light............................... 4-69
Break-In Period.......... ....................... 3-48
C
Capacities............................................ 9-5
Carbon Monoxide............................. 3-31
Cell Phones....................................... 8-21
Center Console................................ 5-100
Child Restraint Categories of child-restraint
systems.........................................2-35
Child-restraint precautions.......... 2-30
Child-restraint system
installation................................... 2-35
Child-restraint system suitability for
various seat positions table..........2-38
Installing child-restraint
systems.........................................2-42
LATCH child-restraint systems... 2-52
Child Safety Locks fo r Rear Doors... 3-21
Climate Control System...................... 5-4 Front Air Conditioner....................5-7
Gas specifications.......................... 9-6
Operating tips................................ 5-4
Rear Air Conditioner... ................ 5-14
Vent Operation (Front).................. 5-5
Vent operation (Rear).................. 5-12
Collision warning.............................. 7-51
Coming Home Light......................... 4-52
Cruise Control................................. 4-155 Cruise control switc h.................4-155
Cruise main indication (white)/cruise
set indication (green)................. 4-156
Cruise Control Set Vehicle Speed
Display.............................................. 4-18
Cup Holder........................................ 5-97
Customer Assistance.... ....................... 8-2
D
Dashboard Illumination. ....................4-16
Daytime Running Lights................... 4-53
Defogger Mirror...........................................4-60
Rear window........... .................... 4-59
Dimensions.......................................... 9-5
Distance Recognition Support System
(DRSS)............................................ 4-104 Indication on display................. 4-104
Door Locks........................................3-12
Drive Selection..................................4-79
Driving In Flooded Ar ea...................3-53
Driving on Uneven Road.................. 3-54
Driving Tips
Automatic transaxle.....................4-48
Break-in period............................ 3-48
Driving in flooded a rea............... 3-53
Driving on uneven road...............3-54
Floor mat..................................... 3-50
Hazardous driving.. ..................... 3-49
Overloading............. .................... 3-53
Rocking the vehicle. .................... 3-50
Saving fuel and protection of the
environment................................. 3-48
Turbocharged vehicles.................3-55
Winter driving............................. 3-51
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)..... 4-75 TCS/DSC indicator light............. 4-75
E
Electric parking brake (EPB)............ 4-67
Electric Parking Brake (EPB) Warning
Beep...................................................7-50
Emergency Starting
Push-starting................................ 7-24
Starting a flooded engine............ 7-24
Emergency Towing Towing description...................... 7-27
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Index
TCS OFF Indicator Light............ 4-74
TCS OFF Switch......................... 4-74
TCS/DSC indicator light............. 4-73
Traffic Sign Recognition System
(TSR)................................................. 4-97
Trailer Stability Assist (TSA)........... 4-76
Transmitter.......................................... 3-4
Trip Computer................................... 4-18
Trip Meter......................................... 4-14
Trouble
Battery runs out........................... 7-21
Emergency starting...................... 7-24
Emergency towing....................... 7-27
Flat tire.......................................... 7-3
Overheating................................. 7-25
Parking in an emergency............... 7-2
When Liftgate Cannot be
Opened......................................... 7-52
Turn Signals...................................... 4-54
U
USB Power Outlet............................ 5-96
V
Vanity Mirrors................................... 5-91
Vehicle Information Labels................. 9-2
W
Warning Indication/Warning
Lights.................................................4-32
Warning Sound is Activated............. 7-47
Advanced Key removed from vehicle
warning beep............................... 7-49
Air bag/seat belt pretensioner system
warning beep............................... 7-47
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
warning beep............................... 7-50
Collision warning........................ 7-51
Electric Parking Brake (EPB)
Warning Beep.............................. 7-50
Excessive speed warning.............7-51
Ignition not switched off (STOP)
warning beep............................... 7-49
Key left-in-luggage compartment
warning beep (With the advanced
keyless function)..........................7-49
Key left-in-trunk warning beep (With
the advanced keyless function).... 7-49
Key left-in-vehicle warning beep
(With the advanced keyless
function).......................................7-50
Key removed from vehicle warning
beep..............................................7-49
Lane Departure Warning sound... 7-51
Lights-on reminder...................... 7-47
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with
Stop & Go function (MRCC with
Stop & Go function) system
warnings.......................................7-51
Power Liftgate Warning Beep..... 7-50
Power steering warning buzzer....7-50
Request switch inoperable warning
beep (With the advanced keyless
function).......................................7-49
Seat belt warning beep................ 7-48
Tire inflation pressure warning
beep..............................................7-50
Warranty............................................ 8-17
Weights................................................ 9-6
Windows Power windows......... .................. 3-38
Windshield Washer........................... 4-58
Windshield Wipers............................ 4-56
Windshield Wiper De-icer................ 4-60
Winter Driving.................................. 3-51
Wiper Replacing Rear Window Wiper
Blade............................................ 6-34
Replacing windshield wiper
blades........................................... 6-31
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