2018 MAZDA MODEL CX-9 power steering

•There is a malfunction in the power
steering.
•There is a malfunction in the TCS.
•There is a malfunction in the Forward
Sensing Camera (FSC).
•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 lane-keep
system operable, the system will be
operable when the ignition is switched
ON the next time.
When the LAS&LDWS is turned off, the
vehicle lane line indication in the
multi-information display and the active
driving display turn off.
When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
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SignalWarning
(Red)
High Engine Coolant
Temperature Warning
Indication/Warning
Light The light flashes when the engine
coolant temperature is extremely high, and illumi-
nates when the engine coolant temperature increases further.
Handling Procedure
Flashing light
Drive slowly to reduce engine load until you can find a safe pl ace to stop the vehicle
and wait for the engine to cool down.
Illuminated light
This indicates the possibility of overheating. Park the vehicle in a safe place immedi-
ately and stop the engine.
Refer to Overheating on page 7-25.
CAUTION
Do not drive the vehicle with the high engine coolant temperature warning light illumi‐
nated. Otherwise, it could resu lt in damage to the engine.
Power Steering Mal-
function Indication*
The message is displayed if the electric power steering has a m alfunction.
If the message is displayed, st op the vehicle in a safe place a nd do not operate the
steering wheel. There is no problem if the message in the displ ay turns off after a
while. Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer if the message is dis played continuously.
NOTE
•If the message is displayed, the power steering will not operate normally. In this
case, the steering wheel can still be operat ed, however, the operation may feel heavy
compared to normal, or the steerin g wheel could vibrate when turning.
•Repeatedly jerking the steering wheel left and right while the vehicle is stopped or
moving extremely slowly will cause the power steering system to go into protective
mode which will make the steering feel heavy, but this does not indicate a problem. If
this occurs, park the vehicle safely and wait several minutes for the system to return
to normal.
Power Steering Mal- function Indicator
Light
*
The light illuminates/flashes if the electric power steering ha s a malfunction.
If the light illuminates/flashes, stop the vehicle in a safe pl ace and do not operate the
steering wheel. There is no problem if the light turns off afte r a while. Contact an Au-
thorized Mazda Dealer if the lig ht illuminates/flashes continuously.
NOTE
•If the indicator light illuminates/flashes, the power steering will not operate normal-
ly. If this happens, the steering wheel can still be oper ated, however, the operation
may feel heavy compar ed to normal, or the steering wheel could vibrate when turn-
ing.
•Repeatedly jerking the steering wheel left and right while the vehicle is stopped or
moving extremely slowly will cause the power steering system to go into protective
mode which will make the steering feel heavy, but this does not indicate a problem. If
this occurs, park the vehicle safely and wait several minutes for the system to return
to normal.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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▼Key Left-in-vehicle Warning Beep
(With the advanced keyless
function)
If all the doors and luggage compartment
are locked using another key while the key
is left in the cabin, the beep which sounds
outside of the vehicle will be heard for
about 10 seconds to notify the driver that
the key is in the cabin. In this case, take
out the key by opening the door. A key
taken out of the vehicle using this method
may not operate because its functions have
been temporarily stopped. To restore the
key's functions, perform the applicable
procedure (page 3-9).
▼
Power Liftgate Warning Beep*
If system operation precautions are
necessary, the driver
is notified by the
warning sound.
Cautions What to check
The beep sounds 3 times The conditions required
for the power liftgate to
operate have not been
met, such as an object
being stuck in the lift-
gate.
The beep sound contin-
ues The vehicle is being
driven with the liftgate
open. Stop the vehicle
and close the liftgate.
▼
Electric Parking Brake (EPB)
Warning Beep
The warning buzzer is activated under the
following conditions:
•The vehicle is driven with the electric
parking brake (EPB) applied.
•The electric parking brake (EPB) switch
is pulled while the
vehicle is driven.
▼Tire Inflation Pressure Warning
Beep*
The warning beep sound will be heard for
about 3 seconds if the tire pressures
decrease.
Refer to Tire Pressure Monitoring System
on page 4-160.
▼Power Steering Warning Buzzer
If the power steer
ing system has a
malfunction, the power steering
malfunction light turns on or flashes and
the buzzer operates at the same time.
Refer to Warning Indication/Warning
Lights on page 4-32.
▼ Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
Warning Beep*
Driving forward
The warning beep operates when the turn
signal lever is operated to the side where
the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning
light is illuminated.
NOTE
A personalized function is available to
change the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
warning beep sound volume.
Refer to Personalization Features on page
9-11.
Reversing
The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
warning sound is activated if there is a
possibility of collision with a vehicle
approaching from behind and from the
rear on the left and right sides of the
vehicle.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
7-50*Some models.
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Index
O
Odometer and Trip Meter................. 4-14
Outside Mirrors................................. 3-35
Outside Temperature Di splay............4-17
Overhead Console............................. 5-99
Overhead Lights................................ 5-92
Overheating....................................... 7-25
Overloading....................................... 3-53
Owner Maintenance
Closing the hood...... ................... 6-23
Engine compartment overview.... 6-24
Key battery replacemen t..............6-38
Opening the hood........................ 6-22
Owner maintenance
precautions................................... 6-20
P
Parking Sensor System................... 4-172
Personalization Features....................9-11
Power Liftgate................................... 3-24
Power Liftgate Warning Beep........... 7-50
Power Steering.................................. 4-83
Power Steering Warning Buzzer....... 7-50
Power Windows............. ................... 3-38
R
Radar Sensors (Rear)...................... 4-153
Radar Sensor (Front).......................4-150
Rearview Mirror........ ........................3-36
Rear Coat Hooks............................. 5-103
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA).... 4-107
Rear Door Child Safet y Locks.......... 3-21
Rear View Monitor......................... 4-164
Displayable range on the
screen......................................... 4-166
Picture quality adjus tment......... 4-171
Rear view monitor operation..... 4-167
Rear view parking camera
location...................................... 4-165
Switching to the rear view monitor
display........................................4-165
Variance between actual road
conditions and displayed
Image......................................... 4-169
Viewing the display................... 4-167
Rear Window Defogger. ................... 4-59
Rear Window Washer....................... 4-59
Rear Window Wiper.... ..................... 4-59
Recommended Oil.............................6-25
Recording of Vehicle Data................ 8-23
Recreational Towing......................... 3-64
Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign
Country.............................................. 8-19
Replacement Fuse..............................................6-53
Key battery.................................. 6-38
Light bulbs...................................6-45
Tires............................................. 6-42
Wheel........................................... 6-44
Wiper........................................... 6-31
Request Switch Inoperable Warning
Beep (With the advanced keyless
function)............................................ 7-49
Rocking the Vehicle.......................... 3-50
S
Safety Defects, Reporting................. 8-15
Saving Fuel and Protection of the
Environment...................................... 3-48
Scheduled Maintenance...................... 6-4
Seat
Driving position memory.............. 2-8
Seats.................................................... 2-5 Front seat....................................... 2-5
Front seat warmer..........................2-7
Head restraint.............................. 2-18
Second-row seat........ ...................2-11
Second-row seat warmer............. 2-12
Third-row seat............................. 2-17
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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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