2018 MAZDA MODEL CX-9 Owners Manual (in English)

Function for cancelling illumination dimmer
If the BSM warning indicator lights turn on when the parking lights are turned on, the
brightness of the BSM warning indicator lights is dimmed.
If the BSM warning indicator light s are difficult to see due to glare from surrounding
brightness when traveling on snow-covered roads or under foggy conditions, press the
dimmer cancellation button to cancel the dimmer and increase th e brightness of BSM
warning indicator light s when they turn on.
Refer to Dashboard Illumination on page 4-16.
Display indicato r (Vehicles with multi-i nformation display and active driving display)
The detected approaching vehicle and warning are displayed in t he multi-information
display and active driving display when the vehicle is moving f orward (BSM operational).
Multi-information DisplayActive Driving Display
Detection and warning indicator Detection and warning indicator
The detected direction is displayed with a detection indicator (white) when an approaching
vehicle is detected. In addition, if the turn signal lever is operated to signal a lane change
while the vehicle is detected, the display changes the color (a mber) of the warning indicator.
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BSM warning beep
The BSM warning beep is activated simultaneously with the flashing of a BSM warning
indicator light.
▼ Canceling Operation of Blind Spot
Monitoring (BSM)
The BSM system can be set to inoperable.
Refer to Personalization Features on page
9-11.
When the BSM is set to inoperable, the
BSM and Rear Cross Traffic Alert
(RCTA) systems are turned off and the
BSM OFF indicator light in the instrument
cluster turns on.
NOTE
When the ignition is switched OFF, the
system status before it was turned off is
maintained. For exampl
e, if the ignition is
switched OFF while the BSM and Rear
Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) systems are
operational, the BSM and Rear Cross
Traffic Alert (RCTA) systems remain
operational the next time the ignition is
switched ON.
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Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR)*
The TSR helps prevent the driver from overlooking traffic signs, and provides support for
safer driving by displaying traffic signs on the active driving display which are recognized
by the Forward Sensing Camera (F SC) or recorded in the navigation system while the
vehicle is driven.
The TSR displays the speed limit, do not enter, and traffic sto p signs.
If the vehicle speed exceeds the speed limit sign indicated in the active driving display while
the vehicle is driven, the syste m notifies the driver using the indication in the active driving
display and a warning sound.
NOTE
•The TSR is not supported in some countries or regions. For information concerning the
supported countries or regions, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
•The TSR operates only if the navigation syst em SD card (Mazda genuine) is inserted in
the SD card slot. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer for details.
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Speed limit signs and do not enter signs
4040
Sign recognized
Sign displayed
Active driving display indication Active driving display indication
Stop sign
40
Sign recognized and
displayed at same time
Active driving display indication
WA R N I N G
Always check the traffic signs visually while driving.
The TSR helps prevent the driver from overlooking traffic signs and provides support for safer
driving. Depending on the weather conditions or problems with traffic signs, a traffic sign
may not be recognized or a traffic sign different from the actual traffic sign may be displayed.
Always make it your responsibility as a driver to check the actual traffic signs. Otherwise, it
could result in an accident.
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NOTE
•The TSR does not operate if there is a malfunction in the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC).
•Under the following conditions, the TSR may not operate normally.
•An object placed on the dashboard is reflected in the windshield and picked up by the
camera.
•Heavy luggage is loaded in the luggage compartment or on the rear seat and the
vehicle is tilted.
•The tire pressures are not adjusted to the specified pressure.
•Tires other than standard tires are equipped.
•The vehicle is driven on the ramp and surrounding area to or from a rest area or a
tollgate on a highway.
•When surrounding brightness suddenly changes such as when entering or exiting a
tunnel.
•The illumination of the headlights is weakened because of dirt or the optical axis is
deviated.
•The windshield is dirty or foggy.
•The windshield and camera are fogged (water droplets).
•Strong light is directed at the front of the vehicle (such as backlight or high-beam
headlights of on-coming vehicles).
•The vehicle is making a sharp turn.
•Strong light reflects off the road.
•A traffic sign is in a position which makes it difficult to reflect the light from the
vehicle's headlights, such as when the vehicle is driven at night or in a tunnel.
•The vehicle is driven under weather conditions such as rain, fog, or snow.
•The stored map data for the navigation system is not current.
•A traffic sign is obscured by mud or snow.
•A traffic sign is concealed by trees or a vehicle.
•A traffic sign is partially shaded.
•A traffic sign is bent or warped.
•A traffic sign is too low or too high.
•A traffic sign is too bright or too dark (including electronic traffic signs).
•A traffic sign is too big or too small.
•There is an object similar to the traffic sign being read (such as another traffic sign or
other signs resembling it).
•The TSR does not operate if the active driving display is set to non-display.
•The TSR can be set to inoperable.
Refer to Personalization Features on page 9-11.
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▼Traffic Sign Display Indication
The following traffic signs are d
isplayed on the active driving display.
Speed limit signs
Do not enter signs
Stop signs
NOTE
Speed limit signs
•When the vehicle speed is about 1 km/h (0.6 mph) or faster, the speed limit sign is
displayed when any one of the following conditions are met.
•The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) recognizes a speed limit sign as a sign targeted for
your vehicle and the vehicle passes it.
•The speed limit sign stored in the navigat ion system is read (if the Forward Sensing
Camera (FSC) does not recognize a speed limit sign).
•In the following cases, display of the speed limit sign stops.
•The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) recognizes the speed limit sign and the vehicle is
driven for a certain distance after passing the sign.
•Each sensor determines that the vehicle has changed direction of travel.
•The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) recognizes a new speed limit sign which differs
from the previous one (displays the new speed limit sign).
•The speed limit sign stored in the navigatio n system is not read within a certain period
of time (if the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) does not recognize a speed limit sign,
the speed limit sign stored in th e navigation system is displayed).
•The vehicle speed exceeds the displayed speed limit sign by 30 km/h (19 mph) or more
after a certain period of time has elapse d since the speed limit sign was displayed.
(Except when there is information for the speed limit sign in the navigation system)
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Do not enter signs
•A do not enter sign is displayed when all of the following conditions are met.
•The vehicle speed is about 60 km/h (37 mph) or slower.
•The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) recognizes a do not enter sign as a sign targeted
for your vehicle and the vehicle passes it.
•When the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) recognizes the do not enter sign and a certain
period of time has elapsed since the vehicle passed the sign, display of the do not enter
sign stops.
Stop sign
•A stop sign is displayed when all of the following conditions are met:
•The vehicle speed is about 30 km/h (19 mph) or slower.
•The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) recognizes a stop sign as a sign targeted for your
vehicle.
•When a certain period of time has elapsed since the stop sign was displayed, display of
the stop sign stops.
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▼Excessive Speed Warning
If the vehicle speed exceeds the speed limit sign displayed in
the active driving display, the
area around the speed limit sign flashes three times in amber a nd the warning sound is
activated three times at the same time. If the vehicle speed co ntinues to exceed the displayed
speed limit sign, the indication stops flashing and remains on. Check the surrounding
conditions and adjust the vehicle speed to the legal speed using the appropriate operation
such as depressing the brake pedal.
While 60 mph is displayed
50 mph is displayed
Active driving display indication
Active driving display indication
The excessive speed warning is initially set to inoperable. If you want to activate the
excessive speed warning, change the setting in the personalizat ion features. In addition, the
warning pattern and the warning activation timing differ depend ing on the setting contents.
Refer to Personalization Features on page 9-11.
Warning pattern
•Off: The excessive speed warning is not activated.
•Visual: The area around the speed limit sign displayed in the display flashes three times in
amber, and if the vehicle speed continues to exceed the display ed speed limit sign, the
indication stops flashing and remains on.
•Audio & Visual: The area around the speed limit sign displayed in the display flashes
three times in amber and the warning sound is activated three t imes at the same time. If
the vehicle speed continues to exceed the displayed speed limit sign, the indication stops
flashing and remains on.
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