2018 MAZDA MODEL CX-9 sensor

SignalWarning
(Red)
(Turns on)
KEY Warning
Light
*
If any malfunction occurs in the keyless entry system, it illuminates continuously.
CAUTION
If the key warning indicator light illuminates or the push button start indicator light (amber)
flashes, the engine may not start. If the engine cannot be started, try starting it using the
emergency operation for starting the engine, and have the vehicle inspected at an Author‐
ized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
Refer to Emergency Operation for Starting the Engine on page 4-10.
(Amber)
High Beam Control
System (HBC)
Warning Indication/
Warning Light
*
The light remains turned on if th ere is a problem with the system. Have your vehicle in-
spected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
NOTE
If the windshield area in front of the Fo rward Sensing Camera (FSC) is fogged or ob-
structed, the light turns on temporarily. If the light remains turned on, there may be a
problem with the system.
Blind Spot Monitor- ing (BSM) Warning
Indication
*
The message is displayed when the system has a malfunction. Have your vehicle inspect-
ed by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
NOTE
If the vehicle is driven on a road with less traffic and few vehicles that the radar sensors
can detect, the system may pause. How ever, it does not indicate a malfunction.
Blind Spot Monitor-
ing (BSM) OFF In-
dicator Light
*
A problem in the system may be i ndicated under the following conditions.
Have your vehicle inspected a t an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
•The light does not turn on when the ignition is switched ON.•The light remains on even when the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system can be operat-
ed.
•It turns on while driving the vehicle.
NOTE
If the vehicle is driven on a road with less traffic and few vehicles that the radar sensors
can detect, the system may pause (The Blin d Spot Monitoring (BSM) OFF indicator light
in the instrument cluster illuminates). However, it does not indicate a malfunction.
(Amber)
Mazda Radar Cruise
Control with Stop & Go function
(MRCC with Stop
& Go function)
Warning Indication
*
The message is displayed when the system has a malfunction. Have your vehicle inspect-
ed at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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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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SignalWarning Action to be taken
Seat Belt Warning
Light Except Mexico
The seat belt warning light turns on if the
driver or front passenger's seat is occupied
and the seat belt is not fastened with the ig-
nition switched ON.
If the driver or front p
assenger's seat belt is
unfastened (only when the front passenger's
seat is occupied) and the vehicle is driven at
a speed faster than about 20 km/h (12 mph),
the warning light flashes. After a short time,
the warning light stops flashing, but re-
mains illuminated.
NOTE
•The warning light flashes for about 6 sec-
onds if the driver's seat belt is not fastened
when the ignition is switched ON.
•To allow the front passenger occupant
classification sensor to function properly,
do not place and sit on an additional seat
cushion on the front passenger's seat. The
sensor may not function properly because
the additional seat cushion could cause
sensor interference.
•If a small child is seated on the front pas-
senger's seat, the warning light may not
operate. Fasten the seat belts.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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SignalWarning Action to be taken
Seat Belt Warning
Light Mexico
The seat belt warning light turns on if the
driver or front passenger's seat is occupied
and the seat belt is not fastened with the ig-
nition switched ON.
If the driver or front passenger's seat belt is
unfastened (only when the front passenger's
seat is occupied) and the vehicle is driven at
a speed faster than about 20 km/h (12 mph),
the warning light flashes. After a short time,
the warning light stops flashing, but re-
mains illuminated. If a seat belt remains un-
fastened, the warning light flashes again for
a given period of time.
NOTE
•Placing heavy items on the front passeng-
er's seat may cause the front passenger's
seat belt warning function to operate de-
pending on the weight of the item.
•To allow the front passenger seat weight
sensor to function properly, do not place
and sit on an additio
nal seat cushion on
the front passenger's seat. The sensor may
not function properly because the addi-
tional seat cushion could cause sensor in-
terference.
•If a small child is seated on the front pas-
senger's seat, the warning light may not
operate. Fasten the seat belts.
Engine Oil Level
Wa r n i n g L i g h t This warning light indicates that the engine
oil level is around th
e MIN mark (page 6-
27). Add 1 L (0.3 US gal, 0.2 Imp gal) of en-
gine oil (page6-25 ).
Low Washer Fluid
Level Warning Indica-
tion/Warning Light
*
This warning light indicates that little wash-
er fluid remains. Add washer fluid (page 6-29).
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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▼Seat Belt Warning Beep
Except Mexico
If the driver's seat belt is not fastened
when the ignition is switched ON, a beep
sound will be heard for about 6 seconds. If
the driver or the front passenger's seat belt
is not fastened and the vehicle is driven at
a speed faster than about 20 km/h (12
mph), a beep sound will be heard again for
a specified period of time.
Until a seat belt is fastened or a given
period of time has elapsed, the beep sound
will not stop even if the vehicle speed falls
below 20 km/h (12 mph).
NOTE
•To allow the front passenger occupant
classification sensor to function
properly, do not place and sit on an
additional seat cushion on the front
passenger's seat. The sensor may not
function properly because the additional
seat cushion could cause sensor
interference.
•If a small child is seated on the front
passenger's seat, the warning beep may
not operate.
Mexico
If the vehicle speed exceeds about 20
km/h (12 mph) with the driver or front
passenger's seat belt unfastened, a warning
beep sounds continuously. If the seat belt
remains unfastened, the beep sound stops
once and then continues for about 90
seconds. The beep stops
after the driver or
front passenger's seat belt is fastened.
Until a seat belt is fastened or a given
period of time has elapsed, the beep sound
will not stop even if t he vehicle speed falls
below 20 km/h (12 mph).
NOTE
•Placing heavy items on the front
passenger's seat may cause the front
passenger's seat belt warning function
to operate depending on the weight of
the item.
•To allow the front passenger seat weight
sensor to function properly, do not place
and sit on an additional seat cushion on
the front passenger's seat. The sensor
may not function properly because the
additional seat cushion could cause
sensor interference.
•If a small child is seated on the front
passenger's seat, the warning beep may
not operate.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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▼Mazda Radar Cruise Control with
Stop & Go function (MRCC with
Stop & Go function) System
Wa r n i n g s
*
The Mazda Radar Cruise Control with
Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop &
Go function) system w
arnings notify the
driver of system problems and precautions
on use when required. Check after hearing
a warning beep sound.
Warning beep What to check
While the Mazda Radar
Cruise Control with Stop
& Go function (MRCC
with Stop & Go func-
tion) system is operating,
a single beep sound is
heard when “Front radar
blocked” is displayed in
the multi-information
display. Cancel the Mazda Radar
Cruise Control with Stop
& Go function (MRCC
with Stop & Go func-
tion) system if the radar
sensor (front) becomes
dirty. Clean the area
around the radar sensor
(front).
The beep sounds inter-
mittently while the vehi-
cle is being driven. The distance between
your vehicle and the ve-
hicle ahead is too close.
Verify the safety of the
surrounding area and re-
duce vehicle speed.
While the Mazda Radar
Cruise Control with Stop
& Go function (MRCC
with Stop & Go func-
tion) system is operating,
a single beep sound is
heard when “Front radar
sensor system malfunc-
tion” is displayed in the
multi-information dis-
play. A malfunction in the
system may be indicated.
Check the center display
to verify the problem
and then have your vehi-
cle inspected by an Au-
thorized Mazda Dealer.
▼
Excessive Speed Warning*
If the vehicle speed exceeds the speed
limit sign displayed
on the active driving
display, the warning sound is activated and
the area around the speed limit sign
displayed on the active driving display
flashes 3 times in amber, and if the vehicle
speed continues to exceed the displayed
speed limit sign, the indication stops
flashing and remains on.
▼ Lane Departure Warning Sound*
While the system is operating, if the
system determines that the vehicle may
depart from the lane, it sounds a warning
sound.
NOTE
•The volume of the Lane-keep Assist
System (LAS) & Lane Departure
Warning System (LDWS) warning sound
can be changed.
Refer to Personalization Features on
page 9-11.
•The type of the Lane-keep Assist System
(LAS) & Lane Departure Warning
System (LDWS) warning sound can be
changed.
Refer to Personalization Features on
page 9-11.
▼Collision warning*
If there is a possibility
of a collision with a
vehicle ahead, a warning sound is
activated at the same time as the warning
indications are displayed in the instrument
cluster or active driving display.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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ItemFeatureFactory Set-
ting Available Set-
tings Settings
Change
Method
Blind Spot Mon-
itoring (BSM)
(page 4-91) The system can be changed so that Blind Spot
Monitoring (BSM) does not operate.*1On On/Off A ―
Warning beep volume*2High
High/
Low/ Off A―
Distance Recog-
nition Support
System (DRSS)
(page 4-104) The system can be changed so that Distance
Recognition Support System (DRSS) does not
operate.*1On On/Off A ―
The distance at which the vehicle ahead and
your vehicle indicated in the display flashes in
white can be changed.
Near
Far/Medium/
Near A―
Traffic Sign
Recognition
System (TSR)
*3
(page 4-97) The Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR)
can be set to inoperable.
*1On On/Off A ―
The warning pattern of the excessive speed
warning can be changed.
OffOff/
Vi s u a l /
Audio & Visual A―
The activation timing for the excessive speed
warning can be changed.00/5/10
A―
Parking sensor
system (page
4-176) Display/non-display On On/Off A ―
Ve h i c l e
Door locks
(page 3-18)Operation condition of auto lock/unlock func-
tion Lock: Driv-
ing, Unlock:
IGN Off Off/
Lock When Driving/
Lock: Driving,
Unlock: IGN Off/
Lock When
Shifting Out Of P/
Lock: Shift
From P, Unlock: In P/
Lock: Driving,
Unlock: In P AD
Specifications
Personalization Features
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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
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