2018 MAZDA MODEL CX-9 parking sensors

i-ACTIV AWD................................. 4-81i-ACTIV AWD Operation
*.........4-81
Power Steering................................. 4-83 Power Steering............................4-83
i-ACTIVSENSE............................... 4-84 i-ACTIVSENSE
*........................4-84
Adaptive Front Lighting System
(AFS)
*........................................ 4-87
High Beam Control System
(HBC)
*........................................4-88
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
*.........
.................................................... 4-91
Traffic Sign Recognition System
(TSR)
*........................................ 4-97
Distance Recognition Support
System (DRSS)
*....................... 4-104
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
*.....
.................................................. 4-107
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with
Stop & Go function (MRCC with
Stop & Go function)
*................4-110
Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) &
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS)
*.................................. 4-123
Advanced Smart City Brake Support
(Advanced SCBS)
*...................4-134
Smart City Brake Support
(SCBS)
*.................................... 4-138
Smart Brake Support (SBS)
*.... 4-142
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
*......
.................................................. 4-145
Radar Sensor (Front)
*.............. 4-150
Radar Sensors (Rear)
*.............. 4-153
Cruise Control............................... 4-155 Cruise Control
*.........................4-155
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System.............................................4-160 Tire Pressure Monitoring System
*.....
.................................................. 4-160
Rear View Monitor....................... 4-164 Rear View Monitor
*................. 4-164
Parking Sensor System................. 4-172 Parking Sensor System
*........... 4-172
4-2*Some models.
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i-ACTIVSENSE*
i-ACTIVSENSE is a collective term covering a series of advanced safety and driver support
systems which make use of a Forw ard Sensing Camera (FSC) and radar sensors. These
systems consist of active safety and pre-crash safety systems.
These systems are designed to ass ist the driver in safer driving by reducing the load on the
driver and helping to avert col lisions or reduce their severity. However, because each system
has its limitations, always drive carefully and do not rely sol ely on the systems.
▼Active Safety Technology
Active Safety Technology supports safer driving by helping the
driver to recognize potential
hazards and avert accidents.
Driver awareness support systems
Nighttime visibility
Adaptive Front Lighting Sy stem (AFS)..................................................................... page 4-87
High Beam Control System (HBC)................................. ........................................... page 4-88
Left/right side and rear side detection
Lane Departure Warning Sys tem (LDWS).............................................................. page 4-123
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)................................................................................... page 4-91
Road sign recognition
Traffic Sign Recogn ition System (TSR).......................... .......................................... page 4-97
Inter-vehicle distance recognition
Distance Recognition Support System (DRSS)....................................................... page 4-104
Rear obstruction detection wh en leaving a parking space
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)................................ .............................................page 4-107
Driver support systems
Inter-vehicle distance
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with S top & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go function)
.................................................................................................................................. page 4-110
Lane departure
Lane-keep Assist System (LAS).................................. ............................................ page 4-123
When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
4-84*Some models.
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Parking Sensor System*
The parking sensor system uses ultrasonic sensors to detect obstructions around the vehicle
while parking the vehicle in a g arage or during parallel parking when the vehicle is driven at
a speed of about 10 km/h (6 mph) or less. The system is equippe d with an assist device to
notify the driver of the approxima te distance from the vehicle to the surrounding obstruction
using a beep sound and obstruction detection indication.

Rear corner sensor
Front corner sensor
Rear sensor
Front sensorSome models.
WA R N I N G
Do not rely completely on the parking sensor system and be sure to confirm the safety around
your vehicle visually when driving.
This system can assist the driver in opera ting the vehicle in the forward and backward
directions while parking. The detection ranges of the sensors are limited, therefore, driving the
vehicle while relying only on the system may cause an accident. Always confirm the safety
around your vehicle visually when driving.
NOTE
•Do not install any accessories within the detection ranges of the sensors. It may affect the
system operation.
•Depending on the type of obstruction and th e surrounding conditions, the detection range
of a sensor may narrow, or the sensors may not be able to detect obstructions.
•The system may not operate norma lly under the following conditions:
•Mud, ice, or snow is adhering to the sensor area (Returns to normal operation when
removed).
•The sensor area is frozen (Returns to normal operation when the ice is thawed).
•The sensor is covered by a hand.
•The sensor is excessively shocked.
When Driving
Parking Sensor System
4-172*Some models.
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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
4-173
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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
4-174
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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
4-175
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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
10-7
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