2019 MAZDA MODEL CX-9 warning

▼Warning/Indicator Lights
Instrument Cluster varies depending on model and specifications
.
Instrument Cluster
Center of Dashboard
Warning lights will appear in any of the highlighted areas
▼Warning Indication/Warning Lights
These lights turn on or flash to notify the user of the system
operation status or a system
malfunction.
Signal Warning Page
Brake System Warning Light*1*27-28
ABS Warning Light*1
Electronic Brake
Force Distribu‐ tion SystemWa r n i n g 7-28
ABS warning 7-31
Charging System Warning Light*17-28
Engine Oil Warning Light*17-28
Power Steering Malfunction Indicator Light*17-28
Master Warning Light*17-31
Electric Parking Brake (EPB) Warning Light*17-31
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Instrument Cluster and Display
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SignalWarning Page
Check Engine Light*17-31
Automatic Transaxle Warning Light*17-31
Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Light*17-31
(Red)KEY Warning Light
*1
Turns on
7-31
Flashing 7-37
LED Headlight Warning Light*17-31
Low Fuel Warning Light 7-37
Check Fuel Cap Warning Light*17-37
Engine Oil Level Warning Light*17-37
Seat Belt Warning Light 7-37
Door-Ajar Warning Light7-37
*1 The light turns on when the ignition is switched on for an operation check, and turns off a few seconds later or
when the engine is started. If t he light does not turn on or remains turned on, have the vehicle inspected at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
*2 The light turns on continuously when the parking brake is appl ied.
▼Indication/Indicator Lights
These lights turn on or flash to
notify the user of the system operation status or a system
malfunction.
Signal Indicator Page
(Green)KEY Indicator Light 4-5
Security Indicator Light*13-44
Wrench Indicator Light*14-55
Shift Position Indication
4-61
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Instrument Cluster and Display
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SignalIndicator Page
Lights-On Indication/Indicator Light 4-68
Headlight High-Beam Indicator LightHeadlight
High-Low Beam 4-71
Flashing the Headlights 4-71
Turn Signal/Hazard Warning Indicator Lights Turn and
Lane-Change Signals4-73
Hazard Warning Flasher4-80
(Green) Brake Pedal Operation demand Indicator Light 4-90
TCS/DSC Indicator Light*1
Traction Control
System (TCS) 4-95
Dynamic Stabil‐ ity Control(DSC)4-97
Turns on 7-31
TCS OFF Indicator Light*14-96
Select Mode Indication 4-102
(White)Cruise Main Indication 4-204
(Green)Cruise Set Indication 4-204
*1 The light turns on when the ignition is switched on for an ope
ration check, and turns off
a few seconds later or when the e ngine is started. If the light does not turn on or remains
turned on, have the ve hicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda De aler.
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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The active driving display indicates the following information:
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) Operation Conditions and Warnings
Refer to Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) on page 4-114.
Distance Recognition Support System (DRSS) Operation Conditions and Warnings
Refer to Distance Recognition Support System (DRSS) on page 4-1 26.
Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR) traffic signs and Warnings
Refer to Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR) on page 4-120.
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with S top & Go function)
Operation Conditions and Warnings
Refer to Mazda Radar Cruise Contr ol with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go
function) on page 4-134.
Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure Warning System ( LDWS) Operation
Conditions and Warnings
Refer to Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) on
page 4-147.
Advanced Smart City Brake Support (Advanced SCBS) Warnings
Refer to Advanced Smart City Brake Support (Advanced SCBS) on p age 4-158.
Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) Warnings
Refer to Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) on page 4-161.
Smart Brake Support (SBS) Warnings
Refer to Smart Brake Support (SBS) on page 4-164.
Cruise Control Operation Conditions
Refer to Cruise Control on page 4-203.
Navigation Guidance (vehicles with navigation system)
Speed limit indicator (vehicles with navigation system)
Vehicle Speed
Each setting/adjustment for the active driving display can be p erformed on the center
display.
1. Select the
icon on the home screen and display the Settings screen.
2. Select the AD-Disp tab.
3. Select the desired item and perform the setting/adjustment.
Method for adjusting screen brightness (automatically/manually)
Screen brightness initial settings (automatic adjustment is sel ected)
Screen brightness adjustment (manual adjustment is selected)
Display position of active driving display (display height)
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Instrument Cluster and Display
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Horn
To sound the horn, press the mark on
the steering wheel.
Hazard Warning Flasher
The hazard warning lights should always
be used when you stop on or near a
roadway in an emergency.

The hazard warning lights warn other
drivers that you r vehicle is a traffic hazard
and that they must take extreme caution
when near it.

Depress the hazard warning flasher and all
the turn signals will flash. The hazard
warning indicator lights in the instrument
cluster flash simultaneously.
NOTE
The turn signals do not work when the
hazard warning lights are on.
Check local regulations about the use of
hazard warning lights while the vehicle
is being towed to verify that it is not in
violation of the law.
When Driving
Switches and Controls
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▼Electric Parking Brake (EPB)
The EPB equipment applies the parking
brake using an electric motor. When the
parking brake is applied, the EPB switch
indicator light turns on.
Indicator light
WA R N I N G
Do not drive the vehicle with the parking
brake applied:
If the vehicle is driven with the parking
brake applied, the brake parts may
generate heat and the brake system may
not operate, leading to an accident.
Before driving, release the parking brake
and verify that the brake system warning
light is turned
off.
NOTE
The parking brake cannot be applied or
released while the vehicle battery is
dead.
If the EPB is repeatedly applied and
released it may stop operating to
prevent overheating of the motor. If this
occurs, wait approx. 1 minute before
operating the EPB switch again.
An operation sound occurs when
applying or releasing the parking brake,
however, this does not indicate a
malfunction.
If the EPB is not used for long periods,
an automatic inspection of the system is
performed while the vehicle is parked.
An operation sound can be heard,
however, this does not indicate a
problem.
When the parking brake is applied and
the ignition is switched OFF, an
operation sound can be heard, however,
this does not indicate a problem.
The brake pedal may move while the
parking brake is being applied or
released, however, this does not indicate
a problem.
If the EPB switch is continually pulled
while driving the vehicle, the parking
brake will be applied and the EPB
warning beep will be activated. When
the switch is released, the parking brake
is released and the beep stops.
If the parking brake is applied with the
ignition switched off or in ACC, the
brake system warning light in the
instrument cluster and the indicator
light in the switch may turn on for 15
seconds.
When running the vehicle through an
automatic car wash, it may be necessary
to switch the ignition off with the
parking brake released depending on
the type of auto matic car wash.
When applying the parking brake
The parking brake can be applied
regardless of the igni tion switch position.
Securely depress the brake pedal and pull
up the EPB switch.
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Brake
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The parking brake is applied and the brake
system warning light and the EPB switch
indicator light turn on.
Refer to If a Warning Light Turns On or
Flashes on page 7-28.
When releasing the parking brake
The parking brake can be released while
the ignition is switched ON or the engine
is running. When the parking brake is
released, the brake system warning light
and the EPB switch indicator light turn
off.
Parking brake manual release
Firmly depress the brake pedal and press
the EPB switch.
If the EPB switch is pressed without
depressing the brake pedal, the display in
the instrument cluster notifies the driver
that the brake is not depressed.
(Type A/B instrument cluster)
A message is displayed on the
multi-information display in the
instrument cluster.
Refer to Message Indicated in
Multi-information Disp lay on page 7-45.
(Type C instrument cluster)
The brake pedal operation demand
indicator light in the instrument cluster
turns on.
Parking brake automatic release
If the accelerator pedal is depressed with
the parking brake applied and all of the
following conditions met, the parking
brake is released automatically.
The engine is running.
The driver's door is closed.
The driver's seat belt is fastened.
Selector lever is in the D, M, or R
position
NOTE
If something such as the driver's foot
contacts the accelerator pedal with the
engine running and the parking brake
applied, the parking brake may be
released automatically. If you do not
intend to drive immediately, shift the
selector lever to the P or N position.
When Driving
Brake
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▼Warning Light
The warning light
turns on when the
system has a malfunction.
Refer to Contact Authorized Mazda
Dealer and Have Vehicle Inspected on
page 7-31.
▼ Brake Pad Wear Indicator
When the disc brake pads become worn,
the built-in wear indicators contact the
disc plates. This causes a screeching noise
to warn that the pads should be replaced.
When you hear this noise, consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as
possible.
WA R N I N G
Do not drive with worn disc pads:
Driving with worn disc pads is dangerous.
The brakes could fail and cause a serious
accident. As soon as you hear a screeching
noise consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
NOTE
In high humidity weather conditions,
brake noises, such as brake squeak or
brake squeal can be heard. It does not
indicate a malfunction.
▼ Brake Assist
During emergency braking situations
when it is necessary to depress the brake
pedal with greater force, the brake assist
system provides braking assistance, thus
enhancing braking performance.

When the brake pedal is depressed hard or
depressed more quickly, the brakes apply
more firmly.
NOTE
When the brake pedal is depressed hard
or depressed more quickly, the pedal
will feel softer but the brakes will apply
more firmly. This is a normal effect of
the brake assist operation and does not
indicate a malfunction.
When the brake pedal is depressed hard
or depressed more quickly, a motor/
pump operation noise may be heard.
This is a normal effect of the brake
assist and does not indicate a
malfunction.
The brake assist equipment does not
supersede the functionality of the
vehicle's main braking system.
When Driving
Brake
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