2021 MAZDA MODEL CX-9 warning

The obstruction is small.
The obstruction is thin such as a signpost.
The obstruction is positioned away from the center of the vehicle.
The surface of the obstruction is not pointed vertically relative to the vehicle.
The obstruction is soft such as a hanging curtain or snow stuck to a vehicle.
The obstruction is shaped irregularly.
The obstruction is extremely close.
In the following cases, the ultrasonic sensors (rear) cannot detect obstructions correctly
and the SCBS R may not operate.
Something is stuck on the bumper near an ultrasonic sensor (rear).
The steering wheel is turned sharply, or the brake or accelerator pedal is operated.
There is another obstruction near one obstruction.
During inclement weather such as rain, fog and snow.
High or low humidity.
High or low temperatures
Strong winds.
The path of travel is not flat.
Heavy luggage is loaded in the luggage compartment or on the rear seat.
Objects such as a wireless antenna, fog light, or illuminated license plate is installed
near an ultrasonic sensor (rear).
The orientation of an ultrasonic sensor (rear) has deviated for reasons such as a
collision.
The vehicle is affected by other sound waves such as the horn, engine noise, ultrasonic
sensor of another vehicle.
In the following cases, an ultrasonic sensor (rear) may detect something as a target
obstruction which could cause the SCBS R system to operate.
Driving on a steep slope.
Wheel blocks.
Hanging curtains, gate poles such as at toll gates and railroad crossing.
When traveling near objects such as foliage, barriers, vehicles, walls, and fences along
a road.
When driving off-road in areas where there is grass and forage.
When passing through low gates, narrow gates, car washing machines, and tunnels.
A towing bar is installed or a trailer is connected.
When the system operates, the user is no tified by the multi-information display.
The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) warning indication (amber) turns on when the
system has a malfunction.
Refer to Taking Action on page 7-37.
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▼Automatic Brake Operation Display
The automatic brake operation display is
indicated on the multi-information display
after the SCBS R is operated.
NOTE
The collision warning beep sounds
intermittently while the SCBS R brake is
operating.
If the vehicle is stopped by the SCBS R
operation and the brake pedal is not
depressed, the warning beep sounds 1
time after about 2 seconds and the SCBS
R brake is automatically released.
▼Stopping the Smart City Brake
Support [Reverse] (SCBS R) System
Operation
The SCBS R system can be temporarily
deactivated.
Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda
Connect Owner's Manual.
When the SCBS R syst
em is turned off,
the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS)
OFF indicator light turns on.
When the engine is restarted, the system
becomes operational.
NOTE
When the SCBS R system is set to
inoperable, Advanced Smart City Brake
Support (Advanced SCBS) and the Smart
Brake Support (SBS) are also set to
inoperable.
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Smart Brake Support(SBS)
*
The SBS system alerts the driver of a
possible collision us ing a display and
warning sound if the radar sensor (front)
and the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
determine that there is the possibility of a
collision with a vehicle ahead while the
vehicle is being driven at about 15 km/h or
faster (10 mph or faster). Furthermore, if
the radar sensor (front) and the Forward
Sensing Camera (FSC) determines that a
collision is unavoidable, the automatic
brake control is performed to reduce
damage in the event of a collision.
In addition, when the driver depresses the
brake pedal, the brakes are applied firmly
and quickly to assist. (Brake Assist (SBS
brake assist))
WARNING
Do not rely completely on the SBS system
and always drive carefully:
The SBS is designed to reduce damage in
the event of a collision, not avoid an
accident. The ability to detect an
obstruction is limited depending on the
obstruction, weather conditions, or traffic
conditions. Therefore, if the accelerator
pedal or brake pedal is mistakenly
operated it could result in an accident.
Always verify the safety of the surrounding
area and depress the brake pedal or
accelerator pedal while keeping a safer
distance from vehicles ahead or on-coming
vehicles.
CAUTION
In the following cases, turn the system off
to prevent a mis-operation:
 The vehicle is being towed or when
towing another vehicle.
 The vehicle is on a chassis roller.
 When driving on rough roads such as in
areas of dense grass or
off-road.
NOTE
The SBS system operates when all of the
following conditions are met:
The ignition is switched ON.
The SBS system is on.
The vehicle speed is about 15 km/h or
faster (10 mph or faster).
The relative speed between your
vehicle and the vehicle ahead is about
15 km/h or faster (10 mph or faster).
The Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
is not operating.
The SBS system may not operate under
the following conditions:
If the vehicle is accelerated rapidly
and it comes close to a vehicle ahead.
The vehicle is driven at the same
speed as the vehicle ahead.
The accelerator pedal is depressed.
The brake pedal is depressed.
The steering wheel is being operated.
The selector lever is being operated.
The turn signal is being used.
When the vehicle ahead is not
equipped with taillights or the
taillights are turned off.
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When warnings and messages, such
as a dirty windshield, related to the
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) are
being displayed in the
multi-information display.
Although the objects which activate the
system are four-wheeled vehicles, the
radar sensor (front) could detect the
following objects, determine them to be
an obstruction, and operate the SBS
system.
Objects on the road at the entrance to
a curve (including guardrails and
snow banks).
A vehicle appears in the opposite lane
while cornering or rounding a curve.
When crossing a narrow bridge.
When passing under a low gate or
through a tunnel or narrow gate.
When entering an underground
parking area.
Metal objects, bumps, or protruding
objects on the road.
If you suddenly come close to a
vehicle ahead.
When driving in areas where there is
high grass or forage.
Two-wheeled vehicles such as
motorbikes or bicycles.
Pedestrians or non-metallic objects
such as standing trees.
If there is a problem with the SBS
system, a message is displayed in the
multi-information display. Check the
center display to verify the problem and
then have your vehicle inspected by an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Refer to Message Indicated on Display
on page 7-43.
▼Collision Warning
If there is the possibili
ty of a collision with
a vehicle ahead, the beep sounds
continuously and a warning is indicated in
the multi-information display and the
active driving display.
▼ Stopping The Smart Brake Support
(SBS) System Operation
The SBS system can be temporarily
deactivated.
Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda
Connect Owner's Manual.
When the SBS system
is turned off, the
SBS OFF indicator light turns on.
When the engine is restarted, the system
becomes operational.
NOTE
If the SBS system opera tion is turned off,
the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS)
system operation is turned off
simultaneously.
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360° View Monitor (Mazda Connect (Type A))*
The 360° View Monitor consists of the following functions which assist the driver in
checking the area surrounding the vehicle using various indications in the center display and
a warning sound while the vehicle is being driven at low speeds or while parking.
To p v i e w
The top view displays an image of the vehicl e from directly above on the center display
by combining the images taken from the 4 cameras set on all sides of the vehicle. The top
view displays on the right side of the screen when the front view or rear view screen is
being displayed. The top view assists the driver in checking the area surrounding the
vehicle when the vehicle is moving forward or in reverse.
Front view/front wide view
The image from the front of the vehi cle is displayed on the center display.
The view from the front assists the driver in checking the front of the vehicle by
displaying guide lines on the displayed image taken from the front of the vehicle.
Side view
The images taken from the front left and right sides of the vehicle are displayed on the
center display.
The side view assists the driver in checking the front sides of the vehicle by displaying
guide lines on the displayed image taken from the front left and right sides of the vehicle.
Rear view/rear wide view
The image from the rear of the vehicle is displayed on the center display.
The image from the rear assists the driver in checking the rear of the vehicle by displaying
guide lines on the displayed image taken from the rear of the vehicle.
Parking sensor
If there are any obstructions near the vehicle while the top view/side view is displayed, an
obstruction detection indication on the center display turns on.
The parking sensors use ultrasonic sensors to detect obstructions around the vehicle when
the vehicle is driven at low speeds, such as during garage or parallel parking, and notifies
the driver of the approximate distance fro m the vehicle to the surrounding obstruction
using sound and an obstruction detection indication.
Refer to Parking Sensor System on page 4-272.
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
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Screen operation/icon
WARNING
Always stop the vehicle when adjusting the 360°View Monitor image quality.
Do not adjust the 360°View Monitor image quality while driving. If you adjust the 360° View
Monitor image quality (such as brightness, contra st, tone, and color density) while driving, it
could lead to an unexpected accident.
(Display example)
Display/Icon Content
View status iconIndicates which image is displayed among the front view/front
wide view/side view/rear view/rear wide view.
Parking sensor status icon Indicates that the parking sensor has a problem or it is switch ‐
ed off.
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) status
icon Indicates that the radar sensor (rear) has a problem or it is
turned off.
Switch camera icon
Each time the screen is touched, the display screen switches.
Setting icon The image quality for the 360°View Mo nitor can be adjusted.
▼Top View/Front View
Use the top view/front view to assist in checking the safety of the surrounding area when
accelerating from a stop, parking, or stopping the vehicle.
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Viewing the screen
-b
-a
(When the projected vehicle
path line display is on)(When the projected vehicle
path line display is off)

Display/Icon
Content
Parking sensor viewDisplays the parking sensor detection condition when the
parking sensor is activated.
For details, refer to the parkin g sensor obstruction detection
indication and warning sound.
Refer to Parking Sensor System on page 4-272.
Tire icon Indicates the tire direction. Moves in conjunction with the
steering wheel operation.
Projected vehicle path lines (yellow) Indicates the approximate projected path of the vehicle.
Moves in conjunction with th e steering wheel operation.
a) Indicates the path where the edge of the front bumper is ex‐
pected to travel.
b) Indicates the path where the inner side of the vehicle is ex ‐
pected to travel.
Extended vehicle width lines and dis ‐
tance guide lines (red/blue) Indicates the approximate width of the vehicle and the dis
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tance (from front end of bumper) in front of the vehicle.
The red lines indicate the points up to about 0.5 m (19 in)
from the front end of the bumper.
The blue lines indicate the points from about 0.5 m (19 in)
and up to 2 m (78 in) from the front end of the bumper.
Projected vehicle path distance guide
lines (red/yellow) Indicates the distance (from front end of bumper) in front of
the vehicle.
The red line indicates the point about 0.5 m (19 in) from the
front end of the bumper.
The amber lines indicate the points about 1 m (39 in) and 2
m (78 in) from the front end of the bumper.
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CAUTION
The parking sensor detection range has limitations. For example, obstructions closing in from
the side and objects short in height may not be detected. Always confirm the safety around
the vehicle visually when driving.
For details, refer to the parking sensor obstru ction detection indication and warning sound.
Refer to Parking Sensor System on page 4-272.
NOTE
The setting can be changed so that the projected vehicle path lines are not displayed.
Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
How to use the projected vehicle path line function
(Actual condition)
(Screen display)
Make sure that there are no obstructions within the projected vehicle path lines.
Drive the vehicle forward while turning the steering wheel so that no obstructions come
within the projected vehicle path lines.
▼ Front Wide View
Use the front wide view to assist in checking the safety of the surrounding area when
accelerating from a stop or entering a T-
shaped intersection and intersection.
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