2021 MAZDA MODEL CX-9 Owners Manual

Parking Sensor System (Mazda Connect (Type A))*
The parking sensors use ultrasonic sensors which detect obstructions around the vehicle
when the vehicle is driven at low speeds, such as during garage or parallel parking, and a
buzzer sound and detection indicator notify the driver of the approximate distance from the
vehicle to the surrounding obstruction.

Rear corner ultrasonic sensor
Front corner ultrasonic sensor
Rear ultrasonic
sensor
Front ultrasonic 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.
The vehicle is excessively tilted.
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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 may no longer be detected as the
vehicle approaches more closely to the obstruction.
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 ultrasonic sensor and front ultrasonic corner sensor)
The system may have a malfunction if the beep does not operate or the indicator light
does not illuminate when the parking sensor switch is turned on. Consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
(Without front ultrasonic sensor and front ultrasonic corner sensor)
The system may have a malfunction if the be ep does not operate. Consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
(With front ultrasonic sensor and front ultrasonic 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.
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▼Sensor Detection Range
The sensors detect obstructio
ns within the following range.

Front ultrasonic sensor detection range
Front corner ultrasonic sensor detection range Rear ultrasonic sensor detection range
Rear corner ultrasonic sensor detection range
B
A
D
C A: About 55 cm (About 21.6 in)
B: About 55 cm (About 21.6 in)
C: About 100 cm (About 39.3 in)
D: About 150 cm (About 59.0 in)
Viewing distance display
Display
Distance between vehicle and obstruction
Without 360° view monitor
With 360° viewmonitor Front ultrasonic sen
‐
sor
*/Front corner
ultrasonic sensor*
Rear ultrasonic sen ‐
sor/Rear Corner ul ‐
trasonic sensor
Without front ul
‐
trasonic sensor and front corner ultra ‐
sonic sensor With front ultra
‐
sonic sensor and
front corner ultra ‐
sonic sensor
Green
Front ultrasonic sen ‐
sor:
Approx. 100 ―60 cm
(39.3― 23.6 in) Rear ultrasonic sen
‐
sor:
Approx. 150 ―60 cm
(59.0― 23.6 in)
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DisplayDistance between vehicle and obstruction
Without 360° view monitor
With 360° viewmonitor Front ultrasonic sen
‐
sor
*/Front corner
ultrasonic sensor*
Rear ultrasonic sen ‐
sor/Rear Corner ul ‐
trasonic sensor
Without front ul
‐
trasonic sensor and front corner ultra ‐
sonic sensor With front ultra
‐
sonic sensor and
front corner ultra ‐
sonic sensor
Ye l l o w
Front ultrasonic sen ‐
sor:
Approx. 60 ―45 cm
(23.6 ―17.7 in)
Front corner ultrason ‐
ic sensor:
Approx. 55 ―38 cm
(21.6 ―14.9 in) Rear ultrasonic sen
‐
sor:
Approx. 60 ―45 cm
(23.6 ―17.7 in)
Rear corner ultrasonic sensor:
Approx. 55 ―38 cm
(21.6 ―14.9 in)
Amber
Front ultrasonic sen ‐
sor:
Approx. 45 ―35 cm
(17.7 ―13.7 in)
Front corner ultrason ‐
ic sensor:
Approx. 38 ―25 cm
(14.9 ―9.8 in) Rear ultrasonic sen
‐
sor:
Approx. 45 ―35 cm
(17.7 ―13.7 in)
Rear corner ultrasonic sensor:
Approx. 38 ―25 cm
(14.9 ―9.8 in)
Red
Front ultrasonic sen ‐
sor:
Within approx. 35 cm (13.7 in)
Front corner ultrason ‐
ic sensor:
Within approx. 25 cm (9.8 in) Rear ultrasonic sen
‐
sor:
Within approx. 35 cm (13.7 in)
Rear corner ultrasonic sensor:
Within approx. 25 cm (9.8 in)
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▼Parking Sensor System Operation
With front ultrasonic sensor an
d front corner ultrasonic sensor
The switch can be activated when the ignition is switched ON, the 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 heard, the obstruction detection
indication is displayed in the audio screen, an d the indicator light in the switch illuminates.

Indicator light
NOTE
If the system is cancelled, it will not restor e automatically even when the vehicle speed is
decreased to 10 km/h (6 mph) or less.
When the ignition is switched OFF, the syst em status before it was turned off is
maintained. For example, if th e 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 parking sensor switch has
been turned on.
The sensors detect obstructions under the following conditions:
Sensor Condition
Front Ultrasonic Sensor The selector lever is in any position exce
pt reverse (R), and the vehicle speed is
about 10 km/h (6 mph) or less.
Front Corner Ultrasonic
Sensor The vehicle speed is about 10 km/h (6 mph) or less.
Rear Ultrasonic Sensor The selector lever is in reverse (R).
Rear Corner Ultrasonic
Sensor The selector lever is in reverse (R), and the vehicle speed is ab
out 10 km/h (6 mph)
or less.
The system is cancelled under the following conditions:
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The parking sensor switch is pressed while the parking sensor is in operation.
The vehicle speed is 10 km/h (6 mph) or more. (Except rear sensor)
Without front ultrasonic sensor and front corner ultrasonic sensor
When the ignition is switched ON and the sele ctor 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 Ultrasonic Sensor The selector lever is in reverse (R).
Rear Corner Ultrasonic
Sensor The selector lever is in reverse (R), and
the vehicle speed is about 10 km/h (6 mph)
or less.
▼ Obstruction Detection Indication
The position of a sensor which has detected an obstruction is indicated. The gauge
illuminates in different areas depending on the distance to an obstruction detected by the
sensor.
As the vehicle approaches closer to an obstru
ction, the zone in the gauge closer to the
vehicle illuminates.

With 360° view monitorWithout 360° view monitor
Left front corner
ultrasonic
sensor Right front
corner ultrasonic
sensor
Rear ultrasonic
sensor Rear ultrasonic
sensor
Left rear corner
ultrasonic
sensor Left front corner
ultrasonic
sensor
Left rear corner
ultrasonic
sensor
Right rear
corner ultrasonic
sensor Right front
corner ultrasonic
sensor
Right rear
corner ultrasonic
sensor
Front ultrasonic
sensor
Front ultrasonic
sensor
Some models
NOTE
The detection indicator can switch
between display and non-display.
Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
(Vehicles with 360° View Monitor)
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When the detection indicator is set to “Display”, even with the 360° view monitor not
displayed, if a front ultrasonic sensor or a front corner ultrasonic sensor detects an
obstruction, the 360° view monitor switches automatically to display. When an obstruction
is no longer detected, the display switches to the display before the obstruction was
detected. However, while the 360° view moni tor is displayed, it continues to display no
matter if an obstruction is detected or not.
System problem notification
If a problem occurs, the driver is notified of the problem by the following indications.
Detection Indicator
Solution
Without 360° view monitor
With 360° view moni‐
tor
Without front ultra
‐
sonic sensor and front corner ultrasonic sen‐
sor With front ultrasonic
sensor and front cor ‐
ner ultrasonic sensor
Discon ‐
nection
The system may have a
malfunction. Have the ve ‐
hicle inspected at an Au ‐
thorized Mazda Dealer as
soon as possible.
System mal ‐
function
The system may have a
malfunction. Have the ve ‐
hicle inspected at an Au ‐
thorized Mazda Dealer as
soon as possible.
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Detection IndicatorSolution
Without 360° view monitor
With 360° view moni‐
tor
Without front ultra
‐
sonic sensor and front corner ultrasonic sen ‐
sor With front ultrasonic
sensor and front cor ‐
ner ultrasonic sensor
Frost/
soiling
Foreign matter may be on
the sensor area corre ‐
sponding to the obstruc ‐
tion detection indication
shown. If the system does
not recover, have the vehi ‐
cle inspected at an Author ‐
ized Mazda Dealer.
▼ Parking Sensor Warning Beep
The beeper sounds as follows while the system is operating.
Front Ultrasonic Sensor
*, Rear Ultrasonic Sensor
Distance detec‐
tion area Distance between vehicle and obstruction
Beeper sound*1Front ultrasonic sensor*Rear ultrasonic sensor
Farthest distance Approx. 100
―60 cm (39.3 ―23.6
in)
Approx. 150 ―60 cm (59.0― 23.6
in)
Slow intermittent
sound
Far distance Approx. 60
―45 cm (23.6 ―17.7
in)
Approx. 60 ―45 cm (23.6 ―17.7
in)
Medium intermit ‐
tent sound
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