2022 MAZDA MODEL CX-9 Owners Manual

NOTE
When the ignition is switched off, the operation status before the system was turned off is
maintained. For example, if th e ignition is switched off with the DRSS operable, the
system will be operable when the ig nition is switched ON the next time.
The DRSS can be turned on/off and the system's sensitivity can be changed.
Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.

Multi-information display
Vehicle ahead
display
Vehicle ahead
display
Instrument Cluster
(Type A)
Instrument Cluster
(Type B)
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Distance-between-vehicles guide lines*1
Indication on display Distance be‐
tween vehicles guide lines
(During travel at about 40 km/h (25 mph) Distance be‐
tween vehicles guide lines
(During travel at about 80 km/h (50 mph)
Multi-information display
Instrument cluster (Type A) Instrument cluster (Type B)
About 25 m (82
ft)About 50 m (164
ft)
About 20 m (66
ft)
About 40 m (131
ft)
About 15 m (49
ft)About 30 m (98
ft)
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Indication on displayDistance be‐
tween vehicles guide lines
(During travel at about 40 km/h (25 mph) Distance be‐
tween vehicles guide lines
(During travel at about 80 km/h (50 mph)
Multi-information display
Instrument cluster (Type A) Instrument cluster (Type B)
About 10 m (33
ft) About 20 m (66
ft)
Illuminated in amber*2Illuminated in amber*2
About 10 m (32
ft) or lessAbout 20 m (65
ft) or less
*1 The distance between vehicles differs depending on vehicle spe
ed.
*2 Indication when the distance setting for notifying the driver that the vehicle approaches
a vehicle ahead is Near.
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Driver Attention Alert (DAA)*
The DAA is a system which detects driver fatigue and decreased attentiveness, and
encourages the driver to take a rest.
When the vehicle is d riven inside traffic lane lines at about 65 to 140 km/h (40 to 87 mph),
the DAA estimates the amount of accumulated fatigue and decreas ed attentiveness of the
driver based on the information from the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) and other vehicle
information, and encourages the driver to take a rest using an indication on the
multi-information display and a warning sound.
Use the DAA on expressways or highways.
Refer to Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) on page 4-223.
WARNING
Do not rely completely on DAA and always drive carefully:
The DAA detects driver fatigue and decreased atte ntiveness and encourages the driver to take
a rest, however, it is not designed to prevent the vehicle from straying. If you rely too much on
the DAA it could lead to an accident. Drive carefully and operate the steering wheel
appropriately.
In addition, the system may not be able to detect driver fatigue and decreased attentiveness
correctly depending on the traffic and driving conditions. The driver must take sufficient rest
in consideration of safer driving.
NOTE
The DAA operates when all of the following conditions are met.
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The vehicle speed is about 65 to 140 km/h (40 to 87 mph).
The system detects white (yellow) lane lines.
The system has completed learning of the driver’s driving data.
The DAA does not operate under the following conditions.
The vehicle speed is less than about 65 km/h (40 mph).
The vehicle speed exceeds about 140 km/h (87 mph)
The vehicle is making a sharp turn.
The vehicle is changing lanes.
The system cannot detect white (yellow) lane lines.
The DAA may not operate normally under the following conditions.
White (yellow) lane lines are less visible because of dirt or fading/patchiness.
The vehicle is jolted or swayed continuously by strong winds or rough roads.
The vehicle is driven aggressively.
When making frequent lane changes.
The DAA detects driver fatigue and decrease d attentiveness based on the driving data
when the vehicle is driven at about 65 to 140 km/h (40 to 87 mph) for about 20 minutes.
The driving data will be reset under the following conditions.
The vehicle is stopped for 15 minutes or longer.
The vehicle is driven at less than about 65 km/h (40 mph) for about 30 minutes.
The ignition is switched off.
After the DAA has displayed the first message encouraging rest, it does not display the
next one until 45 minutes have passed.
▼ Driver Attention Alert (DAA)
Display (White)
When the system detects driver fatigue or
decreased attentiveness, it activates the
warning sound and displays an alert in the
multi-information display.
▼Canceling Driver Attention Alert
(DAA)
The DAA can be set to not activate.
Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda
Connect Owner's Manual.
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)*
The RCTA system is designed to assist the driver in checking the area to the rear of the
vehicle on both sides while the vehicle is reversing by alertin g the driver to the presence of
vehicles approaching the rear of the vehicle.
The RCTA system detects vehicles approaching from the rear left and right sides of the
vehicle, and the rear of the vehicle while the vehicle is being reversed out of a parking
space, and notifies the driver of possible danger using the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
warning indicator lights and the warning buzzer.
Detection areas
Your vehicle
RCTA operation
1. The RCTA system operates when the selector lever is shifted t o the reverse (R) position.
2. If there is the po ssibility of a collision with an approachin g vehicle, the Blind Spot
Monitoring (BSM) warning indicator lights flashes and the warni ng beep is activated
simultaneously.
(With rear view monitor)
The RCTA warning indication in t he rearview monitor also synchronizes with the Blind
Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning indicator light on the door mirro rs.
(With 360° view monitor)
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The RCTA warning indication in the 360° view monitor also synchronizes with the
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warni ng indicator light on the door mirrors.
Mazda Connect
(Type A)Mazda Connect
(Type B)
WA R N I N G
Always check the surrounding area visually before actually putting the vehicle in reverse:
The system is only designed to assist you in ch
ecking for vehicles at the rear when putting the
vehicle in reverse. Due to certain limitations wi th the operation of this system, the Blind Spot
Monitoring (BSM) warning indicator lights may not
flash or it might be delayed even though
a vehicle is behind your vehicle. Always make it your responsibility as a driver to check the
rear.
NOTE
In the following cases, the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) OFF Indicator Light turns on
and operation of the system is stopped. If the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) OFF Indicator
Light remains illuminated, have the vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer as
soon as possible.
Some problem with the system including the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning
indicator lights has occurred.
A large deviation in the installation position of a radar sensor (rear) on the vehicle has
occurred.
There is a large accumulation of snow or ice on the rear bumper near a radar sensor
(rear).
Driving on snow-covered roads for long periods.
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The temperature near the radar sensors becomes extremely hot due to driving for long
periods on slopes during the summer.
The battery voltage has decreased.
Under the following conditions, the radar sensors (rear) cannot detect target objects or it
may be difficult to detect them.
The vehicle speed when reversing is about 10 km/h (6.3 mph) or faster.
The radar sensor (rear) detection area is obstructed by a nearby wall or parked vehicle.
(Reverse the vehicle to a position where the radar sensor detection area is no longer
obstructed.)
Your vehicle
A vehicle is approaching directly from the rear of your vehicle.
Your vehicle
The vehicle is parked at an angle.
Your vehicle
Directly after the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system becomes operable using the
personalization feature.
Radio wave interference from a radar sensor equipped on a nearby parked vehicle.
In the following cases, it may be difficult to view the illumination/flashing of the Blind
Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning indicator lights equipped on the door mirrors.
Snow or ice adheres to the door mirrors.
The front door glass is fogged or covered in snow, frost or dirt.
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