2023 MAZDA MODEL CX-50 Owners Manual

Warning Sound isActivated
▼Lights-On Reminder
The lights-on reminder is operable
when the time setting*1 of the auto
headlight off function is off.
If the ignition is switched OFF with the
exterior lights turned on and the
driver’s door is opened, a sound is
activated.
Operate the headlight switch to turn
off the exterior lights.
*1 If the light switch is left on, the
auto headlight off function
automatically turns off the lights
about 30 seconds after switching
the ignition off. The time setting
can be changed.
Refer to the Settings section in the
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
NOTE
When the ignition is switched to
ACC, the “Ignition Not Switched OFF
(STOP) Warning Beep” (page 7-37)
overrides the lights-on reminder.
A personalized function is available
to change the sound volume for the
lights-on reminder.
Refer to the Settings section in the
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
▼ Seat Belt Warning Beep
Front seat
Except Mexico
If the driver's seat belt is not fastened
when the ignition is switched ON, a
beep sound will be heard for about 6
seconds. If the driver or the front
passenger's seat belt is not fastened
and if the vehicle is driven at about 20
km/h (12 mph) or faster, or about 10
km/h (6 mph) or faster for a
continuous 30 seconds, with the seat
belt unfastened, a sound is activated
continuously for a certain period.
Until a seat belt is fastened or a given
period of time has elapsed, the beep
sound will not stop even if the vehicle
speed falls below 20 km/h (12 mph).
NOTE
To allow the front passenger
occupant classification sensor to
function properly, do not place and
sit on an additional seat cushion on
the front passenger's seat. The
sensor may not function properly
because the additional seat cushion
could cause sensor interference.
If a small child is seated on the front
passenger's seat, the warning beep
may not operate.
Mexico
If the vehicle speed exceeds about 20
km/h (12 mph) with the driver or front
passenger's seat belt unfastened, a
warning beep sounds continuously. If
the seat belt remains unfastened, the
beep sound stops once and then
continues for about 90 seconds. The
beep stops after the driver or front
passenger's seat belt is fastened.
Until a seat belt is fastened or a given
period of time has elapsed, the beep
sound will not stop even if the vehicle
speed falls below 20 km/h (12 mph).
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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NOTE
Placing heavy items on the front
passenger's seat may cause the front
passenger's seat belt warning
function to operate depending on
the weight of the item.
To allow the front passenger seat
weight sensor to function properly,
do not place and sit on an additional
seat cushion on the front passenger's
seat. The sensor may not function
properly because the additional seat
cushion could cause sensor
interference.
If a small child is seated on the front
passenger's seat, the warning beep
may not operate.
Rear seat
The warning beep only sounds if a seat
belt is unfastened after being fastened.
▼ Ignition Not Switched
Off (STOP)
War n in g Be ep
If the driver's door is opened with the
ignition switched to ACC, a beep will
be heard continuously in the cabin to
notify the driver that the ignition has
not been switched OFF (STOP). Under
this condition, the keyless entry system
will not operate, the vehicle cannot be
locked, and the battery voltage will be
depleted.
▼ Key Removed from Vehicle
War n in g Be ep
Vehicles with advanced keyless
function
If the key is taken out of the vehicle
while the ignition is switched to ACC
or ON, and all the doors are closed, a
sound is activated 6 times outside of
the vehicle and a sound is activated 1
time in the vehicle.
Vehicles without advanced keyless
function
If the key is taken out of the vehicle
while the ignition is switched to ACC
or ON, and all the doors are closed, a
sound is activated 1 time in the
vehicle.
NOTE
Make sure that you leave the vehicle
while carrying the key, or switch the
ignition OFF.
▼Touch Sensor Inoperable Warning
Beep (With the advanced keyless
function)
A warning beep is activated to notify
the driver that the doors are not locked
when all of the following conditions
are met:
The ignition is switched OFF.All the doors and liftgate are not fully
closed.
The lock is operated 3 times within 5
seconds.
Check the ignition and whether the
doors and liftgate are open or closed,
and then operate the lock again.
▼ Liftgate Door-lock Switch
Inoperable Warning Beep (With
the advanced keyless function)
When the door-lock switch on the
liftgate is pressed under any of the
following conditions, a warning sound
is activated.
The ignition is switched to a position
other than OFF.
Any door is open.Liftgate is automatically operating.*
Make sure that none of the above
conditions are present, and then press
the door-lock switch again.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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▼Key Left-in-luggage Compartment
Warning Beep (With the advanced
keyless function)
If the key is left in the luggage
compartment with all the doors locked
and the liftgate closed, a beep will be
heard outside for about 10 seconds to
notify the driver that the key is in the
luggage compartment. In this case,
take out the key by pressing the electric
liftgate opener and opening the
liftgate. The key taken out of the
luggage compartment may not operate
because its functions have been
temporarily stopped. To restore the
key's functions, perform the applicable
procedure (page 3-8).
▼Key Left-in-vehicle Warning Beep
(With the advanced keyless
function)
If all the doors and luggage
compartment are locked using another
key while the key is left in the cabin,
the beep which soun
ds outside of the
vehicle will be heard for about 10
seconds to notify the driver that the
key is in the cabin. In this case, take
out the key by opening the door. A key
taken out of the vehicle using this
method may not operate because its
functions have been temporarily
stopped. To restore the key's functions,
perform the applicable procedure
(page 3-8).
▼ Power Liftgate Warning Beep*
If system operation precautions are
necessary, the driver is notified by the
warning sound.
Warning beep What to check
The beep sounds 3
times The conditions re-
quired for the power
liftgate to operate have
not been met, such as
an object being stuck
in the liftgate.
The beep sound con-
tinues The vehicle is being
driven with the liftgate
open. Stop the vehicle
and close the liftgate.
▼
Low Fuel Warning Beep
When the low fuel warning light
flashes, a warning beep is activated
once at the same time.
▼Brake Override Warning Beep
A warning beep is activated when the
accelerator pedal and brake pedal are
depressed at the same time while
driving. Only depress the brake pedal.
▼Shift Position Warning Beep
A sound is activated when the push
button start is pressed while the
selector lever is in a position other
than P, and the ignition is switched to
ACC. Check the selector lever
position.
▼
i-stop Warning Beep*
If the driver's door is opened while
engine idling is stopped, the warning
sound operates to notify the driver
that engine idling is stopped. It stops
when the driver's door is closed.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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▼Electric Parking Brake (EPB)
War n in g Be ep
The warning buzzer is activated under
the following conditions:
The vehicle is driven with the parking
brake applied.
The Electric Parking Brake (EPB)
switch is pulled while the vehicle is
driven.
You attempt to start driving the
vehicle while the conditions for
releasing the Electric Parking Brake
(EPB) automatically have not been
met.
▼AUTOHOLD Warning Beep
Warning light flashes/message is
displayed and beep sound is activated
simultaneously for about 5 seconds
when using AUTOHOLD function or
when AUTOHOLD switch is operated.
Because a problem with AUTOHOLD
function has occurred, AUTOHOLD
function does not operate even if
AUTOHOLD switch is operated.

If the warning light flashes/message is
displayed and the beep sound is
activated simultaneously, have your
vehicle inspected at an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
▼
Vehicle Problem Warning Beep
If any of the following problems occur,
a warning beep is activated. Check the
information regarding the warning
indication in the instrument cluster or
on the center display.
Automatic transmission problemIncrease in automatic transmission
internal temperature
Brake
fluid amount decreaseEngine oil level sensor problemElectric Parking Brake (EPB) problemEngine hydraulic pressure decreaseEngine coolant temperature increaseEngine system problem
▼Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
System Warning Beep*
The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
warning beep operates when the turn
signal lever is operated to the side
where the Blind Spot Monitoring
(BSM) warning light is illuminated.
▼Rear Cross
Tra ffi c Alert (RCTA)
Warning Beep*
The Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
warning beep is activated if there is a
possibility of collision with a vehicle
approaching from the rear on the left
and right sides of the vehicle.
▼ Lane/Road Departure Warning
Beep*
The warning beep is activated when
the system determines that the vehicle
may depart from the lane or the road.
Check whether the vehicle has not
deviated from the driving lane/road.
If Trouble Arises
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▼Mazda Radar Cruise Control with
Stop & Go function (MRCC with
Stop & Go function) System
Warnings
*
The Mazda Radar Cruise Control with
Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop
& Go function) system warnings notify
the driver of system malfunctions and
cautions on use when required.
Check based on the beep sound.
Warning beep type Notification content
The beep sounds 1
time while the Mazda
Radar Cruise Control
with Stop & Go func-
tion (MRCC with Stop
& Go function) is op-
erating. If a malfunction occurs
in the system, make
sure that the Mazda
Radar Cruise Control
with Stop & Go func-
tion (MRCC with Stop
& Go function) has
been canceled.
The beep sounds in-
termittently while the
Mazda Radar Cruise
Control with Stop &
Go function (MRCC
with Stop & Go func-
tion) is operating. The distance between
your vehicle and the
vehicle ahead is too
close. Check the safety
of the surrounding
area and reduce vehi-
cle speed.
▼
Excessive Speed Warning*
If the vehicle speed exceeds the speed
limit sign displayed in the active driving
display/instrument cluster, the area
around the speed limit sign flashes in
amber and the warning sound is
activated at the same time. If the
vehicle speed continues to exceed the
displayed speed limit sign, the
indication stops flashing and remains
on.
▼
Collision warning*
If there is a possibility of a collision
with a vehicle ahead, a warning sound
is activated at the same time as the
warning indications are displayed in
the instrument cluster or active driving
display.
▼Door-ajar Warning Beep
A warning beep is activated if the
vehicle is driven with any door or
liftgate ajar. Drive the vehicle after
closing the doors and liftgate.
▼Battery Saving Mode Warning
Sound
A warning sound is activated when the
vehicle goes into Battery Saving Mode.
Refer to Message Indicated on
Multi-information Display on page
7-32.
The warning sound will stop just after
starting the engine.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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When Liftgate Cannot beOpened
▼When Liftgate Cannot be Opened
If the battery is dead, the liftgate
cannot be unlocked and opened.
In this case, the liftgate can be
unlocked by taking care of the dead
battery situation.
Refer to Jump-Starting on page 7-11.
If the liftgate cannot be unlocked even
if the dead battery situation has been
resolved, the electrical system may
have a malfunction.
In this case, the liftgate can be opened
using the following procedure as an
emergency measure.
1. Wrap the end of a
flathead
screwdriver in a cloth and remove
the cover on the interior surface of
the liftgate using it.
2. Turn the lever to the right to unlock
the liftgate.
(With power liftgate)
(Without power liftgate)
After performing this emergency
measure, have the vehicle inspected at
an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon
as possible.
If Trouble Arises
When Liftgate Cannot be Opened
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If the Active DrivingDisplay Does Not
Operate
*
▼If the Active Driving Display Does
Not Operate
If the active driving display does not
operate, switch the ignition off and
then restart the engine. If the active
driving display does not operate even
with the engine restarted, have the
vehicle inspected at an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
If Trouble Arises
Active Driving Display Does Not Operate
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Windshield Wipers
Operate at High Speed
▼ Windshield Wipers Operate at
High Speed
The windshield wipers may operate at
high speed if there is a problem with
the wiper control. If the windshield
wipers operate at high speed
regardless of the wiper switch
operation, have your vehicle inspected
by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
If Trouble Arises
Windshield Wipers Operate at High Speed
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