2024 MAZDA CX90 warning lights

Theft-Deterrent System
If the theft-deterrent system detects an
inappropriate entry into the vehicle,
which could result in the vehicle or its
contents being stolen, the alarm alerts
the surrounding area of an abnormality
by sounding the horn and flashing the
hazard warning lights.

The system will not function unless it's
properly armed. So when you leave the
vehicle, follow the arming procedure
correctly.
How to Use the
Theft-Deterrent System
How to Arm the System
1. Close the windows and the
panorama sunroof/moonroof*
securely.
2. Switch the vehicle power OFF.
3. Make sure the hood, the doors, and the liftgate are closed.
4. Press the lock button on the transmitter. The hazard warning
lights will flash once.
The following method will also arm
the theft-deterrent system:
Press the door-lock switch
while
any door is open and then close all
of the doors.
( With the advanced keyless
function)
Touch the sensing area of the door
lock touch sensor.
The security indicator light
in
the instrument cluster flashes twice
per second for 20 seconds.
5. After 20 seconds, the system is fully armed.
NOTE
The theft-deterrent system can also
be armed by activating the auto
relock function with all the doors,
the liftgate and the hood closed.
Refer to Transmitter on page 4-5.
The system will disarm if one of the
following operations takes place
within 20 seconds after pressing the
lock button:
Unlocking any door.Opening any door.Opening the hood.Switching the vehicle power ON.
To rearm the system, do the arming
procedure again.
Opening/closing
Security System
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When the doors are locked by
pressing the lock button on the
transmitter while the theft-deterrent
system is armed, the hazard warning
lights will flash once to indicate that
the system is armed.
Operation
Horn triggering conditions
The horn sounds intermittently and the
hazard warning lights flash for about
30 seconds when the system is
triggered by any one of the following:
Unlocking a door with the auxiliary
key, door lock switch, or an inside
door-lock knob.
Forcing open a door, the hood or the
liftgate.
Opening the hood by operating the
hood release handle.
Switching the vehicle power ON
without using the power switch.
If the system is triggered again, the
lights and horn will activate until the
driver's door or the liftgate is unlocked
with the transmitter.
(With the advanced keyless function)
The lights and horn can also be
deactivated by touching the sensing
area of the door release touch sensor.
NOTE
The liftgate does not open while the
theft-deterrent system is operating.
If the lead-acid battery goes dead
while the theft-deterrent system is
armed, the horn will activate and the
hazard warning lights will flash when
the lead-acid battery is charged or
replaced.
To S t o p t h e A l a r m
A triggered alarm can be turned off
using any one of the following
methods:
Pressing the unlock button on the
transmitter.
Starting the hybrid system with the
power switch.
(With the advanced keyless
function)
Touching the sensing area of the
door release touch sensor.
Pressing the electric liftgate opener
while the key is being carried.
The hazard warning lights will flash
twice.
To Turn Off an Armed System
An armed system can be turned off
using any one of the following
methods:
Pressing the unlock button on the
transmitter.
Starting the hybrid system with the
power switch.
(With the advanced keyless
function)
Touching the sensing area of the
door release touch sensor.
The hazard warning lights will flash
twice.
NOTE
When the doors are unlocked by
pressing the unlock button on the
transmitter while the theft-deterrent
system is turned off, the hazard
warning lights will flash twice to
indicate that the system is turned off.
Opening/closing
Security System
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Turn Signal lever..................... 5-72How to Use the Turn Signal
Lever................................... 5-72
Windshield Wiper/Washer
Switch................................... 5-73 Windshield Wiper/Washer
Switch.................................5-73
Warning and Cautions for Using
the Windshield Wiper/Washer
Switch.................................5-73
How to Use the Windshield
Wiper/Washer Switch.......... 5-74
How to Use the Rear Wiper/
Washer Switch..................... 5-77
Rear Window Defogger
Switch................................... 5-78 Rear Window Defogger
Switch.................................5-78
Warnings and Cautions for Using
the Rear Window Defogger
Switch.................................5-78
How to Use the Rear Window
Defogger Switch.................. 5-79
Mirror Defogger
*..................5-79
How to Use the Mirror
Defogger............................. 5-80
Windshield Wiper De-icer
*..........
.......................................... 5-80
How to Use the Windshield
Wiper De-icer......................5-81
Hazard Warning Lights............. 5-82 Hazard Warning Lights......... 5-82
How to Use the Hazard Warning
Lights.................................. 5-82
Horn..................................... 5-83How to Use the Horn........... 5-83
Antilock Brake System (ABS)..... 5-84 Antilock Brake System
(ABS).................................. 5-84
Warning and Cautions for Using
the Antilock Brake System
(ABS).................................. 5-84
Traction Control System (TCS) ..........
............................................ 5-85 Tra c t i o n C o n t r o l Sy s t e m
(TCS).................................. 5-85
Warning and Cautions for Using
the Traction Control System
(TCS).................................. 5-85
How to Use the Traction Control
System (TCS)....................... 5-86
Convenient Ways to Use the
Tra c t i o n C o n t r o l Sy s t e m
(TCS).................................. 5-87
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC).................................... 5-88 Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC)................................. 5-88
Warning and Cautions for Using
the Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC)................................. 5-88
How to Use the Dynamic Stability
Control (DSC)..................... 5-89
Trailer Stability Control (TSC) ...........
............................................ 5-90 Trailer Stability Control
(TSC).................................. 5-90
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AUTOHOLD
AUTOHOLD is a function to keep the
vehicle stopped by applying the brakes
even if you take your foot off the brake
pedal while the vehicle is stopped. This
function reduces the burden on the
driver while the vehicle is stopped,
such as at traffic lights.
Warning and Cautions for
Using the AUTOHOLD
WARNING
Do not rely completely on the
AUTOHOLD function.
The AUTOHOLD function is only
designed to assist the brake operation
while the vehicle is stopped.
Neglecting to operate the brakes and
relying only on the AUTOHOLD system
is dangerous and could result in an
unexpected accident if the vehicle
were to suddenly move. Operate the
brakes appropriately in accordance
with the road and surrounding
conditions. Note that the vehicle may
move suddenly depending on the
vehicle’s load or if it is towing
something.
Do not release your foot from the
brake pedal while the vehicle is
stopped on a steep grade.
Because there is a possibility of the
vehicle not being held in the stopped
position by the AUTOHOLD function,
the vehicle may move unexpectedly
and result in an accident.
Refrain from using the AUTOHOLD
function on slippery roads such as icy
or snow-covered roads, or unpaved
roads.
Even if the vehicle is held in the
stopped position by the AUTOHOLD
function, the vehicle may move
unexpectedly and result in an accident.
Operate the accelerator pedal, brakes,
or steering wheel appropriately as
necessary.
Driving
AUTOHOLD
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Turning off the Lights
Turn the light switch to the OFF
position when the vehicle is stopped.
(With Auto Light)
The light switch returns to the AUTO
position automatically.

All the lights that are turned on turn
off, and the parking lights indicator
light
in the instrument cluster
turns off.
Headlight Leveling
The number of passengers and weight
of cargo in the luggage compartment
change the angle of the headlights. The
angle of the headlights will be
automatically adjusted when turning
on the headlights. A system
malfunction or operation conditions
are indicated by a warning.
Refer to Exterior Lights Warning Light
on page 8-50.
Convenient Ways to Use the Light Switch
Coming Home Light
After the vehicle power is switched
OFF, the headlights can be turned on
for a while.
Using the coming home light
1. Switch the vehicle power to ACC orOFF.
2.
The headlights turn on, and then turn
off when any of the following
conditions is met.
A certain amount of time has passed
since occupants got out of the
vehicle and all the doors closed.
Three minutes have passed since the
headlights turned on.
The light switch was operated after
the headlights turned on.
NOTE
The time until the headlights turn off
can be changed.
Refer to the Settings section in the
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
Leaving Home Light
The lights of your vehicle parked at a
distance can be turned on by operating
the key.
Driving
Light Switch
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Hazard Warning Lights
The hazard warning light switch is used
when it is necessary to park the vehicle
on a roadside due to a vehicle
breakdown or other emergency.
How to Use the HazardWarning Lights
The vehicle power is switched ON
All the turn signal lights flash, and the
turn signal light
and the hazard
warning light
in the instrument
cluster flash.
Press the switch again to turn off the
lights.
The vehicle power is switched to ACC
or OFF
All the turn signal lights flash and the
hazard warning light
in the
instrument cluster flashes.
Press the switch again to turn off the
lights.
Driving
Hazard Warning Lights
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How to Use the HillDescent Control
Using the Hill Descent Control
1. When the vehicle speed is about 25 km/h (15 mph) or slower, press the
hill descent control switch.
The hill descent control is operable,
and the hill descent control
indicator light (white)
turns on.
2. Depress the accelerator pedal or the brake pedal to drive the vehicle
at a speed between about 3 km/h
and 20 km/h (2 and 12 mph).
3. Release the accelerator pedal or the brake pedal when the desired
target speed is reached.
The hill descent control operates,
the hill descent control indicator
light (white)
changes to the hill
descent control indicator light
(green)
, and then the target
speed is displayed.
The brake lights turn on while the
hill descent control is operating.
NOTE
If the braking system is overheated
after using the hill descent control for
a long time, the operation of the hill
descent control may be temporarily
stopped. When the operation of the
hill descent control stops, a warning
sound is activated and the hill
descent control indicator light turns off.
The hill descent control may not be
available due to a system
malfunction in the following cases.
Have your vehicle inspected by an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
The hill descent control indicator
light does not turn on even if the
hill descent control switch is
pressed.
The TCS/DSC operation indicator
light turns on.
The hill descent control is not
available while Mazda Radar Cruise
Control (MRCC) or Cruising & Traffic
Support (CTS) is operating.
Driving
Hill Descent Control
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When the Forward Sensing Camera
(FSC) detects that the windshield is
dirty or foggy, the functions related
to the Forward Sensing Camera
(FSC) are temporarily stopped. In
this case, the following warning
indications turn on. However, this
does not indicate a problem.
Remove the dirt from the windshield
or press the windshield defroster
switch.
HBC warning indicationi-ACTIVSENSE warning indicationSBS OFF indication
Detection of pedestrians
The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
detects pedestrians when all of the
following conditions are met.
The height of a pedestrian is about 1
to 2 meters.
The outline of a pedestrian is
recognized such as the head, both
shoulders, or the feet.
The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
may not be able to detect pedestrians
when any of the following conditions is
met.
There are multiple pedestrians.A pedestrian is close to a separate
object.
A pedestrian is crouching , lying, or
slouching.
A pedestrian suddenly jumps into
the road.
A pedestrian is holding something
(such as an open umbrella or large
baggage).
A pedestrian blends into the
background (such as in a dark
location at night or by wearing
clothes matching the background
color).
Detection of objects
When any of the following conditions
is met, the Forward Sensing Camera
(FSC) may not be able to detect target
objects correctly, and each system may
not operate normally.
You are driving your vehicle at the
same speed as the vehicle ahead.
The headlights of your vehicle are not
turned on during the night or in a
tunnel.
The target object is in the blind spot
of the Forward Sensing Camera
(FSC).
A person or object bursts onto the
road from the shoulder or cuts right
in front of you.
The distance between your vehicle
and the target object is extremely
close or extremely far.
You change the course and approach
a target object.
The target object (vehicle ahead,
white line (yellow line), sign) is dirty
or worn.
A vehicle ahead has a special shape
(such as a vehicle carrier).
A vehicle ahead is a truck with a low
loading platform.
A vehicle ahead has an extremely
low or high profile.
A vehicle ahead is outside the
illumination range of the headlights.
The illumination area of the taillights
of the vehicle ahead is small.
The taillights of a vehicle ahead are
dim or turned off.
The headlights of an on-coming
vehicle are dim or turned off.
Under bad weather conditions (rain,
fog , and snow).
Front visibility is reduced (due to a
vehicle ahead casting off water,
snow, or sand).
Driving
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
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