brakes MAZDA CX90 2024 Owner's Manual

While the cruise control is operating,
the driver is notified of the operation
condition by the screen display.
Instrument cluster
1. Set speed

Active driving display
1. Set speed
NOTE
The cruise control does not operate
when the Hill Descent Control is
operating.
While in EV mode, acceleration may
be restricted and the vehicle may not
be able to be driven at the set speed.
Refer to Mazda intelligent Drive
Select (Mi-Drive) on page 5-95.
The accelerator pedal operation
takes priority during constant speed
driving. When you release your foot
from the accelerator pedal, the
vehicle returns to constant speed
driving at the set speed.
(Vehicles with Mazda Radar Cruise
Control with Stop & Go function
(MRCC with Stop & Go function))
If the distance between vehicles
control is disabled using the Mazda
Connect, the system switches to the
cruise control. At this time, the
MRCC switch functions as the cruise
control switch.
Refer to the Settings section in the
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
If the vehicle power is switched OFF
while the distance between vehicles
control is disabled, the distance
between vehicles control is enabled
automatically the next time the
vehicle power is switched ON.
The system may not be able to
maintain the set speed depending
on the road conditions such as steep
up or down slopes.
When the vehicle speed is less than
20 km/h (12 mph), the cruise
control is canceled. If you want to
use the cruise control again, reset the
cruise control.
The brake lights turn on while the
brakes are operating by the cruise
control.
The cruise control cannot be
canceled while driving in manual
shift mode (selector lever shifted
from the D to M position).
Therefore, engine braking does not
work even if you shift down to a
lower gear. If deceleration is
required, lower the set vehicle speed
or depress the brake pedal.
Changing the set vehicle speed
Changing the set vehicle speed using
the RES switch
Press the RES switch up (SET+) or
down (SET-) to the desired speed.
Press and release immediately: 1
km/h (1 mph)
Press and hold: 10 km/h (5 mph)
Driving
Cruise Control
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Winter Driving
Carry emergency gear, including tire
chains, window scraper, flares, a small
shovel, jumper cables, and a small bag
of sand or salt.
Ask an Authorized Mazda Dealer to
check the following:
Have the proper ratio of antifreeze in
the radiator.
Refer to Inspecting the Coolant on
page 9-14.
Inspect the battery and its cables.
Cold reduces battery capacity.
Use an engine oil appropriate for the
lowest ambient temperatures that
the vehicle will be driven in (page
9-18).
Inspect the ignition system for
damage and loose connections.
Use washer fluid made with
antifreeze―but do not use engine
coolant antifreeze for washer fluid
(page 9-17).
When driving on ice or in water, snow,
mud, sand, or similar hazards:
Be cautious and allow extra distance
for braking.
Avoid sudden braking and sudden
maneuvering.
Do not pump the brakes. Continue
to press down on the brake pedal.
Refer to Antilock Brake System (ABS)
on page 5-84.
If you get stuck, select a lower gear
and accelerate slowly. Do not spin
the rear wheels.
For more traction in starting on
slippery surfaces such as ice or
packed snow, use sand, rock salt,
chains, carpeting, or other nonslip
material under the rear wheels.
NOTE
Remove snow before driving. Snow
left on the windshield is dangerous
as it could obstruct vision.
Do not apply excessive force to a
window scraper when removing ice
or frozen snow on the mirror glass
and windshield.
Never use warm or hot water for
removing snow or ice from windows
and mirrors as it could result in the
glass cracking.
Drive slowly. Braking performance
can be adversely affected if snow or
ice adheres to the brake
components. If this situation occurs,
drive the vehicle slowly, releasing the
accelerator pedal and lightly applying
the brakes several times until the
brake performance returns to
normal.
Driving
Winter Driving
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Do not connect a hydraulic
trailer-brake system to your vehicle's
brake system:
Connecting a hydraulic trailer-brake
system directly to the vehicle brake
system is dangerous and will result in
inadequate braking and possible injury.
Always use lower gears to reduce
speed:
Holding the brake pedal down too
long or too frequently is dangerous as
it could cause the brakes to overheat
and lose power, resulting in loss of
control and a serious accident. Use
lower gears to help reduce speed. Pull
off the road and allow brakes to cool
down whenever braking performance
feels reduced.
CAUTION
Do not tow a trailer during the first
1,000 km (600 miles) of your new
Mazda. If you do, you may damage
the engine, transmission, differential,
wheel bearings, and other
power-train components.
 Be aware of the towing load weight
differences when towing at high
altitudes. For altitudes exceeding
1,000 meter (3,280 ft 10 in), always
reduce the towing load by 10 % for
every 1,000 meter (3,280 ft 10 in)
increase in altitude from the load
indicated under the maximum
GCWR heading in the trailer
towing-load table. If the determined
maximum total towing load weight is
exceeded, the engine and other
power-train parts may be damaged.
 The total trailer weight and tongue
load can be determined by weighing
the trailer on platform scales at a
highway weight station or a trucking
company.
Make all hitch adjustments with
actual loads. Do not load and
unload vehicle while adjusting hitch.
This action will change the vehicle
height.
 Do not use an axle-mounted hitch.
This may damage the axle and
related parts.
 If the vehicle exceeds 100 km/h (62
mph) with a trailer in tow, the
vehicle could be damaged.
 Do not connect a trailer lighting
system directly to the lighting system
of your Mazda. This may damage
your vehicle's electrical system and
lighting systems. Have a recreational
vehicle dealer or trailer rental agency
connect the system, and inspect the
brake lights and turn signals yourself
before each trip.
Other Equipment
Towing (U.S.A. and Canada)
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Trailer tire size, load rating, and inflation pressures should conform to tire
manufacturer specifications.
Do not exceed 100 km/h (62 mph) with a trailer in tow. If the local legal
maximum speed with a trailer in tow is less than 100 km/h (62 mph), do not
exceed the legal speed.
Safety chains
Safety chains must be used as a precautionary measure should the trailer become
unintentionally unhitched. They should cross under the trailer tongue and attach to
the hitch. Leave enough slack to allow full turns. Consult literature published by your
trailer or hitch manufacturer for more details.
Tra i l e r l i g h t s
Trailer lights must comply with all federal, state, and local regulations. Equip your
trailer as required before towing it day or night.
Trailer brakes
If the total trailer weight exceeds 450 kg (1,000 lb), trailer brakes are required. If
your trailer has brakes, make sure they comply with all federal, state, and local
regulations.
Driving
Your Mazda will handle differently with a trailer in tow, so practice turning ,
backing , and stopping in a traffic-free area.
Take time to get accustomed to the extra weight and length.Allow more room between your vehicle and the one in front because braking
distance increases with a trailer. For each 16 km/h (10 mph) of speed, allow at
least one vehicle and trailer length between your Mazda and the vehicle ahead.
Avoid jerky starts or sudden acceleration.Avoid sudden braking. It may cause loss of control and result in
jackknifing,
especially so on wet or slippery roads.
Shift the selector lever to the D position when towing a trailer in hilly terrain or
when heavily loaded.
The D position will allow operating the vehicle without frequent shifting.
Lane changes and turning
Avoid quick lane changes, sudden turns, and tight turns. Slow down before turning
to avoid the need of sudden braking.
A turning trailer will make a tighter arc than the tow vehicle. Compensate with turns
that are larger than normal.
Pa s s i n g
Plan well ahead to pass other vehicles, and provide plenty of room before changing
lanes. Crosswinds from passing vehicles, especially larger ones, and the effects of
rough roads will affect handling.
Other Equipment
Towing (U.S.A. and Canada)
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Applying the EmergencyBrake
Continue pulling the EPB switch.
The brakes are applied and the vehicle
can be decelerated/stopped.
A sound is activated when the brake is
applied and when the EPB switch is
released, the brake will be released
and the sound stops.
WARNING
Use only in emergency situations.
Use this function only in an emergency.
Excessive use will cause the brake parts
to wear out quickly or cause the brakes
to generate heat, reducing their
effectiveness.
What to Do in Case of Emergency
Problem With the Brake System (Foot Brake)
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Warning Lights
If any warning/indicator light turns
on/flashes, take appropriate action for
each light. If the warning/indicator
light does not turn off, or it turns on or
flashes again, consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
WARNING
If the warning light/indicator light
turns on or flashes, park the vehicle in
a safe place immediately and take
appropriate measures.
Continuing to drive the vehicle while
ignoring the illumination/flashing of
the warning light/indicator light is
dangerous because a problem may
occur to a vehicle system, the engine
may be damaged, or it could lead to
an accident.
The details for some warnings can be
viewed on the center display or
instrument cluster.
Checking Using the Center Display
1. Select “Information” on the home screen.
2. Select “Vehicle Status Monitor”.
3. Select the applicable warning to view the warning details.
Checking Using the Instrument
Cluster
Press the INFO switch on the steering
switch to display the warning
indication screen.
Refer to How to Use the Instrument
Cluster on page 5-28.
Brake System Warning Light
This warning has the following
functions:
Warning light inspection
For an operation check, make sure that
the light turns on when the vehicle
power is switched on, and turns off a
few seconds later or when the hybrid
system is started.
When the light turns on
The light turns on continuously if any
one of the following occurs:
Insufficient brake fluidBrake system (electronic brake force
distribution system) has a problem
Park the vehicle in a safe place
immediately and contact an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
WARNING
Do not drive with the brake system
warning light illuminated. Contact an
Authorized Mazda Dealer to have the
brakes inspected as soon as possible.
Driving with the brake system warning
light illuminated is dangerous. It
indicates that your brakes may not
work at all or that they could
completely fail at any time. If this light
remains illuminated, after checking
that the parking brake is fully released,
have the brakes inspected
immediately.
What to Do in Case of Emergency
Warning/Indicator Light Turns On
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AWD Warning Light
The light turns on if the system has a
problem or if the tire sizes do not
match.
Check the contents of the message
displayed and take the necessary
action.
Tire Pressure MonitoringSystem (TPMS) Warning Light (Flashing)
The light flashes if there is a
malfunction in the system.
Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
WARNING
Do not drive the vehicle at high
speeds if the TPMS warning light turns
on or flashes:
Driving the vehicle at high speeds
while the TPMS warning light is turned
on or flashing is dangerous because
the brake performance and the
steering wheel operability will be
reduced. If the vehicle is driven at high
speeds or the brakes are suddenly
applied, it could lead to an accident.
Gradually apply the brakes to lower the
vehicle's speed.
Do not ignore the TPMS warning light
when it is turned on or flashing:
Continuing to driv e the vehicle while
ignoring the illumi nation/flashing of
the TPMS warning light is dangerous
because a tire may burst which could
lead to an accident. Take appropriate
measures as soon as possible.
What to Do in Case of Emergency
Warning/Indicator Light Turns On
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Power Liftgate WarningSound
*
A sound is activated 3 times when
the power liftgate is operated and an
object is stuck in the liftgate.
Make sure that there is nothing
stuck.
If the vehicle is driven while the
liftgate is open, a sound is activated
for a while.
Drive the vehicle with the liftgate
closed.
Brake System WarningSound
A warning sound is activated if a
problem with the brake system occurs
and the brakes may not work as
intended. Decelerate the vehicle while
checking the safety of the surrounding
area, and park the vehicle in a safe
place. After stopping the vehicle,
contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
What to Do in Case of Emergency
Warning Sound is Activated
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Maintenance ItemNumber of times, maintenance was performed.
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Disc brakes IIIIIIII
Steering operation and linkages II II
Front and rear suspension, ball joints and
wheel bearing axial play IIII
Body condition inspection for
rust, corrosion and perfora-
tion Canada IIIIIIII
Driveshaft dust boot II II
Bolts and nuts on chassis and body TTT T
Cabin air filter Replace every 48,000 km (30,000 miles) or 24 months.
Tire rotation Rotate every 12,000 km (7,500 miles).
Tire inflation pressure and tire wear
*4Inspect every 12,000 km ( 7,500 miles) or 12 months.
Emergency flat tire repair kit (if equipped)
*5Inspect annually.
Function of all lights IIIIIIII
Chart symbols:
I: Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair, adjust, fill up, or replace if necessary.
R: Replace
T: Tighten
Remarks:
*1 Reset the engine oil data whenever replacing the engine oil regardless of the message/wrench indicator light display.
*2 According to state/provincial and federal regulations, failure to perform maintenance on these itemswill not void your emissions warranties. However, Mazda recommends that all maintenance services
be performed at the recommended time or mileage/kilometer period to ensure long-term reliability.
*3 Use of FL-22 is recommended when replacing coolant. Using coolant other than FL-22 may causeserious damage to the engine and cooling system.
*4 Inspect a spare tire if equipped.*5 Check the tire repair fluid expiration date every year when performing the periodic maintenance.Replace the tire repair fluid bottle with new one before the expiration date.
Inspection and Servicing/Cleaning
Scheduled Maintenance
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Inspecting the Brake Fluid
WARNING
If the brake fluid level is low, have the
brakes inspected.
A low brake fluid level is dangerous. A
low level could indicate brake lining
wear or a brake system leak which
could cause the brakes to fail and lead
to an accident.
Inspect the fluid level in the reservoir
regularly. It should be kept between
the MAX and MIN lines.
The level normally drops with
accumulated distance, a condition
associated with wear of brake linings. If
it is excessively low, have the brake
system inspected by an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.

Before inspecting the brake fluid,
remove the hole cover.
Removing the Hole Cover.
1.
2.
3.

Installing the Hole Cover.
1. Insert the hole cover into the cowlgrille.
Make sure that the hole cover holds
the cowl grille and the knobs are in
the correct position.
1. The hole cover
2. The cowl grille
2.

Inspection and Servicing/Cleaning
Engine Compartment Inspection
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