warning light MAZDA MODEL CX-9 2014 (in English) Repair Manual

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NOTElThe detectability of the radar sensors has its limitations. The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) System
may not operate properly under the following conditions:
lIce, snow, or soil adheres to the rear bumper surface around the radar sensors.lDuring adverse weather conditions such as rain or snow, or under conditions where water is
sprayed.
lThe rear bumper area around the radar sensors is blocked by foreign material (such as
stickers or a bicycle carrier).
lThe radar sensors do not detect human, animal, shopping cart, bicycle, or static objects such as
fences.
lThe radar sensors may not detect all types of vehicles around your vehicle, especially the
following types of vehicles:
lMotorcycleslVehicles with body shapes that radar may not reflect such as a flatbed trailer with no cargo.lVehicles with lower body height such as sports cars.lAlthough the system may detect objects on the road side such as parked vehicles or guardrails and
operate the warning light/beep, it does not indicate a malfunction.
lIf the vehicle is driven on a road with less traffic and few vehicles that the radar sensors can
detect, the system may pause (the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) OFF indicator light in the
instrument panel flashes). However, it does not indicate a malfunction.
lThe following conditions may affect the visibility of the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning
lights on the outside mirror, making it difficult to confirm the illumination of the lights:
lIce or snow adheres to the surface of the outside mirrors.lThe door window glass is tinted.lThe radar sensors are equipped inside the rear bumper. (page 5-43)lHave the radar sensors inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer if any shock is applied to the
rear bumper, even in a minor accident. If the vehicle is driven with a damaged radar sensor, the
system may not operate properly resulting in an accident.
lFor repairs or paintwork around the radar sensors, or replacement of the bumper, consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
lThe radar sensors of the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system may be regulated under the radio
wave related laws of the country where the vehicle is driven. The sensors in this system are
approved for use in the U.S.A. (including territories), Canada, and Mexico. If a vehicle with a
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system is driven in a country other than the U.S.A., Canada, or
Mexico, the system has to be turned off using the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) OFF switch.
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qBlind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system monitors the detection areas on both sides of the
vehicle to the rear and when there are vehicles in the detection area it notifies the driver by
illuminating the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning light while the vehicle speed is
about 10 km/h (6.2 mph) or faster and driving forward.
If the turn signal lever is operated to the side the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning
light is illuminated, the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning light flashes and the system
warns the driver of the vehicle in the detection area using a BSM warning beep sound.
Detection areas
Your vehicle
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NOTElThe Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) does not operate when the vehicle speed is lower than about 10
km/h (6.2 mph).
lThe detection area of the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) has been determined based on the lane
width of general freeways. Therefore on a road with a narrower lane width, the system may detect
vehicles on a lane next to the adjacent lane and operate the warning light/beep. On a road with
wider lane width, the system may not detect vehicles on the adjacent lane and may not operate the
warning light/beep.
lUnder the following conditions, the system may be unable to detect vehicles, or detection may be
delayed.
lThe vehicle accelerates from a standing-start with a vehicle alongside.lA vehicle moves from a lane two lanes over to the adjacent lane.lThe difference in vehicle speed between your vehicle and another vehicle is larger when
passing or being passed, and the vehicle passes the detection area within a short period of
time.
lOn a steep incline, or when there is a difference in height between lanes.lImmediately after the system has been activated by pressing the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
OFF switch again after it has been turned off (Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) OFF indicator
light in instrument panel illuminates) by pressing the switch.
lThe selector lever is shifted to the R position, or directly after being shifted from the R position.lThe system may not operate normally when towing a trailer. Turn off the system by operating the
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) OFF switch when towing a trailer.
lThe system switches to the Rear Cross Traffic Alert function when the selector lever is shifted to
the R position.
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qRear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
When reversing the vehicle from a parking garage, vehicles approaching both sides of the
vehicle are detected to alert the driver of a possible collision by flashing the Blind Spot
Monitoring (BSM) warning light and activating the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning
beep sound.
Detection areas
Your vehicle
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) system operation
1. The Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) system operates when the selector lever is shifted
to the R position.
(With rearview monitor)
The rearview monitor is displayed.
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2. If a vehicle approaches which may hit you, the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) systemwarning light flashes and the Blind Spot Monitoring system (BSM) warning beep
sounds at the same time.
(With rearview monitor)
The Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) warning indication in the rearview monitor also
synchronizes with the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system warning light on the door
mirrors.
(With rearview monitor)
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qBSM Warning Light/Beep
BSM warning light
Equipped on the left and right door
mirrors.
This warning light illuminates for a few
seconds when the ignition is switched
ON.
Driving forward
If the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
system detects a vehicle in the detection
area while the vehicle is driven at a speed
of about 10 km/h (6.2mph) or more, the
BSM warning light illuminates on the side
of the vehicle where the rear on-coming
vehicle is detected. A warning indicator
light flashes when the turn signal lever is
operated to the side where the BSM
warning lights is illuminated to alert the
driver.
Reversing
If vehicles approach from the rear on the
left and right, the BSM warning lights on
both sides flash. NOTE
lIf ice or snow adhere to the outer mirror
surface, the BSM warning light may not be
visible.
lIf the door window glass is tinted, it may
affect the visibility of the BSM warning
light, making it difficult to confirm the
illumination of the light.
BSM warning beep
Driving forward
The warning beep operates when the turn
signal lever is operated to the side where
the BSM warning light is illuminated.
NOTE
The system can be personalized so that the
BSM warning beep does not operate. Refer to
Personalization Features on page 10-8.
Reversing
If vehicles approach from the rear on the
left and right, the BSM warning beep
operates.
q
BSM OFF Indicator Light
This indicator light illuminates for a few
seconds when the ignition is switched
ON.
The BSM OFF indicator light illuminates
when the BSM system is turned off by
pressing the BSM OFF switch.
The indicator light flashes if the BSM
system has a malfunction. Consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
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qFuel Gauge
The fuel gauge shows approximately how
much fuel is remaining in the tank when
the ignition is switched ON.
We recommend keeping the tank over 1/4
full. When the low fuel warning light
illuminates or when the needle is near E,
refuel as soon as possible.
Full
Approx. 1/4 FullLow fuel
warning light
NOTElAfter refueling, it may require some time for
the needle to stabilize. In addition, the
needle may deviate while driving on a slope
or curve since the fuel moves in the tank.
lThe direction of the arrow () next to the
low fuel warning light indicates that the
fuel-filler lid is on the left side of the
vehicle.
q Dashboard Illumination
Rotate the knob to adjust the brightness of
the instrument cluster and other
illuminations in the dashboard.
NOTE
lThe brightness of dashboard illuminations
can be adjusted when the headlight switch
is in the
orposition.lWhen the dashboard illumination
brightness cannot be adjusted any more, a
beep sound will be heard.
Dim
Bright
Canceling the illumination dimmer
(Black-out meter and dashboard
illuminations)
When the headlight switch is in the
orposition, the illumination of the
instrument cluster and the information
display dims.
When driving on snowy or foggy roads,
or in other situations when the instrument
cluster or information display's visibility
is reduced due to glare from surrounding
brightness, cancel the illumination
dimmer and increase the illumination
intensity.
To cancel the illumination dimmer, press
the dashboard illumination knob.
NOTE
lThis symbol () indicates the knob to
adjust the brightness of the dashboard
illumination.
lIf the illumination dimmer is cancelled, the
instrument cluster and the information
display will not dim when the headlight
switch is turned to the
orposition
again. Press the dashboard illumination
knob to activate the illumination dimmer.
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Warning/Indicator Lights
Warning/Indicator lights will appear in any of the highlighted areas
SignalWarning/Indicator Lights Page
Brake System Warning Light 5-58
Malfunction Warning Light5-58
Charging System Warning Light5-60
Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light5-60
Check Engine Light5-60
ABS Warning Light5-59
Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Light5-61
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SignalWarning/Indicator Lights Page
Low Fuel Warning Light 5-61
Check Fuel Cap Warning Light5-62
Seat Belt Warning Light5-62
Door-Ajar Warning Light5-62
Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Light5-62
Automatic Transaxle Warning Light5-62
AWD Warning Light5-63
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light5-63
KEY Warning Light (Red)/KEY Indicator Light (Green)5-65
Security Indicator Light5-67
Headlight High-Beam Indicator Light5-67
Shift Position Indicator Light5-67
TCS/DSC/RSC Indicator Light5-68
TCS OFF Indicator Light5-68
Cruise Main Indicator Light (Amber)/Cruise Set Indicator Light (Green) 5-68
BSM OFF Indicator Light5-69
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SignalWarning/Indicator Lights Page
Lights-On Indicator Light 5-69
Turn Signal/Hazard Warning Indicator Lights5-69
qBrake System Warning Light
This warning has the following functions:
Parking brake warning/Warning light
inspection
The light illuminates when the parking
brake is applied with the ignition switched
to START or ON. It turns off when the
parking brake is fully released.
Low brake fluid level warning
If the brake warning light remains
illuminated even though the parking brake
is released, the brake fluid may be low or
there could be a problem with the brake
system. 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.
CAUTION
In addition, the effectiveness of the
braking may diminish so you may
need to depress the brake pedal more
strongly than normal to stop the
vehicle.
qMalfunction Warning Light
This warning light illuminates for a few
seconds when the ignition is switched
ON.
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