power steering MAZDA MODEL CX-9 2022 User Guide

Driving Tips
WARNING
Do not let the vehicle move in a direction
opposite to the direction selected by the
selector lever:
Do not let the vehicle move backward with
the selector lever in a forward position, or
do not let the vehicle move forward with
the selector lever in the reverse position.
Otherwise, the engine may stop, causing
the loss of the power brake and power
steering functions, and make it difficult to
control the vehicle which could result in an
accident.
Passing
For extra power when passing another
vehicle or climbing steep grades, depress
the accelerator fully. The transaxle will
shift to a lower gear, depending on vehicle
speed.
NOTE
The accelerator pedal may initially feel
heavy as it is being depressed, then feel
lighter as it is depressed further. This
change in pedal force aids the engine
control system in determining how much
the accelerator pedal has been
depressed for performing kickdown, and
functions to control whether or not
kickdown should be performed.
While the selector lever is in the M
position and the TCS is turned off,
manual shift mode does not switch to
automatic shift mode even if the
accelerator pedal is completely
depressed. Operate the selector lever.
Climbing steep grades from a stop
To climb a steep grade from a stopped
position:
1. Depress the brake pedal.
2. Shift to D or M1, depending on the load weight and grade steepness.
3. Release the brake pedal while gradually accelerating.
Descending steep grades
When descending a steep grade, shift to
lower gears, depending on load weight and
grade steepness. Desce nd slowly, using the
brakes only occasionally to prevent them
from overheating.
When Driving
Automatic Transaxle
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Power Steering
Power steering is only operable when
the engine is running. If the engine is off
or if the power steering system is
inoperable, you can still steer, but it
requires more physical effort.
If the steering feels stiffer than usual
during normal driving or the steering
vibrates, consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
The warning indication/warning light
notifies the driver of system
abnormalities and operation conditions.
In addition, the buzzer may also activate
depending on the system abnormality or
operation condition.
Refer to Stop Vehicle in Safe Place
Immediately on page 7-28.
Refer to Power Steering Warning
Buzzer on page 7-48.
CAUTION
Never hold the steering wheel to the
extreme left or right for more than 5
seconds with the engine running. This
could damage the power steering system.
When Driving
Power Steering
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Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure
Warning System (LDWS)
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The LAS & LDWS alerts the driver that the vehicle may be deviating from its lane and it
provides steering assistance to he lp the driver stay within the vehicle lanes.
The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) detects the white lines (yellow lines) of the vehicle
lane in which the vehicle is tra veling and if the system determines that the vehicle may
deviate from its lane, it operates the electric power steering to assist the driver's steering
operation. The system also alerts the driver by activating a lane departure warning sound,
vibrating the steering wheel, and indicating an alert in the display. Use the system when you
drive the vehicle on roads with white (yellow) lines such as expressways and highways.
Refer to Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) on page 4-223.
Forward Sensing
Camera (FSC)
WA R N I N G
Do not rely completely on the LAS & LDWS:
 The LAS & LDWS is not an automatic driving system. In addition, the system is not designed
to compensate for a driver's lack of caution, and over-reliance on the system could lead to
an accident.
 The detection ability of the LAS & LDWS is limited. Always stay on course using the steering
wheel and drive with care.
Do not use the LAS & LDWS in the following cases:
The system may not operate adequately accordin g to the actual driving conditions, resulting
in an accident.
When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
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▼System Canceling
When the LAS & LDWS is turned off,
press the LAS & LDWS OFF switch.
Indicator light
The LAS & LDWS OFF switch indicator
light turns on.
NOTE
In the following cases, the LAS & LDWS
is canceled automatically and the LAS
& LDWS OFF indication is displayed in
the multi-information display. Have your
vehicle inspected at an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
There is a malfunction in the power
steering.
There is a malfunction in the TCS.
There is a malfunction in the Forward
Sensing Camera (FSC).
When the ignition is switched OFF, the
system status before it was turned off is
maintained. For examp
le, if the ignition
is switched OFF with the lane-keep
system operable, the system will be
operable when the ignition is switched
ON the next time.
When the LAS & LDWS is turned off, the
vehicle lane line indication in the
multi-information di splay and the active
driving display turn off.
When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
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WA R N I N G
Always adjust Mazda Connect while the vehicle is stopped:
Do not adjust Mazda Connect with the Commander switch while driving the vehicle.
Adjusting Mazda Connect with the Commander switch while driving the vehicle is dangerous
as it could distract your attention from the vehicle operation which could lead to a serious
accident.
Even if the audio remote control switches are eq uipped on the steering wheel, learn to use the
switches without looking down at them so that you can keep your maximum attention on the
road while driving the vehicle.
Do not allow the connection plug cord to get tangled with the selector lever:
Allowing the plug cord to become tangled with the selector lever is dangerous as it could
interfere with driving, resulting in an accident.
Do not adjust a mobile device or a similar product while driving the vehicle:
Adjusting a mobile device or a similar product while driving the vehicle is dangerous as it
could distract your attention from the vehicle operation which could lead to a serious
accident. Always adjust a mobile device or a similar product while the vehicle is stopped.
CAUTION
For the purposes of safe driving, adjust the au dio volume to a level that allows you to hear
sounds outside of the vehicle including car horns and particul arly emergency vehicle sirens.
NOTE
Do not use Mazda Connect for a long time with the engine stopped. Otherwise, the battery
power could be depleted.
If a mobile phone or CB radio is used in or near the vehicle, it could cause noise to occur
from the audio system. However, this does not indicate a problem.
Interior Features
Mazda Connect [Mazda Connect (Type A)]
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▼Fuse Panel Description
Fuse block (Engine compartment)

DESCRIPTION FUSE
RATING PROTECTED COMPONENT
1 WIPER.DEI 20 A Windshield wiper de-icer
*
2IG2 30 A For protection of various circuits
3 INJECTOR 30 A Engine control system
4― ― ―
5P.WINDOW1 30 A ―
6 P.SEAT RL 30 A Power seat
*
7― ― ―
8 EVVT 20 A Engine control system
9 DEFOG 40 A Rear window defogger
10 ST.HEATER2 20 A Heated steering wheel
*
11 R.HEATER 40 A Air conditioner
12 EPB L 20 A Electric Parking Brake (EPB) (LH)
13 AUDIO 40 A Audio system
14 EPB R 20 A Electric Parking Brake (EPB) (RH)
15 ENG.MAIN 40 A Engine control system
16 ABS/DSC M 50 A ABS, Dynami c stability control system
17 CABIN.+B 50 A For protection of various circuits
18 WIPER 20 A Front window wiper and washer
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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SignalWarning
Power Steering Mal‐
function Indication The message is displayed if the electric power steering has a m
alfunction.
If the message is displayed, stop the vehicle in a safe place a nd do not operate the
steering wheel. There is no probl em if the message in the display turns off after a
while. Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer if the message is dis played continuously.
NOTE
If the message is displayed, the power steering will not operate normally. In this
case, the steering wheel can still be op erated, however, the operation may feel
heavy compared to normal, or the steer ing wheel could vibrate when turning.
Repeatedly jerking the steering wheel left and right while the vehicle is stopped or
moving extremely slowly will cause the power steering system to go into protective
mode which will make the steerin g feel heavy, but this does not indicate a problem.
If this occurs, park the vehicle safely and wait several minutes for the system to
return to normal.
▼ Contact Authorized Mazda Deale
r and Have Vehicle Inspected
If any of the following warning lights or the indicator light turns on/flashes, the system may
have a malfunction. Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have your vehicle inspected.
SignalWarning
ABS Warning LightIf the ABS warning light stays on while you're driving, the ABS
control unit has detected
a system malfunction. If this o ccurs, your brakes will function normally as if the vehicle
had no ABS.
Should this happen, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
NOTE
When the engine is jump-started to charge the battery, uneven rpm occurs and the ABS
warning light may illuminate. If this occurs, it is the result of the weak battery and does
not indicate an ABS malfunction.
Recharge the battery.
The brake assist system does not operate while the ABS warning light is illuminated.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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function does not operate even if
AUTOHOLD switch is operated.

If the message is displayed and the beep
sound is activated simultaneously, have
your vehicle inspected at an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
▼ Power Steering Warning Buzzer
If the power steering system has a
malfunction, the power steering
malfunction indication is displayed and
the buzzer operates at the same time.
Refer to Stop Vehicle in Safe Place
Immediately on page 7-28.
▼Tire Inflation Pressure Warning
Beep
The warning beep sound will be heard for
about 3 seconds if the tire pressures
decrease.
Refer to Tire Pressure Monitoring System
on page 4-240.
▼Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
Warning Beep*
Driving forward
The warning beep operates when the turn
signal lever is operated to the side where
the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning
light is illuminated.
NOTE
A personalized function is available to
change the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
warning beep sound volume.
Refer to the Settings
section in the Mazda
Connect Owner's Manual.
Reversing
The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
warning sound is activated if there is a
possibility of collis ion with a vehicle
approaching from behind and from the
rear on the left and right sides of the
vehicle.
▼ Excessive Speed Warning*
If the vehicle speed exceeds the speed
limit sign displayed on the active driving
display, the warning sound is activated and
the area around the speed limit sign
displayed on the active driving display
flashes 3 times in ambe
r, and if the vehicle
speed continues to exceed the displayed
speed limit sign, the indication stops
flashing and remains on.
▼ Mazda Radar Cruise Control with
Stop & Go function (MRCC with
Stop & Go function) System
Wa r n i n g s
*
The Mazda Radar Cruise Control with
Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop &
Go function) system warnings notify the
driver of system problems and precautions
on use when required. Check after hearing
a warning beep sound.
Warning beep What to check
While the Mazda Radar
Cruise Control with Stop
& Go function (MRCC
with Stop & Go func‐
tion) system is operating,
a single beep sound is
heard when “Front Ra‐
dar Sensor Blocked” is
displayed in the mul‐
ti-information display. Cancel the Mazda Radar
Cruise Control with Stop
& Go function (MRCC
with Stop & Go func‐
tion) system if the radar
sensor (front) becomes
dirty. Clean the area
around the radar sensor
(front).
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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Index
Appendix..................................... 5-45
Appendix (Mazda Connect (Type
A))................................................5-25
Appendix (Mazda Connect (Type
B))................................................ 5-45
Connected Service....................... 5-53
Mazda Connect Basic
Operations....................................5-37
Mazda Connect Basic Operations
(Mazda Connect (Type A))..........5-17
Mazda Connect Basic Operations
(Mazda Connect (Type B)).......... 5-37
Mazda Connect (Mazda Connect
(Type A))..................................... 5-14
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop &
Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go
function).......................................... 4-131 Close proximity warning........... 4-135
Cruise control function.............. 4-143
Display indication......................4-133
Setting the system..................... 4-136
Stop hold control....................... 4-142
Message Indicated in Multi-information
Display.............................................. 7-43
Message Indicated on Display.......... 7-41
Meters................................................ 4-11
Mirrors Outside mirrors..... ....................... 3-32
Rearview mirror.......................... 3-34
Mirror Defogger......... ....................... 4-70
Moonroof...........................................3-40
Multi-information Display (Type
A).......................................................4-13
Multi-information Display (Type
B)....................................................... 4-30
O
Off-Road Traction Assist
Off-Road Traction Assist indicator
light.............................................. 4-95
Off-Road Traction Assist
switch........................................... 4-96
Outside Mirrors......... ........................ 3-32
Overhead Console............................. 5-69
Overhead Lights................................ 5-56
Overheating....................................... 7-23
Overloading....................................... 3-52
Owner Maintenance
Closing the hood...... ................... 6-17
Engine compartment overview.... 6-19
Key battery replacemen t..............6-32
Opening the hood........................ 6-17
Owner maintenance
precautions................................... 6-15
P
Parking Sensor System (Mazda Connect
(Type A))......................................... 4-260 Sensor detection range.............. 4-262
Parking Sensor System (Mazda Connect
(Type B))......................................... 4-270
Power Liftgate................................... 3-20
Power Liftgate Warning Beep........... 7-47
Power Steering................................ 4-101
Power Steering Warning Buzzer....... 7-48
Power Windows............. ................... 3-37
R
Radar Sensors (Rear)...................... 4-231
Radar Sensor (Front).......................4-228
Rearview Mirror........ ........................3-34
Rear Coat Hooks....... ........................ 5-74
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA).... 4-127
Rear Door Child Safet y Locks.......... 3-18
Rear View Monitor
Picture quality adjus tment......... 4-250
Rear View Monitor (Mazda Connect
(Type A))......................................... 4-244
Displayable range on the
screen......................................... 4-246
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Index
Parking in an emergency............... 7-2
When Liftgate Cannot be
Opened......................................... 7-50
Turn Signals...................................... 4-65
U
Ultrasonic Sensor (Rear)................. 4-233
USB Power Outlet............................ 5-61
V
Vanity Mirrors................................... 5-55
Vehicle Information Labels................. 9-2
W
Warning Sound is Activated............. 7-45
Advanced Key removed from vehicle
warning beep............................... 7-46
Air bag/seat belt pr etensioner system
warning beep............................... 7-45
AUTOHOLD warning beep........ 7-47
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
warning beep............................... 7-48
Collision warning...... .................. 7-49
Electric Parking Brake (EPB)
Warning Beep.............................. 7-47
Excessive speed warning.............7-48
Ignition not switched off (STOP)
warning beep............................... 7-46
Key left-in-luggage compartment
warning beep (With the advanced
keyless function)..........................7-47
Key left-in-trunk warning beep (With
the advanced keyless function).... 7-47
Key left-in-vehicle warning beep
(With the advanced keyless
function).......................................7-47
Key removed from vehicle warning
beep..............................................7-46
Lane Departure Warning sound... 7-49
Lights-on reminder...................... 7-45
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with
Stop & Go function (MRCC with
Stop & Go function) system
warnings.......................................7-48
Power Liftgate Warning Beep..... 7-47
Power steering warning buzzer....7-48
Request switch inoperable warning
beep (With the advanced keyless
function).......................................7-47
Seat belt warning beep................ 7-45
Tire inflation pressure warning
beep..............................................7-48
Warranty............................................ 8-16
Weights................................................ 9-5
Windows Power windows........................... 3-37
Windshield Washer........................... 4-69
Windshield Wipers............................ 4-66
Windshield Wiper De-icer................ 4-71
Winter Driving.................................. 3-50
Wiper Replacing Rear Window Wiper
Blade............................................ 6-28
Replacing windshield wiper
blades........................................... 6-26
Wireless Charger (Qi)....................... 5-64
0-9
360°View Monitor (Mazda Connect
(Type A))......................................... 4-169 Front wide view.........................4-182
How to use the system.............. 4-175
Margin of error be tween road surface
on screen and actual road
surface........................................4-191
Rear wide view..........................4-189
Side view................................... 4-184
Top view/front view.................. 4-179
Top view/rear view.................... 4-186
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