Mazda CX-9 (2019 year). Instruction

Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR)

The TSR helps prevent the driver from overlooking traffic signs, and provides support for
safer driving by displaying traffic signs on the active driving display which are recognized
by the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) or recorded in the navigation system while the
vehicle is driven.
The TSR displays the speed limit, do not enter, and traffic stop signs.
If the vehicle speed exceeds the speed limit sign indicated in the active driving display while
the vehicle is driven, the system notifies the driver using the indication in the active driving
display and a warning sound.

NOTE



The TSR is not supported in some countries or regions. For information concerning the
supported countries or regions, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.



The TSR operates only if the navigation system SD card (Mazda genuine) is inserted in
the SD card slot. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer for details.

Speed limit signs and do not enter signs

Sign recognized

Sign displayed

Active driving display indication

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Stop sign

Sign recognized and
displayed at same time

Active driving display indication

WARNING

Always check the traffic signs visually while driving.
The TSR helps prevent the driver from overlooking traffic signs and provides support for safer
driving. Depending on the weather conditions or problems with traffic signs, a traffic sign
may not be recognized or a traffic sign different from the actual traffic sign may be displayed.
Always make it your responsibility as a driver to check the actual traffic signs. Otherwise, it
could result in an accident.

NOTE



The TSR does not operate if there is a malfunction in the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC).



Under the following conditions, the TSR may not operate normally.



An object placed on the dashboard is reflected in the windshield and picked up by the
camera.



Heavy luggage is loaded in the luggage compartment or on the rear seat and the
vehicle is tilted.



The tire pressures are not adjusted to the specified pressure.



Tires other than standard tires are equipped.



The vehicle is driven on the ramp and surrounding area to or from a rest area or a
tollgate on a highway.



When surrounding brightness suddenly changes such as when entering or exiting a
tunnel.

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

The illumination of the headlights is weakened because of dirt or the optical axis is
deviated.



The windshield is dirty or foggy.



The windshield and camera are fogged (water droplets).



Strong light is directed at the front of the vehicle (such as backlight or high-beam
headlights of on-coming vehicles).



The vehicle is making a sharp turn.



Strong light reflects off the road.



A traffic sign is in a position which makes it difficult to reflect the light from the
vehicle's headlights, such as when the vehicle is driven at night or in a tunnel.



The vehicle is driven under weather conditions such as rain, fog, or snow.



The stored map data for the navigation system is not current.



A traffic sign is obscured by mud or snow.



A traffic sign is concealed by trees or a vehicle.



A traffic sign is partially shaded.



A traffic sign is bent or warped.



A traffic sign is too low or too high.



A traffic sign is too bright or too dark (including electronic traffic signs).



A traffic sign is too big or too small.



There is an object similar to the traffic sign being read (such as another traffic sign or
other signs resembling it).



The TSR does not operate if the active driving display is set to non-display.



The TSR can be set to inoperable.
Refer to Personalization Features on page 9-10.

▼ Traffic Sign Display Indication

The following traffic signs are displayed
on the active driving display.
Speed limit signs

Do not enter signs

Stop signs

NOTE
Speed limit signs



When the vehicle speed is about 1 km/h
(0.6 mph) or faster, the speed limit sign
is displayed when any one of the
following conditions are met.



The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
recognizes a speed limit sign as a sign
targeted for your vehicle and the
vehicle passes it.

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

The speed limit sign stored in the
navigation system is read (if the
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) does
not recognize a speed limit sign).



In the following cases, display of the
speed limit sign stops.



The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
recognizes the speed limit sign and the
vehicle is driven for a certain distance
after passing the sign.



Each sensor determines that the
vehicle has changed direction of
travel.



The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
recognizes a new speed limit sign
which differs from the previous one
(displays the new speed limit sign).



The speed limit sign stored in the
navigation system is not read within a
certain period of time (if the Forward
Sensing Camera (FSC) does not
recognize a speed limit sign, the speed
limit sign stored in the navigation
system is displayed).



The vehicle speed exceeds the
displayed speed limit sign by 30 km/h
(19 mph) or more after a certain
period of time has elapsed since the
speed limit sign was displayed.
(Except when there is information for
the speed limit sign in the navigation
system)

Do not enter signs



A do not enter sign is displayed when all
of the following conditions are met.



The vehicle speed is about 60 km/h
(37 mph) or slower.



The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
recognizes a do not enter sign as a
sign targeted for your vehicle and the
vehicle passes it.



When the Forward Sensing Camera
(FSC) recognizes the do not enter sign
and a certain period of time has elapsed
since the vehicle passed the sign, display
of the do not enter sign stops.

Stop sign



A stop sign is displayed when all of the
following conditions are met:



The vehicle speed is about 30 km/h
(19 mph) or slower.



The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
recognizes a stop sign as a sign
targeted for your vehicle.



When a certain period of time has
elapsed since the stop sign was
displayed, display of the stop sign stops.

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▼ Excessive Speed Warning

If the vehicle speed exceeds the speed limit sign displayed in the active driving display, the
area around the speed limit sign flashes 3 times in amber and the warning sound is activated
3 times at the same time. If the vehicle speed continues to exceed the displayed speed limit
sign, the indication stops flashing and remains on. Check the surrounding conditions and
adjust the vehicle speed to the legal speed using the appropriate operation such as
depressing the brake pedal.

While 60 mph is displayed

50 mph is displayed

Active driving display indication

The excessive speed warning is initially set to inoperable. If you want to activate the
excessive speed warning, change the setting in the personalization features. In addition, the
warning pattern and the warning activation timing differ depending on the setting contents.
Refer to Personalization Features on page 9-10.
Warning pattern



Off: The excessive speed warning is not activated.



Visual: The area around the speed limit sign displayed in the display flashes 3 times in
amber, and if the vehicle speed continues to exceed the displayed speed limit sign, the
indication stops flashing and remains on.



Audio & Visual: The area around the speed limit sign displayed in the display flashes 3
times in amber and the warning sound is activated 3 times at the same time. If the vehicle
speed continues to exceed the displayed speed limit sign, the indication stops flashing and
remains on.

Warning activation timing



0: If the vehicle speed exceeds the speed limit sign displayed in the display, the

excessive speed warning is activated.



5: If the vehicle speed exceeds the speed limit sign displayed in the display by 5 km/h

(3 mph), the excessive speed warning is activated.

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

10: If the vehicle speed exceeds the speed limit sign displayed in the display by 10

km/h (5 mph), the excessive speed warning is activated.

NOTE



In the following cases, the excessive speed warning stops operating.



The vehicle speed is less than the speed of the displayed speed limit sign. (If the
activation timing for the excessive speed warning is changed in the personalization
features, the excessive speed warning stops operating when the vehicle speed is less
than the changed vehicle speed.



A speed limit sign indication has been updated and the vehicle speed is lower than the
updated indication.



Display of the speed limit sign stops.



The warning indication is displayed at the same time the excessive speed warning sound
is activated if the vehicle speed exceeds the speed indicated on the speed limit sign.
Refer to Warning Sound is Activated on page 7-46.



If the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) incorrectly recognizes the actual speed limit sign
at a lower speed, the excessive speed alarm is activated even if the vehicle is driven at the
legal speed.

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Distance Recognition Support System (DRSS)

The DRSS measures the distance between your vehicle and a vehicle ahead using a radar
sensor (front) while the vehicle speed is about 30 km/h (19 mph) or faster, and if your
vehicle approaches a vehicle ahead more closely than what is appropriate for maintaining
distance between the vehicles according to the vehicle speed, a notification in the active
driving display is indicated to advise you to keep a safe distance from the vehicle ahead.

WARNING

Do not rely completely on the DRSS and always drive carefully:
The ability to detect a vehicle ahead is limited depending on the type of vehicle ahead, the
weather conditions, and the traffic conditions. Therefore, if the accelerator and brake pedals
are not operated correctly it could lead to an accident. Always verify the safety of the
surrounding area and depress the brake pedal or accelerator pedal while keeping a safer
distance from vehicles ahead or on-coming vehicles.

NOTE



The DRSS operates when all of the following conditions are met:



The ignition is switched ON.



The DRSS is on.



The selector lever is in a position other than reverse (R).



The vehicle speed is 30 km/h or faster (19 mph or faster).



The objects which activate the system are 4-wheeled vehicles.



The DRSS may also operate in the presence of motorcycles and bicycles.



The DRSS may not operate normally under the following conditions:



The Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) has a malfunction.



The vehicle ahead is traveling at an extremely slow speed.



The system does not operate with the following objects:



Vehicles approaching in the opposite direction.



Stationary objects (stopped vehicles, obstructions)

▼ Indication on Display

The DRSS operation status is indicated in the active driving display or multi-information
display. Regarding malfunctions, check the vehicle conditions or have it inspected by an
Authorized Mazda Dealer according to the content of the displayed message.

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NOTE



When the ignition is switched off, the operation status before the system was turned off is
maintained. For example, if the ignition is switched off with the DRSS operable, the
system will be operable when the ignition is switched ON the next time.



The DRSS can be turned on/off and the system's sensitivity can be changed.
Refer to Personalization Features on page 9-10.

Multi-information display

Active driving display

Vehicle ahead
display

Multi-information display

Active driving display

Vehicle ahead
display

Instrument Cluster (Type A)

Instrument Cluster (Type B)

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Distance-between-vehicles guidelines

Indication on display

Distance be‐

tween vehi‐

cles guide‐

lines

(During

travel at

about 40

km/h (25

mph)

Distance be‐

tween vehi‐

cles guide‐

lines

(During

travel at

about 80

km/h (50

mph)

Multi-information display

Active driving dis‐

play

Instrument cluster (Type

About 25 m
(82 ft)

About 50 m
(164 ft)

About 20 m
(66 ft)

About 40 m
(131 ft)

About 15 m
(49 ft)

About 30 m
(98 ft)

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Indication on display

Distance be‐

tween vehi‐

cles guide‐

lines

(During

travel at

about 40

km/h (25

mph)

Distance be‐

tween vehi‐

cles guide‐

lines

(During

travel at

about 80

km/h (50

mph)

Multi-information display

Active driving dis‐

play

Instrument cluster (Type

About 10 m
(33 ft)

About 20 m
(66 ft)

Illuminated in amber

Illuminated in
amber

About 10 m
(32 ft) or less

About 20 m
(65 ft) or less

1 The distance between vehicles differs depending on vehicle speed.

2 Indication when the distance setting for notifying the driver that the vehicle approaches

a vehicle ahead is Near.

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Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)

The RCTA system is designed to assist the driver in checking the area to the rear of the
vehicle on both sides while the vehicle is reversing by alerting the driver to the presence of
vehicles approaching the rear of the vehicle.
The RCTA system detects vehicles approaching from the rear left and right sides of the
vehicle, and the rear of the vehicle while the vehicle is being reversed out of a parking
space, and notifies the driver of possible danger using the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
warning indicator lights and the warning buzzer.

Detection areas

Your vehicle

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RCTA operation

1. The RCTA system operates when the selector lever is shifted to the reverse (R) position.
2. If there is the possibility of a collision with an approaching vehicle, the Blind Spot

Monitoring (BSM) warning indicator lights flashes and the warning beep is activated
simultaneously.
(With rear view monitor)
The RCTA warning indication in the rearview monitor also synchronizes with the Blind
Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning indicator light on the door mirrors.
(With 360° view monitor)
The RCTA warning indication in the 360° view monitor also synchronizes with the
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning indicator light on the door mirrors.

WARNING

Always check the surrounding area visually before actually putting the vehicle in reverse:
The system is only designed to assist you in checking for vehicles at the rear when putting the
vehicle in reverse. Due to certain limitations with the operation of this system, the Blind Spot
Monitoring (BSM) warning indicator lights may not flash or it might be delayed even though
a vehicle is behind your vehicle. Always make it your responsibility as a driver to check the
rear.

NOTE



In the following cases, the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) OFF Indicator Light turns on
and operation of the system is stopped. If the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) OFF Indicator
Light remains illuminated, have the vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer as
soon as possible.

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

Some problem with the system including the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning
indicator lights has occurred.



A large deviation in the installation position of a radar sensor (rear) on the vehicle has
occurred.



There is a large accumulation of snow or ice on the rear bumper near a radar sensor
(rear).



Driving on snow-covered roads for long periods.



The temperature near the radar sensors becomes extremely hot due to driving for long
periods on slopes during the summer.



The battery voltage has decreased.



Under the following conditions, the radar sensors (rear) cannot detect target objects or it
may be difficult to detect them.



The vehicle speed when reversing is about 10 km/h (6 mph) or faster.



The radar sensor (rear) detection area is obstructed by a nearby wall or parked vehicle.
(Reverse the vehicle to a position where the radar sensor detection area is no longer
obstructed.)

Your vehicle



A vehicle is approaching directly from the rear of your vehicle.

Your vehicle



The vehicle is parked on a slant.

Your vehicle



Directly after the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system becomes operable using the
personalization feature.



Radio wave interference from a radar sensor equipped on a nearby parked vehicle.

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

In the following cases, it may be difficult to view the illumination/flashing of the Blind
Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning indicator lights equipped on the door mirrors.



Snow or ice adheres to the door mirrors.



The front door glass is fogged or covered in snow, frost or dirt.



Turn off the RCTA system while pulling a trailer or while an accessory such as a bicycle
carrier is installed to the rear of the vehicle. Otherwise, the radio waves emitted by the
radar will be blocked causing the system to not operate normally.

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Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function

(MRCC with Stop & Go function)

The MRCC with Stop & Go function system is designed to maintain headway control

with a vehicle ahead according to your vehicle's speed using a radar sensor (front) to detect
the distance to the vehicle ahead and a preset vehicle speed without you having to use the
accelerator or brake pedals.

1 Headway Control: Control of the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead

detected by the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system.

Additionally, if your vehicle starts closing in on the vehicle ahead such as if the vehicle
ahead brakes suddenly, a warning sound and a warning indication in the display are
activated simultaneously to alert you to maintain a sufficient distance between the vehicles.
If the vehicle ahead stops while you are following behind it, your vehicle will stop and be
held stopped automatically (stop hold control), and headway control will resume when you
resume driving the vehicle such as by pressing the RES switch.
Also refer to the following before using the MRCC with Stop & Go function.



Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) (page 4-192)



Radar sensor (front) (page 4-197)

WARNING

Do not rely completely on the MRCC with Stop & Go function:
The MRCC with Stop & Go function system has detection limitations depending on the type of
vehicle ahead and its conditions, the weather conditions, and the road conditions.
Additionally, the system may be unable to decelerate sufficiently to avoid hitting the vehicle
ahead if the vehicle ahead applies the brakes suddenly or another vehicle cuts into the driving
lane, which could result in an accident.
Always drive carefully and verify the surrounding conditions and depress the brake pedal or
accelerator pedal while keeping a safer distance from vehicles ahead or on-coming vehicles.

Do not use the MRCC with Stop & Go function system in the following locations, using the
MRCC with Stop & Go function system at the following locations may result in an unexpected
accident:

General roads other than highways (Driving under these conditions using the MRCC with

Stop & Go function system is not possible.)

Roads with sharp curves and where vehicle traffic is heavy and there is insufficient space

between vehicles.

Roads where frequent and repetitive acceleration and deceleration occur (Driving under

these conditions using the MRCC with Stop & Go function system is not possible).

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When entering and exiting interchanges, service areas, and parking areas of highways (If

you exit a highway while headway control is in use, the vehicle ahead will no longer be
tracked and your vehicle may accelerate to the set speed).

Slippery roads such as ice or snow-bound roads (Tires could spin causing you to lose vehicle

control, or the stop hold control may not operate.)

Long, descending slopes (to maintain distance between vehicles, the system automatically

and continuously applies the brakes which could result in the loss of brake power.)

Slopes with a steep gradient (The vehicle ahead may not be detected correctly, your vehicle

may slide while stopped by the stop hold control, and it may accelerate suddenly after it
starts moving.)

For safety purposes, switch the MRCC with Stop & Go function system off when it is not being
used.

Do not get out of the vehicle while the stop hold control is operating:
Getting out of the vehicle while the stop hold control is operating is dangerous as the vehicle
may move unexpectedly and result in an accident. Before getting out of the vehicle, switch the
MRCC with Stop & Go function system off, shift the selector lever to the P position, and apply
the parking brake.

CAUTION

If your vehicle is towed or you are towing something, switch the MRCC with Stop & Go
function system off to prevent a mis-operation.

NOTE



The MRCC with Stop & Go function system does not detect the following as physical
objects.



Vehicles approaching in the opposite direction



Pedestrians



Stationary objects (stopped vehicles, obstructions)



If a vehicle ahead is traveling at an extremely low speed, the system may not detect it
correctly.



During headway control travel, do not set the system for detection of two-wheeled
vehicles such as motorcycles and bicycles.



Do not use the MRCC with Stop & Go function system under conditions in which close
proximity warnings are frequently activated.

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