2014 MAZDA MODEL 6 display

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lThe shift lever is in the reverse (R)
position (manual transaxle).
lIn the following cases, the“MRCC
Cancelled”indication is displayed and
the beep sounds one time.
lThe vehicle speed decreases to less
than 25 km (16 mph).
lThe DSC has operated.lThe TCS has operated for a certain
period of time.
lThe Smart City Brake Support
(SCBS) has operated.
lWhen traveling on a down slope for
a long period of time.
lThere is a problem with the system.
(Manual transaxle)
lThe shift lever is shifted to neutral
(N) for a certain period of time.
lThe clutch is depressed for a certain
period of time.
lThe engine stalls.NOTE
lThe Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)
system may be canceled during rain, fog,
snow or other inclement weather
conditions, or the front surface of the
radiator grille is dirty.
lIf the Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC) system has been temporarily
canceled, you can return to the previously
set vehicle speed by pressing the RES
switch after the following conditions have
been met.
lAll of the Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC) operation conditions have been
met.
lA certain period of time has elapsed
since the system was automatically
canceled while driving for a long time
on a down slope.
lIf the SET or RES switch is pressed before a
certain period of time has elapsed since the
system was automatically canceled while
driving for a long time on a down slope,
“MRCC Not available”is displayed in the
display.
lIf the OFF switch is pressed to cancel the
Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC), the
system does not return to the previously set
speed even if the RES switch is pressed.
When Driving
Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)
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qShift-up/Shift-down Request
Display (Manual Transaxle)
The shift-up or shift-down request display
in the display of the instrument cluster
may be displayed while the Mazda Radar
Cruise Control (MRCC) system is
operating. When this occurs, shift gears
because the gear position is not
appropriate.
Request Indication on display
Shift up
Shift down
NOTElIf the gears are not shifted up even though
the shift-up request indication is displayed,
load will be applied to the engine and the
Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)
system may be automatically canceled or
engine damage could occur.
lIf the gears are not shifted down even
though the shift-down request indication is
displayed, the Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC) system may be automatically
canceled or engine stalling could occur.
qRadar Sensor Handling
The Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC) radar sensor is installed on the
backside of the radiator grille.
Refer to Radar Sensor on page 4-78.
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Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)
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qActivation/Deactivation
To activate the system, press the ON
switch.
The cruise main indicator light (Amber)
illuminates.
Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on page
4-23.
To deactivate the system, press the OFF
switch.
The cruise main indicator light (Amber)
turns off.
WARNING
Always turn off the cruise control
system when it is not in use:
Leaving the cruise control system in
an activation-ready state while the
cruise control is not in use is
dangerous as the cruise control could
unexpectedly activate if the
activation button is accidentally
pressed, and result in loss of vehicle
control and an accident.
qTo Set Speed
1. Activate the cruise control system by
pressing the ON switch.
The cruise main indicator light
(Amber) illuminates. Refer to Warning/
Indicator Lights on page 4-23.
2. Accelerate to the desired speed, which
must be more than 25 km/h (16 mph).
3. Set the cruise control by pressing the
SET
or SET - switch at the desired
speed. The cruise control is set at the
moment the SET
or SET - switch is
pressed. Release the accelerator pedal
simultaneously. The cruise set indicator
light (Green) illuminates.NOTE
lRelease the SETor SET - switch at the
desired speed, otherwise the speed will
continue increasing while the SET
switch is pressed and held, and continue
decreasing while the SET - switch is pressed
and held (except when the accelerator
pedal is depressed).
lOn a steep grade, the vehicle may
momentarily slow down while ascending,
or speed up while descending.
lCruise control will cancel if the vehicle
speed decreases below 21 km/h (13 mph)
when cruise is activated, such as when
climbing a steep grade.
lCruise control may cancel at about 15 km/h
(9 mph) below the preset speed (such as
may happen when climbing a long, steep
grade).
For the Type A meter, the vehicle speed
preset using the cruise control is displayed
in the instrument cluster.
qTo Increase Cruising Speed
Follow either of these procedures.
To increase speed using cruise control
switch
Press the SET
switch and hold it. Your
vehicle will accelerate.
Release the switch at the speed you want.
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Press the SETand release it
immediately to adjust the preset speed.
Multiple operations will increase the
preset speed according to the number of
times it is operated.
Increasing speed with a single SET
operation
Meter display for vehicle speed indicated
in km/h: 1 km/h (0.6 mph)
Meter display for vehicle speed indicated
in mph: 1 mph (1.6 km/h)
To increase speed using accelerator
pedal
Depress the accelerator pedal to accelerate
to the desired speed. Press the SET
or
SET - switch and release it immediately.
NOTE
Accelerate if you want to speed up temporarily
when the cruise control is on. Greater speed
will not interfere with or change the set speed.
Take your foot off the accelerator to return to
the set speed.
qTo Decrease Cruising Speed
Press the SET - switch and hold it. The
vehicle will gradually slow.
Release the switch at the speed you want.
Press the SET- switch and release it
immediately to adjust the preset speed.
Multiple operations will decrease the
preset speed according to the number of
times it is operated.
Decreasing speed with a single SET-
operation
Meter display for vehicle speed indicated
in km/h: 1 km/h (0.6 mph)
Meter display for vehicle speed indicated
in mph: 1 mph (1.6 km/h)
qTo Resume Cruising Speed at
More Than 25 km/h (16 mph)
If some other method besides the OFF
switch was used to cancel cruising speed
(such as applying the brake pedal) and the
system is still activated, the most recent
set speed will automatically resume when
the RES switch is pressed.
If vehicle speed is below 25 km/h (16
mph), increase the vehicle speed up to 25
km/h (16 mph) or more and press the RES
switch.
qTo Temporarily Cancel
To temporarily cancel the system, use one
of these methods:
lSlightly depress the brake pedal.lDepress the clutch pedal (Manual
transaxle only).
lPress the CANCEL switch.
If the RESUME switch is pressed when
the vehicle speed is 25 km/h (16 mph) or
higher, the system reverts to the
previously set speed.
qTo Deactivate
To deactivate the system, press the OFF
switch.
When Driving
Cruise Control
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qIndication on Display
The Forward Obstruction Warning (FOW)
system's operation status or malfunctions
are indicated in the display in the
instrument cluster. Regarding
malfunctions, check the vehicle
conditions or have it inspected by an
Authorized Mazda Dealer according to
the content of the displayed message.
Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on page
4-23.
The display can also be turned off by
pressing the INFO button of the steering
switch.
Refer to Trip Computer and INFO Switch
on page 4-18.
qCollision Warning
If there is the possibility of a collision
with a vehicle or obstruction ahead, the
beep sounds continuously and a warning
is indicated in the display.
qRadar Sensor Handling
The Forward Obstruction Warning (FOW)
radar sensor is installed on the backside of
the radiator grille.
Refer to Radar Sensor on page 4-78.
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Forward Obstruction Warning (FOW)
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Tire Pressure Monitoring System
lThe Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) monitors the air pressure of all four tires.
If the air pressure of one or more tires is too low, the system warns the driver by
indicating the tire pressure monitoring system warning light in the instrument cluster
(the warning is also indicated in the display on the type A
*1instrument cluster) and
operating a beep sound. The system monitors the tire pressures indirectly using the data
sent from the ABS wheel speed sensors.
To allow the system to operate correctly, the system needs to be initialized with the
specified tire pressure (value on the tire pressure label). Follow the procedure and
perform the initialization.
*1 Refer to Type A on page 4-23.
lFor vehicles with the type A*1instrument cluster, check the vehicle condition or have
the vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer according to the indication.
*1 Refer to Type A on page 4-23.
lA system malfunction or operation conditions are indicated by a warning.
Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on page 4-23.
Refer to Tire Inflation Pressure Warning Beep on page 7-40.
ABS wheel speed sensor
When Driving
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
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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 shift lever (manual
transaxle) or the selector lever (automatic transaxle) is shifted to the R position.
(With rearview monitor)
The rearview monitor is displayed.
When Driving
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) System
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qWhen The System Operates
1. Press the LDWS switch. The LDWS
goes on stand-by and the LDWS
warning light (amber) illuminates.
On the type A instrument cluster, the
lane indication (bordered line) is
indicated in the display.
Indication on display
2. Drive the vehicle near the center of the
lane and the LDWS indicator light
(green) illuminates in the instrument
cluster when all of the following
conditions are met.
On the type A instrument cluster, the
lane indication is indicated in the
display.
lThe vehicle is driven near the center
of the lane with the white (yellow)
line on the left and right sides, or on
either side.
lThe vehicle speed is about 65 km/h
(41 mph) or more
lThe vehicle is driven on a straight
road or road with gentle curves
Indication on display
NOTElThe LDWS remains on stand-by until it
detects white (yellow) lines on both the left
and right sides, or on either side.
lWhen the system detects a white (yellow)
line on one side only, the system will
operate the warning only when the vehicle
deviates to the side the white (yellow) line
detected.
When Driving
Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)
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