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NOTE
  It might be impossible or diffi cult for the radar sensors (rear) to detect the following:




 Small, two-wheeled vehicles, bicycles, pedestrians, and stationary objects on or at
the edge of the road.
 


 Vehicles with body shapes off of which radar may not refl ect such as unloaded
trailers with a low vehicle height and sports cars.
 


 A vehicle is in the detection area in an adjacent lane to the rear but it is not
approaching. The system makes determinations based on the radar detection data
from approaching vehicles.
 


 Another vehicle is travelling at the same speed alongside the vehicle for extended
periods.
 


 Vehicles approaching from the opposite direction.



 Another vehicle which your vehicle is attempting to pass is in an adjacent lane.



 A vehicle is in an adjacent lane which is extremely wide. The radar sensors (rear)
detection area is set according to the lane width of general freeways.
 
 In the following cases, the RVM warning indicator light and the warning chime may
not activate or they may be delayed:
 


 Another vehicle moves from a lane two lanes over to the adjacent lane.



 When driving on a steep incline.



 When going over a mountain pass.



 When the turning radius is small (cornering around sharp curves, roundabouts, or
intersections).
 


 There is a difference in height between vehicle lanes.



 Immediately after this system is turned on. 

 If the lane width is extremely narrow, a vehicle in an adjacent lane two lanes over may
be detected. The radar sensors (rear) detection area is set according to the lane width of
general freeways.
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NOTE
  The RVM warning indicator light may illuminate for stationary objects in or on the
edge of the road, such as guardrails, tunnels, and side walls.

Objects such as guardrails and concrete walls
running alongside the vehicle.Places where the width between guardrails or
walls on each side of the vehicle narrows.
The walls at the entrance and exits of tunnels,
turnouts.
  If a trailer is being towed or a vehicle carrier is equipped to the rear of the vehicle, the
rear vehicle monitoring system may not operate correctly because radar emission could
be obstructed. Turn off the rear vehicle monitoring system.
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RVM Warning Indicator Light
The rear vehicle monitoring system alerts the driver to the presence of another vehicle in
an adjacent lane using the RVM warning indicator lights and the warning chime while the
system is operational.
RVM warning indicator light
The RVM warning indicator lights are installed to the left and right outside mirrors. The
warning indicator light illuminates when a vehicle approaching from the rear in an adjacent
lane is detected. A warning indicator light fl ashes when the direction indicator lever is
operated to the side where the RVM warning indicator light is illuminated to alert the driver.
Illumination dimmer cancel function
Normally, when the headlight switch is turned to the
or position, the brightness of
the RVM warning indicator lights is dimmed when they illuminate.
When driving on snow and fog bound roads where the brightness of the surrounding light
makes it diffi cult to see a RVM warning indicator light while it is dimmed, rotating the
instrument panel illumination knob clockwise fully cancels the dimmer function and restores
the brightness of the RVM warning indicator lights to full brightness.
Refer to Instrument panel Illumination on page 4-28 .
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Indication on Display
The Distance Recognition Support System (DRSS) operation status is indicated in the active
driving display. Regarding malfunctions, check the vehicle conditions or have it inspected
by an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer according to the
content of the displayed message.
Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on page 4-40 .
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 Distance
Recognition Support System (DRSS) operable, the system will be operable when the
ignition is switched ON the next time.
  The Distance Recognition Support System (DRSS) can be turned on/off and the
system's sensitivity can be changed.
 Refer to Personalisation Features on page 9-16 .
Vehicle ahead
display
Distance between
vehicle display
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NOTE
  The Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system operates when all of the following
conditions are met.
 


 The vehicle speed is as follows: 



(European models)
 About 30 km/h (19 mph) to 200 km/h (124 mph) 


(Except European models)
 About 30 km/h (19 mph) to 145 km/h (90 mph) 
 



The Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system is turned on.



 The parking brake is not applied.



 The Smart Brake Support (SBS) warning light (amber) does not illuminate.



 The Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) is operating normally.

(Manual transaxle)




 The shift lever is in a position other than reverse (R) or neutral (N).



 The clutch pedal is not depressed.

(Automatic transaxle)




 The selector lever is in the drive (D) position or manual (M) position (manual
mode).
 
 In the following cases, the warnings may not activate even if your vehicle starts
closing in on the vehicle ahead.
 


 You are driving at the same speed as the vehicle ahead.



 Directly after the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system has been set.



 When the accelerator pedal is depressed or directly after the accelerator pedal is
released.
 


 Another vehicle cuts into the driving lane. 

 The following are not detected as physical objects.




 Vehicles approaching in the opposite direction



 Pedestrians



 Stationary objects (stopped vehicles, obstructions) 

 If a vehicle ahead is travelling at an extremely low speed, the system may not detect it
correctly.
  During headway control travel, do not set the system on two-wheeled vehicles such as
motorcycles and bicycles.
  Do not use the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system under conditions in
which the close proximity warnings are frequently activated.
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NOTE
  During headway control travel, the system accelerates and decelerates your vehicle
in conjunction with the speed of the vehicle ahead. However, if it is necessary to
accelerate for a lane change or if the vehicle ahead brakes suddenly causing you to
close in on the vehicle rapidly, accelerate using the accelerator pedal or decelerate
using the brake pedal depending on the conditions.
  While the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system is in use, it does not cancel
even if the selector lever (automatic transaxle)/shift lever (manual transaxle) is
operated and any intended engine braking will not occur. If deceleration is required,
lower the vehicle speed setting or depress the brake pedal.
  The brake lights are illuminated while the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)
automatic braking is operating, however, they may not be illuminated while the
vehicle is on a down slope at the set vehicle speed or travelling at a constant speed and
following a vehicle ahead.
  The Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) warning light (amber) fl ashes when the
system has a malfunction.
 Refer to Warning Lights on page 4-41 .
Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) Display Indication
The setting status and operation conditions of the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)
system are indicated in the active driving display.
Vehicle ahead display
MRCC Distance between vehicle display
MRCC Set vehicle
speed
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To accelerate using the accelerator
pedal
Depress the accelerator pedal and press
and release the SET
or SET switch at
the desired speed. If a switch cannot be
operated, the system returns to the set
speed when you release your foot from the
accelerator pedal.
CAUTION
The warnings and brake control do not
operate while the accelerator pedal is
depressed.
NOTE
  When accelerating using the SET
switch while in headway control, the
set vehicle speed can be adjusted but
acceleration is not possible. If there
is no longer a vehicle ahead,
acceleration continues until reaching
the set vehicle speed. Check the set
vehicle speed by viewing the set
vehicle speed display in the active
driving display.
  When depressing the accelerator
pedal, the inter-vehicle distance
display in the display in the
instrument cluster changes to the
white-line display.
  The minimum settable speed is 30
km/h (19 mph). If the set vehicle
speed reaches 30 km/h (19 mph)
using the switch operation, constant
speed travel is maintained at about
30 km/h (19 mph) even if the SET
switch is pressed. The Mazda Radar
Cruise Control (MRCC) system is
not cancelled.
To Deactivate
With adjustable speed limiter
The Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)
is cancelled when the ON/OFF switch is
pressed.
Without adjustable speed limiter
The Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)
is cancelled when the OFF switch is
pressed.
When the system is temporarily
cancelled
In the following cases, the Mazda Radar
Cruise Control (MRCC) system is
temporarily cancelled and the “MRCC
Cancelled” indication is displayed in
the display in the instrument cluster.
The Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC) indicator light (green) turns off
simultaneously.
 


 The CANCEL switch is pressed.



 The brake pedal is depressed.



 The parking brake is applied.



 The selector lever is shifted to park (P),
neutral (N) or reverse (R) (automatic
transaxle).
 


 The shift lever is in the reverse (R)
position (manual transaxle).
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NOTE
  The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system will not operate if the driver is
deliberately performing driving operations (accelerator pedal and steering wheel).
  The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system will operate under the following
conditions.
 


 The engine is running.



 The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) warning light (amber) does not illuminate.



 The vehicle speed is between about 4 to 30 km/h (2 to 18 mph).



 The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system is not turned off.



 The DSC operation is not turned off using the DSC OFF switch.



 The DSC is not malfunctioning. 

 The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) detects a vehicle ahead by emitting a near-
infrared laser beam and receiving the beam refl ected off the refl ector of the vehicle
ahead, and then using it for the measurement. Consequently, the Smart City Brake
Support (SCBS) may not operate under the following conditions:
 


 Refl ection of the laser is poor due to the shape of the vehicle ahead.



 The vehicle ahead is signifi cantly dirty.



 Under bad weather condition, such as rain, fog and snow.



 The window washer is being used or the windscreen wipers are not used when it's
raining.
 


 The windscreen is dirty.



 The steering wheel is turned completely left or right, or the vehicle is accelerated
rapidly and comes close to the vehicle ahead.
 


 Trucks with low loading platforms and vehicles with an extremely low or high
profi le.




 Vehicles with certain shapes such as a vehicle carrier. 

 Under the following conditions, the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system may not
operate normally.
 


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



 If there is the possibility of partial contact with a vehicle ahead.



 When driving on continuously curving roads, and entering and exiting exits.



 Elongated luggage or cargo is loaded onto installed roof rails and covers the laser
sensor (front).
 


 Exhaust gas from the vehicle in front, sand, snow, and water vapour rising from
manholes and grating, and water splashed into the air.
 


 When towing a malfunctioning vehicle.
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