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CAUTION
Heed the following precautions to assure correct operation of each system.
ØDo not adhere stickers (including transparent stickers) to the surface of the
radiator grille and front emblem in and around the radar sensor, and do not
replace the radiator grille and front emblem with any product that is not a
genuine product designed for use with the radar sensor.
ØThe radar sensor includes a function for detecting soiling of the radar sensor's
front surface and informing the driver, however, depending on the conditions, it
may require time to detect or it may not detect plastic shopping bags, ice or snow.
If this occurs, the system may not operate correctly, therefore always keep the
radar sensor clean.
ØDo not install a grille guard.
ØIf the front part of the vehicle has been damaged in a vehicle accident, the
position of the radar sensor may have moved. Stop the system immediately and
always have the vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
ØDo not use the front bumper to push other vehicles or obstructions such as when
pulling out of a parking space. Otherwise, the radar sensor could be hit and its
position deviated.
ØDo not remove, disassemble, or modify the radar sensor.
ØFor repairs, replacement or paint work around the radar sensor, consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
ØDo not modify the suspension. If the suspension are modified, the vehicle's posture
could change and the radar sensor may not be able to correctly detect a vehicle
ahead or an obstruction.
When Driving
Radar Sensor
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Drive Selectioní
Mazda Drive Selection provides an opportunity to select a different driving characteristic
when SPORT mode is activated. By selecting SPORT mode, greater vehicle response is
achieved through automatic adjustments in transaxle shift control and engine throttle
control. This provides additional quick acceleration which may be needed to safely make
maneuvers such as lane changes, merging onto freeways, or passing other vehicles.
WARNING
Do not turn SPORT mode on while driving on slippery roads such as wet or snow-
covered roads:
Otherwise, the tires will slip which could lead to an accident.
NOTE
If driving long distances in SPORT mode, the fuel economy will decrease due to the frequency of
driving in lower gears. Driving in SPORT mode all of the time is not recommended. SPORT mode is
best used only in situations requiring quick, responsive driving.
When Driving
Drive Selection
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Changing the Set Vehicle Speed
Changing the set vehicle speed using
the SET switch
Press the SET
switch to accelerate.
Press the SET
switch to decelerate.
The set vehicle speed changes as follows
each time the SET switch is pressed.
Short press 1 km/h (1 mph)
Long press 10 km/h (5 mph)
NOTE
For example, the set vehicle speed is changed
by pressing the SET switch four times as
follows:
The vehicle speed accelerates or decelerates
by 4 km/h (4 mph).
To accelerate using accelerator pedal
Depress the accelerator pedal and press
and release the SET
or SETswitch 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
lWhen accelerating using the SETswitch
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 display in the
instrument cluster.
lWhen depressing the accelerator pedal, the
inter-vehicle distance display in the display
in the instrument cluster changes to the
white-line display.
lThe 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 canceled.
To Deactivate
The Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC) is canceled when the OFF
switch is pressed.
When the system is temporarily
canceled
In the following cases, the Mazda Radar
Cruise Control (MRCC) system is
temporarily canceled 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.
lThe CANCEL switch is pressed.lThe brake pedal is depressed.lThe parking brake is applied.lThe selector lever is shifted to park (P),
neutral (N) or reverse (R) (automatic
transaxle).
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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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NOTElIf your vehicle deviates from its traffic lane, the LDWS operates (warning sound and indicator
light). Steer the vehicle adequately to drive the vehicle to the center of the lane.
lWhen the turn signal lever is operated for a lane change, the LDWS warning is automatically
canceled. The LDWS warning becomes operable when the turn signal lever is returned and the
system detects the white (yellow) lines.
lIf the steering wheel, accelerator pedal, or brake pedal is operated abruptly and the vehicle moves
close to a white (yellow) line, the system determines that the driver is making a lane change and
the LDWS warning is automatically canceled.
lThe LDWS may not operate during the period immediately after the vehicle has deviated from its
lane and the LDWS has operated, or the vehicle deviates from its lane repeatedly within a short
period of time.
lThe LDWS does not operate if it does not detect the white (yellow) lines of the traffic lane.lUnder the following conditions, the LDWS may not be able to detect white (yellow) lines correctly
and the LDWS may not operate correctly.
lIf an object placed on the dashboard is reflected in the windshield and picked up by the
camera.
lHeavy luggage is loaded in the luggage compartment or on the rear seat and the vehicle is
inclined.
lThe tire pressures are not adjusted to the specified pressure.lWhen the vehicle is driven on the entry and exit to or from the rest area or tollgate of a
highway.
lThe white (yellow) lines are less visible because of dirt or paint flaking.lThe vehicle in front of your vehicle is running near a white (yellow) line and the line is less
visible.
lA white (yellow) line is less visible because of bad weather (rain, fog, or snow).lThe vehicle is driven on a temporary lane or section with a closed lane due to construction.lA misleading line is picked up on the road such as a temporary line for construction, or
because of shade, lingering snow, or grooves filled with water.
lThe surrounding brightness suddenly changes such as when entering or exiting a tunnel.lThe illumination of the headlights is weakened because of dirt or the optical axis is deviated.lThe windshield is dirty or foggy.lBack-light is reflecting from the road surface.lThe road surface is wet and shiny after rain, or there are puddles on the road.lThe shade of a guardrail parallel to a white (yellow) line is on the road.lThe width of a lane is excessively narrow or wide.lThe road is excessively uneven.lThe vehicle is shaken after hitting a road bump.lThere are two or more adjacent white (yellow) lines.lThere are various road markings or lane markings of various shapes near an intersection.
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Auto cancel
Under the following conditions, the
LDWS is automatically canceled and kept
on stand-by, and the LDWS warning light
(amber) in the instrument cluster
illuminates.
On the type A instrument cluster, the lane
indication (bordered line) is indicated in
the display.
The LDWS is automatically enabled when
the condition changes and the system is
operable.
lThe system cannot detect white
(yellow) lines.
lThe vehicle speed is less than about 60
km/h (37 mph).
lThe vehicle is making a sharp curve.lThe vehicle is making a curve at an
inadequate speed.
lThe temperature inside the camera is
high or low.
lThe windshield around the camera is
foggy.
lThe windshield around the camera is
blocked by an obstruction, causing
poor forward visibility.
Auto cancel of warning
Under the following conditions, the
LDWS determines that the driver is
making lane changes and the warning is
automatically canceled.
The LDWS is automatically enabled after
the operation.
lThe steering wheel is operated
abruptly.
lThe brake pedal is depressed abruptly.lThe accelerator pedal is depressed
abruptly.
lA turn signal lever is operated (after
the turn signal lever is returned, the
LDWS warning may not operate for
about 3 seconds which is the period of
time required to make a lane
correction).
NOTE
lAfter about 5 seconds have elapsed with the
turn signal lever left operating, the LDWS
warning may operate if the vehicle is close
to a white (yellow) line.
lThe sensitivity of the warning (sensitivity
with which the system determines the
driver’s intentional lane change) can be
changed.
Refer to Personalization Features on page 9-9.
qCanceling The System
To cancel the LDWS, press the LDWS
switch. The LDWS indicator light (Green/
Amber) in the instrument cluster turns off.
The lane indication displayed in the type
A instrument cluster turns off.
qLDWS Warning
If the system determines that the vehicle
may be deviating from its lane while the
system is operating, the LDWS warning
sounds and the LDWS indicator light
(green) flashes.
Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on page
4-23.
Refer to Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS) Warning Sound on page 7-41.
In the display of the type A instrument
cluster, the direction in which the system
determined that the vehicle may be
deviating from its lane is indicated.
Operate the steering wheel adequately and
drive in the center of the lane.
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Multipath noise
Since FM signals can be reflected by
obstructions, it is possible to receive both
the direct signal and the reflected signal at
the same time. This causes a slight delay
in reception and may be heard as a broken
sound or a distortion. This problem may
also be encountered when in close
proximity to the transmitter.
Reflected wave
Direct
Flutter/Skip noise
Signals from an FM transmitter move in
straight lines and become weak in valleys
between tall buildings, mountains, and
other obstacles. When a vehicle passes
through such an area, the reception
conditions may change suddenly, resulting
in annoying noise.
Weak signal noise
In suburban areas, broadcast signals
become weak because of distance from
the transmitter. Reception in such fringe
areas is characterized by sound breakup.
Strong signal noise
This occurs very close to a transmitter
tower. The broadcast signals are
extremely strong, so the result is noise and
sound breakup at the radio receiver.
Station drift noise
When a vehicle reaches the area of two
strong stations broadcasting at similar
frequencies, the original station may be
temporarily lost and the second station
picked up. At this time there will be some
noise from this disturbance.
Station 2
88.3 MHz Station 1
88.1 MHz
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Folder search (during MP3/WMA/AAC
CD playback)
To change to the previous folder, press the
folder down button (
), or press the
folder up button (
) to advance to the
next folder.
Music scan
During music CD playback
This function scans the titles on a CD and
plays 10 seconds of each song to aid you
in finding a song you want to listen to.
Press the scan button (
) during
playback to start the scan play operation
(the track number will flash). Press the
scan button (
) again to cancel scan
playback.
During MP3/WMA/AAC CD playback
This function scans the titles in a folder
currently being played and plays 10
seconds of each song to aid you in finding
a song you want to listen to. Press the
scan button (
) during playback to
start the scan play operation (the track
number will flash).
Press the scan button (
) again to
cancel scan playback.
NOTE
If the unit is left in scan, normal playback will
resume where scan was selected.
Repeat playback
During music CD playback
Press the repeat button (1) during
playback to repeat the playback of the
current song.“TRACK RPT”is displayed
during playback.
Press the repeat button (1) while
displaying the“TRACK RPT”to cancel.During MP3/WMA/AAC CD playback
(Track repeat)
Press the repeat button (1) during
playback to repeat the playback of the
current song.“TRACK RPT”is displayed
during playback.
Press the repeat button (1) two times
while displaying the“TRACK RPT”to
cancel.
(Folder repeat)
Press the repeat button (1) two times
during playback to repeat the playback of
the current song in the folder.“FOLDER
RPT”is displayed during playback.
Press the repeat button (1) while
displaying“FOLDER RPT”to cancel.
Random playback
During music CD playback
Press the random button (2) during
playback to play the tracks in the CD
randomly.“DISC RDM”is displayed
during playback.
Press the random button (2) while
displaying“DISC RDM”to cancel.
During MP3/WMA/AAC CD playback
(Folder random)
Press the random button (2) during
playback to play the tracks in the folder
randomly.“FOLDER RDM”is displayed
during playback.
Press the random button (2) two times
while displaying“FOLDER RDM”to
cancel.
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