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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.
 The system cannot detect white or
yellow lines. The vehicle speed is less than about 65
km/h (40 mph). The vehicle is making a sharp turn. The vehicle is making a turn at an
inadequate speed. The temperature inside the camera is
high or low. The windshield around the camera is
foggy. The windshield around the camera is
blocked by an obstruction, causing poor
forward visibility.
The lane indication (bordered line) is
indicated in the active driving display
(Type A instrument cluster
*1) or the multi
information display (Type B instrument
cluster
*1).
The LDWS is automatically enabled when
the condition changes and the system is
operable.
*1 To determine which instrument cluster
is equipped on your Mazda, Refer to
Meters and Gauges on page 4-11.
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.
 The steering wheel is operated abruptly . The brake pedal is depressed abruptly. The accelerator pedal is depressed
abruptly. A 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
 After 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 or yellow line.
 The 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 9-12.
Canceling 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
active driving display (Type A instrument
cluster
*1) or the multi information display
(Type B instrument cluster*1) turns off.
*1 To determine which instrument cluster
is equipped on your Mazda, Refer to
Meters and Gauges on page 4-11.
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LDWS 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 Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS) Warning Sound on page 7-37.
In the active driving display (Type
A instrument cluster
*1) or the multi
information display (Type B instrument
cluster
*1), 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.
*1 To determine which instrument cluster
is equipped on your Mazda, Refer to
Meters and Gauges on page 4-11.
Indication on display
NOTE
 If the LDWS warning sound is set to
rumble*2, the sound will be heard from
the vehicle speaker on the side which
the system determined the vehicle may
be deviating from its lane.
 The LDWS warning sound may not be
heard depending on the surrounding
conditions such as outside noise.
 The warning timing with which the
system determines the vehicle may be
deviating from its lane can be changed.
Refer to Personalization Featur es on
page 9-12. The volume of the LDWS warning sound
can be changed.
Refer to Personalization Features on
page 9-12. The type of warning sound (rumble*2/
beep) on the LDWS can be changed.
Refer to Personalization Featur es on
page 9-12.
*2 A rumble strip is a series of grooves in
the road pavement surface positioned at
specific intervals, and when the vehicle
passes over it a vibration and rumble
sound is produced which alerts the driver
that the vehicle is departing from the lane.
The rumble sound is a reproduction of the
sound which occurs when a vehicle passes
over a rumble strip.
Rumble
Groove
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 Although the objects which activate the system are 4-wheeled vehicles, the radar sensor
could detect the following objects, determine them to be an obstruction,\
and operate the
Forward Obstruction Warning (FOW) system.
 Objects on the road at the entrance to a curve (including guardrails and snow banks). A vehicle appears in the opposite lane while cornering or rounding a curve. When crossing a narrow bridge. When passing under a low gate or thr ough a tunnel or narrow gate. When entering an underground parking area. Metal objects, bumps, or pr otruding objects on the road. If you suddenly come close to a vehicle ahead. When driving in areas where there is high grass or forage. Two-wheeled vehicles such as motorbikes or bicycles. Pedestrians or non-metallic objects such as standing tr ees.
 When the system operates, the user is notified by the flashing Fo rward Obstruction
Warning (FOW) indicator light (red) and the active driving display. The Forward Obstruction Warning (FOW) warning light (amber) turns on when the
system has a malfunction.
(page 4-21)
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Forward Obstruction Warning
(FOW) Indicator Light (Red)
If the Forward Obstruction Warning
(FOW) is operating, the indicator light
(red) flashes.
Collision 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.
Stopping The Forward
Obstruction Warning (FOW)
System Operation
The Forward Obstruction Warning (FOW)
system can be deactivated.
Refer to Personalization Features on page
9-12.
When the Forward Obstruction Warning
(FOW) system is turned off, the Forward
Obstruction Warning (FOW) OFF
indicator light turns on.
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Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)
The Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system is designed to maintain headway control*1
according to the vehicle speed using a radar sensor (front) to detect \
the distance to a vehicle
ahead, and by presetting the vehicle speed between 30 km/h (19 mph) an\
d 145 km/h (90
mph), the driver is freed from having to constantly use the accelerator\
or brake pedals.
*1 Headway Control: Control of the distance between your vehicle and the ve\
hicle ahead
detected by the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system.
Additionally, if your vehicle starts closing in on the vehicle ahead because, for ex\
ample, 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.
Use the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system on expressways and other highways
which do not require a lot of repeated acceleration and deceleration.
WARNING
Do not rely completely on the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system and always
drive carefully: The Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system is designed to reduce load on the
driver, and although it maintains a constant vehicle speed, or specifically, it maintains
a constant distance between your vehicle and the detected vehicle ahead according to
the vehicle speed, the 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 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.
Do not use the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system in the following locations.
Otherwise, it could lead to an accident:
 Roads with sharp cur ves 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 Mazda Radar Cruise
Control (MRCC) system is not possible).
 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 (The tires could spin causing you to
lose vehicle control). 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).
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 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 Contr ol (MRCC) system is in use, it does not cancel even
if the selector lever (automatic transaxle)/shift lever (manual trans\
axle) 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. The Mazda Radar Cruise Contr ol (MRCC) warning light (amber) turns on when the
system has a malfunction. Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on page 4-20.
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
Close Proximity Warning
If your vehicle rapidly closes in on the vehicle ahead because the vehic\
le applies the brakes
suddenly while you are traveling in headway control, the warning sound a\
ctivates and
the brake warning is indicated in the display. Always verify the safety of the surrounding
area and depress the brake pedal while keeping a safer distance from the\
vehicle ahead.
Additionally, always keep a safer distance from the vehicles behind you.
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Setting the System
CANCEL switch
Switch Switch RESUME switch
OFF switch
ON switch
Cruise control
SET+/SET- switch
When the ON switch is pressed, the vehicle speed and the distance between vehicles while
in headway control can be set. The Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) indication is
shown in the active driving display.
NOTE
When the ignition is switched to ACC or OFF while the Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC) is ON, the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) remains ON automatically.
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How to Set the Speed
1. Adjust the vehicle speed to the desired
setting using the accelerator pedal.
2. Headway control begins when the
SET or SET switch is pressed. The
set speed and the inter-vehicle distance
display filled with white lines are
displayed. The Mazda Radar Cruise
Control (MRCC) indicator light (green)
is indicated simultaneously.
Travel status Display
During travel at constant
speed
During travel under headway control
NOTE
 If a vehicle ahead is detected while
traveling at a constant speed, the
vehicle-ahead indication is displayed
and headway control is performed.
Additionally, when a vehicle ahead is
no longer detected, the vehicle-ahead
indication turns off and the system
switches back to travel at constant
speed.
 Headway contr ol is not possible if
the vehicle ahead is driving faster
than the set speed. Adjust the system
to the desired vehicle speed using the
accelerator pedal.
How to Set the Distance Between
Vehicles During Headway Control
The distance between vehicles is set to a
shorter distance each time the
switch is
pressed. The distance between vehicles is
set to a longer distance by pressing the

switch. The distance-between-vehicles can
be set to 4 levels; Long, medium, short,
and extremely short distance.
Distance-between- vehicles guideline
(at 80 km/h (50 mph) vehicle speed) Indication on display
Long (about 50 m (164
ft))
Medium (about 40 m (131 ft))
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