4–10 0
When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
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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i-ACTIVSENSE
*Some models.
Under the following conditions, the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) sy\
stem 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 vapor rising from
manholes and grating, and water splashed into the air. When towing a malfunctioning vehicle.
In the following cases, the laser sensor (fr ont) may inadvertently determine that there is a
vehicle ahead and the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system may opera\
te.
Objects on the road at the entrance to a curve. Vehicles passing in the opposite lane while making a curve. Metal objects, bumps, or pr otruding objects on the road. When passing through a toll gate. When passing under a vinyl curtain or flag. Plastic objects such as pylons. Two-wheeled vehicles, pedestrians, animals or standing trees. Vehicle is driven with some of the tires having significant wear.
When the system operates, the user is notified by the flashing Sm art City Brake Support
(SCBS) indicator light (red) and the active driving display*. The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) warning light (amber) turns on w\
hen the system
has a malfunction.
Refer to Warning Lights on page 4-21.
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Tire Pressure Monitoring System
*Some models.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System*
The 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 \
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.
Refer to Tire Pressure Monitoring System Initialization on page 4-126.
The warning light flashes when the system has a malfunction.
Refer to Warning Lights on page 4-21.
ABS wheel speed sensor
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5Interior Features
Use of various features for ride comfort, including air-conditioning and
audio system.
Climate Control System..................................................................... 5-2
Operating Tips
........................................................................\
.......5-2
Vent Operation
........................................................................\
......5-3
Manual Climate Control
...............................................................5-5
Automatic Climate Control
...........................................................5-9
Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control
.......................................5-12
Audio System
........................................................................\
............5-16
Antenna
........................................................................\
...............5-16
Operating Tips for Audio System
...............................................5-17
Audio set [Type A (non-touchscreen)]
........................................5-25
Audio set [Type B (touchscreen)]
...............................................5-36
Audio Control Switch Operation* ...............................................5-57
AUX/USB mode
........................................................................\
.5-59
Bluetooth
® ........................................................................\
.................5-77
Bluetooth®* ........................................................................\
..........5-77
Bluetooth® Hands-Free (Type A)* ...............................................5-99
Bluetooth® Hands-Free (Type B)* .............................................5-105
Bluetooth® Audio (Type A)* ......................................................5-115
Bluetooth® Audio (Type B)* ......................................................5-117
Troubleshooting* .......................................................................5-131
Interior Equipment
........................................................................\
5-134
Sunvisors
........................................................................\
...........5-134
Interior Lights
........................................................................\
...5-135
Accessory Sockets
....................................................................5-137
Cup Holder
........................................................................\
........5-138
Bottle Holder
........................................................................\
.....5-139
Storage Compartments
..............................................................5-140
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