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Cruise Controlí
With cruise control, you can set and automatically maintain any speed of more than about
25 km/h (16 mph).
WARNING
Do not use the cruise control under the following conditions:
Using the cruise control under the following conditions is dangerous and could result
in loss of vehicle control.
ØHilly terrain
ØSteep inclines
ØHeavy or unsteady traffic
ØSlippery or winding roads
ØSimilar restrictions that require inconsistent speed
qCruise Control Switch
CANCEL switch
OFF switch ON switchRES switch
Cruise control
SET+/SET- switch
When Driving
Cruise Control
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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
4-22.
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.
NOTE
When the ignition is switched OFF, the system
status before it was turned off is maintained.
For example, if the ignition is switched OFF
with the cruise control system operable, the
system will be operable when the ignition is
switched ON the next time.
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 4-22.
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
lThe cruise control speed setting cannot be
performed under the following conditions:
l(Automatic transaxle)
The selector lever is in the P or N
position.
l(Manual transaxle)
The shift lever is in the neutral position.
lThe parking brake is applied.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).
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For the Type A instrument cluster, 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.
Press the SET
and 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.
When Driving
Cruise Control
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qTo Temporarily Cancel
To temporarily cancel the system, use one
of these methods:
lSlightly depress the brake pedal.l(Manual transaxle)
Depress the clutch pedal.
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.
NOTE
lIf any of the following conditions occur, the
cruise control system is temporarily
canceled.
lThe parking brake is applied.l(Automatic transaxle)
The selector lever is in the P or N
position.
l(Manual transaxle)
The shift lever is in the neutral position.
lWhen the cruise control system is
temporarily canceled by even one of the
applicable cancel conditions, the speed
cannot be re-set.
l(Automatic transaxle)
The cruise control cannot be cancelled
while driving in manual mode (selector
lever shifted from D to M position).
Therefore, engine braking will not be
applied even if the transaxle is shifted down
to a lower gear. If deceleration is required,
lower the set speed or depress the brake
pedal.
qTo Deactivate
To deactivate the system, press the OFF
switch.
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qIf the turn signal/hazard warning
indicator light illuminates or flashes
at an abnormally high speed
If an indicator light flashes abnormally,
one of the turn signal bulbs may be
burned out. Consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
qIf the security indicator light
illuminates or flashes
If the engine does not start with the
correct key, and the security indicator
light keeps illuminating or flashing, the
system may have a malfunction. Consult
an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
qIf the Mazda Radar Cruise
Control (MRCC) Warning Light
(Amber) illuminates
í
The warning light turns on if there is a
malfunction in the system while the
Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)
system is on. Have your vehicle inspected
at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
qIf the blind spot monitoring
(BSM) system OFF indication/
indicator light illuminates
í
Type A
If the indication remains displayed even
though the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
switch has been operated, it indicates a
problem in the system. Have your vehicle
inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Type B
A problem in the system may be indicated
under the following conditions. Have your
vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
lThe light does not turn on when the
ignition is switched ON.
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qMazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC) System Warningsí
The Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC) system warnings notify the
driver of system malfunctions and
cautions on use when required.
Check based on the beep sound.
Cautions What to check
The beep sounds 1 time
while the Mazda Radar
Cruise Control (MRCC)
is operatingThe vehicle speed is
slower than 25 km/h
(16 mph) and the Mazda
Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC) system has been
canceled.
The beep continues to
sound while the vehicle
is being driven.The distance between
your vehicle and the
vehicle ahead is too
close. Verify the safety of
the surrounding area and
reduce vehicle speed.
When the Mazda Radar
Cruise Control (MRCC)
is operating, the beep
sounds and the Mazda
Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC) warning light
(amber) in the instrument
cluster turns on.A malfunction in the
system may be indicated.
Have your vehicle
inspected at an
Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
qCollision warningí
If there is the possibility of a collision
with a vehicle ahead, the beep sounds
continuously and a warning is indicated in
the display.
qPower Steering Warning Buzzer
If the power steering system has a
malfunction, the power steering
malfunction light turns on or flashes and
the buzzer operates at the same time.
Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on page
4-22.
qElectric Parking Brake Warning
Beep
The warning buzzer is activated under the
following conditions:
lThe vehicle is driven with the electric
parking brake applied.
lThe electric parking brake switch is
pulled while the vehicle is driven.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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qSmart Brake Support (SBS)/Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)/
Distance Recognition Support System (DRSS)
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B
Brakes
Brakes assist ............................... 4-78
Foot brake .................................. 4-74
Pad wear indicator ...................... 4-77
Parking brake ............................. 4-75
Break-In ............................................ 3-43
C
Capacities ............................................ 9-5
Carbon Monoxide ............................. 3-26
Cell Phones ....................................... 8-20
Center Console ................................ 5-134
Child Restraint
Child-restraint system
installation .................................. 2-28
Installing child-restraint
systems ....................................... 2-29
LATCH child-restraint
systems ....................................... 2-37
Child Safety Locks for Rear Doors ... 3-19
Climate Control System ...................... 5-2
Fully Automatic Type .................. 5-9
Gas specifications ........................ 9-6
Manual Type ................................ 5-5
Operating Tips .............................. 5-2
Vent Operation ............................. 5-3
Clock ................................................. 5-24
Coming Home Light System ............ 4-61
Courtesy Lights ............................... 5-128
Cruise Control ................................. 4-145
Cruise Control Set Vehicle Speed ..... 4-15
Cup Holder ...................................... 5-131
Customer Assistance ........................... 8-2
D
Dashboard Illumination .................... 4-14
D
Daytime Running Lights ................... 4-62
Defogger ........................................... 4-68
Mirror ......................................... 4-69
Dimensions ......................................... 9-5
Direct Mode ...................................... 4-56
Distance Recognition Support System
(DRSS) ............................................ 4-109
Door Locks ....................................... 3-11
Drive Selection ................................. 4-90
Driving In Flooded Area ................... 3-47
Driving on Uneven Road .................. 3-48
Driving Tips ...................................... 3-43
Automatic transaxle ................... 4-56
Break-in ..................................... 3-43
Driving in flooded area .............. 3-47
Driving on uneven road ............. 3-48
Floor mat .................................... 3-44
Hazardous driving ...................... 3-44
Overloading ............................... 3-47
Rocking the vehicle .................... 3-45
Saving fuel and protection of the
environment ............................... 3-43
Winter driving ............................ 3-45
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) ..... 4-82
E
Emergency Starting
Push-Starting .............................. 7-17
Starting a Flooded Engine .......... 7-17
Emergency Towing
Tiedown Hooks .......................... 7-21
Towing Description .................... 7-20
Emission Control System .................. 3-25
Index
10-3
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