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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 speci¿ cally, 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 suf¿ ciently 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 curves and where vehicle traf¿ c is heavy and there is insuf¿ cient
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 tyres 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).

For the purposes of safety, switch the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system off
when it is not being used.
CAUTION
If the vehicle is towed or you are towing something, switch the Mazda Radar Cruise
Control (MRCC) system off to prevent an incorrect operation.

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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) is not malfunctioning.



 The Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) is operating normally.



 All doors are closed.



 The driver's seat belt is fastened. 
 (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) illuminates when the
system has a malfunction.
 Refer to Warning Lights on page 4-38 .   The headway control operation can be cancelled and the system can be switched to
only cruise control. Refer to Cruise Control Function on page 4-145 .
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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Close Proximity Warning
If your vehicle rapidly closes in on the vehicle ahead because the vehicle applies the brakes
suddenly while you are travelling in headway control, the warning sound activates 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.


Setting the System

CANCEL switchRES switch
OFF switch switch switchMODE switch
SET- switch SET+ switch

When the MODE switch is pressed, the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) main
indication (white) turns on and the vehicle speed and the distance between vehicles while in
headway control can be set.
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.
  When the MODE switch is pressed while the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)
system is turned on, the system switches to the cruise control function.

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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.

European
models Except
European
models
Short press 1 km/h (1 mph) 5 km/h (5 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:
(European models)
The vehicle speed accelerates or
decelerates by 4 km/h (4 mph).
(Except European models)
The vehicle speed accelerates or
decelerates by 20 km/h (20 mph).
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 active driving display
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
The Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)
is deactivated when the OFF/CAN switch
is pressed twice.

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Cruise Control Function
While this function is operating, the
headway control operation is cancelled
and only the cruise control function
operates.
The vehicle speed can be set more than
about 25 km/h (16 mph).
Use the cruise control function on
expressways and other highways which do
not require a lot of repeated acceleration
and deceleration.
WARNING
Do not use the cruise control function
in the following locations:
Otherwise, it could lead to an accident.
 
 Roads with sharp curves and where
vehicle traf¿ c is heavy and there is
insuf¿ cient space between vehicles.
(Driving under these conditions
using the cruise control function is
not possible)
  Steep down slopes (Set speed may be
exceeded because suf¿ cient engine
braking cannot be applied)
  Slippery roads such as ice or snow-
bound roads (Tyres could spin
causing you to lose vehicle control)

Always drive carefully:
The warnings and brake control
will not operate after the headway
control function is cancelled and the
system is switched to only the cruise
control function. Depress the brake
pedal to decelerate according to the
surrounding conditions while keeping
a safer distance from the vehicle ahead
and always driving carefully.
Switching to cruise control function
When the MODE switch is pressed while
the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)
system is turned on, the system switches to
the cruise control function.
When the system switches to the cruise
control function, the cruise main indication
(white) is displayed in the instrument
cluster and the active driving display to
notify the driver as follows:
 


 The Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC) set indication (green) or the
Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)
main indication (white) is turned off,
and the cruise main indication (white) is
turned on.

WARNING
Always turn off the cruise control
function when it is not in use:
Leaving the cruise control function
turned on when it is not in use
is dangerous as it could operate
unexpectedly, resulting in an accident.
How to set the speed
Adjust the system to the desired vehicle
speed using the accelerator pedal.
When the SET
or SET switch is
pressed, the cruise set indication (green) is
turned on and headway control begins.

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*Some models.
Adjustable Speed Limiter *
The adjustable speed limiter is a function to prevent the vehicle from being driven at a
vehicle speed faster than a set speed. The vehicle speed is controlled to kept it below the set
speed even if the accelerator pedal is depressed.
The adjustable speed limiter can be set between 30 km/h (20 mph) and 200 km/h (125 mph).
The vehicle speed may exceed the set speed when the vehicle is driven on a down slope,
however, the system noti¿ es the driver by À ashing the display and operating a warning
sound.
WARNING
Always turn off the system when changing drivers:
If the driver is changed and the new driver is unaware of the adjustable speed limiter
function, the vehicle may not accelerate when the driver depresses the accelerator
pedal, leading to an accident.
The system consists of the adjustable speed limiter display and the speed limiter switch on
the steering wheel.


Cruise control systemMazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) Active Driving Display Display in the instrument cluster
MODE switch
RES/+ switch
SET- switch
OFF/CAN switchCANCEL switch RES switch
OFF switch MODE
switch
SET- switch SET+ switch

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Speed Limiter Warning Beep
Indicated in instrument cluster
If the vehicle speed exceeds the set speed by about 3 km/h (2 mph) or more, a warning
sound operates continuously and the adjustable speed limiter display À ashes at the same
time. The warning sound operates and the display À ashes until the vehicle speed decreases
to the set speed or less.
Indicated in active driving display
If the vehicle speed exceeds the set speed by about 3 km/h (2 mph) or more, a warning
sound is activated continuously and the adjustable speed limiter display À ashes at the same
time. The indication stops À ashing and remains on if the vehicle speed continues to exceed
the set speed by about 3 km/h (2 mph) or more, and the indication and warning sound
remain on until the vehicle is driven at the set speed or less.
Verify the safety of the surrounding area and adjust the vehicle speed by applying the
brakes. Additionally, keep a safer distance from the vehicles behind you.


Active Driving Display Display in the instrument cluster

CAUTION
(With cruise control)
If the set speed is set lower than the current vehicle speed by pressing the SET
or RES /
switch, the warning beep is not activated for about 30 seconds even if the vehicle speed is
faster than the newly set speed by 3 km/h (2 mph). Be careful not to drive over the set
speed.
(With Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC))
If the set speed is set lower than the current vehicle speed by pressing the SET
or RES
switch, the warning beep is not activated for about 30 seconds even if the vehicle speed is
faster than the newly set speed by 3 km/h (2 mph). Be careful not to drive over the set
speed.