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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.
NOTE
 The Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system operates when all of the following
conditions are met.
 The vehicle speed is 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.
 The selector lever is in the drive (D) position or manual (M) positi\
on (manual mode). All doors are closed. The driver's seat belt is fastened.
 In the following cases, the warnings may not activate even if your vehic\
le 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 traveling 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.
 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.
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When the system is temporarily
canceled
In the following cases, the Mazda Radar
Cruise Control (MRCC) is temporarily
canceled, the Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC) set indication (green) is turned
off, and the Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC) main indication (white) is turned
on.
 The OFF/CAN switch is pressed once. The brake pedal is depressed. The parking brake is applied. The selector lever is shifted to park (P),
neutral (N) or reverse (R).
 In the following cases, the “Mazda
Radar Cruise Control Canceled”
indication is displayed and the beep
sounds one time.
 The vehicle speed decreases to less
than 25 km (16 mph).
 The DSC has operated. The TCS has operated for a certain
period of time.
 The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS)
has operated.
 The Smart Brake Support (SBS) has
operated.
 When traveling on a down slope for a
long period of time.
 Any door is opened. The driver's seat belt is unfastened. There is a problem with the system.
NOTE
 The Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC) system may be canceled during
rain, fog, snow or other inclement
weather conditions, or the front surface
of the radiator grille is dirty.
 If you have temporarily canceled the
Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC),
you can return to your previously set
speed by pressing the RES switch and
after all of the operation conditions
have been met.
 If the Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC) system is deactivated, the
system does not return to the previously
set speed even if the RES switch is
pressed.
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NOTE
 The system may not be able to maintain
the set speed constantly depending on
driving conditions such as steep up or
down slopes.
 The speed will continue increasing
while the SET
switch is pressed and
held. The speed will continue
decreasing while the SET
switch is
pressed and held.
How to increase the set speed
The set speed can be increased using the
following operations:
To increase speed using the SET

switch
Press and hold the SET
switch and
release the switch at the desired speed.
The set speed can be adjusted
incrementally (1 km/h (1 mph)
increments) by pressing the switch and
releasing it immediately. For example, if
the switch is pressed 4 times, the set speed
increases by about 4 km/h (4 mph).
To increase speed using accelerator
pedal
Depress the accelerator pedal and press the
SET
or SET switch at the desired
speed.
If the switch is not operated, the system
returns to the set speed after you release
your foot from the accelerator pedal.
How to Decrease the Set Speed
Press the SET
switch continuously and
release the switch at the desired speed.
The set speed can be adjusted
incrementally (1 km/h (1 mph) increments)
by pressing the switch and releasing it
immediately. For example, if the switch
is pressed 4 times, the set vehicle speed
decreases by about 4 km/h (4 mph).
Cancelling the function
Cancelling using OFF/CAN switch
When the OFF/CAN switch is pressed
once, the cruise control function is
cancelled.
Cancelling using MODE switch
When the MODE switch is pressed, the
cruise control function is canceled and
the headway control function is made
available for operation.
The cruise control function is canceled
automatically in the following cases. If the
RES switch is pressed while the vehicle
speed is 25 km/h (16 mph) or higher, the
speed returns to the original set speed.
 The OFF/CAN switch is pressed once. The brake pedal is depressed. The parking brake is applied.
 The selector lever is shifted to P or N
position.
NOTE
 If the vehicle speed decreases by about
15 km/h (9.4 mph) or more than the set
speed, the cruise control function may
be canceled.
 When the vehicle speed is less than
21 km/h (13 mph), the cruise control
function is canceled. In this case, the
vehicle speed will not return to the
original set speed even if the vehicle
is accelerated to 25 km/h (16 mph) or
higher and the RES switch is pressed.
Reset the cruise control function.
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NOTE
 The Smart Brake Support (SBS) system operates when all of the followin\
g conditions are
met:
 The ignition is switched ON. The Smart Brake Support (SBS) system is on. The vehicle speed is about 15 km/h or faster (10 mph or faster). The relative speed between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead is about 15 km/\
h or
faster (10 mph or faster).
 The Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) is not operating.
 The Smart Brake Support (SBS) system may not operate under the followi\
ng conditions:
 If the vehicle is accelerated rapidly and it comes close to a vehicle ah\
ead. The vehicle is driven at the same speed as the vehicle ahead. The accelerator pedal is depressed. The brake pedal is depressed. The steering wheel is being operated. The selector lever is being operated. The turn signal is being used. When the vehicle ahead is not equipped with taillights or the taillights\
are turned off. When warnings and messages, such as a dirty windshield, related to the Forward
Sensing Camera (FSC) are being displayed in the multi-information display.
 Although the objects which activate the system are four-wheeled vehicles, the radar
sensor (front) could detect the following objects, determine them to be an obstru\
ction, and
operate the Smart Brake Support (SBS) 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 through a tunnel or narrow gate. When entering an underground parking area. Metal objects, bumps, or protruding 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 trees.
 When the system operates, the user is notified by the multi-information display. The Smart Brake Support (SBS) warning indication (amber) turns on wh\
en the system has
a malfunction.
Refer to Warning Indication/Warning Lights on page 4-32.
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Cruise Control
Cruise Main Indication (White)/
Cruise Set Indication (Green)
The indication has two colors.
Cruise Main Indication (White)
The indication turns on (white) when the
cruise control system is activated.
Cruise Set Indication (Green)
The indication turns on (green) when a
cruising speed has been set.
Activation/Deactivation
To activate the system, press the ON
switch. The cruise main indication (white)
turns on.
To deactivate the system, press the OFF/
CANCEL switch.
The cruise main indication (white) 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.
To Set Speed
1. Activate the cruise control system by
pressing the ON switch. The cruise
main indication (white) turns on.
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/
switch at the desired speed. The
cruise control is set at the moment the
SET/
switch is pressed. Release the
accelerator pedal simultaneously. The
cruise set indication (green) turns on.
NOTE
 The cruise control speed setting cannot
be performed under the following
conditions:
 (Automatic transaxle)
The selector lever is in the P or N
position.
 (Manual transaxle)
The shift lever is in the neutral
position.
 The parking brake is applied.
 Release the SET/ switch at the desired
speed, otherwise the speed will continue
decreasing while the SET/
switch is
pressed and held (except when the
accelerator pedal is depressed).
 On a steep grade, the vehicle may
momentarily slow down while ascending
or speed up while descending.
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Cruise Control
To Decrease Cruising Speed
Press the SET/ switch and hold it. The
vehicle will gradually slow.
Release the switch at the desired speed.
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/

switch operation
Instrument cluster display for vehicle
speed indicated in km/h: 1 km/h (0.6 mph)
Instrument cluster display for vehicle
speed indicated in mph: 1 mph (1.6 km/h)
To Resume Cruising Speed at
More Than 25 km/h (16 mph)
If some other method besides the OFF/
CANCEL 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 RESUME/
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
RESUME/
switch.
To Temporarily Cancel
To temporarily cancel the system, use one
of these methods:
 Slightly depress the brake pedal. (Manual transaxle)
Depress the clutch pedal.
 Press the OFF/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
 If any of the following conditions occur,
the cruise control system is temporarily
canceled.
 The parking brake is applied. (Automatic transaxle)
The selector lever is in the P or N
position.
 (Manual transaxle)
The shift lever is in the neutral
position.
 When the cruise control system is
temporarily canceled by even one of the
applicable cancel conditions, the speed
cannot be re-set.
 (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.
To Deactivate
When a cruising speed has been set
(cruise set indication (green) turns on)
Long-press the OFF/CANCEL switch or
press the OFF/CANCEL switch 2 times.
When a cruising speed has not been set
(cruise main indication (white) turns on)
Press the OFF/CANCEL switch.
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Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Initialization
In the following cases, system
initialization must be performed so that the
system operates normally.
 A tire pressure is adjusted. Tire rotation is performed. A tire or wheel is replaced. The battery is replaced or completely
drained.
 The tire pressure monitoring system
warning light is illuminated.
Initialization method
1. Park the car in a safe place and firmly
apply the parking brake.
2. Let the tires cool, then adjust the tire
pressure of all four (4) tires to the
specified pressure indicated on the tire
pressure label located on the driver's
door frame (door open).
Refer to Tires on page 9-8.
3. Switch the ignition ON.
4. Press and hold the tire pressure
monitoring system set switch and
verify that the tire pressure monitoring
system warning light in the instrument
cluster flashes twice and a beep sound
is heard once.
CAUTION
If the system initialization is performed
without adjusting the tire pressure,
the system cannot detect the normal
tire pressure and it may not illuminate
the tire pressure monitoring system
warning light even if a tire pressure is
low, or it may illuminate the light even
if the pressures are normal.
Adjust the tire pressure on all four
tires and initialize the system when
the warning light is turned on. If the
warning light turns on for a reason
other than a flat tire, the tire pressure
of all four tires may have decreased
naturally.
The system initialization will not be
performed if the switch is pressed while
the vehicle is being driven.
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Owner Maintenance
Fuse Panel Description
Fuse block (Engine compartment)
DESCRIPTION FUSE
RATING PROTECTED COMPONENT
1 ADD FAN GE 30 ACooling fan
2 IG2 30 AFor protection of various circuits
3 INJECTOR 30 AEngine control system
4 FAN DE 40 A —
5 P.WINDOW1 30 A —
6 — — —
7 ADD FAN DE 40 A —
8 EVVT
SCR1 20 A
Engine control system
9 DEFOG 40 ARear window defogger
10 DCDC DE 40 A —
11 FAN GE 30 ACooling fan
12 EPB L 20 AElectric parking brake (LH)
13 AUDIO 40 AAudio system
14 EPB R 20 AElectric parking brake (RH)
15 ENG.MAIN 40 AEngine control system
16 ABS/DSC M 50 AABS, Dynamic stability control system
17
50 A For protection of various circuits
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