2017 MAZDA MODEL CX-3 parking brake

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When Driving
Brake
WARNING
Do not rely completely on Hill Launch
Assist (HLA):
Hill Launch Assist (HLA) is an
auxiliary device for accelerating from
a stop on a slope. The system only
operates for about two seconds and
therefore, relying only on the system,
when accelerating from a stop is
dangerous because the vehicle may
move (roll) unexpectedly and cause an
accident.
The vehicle could roll depending on
the vehicle's load or if it is towing
something. In addition, for vehicles
with a manual transaxle, the vehicle
could still roll depending on how the
clutch pedal or the accelerator pedal is
operated.
Always con¿ rm the safety around the
vehicle before starting to drive the
vehicle.
NOTE
  Hill Launch Assist (HLA) does not
operate on a gentle slope. In addition,
the gradient of the slope on which
the system will operate changes
depending on the vehicle's load.
  Hill Launch Assist (HLA) does
not operate if the parking brake is
applied, the vehicle has not stopped
completely, or the clutch pedal is
released.
  While Hill Launch Assist (HLA) is
operating, the brake pedal may feel
stiff and vibrate, however, this does
not indicate a malfunction.
  Hill Launch Assist (HLA) does not
operate while the TCS/DSC indicator
light is illuminated.
 Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on
page 4-36 .
  Hill Launch Assist (HLA) does not
turn off even if the TCS OFF switch
is pressed to turn off the TCS.
  (Automatic Transaxle)  Although the Hill Launch Assist
(HLA) does not operate during idling
stop, the vehicle roll prevention
function operates to prevent vehicle
roll.

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When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
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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When Driving
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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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When the system is temporarily
cancelled
In the following cases, the Mazda Radar
Cruise Control (MRCC) is temporarily
cancelled, 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.



 (Automatic transaxle) 
 The selector lever is shifted to park (P),
neutral (N) or reverse (R).
 


 (Manual transaxle) 
 The shift lever is in the reverse (R)
position .
 


 In the following cases, the “MRCC
cancelled” 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
[Forward] (SCBS F) or Advanced
Smart City Brake Support (Advanced
SCBS) has operated.
 

 
 The Smart Brake Support (SBS) has
operated.
 

 
 When travelling on a down slope for a
long period of time.
 

 
 There is a problem with the system.


 
 Any door is opened.


 
 The driver's seat belt is unfastened.



 
 (Manual transaxle) 


 
 The shift lever is shifted to neutral
(N) for a certain period of time.
 

 
 The clutch is depressed for a certain
period of time.
 

 
 The engine stalls.


NOTE
  The Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC) system may be cancelled
during rain, fog, snow or other
inclement weather conditions, or the
front surface of the radiator grille is
dirty.
  If you have temporarily cancelled
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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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.
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 cancelled and
the headway control function is made
available for operation.
The cruise control function is cancelled
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.

(Manual transaxle) 



 The clutch pedal is depressed.



 The shift lever is shifted to neutral
position.

(Automatic transaxle) 



 The selector lever is shifted to P or N
position.

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NOTE
  The Smart Brake Support (SBS) system operates when all of the following 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 following
conditions:
 


 If the vehicle is accelerated rapidly and it comes close to a vehicle ahead.



 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 direction indicator is being used.



 When the vehicle ahead is not equipped with tail lights or the tail lights are turned
off.
 


 When warnings and messages, such as a dirty windscreen, related to the Forward
Sensing Camera (FSC) are being displayed in the centre 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 obstruction,
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 noti¿ ed by the active driving display. 
 The Smart Brake Support (SBS) warning indication (amber) turns on when the system
has a malfunction.
 Refer to Warning Lights on page 4-36 .

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When Driving
Cruise Control
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 . (With adjustable speed limiter)
Activate the cruise control system by
pressing the MODE switch. The cruise
main indication (white) is displayed.
(Without adjustable speed limiter)
Activate the cruise control system by
pressing the ON switch. The cruise
main indication (white) is displayed.
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 (white) is
displayed and the cruise set indicator
light (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.



 (Vehicles with adjustable speed
limiter)
The MODE switch for the
adjustable speed limiter is pressed.
 
 Release the SET or RES / switch
at the desired speed, otherwise the
speed will continue increasing while
the RES /
switch is pressed and
held, and 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.
  The cruise control will cancel if the
vehicle speed decreases below
21 km/h (13 mph) when climbing a
steep grade.
  The cruise control may cancel at
about 15 km/h (9 mph) below the
preset speed such as when climbing a
long, steep grade.

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Cruise Control
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/CAN switch.
If the RES / 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 cancelled.
 


 The parking brake is applied.



 (Vehicles with adjustable speed
limiter)

 The MODE switch for the
adjustable speed limiter is pressed.
 


 (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 cancelled 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 (white) is
displayed/cruise set indicator light
(green) turns on)
Long-press the OFF/CAN switch or press
the OFF/CAN switch 2 times.
When a cruising speed has not been
set (cruise main indication (white) is
displayed)
Press the OFF/CAN switch.