2017 MAZDA MODEL CX-3 Owner's Manual - RHD (UK, Australia) (in English)

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When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
*Some models.
Radar Sensors (Rear) *
Your vehicle is equipped with radar sensors (rear). The following systems also use the radar
sensors (rear).
 


 Blind Spot Monitoring system (BSM)



 Rear Cross Traf¿ c Alert (RCTA)
The radar sensors (rear) function by detecting the radio waves reÀ ected off a vehicle
approaching from the rear or an obstruction sent from the radar sensor.

Radar sensors (rear)

The radar sensors (rear) are installed inside the rear bumper, one each on the left and right
sides.
Always keep the surface of the rear bumper near the radar sensors (rear) clean so that the
radar sensors (rear) operate normally. Also, do not apply items such as stickers.
Refer to Exterior Care on page 6-58 .
CAUTION
If the rear bumper receives a severe impact, the system may no longer operate normally.
Stop the system immediately and have the vehicle inspected at an expert repairer, we
recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.

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i-ACTIVSENSE
NOTE
  The detection ability of the radar sensors (rear) has limitations. In the following cases,
the detection ability may lower and the system may not operate normally.
 


 The rear bumper near the radar sensors (rear) has become deformed.



 Snow, ice or mud adheres to the radar sensors (rear) on the rear bumper.



 Under bad weather conditions such as rain, snow and fog. 

 Under the following conditions, the radar sensors (rear) cannot detect target objects or
it may be dif¿ cult to detect them.




 Stationary objects on a road or a road side such as small, two-wheeled vehicles,
bicycles, pedestrians, animals, and shopping carts.
 


 Vehicle shapes which do not reÀ ect radar waves well such as empty trailers with a
low vehicle height and sports cars.


 Vehicles are shipped with the direction of the radar sensors (rear) adjusted for each
vehicle to a loaded vehicle condition so that the radar sensors (rear) detect approaching
vehicles correctly. If the direction of the radar sensors (rear) has deviated for some
reason, have the vehicle inspected at an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised
Mazda Repairer.
  For repairs or replacement of the radar sensors (rear), or bumper repairs, paintwork,
and replacement near the radar sensors, consult an expert repairer, we recommend an
Authorised Mazda Repairer.
  Turn off the system while pulling a trailer or while an accessory such as a bicycle
carrier is installed to the rear of the vehicle. Otherwise, the radio waves emitted by the
radar will be blocked causing the system to not operate normally.
  The radar sensors are regulated by the relevant radio wave laws of the country in
which the vehicle is driven. If the vehicle is driven abroad, authorization from the
country in which the vehicle is driven may be required.

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i-ACTIVSENSE
*Some models.
Ultrasonic Sensor (Rear) *
The ultrasonic sensors (rear) function by emitting ultrasonic waves which are reÀ ected off
obstructions at the rear and the returning ultrasonic waves are picked up by the ultrasonic
sensors (rear).

Ultrasonic sensor (rear)
The ultrasonic sensors (rear) are mounted in the rear bumper.

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When Driving
Cruise Control
*Some models.
Cruise Control *
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.
 
 Hilly terrain 
 Steep inclines 
 Heavy or unsteady traf¿ c 
 Slippery or winding roads 
 Similar restrictions that require inconsistent speed
Cruise Control Switch

ON switch
RES/+ switch Without Adjustable Speed
Limiter
SET- switch
OFF/CAN
switch MODE switch
RES/+ switch With Adjustable Speed
LimiterSET- switch
OFF/CAN
switch

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Cruise Control
NOTE
If your Mazda has the following steering switch, your Mazda is equipped with the Mazda
Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system.
Refer to Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) on page 4-142 .
CANCEL switchRES switch
OFF switch switch switchMODE switch
SET- switch SET+ switch

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Cruise Control
Cruise Main Indication (White),
Cruise Set Indication (White)/
Indicator Light (Green)
C r u i s e m a i n i n d i c a t i o n ( w h i t e )
The cruise main indication (white) is
displayed in the instrument cluster when
the cruise control system is activated.


Cruise set indication (white)/indicator
light (green)
The cruise set indication (white) is
displayed in the instrument cluster and the
cruise set indicator light (green) turns on
when a cruising speed has been set.


Activation/Deactivation
With adjustable speed limiter
To activate the system, press the MODE
switch. The cruise main indication (white)
is displayed.
To deactivate the system, press the OFF/
CAN switch.
The cruise main indication (white) turns
off.
NOTE
When the MODE switch is pressed
while the cruise control system is
operating, the cruise control system
switches to the adjustable speed limiter.
Without adjustable speed limiter
To activate the system, press the ON
switch. The cruise main indication (white)
is displayed.
To deactivate the system, press the OFF/
CAN 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.

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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 Increase Cruising Speed
Follow either of these procedures.
To increase speed using cruise control
switch
Press the RES /
switch and hold it. Your
vehicle will accelerate. Release the switch
at the desired speed.

Press the RES /
switch 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 RES /

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 increase speed using accelerator
pedal
Depress the accelerator pedal to accelerate
to the desired speed. Press the 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.
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/
CAN 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.