2017 MAZDA MODEL CX-5 cruise control

Radar Sensor (Front)*
Your vehicle is equipped with a radar sensor (front).
The following systems also use the radar sensor (front).
•Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)
•Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with S top & Go function)
•Distance Recognition Support System (DRSS)
•Smart Brake Support (SBS)
The radar sensor (front) functions by detecting the radio waves reflected off a vehicle ahead
or an obstruction sent from the radar sensor.
The radar sensor (front) is mo unted behind the front emblem.
Radar sensor (front)
If “Front radar blocked” is displayed in the multi-information display of the instrument
cluster, clean the area around the radar sensor (front).
CAUTION
Heed the following precautions to a ssure correct operation of each system.
 Do not adhere stickers (including transparent st ickers) to the surface of the radiator grille
and front emblem in and around the radar sens or (front), and do not replace the radiator
grille and front emblem with any product that is not a genuine product designed for use
with the radar sensor (front).
 The radar sensor (front) includes a function fo r detecting soiling of the radar sensor's front
surface and informing the driver, however, depending on the conditions, it may require
time to detect or it may not detect plastic sh opping bags, ice or snow. If this occurs, the
system may not operate correctly, therefore al ways keep the radar sensor (front) clean.
 Do not install a grille guard.
 If the front part of the vehicle has been dama ged in a vehicle accident, the position of the
radar sensor (front) may have moved. Stop the system immediately and always have the
vehicle inspected at an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
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Cruise Control*
With cruise control, you can set and automatically maintain any speed of more than about
25 km/h (16 mph).
WA R N I N G
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
traffic
 Slippery or winding roads
 Similar restrictions that require inconsistent speed
▼ Cruise Control Switch
ON switch
RES/+ switch
Without Adjustable Speed
Limiter (ASL)
SET- switch
OFF/CAN
switch
MODE switch
RES/+ switch
With Adjustable Speed
Limiter (ASL)SET- switch
OFF/CAN
switch
NOTE
If your Mazda has the following steering switch, your Mazda is equipped the Mazda Radar
Cruise Control (MRCC) system or the Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go
function (MRCC with Stop & Go function) system.
Refer to Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) on page 4-137.
When Driving
Cruise Control
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Refer to Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go
function) on page 4-149.
CANCEL switchRES switch
OFF switch
switch switch
MODE switch
SET- switch
SET+ switch
▼
Cruise Main Indication (White)/
Cruise Set Indication (Green)
The indication has two colours.
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
With Adjustable Speed Limiter (ASL)
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 indi
cation (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 (ASL).
Without Adjustable Speed Limiter
(ASL)
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.
WA R N I N G
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.
When Driving
Cruise Control
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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
(ASL))
Activate the cruise control system by
pressing the MODE switch. The cruise
main indication (wh ite) is displayed.
(Without Adjustabl e Speed Limiter
(ASL))
Activate the cruise control system by
pressing the ON switch. The cruise
main indication (wh ite) 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 (green) is
displayed.
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 (ASL))
The MODE switch for the Adjustable
Speed Limiter (ASL) 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.
When Driving
Cruise Control
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The vehicle speed preset using the cruise
control is displayed in the instrument
cluster.
Type A Instrument Cluster
Type B Instrument ClusterEuropean model
Except European model Multi-information Display
Active Driving Display
▼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 d isplay for vehicle
speed indicated in km /h: 1 km/h (0.6 mph)
Instrument cluster d isplay 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 retu rn 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 d isplay for vehicle
speed indicated in km /h: 1 km/h (0.6 mph)
Instrument cluster d isplay for vehicle
speed indicated in mph: 1 mph (1.6 km/h)
When Driving
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▼To Resume Cruising Speed at More
Than 25 km/h (16 mph)
If the cruise control system temporarily
cancelled (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 veh icle speed up to 25
km/h (16 mph) or more and press the RES/
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/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 follow ing conditions occur,
the cruise control system is temporarily
cancelled.
•The parking brake is applied.
•(Vehicles with Adjustable Speed
Limiter (ASL))
The MODE switch for the Adjustable
Speed Limiter (ASL) 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 (green) turns on)
Long-press the OFF/CA
N switch or press
the OFF/CAN switch 2 times.
When a cruising speed has not been set
(cruise main indica tion (white) turns
on)
Press the OFF/CAN switch.
When Driving
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SignalWarning
(Amber)
Driver Attention
Alert (DAA) Warn-
ing Indication
*
The message is displayed when the system has a malfunction. Have your vehicle inspect-
ed at an expert repairer, we r ecommend an Authorised Mazda Repa irer.
(Amber)
Mazda Radar Cruise
Control (MRCC)
Warning Indication
*
The message is displayed when the system has a malfunction. Have your vehicle inspect-
ed at an expert repairer, we r ecommend an Authorised Mazda Repa irer.
(Amber)
Mazda Radar Cruise
Control with Stop &
Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go
function) Warning
Indication
*
The message is displayed when the system has a malfunction. Have your vehicle inspect-
ed at an expert repairer, we r ecommend an Authorised Mazda Repa irer.
(Amber)
Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure
Wa r n i n g S y s t e m
(LDWS) Warning
Indication
*
The message is displayed when the system has a malfunction. Have your vehicle inspect-
ed at an expert repairer, we r ecommend an Authorised Mazda Repa irer.
The system does not operate when the warning message is displayed.
CAUTION
Always use tyres for all wheels that are of the
specified size, and the same manufacture,
brand, and tread pattern. In addition, do not use tyres with significantly different wear
patterns on the same vehicle. If such improper tyres are used, the system may not oper‐
ate normally.
 When an emergency spare tyre is used, the system may not operate normally.
LED Headlight
Wa r n i n g L i g h t This light illuminates if there i
s a malfunction in the LED hea dlight. Have your vehicle
inspected by an expert repairer , we recommend an Authorised Maz da Repairer.
▼Taking Action
Take the appropriate action and verify that the warning light t
urns off.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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DisplayContent Action to be taken
Indicates when there is a problem with
the brake related system while the vehi-
cle is being held in a stop position by the
AUTOHOLD function or during the
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop
& Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go
function) stop hold control. Depress the brake pedal.
Cancel the AUTOHOLD function or the
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop
& Go function (M
RCC with Stop & Go
function), and have your vehicle inspect-
ed at an expert repairer, we recommend
an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
Indicates the possibility of the vehicle
not being held in the stopped position by
the AUTOHOLD function, such as on
steep slopes. Depress and hold your foot on the brake
pedal.
Indicates when the cancel operation is
done without depressing the brake pedal
while the vehicle is being held in the
stopped position by the AUTOHOLD
function or during the stop hold control
of the Mazda Radar Cruise Control with
Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop
& Go function).Cancel the AUTOHOLD function or the
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop
& Go function (M
RCC with Stop & Go
function) stop hold control while de-
pressing the brake pedal.
Indicated when the engine may be over-
heating and the engine output is restrict-
ed Drive slowly and make sure that the in-
dication turns off.
If the indication does not turn off, con-
sult an expert repairer, we recommend
an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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