
▼AUTOHOLD System is Turned On
Press the AUTOHOLD switch and when
the AUTOHOLD standby indicator light
turns on, the AUTOHOLD function turns
on.
AUTOHOLD standby 
indicator light
NOTE
When all of the following conditions are
met, the AUTOHOLD standby indicator
light turns on when the AUTOHOLD
switch is pressed and the AUTOHOLD
function turns on.
•The ignition is switched ON (engine is
running or stopped by i-stop).
•The driver's seat belt is fastened.
•The driver's door is closed.
•There is no problem with the
AUTOHOLD function.
To operate AUTOHOLD and hold the
brakes
1. Depress the brake pedal and bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
2. The AUTOHOLD active indicator
light in the instrument cluster turns on
and the brakes are held.
3. The vehicle is held in its stoppedposition even with the brake pedal
released.
NOTE
When all of the following conditions are
met, the AUTOHOLD operates and the
brakes are held.
•The ignition is switched ON (engine is
running or stopped by i-stop).
•The vehicle is stopped.
•The brake pedal is being depressed.
•The AUTOHOLD active indicator light
turns on.
•The accelerator pedal is not depressed.
•The driver's seat belt is fastened.
•The driver's door is closed.
•There is no problem with the
AUTOHOLD function.
•The electric parking brake (EPB) is
released.
•There is no problem with the electric
parking brake (EPB) function.
•(Automatic transaxle vehicle)
The selector lever is in a position other
than R position or the vehicle tilts
forward with the selector lever in the R
position.
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To release AUTOHOLD and start
driving the vehicle
If you do any of the following actions to
resume driving the vehicle, the brakes
release automatically and the
AUTOHOLD active indicator light turns
off.
•(Manual transaxle vehicle)
You start to release the clutch pedal with
the shift lever shifted to a position other
than the neutral position
•(Automatic transaxle vehicle)
•The accelerator pedal is depressed.
•The vehicle tilts rearward or the
selector lever is shifted to the R
position on level ground.
NOTE
•If the electric parking brake (EPB)
switch is pulled while the AUTOHOLD
is operating, the AUTOHOLD is
released and the electric parking brake
(EPB) is applied. In addition, if the
electric parking brake (EPB) is released
under this condition, the AUTOHOLD
operates to hold the brakes.
•Under the following conditions, the
electric parking brake (EPB) is
automatically applied and the
AUTOHOLD is released. The
AUTOHOLD is re-enabled when the
conditions before the AUTOHOLD is
released are restored.
•The driver’s seat belt is unfastened.
•The driver’s door is opened.
•When about ten minutes or longer have
passed since the AUTOHOLD operation
started, the electric parking brake
(EPB) is automatically applied. Because
the AUTOHOLD is restored when
releasing the electric parking brake
(EPB), the hold on the brakes by
AUTOHOLD function resumes.
•(Manual transaxle vehicle)
When starting to drive the vehicle
forward or in reverse on a down slope,
depress the clutch pedal and shift the
shift lever to the appropriate position for
driving in the desired direction, and then
depress the accelerator pedal to release
the AUTOHOLD.
▼AUTOHOLD System is Turned Off
The vehicle is driven
Press the AUTOHOLD switch to turn off
the AUTOHOLD ( AUTOHOLD standby
indicator light turns off).
Brakes are held
Depress the brake pedal and press the
AUTOHOLD switch to turn off the
AUTOHOLD (AUTOHOLD standby
indicator light and AUTOHOLD active
indicator light in instrument cluster turn
off).
AUTOHOLD standby 
indicator light
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•There is no problem with the DSC.
•All the 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) p osition (manual mode).
CANCEL switchRES switch
OFF switch
switch switch
MODE switch
SET- switch
SET+ switch
Turning on the system
When the MODE switch is pressed 
once, the MRCC system turns on, and the MRCC main
indication (white) turns on and the vehicle speed and the dista nce between the vehicles
while in headway co ntrol can be set.
In addition, the MRCC system disp lay indication is displayed on the multi-information
display and the active driving display at the same time.
NOTE
•If the ignition is switched off while the MRCC  system is operating, the system will be
operable when the ignition  is switched ON the next time.
•(European models)
When the MODE switch is pressed a second time while the MRCC system is operating,
the system switches to the Ad justable Speed Limiter (ASL).
Refer to Adjustable Speed Limiter (ASL) on page 4-174.
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•The driver's seat belt is unfastened.
 
Under the following conditions, the
MRCC cancel indication is displayed in
the multi-inform ation display and a single
beep sound is heard.
•The DSC has operated.
•The Smart Brake Support (SBS) has
operated.
•The Smart City Brake Support
[Forward] (SCBS F)  or Advanced Smart
City Brake Support (Advanced SCBS)
has operated.
•When travelling on a downslope for a
long period of time.
•There is a problem with the system.
•The radar sensor (front) cannot detect
target objects (during rain, fog, snow or
other inclement weather conditions, or
when the radiator grille is dirty).
•The vehicle speed decreases to less than
25 km (16 mph).
•(Manual transaxle)
•The shift lever is sh ifted to neutral (N)
for a certain period of time.
•The clutch is depressed for a certain
period of time.
•The engine stalls.
Resuming control
If the MRCC system is cancelled, you can
resume control at the  previously set speed
by pressing the RES switch and after all of
the operation conditions have been met.
NOTE
If the set speed is not indicated in the
display, the control does not resume even
if the RES switch is pressed.
Turning off the system
Press the OFF/CAN switch two times
while the MRCC system is operating to
switch off the system.
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•The electric parking brake (EPB) is released (electric parking brake (EPB) indicator light
is turned off).
•There is no problem with the DSC.
•All the doors are closed.
•The driver's seat belt is fastened.
•The selector lever is in the driv e (D) position or manual (M) position (manual mode).
NOTE
•In the following cases, the MRCC with Stop & Go function system is cancelled when the
vehicle is travelling at 30 km/h (19 mph)  or less and “Mazda Radar Cruise Control
disabled under 30 km/h” is displayed in the multi-in formation display.
•The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) cannot detect target objects (There is problem
with the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) or windscreen is dirty).
•There is a problem with the stop hold control function.
•There is a problem with the electric parking brake (EPB).
•It may not be possible to set the MRCC with Stop & Go function system directly after
starting the engine, while the DSC operation is being checked.
CANCEL switchRES switch
OFF switch
switch switch
MODE switch
SET- switch
SET+ switch
Turning on the system
When the MODE switch is pressed once, the MRCC with Stop & Go f
unction system turns
on, and the MRCC with Stop & Go function main indication (white ) turns on and the
vehicle speed and the distance between the vehicles while in he adway control can be set.
In addition, the MRCC with Stop & Go function system display indication is displayed on
the multi-information display and  the active driving display at the same time.
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•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. For the set vehicle speed, check
the set vehicle speed indication in the
display.
•When depressing the accelerator pedal,
the inter-vehicle distance indication in
the display changes to the white-line
indication.
•(European models)
When switching to a passing lane and
operating the direction indicator, the
system provides more acceleration
automatically if it determines that more
acceleration is required. Drive while
being careful of the road ahead because
you could approach the vehicle ahead
too closely.
Cancelling the system
When the following operations are
performed, the MRCC with Stop & Go
function system is cancelled, and the
MRCC with Stop & Go function set
indication (green) sw itches to the MRCC
with Stop & Go function main indication
(white) at the same time.
•The OFF/CAN switch is pressed.
•The brake pedal is depressed.
•The electric parking brake (EPB) is
applied.
•The selector lever is in the P (Park), N
(Neutral), or R (Reverse) position.
•Any of the doors is opened.
•The driver's seat belt is unfastened.
 
Under the following conditions, the
MRCC with Stop & Go function cancel
indication is displayed in the
multi-information display and a single
beep sound is heard.
•The DSC has operated.
•The Smart Brake Support (SBS) has
operated.
•The Smart City Brake Support
[Forward] (SCBS F)  or Advanced Smart
City Brake Support (Advanced SCBS)
has operated.
•When travelling on a downslope for a
long period of time.
•There is a problem  with the system.
•The engine has stalled.
•The electric parkin g brake (EPB) is
automatically applie d during stop hold
control.
•The radar sensor (front) cannot detect
target objects (during rain, fog, snow or
other inclement weather conditions, or
when the radiator grille is dirty).
Resuming control
If the MRCC with St op & Go function
system is cancelled, you can resume
control at the previously set speed by
pressing the RES switch and after all of
the operation conditions have been met.
NOTE
If the set speed is not indicated in the
display, the control does not resume even
if the RES switch is pressed.
Turning off the system
Press the OFF/CAN switch two times
while the MRCC with Stop & Go function
system is operating  to switch off the
system.
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Scheduled Maintenance
NOTE
After the prescribed period, continue to follow the described maintenance at the
recommended intervals.
Emission control and related systems
The ignition and fuel systems are  highly important to the emission control system and to
efficient engine operation. Do not tamper with them.
All inspections and adjustments m ust be made by an expert repairer, we recommend an
Authorised Mazda Repairer.
▼ Europe
My Mazda Service
The maintenance monito
r alerts regarding the next maintenance due. The next mainte-
nance is due at least every 20,000 km or 12 months after the re spective last mainte-
nance.
Maintenance 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th10th 11th 12th
SKYACTIV-G 2.0, AND SKYACTIV-G 2.5
Spark plugs
*1Replace every 120,000 km (75,000 miles).
Air filter
*2RRRR
Fuel lines and hoses IIIIII
Evaporative system (if installed) III I
Engine oil & filter
*3*4RRRRRRRRRRRR
SKYACTIV-D 2.2
Engine oil & filter Except Uk-
raine
*3*4*6RRRRRRRRRRRR
Ukraine
*5*6Replace every 10,000 km (6, 250 miles) or 12 months.
Fuel lines and hoses Except Uk-
raine
IIIIII
Ukraine IIIIIIIIIIII
Fuel filter RRR R
Fuel injection system
*7IIII
Fuel system (Drain water)
*8
Air filter*2CCRCCRCCRCCR
SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5, AND SKYACTIV-D 2.2
Drive belts
*9IIII
Cooling system IIIIII
Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
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*3 Flexible setting is factory preset for some countries in Europ e. Consult an Authorised Mazda Repairer for
details. Flexible setting can be s et if the vehicle is operated mainly where none of the following conditions
apply.
a) Purpose of vehicle use is poli ce car, taxi or driving school car.
b) Driving in dusty conditions
c) Extended periods of idling or low speed operation
Once the flexible maintenance is selected, the vehicle calculat es the remaining oil life based on engine
operating conditions and lets you know when an oil change is du e by illuminating the wrench indicator light in
the instrument cluster.
Reset the engine oil data wheneve r replacing the engine oil regardless of the message/wrench indicator light
display.
*4 If the vehicle is operated primarily under any of the followin g conditions, replace the engine oil and oil filter at
every 10,000 km (6,250 miles) or shorter.
a) Purpose of vehicle use is poli ce car, taxi or driving school car.
b) Driving in dusty conditions
c) Extended periods of idling or low speed operation
d) Driving for long period in cold temperatures or driving regul arly at short distance only
e) Driving in extremely hot conditions
f) Driving in mountainous conditions continually
*5 If the vehicle is operated primarily under any of the followin g conditions, replace the engine oil and oil filter at
every 5,000 km (3,125 miles) or 6 months.
a) Purpose of vehicle use is poli ce car, taxi or driving school car.
b) Driving in dusty conditions
c) Extended periods of idling or low speed operation
d) Driving for long period in cold temperatures or driving regul arly at short distance only
e) Driving in extremely hot conditions
f) Driving in mountainous conditions continually
*6 For SKYACTIV-D 2.2, r eset the engine oil data whenever replaci ng the engine oil regardless of the message/
wrench indicator light display.
*7 Implement the fuel injection amount correction.*8 Drain water in the fuel system  if the indicator lights is ON.*9 Also inspect the air conditioner drive belts, if installed.
If the vehicle is operated primarily under any of the following  conditions, inspect the drive belts at every
20,000 km (12,500 miles) or 12 months .
a) Driving in dusty conditions
b) Extended periods of idling or low speed operation
c) Driving for long period in col d temperatures or driving regularly at short distance only
d) Driving in extremely hot conditions
e) Driving in mountainous conditions continually
*10 Use of FL-22 is recommended wh en replacing engine coolant. Using engine coolant other than FL-22 may
cause serious damage to the engine and cooling system.
*11 Inspect the battery electrolyte level, specific gravity and o uter appearance. The sealed battery only requires an
outer appearance inspection.
*12 If the brakes are used extensi vely (for example, continuous hard driving or mountain driving) or if the vehicle
is operated in extreme ly humid climates, replace the brake flui d annually.
*13 If this component has been submerged in water, the oil should  be replaced.*14 Tyre rotation is recommended every 10,000 km (6,250 miles).*15 Check the tyre repair fluid expiration date every year when performing the periodic maintenance. Replace the
tyre repair fluid bottle with new  one before the expiration date.
Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
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