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ABS/TCS/DSC
Antilock Brake System
(ABS)
The ABS control unit continuously
monitors the speed of each wheel. If
one wheel is about to lock up, the ABS
responds by automatically releasing and
reapplying that wheel's brake.

The driver will feel a slight vibration in
the brake pedal and may hear a chattering
noise from the brake system. This is
normal ABS system operation. Continue to
depress the brake pedal without pumping
the brakes.

The warning light turns on when the
system has a malfunction.
Refer to Warning Indication/Warning
Lights on page 4-33 .
WARNING
Do not rely on ABS as a substitute for
safe driving: The ABS cannot compensate for unsafe
and reckless driving, excessive speed,
tailgating (following another vehicle
too closely), driving on ice and snow,
and hydroplaning (reduced tire friction
and road contact because of water on
the road surface). You can still have an
accident.

NOTE
  Braking distances may be longer on
loose surfaces (snow or gravel, for
example) which usually have a hard
foundation. A vehicle with a normal
braking system may require less
distance to stop under these conditions
because the tires will build up a wedge
of surface layer when the wheels skid.
  The sound of the ABS operating may
be heard when starting the engine
or immediately after starting the
vehicle, however, it does not indicate a
malfunction.

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*Some models.
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function
(MRCC with Stop & Go function)
*
The Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go
function) system is designed to maintain headway control *1 with a vehicle ahead according
to your vehicle's speed using a radar sensor (front) to detect the dis\
tance to the vehicle ahead
and a preset vehicle speed without you having to use the accelerator or \
brake pedals.

*1 Headway Control: Control of the distance between your vehicle and the ve\
hicle ahead detected by the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system.

Additionally, if your vehicle starts closing in on the vehicle ahead such as if the \
vehicle
ahead brakes suddenly, a warning sound and a warning indication in the display are
activated simultaneously to alert you to maintain a suf fi cient distance between the vehicles.
If the vehicle ahead stops while you are following behind it, your vehic\
le will stop and be
held stopped automatically (stop hold control), and headway control wi\
ll resume when you
resume driving the vehicle such as by pressing the RES switch.
Also refer to the following before using the Mazda Radar Cruise Control \
with Stop & Go
function (MRCC with Stop & Go function).
   AUTOHOLD (page 4-75 )  Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) (page 4-156 )  Radar sensor (front) (page 4-162 )
WARNING
Do not rely completely on the Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function
(MRCC with Stop & Go function):
The Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go function)
system is designed to reduce load on the driver, and although it maintains a constant
vehicle speed, or specifi cally, it maintains a constant distance between your vehicle and
the detected vehicle ahead according to your 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
suffi 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 drive carefully and verify the surrounding conditions and depress the brake pedal
or accelerator pedal while keeping a safer distance from vehicles ahead or on-coming
vehicles.

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Do not use the Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop &
Go function) system in the following locations, using the Mazda Radar Cruise Control
with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go function) system at the following
locations may result in an unexpected accident:
 General roads other than highways (Driving under these conditions using the Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go function) system
is not possible.)
 Roads with sharp curves and where vehicle traffi c is heavy and there is insuffi cient
space between vehicles.
 Roads where frequent and repetitive acceleration and deceleration occur (Driving under these conditions using the Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function
(MRCC with Stop & Go function) 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 (Tires could spin causing you to lose vehicle control, or the stop hold control may not operate.)
 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.)
 Slopes with a steep gradient (The vehicle ahead may not be detected correctly, your vehicle may slide while stopped by the stop hold control, and it may accelerate
suddenly after it starts moving.)

For safety purposes, switch the Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function
(MRCC with Stop & Go function) system off when it is not being used.
Do not get out of the vehicle while the stop hold control is operating: Getting out of the vehicle while the stop hold control is operating is dangerous as the
vehicle may move unexpectedly and result in an accident. Before getting out of the
vehicle, switch the Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop
& Go function) system off , shift the selector lever to the P position, and apply the electric
parking brake (EPB).

CAUTION
If your vehicle is towed or you are towing something, switch the Mazda Radar Cruise
Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go function) system off to prevent a
miss-operation.

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If there is a problem with the Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go\
function (MRCC
with Stop & Go function) system, a message is displayed on the multi-in\
formation display.
Check the center display to verify the problem and then have your vehicl\
e inspected by an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Refer to Message Indicated on Display on page 7-37 .
Close Proximity Warning
If your vehicle rapidly closes in on the vehicle ahead because the vehic\
le ahead applies
the brakes suddenly while you are traveling in headway control, the warn\
ing sound
activates and the brake warning is indicated in the display. Always verify the safety of
the surrounding area and depress the brake pedal while keeping a safer d\
istance from the
vehicle ahead. Additionally, keep a safer distance from the vehicles behind you.

Multi-information Display
Active Driving Display

NOTE
In the following cases, the warnings and brakes may not operate even if \
your vehicle starts
closing in on the vehicle ahead.
  You are driving your vehicle at the same speed as the vehicle ahead.  Directly after the Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with
Stop & Go function) system has been set.
  Directly after the accelerator pedal is released.  Another vehicle cuts into the driving lane.
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Setting the System
The Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop \
& Go
function) system operates when all of the following conditions are met.\
  Vehicle speed is 0 km/h (0 mph) to 145 km/h (90 mph)  The Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop \
& Go
function) is turned on.
   The brake pedal is not depressed.  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 drive (D) position or manual (M) positi\
on (manual mode).
NOTE
  In the following cases, the Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC
with Stop & Go function) system is canceled when the vehicle is traveli\
ng at 30 km/h
(20 mph) or less and “Mazda Radar Cruise Control disabled under 30 km/h (20 mph) ” is
displayed in the multi-information display.
  The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) cannot detect target objects (There is problem
with the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) or windshield 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 Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function
(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

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Stop Hold Control
While in headway control using the Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop \
& Go function
(MRCC with Stop & Go function) system, your vehicle will stop when a v\
ehicle ahead
stops. When the vehicle is stopped and the stop hold control operates, the Mazd\
a Radar
Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go function) \
indicator light
turns on.


NOTE
  If the Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go
function) system is canceled during stop hold control, the vehicle is held in its stopped
position. The stop hold control can be canceled by performing one the following actions.
  Press the accelerator pedal and resume driving the vehicle.  While forcefully depressing the brake, switch the Mazda Radar Cruise Control with
Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go function) system off.
  The electric parking brake (EPB) is automatically applied and the vehi\
cle is held in its
stopped position when 10 minutes have elapsed since the stop hold control operated. At
this time, the Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop &
Go function) system is canceled.
  The brake lights turn on during stop hold control.
To resume driving
After the vehicle ahead starts moving while your vehicle is stopped unde\
r stop hold control,
press the RES switch or depress the accelerator pedal to cancel the stop hold control\
and
resume driving.
NOTE
  When you resume driving by pressing the RES switch, your vehicle does not start moving
until the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead lengthens \
to the speci fi ed
distance or farther.
   If the Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go
function) is temporarily canceled during stop hold control, you cannot resume driving by
pressing the RES switch when there are no vehicles in front of your vehicle. Depress the
accelerator pedal and resume driving the vehicle.

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Resume driving information
If you do not resume driving within a few seconds after the vehicle ahea\
d starts moving,
the multi-information display vehicle-ahead indication fl ashes to urge the driver to resume
driving.
Cruise Control Function
While this function is operating, the
headway control operation is canceled and
only the cruise control function operates.
The vehicle speed can be set more than
about 25 km/h (16 mph).
Use the cruise control function on
expressways and other highways which do
not require a lot of repeated acceleration
and deceleration.
WARNING
Do not use the cruise control function in
the following locations: Otherwise, it could lead to an accident.
 Roads with sharp curves and where vehicle traffi c is heavy and there is
insuffi cient space between vehicles.
(Driving under these conditions
using the cruise control function is
not possible)
 Steep down slopes (Set speed may be exceeded because suffi cient
engine braking cannot be applied)
 Slippery roads such as ice or snow- bound roads (Tires could spin
causing you to lose vehicle control)

Always drive carefully: The warnings and brake control
will not operate after the headway
control function is canceled and the
system is switched to only the cruise
control function. Depress the brake
pedal to decelerate according to the
surrounding conditions while keeping
a safer distance from the vehicle ahead
and always driving carefully.

Switching to cruise control function
When the MODE switch is pressed while
the Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop
& Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go
function) system is turned on, the system
switches to the cruise control function.
When the system switches to the cruise
control function, the indicator and multi-
information display notify the driver as
follows:
  The Mazda Radar Cruise Control with
Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop
& Go function) set indication (green)
or the Mazda Radar Cruise Control
with Stop & Go function (MRCC with
Stop & Go function) main indication
(white) is turned off, and the cruise main
indication (white) is turned on.
   A message is displayed in the multi-
information display.

WARNING
Always turn off the cruise control
function when it is not in use: Leaving the cruise control function
turned on when it is not in use
is dangerous as it could operate
unexpectedly, resulting in an accident.

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.
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Stopping the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) System Operation
The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS)
system can be temporarily deactivated.
Refer to Personalization Features on page
9-11 .
When the Smart City Brake Support
(SCBS) system is turned off, the Smart
City Brake Support (SCBS) OFF indicator
light turns on.



When the engine is restarted, the system
becomes operational.
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