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NOTE
Speed limit signs   When the vehicle speed is about 1 km/h (0.6 mph) or faster, the speed limit sign is
displayed when any one of the following conditions are met.
  The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) recognizes a speed limit sign as a sign targeted
for your vehicle and the vehicle passes it.
  The speed limit sign stored in the navigation system is read (if the Forward Sensing
Camera (FSC) does not recognize a speed limit sign).
  In the following cases, display of the speed limit sign stops.   The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) recognizes the speed limit sign and the vehicle is
driven for a certain distance after passing the sign.
  Each sensor determines that the vehicle has changed direction of travel.  The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) recognizes a new speed limit sign which differs
from the previous one (displays the new speed limit sign).
  The speed limit sign stored in the navigation system is not read within a certain period
of time (if the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) does not recognize a speed limit sign,
the speed limit sign stored in the navigation system is displayed).
  The vehicle speed exceeds the displayed speed limit sign by 30 km/h (19\
mph) or more
after a certain period of time has elapsed since the speed limit sign wa\
s displayed.
(Except when there is information for the speed limit sign in the navigation system)


Do not enter signs   A do not enter sign is displayed when all of the following conditions are met.   The vehicle speed is about 60 km/h (37 mph) or slower.  The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) recognizes a do not enter sign as a sign targeted
for your vehicle and the vehicle passes it.
  When the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) recognizes the do not enter sign and a certain
period of time has elapsed since the vehicle passed the sign, display of\
the do not enter
sign stops.

Stop sign   A stop sign is displayed when all of the following conditions are met:   The vehicle speed is about 30 km/h (19 mph) or slower.  The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) recognizes a stop sign as a sign targeted for your
vehicle.
  When a certain period of time has elapsed since the stop sign was displa\
yed, display of
the stop sign stops.

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*Some models.
Distance Recognition Support System (DRSS) *
The Distance Recognition Support System (DRSS) measures the distance between your
vehicle and a vehicle ahead using a radar sensor (front) while the veh\
icle speed is about
30 km/h (19 mph) or faster, and if your vehicle approaches a vehicle ahead more closely
than what is appropriate for maintaining distance between the vehicles a\
ccording to the
vehicle speed, a notifi cation in the active driving display is indicated to advise you to keep \
a
safe distance from the vehicle ahead.
WARNING
Do not rely completely on the Distance Recognition Support System (DRSS) and always
drive carefully: The Distance Recognition Support System (DRSS) provides advice for safer driving and
notifi es the driver of a recommended, safer distance to maintain with a vehicle ahead.
The ability to detect a vehicle ahead is limited depending on the type of vehicle ahead,
the weather conditions, and the traffi c conditions. Therefore, if the accelerator and brake
pedals are not operated correctly it could lead to 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.

NOTE
  The Distance Recognition Support System (DRSS) operates when all of th\
e following
conditions are met:
  The ignition is switched ON.  The Distance Recognition Support System (DRSS) is on.  The selector lever is in a position other than reverse (R).  The vehicle speed is 30 km/h or faster (19 mph or faster).   The objects which activate the system are 4-wheeled vehicles.  The Distance Recognition Support System (DRSS) may also operate in the\
presence of
motorcycles and bicycles.
  The Distance Recognition Support System (DRSS) system may not operate \
normally
under the following conditions:
  The Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) has a malfunction.  The vehicle ahead is traveling at an extremely slow speed.   The system does not operate with the following objects:   Vehicles approaching in the opposite direction.  Stationary objects (stopped vehicles, obstructions)

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  In the following cases, the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) OFF indicator \
light turns on and
operation of the system is stopped. If the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)\
OFF indicator
light remains illuminated, have the vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer as
soon as possible.
  Some problem with the system including the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warnin\
g
indicator lights has occurred.
  A large deviation in the installation position of a radar sensor (rear) on the vehicle has
occurred.
  There is a large accumulation of snow or ice on the rear bumper near a radar sensor
(rear).
  Driving on snow-covered roads for long periods.  The temperature near the radar sensors becomes extremely hot due to driving for long
periods on slopes during the summer.
  The battery voltage has decreased.
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  Under the following conditions, the radar sensors (rear) cannot detect target objects or it
may be dif fi cult to detect them.
   The vehicle speed when reversing is about 15 km/h (9 mph) or faster.  The radar sensor (rear) detection area is obstructed by a nearby wall or parked
vehicle. (Reverse the vehicle to a position where the radar sensor detection area is no
longer obstructed.)

Your vehicle
  A vehicle is approaching directly from the rear of your vehicle.

Your vehicle
  The vehicle is parked on a slant.

Your vehicle
  Directly after the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system becomes operable.  Radio wave interference from a radar sensor equipped on a nearby parked vehicle.   In the following cases, it may be dif fi cult to view the illumination/ fl ashing of the Blind
Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning indicator lights equipped on the door mi\
rrors.
   Snow or ice adheres to the door mirrors.  The front door glass is fogged or covered in snow, frost or dirt.   Turn off the Rear Cross Traffi c Alert (RCTA) 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.

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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
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Under the following conditions, the
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop
& Go function (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 (SCBS)
has operated.
   When traveling on a downslope for a
long period of time.
   There is a problem with the system.  The engine has stalled.  The electric parking brake (EPB) is
automatically applied 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 Mazda Radar Cruise Control with
Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop &
Go function) system is canceled, 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 Mazda Radar Cruise Control
with Stop & Go function (MRCC with
Stop & Go function) system is operating to
switch off the system.
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Smart Brake Support (SBS) *
The Smart Brake Support (SBS) system alerts the driver of a possible collision using a
display and warning sound if the radar sensor (front) and the Forward \
Sensing Camera
(FSC) determine that there is the possibility of a collision with a ve\
hicle ahead while the
vehicle is being driven at about 15 km/h or faster (10 mph or faster).\
Furthermore, if the
radar sensor (front) and the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) determines\
that a collision is
unavoidable, the automatic brake control is performed to reduce damage i\
n the event of a
collision.
In addition, when the driver depresses the brake pedal, the brakes are a\
pplied fi rmly and
quickly to assist. (Brake Assist (SBS brake assist))
WARNING
Do not rely completely on the Smart Br ake Support (SBS) system and always drive
carefully: The Smart Brake Support (SBS) is designed to reduce damage in the event of a collision,
not avoid an accident. The ability to detect an obstruction is limited depending on the
obstruction, weather conditions, or traffi c conditions. Therefore, if the accelerator pedal
or brake pedal is mistakenly operated it 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.

CAUTION
In the following cases, turn the system off to prevent a mis-operation:  The vehicle is being towed or when towing another vehicle. The vehicle is on a chassis roller. When driving on rough roads such as in areas of dense grass or off -road.
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  The Smart Brake Support (SBS) system operates when all of the followin\
g 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 followi\
ng conditions:   If the vehicle is accelerated rapidly and it comes close to a vehicle ah\
ead.  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 turn signal is being used.  When the vehicle ahead is not equipped with taillights or the taillights\
are turned off.  When warnings and messages, such as a dirty windshield, related to the Forward
Sensing Camera (FSC) are being displayed in the multi-information 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 obstru\
ction, 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 fi ed by the multi-information display.   The Smart Brake Support (SBS) warning indication (amber) turns on wh\
en the system has
a malfunction.
 Refer to Warning Indication/Warning Lights on page 4-33 .
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