2019 MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK brakes

▼Close Proximity Warning
If your vehicle rapidly closes in on the
vehicle ahead because the vehicle ahead
applies the brakes s
uddenly while you are
traveling in headway c ontrol, the warning
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 safe
distance from the vehicle ahead.
Additionally, keep a safe distance from the
vehicles behind you.
1. “Depress Brake Pedal” message is displayed
NOTE
In the following case s, 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 MRCC system has
been set.
Directly after the accelerator pedal is
released.
Another vehicle cuts into the driving
lane.
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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
When the MRCC switch is pressed while
the MRCC is operating, the MRCC turns
off.
▼ Shift-up/Shift-down Request Display
The shift-up or shift-down request display
might be displayed while the MRCC is
operating. When this occurs, shift gears
because the gear position is not
appropriate.
Request Indication on display
Shift up Shift Up to a Higher Gear
Shift down Shift Do wn to a Lower Gear
NOTE
If the gears are not shifted up even
though the shift-up request indication is
displayed, load will be applied to the
engine and the MRCC might be
automatically canceled or engine
damage could occur.
If the gears are not shifted down even
though the shift-down request indication
is displayed, the MRCC might be
automatically canceled or engine
stalling could occur.
Mazda Radar Cruise
Control with Stop & Go
function (MRCC with Stop & Go function) (Automatic
Transmission)
*
▼Mazda Radar Cruise Control with
Stop & Go function (MRCC with
Stop & Go function)
The MRCC with St
op & Go function
system is designed to maintain headway
control
*1 with a vehicle ahead according
to your vehicle's speed using a front radar
sensor to detect the distance 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
vehicle 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 sufficient distance
between the vehicles.
If the vehicle ahead stops while you are
following behind it, y our vehicle will stop
and be held stopped automatically (stop
hold control), and headway control will
resume when you resume driving the
vehicle such as by pressing the RES
switch.
Also refer to the fo llowing before using
the MRCC with Stop & Go function.
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AUTOHOLD (page 4-68)
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) (page
4-198)
Front radar sensor (page 4-202)
WA R N I N G
Do not rely completely on the MRCC with
Stop & Go function:
The MRCC with Stop & Go function 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 sufficiently 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 safe distance from vehicles
ahead or on-coming vehicles.
Do not use the MRCC with Stop & Go
function system in the following locations.
Using the 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
MRCC with Stop & Go function system is
not possible.)
 Roads with sharp curves and where
vehicle traffic is heavy and there is
insufficient space between vehicles.
Roads where frequent and repetitive
acceleration and deceleration occur
(Driving under these conditions using the
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.)
 Two-wheeled vehicles such as
motorcycles or bicycles are ahead.
 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.)
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For safety purposes, switch the 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 MRCC with Stop &
Go function system off, shift the selector
lever to the P position, and apply the
parking brake.
CAUTION
If your vehicle is towed or you are towing
something, switch the MRCC with Stop &
Go function system off to prevent an
unexpected operation.
NOTE
The MRCC with Stop & Go function
system does not detect the following as
physical objects.
Vehicles approaching in the opposite
direction
Pedestrians
Stationary objects (stopped vehicles,
obstructions)
If a vehicle ahead is traveling at an
extremely low speed, the system may
not detect it correctly.
If there is a structure on the road or an
object (such as a monorail) at a low
height off the ground in front of the
vehicle, the system may operate.
Therefore, do not use the MRCC with
Stop & Go function.
Do not use the MRCC with Stop & Go
function system under conditions in
which close proximity warnings are
frequently activated.
During headway control travel, the
system accelerates and decelerates your
vehicle in conjunction with the speed of
the vehicle ahead. However, if it is
necessary to accelerate for a lane
change or if the vehicle ahead brakes
suddenly causing you to close in on the
vehicle rapidly, accelerate using the
accelerator pedal or decelerate using
the brake pedal depending on the
conditions.
While the MRCC with Stop & Go
function system is in use, it does not
cancel even if the selector lever is
operated and any intended engine
braking does not occur. If deceleration
is required, lower the set speed or
depress the brake pedal.
The sound of the automatic brakes
operating may be heard, however, it
does not indicate a problem.
The brake lights turn on while the
MRCC with Stop & Go function
automatic braking is operating.
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▼Close Proximity Warning
If your vehicle rapidly closes in on the
vehicle ahead because the vehicle ahead
applies the brakes suddenly while you are
traveling in headway c
ontrol, the warning
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 safe
distance from the vehicle ahead.
Additionally, keep a safe distance from the
vehicles behind you.
1. “Depress Brake Pedal” message is displayed
NOTE
In the following case s, 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 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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Cruising & TrafficSupport (CTS)
*
▼ Cruising & Traffic Support (CTS)
The CTS is a system which consists of a
headway control function and a steering
assist function for reducing driver fatigue
when driving on expressways or
highways.
The system performs headway control to
maintain a constant distance between your
vehicle and a vehicle ahead at a preset
vehicle speed without you having to use
the accelerator or brake pedal. Even
further, with the steering assist function,
when vehicle lane lines are detected, the
function assists the driver in keeping the
vehicle within the lan
e lines. If lane lines
are not detected, the function provides the
driver driving assistance in keeping the
vehicle along the motion path with the
vehicle ahead.
WA R N I N G
Do not rely completely on CTS
 The CTS is not an automated driving
system. In addition, the functions have
limitations. Do not rely completely on the
system and always stay on course using
the steering wheel.
 Set a vehicle speed within the speed limit
according to the road conditions and the
weather conditions.
The CTS may not be able to detect a
vehicle ahead depending on the type of
vehicle ahead and its conditions, the
weather conditions, and the road
conditions. Additionally, the system
might be unable to decelerate sufficiently
if a vehicle ahead applies the brakes
suddenly, another vehicle cuts into the
driving lane, or the difference in vehicle
speed between your vehicle and the
vehicle ahead is larger, which could
result in an accident. Check the
surrounding conditions and always drive
carefully while keeping a safe distance
from vehicles ahead and on-coming
vehicles.
 While the CTS is in use, any intended
engine braking does not occur even if
you shift the shift lever (manual
transmission) or the selector lever
(automatic transmission). If deceleration
is required, lower the vehicle speed
setting or depress the brake pedal.

For the purposes of safety, switch the CTS
off when it is not being used.

Do not use the CTS under the following
conditions. Otherwise, it may result in an
accident.
 General roads other than expressways or
highways (Driving under these
conditions using the CTS is not possible.)
 Roads with sharp curves and where
vehicle traffic is heavy with insufficient
space between vehicles. Roads where
frequent and repetitive acceleration and
deceleration occur (Driving under these
conditions using the CTS is not possible).
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When entering and exiting interchanges,
service areas, and parking areas of
expressways (If you exit an expressway
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 icy or
snow-covered 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.)
 The vehicle ahead is traveling at an
extremely slow speed.
 Two-wheeled vehicles such as
motorcycles or bicycles are ahead.
 (Automatic transmission vehicle)
Slopes with a steep gradient (The vehicle
ahead may not be detected correctly,
your vehicle may slip while stopped by
the stop hold control, or it may
accelerate suddenly after it starts
moving.)
 Driving under bad weather conditions
(rain, fog, and snow).
 The CTS cannot detect lane lines.
 Narrow roads resulting from road
construction or lane closures.
 The vehicle is driven on slippery roads
such as icy or snow-covered roads, and
unpaved roads.
 Tires of a different specified size are used,
such as a temporary spare tire.
 Tires with
insufficient tread are used.
 The tire pressures are not adjusted to the
specified pressure. The vehicle is being used to tow a
camper or boat trailer.
 Tire chains are used.
 The vehicle is driven on roads with lane
lines other than white (yellow) lines, such
as an expressway.

(Automatic transmission vehicle)
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 CTS off, apply the
parking brake, and then shift the selector
lever to the P position.

CAUTION
Turn the system off when the vehicle is
running on a chassis roller.
Heed the following cautions so that the CTS
can operate normally.
 Do not modify the vehicle's suspensions.
 Always use wheels of the specified type
and size for the front and rear wheels.
Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer for
tire replacement.

NOTE
The headway control does not detect the
following as physical objects.
Vehicles approaching in the opposite
direction
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Pedestrians
Stationary objects (stopped vehicles,
obstructions)
If a vehicle ahead is traveling at an
extremely low speed, the system may
not detect it correctly.
If there is a structure on the road or an
object (such as a monorail) at a low
height off the ground in front of the
vehicle, the system may operate.
Therefore, do not use the CTS.
Do not use the CTS system under
conditions in which close proximity
warnings are frequently activated.
If it is necessary to accelerate for a lane
change or the vehicle ahead brakes
suddenly causing you to close in on the
vehicle rapidly, accelerate using the
accelerator pedal or decelerate using
the brake pedal depending on the
conditions.
While the CTS function system is in use,
it does not cancel even if the selector
lever is operated and any intended
engine braking does not occur. If
deceleration is required, lower the set
speed or depress the brake pedal.
You might hear the sound of the
automatic brakes operating; however, it
does not indicate a problem.
The brake lights turn on while the CTS
automatic braking is operating.
Under the following conditions, the CTS
may not be able to detect white (yellow)
lines correctly and the CTS may not
operate normally.
The CTS may not operate normally
under the following conditions.
The forward sensing camera (FSC)
cannot recognize the area in front of
the vehicle due to soiling or fog.
The white (yellow) lane lines are less
visible because of dirt or paint
flaking.
White (yellow) lane lines are less
visible because of bad weather (rain,
fog, or snow).
The vehicle is driven on a temporary
lane or section with a closed lane
resulting from construction where
there might be multiple white (yellow)
lane lines, or they are interrupted.
The camera picks up an obscure line,
such as a temporary line being used
for construction, or because of shade,
unmelted snow, or grooves filled with
water.
The road surface is wet and shiny
after rain, or there are puddles on the
road.
Heavy luggage is loaded in the
luggage compartment or on the rear
seat causing the vehicle to tilt.
A vehicle in front of your vehicle is
running near a white (yellow) lane
line making it less visible.
The windshield is dirty or foggy.
The tire pressures are not adjusted to
the specified pressure.
Tires other than standard tires are
equipped.
The vehicle is driven through an
intersection, a junction, or a fork in
the road.
While white (yellow) lane lines cannot
be detected due to road or weather
conditions.
The surrounding brightness suddenly
changes such as when entering or
exiting a tunnel.
The illumination of the headlights is
weakened because of dirt or the
optical axis is deviated at night.
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