2019 MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK automatic transmission

Operation conditions
The system operates when all of the
following conditions are met:
When your vehicle is driven at less than
about 10 km/h (6 mph).
(Automatic transmission)
The selector lever is in the D position.
(Manual transmission)
The shift lever is in a position other than
N or R.
When a vehicle approaches from the
front side of your vehicle at a vehicle
speed of about 5 km/h (3 mph) or faster.
FCTA operation
When your vehicle is stopped
When a vehicle is approaching, the system
notifies the driver that a vehicle is
approaching on the following display
(white arrow).
Multi-information display
Active driving display (vehicles with
active driving display)
360°view monitor (vehicles with
360°view monitor)
When your vehicle is being driven
If there is a possibili ty of a collision with
an approaching vehicle, a warning
indication is displayed on the following
display (amber arrow) and the warning
sound is activated at the same time.
Multi-information display
Active driving disp lay (vehicles with
active driving display)
360°view monitor (vehicles with
360°view monitor)
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WA R N I N G
Always check the surrounding area visually
before actually putting the vehicle in
reverse:
The system is only designed to assist you in
checking for vehicles at the rear when
putting the vehicle in reverse. Due to
certain limitations with the operation of
this system, the Blind Spot Monitoring
(BSM) warning indicator lights may not
flash or it might be delayed even though a
vehicle is behind your vehicle. Always make
it your responsibility as a driver to check
the rear.
RCTA operation
1. The RCTA system operates when the shift lever (manual transmission) or the
selector lever (automatic transmission)
is shifted to the reverse (R) position.
2. If there is the poss ibility of a collision
with an approaching vehicle, the Blind
Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning
indicator lights flashes and the warning
beep is activated simultaneously.
Rear view monitor (vehicles with
Rear view monitor)
The RCTA warning indication in the
rearview monitor also synchronizes
with the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
warning indicator light on the door
mirrors.
360°view monitor (vehicles with
360°view monitor)
The RCTA warning indication in the
360°view monitor also synchronizes
with the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
warning indicator light on the door
mirrors.
Function for cancelling illumination
dimmer
If the BSM warning i ndicator lights turn
on when the parking lights are turned on,
the brightness of the BSM warning
indicator lights is dimmed.
If the BSM warning i ndicator lights are
difficult to see due to glare from
surrounding brightness when traveling on
snow-covered roads or under foggy
conditions, press the dimmer cancellation
button to cancel the dimmer and increase
the brightness of BSM warning indicator
lights when they turn on.
Refer to Dashboard Illumination on page
4-18.
NOTE
The system may operate under the
following conditions even if a vehicle is
not approaching.
An object that reflects the radio waves
of the radar such as a parked vehicle,
guardrail, or wall is directly next to
your vehicle.
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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)
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▼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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Cruising & TrafficSupport (CTS)
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▼ 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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▼Setting the System
Operation conditions
Headway control function
The CTS operates when all of the following conditions are met.
(Automatic transmission vehicle)
The vehicle speed is about 0 km/h
(0 mph) to 145 km/h (90 mph).
(Manual transmission vehicle)
The vehicle speed is about 30 km/h (19 mph) to 145 km/h (90 mph ).
The CTS is operating.
The headway control function of the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) or Mazda
Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go function) is set to
operable (if it was set to inope rable, set it to operable using the personalization function).
The brake pedal is not depressed.
The parking brake is released (E lectric Parking Brake (EPB) indicator light is turned off).
All the doors are closed.
The driver's seat belt is fastened.
(Automatic transmission vehicle)
The selector lever is in the D or M position (manual mode).
(Manual transmission vehicle)
The shift lever is in a position other than the R or N position .
The clutch pedal is not depressed.

NOTE
(Automatic transmission vehicle)
Under the following conditions, the CTS cannot be used when the vehicle speed is 30 km/h
(20 mph) or slower. In addition, a message, “Mazda Radar Cruise Control Disabled
Under 30 km/h (20mph)” is displayed in the multi-information display.
The forward sensing camera (FSC) cannot detect target objects (windshield is damaged
or dirty).
There is a problem with the stop hold control function.
There is a problem with the Electric Parking Brake (EPB).
The CTS may not launch directly after the engine starts.

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Press and release immediately: 1 km/h (1 mph)
Press and hold: 10 km/h (5 mph)
(To increase speed using accelerator pedal)
Depress the accelerator pedal an d press the RES switch up (SET+ ) or down (SET-) at the
desired speed. If the switch is not operated, the system return s to the set speed after you
release your foot from the accelerator pedal.
NOTE
The warnings and brake control do not operate while depressing the accelerator pedal.
(Automatic transmission vehicle)
The vehicle speed setting can be changed by operating the RES switch during stop hold
control.

Changing the distance between ve hicles during headway control
The distance-between-vehicles can be set to 4 levels; Long, medium, short, and extremely
short distance.
The distance-between-vehicles is set to a shorter distance by p ressing the CANCEL switch
down. The distance-between-vehicles is set to a longer distance by pressing the CANCEL
switch up.
Distance-between-vehicles guide‐ line
(at 80 km/h (50 mph) vehicle speed) Indication on display
Indication on multi-information display Indication on active driving dis‐
play
*1
Long (about 50 m (164 ft))
Medium (about 40 m (131 ft))
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Distance-between-vehicles guide‐line
(at 80 km/h (50 mph) vehicle speed) Indication on display
Indication on multi-information display Indication on active driving dis‐
play
*1
Short (about 30 m (98 ft))
Extremely short (about 25 m (82 ft))
*1 Displays a pop-up image when the CANCEL switch is operated.
NOTE
The slower the vehicle speed, the shorter the distance between the vehicles.
When the ignition is switched to ACC or OFF, the set distance-between-vehicles is taken
over automatically even when the engine is started again.

The function is temporarily canceled.
Headway control function
When the following operations ar e performed, the CTS is temporarily canceled and the CTS
set indication (green) changes to the CTS main indication (whit e) at the same time.
The CANCEL switch is pressed one time.
The brake pedal is depressed.
(Automatic transmission vehicle)
The selector lever is in the P, N, or R position.
(Manual transmission vehicle)
The shift lever is in the R position.

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