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 parking brake is
applied and the AUTOHOLD is
released. In addition, if the parking
brake is released under this condition,
the AUTOHOLD operates to hold the
brakes.
Under the following conditions, the
parking brake 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 10 minutes or longer have
passed since the AUTOHOLD operation
started, the parking brake is
automatically applied. Because the
AUTOHOLD is restored when releasing
the parking brake, the hold on the
brakes by AUTOHOLD function
resumes.
(Manual transmission 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.
The AUTOHOLD can be canceled
forcibly by fully depressing the
accelerator pedal for 1 second or longer
while the AUTOHOLD is operating.
Forcibly cancel the AUTOHOLD only
when the AUTOHOLD cannot be
canceled due to a system malfunction or
it is necessary to cancel the
AUTOHOLD in an emergency.
▼AUTOHOLD System is Turned Off
Depress the brake pedal and press the
AUTOHOLD switch. The AUTOHOLD is
turned off and the AUTOHOLD standby
indicator light turns off.
1. AUTOHOLD standby indicator light
NOTE
When the brakes are not held such as
while driving the vehicle, the
AUTOHOLD can be turned off only by
pressing the AUTOHOLD switch.
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▼Setting the System
The MRCC system operates when all of the following conditions a
re met.
Vehicle speed is 30 km/h (19 mph) to 145 km/h (90 mph)
The MRCC is turned on.
The brake pedal is not depressed.
The parking brake 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 shift lever is in a position other than reverse (R) or neutral (N).
The clutch pedal is not depressed.
NOTE
When the MRCC is operating, Distance & Speed Alert (DSA), and Smart Brake Support
(SBS) also turns on automatically.
Turning on the system
1. CANCEL switch
2. RES switch
3. MRCC switch
When the MRCC switch is pressed once, the MRCC system turns on, and the MRCC
standby indication (white) turns on and the vehicle speed and t he distance between the
vehicles while in headwa y control can be set.
In addition, the MRCC system dis play indication is displayed on the multi-information
display and the active drivin g 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.
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NOTE
The distance-between-vehicles differs depending on the vehicle speed, and the slower the
vehicle speed, the shorter the distance.
When the ignition is switched to ACC or OFF and then the engine is started again, the
system automatically sets the distance-between-vehicles to the previous setting.
Changing the Set Vehicle Speed
To accelerate/decelerate using the RES
switch
When the RES switch is pressed up (SET
+), the vehicle accelerates and when the
RES switch is presse d down (SET-), it
decelerates.
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 and press the
RES switch up (SET+) or down (SET-) at
the desired speed. If the switch is not
operated, the system returns to the set
speed after you release your foot from the
accelerator pedal.
NOTE
The warnings and brake control do not
operate while the accelerator pedal is
depressed.
Canceling the system
When the following operations are
performed, the MRCC system is canceled,
and the MRCC set indication (green)
switches to the MRCC standby indication
(white) at the same time.
The CANCEL switch is pressed.
The brake pedal is depressed.
The shift lever is in the reverse (R)
position.
Under the following conditions, the
MRCC cancel indication is displayed in
the multi-information display and a single
beep sound is heard.
The DSC has operated.
The Smart Brake Su pport (SBS) has
operated.
When traveling on a downslope for a
long period of time.
There is a problem with the system.
The front radar sensor 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).
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.
The parking brake is applied.
Any of the doors is opened.
The driver's seat belt is unfastened.
Resuming control
If the MRCC 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.
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▼Setting the System
The 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 MRCC with Stop & Go function is turned on.
The brake pedal is not depressed.
The parking brake is released (E lectric 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) p osition (manual mode).
NOTE
In the following cases, the MRCC with Stop & Go function system is canceled when the
vehicle is traveling at 30 km/h (20 mph) or less and “Mazda Radar Cruise Control
Disabled Under 30 km/h (20mph)” is displayed in the multi-information display.
The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) cannot de tect 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).
When the MRCC with Stop & Go function system is operating, Distance & Speed Alert
(DSA), and Smart Brake Support (SBS) also turns on automatically.
It may not be possible to set the MRCC with Stop & Go f unction system directly after
starting the engine, while the DSC operation is being checked.
Turning on the system
1. CANCEL switch
2. RES switch
3. MRCC switch
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Changing the Set Vehicle Speed
To accelerate/decelerate using the RES
switch
When the RES switch is pressed up (SET
+), the vehicle accelerates and when the
RES switch is pressed down (SET-), it
decelerates.
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 and press the
RES switch up (SET+) or down (SET-) at
the desired speed. If the switch is not
operated, the system returns to the set
speed after you release your foot from the
accelerator pedal.
NOTE
The warnings and brake control do not
operate while the accelerator pedal is
depressed.
Canceling the system
When the following operations are
performed, the MRCC with Stop & Go
function system is canceled, and the
MRCC with Stop & Go function set
indication (green) sw itches to the MRCC
with Stop & Go function standby
indication (white) at the same time.
The CANCEL switch is pressed.
The brake pedal is depressed.
The selector lever is in the P (Park), N
(Neutral), or R (Reverse) position.
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 Su pport (SBS) has
operated.
When traveling on a downslope for a
long period of time.
There is a problem with the system.
The parking brake is automatically
applied during stop hold control.
The front radar sensor cannot detect
target objects (during rain, fog, snow or
other inclement weather conditions, or
when the radiator grille is dirty).
The parking brake is applied.
Any of the doors is opened.
The driver's seat belt is unfastened.
Resuming control
If the MRCC with Stop & Go function
system is canceled, you can resume
control at the previously set speed by
pressing the RES swi tch 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
When the MRCC switch is pressed while
the MRCC is operating, the MRCC turns
off.
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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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In the following cases, the CTS cancel indication is displayed and a sound is activated one
time.
The DSC has operated.
The Smart Brake Support (SBS) has operated.
The vehicle is driven on a downslope for a long time.
There is a problem with the system.
The front radar sensor cannot detect target objects (during rai n, fog, snow or other
inclement weather conditions, or when the radiator grille is dirty).
The parking brake is applied.
Any of the doors is opened.
The driver's seat belt is unfastened.
(Automatic transmission vehicle)
The parking brake is automatical ly applied during stop hold control.
(Manual transmission vehicle)
The vehicle speed decreases below 25 km/h (15 mph).
The shift lever is in the neutral position for a certain period of time.
The clutch pedal is depressed for a certain period of time.
The engine has stalled.
Steering assist function
If any of the fo llowing conditions occurs, the steering assist function is temporarily
canceled.
White (yellow) lane lines cannot be detected or a vehicle ahead cannot be recognized.
CANCEL switch is pressed.
Your vehicle speed is more than about 64 km/h (40 mph).
The brake pedal is depressed.
The accelerator pedal is operated.
The turn signal lever is operated.
The vehicle is making a sharp curve.
The width of a lane is excessively narrow or wide.
The vehicle crosses a lane line.
(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.
In the following cases, the CTS cancel indication is displayed and a sound is activated one
time.
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The DSC has operated.
The ABS/TCS/DSC is operating.
The Smart Brake Support (SBS) has operated.
The parking brake is applied.
Any of the doors is opened.
The driver’s seat belt is unfastened.
The driver takes his/her hands off the steering wheel.
The vehicle is driven on a downslope for a long time.
The steering wheel is operated abruptly.
There is a problem with the system.
The temperature in the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) is high or low.
The windshield around the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) is foggy.
The windshield around the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) is blocked by an obstruction,
causing poor forward visibility.
The front radar sensor cannot det ect target objects (during rain, fog, snow or other
inclement weather conditions, or when the radiator grille is dirty).
(Automatic transmission vehicle)
The parking brake is automatically applied during stop hold con trol.
(Manual transmission vehicle)
The vehicle speed decreases below 25 km/h (15 mph).
The shift lever is in the neutral position for a certain period of time.
The clutch is depressed for a certain period of time.
The engine has stalled.
NOTE
If you take your hands off the steering wheel (not holding the steering wheel), the warning
sound is activated and an alert is indicated on the multi-information display and the active
driving display.
Multi-information display
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