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Power Steering
Power steering is only operable when
the engine is running. If the engine is off
or if the power steering system is
inoperable, you can still steer, but it
requires more physical effort.
If the steering feels stiffer than usual
during normal driving or the steering
vibrates, consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
The warning indication/warning light
notifies the driver of system
abnormalities and operation conditions.
In addition, the buzzer may also activate
depending on the system abnormality or
operation condition.
Refer to Stop Vehicle in Safe Place
Immediately on page 7-23.
Refer to Power Steering Warning
Buzzer on page 7-46.
CAUTION
Never hold the steering wheel to the
extreme left or right for more than 5
seconds with the engine running. This
could damage the power steering system.
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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, however, they may not turn on while the vehicle is on a downslope at the set
vehicle speed or traveling at a constant speed and following a vehicle ahead.
▼Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go
function) Display Indication
The MRCC with Stop & Go function setting status and operation conditions are indicated
on the multi-information display
and the active driving display.
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Another vehicle cuts into the driving lane.
▼Setting the System
The MRCC with Stop & Go function system op
erates 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 (Electric Parki ng 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) position (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 (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 MRCC with Stop & Go function system directly after
starting the engine, while the DSC operation is being checked.
(With Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) system)
It is not possible to set the MRCC with Stop & Go function system while the vehicle speed
is limited by the Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) system.
Turning on the system
CANCEL switch RES switch
OFF switch
switch switch
MODE switch
SET- switch
SET+ switch
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Distance-between-vehi-cles guideline
(at 80 km/h (50 mph) vehicle speed) Indication on multi-information display
Indication on active driv-
ing display
*1Ty p e A Ty p e B
Long (about 50 m (164
ft))
Medium (about 40 m
(131 ft))
Short (about 30 m (98
ft))
Extremely short (about
25 m (82 ft))
*1 Displays a pop-up image in the active driving display only when the driver operates the switch.
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.
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When traveling on a downslope for a
long period of time.
There is a problem with the system.
The engine has stalled.
Any of the doors is opened.
The driver's seat belt is unfastened.
The parking brake 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).
(With Selective Catalytic Reduction
(SCR) system)
The vehicle speed is limited by the
Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR)
system.
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 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/CANCEL switch 2 times
while the MRCC with Stop & Go function
system is operating to switch off the
system.
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Resume driving information
If you do not resume driving within a few sec onds after the vehicle ahead starts moving, the
multi-information display vehicle-ahead indicat ion flashes 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 contro
l 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.
WA R N I N G
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
traffic is heavy and there is
insufficient space between vehicles.
(Driving under these conditions using the
cruise control function is not possible)
Steep down slopes (Set speed may be
exceeded because sufficient 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 until
the system switches to the cruise main
indication (white) while the 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 MRCC with Stop & Go function set
indication (green) or the 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.
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Drive the vehicle in the center of the
vehicle lane while the system is on
standby. When all of the following
conditions are met, and the system
becomes operational.
The engine is running.
The vehicle speed is about 60 km/h (37
mph) or faster.
The system detects white (yellow) lane
lines on both the right and left sides.
The driver is operating the steering
wheel.
The driving lane is neither narrow nor
wide.
When the system becomes operational, the
LAS & LDWS indication (white) is
displayed on the multi-information display
or active driving display.
Instrument Cluster (Type A)
Instrument Cluster (Type B)
If the indication on the active driving
display has been turned off using the
personalization features, the LAS &
LDWS indication (white) is displayed on
the multi-information display.
NOTE
When only a vehicle lane line (yellow) on
either the left or right is detected, the LAS
& LDWS indication on the active driving
display turns off.
Detection only on
either left or right Detects on both
left and right sides
Detection only on
either left or rightDetects on both
left and right sides
(Gray) (White)
No indication
Active Driving Display
Multi-information Display
If the indication on the active driving
display has been turned off using the
personalization features, the LAS & LDWS
indication on the multi-information
display is displayed in gray and the system
goes on standby.
The LAS & LDWS goes on stand-by
status in the following cases:
The system cannot detect white (yellow)
lane lines.
The vehicle speed is less than about 60
km/h (37 mph).
The ABS/TCS is operating.
The TCS is turned off.
(If the TCS is turned off while the
system is operational, a warning beep is
heard and the system goes on standby.)
The vehicle is making a sharp curve.
The brake pedal is depressed.
The steering wheel is operated abruptly.
The width of a lane is excessively
narrow or wide.
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and make sure that the indicator light turns
off.
Drive the vehicle in the center of the
driving lane while the LAS & LDWS OFF
indicator light in the instrument cluster is
turned off.
The system becomes operational when all
of the following conditions are met.
The system detects white (yellow) lane
lines on both the right and left sides or
on either side.
The vehicle speed is about 60 km/h (37
mph) or faster.
The vehicle is driven on a straight road
or road with gentle curves.
The engine is running.
The LAS & LDWS goes on stand-by
status in the following cases:
The system cannot detect white (yellow)
lane lines.
The vehicle speed is less than about 60
km/h (37 mph).
The vehicle is making a sharp curve.
The vehicle is making a curve at an
inappropriate speed.
NOTE
The LAS & LDWS remains on stand-by
until it detects white (yellow) lines on
both the left and right sides, or on either
side.
When the system detects a white
(yellow) lane line on one side only, the
system will not activate warnings for the
lane line on the side that is not being
detected.
The distance and warning sensitivity
(likelihood of a warning) which the
system uses to determine the possibility
of a lane departure can be changed.
Refer to Setting Change
(Personalization Features) on page
9-11.
Vehicle lane line display
When the LAS & LDWS becomes
operational while on standby, the vehicle
lane lines are displayed in the
multi-information display. The system
changes to operational status display when
the system detects a white (yellow) line on
either the left or right.
(Stand-by status)
(Operational status)
Auto cancel
In the following cases, the LAS & LDWS
is automatically canceled, the LAS &
LDWS warning indication (amber) turns
on, and an alert is displayed. When the
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