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 5: If the vehicle speed exceeds the speed limit sign displayed in the display by 5 km/h
(3 mph), the excessive speed warning is activated.
 10: If the vehicle speed exceeds the spee d limit sign displayed in the display by 10
km/h (5 mph), the excessive speed warning is activated.
NOTE
In the following cases, the excessive speed warning stops operating.
The vehicle speed is less than the speed of the displayed speed limit sign. (If the
activation timing for the excessive speed warning is changed in the personalization
features, the excessive speed warning stops operating when the vehicle speed is less
than the changed vehicle speed.
A speed limit sign indication has been updated and the vehicle speed is lower than the
updated indication.
Display of the speed limit sign stops.
The warning indication is displayed at the same time the excessive speed warning sound
is activated if the vehicle speed exceeds the speed indicated on the speed limit sign.
Refer to Warning Sound is Activated on page 7-42.
If the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) incorrectly recognizes the actual speed limit sign
at a lower speed, the excessive speed alarm is activated even if the vehicle is driven at the
legal speed.
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NOTE
When the ignition is switched off, the operation status before the system was turned off is
maintained. For example, if th e ignition is switched off with the DRSS operable, the
system will be operable when the ig nition is switched ON the next time.
The DRSS can be turned on/off and the system's sensitivity can be changed.
Refer to Personalization Features on page 9-9.

Vehicle ahead
display
Distance-between-vehicles guidelines*1
Display Distance between vehicles guide‐
lines
(During travel at about 40 km/h (25 mph) Distance between vehicles guide‐
lines
(During travel at about 80 km/h (50 mph)
Illuminated in
amber
About 10 m (32 ft) or less About 20 m (65 ft) or less
*1 The distance between vehicles differs depending on vehicle speed.
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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.
How to change the set vehicle speed
To accelerate/decelerate using the SET
switch
When you press the SET
switch, the
vehicle accelerates and when you press the
SET
switch, it decelerates.
Short press 1 km/h (1 mph)
Long press 10 km/h (5 mph)
NOTE
For example, the set vehicle speed is
changed by pressing the SET switch four
times as follows:
The vehicle speed accelerates or
decelerates by 4 km/h (4 mph).
To increase speed using accelerator
pedal
Depress the accelerator pedal and press
and release the SET
switch or SET
switch 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.
CAUTION
The warnings and brake control do not
operate while the accelerator pedal is
depressed.
NOTE
The setting speed can be changed by
operating the SET
switch or SET
switch during stop hold control.
When accelerating using the SET
switch while in headway control, the set
vehicle speed can be adjusted but
acceleration is not possible. If there is
no longer a vehicle ahead, acceleration
continues until reaching the set vehicle
speed. For the set vehicle speed, check
the set vehicle speed indication in the
display.
While depressing the accelerator pedal,
the color of the MRCC with Stop & Go
function indication changes from green
to white.
Canceling the system
If any of the following operations is done,
the MRCC with Stop & Go function
cancels temporarily, the MRCC with Stop
& Go function set indication (green)
switches to the MRCC with Stop & Go
function main indication (white), and the
MRCC with Stop & Go function set
indicator light (green) turns off at the same
time.
The OFF/CANCEL switch is pressed.
The brake pedal is depressed.
The electric parking brake (EPB) is
applied.
The selector lever is in the P (Park), N
(Neutral), or R (Reverse) position.
Any of the doors is opened.
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If the vehicle is stopped by the SCBS operation and the clutch pedal is not depressed, the
engine stops.
▼ Smart City Brake Support (SCBS)
Indicator Light (Red)
If the Advanced SCBS is operating, the
indicator light (red) flashes.

▼Collision Warning
If there is the possibility of a collision with
a vehicle ahead, the beep sounds
continuously and a warning is indicated in
the active driving display.
NOTE
(Without SCBS OFF switch)
The operation distance and volume of
the collision warning can be changed.
Refer to Personalization Features on
page 9-9.
(With SCBS OFF switch)
The operation distance and volume of
the collision warning can be changed.
Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
▼ Automatic Brake Operation Display
The automatic brake operation display is
indicated on the active driving display
after the Advanced SCBS is operated.
NOTE
The collision warning beep sounds
intermittently while the Advanced SCBS
brake or brake assist (Advanced SCBS
brake assist) is operating.
If the vehicle is stopped by the Advanced
SCBS operation and the brake pedal is
not depressed, the warning beep sounds
1 time after about 2 seconds and the
Advanced SCBS brake is automatically
released.
▼Stopping the Advanced Smart City
Brake Support (Advanced SCBS)
System Operation
The Advanced SCBS system can be
temporarily deactivated.
When the Advanced SCBS system is
turned off, the Sma
rt City Brake Support
(SCBS) OFF indicator light turns on.

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If you suddenly come close to a vehicle ahead.
2-wheeled vehicles, pedestrians, animals or standing trees.
Vehicle is driven with some of the tires having significant wear.
(Manual transaxle)
If the vehicle is stopped by the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) operation and the clutch
pedal is not depressed, the engine stops.
▼Smart City Brake Support (SCBS)
Indicator Light (Red)
If the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) is
operating, the indicator light (red) flashes.

▼Collision Warning
If there is the possibility of a collision with
a vehicle ahead, the beep sounds
continuously and a warning is indicated in
the active driving display.
NOTE
(Without SCBS OFF switch)
The operation distance and volume of
the collision warning can be changed.
Refer to Personalization Features on
page 9-9.
(With SCBS OFF switch)
The operation distance and volume of
the collision warning can be changed.
Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
▼ Automatic Brake Operation Display
The automatic brake operation display is
indicated on the active driving display
after the SCBS is operated.
NOTE
The collision warning beep sounds
intermittently while
the SCBS brake or
brake assist (SCBS brake assist) is
operating.
If the vehicle is stopped by the SCBS
operation and the brake pedal is not
depressed, the warning beep sounds 1
time after about 2 seconds and the SCBS
brake is automatically released.
▼ Stopping the Smart City Brake
Support (SCBS) System Operation
The SCBS system can be temporarily
deactivated.
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▼To Set Speed
1. Activate the cruise control system by
pressing the ON switch. The cruise
main indication (white) is displayed.
2. Accelerate to the desired speed, which
must be more than 25 km/h (16 mph).
3. Set the cruise control by pressing the SET/
switch at the desired speed. The
cruise control is set at the moment the
SET/
switch is pressed. Release the
accelerator pedal simultaneously. The
cruise set indication (white) is
displayed and the cruise set indicator
light (green) turns on.
NOTE
The cruise control speed setting cannot
be performed under the following
conditions:
(Automatic transaxle)
The selector lever is in the P or N
position.
(Manual transaxle)
The shift lever is in the neutral
position.
The parking brake is applied.
Release the SET/ or RES/ switch at
the desired speed, otherwise the speed
will continue increasing while the RES/
switch is pressed and held, and
continue decreasing while the SET/
switch is pressed and held (except when
the accelerator pedal is depressed).
On a steep grade, the vehicle may
momentarily slow down while
ascending, or speed up while
descending.
The cruise control will cancel if the
vehicle speed decreases below 21 km/h
(13 mph) when climbing a steep grade.
The cruise control may cancel at about
15 km/h (9 mph) below the preset speed
such as when climbing a long, steep
grade.
▼ To Increase Cruising Speed
Follow either of these procedures.
To increase speed using cruise control
switch
Press the RES/ switch and hold it. Your
vehicle will accelerate. Release the switch
at the desired speed.

Press the RES/
switch and release it
immediately to adjust the preset speed.
Multiple operations will increase the
preset speed according to the number of
times it is operated.
Increasing speed with a single RES/
switch operation
Instrument cluster display for vehicle
speed indicated in km /h: 1 km/h (0.6 mph)
Instrument cluster display for vehicle
speed indicated in mph: 1 mph (1.6 km/h)
To increase speed using accelerator
pedal
Depress the accelerator pedal to accelerate
to the desired speed. Press the SET/
switch and release it immediately.
NOTE
Accelerate if you want to speed up
temporarily when the cruise control is on.
Greater speed will not interfere with or
change the set speed. Take your foot off
the accelerator to retu rn to the set speed.
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Power/Volume/Sound Controls
Power/Volume/Audio control dialMenu button
Audio display
▼
Power ON/OFF
Switch the ignition to ACC or ON. Press
the power/volume dial to turn the audio
system on. Press the power/volume dial
again to turn the audio system off.
▼Volume adjustment
To adjust the volume, turn the power/
volume dial. Turn the power/volume dial
clockwise to increase volume,
counterclockwise to decrease it.
▼Audio sound adjustment
1. Press the menu button () to
select the function. The selected
function will be indicated.
2. Turn the audio control dial to adjust the selected functions as follows:
Indication Setting value
Tu r n
Counter‐
clockwise Tu r n
Clockwise
ALC
(Automatic volume ad ‐
justment) Level de
‐
crease Level in
‐
crease
BASS
(Low pitch sound) Decrease
bass Increase
bass
Indication Setting value
Tu r n
Counter‐
clockwise Tu r n
Clockwise
TREB
(Treble sound) Decrease
treble Increase
treble
FADE
(Front/back volume bal ‐
ance) Shift the
sound to
the frontShift the
sound to
the rear
BAL
(Left/right volume bal ‐
ance) Shift the
sound to
the left Shift the
sound to
the right
BEEP
(Audio operation sound) Off On
BT SETUP Select mode
12Hr
24Hr
(12 Hr/24 Hr time ad ‐
justment) 12Hr
(Flashing) 24Hr
(Flashing)
NOTE
If not operated for several seconds, the
display returns to the previous display. To
reset bass, treble, fade, and balance, press
the menu button (
) for 2 seconds.
The unit will beep and “CLEAR” will be
displayed.
ALC (Automatic volume adjustment)
The automatic leve l control (ALC)
changes the audio volume automatically
Interior Features
Audio Set [Type A (non-touchscreen)]
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according to the vehicle speed. The faster
the vehicle speed, the higher the volume
increases. ALC has ALC OFF and ALC
LEVEL 1 to 7 modes. At ALC LEVEL 7,
the amount that the volume can increase is
at the maximum. Select the mode
according to the driving conditions.
BEEP (Audio operation sound)
The setting for the operation sound when
pressing and holding a button can be
changed. The initial setting is ON. Set to
OFF to mute the operation sound.
BT SETUP mode
Music and other audio such as voice data
recorded on portable audio devices and
mobile phones available on the market
which are equipped with the Bluetooth
®
transmission function can be listened to
via wireless transmission over the
vehicle's speakers. Using the BT SETUP
mode, these devices can be programmed
to the Bluetooth
® unit or changed (page
5-34).
12Hr
24Hr (12 Hr/24 Hr time
adjustment)
Rotating the audio control dial switches
the display between 12 and 24-hour clock
time (page 5-22).
Interior Features
Audio Set [Type A (non-touchscreen)]
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