2021 MAZDA MODEL CX-3 parking brake

The driver's seat belt is unfastened.

Under the following conditions, the
MRCC with Stop & Go function cancel
indication is displayed in the active
driving display and a single beep sound is
heard.
The DSC has operated.
The Smart Brake Support (SBS) has
operated.
The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS)
or Advanced Smart City Brake Support
(Advanced SCBS) has operated.
When traveling on a downslope for a
long period of time.
There is a problem with the system.
The engine has stalled.
The electric parking brake (EPB) 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).
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 two times
while the MRCC with Stop & Go function
system is operating to switch off the
system.
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▼Stop Hold Control
While in headway control using the MRCC wi
th Stop & Go function system, your vehicle
will stop when a vehicle ahead stops. When the vehicle is stopped and the stop hold control
operates, the MRCC with Stop & Go function indicator light turns on.
NOTE
If the MRCC with Stop & Go function system is canceled during stop hold control, the
vehicle is held in its stopped position. The stop hold control can be canceled by
performing one the following actions.
Press the accelerator pedal and resume driving the vehicle.
While forcefully depressing the brake, switch the MRCC with Stop & Go function
system off.
The parking brake is automatically applied and the vehicle is held in its stopped position
when 10 minutes have elapsed since the stop hold control operated. At this time, the
MRCC with Stop & Go function system is canceled.
The brake lights turn on during stop hold control.
To resume driving
After the vehicle ahead starts moving while yo ur vehicle is stopped under stop hold control,
press the RES switch or depress the accelerator pedal to cancel the stop hold control and
resume driving.
NOTE
When you resume driving by pressing the RES switch, your vehicle does not start moving
until the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead lengthens to the specified
distance or farther.
If the MRCC with Stop & Go function is te mporarily canceled during stop hold control,
you cannot resume driving by pressing the RES switch when there are no vehicles in front
of your vehicle. Depress the accelerator pedal and resume driving the vehicle.
If the vehicle ahead starts moving within 3 seconds after your vehicle is stopped by the
stop hold control, headway control will re sume even if you do not resume driving your
vehicle, such as by depressing the accelerator pedal.
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How to set the speed
Adjust the system to the desired vehicle
speed using the accelerator pedal.
When the SET
or SET switch is
pressed, the cruise set indication (green) is
turned on and headway control begins.
NOTE
The system may not be able to maintain
the set speed constantly depending on
driving conditions such as steep up or
down slopes.
The speed will continue increasing while
the SET
switch is pressed and held.
The speed will continue decreasing
while the SET
switch is pressed and
held.
How to increase the set speed
The set speed can be increased using the
following operations:
To increase speed using the SET
switch
Press and hold the SET
switch and
release the switch at the desired speed.
The set speed can be adjusted
incrementally (1 km/h (1 mph)
increments) by pressing the switch and
releasing it immediately. For example, if
the switch is pressed 4 times, the set speed
increases by about 4 km/h (4 mph).
To increase speed using accelerator
pedal
Depress the accelerator pedal and press the
SET
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.
How to Decrease the Set Speed
Press the SET switch continuously and
release the switch at the desired speed.
The set speed can be adjusted
incrementally (1 km/h (1 mph)
increments) by pressing the switch and
releasing it immediately. For example, if
the switch is pressed 4 times, the set
vehicle speed decreases by about 4 km/h
(4 mph).
Canceling the function
When the cruise control function is
canceled and the RES switch is pressed
while the vehicle speed is 25 km/h (16
mph) or faster, the speed returns to the
original set speed.
Canceling using OFF/CANCEL switch
When the OFF/CANCEL switch is
pressed once, the cruise control function is
cancelled.
Automatically cancel
The cruise control function is canceled
automatically in the following cases.
The brake pedal is depressed.
The parking brake is applied.
The selector lever is shifted to P or N
position.
NOTE
If the vehicle speed decreases by about
15 km/h (9.4 mph) or more than the set
speed, the cruise control function may
be canceled.
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CAUTION
In the following cases, turn the system off
to prevent a mis-operation:
 The vehicle is being towed or when
towing another vehicle.
 The vehicle is on a chassis roller.
 When driving on rough roads such as in
areas of dense grass or
off-road.
NOTE
The SBS system operates when all of the
following conditions are met:
The ignition is switched ON.
The SBS system is on.
The vehicle speed is about 15 km/h or
faster (10 mph or faster).
The relative speed between your
vehicle and the vehicle ahead is about
15 km/h or faster (10 mph or faster).
The Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
is not operating.
The SBS system may not operate under
the following conditions:
If the vehicle is accelerated rapidly
and it comes close to a vehicle ahead.
The vehicle is driven at the same
speed as the vehicle ahead.
The accelerator pedal is depressed.
The brake pedal is depressed.
The steering wheel is being operated.
The selector lever is being operated.
The turn signal is being used.
When the vehicle ahead is not
equipped with taillights or the
taillights are turned off.
When warnings and messages, such
as a dirty windshield, related to the
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) are
being displayed in the center display.
Although the objects which activate the
system are four-wheeled vehicles, the
radar sensor (front) could detect the
following objects, determine them to be
an obstruction, and operate the SBS
system.
Objects on the road at the entrance to
a curve (including guardrails and
snow banks).
A vehicle appears in the opposite lane
while cornering or rounding a curve.
When crossing a narrow bridge.
When passing under a low gate or
through a tunnel or narrow gate.
When entering an underground
parking area.
Metal objects, bumps, or protruding
objects on the road.
If you suddenly come close to a
vehicle ahead.
When driving in areas where there is
high grass or forage.
Two-wheeled vehicles such as
motorbikes or bicycles.
Pedestrians or non-metallic objects
such as standing trees.
When the system operates, the user is
notified by the active driving display.
The SBS warning indication (amber)
turns on when the system has a
malfunction.
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The surroundings are dark such as during the night, early evening, or early morning, or
in a tunnel or indoor parking lot.
The illumination brightness of the headlights is reduced or the headlight illumination is
weakened due to dirt or a deviated optical axis.
The target object enters the blind spot of the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC).
A person or object bursts onto the road from the shoulder or cuts right in front of you.
You change lanes and approach a vehicle ahead.
When driving extremely close to the target object.
Tire chains or a temporary spare tire is installed.
The vehicle ahead has a special shape. For example, a vehicle towing a trailer house or
a boat, or a vehicle carrier carrying a vehicle with its front pointed rearward.
If the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) cannot operate normally due to backlight or fog,
the system functions related to the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) are temporarily
stopped and the following warning lights turn on. However, this does not indicate a
malfunction.
High Beam Control System (HBC) warning light (amber)
Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) warning light
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go
function) warning light
Smart Brake Support/Smart City Brake Support (SBS/SCBS) warning light (amber)
If the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) cannot operate normally due to high temperatures,
the system functions related to the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) are temporarily
stopped and the following warning lights turn on. However, this does not indicate a
malfunction. Cool down the area around the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) such as by
turning on the air conditioner.
High Beam Control System (HBC) warning light (amber)
Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) warning light
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go
function) warning light
Smart Brake Support/Smart City Brake Support (SBS/SCBS) warning light (amber)
If the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) detects that the windshield is dirty or foggy, the
system functions related to the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) are temporarily stopped
and the following warning lights turn on. However, this does not indicate a problem.
Remove the dirt from the windshield or press the defroster switch and defog the
windshield.
High Beam Control System (HBC) warning light (amber)
Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) warning light
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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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▼To Decrease Cruising Speed
Press the SET/ switch and hold it. The
vehicle will gradually slow.
Release the switch at the desired speed.

Press the SET/
switch and release it
immediately to adjust the preset speed.
Multiple operations will decrease the
preset speed according to the number of
times it is operated.
Decreasing speed with a single SET/
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 Resume Cruising Speed at More
Than 25 km/h (16 mph)
If the cruise control system temporarily
canceled (such as applying the brake
pedal) and the system is still activated, the
most recent set speed will automatically
resume when the RES/
switch is pressed.
If vehicle speed is below 25 km/h (16
mph), increase the vehicle speed up to 25
km/h (16 mph) or more and press the RES/
switch.
▼ To Temporarily Cancel
To temporarily cancel the system, use one
of these methods:
Slightly depress the brake pedal.
(Manual transaxle)
Depress the clutch pedal.
Press the OFF/CAN switch.
If the RES/
switch is pressed when the
vehicle speed is 25 km/h (16 mph) or
higher, the system reverts to the previously
set speed.
NOTE
If any of the following conditions occur,
the cruise control system is temporarily
canceled.
The parking brake is applied.
(Automatic transaxle)
The selector lever is in the P or N
position.
(Manual transaxle)
The shift lever is in the neutral
position.
When the cruise control system is
temporarily canceled by even one of the
applicable cancel conditions, the speed
cannot be re-set.
(Automatic transaxle)
The cruise control cannot be cancelled
while driving in manual mode (selector
lever shifted from D to M position).
Therefore, engine braking will not be
applied even if the transaxle is shifted
down to a lower gear. If deceleration is
required, lower the set speed or depress
the brake pedal.
▼ To Deactivate
When a cruising speed has been set
(cruise set indication (white) is
displayed/cruise set indicator light
(green) turns on)
Long-press the OFF/CA
N switch or press
the OFF/CAN switch 2 times.
When a cruising speed has not been set
(cruise main indication (white) is
displayed)
Press the OFF/CAN switch.
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WARNING
Do not allow the connection plug cord to
get tangled with the parking brake or the
shift lever (manual transaxle)/selector lever
(automatic transaxle):
Allowing the plug cord to become tangled
with the parking brake or the shift lever
(manual transaxle)/selector lever
(automatic transaxle) is dangerous as it
could interfere with driving, resulting in an
accident.
CAUTION
Do not place objects or apply force to the
auxiliary jack/USB port with the plug
connected.
NOTE
Insert the plug into the auxiliary
jack/USB port securely.
Insert or pull out the plug with the plug
perpendicular to the auxiliary jack/USB
port hole.
Insert or remove the plug by holding its
base.
(Vehicles with USB port indicated with
)
Use the USB port indicated by the
mark when using Apple CarPlay™ and
Android Auto™.
Antenna
Antenna
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