2023 MAZDA CX5 brake

▼Excessive Speed Warning
If the vehicle speed exceeds the speed limi
t sign displayed in the active driving
display/instrument cluster, the area around the speed limit sign flashes in amber and
the warning sound is activated at the same time. If the vehicle speed continues to
exceed the displayed speed limit sign, the indication stops flashing and remains on.
Check the surrounding conditions and adju st the vehicle speed to the legal speed
using the appropriate operation such as depressing the brake pedal.
1. Vehicle is doing 55 mph when 50 mph speed limit sign is recognized.
2. Vehicle continues to do 55 mph after 50 mph speed limit sign is recognized.
3. Active driving display indication
4. Instrument cluster

The excessive speed warning is initially set to inoperable. If you want to activate the
excessive speed warning, change the setting in the personalization features. In
addition, the warning pattern and the warning activation timing differ depending on
the setting contents.
Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
Speed Limit Sign Alert setting
Off: The excessive speed warning is not activated.Visual: The area around the speed limit sign displayed in the display flashes in
amber, and if the vehicle speed continues to exceed the displayed speed limit
sign, the indication stops flashing and remains on.
Visual + Audible: The area around the speed limit sign displayed in the display
flashes in amber and the warning sound is activated at the same time. If the
vehicle speed continues to exceed the di splayed speed limit sign, the indication
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Distance & Speed Alert(DSA)
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▼Distance & Speed Alert (DSA)
The DSA is designed to assist your
driving using the display indications so
that the distance between your vehicle
and a vehicle ahead can be maintained
appropriately.
WARNING
Do not rely completely on the DSA
and always drive carefully:
The DSA 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. In addition, the system is
not for maintaining the distance
between your vehicle and a vehicle
ahead. If you neglect to operate the
accelerator and brake pedals correctly,
it could lead to an accident.
Always check the surrounding
conditions and depress the brake
pedal or accelerator pedal while
keeping a safe distance from a vehicle
ahead or a vehicle following behind
you.
Operation conditions
The DSA operates when all of the
following conditions are met.
The ignition is switched ON.The DSA is on.The selector lever is in a position
other than R.
The vehicle speed is about 30 km/h
(19 mph) or faster.
i-ACTIVSENSE status symbol
(warning/risk av
oidance support
system) (green) is displayed.
The vehicle ahead is a vehicle with
four wheels.
NOTE
The DSA may also operate in the
presence of motorcycles and
bicycles.
The DSA does not operate with the
following objects.
On-coming vehiclesPed e st r i an sStationary objects (such as
stopped vehicles, obstructions)
If a vehicle ahead is traveling at an
extremely low speed, the system may
not detect it correctly.
The DSA can be set to inoperable.
However, when the ignition is
switched OFF while the DSA is
canceled, the DSA is automatically
enabled the next time the ignition is
switched ON.
Refer to the Settings section in the
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
Refer to i-ACTIVSENSE OFF Switch
on page 4-92.
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Mazda Radar Cruise
Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with
Stop & Go function)
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▼ Mazda Radar Cruise Control with
Stop & Go function (MRCC with
Stop & Go function)
The MRCC with Stop & Go function is
a system designed to enable
constant-speed driving at a set speed
and headway control to maintain a
constant distance with a vehicle ahead
according to your vehicle speed. The
system automatically accelerates,
decelerates, and stops your vehicle
without you having to depress the
accelerator or brake pedal.

Also refer to the following information
before using the MRCC with Stop &
Go function.
Refer to Forward Sensing Camera
(FSC) on page 4-189.
Refer to Front Radar Sensor on page
4-193.
WARNING
Do not rely completely on the MRCC
with Stop & Go function and always
drive carefully:
The MRCC with Stop & Go function
may not be able to detect a vehicle
ahead depending on the type of
vehicle and its conditions, the weather
conditions, and the road conditions.
Additionally, the system might be
unable to decelerate sufficiently if the
vehicle ahead applies the brakes
suddenly or another vehicle cuts into
your lane, which could result in an
accident.
Always check the surrounding
conditions and depress the brake
pedal or accelerator pedal while
keeping a safe distance from a vehicle
ahead or a vehicle following behind
you.
Do not use the system under the
following conditions. Otherwise, it
may result in an accident:

The vehicle is driven on roads other
than highways.
 The vehicle is driven on roads with
sharp curves or with heavy traffic
where sufficient distances between
vehicles cannot be kept.
 The vehicle is driven on roads where
acceleration and deceleration are
frequently repeated.
 The vehicle is exiting the main lane
on an expressway to enter an
interchange, a rest area, or a parking
area.
 The vehicle is driven on slippery
roads such as icy roads,
snow-covered roads, and unpaved
roads.
 The vehicle is driven on a long
downslope.
 The vehicle is driven on a steep
slope.
 A two-wheeled vehicle such as a
motorcycle or bicycle is traveling
ahead.
 The vehicle is being towed or towing
another vehicle.
 Proximity warnings activate
frequently.
Switch the MRCC with Stop & Go
function off when it is not being used.
Leaving the MRCC with Stop & Go
function on when it is not in use is
dangerous as it could operate
unexpectedly, resulting in an accident.
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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 leaving the vehicle, switch the
MRCC with Stop & Go function off,
shift the selector lever to the P
position, and apply the parking brake.
NOTE
The MRCC with Stop & Go function
does not operate with the following
objects.
On-coming vehiclesPe de st r i a nsStationary objects (such as
stopped vehicles, obstructions)
If a vehicle ahead is traveling at an
extremely low speed, the system may
not detect it correctly.
A brake operation sound may be
heard by the MRCC with Stop & Go
function control, however it does not
indicate a problem.
The brake lights turn on while the
brakes and stop hold control are
operating by the MRCC with Stop &
Go function control.
If the distance between vehicles
control is disabled using [Settings] in
Mazda Connect, the MRCC with
Stop & Go function switches to
cruise control.
Refer to the Settings section in the
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
▼Mazda Radar Cruise Control with
Stop & Go function (MRCC with
Stop & Go function) Display
Indication
The setting status and operation
conditions of the MRCC with Stop &
Go function are indicated on the
multi-information display and the
active driving display.
Multi-information Display (Basic
display)
1. Vehicle ahead display
2. MRCC with Stop & Go function set
vehicle speed

Multi-information Display
(i-ACTIVSENSE display)
1. Vehicle ahead display
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2. MRCC with Stop & Go function setvehicle speed

Active driving display
1. Vehicle ahead display
2. MRCC with Stop & Go function set vehicle speed

If there is a problem with the MRCC
with Stop & Go function, messages are
displayed on the displays. Check the
details of the problem and then have
your vehicle inspected by an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Refer to If a Warning Light Turns On or
Flashes on page 7-20.
▼ Close Proximity Warning
If your vehicle approaches a vehicle
ahead while in headway control using
the Mazda Radar Cruise Control with
Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop
& Go function), a warning sound is
activated and a brake warning is
displayed on the multi-information
display. Check the surrounding
conditions and keep a safe distance
from the vehicle ahead.
1. “Depress Brake Pedal” message is
displayed
CAUTION
While the accelerator pedal is being
depressed, the warnings and brake
control do not operate even if your
vehicle approaches the vehicle
ahead.
 In the following cases, the warnings
and brakes may not operate even if
your vehicle approaches the vehicle
ahead.
 Your vehicle is being driven at the
same speed as the vehicle ahead.
 Immediately after the MRCC with
Stop & Go function is set.
 Immediately after the accelerator
pedal is released.
 Another vehicle cuts into the
driving lane.
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▼Setting the System
Operation switch
1. CANCEL switch
2. RES switch
3. MRCC switch
Operation conditions
The MRCC with Stop & Go function operat
es when all of the following conditions
are met.
The MRCC with Stop & Go function is on.The selector lever is in the D position.The parking brake is released.All the doors are closed.The driver's seat belt is fastened.Vehicle speed is 0 to 145 km/h (0 to 90 mph)
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” is displayed in the multi-information
display.
The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) cannot detect target objects.There is a problem with the stop hold control function.There is a problem with the Electric Parking Brake (EPB).
Setting the vehicle speed
1. Press the MRCC switch to turn the system on.
2. Accelerate the vehicle until it reaches the desired speed using the accelerator pedal and press the RES switch up (SET+) or down (SET-) to set the speed.
NOTE
When the system is turned on, the MRCC standby indication (white) turns on and
the MRCC display indications are displayed on the multi-information display and
the active driving display.
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Distance-between-vehiclesguideline
(at 80 km/h (50 mph) vehicle speed) Indication on multi-information
display Indication on active driving dis-
play
*1
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.
Changing the set vehicle speed
How to change the set vehicle speed using the RES switch
When the RES switch is pressed up (SET+), the vehicle accelerates, and when the
RES switch is pressed down (SET-), the vehicle decelerates.
Press and release immediately: 1 km/h (1 mph)Press and hold: 10 km/h (5 mph)
How to change the set vehicle speed using the accelerator pedal
Depress the accelerator pedal until the vehicle speed reaches the desired speed,
then press the RES switch up (SET+) or down (SET-) and release the switch.
Temporary cancellation
If any of the following conditions is me t, the MRCC with Stop & Go function is
canceled temporarily.
The MRCC with Stop & Go function operation conditions are not met.The CANCEL switch is pressed.The brake pedal is depressed.The front radar sensors cannot detect target objects.
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The DSC has operated.The Smart Brake Support (SBS) has operated.The frequency of the braking operation by the MRCC with Stop & Go function is
high.
There is a problem in the system.
Resuming the control
If the MRCC with Stop & Go function is temporarily canceled, it will resume
operation at the previously set speed by pressing the RES switch after all of the
operation conditions have been met again.
Turning off the system
When the MRCC switch is pressed while the MRCC is operating, the MRCC turns
off.
▼ Stop Hold Control
While in headway control using the
MRCC with Stop & Go function, your
vehicle will stop when a vehicle ahead
stops. When your vehicle is stopped
and the stop hold control operates, the
MRCC with Stop & Go function
indicator light turns on.
NOTE
The parking brake is automatically
applied and the vehicle is held in its
stopped position when 10 minutes
or longer have passed since the stop
hold control operated. When this
occurs, the MRCC with Stop & Go
function is temporarily canceled.
Resuming driving
While in stop hold control, if the
vehicle ahead starts moving and the
distance from the vehicle increases, the
stop hold control will be canceled and
your vehicle will resume driving by
performing any of the following
operations.
Press the RES switch.Depress the accelerator pedal.
NOTE
If the vehicle ahead starts moving
within three seconds after your vehicle
is stopped, the headway control will
continue even if you do not resume
driving your vehicle.
Resume driving information
If you do not resume driving within a
few seconds after the vehicle ahead
starts moving during stop hold control,
the vehicle-ahead indication on the
multi-information display flashes to
urge you to resume driving. If you still
do not resume driving after the
indicator light flashes, a sound is
activated to urge you to resume
driving.
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