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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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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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If there is a structure on the road or
an object (such as a monorail) at a
low height off the ground in front of
the vehicle, the system may operate.
Therefore, do not use the TJA.
Do not use the TJA under conditions
in which close proximity warnings
are frequently activated.
If it is necessary to accelerate for a
lane change or 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 TJA is in use, any intended
engine braking does not occur even
if you shift the selector lever. If
deceleration is required, lower the
vehicle speed setting or depress the
brake pedal.
While braking by the TJA control is
operating, you might hear an
operation sound, however, this does
not indicate a problem.
The brake lights turn on while
braking by the TJA control is
operating, however, they may not
turn on while the vehicle is on a
down slope at the set vehicle speed
or traveling at a constant speed and
following a vehicle ahead.
Under the following conditions, the
TJA may not be able to detect white
(yellow) lines or vehicles ahead
correctly and the TJA may not
operate normally.
The forward sensing camera (FSC)
cannot recognize the area in front
of the vehicle due to soiling or fog.
The white (yellow) lane lines are
less visible because of dirt or paintflaking.
White (yellow) lane lines or
vehicles ahead are less visible
because of bad weather (rain, fog ,
or snow).
The vehicle is driven on a
temporary lane or section with a
closed lane resulting from
construction where there might be
multiple white (yellow) lane lines,
or they are interrupted.
The camera picks up an obscure
line, such as a temporary line being
used for construction, or because
of shade, unmelted snow, or
grooves filled with water.
The road surface is wet and shiny
after rain, or there are puddles on
the road.
Heavy luggage is loaded in the
luggage compartment or on the
rear seat causing the vehicle to tilt.
A vehicle in front of your vehicle is
running near a white (yellow) lane
line making it less visible.
The windshield is dirty or foggy.The vehicle is driven through an
intersection, a junction, or a fork in
the road.
While white (yellow) lane lines
cannot be detected due to road or
weather conditions.
The surrounding brightness
suddenly changes such as when
entering or exiting a tunnel.
The illumination of the headlights
is weakened because of dirt or the
optical axis is deviated at night.
Back-light is reflected off the road
surface or the road surface is wet
and shiny after rain.
The shade of a guardrail parallel to
a white (yellow) lane line is cast on
the road.
The width of a lane is excessively
narrow or wide.
The road is excessively uneven.
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If there is a problem with the TJA, a
message is displayed on the
multi-information display. Check the
details of the problem on the center
display 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 rapidly closes in on the
vehicle ahead while you are traveling
under headway control, the warning
sound is activated and the brake
warning is indicated on the display.
Keep a safe distance between your
vehicle and a vehicle ahead.
1. “Depress Brake Pedal” message is
displayed
NOTE
In the following cases, the warnings
and brakes may not operate even if
your vehicle starts closing in on the
vehicle ahead.
You are driving your vehicle at the
same speed as the vehicle ahead.
Directly after the TJA operates.Directly after the accelerator pedal is
released.
Another vehicle cuts into the driving
lane in front of you.
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▼Setting the System
Operation conditions
Headway control function
The TJA operates when all of the following conditions are met.
The vehicle speed is about 0 km/h (0 mph) to 145 km/h (90 mph).The selector lever is in the D or M position (manual mode).The TJA 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 inoperable, set it to operable using the
personalization function).
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.

NOTE
Under the following conditions, the TJA cannot be used when the vehicle speed is
30 km/h (19 mph) or slower.
There is a problem with the stop hold control function.There is a problem with the Electric Parking Brake (EPB).The TJA may not launch directly after the engine starts.

Steering assist function
The steering assist function operates when all of the following conditions are met.
Your vehicle is moving and less than about 56 km/h (35 mph).White (yellow) lane lines on both sides are detected and you are driving near the
center of the lane, or your vehicle detects a vehicle ahead.
The steering wheel is not turned sharply.The turn signal lever is not operated.The headway control function is operating.
NOTE
The steering assist function operates so that the vehicle remains near the center of
the driving lane, however, depending on conditions such as the road curvature,
road slope and undulations, and vehicle speed, the function might not be able to
keep the vehicle near the center of the driving lane.
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If the steering wheel is held lightly, or depending on the road conditions, the
system determines that you have released the steering wheel even if you are
holding it, and an alert is indicated on the multi-information display and the active
driving display.

To resume operation
If the TJA 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.
NOTE
If the set speed is not indicated on the di splay, the system does not operate even if
the RES switch is pressed.
After the operation, the steering assist operation may not operate for a period of 5
seconds at the most until the lane lines are detected or a vehicle ahead is
recognized.

Tu r n i n g off
When the TJA switch is pressed while the TJA is operating, the TJA turns off.
▼Stop Hold Control
While in headway control using the
TJA, your vehicle will stop when a
vehicle ahead stops. When the vehicle
is stopped and the stop hold control
operates, the TJA indicator light turns
on.
NOTE
Even if the TJA is temporarily
canceled during stop hold control,
the vehicle is held in its stopped
position.
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 TJA is temporarily
canceled.
The brake lights turn on during stop
hold control.

To resume driving
After the vehicle ahead starts moving
while your vehicle is stopped under
stop hold control, press the RES switch
or depress the accelerator pedal to
cancel the stop hold control and start
driving.
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▼System Operation
When the ignition is switched ON, the
i-ACTIVSENSE status symbol (warning/
risk avoidance support system) (white)
turns on and the system goes on
standby.
NOTE
If the i-ACTIVSENSE status symbol
(warning/risk avoidance support
system) (white) does not turn on, the
system is canceled using the
i-ACTIVSENSE OFF switch or the
personalization feature.
Operation conditions
When all of the following conditions
are met, the i-ACTIVSENSE status
symbol (warning/risk avoidance
support system) on the
multi-information display changes
from white to green and the system
becomes operational.
The vehicle speed is about 64 km/h
(40 mph) or faster.
The system detects white (yellow)
lane lines.
NOTE
When the system does not detect a
white (yellow) lane line on one side
only, the system does not operate on
the side that is not being detected.
When temporarily canceling the
system
The LAS goes on standby in the
following cases: The LAS operation is
automatically restored when the
system's operation conditions are met.
The system cannot detect white
(yellow) lane lines.
The vehicle speed is less than about
56 km/h (35 mph).
The turn signal lever is operated.The accelerator pedal is depressed
abruptly.
The TCS/DSC is operating.The TCS/DSC is turned off.The steering wheel is operated.The brake pedal is operated.
The function is temporarily stopped.
The LAS stops functioning in the
following cases:
The temperature in the forward
sensing camera (FSC) is too high or
too 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.
Strong light (such as sunlight, or
headlights (high-beam) of
on-coming vehicles) is directed at
the forward sensing camera (FSC).
System malfunction
If there is a problem with the system,
the i-ACTIVSENSE status symbol
(warning/risk avoidance support
system) (white) and the i-ACTIVSENSE
warning indication/warning light on
the multi-information display turns on
and a message is indicated.
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