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NOTE

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 Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system is in use, it does not cancel

even if the selector lever (automatic transaxle)/shift lever (manual transaxle) is
operated and any intended engine braking will not occur. If deceleration is required,
lower the vehicle speed setting or depress the brake pedal.

The brake lights are illuminated while the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)

automatic braking is operating, however, they may not be illuminated while the
vehicle is on a down slope at the set vehicle speed or travelling at a constant speed and
following a vehicle ahead.

The Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) warning light (amber) illuminates when the

system has a malfunction.

Refer to Warning Lights on page 4-38 .

The headway control operation can be cancelled and the system can be switched to

only cruise control. Refer to Cruise Control Function on page 4-145 .

Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) Display Indication

The setting status and operation conditions of the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)
system are indicated in the active driving display.

Vehicle ahead display

MRCC Distance
between vehicle
display

MRCC Set vehicle speed

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Close Proximity Warning

If your vehicle rapidly closes in on the vehicle ahead because the vehicle applies the brakes
suddenly while you are travelling in headway control, the warning sound activates and
the brake warning is indicated in the display. Always verify the safety of the surrounding
area and depress the brake pedal while keeping a safer distance from the vehicle ahead.
Additionally, always keep a safer distance from the vehicles behind you.

Setting the System

CANCEL switch

RES switch

OFF switch

switch

MODE switch

SET- switch

SET+ switch

When the MODE switch is pressed, the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) main
indication (white) turns on and the vehicle speed and the distance between vehicles while in
headway control can be set.

NOTE

When the ignition is switched to ACC or OFF while the Mazda Radar Cruise Control

(MRCC) is ON, the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) remains ON automatically.

When the MODE switch is pressed while the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)

system is turned on, the system switches to the cruise control function.

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How to Set the Speed

1. Adjust the vehicle speed to the desired setting using the accelerator pedal.
2. Headway control begins when the SET or SET switch is pressed. The set speed and

the inter-vehicle distance display

¿ lled with white lines are displayed. The Mazda Radar

Cruise Control (MRCC) set indication (green) is indicated simultaneously.

Travel status

Display

During travel at constant speed

During travel under headway control

NOTE

If a vehicle ahead is detected while travelling at a constant speed, the vehicle-ahead

indication is displayed and headway control is performed. Additionally, when a vehicle
ahead is no longer detected, the vehicle-ahead indication turns off and the system
switches back to travel at constant speed.

Headway control is not possible if the vehicle ahead is driving faster than the set

speed. Adjust the system to the desired vehicle speed using the accelerator pedal.

(European models)

When switching to a passing lane and operating the direction indicator, the system

provides more acceleration automatically if it determines that more acceleration is
required. Drive while being careful of the road ahead because you could approach the
vehicle ahead too closely.

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How to Set the Distance Between Vehicles During Headway Control

    The distance between vehicles is set to a shorter distance each time the     switch is pressed.
The distance between vehicles is set to a longer distance by pressing the      switch.  The
distance-between-vehicles can be set to 4 levels; Long, medium, short, and extremely short
distance.

Distance-between-vehicles guideline

(at 80 km/h (50 mph) vehicle speed)

Display

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))

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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Changing the Set Vehicle Speed

Changing the set vehicle speed using the
SET switch

Press  the   SET     switch to accelerate.
Press  the   SET     switch to decelerate.
  The set vehicle speed changes as follows
each time the SET  switch is pressed.

European

models

Except

European

models

Short press

1 km/h (1 mph) 5 km/h (5 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:
(European models)
The vehicle speed accelerates or
decelerates by 4 km/h (4 mph).
(Except European models)
The vehicle speed accelerates or
decelerates by 20 km/h (20 mph).

To accelerate using the accelerator
pedal

Depress the accelerator pedal and press
and release the SET or SET switch at
the desired speed. If a switch cannot be
operated, the system returns to the set
speed when you release your foot from the
accelerator pedal.

CAUTION

The warnings and brake control do not
operate while the accelerator pedal is
depressed.

NOTE

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. Check the set
vehicle speed by viewing the set
vehicle speed display in the active
driving display.

When depressing the accelerator

pedal, the inter-vehicle distance
display in the active driving display
changes to the white-line display.

The minimum settable speed is

30 km/h (19 mph). If the set vehicle
speed reaches 30 km/h (19 mph)
using the switch operation, constant
speed travel is maintained at about
30 km/h (19 mph) even if the SET
switch is pressed. The Mazda Radar
Cruise Control (MRCC) system is
not cancelled.

To Deactivate

The Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)
is deactivated when the OFF/CAN switch
is pressed twice.

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When the system is temporarily
cancelled

In the following cases, the Mazda Radar
Cruise Control (MRCC) is temporarily
cancelled, the Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC) set indication (green) is turned
off, and the Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC) main indication (white) is turned
on.

The OFF/CAN switch is pressed once.

The brake pedal is depressed.

The parking brake is applied.

(Automatic transaxle)

The selector lever is shifted to park (P),

neutral (N) or reverse (R).

(Manual transaxle)

The shift lever is in the reverse (R)

position .

In the following cases, the “MRCC

cancelled” indication is displayed and
the beep sounds one time.

The vehicle speed decreases to less

than 25 km (16 mph).

The DSC has operated.

The TCS has operated for a certain

period of time.

The Smart City Brake Support

[Forward] (SCBS F) has operated.

The Smart Brake Support (SBS) has

operated.

When travelling on a down slope for a

long period of time.

There is a problem with the system.

Any door is opened.

The driver's seat belt is unfastened.

(Manual transaxle)

The shift lever is shifted to neutral

(N) for a certain period of time.

The clutch is depressed for a certain

period of time.

The engine stalls.

NOTE

The Mazda Radar Cruise Control

(MRCC) system may be cancelled
during rain, fog, snow or other
inclement weather conditions, or the
front surface of the radiator grille is
dirty.

If you have temporarily cancelled

the Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC), you can return to your
previously set speed by pressing
the RES switch and after all of the
operation conditions have been met.

If the Mazda Radar Cruise Control

(MRCC) system is deactivated,
the system does not return to the
previously set speed even if the RES
switch is pressed.

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Shift-up/Shift-down Request Display (Manual Transaxle)

The shift-up or shift-down request display in the active driving display may be indicated
while the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) is operating. When this occurs, shift gears
because the gear position is not appropriate.

Request

Display

Shift up

Shift down

NOTE

If the gears are not shifted up even though the shift-up request indication is displayed,

load will be applied to the engine and the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)
system may be automatically cancelled or engine damage could occur.

If the gears are not shifted down even though the shift-down request indication is

displayed, the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system may be automatically
cancelled or engine stalling could occur.

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Cruise Control Function

While  this  function  is  operating,  the
headway control operation is cancelled
and only the cruise control 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.

WARNING

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 traf

¿ c is heavy and there is

insuf

¿ cient space between vehicles.

(Driving under these conditions
using the cruise control function is
not possible)

Steep down slopes (Set speed may be

exceeded because suf

¿ cient engine

braking cannot be applied)

Slippery roads such as ice or snow-

bound roads (Tyres 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 cancelled 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 while
the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)
system is turned on, the system switches to
the cruise control function.
When the system switches to the cruise
control function, the cruise main indication
(white) is displayed in the instrument
cluster and the active driving display to
notify the driver as follows:

The Mazda Radar Cruise Control

(MRCC) set indication (green) or the
Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)
main indication (white) is turned off,
and the cruise main indication (white) is
turned on.

WARNING

Always turn off the cruise control
function when it is not in use:
Leaving the cruise control function
turned on when it is not in use
is dangerous as it could operate
unexpectedly, resulting in an accident.

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.

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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).

Cancelling the function

Cancelling using OFF/CAN switch

When the OFF/CAN switch is pressed
once, the cruise control function is
cancelled.

Cancelling using MODE switch

When  the   MODE   switch  is  pressed,  the
cruise control function is cancelled and
the headway control function is made
available for operation.
  The cruise control function is cancelled
automatically in the following cases. If the
RES  switch is pressed while the vehicle
speed is 25 km/h (16 mph) or higher, the
speed returns to the original set speed.

The OFF/CAN switch is pressed once.

The brake pedal is depressed.

The parking brake is applied.

(Manual transaxle)

The clutch pedal is depressed.

The shift lever is shifted to neutral

position.

(Automatic transaxle)

The selector lever is shifted to P or N

position.

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*Some models.

Adjustable Speed Limiter

The adjustable speed limiter is a function to prevent the vehicle from being driven at a
vehicle speed faster than a set speed. The vehicle speed is controlled to kept it below the set
speed even if the accelerator pedal is depressed.
The adjustable speed limiter can be set between 30 km/h (20 mph) and 200 km/h (125 mph).
The vehicle speed may exceed the set speed when the vehicle is driven on a down slope,
however, the system noti

¿ es the driver by À ashing the display and operating a warning

sound.

WARNING

Always turn off the system when changing drivers:
If the driver is changed and the new driver is unaware of the adjustable speed limiter
function, the vehicle may not accelerate when the driver depresses the accelerator
pedal, leading to an accident.

The system consists of the adjustable speed limiter display and the speed limiter switch on
the steering wheel.

Cruise control system

Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)

Active Driving Display

Display in the instrument cluster

MODE switch

RES/+ switch

SET- switch

OFF/CAN switch

CANCEL switch

RES switch

OFF switch

MODE
switch

SET- switch

SET+ switch

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Adjustable Speed Limiter Display

The setting status of the adjustable speed limiter is displayed in the active driving display
(Type A instrument cluster

) or the display in the instrument cluster (Type B instrument

cluster

*1 To determine which instrument cluster is equipped on your Mazda, Refer to Meters and

Gauges on page 4-24 .

Stand-by display

    Displays when the speed limiter switch is operated and the system is turned on.
  Turns off when the system is turned off.

Active Driving Display

Display in the instrument cluster

Setting display

     With cruise control
Displays  when  the   SET     switch is operated and the speed is set.
   With Mazda Rader Cruise Control (MRCC)
Displays  when  the   SET      or   SET     switch is operated and the speed is set.

Active Driving Display

Display in the instrument cluster

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Cancel display

Displays when any of the following operations is done and the system is temporarily
cancelled.

OFF/CAN switch is operated

Accelerator pedal is strongly depressed

Active Driving Display

Display in the instrument cluster

Adjustable Speed Limiter Main Indication (White), Adjustable Speed Limiter

Set Indication (White)/Indicator Light (Green)

Adjustable speed limiter main indication (white)

The adjustable speed limiter main indication (white) is displayed in the instrument cluster
when the adjustable speed limiter is activated.

Adjustable speed limiter set indication (white)/indicator light (green)

The adjustable speed limiter set indication (white) is displayed in the instrument cluster and
the adjustable speed limiter set indicator light (green) turns on when a speed has been set.

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Speed Limiter Warning Beep

Indicated in instrument cluster
If the vehicle speed exceeds the set speed by about 3 km/h (2 mph) or more, a warning
sound operates continuously and the adjustable speed limiter display

À ashes at the same

time. The warning sound operates and the display

À ashes until the vehicle speed decreases

to the set speed or less.
Indicated in active driving display
If the vehicle speed exceeds the set speed by about 3 km/h (2 mph) or more, a warning
sound is activated continuously and the adjustable speed limiter display

À ashes at the same

time. The indication stops

À ashing and remains on if the vehicle speed continues to exceed

the set speed by about 3 km/h (2 mph) or more, and the indication and warning sound
remain on until the vehicle is driven at the set speed or less.
Verify the safety of the surrounding area and adjust the vehicle speed by applying the
brakes. Additionally, keep a safer distance from the vehicles behind you.

Active Driving Display

Display in the instrument cluster

CAUTION

(With cruise control)

If the set speed is set lower than the current vehicle speed by pressing the SET or RES /
switch, the warning beep is not activated for about 30 seconds even if the vehicle speed is
faster than the newly set speed by 3 km/h (2 mph). Be careful not to drive over the set
speed.
(With Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC))

If the set speed is set lower than the current vehicle speed by pressing the SET or RES
switch, the warning beep is not activated for about 30 seconds even if the vehicle speed is
faster than the newly set speed by 3 km/h (2 mph). Be careful not to drive over the set
speed.

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NOTE

When the system is temporarily cancelled by depressing the accelerator pedal fully, the
adjustable speed limiter display shows the cancel display. If the vehicle speed exceeds the
set speed by about 3 km/h (2 mph) or more while the cancel display is displayed, the set
speed display

À ashes but the warning sound is not operated.

Activation/Deactivation

NOTE

When the ignition is switched off, the system status before it was turned off is maintained.
For example, if the ignition is switched off while the adjustable speed limiter is operating,
the system will be operable when the ignition is switched ON the next time.

Activation

Press the MODE switch to operate the system. The adjustable speed limiter screen is
displayed, and the adjustable speed limiter main indication (white) turns on.

NOTE

When the cruise control or Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system becomes
operable after pressing the MODE switch, press the mode switch again to switch to the
adjustable speed limiter.

Deactivation

To deactivate the system, do the following operations:

When a cruising speed has been set (adjustable speed limiter set indication (white)/
indicator light (green) turns on)

Long-press the OFF/CAN switch or press the OFF/CAN switch 2 times. The adjustable
speed limiter screen is no longer displayed and the adjustable speed limiter set indication
(white)/indicator light (green) turns off.

When a cruising speed has not been set (adjustable speed limiter main indication
(white) turns on)

Press the OFF/CAN switch. The adjustable speed limiter screen is no longer displayed and
the adjustable speed limiter main indication (white) turns off.

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NOTE

When the MODE switch is pressed while the adjustable speed limiter is operating, the
system switches to the cruise control or Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system.

Setting the System

WARNING

Always verify the safety of the surrounding area when setting the adjustable speed
limiter:
If the speed is set lower than the current vehicle speed, the vehicle speed is decreased
to the set speed. Verify the safety of the surrounding area and keep a safer distance
between vehicles ahead and behind you.

1. Press the MODE switch to turn the system on.
2. (With cruise control)

Press the SET to set the speed. When the current vehicle speed is 30 km/h (20 mph) or
more, the speed is set to the current vehicle speed. When the current vehicle speed is less
than 30 km/h (20 mph), the speed is set to 30 km/h (20 mph).

(With Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC))

Press the SET or SET to set the speed. When the current vehicle speed is 30 km/h
(20 mph) or more, the speed is set to the current vehicle speed. When the current vehicle
speed is less than 30 km/h (20 mph), the speed is set to 30 km/h (20 mph).

3. (With cruise control)

To increase the set speed, press the RES     switch continuously. The set speed can be
adjusted in 10 km/h (5 mph) increments. The set speed can also be adjusted in about
1 km/h (1 mph) increments by pressing the RES     switch momentary. For example, the
set speed increases about 4 km/h (4 mph) by pressing the RES     switch 4 times.

(With Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC))

To increase the set speed, press the SET     switch continuously. The set speed can be
adjusted in 10 km/h (5 mph) increments. The set speed can also be adjusted in about
1 km/h (1 mph) increments by pressing the SET     switch momentary. For example, the
set speed increases about 4 km/h (4 mph) by pressing the SET     switch 4 times.

4. To decrease the set speed, press the SET switch continuously. The set speed can be

adjusted in 10 km/h (5 mph) decrements. The set speed can also be adjusted in about
1 km/h (1 mph) increments by pressing the SET switch momentary. For example, the
set speed decreases about 4 km/h (4 mph) by pressing the SET switch 4 times.

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