MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK 2015 Owners Manual (in English)

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 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 Brake Support (SBS) has
operated.
 

 
 The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS)
has operated.
 

 
 When travelling on a down slope for a
long period of time.
 

 
 There is a problem with the system.


 
 The engine stalls.

(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.
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 the Mazda Radar Cruise
Control (MRCC) system has been
temporarily cancelled, you can return
to the previously set vehicle speed by
pressing the RESUME switch after
the following conditions have been
met.
 


 All of the Mazda Radar Cruise
Control (MRCC) operation
conditions have been met.
 


 A certain period of time has
elapsed since the system was
automatically cancelled while
driving for a long time on a down
slope.


 If the SET / SET or RESUME
switch is pressed before a certain
period of time has elapsed since the
system was automatically cancelled
while driving for a long time on a
down slope, “MRCC Not available”
is displayed in the display.
  If the ON/OFF switch (with
adjustable speed limiter) or OFF
switch (without adjustable speed
limiter) is pressed to cancel the
Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC), the system does not return
to the previously set speed even if the
RESUME 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
displayed while the Mazda Radar Cruise
Control (MRCC) system is operating.
When this occurs, shift gears because the
gear position is not appropriate.
Request Indication on 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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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 notifi es the driver by fl 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.
CANCEL switch
Speed limiter switchSpeed limiter switch RESUME switch Cruise Control SystemMazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)
SET+/SET- switchCANCEL switch
RESUME switch
SET+/SET- switch
Active Driving Display Display in the instrument cluster
With multi
information displayWithout multi
information display
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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 *1 ) or the display in the instrument cluster (Type B instrument
cluster*1 ).
*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
With multi-
information displayWithout multi-
information display
Setting display
Displays when the SET
/ SET switch is operated and the speed is set.
Active Driving Display Display in the instrument cluster
With multi-
information displayWithout multi-
information display
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Cancel display
Displays when any of the following operations is done and the system is temporarily
cancelled.
 


 Cancel switch is operated



 Accelerator pedal is strongly depressed
Active Driving Display Display in the instrument cluster
With multi-
information displayWithout multi-
information display
Adjustable Speed Limiter Main Indicator Light (Amber)/Adjustable Speed
Limiter Set Indicator Light (Green)
The indicator light has two colours.
Adjustable speed limiter main indicator light (amber)
The indicator light illuminates amber when the speed limiter switch is pressed and the
adjustable speed limiter is activated.
Adjustable speed limiter set indicator light (green)
The indicator light illuminates green when a speed has been set.
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Speed Limiter Warning Beep
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 fl ashes at the same
time. The warning sound operates and the display fl ashes until the vehicle speed decreases
to 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
With multi-
information displayWithout multi-
information display
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 fl ashes but the warning sound is not operated.
Turning the System On/Off
Press the speed limiter switch to turn the system on. The adjustable speed limiter display is
displayed.
To turn the system off, press the speed limiter switch while the adjustable speed limiter is
displayed. The adjustable speed limiter display turns off.
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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 speed limiter switch to turn the system on.
2. 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. 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 (5mph) 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.
NOTE
The system does not operate when the cruise control/Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC) is on.
The system is temporarily cancelled when the vehicle is accelerated by depressing the
accelerator pedal strongly, however, it resumes when the vehicle speed decreases to the
set speed or less.
The vehicle speed may exceed the set speed on a down slope.
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Temporarily Cancelling the System
The system is temporarily cancelled (stand-by status) when any of the following operations
is done while the adjustable speed limiter is displayed.
 


 CANCEL switch is pressed



 Accelerator pedal is strongly depressed
Press the RESUME switch to resume the operation at the previous set speed. The adjustable
speed limiter display remains displayed.
NOTE
The set speed can be set by pressing the SET or SET switch while the system is in
stand-by status.
The adjustable speed limiter is not cancelled by depressing the brake pedal.
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Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) *
The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system is designed to reduce damage in the event
of a collision by operating the brake control (SCBS brake) when the system's laser sensor
(front) detects a vehicle ahead and determines that a collision with a vehicle ahead is
unavoidable. It may also be possible to avoid a collision if the relative speed between your
vehicle and a vehicle ahead is less than about 15 km/h (9.3 mph).
In addition, when the driver depresses the brake pedal while the system is in the operation
range at about 4 to 30 km/h (2 to 18 mph), the brakes are applied fi rmly and quickly to
assist. (Brake Assist (SCBS brake assist))
Laser sensor
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WARNING
Do not rely on the Smart City Brake Support System (SCBS) as a substitute for safer
driving:
The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system cannot compensate for unsafe and
reckless driving, excessive speed, tailgating (following another vehicle too closely), and
driving on slippery roads such as wet, snowy, and icy roads (reduced tyre friction and
road contact because of water on the road surface). You can still have an accident.
Do not rely completely on the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system:
 
 The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system is only designed to reduce damage in
the event of a collision. Over reliance on the system leading to the accelerator pedal
or brake pedal being mistakenly operated could result in an accident.
  The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) is a system which operates in response to a
vehicle ahead. The system may not be able to detect or react to 2-wheeled vehicles or
pedestrians.
  The laser sensor (front) for the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system is installed
near the rearview mirror. To assure the correct operation of the Smart City Brake
Support (SCBS), heed the following cautions.
 

 
 Do not apply stickers to the surface of the windscreen near the laser sensor (front)
(including transparent stickers). Otherwise, the laser sensor (front) may not be
able to detect vehicles ahead which could result in an accident.
 

 
 Do not apply coating agent to the windscreen. Otherwise, the laser sensor (front)
may not be able to detect vehicles or obstructions in front which could result in an
accident.
 

 
 Do not disassemble the laser sensor (front).


 
 If cracks or damage caused by fl ying gravel or debris is visible near the
laser sensor (front), stop using the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system
immediately and have your vehicle inspected by an expert repairer, we recommend
an Authorised Mazda Repairer. If the vehicle continues to be driven with cracks or
scratch marks left on the windscreen near the laser sensor (front), the system may
operate unnecessarily and cause an unexpected accident.
  Refer to Stopping The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) System Operation on
page 4-144 .
 

 
 When replacing the windscreen wipers or windscreen, consult an expert repairer,
we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
Do not modify the suspension:
If the vehicle height or inclination is changed, the system will not be able to correctly
detect vehicles ahead. This will result in the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system
not operating normally or mistakenly operating, which could cause a serious accident.
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