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Distance-between-vehicles guide‐line
(at 80 km/h (50 mph) vehicle speed) Indication on multi-information
display Indication on active driving dis‐
play
*1
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.
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
To accelerate/decelerate using the RES
switch
When the RES switch is pressed up (SET
+), the vehicle accelerates and when the
RES switch is pressed down (SET-), it
decelerates.
Press and release immediately: 1 km/h
(1 mph)
Press and hold: 10 km/h (5 mph)
To increase speed using accelerator
pedal
Depress the accelerator pedal and press the
RES switch up (SET+) or down (SET-) 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.
NOTE
The warnings and brake control do not
operate while the accelerator pedal is
depressed.
Canceling the system
When the following operations are
performed, the MRCC with Stop & Go
function system is canceled, and the
MRCC with Stop & Go function set
indication (green) sw itches to the MRCC
with Stop & Go function standby
indication (white) at the same time.
The CANCEL switch is pressed.
The brake pedal is depressed.
The selector lever is in the P (Park), N
(Neutral), or R (Reverse) position.

Under the following conditions, the
MRCC with Stop & Go function cancel
indication is displayed in the
multi-information display and a single
beep sound is heard.
The DSC has operated.
The Smart Brake Su pport (SBS) has
operated.
When traveling on a downslope for a
long period of time.
There is a problem with the system.
The parking brake is automatically
applied during stop hold control.
The front radar sensor cannot detect
target objects (during rain, fog, snow or
other inclement weather conditions, or
when the radiator grille is dirty).
The parking brake is applied.
Any of the doors is opened.
The driver's seat belt is unfastened.
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 swi tch 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
When the MRCC switch is pressed while
the MRCC is operating, the MRCC turns
off.
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▼Stop Hold Control
While in headway control using the
MRCC with 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 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 your 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 sp ecified distance or
farther.
If the MRCC with St op & Go function is
temporarily 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 resume even if you do not
resume driving your vehicle, such as by
depressing the accelerator pedal.
Resume driving information
If you do not resume driving within a few
seconds after the vehicle ahead starts
moving, the multi-in formation display
vehicle-ahead indication flashes to urge
the driver to resume driving. If you do not
resume driving after the indicator light
flashes, a sound is activated to urge you to
resume driving.
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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.
The vehicle is shaken after hitting a
road bump.
There are various road markings or
division lines (lane markings) of
various shapes near an intersection.
An object that obstructs the field of
view is installed to the vehicle.
Exhaust gas from the vehicle in front,
sand, snow, and water vapor rising
from manholes and grating, and water
splashed into the air.
The surroundings are dark such as
during the early evening or early
morning.
A vehicle ahead may be out of the
recognition area on roads with tight
curves, where the vehicle might not be
able to follow the vehicle ahead.

Headway control function
If a vehicle ahead is detected while
traveling at a constant speed, the
vehicle-ahead indication is displayed and
headway control is performed.

Steering assist function
When lane lines are detected, the function
assists the driver in keeping the vehicle
within the lane lines. If lane lines are not
detected, the function provides the driver
driving assistance in keeping the vehicle
along the motion path with the vehicle
ahead.
NOTE
Steering assist limit warning
If the steering assist function cannot keep
the vehicle within the lane lines or along
the motion path with the vehicle ahead
while the steering assist function is
operating, a warning sound is activated
and a warning is displayed on the
multi-information display to urge the
driver to operate the steering wheel.
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▼Cruising & Traffic Support (CTS)
Display Indication
The CTS setting status and operation
conditions are indicated on the
multi-information display or the active
driving display.
Multi-information display (Basic
display)
1. Vehicle ahead display
2. CTS set vehicle speed

Multi-information display
(i-ACTIVSENSE display)
1. Vehicle ahead display
2. CTS set vehicle speed

Active driving display
1. Vehicle ahead display
2. CTS set vehicle speed

Steering assist function display
When the steering assist function operates,
the steering assist operation display on the
display changes from white to green.
NOTE
You can view the multi-information display
to check whether the steering assist is
performing controls in conjunction with
the traffic lane lines or a vehicle ahead.
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Inactive
Active (vehicle ahead)
Active (lane line)
If there is a problem with the CTS, 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 Warnin g Light Turns On or
Flashes on page 7-26.
▼ 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.
Directly after the CTS operates.
Directly after the accelerator pedal is
released.
Another vehicle cuts into the driving
lane.
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▼Setting the System
Operation conditions
Headway control function
The CTS operates when all of the following conditions are met.
(Automatic transmission vehicle)
The vehicle speed is about 0 km/h
(0 mph) to 145 km/h (90 mph).
(Manual transmission vehicle)
The vehicle speed is about 30 km/h (19 mph) to 145 km/h (90 mph ).
The CTS 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 inope rable, set it to operable using the personalization function).
The brake pedal is not depressed.
The parking brake is released (E lectric Parking Brake (EPB) indicator light is turned off).
All the doors are closed.
The driver's seat belt is fastened.
(Automatic transmission vehicle)
The selector lever is in the D or M position (manual mode).
(Manual transmission vehicle)
The shift lever is in a position other than the R or N position .
The clutch pedal is not depressed.

NOTE
(Automatic transmission vehicle)
Under the following conditions, the CTS cannot be used when the vehicle speed is 30 km/h
(20 mph) or slower. In addition, a message, “Mazda Radar Cruise Control Disabled
Under 30 km/h (20mph)” is displayed in the multi-information display.
The forward sensing camera (FSC) cannot detect target objects (windshield is damaged
or dirty).
There is a problem with the stop hold control function.
There is a problem with the Electric Parking Brake (EPB).
The CTS may not launch directly after the engine starts.

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Steering assist function
The steering assist function operates under the following conditions.
Your vehicle is moving and less than about 56 km/h (35 mph).
White (yellow) lane lines on both sides are detected and you ar e 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.
(Manual transmission vehicle)
The vehicle speed is about 30 km/h (19 mph) or faster.
NOTE
The steering operation assist is performed so th at 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, th e function might not be able to keep the vehicle near the
center of the driving lane.
Setting method
1. CANCEL switch
2. RES switch
3. CTS switch

1. Press the CTS switch. The CTS main indication (white) turns on. In addition, the CTS display indication is
displayed on the mu lti-information display at the same time.
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2. Adjust the vehicle speed to the desired setting using the accelerator pedal and press the
RES switch up (SET+) or down (SET-) to start headway control.
The set speed is indicated on the display. At the same time, th e CTS main indication
(white) changes to the CTS set indication (green).
3. The headway control is operable when all of the conditions fo r it to operate are met, or
the steering assist function is o perable when all of the conditions for it to operate are
met.
NOTE
If a vehicle ahead is detected while traveling 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.
The lowest possible speed which can be set on the CTS is 30 km/h (19 mph).
Headway control is not possible if the vehicle ahead is driving faster than your vehicle's
set speed. Adjust the system to the desired vehicle speed using the accelerator pedal.
When the ignition is switched OFF, the system status before it was turned off is
maintained. For example, if the ignition is switched OFF with the CTS operable, the CTS
remains operational the next time the ignition is switched ON.
When the CTS switch is pressed until the system switches to the cruise main indication
(white) while the CTS is operating, the system switches to the cruise control function.
When the CTS is operating, the Lane-keep Assist System (LAS), Distance & Speed Alert
(DSA), and Smart Brake Support (SBS) also turns on automatically.
When the CTS switch is pressed while the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) or the
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go function)
system is operating, the CTS operates. In addition, when the MRCC switch is pressed
while the CTS is operating, the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) or the Mazda
Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go functi on (MRCC with Stop & Go function) system
operates.

Changing the set vehicle speed
(To accelerate/decelerate using the RES switch)
When the RES switch is pressed up (SET+), the vehicle accelerat es and when the RES
switch is pressed down (SET-), it decelerates.
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Press and release immediately: 1 km/h (1 mph)
Press and hold: 10 km/h (5 mph)
(To increase speed using accelerator pedal)
Depress the accelerator pedal an d press the RES switch up (SET+ ) or down (SET-) at the
desired speed. If the switch is not operated, the system return s to the set speed after you
release your foot from the accelerator pedal.
NOTE
The warnings and brake control do not operate while depressing the accelerator pedal.
(Automatic transmission vehicle)
The vehicle speed setting can be changed by operating the RES switch during stop hold
control.

Changing the distance between ve hicles during headway control
The distance-between-vehicles can be set to 4 levels; Long, medium, short, and extremely
short distance.
The distance-between-vehicles is set to a shorter distance by p ressing the CANCEL switch
down. The distance-between-vehicles is set to a longer distance by pressing the CANCEL
switch up.
Distance-between-vehicles guide‐ line
(at 80 km/h (50 mph) vehicle speed) Indication on display
Indication on multi-information display Indication on active driving dis‐
play
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Long (about 50 m (164 ft))
Medium (about 40 m (131 ft))
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