light MAZDA MODEL CX-3 2015 Owners Manual (in English)

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Rear Cross Traffi c Alert (RCTA) *
The Rear Cross Traffi c Alert (RCTA) system is designed to assist the driver in checking the
area to the rear of the vehicle on both sides while the vehicle is reversing by alerting the
driver to the presence of vehicles approaching the rear of the vehicle.
The Rear Cross Traffi c Alert (RCTA) system detects vehicles approaching from the left and
right sides of the vehicle while the vehicle is being reversed out of a parking space, and
notifi es the driver of possible danger using the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning lights
and the warning buzzer.
Detection areas
Your vehicle
Rear Cross Traffi c Alert (RCTA) operation
1. The Rear Cross Traffi c Alert (RCTA) system operates when the shift lever (manual
transaxle) or the selector lever (automatic transaxle) is shifted to the reverse (R) position.
2. If there is the possibility of a collision with an approaching vehicle, the Blind
Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning light fl ashes and the warning beep is activated
simultaneously.
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WARNING
Always check the surrounding area visually before actually putting the vehicle in
reverse:
The system is only designed to assist you in checking for vehicles at the rear when
putting the vehicle in reverse. Due to certain limitations with the operation of this
system, the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning light may not fl ash or it might be
delayed even though a vehicle is behind your vehicle. Always make it your responsibility
as a driver to check the rear.
NOTE
  In the following cases, the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) OFF indicator light turns
on and operation of the system is stopped. If the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) OFF
indicator light remains illuminated, have the vehicle inspected at an Authorised Mazda
Dealer as soon as possible.
 


 Some problem with the system including the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning
lights has occurred.
 


 A large deviation in the installation position of a radar sensor (rear) on the vehicle
has occurred.
 


 There is a large accumulation of snow or ice on the rear bumper near a radar sensor
(rear).
 


 Driving on snow-covered roads for long periods.



 The temperature near the radar sensors becomes extremely hot due to driving for
long periods on slopes during the summer.
 


 The battery voltage has decreased.
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NOTE
  Under the following conditions, the radar sensors (rear) cannot detect target objects or
it may be diffi cult to detect them.




 The vehicle speed when reversing is about 10 km/h (6 mph) or faster.



 The radar sensor (rear) detection area is obstructed by a nearby wall or parked
vehicle. Reverse the vehicle to a position where the radar sensor detection area is no
longer obstructed.)
Your vehicle
  A vehicle is approaching directly from the rear of your vehicle.
Your vehicle


 The vehicle is parked on a slant.
Your vehicle

 Directly after pressing the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) switch and the system
becomes operable.
 
 In the following cases, it may be diffi cult to view the illumination/fl ashing of the Blind
Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning lights equipped on the door mirrors.
 


 Snow or ice adheres to the door mirrors.



 The front door glass is fogged or covered in snow, frost or dirt. 

 Turn off the Rear Cross Traffi c Alert (RCTA) system while pulling a trailer or while
an accessory such as a bicycle carrier is installed to the rear of the vehicle. Otherwise,
the radio waves emitted by the radar will be blocked causing the system to not operate
normally.
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NOTE
  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) turns on when the
system has a malfunction.
 Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on page 4-36 .
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
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.
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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 fi lled with white lines are
displayed. The Mazda Radar Cruise
Control (MRCC) indicator light (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.
  If you are driving the vehicle at
a speed faster than the set speed,
headway control on the vehicle ahead
is not possible 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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When the system is temporarily
cancelled
In the following cases, the Mazda Radar
Cruise Control (MRCC) system is
temporarily cancelled. The Mazda Radar
Cruise Control (MRCC) indicator light
(green) turns off simultaneously.
 


 The CANCEL switch is pressed.



 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 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 (SCBS)
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.

(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 OFF switch is pressed to cancel
the Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC), the system does not return
to the previously set speed even if the
RES switch is pressed.
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
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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.
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 safe distance from the vehicles behind you.
Active Driving Display Display in the instrument cluster
CAUTION
If the set speed is set lower than the current vehicle speed by pressing the SET or
RESUME 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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WARNING
Turn off the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) when the vehicle is running on a chassis
roller or being towed:
Turn off the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system to prevent mistaken operation
when the vehicle is running on a chassis roller or being towed. See the next page on
how to turn off the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS).
Refer to Stopping The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) System Operation on page
4-143 .
CAUTION
  When driving off-road in areas where there is grass or forage, it is recommended that
the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system be turned off.
  Always use tyres for all wheels that are of the specifi ed size, and the same
manufacturer, brand, and tread pattern. In addition, do not use tyres with signifi cantly
different wear patterns on the same vehicle as the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS)
system may not operate normally.
  The laser sensor (front) includes a function for detecting a soiled windscreen and
informing the driver, however, depending on the conditions, it may not detect plastic
shopping bags, ice or snow on the windscreen. In such cases, the system cannot
accurately determine a vehicle ahead and may not be able to operate normally. Always
drive carefully and pay attention to the road ahead.
NOTE
  The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system will not operate if the driver is
deliberately performing driving operations (accelerator pedal and steering wheel).
  The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system will operate under the following
conditions.
 


 The engine is running.



 The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) warning light (amber) does not illuminate.



 The vehicle speed is between about 4 to 30 km/h (2 to 18 mph).



 The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system is not turned off.



 The DSC is not malfunctioning.
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NOTE
  When the system operates, the user is notifi ed by the fl ashing Smart City Brake
Support (SCBS) indicator light (red) and the active driving display * .   The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) warning light (amber) turns on when the
system has a malfunction.
 Refer to Warning Lights on page 4-37 .
Smart City Brake Support (SCBS)
Indicator Light (Red)
If the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) is
operating, the indicator light (red) fl ashes.
Automatic Brake Operation
Display (Vehicles With Active
Driving Display)
“SCBS Automatic Brake” is displayed in
the active driving display while the SCBS
brakes or the brake assist (SCBS brake
assist) is operating.
NOTE
  The collision warning beep sounds
intermittently while the SCBS brake
or brake assist (SCBS brake assist) is
operating.
  If the vehicle is stopped by the SCBS
operation and the brake pedal is not
depressed, the warning beep sounds
one time after about 2 seconds and
the SCBS brake is automatically
released.
Stopping The Smart City Brake
Support (SCBS) System Operation
The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS)
system can be temporarily deactivated.
When the Smart City Brake Support
(SCBS) system is turned off, the Smart
City Brake Support (SCBS) OFF indicator
light turns on.
When the engine is restarted, the system
becomes operational.
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Without SCBS OFF switch
Refer to Personalisation Features on page
9-13 .
NOTE
If the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS)
system operation is turned off, the Smart
Brake Support (SBS) system operation
is turned off simultaneously.
With SCBS OFF switch
Press the SCBS OFF switch to turn
off the system. The Smart City Brake
Support (SCBS) OFF indicator light in the
instrument cluster will illuminate.
Press the switch again to turn the system
back on. The Smart City Brake Support
(SCBS) OFF indicator light will turn off.
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