cruise control MAZDA MODEL CX-3 2015 (in English) Owner's Manual

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When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
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.
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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When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
Radar Sensor (Front) *
Your vehicle is equipped with a radar sensor (front).
The following systems also use the radar sensor (front).
 


 Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)



 Distance Recognition Support System (DRSS)



 Smart Brake Support (SBS)
The radar sensor (front) functions by detecting the radio waves refl ected off a vehicle ahead
or an obstruction sent from the radar sensor.
The radar sensor (front) is mounted behind the front emblem.
Radar sensor (front)
If the Smart Brake Support/Smart City Brake Support (SBS/SCBS) Warning Light (amber)
is illuminated, the area around the radar sensor may be dirty. Refer to “Warning Guidance”
in the centre display (Type C/D audio).
Refer to If a Warning Light Turns On or Flashes on page 7-35 .
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When Driving
Cruise Control
Cruise Control *
With cruise control, you can set and automatically maintain any speed of more than about
25 km/h (16 mph).
WARNING
Do not use the cruise control under the following conditions:
Using the cruise control under the following conditions is dangerous and could result
in loss of vehicle control.
 
 Hilly terrain 
 Steep inclines 
 Heavy or unsteady traffi c 
 Slippery or winding roads 
 Similar restrictions that require inconsistent speed
Cruise Control Switch
OFF switch ON switch Without Adjustable Speed Limiter With Adjustable Speed LimiterON/OFF switch
CANCEL switch RESUME switch
SET+/SET- switch
CANCEL switch
RESUME switch
SET+/SET- switch
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Cruise Control
Cruise Main Indicator Light
(Amber)/Cruise Set Indicator
Light (Green)
The indicator light has two colours.
Cruise Main Indicator Light (Amber)
The indicator light illuminates amber
when the cruise control system is
activated.
Cruise Set Indicator Light (Green)
The indicator light illuminates green when
a cruising speed has been set.
Activation/Deactivation
With adjustable speed limiter
To activate the system, press the ON/OFF
switch. The cruise main indicator light
(amber) illuminates.
To deactivate the system, press the switch
again.
The cruise main indicator light (amber)
turns off.
Without adjustable speed limiter
To activate the system, press the ON
switch. The cruise main indicator light
(amber) illuminates.
To deactivate the system, press the OFF
switch.
The cruise main indicator light (amber)
turns off.
WARNING
Always turn off the cruise control
system when it is not in use:
Leaving the cruise control system in an
activation-ready state while the cruise
control is not in use is dangerous as
the cruise control could unexpectedly
activate if the activation button is
accidentally pressed, and result in loss
of vehicle control and an accident.
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 with the cruise control
system operable, the system will be
operable when the ignition is switched
ON the next time.
To Set Speed
1 . (With adjustable speed limiter)
Activate the cruise control system
by pressing the ON/OFF switch. The
cruise main indicator light (Amber)
illuminates.
(Without adjustable speed limiter)
Activate the cruise control system
by pressing the ON switch. The
cruise main indicator light (Amber)
illuminates.
2. Accelerate to the desired speed, which
must be more than 25 km/h (16 mph).
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Cruise Control
3. Set the cruise control by pressing the
SET
or SET switch at the desired
speed. The cruise control is set at the
moment the SET
or SET switch is
pressed. Release the accelerator pedal
simultaneously. The cruise set indicator
light (Green) illuminates.
NOTE
  The cruise control speed setting
cannot be performed under the
following conditions:
 


(Automatic transaxle)
 The selector lever is in the P or N
position.
 


(Manual transaxle)
 The shift lever is in the neutral
position.
 


 The parking brake is applied.



(Vehicles with adjustable speed
limiter)
  The ON/OFF switch for the
adjustable speed limiter is pressed.


 Release the SET or SET switch
at the desired speed, otherwise the
speed will continue increasing while
the SET
switch is pressed and
held, and continue decreasing while
the SET
switch is pressed and held
(except when the accelerator pedal is
depressed).
  On a steep grade, the vehicle may
momentarily slow down while
ascending, or speed up while
descending.
NOTE
  Cruise control will cancel if the
vehicle speed decreases below
21 km/h (13 mph) when cruise is
activated, such as when climbing a
steep grade.
  Cruise control may cancel at about
15 km/h (9 mph) below the preset
speed (such as may happen when
climbing a long, steep grade).
To Increase Cruising Speed
Follow either of these procedures.
To increase speed using cruise control
switch
Press the SET
switch and hold it. Your
vehicle will accelerate. Release the switch
at the speed you want.
Press the SET
switch and release it
immediately to adjust the preset speed.
Multiple operations will increase the
preset speed according to the number of
times it is operated.
Increasing speed with a single SET
switch operation
Meter display for vehicle speed indicated
in km/h: 1 km/h (0.6 mph)
Meter display for vehicle speed indicated
in mph: 1 mph (1.6 km/h)
To increase speed using accelerator
pedal
Depress the accelerator pedal to accelerate
to the desired speed. Press the SET
or
SET
switch and release it immediately.
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Cruise Control
NOTE
Accelerate if you want to speed up
temporarily when the cruise control is
on. Greater speed will not interfere with
or change the set speed. Take your foot
off the accelerator to return to the set
speed.
To Decrease Cruising Speed
Press the SET switch and hold it. The
vehicle will gradually slow.
Release the switch at the speed you want.
Press the SET
switch and release it
immediately to adjust the preset speed.
Multiple operations will decrease the
preset speed according to the number of
times it is operated.
Decreasing speed with a single SET
switch operation
Meter display for vehicle speed indicated
in km/h: 1 km/h (0.6 mph)
Meter display for vehicle speed indicated
in mph: 1 mph (1.6 km/h)
To Resume Cruising Speed at
More Than 25 km/h (16 mph)
If some other method besides the OFF
switch was used to cancel cruising speed
(such as applying the brake pedal) and the
system is still activated, the most recent
set speed will automatically resume when
the RESUME switch is pressed.
If vehicle speed is below 25 km/h (16
mph), increase the vehicle speed up to
25 km/h (16 mph) or more and press the
RESUME switch.
To Temporarily Cancel
To temporarily cancel the system, use one
of these methods:
 


 Slightly depress the brake pedal.



(Manual transaxle)
 Depress the clutch pedal.



 Press the CANCEL switch.
If the RESUME switch is pressed when
the vehicle speed is 25 km/h (16 mph) or
higher, the system reverts to the previously
set speed.
NOTE
  If any of the following conditions
occur, the cruise control system is
temporarily cancelled.
 


 The parking brake is applied.



(Vehicles with adjustable speed
limiter)
  The ON/OFF switch for the
adjustable speed limiter is pressed.
 


(Automatic transaxle)
 The selector lever is in the P or N
position.
 


(Manual transaxle)
 The shift lever is in the neutral
position.
 
 When the cruise control system is
temporarily cancelled by even one of
the applicable cancel conditions, the
speed cannot be re-set.
 (Automatic transaxle) The cruise control cannot be
cancelled while driving in manual
mode (selector lever shifted from
D to M position). Therefore, engine
braking will not be applied even
if the transaxle is shifted down
to a lower gear. If deceleration is
required, lower the set speed or
depress the brake pedal.
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Cruise Control
To Deactivate
With adjustable speed limiter
To deactivate the system, press the ON/
OFF switch.
Without adjustable speed limiter
To deactivate the system, press the OFF
switch.
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If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
Signal Warning
(Illuminate)
Lane Departure
Warning System
(LDWS) Warning
Light
*
The warning light remains turned on if there is a problem with the system. Have your
vehicle inspected at an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
The LDWS does not operate when the warning light illuminates.
CAUTION
A problem in the system may be indicated under the following conditions. Have your
vehicle inspected at an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
When the light remains turned on while driving the vehicle.
When the system is cancelled automatically, the light turns on. Normally, the system
restores automatically and the light turns off, however, if the light remains turned on,
there may be a problem with the system.
The light does not illuminate when the ignition is switched ON. Always use tyres for all wheels that are of the specifi ed size, and the same
manufacture, brand, and tread pattern. In addition, do not use tyres with signifi cantly
different wear patterns on the same vehicle. If such improper tyres are used, the
LDWS may not operate normally.
When an emergency spare tyre is used, the system may not operate normally.
(Amber)
High Beam Control
System (HBC)
Warning Light
*
The light remains turned on if there is a problem with the system. Have your vehicle
inspected at an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
NOTE
If the windscreen area in front of the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) is fogged or
obstructed, the light turns on temporarily. If the light remains turned on, there may be a
problem with the system.
LED Headlight
Warning Light *
This light illuminates if there is a malfunction in the LED headlight. Have your vehicle
inspected by an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
(Amber)
Mazda Radar
Cruise Control
(MRCC) Warning
Light
*
The warning light turns on if there is a malfunction in the system while the Mazda Radar
Cruise Control (MRCC) system is on.
Have your vehicle inspected at an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda
Repairer.
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If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
Tyre Infl ation Pressure Warning
Beep*
The warning beep sound will be heard
for about 3 seconds when there is any
abnormality in tyre infl ation pressures
(page 4-163 ).
Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC) System Warnings *
The Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)
system warnings notify the driver of
system malfunctions and cautions on use
when required.
Check based on the beep sound.
Cautions What to check
The beep sounds 1 time
while the Mazda Radar
Cruise Control (MRCC)
is operating The vehicle speed is
slower than 25 km/h (16
mph) and the Mazda
Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC) system has
been cancelled.
(European models)
The beep sounds 5 times
while driving
(Except European
models)
The beep continues to
sound while the vehicle
is being driven. The distance between
your vehicle and the
vehicle ahead is too
close. Verify the safety
of the surrounding area
and reduce vehicle
speed.
When the Mazda Radar
Cruise Control (MRCC)
is operating, the beep
sounds and the Mazda
Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC) warning
light (amber) in the
instrument cluster turns
on. A malfunction in the
system may be indicated.
Have your vehicle
inspected at an expert
repairer, we recommend
an Authorised Mazda
Repairer.
Outside Temperature Warning
Beep*
Warns the driver of the possibility of icy
roads when the outside temperature is low.
If the outside temperature is lower than
about 4 °C, a beep sound is heard once and
the outside temperature display fl ashes for
about ten seconds. (page 4-30 )
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS) Warning Sound *
While the system is operating, if the
system determines that the vehicle may
depart from the lane, it sounds a warning
sound.
NOTE
  The volume of the LDWS warning
sound can be changed.
 Refer to Personalisation Features on
page 9-13 .
  The type of the LDWS warning
sound can be changed.
 Refer to Personalisation Features on
page 9-13 .
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
System Warning Beep *
Driving forward
The warning beep operates when the
direction indicator lever is operated to
the side where the Blind Spot Monitoring
(BSM) warning light is illuminated.
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Customer Information
Declaration of Conformity
Smart Brake Support (SBS)/Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)/Distance
Recognition Support System (DRSS)
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