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Automatic Transaxle
 Shift-Lock  System
            The  shift-lock  system  prevents  shifting  out 
of P unless the brake pedal is depressed.
  
  To shift from P:
  
   1.   Depress and hold the brake pedal.
   2.   Start  the  engine.
   3.   Press and hold the lock-release button.
   4.   Move  the  selector  lever.
    
   NOTE
   When the ignition is switched to ACC or 
the ignition is switched off, the selector 
lever cannot be shifted from P.
   The ignition cannot be switched to OFF 
if the selector lever is not in P.
     
         Shift-Lock  Override
    If the selector lever will not move from P 
using the proper shift procedure, continue 
to hold down the brake pedal.
  
   1.   Remove  the  shift-lock  override  cover  using a cloth-wrapped  fl at head 
screwdriver.
   2.   Insert a screwdriver and push it down.
 
Cover
 
   3.   Press and hold the lock-release button.
   4.   Move  the  selector  lever.
    
  Take the vehicle to an Authorized Mazda 
Dealer to have the system checked.
 Transaxle  Ranges
   The shift position indicator light in the 
instrument cluster illuminates. Refer 
to Warning/Indicator Lights on page 
 4-32 .
   The selector lever must be in P or N to 
operate the starter.
    
  P  (Park)
    P locks the transaxle and prevents the front 
wheels from rotating.
  WARNING 
  Always set the selector lever to P and set 
the parking brake:   Only setting the selector lever to the 
P position without using the parking 
brake to hold the vehicle is dangerous. 
If P fails to hold, the vehicle could move 
and cause an accident.
   
  CAUTION 
  Shifting into P, N or R while the vehicle is moving can damage your transaxle.
  Shifting into a driving gear or reverse when the engine is running faster than 
idle can damage the transaxle.
     
  R  (Reverse)
    In position R, the vehicle moves only 
backward. You must be at a complete 
stop before shifting to or from R, except 
under rare circumstances as explained in 
Rocking the Vehicle (page  3-51 ).
  N  (Neutral)
    In N, the wheels and transaxle are not 
locked. The vehicle will roll freely even 
on the slightest incline unless the parking 
brake or brakes are on.
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Brake
 AUTOHOLD
            The  AUTOHOLD  function  automatically  holds  the  vehicle  stopped,  even  if  you  take  your 
foot off the brake pedal. This function can be best used while stopped in traffi c or at a traf fi c 
light. The brakes will automatically release when you start driving again (rel\
easing the 
clutch pedal while in gear (manual transaxle) or depressing the accele\
rator pedal (automatic 
transaxle)).
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Brake
  CAUTION 
  If you stop operating the accelerator pedal before the vehicle starts moving, the force 
holding the vehicle in the stopped position may weaken. Firmly depress the brake pedal 
or depress the accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
   
   NOTE
   Under the following conditions, a problem with the AUTOHOLD is occurring. Have your 
vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
     The brake pedal operation request warning light (red) in the instrument cluster  fl ashes 
and the warning sound is activated for about  fi ve seconds while the AUTOHOLD is 
operating or when you press the AUTOHOLD switch.
    A message is indicated on the multi-information display and a warning sou\
nd is 
activated for about  fi ve seconds while the AUTOHOLD is operating or when your 
press the AUTOHOLD switch.
        If the ignition is switched OFF while the AUTOHOLD is still operating, the electric 
parking brake (EPB) is applied automatically shift lever is shifted to\
 R.
    (Automatic transaxle vehicle)    The AUTOHOLD is canceled when the shift lever is shifted to R while the vehicle\
 is on 
level ground, or facing up a hill or grade (as shown below).
  
Level ground
: Driving in reverse (selector lever in R)
Vehicle tilts forward Vehicle tilts rearward
AUTOHOLD : 
Operates AUTOHOLD : 
Does not operate, 
canceled 
AUTOHOLD : 
Does not operate, 
canceled 
     
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Brake
 Hill Launch Assist (HLA)
            Hill  Launch  Assist  (HLA)  is  a  function 
which assists the driver in accelerating 
from a stop while on a slope. When 
the driver releases the brake pedal and 
depresses the accelerator pedal while 
on a slope, the function prevents the 
vehicle from rolling. The braking force is 
maintained automatically after the brake 
pedal is released on a steep grade.
  Hill Launch Assist (HLA) operates on a 
downward slope when the selector lever 
is in the reverse (R) position, and on an 
upward slope when the selector lever is in 
a forward gear.
  WARNING 
  Do not rely completely on Hill Launch 
Assist (HLA):  Hill Launch Assist (HLA) is an auxiliary 
device for accelerating from a stop 
on a slope. The system only operates 
for about two seconds and therefore, 
relying only on the system, when 
accelerating from a stop is dangerous 
because the vehicle may move (roll) 
unexpectedly and cause an accident.
  The vehicle could roll depending on 
the vehicle's load or if it is towing 
something.
  Always confi  rm the safety around the 
vehicle before starting to drive the 
vehicle.
   
   NOTE
   Hill Launch Assist (HLA) does not 
operate on a gentle slope. In addition, 
the gradient of the slope on which the 
system will operate changes depending 
on the vehicle's load.
   Hill Launch Assist (HLA) does not 
operate if the parking brake is applied, 
or if the vehicle has not stopped 
completely.
   While Hill Launch Assist (HLA) is 
operating, the brake pedal may feel 
stiff and vibrate, however, this does not 
indicate a malfunction.
   Hill Launch Assist (HLA) does not 
operate while the TCS/DSC indicator 
light is illuminated.
  Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on  page   4-32 .
   Hill Launch Assist (HLA) does not 
turn off even if the TCS OFF switch is 
pressed to turn off the TCS.
     
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ABS/TCS/DSC
      Antilock  Brake  System 
(ABS)
            The  ABS  control  unit  continuously 
monitors the speed of each wheel. If 
one wheel is about to lock up, the ABS 
responds by automatically releasing and 
reapplying that wheel's brake.
  
  The driver will feel a slight vibration in 
the brake pedal and may hear a chattering 
noise from the brake system. This is 
normal ABS system operation. Continue to 
depress the brake pedal without pumping 
the brakes.
  
  The warning light turns on when the 
system has a malfunction.
  Refer  to  Warning  Indication/Warning 
Lights on page  4-33 .
  WARNING 
  Do not rely on ABS as a substitute for 
safe driving:  The ABS cannot compensate for unsafe 
and reckless driving, excessive speed, 
tailgating (following another vehicle 
too closely), driving on ice and snow, 
and hydroplaning (reduced tire friction 
and road contact because of water on 
the road surface). You can still have an 
accident.
   
   NOTE
   Braking distances may be longer on 
loose surfaces (snow or gravel, for 
example) which usually have a hard 
foundation. A vehicle with a normal 
braking system may require less 
distance to stop under these conditions 
because the tires will build up a wedge 
of surface layer when the wheels skid.
   The sound of the ABS operating may 
be heard when starting the engine 
or immediately after starting the 
vehicle, however, it does not indicate a 
malfunction.
     
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i-ACTIVSENSE
*Some models.
 Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function 
(MRCC with Stop & Go function) 
* 
              The  Mazda  Radar  Cruise  Control  with  Stop  &  Go  function  (MRCC  with  Stop  &  Go 
function) system is designed to maintain headway control *1  with a vehicle ahead according 
to your vehicle's speed using a radar sensor (front) to detect the dis\
tance to the vehicle ahead 
and a preset vehicle speed without you having to use the accelerator or \
brake pedals.
  
   *1  Headway Control: Control of the distance between your vehicle and the ve\
hicle ahead  detected by the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system.
    
  Additionally, if your vehicle starts closing in on the vehicle ahead such as if the \
vehicle 
ahead brakes suddenly, a warning sound and a warning indication in the display are 
activated simultaneously to alert you to maintain a suf fi cient distance between the vehicles.
  If the vehicle ahead stops while you are following behind it, your vehic\
le will stop and be 
held stopped automatically (stop hold control), and headway control wi\
ll resume when you 
resume driving the vehicle such as by pressing the  RES  switch.
  Also refer to the following before using the Mazda Radar Cruise Control \
with Stop & Go 
function (MRCC with Stop & Go function).
      AUTOHOLD  (page   4-75 )  Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) (page  4-156 )  Radar sensor (front) (page  4-162 )    
  WARNING 
  Do not rely completely on the Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function 
(MRCC with Stop & Go function):
  The Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go function) 
system is designed to reduce load on the driver, and although it maintains a constant 
vehicle speed, or specifi  cally, it maintains a constant distance between your vehicle and 
the detected vehicle ahead according to your vehicle speed, the system has detection 
limitations depending on the type of vehicle ahead and its conditions, the weather 
conditions, and the road conditions. Additionally, the system may be unable to decelerate 
suffi    ciently to avoid hitting the vehicle ahead if the vehicle ahead applies the brakes 
suddenly or another vehicle cuts into the driving lane, which could result in an accident.
  Always drive carefully and verify the surrounding conditions and depress the brake pedal 
or accelerator pedal while keeping a safer distance from vehicles ahead or on-coming 
vehicles.
  
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i-ACTIVSENSE
  Do not use the Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & 
Go function) system in the following locations, using the Mazda Radar Cruise Control 
with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go function) system at the following 
locations may result in an unexpected accident:
    General roads other than highways (Driving under these conditions using the Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go function) system 
is not possible.)
  Roads with sharp curves and where vehicle traffi    c is heavy and there is insuffi   cient 
space between vehicles.
  Roads where frequent and repetitive acceleration and deceleration occur (Driving  under these conditions using the Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function 
(MRCC with Stop & Go function) system is not possible).
  When entering and exiting interchanges, service areas, and parking areas of highways (If you exit a highway while headway control is in use, the vehicle ahead will no longer 
be tracked and your vehicle may accelerate to the set speed).
  Slippery roads such as ice or snow-bound roads (Tires could spin causing you to lose vehicle control, or the stop hold control may not operate.)
  Long, descending slopes (to maintain distance between vehicles, the system automatically and continuously applies the brakes which could result in the loss of 
brake power.)
  Slopes with a steep gradient (The vehicle ahead may not be detected correctly, your vehicle may slide while stopped by the stop hold control, and it may accelerate 
suddenly after it starts moving.)
    
  For safety purposes, switch the Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function 
(MRCC with Stop & Go function) system off   when it is not being used.   
  Do not get out of the vehicle while the stop hold control is operating:   Getting out of the vehicle while the stop hold control is operating is dangerous as the 
vehicle may move unexpectedly and result in an accident. Before getting out of the 
vehicle, switch the Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop 
& Go function) system off  , shift the selector lever to the P position, and apply the electric 
parking brake (EPB).
   
  CAUTION 
  If your vehicle is towed or you are towing something, switch the Mazda Radar Cruise 
Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go function) system off   to prevent a 
miss-operation.
   
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i-ACTIVSENSE
  If there is a problem with the Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go\
 function (MRCC 
with Stop & Go function) system, a message is displayed on the multi-in\
formation display. 
Check the center display to verify the problem and then have your vehicl\
e inspected by an 
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
  Refer to Message Indicated on Display on page  7-37 .
          Close  Proximity  Warning
            If your vehicle rapidly closes in on the vehicle ahead because the vehic\
le ahead applies 
the brakes suddenly while you are traveling in headway control, the warn\
ing 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 d\
istance from the 
vehicle ahead. Additionally, keep a safer distance from the vehicles behind you.
 
Multi-information Display
Active Driving Display
 
   NOTE
  In the following cases, the warnings and brakes may not operate even if \
your vehicle starts 
closing in on the vehicle ahead.
     You are driving your vehicle at the same speed as the vehicle ahead.   Directly after the Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with 
Stop & Go function) system has been set.
   Directly after the accelerator pedal is released.   Another vehicle cuts into the driving lane.     
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          Setting the System
            The Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop \
& Go 
function) system operates when all of the following conditions are met.\
    Vehicle speed is 0 km/h (0 mph) to 145 km/h (90 mph)  The Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop \
& Go 
function) is turned on.
   The brake pedal is not depressed.  The electric parking brake (EPB) is released (electric parking brake \
(EPB) indicator light 
is turned off).
   There is no problem with the DSC.  All the doors are closed.  The driver's seat belt is fastened.  The selector lever is in the drive (D) position or manual (M) positi\
on (manual mode).    
   NOTE
   In the following cases, the Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC 
with Stop & Go function) system is canceled when the vehicle is traveli\
ng at 30 km/h 
(20 mph) or less and “Mazda Radar Cruise Control disabled under 30 km/h (20 mph) ” is 
displayed in the multi-information display.
     The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) cannot detect target objects (There is problem 
with the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) or windshield is dirty).
   There is a problem with the stop hold control function.   There is a problem with the electric parking brake (EPB).       It may not be possible to set the Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function 
(MRCC with Stop & Go function) system directly after starting the engine, while the DSC 
operation is being checked.
     
 
CANCEL switchRES switch
OFF switch
switch switch
MODE switch
SET- switch
SET+ switch
 
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          Stop Hold Control
            While in headway control using the Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop \
& Go function 
(MRCC with Stop & Go function) system, your vehicle will stop when a v\
ehicle ahead 
stops. When the vehicle is stopped and the stop hold control operates, the Mazd\
a Radar 
Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go function) \
indicator light 
turns on.
 
 
   NOTE
   If the Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go 
function) system is canceled during stop hold control, the vehicle is held in its stopped 
position. The stop hold control can be canceled by performing one the following actions.
     Press the accelerator pedal and resume driving the vehicle.   While forcefully depressing the brake, switch the Mazda Radar Cruise Control with 
Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go function) system off.
       The electric parking brake (EPB) is automatically applied and the vehi\
cle is held in its 
stopped position when 10 minutes have elapsed since the stop hold control operated. At 
this time, the Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (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 unde\
r 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 speci fi ed 
distance or farther.
    If the Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & 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.
     
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