MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK 2019 Owners Manual (in English)

▼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
*1
Long (about 50 m (164 ft))
Medium (about 40 m (131 ft))
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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
*1
Short (about 30 m (98 ft))
Extremely short (about 25 m (82 ft))
*1 Displays a pop-up image when the CANCEL switch is operated.
NOTE
The slower the vehicle speed, the shorter the distance between the vehicles.
When the ignition is switched to ACC or OFF, the set distance-between-vehicles is taken
over automatically even when the engine is started again.

The function is temporarily canceled.
Headway control function
When the following operations ar e performed, the CTS is temporarily canceled and the CTS
set indication (green) changes to the CTS main indication (whit e) at the same time.
The CANCEL switch is pressed one time.
The brake pedal is depressed.
(Automatic transmission vehicle)
The selector lever is in the P, N, or R position.
(Manual transmission vehicle)
The shift lever is in the R position.

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In the following cases, the CTS cancel indication is displayed and a sound is activated one
time.
The DSC has operated.
The Smart Brake Support (SBS) has operated.
The vehicle is driven on a downslope for a long time.
There is a problem with the system.
The front radar sensor cannot detect target objects (during rai n, 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.
(Automatic transmission vehicle)
The parking brake is automatical ly applied during stop hold control.
(Manual transmission vehicle)
The vehicle speed decreases below 25 km/h (15 mph).
The shift lever is in the neutral position for a certain period of time.
The clutch pedal is depressed for a certain period of time.
The engine has stalled.

Steering assist function
If any of the fo llowing conditions occurs, the steering assist function is temporarily
canceled.
White (yellow) lane lines cannot be detected or a vehicle ahead cannot be recognized.
CANCEL switch is pressed.
Your vehicle speed is more than about 64 km/h (40 mph).
The brake pedal is depressed.
The accelerator pedal is operated.
The turn signal lever is operated.
The vehicle is making a sharp curve.
The width of a lane is excessively narrow or wide.
The vehicle crosses a lane line.
(Automatic transmission vehicle)
The selector lever is in the P, N, or R position.
(Manual transmission vehicle)
The shift lever is in the R position.

In the following cases, the CTS cancel indication is displayed and a sound is activated one
time.
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The DSC has operated.
The ABS/TCS/DSC is operating.
The Smart Brake Support (SBS) has operated.
The parking brake is applied.
Any of the doors is opened.
The driver’s seat belt is unfastened.
The driver takes his/her hands off the steering wheel.
The vehicle is driven on a downslope for a long time.
The steering wheel is operated abruptly.
There is a problem with the system.
The temperature in the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) is high or low.
The windshield around the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) is foggy.
The windshield around the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) is blocked by an obstruction,
causing poor forward visibility.
The front radar sensor cannot det ect target objects (during rain, fog, snow or other
inclement weather conditions, or when the radiator grille is dirty).
(Automatic transmission vehicle)
The parking brake is automatically applied during stop hold con trol.
(Manual transmission vehicle)
The vehicle speed decreases below 25 km/h (15 mph).
The shift lever is in the neutral position for a certain period of time.
The clutch is depressed for a certain period of time.
The engine has stalled.
NOTE
If you take your hands off the steering wheel (not holding the steering wheel), the warning
sound is activated and an alert is indicated on the multi-information display and the active
driving display.
Multi-information display
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Active driving display
If the steering wheel is held lightly, or depending on the road conditions, the system
determines that you have released the steering wheel (not holding the steering wheel) even if
you are holding it, and an alert is indicated on the multi-information display and the active
driving display.

To resume operation
If the CTS is temporarily canceled, it will resume operation at the previously set speed by
pressing the RES switch after a ll of the operation conditions have been met.
NOTE
If the set speed is not indicated on the displa y, the system does not operate even if the RES
switch is pressed.
After the operation, the steering assist ope ration may not operate for a period of 5
seconds at the most until the lane lines are detected or a vehicle ahead is recognized.

Turning off
When the CTS switch is pressed wh ile the CTS is operating, the CTS turns off.
▼Shift-up/Shift-down Request Display
(Manual Transmission)
The shift-up or shift-down request display
might be displayed while the CTS is
operating. When this occurs, shift gears
because the gear position is not
appropriate.
Request Indication on display
Shift up Shift Up to a Higher Gear
Shift down Shift Do wn to a Lower Gear
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 CTS might be
automatically canceled or engine
damage could occur.
If the gears are not shifted down even
though the shift-down request indication
is displayed, the CTS might be
automatically canceled or engine
stalling could occur.
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▼Stop Hold Control (Automatic
Transmission)
While in headway control using the CTS,
your vehicle will stop when a vehicle
ahead stops. When the vehicle is stopped
and the stop hold control operates, the
CTS indicator light turns on.
NOTE
If the CTS is temporarily 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 or
longer have passed since the stop hold
control operated. When this occurs, the
CTS is temporarily 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 RE S switch or
depress the accelerator pedal to cancel the
stop hold control and start 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 specified distance or
farther.
If the CTS is temporarily canceled,
depress the accelerator pedal and start
driving the vehicle. If the CTS is
temporarily canceled, you cannot
resume driving by pressing the RES
switch when there are no vehicles in
front of your vehicle.
If the vehicle ahead starts moving within
3 seconds after your vehicle is stopped
by the stop hold control, headway
control will continue even if you do not
resume driving your vehicle, such as by
depressing the accelerator pedal.

Vehicle departure information
If you do not resume driving within a few
seconds after the vehicle ahead starts
moving during stop hold control, the
multi-information 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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Lane-keep Assist System(LAS)
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▼Lane-keep Assist System (LAS)
The LAS provides steering assistance to
help the driver stay within the vehicle lane
if the vehicle might be deviating.
The forward sensing camera (FSC) detects
the white lines (ye
llow lines) of the
vehicle lane in which the vehicle is
traveling and if the system determines that
the vehicle may deviate from its lane, it
operates the electri c power steering to
assist the driver’s steering operation. The
system also alerts the driver by displaying
an alert on the mult i-information display
or the active driving display. Use the
system when you drive the vehicle on
roads with white (ye llow) lines such as
expressways and highways.
1. Forward sensing camera (FSC)
WA R N I N G
Do not rely completely on the LAS.
 The LAS is not an automated driving
system. In addition, the system is not
designed to compensate for a driver’s
lack of caution, and over-reliance on the
system could lead to an accident.
The functions of the LAS have limitations.
Always stay on course using the steering
wheel and drive with care.
 Do not use the LAS under the following
circumstances, otherwise it may result in
an accident.
 The vehicle is driven on slippery roads
such as icy or snow-covered roads, and
unpaved roads.
 Tires of a different specified size are
used, such as a temporary spare tire.
 Tires with insufficient tread are used.
 The tire pressures are not adjusted to
the specified pressure.
 The vehicle is being used to tow a
camper or boat trailer.
 Tire chains are used.
 The vehicle is driven on roads with lane
lines other than white (yellow) lines,
such as an expressway.
CAUTION
Heed the following cautions so that the LAS
can operate normally.
Do not modify the vehicle's suspensions.
 Always use wheels of the
specified type
and size for the front and rear wheels.
Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer for
tire replacement.
NOTE
The system may not operate normally
under the following conditions.
The white (yellow) lane lines are less
visible because of dirt or paint flaking.
White (yellow) lane lines are less visible
because of bad weather (rain, fog, or
snow).
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