MAZDA MODEL 3-SEDAN 2020 Owners Manual

Directly after the RCTA system
becomes operable using the
personalization feature.
Radio wave interference from a radar
sensor equipped on a nearby parked
vehicle.
In the following cases, it may be difficult
to view the illumination/flashing of the
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning
indicator 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 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.
The rear side radar sensor of the RCTA
may be regulated under the radio wave
related laws of the country where the
vehicle is driven. If this system is used
abroad, it may be necessary to turn off
the system.
Refer to Rear Side Radar Sensor on
page 4-208.
▼Canceling Operation of Rear Cross
Traffic Alert (RCTA)
The RCTA can be set to inoperable.
(If only the RCT
A is turned off)
Refer to the Settings section in the
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
(If the RCTA is turned off by
operating the i-ACTIVSENSE switch)
Refer to i-ACTIV SENSE Switch on
page 4-87.
NOTE
If the ignition is switched OFF while you
have canceled the system using the
i-ACTIVSENSE switch, the system is
automatically enabled the next time the
ignition is switched ON. However, if the
system is canceled using the
personalization features, the system is not
automatically enabled.
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Mazda Radar Cruise
Control (MRCC) (Manual
Transmission)
*
▼Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC)
The MRCC system is designed to maintain
headway control
*1 with a vehicle ahead
according to your vehicle's speed using a
front radar sensor to detect the distance 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
vehicle ahead detected by the 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 sufficient distance
between the vehicles.
Also refer to the following before using
the MRCC.
Front radar sensor (page 4-204)
WA R N I N G
Do not rely completely on the MRCC:
The MRCC 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
sufficiently 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 safe distance from vehicles
ahead or on-coming vehicles.
Do not use the MRCC system in the
following locations. Using the MRCC
system at the following locations may
result in an unexpected accident:
 General roads other than highways
(Driving under these conditions using the
MRCC system is not possible.)
 Roads with sharp curves and where
vehicle traffic is heavy with insufficient
space between vehicles, or roads where
frequent and repetitive acceleration and
deceleration occur (Driving under these
conditions using the MRCC 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.)
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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.)
 Two-wheeled vehicles such as
motorcycles or bicycles are ahead.
For safety purposes, switch the MRCC
system off when it is not being used.
Leaving the MRCC system turned on when
it is not in use is dangerous as it could
operate unexpectedly, resulting in an
accident.
CAUTION
 Turn the system
off when the vehicle is
running on a chassis roller.
 If your vehicle is towed or you are towing
something, switch the MRCC system off
to prevent an unexpected operation.
NOTE
The MRCC system does not detect the
following as physical objects.
Vehicles approaching in the opposite
direction
Pedestrians
Stationary objects (stopped vehicles,
obstructions)
If a vehicle ahead is traveling at an
extremely low speed, the system may
not detect it correctly.
If there is a structure on the road or an
object (such as a monorail) at a low
height off the ground in front of the
vehicle, the system may operate.
Therefore, do not use the MRCC.
Do not use the MRCC system under
conditions in which close proximity
warnings are frequently activated.
During headway control travel, the
system accelerates and decelerates your
vehicle in conjunction with the speed of
the vehicle ahead. However, if it is
necessary to accelerate for a lane
change or if the vehicle ahead brakes
suddenly causing you to close in on the
vehicle rapidly, accelerate using the
accelerator pedal or decelerate using
the brake pedal depending on the
conditions.
While the MRCC system is in use, it
does not cancel even if the shift lever is
operated and any intended engine
braking will not occur. If deceleration is
required, lower the vehicle speed setting
or depress the brake pedal.
While braking by the MRCC control is
operating, you might hear an operation
sound, however, this does not indicate a
problem.
The brake lights turn on while braking
by the MRCC control is operating,
however, they may not turn on while the
vehicle is on a down slope at the set
vehicle speed or traveling at a constant
speed and following a vehicle ahead.
Stop the headway control function to
switch the system to the cruise control
function.
Refer to the Settings section in the
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
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▼Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC) Display Indication
The MRCC setting status and operation
conditions are indicated on the
multi-information di
splay and the active
driving display.
Multi-information display (Basic
display)
1. Vehicle ahead display
2. MRCC set vehicle speed

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

Active drivin g display
1. Vehicle ahead display
2. MRCC set vehicle speed

If there is a probl em with the MRCC
system, a message is displayed on the
multi-information display. Check the
center display to ve rify the problem and
then have your vehicle inspected by an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Refer to If a Warning Light Turns On or
Flashes on page 7-27.
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▼Close Proximity Warning
If your vehicle rapidly closes in on the
vehicle ahead because the vehicle ahead
applies the brakes s
uddenly while you are
traveling in headway c ontrol, 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 safe
distance from the vehicle ahead.
Additionally, keep a safe distance from the
vehicles behind you.
1. “Depress Brake Pedal” message is displayed
NOTE
In the following case s, 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 MRCC 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 MRCC system operates when all of the following conditions a
re met.
Vehicle speed is 30 km/h (19 mph) to 145 km/h (90 mph)
The MRCC is turned on.
The brake pedal is not depressed.
The parking brake 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 shift lever is in a position other than reverse (R) or neutral (N).
The clutch pedal is not depressed.
NOTE
When the MRCC is operating, Distance & Speed Alert (DSA), and Smart Brake Support
(SBS) also turns on automatically.
Turning on the system
1. CANCEL switch
2. RES switch
3. MRCC switch

When the MRCC switch is pressed once, the MRCC system turns on, and the MRCC
standby indication (white) turns on and the vehicle speed and t he distance between the
vehicles while in headwa y control can be set.
In addition, the MRCC system dis play indication is displayed on the multi-information
display and the active drivin g display at the same time.
NOTE
If the ignition is switched off while the MR CC system is operating, the system will be
operable when the ignition is switched ON the next time.
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How to set the speed
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, the MRCC standby indication
(white) changes to the MRCC set indication (green).
Tr a v e l s t a t u s Indication on multi-information
display Indication on active driving dis‐
play
During travel at constant speed
During travel under headway con‐
trol
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 MRCC system 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.
How to set the distance-between- vehicles during headway control
The distance-between-vehicles can be set to 4 levels; Long, med ium, short, and extremely
short distance.
The distance-between-vehicles is set to a shorter distance by pressing the CANCEL switch
down. The distance-between-vehicles is set to a longer distance by pressing the CANCEL
switch up.
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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
Long (about 50 m (164 ft))
Medium (about 40 m (131 ft))
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 system is canceled,
and the MRCC set indication (green)
switches to the MRCC standby indication
(white) at the same time.
The CANCEL switch is pressed.
The brake pedal is depressed.
The shift lever is in the reverse (R)
position.

Under the following conditions, the
MRCC cancel indication is displayed in
the multi-inform ation 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 vehicle speed decreases to less than
25 km (16 mph).
The shift lever is sh ifted to neutral (N)
for a certain period of time.
The clutch is depressed for a certain
period of time.
The engine stalls.
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.
The operation frequency of the braking
by the MRCC control is high.
Resuming control
If the MRCC system is canceled, you can
resume control at the previously set speed
by pressing the RES switch 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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▼Shift-up/Shift-down Request Display
The shift-up or shift-down request display
might be displayed while the MRCC 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 MRCC 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 MRCC might be
automatically canceled or engine
stalling could occur.
Mazda Radar Cruise
Control with Stop & Go
function (MRCC with Stop & Go function) (Automatic
Transmission)
*
▼Mazda Radar Cruise Control with
Stop & Go function (MRCC with
Stop & Go function)
The MRCC with St
op & Go function
system is designed to maintain headway
control
*1 with a vehicle ahead according
to your vehicle's speed using a front radar
sensor to detect the distance 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
vehicle 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 sufficient distance
between the vehicles.
If the vehicle ahead stops while you are
following behind it, y our vehicle will stop
and be held stopped automatically (stop
hold control), and headway control will
resume when you resume driving the
vehicle such as by pressing the RES
switch.
Also refer to the fo llowing before using
the MRCC with Stop & Go function.
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