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▼Setting the System
The 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 MRCC with Stop & Go function 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 selector lever is in the drive (D) position or manual (M) position (manual
mode).
NOTE
In the following cases, the MRCC with Stop & Go function system is canceled
when the vehicle is traveling at 30 km/h (20 mph) or less and “Mazda Radar
Cruise Control Disabled Under 30 km/h” is displayed in the multi-information
display.
The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) canno
t 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 MRCC with Stop & Go function system directly
after starting the engine, while the DSC operation is being checked.
Turning on the system
1. CANCEL switch
2. RES switch
3. MRCC switch

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When the MRCC switch is pressed once, the MRCC with Stop & Go function system
turns on, and the MRCC with Stop & Go function standby indication (white) turns
on and the vehicle speed and the distance between the vehicles while in headway
control can be set.
In addition, the MRCC with Stop & Go function system display indication is
displayed on the multi-information display and the active driving display at the same
time.
NOTE
If the ignition is switched off while the MRCC with Stop & Go function system is
operating, the system will be operable when the ignition is switched ON the next
time.
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).
Trave l s t at u sIndication on multi-information
display Indication on active driving dis-
play
During travel at constant speed
During travel under headway
control
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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 with Stop & Go
function 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, medium, 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.
Distance-between-vehicles guideline
(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))
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Distance-between-vehiclesguideline
(at 80 km/h (50 mph) vehicle speed) Indication on multi-information
display Indication on active driving dis-
play
*1
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.
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.
The setting speed can be changed by opera ting the RES switch up (SET+) or down
(SET-) during stop hold control.
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Canceling the system
When the following operations are performed, the MRCC with Stop & Go function
system is canceled, and the MRCC with Stop & Go function set indication (green)
switches to the MRCC with Stop & Go function standby indication (white) at the
same time.
The CANCEL switch is pressed.The brake pedal is depressed.The selector lever is in the P (Park), N (Neutral), or R (Reverse) position.

Under the following conditions, the MRCC with Stop & Go function cancel
indication is displayed in the multi-inform ation display and a single beep sound is
heard.
The DSC has operated.The Smart Brake Support (SBS) has operated.When traveling on a downslope for a long period of time.There is a problem with the system.The parking brake is automatically applied during stop hold control.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 with Stop & Go function
control is high.
Resuming control
If the MRCC with Stop & Go function 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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▼Stop Hold Control
While in headway control using the
MRCC with Stop & Go function
system, your vehicle will stop when a
vehicle ahead stops. When the vehicle
is stopped and the stop hold control
operates, the MRCC with Stop & Go
function indicator light turns on.
NOTE
If the MRCC with Stop & Go
function system is 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
have elapsed since the stop hold
control operated. At this time, the
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 under
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 specified
distance or farther.
If the 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.
If the vehicle ahead starts moving
within 3 seconds after your vehicle is
stopped by the stop hold control,
headway control will resume even if
you do not resume driving your
vehicle, such as by depressing the
accelerator pedal.
Resume driving information
If you do not resume driving within a
few seconds after the vehicle ahead
starts moving, 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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The shade of a guardrail parallel to
a white (yellow) lane line is cast on
the road.
The width of a lane is excessively
narrow or wide.
The road is excessively uneven.The vehicle is shaken after hitting a
road bump.
There are various road markings or
division lines (lane markings) of
various shapes near an
intersection.
The area in front of the camera is
soiled or an object that obstructs
the field of view is installed.
Exhaust gas from the vehicle in
front, sand, snow, and water vapor
rising from manholes and grating,
and water splashed into the air.
The surroundings are dark such as
during the early evening or early
morning.
A vehicle ahead with a certain
taillight shape.
A vehicle ahead veers off course
from your vehicle's line of travel.
A vehicle ahead is driving
erratically.
The vehicle is driven on roads with
tight curves.

Headway control function
If a vehicle ahead is detected while
traveling at a constant speed, the
vehicle-ahead indication is displayed
and headway control is performed.

Steering assist function
When lane lines are detected, the
function assists the driver in keeping
the vehicle within the lane lines. If lane
lines are not detected, the function
provides the driver driving assistance in
keeping the vehicle along the motion
path with the vehicle ahead.
NOTE
Steering assist limit warning
If the steering assist function cannot
keep the vehicle within the lane lines
while the steering assist function is
operating , a warning sound is activated
and a warning is displayed on the
multi-information display to urge the
driver to operate the steering wheel.
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▼Traffic Jam Assist (TJA) Display
Indication
The TJA setting status and operation
conditions are indicated on the
multi-information display or the active
driving display.
Multi-information display (Basic
display)
1. Vehicle ahead display
2. TJA set vehicle speed

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

Active driving display
1. Vehicle ahead display
2. TJA set vehicle speed

Steering assist function display
When the steering assist function
operates, the steering assist operation
display on the display changes from
white to green.
NOTE
You can view the multi-information
display to check whether the steering
assist is performing controls in
conjunction with the
traffic lane lines
or a vehicle ahead.
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Inactive
Active (vehicle ahead)
Active (lane line)
If there is a problem with the TJA, a
message is displayed on the
multi-information display. Check the
details of the problem on the center
display 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.
▼Close Proximity Warning
If your vehicle rapidly closes in on the
vehicle ahead while you are traveling
under headway control, the warning
sound is activated and the brake
warning is indicated on the display.
Keep a safe distance between your
vehicle and a vehicle ahead.
1. “Depress Brake Pedal” message is
displayed
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 TJA operates.Directly after the accelerator pedal is
released.
Another vehicle cuts into the driving
lane in front of you.
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Steering assist function
The steering assist function operates when all of the following conditions are met.
Your vehicle is moving and less than about 56 km/h (35 mph).White (yellow) lane lines on both sides are detected and you are 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 assist function operates so that 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, the 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. TJA switch

1. Press the TJA switch. The TJA standby indication (white) turns on. In addition, the TJA display
indication is displayed on the multi-information display at the same time.
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