MAZDA MODEL 6 2015 Owners Manual (in English)

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How to Set the Speed
1. Adjust the vehicle speed to the desired
setting using the accelerator pedal.
2. Headway control begins when the
SET
or SETswitch is pressed.
The set speed and the inter-vehicle
distance display filled with white lines
is displayed. The Mazda Radar Cruise
Control (MRCC) indicator light (green)
is indicated simultaneously.
Travel status Display
During travel at constant
speed
During travel under
headway control
NOTElIf 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.
lIf you are driving the vehicle at a speed
faster than the set speed, headway control
on the vehicle ahead is not possible 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 is set to a
shorter distance each time the
switch
is pressed. The distance between vehicles
is set to a longer distance by pressing the
switch. The distance-between-vehicles
can be set to 4 levels; Long, medium,
short, and extremely short distance.
Distance-between-vehi-
cles guideline
(at 80 km/h (50 mph)
vehicle speed)Indication on display
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))
NOTElThe distance between vehicles differs
depending on the vehicle speed, and the
slower the vehicle speed, the shorter the
distance.
lWhen 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
Changing the set vehicle speed using
the SET switch
Press the SET
switch to accelerate.
Press the SET
switch to decelerate.
The set vehicle speed changes as follows
each time the SET switch is pressed.
Short press 1 km/h (1 mph)
Long press 10 km/h (5 mph)
NOTE
For example, the set vehicle speed is changed
by pressing the SET switch four times as
follows:
The vehicle speed accelerates or decelerates
by 4 km/h (4 mph).
To accelerate using accelerator pedal
Depress the accelerator pedal and press
and release the SET
or SETswitch at
the desired speed. If a switch cannot be
operated, the system returns to the set
speed when you release your foot from
the accelerator pedal.
CAUTION
The warnings and brake control do
not operate while the accelerator
pedal is depressed.NOTE
lWhen accelerating using the SETswitch
while in headway control, the set vehicle
speed can be adjusted but acceleration is
not possible. If there is no longer a vehicle
ahead, acceleration continues until
reaching the set vehicle speed. Check the
set vehicle speed by viewing the set vehicle
speed display in the display in the
instrument cluster.
lWhen depressing the accelerator pedal, the
inter-vehicle distance display in the display
in the instrument cluster changes to the
white-line display.
lThe minimum settable speed is 30 km/h (19
mph). If the set vehicle speed reaches 30
km/h (19 mph) using the switch operation,
constant speed travel is maintained at
about 30 km/h (19 mph) even if the SET
switch is pressed. The Mazda Radar Cruise
Control (MRCC) system is not canceled.
To Deactivate
The Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC) is canceled when the OFF
switch is pressed.
When the system is temporarily
canceled
In the following cases, the Mazda Radar
Cruise Control (MRCC) system is
temporarily canceled and the“MRCC
Cancelled”indication is displayed in the
display in the instrument cluster. The
Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)
indicator light (green) turns off
simultaneously.
lThe CANCEL switch is pressed.lThe brake pedal is depressed.lThe parking brake is applied.lThe selector lever is shifted to park (P),
neutral (N) or reverse (R) (automatic
transaxle).
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lThe shift lever is in the reverse (R)
position (manual transaxle).
lIn the following cases, the“MRCC
Cancelled”indication is displayed and
the beep sounds one time.
lThe vehicle speed decreases to less
than 25 km (16 mph).
lThe DSC has operated.lThe TCS has operated for a certain
period of time.
lThe Smart City Brake Support
(SCBS) has operated.
lWhen traveling on a down slope for
a long period of time.
lThere is a problem with the system.
(Manual transaxle)
lThe shift lever is shifted to neutral
(N) for a certain period of time.
lThe clutch is depressed for a certain
period of time.
lThe engine stalls.NOTE
lThe Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)
system may be canceled during rain, fog,
snow or other inclement weather
conditions, or the front surface of the
radiator grille is dirty.
lIf the Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC) system has been temporarily
canceled, you can return to the previously
set vehicle speed by pressing the RES
switch after the following conditions have
been met.
lAll of the Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC) operation conditions have been
met.
lA certain period of time has elapsed
since the system was automatically
canceled while driving for a long time
on a down slope.
lIf the SET or RES switch is pressed before a
certain period of time has elapsed since the
system was automatically canceled while
driving for a long time on a down slope,
“MRCC Not available”is displayed in the
display.
lIf the OFF switch is pressed to cancel the
Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC), the
system does not return to the previously set
speed even if the RES switch is pressed.
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qShift-up/Shift-down Request
Display (Manual Transaxle)
The shift-up or shift-down request display
in the display of the instrument cluster
may be displayed while the Mazda Radar
Cruise Control (MRCC) system is
operating. When this occurs, shift gears
because the gear position is not
appropriate.
Request Indication on display
Shift up
Shift down
NOTElIf the gears are not shifted up even though
the shift-up request indication is displayed,
load will be applied to the engine and the
Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)
system may be automatically canceled or
engine damage could occur.
lIf the gears are not shifted down even
though the shift-down request indication is
displayed, the Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC) system may be automatically
canceled or engine stalling could occur.
qRadar Sensor Handling
The Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC) radar sensor is installed on the
backside of the radiator grille.
Refer to Radar Sensor on page 4-78.
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Cruise Controlí
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.
ØHilly terrain
ØSteep inclines
ØHeavy or unsteady traffic
ØSlippery or winding roads
ØSimilar restrictions that require inconsistent speed
qCruise Control Switch
CANCEL switch
OFF switch ON switchRES switch
Cruise control
SET+/SET- switch
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qActivation/Deactivation
To activate the system, press the ON
switch.
The cruise main indicator light (Amber)
illuminates.
Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on page
4-23.
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.
qTo Set Speed
1. Activate the cruise control system by
pressing the ON switch.
The cruise main indicator light
(Amber) illuminates. Refer to Warning/
Indicator Lights on page 4-23.
2. Accelerate to the desired speed, which
must be more than 25 km/h (16 mph).
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
lRelease the SETor 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).
lOn a steep grade, the vehicle may
momentarily slow down while ascending,
or speed up while descending.
lCruise 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.
lCruise control may cancel at about 15 km/h
(9 mph) below the preset speed (such as
may happen when climbing a long, steep
grade).
For the Type A meter, the vehicle speed
preset using the cruise control is displayed
in the instrument cluster.
qTo 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.
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Press the SETand 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
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.
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.
qTo 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-
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)
qTo 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 RES 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 RES
switch.
qTo Temporarily Cancel
To temporarily cancel the system, use one
of these methods:
lSlightly depress the brake pedal.lDepress the clutch pedal (Manual
transaxle only).
lPress 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.
qTo Deactivate
To deactivate the system, press the OFF
switch.
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Forward Obstruction Warning (FOW)í
Forward Obstruction Warning (FOW) is a system which alerts the driver of a possible
collision using an indicator and warning sound in the instrument cluster while the vehicle is
being driven at about 15 km/h or faster (10 mph or faster) and the system's radar sensor
determines that your vehicle may hit a vehicle or obstruction ahead.
WARNING
Do not rely completely on the Forward Obstruction Warning (FOW) system and
always drive carefully:
Do not rely on the Forward Obstruction Warning (FOW) system as a substitute for
safe driving. The Forward Obstruction Warning (FOW) system cannot compensate for
unsafe and reckless driving, excessive speed, tailgating (following another vehicle too
closely), and driving on slippery roads such as wet, snowy and icy roads (reduced tire
friction and road contact because of water on the road surface). You can still have an
accident. The Forward Obstruction Warning (FOW) system is only designed to reduce
damage in the event of a collision. The ability to detect an obstruction is limited
depending on the obstruction, weather conditions, or traffic conditions. Therefore, if
the accelerator pedal or brake pedal is mistakenly operated it could result in an
accident. Always verify the safety of the surrounding area and depress the brake
pedal or accelerator pedal while keeping a safe distance from vehicles ahead or on-
coming vehicles.
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NOTE
The Forward Obstruction Warning (FOW) system operates when all of the following conditions are
met:
lThe ignition is switched ON.lThe Forward Obstruction Warning (FOW) system is on.lThe vehicle speed is about 15 km/h (10 mph) or faster.lThe relative speed between your vehicle and the vehicle or obstruction ahead is about 15 km/h (10
mph)―145 km/h (90 mph).
The Forward Obstruction Warning (FOW) system may not operate under the following conditions:
lIf there is the possibility of hitting only a part of a vehicle or obstruction ahead.lIf the vehicle is accelerated rapidly and it comes close to a vehicle ahead.lThe DSC is malfunctioning.lThe vehicle is driven at the same speed as the vehicle ahead.lThe accelerator pedal is depressed.lThe brake pedal is depressed.lThe steering wheel is being operated.lThe selector lever is being operated.lThe turn signal is being used.
Although the objects which activate the system are 4-wheeled vehicles, the radar sensor could detect
the following objects, determine them to be an obstruction, and operate the Forward Obstruction
Warning (FOW) system.
lObjects on the road at the entrance to a curve (including guardrails and snow banks).lA vehicle appears in the opposite lane while cornering or rounding a curve.lWhen crossing a narrow bridge.lWhen passing under a low gate or through a tunnel or narrow gate.lWhen entering an underground parking area.lMetal objects, bumps, or protruding objects on the road.lIf you suddenly come close to a vehicle ahead.lWhen driving in areas where there is high grass or forage.lTwo-wheeled vehicles such as motorbikes or bicycles.lPedestrians or non-metallic objects such as standing trees.
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qIndication on Display
The Forward Obstruction Warning (FOW)
system's operation status or malfunctions
are indicated in the display in the
instrument cluster. Regarding
malfunctions, check the vehicle
conditions or have it inspected by an
Authorized Mazda Dealer according to
the content of the displayed message.
Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on page
4-23.
The display can also be turned off by
pressing the INFO button of the steering
switch.
Refer to Trip Computer and INFO Switch
on page 4-18.
qCollision Warning
If there is the possibility of a collision
with a vehicle or obstruction ahead, the
beep sounds continuously and a warning
is indicated in the display.
qRadar Sensor Handling
The Forward Obstruction Warning (FOW)
radar sensor is installed on the backside of
the radiator grille.
Refer to Radar Sensor on page 4-78.
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