cruise control MAZDA MODEL CX-3 2017 - RHD (UK, Australia) (in English) Owner's Guide

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When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
*Some models.
Radar Sensor (Front) *
Your vehicle is equipped with a radar sensor (front).
The following systems also use the radar sensor (front).
 


 Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)



 Distance Recognition Support System (DRSS)



 Smart Brake Support (SBS)
The radar sensor (front) functions by detecting the radio waves reÀ ected off a vehicle ahead
or an obstruction sent from the radar sensor.
The radar sensor (front) is mounted behind the front emblem.

Radar sensor (front)

If the Smart Brake Support/Smart City Brake Support (SBS/SCBS) Warning Light (amber)
is illuminated, the area around the radar sensor may be dirty. Refer to “Warning Guidance”
in the centre display (Type B audio).
Refer to If a Warning Light Turns On or Flashes on page 7-49 .

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When Driving
Cruise Control
*Some models.
Cruise Control *
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.
 
 Hilly terrain 
 Steep inclines 
 Heavy or unsteady traf¿ c 
 Slippery or winding roads 
 Similar restrictions that require inconsistent speed
Cruise Control Switch

ON switch
RES/+ switch Without Adjustable Speed
Limiter
SET- switch
OFF/CAN
switch MODE switch
RES/+ switch With Adjustable Speed
LimiterSET- switch
OFF/CAN
switch

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When Driving
Cruise Control
NOTE
If your Mazda has the following steering switch, your Mazda is equipped with the Mazda
Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system.
Refer to Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) on page 4-142 .
CANCEL switchRES switch
OFF switch switch switchMODE switch
SET- switch SET+ switch

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When Driving
Cruise Control
Cruise Main Indication (White),
Cruise Set Indication (White)/
Indicator Light (Green)
C r u i s e m a i n i n d i c a t i o n ( w h i t e )
The cruise main indication (white) is
displayed in the instrument cluster when
the cruise control system is activated.


Cruise set indication (white)/indicator
light (green)
The cruise set indication (white) is
displayed in the instrument cluster and the
cruise set indicator light (green) turns on
when a cruising speed has been set.


Activation/Deactivation
With adjustable speed limiter
To activate the system, press the MODE
switch. The cruise main indication (white)
is displayed.
To deactivate the system, press the OFF/
CAN switch.
The cruise main indication (white) turns
off.
NOTE
When the MODE switch is pressed
while the cruise control system is
operating, the cruise control system
switches to the adjustable speed limiter.
Without adjustable speed limiter
To activate the system, press the ON
switch. The cruise main indication (white)
is displayed.
To deactivate the system, press the OFF/
CAN switch.
The cruise main indication (white) 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.

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When Driving
Cruise Control
NOTE
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 cruise control
system operable, the system will be
operable when the ignition is switched
ON the next time.
To Set Speed
1 . (With adjustable speed limiter)
Activate the cruise control system by
pressing the MODE switch. The cruise
main indication (white) is displayed.
(Without adjustable speed limiter)
Activate the cruise control system by
pressing the ON switch. The cruise
main indication (white) is displayed.
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
switch at the desired speed. The
cruise control is set at the moment the
SET
switch is pressed. Release the
accelerator pedal simultaneously. The
cruise set indication (white) is
displayed and the cruise set indicator
light (green) turns on.

NOTE
  The cruise control speed setting
cannot be performed under the
following conditions:
 


 (Automatic transaxle) 
 The selector lever is in the P or N
position.
 


 (Manual transaxle) 
 The shift lever is in the neutral
position.
 


 The parking brake is applied.



 (Vehicles with adjustable speed
limiter)
The MODE switch for the
adjustable speed limiter is pressed.
 
 Release the SET or RES / switch
at the desired speed, otherwise the
speed will continue increasing while
the RES /
switch is pressed and
held, and continue decreasing while
the SET
switch is pressed and held
(except when the accelerator pedal is
depressed).
  On a steep grade, the vehicle may
momentarily slow down while
ascending, or speed up while
descending.
  The cruise control will cancel if the
vehicle speed decreases below
21 km/h (13 mph) when climbing a
steep grade.
  The cruise control may cancel at
about 15 km/h (9 mph) below the
preset speed such as when climbing a
long, steep grade.

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When Driving
Cruise Control
To Increase Cruising Speed
Follow either of these procedures.
To increase speed using cruise control
switch
Press the RES /
switch and hold it. Your
vehicle will accelerate. Release the switch
at the desired speed.

Press the RES /
switch and 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 RES /

switch operation
Instrument cluster display for vehicle
speed indicated in km/h: 1 km/h (0.6 mph)
Instrument cluster 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

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.
To Decrease Cruising Speed
Press the SET switch and hold it. The
vehicle will gradually slow.
Release the switch at the desired speed.

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

switch operation
Instrument cluster display for vehicle
speed indicated in km/h: 1 km/h (0.6 mph)
Instrument cluster display for vehicle
speed indicated in mph: 1 mph (1.6 km/h)
To Resume Cruising Speed at
More Than 25 km/h (16 mph)
If some other method besides the OFF/
CAN 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.

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When Driving
Cruise Control
To Temporarily Cancel
To temporarily cancel the system, use one
of these methods:
 


 Slightly depress the brake pedal.



 (Manual transaxle) 
 Depress the clutch pedal.



 Press the OFF/CAN switch.
If the RES / switch is pressed when the
vehicle speed is 25 km/h (16 mph) or
higher, the system reverts to the previously
set speed.
NOTE
  If any of the following conditions
occur, the cruise control system is
temporarily cancelled.
 


 The parking brake is applied.



 (Vehicles with adjustable speed
limiter)

 The MODE switch for the
adjustable speed limiter is pressed.
 


 (Automatic transaxle) 
 The selector lever is in the P or N
position.
 


 (Manual transaxle)
The shift lever is in the neutral
position.
 
 When the cruise control system is
temporarily cancelled by even one of
the applicable cancel conditions, the
speed cannot be re-set.
  (Automatic transaxle)  The cruise control cannot be
cancelled while driving in manual
mode (selector lever shifted from
D to M position). Therefore, engine
braking will not be applied even
if the transaxle is shifted down
to a lower gear. If deceleration is
required, lower the set speed or
depress the brake pedal.
To Deactivate
When a cruising speed has been
set (cruise set indication (white) is
displayed/cruise set indicator light
(green) turns on)
Long-press the OFF/CAN switch or press
the OFF/CAN switch 2 times.
When a cruising speed has not been
set (cruise main indication (white) is
displayed)
Press the OFF/CAN switch.

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If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
*Some models.
Signal Warning


Blind Spot
Monitoring (BSM)
OFF Indicator
Light
* A problem in the system may be indicated under the following conditions.
Have your vehicle inspected at an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda
Repairer.
The light does not turn on when the ignition is switched ON.
The light remains on even when the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system can be
operated.

The light turns on while driving the vehicle.
NOTE
If the vehicle is driven on a road with less traf¿ c and few vehicles that the radar sensors
can detect, the system may pause (The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) OFF indicator
light in the instrument cluster illuminates). However, it does not indicate a malfunction.


(Amber)
Mazda Radar Cruise
Control (MRCC)
Warning Light
* The warning light turns on if there is a malfunction in the system while the Mazda Radar
Cruise Control (MRCC) system is on. Have your vehicle inspected at an expert repairer, we
recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.


LED Headlight
Warning Light
* This light illuminates if there is a malfunction in the LED headlight. Have your vehicle
inspected by an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.

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If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
*Some models.
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
System Warning Beep *
D r i v i n g f o r w a r d
The warning beep operates when the
direction indicator lever is operated to
the side where the Blind Spot Monitoring
(BSM) warning light is illuminated.
NOTE
A personalised function is available
to change the Blind Spot Monitoring
(BSM) warning beep sound volume.
Refer to Personalisation Features on
page 9-13 .
Reversing
If a moving object such as a vehicle or
two-wheeled vehicle approaches on the
left or right from behind your vehicle, the
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning
sound is activated.
Lane Departure Warning Sound *
While the system is operating, if the
system determines that the vehicle may
depart from the lane, it sounds a warning
sound.
NOTE
  The volume of the LDWS warning
sound can be changed.
 Refer to Personalisation Features on
page 9-13 .
  The type of the LDWS warning
sound can be changed.
 Refer to Personalisation Features on
page 9-13 .
Excessive Speed Warning *
If the vehicle speed exceeds the speed
limit sign displayed on the active driving
display, the warning sound is activated
and the area around the speed limit sign
displayed on the active driving display
À ashes 3 times in amber, and if the vehicle
speed continues to exceed the displayed
speed limit sign, the indication stops
À ashing and remains on.
Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC) System Warnings *
The Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)
system warnings notify the driver of
system malfunctions and cautions on use
when required.
Check based on the beep sound.

Cautions What to check
The beep sounds 1 time
while the Mazda Radar
Cruise Control (MRCC)
is operating The vehicle speed is
slower than 25 km/h
(16 mph) and the Mazda
Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC) system has
been cancelled.
(European models)
The beep sounds 5 times
while driving
(Except European
models)
The beep continues to
sound while the vehicle
is being driven. The distance between
your vehicle and the
vehicle ahead is too
close. Verify the safety
of the surrounding area
and reduce vehicle
speed.
When the Mazda Radar
Cruise Control (MRCC)
is operating, the beep
sounds and the Mazda
Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC) warning
light (amber) in the
instrument cluster turns
on. A malfunction in the
system may be indicated.
Have your vehicle
inspected at an expert
repairer, we recommend
an Authorised Mazda
Repairer.

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Customer Information
Declaration of Conformity
Smart Brake Support (SBS)/Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)/Distance
Recognition Support System (DRSS)