MAZDA MODEL CX-5 2017 Owners Manual (in English)

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*Some models.
Rear Cross Traffi c Alert (RCTA) *
The Rear Cross Traf fi c Alert (RCTA)system is designed to assist the driver in checking the
area to the rear of the vehicle on both sides while the vehicle is rever\
sing by alerting the
driver to the presence of vehicles approaching the rear of the vehicle.
The Rear Cross Traf fi c Alert (RCTA) system detects vehicles approaching from the left
and right sides of the vehicle while the vehicle is being reversed out o\
f a parking space,
and notifi es the driver of possible danger using the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)\
warning
indicator lights and the warning buzzer.

Detection areas
Your vehicle

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Rear Cross Traffi c Alert (RCTA) operation
1. The Rear Cross Traffi c Alert (RCTA) system operates when the selector lever is shifted
to the reverse (R) position.
2. If there is the possibility of a collision with an approaching vehicle, \
the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning indicator lights fl ashes and the warning beep is activated
simultaneously.
(With rear view monitor)
The Rear Cross Traffi c Alert (RCTA) warning indication in the rearview monitor also
synchronizes with the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning indicator li\
ght on the door
mirrors.


(With rear view monitor)

WARNING
Always check the surrounding area visually before actually putting the vehicle in
reverse: The system is only designed to assist you in checking for vehicles at the rear when putting
the vehicle in reverse. Due to certain limitations with the operation of this system, the
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning indicator lights may not fl ash or it might be delayed
even though a vehicle is behind your vehicle. Always make it your responsibility as a
driver to check the rear.

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NOTE
  In the following cases, the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) OFF indicator \
light turns on and
operation of the system is stopped. If the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)\
OFF indicator
light remains illuminated, have the vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer as
soon as possible.
  Some problem with the system including the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warnin\
g
indicator lights has occurred.
  A large deviation in the installation position of a radar sensor (rear) on the vehicle has
occurred.
  There is a large accumulation of snow or ice on the rear bumper near a radar sensor
(rear).
  Driving on snow-covered roads for long periods.  The temperature near the radar sensors becomes extremely hot due to driving for long
periods on slopes during the summer.
  The battery voltage has decreased.
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  Under the following conditions, the radar sensors (rear) cannot detect target objects or it
may be dif fi cult to detect them.
   The vehicle speed when reversing is about 15 km/h (9 mph) or faster.  The radar sensor (rear) detection area is obstructed by a nearby wall or parked
vehicle. (Reverse the vehicle to a position where the radar sensor detection area is no
longer obstructed.)

Your vehicle
  A vehicle is approaching directly from the rear of your vehicle.

Your vehicle
  The vehicle is parked on a slant.

Your vehicle
  Directly after the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system becomes operable.  Radio wave interference from a radar sensor equipped on a nearby parked vehicle.   In the following cases, it may be dif fi cult to view the illumination/ fl ashing of the Blind
Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning indicator lights equipped on the door mi\
rrors.
   Snow or ice adheres to the door mirrors.  The front door glass is fogged or covered in snow, frost or dirt.   Turn off the Rear Cross Traffi c Alert (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.

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*Some models.
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function
(MRCC with Stop & Go function)
*
The Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go
function) system is designed to maintain headway control *1 with a vehicle ahead according
to your vehicle's speed using a radar sensor (front) to detect the dis\
tance 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 ve\
hicle 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 suf fi cient distance between the vehicles.
If the vehicle ahead stops while you are following behind it, your vehic\
le will stop and be
held stopped automatically (stop hold control), and headway control wi\
ll resume when you
resume driving the vehicle such as by pressing the RES switch.
Also refer to the following before using the Mazda Radar Cruise Control \
with Stop & Go
function (MRCC with Stop & Go function).
   AUTOHOLD (page 4-75 )  Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) (page 4-156 )  Radar sensor (front) (page 4-162 )
WARNING
Do not rely completely on the Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function
(MRCC with Stop & Go function):
The Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go function)
system is designed to reduce load on the driver, and although it maintains a constant
vehicle speed, or specifi cally, it maintains a constant distance between your vehicle and
the detected vehicle ahead according to your vehicle speed, the 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
suffi ciently 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 safer distance from vehicles ahead or on-coming
vehicles.

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Do not use the Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop &
Go function) system in the following locations, using the Mazda Radar Cruise Control
with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go function) system at the following
locations may result in an unexpected accident:
 General roads other than highways (Driving under these conditions using the Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go function) system
is not possible.)
 Roads with sharp curves and where vehicle traffi c is heavy and there is insuffi cient
space between vehicles.
 Roads where frequent and repetitive acceleration and deceleration occur (Driving under these conditions using the Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function
(MRCC with Stop & Go function) system 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).
 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, your vehicle may slide while stopped by the stop hold control, and it may accelerate
suddenly after it starts moving.)

For safety purposes, switch the Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function
(MRCC with Stop & Go function) system off when it is not being used.
Do not get out of the vehicle while the stop hold control is operating: Getting out of the vehicle while the stop hold control is operating is dangerous as the
vehicle may move unexpectedly and result in an accident. Before getting out of the
vehicle, switch the Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop
& Go function) system off , shift the selector lever to the P position, and apply the electric
parking brake (EPB).

CAUTION
If your vehicle is towed or you are towing something, switch the Mazda Radar Cruise
Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go function) system off to prevent a
miss-operation.

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NOTE
  The Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go
function) 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.
  During headway control travel, do not set the system for detection of two-wheeled
vehicles such as motorcycles and bicycles.
  Do not use the Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop
& Go function) 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 Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go
function) system is in use, it does not cancel even if the selector lev\
er is operated and any
intended engine braking does not occur. If deceleration is required, lower the set speed or
depress the brake pedal.
  The sound of the automatic brakes operating may be heard, however, it does not indicate
a problem.
  The brake lights turn on while the Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function
(MRCC with Stop & Go function) automatic braking is operating, however\
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Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go function) Display Indication
The Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop \
& Go
function) setting status and operation conditions are indicated on the \
multi-information
display and the active driving display.

MRCC Distance
between vehicle
display
MRCC Set vehicle speed Vehicle ahead display
Vehicle ahead display
MRCC Distance
between vehicle
display
MRCC Set
vehicle speed
Active driving display
Active Driving Display (Windshield Type)
Active Driving Display (Auto Flip-up Type)
Multi-information displayMRCC Distance
between vehicle
display
MRCC Set vehicle speed Vehicle ahead display
Vehicle ahead display
MRCC Distance
between vehicle
display
MRCC Set
vehicle speed
Active driving display
Multi-information display

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If there is a problem with the Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go\
function (MRCC
with Stop & Go function) system, a message is displayed on the multi-in\
formation display.
Check the center display to verify the problem and then have your vehicl\
e inspected by an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Refer to Message Indicated on Display on page 7-37 .
Close Proximity Warning
If your vehicle rapidly closes in on the vehicle ahead because the vehic\
le ahead applies
the brakes suddenly while you are traveling in headway control, the warn\
ing 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 safer d\
istance from the
vehicle ahead. Additionally, keep a safer distance from the vehicles behind you.

Multi-information Display
Active Driving Display

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 Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with
Stop & Go function) 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 Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (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 Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop \
& Go
function) is turned on.
   The brake pedal is not depressed.  The electric parking brake (EPB) 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) positi\
on (manual mode).
NOTE
  In the following cases, the Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC
with Stop & Go function) system is canceled when the vehicle is traveli\
ng at 30 km/h
(20 mph) or less and “Mazda Radar Cruise Control disabled under 30 km/h (20 mph) ” is
displayed in the multi-information display.
  The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) cannot 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 Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function
(MRCC with Stop & Go function) system directly after starting the engine, while the DSC
operation is being checked.


CANCEL switchRES switch
OFF switch
switch switch
MODE switch
SET- switch
SET+ switch

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