Mazda 3 Hatchback (2021 year). Manual in english - page 9
When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
Warning pattern (warning) (amber)
Front Cross Traffic Alert
(FCTA)*
▼ Front Cross Traffic Alert (FCTA)
The FCTA is designed to assist the
driver in checking both sides of the
vehicle when the vehicle starts to drive
at an intersection.
The FCTA detects vehicles approaching
from the blind spots on the front left
and right sides of the vehicle when the
vehicle starts to drive at an
1.
“Time for a Break” message is
intersection, and notifies the driver of
displayed
possible danger using the warning
indication on the display and the
▼ Canceling Driver Monitoring (DM)
warning sound.
The Driver Monitoring (DM) can be set
to inoperable.
Refer to the Settings section in the
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
1. Your vehicle
WARNING
Always check the surrounding area
visually when the vehicle starts to
drive at an intersection:
Due to certain limitations with the
operation of this system, the warning
indication on the display or the
warning sound might be delayed even
though there is a vehicle approaching
from a blind spot. Always make it your
responsibility as a driver to check the
left and right sides.
*Some models.
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Operation conditions
360°view monitor (vehicles with
360°view monitor)
The system operates when all of the
following conditions are met:
When your vehicle is driven at less
than about 10 km/h (6 mph).
(Automatic transmission)
The selector lever is in the D
When your vehicle is being driven
position.
(Manual transmission)
If there is a possibility of a collision
The shift lever is in a position other
with an approaching vehicle, a warning
than N or R.
indication is displayed on the following
When a vehicle approaches from the
display (amber arrow) and the warning
front side of your vehicle at a vehicle
sound is activated at the same time.
speed of about 5 km/h (3 mph) or
Multi-information display
faster.
FCTA operation
When your vehicle is stopped
When a vehicle is approaching, the
system notifies the driver that a vehicle
is approaching on the following display
(white arrow).
Multi-information display
Active driving display (vehicles with
active driving display)
360°view monitor (vehicles with
360°view monitor)
Active driving display (vehicles with
active driving display)
NOTE
The system may operate under the
following conditions even if a vehicle
is not approaching.
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An object that reflects the radio
b) The vehicle height is extremely
waves of the radar such as a
low or high.
parked vehicle, guardrail, or wall is
c) A special type of vehicle with a
directly next to your vehicle.
complex shape
Vehicles are stopped in the area
A vehicle suddenly enters the
around your vehicle such as during
detection area from the front or
heavy traffic.
side of your vehicle.
A vehicle approaching from the
A vehicle that has stopped
front or side of your vehicle slows
suddenly starts to move.
down.
Multiple objects move at the same
A vehicle approaching from the
time.
front or left side of your vehicle
The vehicle is driven in bad
makes a right or left turn directly in
weather conditions such as heavy
front of your vehicle.
rain, fog, snow, or sand storms.
A vehicle or pedestrian moves in
The vehicle is driven on a sharp
the parking lot or on the sidewalk
curve or on bumpy roads.
in the area surrounding your
An object that reflects the radio
vehicle.
waves of the radar such as a
After making a left or right turn, an
parked vehicle, guardrail, or wall is
on-coming vehicle is present.
directly next to your vehicle.
When passing an on-coming
A vehicle approaches while turning
vehicle.
(Such as roundabout)
A vehicle overtakes your vehicle
The vehicle is driven at an
while it is stopped.
extremely slow speed.
Your vehicle is in an area where
In the following cases, the system
strong radio waves or electrical
turns on the i-ACTIVSENSE warning
noise may occur such as near a
indication/warning light and
television tower or power plant.
operation of the system is stopped. If
Under the following conditions, the
the i-ACTIVSENSE warning
front side radar sensor cannot detect
indication/warning light remains on,
approaching vehicles or it might be
have the vehicle inspected by an
difficult to detect them, and the
Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as
system may not operate normally.
possible.
The front side radar sensor
Some problem with the system has
detection area is obstructed by a
occurred.
nearby wall or vehicle.
The front side radar sensor
Directly after the system becomes
installation position is greatly
operable.
deviated.
Radio wave interference from a
There is a large accumulation of
radar sensor equipped on a nearby
snow or ice on the front bumper
vehicle.
near a front side radar sensor.
The approaching vehicle has any of
The temperature near the radar
the following shapes.
sensors becomes extremely hot
a) The size of the vehicle body is
due to driving for a long time on
extremely small.
slopes during the summer.
The battery voltage has decreased.
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The front side radar sensor of the
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
FCTA may be regulated under the
radio wave related laws of the
(RCTA)*
country where the vehicle is driven.
If this system is used abroad, it may
▼ Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
be necessary to turn off the system.
The RCTA system is designed to assist
Refer to Front Side Radar Sensor
the driver in checking the area to the
on page 4-209.
rear left and right sides of your vehicle
▼ Canceling Operation of Front
while your vehicle is reversing by
Cross Traffic Alert (FCTA)
alerting the driver to the presence of
vehicles approaching the rear of your
The FCTA can be set to inoperable.
vehicle.
(If only the FCTA is turned off)
The RCTA system detects vehicles
Refer to the Settings section in the
approaching from the rear left and
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
right sides of your vehicle and the rear
(If the FCTA is turned off by
of your vehicle while your vehicle is
operating the i-ACTIVSENSE OFF
being reversed out of a parking space,
switch)
and notifies the driver of possible
Refer to i-ACTIVSENSE OFF Switch
danger using the Blind Spot Monitoring
on page 4-89.
(BSM) warning indicator lights and the
warning buzzer.
NOTE
If the ignition is switched OFF while
you have canceled the system using the
i-ACTIVSENSE OFF 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.
1. Your vehicle
2. Detection areas
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360°view monitor (vehicles with
WARNING
360°view monitor)
The RCTA warning indication in the
Always check the surrounding area
360°view monitor also
visually before actually putting the
synchronizes with the Blind Spot
vehicle in reverse:
Monitoring (BSM) warning
The system is only designed to assist
indicator light on the door mirrors.
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 flash 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.
RCTA operation
Function for canceling illumination
dimmer
1.
The RCTA system operates when
the shift lever (manual
If the BSM warning indicator lights turn
transmission) or the selector lever
on when the parking lights are turned
(automatic transmission) is shifted
on, the brightness of the BSM warning
to the reverse (R) position.
indicator lights is dimmed.
2.
If there is the possibility of a
If the BSM warning indicator lights are
collision with an approaching
difficult to see due to glare from
vehicle, the Blind Spot Monitoring
surrounding brightness when traveling
(BSM) warning indicator lights
on snow-covered roads or under foggy
flashes and the warning beep is
conditions, press the dimmer
activated simultaneously.
cancellation button to cancel the
Rear view monitor (vehicles with
dimmer and increase the brightness of
Rear view monitor)
BSM warning indicator lights when
The RCTA warning indication in the
they turn on.
rearview monitor also synchronizes
Refer to Dashboard Illumination on
with the Blind Spot Monitoring
page 4-18.
(BSM) warning indicator light on
NOTE
the door mirrors.
The system may operate under the
following conditions even if a vehicle
is not approaching.
An object that reflects the radio
waves of the radar such as a
parked vehicle, guardrail, or wall is
directly next to your vehicle.
A vehicle approaching from the
rear left and right side of your
vehicle slows down.
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A vehicle approaching from the
The rear side radar sensor
rear left and right side of your
detection area is obstructed by a
vehicle makes a right or left turn
nearby wall or parked vehicle.
directly in front of your vehicle.
(Reverse the vehicle to a position
A vehicle overtakes your vehicle
where the radar sensor detection
while it is stopped.
area is no longer obstructed.)
Your vehicle is in an area where
strong radio waves or electrical
noise may occur such as near a
television tower or power plant.
In the following cases, the
i-ACTIVSENSE warning indication/
warning light turns on and operation
of the system is stopped. If the
1. Your vehicle
i-ACTIVSENSE warning indication/
warning light remains illuminated,
A vehicle is approaching directly
have the vehicle inspected at an
from the rear of your vehicle.
Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as
possible.
Some problem with the system
including the Blind Spot
Monitoring (BSM) warning
indicator lights has occurred.
A large deviation in the installation
position of a rear side radar sensor
on the vehicle has occurred.
1. Your vehicle
There is a large accumulation of
snow or ice on the rear bumper
The vehicle is parked at an angle.
near a rear side radar sensor.
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.
1. Your vehicle
The battery voltage has decreased.
Under the following conditions, the
Directly after the RCTA system
rear side radar sensor cannot detect
becomes operable using the
approaching vehicles or it might be
personalization feature.
difficult to detect them, and the
Radio wave interference from a
system may not operate normally.
radar sensor equipped on a nearby
parked vehicle.
The vehicle speed when reversing
is about 15 km/h (9 mph) or
faster.
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In the following cases, it may be
▼ Canceling Operation of Rear Cross
difficult to view the illumination/
Traffic Alert (RCTA)
flashing of the Blind Spot Monitoring
The RCTA can be set to inoperable.
(BSM) warning indicator lights
equipped on the door mirrors.
(If only the RCTA is turned off)
Refer to the Settings section in the
Snow or ice adheres to the door
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
mirrors.
(If the RCTA is turned off by
The front door glass is fogged or
operating the i-ACTIVSENSE OFF
covered in snow, frost or dirt.
switch)
Turn off the RCTA system while
Refer to i-ACTIVSENSE OFF Switch
pulling a trailer or while an accessory
on page 4-89.
such as a bicycle carrier is installed to
the rear of the vehicle. Otherwise,
NOTE
the radio waves emitted by the radar
If the ignition is switched OFF while
will be blocked causing the system to
you have canceled the system using the
not operate normally.
i-ACTIVSENSE OFF switch, the system
The rear side radar sensor of the
is automatically enabled the next time
RCTA may be regulated under the
the ignition is switched ON. However,
radio wave related laws of the
if the system is canceled using the
country where the vehicle is driven. If
personalization features, the system is
this system is used abroad, it may be
not automatically enabled.
necessary to turn off the system.
Refer to Rear Side Radar Sensor on
page 4-211.
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Mazda Radar Cruise
WARNING
Control (MRCC) (Manual
Do not rely completely on the MRCC:
Transmission)*
The MRCC system has detection
limitations depending on the type of
▼ Mazda Radar Cruise Control
vehicle ahead and its conditions, the
(MRCC)
weather conditions, and the road
conditions. Additionally, the system
The MRCC system is designed to
may be unable to decelerate
maintain headway control*1 with a
sufficiently to avoid hitting the vehicle
vehicle ahead according to your
ahead if the vehicle ahead applies the
vehicle's speed using a front radar
brakes suddenly or another vehicle
sensor to detect the distance to the
cuts into the driving lane, which could
vehicle ahead and a preset vehicle
result in an accident.
speed without you having to use the
Always drive carefully and verify the
accelerator or brake pedals.
surrounding conditions and depress
*1
Headway Control: Control of the
the brake pedal or accelerator pedal
distance between your vehicle and
while keeping a safe distance from
the vehicle ahead detected by the
vehicles ahead or on-coming vehicles.
MRCC system.
Additionally, if your vehicle starts
Do not use the MRCC system in the
closing in on the vehicle ahead such as
following locations. Using the MRCC
if the vehicle ahead brakes suddenly, a
system at the following locations may
warning sound and a warning
result in an unexpected accident:
indication in the display are activated
simultaneously to alert you to maintain
¾ General roads other than highways
a sufficient distance between the
(Driving under these conditions
vehicles.
using the MRCC system is not
Also refer to the following before using
possible.)
the MRCC.
¾ Roads with sharp curves and where
vehicle traffic is heavy with
Front radar sensor (page 4-207)
insufficient space between vehicles,
or roads where frequent and
repetitive acceleration and
deceleration occur (Driving under
these conditions using the MRCC is
not possible.)
¾ 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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¾ Slippery roads such as ice or
If there is a structure on the road or
snow-bound roads (Tires could spin
an object (such as a monorail) at a
causing you to lose vehicle control,
low height off the ground in front of
or the stop hold control may not
the vehicle, the system may operate.
operate.)
Therefore, do not use the MRCC.
¾ Long, descending slopes (to
Do not use the MRCC system under
maintain distance between vehicles,
conditions in which close proximity
the system automatically and
warnings are frequently activated.
continuously applies the brakes
During headway control travel, the
which could result in the loss of
system accelerates and decelerates
brake power.)
your vehicle in conjunction with the
¾ Slopes with a steep gradient (The
speed of the vehicle ahead.
vehicle ahead may not be detected
However, if it is necessary to
correctly.)
accelerate for a lane change or if the
¾ Two-wheeled vehicles such as
vehicle ahead brakes suddenly
motorcycles or bicycles are ahead.
causing you to close in on the vehicle
rapidly, accelerate using the
For safety purposes, switch the MRCC
accelerator pedal or decelerate using
system off when it is not being used.
the brake pedal depending on the
Leaving the MRCC system turned on
conditions.
when it is not in use is dangerous as it
While the MRCC system is in use, it
could operate unexpectedly, resulting
does not cancel even if the shift lever
in an accident.
is operated and any intended engine
braking will not occur. If deceleration
is required, lower the vehicle speed
CAUTION
setting or depress the brake pedal.
While braking by the MRCC control
¾ Turn the system off when the vehicle
is operating, you might hear an
is running on a chassis roller.
operation sound, however, this does
¾ If your vehicle is towed or you are
not indicate a problem.
towing something, switch the MRCC
The brake lights turn on while
system off to prevent an unexpected
braking by the MRCC control is
operation.
operating, however, they may not
turn on while the vehicle is on a
NOTE
down slope at the set vehicle speed
The MRCC system does not detect
or traveling at a constant speed and
the following as physical objects.
following a vehicle ahead.
Stop the headway control function to
Vehicles approaching in the
switch the system to the cruise
opposite direction
control function.
Pedestrians
Refer to the Settings section in the
Stationary objects (stopped
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
vehicles, obstructions)
If a vehicle ahead is traveling at an
extremely low speed, the system
may not detect it correctly.
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▼ Mazda Radar Cruise Control
Active driving display
(MRCC) Display Indication
The MRCC setting status and operation
conditions are indicated on the
multi-information display and the
active driving display.
1. Vehicle ahead display
Multi-information display (Basic
2. MRCC set vehicle speed
display)
If there is a problem with the MRCC
system, a message is displayed on the
multi-information display. Check the
center display to verify 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.
1. Vehicle ahead display
2. MRCC set vehicle speed
Multi-information display
(i-ACTIVSENSE display)
1. Vehicle ahead display
2. MRCC set vehicle speed
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▼ Close Proximity Warning
If your vehicle rapidly closes in on the
vehicle ahead because the vehicle
ahead applies the brakes suddenly
while you are traveling in headway
control, 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 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 MRCC system has
been set.
Directly after the accelerator pedal is
released.
Another vehicle cuts into the driving
lane in front of you.
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▼ Setting the System
The MRCC system operates when all of the following conditions are 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.
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 the distance between
the vehicles while in headway control can be set.
In addition, the MRCC 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 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).
Indication on multi-information
Indication on active driving dis-
Travel status
display
play
During travel at constant speed
During travel under headway
control
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, 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.
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Distance-between-vehicles
guideline
Indication on multi-information
Indication on active driving dis-
(at 80 km/h (50 mph) vehicle
display
play*1
speed)
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
The Smart Brake Support (SBS) has
operated.
(To accelerate/decelerate using the
When traveling on a downslope for a
RES switch)
long period of time.
When the RES switch is pressed up
There is a problem with the system.
(SET+), the vehicle accelerates and
The vehicle speed decreases to less
when the RES switch is pressed down
than 25 km (16 mph).
(SET-), it decelerates.
The shift lever is shifted to neutral
(N) for a certain period of time.
Press and release immediately: 1
The clutch is depressed for a certain
km/h (1 mph)
period of time.
Press and hold: 10 km/h (5 mph)
The engine stalls.
(To increase speed using accelerator
The front radar sensor cannot detect
pedal)
target objects (during rain, fog, snow
or other inclement weather
Depress the accelerator pedal and
conditions, or when the radiator
press the RES switch up (SET+) or
grille is dirty).
down (SET-) at the desired speed. If
The parking brake is applied.
the switch is not operated, the system
Any of the doors is opened.
returns to the set speed after you
The driver's seat belt is unfastened.
release your foot from the accelerator
The operation frequency of the
pedal.
braking by the MRCC control is high.
NOTE
Resuming control
The warnings and brake control do
If the MRCC system is canceled, you
not operate while the accelerator
can resume control at the previously
pedal is depressed.
set speed by pressing the RES switch
Canceling the system
and after all of the operation
conditions have been met.
When the following operations are
performed, the MRCC system is
NOTE
canceled, and the MRCC set indication
If the set speed is not indicated in the
(green) switches to the MRCC standby
display, the control does not resume
indication (white) at the same time.
even if the RES switch is pressed.
The CANCEL switch is pressed.
Turning off the system
The brake pedal is depressed.
When the MRCC switch is pressed
The shift lever is in the reverse (R)
while the MRCC is operating, the
position.
MRCC turns off.
Under the following conditions, the
MRCC cancel indication is displayed in
the multi-information display and a
single beep sound is heard.
The DSC has operated.
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▼ Shift-up/Shift-down Request
Mazda Radar Cruise
Display
Control with Stop & Go
The shift-up or shift-down request
display might be displayed while the
function (MRCC with
MRCC is operating. When this occurs,
Stop & Go function)
shift gears because the gear position is
not appropriate.
(Automatic
Request
Indication on display
Transmission)*
Shift up
Shift Up to a Higher Gear
▼ Mazda Radar Cruise Control with
Shift down
Shift Down to a Lower Gear
Stop & Go function (MRCC with
Stop & Go function)
NOTE
The MRCC with Stop & Go function
If the gears are not shifted up even
system is designed to maintain
though the shift-up request
headway control*1 with a vehicle
indication is displayed, load will be
ahead according to your vehicle's
applied to the engine and the MRCC
speed using a front radar sensor to
might be automatically canceled or
detect the distance to the vehicle
engine damage could occur.
ahead and a preset vehicle speed
If the gears are not shifted down
without you having to use the
even though the shift-down request
accelerator or brake pedals.
indication is displayed, the MRCC
*1
Headway Control: Control of the
might be automatically canceled or
distance between your vehicle and
engine stalling could occur.
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, your 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.
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Also refer to the following before using
¾ Roads with sharp curves and where
the MRCC with Stop & Go function.
vehicle traffic is heavy with
insufficient space between vehicles,
AUTOHOLD (page 4-71)
or roads where frequent and
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) (page
repetitive acceleration and
4-203)
deceleration occur (Driving under
Front radar sensor (page 4-207)
these conditions using the MRCC
with Stop & Go function is not
WARNING
possible.)
¾ When entering and exiting
Do not rely completely on the MRCC
interchanges, service areas, and
with Stop & Go function:
parking areas of highways (If you exit
The MRCC with Stop & Go function
a highway while headway control is
system has detection limitations
in use, the vehicle ahead will no
depending on the type of vehicle
longer be tracked and your vehicle
ahead and its conditions, the weather
may accelerate to the set speed.)
conditions, and the road conditions.
¾ Slippery roads such as ice or
Additionally, the system may be unable
snow-bound roads (Tires could spin
to decelerate sufficiently to avoid
causing you to lose vehicle control,
hitting the vehicle ahead if the vehicle
or the stop hold control may not
ahead applies the brakes suddenly or
operate.)
another vehicle cuts into the driving
¾ Long, descending slopes (to
lane in front of you, which could result
maintain distance between vehicles,
in an accident.
the system automatically and
Always drive carefully and verify the
continuously applies the brakes
surrounding conditions and depress
which could result in the loss of
the brake pedal or accelerator pedal
brake power.)
while keeping a safe distance from
¾ Slopes with a steep gradient (The
vehicles ahead or on-coming vehicles.
vehicle ahead may not be detected
correctly, your vehicle may slide
Do not use the MRCC with Stop & Go
while stopped by the stop hold
function system in the following
control, and it may accelerate
locations. Using the MRCC with Stop
suddenly after it starts moving.)
& Go function system at the following
¾ Two-wheeled vehicles such as
locations may result in an unexpected
motorcycles or bicycles are ahead.
accident:
For safety purposes, switch the MRCC
¾ General roads other than highways
with Stop & Go function system off
(Driving under these conditions
when it is not being used.
using the MRCC with Stop & Go
Leaving the MRCC with Stop & Go
function system is not possible.)
function system turned on when it is
not in use is dangerous as it could
operate unexpectedly, resulting in an
accident.
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Do not get out of the vehicle while
During headway control travel, the
the stop hold control is operating:
system accelerates and decelerates
Getting out of the vehicle while the
your vehicle in conjunction with the
stop hold control is operating is
speed of the vehicle ahead.
dangerous as the vehicle may move
However, if it is necessary to
unexpectedly and result in an accident.
accelerate for a lane change or if the
Before getting out of the vehicle,
vehicle ahead brakes suddenly
switch the MRCC with Stop & Go
causing you to close in on the vehicle
function system off, shift the selector
rapidly, accelerate using the
lever to the P position, and apply the
accelerator pedal or decelerate using
parking brake.
the brake pedal depending on the
conditions.
While the MRCC with Stop & Go
CAUTION
function system is in use, it does not
¾ If your vehicle is towed or you are
cancel even if the selector lever is
operated and any intended engine
towing something, switch the MRCC
with Stop & Go function system off
braking does not occur. If
deceleration is required, lower the
to prevent an unexpected operation.
¾ Turn the system off when the vehicle
set speed or depress the brake
pedal.
is running on a chassis roller.
While braking by the MRCC with
Stop & Go function control is
NOTE
operating, you might hear an
The MRCC with Stop & Go function
operation sound, however, this does
system does not detect the following
not indicate a problem.
as physical objects.
The brake lights turn on while
braking by the MRCC with Stop &
Vehicles approaching in the
Go function control is operating,
opposite direction
however, they may not turn on while
Pedestrians
the vehicle is on a down slope at the
Stationary objects (stopped
set vehicle speed or traveling at a
vehicles, obstructions)
constant speed and following a
If a vehicle ahead is traveling at an
vehicle ahead.
extremely low speed, the system may
Stop the headway control function to
not detect it correctly.
switch the system to the cruise
If there is a structure on the road or
control function.
an object (such as a monorail) at a
Refer to the Settings section in the
low height off the ground in front of
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
the vehicle, the system may operate.
Therefore, do not use the MRCC
with Stop & Go function.
Do not use the MRCC with Stop &
Go function system under conditions
in which close proximity warnings
are frequently activated.
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▼ Mazda Radar Cruise Control with
Multi-information Display
Stop & Go function (MRCC with
(i-ACTIVSENSE display)
Stop & Go function) Display
Indication
The MRCC with Stop & Go function
setting status and operation conditions
are indicated on the multi-information
display and the active driving display.
Multi-information Display (Basic
display)
1. Vehicle ahead display
2. MRCC with Stop & Go function set
vehicle speed
Active driving display
1. Vehicle ahead display
2. MRCC with Stop & Go function set
1. Vehicle ahead display
vehicle speed
2. MRCC with Stop & Go function set
vehicle speed
If there is a problem with the MRCC
with Stop & Go function system, a
message is displayed on the
multi-information display. Check the
center display to verify 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 suddenly
while you are traveling in headway
control, 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 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 MRCC with Stop &
Go function system has been set.
Directly after the accelerator pedal is
released.
Another vehicle cuts into the driving
lane in front of you.
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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) 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 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).
Indication on multi-information
Indication on active driving dis-
Travel status
display
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
Indication on multi-information
Indication on active driving dis-
(at 80 km/h (50 mph) vehicle
display
play*1
speed)
Long (about 50 m (164 ft))
Medium (about 40 m (131 ft))
Short (about 30 m (98 ft))
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Distance-between-vehicles
guideline
Indication on multi-information
Indication on active driving dis-
(at 80 km/h (50 mph) vehicle
display
play*1
speed)
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
Canceling the system
(To accelerate/decelerate using the
When the following operations are
RES switch)
performed, the MRCC with Stop & Go
function system is canceled, and the
When the RES switch is pressed up
MRCC with Stop & Go function set
(SET+), the vehicle accelerates and
indication (green) switches to the
when the RES switch is pressed down
MRCC with Stop & Go function
(SET-), it decelerates.
standby indication (white) at the same
Press and release immediately: 1
time.
km/h (1 mph)
The CANCEL switch is pressed.
Press and hold: 10 km/h (5 mph)
The brake pedal is depressed.
(To increase speed using accelerator
The selector lever is in the P (Park), N
pedal)
(Neutral), or R (Reverse) position.
Depress the accelerator pedal and
press the RES switch up (SET+) or
Under the following conditions, the
down (SET-) at the desired speed. If
MRCC with Stop & Go function cancel
the switch is not operated, the system
indication is displayed in the
returns to the set speed after you
multi-information display and a single
release your foot from the accelerator
beep sound is heard.
pedal.
The DSC has operated.
NOTE
The Smart Brake Support (SBS) has
operated.
The warnings and brake control do
When traveling on a downslope for a
not operate while the accelerator
long period of time.
pedal is depressed.
There is a problem with the system.
The setting speed can be changed by
The parking brake is automatically
operating the RES switch up (SET+)
applied during stop hold control.
or down (SET-) during stop hold
The front radar sensor cannot detect
control.
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.
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Resuming control
▼ Stop Hold Control
If the MRCC with Stop & Go function
While in headway control using the
system is canceled, you can resume
MRCC with Stop & Go function
control at the previously set speed by
system, your vehicle will stop when a
pressing the RES switch and after all of
vehicle ahead stops. When the vehicle
the operation conditions have been
is stopped and the stop hold control
met.
operates, the MRCC with Stop & Go
function indicator light turns on.
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
NOTE
When the MRCC switch is pressed
while the MRCC is operating, the
If the MRCC with Stop & Go
MRCC turns off.
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.
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NOTE
Traffic Jam Assist (TJA)*
When you resume driving by pressing
the RES switch, your vehicle does not
▼ Traffic Jam Assist (TJA)
start moving until the distance
The TJA is a system which consists of a
between your vehicle and the vehicle
headway control function and a
ahead lengthens to the specified
steering assist function for reducing
distance or farther.
driver fatigue during traffic jams when
If the MRCC with Stop & Go
driving on expressways or highways.
function is temporarily canceled
This system performs headway control
during stop hold control, you cannot
to maintain a constant distance
resume driving by pressing the RES
between your vehicle and a vehicle
switch when there are no vehicles in
ahead at a preset vehicle speed
front of your vehicle. Depress the
without you having to use the
accelerator pedal and resume driving
accelerator or brake pedal. Even
the vehicle.
further, with the steering assist
If the vehicle ahead starts moving
function, when vehicle lane lines are
within 3 seconds after your vehicle is
detected, the function assists the driver
stopped by the stop hold control,
in keeping the vehicle within the lane
headway control will resume even if
lines. If lane lines are not detected, the
you do not resume driving your
function provides the driver driving
vehicle, such as by depressing the
assistance in keeping the vehicle along
accelerator pedal.
the motion path with the vehicle
ahead.
Resume driving information
If you do not resume driving within a
WARNING
few seconds after the vehicle ahead
starts moving, the multi-information
Do not rely completely on TJA:
display vehicle-ahead indication
¾ The TJA is not an automated driving
flashes to urge the driver to resume
system. In addition, the functions
driving. If you do not resume driving
have limitations. Do not rely
after the indicator light flashes, a
completely on the system and always
sound is activated to urge you to
stay on course using the steering
resume driving.
wheel.
¾ Set a vehicle speed within the speed
limit according to the road
conditions and the weather
conditions.
*Some models.
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¾ The TJA may not be able to detect a
¾ When entering and exiting
vehicle ahead depending on the type
interchanges, service areas, and
of vehicle ahead and its conditions,
parking areas of expressways (If you
the weather conditions, and the road
exit an expressway while headway
conditions. Additionally, the system
control is in use, the vehicle ahead
might be unable to decelerate
will no longer be tracked and your
sufficiently if a vehicle ahead applies
vehicle may accelerate to the set
the brakes suddenly, another vehicle
speed).
cuts into the driving lane, or the
¾ Slippery roads such as icy or
difference in vehicle speed between
snow-covered roads (Tires could spin
your vehicle and the vehicle ahead is
causing you to lose vehicle control,
larger, which could result in an
or the stop hold control may not
accident. Check the surrounding
operate.)
conditions and always drive carefully
¾ Long, descending slopes (to
while keeping a safe distance from
maintain distance between vehicles,
vehicles ahead and on-coming
the system automatically and
vehicles.
continuously applies the brakes
which could result in the loss of
brake power.)
¾ Two-wheeled vehicles such as
For the purposes of safety, switch the
motorcycles or bicycles are ahead.
TJA off when it is not being used.
¾ (Automatic transmission vehicle)
Leaving the TJA turned on when it is
Slopes with a steep gradient (The
not in use is dangerous as it could
vehicle ahead may not be detected
operate unexpectedly, resulting in an
correctly, your vehicle may slip while
accident.
stopped by the stop hold control, or
it may accelerate suddenly after it
starts moving.)
Do not use the TJA under the
¾ Driving under bad weather
following conditions. Otherwise, it
conditions (rain, fog, and snow).
may result in an accident.
¾ The vehicle is driven on slippery
¾ General roads other than
roads such as icy or snow -covered
expressways or highways (Driving
roads and unpaved roads (Tires
under these conditions using the TJA
could spin causing you to lose
is not possible.)
vehicle control, or the stop hold
¾ Roads with sharp curves and where
control may not operate.)
vehicle traffic is heavy with
¾ Tires of a different specified size are
insufficient space between vehicles,
used, such as a temporary spare tire.
or roads where frequent and
¾ Tires with insufficient tread are used.
repetitive acceleration and
¾ The tire pressures are not adjusted to
deceleration occur (Driving under
the specified pressure.
these conditions using the TJA is not
¾ The vehicle is being used to tow a
possible).
camper or boat trailer.
¾ Tire chains are used.
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¾ The vehicle is driven on roads with
If a vehicle ahead is traveling at an
lane lines other than white (yellow)
extremely low speed, the system may
lines, such as an expressway.
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
Do not get out of the vehicle while
the vehicle, the system may operate.
the stop hold control is operating.
Therefore, do not use the TJA.
Do not use the TJA under conditions
(Automatic transmission vehicle)
in which close proximity warnings
Getting out of the vehicle while the
are frequently activated.
stop hold control is operating is
If it is necessary to accelerate for a
dangerous as the vehicle may move
lane change or the vehicle ahead
unexpectedly and result in an accident.
brakes suddenly causing you to close
Before getting out of the vehicle,
in on the vehicle rapidly, accelerate
switch the TJA off, apply the parking
using the accelerator pedal or
brake, and then shift the selector lever
decelerate using the brake pedal
to the P position.
depending on the conditions.
While the TJA is in use, any intended
engine braking does not occur even
CAUTION
if you shift the shift lever (manual
transmission) or the selector lever
Turn the system off when the vehicle is
(automatic transmission). If
running on a chassis roller.
deceleration is required, lower the
Heed the following cautions so that
vehicle speed setting or depress the
the TJA can operate normally.
brake pedal.
While braking by the TJA control is
¾ Turn the system off when the vehicle
operating, you might hear an
is running on a chassis roller.
operation sound, however, this does
¾ Do not modify the vehicle's
not indicate a problem.
suspensions.
The brake lights turn on while
¾ Always use wheels of the specified
braking by the TJA control is
size for the front and rear wheels.
operating, however, they may not
Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer
turn on while the vehicle is on a
for tire replacement.
down slope at the set vehicle speed
or traveling at a constant speed and
following a vehicle ahead.
NOTE
Under the following conditions, the
The headway control does not detect
TJA may not be able to detect white
the following as physical objects.
(yellow) lines or vehicles ahead
correctly and the TJA may not
Vehicles approaching in the
operate normally.
opposite direction
Pedestrians
The forward sensing camera (FSC)
Stationary objects (stopped
cannot recognize the area in front
vehicles, obstructions)
of the vehicle due to soiling or fog.
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The white (yellow) lane lines are
The shade of a guardrail parallel to
less visible because of dirt or paint
a white (yellow) lane line is cast on
flaking.
the road.
White (yellow) lane lines or
The width of a lane is excessively
vehicles ahead are less visible
narrow or wide.
because of bad weather (rain, fog,
The road is excessively uneven.
or snow).
The vehicle is shaken after hitting a
The vehicle is driven on a
road bump.
temporary lane or section with a
There are various road markings or
closed lane resulting from
division lines (lane markings) of
construction where there might be
various shapes near an
multiple white (yellow) lane lines,
intersection.
or they are interrupted.
The area in front of the camera is
The camera picks up an obscure
soiled or an object that obstructs
line, such as a temporary line being
the field of view is installed.
used for construction, or because
Exhaust gas from the vehicle in
of shade, unmelted snow, or
front, sand, snow, and water vapor
grooves filled with water.
rising from manholes and grating,
The road surface is wet and shiny
and water splashed into the air.
after rain, or there are puddles on
The surroundings are dark such as
the road.
during the early evening or early
Heavy luggage is loaded in the
morning.
trunk/luggage compartment or on
A vehicle ahead with a certain
the rear seat causing the vehicle to
taillight shape.
tilt.
A vehicle ahead veers off course
A vehicle in front of your vehicle is
from your vehicle's line of travel.
running near a white (yellow) lane
A vehicle ahead is driving
line making it less visible.
erratically.
The windshield is dirty or foggy.
The vehicle is driven on roads with
The vehicle is driven through an
tight curves.
intersection, a junction, or a fork in
the road.
While white (yellow) lane lines
Headway control function
cannot be detected due to road or
If a vehicle ahead is detected while
weather conditions.
traveling at a constant speed, the
The surrounding brightness
vehicle-ahead indication is displayed
suddenly changes such as when
and headway control is performed.
entering or exiting a tunnel.
The illumination of the headlights
is weakened because of dirt or the
optical axis is deviated at night.
Back-light is reflected off the road
surface or the road surface is wet
and shiny after rain.
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Steering assist function
▼
Traffic Jam Assist (TJA) Display
Indication
When lane lines are detected, the
function assists the driver in keeping
The TJA setting status and operation
the vehicle within the lane lines. If lane
conditions are indicated on the
lines are not detected, the function
multi-information display or the active
provides the driver driving assistance in
driving display.
keeping the vehicle along the motion
Multi-information display (Basic
path with the vehicle ahead.
display)
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.
1. Vehicle ahead display
2. TJA set vehicle speed
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