Mazda 2014 3 Guide

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SMART START GUIDE
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Driver’s View
LIGHTING/
TURN SIGNALS
(P. 23)
BLUETOOTH®
HANDS-FREE/
AUDIO
(PP. 11-12, 29-32)
ACTIVE
DRIVING
DISPLAY1
(P. 15 )
TILT/TELESCOPING
STEERING WHEEL
LEVER
BSM
(P. 21
LDWS
(P. 17)
TPMS
SET
(P. 16 )
AFS
(P. 15 )
DSC
OFF
MAZDA RADAR
CRUISE CONTROL
(PP.17-18)
FUEL
FILLER LID
RELEASE
HOOD
RELEASE
INSTRUMENT
CLUSTER
( PP. 3 5 - 3 8 )
1DO NOT try to adust the angle or open/close the Active Driving Display by hand. Fingerprints on the display
will make it difcult to view and manual operation could cause damage. Always adjust the Active Driving
Display using the AD-Disp tab in Settings (pg. 16).
TRUNK
RELEASE
(4-DOOR)
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Driver’s View
CLOCK
(P. 29)
INFOTAINMENT
SYSTEM
(PP. 9-10, 16, 13-14, 31-33)
CLIMATE CONTROL
(PP. 27-28 )
TRANSMISSION
( PP. 3 9 - 4 0 )
CD
PLAYER
SEAT
WARMERS
www.MazdaUSA.com
PASSENGER
AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR2
AUDIO SYSTEM
(WITHOUT
INFOTAINMENT)
(PP. 29-30, 33)
HAZARD
WARNING
2This indicator light illuminates to remind you that the front passenger’s front/side airbags
and seat belt pretensioner will not deploy during a collision. The reason for this is that the
weight in the seat is less than approximately 66 lbs. Always wear your seat belt and secure children in the rear
seats in appropriate child restraints. See the Owner’s Manual for important information on this safety feature.
NOTE: Indicator light turns off when conditions have been met for necessary airbag deployment. See
Owner’s Manual for further information.
WIPER/
WASHER
(P. 24)
PUSH BUTTON
START/STOP
( PP. 5 - 6 )
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KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM
• This system allows you to lock and unlock the doors by pushing the
desired buttons.
Key
Unlock
• Push once
to unlock
driver’s door
or all the doors
(depending on
personalization
setting*).
• Push twice
(within three
seconds) to
unlock all doors.
Panic Alarm
• Push for one
second or more
to activate alarm.
• Push Lock,
Unlock, or Panic
Alarm to turn
alarm off.
Trunk (4-door
sedan only)
• Push and hold to
open the trunk.
Lock
• Push once to
lock all doors.
• Push twice
(within ve
seconds) for
horn sound
verication
that all doors
are locked.
*Refer to your Owner’s Manual for additional details about “Personalization Features”.
CAUTION:
• Make sure vehicle is OFF and take
the keyless entry system key with
you when leaving the vehicle.
• When locking doors using inside
door switches or inside door-lock
knobs, be careful not to leave the
key inside the vehicle.
Inside Door
Lock Switch
Lock
Unlock
CAUTION: RED Key Indicator Light may illuminate if either advance
key or keyless entry key is placed in the cup holder. The key can sometimes
not be detected in the cup holder.
NOTE: With Advanced Keyless, there
is a recognizable beep sound to alert you
that the key is inside the vehicle.
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ADVANCED KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM (if equipped)
• Thissystemallowsyoutolock
and unlock the doors without
taking the key out.
While Carrying the
Advanced Key…
• Unlock the driver’s door
by pushing the driver’s door
request switch once.
• Unlock all doors by pushing
the driver’s door request switch
once or twice (depending on
personalization setting) OR by
pushing the passenger’s door
request switch once.
• Lock all doors by pushing any
request switch once.
• Open the trunk/liftgate
by pushing the opener
switch once (switch is
located a little to the right
of the the Mazda emblem).
www.MazdaUSA.com
NOTE: Vehicles equipped with the Advanced Keyless Entry System and the
Keyless Entry System both use the same type of keyless entry transmitter.
However, only vehicles equipped with the Advanced Keyless Entry System allow
you to lock and unlock the doors with the door request switches (without taking
the key out of your purse or pocket).
Vehicles equipped with the Keyless Entry System do not have request switches
on the doors/trunk. To lock and unlock the doors, the corresponding transmitter
button must be pushed.
NOTE: For the hatchback, when the liftgate opener switch is pushed, the liftgate
will open slightly. If the liftgate is not opened within 1.5 seconds, the liftgate latch
locks (you will hear it lock) and the liftgate cannot be opened or closed from this
slightly raised position. To open/close the liftgate, push the liftgate opener switch,
open the liftgate within 1.5 seconds, then close it. The door/liftgate ajar warning light
will be on if the liftgate is not fully closed.
Request Switch
Advanced Key
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STARTING THE ENGINE WITH
ACCELERATED WARM-UP SYSTEM (AWS)
The Mazda3 is equipped with SKYACTIV combustion technology. This
technology includes AWS (Accelerated Warm-up System) for optimal
emission performance during cold starting conditions.
While Carrying the Key…
• Start the engine by pushing the START/STOP button while
pushing the clutch pedal (manual transmission) or the brake pedal
(automatic transmission).
What you will notice: On start-up, the engine speed and sound are
higher (1500 RPM) for less than 1 minute to quickly bring the catalyst
to efcient operating temperature. The RPM will reduce to idle once the
temperature is achieved. This is normal engine operation under cold
start conditions.
What this does: This heats up the catalytic converter faster to reduce
emissions and allows Mazda to use an exhaust header on the engine (to
improve efciency and horsepower).
NOTE: You can drive the vehicle during AWS activation, no need to wait.
Key
• Shut the engine OFF by setting the parking brake/placing the vehicle
in Park (automatic transmission), then push the START/STOP button.
• Activate Accessories (ACC) by pushing the START/STOP button
once without pushing the clutch or brake pedal.
• Turn the ignition to the ON position by pushing the START/STOP
button twice without pushing the clutch or brake pedal.
The key indicator light in the instrument cluster will show GREEN
(engine ready to start) when the key is detected and the clutch pedal (M/T)
or the brake pedal (A/T) is pushed. If the KEY warning light illuminates
RED, or the START/STOP button indicator light ashes AMBER, this
could indicate a problem with the engine starting system and the inability
to start the engine or switch the ignition to ACC or ON. Have your vehicle
inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
NOTE: RED Key Indicator Light may ash if the key is placed in the cup holder.
The key may not be detected in the cup holder.
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FUEL ECONOMY:
To achieve the best fuel economy,
visit www.fueleconomy.gov for
more information.
www.MazdaUSA.com
Emergency Engine Start
If the engine cannot be started
due to a dead key battery:
1Push the brake pedal (A/T)
or the clutch pedal (M/T).
2While the indicator light
ashes GREEN, touch
the START/STOP button
using the back side of the
transmitter (as shown).
3After the GREEN indicator light
illuminates constantly, push
the START/STOP button with
your nger to start the engine.
BREAK-IN PERIOD
No special break-in is necessary,
but a few precautions in the rst
600 miles should be observed.
• Do not race the engine.
• Do not maintain one constant
speed, either slow or fast,
for a long period of time.
• Avoid full-throttle starts.
• Avoid unnecessary hard stops.
• Do not drive constantly at
full-throttle or high engine rpm
for extended periods of time.
Emergency Engine Stop:
Pushing and holding the
START/STOP button or repeatedly
pushing the button while the engine
is running will turn the engine OFF.
Use only in case of an emergency.
Emergency Vehicle Entry:
If the key cannot be used due to
a malfunction or dead key battery,
use the auxiliary key to lock or
unlock the doors.
Auxiliary Key Release
Auxiliary Key
Key (Rear)
START/STOP Button
Indicator Light
Transmitter
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Tires
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)
For your safety, the Mazda3 is equipped with TPMS that detects low tire
pressure in one or more tires. If the tire pressure starts getting low in
one or more tires, the system alerts the driver by turning on a light in the
instrument cluster (p. 35-38) and sounding an alarm.
What to do: Don’t ignore the TPMS warning light. Stop and check your
tire pressure (when tires are cold) and inate them to the proper pressure.
Properly inated tires are safer, last longer, and increase fuel economy.
In the following cases, the TPMS must be “initialized” so the system can
operate normally.
 • Thetirepressureisadjusted(upordown)inoneormoretires.
 • Atirerotationisperformed.
 • Anytireorwheelisreplaced.
 • Thevehicle’sbatteryisdisconnected,replacedorcompletelydead.
Initialization Process (TPMS Warning Light is Illuminated):
1Park the vehicle in a safe place and rmly apply the parking brake.
2Let the tires cool, then adjust the tire pressure to the specied
pressure (See tire label located on the driver’s side door jam area) on
all four (4) tires.
3Switch the ignition ON, but leave the vehicle parked.
4Push and hold the TPMS “Set Switch” (left side of dash)
until the TPMS warning light in the
instrument cluster ashes twice and
a beep sound is heard once.
CAUTION: If the TPMS “Set Switch” is pushed without adjusting the tire
pressure, the system cannot detect the normal tire pressure. The TPMS
warning light may not turn on, even if the tire pressure is low, or it may turn
on if the tire pressure is normal.
NOTE: Drastic changes in temperature or altitude may cause the TPMS
warning light to turn on.
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Returning rear seats to upright position
1Install the headrest (if removed).
2Raise seatbacks until they lock into position.
3Pull on the top of the seatbacks to make sure they are locked.
4Check that all seat belts are routed properly for passenger use.
Seats and Headrests
REAR SEATS
Folding Rear Seatbacks Down:
4-door sedan
1Check that rear seats are clear
of objects.
2Open the trunk and pull the left and/
or right side remote handle lever(s).
3Open a rear door and fold the
seatback forward.
FRONT SEATS
For your safety, the front seats are equipped with active headrests that
are not adjustable forward or backward, only up and down. An active
headrest is designed to move forward in the event of a collision to close
the gap between your head and the headrest (to prevent whiplash).
Driver’s Seat Lumbar Support Adjustment
(if equipped)
To increase the lumbar support, move the lever
upward. Move the lever downward to decrease
lumbar support.
5door hatchback
Push the button to fold
down the seatback.
NOTE: For tall drivers and front passengers who
adjust the front seats all the way back, the headrests
on the rear seats need to be removed when folding the
rear seatbacks down. If not removed, the rear headrest
will press into the front seatback. In order to remove the
headrest from the rear seat, the seatback needs to be
tilted slightly forward.
NOTE: Left rear seat release is shown.
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NOTE:
These types of Warning
screens appear when
there is a problem with
the vehicle.
INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM DISPLAY SCREENS
The infotainment system by Mazda is designed to be operated by using one
of the following three interfaces:
1The commander switch (p. 10).
2The touchscreen (if the vehicle is not moving).
3Voice control (p. 10).
Infotainment System
SD Card
NOTE:
• In the interest of safety and to avoid distracted driving, the touchscreen is
disabled at speeds over 5 mph. Use the commander switch or voice control to
operate the infotainment system.
• You can touch and tap, slide or swipe the touchscreen, but cannot pinch.
TALK
Push TALK button
and say “Applications.”
Push TALK button
and say “Settings.”
Push TALK button
and say “Entertainment.”
Push TALK button
and say “Navigation.”
Push TALK button and
say “Communication.”
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ENTER
Infotainment System
Commander / Voice Control
COMMANDER SWITCH (if equipped)
Select a button around the commander knob to operate the desired system.
SELECTING ITEMS ON THE SCREEN USING
THE COMMANDER SWITCH
1Move the knob up or down, left or right, and/or turn the dial to move the
cursor to the desired on-screen location (and get a description of the icon).
2Push the knob down (ENTER) to select your choice on the screen.
AUDIO
BACK
(to previous
screen)
HOME
NAVIGATION
MUTE
(push down)/
VOLUME
(turn dial)
FAVORITES
The following can be stored in Favorites:
 • 50stationstotalforAM,FM,andXMsatelliteradio.
 • 50contactsinthesystemphonebook.
 • 50pointsofinterestinthenavigationsystem.
Some common voice commands are:
•Help
•Cancel
•GoBackorPrevious
•NextorSkip
•Tutorial
•Scroll/PageDown
•Scroll/PageUp
•TurnDisplay/ScreenOff
•Select<linenumber>
(ex: “Select Four” or
“Select Line Four”
•DisplayClock
Go to (and one of the following):
•Home
•Entertainment
•Navigation
•Communication
•Settings
•Messages
•Contacts
•Email
•Phone
•CallHistory
•Text
VOICE CONTROL
Voice control is activated by pressing the TALK button on the steering wheel
and speaking a command.
 • Ifitmakessensetousevoicecontrol,thenitusuallyisavailable
EX: Call Matt at Home
 • Ifitdoesn’tmakesensetousevoicecontrol,thenitusuallyisn’tavailable.
EX: It would be very hard to change the settings for increasing
BASS/TREBLEintheaudiosystemsoitcanonlybe
changed by using the touchscreen or commander switch.
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PAIRING YOUR BLUETOOTH®PHONE OR AUDIO DEVICE
Bluetooth®
NOTE:
•For safety reasons, you cannot pair a phone while driving.
•Beforepairingyourcellphoneoraudiodevice,youmustmanuallyturnon
thedevice’sBluetooth®function. Refer to the owner’s manual for your device.
• For customer service and device compatibility:
Toll-free call: 800-430-0153
Website: www.MazdaUSA.com/bluetooth
•IMPORTANT: Set the volume level on your cell phone or audio device to the highest
level before distortion starts, then adjust the volume on the vehicle’s audio system.
•WheninrangeofanotherWi-Fidevice,theBluetoothconnectionbetweenyour
phone and the system may disconnect for a short time if you have Wi-Fi enabled
Turn off Wi-Fi on your phone if needed.
With the Infotainment System:
1 ManuallyturnBluetoothonyourphoneor
audio device.
2 Select Communication from Home screen.
3 Select Settings.
4 SelectBluetooth.
5 Select Add New Device to display the
message and switch to the device operation. If this option is grayed out,
makesureBluetoothisturnedonatthetopofthemenu.
6 Usingthedevice,performasearchfortheBluetooth®device
(Peripheral device).
7 Select “Mazda3” from the device list searched by the device. (Device with
Bluetooth®version 2.0) Input the displayed 4-digit pairing code into the
device.(DevicewithBluetooth®version 2.1 or higher)
 • Just Works is detected the pairing is performed automatically.
 • Numeric Comparison is detected
8 Verify the displayed 6-digit code on the audio unit is also displayed on the
device, and touch the Yes on-screen button and then “YES” on the device
if needed.
Without the Infotainment System:
1 ManuallyturnBluetoothonyourphoneoraudiodevice.
2 Push and release the button on the steering wheel (wait for beep).
3 From main menu, say, “Setup,” then “Pairing Options.”
4 Say, “Pair.”
5 Say a four-digit code (i.e., “1, 2, 3, 4”).
6 Place phone in discovery mode; if necessary, consult your phone’s manual
orgotowww.mazdausa.com/bluetooth.Selectmodel,Bluetooth,andfollow
screen prompts.
7 After phone is recognized, you will be prompted to name the paired phone.
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PAIRING YOUR BLUETOOTH®PHONE OR AUDIO DEVICE
TO MAKE OR RECEIVE A HANDS-FREE CALL
Basic Operation:
button: To make/receive/swap a call.
button: To end/reject a call.
button: To skip vehicle voice
guidance and allow user to
speak next voice command.
Automatic Bluetooth
Reconnection:
On engine start, the last connected
device will automatically be re-
connected after several seconds.
To switch phones, go to Device
SettingsandselectBluetooth.
www.MazdaUSA.com
NOTE: Some phone models do not support all features. If your phone or
device does not pair, please visit www.MazdaUSA.com/bluetooth or contact
[phone] for further assistance or to report a phone/audio device concern.
NOTE: Forconnectionissues,pleaseconrmtheBluetooth
connection status by making sure there is cell phone icon on the
audio display (without infotainment) or by making sure there is a battery and
signal strength icon in the top right corner of the screen (with infotainment). Some
phoneswillturnofftheBluetoothsignalafterconnectingtheUSBcabletothe
vehicle or after downloading an update
• Ifnotdisplayed,checkyourphoneandmakesureBluetoothisturnedon(or
discoverable) in the Settings menu. Detailed instructions for some phones
are available online.
• If there is still no connection, delete the pairing data on the system and
your phone and try again after conrming your cell phone is compatible at
www.MazdaUSA.com/bluetooth.
The following icons are displayed on the touchscreen during a call:
Displays the
Communication
screen.
Ends a call.
Transfers a call from
hands‐free to the
mobile phone.
Transfers a call from
the mobile phone
to hands‐free.
Mutes the call.
Calls another person
during a call and
creates a 3‐way
call. Select the
contact from one of
the following: Call
History, Contacts
(from phonebook),
or Dial (from
numerical keypad).
Joins the call on hold
to make a 3‐way call.
Switches the
call on hold.
Allows transmitting
DTMF (Dual Tone
Multi‐Frequency)
signal via the
numerical keypad
(generally to a
home telephone
answering machine
or an automated
guidance call center).
For phone’s compatible with Email, SMS and MMS:
9 (Call History) Incoming/Outgoing history for the device is downloaded
automatically as well as your Phonebook.
10 (Devices compatible with Mazda Email / SMS function) SMS (Short
Message Service) messages, MMS (Multimedia Message Service)
messages, and Email for the device are downloaded automatically.
Permission may be required, depending on the mobile device.
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Navigation System
TO REMOVE OR INSERT THE MAP SD CARD
(To update the map database):
1Turn the vehicle ignition OFF.
2Locate the SD card slot inside the center console.
•Remove card: Open the cover and push the card once, then pull it out.
•Insert card: Push the card in (label-side up), then close the cover.
PLANNING A ROUTE
IMPORTANT:In the interest of safety and to reduce distractions while you are
driving, you should always plan a route before you start driving.
To plan a route on your Navigation system, do the following:
1Push the NAV button on the commander switch.
2Select NEW DESTINATION.
3 Select Find Address.
ICON Voice Control Purpose
Hide/Show
Menu Bar To open and close the Menu bar.
Enter
Destination
To enter an address or favorite destination, or select
a place of interest or a location on the map.
Navigation
Information
To switch to the navigation information screen on
whichitemssuchastrafcinformationandGPS
reception conditions
Cancel To cancel an existing way point/route
Point of
Interest To nd places nearby.
Route Options
To display the route parameters and full length of
route. Perform route-related actions such as edit
or cancel, pick route alternatives, avoid parts, add
destination to Favorites.
View Mode To change the map mode (2D north up / 2D heading
up / 3D).
Settings To adjust the navigation settings.
NOTE:
•Visit www.mazdausa.com/navigation within 60 days of vehicle delivery and
download the most recent map available for your device for free. Please refer
to the Navigation System Owners Manual section of www.mazdausa.com/
navigation for additional information.
•Only use your MAP SD card for operating and updating your navigation system.
Do not insert the MAP SD card into another vehicle or into any other device
such as a camera.
•Do not put other SD cards in this slot.
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Navigation System
www.MazdaUSA.com
NOTE: Bydefault,thenavigationsystemdetectsthecountryandcity/townyou
are in. If needed, you can change the country or state setting by selecting Country
or a new city/town by selecting City or Zipcode.
5Enter the street name.
6Enter the house number, then select the .
7The system transitions to a screen where the input location can
be checked. To transition to the next screen, select Select or to
transition to the previous screen, select .
NOTE: Select Places Nearby for POIs (points of interest) around the selected
location, or select Add to Favorites to register the selected location to Favorites.
8If Go is selected or if no operation is performed with 10 seconds,
the route guidance is started. The set route can be checked by
selecting MAP.
NOTE: The route can be edited by selecting other options.
PLANNING A ROUTE USING VOICE COMMANDS
You can navigate to any of the following places using your voice:
•An address, including home
•Favorites
•Cities and towns
•POI (Point of Interest) categories
•POIs for named brands of,
for example, restaurants, gas
stations, car rental and gyms.
•A recent destination
NOTE: POI searches for points of interest near your present location.
To plan a route to an address using your voice, do the following:
1Push the TALK button on the steering wheel..
2When you hear the tone, you can say, for example “Drive to an address”.
3Say the full address (without zip code) for your destination, for example
“123 Main St., Los Angeles, California”. The system does not recognize
zip codes.
NOTE: For best results, say the full address without pausing between words.
4Say “Yes” if the address is correct. If shown a list of addresses, say
the list number for the correct address or say “none of these”.
NAVIGATION SYSTEM FEATURES:
•While driving, you can enter a destination address using your voice,
but you cannot enter it using the keyboard.
•While driving, the vehicle speed and the maximum speed limit (for
most roads) can be seen on the screen.
NOTE:
• Voice guidance can be skipped by pushing the talk button.
• Refer to the Navigation System Owners Manual for additional navigation
system details or visit www.mazdausa.com/navigation.
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The Active Driving Display displays the following information:
•Lane Departure Warning
System (LDWS) operation
conditions and warnings
•Smart City Brake
Support (SCBS)
warnings
•Vehicle Speed Setting
using cruise control
•Navigation Turn-by-
Turn (TBT) direction,
distance and lane guidance
•Vehicle Speed
To change the settings/adjustments for the Active Driving Display:
1Select the Settings icon on the
Home screen.
2Select the AD-Disp tab.
3Select the desired item to change.
•Height: Adjust the position of the
virtual image of the Active Driving
Display up or down.
•Brightness Control: Method
for adjusting screen brightness
(Automatically with instrument
cluster illumination or manually).
•Calibration:Brightness
initialization setting (when
selecting automatic adjustment).
•Brightness:Brightness
adjustment (when selecting
manual adjustment).
•Navigation: On/Off.
•Active Driving Display:
On/Off.
•Reset: Reset to
default settings.
50mph
0
MPH
Active Driving Display
NOTE:
• If the display does not operate, switch the ignition off and then switch it back on. If it
still does not operate even with the ignition switched ON, have the vehicle inspected at
an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
• It may be difcult to view the display when wearing sunglasses. Take off your
sunglasses or adjust the luminosity.
• If the battery has been removed and re-installed or the battery voltage is low, the
adjusted position may deviate.
• The display may be difcult to view or temporarily affected by weather conditions such
as rain, snow, light, and temperature.
ACTIVE DRIVING DISPLAY (if equipped)
CAUTION: Always adjust the
display using the Settings screen
(AD-Disp tab). Do not try to
adjust the angle or open/close
the display by hand. Fingerprints
on the display will make it
difcult to view and manual
operation could cause damage.
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SETTING SCREENS
To view the different setting screens:
1Move the commander switch to
the left or right to change tabs.
2When the desired tab is highlighted,
press the knob of the commander
switch down.
3 Turn the dial of the commander
switch to scroll down the list.
Active Driving Display
NOTE: If there is a scroll bar on the right
side, there are more items further down.
Infotainment System Settings
Display Settings
Active Driving
Display Settings
Safety Settings
Sound Settings
Vehicle Settings
System Settings
Device Settings
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Mazda Radar Cruise Control
MAZDA RADAR CRUISE CONTROL (MRCC) SYSTEM (if equipped)
The MRCC system maintains vehicle speed and following distance using
a radar sensor to detect a vehicle ahead. The driver simply presets the
vehicle speed between 19 mph (30 km/h) and 90 mph (145 km/h) and the
system will maintain a safe following distance without having to turn the
cruise control off.
SETTING THE MRCC
When the ON switch is pushed,
the vehicle speed and the
distance between vehicles
while in headway control can
be set. The MRCC indication
is shown in the display of the
instrument cluster.
OFF ON
The system operates in two modes, Constant Speed and Headway Control modes:
Constant Speed Mode
When no vehicle is detected ahead, the
driver’s set speed is maintained.
Headway Control Mode
When a vehicle is detected ahead, a
distance between your vehicle and the
vehicle ahead is maintained.
Vehicle ahead display
MRCC Distance
between vehicle display
CANCEL switch
RES switch
Cruise control
SET+/SET– switch
ON switch
switch
switch
OFF switch
NOTE: The radar for the MRCC is
located behind the Mazda emblem
in the grill. Keep this area clean
to avoid the system not working
properly.
MRCC Set vehicle speed
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HOW TO SET THE SPEED
1Adjust the vehicle to the desired speed using the accelerator pedal.
2Push the SET + or SET – switch. The set speed and the inter-vehicle
distance display lled with white lines is displayed in the active driving
display and the MRCC indicator light (green) turns on simultaneously.
Travel Status During travel at
constant speed
During travel under
headway control
Display
HOW TO SET THE DISTANCE BETWEEN VEHICLES
The distance between vehicles is set to a shorter distance by pushing the
switch a longer distance by pushing the switch. The distance-between-
vehicles can be set to 4 levels.
Distance between
vehicles guideline
(at 50mph
(80km/h))
Long (about
164ft (50m))
Medium (about
131ft (40m))
Short (about
98ft (30m))
Extremely
short (about
82ft (25m))
Display
FORWARD OBSTRUCTION WARNING (FOW)
The Forward Obstruction Warning (FOW) system alerts
the driver of a possible collision using an indicator in
the active driving display and instrument cluster along with
a warning sound. The system operates when driving at 10 mph
(15 km/h) or faster and the system’s radar sensor determines that
your vehicle may hit a vehicle or obstruction ahead.
CAUTION: Do not rely completely on the MRCC system and always
drive carefully obeying the speed limit.
NOTE: The MRCC sometimes will brake your vehicle when passing a semi truck (tractor
trailer). This is normal. Simply press the accelerator pedal to override the system.
NOTE: FOW can be turned off using the DSC OFF button.
WARNING: FOW is only a supplementary system designed to reduce damage in
the event of a collision. The FOW has limitations and does not detect all objects. Do not
rely solely on the FOW. Relying solely on the FOW may cause an unexpected accident
resulting in death or serious injury. Always keep your eyes on the road.
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Smart City Brake Support
Laser Sensor
SMART CITY BRAKE SUPPORT (SCBS) SYSTEM
(if equipped)
The SCBS system is designed to reduce damage in the event of a
collision by applying the brakes when the system’s laser sensor detects
a vehicle ahead. The system operates when the vehicle speed is 2 to
18 mph (4 to 30 km/h) and the system determines that a collision with
a vehicle ahead is unavoidable.
NOTE:
• Itmaybepossibletoavoidacollisioniftherelativespeedbetween
your vehicle and the vehicle ahead is less than 9 mph (15 km/h).
• Whenthedriverdepressesthebrakepedalwhilethesystemisin
the operation range between 2 to 18 mph (4 to 30 km/h), the
brakesareappliedrmlyandquicklytoassist.(SCBSAutomatic
Brakeisdisplayedintheactivedrivingdisplay)
• SCBSautomaticbrakeisreleasedapproximately2secondsafter
the vehicle comes to a stop.
• Refer to your Owner’s Manual for complete details.
WARNING:SCBSis only a supplementary
system to reduce damage in the event of a
collision, however the SCBS has limitations.
Do not rely solely on the SCBS. Always keep
your eyes on the road.
NOTE:SCBSsystemcanbe
turned off using Safety Settings
in the infotainment system.
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