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When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
For the purposes of safety, switch the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system o
when it is not being used.
CAUTION
If the vehicle is towed or you are towing something, switch the Mazda Radar Cruise
Control (MRCC) system o to prevent an incorrect operation.
N O T E
y
The Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system operates when all of the following
conditions are met.
y
The vehicle speed is about 30 km/h (19 mph) to 145 km/h (90 mph).
y
The Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system is turned on.
y
The parking brake is not applied.
y
The Forward Obstruction Warning (FOW) warning light (amber) does not illuminate.
y
The Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) is operating normally.
(Manual transaxle)
y
The shift lever is in a position other than reverse (R) or neutral (N).
y
The clutch pedal is not depressed.
(Automatic transaxle)
y
The selector lever is in the drive (D) position or manual (M) position (manual mode).
y
In the following cases, the warnings may not activate even if your vehicle starts closing in
on the vehicle ahead.
y
You are driving at the same speed as the vehicle ahead.
y
Directly after the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system has been set.
y
When the accelerator pedal is depressed or directly after the accelerator pedal is
released.
y
Another vehicle cuts into the driving lane.
y
The following are not detected as physical objects.
y
Vehicles approaching in the opposite direction
y
Pedestrians
y
Stationary objects (stopped vehicles, obstructions)
y
If a vehicle ahead is traveling at an extremely low speed, the system may not detect it
correctly.
y
During headway control travel, do not set the system on two-wheeled vehicles such as
motorcycles and bicycles.
y
Do not use the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system under conditions in which
the close proximity warnings are frequently activated.
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