Cruise Control

Cruise Control (Some Models)

Cruise Control

With cruise control, you can set and automatically maintain any speed of more than about 30 km/h (19 mph).

 

Do not use the cruise control under the following conditions:

Using the cruise control under the following conditions is dangerous and could result in loss of vehicle control.

  • Hilly terrain

  • Steep inclines

  • Heavy or unsteady traffic

  • Slippery or winding roads

  • Similar restrictions that require inconsistent speed

  • The vehicle speed may exceed the set speed during sudden acceleration or on steep down slopes.

    In this case, depress the brake pedal to adjust the vehicle speed.

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Cruise Control Switch

  1. CANCEL switch

  2. RES switch

  3. Cruise switch

 

If your Mazda has the following steering switch, your Mazda is equipped with the Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go function) system.

Refer to Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go function) (Search).

If the Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go function) is set to inoperable using the personalization feature, the system switches to the cruise control function. In this case, the MRCC functions as the cruise switch. In addition, this personalization feature setting is initialized by switching the ignition OFF, and it turns back on when the ignition is switched ON the next time.

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Cruise Standby Indication (White)/Cruise Set Indication (Green)

Cruise standby Indication (White)

The indication turns on (white) when the cruise control system is activated.

Cruise Set Indication (Green)

The indication turns on (green) when a cruising speed has been set.

To Temporarily Cancel

To temporarily cancel the system, use one of these methods:

  • Slightly depress the brake pedal.

  • Press the CANCEL switch.

If the RES switch is pressed when the vehicle speed is 30 km/h (19 mph) or higher, the system reverts to the previously set speed.

 

  • If any of the following conditions occur, the cruise control system is temporarily canceled.

    • Even when the brake pedal is slightly depressed.

    • The DSC is operating.

    • There is a problem in the system.

    • Any of the doors is opened.

    • The driver's seat belt is unfastened.

    • The parking brake is applied.

    • The selector lever is in the P, N, or R position.

  • When the cruise control system is temporarily canceled by even one of the applicable cancel conditions, the speed cannot be re-set.

  • The cruise control cannot be canceled while driving in manual mode (selector lever shifted from D to M position). Therefore, engine braking will not be applied even if the transmission is shifted down to a lower gear. If deceleration is required, lower the set speed or depress the brake pedal.

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To Deactivate

Press the cruise switch again.

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