When Driving; Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)- Page 218

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When Driving

Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)

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  In the following cases, the warnings may not activate even if your vehicle starts closing in 

on the vehicle ahead.

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  You are driving at the same speed as the vehicle ahead.

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  Directly after the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system has been set.

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  When the accelerator pedal is depressed or directly after the accelerator pedal is 

released.

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  Another vehicle cuts into the driving lane.

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  The following are not detected as physical objects.

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  Vehicles approaching in the opposite direction

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 Pedestrians

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  Stationary objects (stopped vehicles, obstructions)

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  If a vehicle ahead is traveling at an extremely low speed, the system may not detect it 

correctly.

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  During headway control travel, do not set the system on two-wheeled vehicles such as 

motorcycles and bicycles.

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  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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  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.

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  While the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system is in use, it does not cancel even 

if the selector lever (automatic transaxle)/shift lever (manual transaxle) is operated and 
any intended engine braking will not occur. If deceleration is required, lower the vehicle 
speed setting or depress the brake pedal.

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  The brake lights are illuminated while the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) 

automatic braking is operating, however, they may not be illuminated while the vehicle is 
on a down slope at the set vehicle speed or traveling at a constant speed and following a 
vehicle ahead.

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  The Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) warning light (amber) fl ashes when the system 

has a malfunction.

  Refer to Warning Lights on page  4-21 .