To Set Speed; Cruise Set Indication (Green); Always turn o- Page 358

2021 Mazda Mazda3 Hatchback Owners Manual

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Cruise Set Indication (Green)

The indication turns on (green) when a

cruising speed has been set.

Activation/Deactivation

WARNING

Always turn o

 the cruise control

system when it is not in use:

Leaving the cruise control system in an

activation-ready state while the cruise

control is not in use is dangerous as the

cruise control could unexpectedly

activate if the activation button is

accidentally pressed, and result in loss

of vehicle control and an accident.

NOTE

When the ignition is switched OFF, the

system status before it was turned o

 is

maintained. For example, if the

ignition is switched OFF with the cruise

control system operable, the system

will be operable when the ignition is

switched ON the next time.

Activation

To activate the system, press the cruise

switch. The cruise standby indication

(white) turns on.

Deactivation

To deactivate the system, press the

cruise switch again.

The cruise standby indication (white)

turns o

.

To Set Speed

1. Activate the cruise control system

by pressing the cruise switch. The

cruise standby indication (white)

turns on.

2. Accelerate to the desired speed,

which must be more than 25 km/h

(16 mph).

3. Adjust the system to the desired

vehicle speed using the accelerator

pedal. Press the RES switch up (SET

+) or down (SET

-

) to start cruise

control. The cruise control

indication (green) in the instrument

cluster turns on at the same time.

Quickly release the switch when the

cruise control indication (green)

turns on.

NOTE

If the RES switch is operated up (SET

+) or down (SET

-

) while the vehicle

speed is between 25 and 30 km/h

(16 to 19 mph), the set speed is set

to 30 km/h (19 mph).

The cruise control speed setting

cannot be performed under the

following conditions:

Any of the doors is opened.

The driver's seat belt is unfastened.

The brake pedal is depressed.

The parking brake is applied.

(Automatic transmission)

The selector lever is in the P, N, or

R position.

(Manual transmission)

The shift lever is in the neutral

position.

On a steep grade, the vehicle may

momentarily slow down while

ascending or speed up while

descending.

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  • 1. Activate the cruise control system by pressing the cruise switch.
  • 2. Accelerate to the desired speed, which must be more than 25 km/h (16 mph).
  • 3. Adjust the system to the desired vehicle speed using the accelerator pedal.