Black plate (167,1)
q
Activation/Deactivation
To activate the system, press the ON/OFF
switch.
The cruise main indicator light
illuminates.
To deactivate the system, press the switch
again.
The cruise main indicator light turns off.
WARNING
Keep the ON/OFF switch off when
cruise control is not in use:
Leaving the ON/OFF switch on when
not using the cruise control is
dangerous as you may hit one of the
other buttons and put the vehicle in
cruise control unexpectedly. This
could result in loss of vehicle control.
NOTE
Head of the cruise ON/OFF switch is not kept
at depressed position even when it is ON
position. Height of its head is unchanged at
ON or OFF position.
q
To Set Speed
1. Activate the cruise control system by
pressing the ON/OFF switch.
2. Accelerate to the desired speed, which
must be more than 30 km/h (19 mph).
3. Press down the cruise control SET/-
switch and release it at the desired
speed. Release the accelerator
simultaneously.
Cruise
control
switch
Do not continue to hold the switch. Until
you release it, the speed will continue to
decrease (unless you continue to
accelerate) and you will miss the desired
speed.
NOTE
l
On a steep grade, the vehicle may
momentarily slow down while ascending,
or speed up while descending.
l
Cruise control will turn off if the vehicle
speed decreases below 30 km/h (19 mph)
when cruise is activated, such as when
climbing a steep grade.
Driving Your Mazda
Starting and Driving
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