Mazda 3 Hatchback (2022 year). Manual in english — page 17

x

If the ignition is switched OFF while
you have canceled the system using
the i-ACTIVSENSE OFF switch, the
system is automatically enabled the
next time the ignition is switched
ON. However, if the system is
canceled using the personalization
features, the system is not
automatically enabled.

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Vehicle Ahead Close Proximity
Warning

When the system determines that the
distance between your vehicle and a
vehicle ahead is close, the
i-ACTIVSENSE status symbol (warning/
risk avoidance support system)
changes from green to amber and the
warning indication is displayed on the
multi-information display. While
checking the safety of the surrounding
area, depress the brake pedal while
keeping a safe distance from the
vehicle ahead.

Driver Attention Alert

(DAA)

*

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Driver Attention Alert (DAA)

The DAA is a system which detects
driver fatigue and decreased
attentiveness, and encourages the
driver to take a rest.
When the vehicle is driven inside traffic
lane lines at about 65 to 140 km/h
(41 to 86 mph), the DAA estimates the
amount of accumulated fatigue and
decreased attentiveness of the driver
based on the information from the
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) and
other vehicle information, and
encourages the driver to take a rest
using an indication on the
multi-information display and a
warning sound.
Use the DAA on expressways or
highways.
Refer to Forward Sensing Camera
(FSC) on page 4-212.

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WARNING

Do not rely completely on DAA and
always drive carefully:

The DAA detects driver fatigue and
decreased attentiveness and
encourages the driver to take a rest,
however, it is not designed to prevent
the vehicle from straying. If you rely too
much on the DAA it could lead to an
accident. Drive carefully and operate
the steering wheel appropriately.
In addition, the system may not be
able to detect driver fatigue and
decreased attentiveness correctly
depending on the traffic and driving
conditions. The driver must take
sufficient rest in order to drive safely.

NOTE

x

The DAA operates when all of the
following conditions are met.

x

The vehicle speed is about 65 to
140 km/h (41 to 86 mph).

x

The system detects white (yellow)
lane lines.

x

The system has completed learning
of the driver’s driving data after 60
minutes have passed since the
driver began driving vehicle.

x

The DAA does not operate under the
following conditions.

x

The vehicle speed is less than
about 65 km/h (41 mph).

x

The vehicle speed exceeds about
140 km/h (86 mph).

x

The vehicle is making a sharp turn.

x

The vehicle is changing lanes.

x

The system cannot detect white
(yellow) lane lines.

x

The DAA may not operate normally
under the following conditions.

x

White (yellow) lane lines are less
visible because of dirt or fading/
patchiness.

x

The vehicle is jolted or swayed
continuously by strong winds or
rough roads.

x

The vehicle is driven aggressively.

x

When making frequent lane
changes.

x

The vehicle is making a curve.

x

The DAA detects driver fatigue and
decreased attentiveness based on
the driving data when the vehicle is
driven at about 65 to 140 km/h (41
to 86 mph) for about 20 minutes.
The driving data will be reset under
the following conditions.

x

The vehicle is stopped for 15
minutes or longer.

x

The vehicle is driven at less than
about 65 km/h (41 mph) for
about 30 minutes.

x

The ignition is switched off.

x

After the DAA has displayed the first
message encouraging rest, it does
not display the next one until 60
minutes have passed.

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Driver Attention Alert (DAA)
Display

When the system detects driver fatigue
or decreased attentiveness, it activates
the warning sound and displays an
alert in the multi-information display.

1. “Time for a Break” message is

displayed

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Canceling Driver Attention Alert
(DAA)

The DAA can be set to not activate.
Refer to the Settings section in the
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.

Driver Monitoring (DM)

*

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Driver Monitoring (DM)

The DM is a system which detects
driver fatigue and sleepiness, and
encourages the driver to take a rest.
While driving the vehicle at about 5
km/h (3 mph) or faster, the DM
detects changes in the driver's facial
features using the driver monitoring
camera. The system then estimates the
amount of accumulated fatigue and
sleepiness of the driver and encourages
the driver to take a rest using a warning
indication in the instrument cluster and
a warning sound.
Two types of warning indication
patterns are set for notifying the driver
based on the estimated amount of
accumulated fatigue and sleepiness of
the driver.

x

Fatigue and sleepiness are detected:
Warning pattern (caution)

x

Much more fatigue and sleepiness
are detected: Warning pattern
(warning)

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WARNING

Do not rely completely on the DM
and always drive carefully:

The DM is a system which detects
driver fatigue and sleepiness, and
encourages the driver to take a rest.
This is not designed to prevent driver
fatigue and sleepiness, and
over-reliance on the system could lead
to an accident. Drive carefully and turn
the steering wheel appropriately.
In addition, the system may not be
able to detect driver fatigue and
sleepiness correctly depending on the
traffic and driving conditions. The
driver must take sufficient rest in order
to drive safely.

Operation conditions

The DM begins monitoring after 20
minutes have passed since the driver
began driving the vehicle and when
the vehicle speed is about 5 km/h (3
mph) or faster.

NOTE

x

If the vehicle speed decreases to less
than about 5 km/h (3 mph) while
the DM is monitoring, the DM stops
monitoring for 6 minutes even if the
vehicle speed returns to about 5
km/h (3 mph) or faster.

x

If the driver monitoring camera does
not recognize the driver correctly, the
DM may not monitor correctly.
Refer to Driver Monitoring Camera
on page 4-223.

x

After the DM has displayed the first
message encouraging the driver to
take a rest, it does not display it
again during the following periods.

x

After displaying the warning
pattern (caution), the next warning
pattern (caution) is not displayed
until 45 minutes have passed.

x

After displaying the warning
pattern (warning), the next
warning pattern (warning) is not
displayed until 15 minutes have
passed.

x

After displaying the warning
pattern (warning), the next
warning pattern (caution) is not
displayed until 45 minutes have
passed.

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Driver Monitoring (DM) Display

When the Driver Monitoring (DM)
detects driver fatigue or sleepiness, it
activates the warning sound and
displays an alert in the instrument
cluster.

Warning pattern (caution) (white)

1. “Time for a Break” message is

displayed

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Warning pattern (warning) (amber)

1. “Time for a Break” message is

displayed

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Canceling Driver Monitoring (DM)

The Driver Monitoring (DM) can be set
to inoperable.
Refer to the Settings section in the
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.

Front Cross Traffic Alert

(FCTA)

*

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Front Cross Traffic Alert (FCTA)

The FCTA is designed to assist the
driver in checking both sides of the
vehicle when the vehicle starts to drive
at an intersection.
The FCTA detects vehicles approaching
from the blind spots on the front left
and right sides of the vehicle when the
vehicle starts to drive at an
intersection, and notifies the driver of
possible danger using the warning
indication on the display and the
warning sound.

1. Your vehicle

WARNING

Always check the surrounding area
visually when the vehicle starts to
drive at an intersection:

Due to certain limitations with the
operation of this system, the warning
indication on the display or the
warning sound might be delayed even
though there is a vehicle approaching
from a blind spot. Always make it your
responsibility as a driver to check the
left and right sides.

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Operation conditions

The system operates when all of the
following conditions are met:

x

When your vehicle is driven at less
than about 10 km/h (6 mph).

x

(Automatic transmission)

The selector lever is in the D
position.

x

(Manual transmission)

The shift lever is in a position other
than N or R.

x

When a vehicle approaches from the
front side of your vehicle at a vehicle
speed of about 5 km/h (3 mph) or
faster.

FCTA operation

When your vehicle is stopped

When a vehicle is approaching, the
system notifies the driver that a vehicle
is approaching on the following display
(white arrow).

Multi-information display

Active driving display (vehicles with
active driving display)

360°view monitor (vehicles with
360°view monitor)

When your vehicle is being driven

If there is a possibility of a collision
with an approaching vehicle, a warning
indication is displayed on the following
display (amber arrow) and the warning
sound is activated at the same time.

Multi-information display

Active driving display (vehicles with
active driving display)

360°view monitor (vehicles with
360°view monitor)

NOTE

x

The system may operate under the
following conditions even if a vehicle
is not approaching.

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x

An object that reflects the radio
waves of the radar such as a
parked vehicle, guardrail, or wall is
directly next to your vehicle.

x

Vehicles are stopped in the area
around your vehicle such as during
heavy traffic.

x

A vehicle approaching from the
front or side of your vehicle slows
down.

x

A vehicle approaching from the
front or left side of your vehicle
makes a right or left turn directly in
front of your vehicle.

x

A vehicle or pedestrian moves in
the parking lot or on the sidewalk
in the area surrounding your
vehicle.

x

After making a left or right turn, an
on-coming vehicle is present.

x

When passing an on-coming
vehicle.

x

A vehicle overtakes your vehicle
while it is stopped.

x

Your vehicle is in an area where
strong radio waves or electrical
noise may occur such as near a
television tower or power plant.

x

Under the following conditions, the
front side radar sensor cannot detect
approaching vehicles or it might be
difficult to detect them, and the
system may not operate normally.

x

The front side radar sensor
detection area is obstructed by a
nearby wall or vehicle.

x

Directly after the system becomes
operable.

x

Radio wave interference from a
radar sensor equipped on a nearby
vehicle.

x

The approaching vehicle has any of
the following shapes.
a) The size of the vehicle body is

extremely small.

b) The vehicle height is extremely

low or high.

c) A special type of vehicle with a

complex shape

x

A vehicle suddenly enters the
detection area from the front or
side of your vehicle.

x

A vehicle that has stopped
suddenly starts to move.

x

Multiple objects move at the same
time.

x

The vehicle is driven in bad
weather conditions such as heavy
rain, fog, snow, or sand storms.

x

The vehicle is driven on a sharp
curve or on bumpy roads.

x

An object that reflects the radio
waves of the radar such as a
parked vehicle, guardrail, or wall is
directly next to your vehicle.

x

A vehicle approaches while turning
(Such as roundabout)

x

The vehicle is driven at an
extremely slow speed.

x

In the following cases, the system
turns on the i-ACTIVSENSE warning
indication/warning light and
operation of the system is stopped. If
the i-ACTIVSENSE warning
indication/warning light remains on,
have the vehicle inspected by an
Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as
possible.

x

Some problem with the system has
occurred.

x

The front side radar sensor
installation position is greatly
deviated.

x

There is a large accumulation of
snow or ice on the front bumper
near a front side radar sensor.

x

The temperature near the radar
sensors becomes extremely hot
due to driving for a long time on
slopes during the summer.

x

The battery voltage has decreased.

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x

The front side radar sensor of the
FCTA may be regulated under the
radio wave related laws of the
country where the vehicle is driven.
If this system is used abroad, it may
be necessary to turn off the system.
Refer to Front Side Radar Sensor
on page 4-219.

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Canceling Operation of Front
Cross Traffic Alert (FCTA)

The FCTA can be set to inoperable.

x

(If only the FCTA is turned off)

Refer to the Settings section in the
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.

x

(If the FCTA is turned off by
operating the i-ACTIVSENSE OFF
switch)

Refer to i-ACTIVSENSE OFF Switch
on page 4-100.

NOTE

If the ignition is switched OFF while
you have canceled the system using the
i-ACTIVSENSE OFF switch, the system
is automatically enabled the next time
the ignition is switched ON. However,
if the system is canceled using the
personalization features, the system is
not automatically enabled.

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

(RCTA)

*

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Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)

The RCTA system is designed to assist
the driver in checking the area to the
rear left and right sides of your vehicle
while your vehicle is reversing by
alerting the driver to the presence of
vehicles approaching the rear of your
vehicle.
The RCTA system detects vehicles
approaching from the rear left and
right sides of your vehicle and the rear
of your vehicle while your vehicle is
being reversed out of a parking space,
and notifies the driver of possible
danger using the Blind Spot Monitoring
(BSM) warning indicator lights and the
warning buzzer.

1. Your vehicle
2. Detection areas

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WARNING

Always check the surrounding area
visually before actually putting the
vehicle in reverse:

The system is only designed to assist
you in checking for vehicles at the rear
when putting the vehicle in reverse.
Due to certain limitations with the
operation of this system, the Blind Spot
Monitoring (BSM) warning indicator
lights may not flash or it might be
delayed even though a vehicle is
behind your vehicle. Always make it
your responsibility as a driver to check
the rear.

RCTA operation

1. The RCTA system operates when

the shift lever (manual
transmission) or the selector lever
(automatic transmission) is shifted
to the reverse (R) position.

2. If there is the possibility of a

collision with an approaching
vehicle, the Blind Spot Monitoring
(BSM) warning indicator lights
flashes and the warning beep is
activated simultaneously.

Rear view monitor (vehicles with
Rear view monitor)

The RCTA warning indication in the
rearview monitor also synchronizes
with the Blind Spot Monitoring
(BSM) warning indicator light on
the door mirrors.

360°view monitor (vehicles with
360°view monitor)

The RCTA warning indication in the
360°view monitor also
synchronizes with the Blind Spot
Monitoring (BSM) warning
indicator light on the door mirrors.

Function for canceling illumination
dimmer

If the BSM warning indicator lights turn
on when the parking lights are turned
on, the brightness of the BSM warning
indicator lights is dimmed.
If the BSM warning indicator lights are
difficult to see due to glare from
surrounding brightness when traveling
on snow-covered roads or under foggy
conditions, press the dimmer
cancellation button to cancel the
dimmer and increase the brightness of
BSM warning indicator lights when
they turn on.
Refer to Dashboard Illumination on
page 4-24.

NOTE

x

The system may operate under the
following conditions even if a vehicle
is not approaching.

x

An object that reflects the radio
waves of the radar such as a
parked vehicle, guardrail, or wall is
directly next to your vehicle.

x

A vehicle approaching from the
rear left and right side of your
vehicle slows down.

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x

A vehicle approaching from the
rear left and right side of your
vehicle makes a right or left turn
directly in front of your vehicle.

x

A vehicle overtakes your vehicle
while it is stopped.

x

Your vehicle is in an area where
strong radio waves or electrical
noise may occur such as near a
television tower or power plant.

x

In the following cases, the
i-ACTIVSENSE warning indication/
warning light turns on and operation
of the system is stopped. If the
i-ACTIVSENSE warning indication/
warning light remains illuminated,
have the vehicle inspected at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as
possible.

x

Some problem with the system
including the Blind Spot
Monitoring (BSM) warning
indicator lights has occurred.

x

A large deviation in the installation
position of a rear side radar sensor
on the vehicle has occurred.

x

There is a large accumulation of
snow or ice on the rear bumper
near a rear side radar sensor.

x

Driving on snow-covered roads for
long periods.

x

The temperature near the radar
sensors becomes extremely hot
due to driving for long periods on
slopes during the summer.

x

The battery voltage has decreased.

x

Under the following conditions, the
rear side radar sensor cannot detect
approaching vehicles or it might be
difficult to detect them, and the
system may not operate normally.

x

The vehicle speed when reversing
is about 15 km/h (9 mph) or
faster.

x

The rear side radar sensor
detection area is obstructed by a
nearby wall or parked vehicle.
(Reverse the vehicle to a position
where the radar sensor detection
area is no longer obstructed.)

1. Your vehicle

x

A vehicle is approaching directly
from the rear of your vehicle.

1. Your vehicle

x

The vehicle is parked at an angle.

1. Your vehicle

x

Directly after the RCTA system
becomes operable using the
personalization feature.

x

Radio wave interference from a
radar sensor equipped on a nearby
parked vehicle.

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x

In the following cases, it may be
difficult to view the illumination/
flashing of the Blind Spot Monitoring
(BSM) warning indicator lights
equipped on the door mirrors.

x

Snow or ice adheres to the door
mirrors.

x

The front door glass is fogged or
covered in snow, frost or dirt.

x

Turn off the RCTA system while
pulling a trailer or while an accessory
such as a bicycle carrier is installed to
the rear of the vehicle. Otherwise,
the radio waves emitted by the radar
will be blocked causing the system to
not operate normally.

x

The rear side radar sensor of the
RCTA may be regulated under the
radio wave related laws of the
country where the vehicle is driven. If
this system is used abroad, it may be
necessary to turn off the system.
Refer to Rear Side Radar Sensor on
page 4-220.

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Canceling Operation of Rear Cross
Traffic Alert (RCTA)

The RCTA can be set to inoperable.

x

(If only the RCTA is turned off)

Refer to the Settings section in the
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.

x

(If the RCTA is turned off by
operating the i-ACTIVSENSE OFF
switch)

Refer to i-ACTIVSENSE OFF Switch
on page 4-100.

NOTE

If the ignition is switched OFF while
you have canceled the system using the
i-ACTIVSENSE OFF switch, the system
is automatically enabled the next time
the ignition is switched ON. However,
if the system is canceled using the
personalization features, the system is
not automatically enabled.

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Mazda Radar Cruise

Control (MRCC) (Manual

Transmission)

*

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Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC)

The MRCC system is designed to
maintain headway control

*1

with a

vehicle ahead according to your
vehicle's speed using a front radar
sensor to detect the distance to the
vehicle ahead and a preset vehicle
speed without you having to use the
accelerator or brake pedals.

*

1 Headway Control: Control of the

distance between your vehicle and
the vehicle ahead detected by the
MRCC system.

Additionally, if your vehicle starts
closing in on the vehicle ahead such as
if the vehicle ahead brakes suddenly, a
warning sound and a warning
indication in the display are activated
simultaneously to alert you to maintain
a sufficient distance between the
vehicles.
Also refer to the following before using
the MRCC.

x

Front radar sensor (page 4-216)

WARNING

Do not rely completely on the MRCC:

The MRCC system has detection
limitations depending on the type of
vehicle ahead and its conditions, the
weather conditions, and the road
conditions. Additionally, the system
may be unable to decelerate
sufficiently to avoid hitting the vehicle
ahead if the vehicle ahead applies the
brakes suddenly or another vehicle
cuts into the driving lane, which could
result in an accident.
Always drive carefully and verify the
surrounding conditions and depress
the brake pedal or accelerator pedal
while keeping a safe distance from
vehicles ahead or on-coming vehicles.

Do not use the MRCC system in the
following locations. Using the MRCC
system at the following locations may
result in an unexpected accident:

¾

General roads other than highways
(Driving under these conditions
using the MRCC system is not
possible.)

¾

Roads with sharp curves and where
vehicle traffic is heavy with
insufficient space between vehicles,
or roads where frequent and
repetitive acceleration and
deceleration occur (Driving under
these conditions using the MRCC is
not possible.)

¾

When entering and exiting
interchanges, service areas, and
parking areas of highways (If you exit
a highway while headway control is
in use, the vehicle ahead will no
longer be tracked and your vehicle
may accelerate to the set speed.)

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¾

Slippery roads such as ice or
snow-bound roads (Tires could spin
causing you to lose vehicle control,
or the stop hold control may not
operate.)

¾

Long, descending slopes (to
maintain distance between vehicles,
the system automatically and
continuously applies the brakes
which could result in the loss of
brake power.)

¾

Slopes with a steep gradient (The
vehicle ahead may not be detected
correctly.)

¾

Two-wheeled vehicles such as
motorcycles or bicycles are ahead.

For safety purposes, switch the MRCC
system off when it is not being used.

Leaving the MRCC system turned on
when it is not in use is dangerous as it
could operate unexpectedly, resulting
in an accident.

CAUTION

¾

Turn the system off when the vehicle
is running on a chassis roller.

¾

If your vehicle is towed or you are
towing something, switch the MRCC
system off to prevent an unexpected
operation.

NOTE

x

The MRCC system does not detect
the following as physical objects.

x

Vehicles approaching in the
opposite direction

x

Pedestrians

x

Stationary objects (stopped
vehicles, obstructions)

x

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

x

If there is a structure on the road or
an object (such as a monorail) at a
low height off the ground in front of
the vehicle, the system may operate.
Therefore, do not use the MRCC.

x

Do not use the MRCC system under
conditions in which close proximity
warnings are frequently activated.

x

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.

x

While the MRCC system is in use, it
does not cancel even if the shift lever
is operated and any intended engine
braking will not occur. If deceleration
is required, lower the vehicle speed
setting or depress the brake pedal.

x

While braking by the MRCC control
is operating, you might hear an
operation sound, however, this does
not indicate a problem.

x

The brake lights turn on while
braking by the MRCC control is
operating, however, they may not
turn on while the vehicle is on a
down slope at the set vehicle speed
or traveling at a constant speed and
following a vehicle ahead.

x

Stop the headway control function to
switch the system to the cruise
control function.
Refer to the Settings section in the
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.

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Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC) Display Indication

The MRCC setting status and operation
conditions are indicated on the
multi-information display and the
active driving display.

Multi-information display (Basic
display)

1. Vehicle ahead display
2. MRCC set vehicle speed

Multi-information display
(i-ACTIVSENSE display)

1. Vehicle ahead display
2. MRCC set vehicle speed

Active driving display

1. Vehicle ahead display
2. MRCC set vehicle speed

If there is a problem with the MRCC
system, a message is displayed on the
multi-information display. Check the
center display to verify the problem
and then have your vehicle inspected
by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Refer to If a Warning Light Turns On or
Flashes on page 7-27.

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Close Proximity Warning

If your vehicle rapidly closes in on the
vehicle ahead because the vehicle
ahead applies the brakes suddenly
while you are traveling in headway
control, the warning sound activates
and the brake warning is indicated in
the display. Always verify the safety of
the surrounding area and depress the
brake pedal while keeping a safe
distance from the vehicle ahead.
Additionally, keep a safe distance from
the vehicles behind you.

1. “Depress Brake Pedal” message is

displayed

NOTE

In the following cases, the warnings
and brakes may not operate even if
your vehicle starts closing in on the
vehicle ahead.

x

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

x

Directly after the MRCC system has
been set.

x

Directly after the accelerator pedal is
released.

x

Another vehicle cuts into the driving
lane in front of you.

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Setting the System

The MRCC system operates when all of the following conditions are met.

x

Vehicle speed is 30 km/h (19 mph) to 145 km/h (90 mph)

x

The MRCC is turned on.

x

The brake pedal is not depressed.

x

The parking brake is released (Electric Parking Brake (EPB) indicator light is turned
off).

x

There is no problem with the DSC.

x

All the doors are closed.

x

The driver's seat belt is fastened.

x

The shift lever is in a position other than reverse (R) or neutral (N).

x

The clutch pedal is not depressed.

Turning on the system

1. CANCEL switch
2. RES switch
3. MRCC switch

When the MRCC switch is pressed once, the MRCC system turns on, and the MRCC
standby indication (white) turns on and the vehicle speed and the distance between
the vehicles while in headway control can be set.

In addition, the MRCC system display indication is displayed on the
multi-information display and the active driving display at the same time.

NOTE

If the ignition is switched off while the MRCC system is operating, the system will be
operable when the ignition is switched ON the next time.

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