Mazda MX-5 RF (2017 year). Instruction — part 17

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*Some models.

Adjustable Speed Limiter

*

The adjustable speed limiter is a function to prevent the vehicle from being driven at a
vehicle speed faster than a set speed. The vehicle speed is controlled to kept it below the set
speed even if the accelerator pedal is depressed.
The adjustable speed limiter can be set between 30 km/h (20 mph) and 200 km/h (125 mph).
The vehicle speed may exceed the set speed when the vehicle is driven on a down slope,
however, the system noti

¿ es the driver by À ashing the display and operating a warning

sound.

WARNING

Always turn off the system when changing drivers:
If the driver is changed and the new driver is unaware of the adjustable speed limiter
function, the vehicle may not accelerate when the driver depresses the accelerator
pedal, leading to an accident.

The system consists of the adjustable speed limiter display and the speed limiter switch on
the steering wheel.

MODE switch

RESUME/+ switch

SET/- switch

OFF/CANCEL switch

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Adjustable Speed Limiter Display

The setting status of the adjustable speed limiter is displayed in the display in the instrument
cluster.

Stand-by display

Displays when the speed limiter switch is operated and the system is turned on.
Turns off when the system is turned off.

Setting display

Displays when the SET switch is operated and the speed is set.

Cancel display

Displays when any of the following operations is done and the system is temporarily
cancelled.

OFF/CANCEL switch is operated

Accelerator pedal is strongly depressed

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Adjustable Speed Limiter Main Indication (White)/Adjustable Speed Limiter

Set Indication (Green), Adjustable Speed Limiter Main Indicator Light
(Amber)/Adjustable Speed Limiter Set Indicator Light (Green)

Type A instrument cluster

(Adjustable speed limiter main indication (white))
The indication display in white when the MODE switch is pressed and the adjustable speed
limiter is activated.
(Adjustable speed limiter set indication (green))
The indication display in green when a speed has been set.

Type B instrument cluster

(Adjustable speed limiter main indicator light (amber))
The indicator light illuminates amber when the MODE switch is pressed and the adjustable
speed limiter is activated.
(Adjustable speed limiter set indicator light (green))
The indicator light illuminates green when a speed has been set.

Speed Limiter Warning Beep

If the vehicle speed exceeds the set speed by about 3 km/h (2 mph) or more, a warning
sound operates continuously and the adjustable speed limiter display

À ashes at the same

time. The warning sound operates and the display

À ashes until the vehicle speed decreases

to the set speed or less.
Verify the safety of the surrounding area and adjust the vehicle speed by applying the
brakes. Additionally, keep a safer distance from the vehicles behind you.

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CAUTION

If the set speed is set lower than the current vehicle speed by pressing the SET or
RESUME/ switch, the warning beep is not activated for about 30 seconds even if the
vehicle speed is faster than the newly set speed by 3 km/h (2 mph). Be careful not to drive
over the set speed.

NOTE

When the system is temporarily cancelled by depressing the accelerator pedal fully, the
adjustable speed limiter display shows the cancel display. If the vehicle speed exceeds the
set speed by about 3 km/h (2 mph) or more while the cancel display is displayed, the set
speed display

À ashes but the warning sound is not operated.

Activation/Deactivation

NOTE

When the ignition is switched off, the system status before it was turned off is maintained.
For example, if the ignition is switched off while the adjustable speed limiter is operating,
the system will be operable when the ignition is switched ON the next time.

Activation

(Type A Instrument Cluster)

Press the MODE switch to operate the system. The adjustable speed limiter screen is
displayed, and the adjustable speed limiter main indication displays in white.

NOTE

When the cruise control is operating after pressing the MODE switch, press the mode
switch again to switch to the adjustable speed limiter.

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(Type B Instrument Cluster)

Press the MODE switch to operate the system. The adjustable speed limiter screen is
displayed, and the adjustable speed limiter main indicator light (amber) turns on.

NOTE

When the cruise control is operating after pressing the MODE switch, press the mode
switch again to switch to the adjustable speed limiter.

Deactivation

To deactivate the system, do the following operations:
(Type A Instrument Cluster)

When a cruising speed has been set (adjustable speed limiter set indication displays in
green)

Long-press the OFF/CANCEL switch or press the OFF/CANCEL switch 2 times. The
adjustable speed limiter screen is no longer displayed and the adjustable speed limiter set
indication (green) does not display.

When a cruising speed has not been set (adjustable speed limiter main indication
displays in white)

Press the OFF/CANCEL switch. The adjustable speed limiter screen is no longer displayed
and the adjustable speed limiter main indication (white) does not display.

NOTE

When the MODE switch is pressed during adjustable speed limiter operation, the system
switches to the cruise control.

(Type B Instrument Cluster)

When a cruising speed has been set (adjustable speed limiter set indicator light (green)
turns on)

Long-press the OFF/CANCEL switch or press the OFF/CANCEL switch 2 times. The
adjustable speed limiter screen is no longer displayed and the adjustable speed limiter set
indicator light (green) turns off.

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When a cruising speed has not been set (adjustable speed limiter main indicator light
(amber) turns on)

Press the OFF/CANCEL switch. The adjustable speed limiter screen is no longer displayed
and the adjustable speed limiter main indicator light (amber) turns off.

NOTE

When the MODE switch is pressed during adjustable speed limiter operation, the system
switches to the cruise control.

Setting the System

WARNING

Always verify the safety of the surrounding area when setting the adjustable speed
limiter:
If the speed is set lower than the current vehicle speed, the vehicle speed is decreased
to the set speed. Verify the safety of the surrounding area and keep a safer distance
between vehicles ahead and behind you.

1. Press the MODE switch to turn the system on.
2. Press the SET to set the speed. When the current vehicle speed is 30 km/h (20 mph) or

more, the speed is set to the current vehicle speed. When the current vehicle speed is less
than 30 km/h (20 mph), the speed is set to 30 km/h (20 mph).

3. To increase the set speed, press the RESUME/ switch continuously. The set speed can

be adjusted in 10 km/h (5 mph) increments. The set speed can also be adjusted in about 1
km/h (1 mph) increments by pressing the RESUME/ switch momentary. For example,
the set speed increases about 4 km/h (4 mph) by pressing the RESUME/ switch 4
times.

4. To decrease the set speed, press the SET switch continuously. The set speed can be

adjusted in 10 km/h (5 mph) decrements. The set speed can also be adjusted in about 1
km/h (1 mph) increments by pressing the SET switch momentary. For example, the set
speed decreases about 4 km/h (4 mph) by pressing the SET switch 4 times.

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NOTE

When the vehicle set speed is displayed in the instrument cluster, press the

RESUME/ switch to set the displayed vehicle speed.

The system is temporarily cancelled when the vehicle is accelerated by depressing the

accelerator pedal strongly, however, it resumes when the vehicle speed decreases to the
set speed or less.

The vehicle speed may exceed the set speed on a down slope.

Temporarily Cancelling the System

The system is temporarily cancelled (stand-by status) when any of the following operations
is done while the adjustable speed limiter is displayed.

OFF/CANCEL switch is pressed

Accelerator pedal is strongly depressed

Press the RESUME/ switch to resume the operation at the previous set speed. The
adjustable speed limiter display remains displayed.

NOTE

The set speed can be set by pressing the SET switch while the system is in stand-by
status.
The adjustable speed limiter is not cancelled by depressing the brake pedal.

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*Some models.

Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)

*

Your vehicle is equipped with a Forward Sensing Camera (FSC). The Forward Sensing
Camera (FSC) is positioned near the rearview mirror and used by the following systems.

High Beam Control System (HBC)

Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)

Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)

The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) determines the conditions ahead of the vehicle while
travelling at night and detects traf

¿ c lanes. The distance in which the Forward Sensing

Camera (FSC) can detect objects varies depending on the surrounding conditions.

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CAUTION

Do not apply accessories, stickers or

¿ lm to the windscreen near the Forward Sensing

Camera (FSC).

If the area in front of the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) lens is obstructed, it will

cause the system to not operate correctly. Consequently, each system may not operate
normally which could lead to an unexpected accident.

Do not disassemble or modify the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC).

Disassembly or modi

¿ cation of the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) will cause a

malfunction or mistaken operation. Consequently, each system may not operate
normally which could lead to an unexpected accident.

Heed the following cautions to assure the correct operation of the Forward Sensing

Camera (FSC).

The direction of the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) has been

¿ nely adjusted,

therefore do not change the installation position or remove the Forward Sensing
Camera (FSC).

Be careful not to scratch the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) lens or allow it to get

dirty.

Do not remove the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) cover.

Do not place objects on the instrument panel which re

À ect light.

Always keep the windscreen glass around the camera clean by removing dirt or

fogging. Use the windscreen defroster to remove fogging on the windscreen.

Consult an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer regarding

cleaning the interior side of the windscreen around the Forward Sensing Camera
(FSC).

Consult an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer before

performing repairs around the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC).

The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) is installed to the windscreen. Consult an expert

repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer for windscreen repair and
replacement.

When performing repairs around the rearview mirror, consult an expert repairer, we

recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.

Do not hit or apply strong force to the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) or the area

around it. If strong force is applied, stop using the Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS), and the High Beam Control System (HBC) and consult an expert repairer,
we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.

The direction in which the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) is pointed has been

¿ nely

adjusted. Do not change the installation position of the Forward Sensing Camera
(FSC) or remove it. Otherwise, it could result in damage or malfunction.

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NOTE

In the following cases, the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) cannot detect target objects

correctly, and each system may be unable to operate normally.

The height of the vehicle ahead is low.

You drive your vehicle at the same speed as the vehicle ahead.

Headlights are not turned on during the night or when going through a tunnel.

In the following cases, the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) may not be able to detect

target objects correctly.

When driving next to walls with no patterning (including fences and longitudinally

striped walls).

The tail lights of the vehicle ahead are turned off.

A vehicle is outside the illumination range of the headlights.

The vehicle is making a sharp turn, or ascending or descending a steep slope.

Entering or exiting a tunnel.

Heavy luggage is loaded causing the vehicle to tilt.

Strong light is shone at the front of the vehicle (back light or high-beam light from

on-coming vehicles).

There are many light emitters on the vehicle ahead.

When the vehicle ahead is not equipped with tail lights or the tail lights are turned

off at nighttime.

The vehicle ahead has a special shape. For example, a vehicle towing a trailer house

or a boat, or a vehicle carrier carrying a vehicle with its front pointed rearward.

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*Some models.

Radar Sensors (Rear)

*

Your vehicle is equipped with radar sensors (rear). The following systems also use the radar
sensors (rear).

Blind Spot Monitoring system (BSM)

Rear Cross Traf

¿ c Alert (RCTA)

The radar sensors (rear) function by detecting the radio waves re

À ected off a vehicle

approaching from the rear or an obstruction sent from the radar sensor.

Radar sensors (rear)

The radar sensors (rear) are installed inside the rear bumper, one each on the left and right
sides.
Always keep the surface of the rear bumper near the radar sensors (rear) clean so that the
radar sensors (rear) operate normally. Also, do not apply items such as stickers.
Refer to Exterior Care on page 6-53 .

CAUTION

If the rear bumper receives a severe impact, the system may no longer operate normally.
Stop the system immediately and have the vehicle inspected at an expert repairer, we
recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.

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NOTE

The detection ability of the radar sensors (rear) has limitations. In the following cases,

the detection ability may lower and the system may not operate normally.

The rear bumper near the radar sensors (rear) has become deformed.

Snow, ice or mud adheres to the radar sensors (rear) on the rear bumper.

Under bad weather conditions such as rain, snow and fog.

Under the following conditions, the radar sensors (rear) cannot detect target objects or

it may be dif

¿ cult to detect them.

Stationary objects on a road or a road side such as small, two-wheeled vehicles,

bicycles, pedestrians, animals, and shopping carts.

Vehicle shapes which do not re

À ect radar waves well such as empty trailers with a

low vehicle height and sports cars.

Vehicles are shipped with the direction of the radar sensors (rear) adjusted for each

vehicle to a loaded vehicle condition so that the radar sensors (rear) detect approaching
vehicles correctly. If the direction of the radar sensors (rear) has deviated for some
reason, have the vehicle inspected at an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised
Mazda Repairer.

For repairs or replacement of the radar sensors (rear), or bumper repairs, paintwork,

and replacement near the radar sensors, consult an expert repairer, we recommend an
Authorised Mazda Repairer.

Turn off the 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.

The radar sensors are regulated by the relevant radio wave laws of the country in

which the vehicle is driven. If the vehicle is driven abroad, authorization from the
country in which the vehicle is driven may be required.

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Cruise Control

*Some models.

Cruise Control

*

With cruise control, you can set and automatically maintain any speed of more than about
25 km/h (16 mph).

WARNING

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 traf

¿ c

Slippery or winding roads

Similar restrictions that require inconsistent speed

Cruise Control Switch

ON switch

RESUME/+ switch

Without Adjustable Speed Limiter

SET/- switch

OFF/CANCEL
switch

MODE switch

RESUME/+ switch

With Adjustable Speed Limiter

SET/- switch

OFF/CANCEL
switch

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Cruise Control

Cruise Main Indication (White)/

Cruise Set Indication (Green),
Cruise Main Indicator Light
(Amber)/Cruise Set Indicator
Light (Green)

Type A instrument cluster

(Cruise main 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.

Type B instrument cluster

(Cruise main indicator light (amber))
The indicator light turns on (amber) when
the cruise control system is activated.
(Cruise set indicator light (green))
The indicator light turns on (green) when a
cruising speed has been set.

Activation/Deactivation

WARNING

Always turn off 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 off is
maintained. For example, if the ignition
is switched off while the cruise control
is operating, the system will be operable
when the ignition is switched ON the
next time.

Activation

With adjustable speed limiter

To activate the system, press the MODE
switch. The cruise main indicator light
(amber)/cruise main indication (white)
turns on.

NOTE

When the adjustable speed limiter is
operating after pressing the MODE
switch, press the MODE switch again to
switch to the cruise control.

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Cruise Control

Without adjustable speed limiter

To activate the system, press the ON
switch. The cruise main indicator light
(amber)/cruise main indication (white)
turns on.

Deactivation

With adjustable speed limiter

To deactivate the system, press the OFF/
CANCEL switch. The cruise main
indicator light (amber)/cruise main
indication (white) turns off.

NOTE

When the MODE switch is pressed
during cruise control system operation,
the system switches to the adjustable
speed limiter.

Without adjustable speed limiter

To deactivate the system, press the OFF/
CANCEL switch. The cruise main
indicator light (amber)/cruise main
indication (white) turns off.

To Set Speed

1. (With adjustable speed limiter)

Activate the cruise control system by
pressing the MODE switch. The cruise
main indicator light (amber)/cruise
main indication (white) turns on.

(Without adjustable speed limiter)

Activate the cruise control system by
pressing the ON switch. The cruise
main indicator light (amber)/cruise
main indication (white) turns on.

2. Accelerate to the desired speed, which

must be more than 25 km/h (16 mph).

3. Set the cruise control by pressing the

SET/ switch at the desired speed. The
cruise control is set at the moment the
SET/ switch is pressed. Release the
accelerator pedal simultaneously. The
cruise set indicator light/cruise set
indication (green) turns on.

NOTE

The cruise control speed setting

cannot be performed under the
following conditions:

(Automatic transmission)

The selector lever is in the P or N

position.

(Manual transmission)

The shift lever is in the neutral

position.

The parking brake is applied.

(Vehicles with adjustable speed
limiter)

The MODE switch for the

adjustable speed limiter is pressed.

Release the SET/ or RESUME/

switch at the desired speed, otherwise
the speed will continue increasing
while the RESUME/ switch is
pressed and held, and continue
decreasing while the SET/ switch is
pressed and held (except when the
accelerator pedal is depressed).

On a steep grade, the vehicle may

momentarily slow down while
ascending, or speed up while
descending.

The cruise control will cancel if the

vehicle speed decreases below
21 km/h (13 mph) when climbing a
steep grade.

The cruise control may cancel at

about 15 km/h (9 mph) below the
preset speed such as when climbing a
long, steep grade.

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The vehicle speed preset using the cruise
control is displayed in the instrument
cluster.

Type A Instrument Cluster

Type B Instrument Cluster

To Increase Cruising Speed

Follow either of these procedures.

To increase speed using cruise control
switch

Press the RESUME/ switch and hold it.
Your vehicle will accelerate. Release the
switch at the desired speed.

Press the RESUME/ switch and release
it immediately to adjust the preset speed.
Multiple operations will increase the
preset speed according to the number of
times it is operated.

Increasing speed with a single
RESUME/ switch operation

Instrument cluster display for vehicle
speed indicated in km/h: 1 km/h (0.6 mph)
Instrument cluster display for vehicle
speed indicated in mph: 1 mph (1.6 km/h)

To increase speed using accelerator
pedal

Depress the accelerator pedal to accelerate
to the desired speed. Press the SET/
switch and release it immediately.

NOTE

Accelerate if you want to speed up
temporarily when the cruise control is
on. Greater speed will not interfere with
or change the set speed. Take your foot
off the accelerator to return to the set
speed.

To Decrease Cruising Speed

Press the SET/ switch and hold it. The
vehicle will gradually slow.
Release the switch at the desired speed.

Press the SET/ switch and release it
immediately to adjust the preset speed.
Multiple operations will decrease the
preset speed according to the number of
times it is operated.

Decreasing speed with a single SET/
switch operation

Instrument cluster display for vehicle
speed indicated in km/h: 1 km/h (0.6 mph)
Instrument cluster display for vehicle
speed indicated in mph: 1 mph (1.6 km/h)

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