Forward Obstruction Warning (Fow) - Mazda 2015 6 Smart Start Manual

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How to set the speed:
1
Adjust the vehicle to the desired speed using the accelerator pedal.
2
Headway control begins when the SET + or SET – switch is pushed.
The set speed and the inter-vehicle distance display filled with white
lines is displayed. The Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) indicator
light (green) is indicated simultaneously.
Travel Status
Display
How to set the distance between vehicles:
The distance between vehicles is set to a shorter distance each time the
switch is pushed. The distance between vehicles is set to a longer distance
by pushing the
levels; Long, medium, short, and extremely short distance.
Distance between
vehicles guideline
(at 50mph (80km/h)
Display
CAUTION:
Do not rely completely on the MRCC system and always
drive carefully obeying the speed limit.
NOTE:
The MRCC sometimes will brake your vehicle when passing a semi truck (tractor
trailer). This is normal. Simply press the accelerator pedal to override the system.

FORWARD OBSTRUCTION WARNING (FOW)

The Forward Obstruction Warning (FOW) system alerts the
driver of a possible collision using an indicator in the active
driving display and instrument cluster along with a warning
sound. The system operates when driving at 10 mph (15 km/h)
or faster and the system's radar sensor determines that your
vehicle may hit a vehicle or obstruction ahead.
NOTE:
FOW can be turned off using the DSC OFF button.
WARNING:
the event of a collision. The FOW has limitations and does not detect all objects. Do not
rely solely on the FOW. Relying solely on the FOW may cause an unexpected accident
resulting in death or serious injury. Always keep your eyes on the road.
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During travel at
constant speed
50
switch. The distance-between-vehicles can be set to 4
Long (about
Medium (about
164ft (50m))
50
mph
FOW is only a supplementary system designed to reduce damage in
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During travel under
mph
Short (about
131ft (40m))
98ft (30m))
50
mph
headway control
50
mph
Extremely
short (about
82ft (25m))
50
50
mph
mph
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