Forward Obstruction Warning (Fow) - Mazda 3 Smart Start Manual

Forward Obstruction Warning
How to set the speed:
1 Adjust the vehicle to the desired speed using the accelerator pedal.
2 Push the SET + or SET – switch. The set speed and the inter-vehicle
distance display filled with white lines is displayed in the active driving
display and the MRCC indicator light (green) turns on simultaneously.
Travel Status
Display
How to set the distance between vehicles:
The distance between vehicles is set to a shorter distance by pushing the
switch a longer distance by pushing the
vehicles can be set to 4 levels.
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.
1669736_15_Mazda3_SSG_041514.indd 18
During travel at
constant speed
Long (about Medium (about
164ft (50m))
FOW is only a supplementary system designed to reduce damage in
During travel under
headway control
switch. The distance-between-
Short (about
131ft (40m)) 98ft (30m))
Extremely
short (about
82ft (25m))
18
4/15/14 2:17 PM