Mazda 6 Manual page 271

qActivation/Deactivation
To activate the system, press the ON
switch.
The cruise main indicator light (Amber)
illuminates.
Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on page
4-22.
To deactivate the system, press the OFF
switch.
The cruise main indicator light (Amber)
turns off.
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
with the cruise control system operable, the
system will be operable when the ignition is
switched ON the next time.
qTo Set Speed
1. Activate the cruise control system by
pressing the ON switch.
The cruise main indicator light
(Amber) illuminates. Refer to Warning/
Indicator Lights on page 4-22.
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 or SET - switch at the desired
speed. The cruise control is set at the
moment the SET
pressed. Release the accelerator pedal
simultaneously. The cruise set indicator
light (Green) illuminates.
NOTE
The cruise control speed setting cannot be
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performed under the following conditions:
(Automatic transaxle)
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The selector lever is in the P or N
position.
(Manual transaxle)
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The shift lever is in the neutral position.
The parking brake is applied.
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Release the SET
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desired speed, otherwise the speed will
continue increasing while the SET
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
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momentarily slow down while ascending,
or speed up while descending.
Cruise control will cancel if the vehicle
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speed decreases below 21 km/h (13 mph)
when cruise is activated, such as when
climbing a steep grade.
Cruise control may cancel at about 15 km/h
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(9 mph) below the preset speed (such as
may happen when climbing a long, steep
grade).
When Driving
Cruise Control
or SET - switch is
or SET - switch at the
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