Mazda 6 2017 Owner's Manual page 280

When Driving
Cruise Control
Cruise Main Indication (White)/
Cruise Set Indication (Green)
The indication has two colors.
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.
Activation/Deactivation
To activate the system, press the ON
switch. The cruise main indication (white)
turns on.
To deactivate the system, press the OFF/
CANCEL switch.
The cruise main indication (white) 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.
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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.
To Set Speed
1. Activate the cruise control system by
pressing the ON switch. The 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 indication (green) turns on.
NOTE
The cruise control speed setting cannot

be performed under the following
conditions:
(Automatic transaxle)

The selector lever is in the P or N
position.
(Manual transaxle)

The shift lever is in the neutral
position.
The parking brake is applied.

Release the SET/ switch at the desired

speed, otherwise the speed will 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.