Mazda CX-3: Cruise Control (Some models) / To Set Speed

Mazda CX-3 (2015-2023) Owner's Manual / When Driving / Cruise Control (Some models) / To Set Speed

Activate the cruise control system by pressing the ON switch. The cruise main indication (white) is displayed.
Accelerate to the desired speed, which must be more than 25 km/h (16 mph).
Set the cruise control by pressing the switch at the desired speed. The cruise control is set at the moment the switch is pressed. Release the accelerator pedal simultaneously. The cruise set indication (white) is displayed and the cruise set indicator light (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 or switch at the desired speed, otherwise the speed will continue increasing while the switch is pressed and held, and continue decreasing while the 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.

Activation/Deactivation

To activate the system, press the ON switch. The cruise main indication (white) is displayed. To deactivate the system, press the OFF/CAN switch. The cruise main indication (white) turns off...

To Increase Cruising Speed

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