Cruise control, Cruise control -22, Form no.8at5-ea-09e – Mazda 2010 RX-8 User Manual

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Cruise Control

With cruise control, you can set and
automatically maintain any speed of more
than about 30 km/h (19 mph).

WARNING

Do not use the cruise control under the
following conditions:

Using the cruise control under the
following conditions is dangerous
and could result in loss of vehicle
control.

Ø Hilly terrain

Ø Steep inclines

Ø Heavy or unsteady traffic

Ø Slippery or winding roads

Ø Similar restrictions that require

inconsistent speed

qCruise Main Indicator Light

(Amber)/Cruise Set Indicator
Light (Green)

The indicator light has two colors.

Cruise Main Indicator Light (Amber)

The indicator light illuminates amber
when the ON/OFF switch is pressed and
the cruise control system is activated.

Cruise Set Indicator Light (Green)

The indicator light illuminates green when
a cruising speed has been set.

qActivation/Deactivation

To activate the system, press the ON/OFF
switch.
The cruise main indicator light
illuminates.

To deactivate the system, press the switch
again.
The cruise main indicator light turns off.

WARNING

Keep the ON/OFF switch off when
cruise control is not in use:

Leaving the ON/OFF switch on when
not using the cruise control is
dangerous as you may hit one of the
other buttons and put the vehicle in
cruise control unexpectedly. This
could result in loss of vehicle control.

qTo Set Speed

1. Activate the cruise control system by

pressing the ON/OFF switch.

2. Accelerate to the desired speed, which

must be more than 30 km/h (19 mph).

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