2010 Mazda MAZDA3 Owner's Manual - Page 171

Driving Your Mazda Starting and Driving NOTE l NOTE l l l Release the cruise control switch at the desired speed, otherwise the speed will continue increasing while the switch is pressed up, and continue decreasing while it is pressed down (except when the accelerator pedal is depressed). On a steep grade, the vehicle may momentarily slow down while ascending, or speed up while descending. Cruise control will turn off if vehicle speed drops below 27 km/h (17 mph) when cruise is activated, such as when climbing a steep grade. l l Type B 1. Activate the cruise control system by pressing the CRUISE ON switch. 2. Accelerate to the desired speed, which must be more than 32 km/h (20 mph). 3. Set the cruise control by pressing the or SET - switch at the desired SET speed. The cruise control is set at the or SET - switch is moment the SET pressed. Release the accelerator pedal simultaneously. Release the SET or SET - switch at the 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 momentarily slow down while ascending, or speed up while descending. Cruise control will turn off if vehicle speed drops below 27 km/h (17 mph) when cruise is activated, such as when climbing a steep grade. qTo Increase Cruising Speed Follow either of these procedures. To increase speed using cruise control switch Type A Press up the cruise control SET switch and hold it. Your vehicle will accelerate. Release the switch at the speed you want. Cruise control switch 5-21