Mazda 2003 Miata MX-5, Owner'S Manual

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Driving Your Mazda
Starting and Driving
Form No. 8R09-EA-02G
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Activation/Deactivation
To activate the system, press the CRUISE
MAIN switch.
To deactivate the system, push the switch
again.
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To Set Speed
1. Activate the cruise control system.
2. Accelerate to the desired speed, which
must be more than 40 km/h (25 mph).
3. Turn the control knob to SET/COAST
and release it at the speed you want.
Release the accelerator at the same
time.
Don’t continue to hold the knob. Until
you release it, speed will continue to
drop (unless you continue to
accelerate) and you’ll miss the desired
speed.
Cruise Main Switch:
Leaving the CRUISE MAIN switch
on when not using the cruise control
is dangerous as it may be switched on
accidentally. This could result in loss
of vehicle control. Keep the CRUISE
MAIN switch off when cruise control
is not in use.
Indicator light
WARNING
NOTE
•
The SET function can’t be activated
until about 2 seconds after the
CRUISE MAIN switch has been
engaged.
•
On a steep grade, the vehicle may
momentarily slow down going up or
speed up while going down.
Control knob
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