How To Use Mazda Radar Cruise Control With Stop And Go 

Thank you Justin!

The main thing the traffic jam assist does is control the steering to keep you centered in the lane at certain speeds if the car's camera can read the lane lines. This 2023 CX-5 was not equipped with that feature

Thanks for the tip!

I think to change it to the regular cruise control, you turn it on like normal and then hold the on button down for a few seconds until it tells you that the CC has been deactivated. I saw this from a 2021 cx-5 video and I'm assuming it's the same for the 23's

Correct

Tough question because Toyota has done so many versions of their system over and the years, and Mazda doesn’t make the 6 anymore. A brand new Corolla has a slightly more sophisticated system than the last Mazda6, but it’s not really a fair comparison since the 6 went out of production a couple years ago

Mazda still makes the mazda 6 they just don't sell it in the US anymore@@CarDietrich

Hello Ramon, strictly in terms of the Adaptive Cruise Control and active safety features, I think Subaru's Eyesight is better than the systems Toyota or Mazda use. I don't know if its because Subaru uses two cameras, but I would actually say Subaru's adaptive cruise control works the best of any brand I've tried. But with that being said Toyota's and Mazda's systems both work fine, so I wouldn't tell you to eliminate those other cars just based on that. Since you are comparing used and new cars you have to take the condition and service history of the used cars into account. You also have to consider differences in fuel economy, size, utility, etc. And of course, at the end of the day the heart wants what it wants, so I'm sure there's one of them you want the most. I hope an obvious choice emerges and you're happy with the car once you buy it. Thank you for watching.

@@CarDietrich Hi Dietrich, thank you again for your kind advise. They are all company cars. My current XTrail STL 2019 is up for renewal so technically, I can opt for a new car at similar value like the Mazda MX30 or Forester E-Boxer Hybrid. I've always wanted a Forester however, there's a waitlist at Subaru for the Forester. So, my company has proposed my workmate's Outback or RAV4 Hybrid. If I choose their old car, they will get the new Mazda MX30. It's kinda like musical chairs. 🤣 I think based off your reply, I just might go with the Outback because of Eyesight unless some miraculous reason a new Forester E-Boxer becomes available. Let's see how the cookie crumbles. Thanks again. You're a legend! My power to you and your channel 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Thank you very much Ramon! Best of luck to you

@@CarDietrich Cheers Dietrich 🥂

It will accelerate to the maximum speed you have set it to, until it comes up to a vehicle going slower than that speed, then it will lock on the that car. But this is where you driving the car comes in, because it will not recognize stop signs, red lights, or dead stopped traffic. So hit the brakes if any of those things are evident

If the car in front of you stops short very quickly the system will sometimes alert you to “brake” even with the Radar Cruise Control active

@@CarDietrich it's so nerve racking to give it a try lol. Like we have to go on faith that it will stop 🤣

@@ronwardjr4433😂😂😂 I fully understand your worry. I just got a 2020 CX5 and I freaked out when I saw the BRAKE alert, but yeah you gotta trust the car and test it out on the highway…..as crazy as that sounds 😅

@@ronwardjr4433 it's fun to try for a few minutes, but I will never trust it as a main feature.

Yes. Safety first Bob

@@CarDietrich lmao, for sure he was trolling....

Hold the "Mode" switch until the cruise control icon changes to white

You have to activate the system and pay attention to road conditions just in case you need to intervene, but yes. As long as your 2021 model is equipped with the radar cruise control with stop and go yes it will work

@CarDietrich I tried it out and it works surprisingly well. Works the best on the highway or straight roads but it works great. Appreciate the help, thanks!

If you buy the maps for nav it enables this feature.

There is no.set time, it depends on the conditions. If it's hot outside probably less than a minute, if it's very cold maybe five minutes of normal driving or even a little more. The light turns off when the engine coolant is starting to reach normal operating temperature, which takes longer when it's colder

when coolant reaches 40c in my tests

If it’s been more than a couple seconds, yes?

Ok, thanks! I bought my 21 sport cpo and the salesman didn’t go over any of the features. Thanks again!

Yes

@@CarDietrich Well that explains it. I bought a new Mazda cx5 after having a Honda CRV for many years that did not have this technology. I get a little frustrated on the freeway when people seem to be braking waaaaay prematurely vs just taking their foot off the gas to slow down a little, which suffices in many cases and avoids the domino effect that braking has on all the cars around you. Now I realize it must be the newer cars doing it using this technology!

@@sandi6635 A new federal regulation requires that any car technology that utilizes the brakes must illuminate the brake lights.

@@gearsofwar3xXx I always see so many people annoyingly brake on the freeway which just causes a chain reaction. There’s a much more strategic way to drive than constantly braking. But now that I have a newer car, I realize… Everyone is on cruise control and their car is braking for them.

I haven’t driven a 2024 CX50 so I haven’t noticed

@@CarDietrich how hard is the breaking with the MRCC with stop and go in your experience?

a lot harder than i break naturally. It causes the shoulder seat belts for driver and passenger to catch. the following distance adjustment doesn't seem to affect the "break now distance". but I am getting used to it after 1000 miles of driving. highway MRCC is just fine.

Not this version

Either get it to 40 MPH and hit set, or set it somewhere around there and use the +/- buttons to get it to 40 MPH exactly

Whatever speed you are currently driving at, if you hit the + button thats the speed it sets to

Yes

:):):) We cant all afford a Tesla :)

I wouldn't trust any automatic system from Tesla, their quality control is iffy at best.