How to Use the Hill Descent Control

Using the Hill Descent Control

  1. When the vehicle speed is about 25 km/h (15 mph) or slower, press the hill descent control switch.

    The hill descent control is operable, and the hill descent control indicator light (white) turns on.

  2. Depress the accelerator pedal or the brake pedal to drive the vehicle at a speed between about 3 km/h and 20 km/h (2 and 12 mph).

  3. Release the accelerator pedal or the brake pedal when the desired target speed is reached.

    The hill descent control operates, the hill descent control indicator light (white) changes to the hill descent control indicator light (green) , and then the target speed is displayed.

    The brake lights turn on while the hill descent control is operating.

 

  • If the braking system is overheated after using the hill descent control for a long time, the operation of the hill descent control may be temporarily stopped. When the operation of the hill descent control stops, a warning sound is activated and the hill descent control indicator light turns off.

  • The hill descent control may not be available due to a system malfunction in the following cases. Have your vehicle inspected by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

    • The hill descent control indicator light does not turn on even if the hill descent control switch is pressed.

    • The TCS/DSC operation indicator light turns on.

  • The hill descent control is not available while Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) or Cruising & Traffic Support (CTS) is operating.

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Canceling the Hill Descent Control

Perform the following operations to cancel the hill descent control.

  • Press the hill descent control switch.

    If the hill descent control switch is pressed while the hill descent control is operating, the hill descent control will be gradually released.

  • Drive the vehicle at a vehicle speed of about 30 km/h (18 mph) or faster.

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