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5:11 The width will expand to show the driver the current following distance before they make a selection to either increase it or decrease. I thought it was useful so I could easily see how many bars of following distance I was currently on before making changes.
You can also set a max speed on the cruise control system (I have a 2021 CX-5) eg. 50mph & you basically drive the car but it wont let you go above 50mph - I guess to save on getting tickets
I totally agree. You paid for the technology so take the time to read the manual even if only a section at a time to familiarize yourself with all the many amazing things that can help make your driving experience safer for you and those around you. Many things can be turned off or adjusted to your specific driving needs and hopefully help in an emergency situation if you have a lapse in concentration. A couple of things can be annoying or even irritating but mostly I'm very happy with my CX-5.
My husband has a CX-3 with adaptive cruise, it makes me very nervous. I have never used it myself, but he loves it. Thanks for explaining it for me, I am still on the edge regarding this, do not trust this yet.
Good video. One thing to note is that it is stated in the beginning of the video that the Mode/On button turns the system on and off but it does not turn the system off. I believe you have to click twice on the cancel/off button to shut it off. Also, can you please explain how to change the CC system to the regular non radar cruise control.
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
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
What happens if your locked on to vehicle in front of you , that vehicle turns off , does it automatically look for a new vehicle to lock onto then follow / match that speed / Distance ?
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
Hi Dietrich, greeting from New Zealand. First off, thank you for your videos. I watched you Subaru video too. I have a choice to get a Subaru O isutback 2021 , Mazda MX30 2022 or a RAV4 GXL Hybrid 2021. Both the Outback and RAV4 are used with 30,000km and 10,000km mileage respectively while the Mazda will be brand new. In your opinion, which of the adaptive cruise control system and safety features works best between them? Is the Eyesight better at the task since it has 2 cameras vs the Mazda and Toyota? Please share your expert opinion and experience.
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 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
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
I prefer to use the basic cruise control without the radar features. I know that to do that you have to hold the MODE button for 3 seconds (assuming the system is on) until a beep is heard an an indication on the dash is seen. However, this only deactivates the radar functions until the car is turned off. It then reverts to the radar cruise control again when the car is re-started. So it has to be deactivated every time I start the car. Is anyone aware of a way to permanently deactivate the radar functions of the cruise control?
i've noticed that a 2024 cx50's MRCC's breaking triggers Progressive's driving status app with lots of "hard breaking" instances in slower stopNgo traffic . Does anyone else notice this?
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.
@@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!
@@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 have a carbon 2023 cx5 and the "Brake!" came on instead of it stopping. I had the cruise control on. Now I'm wondering if I did something wrong or my carbon edition cx5 doesn't have stop and go
@@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 😅
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!
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
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5:11 The width will expand to show the driver the current following distance before they make a selection to either increase it or decrease. I thought it was useful so I could easily see how many bars of following distance I was currently on before making changes.
Thank you Justin!
You can also set a max speed on the cruise control system (I have a 2021 CX-5) eg. 50mph & you basically drive the car but it wont let you go above 50mph - I guess to save on getting tickets
I totally agree.
You paid for the technology so take the time to read the manual even if only a section at a time to familiarize yourself with all the many amazing things that can help make your driving experience safer for you and those around you.
Many things can be turned off or adjusted to your specific driving needs and hopefully help in an emergency situation if you have a lapse in concentration.
A couple of things can be annoying or even irritating but mostly I'm very happy with my CX-5.
My husband has a CX-3 with adaptive cruise, it makes me very nervous. I have never used it myself, but he loves it. Thanks for explaining it for me, I am still on the edge regarding this, do not trust this yet.
EXCELLENT VIDEO! THANK YOU!
Yeah sometimes the system is slow and scares me
Thanks. It helped me alot
Good video. One thing to note is that it is stated in the beginning of the video that the Mode/On button turns the system on and off but it does not turn the system off. I believe you have to click twice on the cancel/off button to shut it off. Also, can you please explain how to change the CC system to the regular non radar cruise control.
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
this technology came in luxury vehicles around 2000s, I have it in my 2008 infiniti and it helps a lot to rest my foot.
Many good points in this video. Thank you! What’s the difference between this and the traffic jam assist function?
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
they need to make the following distance close because people still cut in front of you
What happens if your locked on to vehicle in front of you , that vehicle turns off , does it automatically look for a new vehicle to lock onto then follow / match that speed / Distance ?
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
The traffic sign recognition may only be available on the Signature trim of the CX5
If you buy the maps for nav it enables this feature.
Hi Dietrich, greeting from New Zealand. First off, thank you for your videos. I watched you Subaru video too. I have a choice to get a Subaru O isutback 2021 , Mazda MX30 2022 or a RAV4 GXL Hybrid 2021. Both the Outback and RAV4 are used with 30,000km and 10,000km mileage respectively while the Mazda will be brand new. In your opinion, which of the adaptive cruise control system and safety features works best between them? Is the Eyesight better at the task since it has 2 cameras vs the Mazda and Toyota? Please share your expert opinion and experience.
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 🥂
Actually, the Mode/On button only turns the system on and toggles the mode. The Cancel/Off button turns the system off.
Thank you for these videos. Which cruise control is better Toyota Corolla or Mazda 6 are there any differences?
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
I prefer to use the basic cruise control without the radar features. I know that to do that you have to hold the MODE button for 3 seconds (assuming the system is on) until a beep is heard an an indication on the dash is seen. However, this only deactivates the radar functions until the car is turned off. It then reverts to the radar cruise control again when the car is re-started. So it has to be deactivated every time I start the car. Is anyone aware of a way to permanently deactivate the radar functions of the cruise control?
I think you can disable the radar CC in Setting/Safety Setting
so after the car brings itself to a complete stop, i need to tap the throttle or press the resume button to start moving again?
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!
Just bought a 2023 cx30 carbon edition. Cruise will not come on unless you have your seatbelt on. Is this normal
Yes. Safety first Bob
@@CarDietrich lmao, for sure he was trolling....
i've noticed that a 2024 cx50's MRCC's breaking triggers Progressive's driving status app with lots of "hard breaking" instances in slower stopNgo traffic . Does anyone else notice this?
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.
If your car automatically slows down, do the brake lights come on?
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 have a carbon 2023 cx5 and the "Brake!" came on instead of it stopping. I had the cruise control on. Now I'm wondering if I did something wrong or my carbon edition cx5 doesn't have stop and go
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.
So the car stops and goes all on its own? And does it work on a 2021 cx5?
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!
How do you switch between radar and normal cruise control?
Hold the "Mode" switch until the cruise control icon changes to white
Does it have steering assist?
Not this version
After how long the blue coolant light turns off?
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
6:30, if you see a wall of cars in gridlock, just hit the cancel button on the RCC and slowly step on the brake.
How did you set it to 40 mph?
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
Is this a 2023?
Yes
god. this is so primitive compared to Tesla
:):):) We cant all afford a Tesla :)
I wouldn't trust any automatic system from Tesla, their quality control is iffy at best.