Question about automatic braking....

[CX5Nut]

When you start a 2018 CX5, do you have to hit the "Mode On" button on the steering wheel to turn on automatic breaking (collusion avoidance), or is it on by default?? The manual is not clear. Thanks

 

[Anchorman]

No it*s on by default. Don*t worry.

The mode button is for the trip computer options.

 

[Xeler8ing]

If memory serves, it's settings are done via MZD Connect

 

[nolig36]

With mode on does a speed (cruise control) have to be set or will auto breaking still work? This is kind of hard to test as I don't want to hit anything.

 

[Avoidin Deer]

With mode on does a speed (cruise control) have to be set or will auto breaking still work? This is kind of hard to test as I don't want to hit anything.

I can tell you from my single "Oh, $HIT!" experience that the Smart City auto-braking works without cruise control being set.

Regarding the Smart Brake Support, this is from the manual (4-173 forward):

The SBS system operates when all of the following conditions are met:
-The ignition is switched ON.
-The SBS system is on.
-The vehicle speed is about 15 km/h or faster (10 mph or faster).
The relative speed between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead is about 15 km/h or faster (10 mph or faster).
The Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) is not operating.

Says nothing about cruise control needing to be activated.