Mazda CX-3 (2019 year). Instruction

NOTE

•

The theft-deterrent system can also be
armed by activating the auto relock
function with all the doors, the liftgate
and the hood closed.
Refer to Transmitter on page 3-4.

•

The system will disarm if one of the
following operations takes place within
20 seconds after pressing the lock
button:

•

Unlocking any door.

•

Opening any door.

•

Opening the hood.

•

Switching the ignition ON.

•

(With the advanced keyless function)
Pressing the electric liftgate opener
while the key is being carried.

To rearm the system, do the arming
procedure again.

•

When the doors are locked by pressing
the lock button on the transmitter or
using the auxiliary key while the
theft-deterrent system is armed, the
hazard warning lights will flash once to
indicate that the system is armed.

▼ To Turn Off an Armed System

An armed system can be turned off using
any one of the following methods:

•

Pressing the unlock button on the
transmitter.

•

Starting the engine with the push button
start.

•

(With the advanced keyless function)

•

Pressing a request switch on the
doors.

The hazard warning lights will flash twice.

NOTE
When the doors are unlocked by pressing
the unlock button on the transmitter while
the theft-deterrent system is turned off, the
hazard warning lights will flash twice to
indicate that the system is turned off.

▼ To Stop the Alarm

A triggered alarm can be turned off using
any one of the following methods:

•

Pressing the unlock button on the
transmitter.

•

Starting the engine with the push button
start.

•

(With the advanced keyless function)

•

Pressing a request switch on the
doors.

•

Pressing the electric liftgate opener
while the key is being carried.

The hazard warning lights will flash twice.

Before Driving

Security System

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Break-In Period

No special break-in is necessary, but a few
precautions in the first 1,000 km (600
miles) may add to the performance,
economy, and life of the vehicle.

•

Do not race the engine.

•

Do not maintain one constant speed,
either slow or fast, for a long period of
time.

•

Do not drive constantly at full-throttle or
high engine rpm for extended periods of
time.

•

Avoid unnecessary hard stops.

•

Avoid full-throttle starts.

Saving Fuel and Protection

of the Environment

How you operate your Mazda determines
how far it will travel on a tank of fuel. Use
these suggestions to help save fuel and
reduce CO

•

Avoid long warm-ups. Once the engine
runs smoothly, begin driving.

•

Avoid fast starts.

•

Drive at lower speeds.

•

Anticipate when to apply the brakes
(avoid sudden braking).

•

Follow the maintenance schedule (page
6-4) and have an Authorized Mazda
Dealer perform inspections and
servicing.

•

Use the air conditioner only when
necessary.

•

Slow down on rough roads.

•

Keep the tires properly inflated.

•

Do not carry unnecessary weight.

•

Do not rest your foot on the brake pedal
while driving.

•

Keep the wheels in correct alignment.

•

Keep windows closed at high speeds.

•

Slow down when driving in crosswinds
and headwinds.

WARNING

Never stop the engine when going down a
hill:
Stopping the engine when going down a
hill is dangerous. This causes the loss of
power steering and power brake control,
and may cause damage to the drivetrain.
Any loss of steering or braking control
could cause an accident.

Before Driving

Driving Tips

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Hazardous Driving

WARNING

Be extremely careful if it is necessary to
downshift on slippery surfaces:
Downshifting into lower gear while driving
on slippery surfaces is dangerous. The
sudden change in tire speed could cause
the tires to skid. This could lead to loss of
vehicle control and an accident.

When driving on ice or in water, snow,
mud, sand, or similar hazards:

•

Be cautious and allow extra distance for
braking.

•

Avoid sudden braking and sudden
maneuvering.

•

Do not pump the brakes. Continue to
press down on the brake pedal.
Refer to Antilock Brake System (ABS)
on page 4-67.

•

If you get stuck, select a lower gear and
accelerate slowly. Do not spin the front
wheels.

•

For more traction in starting on slippery
surfaces such as ice or packed snow, use
sand, rock salt, chains, carpeting, or
other nonslip material under the front
wheels.

NOTE
Use snow chains only on the front wheels.

Floor Mat

We recommend the use of Genuine
Mazda floor mats.

WARNING

Make sure the floor mats are hooked on the
retention pins to prevent them from
bunching up under the foot pedals:
Using a floor mat that is not secured is
dangerous as it will interfere with the
accelerator and brake pedal operation,
which could result in an accident.

Do not install two floor mats, one on top of
the other, on the driver's side:
Installing two floor mats, one on top of the
other, on the driver's side is dangerous as
the retention pins can only keep one floor
mat from sliding forward.
Loose floor mat(s) will interfere with the
foot pedals and could result in an accident.
If using an all-weather mat for winter use
always remove the original floor mat.

When setting a floor mat, position the
floor mat so that its grommets are inserted
over the pointed end of the retention posts.

Before Driving

Driving Tips

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Rocking the Vehicle

WARNING

Do not spin the wheels at more than 56
km/h (35 mph), and do not allow anyone
to stand behind a wheel when pushing the
vehicle:
When the vehicle is stuck, spinning the
wheels at high speed is dangerous. The
spinning tire could overheat and explode.
This could cause serious injuries.

CAUTION

Too much rocking may cause engine
overheating, transaxle failure, and tire
damage.

If you must rock the vehicle to free it from
snow, sand or mud, depress the accelerator
slightly and slowly move the shift lever/
selector lever from 1 (D) to R position.

Winter Driving

Carry emergency gear, including tire
chains, window scraper, flares, a small
shovel, jumper cables, and a small bag of
sand or salt.
Ask an Authorized Mazda Dealer to check
the following:

•

Have the proper ratio of antifreeze in the
radiator.
Refer to Engine Coolant on page 6-25.

•

Inspect the battery and its cables. Cold
reduces battery capacity.

•

Use an engine oil appropriate for the
lowest ambient temperatures that the
vehicle will be driven in (page 6-22).

•

Inspect the ignition system for damage
and loose connections.

•

Use washer fluid made with
antifreeze―but do not use engine
coolant antifreeze for washer fluid (page
6-27).

NOTE

•

Remove snow before driving. Snow left
on the windshield is dangerous as it
could obstruct vision.

•

Do not apply excessive force to a
window scraper when removing ice or
frozen snow on the mirror glass and
windshield.

•

Never use warm or hot water for
removing snow or ice from windows and
mirrors as it could result in the glass
cracking.

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Driving Tips

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Drive slowly. Braking performance can
be adversely affected if snow or ice
adheres to the brake components. If this
situation occurs, drive the vehicle
slowly, releasing the accelerator pedal
and lightly applying the brakes several
times until the brake performance
returns to normal.

▼ Snow Tires

Use snow tires on all four wheels

Do not go faster than 120 km/h (75 mph)
while driving with snow tires. Inflate snow
tires 30 kPa (0.3 kgf/cm

, 4.3 psi) more

than recommended on the tire pressure
label (driver's door frame), but never more
than the maximum cold-tire pressure
shown on the tires.

Except Mexico

The vehicle is originally equipped with all
season radials designed to be used all year
around. In some extreme climates you
may find it necessary to replace them with
snow tires during the winter months to
further improve traction on snow and ice
covered roads.

Mexico

The vehicle is originally equipped with
summer tires designed for optimum
traction on wet and dry roads. If your
vehicle is to be used on snow and ice
covered roads, Mazda recommends that
you replace the tires originally equipped
on your vehicle with snow tires during the
winter months.

WARNING

Use only the same size and type tires (snow,
radial, or non-radial) on all four wheels:
Using tires different in size or type is
dangerous. Your vehicle's handling could
be greatly affected and result in an
accident.

CAUTION

Check local regulations before using
studded tires.

NOTE
If your vehicle is equipped with the tire
pressure monitoring system, the system
may not function correctly when using
tires with steel wire reinforcement in the
sidewalls (page 4-145).

▼ Tire Chains

Check local regulations before using tire
chains.

CAUTION

Chains may affect handling.
Do not go faster than 50 km/h (30 mph)

or the chain manufacturer's
recommended limit, whichever is lower.

Drive carefully and avoid bumps, holes,

and sharp turns.

Avoid locked-wheel braking.
Do not use chains on a temporary spare

tire; it may result in damage to the
vehicle and to the tire.

Do not use chains on roads that are free

of snow or ice. The tires and chains could
be damaged.

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Driving Tips

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Chains may scratch or chip aluminum

wheels.

NOTE

•

If your vehicle is equipped with the tire
pressure monitoring system, the system
may not function correctly when using
tire chains.

Install the chains on the front tires only.
Do not use chains on the rear tires.
Please consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.

Installing the chains

1. If your vehicle is equipped with wheel

covers remove them, otherwise the
chain bands will scratch them.

2. Secure the chains on the front tires as

tightly as possible.
Always follow the chain
manufacturer's instructions.

3. Retighten the chains after driving

1/2―1 km (1/4―1/2 mile).

Driving In Flooded Area

WARNING

Dry off brakes that have become wet by
driving slowly, releasing the accelerator
pedal and lightly applying the brakes
several times until the brake performance
returns to normal:
Driving with wet brakes is dangerous.
Increased stopping distance or the vehicle
pulling to one side when braking could
result in a serious accident. Light braking
will indicate whether the brakes have been
affected.

CAUTION

Do not drive the vehicle on flooded roads
as it could cause short circuiting of
electrical/electronic parts, or engine
damage or stalling from water absorption.
If the vehicle has been immersed in water,
consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

Before Driving

Driving Tips

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Driving on Uneven Road

Your vehicle's suspension and underbody can be damaged if driven on rough/uneven roads
or over speed bumps at excessive speeds. Use care and reduce speed when traveling on
rough/uneven roads or over speed bumps.

Use care not to damage the vehicle's underbody, bumpers or muffler(s) when driving under
the following conditions:

•

Ascending or descending a slope with a sharp transition angle

•

Ascending or descending a driveway or trailer ramp with a sharp transition angle

This vehicle is equipped with low profile tires allowing class-leading performance and
handling. As a result, the sidewall of the tires are very thin and the tires and wheels can be
damaged if driven through potholes or on rough/uneven roads at excessive speeds. Use care
and reduce speed when traveling on rough/uneven roads or through potholes.

Before Driving

Driving Tips

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When Driving

Information concerning safe driving and stopping.

Start/Stop Engine.............................. 4-4

Ignition Switch............................. 4-4
Starting the Engine....................... 4-5
Turning the Engine Off...............4-10

Instrument Cluster and Display............
........................................................... 4-11

Meters and Gauges..................... 4-11
Active Driving Display

.............4-21

Warning/Indicator Lights............4-24

Manual Transaxle Operation......... 4-30

Manual Transaxle Shift
Pattern.........................................4-30

Automatic Transaxle....................... 4-32

Automatic Transaxle
Controls...................................... 4-32
Shift-Lock System...................... 4-33
Transaxle Ranges........................4-33
Manual Shift Mode.....................4-35
Direct Mode

.............................. 4-41

Driving Tips................................4-42

Switches and Controls.....................4-43

Lighting Control......................... 4-43
Fog Lights

................................. 4-48

Turn and Lane-Change
Signals........................................ 4-48
Windshield Wipers and
Washer........................................ 4-49
Rear Window Wiper and
Washer........................................ 4-53
Rear Window Defogger..............4-53
Horn............................................4-55
Hazard Warning Flasher............. 4-55

Brake................................................ 4-56

Brake System..............................4-56
AUTOHOLD..............................4-61
Hill Launch Assist (HLA).......... 4-65

ABS/TCS/DSC................................. 4-67

Antilock Brake System
(ABS)..........................................4-67
Traction Control System
(TCS).......................................... 4-68
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC)..........................................4-70

Fuel Economy Monitor................... 4-71

Fuel Economy Monitor

.............4-71

Drive Selection................................. 4-73

Drive Selection

..........................4-73

*Some models.

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i-ACTIV AWD................................. 4-75

i-ACTIV AWD Operation

.........4-75

Power Steering.................................4-76

Power Steering............................4-76

i-ACTIVSENSE...............................4-77

i-ACTIVSENSE

........................4-77

Adaptive Front Lighting System
(AFS)

........................................ 4-80

High Beam Control System
(HBC)

........................................4-81

Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS)

.................................... 4-84

Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)

.........

.................................................... 4-90
Traffic Sign Recognition System
(TSR)

........................................ 4-96

Distance Recognition Support
System (DRSS)

.......................4-102

Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)

.....

.................................................. 4-104
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with
Stop & Go function (MRCC with
Stop & Go function)

...............4-107

Advanced Smart City Brake Support
(Advanced SCBS)

................... 4-119

Smart City Brake Support
(SCBS)

.................................... 4-123

Smart Brake Support (SBS)

....4-127

Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)

......

.................................................. 4-130
Radar Sensor (Front)

.............. 4-135

Radar Sensors (Rear)

..............4-138

Cruise Control............................... 4-140

Cruise Control

.........................4-140

Tire Pressure Monitoring
System.............................................4-144

Tire Pressure Monitoring System

.....

.................................................. 4-144

Rear View Monitor....................... 4-148

Rear View Monitor

................. 4-148

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Ignition Switch

▼ Push Button Start Positions

The system operates only when the driver
is in the vehicle or within operational
range while the key is being carried.
Each time the push button start is pressed,
the ignition switches in the order of off,
ACC, and ON. Pressing the push button
start again from ON switches the ignition
off.

Push button start

Indicator light

NOTE

•

The engine starts by pressing the push
button start while depressing the clutch
pedal (manual transaxle) or the brake
pedal (automatic transaxle). To switch
the ignition position, press the push
button start without depressing the
pedal.

•

Do not leave the ignition switched ON
while the engine is not running. Doing
so could result in the battery going
dead. If the ignition is left in ACC (For
automatic transaxle, the selector lever is
in the P position, and the ignition is in
ACC), the ignition switches off
automatically after about 25 minutes.

Off

The power supply to electrical devices
turns off and the push button start
indicator light (amber) also turns off.

WARNING

Before leaving the driver's seat, always
switch the ignition off, set the parking
brake, and make sure the selector lever is in
P (automatic transaxle) or in 1st gear or R
(manual transaxle):
Leaving the driver's seat without switching
the ignition off, setting the parking brake,
and shifting the selector lever to P
(automatic transaxle) or to 1st gear or R
(manual transaxle) is dangerous.
Unexpected vehicle movement could occur
which could result in an accident.
In addition, if your intention is to leave the
vehicle for even a short period, it is
important to switch the ignition off, as
leaving it in another position will disable
some of the vehicle's security systems and
run the battery down.

ACC (Accessory)

Some electrical accessories will operate
and the indicator light (amber) illuminates.

NOTE
The keyless entry system does not function
while the push button start has been
pressed to ACC, and the doors will not
lock/unlock even if they have been locked
manually.

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Start/Stop Engine

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This is the normal running position after
the engine is started. The indicator light
(amber) turns off. (The indicator light
(amber) illuminates when the ignition is
switched ON and the engine is not
running.)
Some indicator lights/warning lights
should be inspected before the engine is
started (page 4-24).

NOTE
When the push button start is pressed to
ON, the sound of the fuel pump motor
operating near the fuel tank can be heard.
This does not indicate an abnormality.

Starting the Engine

WARNING

Radio waves from the key may affect
medical devices such as pacemakers:
Before using the key near people who use
medical devices, ask the medical device
manufacturer or your physician if radio
waves from the key will affect the device.

NOTE

•

The key must be carried because the key
carries an immobilizer chip that must
communicate with the engine controls at
short range.

•

The engine can be started when the push
button start is pressed from off, ACC, or
ON.

•

The push button start system functions
(function which can start the engine by
only carrying the key) can be
deactivated to prevent any possible
adverse effect on a user wearing a
pacemaker or other medical device. If
the system is deactivated, you will be
unable to start the engine by carrying
the key. Consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer for details. If the push button
start system functions have been
deactivated, you can start the engine by
following the procedure indicated when
the key battery goes dead.
Refer to Engine Start Function When
Key Battery is Dead on page 4-8.

•

After starting a cold engine, the engine
speed increases and a whining sound
from the engine compartment can be
heard.

When Driving

Start/Stop Engine

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This is for improved exhaust gas
purification and does not indicate any
parts defect.

•

1. Make sure you are carrying the key.
2. Occupants should fasten their seat

belts.

3. Make sure the parking brake is on.
4. Continue to press the brake pedal

firmly until the engine has completely
started.

5. (Manual transaxle)

Continue to press the clutch pedal
firmly until the engine has completely
started.
(Automatic transaxle)
Put the vehicle in park (P). If you must
restart the engine while the vehicle is
moving, shift into neutral (N).

NOTE
(Manual transaxle)
The starter will not operate if the
clutch pedal is not depressed
sufficiently.
(Automatic transaxle)
The starter will not operate if the
selector lever is not in P or N and the
brake pedal is not depressed
sufficiently.

6. Verify that the KEY indicator light

(green) in the instrument cluster and
the push button start indicator light
(green) illuminate.

Indicator light

Push button start

NOTE

•

If the push button start indicator
light (green) flashes, make sure that
the key is being carried.

•

If the push button start indicator
light (green) flashes with the key
being carried, touch the key to the
push button start and start the
engine. Refer to Engine Start
Function When Key Battery is Dead
on page 4-8.

When Driving

Start/Stop Engine

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CAUTION

If the KEY warning light (red)
illuminates, or the push button start
indicator light (amber) flashes, this
could indicate a problem with the
engine starting system. This may
prevent the engine from starting or
from switching the ignition to ACC or
ON. Have your vehicle inspected at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as
possible.

NOTE

•

Under the following conditions, the
KEY warning light (red) flashes after
the push button start is pressed. This
informs the driver that the push
button start will not switch to ACC
even if it is pressed from off.

•

The key battery is dead.

•

The key is out of operational
range.

•

The key is placed in areas where it
is difficult for the system to detect
the signal (page 3-7).

•

A key from another manufacturer
similar to the key is in the
operational range.

•

(Forced engine starting method)
If the KEY warning light (red)
illuminates, or the push button start
indicator light (amber) flashes, this
could indicate that the engine may
not start using the usual starting
method. Have your vehicle inspected
at an Authorized Mazda Dealer as
soon as possible. If this occurs, the
engine can be force-started. Press
and hold the push button start until
the engine starts. Other procedures
necessary for starting the engine,
such as having the key in the cabin,
and depressing the clutch pedal
(manual transaxle) or the brake
pedal (automatic transaxle) are
required.

•

When the engine is force-started, the
KEY warning light (red) remains
illuminated and the push button start
indicator light (amber) remains
flashing.

•

(Automatic transaxle)
When the selector lever is in the
neutral (N) position, the KEY
indicator light (green) and the push
button start indicator light (green)
do not illuminate.

7. Press the push button start after both

the KEY indicator light (green) in the
instrument cluster and the push button
start indicator light (green) illuminate.

NOTE

•

After starting the engine, the push
button start indicator light (amber)
turns off and the ignition switches to
the ON position.

When Driving

Start/Stop Engine

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Mazda CX-3 (2019 year). Instruction - part 8