Mazda CX-3 User manual

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A Word to Mazda Owners
Thank you for choosing a Mazda. We at Mazda design and build vehicles with complete
customer satisfaction in mind.
To help ensure enjoyable and trouble-free operation of your Mazda, read this manual
carefully and follow its recommendations.
An Authorized Mazda Dealer knows your vehicle best. So when maintenance or service is
necessary, that's the place to go.
Our nationwide network of Mazda professionals is dedicated to providing you with the best
possible service.
We assure you that all of us at Mazda have an ongoing interest in your motoring pleasure
and in your full satisfaction with your Mazda product.
Mazda Motor Corporation
HIROSHIMA, JAPAN
Important Notes About This Manual
Keep this manual in the glove compartment as a handy reference for the safe and enjoyable use of your Mazda.
Should you resell the vehicle, leave this manual with it for the next owner.
All speci¿cations and descriptions are accurate at the time of printing. Because improvement is a constant goal at
Mazda, we reserve the right to make changes in speci¿cations at any time without notice and without obligation.
Air-Conditioning and the Environment
Your Mazda's genuine air conditioner is ¿lled with a refrigerant that has been found not to damage the earth's
ozone layer. If the air conditioner does not operate properly, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Perchlorate
Certain components of this vehicle such as [air bag modules, seat belt pretensioners, lithium batteries,…] may
contain Perchlorate Material-- Special handling may apply for service or vehicle end of life disposal. See
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
Please be aware that this manual applies to all models, equipment and options. As a result, you may ¿nd
some explanations for equipment not installed on your vehicle.
©2016 Mazda Motor Corporation
May 2016 (Print1)
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How to Use This Manual
We want to help you get the most driving
pleasure from your vehicle. Your owner's
manual, when read from cover to cover,
can do that in many ways.
Illustrations complement the words of
the manual to best explain how to enjoy
your Mazda. By reading your manual, you
can ¿nd out about the features, important
safety information, and driving under
various road conditions.
The symbol below in this manual means
"Do not do this" or "Do not let this
happen".
Index: A good place to start is the Index,
an alphabetical listing of all information in
your manual.
You'll ¿nd several WARNINGs,
CAUTIONs, and NOTEs in the manual.
WARNING
A WARNING indicates a situation in
which serious injury or death could
result if the warning is ignored.
CAUTION
A CAUTION indicates a situation in
which bodily injury or damage to your
vehicle, or both, could result if the
caution is ignored.
N O T E
A NOTE provides information and
sometimes suggests how to make better
use of your vehicle.
The symbol below, located on some parts
of the vehicle, indicates that this manual
contains information related to the part.
Please refer to the manual for a detailed
explanation.
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Table of Contents
Pictorial Index
Interior, exterior views and part identification of your Mazda. 1
Essential Safety Equipment
Important information about safety equipment, including seats, seat belt
system, child-restraint systems and SRS air bags.
2
Before Driving
Use of various features, including keys, doors, mirrors and windows. 3
When Driving
Information concerning safe driving and stopping. 4
Interior Features
Use of various features for ride comfort, including air-conditioning and audio
system.
5
Maintenance and Care
How to keep your Mazda in top condition. 6
If Trouble Arises
Helpful information on what to do if a problem arises with the vehicle. 7
Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Important consumer information including warranties and add-on equipment. 8
Specifications
Technical information about your Mazda. 9
Index 10
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1 – 1
1Pictorial Index
Interior, exterior views and part identi¿cation of your Mazda.

Interior Overview............................................................................... 1-2
Interior Equipment (View A) ........................................................ 1-2
Interior Equipment (View B) ........................................................ 1-4
Interior Equipment (View C) ........................................................ 1-5
Exterior Overview.............................................................................. 1-6
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1 – 2
Pictorial Index
Interior Overview
Interior Equipment (View A)
 Door-lock knob ..................................................................................................... page 3-18
 Turn and lane-change signal ................................................................................. page 4-46
 Lighting control..................................................................................................... page 4-41
 Wiper and washer lever......................................................................................... page 4-47
 TCS OFF switch.................................................................................................... page 4-60
 Tire pressure monitoring system set switch ........................................................ page 4-129
 Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) switch................................................................... page 4-84
 SCBS OFF switch ............................................................................................... page 4-107
 LDWS switch........................................................................................................ page 4-77
 Outside mirror switch............................................................................................ page 3-30
 Door-lock switch................................................................................................... page 3-16
 Power window lock switch ................................................................................... page 3-34
 Power window switches........................................................................................ page 3-32
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1 – 3
Pictorial Index
Interior Overview
 Audio control switches.......................................................................................... page 5-55
 Instrument cluster.................................................................................................. page 4-12
 Dashboard illumination knob................................................................................ page 4-19
 Cruise control switches ..............................................................................page4-96, 4-122
 Seat warmer switches.............................................................................................. page 2-6
 Hazard warning Àasher switch.............................................................................. page 4-53
 Push button start...................................................................................................... page 4-4
 Steering shift switches .......................................................................................... page 4-33
 Lock release lever ................................................................................................. page 3-29
 Hood release handle..............................................................................................page 6-24
 Remote fuel-¿ller lid release................................................................................. page 3-27
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1 – 4
Pictorial Index
Interior Overview
Interior Equipment (View B)
 SRS air bags.......................................................................................................... page 2-38
 Active driving display........................................................................................... page 4-22
 Climate control system............................................................................................ page 5-2
 Rear window defogger switch............................................................................... page 4-51
 Audio system......................................................................................................... page 5-14
 CD player .............................................................................................................. page 5-14
 Accessory sockets ............................................................................................... page 5-132
 External input terminal.......................................................................................... page 5-57
 Commander switch ............................................................................................... page 5-34
 Drive selection switch........................................................................................... page 4-64
 Selector lever......................................................................................................... page 4-30
 Fuse block (Left side) ........................................................................................... page 6-53
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1 – 5
Pictorial Index
Interior Overview
Interior Equipment (View C)
 Seat belts ............................................................................................................... page 2-12
 SRS air bag............................................................................................................ page 2-38
 Bottle holder........................................................................................................ page 5-134
 Sunvisor .............................................................................................................. page 5-130
 Vanity mirror ....................................................................................................... page 5-130
 Overhead lights ................................................................................................... page 5-130
 Moonroof switch................................................................................................... page 3-35
 Rearview mirror .................................................................................................... page 3-31
 Glove compartment............................................................................................. page 5-135
 Parking brake ........................................................................................................ page 4-55
 Cup holders ......................................................................................................... page 5-133
 Front seat................................................................................................................. page 2-5
 Rear seat.................................................................................................................. page 2-7
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1 – 6
Pictorial Index
Exterior Overview
 Hood...................................................................................................................... page 6-24
 Windshield wiper blades ....................................................................................... page 6-34
 Moonroof .............................................................................................................. page 3-35
 Doors and keys...................................................................................................... page 3-11
 Fuel-¿ller lid ......................................................................................................... page 3-27
 Wheels and Tires................................................................................................... page 6-42
 Exterior lights........................................................................................................ page 6-46
 Rear window wiper blade ..................................................................................... page 6-35
 Liftgate.................................................................................................................. page 3-21
 Child safety locks.................................................................................................. page 3-19
 Outside mirror....................................................................................................... page 3-30
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2 – 1
2Essential Safety Equipment
Important information about safety equipment, including seats, seat belt
system, child-restraint systems and SRS air bags.

Seats..................................................................................................... 2-2
Seat Precautions ............................................................................ 2-2
Front Seat ...................................................................................... 2-5
Rear Seat ....................................................................................... 2-7
Head Restraints ........................................................................... 2-10
Seat Belt Systems.............................................................................. 2-12
Seat Belt Precautions .................................................................. 2-12
Seat Belt ...................................................................................... 2-15
Seat Belt Warning Systems ......................................................... 2-16
Seat Belt Pretensioner and Load Limiting Systems.................... 2-16
Seat Belt Extender....................................................................... 2-18
Child Restraint................................................................................. 2-20
Child-Restraint Precautions ........................................................ 2-20
Child-Restraint System Installation ............................................ 2-25
Installing Child-Restraint Systems ............................................. 2-26
SRS Air Bags .................................................................................... 2-38
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Precautions.................... 2-38
Supplemental Restraint System Components ............................. 2-45
How the SRS Air Bags Work ...................................................... 2-47
SRS Air Bag Deployment Criteria .............................................. 2-51
Limitations to SRS Air Bag ........................................................ 2-53
Front Passenger Occupant Classi¿cation System ....................... 2-55
Constant Monitoring ................................................................... 2-60
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2 – 2
Essential Safety Equipment
Seats
Seat Precautions
WARNING
Make sure the adjustable components of a seat are locked in place:
Adjustable seats and seatbacks that are not securely locked are dangerous. In a
sudden stop or collision, the seat or seatback could move, causing injury. Make sure the
adjustable components of the seat are locked in place by attempting to slide the seat
forward and backward and rocking the seatback.
Never allow children to adjust a seat:
Allowing children to adjust a seat is dangerous as it could result in serious injury if a
child's hands or feet become caught in the seat.
Do not drive with the seatback unlocked:
All of the seatbacks play an important role in your protection in a vehicle. Leaving the
seatback unlocked is dangerous as it can allow passengers to be ejected or thrown
around and baggage to strike occupants in a sudden stop or collision, resulting in severe
injury. After adjusting the seatback at any time, even when there are no other passengers,
rock the seatback to make sure it is locked in place.
Adjust the driver's seat only when the vehicle is stopped:
Adjusting the driver's seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. The driver could lose
control of the vehicle and have an accident.
Do not modify or replace the front seats:
Modifying or replacing the front seats such as replacing the upholstery or loosening
any bolts is dangerous. The front seats contain air bag components essential to the
supplemental restraint system. Such modications could damage the supplemental
restraint system and result in serious injury. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer if there
is any need to remove or reinstall the front seats.
Do not drive with damaged front seats:
Driving with damaged front seats, such as seat cushions torn or damaged down to the
urethane, is dangerous. A collision, even one not strong enough to inate the air bags,
could damage the front seats which contain essential air bag components. If there was a
subsequent collision, an air bag may not deploy which could lead to injuries. Always have
an Authorized Mazda Dealer inspect the front seats, front seat belt pretensioners and air
bags after a collision.
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2 – 3
Essential Safety Equipment
Seats
Do not drive with either front seats reclined:
Sitting in a reclined position while the vehicle is moving is dangerous because you do not
get the full protection from seat belts. During sudden braking or a collision, you can slide
under the lap belt and suer serious internal injuries. For maximum protection, sit well
back and upright.
Do not place an object such as a cushion between the seatback and your back:
Putting an object such as a cushion between the seatback and your back is dangerous
because you will be unable to maintain a safe driving posture and the seat belt cannot
function at its full capacity in a collision, which could result in a serious accident, injury or
death.
Do not place objects under the seat:
The object could get stuck and cause the seat to not be xed securely, and result in an
accident.
Do not stack cargo higher than the seatbacks:
Stacking luggage or other cargo higher than the seatbacks is dangerous. During sudden
braking or a collision, objects can y around and become projectiles that may hit and
injure passengers.
Make sure luggage and cargo is secured before driving:
Not securing cargo while driving is dangerous as it could move or be crushed during
sudden braking or a collision and cause injury.
Never allow a passenger to sit or stand on the folded seatback while the vehicle is
moving:
Driving with a passenger on the folded seatback is dangerous. Allowing a child to sit up
on the folded seatback while the vehicle is moving is particularly dangerous. In a sudden
stop or even a minor collision, a child not in a proper seat or child-restraint system and
seat belt could be thrown forward, back or even out of the vehicle resulting in serious
injuries or death. The child in the baggage area could be thrown into other occupants
and cause serious injury.
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2 – 4
Essential Safety Equipment
Seats
CAUTION
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When operating a seat, be careful not to put your hands or ngers near the moving parts of
the seat or on the side trim to prevent injury.
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When moving the seats, make sure there is no cargo in the surrounding area. If the cargo
gets caught it could damage the cargo.
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When moving the seats forward and rearward or returning a rear-reclined seatback to its
upright position, make sure you hold onto the seatback with your hand while operating. If
the seatback is not held, the seat will move suddenly and could cause injury.
N O T E
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When returning a rear seat to its original position, place the seat belt in its normal
position. Verify that the seat belt pulls out and retracts.
y
When getting in and out of the vehicle, your foot could accidentally contact the seat
height adjustment lever and cause the seat to lower.

Adjust the seat to obtain the correct driving position.
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2 – 5
Essential Safety Equipment
Seats
Front Seat
Seat Operation
Seat Slide
To move a seat forward or backward, raise the lever and slide the seat to the desired position
and release the lever.
Make sure the lever returns to its original position and the seat is locked in place by
attempting to push it forward and backward.
Height Adjustment (Driver's Seat)
To adjust the seat height, move the lever up or down.
Seat Recline
To change the seatback angle, lean forward slightly while raising the lever. Then lean back
to the desired position and release the lever.
Make sure the lever returns to its original position and the seatback is locked in place by
attempting to push it forward and backward.
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Essential Safety Equipment
Seats
*Some models.
Seat Warmer
*
The front seats are electrically heated. The
ignition must be switched ON.
Press the seat warmer switch while the
ignition is switched ON to operate the seat
warmer. The indicator lights turn on to
indicate that the seat warmer is operating.
The mode changes as follows each time
the seat warmer switch is pressed.
OFF
High
Mid
Low
WARNING
Be careful when using the seat warmer:
The heat from the seat warmer may be
too hot for some people, as indicated
below, and could cause a low-
temperature burn.
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Infants, small children, elderly
people, and physically challenged
people
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People with delicate skin
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People who are excessively fatigued
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People who are intoxicated
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People who have taken sleep-
inducing medicine such as sleeping
pills or cold medicine
Do not use the seat warmer with
anything having high moisture-
retention ability such as a blanket or
cushion on the seat:
The seat may be heated excessively
and cause a low-temperature burn.
Do not use the seat warmer even when
taking a short nap in the vehicle:
The seat may be heated excessively
and cause a low-temperature burn.
Do not place heavy objects with sharp
projections on the seat, or insert
needles or pins into it:
This could cause the seat to become
excessively heated and result in injury
from a minor burn.
CAUTION
Do not use organic solvents to clean
the seat. It may damage the seat
surface and the heater.
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Essential Safety Equipment
Seats
N O T E
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If the ignition is switched off while the
seat warmer is operating (High, Mid or
Low) and then switched ON again, the
seat warmer will automatically operate
at the temperature set before switching
off the ignition.
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Use the seat warmer when the engine
is running. Leaving the seat warmer
on for long periods with the engine not
running could cause the battery power
to be depleted.
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The temperature of the seat warmer
cannot be adjusted beyond High, Mid
and Low because the seat warmer is
controlled by a thermostat.
Rear Seat
Split Folding the Seatback
By lowering the rear seatbacks the luggage
compartment space can be expanded.
WARNING
Do not drive the vehicle with occupants
on folded down seatbacks or in the
luggage compartment.
Putting occupants in the luggage
compartment is dangerous because
seat belts cannot be fastened which
could lead to serious injury or death
during sudden braking or a collision.
Do not allow children to play inside the
vehicle with the seatbacks lowered.
Allowing children to play in the
vehicle with the seatbacks folded
down is dangerous. If a child enters
the luggage compartment and the
seatbacks were raised back up, the
child may become trapped in the
luggage compartment which could
lead to an accident.
Tightly secure cargo in the luggage
compartment when it is transported
with the seatbacks folded down.
Driving without tightly securing cargo
and luggage is dangerous as it could
move and become an obstruction to
driving during emergency braking or
a collision resulting in an unexpected
accident.
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Essential Safety Equipment
Seats
When transporting cargo, do not allow
the cargo to exceed the height of the
seatbacks.
Transporting cargo stacked higher
than the seatbacks is dangerous as
visibility to the rear and sides of the
vehicle is reduced which could interfere
with driving operations and lead to an
accident.
Lowering the seatbacks
CAUTION
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When folding the seatback forward,
always support the seatback with your
hand. If it is not supported by a hand,
ngers or the hand pressing the push
knob could be injured.
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Check the position of a front seat before
folding a rear seatback.
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Depending on the position of a front
seat, it may not be possible to fold a rear
seatback all the way down because it
may hit the seatback of the front seat
which could scratch or damage the front
seat or its pocket. Remove the head
restraint on the rear outboard seat if
necessary.
1. Lower the head restraint all the way
down.
Refer to Head Restraints on page
2-10.
2. Press the push knob to fold down the
seatback.
Push knob
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