2015 MAZDA MODEL CX-3 ECO mode

3–50
Before Driving
Driving Tips
NOTE
  Do not use the parking brake in
freezing weather as it may freeze.
Instead, shift to P with an automatic
transaxle and to 1 or R with a manual
transaxle. Block the rear wheels.
  Remove snow before driving. Snow
left on the windscreen 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 windscreen.
  Never use warm or hot water for
removing snow or ice from windows
and mirrors as it could result in the
glass cracking.
  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 Tyres
WARNING
Use only the same size and type tyres
(snow, radial, or non-radial) on all four
wheels:
Using tyres 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 tyres.
Use snow tyres on all four wheels
Do not exceed the maximum permissible
speed for your snow tyres or legal speed
limits.
Europe
When snow tyres are used, select the
specifi ed size and pressure (page 9-9 ).
Tyre Chains
Check local regulations before using tyre
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 tyre; it may result in damage to
the vehicle and to the tyre. In some
models, the vehicle is not equipped
with a factory installed temporary
spare tyre.
  Do not use chains on roads that are
free of snow or ice. The tyres and
chains could be damaged.
  Chains may scratch or chip
aluminium wheels.
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*Some models.4–1
4When 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 ................ 4-11
i-stop
* ........................................... 4-13
Instrument Cluster and Display ...... 4-23
Meters and Gauges ....................... 4-23
Active Driving Display
* ............... 4-34
Warning/Indicator Lights ............. 4-36
Transaxle ............................................ 4-44
Manual Transaxle Operation ........ 4-44
Automatic Transaxle Controls ...... 4-47
Switches and Controls ...................... 4-58
Lighting Control ........................... 4-58
Front Fog Lights
* ......................... 4-65
Rear Fog Light* ............................ 4-66
Turn and Lane-Change Signals ...... 4-67
Windscreen Wipers and Washer ...... 4-68
Rear Window Wiper and
Washer
*......................................... 4-72
Headlight Washer* ........................ 4-73
Rear Window Defogger ............... 4-73
Horn ............................................. 4-74
Hazard Warning Flasher ............... 4-75
Brake .................................................. 4-76
Brake System ............................... 4-76
Emergency Stop Signal System ...... 4-79
Hill Launch Assist (HLA)* ........... 4-79 ABS/TCS/DSC ................................... 4-81
Antilock Brake System (ABS) ...... 4-81
Traction Control System (TCS) ...... 4-82
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC) ........................................... 4-84
i-ELOOP ............................................ 4-85
i-ELOOP
* ..................................... 4-85
Fuel Economy Monitor ..................... 4-88
Fuel Economy Monitor
* ............... 4-88
Drive Selection ................................... 4-93
Drive Selection
* ........................... 4-93
4WD .................................................... 4-95
4-Wheel Drive (4WD)
Operation ...................................... 4-95
Power Steering................................... 4-97
Power Steering ............................. 4-97
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*Some models.4–2
i-ACTIVSENSE................................. 4-98
i-ACTIVSENSE*.......................... 4-98
Adaptive Front Lighting System
(AFS)
* ........................................ 4-101
High Beam Control System
(HBC)
*........................................ 4-102
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS)
* .................................... 4-105
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
System
* ....................................... 4-111
Distance Recognition Support System
(DRSS)
* ...................................... 4-118
Rear Cross Traffi c Alert
(RCTA)
* ..................................... 4-121
Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC)
* .................................... 4-124
Adjustable Speed Limiter* ......... 4-134
Smart City Brake Support
(SCBS)
* ...................................... 4-139
Smart Brake Support (SBS)* ...... 4-145
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)* .... 4-148
Radar Sensor (Front)* ................. 4-151
Laser Sensor (Front)* ................. 4-154
Radar Sensors (Rear)* ................ 4-156
Cruise Control ................................. 4-158
Cruise Control
* ........................... 4-158
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System .... 4-163
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
System
* ....................................... 4-163
Diesel Particulate Filter (SKYACTIV-D
1.5) .................................................... 4-167
Diesel Particulate Filter
(SKYACTIV-D 1.5) ................... 4-167 Rear View Monitor .......................... 4-168
Rear View Monitor
* ................... 4-168
Parking Sensor System ................... 4-177
Parking Sensor System
* ............. 4-177
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*Some models.4–13
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
i-stop *
The i-stop function automatically stops the engine when the vehicle is stopped at a traffi c
light or stuck in traffi c, and then restarts the engine automatically to resume driving. The
system provides improved fuel economy, reduced exhaust gas emissions, and eliminates
idling noise while the engine is stopped.
Engine idle stopping and restarting
NOTE
  The i-stop indicator light (green) turns on under the following conditions:




 When engine idling is stopped.



(Except European model)
 Engine idling stop conditions are met while the vehicle is being driven.

 The i-stop indicator light (green) turns off when the engine is restarted.
Manual transaxle
1. Stop the vehicle by depressing the brake pedal and then the clutch pedal.
2. While depressing the clutch pedal, shift the shift lever to the neutral position. Engine
idling stops after the clutch pedal is released.
3. The engine restarts automatically when the clutch pedal is depressed.
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4–14
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
Automatic transaxle
1. Engine idling stops when the brake pedal is depressed while the vehicle is driven (except
for driving in the R or M position second gear fi xed mode) and the vehicle is stopped.
2. The engine restarts automatically when the brake pedal is released with the selector lever
in the D or M position (not in second gear fi xed mode).
3. If the selector lever is in the N or P position, the engine does not restart when the brake
pedal is released. The engine restarts when the brake pedal is depressed again or the
selector lever is shifted to the D, M (not in second gear fi xed mode) or the R position.
(For the purposes of safety, always keep the brake pedal depressed when shifting the
selector lever while engine idling is stopped.)
Operation conditions
When the system is operable
Under the following conditions, engine idling stops and the i-stop indicator light (green)
turns on.
 


(SKYACTIV-G 2.0)
 The engine is warmed up.



(SKYACTIV-D 1.5)



 
 The engine is not cold.


 
 The fuel injection amount learning, which is performed periodically and automatically,
is not being performed.
 


 The engine has been started and the vehicle is driven for a certain period.



 The engine is started with the bonnet closed.



 The battery is in good condition.



 All doors, liftgate, and bonnet are closed.



 The driver's seat belt is fastened.



 The air conditioner is not operating with the airfl ow mode dial in the position (A/C
ON).
 


(Automatic air-conditioning)



 
 The temperature setting dial for the air conditioning is set to a position other than
maximum cooling (A/C ON).
 

 
 The vehicle's interior temperature and the set temperature for the air conditioner are
nearly the same.
 


 The i-stop warning light (amber) is not turned on/fl ashing.



 The keyless entry & push button start system functions are normal.



 The brake vacuum is suffi ciently high.



 The steering wheel is not being operated.
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4–15
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
 


(Manual transaxle)



 
 The vehicle speed is 3 km/h (1.8 mph) or less.


 
 The shift lever is in the neutral position.


 
 The clutch pedal is not depressed.




(Automatic transaxle)



 
 The vehicle is stopped.


 
 The selector lever is in the D or M position (not in second gear fi xed mode).


 
 The automatic transaxle fl uid has warmed up suffi ciently.


 
 The automatic transaxle fl uid temperature is not abnormally high.


 
 The steering wheel is almost in the straight-ahead position (idling may not stop even
with the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position if force is applied to the steering
wheel. Release the force applied to the steering wheel to stop engine idling).
 

 
 The vehicle is stopped by depressing the brake pedal.


 
 Emergency braking is not applied.
When the system is not operable
Engine idling does not stop in the following conditions:
 


 The vehicle is stopped but the engine is kept idling.



 The air-conditioner is operating with the airfl ow mode dial in the position (A/C ON).



(Automatic air-conditioning)



 
 The temperature setting dial for the air conditioning is set to the maximum cooling (A/C
ON) position.
 

 
 There is a large difference between the cabin temperature and the set temperature of the
air-conditioner.
 


 The ambient temperature is extremely high or low.



 The atmospheric pressure is low (when driving at high altitudes).



(Automatic transaxle)



 
 The vehicle is stopped on a steep incline.


 
 The steering wheel is not in the straight-ahead position while the vehicle is stopped.




(SKYACTIV-D 1.5)
 The particulate matter (PM) is being removed by the diesel particulate fi lter (DPF).
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4–16
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
NOTE
Under the following conditions, a period of time is required to stop engine idling
 
 The battery power is depleted for some reasons such as the vehicle has not been driven
for a long period.
  The ambient temperature is high or low. 
 After the battery terminals are disconnected for some reasons such as for battery
replacement.
 (SKYACTIV-D 1.5) After PM removal is performed by the diesel particulate fi lter (DPF).
Engine does not restart
If the following operations are performed while the idling is stopped, the engine will not
restart for safety reasons. In such cases, start the engine using the normal method.
 
 The bonnet is opened. 
(European model) The driver's seat belt is unfastened and the driver's door is opened. 
(Except European model)




(Manual transaxle)
 With the shift lever in a position other than neutral, the driver's seat belt is
unfastened and the driver's door is opened.
 


(Automatic transaxle)
 With the selector lever in the D or M (not in second gear fi xed mode), the driver's
seat belt is unfastened and the driver's door is opened.
Engine-stop period is short or time until next engine idle stop is long
 
 The ambient temperature is high or low. 
 The battery power is depleted. 
 Power consumption by the vehicle's electrical parts is high.
Engine restarts automatically while engine idling is stopped
Under the following conditions, the engine restarts automatically.
 
 The i-stop OFF switch is pressed until the beep sounds.

 The air-conditioner is operated with the airfl ow mode dial in the position (A/C
ON).
 (Automatic air-conditioning)




 The temperature setting dial of the air-conditioner is set to maximum cooling (A/C
ON).
 


 The cabin temperature is largely different from the set temperature of the air-
conditioner.
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4–17
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
NOTE
  The brakes are released slightly on a slope and the vehicle begins to move. 
 Two minutes have elapsed since the idling was stopped. 
 The battery power is depleted. 
(Automatic transaxle)




 The accelerator pedal is depressed with the selector lever in the D or M (not in
second gear fi xed mode) position.




 The selector lever is shifted to the R position.



 The selector lever is shifted from N or P position to D or M (not in second gear fi xed
mode) position.
 


 The steering wheel is operated with the selector lever in the D or M (not in second
gear fi xed mode) position.




 The selector lever is in the M position and the second gear fi xed mode is selected. 

(Except European model)




(Manual transaxle)
 With the shift lever in the neutral position, the driver's seat belt is unfastened and the
driver's door is opened.
 


(Automatic transaxle)
 With the selector lever in the N or P position, the driver's seat belt is unfastened and
the driver's door is opened.
Selector lever is operated while engine idling is stopped (automatic transaxle)
If the selector lever is shifted from D or M (not in second gear fi xed mode) position to
N or P position while engine idling is stopped, the engine does not restart even when the
brake pedal is released. The engine will restart if the brake pedal is depressed again or the
selector lever is shifted to the D, M (not in second gear fi xed mode), or R position. (For
the purposes of safety, always keep the brake pedal depressed when shifting the selector
lever while engine idling is stopped.)
 
(European model) If the selector lever is shifted from the D or M (not in second gear fi xed mode) position
to the N or P position, and the driver's seat belt is unfastened and the driver's door is
opened, the engine does not restart. Start the engine using the normal method.
 (Except European model) If the selector lever is shifted from the D or M (not in second gear fi xed mode) to the
N or P position, and the driver's seat belt is unfastened and the driver's door is opened,
the engine restarts.
Battery terminals are disconnected
Engine idling may not stop right after the battery terminals are disconnected. In addition,
if the battery is replaced, the i-stop functions must be verifi ed. Consult an expert repairer,
we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
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