2015 MAZDA MODEL CX-3 warning light

3–21
Before Driving
Doors and Locks
NOTE
 

 When the liftgate latch is released by
pressing the electric liftgate opener,
the liftgate raises slightly to allow
it to be opened. If the liftgate is not
operated for a certain period of time
after the electric liftgate opener has
been pressed, the liftgate cannot be
raised any more from its slightly
raised position. Press the electric
liftgate opener again to fully open
the liftgate. To close the liftgate from
its slightly raised position, open it
fi rst by pressing the electric liftgate
opener, and waiting for 1 second or
longer then close it.
 If the liftgate is not fully closed,
the driver is notifi ed by a warning
indicated in the instrument cluster.
 
 If the vehicle battery is dead or there
is a malfunction in the electrical
system and the liftgate cannot be
unlocked, the liftgate can be opened
by performing the emergency
procedure.
 Refer to When Liftgate Cannot be
Opened on page 7-55 .
Closing the liftgate
CAUTION
When closing the liftgate, return the
luggage board to its original position.
If the liftgate is closed with the luggage
board standing upright, the luggage
compartment cover could be damaged.
Luggage compartment cover
Luggage board
Lower the liftgate slowly using the liftgate
grip recess, then push the liftgate closed
using both hands.
Do not slam it. Pull up on the liftgate to
make sure it is secure.
Liftgate grip recess
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*Some models.3–22
Before Driving
Doors and Locks
Luggage Compartment
Luggage compartment cover *
WARNING
Do not place anything on top of the
cover:
Placing luggage or other cargo on top
of the luggage compartment cover is
dangerous. During sudden braking
or a collision, the cargo could become
a projectile that could hit and injure
someone. The vehicle has a light
weight luggage compartment cover to
keep the contents of your luggage area
out of sight; it will not retain heavy
objects that are not tied down in an
accident such as a rollover. Tie down
all heavy objects, whether luggage or
cargo, using the tie down hooks.
Make sure luggage and cargo are
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.
CAUTION
Make sure the luggage compartment
cover is fi rmly secured. If it is not
fi rmly secured, it could unexpectedly
disengage resulting in injury. The luggage compartment can be accessed
by opening the liftgate when the straps are
attached to the sides of the liftgate.
Strap
Removing the cover
This cover can be removed for more room.
1. Remove the straps from the hooks.
2. Lift the end of the luggage
compartment cover a little, pull it
outward, and remove it from the pins.
Pin
Pin
3. Lift the front end of the luggage
compartment cover and remove it.
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3–28
Before Driving
Fuel and Emission
Fuel-Filler Flap and Cap
WARNING
When removing the fuel-fi ller cap,
loosen the cap slightly and wait for any
hissing to stop, then remove it:
Fuel spray is dangerous. Fuel can
burn skin and eyes and cause illness
if ingested. Fuel spray is released
when there is pressure in the fuel tank
and the fuel-fi ller cap is removed too
quickly.
Before refuelling, stop the engine, and
always keep sparks and fl ames away
from the fi ller neck:
Fuel vapour is dangerous. It could be
ignited by sparks or fl ames causing
serious burns and injuries.
Additionally, use of the incorrect fuel-
fi ller cap or not using a fuel-fi ller cap
may result in a fuel leak, which could
result in serious burns or death in an
accident.
Do not continue refuelling after
the fuel pump nozzle shuts off
automatically:
Continuing to add fuel after the fuel
pump nozzle has shut off automatically
is dangerous because overfi lling the
fuel tank may cause fuel overfl ow or
leakage. Fuel overfl ow and leakage
could damage the vehicle and if the
fuel ignites it could cause a fi re and
explosion resulting in serious injury or
death.
CAUTION
Always use only a designated Mazda
fuel-fi ller cap or an approved equivalent,
available at an expert repairer, we
recommend an Authorised Mazda
Repairer. The wrong cap can result in
a serious malfunction of the fuel and
emission control systems.
Fuel-Filler Flap
To open, pull the remote fuel-fi ller fl ap
release.
To close, press the fuel-fi ller fl ap until it
locks securely.
Remote fuel-filler flap release
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3–30
Before Driving
Steering Wheel
Steering Wheel
WARNING
Never adjust the steering wheel while
the vehicle is moving:
Adjusting the steering wheel while the
vehicle is moving is dangerous. Moving
it can very easily cause the driver
to abruptly turn to the left or right.
This can lead to loss of control or an
accident.
Steering Wheel Adjustment
To change the angle or length of the
steering wheel:
1. Stop the vehicle, and then pull down
the lock release lever under the steering
column.
Lock release lever
2. Tilt the steering wheel and/or adjust the
steering column length to the desired
positions, then push the lever up to lock
the column.
3. Attempt to push the steering wheel
up and down to make sure it's locked
before driving.
NOTE
Make sure that the steering wheel is
locked fi rmly in place. If it is diffi cult to
raise the lever, lightly move the steering
wheel forward and back to pull up the
lever.
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*Some models.3–33
Before Driving
Mirrors
WARNING
Do not touch a power fold-in mirror
while it is moving:
Touching the power fold-in mirror
when it is moving is dangerous. Your
hand could be pinched and injured or
the mirror could be damaged.
Use the power fold-in switch to set the
mirror to the on-road position:
Setting the power fold-in mirror to the
on-road position by hand is dangerous.
The mirror will not lock in position and
will prevent effective rearview visibility.
Only operate the power fold-in mirror
with the vehicle safely parked:
Operating the power fold-in mirror
while the vehicle is moving is
dangerous. Wind blast on the mirror
will cause them to collapse and you will
be unable to return it to the on-road
position, preventing rearview visibility.
Engine-off outside mirror operation
*
The outside mirrors can be operated for
about 40 seconds after the ignition is
switched from ON to off with all doors
closed. If any door is opened, the outside
mirrors will stop operating.
Rearview Mirror
WARNING
Do not stack cargo or objects higher
than the seatbacks:
Cargo stacked higher than the
seatbacks is dangerous. It can block
your view in the rearview mirror, which
might cause you to hit another car
when changing lanes.
Rearview mirror adjustment
Before driving, adjust the rearview mirror
to centre on the scene through the rear
window.
Reducing glare from headlights
Adjust the mirror with the antidazzle lever
in the day position.
Push the antidazzle lever forward for day
driving. Pull it back to reduce glare of
headlights from vehicles at the rear.
Antidazzle lever
Day Night
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3–34
Before Driving
Windows
Power Windows
The ignition must be switched ON for the
power windows to operate.
WARNING
Make sure the opening is clear before
closing a window:
Closing a power window is dangerous.
A person's hands, head, or even neck
could be caught by the window and
result in serious injury or even death.
This warning applies especially to
children.
Never allow children to play with power
window switches:
Power window switches that are not
locked with the power window lock
switch would allow children to operate
power windows unintentionally, which
could result in serious injury if a
child's hands, head or neck becomes
caught by the window.
CAUTION
To prevent burning out the fuse and
damaging the power window system,
do not open or close more than three
windows at once.
NOTE
A power window may no longer open/
close if you continue to press the switch
after fully opening/closing the power
window. If the power window does not
open/close, wait a moment and then
operate the switch again.
Operating the Driver's Side Power
Window
Normal opening/closing
To open the window to the desired
position, lightly hold down the switch.
To close the window to the desired
position, lightly pull up the switch.
Driver's window
Open Close Master control switches
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*Some models.3–42
Before Driving
Security System
Theft-Deterrent System *
If the theft deterrent system detects an
inappropriate entry into the vehicle or
the intrusion sensor detects movement
in the vehicle which could result in the
vehicle (with the intrusion sensor) or its
contents being stolen, the alarm alerts the
surrounding area of an abnormality by
sounding the siren/horn and fl ashing the
hazard warning lights.
The system will not function unless it's
properly armed. So when you leave the
vehicle, follow the arming procedure
correctly.
Intrusion sensor
*
The intrusion sensor uses ultrasonic waves
to detect movement inside the vehicle and
to raise an alert of an intrusion into the
vehicle.
The intrusion sensor detects certain kinds
of movement inside the vehicle, however,
it may also respond to phenomenon
outside the vehicle such as vibrations, loud
noise, wind, and air currents.
CAUTION
In order for the intrusion sensor to
operate appropriately, be aware of the
following:
 
 Do not hang clothing or objects from
a head restraint or a coat hook.
  Return the extension sunvisors to
their original positions.
  Do not blind the intrusion sensor by
covering it or placing objects over it.
  Do not allow the intrusion sensor to
get soiled or wipe it with a liquid.
  Do not shock or cause an impact to
the intrusion sensor or the intrusion
sensor bezel.
  Do not install seats or seat covers
that are not Mazda genuine products.
  To prevent obstruction of intrusion
sensor, do not place objects or cargo
near the intrusion sensor that are
higher than the head restraints.

Intrusion sensor and
intrusion sensor bezel
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3–43
Before Driving
Security System
Operation
Siren triggering conditions
The siren/horn sounds intermittently and
the hazard warning lights fl ash for about
30 seconds when the system is triggered
by any one of the following:
 


 Unlocking a door with an inside door-
lock knob.
 


 Forcing open a door, the bonnet or the
liftgate.
 


 Opening the bonnet by operating the
bonnet release handle.
 


 Switching the ignition ON without using
the push button start.
 


(With the intrusion sensor)
 The intrusion sensor detects a movement
in the vehicle.
The system will be triggered again (up to
10 times) if one of the above conditions
remains.
 


(With the intrusion sensor)
 Disconnecting the battery terminal (the
hazard warning lights do not fl ash).
The system will be triggered about 10
times.
NOTE
  The liftgate does not open while the
theft-deterrent system is operating.
  If the battery goes dead while the
theft-deterrent system is armed, the
siren will activate and the hazard
warning lights will fl ash when the
battery is charged or replaced.
How to Arm the System
1. Close the windows securely.
NOTE
(With the intrusion sensor)
Even with a window open, the system
can be armed, however, leaving the
windows even partially open can invite
theft, and wind blowing into the vehicle
could trigger the alarm.
The intrusion sensor function can also
be cancelled.
Refer to Cancelling the Intrusion/Tilt
Sensor on page 3-44 .
2. Switch the ignition OFF.
3. Make sure the bonnet, the doors, and
the liftgate are closed.
4. Press the lock button on the transmitter
or lock the driver's door from the
outside with the auxiliary key.
The hazard warning lights will fl ash
once.
(With the advanced keyless function)
Press a request switch.
The security indicator light in the
instrument panel fl ashes twice per
second for 20 seconds.
5. After 20 seconds, the system is fully
armed.
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