2016 MAZDA MODEL CX-3 trailer

3–1
3Before Driving
Use of various features, including keys, doors, mirrors and windows.


Keys ...................................................... 3-2
Keys ............................................... 3-2
Keyless Entry System .................... 3-3
Advanced Keyless Entry System ........ 3-8
Advanced Keyless Entry
System
* ........................................... 3-8
Operational Range ......................... 3-9
Doors and Locks ................................ 3-10
Door Locks ................................... 3-10
Liftgate ......................................... 3-18
Fuel and Emission ............................. 3-22
Fuel and Engine Exhaust
Precautions ................................... 3-22
Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap ................ 3-25
Steering Wheel................................... 3-27
Steering Wheel ............................. 3-27
Mirrors ............................................... 3-28
Mirrors ......................................... 3-28
Windows ............................................. 3-30
Power Windows ........................... 3-30
Moonroof
* .................................... 3-33
Security System ................................. 3-35
Modifi cation and Add-On
Equipment .................................... 3-35
Immobilizer System ..................... 3-35
Theft-Deterrent System
* ............... 3-37 Driving Tips ....................................... 3-39
Break-In Period ............................ 3-39
Saving Fuel and Protection of the
Environment ................................. 3-39
Hazardous Driving ....................... 3-40
Floor Mat ..................................... 3-40
Rocking the Vehicle ..................... 3-41
Winter Driving ............................. 3-41
Driving In Flooded Area .............. 3-43
Overloading .................................. 3-44
Driving on Uneven Road ............. 3-45
Towing ................................................ 3-46
Trailer Towing .............................. 3-46
Recreational Towing .................... 3-46
*Some models.
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3–45
Before Driving
Driving Tips
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 muffl er(s) when driving under
the following conditions:
 


y Ascending or descending a slope with a sharp transition angle



y Ascending or descending a driveway or trailer ramp with a sharp transition angle
This vehicle is equipped with low profi le 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.
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3–46
Before Driving
Towing
Trailer Towing
YourMazda is not designed for towing.
Never tow a trailer with your Mazda.
Recreational Towing
An example of "recreational towing" is
towing your vehicle behind a motorhome.
The transaxle is not designed for towing
this vehicle on all 4 wheels.
When doing recreational towing refer
to "Towing Description" (page 7-24 )
and "Tiedown Hooks" (page 7-25 ) and
carefully follow the instructions.
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4–82
When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
 


y In the following cases, the activation of the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning lights
and the warning beep may not occur or they may be delayed.
 


y A vehicle makes a lane change from a driving lane two lanes over to an adjacent lane.



y Driving on steep slopes.



y Crossing the summit of a hill or mountain pass.



y The turning radius is small (making a sharp curve, turning at intersections).



y When there is a difference in the height between your driving lane and the adjacent
lane.
 


y Directly after pressing the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) switch and the system
becomes operable.
 


y If the road width is extremely narrow, vehicles two lanes over may be detected.
The detection area of the radar sensors (rear) is set according to the road width of
expressways.
 


y The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning lights may turn on in reaction to stationary
objects on the road or the roadside such as guardrails, tunnels, sidewalls, and parked
vehicles.
Objects such as guardrails and concrete walls
running alongside the vehicle.Places where the width between guardrails or
walls on each side of the vehicle narrows.
The walls at the entrance and exits of tunnels,
turnouts.
 

y A Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning light may fl ash or the warning beep may be
activated several times when making a turn at a city intersection.
 


y Turn off the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system while pulling a trailer or while an
accessory such as a bicycle carrier is installed to the rear of the vehicle. Otherwise, the
radar’s radio waves will be blocked causing the system to not operate normally.
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4–92
When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
 


y Under the following conditions, the radar sensors (rear) cannot detect target objects or it
may be diffi cult to detect them.




y The vehicle speed when reversing is about 10 km/h (6 mph) or faster.



y The radar sensor (rear) detection area is obstructed by a nearby wall or parked
vehicle. Reverse the vehicle to a position where the radar sensor detection area is no
longer obstructed.)
Your vehicle
 


y A vehicle is approaching directly from the rear of your vehicle.
Your vehicle




y The vehicle is parked on a slant.
Your vehicle




y Directly after pressing the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) switch and the system
becomes operable.
 


y In the following cases, it may be diffi cult to view the illumination/fl ashing of the Blind
Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning lights equipped on the door mirrors.
 


y Snow or ice adheres to the door mirrors.



y The front door glass is fogged or covered in snow, frost or dirt.




y Turn off the Rear Cross Traffi c Alert (RCTA) system while pulling a trailer or while an
accessory such as a bicycle carrier is installed to the rear of the vehicle. Otherwise,
the radio waves emitted by the radar will be blocked causing the system to not operate
normally.
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When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
NOTE
 


y Under the following conditions, the
radar sensor (front) may not be able to
detect vehicles ahead or obstructions
correctly and each system may not
operate normally.
 


y The rear surface of a vehicle
ahead does not refl ect radio waves
effectively, such as an unloaded
trailer or an automobile with a
loading platform covered by a soft
top, vehicles with a hard plastic
tailgate, and round-shaped vehicles.
 


y Vehicles ahead with low vehicle
height and thus less area for
refl ecting radio waves.




y Visibility is reduced due to a vehicle
ahead casting off water, snow, or
sand from its tires and onto your
windshield.
 


y The luggage compartment is loaded
with heavy objects or the rear
passenger seats are occupied.
 


y Ice, snow, or soiling is on the front
surface of the front emblem.
 


y During inclement weather such as
rain, snow, or sand storms.
 


y When driving near facilities or
objects emitting strong radio waves.
 


y Under the following conditions, the
radar sensor (front) may not be able to
detect vehicles ahead or obstructions.
 


y The beginning and end of a curve.



y Roads with continuous curves.



y Narrow lane roads due to road
construction or lane closures.
 


y The vehicle ahead enters the radar
sensor's blind spot.
 


y The vehicle ahead is running
abnormally due to accident or
vehicle damage.
 


y Roads with repeated up and down
slopes
 


y Driving on poor roads or unpaved
roads.
 


y The distance between your vehicle
and the vehicle ahead is extremely
short.
 


y A vehicle suddenly comes close such
as by cutting into the lane.
 


y To prevent incorrect operation of the
system, use tires of the same specifi ed
size, manufacturer, brand, and tread
pattern on all four wheels. In addition,
do not use tires with signifi cantly
different wear patterns or tire pressures
on the same vehicle (Including the
temporary spare tire).
 


y If the battery power is weak, the system
may not operate correctly.
 


y When driving on roads with little
traffi c and few vehicles ahead or
obstructions for the radar sensor to
detect, Smart Brake Support/Smart City
Brake Support (SBS/SCBS) Warning
Light (amber) temporarily illuminates,
however, this does not indicate a
problem.
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When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
NOTE
 


y The detection ability of the radar sensors (rear) has limitations. In the following cases,
the detection ability may lower and the system may not operate normally.
 


y The rear bumper near the radar sensors (rear) has become deformed.



y Snow, ice or mud adheres to the radar sensors (rear) on the rear bumper.



y Under bad weather conditions such as rain, snow and fog.




y Under the following conditions, the radar sensors (rear) cannot detect target objects or it
may be diffi cult to detect them.




y Stationary objects on a road or a road side such as small, two-wheeled vehicles,
bicycles, pedestrians, animals, and shopping carts.
 


y Vehicle shapes which do not refl ect radar waves well such as empty trailers with a low
vehicle height and sports cars.
 


y Vehicles are shipped with the direction of the radar sensors (rear) adjusted for each
vehicle to a loaded vehicle condition so that the radar sensors (rear) detect approaching
vehicles correctly. If the direction of the radar sensors (rear) has deviated for some
reason, have the vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
 


y For repairs or replacement of the radar sensors (rear), or bumper repairs, paintwork,
and replacement near the radar sensors, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
 


y Turn off the system while pulling a trailer or while an accessory such as a bicycle carrier
is installed to the rear of the vehicle. Otherwise, the radio waves emitted by the radar will
be blocked causing the system to not operate normally.
 


y The radar sensors are regulated by the relevant radio wave laws of the country in which
the vehicle is driven. If the vehicle is driven abroad, authorization from the country in
which the vehicle is driven may be required.
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6–6
Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
Chart symbols:
I : Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair, adjust, fi ll up, or replace if necessary.
T : Tighten
Remarks:
*1 The engine oil and fi lter must be changed at least once a year or within 16,000 km (10,000 miles) since last
engine oil and fi lter change. The system must be reset whenever replacing the engine oil regardless of the
message/wrench indicator light display.
*2 Use of FL-22 is recommended when replacing engine coolant. Using engine coolant other than FL-22 may
cause serious damage to the engine and cooling system.
*3 According to state/provincial and federal regulations, failure to perform maintenance on these items will not
void your emissions warranties. However, Mazda recommends that all maintenance services be performed at the
recommended time or mileage/kilometer period to ensure long-term reliability.
*4 The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) initialization must be performed so that the system operates
normally (if equipped).
*5 If the vehicle is operated primarily under any of the following conditions, replace the rear differential oil at
every 48,000 km (30,000 miles).
a) Towing a trailer or using a car-top carrier
b) Driving in dusty, sandy or wet conditions
c) Extended periods of idling or low speed operation
d) Repeated short trips of less than 16 km (10 miles)
*6 If this component has been submerged in water, the oil should be replaced.
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