2016 MAZDA MODEL CX-3 clutch

When Driving
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Starting the Engine
For details, refer to Section 4, “Start/Stop Engine”.
1. Make sure the parking brake is on.
2. Continue to press the brake pedal firmly
until the engine has completely started.
3. (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).
4. 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.
(SKYACTIV-D 1.5)
• The starter does not rotate until the glow indicator light turns off.
• When starting the engine, do not release the clutch pedal (manual transaxle) or
the brake pedal (automatic transaxle) until the glow indicator light in the
instrument cluster turns off and the engine starts, after pressing the push button
start.
• If the clutch pedal (manual transaxle) or the brake pedal (automatic transaxle) is
released before the engine starts, depress the clutch pedal (manual transaxle) or
the brake pedal (automatic transaxle) again and press the push button start to
start the engine.
• If the ignition is left switched ON for a long period of time without the engine
running after the glow plugs are warmed up, the glow plugs may warm up again
which will illuminate the glow indicator light.
Indicator light
Push button start
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When Driving
For details, refer to Section 4, “Start/Stop Engine”.
The i-stop function automatically stops the engine when the vehicle is stopped at a
traffic light or stuck in traffic, 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.
• The i-stop indicator light (green) turns off when the engine is restarted.
Manual transaxle
2. While depressing the clutch pedal, shift the shift lever to the neutral position.
Engine idling stops after the clutch pedal is released.
3. (SKYACTIV-G 2.0) 1. Stop the vehicle by depressing the brake pedal and then the clutch pedal.
Operation of i-stop Function
Engine idling stop conditions are met while the vehicle is being driven. • (Except European model)
(SKYACTIV-D 1.5)
The engine restarts automatically when the clutch pedal is depressed.
NOTE
The engine restart timing varies depending on the brake pedal depression force.
The engine restarts automatically when you depress the clutch pedal or start to
release it.
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Maintenance and Care
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Windscreen washer fluid reservoir
Brake/Clutch fluid reservoir
Engine oil dipstickBattery
Fuse block
Cooling system capEngine coolant reservoir
Engine oil-filler cap
Windscreen washer fluid reservoir
Engine oil dipstick
BatteryFuse block
Engine oil-filler capBrake/Clutch fluid reservoir
Cooling system cap Engine coolant reservoir
Owner Maintenance Precautions
Routine Service
We highly recommend that these items be inspected daily, or at least every week.
• Engine Oil Level
• Engine Coolant Level
• Brake and Clutch Fluid Level
• Washer Fluid Level
• Battery Maintenance
• Tyre Inflation Pressure
For details, refer to Section 6, “Owner Maintenance”.
SKYACTIV-G 2.0
SKYACTIV-D 1.5
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