2017 MAZDA MODEL CX-3 Owner's Manual - RHD (UK, Australia) (in English)

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Before Driving
Driving Tips
Tyre chain selection (Europe)
Mazda recommends hexagon type
steel ring chains. Select the proper type
according to your tyre size.



Tyre size Tyre chain
215/60R16 Hexagon type
215/50R18 Hexagon type

NOTE
Although Mazda recommends hexagon
type steel ring chains, all chains within
the installation speci¿ cations may be
used.
Installation speci¿ cation (Europe)
When installing tyre chains, the distance
between the tyre tread and the chain must
be within the prescribed limits in the
following table.

Distance [Unit: mm (in)]
A B
MAX 9 (0.35) MAX 9 (0.35)



Side viewCross section viewTyre A
B
Installing the chains
1. If your vehicle is equipped with wheel
covers remove them, otherwise the
chain bands will scratch them.
2. Secure the chains on the front tyres as
tightly as possible. Always follow the
chain manufacturer's instructions.
3. Retighten the chains after driving
1/2—1 km (1/4—1/2 mile).

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Before Driving
Driving Tips
Driving In Flooded Area
WARNING
Dry off brakes that have become
wet by driving slowly, releasing the
accelerator pedal and lightly applying
the brakes several times until the brake
performance returns to normal:
Driving with wet brakes is dangerous.
Increased stopping distance or the
vehicle pulling to one side when
braking could result in a serious
accident. Light braking will indicate
whether the brakes have been affected.
CAUTION
Do not drive the vehicle on À ooded
roads as it could cause short circuiting
of electrical/electronic parts, or
engine damage or stalling from water
absorption. If the vehicle has been
immersed in water, consult an expert
repairer, we recommend an Authorised
Mazda Repairer.

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Before Driving
Driving Tips
Turbocharger Information (SKYACTIV-D 1.5)
CAUTION
  After driving at freeway speeds or up a long hill, idle the engine at least 30 seconds
before stopping it. Otherwise, the turbocharger could be damaged. However, when
i-stop operates, idling is unnecessary.
  Racing or over-revving the engine, particularly after it's just been started, can damage
the turbocharger.
  To protect the engine from damage, the engine is designed so that it cannot be raced
just after starting it in extremely cold weather.
The turbocharger greatly enhances engine power. Its advanced design provides improved
operation and requires minimum maintenance.

To get the most from it, observe the following.

1. Change engine oil and ¿ lter according to Scheduled Maintenance (page 6-3 ).
2. Use only recommended engine oil (page 6-22 ). Extra additives are NOT
recommended.

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Before Driving
Towing
Towing Caravans and Trailers (Europe/Russia/Turkey/
South Africa)
Your Mazda was designed and built primarily to carry passengers and cargo.
If you tow a trailer, follow these instructions because driver and passenger safety depends
on proper equipment and safe driving habits. Towing a trailer will affect handling, braking,
durability, performance, and economy.
Never overload vehicle or trailer. Consult an Authorised Mazda Dealer if you need further
details.
CAUTION
  Do not tow a trailer during the ¿ rst 1,000 km (600 miles) of your new Mazda. If you
do, you may damage the engine, transaxle, differential, wheel bearings, and other
power train components.
  Damage caused by towing a trailer/caravan in Turkey is not covered by the vehicle's
warranty.
Weight Limits
The total trailer weight, gross combination weight and trailer nose weight must be
within the prescribed limits in the Trailer Towing-Load Table.

TOTAL TRAILER WEIGHT:

Sum of weights of the trailer and its load.

GROSS COMBINATION WEIGHT:

Sum of total trailer weight and towing vehicle weight; including trailer hitch, vehicle
passengers, and vehicle load.

TRAILER NOSE WEIGHT:

The weight exerted on the trailer tongue. It is varied by changing the weight distribution
when loading the trailer.

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Before Driving
Towing
CAUTION
Be aware of the towing load weight differences when towing at high altitudes. For
altitudes exceeding 1,000 meter (3,280 ft 10 in), always reduce the towing load by 10%
for every 1,000 meter (3,280 ft 10 in) increase in altitude from the load indicated under
the gross combination weight heading in the maximum trailer towing-load table. If the
determined maximum total towing load weight is exceeded, the engine and other power
train parts may be damaged.

Maximum trailer towing-load table
Europe/Gradient up to 12%
MODEL TOTAL TRAILER
WEIGHT GROSS
COMBINATION
WEIGHT
Engine Transaxle Emission
level i-stop
system i-ELOOP
system Trailer
without
brake Trailer
with brake Trailer with brake
SKYACTIV-G
2.0 Manual
transaxle
(2WD) EURO6 × — 605 kg
(1,333.7 lb) 1,200 kg
(2,645.5 lb) 2,890 kg (6,371.2 lb)
SKYACTIV-G
2.0 Automatic
transaxle
(2WD) EURO6 × — 625 kg
(1,377.8 lb) 1,200 kg
(2,645.5 lb) 2,930 kg (6,459.4 lb)
SKYACTIV-G
2.0 Manual
transaxle
(4WD) EURO6 × × 645 kg
(1,421.9 lb) 1,200 kg
(2,645.5 lb) 2,965 kg (6,536.6 lb)
SKYACTIV-G
2.0 Automatic
transaxle
(4WD) EURO6 × × 660 kg
(1,455.0 lb) 1,200 kg
(2,645.5 lb) 2,995 kg (6,602.7 lb)
SKYACTIV-D
1.5 Manual
transaxle
(2WD) EURO6 × — 630 kg
(1,388.8 lb) 1,200 kg
(2,645.5 lb) 2,935 kg (6,470.5 lb)
SKYACTIV-D
1.5 Manual
transaxle
(4WD) EURO6 × — 665 kg
(1,466.0 lb) 1,200 kg
(2,645.5 lb) 3,005 kg (6,624.8 lb)
SKYACTIV-D
1.5 Automatic
transaxle
(4WD) EURO6 × — 675 kg
(1,488.1 lb) 1,200 kg
(2,645.5 lb) 3,020 kg (6,657.8 lb)
×: Available
—: Not available
TRAILER NOSE WEIGHT: 75 kg (165.3 lb)

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Before Driving
Towing
Germany and Austria/Gradient up to 8%
MODEL TOTAL TRAILER
WEIGHT GROSS
COMBINATION
WEIGHT
Engine Transaxle Emission
level i-stop
system i-ELOOP
system Trailer
without
brake Trailer
with brake Trailer with brake
SKYACTIV-G
2.0 Manual
transaxle
(2WD) EURO6 × — 605 kg
(1,333.7 lb) 1,200 kg
(2,645.5 lb) 2,890 kg (6,371.2 lb)
SKYACTIV-G
2.0 Automatic
transaxle
(2WD) EURO6 × — 625 kg
(1,377.8 lb) 1,200 kg
(2,645.5 lb) 2,930 kg (6,459.4 lb)
SKYACTIV-G
2.0 Manual
transaxle
(4WD) EURO6 × × 645 kg
(1,421.9 lb) 1,200 kg
(2,645.5 lb) 2,965 kg (6,536.6 lb)
SKYACTIV-G
2.0 Automatic
transaxle
(4WD) EURO6 × × 660 kg
(1,455.0 lb) 1,200 kg
(2,645.5 lb) 2,995 kg (6,602.7 lb)
SKYACTIV-D
1.5 Manual
transaxle
(2WD) EURO6 × — 630 kg
(1,388.8 lb) 1,200 kg
(2,645.5 lb) 2,935 kg (6,470.5 lb)
SKYACTIV-D
1.5 Manual
transaxle
(4WD) EURO6 × — 665 kg
(1,466.0 lb) 1,200 kg
(2,645.5 lb) 3,005 kg (6,624.8 lb)
SKYACTIV-D
1.5 Automatic
transaxle
(4WD) EURO6 × — 675 kg
(1,488.1 lb) 1,200 kg
(2,645.5 lb) 3,020 kg (6,657.8 lb)
×: Available
—: Not available
TRAILER NOSE WEIGHT: 75 kg (165.3 lb)

Russia/Gradient up to 12%
MODEL TOTAL TRAILER WEIGHT GROSS
COMBINATION
WEIGHT
Engine Transaxle Emission level Trailer
without brake Trailer with
brake Trailer with brake
SKYACTIV-G
2.0 Manual transaxle
(2WD) EURO5 625 kg
(1,377.8 lb) 1,200 kg
(2,645.5 lb) 2,885 kg (6,360.2 lb)
SKYACTIV-G
2.0 Automatic
transaxle (2WD) EURO5 640 kg
(1,410.9 lb) 1,200 kg
(2,645.5 lb) 2,935 kg (6,470.5 lb)
SKYACTIV-G
2.0 Automatic
transaxle (4WD) EURO5 670 kg
(1,477.0 lb) 1,200 kg
(2,645.5 lb) 2,995 kg (6,602.7 lb)
TRAILER NOSE WEIGHT: 75 kg (165.3 lb)

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Before Driving
Towing
South Africa/Gradient up to 12%
MODEL TOTAL TRAILER
WEIGHT GROSS
COMBINATION
WEIGHT
Engine Transaxle i-stop
system Drive
system Sunroof Trailer
without
brake Trailer
with brake Trailer with brake
SKYACTIV-G
2.0 Manual
transaxle — 2WD — 635 kg
(1,399.9 lb) 850 kg
(1,873.9 lb) 2,493 kg (5,496.0 lb)
SKYACTIV-G
2.0 Automatic
transaxle × 2WD — 675 kg
(1,488.1 lb) 850 kg
(1,873.9 lb) 2,578 kg (5,683.4 lb)
SKYACTIV-G
2.0 Manual
transaxle × 2WD — 650 kg
(1,432.9 lb) 850 kg
(1,873.9 lb) 2,520 kg (5,555.5 lb)
SKYACTIV-G
2.0 Automatic
transaxle × 2WD × 675 kg
(1,488.1 lb) 850 kg
(1,873.9 lb) 2,585 kg (5,698.8 lb)
SKYACTIV-G
2.0 Automatic
transaxle × 4WD — 710 kg
(1,565.2 lb) 850 kg
(1,873.9 lb) 2,634 kg (5,806.9 lb)
×: Available
—: Not available
TRAILER NOSE WEIGHT: 75 kg (165.3 lb)

WARNING
Always keep tow loads within speci¿ ed limits as indicated in the Trailer Towing-Load
Table:
Attempting to tow loads greater than those speci¿ ed is dangerous as it may cause
serious handling and performance problems that could result in personal injury or
vehicle damage, or both.

Always keep the trailer nose weight within the speci¿ ed limits in the Trailer Towing-
Load Table:
Loading the trailer with more weight in the rear than in the front is dangerous. This
could cause loss of vehicle control and an accident.
NOTE
  The total trailer weight and nose weight can be determined by weighing the trailer on
platform scales at a highway weighing station or a trucking company.
  Appropriate total trailer weight and nose weight may prevent the danger of trailer sway
from crosswinds, rough roads, or other causes.

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Before Driving
Towing
Trailer Hitch
When towing a trailer, use an appropriate trailer hitch. We recommend using a genuine
Mazda trailer hitch. Use the original holes drilled by the vehicle manufacture for securing
the trailer hitch. Contact your Authorised Mazda Dealer for more information.


Unit: mm (in)
MAX. 75 Kg (165 lb)
Hitch coupling point
A
BA:350—420 (13.8—16.5)
B:877.8 (34.56)
C:1017.9 (40.075)
C
C Trailer hitch installation area

Ty r e s
When towing a trailer, make sure all tyres are inÀ ated to the recommended cold-tyre
pressure, as indicated on the tyre pressure chart on the driver's door frame. Trailer tyre size,
load rating, and inÀ ation pressures should conform to tyre manufacturer speci¿ cations.
WARNING
Never use the temporary spare tyre when towing:
Using the temporary spare tyre on your vehicle when towing a trailer is dangerous as it
could result in tyre failure, loss of control, and injury to vehicle occupants.