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

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Before Driving
Towing
Safety Chains
Safety chains must be used as a precautionary measure should the trailer become
unintentionally unhitched. They should cross under the trailer tongue and attach to the hitch.
Leave enough slack to allow full turns. Consult literature published by your trailer or hitch
manufacturer for more details.
WARNING
Make sure the safety chain is securely attached to both the trailer and the vehicle prior
to departure:
Towing a trailer without using a safety chain securely attached to both the trailer and
the vehicle is dangerous. If damage occurs to the coupling unit or hitch ball, the trailer
could wander into another lane and cause a collision.
Trailer Lights
CAUTION
Do not connect a trailer lighting system directly to the lighting system of your Mazda.
This may damage your vehicle's electrical system and lighting systems. To connect the
lighting system, consult an Authorised Mazda Dealer.
Trailer Brakes
Check the Maximum trailer towing-load table in Weight Limits (page 3-58 ), and if your
trailer weight exceeds the value in the TOTAL TRAILER WEIGHT (Trailer without brake),
trailer brakes are required.
If your trailer has brakes, make sure they meet regulations.
WARNING
Do not connect a hydraulic trailer-brake system to your vehicle's brake system:
Connecting a hydraulic trailer-brake system directly to the vehicle brake system is
dangerous and will result in inadequate braking and possible injury.

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Before Driving
Towing
Trailer Towing Tips
Before driving
 




 Verify that your Mazda maintains a near-normal attitude when a loaded or unloaded trailer
is connected. Do not drive if it has an abnormal front-up or front-down position. Inspect
for incorrect nose weight, worn suspension parts, and trailer overloading. Have the vehicle
inspected by an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
 


 Make sure the trailer cargo is secure to prevent it from shifting.



 Make sure the mirrors meet all government regulations. Inspect them.



 Before starting out, inspect the operation of all vehicle and trailer lights and all vehicle-
to-trailer connections. Stop and re-inspect all lights and connections after driving a short
distance.

Driving
 




 Your Mazda will handle differently with a trailer in tow, so practice turning, backing, and
stopping in a traf¿ c-free area.




 Take time to get accustomed to the extra weight and length.



 Do not exceed 100 km/h (62 mph) with a trailer in tow. If the local legal maximum speed
with a trailer in tow is less than 100 km/h (62 mph), do not exceed the legal speed.
CAUTION
If the vehicle exceeds 100 km/h (62 mph) with a trailer in tow, the vehicle could be
damaged.
 


 When ascending a hill, shift into a lower gear to reduce the possibility of overloading or
overheating the engine, or both.
 


 When descending a hill, shift into a lower gear and use engine compression as a braking
effect. Pay constant attention to speed and use the brakes only as needed. Holding the
brake pedal down for a prolonged period may cause the brakes to overheat and lose
power.

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Before Driving
Towing
Parking
Avoid parking on an incline with a trailer. If this must be done, follow these instructions.
Parking on an Incline
1. Set the parking brake and the brakes.
2. Have someone block the wheels of the vehicle and trailer while you apply the brakes.
3. After the wheels are blocked, release the parking brake and the brakes slowly, allowing
the blocks to bear the load.
4. Set the parking brake ¿ rmly.
5. If the vehicle has an automatic transaxle, put the selector lever in P. If it has a manual
transaxle, place the gear shift in 1 or R.

Starting on an Incline
1. Start the engine (page 4-5 ).
2. Release the parking brake and slowly pull away a short distance from the wheel blocks.
3. Stop on the nearest level ground, set the parking brake, and pick up the wheel blocks.

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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 ...... 4-24
Meters and Gauges ....................... 4-24
Active Driving Display
* ............... 4-33
Warning/Indicator Lights ............. 4-36

Manual Transaxle Operation ........... 4-44
Manual Transaxle Shift Pattern .... 4-44

Automatic Transaxle ......................... 4-47
Automatic Transaxle Controls ..... 4-47
Shift-Lock System ....................... 4-48
Transaxle Ranges ......................... 4-49
Manual Shift Mode ...................... 4-51
Direct Mode ................................. 4-57
Driving Tips ................................. 4-58
Switches and Controls ...................... 4-59
Lighting Control ........................... 4-59
Front Fog Lights
* ......................... 4-67
Rear Fog Light * ............................ 4-68
Turn and Lane-Change Signals .... 4-69
Windscreen Wipers and
Washer .......................................... 4-70
Rear Window Wiper and
Wa s h e r
* ......................................... 4-74
Headlight Washer * ........................ 4-75
Rear Window Defogger ............... 4-75
Horn ............................................. 4-77
Hazard Warning Flasher ............... 4-77

Brake .................................................. 4-79
Brake System ............................... 4-79
Emergency Stop Signal System ... 4-82
Hill Launch Assist (HLA)
* ........... 4-82

ABS/TCS/DSC ................................... 4-84
Antilock Brake System (ABS) ..... 4-84
Traction Control System (TCS) ... 4-85
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC) ........................................... 4-87

i-ELOOP ............................................ 4-88
i-ELOOP
* ..................................... 4-88

Fuel Economy Monitor ..................... 4-91
Fuel Economy Monitor
* ............... 4-91

4–2*Some models.
Drive Selection ................................... 4-96
Drive Selection * ........................... 4-96

i-ACTIV AWD ................................... 4-98
i-ACTIV AWD Operation
* ........... 4-98

Power Steering................................. 4-100
Power Steering ........................... 4-100
i-ACTIVSENSE............................... 4-101
i-ACTIVSENSE
* ........................ 4-101
Adaptive Front Lighting System
(AFS)
* ........................................ 4-104
High Beam Control System
(HBC)
* ........................................ 4-105
Adaptive LED Headlights
(ALH)
* ........................................ 4-108
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS)
* .................................... 4-111
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
System
* ....................................... 4-117
T r a f¿ c Sign Recognition System
(TSR)
* ........................................ 4-124
Distance Recognition Support System
(DRSS)
* ...................................... 4-131
Driver Attention Alert (DAA) * ... 4-134
Rear Cross Traf¿ c Alert
(RCTA)
* ..................................... 4-137
Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC)
* .................................... 4-142
Adjustable Speed Limiter * ......... 4-155
Advanced Smart City Brake Support
(Advanced SCBS) (Except Indonesia,
Malaysia, and Thailand)
* ............ 4-162
Smart City Brake Support [Forward]
(SCBS F) (Indonesia, Malaysia, and
Thailand)
* ................................... 4-166
Smart City Brake Support [Reverse]
(SCBS R)
* .................................. 4-170
Smart Brake Support (SBS) * ...... 4-176
Forward Sensing Camera
(FSC)
* ......................................... 4-179
Radar Sensor (Front) * ................. 4-186
Radar Sensors (Rear) * ................ 4-189
Ultrasonic Sensor (Rear) * ........... 4-191

4–3*Some models.
Cruise Control ................................. 4-192
Cruise Control * ........................... 4-192


Tyre Pressure Monitoring System ... 4-198
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
System
* ....................................... 4-198

Diesel Particulate Filter
(SKYACTIV-D 1.5) ......................... 4-202
Diesel Particulate Filter
(SKYACTIV-D 1.5) ................... 4-202

Rear View Monitor .......................... 4-203
Rear View Monitor
* ................... 4-203

Parking Sensor System ................... 4-212
Parking Sensor System
* ............. 4-212

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When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
Ignition Switch
Push Button Start Positions
The system operates only when the driver
is in the vehicle or within operational
range while the key is being carried.
Each time the push button start is pressed,
the ignition switches in the order of off,
ACC, and ON. Pressing the push button
start again from ON switches the ignition
off.

Push button startIndicator light

NOTE
  The engine starts by pressing the
push button start while depressing
the clutch pedal (manual transaxle)
or the brake pedal (automatic
transaxle). To switch the ignition
position, press the push button start
without depressing the pedal.
  Do not leave the ignition switched
ON while the engine is not running.
Doing so could result in the battery
going dead. If the ignition is left in
ACC (For automatic transaxle, the
selector lever is in the P position, and
the ignition is in ACC), the ignition
switches off automatically after about
25 minutes. O f f
The power supply to electrical devices
turns off and the push button start indicator
light (amber) also turns off.
In this position the steering wheel is
locked.
WARNING
Before leaving the driver's seat, always
switch the ignition off, set the parking
brake, and make sure the selector lever
is in P (automatic transaxle) or in 1st
gear or R (manual transaxle):
Leaving the driver's seat without
switching the ignition off, setting the
parking brake, and shifting the selector
lever to P (automatic transaxle) or
to 1st gear or R (manual transaxle)
is dangerous. Unexpected vehicle
movement could occur which could
result in an accident.
In addition, if your intention is to leave
the vehicle for even a short period, it
is important to switch the ignition off,
as leaving it in another position will
disable some of the vehicle's security
systems and run the battery down.
NOTE
(Locked steering wheel)
If the push button start indicator light
(green) is À ashing and the beep sound
is heard, this indicates that the steering
wheel is not unlocked. To unlock the
steering wheel, press the push button
start while moving the steering wheel
left and right.