2017 MAZDA MODEL CX-3 wheel

3–1*Some models.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 ....... 3-9
Advanced Keyless Entry
System
* ........................................... 3-9
Operational Range ....................... 3-10

Doors and Locks ................................ 3-11
Door Locks ................................... 3-11
Liftgate ......................................... 3-20

Fuel and Emission ............................. 3-25
Fuel and Engine Exhaust
Precautions ................................... 3-25
Fuel-Filler Flap and Cap .............. 3-30

Steering Wheel................................... 3-32
Steering Wheel ............................. 3-32

Mirrors ............................................... 3-34
Mirrors ......................................... 3-34

Windows ............................................. 3-38
Power Windows ........................... 3-38
Sunroof
* ....................................... 3-41

Security System ................................. 3-44
Modi¿ cation and Add-On
Equipment .................................... 3-44
Immobilizer System ..................... 3-44
Theft-Deterrent System
* ............... 3-46
Driving Tips ....................................... 3-50
Running-In ................................... 3-50
Saving Fuel and Protection of the
Environment ................................. 3-50
Hazardous Driving ....................... 3-51
Floor Mat ..................................... 3-51
Rocking the Vehicle ..................... 3-52
Winter Driving ............................. 3-53
Driving In Flooded Area .............. 3-56
Turbocharger Information
(SKYACTIV-D 1.5) ..................... 3-57

Towing ................................................ 3-58
Towing Caravans and Trailers
(Europe/Russia/Turkey/
South Africa) ................................ 3-58

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Before Driving
Keys
Lock button
To lock the doors and the liftgate, press the
lock button and the hazard warning lights
will À ash once.
(With the advanced keyless function
(Except European models))
A beep sound will be heard once.


NOTE
  (European models)  The doors and the liftgate cannot be
locked by pressing the lock button
while any other door is open. The
hazard warning lights will also not
À ash.
 (Except European models)  The doors and the liftgate cannot be
locked by pressing the lock button
while any other door or the liftgate is
open. The hazard warning lights will
also not À ash.

 (With the i-stop function
(European models))
 Removing the key from the vehicle,
closing all the doors and pressing the
LOCK button on the key while the
i-stop function is operating (engine
is stopped) will switch the ignition
OFF and lock all the doors (Steering
wheel also locks).
 Refer to i-stop on page 4-13 .   Make sure all doors and the liftgate
are locked after pressing the button.
  (With double locking system)  Pressing the lock button twice within
3 seconds will activate the double
locking system.
 Refer to Double Locking System on
page 3-13 .
  (With theft-deterrent system)  When the doors are locked by
pressing the lock button on the key
while the theft-deterrent system is
armed, the hazard warning lights will
À ash once to indicate that the system
is armed.

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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 ¿ rmly in place. If it is dif¿ cult to
raise the lever, lightly move the steering
wheel forward and back to pull up the
lever.

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Before Driving
Steering Wheel
*Some models.
Heated Steering Wheel *
The grips on the left and right of the
steering wheel can be warmed up.

Heating area
Heated steering
wheel switch

The ignition must be switched ON.

Press the switch to turn on the heated
steering wheel. The heated steering wheel
operates for about 30 minutes and then
turns off automatically.
The indicator light illuminates when the
heater is operating.

To turn off the heated steering wheel
before the 30 minutes has elapsed, press
the switch again.
CAUTION
The following types of persons should
be careful not to touch the steering
wheel. Otherwise, it could cause a low-
temperature burn.
 
 Infants, small children, elderly
people, and physically challenged
people
  People with delicate skin 
 People who are excessively fatigued 
 People who are intoxicated 
 People who have taken sleep-
inducing medicine such as sleeping
pills or cold medicine

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Before Driving
Driving Tips
Running-In
No special running-in is necessary, but
a few precautions in the ¿ rst 1,000 km
(600 miles) may add to the performance,
economy, and life of the vehicle.
 


 Do not race the engine.



 Do not maintain one constant speed,
either slow or fast, for a long period of
time.
 


 Do not drive constantly at full-throttle or
high engine rpm for extended periods of
time.
 


 Avoid unnecessary hard stops.



 Avoid full-throttle starts.



 Do not tow a trailer.
Saving Fuel and Protection
of the Environment
How you operate your Mazda determines
how far it will travel on a tank of fuel. Use
these suggestions to help save fuel and
reduce CO2.
 


 Avoid long warm-ups. Once the engine
runs smoothly, begin driving.
 


 Avoid fast starts.



 Drive at lower speeds.



 Anticipate when to apply the brakes
(avoid sudden braking).
 


 Follow the maintenance schedule (page
6-3 ) and have an expert repairer,
we recommend an Authorised Mazda
Repairer perform inspections and
servicing.
 


 Use the air conditioner only when
necessary.
 


 Slow down on rough roads.



 Keep the tyres properly inÀ ated.



 Do not carry unnecessary weight.



 Do not rest your foot on the brake pedal
while driving.
 


 Keep the wheels in correct alignment.



 Keep windows closed at high speeds.



 Slow down when driving in crosswinds
and headwinds.

WARNING
Never stop the engine when going
down a hill:
Stopping the engine when going
down a hill is dangerous. This causes
the loss of power steering and power
brake control, and may cause damage
to the drivetrain. Any loss of steering
or braking control could cause an
accident.

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Before Driving
Driving Tips
Hazardous Driving
WARNING
Be extremely careful if it is necessary
to downshift on slippery surfaces:
Downshifting into lower gear while
driving on slippery surfaces is
dangerous. The sudden change in tyre
speed could cause the tyres to skid. This
could lead to loss of vehicle control and
an accident.
When driving on ice or in water, snow,
mud, sand, or similar hazards:
 


 Be cautious and allow extra distance for
braking.
 


 Avoid sudden braking and sudden
manoeuvring.
 


 Do not pump the brakes. Continue to
press down on the brake pedal.
  Refer to Antilock Brake System (ABS)
on page 4-84 .
 


 If you get stuck, select a lower gear and
accelerate slowly. Do not spin the front
wheels.
 


 For more traction in starting on slippery
surfaces such as ice or packed snow,
use sand, rock salt, chains, carpeting, or
other nonslip material under the front
wheels.

NOTE
Use snow chains only on the front
wheels.
Floor Mat
We recommend the use of Genuine
Mazda À oor mats.
WARNING
Make sure the À oor mats are secured
with the grommets or the retainers to
prevent them from bunching up under
the foot pedals (Driver's side):
Using a À oor mat that is not secured is
dangerous as it will interfere with the
accelerator and brake pedal operation
(driver's side), which could result in an
accident.
Only use a À oor mat which conforms
to the shape of the À oor on the driver's
side and make sure it is oriented
correctly.
Secure the À oor mat using the
grommets or retainers.
There are various ways to secure À oor
mats depending on the type used,
therefore secure the mat according to
the type.
After installing the À oor mat, make
sure that it does not slide from side
to side or back and forth, and that
there is suf¿ cient clearance with the
accelerator and brake pedals on the
driver's side.
After removing the À oor mat for
cleaning or some other reason, always
securely reinstall it while paying
attention to the precautions just
mentioned.

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Before Driving
Driving Tips
WARNING
Do not install two À oor mats, one on
top of the other, on the driver's side:
Installing two À oor mats, one on top
of the other, on the driver's side is
dangerous as the retention pins can
only keep one À oor mat from sliding
forward.
Loose À oor mat(s) will interfere with
the foot pedals and could result in an
accident.
If using an all weather mat for winter
use always remove the original À oor
mat.


When setting a À oor mat, position the
À oor mat so that its grommets or retainers
are inserted over the pointed end of the
retention posts.
Rocking the Vehicle
WARNING
Do not spin the wheels at high speed,
and do not allow anyone to stand
behind a wheel when pushing the
vehicle:
When the vehicle is stuck, spinning
the wheels at high speed is dangerous.
The spinning tyre could overheat and
explode. This could cause serious
injuries.
CAUTION
Too much rocking may cause engine
overheating, transaxle failure, and tyre
damage.
If you must rock the vehicle to free it from
snow, sand or mud, depress the accelerator
slightly and slowly move the shift lever
from 1 (D) to R.

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Before Driving
Driving Tips
Winter Driving
Carry emergency gear, including tyre
chains, window scraper, À ares, a small
shovel, jumper leads, and a small bag of
sand or salt.
Ask an expert repairer, we recommend an
Authorised Mazda Repairer to check the
following:
 


 Have the proper ratio of antifreeze in the
radiator.
  Refer to Engine Coolant on page
6-27 .
 


 Inspect the battery and its leads. Cold
reduces battery capacity.
 


 Use an engine oil appropriate for the
lowest ambient temperatures that the
vehicle will be driven in (page 6-22 ).




 Inspect the ignition system for damage
and loose connections.
 


 Use washer À uid made with antifreeze—
but do not use engine coolant antifreeze
for washer À uid (page 6-30 ).

NOTE

 Do not use the parking brake in
freezing weather as it may freeze.
Instead, shift to P with an automatic
transaxle and to 1 or R with a manual
transaxle. Block the rear wheels.
  Remove snow before driving. Snow
left on the windscreen is dangerous
as it could obstruct vision.
  Do not apply excessive force to a
window scraper when removing ice
or frozen snow on the mirror glass
and windscreen.
  Never use warm or hot water for
removing snow or ice from windows
and mirrors as it could result in the
glass cracking.
  Drive slowly. Braking performance
can be adversely affected if
snow or ice adheres to the brake
components. If this situation occurs,
drive the vehicle slowly, releasing
the accelerator pedal and lightly
applying the brakes several times
until the brake performance returns
to normal.