2017 MAZDA MODEL CX-3 towing

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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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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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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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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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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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.

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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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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.