2017 MAZDA MODEL CX-3 traction control

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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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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

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When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
*Some models.
Signal Indicator Lights Page

* Rear Fog Light Indicator Light 4-68

* TCS/DSC Indicator Light *1 Traction Control
System (TCS)
4-85
Dynamic
Stability Control
(DSC)
4-87
Turns on
7-52


* TCS OFF Indicator Light *1 4-86


* Select Mode Indicator Light 4-97


(Green) * High Beam Control System (HBC) Indicator Light 4-107


(Green) * Adaptive LED Headlights (ALH) Indicator Light 4-110

* Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) OFF Indicator Light *1 Malfunction
7-52
Except
malfunction
4-123

* Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) OFF Indicator Light *1 4-114

* Driver Attention Alert (DAA) Indication 4-136


(Green) * Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) Indicator Light 4-146

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When Driving
ABS/TCS/DSC
Traction Control System
(TCS)
The Traction Control System (TCS)
enhances traction and safety by controlling
engine torque and braking. When the TCS
detects driving wheel slippage, it lowers
engine torque and operates the brakes to
prevent loss of traction.

This means that on a slick surface, the
engine adjusts automatically to provide
optimum power to the drive wheels,
limiting wheel spin and loss of traction.

The warning light turns on when the
system has a malfunction.
Refer to Warning Lights on page 4-36 .
WARNING
Do not rely on the Traction Control
System (TCS) as a substitute for safe
driving:
The Traction Control System (TCS)
cannot compensate for unsafe and
reckless driving, excessive speed,
tailgating (following another vehicle
too closely), and hydroplaning (reduced
tyre friction and road contact because
of water on the road surface). You can
still have an accident.

Use snow tyres or tyre chains and
drive at reduced speeds when roads are
covered with ice and/or snow:
Driving without proper traction devices
on snow and/or ice-covered roads
is dangerous. The Traction Control
System (TCS) alone cannot provide
adequate traction and you could still
have an accident.
NOTE
To turn off the TCS, press the TCS OFF
switch (page 4-86 ).
TCS/DSC Indicator Light

This indicator light stays on for a few
seconds when the ignition is switched
ON. If the TCS or DSC is operating, the
indicator light À ashes.

If the light stays on, the TCS, DSC
or the brake assist system may have a
malfunction and they may not operate
correctly. Take your vehicle to an expert
repairer, we recommend an Authorised
Mazda Repairer.
NOTE
  In addition to the indicator light
À ashing, a slight labouring sound
will come from the engine. This
indicates that the TCS/DSC is
operating properly.
  On slippery surfaces, such as fresh
snow, it will be impossible to achieve
high rpm when the TCS is on.

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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
*Some models.
Replacing a Tyre
WARNING
Always use tyres that are in good
condition:
Driving with worn tyres is dangerous.
Reduced braking, steering, and traction
could result in an accident.

Replace all four tyres at the same time:
Replacing just one tyre is dangerous.
It could cause poor handling and poor
braking resulting in loss of vehicle
control. Mazda strongly recommends
that you replace all four tyres at the
same time.
If a tyre wears evenly, a wear indicator
will appear as a solid band across the
tread.
Replace the tyre when this happens.

New treadTread wear indicator
Worn tread

You should replace the tyre before the
band crosses the entire tread.
(With tyre pressure monitoring system)
After adjusting the tyre pressure,
initialization of the tyre pressure
monitoring system is necessary to make
the system operate normally.
Refer to Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Initialization on page 4-201 .
Temporary Spare Tyre *
Inspect the temporary spare tyre at least
monthly to make sure it is properly
inÀ ated and stored.
NOTE
The temporary spare tyre condition
gradually deteriorates even if it has not
been used.
The temporary spare tyre is easier to
handle because of its construction which
is lighter and smaller than a conventional
tyre. This tyre should be used only for an
emergency and only for a short distance.

Use the temporary spare tyre only until
the conventional tyre is repaired, which
should be as soon as possible.

Refer to Tyre on page 9-9 .
CAUTION
  Do not use your temporary spare
tyre rim with a snow tyre or a
conventional tyre. Neither will
properly ¿ t and could damage both
tyre and rim.
  The temporary spare tyre has a tread
life of less than 5,000 km (3,000
miles). The tread life may be shorter
depending on driving conditions.
  The temporary spare tyre is for
limited use, however, if the tread
wear solid-band indicator appears,
replace the tyre with the same type of
temporary spare (page 6-42 ).

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Index
T
Tachometer .......................................... 4-27
Theft-Deterrent System ....................... 3-46
Towing
Towing Caravans and Trailers (Europe/
Russia/Turkey/South Africa) ......... 3-58
Towing Description ............................. 7-44
Towing/Tiedown
Hook .............................................. 7-46
Traction Control System (TCS) .......... 4-85
TCS/DSC Indicator Light ............. 4-85
TCS OFF Indicator Light .............. 4-86
TCS OFF Switch ........................... 4-86
Traf¿ c Sign Recognition System
(TSR)................................................. 4-124
Transmitter ............................................ 3-5
Trip Computer ..................................... 4-30
Trip Meter ........................................... 4-25
Trouble
Battery runs out ............................. 7-37
Emergency Starting ....................... 7-40
Emergency Towing........................ 7-44
Flat Tyre ........................................ 7-16
Overheating ................................... 7-42
Parking in an Emergency .............. 7-15
When Liftgate Cannot be Opened ... 7-70
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System ..... 4-198
Tyre inÀ ation pressure warning beep... 7-67
Tyres .................................................... 6-39
Flat Tyre ........................................ 7-16
Replacing a Tyre ............................ 6-42
Replacing a Wheel ........................ 6-43
Snow tyres ..................................... 3-54
Speci¿ cations .................................. 9-9
Temporary Spare Tyre ................... 6-42
Tyre InÀ ation Pressure .................. 6-40
Tyre Rotation ................................. 6-41
Tyre chains .................................... 3-54
U
Ultrasonic Sensor (Rear) ................... 4-191
V
Vanity Mirrors ................................... 5-158
Vehicle Information Labels ................... 9-2
Vehicle speed alarm ............................ 7-67
W
Warning Lights .................................... 4-36
Warning Sound is Activated ................ 7-64
120 km/h warning beep ................. 7-67
Air Bag/Seat Belt Pretensioner System
Warning Beep ................................ 7-64
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) System
warning beep ................................. 7-68
Collision warning .......................... 7-69
Electronic steering lock warning
beep ............................................... 7-67
Excessive speed warning............... 7-68
i-stop warning beep ....................... 7-67
Ignition not switched off (STOP)
warning beep ................................. 7-65
Key left-in-luggage compartment
warning beep (With the advanced
keyless function) ........................... 7-66
Key left-in-vehicle warning beep (With
the advanced keyless function) ..... 7-66
Key removed from vehicle warning
beep ............................................... 7-66
Lane Departure Warning sound ..... 7-68
Lights-on reminder ........................ 7-64
Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)
System warnings ........................... 7-68
Outside temperature warning beep ... 7-67
Power steering warning buzzer ..... 7-67
Request switch inoperable warning
beep (With the advanced keyless
function) ........................................ 7-66
Seat belt warning beep .................. 7-64
Speed Limiter Warning Beep ........ 7-69
Tyre inÀ ation pressure warning
beep ............................................... 7-67
Vehicle speed alarm....................... 7-67