2017 MAZDA MODEL CX-3 brake light

4–9
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
NOTE
The push button start indicator light
(green) will À ash even if the push button
start is pressed before depressing
the brake pedal. If the brake pedal is
depressed under this condition, the engine
can be started by resuming the procedure
following this.

3. Touch the push button start using the
backside of the key (as shown) while
the push button start indicator light
(green) À ashes.


Push button start
TransmitterIndicator light
N O T E
When touching the push button start using
the backside of the key as shown in the
illustration, touch the push button start
with the lock switch side of the key facing
up.

4. Verify that the push button start
indicator light (green) turns on.
5. Press the push button start to start the
engine.
N O T E
 


y The engine cannot be started unless the
brake pedal is fully depressed.
 


y If there is a malfunction with the push
button start function, the push button
start indicator light (amber) À ashes.
In this case, the engine may start,
however, have the vehicle checked at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as
possible.
 


y If the push button start indicator light
(green) does not illuminate, perform the
operation from the beginning again. If
it does not illuminate, have the vehicle
checked at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
 


y To switch the ignition position without
starting the engine, perform the
following operations after the push
button start indicator light (green) turns
on.

1. Release the brake pedal.
2. Press the push button start to switch
the ignition position. The ignition
switches in the order of ACC, ON,
and off each time the push button
start is pressed. To switch the
ignition position again, perform the
operation from the beginning.


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4–10
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
Emergency Operation for Starting
the Engine
If the KEY warning light (red) illuminates,
or the push button start indicator light
(amber) À ashes, this could indicate that
the engine may not start using the usual
starting method. Have your vehicle
inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer
as soon as possible. If this occurs, the
engine can be force-started. Press and hold
the push button start until the engine starts.
Other procedures necessary for starting
the engine such as having the key in the
cabin, and depressing the brake pedal are
required.
Turning the Engine Off
WARNING
Do not stop the engine while the vehicle
is moving:
Stopping the engine while the vehicle
is moving for any reason other than in
an emergency is dangerous. Stopping
the engine while the vehicle is moving
will result in reduced braking ability
due to the loss of power braking, which
could cause an accident and serious
injury.

1. Stop the vehicle completely.
2. Shift the selector lever to the P position
and set the parking brake.
3. Press the push button start to turn off
the engine. The ignition position is off.

CAUTION
When leaving the vehicle, make sure
the push button start is off .

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4–23
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
N O T E
 


y It may be dif¿ cult to view the display when wearing sunglasses. Take off your sunglasses
or adjust the luminosity.
 


y If the battery has been removed and re-installed or the battery voltage is low, the adjusted
position may deviate.
 


y The display may be dif¿ cult to view or temporarily affected by weather conditions such as
rain, snow, light, and temperature.
 


y If the audio system is removed, the active driving display cannot be operated.
The active driving display indicates the following information: 



y Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) Operation Conditions and Warnings
 Refer to Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) on page 4-92 .



y Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) Operation Conditions and Warnings
 Refer to Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) on page 4-74 .



y Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) Operation Conditions
 Refer to Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) on page 4-103 .



y Smart Brake Support (SBS) Operation Conditions and Warnings
 Refer to Smart Brake Support (SBS) on page 4-108 .



y Distance Recognition Support System (DRSS) Operation Conditions and Warnings
 Refer to Distance Recognition Support System (DRSS) on page 4-86 .



y Vehicle Speed Setting Using Cruise Control
 Refer to Cruise Control on page 4-122 .



y Turn-by-Turn (TBT) (Direction and Distance) and Lane Guidance



y Vehicle Speed
Each setting/adjustment for the active driving display can be performed on the center
display (Type B audio).

1. Select the icon on the home screen and display the Settings screen.
2. Select the AD-Disp tab.
3. Select the desired item and perform the setting/adjustment.
 

y
 Height : Active driving display position


y
 Brightness Control : Method for adjusting screen brightness (Automatically/
Manually)
 

y
 Calibration : Brightness initialization setting (when selecting automatic adjustment)


y
 Brightness : Brightness adjustment (when selecting manual adjustment)


y
 Navigation : On/Off


y
 Active Driving Display : On/Off


y
 Reset
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4–25
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
*Some models.
Warning Lights
These lights turn on or À ash to notify the user of the system operation status or a system
malfunction.

Signal Warning Lights Page

Master Warning Light *1 7-27

Brake System Warning Light
*1*2 7-27

ABS Warning Light
*1 7-27

Charging System Warning Light *1 7-27

Engine Oil Warning Light *1 7-27

Check Engine Light *1 7-27


(Red) High Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light *1 7-27

Automatic Transaxle Warning Light *1 7-27

Power Steering Malfunction Indicator Light *1 7-27

* AWD Warning Light *1 7-27

Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Light
*1 7-27

Low Fuel Warning Light 7-27

Check Fuel Cap Warning Light *1 7-27

Seat Belt Warning Light (Front seat) 7-27
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4–26
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
*Some models.
Signal Warning Lights Page

Door-Ajar Warning Light 7-27


* Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Light 7-27


* Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light *1 7-27


(Red) KEY Warning Light *1 7-27


(Amber)
* Smart Brake Support/Smart City Brake Support (SBS/SCBS)
Warning Light 7-27


* Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) Warning Light *1 7-27


(Amber) * High Beam Control System (HBC) Warning Light *1 7-27


* LED Headlight Warning Light 7-27


(Amber) * Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) Warning Light *1 7-27
*1 The light turns on when the ignition is switched on for an operation check, and turns off a few seconds later or
when the engine is started. If the light does not turn on or remains turned on, have the vehicle inspected at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
*2 The light turns on continuously when the parking brake is applied.


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4–27
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
*Some models.
Indicator Lights
These lights turn on or À ash to notify the user of the system operation status or a system
malfunction.

Signal Indicator Lights Page

* Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) OFF Indicator Light *1 4-84


* Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) OFF Indicator
Light *1 4-77


(Green) KEY Indicator Light 3-9


(Green) * High Beam Control System (HBC) Indicator Light 4-73

Wrench Indicator Light *1 4-29

TCS/DSC Indicator Light *1 4-59 , 4-61

TCS OFF Indicator Light
*1 4-60


(Red)
* Smart Brake Support/Smart City Brake Support (SBS/SCBS)
Indicator Light *1 4-107 , 4-110


* Smart Brake Support/Smart City Brake Support (SBS/SCBS)
OFF Indicator Light *1 4-107 , 4-110


(Blue) Low Engine Coolant Temperature Indicator Light 4-29

Shift Position Indication 4-31
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4–31
When Driving
Transaxle
Shift Position Indication

The selector position is indicated when the
ignition is switched ON.
Gear position indication
In manual shift mode, the “M” of the shift
position indication illuminates and the
numeral for the selected gear is displayed.
Warning Light
The warning light turns on when the
system has a malfunction.
Refer to Warning Lights on page 4-25 .
Transaxle Ranges
 












y The shift position indicator light in the
instrument cluster illuminates. Refer
to Warning/Indicator Lights on page
4-24 .
 


y The selector lever must be in P or N to
operate the starter.

P (Park)
P locks the transaxle and prevents the front
wheels from rotating.
WARNING
Always set the selector lever to P and set
the parking brake:
Only setting the selector lever to the
P position without using the parking
brake to hold the vehicle is dangerous.
If P fails to hold, the vehicle could move
and cause an accident.

CAUTION
 


¾ Shifting into P, N or R while the vehicle is
moving can damage your transaxle.
 


¾ Shifting into a driving gear or reverse
when the engine is running faster than
idle can damage the transaxle.

R (Reverse)
In position R, the vehicle moves only
backward. You must be at a complete
stop before shifting to or from R, except
under rare circumstances as explained in
Rocking the Vehicle (page 3-43 ).
N (Neutral)
In N, the wheels and transaxle are not
locked. The vehicle will roll freely even
on the slightest incline unless the parking
brake or brakes are on.
WARNING
If the engine is running faster than idle,
do not shift from N or P into a driving
gear:
It's dangerous to shift from N or P
into a driving gear when the engine
is running faster than idle. If this is
done, the vehicle could move suddenly,
causing an accident or serious injury.

Do not shift into N when driving the
vehicle:
Shifting into N while driving is
dangerous. Engine braking cannot
be applied when decelerating which
could lead to an accident or serious
injury.

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4–40
When Driving
Transaxle
Driving Tips
WARNING
Do not let the vehicle move in a
direction opposite to the direction
selected by the selector lever:
Do not let the vehicle move backward
with the selector lever in a forward
position, or do not let the vehicle
move forward with the selector lever
in the reverse position. Otherwise, the
engine may stop, causing the loss of
the power brake and power steering
functions, and make it diffi cult to
control the vehicle which could result
in an accident.

Passing
For extra power when passing another
vehicle or climbing steep grades, depress
the accelerator fully. The transaxle will
shift to a lower gear, depending on vehicle
speed.
N O T E
(Some models)
The accelerator pedal may initially feel
heavy as it is being depressed, then feel
lighter as it is depressed further. This
change in pedal force aids the engine
control system in determining how much
the accelerator pedal has been depressed
for performing kickdown, and functions to
control whether or not kickdown should be
performed.

Climbing steep grades from a stop
To climb a steep grade from a stopped
position:

1. Depress the brake pedal.
2. Shift to D or M1, depending on the
load weight and grade steepness.
3. Release the brake pedal while gradually
accelerating.

Descending steep grades
When descending a steep grade, shift to
lower gears, depending on load weight and
grade steepness. Descend slowly, using the
brakes only occasionally to prevent them
from overheating.
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