2017 MAZDA MODEL CX-3 Owners Manual (in English)

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If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
*Some models.
Key Removed from Vehicle
Warning Beep
Vehicles with advanced keyless function
If the key is taken out of the vehicle while
the ignition is not switched OFF and
all the doors are closed, the beep which
sounds outside of the vehicle will be heard
6 times, the beep which sounds inside
the vehicle will be heard 6 times, and the
KEY warning light (red) in the instrument
cluster À ashes continuously to notify
the driver that the ignition has not been
switched OFF.
Vehicles without advanced keyless
function
If the key is taken out of the vehicle while
the ignition is not switched OFF and all
the doors are closed, a beep will be heard
in the cabin 6 times and the KEY warning
light (red) in the instrument cluster turns
on continuously to notify the driver that
the ignition has not been switched OFF.
N O T E
Because the key utilizes low-intensity
radio waves, the Key Removed From
Vehicle Warning may activate if the key is
carried together with a metal object or it
is placed in a poor signal reception area.

Request Switch Inoperable
Warning Beep (With the advanced
keyless function)
If the request switch is pressed with the
door open or ajar, or the ignition is not
switched OFF with a key being carried,
a beep will be heard outside for about 2
seconds to notify the driver that the door
or liftgate cannot be locked.
Key Left-in-luggage Compartment
Warning Beep (With the advanced
keyless function)
If the key is left in the luggage
compartment with all the doors locked and
the liftgate closed, a beep will be heard
outside for about 10 seconds to notify
the driver that the key is in the luggage
compartment. In this case, take out the
key by pressing the electric liftgate opener
and opening the liftgate. The key taken
out of the luggage compartment may
not operate because its functions have
been temporarily stopped. To restore the
key's functions, perform the applicable
procedure (page 3-8 ).
Key Left-in-vehicle Warning Beep
(With the advanced keyless
function)
If all the doors and luggage compartment
are locked using another key while the key
is left in the cabin, the beep which sounds
outside of the vehicle will be heard for
about 10 seconds to notify the driver that
the key is in the cabin. In this case, take
out the key by opening the door. A key
taken out of the vehicle using this method
may not operate because its functions have
been temporarily stopped. To restore the
key's functions, perform the applicable
procedure (page 3-8 ).
Tire InÀ ation Pressure Warning
Beep *
The warning beep sound will be heard
for about 3 seconds when there is any
abnormality in tire inÀ ation pressures
(page 4-126 ).
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7–42
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
*Some models.
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
Warning Beep *
D r i v i n g f o r w a r d
The warning beep operates when the turn
signal lever is operated to the side where
the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning
light is illuminated.
N O T E
A personalized function is available to
change the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
warning beep sound volume.
Refer to Personalization Features on page
9-10 .

Reversing
If a moving object such as a vehicle or
two-wheeled vehicle approaches on the
left or right from behind your vehicle, the
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning
sound is activated.
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS) Warning Sound *
While the system is operating, if the
system determines that the vehicle may
depart from the lane, it sounds a warning
sound.
N O T E
 


y The volume of the LDWS warning sound
can be changed.
  Refer to Personalization Features on
page 9-10 .
 


y The type of the LDWS warning sound
can be changed.
  Refer to Personalization Features on
page 9-10 .

Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC) System Warnings *
The Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)
system warnings notify the driver of
system malfunctions and cautions on use
when required.
Check based on the beep sound.

Cautions What to check
The beep sounds 1 time
while the Mazda Radar
Cruise Control (MRCC)
is operating The vehicle speed is
slower than 25 km/h (16
mph) and the Mazda
Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC) system has
been canceled.
The beep sounds
continuously while
driving The distance between
your vehicle and the
vehicle ahead is too
close. Verify the safety
of the surrounding area
and reduce vehicle
speed.
When the Mazda Radar
Cruise Control (MRCC)
is operating, the beep
sounds and the Mazda
Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC) warning
light (amber) in the
instrument cluster turns
on. A malfunction in
the system may be
indicated. Have your
vehicle inspected at
an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.

Collision warning *
If there is a possibility of a collision
with a vehicle ahead, a warning sound is
activated intermittently at the same time as
the warning light À ashes.
Power Steering Warning Buzzer
If the power steering system has
a malfunction, the power steering
malfunction light turns on or À ashes and
the buzzer operates at the same time.
Refer to Warning Lights on page 4-25 .
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7–43
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
*Some models.
Over Rev. Buzzer *
The buzzer sounds to notify the driver if
the engine speed is about to exceed the
permissible engine speed.
CAUTION
Operate the accelerator and shift gears
according to the driving conditions so
that the buzzer does not sound. If the
engine speed exceeds the permissible
engine speed, the engine could be
damaged.

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7–44
If Trouble Arises
When Liftgate Cannot be Opened
When Liftgate Cannot
be Opened
If the vehicle battery is dead or there is a
malfunction in the electrical system and
the liftgate cannot be opened, perform
the following procedure as an emergency
measure to open it:

1. Fold down the rear seatbacks.
Refer to Split/One-piece Folding the
Seatback on page 2-7 .
2. Remove cover on the interior surface of
the liftgate using a À athead screwdriver.

Cover

3. Using a À athead screwdriver, open the
inner cover.

4. Using a À athead screwdriver, turn the
lever to the right to unlock the liftgate.

Lever

After performing this emergency
measure, have the vehicle inspected at
an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as
possible.
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7–45
If Trouble Arises
Active Driving Display Does Not Operate*
*Some models.
If the Active Driving Display does not operate
If the active driving display does not operate, switch the ignition off and then restart the
engine. If the active driving display does not operate even with the engine restarted, have
the vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

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MEMO
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8–1
8Customer Information and Reporting
Safety Defects



Important consumer information including warranties and add-on
equipment.

Customer Assistance ........................... 8-2
Customer Assistance (U.S.A.) ....... 8-2
Customer Assistance (Canada) ...... 8-6
Customer Assistance
(Puerto Rico) .................................. 8-9
Customer Assistance (Mexico) .... 8-10

Mazda Importer/Distributors .......... 8-12
Importer/Distributor ..................... 8-12

Reporting Safety Defects .................. 8-13
Reporting Safety Defects
(U.S.A.) ........................................ 8-13
Reporting Safety Defects
(Canada) ....................................... 8-14

Warranty ............................................ 8-15
Warranties for Your Mazda .......... 8-15
Outside the United States/
Canada .......................................... 8-16
Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign
Country (Except United States and
Canada) ........................................ 8-17
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and
Accessories .................................. 8-18

Cell Phones ........................................ 8-19
Cell Phones Warning .................... 8-19

Event Data Recorder ........................ 8-20
Event Data Recorder (U.S.A. and
Canada) ........................................ 8-20
Recording of Vehicle Data ................ 8-21
Recording of Vehicle Data ........... 8-21

Uniform Tire Quality Grading System
(UTQGS) ............................................ 8-22
Uniform Tire Quality Grading System
(UTQGS) ...................................... 8-22

Tire Information (U.S.A.) ................. 8-24
Tire Labeling ................................ 8-24
Location of the Tire Label
(Placard) ....................................... 8-30
Tire Maintenance ......................... 8-33
Vehicle Loading ........................... 8-36
Steps for Determining the Correct
Load Limit ................................... 8-42

Declaration of Conformity ............... 8-43
Declaration of Conformity ........... 8-43
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8–2
Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Customer Assistance
Customer Assistance (U.S.A.)
Your complete and permanent satisfaction is our business. We are here to serve you. All
Authorized Mazda Dealers have the knowledge and the tools to keep your Mazda vehicle in
top condition.
If you have any questions or recommendations for improvement regarding the service of
your Mazda vehicle or servicing by Mazda Dealer personnel, we recommend that you take
the following steps:
N O T E
If it becomes necessary to have the components or wiring system for the supplementary
restraint system modi¿ ed to accommodate a person with certain medical conditions in
accordance with a certi¿ ed physician, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer. For more
information, go to NHTSA website www.safercar.gov (VEHICLE SHOPPERS > Air Bags >
Air Bag FAQs > Air Bag Deactivation).

STEP 1: Contact Your Mazda Dealer
Discuss the matter with an Authorized Mazda Dealer. This is the quickest and best way to
address the issue.
 


y If your concern has not been resolved by the CUSTOMER RELATIONS, SALES,
SERVICE, or PARTS MANAGER, then please contact the GENERAL MANAGER of
the dealership or the OWNER.
 


y If it becomes necessary to have the components or wiring system for the supplementary
restraint system modi¿ ed to accommodate a person with certain medical conditions in
accordance with a certi¿ ed physician, go to STEP 2.

STEP 2: Contact Mazda North American Operations
If for any reason you feel the need for further assistance after contacting your dealership
management or it becomes necessary to have the components or wiring system for the
supplementary restraint system modi¿ ed to accommodate a person with certain medical
conditions in accordance with a certi¿ ed physician, you can reach Mazda North American
Operations by one of the following ways.

Log on: at www.MazdaUSA.com

Answers to many questions, including how to locate or contact a local Mazda dealership in
the U.S., can be found here.

E-mail: click on “Contact Us” located on the “Inside Mazda” tab, or at the bottom of the
page at www.MazdaUSA.com

By phone at: 1 (800) 222-5500

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