2019 MAZDA MODEL CX-3 parking brake

How to Decrease the Set Speed
Press the SET switch continuously and
release the switch a t the desired speed.
The set speed can be adjusted
incrementally (1 km/h (1 mph)
increments) by press ing the switch and
releasing it immediately. For example, if
the switch is press ed 4 times, the set
vehicle speed decreases by about 4 km/h
(4 mph).
Canceling the function
When the cruise control function is
canceled and the RES switch is pressed
while the vehicle speed is 25 km/h (16
mph) or faster, the speed returns to the
original set speed.
Canceling using OFF/CANCEL switch
When the OFF/CANCEL switch is
pressed once, the cruise control function is
cancelled.
Automatically cancel
The cruise control fu nction is canceled
automatically in the following cases.
•The brake pedal is depressed.
•The parking brake is applied.
•The selector lever is shifted to P or N
position.
NOTE
•If the vehicle speed decreases by about
15 km/h (9.4 mph) or more than the set
speed, the cruise control function may
be canceled.
•When the vehicle speed is less than 21
km/h (13 mph), the cruise control
function is canceled. In this case, the
vehicle speed will not return to the
original set speed even if the vehicle is
accelerated to 25 km/h (16 mph) or
higher and the RES switch is pressed.
Reset the cruise control function.
When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
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•The vehicle is driven at the same speed as the vehicle ahead.
•The accelerator pedal is depressed.
•The brake pedal is depressed.
•The steering wheel is being operated.
•The selector lever is being operated.
•The turn signal is being used.
•When the vehicle ahead is not equipped with taillights or the taillights are turned off.
•When warnings and messages, such as a dirty windshield, related to the Forward
Sensing Camera (FSC) are being displayed in the center display.
•Although the objects which activate the system are four-wheeled vehicles, the radar
sensor (front) could detect the following objects, determine them to be an obstruction, and
operate the SBS system.
•Objects on the road at the entrance to a curve (including guardrails and snow banks).
•A vehicle appears in the opposite lane while cornering or rounding a curve.
•When crossing a narrow bridge.
•When passing under a low gate or through a tunnel or narrow gate.
•When entering an underground parking area.
•Metal objects, bumps, or protruding objects on the road.
•If you suddenly come close to a vehicle ahead.
•When driving in areas where there is high grass or forage.
•Two-wheeled vehicles such as motorbikes or bicycles.
•Pedestrians or non-metallic objects such as standing trees.
•When the system operates, the user is notified by the active driving display.
•The SBS warning indication (amber) turns on when the system has a malfunction.
Refer to Taking Action on page 7-34.
When Driving
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•The surroundings are dark such as during the night, early evening, or early morning, or
in a tunnel or indoor parking lot.
•The illumination brightness of the headlights is reduced or the headlight illumination is
weakened due to dirt or a deviated optical axis.
•The target object enters the blind spot of the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC).
•A person or object bursts onto the road from the shoulder or cuts right in front of you.
•You change lanes and approach a vehicle ahead.
•When driving extremely close to the target object.
•Tire chains or a temporary spare tire is installed.
•The vehicle ahead has a special shape. For example, a vehicle towing a trailer house or
a boat, or a vehicle carrier carrying a vehicle with its front pointed rearward.
•If the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) cannot operate normally due to backlight or fog,
the system functions related to the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) are temporarily
stopped and the following warning lights turn on. However, this does not indicate a
malfunction.
•High Beam Control System (HBC) warning light (amber)
•Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) warning light
•Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go
function) warning light
•Smart Brake Support/Smart City Brake Support (SBS/SCBS) warning light (amber)
•If the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) cannot operate normally due to high temperatures,
the system functions related to the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) are temporarily
stopped and the following warning lights turn on. However, this does not indicate a
malfunction. Cool down the area around the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) such as by
turning on the air conditioner.
•High Beam Control System (HBC) warning light (amber)
•Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) warning light
•Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go
function) warning light
•Smart Brake Support/Smart City Brake Support (SBS/SCBS) warning light (amber)
•If the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) detects that the windshield is dirty or foggy, the
system functions related to the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) are temporarily stopped
and the following warning lights turn on. However, this does not indicate a problem.
Remove the dirt from the windshield or press the defroster switch and defog the
windshield.
•High Beam Control System (HBC) warning light (amber)
•Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) warning light
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▼To Set Speed
1. Activate the cruise control system by
pressing the ON switch. The cruise
main indication (white) is displayed.
2. Accelerate to the desired speed, which
must be more than 25 km/h (16 mph).
3. Set the cruise control by pressing the SET/
switch at the desired speed. The
cruise control is set at the moment the
SET/
switch is pressed. Release the
accelerator pedal simultaneously. The
cruise set indication (white) is
displayed and the cruise set indicator
light (green) turns on.
NOTE
•The cruise control speed setting cannot
be performed under the following
conditions:
•(Automatic transaxle)
The selector lever is in the P or N
position.
•(Manual transaxle)
The shift lever is in the neutral
position.
•The parking brake is applied.
•Release the SET/ or RES/ switch at
the desired speed, otherwise the speed
will continue increasing while the RES/
switch is pressed and held, and
continue decreasing while the SET/
switch is pressed and held (except when
the accelerator pedal is depressed).
•On a steep grade, the vehicle may
momentarily slow down while
ascending, or speed up while
descending.
•The cruise control will cancel if the
vehicle speed decreases below 21 km/h
(13 mph) when climbing a steep grade.
•The cruise control may cancel at about
15 km/h (9 mph) below the preset speed
such as when climbing a long, steep
grade.
▼ To Increase Cruising Speed
Follow either of these procedures.
To increase speed using cruise control
switch
Press the RES/ switch and hold it. Your
vehicle will accelerate. Release the switch
at the desired speed.

Press the RES/
switch and release it
immediately to adjust the preset speed.
Multiple operations will increase the
preset speed according to the number of
times it is operated.
Increasing speed with a single RES/
switch operation
Instrument cluster d isplay for vehicle
speed indicated in km /h: 1 km/h (0.6 mph)
Instrument cluster d isplay for vehicle
speed indicated in mph: 1 mph (1.6 km/h)
To increase speed using accelerator
pedal
Depress the accelerator pedal to accelerate
to the desired speed. Press the SET/
switch and release it immediately.
NOTE
Accelerate if you want to speed up
temporarily when the cruise control is on.
Greater speed will not interfere with or
change the set speed. Take your foot off
the accelerator to retu rn to the set speed.
When Driving
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▼To Decrease Cruising Speed
Press the SET/ switch and hold it. The
vehicle will gradually slow.
Release the switch at the desired speed.

Press the SET/
switch and release it
immediately to adjust the preset speed.
Multiple operations will decrease the
preset speed according to the number of
times it is operated.
Decreasing speed w ith a single SET/
switch operation
Instrument cluster display for vehicle
speed indicated in km/h: 1 km/h (0.6 mph)
Instrument cluster d isplay for vehicle
speed indicated in mph: 1 mph (1.6 km/h)
▼ To Resume Cruising Speed at More
Than 25 km/h (16 mph)
If the cruise control system temporarily
canceled (such as applying the brake pedal)
and the system is still activated, the most
recent set speed will automatically resume
when the RES/
switch is pressed.
If vehicle speed is below 25 km/h (16
mph), increase the veh
icle speed up to 25
km/h (16 mph) or more and press the RES/
switch.
▼ To Temporarily Cancel
To temporarily cancel the system, use one
of these methods:
•Slightly depress
the brake pedal.
•(Manual transaxle)
Depress the clutch pedal.
•Press the OFF/CAN switch.
If the RES/ switch is pressed when the
vehicle speed is 25 km/h (16 mph) or higher,
the system reverts to th e previously set speed.
NOTE
•If any of the following conditions occur,
the cruise control system is temporarily
canceled.
•The parking brake is applied.
•(Automatic transaxle)
The selector lever is in the P or N
position.
•(Manual transaxle)
The shift lever is in the neutral
position.
•When the cruise control system is
temporarily canceled by even one of the
applicable cancel conditions, the speed
cannot be re-set.
•(Automatic transaxle)
The cruise control cannot be cancelled
while driving in manual mode (selector
lever shifted from D to M position).
Therefore, engine braking will not be
applied even if the transaxle is shifted
down to a lower gear. If deceleration is
required, lower the set speed or depress
the brake pedal.
▼To Deactivate
When a cruising speed has been set
(cruise set indication (white) is
displayed/cruise s
et indicator light
(green) turns on)
Long-press the OFF/CA N switch or press
the OFF/CAN switch 2 times.
When a cruising speed has not been set
(cruise main indication (white) is
displayed)
Press the OFF/CAN switch.
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WA R N I N G
Do not allow the connection plug cord to
get tangled with the parking brake or the
shift lever (manual transaxle)/selector lever
(automatic transaxle):
Allowing the plug cord to become tangled
with the parking brake or the shift lever
(manual transaxle)/selector lever
(automatic transaxle) is dangerous as it
could interfere with driving, resulting in an
accident.
CAUTION
Do not place objects or apply force to the
auxiliary jack/USB port with the plug
connected.
NOTE
•Insert the plug into the auxiliary
jack/USB port securely.
•Insert or pull out the plug with the plug
perpendicular to the auxiliary jack/USB
port hole.
•Insert or remove the plug by holding its
base.
Antenna
Antenna
Interior Features
Before Using the Audio System
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Light Bulbs
With LED HeadlightsWith Halogen Headlights
Overhead lights (Front) /Map lights
Overhead lights (Rear)Overhead lights (Front) /Map lights
Headlights (High
beam)/Daytime running
lights
Headlights (Low beam)
Parking lights/Daytime
running lights Side turn signal lights
Fo g lights
Parking lights/Front
side-marker lights
Front side-marker lights
Front turn signal lights
Lugg age compartment light
License plate lights Reverse lights Taillights
Rear turn signal lights Rear side-marker lights
Brake lights/Taillights High-mount brake light
Some models.
Side turn signal lights
Headlights (High beam)
Headlights (Low beam)
Fog lights
Front turn signal lights
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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Parking lights/Front side-marker lights
(With halogen headlights)
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off,
and the headlight switch is off.
2. Turn the socket and bulb assembly
counterclockwise and remove it.
3. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
4. Install the new bulb in the reverseorder of the removal procedure.
Front turn signal lights
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off, and the headlight switch is off.
2. Turn the screw counterclockwise and remove it, and then partially peel back
the mudguard.

3. Turn the socket and bulb assemblycounterclockwise and remove it.
4. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.

5. Install the new bulb in the reverseorder of the removal procedure.
Fog lights
*, Side turn signal lights*,
Brake lights/Taillights (LED type), Rear
side-marker lights (LED type),Taillights
(LED type)*, High-mount brake light,
Reverse lights (LED type)
The LED bulb cannot be replaced as a
single unit because it is an integrated unit.
The LED bulb has to be replaced with the
unit. We recommend an Authorized
Mazda Dealer when the replacement is
necessary.
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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