2021 MAZDA MODEL CX-3 brake light

SignalWarning
Power Steering Mal‐
function Indicator Light The light illuminates/flashes if the electric power steering has a malfunction.
If the light illuminates/flashes, stop the vehicle in a safe place and do not operate the
steering wheel. There is no problem if the
light turns off after a while. Contact an Au ‐
thorized Mazda Dealer if the light illuminates/flashes continuously.
NOTE
If the indicator light illuminates/flashes, the power steering will not operate nor‐
mally. If this happens, the steering wheel can still be operated, however, the opera‐
tion may feel heavy compared to normal , or the steering wheel could vibrate when
turning.
Repeatedly jerking the steering wheel left and right while the vehicle is stopped or
moving extremely slowly will cause the power steering system to go into protective
mode which will make the steerin g feel heavy, but this does not indicate a problem.
If this occurs, park the vehicle safely and wait several minutes for the system to
return to normal.
▼ Contact Authorized Mazda Dealer and Have Vehicle Inspected
If any of the following warning lights or the indicator light turns on/flashes, the system may
have a malfunction. Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have your vehicle inspected.
Signal
Warning
ABS Warning LightIf the ABS warning light stay
s on while you're driving, the ABS control unit has detected
a system malfunction. If this occurs, your brakes will functio n normally as if the vehicle
had no ABS.
Should this happen, consu lt an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
NOTE
When the engine is jump-sta rted to charge the battery, uneven rpm occurs and the ABS
warning light may illuminate. If this occurs, it is the result of the weak battery and does
not indicate an ABS malfunction.
Recharge the battery.
The brake assist system does not operate while the ABS warning light is illuminated.
Master Warning
Light (Vehicles with type B audio)
The light turns on when the system has a malfunction.
Operate the center display
and verify the content.
Refer to If a Warning Light Turns On or Flashes on page 7-26.
(Vehicles with type A audio)
The light illuminates continuously if any one of the following occu rs. Consult an Author‐
ized Mazda Dealer.
There is a malfunction in th e battery management system.There is a malfunction in the brake switch.
Electric Parking
Brake (EPB) Warn ‐
ing Light The warning light illuminates when the system
has a malfunction. Have your vehicle in‐
spected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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SignalWarning
(Red)
Brake Pedal Opera ‐
tion Demand Warn ‐
ing Light When only flashing
Flashes if there is the possibility of the vehi
cle not being held in the stopped position by
the AUTOHOLD function, such as on steep slopes. Depress and hold your foot on the
brake pedal.
When flashing and beep sound is activated at the same time
The warning light flashes and the beep sound is activated for about five seconds if there is
a problem with the system. If the warning light flashes and the warning sound is activated,
immediately depress the brake pedal and st op using the AUTOHOLD function then con ‐
tact an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
WARNING
Immediately depress the brake pedal if the warning light flashes and the beep sound is acti‐
vated while using the AUTOHOLD function:
Because the AUTOHOLD function is canceled forcibly, the vehicle may move unexpectedly
and result in an accident.
Check Engine Light If this light illuminates while driving, the ve
hicle may have a problem. It is important to
note the driving conditions wh en the light illuminated and consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
The check engine light may illu minate in the following cases:
The fuel tank level being very low or approaching empty.The engine's electrical system has a problem.The emission control system has a problem.The fuel-filler cap is missing or not tightened securely.
If the check engine light remains on, or it flashes continuously , do not drive at high
speeds and consult an Authorized M azda Dealer as soon as possible.
Automatic Trans‐
axle Warning Light*
The light illuminates when the transaxle has a problem.
CAUTION
If the automatic transaxle warning light illuminates, the transaxle has an electrical prob‐
lem. Continuing to drive your Mazda in this condition could cause damage to your trans‐
axle. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
(Turns on)
TCS/DSC Indicator Light If the light stays on, the TCS, DSC or the brak
e assist system may have a malfunction and
they may not operate correctly . Take your vehicle to an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
7-30*Some models.
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SignalWarning Action to be taken
(Amber)
Smart Brake Support/
Smart City Brake Sup ‐
port (SBS/SCBS)
Warning Light
*
The light turns on if the windshield or the
radar sensor are dirty, or there is a malfunc ‐
tion in the system. (Vehicles with type B audio)
Verify the reason why the warning light is
illuminated on the center display (page
7-26).
If the reason why th
e warning light is illu ‐
minated is due to a dirty windshield, clean
the windshield.
If the warning light is illuminated because
of a dirty radar sensor, clean the front em ‐
blem.
For any other reasons, have the vehicle in ‐
spected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
(Vehicles without type B audio)
If the reason why th e warning light is illu ‐
minated is due to a dirty windshield, clean
the windshield. For any other reasons,
have the vehicle inspected at an Author ‐
ized Mazda Dealer.

Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light (Turns on)
*
Take the appropriate action and verify that the warning light turns off.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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▼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).
▼ Electric Parking Brake (EPB)
Warning Beep
The warning buzzer is
activated under the
following conditions:
The vehicle is driven with the parking
brake applied.
The Electric Parking Brake (EPB)
switch is pulled while the vehicle is
driven.
▼ AUTOHOLD Warning Beep
Warning light flashes and beep sound is
activated simultaneously for about 5
seconds when using AUTOHOLD
function or when AUTOHOLD switch is
operated.
Because a problem with AUTOHOLD
function has occurred, AUTOHOLD
function does not operate even if
AUTOHOLD switch is operated.

If the warning light
flashes and the beep
sound is activated simultaneously, have
your vehicle inspected at an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
▼ Tire Inflation Pressure Warning
Beep*
The warning beep sound will be heard for
about 3 seconds if the tire pressures
decrease.
Refer to Tire Pressure Monitoring System
on page 4-140.
▼Power Steering Warning Buzzer
If the power steering system has a
malfunction, the power steering
malfunction indicator light turns on or
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
7-44*Some models.
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Light bulbCategory
Wat tage UN-R*1(SAE)
Side turn signal lights
*LED ― (― )
High-mount brake light LED― (― )
Rear turn signal lights 21WY21W (7443NA)
Rear side-marker lights Bulb type
5W5W (―)
LED type LED― (― )
Brake lights/Taillights Bulb type
21/5W21/5W (7443)
LED type LED― (― )
Reverse lights Bulb type
16W16W (921)
LED type LED― (― )
Taillights
*LED type LED― (― )
License plate lights 5W5W (―)
*1 UN-R stands for United Nations Regulation.
Interior light
Light bulb Category
Wa t t ag e UN-R*1
Overhead light (Front)/Map lights 8―
Overhead light (Rear) 10―
Luggage compartment light 5―
*1 UN-R stands for United Nations Regulation.
▼Tires
NOTE
The tires have been optimally matched with the chassis of your vehicle.
When replacing tires, Mazda recommends that you replace tires of the same type originally
fitted to your vehicle. For details, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Check the tire pressure label for tire size and inflation pressure.
Refer to Tire Inflation Pressure on page 6-36.
Standard tire
(U.S.A. and Canada)
Tire size Inflation pressure
Front Rear
P215/60R16 94H 250 kPa (36 psi)240 kPa (35 psi)
P215/50R18 92V 250 kPa (36 psi)240 kPa (35 psi)
Specifications
Specifications
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Index
A
Accessory Socket............................ 5-144
Active Driving Display..................... 4-18
Adaptive Front Lighting System
(AFS)................................................. 4-78
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and
Accessories........................................ 8-19
Advanced Key
Advanced keyless entry system..... 3-9
Operational range........................ 3-10
Advanced Smart City Brake Support
(Advanced SCBS)........................... 4-116
Collision warning.... .................. 4-118
Smart City Brake Support (SCBS)
Indicator Light (Red)................. 4-118
Stopping the Advanced Smart City
Brake Support (Advanced SCBS)
system operation........................ 4-118
Air Bag Systems............................... 2-51
Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner
System Warning Beep....................... 7-42
Ambient Temperature Display.......... 4-15
Antilock Brake System (ABS).......... 4-65
Audio Control Switch
Adjusting the Volume.................. 5-16
Seek Switch................................. 5-16
Audio Set [Type A (non-touchscreen)] AUX.............................................5-24
Bluetooth®.................................. 5-31
Clock............................................5-22
Error Indications.......................... 5-30
iPod mode....................................5-28
Power/Volume/Sound Controls... 5-20
Radio............................................5-23
Troubleshooting.......... ................. 5-59
USB............................................. 5-25
Voice Recognition.... ................... 5-55
Audio Set [Type B (touchscreen)]
Android Auto™........................... 5-91
Apple CarPlay............................. 5-85
Applications............................... 5-126
AUX.............................................5-79
Bluetooth®.................................. 5-95
Radio............................................5-71
Satellite Radio........ ..................... 5-75
Settings...................................... 5-123
Troubleshooting........... .............. 5-127
USB............................................. 5-80
Voice Recognition..................... 5-120
Volume/Display/Sound
Controls....................................... 5-68
Audio System Antenna........................................5-19
Appendix................................... 5-135
Audio Control Switch................. 5-16
Audio Set [Type A (non-
touchscreen)]............................... 5-20
Audio Set [Type B
(touchscreen)].............................. 5-63
AUX/USB mode..........................5-17
Before Using the Audio
System......................................... 5-16
AUTOHOLD..................................... 4-59
AUTOHOLD Warning Beep.............7-44
Automatic Transaxle Active Adaptive Shift (AAS)...... 4-31
Automatic transaxle controls....... 4-29
Direct mode................................. 4-38
Driving tips..................................4-39
Manual shift mode.......................4-32
Shift-lock system...... ................... 4-30
Transaxle ranges.......................... 4-30
B
Battery............................................... 6-32 Maintenance.................................6-34
Replacement................................ 6-34
Specifications.................................9-4
Battery runs out.................................7-17 Jump-Starting...............................7-17
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Index
Beep SoundsElectric parking brake (EPB)
warning........................................ 7-44
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM).......... 4-87
Canceling operation of Blind Spot
Monitoring (BSM).......................4-91
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) Warning
Beep...................................................7-45
Bluetooth® [Type A (non-touchscreen)] Bluetooth® Audio....................... 5-46
Bluetooth® Hands-Free...............5-48
Bluetooth® Prepara tion............... 5-34
Bluetooth® [Type B (touchscreen)]
Bluetooth® Audio..................... 5-101
Bluetooth® Hands-Free............. 5-111
Bluetooth® Prepara tion............... 5-98
Body Lubrication....... ....................... 6-28
Bottle Holder................................... 5-147
Brakes
Brakes assist................................ 4-58
Electric Parking Brake (EPB)......4-55
Foot brake....................................4-55
Pad wear indicator....................... 4-58
Parking brake........ .......................4-55
Warning light............................... 4-58
Break-In Period.......... ....................... 3-40
C
Capacities............................................ 9-5
Carbon Monoxide............................. 3-25
Cell Phones....................................... 8-20
Center Console................................ 5-148
Child Restraint Categories of child-restraint
systems.........................................2-35
Child-restraint precautions.......... 2-30
Child-restraint system
installation................................... 2-35
Child-restraint system suitability for
various seat positions table..........2-37
Installing child-restraint
systems.........................................2-40
ISOFIX child-restraint systems
(Mexico)...................................... 2-47
LATCH child-restraint systems
(Except Mexico).......................... 2-47
Child Safety Locks for Rear Doors... 3-19
Climate Control System...................... 5-4
Fully Automatic Type..................5-12
Manual Type.................................. 5-7
Operating Tips............................... 5-4
Vent Operation...............................5-5
Collision warning.............................. 7-46
Coming Home Light......................... 4-44
Cruise Control................................. 4-136 Cruise Control Switch............... 4-136
Cruise main indication (white)............
................................................... 4-137
Cruise set indication (white)/indicator
light (green)............................... 4-137
Cruise Control Set Vehicle Speed
Display.............................................. 4-16
Cup Holder...................................... 5-145
Customer Assistance. .......................... 8-2
D
Dashboard Illumination............ .........4-14
Daytime Running Lights................... 4-45
Defogger Mirror...........................................4-53
Rear window........... .................... 4-52
Dimensions.......................................... 9-5
Distance Recognition Support System
(DRSS).............................................. 4-99
Door Locks........................................ 3-11
Drive selection.................................. 4-71
Driving In Flooded Ar ea...................3-44
Driving on Uneven Road.................. 3-46
Driving Tips Automatic transaxle.....................4-39
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Index
Break-in period............................ 3-40
Driving in flooded area............... 3-44
Driving on uneven road...............3-46
Floor mat..................................... 3-41
Hazardous driving... .................... 3-41
Overloading................................. 3-45
Rocking the vehicle..................... 3-42
Saving fuel and protection of the
environment................................. 3-40
Winter driving............................. 3-42
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)..... 4-68 TCS/DSC Indicator Light............4-68
E
Electric Parking Brake (EPB)........... 4-55
Electric Parking Brake (EPB) Warning
Beep...................................................7-44
Emergency StartingPush-Starting............................... 7-20
Starting a Flooded Engine........... 7-20
Emergency Towing Tiedown Hooks....... .................... 7-24
Towing Description..................... 7-23
Emission Control System..................3-24
Ending Screen Display......................4-70
Engine Coolant.........................................6-25
Engine Compartment
Overview..................................... 6-21
Exhaust gas.................................. 3-25
Hood release............. ................... 6-19
Oil................................................ 6-22
Essential information.......................... 6-2
Event Data Recorder......................... 8-21
Excessive Speed Warning................. 7-45
Exhaust Gas...................................... 3-25
Exterior Care..................................... 6-53 Aluminum Wheel Maintenance... 6-57
Bright-Metal Maintenance...........6-57
Maintaining the Finish................ 6-54
Plastic Part Maintenance............. 6-58
F
FlasherHazard warning........................... 4-54
Headlights.................................... 4-40
Flat Tire............................................... 7-3 Mounting the Spare Tire............. 7-13
Removing a Flat Tire.................... 7-9
Floor Mat.......................................... 3-41
Fluid Brake/Clutch................................ 6-27
Washer......................................... 6-27
Fluids Classification................................. 9-4
Fog Lights......................................... 4-46
Foot Brake.........................................4-55
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)..... 4-126
Front Seat............................................ 2-5
Fuel Filler lid and cap......................... 3-26
Gauge........................................... 4-13
Requirements............................... 3-23
Tank capacity.................................9-5
Fuel Consumption Display............... 4-69
Fuel Economy Monitor..................... 4-69 Ending screen display................. 4-70
Fuel consumption di splay............4-69
Fuses.................................................. 6-47 Panel description......................... 6-49
Replacement................................ 6-47
G
Gauges............................................... 4-11
Glove Compartment... ..................... 5-148
H
Hazardous Driving............................ 3-41
Hazard Warning Flasher....................4-54
Headlights
10-4
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