2021 MAZDA MODEL CX-3 ignition

SignalWarning Action to be taken
Seat Belt Warning
Light Except Mexico
The seat belt warning light turns on if the
driver or front passenger's seat is occupied
and the seat belt is not fastened with the ig
‐
nition switched ON.
If the driver or front passenger's seat belt is
unfastened (only when the front passenger's
seat is occupied) and th e vehicle is driven at
a speed faster than about 20 km/h (12 mph),
the warning light flashes. After a short time,
the warning light stops flashing, but re ‐
mains illuminated.
NOTE
The warning light flashes for about 6
seconds if the driver's seat belt is not fas ‐
tened when the ignition is switched ON.
To allow the front passenger occupant
classification sensor to function properly,
do not place and s it on an additional seat
cushion on the front passenger's seat.
The sensor may not function properly be ‐
cause the additional seat cushion could
cause sensor interference.
If a small child is seated on the front pas ‐
senger's seat, the warning light may not
operate. Fasten the seat belts.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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KEY Warning Light
Take the appropriate action and verify that the warning light turns off.
SignalCause Action to be taken
(Red)
(Flashing) The advanced key battery is dead. Replace the key battery (page 6-34).
The advanced key is
not within the opera‐
tion range. Bring the advanced key into the operation
range (page 3-8).
The advanced key is placed in areas inside
the cabin where it is difficult for the key to
be detected.
A key from another manufacturer similar to
the advanced key is in the operation range. Take the key from another manufacturer
similar to the advanced key out of the op
‐
eration range.
Without the ignition switched off, the ad ‐
vanced key is taken out of the cabin, and
then all the doors are closed. Bring the advanced ke
y back into the cab‐
in.
If Trouble Arises
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Warning Sound isActivated
▼Lights-On Reminder
The lights-on reminder is operable when
the time setting
*1 of the auto headlight off
function is off.
If lights are on and the ignition is switched
to ACC or off, a continuous beep sound
will be heard when the driver's door is
opened.
*1 If the light switch is left on, the auto headlight off func tion automatically
turns off the lights about 30 seconds
after switching the ignition off. The
time setting can be changed.
Refer to Personalization Features on
page 9-9.
NOTE
When the ignition is switched to ACC,
the “Ignition Not Switched Off (STOP)
Warning Beep” (page 7-43) overrides
the lights-on reminder.
A personalized function is available to
change the sound volume for the
lights-on reminder.
Refer to Personalization Features on
page 9-9.
▼ Air Bag/Front Seat Belt
Pretensioner System Warning Beep
If there is a problem with the air bag/seat
belt pretensioner systems and the warning
light illumination, a warning beep sound
will be heard for about 5 seconds every
minute.

The air bag and seat belt pretensioner
system warning beep sound will continue
to be heard for approximately 35 minutes.
Have your vehicle inspected at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as
possible.
WA R N I N G
Do not drive the vehicle with the air bag/
seat belt pretensioner system warning beep
sounding:
Driving the vehicle with the air bag/seat
belt pretensioner system warning beep
sounding is dangerous. In a collision, the
air bags and the seat belt pretensioner
system will not deploy and this could result
in death or serious injury. Contact an
Authorized Mazda Dealer to have the
vehicle inspected as soon as possible.
▼ Seat Belt Warning Beep
Except Mexico
If the driver's seat belt is not fastened
when the ignition is switched ON, a beep
sound will be heard for about 6 seconds. If
the driver or the front passenger's seat belt
is not fastened and the vehicle is driven at
a speed faster than about 20 km/h (12
mph), a beep sound will be heard again for
a specified period of time.
Until a seat belt is fastened or a given
period of time has elapsed, the beep sound
will not stop even if the vehicle speed falls
below 20 km/h (12 mph).
If Trouble Arises
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NOTE
To allow the front passenger occupant
classification sensor to function
properly, do not place and sit on an
additional seat cushion on the front
passenger's seat. The sensor may not
function properly because the additional
seat cushion could cause sensor
interference.
If a small child is seated on the front
passenger's seat, the warning beep may
not operate.
Mexico
If the vehicle speed exceeds about 20
km/h (12 mph) with the driver or front
passenger's seat belt unfastened, a warning
beep sounds continuously. If the seat belt
remains unfastened, the beep sound stops
once and then cont inues for about 90
seconds. The beep stops after the driver or
front passenger's seat belt is fastened.
Until a seat belt is fastened or a given
period of time has elapsed, the beep sound
will not stop even if the vehicle speed falls
below 20 km/h (12 mph).
NOTE
Placing heavy items on the front
passenger's seat may cause the front
passenger's seat belt warning function
to operate depending on the weight of
the item.
To allow the front passenger seat weight
sensor to function properly, do not place
and sit on an additional seat cushion on
the front passenger's seat. The sensor
may not function properly because the
additional seat cushion could cause
sensor interference.
If a small child is seated on the front
passenger's seat, the warning beep may
not operate.
▼ Ignition Not Switched Off (STOP)
Warning Beep
If the driver's door is opened with the
ignition switched to ACC, a beep will be
heard continuously in the cabin to notify
the driver that the ignition has not been
switched OFF (STOP). Under this
condition, the keyless entry system will
not operate, the vehicle cannot be locked,
and the battery voltage will be depleted.
▼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.
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.
NOTE
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 si gnal reception area.
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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
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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 Aut horized Mazda Dealer.
If Trouble Arises
Active Driving Display Does Not Operate
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ItemFeatureFactory Set
‐
ting Available Settings Settings
Change
Method
Fuel economy resetting
procedure Linkage/non-linkage with fuel
economy reset and trip meter
reset
Off
On/Off B ―
Active Driving Display (page 4-18)
Display Setting can be changed so that
the Active Driving Display is
not displayed.
On On/Off C
―
The display height (up/down
position) can be changed. 013 steps up/down
from initial setting (total: 27 steps) C
―
The method for adjusting the
display brightness (automatical ‐
ly/manually) can be changed. Auto Auto/Man. C
―
The standard brightness while
automatic adjustment is select‐
ed can be changed using the
brightness adjustment. 0
2 steps up/down from
initial setting (total: 5 steps) C
―
The standard brightness while
manual adjustment is selected
can be changed using the
brightness adjustment. 0
20 steps up/down
from initial setting (total: 41 steps) C
―
Navigation guidance Display/non-display OnOn/Off C ―
*1 Though these systems can be turned Off, doing so will defeat the purpose of the system and Mazda
recommends that these systems remain On.
*2 For vehicles with an audio system other than the on-screen function type, the warning sound cannot be changed. The warning sound is only a beep.
*3 Only the volume of the warning beep during Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) operation can be changed. The volume of the warning beep during Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) operation cannot be changed.
*4 This system functions only when the navigation system is functioning.*5 If the auto-wiper control is set to Off, the wiper lever position is set to intermittent operation.*6 If the setting is changed to Off, the following opera tion is performed according to the headlight switch
position:
At position: Headlights turn off immediately after the ignition is switched off.At any position other than : Headlights do not turn off after the ignition is switched off.*7 When set to Off, the lights-on reminder is operable.*8 The setting of the lights-on reminder can be changed with the time setting of auto headlight off function set to Off.
Refer to Lights-On Reminder on page 7-42.
*9 The operation may stop in 15 minutes due to the effect of the outside temperature even if the operation time of
the rear window defogger has been changed to Continuous.
*10 Available only in display from the center display.
Specifications
Personalization Features
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Index
Coming home light......................4-44
Control......................................... 4-40
Flashing....................................... 4-44
High-low beam............................ 4-44
Leaving home light..................... 4-45
Leveling....................................... 4-45
Head Restraint................................... 2-17
High Beam Control System
(HBC)................................................ 4-79
Hill Launch Assist (H LA)................ 4-63
Hood Release.................................... 6-19
Horn...................................................4-53
I
If a Warning Light Turns On or
Flashes............................................... 7-26
If the Active Driving Display does not
operate............................................... 7-48
Ignition Switch............................................ 4-4
Ignition not switched off (STOP)
warning beep..................................... 7-43
Illuminated Entry System............... 5-143
Immobilizer System.......................... 3-36
Indicator Lights................................. 4-23 Low engine coolant
temperature.................................. 4-26
Wrench......................................... 4-25
Inspecting Brake/Clutch Fluid
Level.................................................. 6-27
Inspecting Coolant Leve l.................. 6-25
Inspecting Engine Oil Level............. 6-24
Inspecting Washer Fluid Level......... 6-27
Instrument Cluster... .......................... 4-11
Interior Care...................................... 6-59 Active driving display
maintenance................................. 6-61
Cleaning the floor mats............... 6-61
Cleaning the window interiors.....6-61
Instrument panel top
maintenance................................. 6-60
Leather upholstery
maintenance................................. 6-60
Panel maintenance....................... 6-61
Plastic part maintenance.............. 6-60
Seat belt maintenance..................6-59
Upholstery and synthetic leather
maintenance................................. 6-59
Vinyl upholstery maintenance..... 6-59
Interior Lights................................. 5-142 Luggage Compartment Light.....5-142
Map Lights................................ 5-142
Overhead Lights........................ 5-142
i-ACTIVSENSE................................ 4-75 Active Safety Technology........... 4-75
Adaptive Front Lighting System
(AFS)........................................... 4-78
Advanced Smart City Brake Support
(Advanced SCBS)..................... 4-116
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM).....4-87
Camera and sensors..................... 4-76
Distance Recognition Support System
(DRSS).........................................4-99
Forward Sensing Camera
(FSC)......................................... 4-126
High Beam Control System
(HBC).......................................... 4-79
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS)....................................... 4-82
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with
Stop & Go function (MRCC with
Stop & Go function)..................4-104
Pre-Crash Safety Technology...... 4-75
Radar Sensors (Rear).................4-134
Radar sensor (front)...................4-131
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
(RCTA)...................................... 4-101
Smart Brake Support (SBS)...... 4-123
Smart City Brake Support
(SCBS)....................................... 4-120
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