2021 MAZDA MODEL CX-3 tow

SignalWarning
Charging System Warn‐
ing Light If the warning light illuminates while driving, it indicates a malfunction of the alter
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nator or of the charging system.
Drive to the side of the ro ad and park off the right-of -way. Consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.CAUTION
Do not continue driving when the charging system warning light is illuminated be‐
cause the engine could stop unexpectedly.
Engine Oil Warning Light This warning light indicates low engine oil pressure.
CAUTION
Do not run the engine if the oil pressure is
low. Otherwise, it could result in extensive
engine damage.
If the light illuminates or the warning indication is displayed while driving:
1. Drive to the side of the road and pa rk off the right-of-way on level ground.
2. Turn off the engine and wait 5 minutes fo r the oil to drain back into the oil pan.
3. Inspect the engine oil level (page 6-24). If it's low, add the appropriate amount of
engine oil while being careful not to overfill.
CAUTION
Do not run the engine if the oil level is low. Otherwise, it could result in extensive
engine damage.
4. Start the engine and check the warning light.

If the light remains illuminated even though th e oil level is normal or after adding oil,
stop the engine immediately and have your vehicle towed to an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
(Red)
High Engine Coolant
Temperature Warning Light The light flashes when the engine coolant temperature is extremely high, and illumi
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nates when the engine coolant temperature increases further.
Handling Procedure
Flashing light
Drive slowly to reduce engine load until you can find a safe place to stop the vehicle
and wait for the engine to cool down.
Illuminated light
This indicates the possibility of overheati ng. Park the vehicle in a safe place immedi ‐
ately and stop the engine.
Refer to Overheating on page 7-21.
CAUTION
Do not drive the vehicle with the high engine coolant temperature warning light illumi‐
nated. Otherwise, it could resu lt in damage to the engine.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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CAUTION
If you feel a sudden vibration or ride disturbance while driving or you suspect your tire or
vehicle has been damaged, immediately reduce your speed. Drive with caution until you can
safely pull off the road. Stop and inspect the tire for damage. If the tire is
under-inflated or
damaged, deflate it, remove the tire and rim and replace it with your spare tire. If you cannot
detect a cause, have the vehicle towed to the ne arest vehicle or tire dealer to have the vehicle
inspected.
Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Tire Information (U.S.A.)
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Ve h i c l e L o a d i n g
WA R N I N G
Do not tow a trailer with this vehicle:
Towing a trailer with this vehicle is dangerous because it has not been designed to tow a
trailer and doing so will affect the drive system which could result in vehicle damage.
This section will guide you in the proper loading of your vehicle, to keep your loaded
vehicle weight within its design rating capability. Properly loading your vehicle will provide
maximum return of vehicle design performance. Before loading your vehicle, familiarize
yourself with the following terms for determin ing your vehicle's weight ratings, from the
vehicle's Safety Certification Label and Tire and Load Information Label:
WA R N I N G
Overloaded Vehicle:
Overloading a vehicle is dangerous. The results of overloading can have serious consequences
in terms of passenger safety. Too much weight on a vehicle's suspension system can cause
spring or shock absorber failure, brake failu re, handling or steering problems, irregular tire
wear, tire failure or other damage.
Overloading makes a vehicle harder to drive an d control. It also increases the distance
required for stopping. In cases of serious overloading, brakes can fail completely, particularly
on steep grades. The load a tire will carry safely is a combination of the size of the tire, its load
range, and corresponding inflation pressure.
Never overload the vehicle and always observe th e vehicle's weight ratings from the vehicle's
Safety Certification and Tire and Load Information labels.
Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Tire Information (U.S.A.)
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Steps for Determining the Correct Load Limit
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit-
(1) Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never
exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your vehicle's placard.
(2) Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle.
(3) Subtract the combined weig ht of the driver and passengers from XXX kg or XXX lbs.
(4) The resulting figure equals the available am ount of cargo and luggage load capacity. For
example, if the “XXX” amount equals 1400 lbs. and there will be five 150 lb passengers
in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs.
(1400 － 750 (5 × 150) = 650 lbs.)
(5) Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That
weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated
in Step 4.
(6) If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be transferred to your
vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and
luggage load capacity of your vehicle.
Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Tire Information (U.S.A.)
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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
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Index
Key battery replacement..............6-34
Opening the Hood....................... 6-19
Owner Maintenance
Precautions...................................6-17
P
Parking Brake....................................4-55
Personalization Features..................... 9-9
Power Steering.................................. 4-74
Power steering warning buzzer......... 7-44
Power Windows............. ................... 3-30
R
Radar Sensors (Rear)...................... 4-134
Radar Sensor (Front).......................4-131
Rearview Mirror........ ........................3-29
Rear Coat Hooks............................. 5-150
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA).... 4-101
Rear Door Child Safe ty Locks.......... 3-19
Rear Seat........................................... 2-14
Rear View Monitor......................... 4-144 Displayable range on the
screen......................................... 4-146
Picture quality adju stment......... 4-150
Rear view monitor operation..... 4-147
Rear view parking camera
location...................................... 4-145
Switching to the rear view monitor
display........................................4-145
Variance between actual road
conditions and displayed
Image......................................... 4-149
Viewing the display................... 4-147
Rear Window Defogger .................... 4-52
Rear Window Washer....................... 4-51
Rear Window Wiper.... ..................... 4-51
Recommended Oil.............................6-22
Recording of Vehicle Data................ 8-22
Recreational Towing......................... 3-47
Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign
Country.............................................. 8-18
Replacement Fuse..............................................6-47
Key battery.................................. 6-34
Light Bulbs.................................. 6-40
Tires............................................. 6-38
Wheel........................................... 6-39
Wiper........................................... 6-29
Request switch inoperable warning beep
(With the advanced keyless
function)............................................ 7-44
Rocking the Vehicle.......................... 3-42
S
Safety Defects, Reporting................. 8-14
Saving Fuel and Protection of the
Environment...................................... 3-40
Scheduled Maintenance...................... 6-4
Seats.................................................... 2-5
Driver's seat................................... 2-5
Driving position memory............ 2-10
Front passenger's seat.................. 2-13
Front seat....................................... 2-5
Head restraint.............................. 2-17
Rear seat...................................... 2-14
Seat warmer................................. 2-19
Seat Belt System Automatic locking....................... 2-23
Emergency locking...................... 2-23
Extender....................................... 2-28
Pregnant women.......................... 2-22
Seat belt precautions................... 2-21
Seat belt warning beep...................... 7-42
Security System Immobilizer system..................... 3-36
Theft-deterrent system................. 3-38
Smart Brake Support (SBS)............ 4-123 Collision warning...................... 4-125
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Index
Smart Brake Support (SBS) indicator
light (red)................................... 4-125
Stopping the Smart Brake Support
(SBS) system operation............. 4-125
Smart City Brake Support
(SCBS)............................................ 4-120 Collision warning.... .................. 4-122
Smart City Brake Support (SCBS)
Indicator Light (Red).................4-122
Stopping the Smart City Brake
Support (SCBS) System
Operation................................... 4-122
Spare Tire............................................ 7-6
Specifications...................................... 9-4
Speedometer...................................... 4-12
Speed Unit Selector.......................... 4-12
SRS Air Bags
Front passenger occupant
classification system.................... 2-66
How the SRS air bags work........ 2-59
Limitations to SRS air bag.......... 2-64
Monitoring................................... 2-70
SRS air bag deployment
criteria.......................................... 2-63
Supplemental restraint system
components.................................. 2-57
Starting the Engine..............................4-5
Steering Wheel
Heated steering wheel................. 2-20
Horn............................................. 4-53
Storage Compartments .................... 5-147
Center console........................... 5-148
Glove compartment................... 5-148
Overhead console...................... 5-147
Rear coat hooks........ ................. 5-150
Sunshade............................................3-35
Sunvisors......................................... 5-142
T
Tachometer........................................ 4-13
Theft-Deterrent System..................... 3-38
Tiedown Hook.............. .............................. 7-24
Tires................................................... 6-36
Flat Tire......................................... 7-3
Replacing a Tire.......................... 6-38
Replacing a Wheel...................... 6-39
Snow tires.................................... 3-43
Specifications.................................9-7
Temporary Spare Tire..................6-38
Tire chains................................... 3-43
Tire Inflation Pressure................. 6-36
Tire Rotation................................6-37
Uniform tire quality grading system
(UTQGS)..................................... 8-23
Tire inflation pressure warning
beep................................................... 7-44
Tire Information................................ 8-25
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.... 4-140
To w i n g
Recreational towing.....................3-47
Trailer Towing............................. 3-47
Towing Description........................... 7-23
Traction Control System (TCS)........ 4-66 TCS OFF Indicator Light............ 4-67
TCS OFF Switch......................... 4-67
TCS/DSC Indicator Light............4-66
Traffic Sign Recognition System
(TSR)................................................. 4-93
Transmitter.......................................... 3-5
Trip Computer................................... 4-16
Trip Meter......................................... 4-12
Trouble Battery runs out........................... 7-17
Emergency Starting..................... 7-20
Emergency Towing......................7-23
Flat Tire......................................... 7-3
Overheating................................. 7-21
Parking in an Emergency.............. 7-2
When Liftgate Cannot be
Opened......................................... 7-47
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