2021 MAZDA MODEL CX-3 Owners Manual

Map Lights
When the overhead light switch is in the
door or off position, press the lens to
illuminate the map lights, and then press
the lens again to turn them off.

NOTE
The map lights will not turn off even if the
lens is pressed in the following cases:
The overhead light switch is in the ON
position.
The overhead light switch is in the door
position with the door open.
The illuminated entry system is on.
Luggage Compartment Lights

Switch Posi ‐
tion Luggage Compartment Light
Light off
Light on when the liftgate is open
▼
Illuminated Entry System
The overhead lights turn on when any of
the following operations is done with the
overhead light switch in the DOOR
position.
The driver's door is unlocked with the
ignition is switched OFF.
The ignition is swit
ched OFF with all
doors closed.
NOTE
The illumination tim e differs depending
on the operation.
Battery saver
If an interior light is left on with the
ignition switched OFF, the light is
turned off automatically after about 30
minutes to prevent battery depletion.
The operation of the illuminated entry
system can be changed.
Refer to Personalization Features on
page 9-9.
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Accessory Socket
Only use genuine Mazda accessories or
the equivalent requiring no greater than
120 W (DC 12 V, 10 A).
The ignition must be switched to ACC or
ON.

CAUTION
To prevent accessory socket damage or
electrical failure, pay attention to the
following:
 Do not use accessories that require
more than 120 W (DC 12 V, 10 A).
 Do not use accessories that are not
genuine Mazda accessories or the
equivalent.
 Close the cover when the accessory
socket is not in use to prevent foreign
objects and liquids from getting into
the accessory socket.
 Correctly insert the plug into the
accessory socket.
 Do not insert the cigarette lighter into
the accessory socket.
 Noise may occur on the audio playback
depending on the device connected to
the accessory socket.
Depending on the device connected to
the accessory socket, the vehicle's
electrical system may be
affected, which
could cause the warning light to
illuminate. Disconnect the connected
device and make sure that the problem is
resolved. If the problem is resolved,
disconnect the device from the socket
and switch the ignition off. If the problem
is not resolved, consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
NOTE
To prevent discharging of the battery, do
not use the socket for lo ng periods with the
engine off or idling.
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Cup Holder
WARNING
Never use a cup holder to hold hot liquids
while the vehicle is moving:
Using a cup holder to hold hot liquids while
the vehicle is moving is dangerous. If the
contents spill, you could be scalded.
▼Front
There are two cup holders.
Front
Rear
How to use the cup holder
Front
Press the button on the divider. The flap
pops up to hold the drink cup in place
firmly.
Rear
Pull up the armrest and press the button on
the divider. The flap pops up to hold the
drink cup in place firmly.
Flaps
Buttons
NOTE
(Rear)
If the divider was removed, return it to
its original position.
Refer to Center Console on page 5-148.
The base plate lowers at the same time
the flap pops up. Use it to hold small
drink cups. When placing tall bottles
such as PET drink bottles, retract the
flap and the base plate.
To retract the front/rear flaps and rear
base plate
Front
To retract the flap, press down the flap.
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Rear
To retract the base plate, insert a finger
into the notch of the base plate and pull it
up.
▼Rear*
The rear cup holder is on the rear center
armrest.
To use the rear seat cup holders, pull open
the lids.
Lids
CAUTION

Be careful not to pinch your hand or
finger when closing the cover. Otherwise,
you could pinch and injure your fingers
or hand.
 When putting a PET bottle or a tall drink
cup in the cup holder, make sure it is held
securely. Depending on the height and
shape of the drink cup or bottle, it may
not remain held in the cup holder while
you are driving the vehicle.
 Do not close the lid or store the armrest
with small items left in the cup holder.
Otherwise, the items could be damaged.
NOTE
If it is difficult to remove a PET bottle
from the cup holder, press the flap with
your fingers to make it easier to pull out.
Flaps
Flaps
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Bottle Holder
Bottle holders are on the inside of the
doors.
Front
Bottle holder
Rear
Bottle holder
CAUTION
Do not use the bottle holders for containers
without caps. The contents may spill when
opening/closing the door or while driving
the vehicle.
Storage Compartments
WA R N I N G
Keep storage boxes closed when driving:
Driving with the storage boxes open is
dangerous. To reduce the possibility of
injury in an accident or a sudden stop, keep
the storage boxes closed when driving.
When loading cargo, make sure that it is
completely secured:
If the cargo is not completely secured, it
may move or collapse while driving or
during sudden braking, resulting in injury
or an accident.
Do not put articles in storage spaces with
no lid:
Putting articles in storage spaces with no
lid is dangerous as they could be thrown
around the cabin if the vehicle is suddenly
accelerated and cause injury depending on
how the article is stored.
CAUTION
Do not leave lighters or eyeglasses in the
storage boxes while parked under the sun.
A lighter could explode or the plastic
material in eyeglasses could deform and
crack from high temperature.
▼ Overhead Console*
This console box is designed to store
eyeglasses or other accessories.
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Push and release to open.
▼Glove Compartment
To open the glove compartment, pull the
latch toward you.
To close the glove compartment, firmly
press in the center of the glove
compartment lid.
▼Center Console
The rear divider can be removed and
stored.
Removing the divider provides a console
box with a wider space.
1. Pull out the divider.
Divider
(rear)
2. Insert the divider into the armrest from
the top with the flap side of the divider
facing the underside of the armrest,
and press it in until a click sound is
heard.
NOTE
To use the divider, install it in the
reverse order of removal.
Flap side
▼ Cargo Securing Loops
Use the loops in the
luggage compartment
to secure cargo with a rope or net. The
tensile strength of the loops is 196 N (20
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kgf, 44 lbf). Do not apply excessive force
to the loops as it will damage them.
▼Luggage Board*
When using the luggage board in the
upper level
CAUTION
Make sure the luggage board is securely
inserted into the grooves. Otherwise, the
luggage board may detach while the
vehicle is being driven or during sudden
braking resulting in injury or damage to
the luggage board.
Insert the luggage board into the left and
right grooves.
Groove Lugg
age board
Luggage board
When using the luggage board in the
lower level
By placing the luggage board on top of the
luggage mat, more space is available for
placing taller items.
1. Lift up the luggage board and pull it
outward.

2. Place the luggage board on top of theluggage mat.

Lugg age mat
Luggage board
NOTE
When using the luggage board on the
lower level, make sure that it is placed
horizontally.
The front part of the luggage board folds
up on vehicles equipped with the
sub-woofer.
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The luggage board can be placed
horizontally by sliding it towards the
vehicle front until the front part of the
luggage board folds up.
▼Rear Coat Hooks
WA R N I N G
Never hang heavy or sharp objects on the
assist grips and coat hooks:
Hanging heavy or sharp-ended objects
such as a coat hanger from the assist grips
or coat hooks is dangerous as they can
fly
off and hit an occupant in the cabin if a
curtain air bag was to deploy, which could
result in serious injury or death.
Always hang clothes on the coat hooks
and the assist grips without hangers.
Coat hook
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