2021 MAZDA MODEL CX-3 battery

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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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
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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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.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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When Liftgate Cannot beOpened
If the vehicle battery is dead, the liftgate
cannot be unlocked and opened.
In this case, the liftgate can be unlocked
by taking care of the dead battery
situation.
Refer to Jump-Starting on page 7-17.
If the liftgate cannot be unlocked even if
the dead battery situation has been
resolved, the electrical system may have a
malfunction.
In this case, the liftgate can be opened
using the following procedure as an
emergency measure.
1. Fold down the rear seatbacks. Refer to Split Folding the Seatbacks on
page 2-14.
2. Remove cover on the interior surface of the liftgate using a flathead
screwdriver.
Cover
3. Using a flathead screwdriver, open theinner cover.
4. Using a flathead screwdriver, turn thelever to the right to unlock the liftgate.
Lever
After performing this emergency measure,
have the vehicle inspected at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as
possible.
If Trouble Arises
When Liftgate Cannot be Opened
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Original Equipment (OE): Describes components originally equipped on the vehicle.
Vehicle Load Limit: The maximum value of the combination weight of occupants and
cargo.
Bead Area of the Tire: Area of the tire next to the rim.
Sidewall Area of the Tire: Area between the bead area and the tread.
Tread Area of the Tire: Area on the perimeter of the tire that contacts the road when it's
mounted on the vehicle.

Seating capacity means the total allowable number of vehicle occupants. Seating capacity
is described on the tire label.

Production options weight is the combination weight of installed regular production
options weighing over 2.3 kilograms in excess of the standard items which they replace, and
not previously considered in the curb weight or accessory weight, including heavy duty
brakes, ride levelers, roof rack, heavy duty battery, and special trim.

Rim is the metal support (wheel) for a tire or a tire and tube assembly upon which the tire
beads are seated.
Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Tire Information (U.S.A.)
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Specifications
▼Engine
Item
Specification
Type DOHC-16V in-line, 4-cylinder
Bore × Stroke 83.5 × 91.2 mm (3.29 × 3.59 in)
Displacement 1,997.6 ml (1,997.6 cc)
Compression ratio 13.0
▼Electrical System
Item
Specification
Battery
*1Canada 12V-65Ah/20HR
Except Canada 12V-60Ah/20HR or 12V-65Ah/20HR
Spark-plug number Mazda Genuine spark
plug
*2PE5R-18-110 or PE5S-18-110
*1 Check the battery installed on the vehicle and use a battery
with an equal or higher performance. However, the
performance of the battery may vary even among the sa me battery types, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer
for replacement.
*2 The spark plugs provide the SKYACTIV-G its optimum performance. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer
for details.

CAUTION
When cleaning the iridium plugs, do not use a wire brush. The fine particulate coating on the
iridium alloy and platinum tips could be damaged.
▼ Lubricant Quality
Lubricant
Classification
Engine oil Refer to Recommended Oil on page 6-22.
Coolant FL-22 type
Manual transaxle oil Mazda Long Life Gear Oil G7
*1
Automatic transaxle fluid Mazda Genuine ATF-FZ
Transfer case oil Mazda Long Life Hypoid Gear Oil SG1
Rear differential oil Mazda Long Life Hypoid Gear Oil SG1
Brake fluid/Clutch fluid SAE J1703 or FMVSS116 DOT-3
*1 Mazda Long Life Gear Oil G7 is superior oil for low fuel cost and optimum shift-feel. Using Mazda Long Life
Gear Oil G7 is recommended.
If Mazda Long Life Gear Oil G7 cannot be obtained, use standard oil (API Service GL-4 (SAE 75W-80)).
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
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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