2023 MAZDA CX3 steering

WARNING
Do not drive the vehicle at high
speeds if the TPMS warning light turns
on or flashes:
Driving the vehicle at high speeds
while the TPMS warning light is turned
on or flashing is dangerous because
the brake performance and the
steering wheel operability will be
reduced. If the vehicle is driven at high
speeds or the brakes are suddenly
applied, it could lead to an accident.
Gradually apply the brakes to lower the
vehicle's speed.
Do not ignore the TPMS warning light
when it is turned on or flashing:
Continuing to drive the vehicle while
ignoring the illumination/flashing of
the TPMS warning light is dangerous
because a tire may burst which could
lead to an accident. Take appropriate
measures as soon as possible.
NOTE
While the TPMS is learning the tire
positions, such as immediately after a
tire position has been changed, the tire
pressure at the tire position prior to it
being changed is displayed until the
system completes the learning. For this
reason, the tire pressures displayed for
the tire positions may be different from
the actual tire pressures at the tire
positions.
Action to be taken
Adjust the tire pressures to the
appropriate pressures.
Refer to Tire Inflation Pressure on page
6-31.
CAUTION
 Adjust the tire pressures while the
tires are cool. Because the air
pressure in the tires fluctuates
depending on the temperature,
before adjusting the tire pressures,
let the vehicle sit for an hour or drive
it only within a 1.6 km (1 mile)
distance. If the tire pressures are
adjusted while the tires are warm,
the tire pressures may decrease
below the
specified air pressure after
cooling down which could turn on
the warning light. In addition,
because the air pressure in the tires
decreases when the ambient
temperature is low, if the ambient
temperature increases, an
illuminated TPMS warning light may
turn off. Under any circumstances,
always adjust the tire pressures while
the tires are cool.
 After adjusting the tire pressures, the
TPMS warning light turns off. If the
TPMS warning light does not turn
off,
drive the vehicle at a speed of about
25 km (16 mph) or faster for 3
minutes or longer and make sure the
warning light turns off.
If the TPMS warning light remains on
even after adjusting the tire pressures,
one of the tires may have a puncture.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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Tire Maintenance
▼Tire Maintenance
Improper or inadequate vehicle
maintenance can cause tires to wear
abnormally. Here are some important
maintenance points:
▼Tire
Inflation Pressure
Inspect all tire pressure monthly
(including the spare) when the tires are
cold. Maintain recommended
pressures for the best ride, top
handling, and minimum tire wear. Use
the pressures specified on the vehicle
tire information placard or tire label for
optimum service.
▼Tire Rotation
To equalize tread wear, rotate the tires
every 16,000 km (10,000 miles) at the
latest or sooner if irregular wear
develops. Mazda recommends to
rotate every 8,000 km (5,000 miles) to
help increase tire life and distribute
wear more evenly.
1. Forward
Do not include (TEMPORARY USE
ONLY) spare tire in rotation.

Inspect the tires for uneven wear and
damage. Abnormal wear is usually
caused by one or a combination of the
following:
Incorrect tire pressure
Improper wheel alignmentOut-of-balance wheelSevere braking
After rotation, inflate all tire pressures
to specification on page 9-8 and
inspect the lug nuts for tightness.
CAUTION
Rotate unidirectional tires and radial
tires that have an asymmetrical tread
pattern or studs only from front to rear,
not from side to side. Tire performance
will be weakened if rotated from side
to side.
▼ Replacing a Tire
WARNING
Always use tires that are in good
condition:
Driving with worn tires is dangerous.
Reduced braking , steering , and
traction could result in an accident.
If a tire wears evenly, a wear indicator
will appear as a solid band across the
tread.
Replace the tire when this happens.
1. New tread
2. Worn tread
3. Tread wear indicator

You should replace the tire before the
band crosses the entire tread.
Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Tire Information (U.S.A.)
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NOTE
Tires degrade over time, even when
they are not being used on the road. It
is recommended that tires generally be
replaced when they are 6 years or
older. Heat caused by hot climates or
frequent high loading conditions can
accelerate the aging process. You
should replace the spare tire when you
replace the other road tires due to the
aging of the spare tire. The period in
which the tire was manufactured (both
week and year) is indicated by a 4-digit
number.
Refer to Tire Labeling on page 8-23.
▼Safety Practices
The way you drive has a great deal to
do with your tire mileage and safety.
So cultivate good driving habits for
your own benefit.
Observe posted speed limits and
drive at speeds that are safe for the
existing weather conditions
Avoid fast starts, stops and turnsAvoid potholes and objects on the
road
Do not run over curbs or hit the tire
against the curb when parking
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 nearest vehicle or tire dealer to
have the vehicle inspected.
Ve h i c l e L o a d i n g
▼ Ve h i c l e L o a d i n g
WARNING
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 determining your
vehicle's weight ratings, from the
vehicle's Safety Certification Label and
Tire and Load Information Label:
WARNING
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 failure, handling or steering
problems, irregular tire wear, tire
failure or other damage.
Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Tire Information (U.S.A.)
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Index
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with
Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop
& Go function) System
Warnings.................................. 7-43
Message Indicated on Multi-
information Display................... 7-35
Meters...................................... 4-18
MirrorsOutside mirrors.................... 3-35
Rearview mirror.................... 3-37
Mirror Defogger........................ 4-65
Moonroof................................. 3-42
Multi-information Display.......... 4-20
M Hybrid.................................. 4-49
O
Off-Road Traction Assist............ 4-88 Off-Road Traction Assist
indicator light....................... 4-88
Off-Road Traction
Assist switch......................... 4-89
Outside Mirrors.........................3-35
Overhead Console.................... 5-46
Overhead Lights........................ 5-40
Overheating.............................. 7-17
Overloading.............................. 3-56
Owner Maintenance Closing the hood..................6-13
Engine compartment
overview.............................. 6-14
Key battery replacement........6-29
Opening the hood................ 6-12
Owner maintenance
precautions.......................... 6-11
P
Parking Brake............................ 4-72
Parking Sensor System............. 4-231
Power Liftgate........................... 3-23
Power Liftgate Warning Beep...... 7-41
Power Steering.......................... 4-94
Power Windows........................ 3-39
R
Rearview Mirror........................ 3-37
Rear Coat Hooks....................... 5-45
Rear Cross Tra ffi c Alert (RCTA) ...........
.............................................. 4-124
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
Warning Beep........................... 7-42
Rear Door Child Safety Locks..... 3-20
Rear Side Radar Sensor............ 4-204
Rear View Monitor.................. 4-216 Displayable range on the
screen................................ 4-218
Rear view monitor
operation........................... 4-221
Rear view parking camera
location............................. 4-217
Switching to the rear view monitor
display............................... 4-218
Variance between actual road
conditions and displayed
image................................ 4-228
Viewing the display.............4-220
Rear Window Defogger............. 4-64
Rear Window Washer................ 4-63
Rear Window Wiper.................. 4-63
Recommended Oil.................... 6-16
Recording of Vehicle Data..........8-20
Recreational Towing.................. 3-58
Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign
Country.................................... 8-16
Replacement Fuse..................................... 6-35
Key battery........................... 6-29
Light bulbs........................... 6-34
Tires.....................................6-32
Wheel.................................. 6-33
Wiper.................................. 6-22
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Index
Rocking the Vehicle................... 3-53
S
Safety Defects, Reporting
(Canada).................................. 8-14
Safety Defects, Reporting
(U.S.A.).................................... 8-13
Saving Fuel and Protection of the
Environment............................. 3-50
Scheduled MaintenanceCanada.................................. 6-6
Mexico.................................. 6-8
U.S.A. and Puerto Rico........... 6-4
Seats Driver's seat........................... 2-4
Front passenger's seat........... 2-12
Front seat............................... 2-4
Head restraint...................... 2-16
Rear seat.............................. 2-13
Seat warmer......................... 2-18
Seat Belt System Automatic locking................ 2-23
Emergency locking................ 2-23
Extender.............................. 2-28
Pregnant women.................. 2-23
Seat belt precautions............ 2-21
Seat Belt Warning Beep............. 7-38
Security System Immobilizer system............... 3-46
Theft-deterrent system.......... 3-48
Selector Lever Not In P or N
Reminder Warning Beep............ 7-41
Shift Position Warning Beep....... 7-41
Smart Brake Support (SBS)....... 4-156 Stopping the Smart Brake Support
(SBS) system operation........4-163
Spare Tire................................... 7-3
Spare Tire and Tool Storage.......... 7-3
Specifications Capacities.............................. 9-5
Dimensions............................ 9-6
Electrical system..................... 9-4
Engine................................... 9-4
Light bulbs............................. 9-7
Lubricant quality..................... 9-4
Tires.......................................9-8
Weights................................. 9-6
SRS Air Bags Driver and front passenger
occupant classification
system................................. 2-66
How the SRS air bags work.... 2-60
Limitations to SRS air bag...... 2-65
Monitoring........................... 2-71
SRS air bag deployment
criteria................................. 2-63
Supplemental restraint system
components......................... 2-58
Supplemental restraint system
(SRS) precautions................. 2-52
Starting the Engine...................... 4-5
Steering Wheel Heated steering wheel.......... 2-19
Horn.................................... 4-65
Storage Compartments.............. 5-46 Center console..................... 5-47
Glove compartment..............5-46
Luggage compartment.......... 5-47
Overhead console................ 5-46
Storage pocket..................... 5-46
Storage Pocket.......................... 5-46
Sunshade.................................. 3-45
Sunvisors.................................. 5-39
T
Theft-Deterrent System.............. 3-48
Three-flash Turn Signal...............4-59
Tiedown Hook.......................... 7-20
Tires......................................... 6-31 Replacing a tire.................... 6-32
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