engine MAZDA MODEL CX-3 2015 (in English) Owner's Manual

3–49
Before Driving
Driving Tips
Rocking the Vehicle
WARNING
Do not spin the wheels at high speed,
and do not allow anyone to stand
behind a wheel when pushing the
vehicle:
When the vehicle is stuck, spinning
the wheels at high speed is dangerous.
The spinning tyre could overheat and
explode. This could cause serious
injuries.
CAUTION
Too much rocking may cause engine
overheating, transaxle failure, and tyre
damage.
If you must rock the vehicle to free it from
snow, sand or mud, depress the accelerator
slightly and slowly move the shift lever
from 1 (D) to R.
Winter Driving
Carry emergency gear, including tyre
chains, window scraper, fl ares, a small
shovel, jumper leads, and a small bag of
sand or salt.
Ask an expert repairer, we recommend an
Authorised Mazda Repairer to check the
following:
 


 Have the proper ratio of antifreeze in the
radiator.
  Refer to Engine Coolant on page 6-29 .



 Inspect the battery and its leads. Cold
reduces battery capacity.
 


 Use an engine oil appropriate for the
lowest ambient temperatures that the
vehicle will be driven in (page 6-23 ).
 


 Inspect the ignition system for damage
and loose connections.
 


 Use washer fl uid made with antifreeze—
but do not use engine coolant antifreeze
for washer fl uid (page 6-32 ).
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Before Driving
Driving Tips
Driving In Flooded Area
WARNING
Dry off brakes that have become
wet by driving slowly, releasing the
accelerator pedal and lightly applying
the brakes several times until the brake
performance returns to normal:
Driving with wet brakes is dangerous.
Increased stopping distance or the
vehicle pulling to one side when
braking could result in a serious
accident. Light braking will indicate
whether the brakes have been affected.
CAUTION
Do not drive the vehicle on fl ooded
roads as it could cause short circuiting
of electrical/electronic parts, or
engine damage or stalling from water
absorption. If the vehicle has been
immersed in water, consult an expert
repairer, we recommend an Authorised
Mazda Repairer.
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Before Driving
Driving Tips
Turbocharger Information (SKYACTIV-D 1.5)
CAUTION
  After driving at freeway speeds or up a long hill, idle the engine at least 30 seconds
before stopping it. Otherwise, the turbocharger could be damaged. However, when
i-stop operates, idling is unnecessary.
  Racing or over-revving the engine, particularly after it's just been started, can damage
the turbocharger.
  To protect the engine from damage, the engine is designed so that it cannot be raced
just after starting it in extremely cold weather.
The turbocharger greatly enhances engine power. Its advanced design provides improved
operation and requires minimum maintenance.
To get the most from it, observe the following.
1. Change engine oil and fi lter according to Scheduled Maintenance (page 6-3 ).
2. Use only recommended engine oil (page 6-23 ). Extra additives are NOT recommended.
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Before Driving
Towing
Towing Caravans and Trailers (Europe/Russia/Turkey/
Israel/South Africa)
Your Mazda was designed and built primarily to carry passengers and cargo.
If you tow a trailer, follow these instructions because driver and passenger safety depends
on proper equipment and safe driving habits. Towing a trailer will affect handling, braking,
durability, performance, and economy.
Never overload vehicle or trailer. Consult an Authorised Mazda Dealer if you need further
details.
CAUTION
  Do not tow a trailer during the fi rst 1,000 km (600 miles) of your new Mazda. If you
do, you may damage the engine, transaxle, differential, wheel bearings, and other
power train components.
  Damage caused by towing a trailer/caravan in Turkey is not covered by the vehicle's
warranty.
Weight Limits
The total trailer weight, gross combination weight and trailer nose weight must be
within the prescribed limits in the Trailer Towing-Load Table.
TOTAL TRAILER WEIGHT:
Sum of weights of the trailer and its load.
GROSS COMBINATION WEIGHT:
Sum of total trailer weight and towing vehicle weight; including trailer hitch, vehicle
passengers, and vehicle load.
TRAILER NOSE WEIGHT:
The weight exerted on the trailer tongue. It is varied by changing the weight distribution
when loading the trailer.
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Before Driving
Towing
CAUTION
Be aware of the towing load weight differences when towing at high altitudes. For
altitudes exceeding 1,000 m, always reduce the towing load by 10% for every 1,000 m
increase in altitude from the load indicated under the gross combination weight heading
in the maximum trailer towing-load table. If the determined maximum total towing load
weight is exceeded, the engine and other power train parts may be damaged.
Maximum trailer towing-load table
Europe/Gradient up to 12%
MODEL TOTAL TRAILER
WEIGHT GROSS
COMBINATION
WEIGHT
Engine Transaxle Emission
level i-stop
system i-ELOOP
system Trailer
without brake Trailer with
brake Trailer with
brake
SKYACTIV-G 2.0 Manual
transaxle EURO6 × — 605 kg
(1,333.7 lb) 1,200 kg
(2,645.5 lb) 2,890 kg
(6,371.2 lb)
SKYACTIV-G 2.0 Automatic
transaxle EURO6 × — 625 kg
(1,377.8 lb) 1,200 kg
(2,645.5 lb) 2,930 kg
(6,459.4 lb)
SKYACTIV-G 2.0 Manual
transaxle EURO6 × × 645 kg
(1,421.9 lb) 1,200 kg
(2,645.5 lb) 2,960 kg
(6,525.6 lb)
SKYACTIV-G 2.0 Automatic
transaxle EURO6 × × 660 kg
(1,455.0 lb) 1,200 kg
(2,645.5 lb) 2,985 kg
(6,580.7 lb)
SKYACTIV-D 1.5 Manual
transaxle
(2WD) EURO6 × — 625 kg
(1,377.8 lb) 1,200 kg
(2,645.5 lb) 2,935 kg
(6,470.5 lb)
SKYACTIV-D 1.5 Manual
transaxle
(4WD) EURO6 × — 665 kg
(1,466.0 lb) 1,200 kg
(2,645.5 lb) 3,000 kg
(6,613.8 lb)
SKYACTIV-D 1.5 Automatic
transaxle
(4WD) EURO6 × — 675 kg
(1,488.1 lb) 1,200 kg
(2,645.5 lb) 3,015 kg
(6,646.8 lb)
×: Available
—: Not available
TRAILER NOSE WEIGHT: 75 kg (165.3 lb)
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Before Driving
Towing
Germany and Austria/Gradient up to 8%
MODEL TOTAL TRAILER
WEIGHT GROSS
COMBINATION
WEIGHT
Engine Transaxle Emission
level i-stop
system i-ELOOP
system Trailer
without brake Trailer with
brake Trailer with
brake
SKYACTIV-G 2.0 Manual
transaxle EURO6 × — 605 kg
(1,333.7 lb) 1,200 kg
(2,645.5 lb) 2,890 kg
(6,371.2 lb)
SKYACTIV-G 2.0 Automatic
transaxle EURO6 × — 625 kg
(1,377.8 lb) 1,200 kg
(2,645.5 lb) 2,930 kg
(6,459.4 lb)
SKYACTIV-G 2.0 Manual
transaxle EURO6 × × 645 kg
(1,421.9 lb) 1,200 kg
(2,645.5 lb) 2,960 kg
(6,525.6 lb)
SKYACTIV-G 2.0 Automatic
transaxle EURO6 × × 660 kg
(1,455.0 lb) 1,200 kg
(2,645.5 lb) 2,985 kg
(6,580.7 lb)
SKYACTIV-D 1.5 Manual
transaxle
(2WD) EURO6 × — 625 kg
(1,377.8 lb) 1,200 kg
(2,645.5 lb) 2,935 kg
(6,470.5 lb)
SKYACTIV-D 1.5 Manual
transaxle
(4WD) EURO6 × — 665 kg
(1,466.0 lb) 1,200 kg
(2,645.5 lb) 3,000 kg
(6,613.8 lb)
SKYACTIV-D 1.5 Automatic
transaxle
(4WD) EURO6 × — 675 kg
(1,488.1 lb) 1,200 kg
(2,645.5 lb) 3,015 kg
(6,646.8 lb)
×: Available
—: Not available
TRAILER NOSE WEIGHT: 75 kg (165.3 lb)
Russia/Gradient up to 12%
MODEL TOTAL TRAILER WEIGHT GROSS
COMBINATION
WEIGHT
Engine Transaxle Emission level Trailer
without brake Trailer with
brake Trailer with
brake
SKYACTIV-G 2.0 Manual transaxle
(2WD) EURO5 620 kg
(1,366.8 lb) 1,200 kg
(2,645.5 lb) 2,880 kg
(6,349.2 lb)
SKYACTIV-G 2.0 Automatic transaxle
(2WD) EURO5 640 kg
(1,410.9 lb) 1,200 kg
(2,645.5 lb) 2,925 kg
(6,448.4 lb)
SKYACTIV-G 2.0 Automatic transaxle
(4WD) EURO5 670 kg
(1,477.0 lb) 1,200 kg
(2,645.5 lb) 2,995 kg
(6,602.7 lb)
TRAILER NOSE WEIGHT: 75 kg (165.3 lb)
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Before Driving
Towing
Israel/Gradient up to 12%
MODEL TOTAL TRAILER
WEIGHT GROSS
COMBINATION
WEIGHT
Engine Transaxle Emission
level i-stop
system Drive
system Trailer without
brake Trailer with
brake Trailer with
brake
SKYACTIV-G 2.0 Automatic
transaxle EURO6 × 2WD 650 kg
(1,432.9 lb) 1,200 kg
(2,645.5 lb) 2,930 kg
(6,459.4 lb)
SKYACTIV-G 2.0 Automatic
transaxle EURO6 × 4WD 680 kg
(1,499.1 lb) 1,200 kg
(2,645.5 lb) 2,992 kg
(6,596.1 lb)
×: Available
TRAILER NOSE WEIGHT: 75 kg (165.3 lb)
South Africa/Gradient up to 12%
MODEL TOTAL TRAILER
WEIGHT GROSS
COMBINATION
WEIGHT
Engine Transaxle i-stop
system Drive
system Sunroof Trailer without
brake Trailer with
brake Trailer with
brake
SKYACTIV-G 2.0 Automatic
transaxle — 2WD — 652 kg
(1,437.3 lb) 850 kg
(1,873.9 lb) 2,540 kg
(5,599.6 lb)
SKYACTIV-G 2.0 Automatic
transaxle × 2WD — 667 kg
(1,470.4 lb) 850 kg
(1,873.9 lb) 2,573 kg
(5,672.4 lb)
SKYACTIV-G 2.0 Automatic
transaxle × 2WD × 667 kg
(1,470.4 lb) 850 kg
(1,873.9 lb) 2,577 kg
(5,681.2 lb)
SKYACTIV-G 2.0 Automatic
transaxle × 4WD — 702 kg
(1,547.6 lb) 850 kg
(1,873.9 lb) 2,634 kg
(5,806.9 lb)
×: Available
—: Not available
TRAILER NOSE WEIGHT: 75 kg (165.3 lb)
WARNING
Always keep tow loads within specifi ed limits as indicated in the Trailer Towing-Load
Table:
Attempting to tow loads greater than those specifi ed is dangerous as it may cause
serious handling and performance problems that could result in personal injury or
vehicle damage, or both.
Always keep the trailer nose weight within the specifi ed limits in the Trailer Towing-
Load Table:
Loading the trailer with more weight in the rear than in the front is dangerous. This
could cause loss of vehicle control and an accident.
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Before Driving
Towing
 


 When ascending a hill, shift into a lower gear to reduce the possibility of overloading or
overheating the engine, or both.
 


 When descending a hill, shift into a lower gear and use engine compression as a braking
effect. Pay constant attention to speed and use the brakes only as needed. Holding the
brake pedal down for a prolonged period may cause the brakes to overheat and lose
power.
Parking
Avoid parking on an incline with a trailer. If this must be done, follow these instructions.
Parking on an Incline
1. Set the parking brake and the brakes.
2. Have someone block the wheels of the vehicle and trailer while you apply the brakes.
3. After the wheels are blocked, release the parking brake and the brakes slowly, allowing
the blocks to bear the load.
4. Set the parking brake fi rmly.
5. If the vehicle has an automatic transaxle, put the selector lever in P. If it has a manual
transaxle, place the gear shift in 1 or R.
Starting on an Incline
1. Start the engine (page 4-5 ).
2. Release the parking brake and slowly pull away a short distance from the wheel blocks.
3. Stop on the nearest level ground, set the parking brake, and pick up the wheel blocks.
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*Some models.4–1
4When Driving
Information concerning safe driving and stopping.



Start/Stop Engine ................................ 4-4
Ignition Switch ............................... 4-4
Starting the Engine ......................... 4-5
Turning the Engine Off ................ 4-11
i-stop
* ........................................... 4-13
Instrument Cluster and Display ...... 4-23
Meters and Gauges ....................... 4-23
Active Driving Display
* ............... 4-34
Warning/Indicator Lights ............. 4-36
Transaxle ............................................ 4-44
Manual Transaxle Operation ........ 4-44
Automatic Transaxle Controls ...... 4-47
Switches and Controls ...................... 4-58
Lighting Control ........................... 4-58
Front Fog Lights
* ......................... 4-65
Rear Fog Light* ............................ 4-66
Turn and Lane-Change Signals ...... 4-67
Windscreen Wipers and Washer ...... 4-68
Rear Window Wiper and
Washer
*......................................... 4-72
Headlight Washer* ........................ 4-73
Rear Window Defogger ............... 4-73
Horn ............................................. 4-74
Hazard Warning Flasher ............... 4-75
Brake .................................................. 4-76
Brake System ............................... 4-76
Emergency Stop Signal System ...... 4-79
Hill Launch Assist (HLA)* ........... 4-79 ABS/TCS/DSC ................................... 4-81
Antilock Brake System (ABS) ...... 4-81
Traction Control System (TCS) ...... 4-82
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC) ........................................... 4-84
i-ELOOP ............................................ 4-85
i-ELOOP
* ..................................... 4-85
Fuel Economy Monitor ..................... 4-88
Fuel Economy Monitor
* ............... 4-88
Drive Selection ................................... 4-93
Drive Selection
* ........................... 4-93
4WD .................................................... 4-95
4-Wheel Drive (4WD)
Operation ...................................... 4-95
Power Steering................................... 4-97
Power Steering ............................. 4-97
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4–4
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
Ignition Switch
Push Button Start Positions
The system operates only when the driver
is in the vehicle or within operational
range while the key is being carried.
Each time the push button start is pressed,
the ignition switches in the order of off,
ACC, and ON. Pressing the push button
start again from ON switches the ignition
off.
Push button startIndicator light
NOTE
  The engine starts by pressing the
push button start while depressing
the clutch pedal (manual transaxle)
or the brake pedal (automatic
transaxle). To switch the ignition
position, press the push button start
without depressing the pedal.
  Do not leave the ignition switched
ON while the engine is not running.
Doing so could result in the battery
going dead. If the ignition is left in
ACC (For automatic transaxle, the
selector lever is in the P position, and
the ignition is in ACC), the ignition
switches off automatically after about
25 minutes. Off
The power supply to electrical devices
turns off and the push button start indicator
light (amber) also turns off.
In this position the steering wheel is
locked.
WARNING
Before leaving the driver's seat, always
switch the ignition off, set the parking
brake, and make sure the selector lever
is in P (automatic transaxle) or in 1st
gear or R (manual transaxle):
Leaving the driver's seat without
switching the ignition off, setting the
parking brake, and shifting the selector
lever to P (automatic transaxle) or
to 1st gear or R (manual transaxle)
is dangerous. Unexpected vehicle
movement could occur which could
result in an accident.
In addition, if your intention is to leave
the vehicle for even a short period, it
is important to switch the ignition off,
as leaving it in another position will
disable some of the vehicle's security
systems and run the battery down.
NOTE
(Locked steering wheel)
If the push button start indicator light
(green) is fl ashing and the beep sound
is heard, this indicates that the steering
wheel is not unlocked. To unlock the
steering wheel, press the push button
start while moving the steering wheel
left and right.
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