MAZDA MODEL CX-3 2015 Owners Manual (in English)

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Interior Features
Interior Equipment
Accessory Sockets
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.
Type A
Type B
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 expert repairer,
we recommend an Authorised Mazda
Repairer.
NOTE
To prevent discharging of the battery, do
not use the socket for long periods with
the engine off or idling.
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Interior Features
Interior Equipment
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.
Do not put anything other than cups or
drink cans in cup holders:
Putting objects other than cups
or drink cans in a cup holder is
dangerous.
During sudden braking or
manoeuvring, occupants could be
hit and injured, or objects could be
thrown around the vehicle, causing
interference with the driver and the
possibility of an accident. Only use a
cup holder for cups or drink cans.
Bottle Holder
Bottle holders are on the inside of the
doors.
Bottle holder
CAUTION
Do not use the bottle holders for
containers without caps. The contents
may spill when the door is opened or
closed.
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Interior Equipment
Storage Compartments
WARNING
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.
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.
Push and release to open.
Glove Compartment
To open the glove compartment, pull the
latch toward you.
To close the glove compartment,
fi rmly press in the centre of the glove
compartment lid.
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Interior Features
Interior Equipment
Centre Console Tray
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.
A cup or small items can be placed on
the centre console tray using the centre
console divider.
The centre console tray is large enough to
place a small item when the centre console
divider is not in use.
Cargo Securing Loops
WARNING
Make sure luggage and cargo is
secured before driving:
Not securing cargo while driving
is dangerous as it could move or be
crushed during sudden braking or a
collision and cause injury.
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
kgf, 44 lbf). Do not apply excessive force
to the loops as it will damage them.
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Interior Features
Interior Equipment
Cargo Sub-Compartment *
CAUTION

 Do not apply excessive force to
the luggage board when setting it
up. Otherwise, it could deform or
damage the luggage board.
  Return the luggage board to its
original position before driving the
vehicle. If the vehicle is driven with
the luggage board set up, it could
cause an unexpected accident.
The cargo sub-compartment is located
under the luggage mat, and it can be used
to store small items.
1. Lift up the luggage board.
2. Pull the luggage board outward a
little and insert the opposite end into
the holders so that the luggage board
stands.
Luggage board
Holders
3. Lift the luggage mat.
Luggage mat
Cargo sub-compartment
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.
GrooveLuggage board
Luggage board
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Interior Equipment
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 the
luggage mat.
Luggage mat
Luggage board
Rear Coat Hooks
WARNING
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 fl y 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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Interior Equipment
Removable Ashtray *
The removable ashtray can be fi xed and
used in either of the front cup holders.
WARNING
Only use the removable ashtray in
its fi xed position, and make sure it is
completely inserted:
Using an ashtray removed from
its fi xed position or not completely
inserted is dangerous. Cigarettes
could roll around or spill out of the
ashtray into the vehicle and start a
fi re. Moreover, cigarette stubs will not
extinguish themselves completely even
if the ashtray lid is closed.
CAUTION
Do not use the ashtray for rubbish. You
might start a fi re.
To use the ashtray, insert it straight into the
cup holder.
To remove the ashtray, pull it upward.
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6Maintenance and Care
How to keep your Mazda in top condition.


Essential Information ........................................................................ 6-2
Introduction ................................................................................... 6-2
Scheduled Maintenance ..................................................................... 6-3
Scheduled Maintenance ................................................................ 6-3
Maintenance Monitor .................................................................. 6-15
Owner Maintenance ......................................................................... 6-17
Owner Maintenance Precautions ................................................ 6-17
Bonnet ......................................................................................... 6-19
Engine Compartment Overview ................................................. 6-21
Engine Oil ................................................................................... 6-23
Engine Coolant ............................................................................ 6-29
Brake/Clutch Fluid ...................................................................... 6-31
Window and Headlight Washer Fluid ......................................... 6-32
Body Lubrication ........................................................................ 6-32
Wiper Blades ............................................................................... 6-33
Battery ......................................................................................... 6-36
Key Battery Replacement ........................................................... 6-39
Tyres ............................................................................................ 6-41
Light Bulbs .................................................................................. 6-46
Fuses ........................................................................................... 6-54
Appearance Care.............................................................................. 6-60
Exterior Care ............................................................................... 6-60
Interior Care ................................................................................ 6-66
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Maintenance and Care
Essential Information
Introduction
Be extremely careful and prevent injury to yourself and others or damage to your vehicle
when using this manual for inspection and maintenance.
If you are unsure about any procedure it describes, we strongly urge you to have a reliable
and qualifi ed technician perform the work, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
Authorised Mazda technicians and genuine Mazda parts are dedicated to your vehicle.
Without this expertise and the parts that have been designed and made especially for your
Mazda, inadequate, incomplete, and insuffi cient servicing may result in problems. This
could lead to vehicle damage or an accident and injuries.
For expert advice and quality service, consult an expert repairer, we recommend an
Authorised Mazda Repairer.
The owner should retain evidence that proper maintenance has been performed as
prescribed.
A claim against a warranty will not qualify if it results from lack of maintenance and not
from defective material or authorised workmanship.
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