MAZDA CX3 2023 Owners Manual

Do not modify or replace the liftgate
damper stay. Consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer if a liftgate damper
stay is deformed or damaged for
reasons such as a collision or if there
is some other problem.
▼ Opening and Closing the Liftgate
Opening the liftgate
Using the electric liftgate opener
Unlock the doors and liftgate, then
press the electric liftgate opener on the
liftgate and raise the liftgate when the
latch releases.
For the power liftgate operation, refer
to Power Liftgate on page 3-23.
NOTE
(With the advanced keyless function)
A locked liftgate can also be opened
while the key is being carried.
When opening the liftgate with the
doors and the liftgate locked, it may
require a few seconds for the liftgate
latch to release after the electric
liftgate opener is pressed.
The liftgate can be closed when the
doors are locked with the key left in
the vehicle. However, to prevent
locking the key in the vehicle, the
liftgate can be opened by pressing
the electric liftgate opener. If the
liftgate cannot be opened despite
doing this procedure, first push the
liftgate completely closed, then press
the electric liftgate opener to fully
open the liftgate.
When the liftgate latch is released by
pressing the electric liftgate opener,
the liftgate raises slightly. If the
liftgate is not operated for a certain
period of time, the liftgate cannot be
raised.
To o p e n
Press the electric liftgate opener
again.
To c l o s e
To close the liftgate from its slightly
raised position, open it first by
pressing the electric liftgate opener,
then close it after waiting at least 1
second.
If the vehicle battery is dead or there
is a malfunction in the electrical
system and the liftgate cannot be
unlocked, the liftgate can be opened
by performing the emergency
procedure.
Refer to When Liftgate Cannot be
Opened on page 7-44.
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Closing the liftgate
Lower the liftgate slowly using the
liftgate grip recess, then push the
liftgate closed using both hands.
Do not slam it. Pull up on the liftgate
to make sure it is secure.
For the power liftgate operation, refer
to Power Liftgate on page 3-23.
WARNING
Do not drive the vehicle with the
liftgate-ajar warning indication
displayed :
Otherwise, the liftgate may open
unexpectedly and result in an accident.
NOTE
Confirm that the liftgate is securely
closed.
Move the liftgate without pressing the
electric liftgate opener to verify that the
liftgate has not been left ajar.
▼Power Li ft g ate*
The power liftgate opens/closes
electrically by operating the switches in
the vehicle or the buttons on the
keyless entry system transmitter.
WARNING
Be sure to watch the power liftgate as
it opens or closes, and make sure that
it closes completely:
Opening or closing the power liftgate
while not watching it move is
dangerous. Because of unseen
obstacles and the jam-safe feature, a
liftgate may not close completely and,
if left unnoticed, could result in serious
injury or death if an occupant were to
fall out of the vehicle.
Always be sure that the area around
the liftgate is clear before activating it.
Always confirm the safety of the area
around the power liftgate before
operating it electrically.
Not checking the area around the
liftgate for people before operating it
using the power liftgate switch or the
button on the keyless entry system is
dangerous. A person could become
caught between the liftgate and an
obstruction while it is opening
electrically or between the liftgate and
vehicle while it is closing electrically,
resulting in an accident and serious
injury.
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Never allow children to operate the
power liftgate system:
Allowing children to operate the
power liftgate switch and the keyless
entry system is dangerous. Children are
not aware of the dangers of people
getting fingers and hands caught in a
moving liftgate. If someone's neck,
head or hands get caught in a closing
door, it could result in death or serious
injury.
CAUTION
When closing the power liftgate,
make sure there are no foreign
objects around the striker. If foreign
objects are obstructing the striker,
the liftgate may not close properly.
1. Striker

 Do not install accessories to the
power liftgate other than
specified
accessories. Otherwise, it cannot be
opened/closed automatically and
could result in a malfunction.
 Be careful when switching the power
liftgate from electrical to manual
operation. The power liftgate may
open/close unexpectedly depending
on its position which could result in
injury.
NOTE
Do not apply unnecessary force to
the power liftgate when it is
opening/closing electrically.
Unnecessary force on the liftgate
may cause it to reverse direction of
movement automatically. Also, it
could result in a malfunction.
The power liftgate may not open/
close electrically if the vehicle is
parked on an incline, or there is
strong wind, or the liftgate is laden
with snow.
If a power liftgate system fuse has
blown, the liftgate cannot be opened
using the power liftgate switch or the
electric liftgate opener. Use the
emergency lever to open the liftgate.
Refer to When Liftgate Cannot be
Opened on page 7-44.
Fully close the power liftgate before
disconnecting the vehicle battery. If
the battery is disconnected with the
liftgate open, it cannot be opened or
closed automatically after the battery
is reconnected. If this happens, fully
close the liftgate manually to restore
the auto full open/close function.
If the liftgate is snow-laden, remove
the snow before operating the power
liftgate. Operating the power liftgate
with excessive force applied to the
liftgate may damage the liftgate.
Operation using the transmitter
When the power liftgate button on the
transmitter is pressed and held for
about 1 second or longer with all of
the following conditions met, the
hazard warning lights flash 2 times, a
beep sound is activated, and the
liftgate automatically opens/closes
fully.
The ignition is switched OFF.The vehicle is stopped.
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Refer to Transmitter on page 3-5.
NOTE
When opening the liftgate by
pressing the power liftgate button on
the transmitter, the liftgate can be
opened even when it is locked.
If the power liftgate button on the
transmitter is pressed while the
liftgate is opening/closing
electrically, the beep is activated and
the liftgate stops. When pressing the
power liftgate button again, the
liftgate moves in the reverse
direction.
Operation using switch only for
power liftgate
Operation conditions
Opening the liftgate
If the vehicle has satisfied all the
following operation conditions, the
power liftgate can be opened using the
power function.
All doors and the liftgate are
unlocked.
The vehicle is stopped.The ignition is switched to a position
other than ON, or the selector lever
is in P with the ignition switched ON.
Closing the liftgate
The vehicle is stopped.The ignition is switched to a position
other than ON, or the selector lever
is in P with the ignition switched ON.
NOTE
If the selector lever is shifted to
another position and the vehicle is
moved while the liftgate is opening/
closing automatically, the liftgate
operates as follows:
When the liftgate is opening
A beep sound is activated, and the
liftgate moves in the reverse
direction automatically and closes.
When the liftgate is closing
A beep sound is activated, but the
liftgate continues to close.
Operation from the driver's seat (To
open/close)
Press the power liftgate switch for
about 1 second or longer while the
liftgate is in the fully closed/open
position. The hazard warning lights
flash twice and the liftgate opens/
closes fully after a sound is activated.
Operation from outside (To open)
Press the electric liftgate opener on the
liftgate. The hazard warning lights flash
twice and the liftgate opens
automatically after the beep sound is
heard.
(With the advanced keyless function)
A locked liftgate can also be opened
while the key is being carried.
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Operation from outside (To close)
Press the power liftgate close switch
while the liftgate is fully opened. The
hazard warning lights flash twice and
the liftgate closes automatically after
the beep sound is heard.
(With the advanced keyless function)
(Without the advanced keyless
function)
Operation using door-lock switch
(With the advanced keyless function)
When the door-lock switch on the
liftgate is pressed, the liftgate fully
closes automatically after all the doors,
fuel-filler lid, and the liftgate are
locked.
For details such as the operation
conditions, refer to Locking, Unlocking
with Door-Lock Switch on page 3-17.
Automatic open/close stop function
The liftgate can be stopped at a
desired position while it is opening/
closing automatically.
Stopping the liftgate
If any of the following operations is
done while the liftgate is opening/
closing automatically, the liftgate is
stopped.
The power liftgate button on the
transmitter is pressed.
The power liftgate switch is pressed.The electric liftgate opener on the
liftgate is pressed.
The power liftgate close switch is
pressed.
(With the advanced keyless
function)
The door-lock switch on the liftgate
is pressed.
NOTE
The liftgate cannot be stopped in the
area about 20 cm (7.9 in) away from
the fully-closed position. It moves in
the close direction by the load weight
of the liftgate itself.
Moving the liftgate again
If any of the following operations is
done, the liftgate moves in the
direction opposite to the direction it
was moving before it stopped.
The power liftgate button on the
transmitter is pressed for about 1
second or longer.
The power liftgate switch is pressed
for about 1 second or longer.
The electric liftgate opener on the
liftgate is pressed.
The power liftgate close switch is
pressed.
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(With the advanced keyless function)
When the door-lock switch on the
liftgate is pressed, the liftgate
automatically closes.
Changing the power liftgate fully
open position
The power liftgate fully-open position
can be changed according to the
height of a garage.
When changing the position
1. Stop the liftgate at the desiredposition.
2. Press the power liftgate close switch for about three seconds.
A beep sound is activated two
times to indicate that the position
change has been completed.
NOTE
Set the desired fully-open position of
the liftgate at the position where it is
open more than halfway. The position
where it is less than halfway open
cannot be set.
To r e s e t
1. Open the liftgate.
2. Press the power liftgate close switch
for about seven seconds.
A beep sound is activated three
times to indicated that the reset has
been completed.
NOTE
After about 3 seconds have elapsed
since the switch was pressed, a beep
sound is activated 2 times to indicate
that the liftgate fully-open position has
changed. Continuously press the
switch for about 7 seconds to
complete the reset.
Jam-safe equipment
While the power liftgate is opening/
closing electrically and the system
detects a person or an object in the
liftgate's path, the liftgate will move in
the reverse direction automatically and
stops.
WARNING
Always check the area around the
power liftgate before opening/closing
it:
Not checking for occupants and
objects around the power liftgate
before opening/closing it is
dangerous. The jam-safe equipment is
designed to prevent jamming in the
event an obstruction is in the liftgate's
path. The system may not detect
certain objects obstructing the liftgate
depending on the way they are
positioned and their shape. However,
if the jam-safe function detects an
obstruction and moves the liftgate in
the reverse direction, an occupant in
the liftgate's path could be seriously
injured.
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CAUTION
Sensors are installed on both ends of
the power liftgate. Be careful not to
allow the sensors to be scratched or
damaged by sharp objects, otherwise
the liftgate may no longer open/close
automatically. In addition, if the sensor
is damaged while the liftgate is closing
automatically, the system will stop.
1. Sensor
NOTE
The jam-safe equipment does not
activate during easy closure operation
when the power liftgate is between the
near-shut position and fully closed
position.
When the power liftgate is moving in
the open/close direction and an
obstruction is detected, the beep
sound will be heard and the liftgate
moves in the reverse direction and
stops.
Liftgate easy closure
The Easy Closure system automatically
closes the liftgate completely from the
near-shut position.
This system also operates when the
liftgate is closed manually.
WARNING
When closing a liftgate, always keep
hands and fingers away from the
liftgate:
Placing hands or fingers around a
liftgate is dangerous because the
liftgate closes automatically from the
near-shut position, which could cause
hands and fingers to be pinched and
injured.
NOTE
If the electric liftgate opener is
pressed while the easy closure
function is operating, the liftgate can
be opened.
If the liftgate is opened/closed
repeatedly in a short period of time,
the easy closure function may not
operate. Wait for about 2 seconds
and then try again.
▼ Luggage Compartment
Luggage compartment cover*
WARNING
Do not place anything on top of the
cover:
Placing luggage or other cargo on top
of the luggage compartment cover is
dangerous. During sudden braking or a
collision, the cargo could become a
projectile that could hit and injure
someone.
Make sure luggage and cargo are
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.
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CAUTION
Make sure the luggage compartment
cover is firmly secured. If it is not
firmly secured, it could unexpectedly
disengage resulting in injury.
The luggage compartment can be
accessed by opening the liftgate when
the straps are attached to the sides of
the liftgate.

Removing the luggage compartment
cover
This cover can be removed for more
room.
1. Remove the straps from the hooks.
2. Press the luggage compartment cover upward from near the pins
and remove the luggage
compartment cover from the pins.
1. Pin

3. Lift the front end of the luggage
compartment cover and remove it.
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Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions
▼Fuel Requirements
Vehicles with catalytic converters or oxygen sensors must use ONLY UNLEADED
FUEL, which will reduce exhaust emissions and keep spark plug fouling to a
minimum.

To achieve maximum engine performance, use the
specified fuel.
Fuel
Octane Rating*1 (Anti-knock index)
Regular unleaded fuel 87 [(R+M)/2 method] or above (91 RON or above)
*1 U.S. federal law requires that octane ratings be posted on gas station pumps.
Fuel with a rating lower than 87 octane (91 RON) will negatively affect the emission
control system performance and could also cause engine knocking and serious
engine damage.
CAUTION
USE ONLY UNLEADED FUEL.
Leaded fuel is harmful to the catalytic converter and oxygen sensors and will lead
to deterioration of the emission control system and or failures.
 This vehicle can only use oxygenated fuel s containing no more than 10 % ethanol
by volume. Damage to the vehicle may occur when ethanol exceeds this
recommendation, or if the gasoline contains any methanol. Stop using gasohol of
any kind if your vehicle engine is performing poorly.
 Never add fuel system additives other th an a Mazda genuine product, otherwise
the emission control system could be damaged. Consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer for details.
Gasoline blended with oxygenates such as alcohol or ether compounds are generally
referred to as oxygenated fuels. The common gasoline blend that can be used with
your vehicle is ethanol blended at no more than 10 %. Gasoline containing alcohol,
such as ethanol or methanol, may be marketed under the name "Gasohol".

Vehicle damage and drivability problems resulting from the use of the following may
not be covered by the warranty.
Gasohol containing more than 10 % ethanol.Gasoline or gasohol containing methanol.Leaded fuel or leaded gasohol.
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▼Emission Control System
This vehicle is equipped with an
emission control system (the catalytic
converter is part of this system) that
enables the vehicle to comply with
existing exhaust emissions
requirements.
WARNING
Never park over or near anything
flammable:
Parking over or near anything
flammable, such as dry grass, is
dangerous. Even with the engine
turned off, the exhaust system remains
very hot after normal use and could
ignite anything
flammable. A resulting
fire could cause serious injury or death.
CAUTION
Ignoring the following precautions
could cause lead to accumulate on the
catalyst inside the converter or cause
the converter to get very hot. Either
condition will dama ge the converter
and cause poor performance.
 USE ONLY UNLEADED FUEL.
 Do not drive your Mazda with any
sign of engine malfunction.
 Do not coast with the ignition
switched off.
 Do not descend steep grades in gear
with the ignition switched off.
 Do not operate the engine at high
idle for more than 2 minutes.
 Do not tamper with the emission
control system. All inspections and
adjustments must be made by a
qualified technician.
 Do not push-start or pull-start this
vehicle.
NOTE
Under U.S. federal law, any
modification to the
original-equipment emission control
system before the first sale and
registration of a vehicle is subject to
penalties. In some states, such modification made on a used vehicle
is also subject to penalties.
While the engine is off, the sound of
a valve opening and closing can be
heard at the rear of the vehicle,
however this does not indicate an
abnormality. The vehicle has a
self-checking device and it operates
while the engine is off.
▼ Engine Exhaust (Carbon
monoxide)
WARNING
Do not drive your vehicle if you smell
exhaust gas inside the vehicle:
Engine exhaust gas is dangerous. This
gas contains carbon monoxide (CO),
which is colorless, odorless, and
poisonous. When inhaled, it can cause
loss of consciousness and death. If you
smell exhaust gas inside the vehicle,
keep all windows fully open and
contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer
immediately.
Do not run the engine when inside an
enclosed area:
Running the engine inside an enclosed
area, such as a garage, is dangerous.
Exhaust gas, which
contains poisonous
carbon monoxide, could easily enter
the cabin. Loss of consciousness or
even death could occur.
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