MAZDA CX30 2023 Owners Manual

When driving on ice or in water, snow,
mud, sand, or similar hazards:
Be cautious and allow extra distance
for braking.
Avoid sudden braking and sudden
maneuvering.
Do not pump the brakes. Continue
to press down on the brake pedal.
Refer to Antilock Brake System (ABS)
on page 4-83.
If you get stuck, select a lower gear
and accelerate slowly. Do not spin
the front wheels.
For more traction in starting on
slippery surfaces such as ice or
packed snow, use sand, rock salt,
chains, carpeting, or other nonslip
material under the front wheels.
NOTE
Use snow chains only on the front
wheels.
Floor Mat
▼Floor Mat
We recommend the use of Genuine
Mazda
floor mats.
WARNING
Make sure the floor mats are hooked
on the retention pins to prevent them
from bunching up under the foot
pedals:
Using a
floor mat that is not secured is
dangerous as it will interfere with the
accelerator and brake pedal operation,
which could result in an accident.
Do not install two floor mats, one on
top of the other, on the driver's side:
Installing two floor mats, one on top of
the other, on the driver's side is
dangerous as the retention pins can
only keep one floor mat from sliding
forward.
Loose floor mat(s) will interfere with
the foot pedals and could result in an
accident.
If using an all-weather mat for winter
use always remove the original floor
mat.
When setting a floor mat, position the
floor mat so that its grommets are
inserted over the pointed end of the
retention posts.
Before Driving
Driving Tips
3-52
CX-30_8LD3-EA-22J_Edition1_new 2022-6-7 13:06:59

Rocking the Vehicle
▼Rocking the Vehicle
WARNING
Do not spin the wheels at more than
56 km/h (35 mph), 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 tire could overheat and
explode. This could cause serious
injuries.
CAUTION
Too much rocking may cause engine
overheating , transmission failure, and
tire damage.
If you must rock the vehicle to free it
from snow, sand or mud, depress the
accelerator slightly and slowly move
the selector lever from D to R position.
Winter Driving
▼Winter Driving
Carry emergency gear, including tire
chains, window scraper,
flares, a small
shovel, jumper cables, and a small bag
of sand or salt.
Ask an Authorized Mazda Dealer to
check the following:
Have the proper ratio of antifreeze in
the radiator.
Refer to Engine Coolant on page
6-18.
Inspect the battery and its cables.
Cold reduces battery capacity.
Use an engine oil appropriate for the
lowest ambient temperatures that
the vehicle will be driven in (page
6-16).
Inspect the ignition system for
damage and loose connections.
Use washer fluid made with
antifreeze ―but do not use engine
coolant antifreeze for washer fluid
(page 6-20).
NOTE
Remove snow before driving. Snow
left on the windshield is dangerous
as it could obstruct vision.
Do not apply excessive force to a
window scraper when removing ice
or frozen snow on the mirror glass
and windshield.
Never use warm or hot water for
removing snow or ice from windows
and mirrors as it could result in the
glass cracking.
Before Driving
Driving Tips
3-53
CX-30_8LD3-EA-22J_Edition1_new 2022-6-7 13:06:59

Drive slowly. Braking performance
can be adversely affected if snow or
ice adheres to the brake
components. If this situation occurs,
drive the vehicle slowly, releasing the
accelerator pedal and lightly applying
the brakes several times until the
brake performance returns to
normal.
▼ Snow Tires
Use snow tires on all 4 wheels
Do not go faster than 120 km/h (75
mph) while driving with snow tires.
Inflate
snow tires 30 kPa (0.3 kgf/cm
2,
4.3 psi) more than recommended on
the tire pressure label (driver's door
frame), but never more than the
maximum cold-tire pressure shown on
the tires.

The vehicle is orig inally equipped with
all season radials designed to be used
all year around. In some extreme
climates you may find it necessary to
replace them with snow tires during
the winter months to further improve
traction on snow and ice covered
roads.
WARNING
Use only the same size and type tires
(snow, radial, or non-radial) on all 4
wheels:
Using tires different in size or type is
dangerous. Your vehicle's handling
could be greatly affected and result in
an accident.
CAUTION
Check local regulations before using
studded tires.
NOTE
The tire pressure monitoring system
may not function correctly when using
tires with steel wire reinforcement in
the sidewalls (page 4-213).
▼ Tire Chains
Check local regulations before using
tire chains.
CAUTION

Chains may affect handling.
 Do not go faster than 50 km/h (30
mph) or the chain manufacturer's
recommended limit, whichever is
lower.
 Drive carefully and avoid bumps,
holes, and sharp turns.
 Avoid locked-wheel braking.
 Do not use chains on a temporary
spare tire; it may result in damage to
the vehicle and to the tire.
 Do not use chains on roads that are
free of snow or ice. The tires and
chains could be damaged.
 Chains may scratch or chip
aluminum wheels.
NOTE
The tire pressure monitoring system
may not function correctly when
using tire chains.
Install the chains on the front tires only.
Do not use chains on the rear tires.
Please consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
Before Driving
Driving Tips
3-54
CX-30_8LD3-EA-22J_Edition1_new 2022-6-7 13:06:59

Installing the chains
1. If your vehicle is equipped withwheel covers remove them,
otherwise the chain bands will
scratch them.
2. Secure the chains on the front tires as tightly as possible.
Always follow the chain
manufacturer's instructions.
3. Retighten the chains after driving
1/2 ―1 km (1/4 ―1/2 mile).
Driving In Flooded Area
▼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 flooded
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
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Before Driving
Driving Tips
3-55
CX-30_8LD3-EA-22J_Edition1_new 2022-6-7 13:06:59

Overloading
▼Overloading
WARNING
Be careful not to overload your
vehicle:
The gross axle weight rating (GAWR)
and the gross vehicle weight rating
(GVWR) of the vehicle are on the
Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Label
on the driver's door frame. Exceeding
these ratings can cause an accident or
vehicle damage. You can estimate the
weight of the load by weighing the
items (or people) before putting them
in the vehicle.
Driving on Uneven Road
▼ Driving on Uneven Road
Your vehicle's suspension and
underbody can be damaged if driven
on rough/uneven roads or over speed
bumps at excessive speeds. Use care
and reduce speed when traveling on
rough/uneven roads or over speed
bumps.

Use care not to damage the vehicle's
underbody, bumpers or
muffler(s)
when driving under the following
conditions:
Ascending or descending a slope
with a sharp transition angle
Ascending or descending a driveway
or trailer ramp with a sharp transition
angle

This vehicle is equipped with low
profile tires allowing class-leading
performance and handling. As a result,
the sidewall of the tires are very thin
and the tires and wheels can be
damaged if driven through potholes or
on rough/uneven roads at excessive
speeds. Use care and reduce speed
when traveling on rough/uneven roads
or through potholes.
Before Driving
Driving Tips
3-56
CX-30_8LD3-EA-22J_Edition1_new 2022-6-7 13:06:59

Turbocharger Information(SKYACTIV-G 2.5T)
▼Turbocharger Information
(SKYACTIV-G
2.5T)
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 filter according to Scheduled
Maintenance.
Refer to Scheduled Maintenance
(U.S.A. and Puerto Rico) on page
6-4.
Refer to Scheduled Maintenance
(Canada) on page 6-6.
Refer to Scheduled Maintenance
(Mexico) on page 6-8.
2. Use only recommended engine oil (page 6-16). Extra additives are
NOT recommended.
Before Driving
Driving Tips
3-57
CX-30_8LD3-EA-22J_Edition1_new 2022-6-7 13:06:59

Tra i l e r Tow i n g
▼Tra i l e r To w i n g
Your Mazda is not designed for towing.
Never tow a trailer with your Mazda.
Recreational Towing
▼ Recreational Towing
An example of "recreational towing" is
towing your vehicle behind a
motorhome.
The transmission is not designed for
towing this vehicle on all 4 wheels.
When doing recreational towing refer
to "Towing Description" (page 7-19)
and "Tiedown Hooks" (page 7-20)
and carefully follow the instructions.
Before Driving
To w i n g
3-58
CX-30_8LD3-EA-22J_Edition1_new
2022-6-7 13:06:59

4When Driving
Information concerning safer driving and stopping.
Start/Stop Engine..................... 4-4 Ignition Switch.......................4-4
Starting the Engine................. 4-5
Turning the Engine Off.......... 4-10
i-stop
*................................. 4-11
Cylinder Deact ivat ion
*..........4-17
Instrument Cluster and
Display.................................. 4-18 Instrument Cluster and
Display................................4-18
Instrument Cluster............... 4-18
Active Driving Display
*......... 4-35
Automatic Transmission........... 4-37 Automatic Transmission
Controls.............................. 4-37
Shift-Lock System................. 4-38
Transmission Ranges............ 4-39
Manual Shift Mode.............. 4-41
Direct Mode
*.......................4-47
Driving Tips......................... 4-48
M Hybrid............................... 4-49 M Hybrid
*........................... 4-49
Switches and Controls............. 4-53 Lighting Control................... 4-53
Turn and Lane-Change
Signals................................ 4-58
Windshield Wipers and
Washer............................... 4-59
Rear Window Wiper and
Washer............................... 4-62
Rear Window Defogger........ 4-63
Horn................................... 4-65
Hazard Warning Flasher....... 4-65
HomeLink Wireless Control
System
*............................... 4-66
Brake.....................................4-71 Brake System....................... 4-71
AUTOHOLD........................ 4-77
Hill Launch Assist (HLA)........4-81
ABS/TCS/DSC/Off-Road
Traction Assist.........................4-83 Antilock Brake System
(ABS).................................. 4-83
Tra c t i o n C o n t r o l Sy s t e m
(TCS).................................. 4-84
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC)................................. 4-86
Off-Road Traction Assist
*...... 4-87
Drive Selection....................... 4-89 Drive Selection
*................... 4-89
i-ACTIV AWD......................... 4-91 i-ACTIV AWD Operation
*..... 4-91
Power Steering....................... 4-93 Power Steering.....................4-93
i-ACTIVSENSE......................... 4-94 i-ACTIVSENSE
*..................... 4-94
*Some models.4-1
CX-30_8LD3-EA-22J_Edition1_new 2022-6-7 13:06:59

Adaptive Front Lighting System
(AFS)
*................................. 4-98
High Beam Control System
(HBC)
*................................ 4-99
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS)
*............................ 4-101
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
*......
........................................ 4-104 Traffic Sign Recognition System
(TSR)
*................................4-109
Distance & Speed Alert (DSA)
*.....
........................................ 4-115
Driver Attention Alert (DAA)
*.......
........................................ 4-116
Driver Monitoring (DM)
*.... 4-118
Front Cross Traffic Alert
(FCTA)
*............................. 4-120
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
*....
........................................ 4-123
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with
Stop & Go function (MRCC with
Stop & Go function)
*......... 4-127
Traffic Jam Assist (TJA)
*....... 4-137
Lane-keep Assist System (LAS)
*.....
........................................ 4-151
Smart Brake Support (SBS)
*..........
........................................ 4-155
360° View Monitor*........... 4-163
Forward Sensing Camera
(FSC)
*............................... 4-197
Front Radar Sensor
*........... 4-201
Front Side Radar Sensor
*.... 4-203
Rear Side Radar Sensor
*..... 4-204
Rear/Rear Corner Ultrasonic
Sensor
*..............................4-206
Front Camera/Side Cameras/
Rear Camera
*.................... 4-206
Driver Monitoring Camera
*..........
........................................ 4-207
Cruise Control......................4-208 Cruise Control
*.................. 4-208
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)................................ 4-212 Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)..............................4-212
Rear View Monitor................4-216 Rear View Monitor
*........... 4-216
Parking Sensor System........... 4-231 Parking Sensor System
*....... 4-231
4-2*Some models.
CX-30_8LD3-EA-22J_Edition1_new 2022-6-7 13:06:59

MEMO
4-3
CX-30_8LD3-EA-22J_Edition1_new2022-6-7 13:06:59