tow MAZDA CX30 2023 Owner's Guide

If the parking brake cannot be
released when towing the vehicle,
transport the vehicle with all front
and rear wheels raised off the ground
as shown in the figure. If the vehicle
is towed without raising the wheels
off the ground, the brake system
could be damaged.
1. Wheel dollies
Tiedown Hooks*
▼ Tiedown Hooks
CAUTION
Do not use the front and rear tiedown
eyelets for towing the vehicle.
They have been designed only for
securing the vehicle to a transport
vessel during shipping.
Using the eyelets for any other purpose
could result in the vehicle being
damaged.
1. Remove the tiedown eyelet and the
lug wrench from the luggage
compartment (page 7-3).
2. Wrap a flathead screwdriver or similar tool with a soft cloth to
prevent damage to a painted
bumper, and open the cap located
on the front or rear bumper.
Front
If Trouble Arises
Emergency Towing
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Rear
CAUTION
Do not use excessive force as it may
damage the cap or scratch the
painted bumper surface.
NOTE
Remove the cap completely and
store it so as not to lose it.
3. Securely install the tiedown eyelet using the lug wrench.
Front
1. Lug wrench
2. Tiedown eyelet

Rear
1. Lug wrench
2. Tiedown eyelet
4. Hook the tying rope to the tiedown eyelet.
CAUTION
If the tiedown eyelet is not securely
tightened, it may loosen or
disengage from the bumper when
tying the vehicle. Make sure that
the tiedown eyelet is securely
tightened to the bumper.
If Trouble Arises
Emergency Towing
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CAUTION
In addition, the
effectiveness of the
braking may diminish so you may
need to depress the brake pedal
more strongly than normal to stop
the vehicle.
 (With M Hybrid)
When starting the engine, the brake
system warning light may turn on and
the warning indication may be
displayed. In this case, park the
vehicle in a safe location and release
the brake pedal.
If the brake system warning light/
warning indication does not turn
off
even after parking the vehicle, have
the vehicle inspected by an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.

▼ Electronic Brake Force Distribution
System Warning
If the electronic brake force
distribution control unit determines
that some components are operating
incorrectly, the control unit may
illuminate the brake system warning
light and the ABS warning light
simultaneously. The problem is likely to
be the electronic brake force
distribution system.
WARNING
Do not drive with both the brake
system warning light and ABS warning
light illuminated. Have the vehicle
towed to an Authorized Mazda
Dealer to have the brakes inspected as
soon as possible:
Driving when the brake system warning
light and ABS warning light are
illuminated simultaneously is
dangerous.
When both lights are illuminated, the
rear wheels could lock more quickly in
an emergency stop than under normal
circumstances.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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▼Charging System Warning
Indication/Warning Light
If the warning light illuminates while
driving , it indicates a malfunction of
the alternator or of the charging
system.
Drive to the side of the road and park
off the right-of-way. Consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
CAUTION
Do not continue driving when the
charging system warning light is
illuminated because the engine could
stop unexpectedly.
▼Engine Oil Warning Indication/
Warning Light
This warning light indicates low engine
oil pressure.
CAUTION
Do not run the engine if the oil
pressure is low. Otherwise, it could
result in extensive engine damage.
If the light illuminates or the warning
indication is displayed while driving:
1. Drive to the side of the road and
park off the right-of-way on level
ground.
2. Turn off the engine and wait 5
minutes for the oil to drain back
into the oil pan.
3. Inspect the engine oil level (page 6-17). If it's low, add the
appropriate amount of engine oil
while being careful not to overfill.
CAUTION
Do not run the engine if the oil
level is low. Otherwise, it could
result in extensive engine damage.
4. Start the engine and check the warning light.

If the light remains illuminated even
though the oil level is normal or after
adding oil, stop the engine
immediately and have your vehicle
towed to an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
▼ High Engine Coolant Temperature
Warning Indicat ion
Displays if the engine coolant
temperature has increased excessively.
“Elevated Engine Coolant Temp. Drive
Slowly” displayed
Drive slowly to reduce engine load
until you can find a safe place to stop
the vehicle and wait for the engine to
cool down.
“Excessive Engine Coolant Temp. Stop
the Vehicle in a Safe Location”
displayed
This indicates the possibility of
overheating. Park the vehicle in a safe
place immediately and stop the
engine.
Refer to Overheating on page 7-17.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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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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Steps for Determining the Correct Load Limit
▼Steps for Determining the Correct Load Limit
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit-
(1) Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargo should
never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your vehicle's placard.
(2) Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding
in your vehicle.
(3) Subtract the combined weight of the dr iver and passengers from XXX kg or XXX
lbs.
(4) The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if the “XXX” am ount equals 1400 lbs. and there will be
five 150 lb passengers in your vehicle,
the amount of available cargo and
luggage load capacity is 650 lbs. (1400 － 750 (5 × 150) = 650 lbs.)
(5) Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the
vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load
capacity calculated in Step 4.
(6) If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be transferred to
your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available
cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle.
Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Tire Information (U.S.A.)
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Index
Cruise Control........................ 4-208Cruise control switch.......... 4-208
Cruise standby indication (white)/
cruise set indication (green) ..........
......................................... 4-208
Cup Holder.............................. 5-43
Customer Assistance (Canada)..... 8-6
Customer Assistance (Mexico)... 8-10
Customer Assistance (Puerto
Rico).......................................... 8-9
Customer Assistance (U.S.A.)....... 8-2
Cylinder Deactivation................ 4-17
D
Daytime Running Lights............. 4-57
Defogger.................................. 4-63 Mirror.................................. 4-64
Rear window........................ 4-63
Dimensions.................................9-6
Display..................................... 4-18
Distance & Speed Alert (DSA).. 4-115 Indication on display...........4-116
Door Locks............................... 3-12
Door-ajar Warning Beep............ 7-43
Driver Attention Alert (DAA).... 4-116
Driver Monitoring Camera....... 4-207
Driver Monitoring (DM)...........4-118
Drive Selection..........................4-89
Driving In Flooded Area............. 3-55
Driving on Uneven Road............ 3-56
Driving Position Memory........... 2-10
Driving Tips...............................3-50 Automatic transmission......... 4-48
Break-in period.................... 3-50
Driving in flooded area......... 3-55
Driving on uneven road.........3-56
Floor mat............................. 3-52
Hazardous driving.................3-51
Overloading......................... 3-56
Rocking the vehicle...............3-53
Saving fuel and protection of the
environment.........................3-50
Turbocharged vehicles (SKYACTIV-
G 2.5T)................................ 3-57
Winter driving...................... 3-53
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC)....................................... 4-86 TCS/DSC indicator light........4-86
E
Electric Parking Brake (EPB)........ 4-72
Electric Parking Brake (EPB) Warning
Beep.........................................7-42
Emergency StartingPush-starting........................ 7-16
Starting a flooded engine...... 7-16
Emergency Towing Tiedown hooks..................... 7-20
Towing description............... 7-19
Emission Control System............ 3-31
Engine Coolant............................... 6-18
Engine compartment
overview.............................. 6-14
Exhaust gas.......................... 3-31
Hood release....................... 6-12
Oil....................................... 6-16
Starting.................................. 4-5
Essential Information................... 6-2
Event Data Recorder.................. 8-19
Excessive Speed Warning........... 7-43
Exterior Care............................. 6-43 Aluminum wheel
maintenance........................ 6-47
Bright-metal maintenance..... 6-47
Maintaining the finish........... 6-44
Plastic part maintenance....... 6-48
F
Flasher
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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........................ 4-64
Moonroof................................. 3-42
Multi-information Display.......... 4-20
M Hybrid.................................. 4-49
O
Off-Road Traction Assist............ 4-87 Off-Road Traction Assist
indicator light....................... 4-87
Off-Road Traction
Assist switch......................... 4-88
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.......................... 4-93
Power Windows........................ 3-39
R
Rearview Mirror........................ 3-37
Rear Coat Hooks....................... 5-45
Rear Cross Tra ffi c Alert (RCTA) ...........
.............................................. 4-123
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............. 4-63
Rear Window Washer................ 4-63
Rear Window Wiper.................. 4-62
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
Replacing a wheel................ 6-33
Snow tires............................ 3-54
Specifications......................... 9-8
Temporary spare tire............. 6-33
Tire chains............................3-54
Tire inflation pressure............6-31
Tire rotation......................... 6-32
Uniform tire quality grading
system (UTQGS)................... 8-21
Tire Information Location of the tire label
(placard).............................. 8-27
Steps for determining the correct
load limit............................. 8-34
Tire labeling......................... 8-23
Tire maintenance.................. 8-29
Vehicle loading.....................8-30
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System.................................... 4-212
Touch Sensor Inoperable Warning
Beep (With the advanced keyless
function)...................................7-40
To w i n g Recreational towing.............. 3-58
Trailer towing....................... 3-58
Towing Description................... 7-19
Traction Control System (TCS).... 4-84 TCS OFF Indicator Light......... 4-85
TCS OFF switch.................... 4-85
TCS/DSC indicator light........4-84
Tra ffi c Jam Assist (TJA).............. 4-137
Close proximity warning...... 4-142
Display indication............... 4-140
Setting the system...............4-143
Stop hold control............... 4-150
Traffic Sign Recognition System
(TSR)...................................... 4-109
Trouble Battery runs out.................... 7-13
Emergency starting................7-16
Flat tire.................................. 7-5Overheating......................... 7-17
Parking in an emergency......... 7-2
When liftgate cannot be
opened................................ 7-44
Turn and Lane-Change Signals.... 4-58
Turn Signals.............................. 4-58
U
Ultrasonic Sensor.................... 4-206
V
Vehicle Information Labels Chassis number...................... 9-2
Engine number....................... 9-3
Motor vehicle safety standard
label...................................... 9-2
Tire pressure label.................. 9-2
Vehicle emission control
information label.................... 9-2
Ve h i c l e identification
number..................................9-2
Vehicle Problem Warning Beep...7-42
W
Warning Sound is Activated........7-43 AUTOHOLD warning beep.... 7-42
Battery Saving Mode Warning
Sound.................................. 7-43
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
warning beep....................... 7-42
Brake override warning
beep.................................... 7-41
Brake system warning beep....7-41
Collision warning..................7-43
Door-ajar warning beep........ 7-43
Electric Parking Brake (EPB)
warning beep....................... 7-42
Excessive speed warning........7-43
Front Cross Traffic Alert (FCTA)
Warning Beep...................... 7-42
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