weight MAZDA MODEL CX-3 2015 (in English) User Guide

3–60
Before Driving
Towing
Trailer Brakes
Check the Maximum trailer towing-load table in Weight Limits (page 3-54 ), and if your
trailer weight exceeds the value in the TOTAL TRAILER WEIGHT (Trailer without brake),
trailer brakes are required.
If your trailer has brakes, make sure they meet regulations.
WARNING
Do not connect a hydraulic trailer-brake system to your vehicle's brake system:
Connecting a hydraulic trailer-brake system directly to the vehicle brake system is
dangerous and will result in inadequate braking and possible injury.
Trailer Towing Tips
Before driving
 




 Verify that your Mazda maintains a near-normal attitude when a loaded or unloaded trailer
is connected. Do not drive if it has an abnormal front-up or front-down position. Inspect
for incorrect nose weight, worn suspension parts, and trailer overloading. Have the vehicle
inspected by an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
 


 Make sure the trailer cargo is secure to prevent it from shifting.



 Make sure the mirrors meet all government regulations. Inspect them.



 Before starting out, inspect the operation of all vehicle and trailer lights and all vehicle-
to-trailer connections. Stop and re-inspect all lights and connections after driving a short
distance.
Driving
 




 Your Mazda will handle differently with a trailer in tow, so practice turning, backing, and
stopping in a traffi c-free area.




 Take time to get accustomed to the extra weight and length.



 Do not exceed 100 km/h (62 mph) with a trailer in tow. If the local legal maximum speed
with a trailer in tow is less than 100 km/h (62 mph), do not exceed the legal speed.
CAUTION
If the vehicle exceeds 100 km/h (62 mph) with a trailer in tow, the vehicle could be
damaged.
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4–57
When Driving
Transaxle
Driving Tips
WARNING
Do not let the vehicle move in a
direction opposite to the direction
selected by the selector lever:
Do not let the vehicle move backward
with the selector lever in a forward
position, or do not let the vehicle move
forward with the selector lever in the
reverse position. Otherwise, the engine
may stop, causing the loss of the power
brake and power steering functions,
and make it diffi cult to control the
vehicle which could result in an
accident.
Passing
For extra power when passing another
vehicle or climbing steep grades, depress
the accelerator fully. The transaxle will
shift to a lower gear, depending on vehicle
speed.
NOTE
(Some models)
The accelerator pedal may initially feel
heavy as it is being depressed, then feel
lighter as it is depressed further. This
change in pedal force aids the engine
control system in determining how
much the accelerator pedal has been
depressed for performing kickdown,
and functions to control whether or not
kickdown should be performed.
Climbing steep grades from a stop
To climb a steep grade from a stopped
position:
1. Depress the brake pedal.
2. Shift to D or M1, depending on the
load weight and grade steepness.
3. Release the brake pedal while gradually
accelerating.
Descending steep grades
When descending a steep grade, shift to
lower gears, depending on load weight and
grade steepness. Descend slowly, using the
brakes only occasionally to prevent them
from overheating.
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*Some models.4–64
When Driving
Switches and Controls
Headlight Levelling *
The number of passengers and weight of
cargo in the luggage compartment change
the angle of the headlights.
Auto type
The angle of the headlights will be
automatically adjusted when turning on
the headlights.
Manual type
The headlight levelling switch is used
to adjust the angle of the headlights
manually.
Select the proper headlight angle from the
following chart.
Front seat
Rear
seat Load Switch
Position
Driver Passenger
× — — — 0
× × — — 0
× × × — 1.5
× × × × 2
× — — × 3
× : Y e s
—: No
Running Lights *
Some countries require moving vehicles to
have their lights on (running lights) during
the daytime.
The running lights turn on automatically
when the vehicle starts moving.
They turn off when the parking brake is
operated or the shift lever is shifted to the
P position (automatic transaxle vehicle).
NOTE
(Except countries prohibited by law)
The running lights can be deactivated.
Refer to Personalisation Features on
page 9-13 .
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4–174
When Driving
Rear View Monitor
NOTE
Because there may be a difference between the displayed image, such as indicated below,
and the actual conditions when parking, always verify the safety at the rear of the vehicle
and the surrounding area directly with your eyes.
 
 In the image of the parking space (or garage) displayed below, even though the back
end and distance guide lines appear parallel in the monitor, they may not actually be
parallel on the ground.
  When parking in a space with a division line on only one side of the parking space, the
division line and the vehicle width guide line may appear parallel on the monitor, but
they may not actually be parallel on the ground.

Variance Between Actual Road Conditions and Displayed Image
Some variance occurs between the actual road and the displayed road. Such variance in
distance perspective could lead to an accident. Note the following conditions that may cause
a variance in distance perspective.
When the vehicle is tilted due to the weight of passengers and load
When the vehicle rear is lowered, the object displayed on the screen appears farther than the
actual distance.
VarianceObject
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6–20
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Closing the Bonnet
1. Check under the bonnet area to make
certain all fi ller caps are in place and all
loose items (e.g. tools, oil containers,
etc.) have been removed.
2. Lift the bonnet, grasp the padded area
on the support rod, and secure the
support rod in the clip. Verify that the
support rod is secured in the clip before
closing the bonnet.
Clip
Clip
Clip
3. Lower the bonnet slowly to a height of
about 20 cm (7.9 in) above its closed
position and then let it drop.
CAUTION
When closing the bonnet, do not push
it excessively such as by applying your
weight. Otherwise, the bonnet could be
deformed.
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
CAUTION
  Be careful not to allow the rubber
ring shown in the fi gure to be
scratched or damaged.
  If the rubber ring detaches, reattach it
before inserting a new battery.
Rubber ring
Ty r e s
For reasons of proper performance, safety,
and better fuel economy, always maintain
recommended tyre infl ation pressures and
stay within the recommended load limits
and weight distribution.
WARNING
Using Different Tyre Types:
Driving your vehicle with different
types of tyres is dangerous. It could
cause poor handling and poor braking;
leading to loss of control.
Except for the limited use of the
temporary spare tyre, use only the same
type tyres (radial, bias-belted, bias-type)
on all four wheels.
Using Wrong-Sized Tyres:
Using any other tyre size than what
is specifi ed for the vehicle (page 9-9 )
is dangerous. It could seriously affect
ride, handling, ground clearance,
tyre clearance, and speedometer
calibration. This could cause you to
have an accident. Use only tyres that
are the correct size specifi ed for the
vehicle.
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*Some models.7–44
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
Signal Warning Action to be taken
Seat Belt Warning
Light (Front seat) The seat belt warning light turns on if the
driver or front passenger's seat is occupied
and the seat belt is not fastened with the
ignition switched ON.
If the driver or front passenger's seat belt is
unfastened (only when the front passenger
seat is occupied) and the vehicle is driven at
a speed faster than about 20 km/h (12 mph),
the warning light fl ashes. After a short time,
the warning light stops fl ashing, but remains
illuminated. If a seat belt remains unfastened,
the warning light fl ashes again for a given
period of time.
NOTE
If the driver or front passenger's seat belt
is unfastened after the warning light turns
on, and the vehicle speed exceeds 20
km/h (12 mph), the warning light fl ashes
again.
Placing heavy items on the front
passenger's seat may cause the front
passenger's seat belt warning function
to operate depending on the weight of
the item.
To allow the front passenger's seat weight
sensor to function properly, do not place
and sit on an additional seat cushion on
the front passenger's seat. The sensor
may not function properly because the
additional seat cushion could cause
sensor interference.
If a small child is seated on the front
passenger's seat, the warning light may
not operate. Fasten the seat belts.
(Red)
Seat Belt Warning
Light (Rear seat)
*
If the rear seat belts are not fastened while the
ignition is switched ON , the driver and the
passenger are alerted by the warning light.
The warning light operates even if there is no
passenger on the rear seat.
NOTE
If a rear seat belt is not fastened by a
certain period of time after the engine has
been started, the warning light turns off. Fasten the seat belts.
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*Some models.7–51
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
NOTE

 Placing heavy items on the front
passenger seat may cause the front
passenger seat belt warning function
to operate depending on the weight
of the item.
  To allow the front passenger seat
weight sensor to function properly,
do not place and sit on an additional
seat cushion on the front passenger
seat. The sensor may not function
properly because the additional
seat cushion could cause sensor
interference.
  When a small child sits on the front
passenger seat, it is possible that the
warning beep will not operate.
Rear seat
*
The warning beep only sounds if a seat
belt is unfastened after being fastened.
Ignition Not Switched Off (STOP)
Warning Beep
If the driver's door is opened while
the ignition is switched to ACC, a
continuous beep sound will be heard to
notify the driver that the ignition has not
been switched off (STOP). Left in this
condition, the keyless entry system will
not operate, the car cannot be locked, and
the battery power will be depleted.
Key Removed from Vehicle
Warning Beep
A beep sound will be heard 6 times and
the KEY warning light (red) will fl ash
continuously if the ignition has not been
switched off, all the doors are closed, and
the key is removed from the vehicle. This
is to notify the driver that the key has been
removed from the vehicle and the ignition
has not been switched off.
NOTE
Because the key utilizes low-intensity
radio waves, the Key Removed From
Vehicle Warning may activate if the key
is carried together with a metal object
or it is placed in a poor signal reception
area.
Request Switch Inoperable
Warning Beep (With the advanced
keyless function)
If the request switch is pressed with a door
open or ajar or the ignition has not been
switched off while the key is being carried,
a beep will be heard for about 2 seconds
to indicate that the doors and the liftgate
cannot be locked.
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*Some models.9–10
Specifi cations
Specifi cations
Standard tyre
(SKYACTIV-G 2.0)
Tyre size Infl ation pressure
Up to 3 persons —Full load
215/60R16 95V Front 230 kPa (2.3 bar, 33 psi) 260 kPa (2.6 bar, 38 psi)
Rear 210 kPa (2.1 bar, 30 psi)
*1 /
230 kPa (2.3 bar, 33 psi) *2 330 kPa (3.3 bar, 48 psi) *1 /
350 kPa (3.5 bar, 51 psi) *2
215/60R16 99V Front 220 kPa (2.2 bar, 32 psi) 260 kPa (2.6 bar, 38 psi)
Rear 210 kPa (2.1 bar, 30 psi) 310 kPa (3.1 bar, 45 psi)
215/50R18 92V Front 230 kPa (2.3 bar, 33 psi) 260 kPa (2.6 bar, 38 psi)
Rear 210 kPa (2.1 bar, 30 psi)
*1 /
230 kPa (2.3 bar, 33 psi) *2 330 kPa (3.3 bar, 48 psi) *1 /
350 kPa (3.5 bar, 51 psi) *2
1 person's weight: About 75 kg
*1 2WD
*2 4WD
(SKYACTIV-D 1.5)
Tyre size Infl ation pressure
Up to 3 persons —Full load
215/60R16 95V Front 250 kPa (2.5 bar, 36 psi) 260 kPa (2.6 bar, 38 psi)
Rear 230 kPa (2.3 bar, 33 psi)
*1 /
250 kPa (2.5 bar, 36 psi) *2 330 kPa (3.3 bar, 48 psi) *1 /
350 kPa (3.5 bar, 51 psi) *2
215/60R16 99V Front 240 kPa (2.4 bar, 35 psi) 260 kPa (2.6 bar, 38 psi)
Rear 230 kPa (2.3 bar, 33 psi) 310 kPa (3.1 bar, 45 psi)
215/50R18 92V Front 250 kPa (2.5 bar, 36 psi) 260 kPa (2.6 bar, 38 psi)
Rear 230 kPa (2.3 bar, 33 psi)
*1 /
250 kPa (2.5 bar, 36 psi) *2 330 kPa (3.3 bar, 48 psi) *1 /
350 kPa (3.5 bar, 51 psi) *2
1 person's weight: About 75 kg
*1 2WD
*2 4WD
Temporary spare tyre *
Tyre size Infl ation pressure
T125/90D16 98M 420 kPa (4.2 bar, 60 psi)
T145/90R16 106M 420 kPa (4.2 bar, 60 psi)
185/60R16 86M 300 kPa (3.0 bar, 44 psi)
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Specifi cations
Specifi cations
Winter tyre
(SKYACTIV-G 2.0)
Tyre size Infl ation pressure
Up to 3 persons —Full load
215/60R16
*1 MS Front 230 kPa (2.3 bar, 33 psi) 260 kPa (2.6 bar, 38 psi)
Rear 230 kPa (2.3 bar, 33 psi) *4 /
250 kPa (2.5 bar, 36 psi) *5 320 kPa (3.2 bar, 46 psi) *6 /
350 kPa (3.5 bar, 51 psi) *7
215/60R16 *2 MS Front 220 kPa (2.2 bar, 32 psi) 260 kPa (2.6 bar, 38 psi)
Rear 230 kPa (2.3 bar, 33 psi) 320 kPa (3.2 bar, 46 psi) *8 /
330 kPa (3.3 bar, 48 psi) *9
215/50R18 *2 MS Front 230 kPa (2.3 bar, 33 psi) 260 kPa (2.6 bar, 38 psi)
Rear 230 kPa (2.3 bar, 33 psi) *4 /
250 kPa (2.5 bar, 36 psi) *5 320 kPa (3.2 bar, 46 psi) *10 /
350 kPa (3.5 bar, 51 psi) *11
1 person's weight: About 75 kg
*1 Load index and Speed Symbol: 95Q/95S/95T/95H/95V
*2 Load index and Speed Symbol: 99Q/99S/99T/99H/99V
*3 Load index and Speed Symbol: 92Q/92S/92T/92H/92V
*4 2WD
*5 4WD
*6 Load index and Speed Symbol: 95Q/95S/95T
*7 Load index and Speed Symbol: 95H/95V
*8 Load index and Speed Symbol: 99Q/99S/99T
*9 Load index and Speed Symbol: 99H/99V
*10 Load index and Speed Symbol: 92Q/92S/92T
*11 Load index and Speed Symbol: 92H/92V
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