climate control MAZDA MODEL CX-3 2017 (in English) User Guide

5–8
Interior Features
Climate Control System
Cooling (With air conditioner)
1. Set the mode selector dial to the
position.
2. Set the temperature control dial to the
cold position.
3. Set the fan control dial to the desired
speed.
4. Turn on the air conditioner by pressing
the A/C switch.
5. After cooling begins, adjust the fan
control dial and temperature control
dial as needed to maintain maximum
comfort.

CAUTION
If the air conditioner is used while
driving up long hills or in heavy
traffi c, monitor the engine coolant
temperature warning light to see if it is
illuminated or fl ashing (page 4-24 ).
The air conditioner may cause engine
overheating. If the warning light is
illuminated or fl ashing, turn the air-
conditioning off (page 7-22 ).

N O T E




y When maximum cooling is desired,
set the temperature control dial to the
extreme cold position and set the air
intake selector to the recirculated air
position, then set the fan control dial to
position 4.
 


y If warmer air is desired at À oor level,
set the mode selector dial at the

position and adjust the temperature
control dial to maintain maximum
comfort.
 


y The air to the À oor is warmer than air
to the face (except when the temperature
control dial is set at the extreme hot or
cold position).

Ventilation
1. Set the mode selector dial to the
position.
2. (Type A)
Set the air intake selector to the outside
air position.
(Type B)
Set the air intake selector to the

position.
3. Set the temperature control dial to the
desired position.
4. Set the fan control dial to the desired
speed.

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5–9
Interior Features
Climate Control System
Windshield Defrosting and
Defogging
1. Set the mode selector dial to the
position.
2. (Type B)
Set the air intake selector to the

position.
3. Set the temperature control dial to the
desired position.
4. Set the fan control dial to the desired
speed.
5. If dehumidi¿ ed heating is desired, turn
on the air conditioner.

WARNING
Do not defog the windshield using the

position with the temperature
control set to the cold position:
Using the
position with the
temperature control set to the cold
position is dangerous as it will cause
the outside of the windshield to fog up.
Your vision will be hampered, which
could lead to a serious accident. Set
the temperature control to the hot or
warm position when using the

position.

N O T E
 


y For maximum defrosting, turn on the air
conditioner, set the temperature control
dial to the extreme hot position, and the
fan control dial to position 4.
 


y If warm air is desired at the À oor, set the
mode selector dial to the
position. 


y (Type A) 
 In the or position, the air
conditioner is automatically turned on
and the outside air position is
automatically selected to defrost the
windshield. In the
or position, the
outside air position cannot be changed
to the recirculated air position.

Dehumidifying (With air
conditioner)
Operate the air conditioner in cool or cold
weather to help defog the windshield and
side windows.

1. Set the mode selector dial to the desired
position.
2. (Type A)
Set the air intake selector to the outside
air position.
(Type B)
Set the air intake selector to the

position.
3. Set the temperature control dial to the
desired position.
4. Set the fan control dial to the desired
speed.
5. Turn on the air conditioner by pressing
the A/C switch.

N O T E
One of the functions of the air conditioner
is dehumidifying the air and, to use
this function, the temperature does not
have to be set to cold. Therefore, set the
temperature control dial to the desired
position (hot or cold) and turn on the air
conditioner when you want to dehumidify
the cabin air.

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5–10
Interior Features
Climate Control System
Fully Automatic Type

Temperature control dial Fan control dial Mode selector dial
A/C switch Air intake selector switch Rear window defogger switch Type A
Type B
Temperature control dial Fan control dial Mode selector dial
A/C switch Air intake selector switch Rear window defogger switch

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5–11
Interior Features
Climate Control System
Control Switches
Temperature control dial
This dial controls temperature. Turn it
clockwise for hot and counterclockwise
for cold.
Fan control dial
The fan has seven speeds.
AUTO position
The amount of airÀ ow will be
automatically controlled in accordance
with the set temperature.
Except AUTO position
The airÀ ow amount can be adjusted to the
desired level by turning the dial.
0 position
To turn off the system, set the dial to 0
position.
Mode selector dial
Turn the mode selector dial to select
airÀ ow mode (page 5-4 ).
AUTO position
The airÀ ow mode automatically adjusts to
the selected temperature.
Except AUTO position
The desired airÀ ow position can be
selected by turning the dial.
N O T E
 


y With the airÀ ow mode set to the
position and the temperature control
dial set at a medium temperature,
heated air is directed to the feet and air
at a comparably lower temperature will
À ow through the central, left and right
vents.
 


y When the fan control dial is ON, and the
mode selector dial is in the
or
position, the air conditioner is
automatically turned on and the outside
air position is automatically selected to
defrost the windshield. In the
or
position, the outside air position cannot
be changed to the recirculated air
position.

A/C switch
The air-conditioning (cooling/
dehumidifying functions) can be turned on
or off by pressing the switch while the fan
control dial is at a position other than 0.
The indicator light turns on while the air-
conditioning is operating.
N O T E
The air conditioner may not function when
the outside temperature approaches 0 °C
(32 °F).

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5–12
Interior Features
Climate Control System
Air intake selector
Outside or recirculated air positions can be
selected. Press the switch to select outside/
recirculated air positions.
Recirculated air position (indicator light
illuminated)
Outside air is shut off. Use this position
when going through tunnels, driving in
congested traf¿ c (high engine exhaust
areas) or when quick cooling is desired.
Outside air position (indicator light
turned off)
Outside air is allowed to enter the
cabin. Use this mode for ventilation or
windshield defrosting.
WARNING
Do not use the position in cold or
rainy weather:
Using the
position in cold or rainy
weather is dangerous as it will cause
the windows to fog up. Your vision will
be hampered, which could lead to a
serious accident.

Operation of Automatic Air-
Conditioning
1. Set the mode selector dial to the AUTO
position.
2. Set the air intake selector to the outside
air position (indicator light turned off).
N O T E
If the recirculated air position is used
for long periods in cold weather or high
humidity, the windshield may fog up more
easily.

3. Set the fan control dial to the AUTO
position.
4. Press the A/C switch to operate the air-
conditioning (turn indicator light on).
5. Set the temperature control dial to the
desired position.
6. To turn off the system, set the fan
control dial to the 0 position.

N O T E
 


y Setting the temperature to maximum
hot or cold will not provide the desired
temperature at a faster rate.
 


y When selecting heat, the system will
restrict airÀ ow until it has warmed to
prevent cold air from blowing out of the
vents.

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5–13
Interior Features
Climate Control System
Windshield Defrosting and
Defogging
Set the mode selector dial to the
position and turn the fan control dial to the
desired speed.
In this position, the outside air position
is automatically selected, and when the
fan control dial is ON, the air conditioner
automatically turns on. The air conditioner
will directly dehumidify the air to the
front windshield and side windows (page
5-4 ). AirÀ ow amount will be increased.
WARNING
Set the temperature control to the hot
or warm position when defogging
(
position):
Using the
position with the
temperature control set to the cold
position is dangerous as it will cause
the outside of the windshield to fog up.
Your vision will be hampered, which
could lead to a serious accident.

N O T E
Use the temperature control dial to
increase the air À ow temperature and
defog the windshield more quickly.

Sunlight/Temperature Sensor
The climate control system measures
inside and outside temperatures, and
sunlight. It then sets temperatures inside
the passenger compartment accordingly.
CAUTION
Do not obstruct either sensor,
otherwise the climate control system
will not operate properly.



Sunlight sensor



Interior temperature sensor
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6–44
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Replacing a Tire
WARNING
Always use tires that are in good
condition:
Driving with worn tires is dangerous.
Reduced braking, steering, and
traction could result in an accident.

Replace all four tires at the same time:
Replacing just one tire is dangerous. It
could cause poor handling and poor
braking resulting in loss of vehicle
control. Mazda strongly recommends
that you replace all four tires at the
same time.

If a tire wears evenly, a wear indicator will
appear as a solid band across the tread.
Replace the tire when this happens.

New treadTread wear indicator
Worn tread

You should replace the tire before the band
crosses the entire tread.
(With tire pressure monitoring system)
After adjusting the tire pressure,
initialization of the tire pressure
monitoring system is necessary to make
the system operate normally.
Refer to Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Initialization on page 4-129 .
N O T E
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 8-24 .

Temporary Spare Tire
Inspect the temporary spare tire at least
monthly to make sure it is properly
inÀ ated and stored.
N O T E
The temporary spare tire condition
gradually deteriorates even if it has not
been used.

The temporary spare tire is easier to
handle because of its construction which
is lighter and smaller than a conventional
tire. This tire should be used only for an
emergency and only for a short distance.

Use the temporary spare tire only until the
conventional tire is repaired, which should
be as soon as possible.
Refer to Tires on page 9-8 .

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6–45
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
*Some models.
CAUTION
 


¾ Do not use your temporary spare tire
rim with a snow tire or a conventional
tire. Neither will properly fi t and could
damage both tire and rim.
 


¾ The temporary spare tire has a tread life
of less than 5,000 km (3,000 miles). The
tread life may be shorter depending on
driving conditions.
 


¾ The temporary spare tire is for limited
use, however, if the tread wear solid-
band indicator appears, replace the tire
with the same type of temporary spare
(page 6-44 ).

N O T E
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 8-24 .

Replacing a Wheel
WARNING
Always use wheels of the correct size on
your vehicle:
Using a wrong-sized wheel is
dangerous. Braking and handling
could be aff ected, leading to loss of
control and an accident.

CAUTION
A wrong-sized wheel may adversely
aff ect:




¾ Tire fi t



¾ Wheel and bearing life



¾ Ground clearance



¾ Snow-chain clearance



¾ Speedometer calibration



¾ Headlight aim



¾ Bumper height



¾ Tire Pressure Monitoring System *
N O T E




y When replacing a wheel, make sure
the new one is the same as the original
factory wheel in diameter, rim width,
and offset (inset/outset).
 


y For details, contact an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.


Proper tire balancing provides the best
riding comfort and helps reduce tread
wear. Out-of-balance tires can cause
vibration and uneven wear, such as
cupping and À at spots.
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8–22
Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS)
Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS)
This information relates to the tire grading system developed by the U.S. National Highway
Traf¿ c Safety Administration for grading tires by tread wear, traction, and temperature
performance.
Tr e a d We a r
The tread wear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested
under controlled conditions on a speci¿ ed government test course.
For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one-and-a-half times as well on the government
course as a tire graded 100.

The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use, however,
and may depart signi¿ cantly from the norm because of variations in driving habits, service
practices and differences in road characteristics and climate.
Traction-AA, A, B, C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. These grades represent the
tire's ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on speci¿ ed
government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction
performance.
WARNING
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on braking (straight ahead) traction tests
and does not include acceleration cornering (turning), hydroplaning, or peak traction
characteristics.

Temperature-A, B, C
The temperature grades A (the highest), B, and C, represent the tire's resistance to the
generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on
a speci¿ ed indoor laboratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire
life, and excessive temperatures can lead to sudden tire failure.

Grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger vehicle tires must meet
under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher
levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law.
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9–6
Speci¿ cations
Speci¿ cations
Weights
U.S.A. and Canada
Item Weight
2WD AWD
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) 1,742 kg (3,840 lbs) 1,810 kg (3,990 lbs)
GAWR (Gross Axle
Weight Rating) Front 933 kg (2,057 lbs) 958 kg (2,112 lbs)
Rear 812 kg (1,790 lbs) 860 kg (1,896 lbs)



Mexico
Item Weight
2WD AWD
GVW (Gross Vehicle
Weight) Total 1,742 kg (3,840 lbs) 1,807 kg (3,984 lbs)
Front 910 kg (2,006 lbs) 929 kg (2,048 lbs)
Rear 832 kg (1,834 lbs) 878 kg (1,936 lbs)
GAW (Permissible
axle load) Front 930 kg (2,050 lbs) 952 kg (2,099 lbs)
Rear 887 kg (1,955 lbs) 931 kg (2,052 lbs)

Air Conditioner
The type of refrigerant used is indicated on a label attached to the inside of the engine
compartment. Check the label before recharging the refrigerant. Refer to Climate Control
System on page 5-2 .
Item Classi¿ cation
Refrigerant Type HFC134a (R-134a)

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