audio MAZDA MODEL CX-3 2021 Owners Manual

Table of Contents
Pictorial Index
Interior, exterior views and part identification of your Mazda.1
Essential Safety Equipment
Important information about safety e quipment, including seats, seat belt
system, child-restraint systems and SRS air bags.2
Before Driving
Use of various features, including keys, doors, mirrors and windows.3
When Driving
Information concerning safe driving and stopping.4
Interior Features
Use of various features for ride comfort, including air-conditioning and
audio system.5
Maintenance and Care
How to keep your Mazda in top condition.6
If Trouble Arises
Helpful information on what to do if a problem arises with the vehicle.7
Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Important consumer informati on including warranties and add-on
equipment.8
Specifications
Technical information about your Mazda.9
Index10
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Interior Equipment (View B)
ƒAudio control switches..........................................................................................page 5-16
„ Instrument cluster........................................ .......................................................... page 4-11
… Dashboard illumination knob................................................................................ page 4-14
† Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go function)
switches............................................................................................................... page 4-1 07
‡ Cruise control switches....................................................................................... page 4-136
ˆ Seat warmer switches............................................................................................ page 2-19
‰ Heated steering wheel switch................................................................................ page 2-20
Š Hazard warning flasher switch............................. ................................................. page 4-54
‹ Push button start...................................................................................................... page 4-4
ΠSteering shift switches...........................................................................................page 4-33
Lock release lever................................................................................................... page 2-5
Ž Hood release handle.............................................................................................. page 6-19
Remote fuel-filler lid release................................................................................. page 3-26
Pictorial Index
Interior Overview
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Interior Equipment (View C)
ƒSRS air bags.......................................................................................................... page 2-51
„ Active driving display........................................................................................... page 4-18
… Climate control system............................................................................................page 5-4
† Rear window defogger switc h...............................................................................page 4-52
‡ Audio system............................................................................................... page 5-20, 5-63
ˆ Accessory socket.................................................................................................page 5-144
‰ External input terminal.............................. ............................................................page 5-17
Š Shift lever/Selector lever. ............................................................................ page 4-27, 4-29
‹ Commander switch................................................................................................page 5-63
ΠElectric parking brake (EPB ) switch..................................................................... page 4-55
AUTOHOLD switch............................................................................................. page 4-60
Ž Drive selection switch........................................................................................... page 4-71
Fuse block (Left side)............................................................................................page 6-47
Pictorial Index
Interior Overview
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meter B can record the distance from
where the fuel tank is filled.

When trip meter A is selected, pressing the
selector again within one second will
change to trip meter B mode.

When trip meter A is selected, TRIP A
will be displayed. When trip meter B is
selected, TRIP B will be displayed.

The trip meter records the total distance
the vehicle is driven until the meter is
again reset. Return it to “0.0” by
depressing and holding the selector for one
second or more. Use this meter to measure
trip distances and to compute fuel
consumption.
NOTE
(Vehicles with type B audio)
If TRIP A is reset using the trip meter
when the function which synchronizes
(resets) the fuel economy monitor and
the trip meter (TRIP A) is on, the fuel
economy data resets in conjunction with
TRIP A.
Refer to Fuel Economy Monitor on page
4-69.
Only the trip meters record tenths of
kilometers (miles).
The trip record will be erased when:
The power supply is interrupted
(blown fuse or the battery is
disconnected).
The vehicle is driven over 9999.9 km
(mile).
▼Tachometer
The tachometer shows engine speed in
thousands of revolutions per minute (rpm).
CAUTION
Do not run the engine with the tachometer
needle in the RED ZONE.
This may cause severe engine damage.
Type A

Striped zone
Red zone
Type B

Striped zone
Red zone
NOTE
When the tachometer needle enters the
STRIPED ZONE, this indicates to the
driver that the gears should be shifted
before entering the RED ZONE.
▼Fuel Gauge
The fuel gauge shows approximately how
much fuel is remaining in the tank when
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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The brightness increases by rotating the
knob to the right.
DimBright
Function for cancelling illumination
dimmer
The illumination dimmer can be canceled
by rotating the dashboard illumination
knob to the right until a beep sound is
heard while the instrument cluster is
dimmed with the ign ition switched ON. If
the instrument cluster's visibility is
reduced due to glare from surrounding
brightness, cancel the illumination
dimmer.
NOTE
When the illumina tion dimmer is
canceled, the instrument cluster cannot
be dimmed even if the position lights are
turned on.
When the illumina tion dimmer is
canceled, the screen in the center
display switches to constant display of
the daytime screen.
▼ Outside Temperature Display
When the ignition is
switched ON, the
outside temperature is displayed.

NOTE
Under the following conditions, the
outside temperature display may differ
from the actual outside temperature
depending on the surroundings and
vehicle conditions:
Significantly cold or hot temperatures.
Sudden changes in outside
temperature.
The vehicle is parked.
The vehicle is driven at low speeds.
Changing the Temperature Unit of the
Outside Temperature Display (Vehicles
with Type B audio)
The outside temperature unit can be
switched between Celsius and Fahrenheit.
Settings can be changed by operating the
center display screen.
Refer to Personalization Features on page
9-9.
NOTE
When the temperature unit indicated in the
outside temperature display is changed,
the temperature unit indicated in the
engine coolant gauge display changes in
conjunction with it.
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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before the fuel economy is recalculated
and displayed.
NOTE
(Vehicles with type B audio)
If TRIP A is reset using the trip meter
when the function which synchronizes
(resets) the fuel economy monitor and the
trip meter (TRIP A) is on, the displayed
past data is reset.
Current fuel economy mode
This mode displays the current fuel
economy by calculating the amount of fuel
consumption and the distance traveled.

Current fuel economy will be calculated
and displayed every 2 seconds.

When you've slowed to about 5 km/h (3
mph), - - - L/100 km (- - - mpg) will be
displayed.
Average vehicle speed mode
This mode displays the average vehicle
speed by calculating the distance and the
time traveled since connecting the battery
or resetting the data.
Average vehicle speed will be calculated
and displayed every 10 seconds.

To clear the data being displayed, press the
INFO switch for more than 1.5 seconds.
After pressing the INFO switch, - - - km/h
(- - - mph) will be displayed for about 1
minute before the vehicle speed is
recalculated and displayed.
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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The display may be difficult to view or temporarily affected by weather conditions such as
rain, snow, light, and temperature.
If the audio system is removed, the active driving display cannot be operated.
The active driving display indi cates the following information:
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) Op eration Conditions and Warnings
Refer to Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) on page 4-87.
Distance Recognition Support System (DRSS) Warnings
Refer to Distance Recognition Support System (DRSS) on page 4-99.
Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR) traffic signs and Warnings
Refer to Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR) on page 4-93.
Mazda Radar Cruise Control wi th Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go function)
Operation Conditions and Warnings
Refer to Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go
function) on page 4-104.
Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) Operation Conditions and Warnings
Refer to Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) on page 4-82.
Advanced Smart City Brake Support (Advanced SCBS) Warnings
Refer to Advanced Smart City Brake Support (Advanced SCBS) on page 4-116.
Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) Warnings
Refer to Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) on page 4-120.
Smart Brake Support (SBS) Warnings
Refer to Smart Brake Support (SBS) on page 4-123.
Cruise Control Operation Conditions
Refer to Cruise Control on page 4-136.
Navigation Guidance (vehicles with navigation system)
Speed limit indicator (vehicles with navigation system)
Vehicle Speed
Each setting/adjustment for the active driving display can be performed on the center
display.
1. Select the
icon on the home screen and display the Settings screen.
2. Select the AD-Disp tab.
3. Select the desired item and perform the setting/adjustment.
Method for adjusting screen br ightness (automatically/manually)
Screen brightness initial settings (automatic adjustment is selected)
Screen brightness adjustment (manual adjustment is selected)
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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Fuel Economy Monitor*
For vehicles with type B audio, the Fuel Consumption information is displayed by operating
each icon in the display.
In addition, after completing a trip, the total energy efficiency to date is displayed in the
ending display when the ending display is turned on.
1. Select the
icon on the home screen to display the Applications screen.
2. Select the “Fuel Economy Monitor”.
3. Select the
icon at the bottom left of the screen to display the menu in the lower part
of the screen.
4. Select the icon in the menu and perform the operation. Each icon operates as follows:
Indication on display Control status
Hides the menu display.
Displays the Applications screen.
Resets the fuel economy data.
Displays the following setting screen.
Ending display on/off switchingOn/off switching for function which synchronizes
(links) reset of fuel economy data with trip meter
(TRIP A)
NOTE
The fuel economy monitor screen after the ignition is switched from ON to OFF is changed
to the original fuel economy monitor screen wh en the ignition is switched ON the next time.
▼Fuel Consumption Display
Information regarding the fuel economy is displayed.
Indication on display
Control status
Displays the fuel economy for the past 60 minutes.
Displays the fuel economy every minute for the past
1 to 10 minutes.
Displays the fuel economy every 10 minutes for the
past 10 to 60 minutes.
Displays the average fuel economy over the past 5
resets and after the current reset.
Calculates the average fuel economy every minute
after vehicle travel begins, and displays it.
When Driving
Fuel Economy Monitor
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▼Excessive Speed Warning
If the vehicle speed exceeds the speed limit sign displayed in the active driving display, the
area around the speed limit sign flashes 3 time
s in amber and the warning sound is activated
3 times at the same time. If the vehicle speed continues to exceed the displayed speed limit
sign, the indication stops flashing and remains on. Check the surrounding conditions and
adjust the vehicle speed to the legal speed using the appropriate operation such as
depressing the brake pedal.
The excessive speed warn ing is initially set to inoperable. If you want to activate the
excessive speed warning, change the setting in the personalization features. In addition, the
warning pattern and the warning activation timing differ depending on the setting contents.
Refer to Personalization Features on page 9-9.
Warning pattern
Off: The excessive speed warning is not activated.
Visual: The area around the speed limit sign displayed in the display flashes 3 times in
amber, and if the vehicle speed continues to exceed the displayed speed limit sign, the
indication stops flashing and remains on.
Audio & Visual: The area around the speed limit sign displayed in the display flashes 3
times in amber and the warning sound is activated 3 times at the same time. If the vehicle
speed continues to exceed the displayed speed limit sign, the indication stops flashing and
remains on.
Warning activation timing
 0: If the vehicle speed exceeds the speed limit sign displayed in the display, the
excessive speed warning is activated.
When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
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Radar Sensor (Front)*
Your vehicle is equipped with a radar sensor (front).
The following systems also use the radar sensor (front).
Distance Recognition Support System (DRSS)
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go function)
Smart Brake Support (SBS)
The radar sensor (front) functions by detecti ng the radio waves reflected off a vehicle ahead
or an obstruction sent from the radar sensor.
The radar sensor (front) is mo unted behind the front emblem.
Radar sensor (front)
If the Smart Brake Support/Smart City Brake Support (SBS/SCBS) Warning Light (amber)
is illuminated, the area around the radar sens or may be dirty. Refer to “Warning Guidance”
in the center display (Type B audio).
Refer to If a Warning Light Turns On or Flashes on page 7-26.
CAUTION
Heed the following precautions to a ssure correct operation of each system.
 Do not adhere stickers (including transparent st ickers) to the surface of the radiator grille
and front emblem in and around the radar sens or (front), and do not replace the radiator
grille and front emblem with any product that is not a genuine product designed for use
with the radar sensor (front).
 The radar sensor (front) includes a function fo r detecting soiling of the radar sensor's front
surface and informing the driver, however, depending on the conditions, it may require
time to detect or it may not detect plastic sh opping bags, ice or snow. If this occurs, the
system may not operate correctly, therefore al ways keep the radar sensor (front) clean.
 Do not install a grille guard.
 If the front part of the vehicle has been dama ged in a vehicle accident, the position of the
radar sensor (front) may have moved. Stop the system immediately and always have the
vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
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