run flat MAZDA MODEL CX-3 2021 Owners Manual

Break-In Period
No special break-in is necessary, but a few
precautions in the first 1,000 km (600
miles) may add to the performance,
economy, and life of the vehicle.
Do not race the engine.
Do not maintain one constant speed,
either slow or fast, for a long period of
time.
Do not drive constantly at full-throttle or
high engine rpm for extended periods of
time.
Avoid unnecessary hard stops.
Avoid full-throttle starts.
Saving Fuel and Protectionof the Environment
How you operate your Mazda determines
how far it will travel on a tank of fuel. Use
these suggestions to help save fuel and
reduce CO
2.
Avoid long warm-ups. Once the engine
runs smoothly, begin driving.
Avoid fast starts.
Drive at lower speeds.
Anticipate when to apply the brakes
(avoid sudden braking).
Follow the maintenance schedule (page
6-4) and have an Authorized Mazda
Dealer perform inspections and
servicing.
Use the air conditioner only when
necessary.
Slow down on rough roads.
Keep the tires properly inflated.
Do not carry unnecessary weight.
Do not rest your foot on the brake pedal
while driving.
Keep the wheels in correct alignment.
Keep windows closed at high speeds.
Slow down when driving in crosswinds
and headwinds.
WA R N I N G
Never stop the engine when going down a
hill:
Stopping the engine when going down a
hill is dangerous. This causes the loss of
power steering and power brake control,
and may cause damage to the drivetrain.
Any loss of steering or braking control
could cause an accident.
Before Driving
Driving Tips
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Shift-Lock System
The shift-lock system prevents shifting out
of P unless the brake pedal is depressed.

To shift from P:
1. Depress and hold the brake pedal.
2. Start the engine.
3. Press and hold the lock-release button.
4. Move the selector lever.
NOTE
When the ignition is switched to ACC or
the ignition is switched off, the selector
lever cannot be shifted from P position.
The ignition cannot be switched to OFF
if the selector lever is not in P position.
▼ Shift-Lock Override
If the selector lever will not move from P
using the proper shift procedure, continue
to hold down the brake pedal.
1. Remove the shift-lock override cover
using a cloth-wr apped flat head
screwdriver.
2. Insert a screwdriver and push it down.
Cover
3. Press and hold the lock-release button.
4. Move the selector lever.
Take the vehicle to an Authorized Mazda
Dealer to have the system checked.
Transaxle Ranges
The shift position indication in the
instrument cluster illuminates.
Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on
page 4-21.
The selector lever must be in P or N
position to operate the starter.
P (Park)
P locks the transaxle and prevents the
front wheels from rotating.
WA R N I N G
Always set the selector lever to P position
and set the parking brake:
Only setting the selector lever to the P
position without using the parking brake to
hold the vehicle is dangerous. If P fails to
hold, the vehicle could move and cause an
accident.
CAUTION
 Shifting into P, N or R while the vehicle is
moving can damage your transaxle.
 Shifting into a driving gear or reverse
when the engine is running faster than
idle can damage the transaxle.
R (Reverse)
In position R, the vehicle moves only
backward. You must be at a complete stop
before shifting to or from R, except under
rare circumstances as explained in
Rocking the Vehicle (page 3-42).
N (Neutral)
In N, the wheels and transaxle are not
locked. The vehicle will roll freely even
When Driving
Automatic Transaxle
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WARNING
Never touch the glass portion of a halogen
bulb with your bare hands and always
wear eye protection when handling or
working around the bulbs:
When a halogen bulb breaks, it is
dangerous. These bulbs contain
pressurized gas. If one is broken, it will
explode and serious injuries could be
caused by the flying glass.
If the glass portion is touched with bare
hands, body oil could cause the bulb to
overheat and explode when lit.
Always keep halogen bulbs out of the reach
of children:
Playing with a halogen bulb is dangerous.
Serious injuries could be caused by
dropping a halogen bulb or breaking it
some other way.
CAUTION
When removing the lens or lamp unit using
a flathead screwdriver, make sure that the
flathead screwdriver does not contact the
interior terminal. If the flathead screwdriver
contacts the terminal, a short circuit may
occur.
NOTE
To replace the bulb, contact an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
If the halogen bulb is accidentally
touched, it should be cleaned with
rubbing alcohol before being used.
Use the protective cover and carton for
the replacement bulb to dispose of the
old bulb promptly and out of the reach
of children.
▼Replacing Exterior Light Bulbs
Headlights (With LED headlights)
The LED bulb cannot be replaced as a
single unit because it is an integrated unit.
The LED bulb has to be replaced with the
unit. We recommend an Authorized
Mazda Dealer when the replacement is
necessary.
Headlights/Daytime running lights
(With halogen headlights)
High-beams bulbs/Daytime running
lights
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off,
and the headlight switch is off.
2. Lift the hood.
3. Disconnect the connector from the unit by pressing the tab on the connector
with your finger and pulling the
connector downward.

4. Turn the socket and bulb assembly toremove it. Carefully remove the bulb
from its socket in the reflector by
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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7If Trouble Arises
Helpful information on what to do if a problem arises with the vehicle.
Parking in an Emergency................. 7-2 Parking in an Emergency..............7-2
Flat Tire.............................................. 7-3 Spare Tire and Tool Storage......... 7-3
Changing a Flat Tire..................... 7-8
Battery Runs Out............................ 7-17 Jump-Starting............................. 7-17
Emergency Starting.........................7-20 Starting a Flooded Engine.......... 7-20
Push-Starting.............................. 7-20
Overheating......................................7-21 Overheating................................ 7-21
Emergency Towing.......................... 7-23 Towing Description.................... 7-23
Tiedown Hooks*......................... 7-24
Warning/Indicator Lights and
Warning Sounds.............................. 7-26 If a Warning Light Turns On or
Flashes........................................ 7-26
Message Indicated on Display
*..........
.................................................... 7-40
Warning Sound is Activated....... 7-42
When Liftgate Cannot be
Opened..............................................7-47 When Liftgate Cannot be
Opened........................................7-47
Active Driving Display Does Not
Operate............................................. 7-48 If the Active Driving Display Does
Not Operate................................ 7-48
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Tire Labeling
Federal law requires tire manufacturers to place standardized information on the sidewall of
all tires. This information identifies and descri bes the fundamental characteristics of the tire
and also provides a tire identification number for safety standard certification and in case of
a recall.
▼ Information on Passenger Vehicle Tires
Please refer to the sample below.
1. TIN: U.S. DOT tire identification number
2. Passenger car tire
3. Nominal width of tire in millimeters
4. Ratio of height to width (aspect ratio)
5. Radial
6. Run-flat tire
7. Rim diameter code
8. Load index & speed symbol
9. Severe snow conditions
10. Tire ply composition and materials used
11. Max. load rating
12. Tread wear, traction and temperature grades
13. Max. permissible inflation pressure
14. SAFETY WARNING
Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Tire Information (U.S.A.)
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Index
Smart Brake Support (SBS) indicator
light (red)................................... 4-125
Stopping the Smart Brake Support
(SBS) system operation............. 4-125
Smart City Brake Support
(SCBS)............................................ 4-120 Collision warning.... .................. 4-122
Smart City Brake Support (SCBS)
Indicator Light (Red).................4-122
Stopping the Smart City Brake
Support (SCBS) System
Operation................................... 4-122
Spare Tire............................................ 7-6
Specifications...................................... 9-4
Speedometer...................................... 4-12
Speed Unit Selector.......................... 4-12
SRS Air Bags
Front passenger occupant
classification system.................... 2-66
How the SRS air bags work........ 2-59
Limitations to SRS air bag.......... 2-64
Monitoring................................... 2-70
SRS air bag deployment
criteria.......................................... 2-63
Supplemental restraint system
components.................................. 2-57
Starting the Engine..............................4-5
Steering Wheel
Heated steering wheel................. 2-20
Horn............................................. 4-53
Storage Compartments .................... 5-147
Center console........................... 5-148
Glove compartment................... 5-148
Overhead console...................... 5-147
Rear coat hooks........ ................. 5-150
Sunshade............................................3-35
Sunvisors......................................... 5-142
T
Tachometer........................................ 4-13
Theft-Deterrent System..................... 3-38
Tiedown Hook.............. .............................. 7-24
Tires................................................... 6-36
Flat Tire......................................... 7-3
Replacing a Tire.......................... 6-38
Replacing a Wheel...................... 6-39
Snow tires.................................... 3-43
Specifications.................................9-7
Temporary Spare Tire..................6-38
Tire chains................................... 3-43
Tire Inflation Pressure................. 6-36
Tire Rotation................................6-37
Uniform tire quality grading system
(UTQGS)..................................... 8-23
Tire inflation pressure warning
beep................................................... 7-44
Tire Information................................ 8-25
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.... 4-140
To w i n g
Recreational towing.....................3-47
Trailer Towing............................. 3-47
Towing Description........................... 7-23
Traction Control System (TCS)........ 4-66 TCS OFF Indicator Light............ 4-67
TCS OFF Switch......................... 4-67
TCS/DSC Indicator Light............4-66
Traffic Sign Recognition System
(TSR)................................................. 4-93
Transmitter.......................................... 3-5
Trip Computer................................... 4-16
Trip Meter......................................... 4-12
Trouble Battery runs out........................... 7-17
Emergency Starting..................... 7-20
Emergency Towing......................7-23
Flat Tire......................................... 7-3
Overheating................................. 7-21
Parking in an Emergency.............. 7-2
When Liftgate Cannot be
Opened......................................... 7-47
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