MAZDA MODEL CX-30 2019 Owners Manual (in English)

▼Shift Gear (Shifting) Speed Limit
For each gear position while in the manual mode, the speed limit is set as follows:
When the selector lever is operated within the range of the speed limit, the gear is
shifted.

1. 1st
2. 2nd
3. 3rd
4. 4th
5. 5th
6. 6th
Shift up
The gear does not shift up while the vehicle speed is lower than the speed limit.
Shift down
The gear does not shift down while the vehicle speed exceeds the speed limit.
If the vehicle speed exceeds the speed limit and the gear does not shift down, the
gear position indication flashes 2 times to notify the driver that the gear cannot be
shifted.
Kickdown
When the accelerator pedal is depressed fully while driving, the gear shifts down.
However, the gears do not kickdown while the TCS is turned off.
NOTE
The gear also shifts down using kickdown while in the second gear fixed mode.
Auto-shift down
The gear shifts down automatically depending on the vehicle speed during
deceleration.
NOTE
If the vehicle comes to a stop while in the second gear fixed mode, the gear remains
in second.
When Driving
Automatic Transmission
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Direct Mode*
▼Direct Mode
Direct mode can be used for
temporarily switching gears by
operating the steering shift switch
while the vehicle is being driven with
the selector lever in the D position.
While in direct mode, the D and M
indication illuminate and the gear
position in use is illuminated.
1. Direct mode indication
2. Gear position indication

Direct mode is cancelled (released)
under the following conditions.
xThe UP switch (+/OFF) is pulled
rearward for a certain amount of
time or longer.
xThe vehicle is driven for a certain
amount of time or longer (time
differs depending on the driving
conditions while operating).
xThe vehicle is stopped or moving at a
slow speed.

NOTE
Shifting up and down while in direct
mode may not be possible depending
on the vehicle speed. In addition,
because direct mode is cancelled
(released) depending on the rate of
acceleration or if the accelerator is fully
depressed, use of the manual shift
mode is recommended if you need to
drive the vehicle in a particular gear for
long periods.
When Driving
Automatic Transmission
4-52*Some models.

Driving Tips
▼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 difficult 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
transmission will shift to a lower gear,
depending on vehicle speed.
NOTE
xThe 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.
xWhile the selector lever is in the M
position and the TCS is turned off,
manual shift mode does not switch
to automatic shift mode even if the
accelerator pedal is completely
depressed. Operate the selector
lever.
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.
When Driving
Automatic Transmission
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Lighting Control
▼Headlights
Turn the headlight switch to turn the headlights and other exterior lights on or off.
When the tail lights, position lights, and the number plate lights are turned on, the
lights-on indicator light in the instrument cluster turns on.

NOTE
xTo prevent discharging the battery, do not leave the lights on while the engine is
off unless safety requires them.
xHeadlights do not blind drivers approaching in the opposite direction no matter
what side of the road you must drive your vehicle (left-hand or right-hand traffic).
Therefore, it is not necessary to adjust the optical axis of the headlights when
switching temporarily to driving on the opposite side of the road (left-hand or
right-hand traffic).
Without auto-light control
Ignition Position ACC or OFF ON
Switch Position OFF
OFF
Headlights Off Off Off Off Off On
Running lights
*Off Off Off
On*1On*1*2Off
Tail lights
Position lights
Number plate
lightsOffOn
Off OffOn On
When Driving
Switches and Controls
4-54*Some models.

*1 When the light switch is switched to a
different position from the OFF, position while the
vehicle is stopped, the running lights turn off. When starting to drive the vehicle, the running lights
turn on again.
*2 When the light switch is switched to the OFF position, and then to the position again, the
running lights turn off directly after starting the engine. The running lights turn on when you begin
driving the vehicle.
With auto-light control
Ignition Position ACC or OFF ON
Switch Position
OFF
*1AUTOOFF*1AUTO
Headlights Off Off Off Off
Auto
*2*4Auto*3*4
On
Running lights
*Off Off Off Off Off
Ta i l l i g h t s
Po s i t i o n l i g h t s
Number plate
lightsOff Off On Off On
*1 The light switch returns to the AUTO position automatically.*2 During the daytime, the running lights turn on automatically. During the nighttime, the headlights,
position lights, tail lights, and the number plate lights turn on automatically.
*3 During the daytime, the running lights, position lights, tail lights, and the number plate lights turn on
automatically. During the nighttime, the headlights, position lights, tail lights, and the number plate
lights turn on automatically.
*4 When the light switch is switched to the OFF position while the vehicle is stopped, all of the lights
that are turned on turn off. When the light switch is switched from a position other than
to the
position while the vehicle is stopped, the running lights or the headlights turn off. When
starting to drive the vehicle, the lights that are turned
off turn on again.
NOTE
The running lights can be disabled using the personalisation features (page 4-58).
When Driving
Switches and Controls
*Some models.4-55

Auto-light control*
When the headlight switch is in a position other than and the ignition is
switched ON, the light sensor senses the surrounding lightness or darkness and
automatically turns the headlights and other exterior lights on or off.
CAUTION
¾Do not shade the light sensor by adhering a sticker or a label on the windscreen.
Otherwise the light sensor will not operate correctly.
¾The light sensor also works as a rain sensor for the auto-wiper control. Keep hands
and scrapers clear of the windscreen when the wiper lever is in the AUTO position
and the ignition is switched ON as fingers could be pinched or the wipers and
wiper blades could be damaged when the wipers activate automatically. If you are
going to clean the windscreen, be sure the wipers are turned
off completely when
it is particularly tempting to leave the engine running. This is particularly important
when clearing ice and snow.
NOTE
xThe headlights and other exterior lights may not turn off immediately even if the
surrounding area becomes well-lit because the light sensor determines that it is
night time if the surrounding area is continuously dark for several minutes such as
inside long tunnels, traffic jams inside tunnels, or in indoor parking lots.
xThe sensitivity of the auto-light control may be changed.
Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
When Driving
Switches and Controls
4-56*Some models.

▼Headlight High-Low Beam
The headlights switch between high
and low beams by moving the lever
forward or backward.

1. High beam
2. Low beam

When the headlight high-beams are
on, the headlight high-beam indicator
light is turned on.

▼Flashing the Headlights
The headlights can be flashed with the
ignition switched to ON.
To flash the headlights, pull the lever
fully towards you (the headlight switch
does not need to be on).

1. OFF
2. Headlight flashing

The headlight high-beam indicator
light in the instrument cluster
illuminates simultaneously. The lever
will return to the normal position when
released.

▼Coming Home Light
The coming home light turns on the
headlights (low beams) when the lever
is operated.
To turn on the lights
When the lever is pulled with the
ignition switched to ACC or OFF, the
low beam headlights turn on.
The headlights turn off after a certain
period of time has elapsed after all of
the doors are closed.
NOTE
xThe time until the headlights turn off
after all of the doors are closed can
be changed.
Refer to the Settings section in the
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
xIf no operations are done for 3
minutes after the lever is pulled, the
headlights turn off.
xThe headlights turn off if the lever is
pulled again while the headlights are
illuminated.
▼Leaving Home Light
The leaving home light turns on the
lights when the transmitter unlock
button is pressed while away from the
vehicle.
When Driving
Switches and Controls
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The following lights turn on when the
leaving home light is operated.
Low beams, Position lights, Tail lights,
Number plate lights.
To turn on the lights
When the ignition switch and the
headlight switch are in the following
conditions, the headlights will
illuminate when the transmitter unlock
button is pressed and the vehicle
receives the transmitter signal. The
headlights turn off after a certain
period of time has elapsed (30
seconds).
xIgnition switch: off
xHeadlight switch: AUTO, , or
1. Lock button
2. Unlock button
NOTE
xOperation of the leaving home light
can be turned on or
off.
Refer to the Settings section in the
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
xWhen the transmitter lock button is
pressed and the vehicle receives the
transmitter signal, the headlights turn
off.
xWhen the headlight switch is turned
to the OFF position, the headlights
turn off.
▼Headlight Levelling
The number of passengers and weight
of cargo in the luggage Compartment
change the angle of the headlights.
The angle of the headlights will be
automatically adjusted when turning
on the headlights.
A system malfunction or operation
conditions are indicated by a warning.
Refer to Exterior Light Warning
Indication/Warning Light on page
7-58.
▼Running Lights*
Some countries require moving
vehicles to have their lights on (running
lights) during the daytime.

The running lights turn on or off
automatically.

NOTE
(Except countries prohibited by law)
The running lights can be deactivated.
Refer to the Settings section in the
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
When Driving
Switches and Controls
4-58*Some models.

Rear Fog Light*
▼Rear Fog Light
The rear fog light can be used when
the ignition is switched ON.
The rear fog light helps your vehicle to
be seen.
The headlights must be turned on to
turn on the rear fog light.

To turn the rear fog light on, rotate the
fog light switch to the
position (the
fog light switch returns to its original
position automatically).

1. Fog light switch
The rear fog light indicator light in the
instrument cluster illuminates while the
rear fog light is on.

To turn the rear fog light
off, do any of
the following:
xRotate the fog light switch to the
position again (the fog light switch
returns to its original position
automatically).
xTurn the headlight switch to the OFF
position.
The rear fog light indicator light in the
instrument cluster goes off when the
rear fog light is turned off.
NOTE
While the position lights are turned on,
the rear fog light remains on even if the
headlights are turned off. The rear fog
light turns off when the position lights
turn off.
When Driving
Switches and Controls
*Some models.4-59

Turn and Lane-Change
Signals
▼Turn and Lane-Change Signals
The ignition must be switched ON to
use the turn and lane-change signals.
▼Direction Indicators
Move the signal lever down (for a left
turn) or up (for a right turn) to the stop
position. The signal will self-cancel
after the turn is completed.

If the indicator light continues to flash
after a turn, manually return the lever
to its original position.
1. Right turn
2. Right lane change
3. OFF
4. Left lane change
5. Left turn

The direction indicators in the
instrument cluster flash according to
the operation of the direction indicator
lever to show which signal is working.

NOTE
xThere may be a problem with the
direction indicator lights if they do
not flash but remain turned on, or
they flash abnormally. Have your
vehicle inspected by an expert
repairer (we recommend an
Authorised Mazda Repairer).
xA personalised function is available
to change the turn indicator sound
volume.
Refer to the Settings section in the
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
▼Lane-Change Signals
Move the lever halfway toward the
direction of the lane changeŠuntil the
indicator
flashesŠ and hold it there. It
will return to the off position when
released.
▼Three-Flash Turn Signal
After releasing the direction indicator
lever from the halfway point, the
direction indicator
flashes 3 times. The
operation can be cancelled by moving
the lever in the direction opposite to
which it was operated.
NOTE
The three-flash turn signal function can
be switched to on/off using the
personalisation function.
Refer to the Settings section in the
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.
When Driving
Switches and Controls
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