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  • Page 1 CX-3 SMART START GUIDE...

  • Page 2: Driver's View

    FUEL HOOD FILLER LID RELEASE RELEASE LIFTGATE TILT/TELESCOPING MAZDA RADAR RELEASE STEERING WHEEL CRUISE CONTROL RELEASE LEVER (PP. 15-16) DO NOT try to adjust the angle or open/close the Active Driving Display by hand. Fingerprints on the display will make it difficult to view and manual operation could cause damage. Always adjust the Active Driving Display using the AD-Disp tab in Settings (pg.
  • Page 3 MAZDA CONNECT INSTRUMENT WIPER/ INFOTAINMENT HAZARD CLOCK SYSTEM CLUSTER WASHER WARNING (P. 8) (PP. 7-10, 29-30) (PP. 31-34) (P. 24) START/STOP ENGINE BUTTON (P. 4) CLIMATE CONTROL TRANSMISSION SEAT PASSENGER AIRBAG PLAYER WARMERS OFF INDICATOR (PP. 28) (PP. 35-36) This indicator light turns on to remind you that the front passenger’s front/side...

  • Page 4: Advanced Keyless Entry System (If Equipped)

    ADVANCED KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM (if equipped) This system allows you to lock and unlock the doors without taking the key out. While Carrying the Advanced Key... Door Request Switch • Unlock the driver’s door by pushing the driver’s door request switch once.

  • Page 5: Starting The Engine

    What this does? This heats up the catalytic Transmitter converter faster to reduce emissions and allows Mazda to use an exhaust header on the engine (to improve efficiency and horsepower). • Shut the engine OFF by making sure the vehicle in park (A/T) and setting the parking brake, then push the START/STOP ENGINE button.

  • Page 6: Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms)

    Tires TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) For your safety, the CX-3 is equipped with TPMS that detects low tire pressure in one or more tires. If the tire pressure starts getting low in one or more tires, the system alerts the driver by turning on a light in the instrument cluster (pp.

  • Page 7: Folding Rear Seats

    Seats www.MazdaUSA.com FOLDING REAR SEATS Unlocked Push the button to fold down the seatback. NOTE: Left rear seat release is shown. NOTE: For tall drivers and front passengers who adjust the front seats all the way back, the headrests on the rear seats need to be removed when folding the rear seatbacks down.
  • Page 8 MAZDA CONNECT Infotainment System MAZDA CONNECT INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM MAZDA CONNECT is designed to be operated by using one of the following three interfaces: The commander switch (p. 14). Talk The touchscreen (if the vehicle is not moving). Voice command (p. 14).

  • Page 9: Mazda Connect Settings

    MAZDA CONNECT Settings www.MazdaUSA.com MAZDA CONNECT SETTINGS To view the different setting screens: Move the commander switch to the left or right to change tabs. When the desired tab is highlighted, push the knob of the commander switch down. Turn the dial of the commander switch to scroll down the list.

  • Page 10: Pairing Your Bluetooth Phone Or Audio Device

    Using the device, perform a search for the Bluetooth device ® (Peripheral device). Select “Mazda” from the device list searched by the device. (Device with Bluetooth version 2.0) Input the displayed 4-digit pairing code into the ® device. (Device with Bluetooth version 2.1 or higher.)

  • Page 11: To Make Or Receive A Hands-Free Call

    www.MazdaUSA.com TO MAKE OR RECEIVE A HANDS-FREE CALL Automatic Bluetooth button: To receive/swap a call. Reconnection: button: To make a call (push and On engine start, the last connected say “Phone”) or to skip vehicle device will automatically be voice guidance and allow user re-connected after several seconds.

  • Page 12: Navigation System

    Navigation System NAVIGATION SYSTEM (if equipped) Planning A Route IMPORTANT: • In the interest of safety and to reduce distractions while you are driving, you should always plan a route before you start driving. • To adjust the volume of the navigation system voice while driving, adjust the volume by turning the VOL knob when voice guidance is being given.
  • Page 13 www.MazdaUSA.com NOTE: NOTE: Select Places Nearby for POIs (points of The route can interest) around the selected location, or select Add to be edited by selecting Favorites to register the selected location to Favorites. other options. Start is selected or if no operation is performed with 10 seconds, the route guidance is started.

  • Page 14: Active Driving Display

    If the display does not operate, switch the ignition off and then switch it back on. If it still does not operate even with the ignition switched ON, have the vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer. • It may be difficult to view the display when wearing sunglasses. Take off your sunglasses or adjust the luminosity.

  • Page 15: Commander Switch

    Commander/ Voice Command www.MazdaUSA.com COMMANDER SWITCH The commander is the primary means for operating Mazda Connect. It allows you to keep your head up and eyes on the road. The control places five buttons naturally beneath the five fingers and shows five matching icons on the home screen for touch-only operation.

  • Page 16: Mazda Radar Cruise Control

    Mazda Radar Cruise Control MAZDA RADAR CRUISE CONTROL (MRCC) SYSTEM (if equipped) The MRCC system maintains vehicle speed and following distance using a radar sensor to detect a vehicle ahead. The driver simply presets the vehicle speed between 19 mph (30 km/h) and 90 mph (145 km/h) and the system will maintain a safe following distance without having to turn the cruise control off.
  • Page 17 Switching to conventional cruise control function: When the ON switch is pushed continuously for about 2 seconds while the Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system is turned on, the system is switched to conventional cruise control function. The Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) indicator light (green) in the instrument cluster turns off and “Radar Cruise Control deactivated”...

  • Page 18: Smart City Brake Support

    SCBS is only a supplementary system to reduce damage in the event of a collision, however the SCBS has limitations. Do not rely solely on the SCBS. Always keep your eyes on the road. Laser Sensor SCBS system can be turned off using Safety Settings in MAZDA CONNECT. (see page 8)

  • Page 19: Smart Brake Support

    Refer to your Owner’s Manual for complete details. Laser sensor Radar sensor SBS system can be turned off using Safety Settings in MAZDA CONNECT. (see page 16) WARNING: SBS is only a supplementary system to reduce damage in the event of a collision, however the SBS has limitations.

  • Page 20: Lane Departure Warning System

    Lane Departure Warning System LANE DEPARTURE WARNING SYSTEM (LDWS) (if equipped) The LDWS recognizes painted lane lines on a road using the forward sensing camera (FSC) installed to the windshield. If the vehicle deviates from its lane at speeds above 44 mph, the system alerts the driver using the following indicators.

  • Page 21: Distance Recognition Support System (Drss)

    Distance Recognition Support System www.MazdaUSA.com DISTANCE RECOGNITION SUPPORT SYSTEM (DRSS) (if equipped) The Distance Recognition Support System (DRSS) measures the distance between your vehicle and a vehicle ahead using a radar sensor (front) while the vehicle speed is 19 mph (30 km/h) or faster, and indicates a recommended distance to maintain between the vehicles.

  • Page 22: Blind Spot Monitoring System

    Blind Spot Monitoring System BLIND SPOT MONITORING (BSM) (if equipped) The BSM system is designed to assist the driver by monitoring blind spots on both sides of the vehicle to the rear in certain situations such as when changing lanes on roads and freeways. Turning BSM System Off Turning the BSM system off will turn off both the light and sound indicators.

  • Page 23: Rear Cross Traffic Alert

    Rear Cross Traffic Alert www.MazdaUSA.com REAR CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT (RCTA) (if equipped) The RCTA is designed to alert the driver of oncoming traffic when backing out of a parking spot. RCTA is active when your vehicle is in reverse and your vehicle speed is 0 to 6 mph (10 km/h). When BSM sensors detect an object moving 3 to 18 mph (5 to 30 km/h), RCTA will notify the driver with indicators and sound: •...
  • Page 24 NOTE: The DRL (Daytime Running Lights) automatically turn on when the ignition is switched ON. To disable/enable this feature see your Authorized Mazda Dealer. NOTE: • You can adjust the timing of the Auto Headlights OFF and the sensitivity of the...
  • Page 25 Wipers www.MazdaUSA.com WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER CONTROL LEVER AUTO : The rain sensor senses the amount of rainfall and turns the wipers on or off. Rotate inner ring away from you (clockwise) for more ( ) sensitivity (requires less rain to turn wipers on) and toward you (counterclockwise) for less ( ) sensitivity (requires more rain to turn wipers on).

  • Page 26: Adaptive Front Lighting System

    • The system will need to be reset if the vehicle battery has been disconnected or the system fuse has been replaced. Please refer to your Owner’s Manual for easy to follow resetting instructions. AFS can be turned off using Vehicle Settings in MAZDA CONNECT. (see page 8)

  • Page 27: High Beam Control

    High Beam Control www.MazdaUSA.com HIGH BEAM CONTROL (HBC) (if equipped) the headlights are switched to high beams at speeds With HBC, above 18 mph (30 km/h) when there are no vehicles in front of your vehicle or approaching in the opposite direction. The HBC system switches to low beam when: •...

  • Page 28: Audio Usb And Aux Inputs

    USB port. NOTE: You will need an audio cable with an 1/8 inch (3.5 mm) mini stereo plug (available as a Genuine Mazda accessory) to connect your portable audio player into the AUX jack. Locate the USB port or AUX jack.

  • Page 29: Automatic Climate Control

    Automatic Climate Control www.MazdaUSA.com TEMPERATURE FAN CONTROL DIAL MODE SELECTOR DIAL CONTROL DIAL Rotate the dial to select • Rotate the dial airflow mode. to set desired Rotate the dial for fan speed. temperature control. Dashboard vents Dashboard • Rotate dial Push to and floor vents manually turn...

  • Page 30: Audio Controls

    Bluetooth / USB / CD / AUX). songs (scanning stops at each one for 5 seconds). Select again to stop. NOTE: TUNER: Displays manual radio tuner. • New Mazda TAG: Saves artist and title and vehicles equipped with SiriusXM Satellite Radio will ®...
  • Page 31 The Gracenote media database is used to improve voice recognition of artist and album names with the Mazda Hands Free system. To make best use of the voice recognition, install the most recent database. 1 Load the Gracenote update on a memory stick from www.MazdaUSA.com/USB.

  • Page 32: Instrument Cluster (Type A)

    Cruise Main Indicator Light On: TCS/DSC malfunction On (AMBER)/Cruise Set Flashing: TCS/DSC operating Indicator Light On (GREEN) BSM OFF (Blind Spot Mazda Radar Cruise Control Monitoring) (p. 21) Warning Light On (AMBER) Dynamic Stability Control Set Indicator (GREEN) (pp. 15-16)

  • Page 33: Brake Warning Light

    NOTE: See Owner’s Manual for NOTE: more details and explanations. When your Mazda Connect display setting is set on “auto”, the instrument cluster and display may become dimmer • Rotate the knob to adjust the brightness of the when the headlights are on. If the display instrument cluster and other dashboard illuminations.

  • Page 34: Instrument Cluster (Type B)

    2 Push the up or down part of the INFO switch to change IMPORTANT: When your Mazda Connect display the temperature unit. setting is set on “AUTO”, the instrument cluster and 3 Push and hold the INFO display may become dimmer when the headlights button for 3 seconds or are on.
  • Page 35 NOTE: When your Mazda Connect display setting is set on “auto”, the instrument cluster and display may become dimmer when the headlights are on. If the display and instrument cluster become too dim or too bright when the headlights are on, simply rotate the dimmer knob located on your instrument cluster to adjust the brightness.

  • Page 36: Manual Shift Mode

    Transmission MANUAL SHIFT MODE Manual Shift Mode gives you the feel of driving a manual transmission by allowing you to manually shift to control engine rpm and torque when more control is desired. To Use Manual Shift Mode: • Shift the lever from D to M. To Shift Up To A Higher Gear: (if equipped)

  • Page 37: Hill Launch Assist (Hla)

    www.MazdaUSA.com ACTIVE ADAPTIVE SHIFT (AAS) CONTROL AAS will automatically adjust how and when the transmission shifts gears based on road conditions and your driving style. The transmission may stay in a lower gear longer than usual when going up or down hills or driving around corners.
  • Page 38 Notes...
  • Page 39 • Mazda Assist app - Provides roadside assistance 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Toll free number 1-800-866-1998 can also be used for roadside assistance. • MyMazda app - Keep track of your Mazda from the palm of your hand with these features: Maintenance schedule...
  • Page 40 ..... . .35 SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE: When replacing or topping off engine oil, use Mazda Genuine oil. For optimal engine performance, use SAE 0W-20 engine oil. Please consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer for additional information.

  • Page 41: Service Department

    Customer Delivery Checklist DEALERSHIP DATE SALES CONSULTANT CUSTOMER’S NAME E-MAIL PRESENTATION OF OWNER’S MATERIALS: Review the following items with the customer Smart Start Guide Maintenance Passport • Remove this checklist from Floor Mats Smart Start Guide • Ensure floor mats are properly hooked •...
  • Page 42 We’re committed to providing expert Mazda service. You love to drive your Mazda, and we love to service your Mazda. With our Full Circle Service, we’ll give your vehicle a COMPLIMENTARY MULTI-POINT INSPECTION. Your Mazda will receive a thorough review of it’s most crucial components.

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