2016 Mazda Cx3 Owner's Manual

2016 Mazda Cx3 owners manual
Year:
2016
Make:
Mazda
Model:
Cx3
Rating:
(9)

Online manual

Size:
10.76 MB

Table of Contents

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1
A Word to Mazda Owners
3
How to Use This Manual
4
Table of Contents
5
1. Pictorial Index
7
Interior Overview
8
Interior Equipment (View A)
8
Interior Equipment (View B)
10
Interior Equipment (View C)
11
Exterior Overview
12
2. Essential Safety Equipment
13
Seats
14
Seat Precautions
14
Front Seat
16
Rear Seat
18
Head Restraints
20
Seat Belt Systems
22
Seat Belt Precautions
22
Seat Belt
25
Seat Belt Warning Systems
26
Seat Belt Pretensioner and Load Limiting Systems
26
Seat Belt Extender
28
Child Restraint
30
Child-Restraint Precautions
30
Child-Restraint System Installation
35
Installing Child-Restraint Systems
36
SRS Air Bags
47
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Precautions
47
Supplemental Restraint System Components
54
How the SRS Air Bags Work
56
SRS Air Bag Deployment Criteria
60
Limitations to SRS Air Bag
62
Front Passenger Occupant Classifi cation System
64
Constant Monitoring
69
3. Before Driving
71
Keys
72
Keys
72
Keyless Entry System
73
Advanced Keyless Entry System
78
Advanced Keyless Entry System
78
Operational Range
79
Doors and Locks
80
Door Locks
80
Liftgate
88
Fuel and Emission
92
Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions
92
Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap
95
Steering Wheel
97
Steering Wheel
97
Mirrors
98
Mirrors
98
Windows
100
Power Windows
100
Moonroof
103
Security System
105
Modification and Add-On Equipment
105
Immobilizer System
105
Theft-Deterrent System
107
Driving Tips
109
Break-In Period
109
Saving Fuel and Protection of the Environment
109
Hazardous Driving
110
Floor Mat
110
Rocking the Vehicle
111
Winter Driving
111
Driving In Flooded Area
113
Overloading
114
Driving on Uneven Road
115
Towing
116
Trailer Towing
116
Recreational Towing
116
4. When Driving
117
Start/Stop Engine
120
Ignition Switch
120
Starting the Engine
121
Turning the Engine Off
126
Instrument Cluster and Display
128
Meters and Gauges
128
Active Driving Display
138
Warning/Indicator Lights
140
Transaxle
146
Automatic Transaxle Controls
146
Switches and Controls
157
Lighting Control
157
Fog Lights
162
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
162
Windshield Wipers and Washer
163
Rear Window Wiper and Washer
167
Rear Window Defogger
168
Horn
169
Hazard Warning Flasher
169
Brake
170
Brake System
170
Hill Launch Assist (HLA)
172
ABS/TCS/DSC
174
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
174
Traction Control System (TCS)
175
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
177
Fuel Economy Monitor
178
Fuel Economy Monitor
178
Drive Selection
180
Drive Selection
180
AWD
182
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) Operation
182
Power Steering
183
Power Steering
183
i-ACTIVSENSE
184
i-ACTIVSENSE
184
Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS)
186
High Beam Control System (HBC)
187
Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)
190
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) System
196
Distance Recognition Support System (DRSS)
203
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
206
Mazda Radar Cruise Control(MRCC)
209
Smart City Brake Support(SCBS)
220
Smart Brake Support (SBS)
225
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
228
Radar Sensor (Front)
231
Laser Sensor (Front)
234
Radar Sensors (Rear)
236
Cruise Control
238
Cruise Control
238
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
242
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
242
Rear View Monitor
246
Rear View Monitor
246
5. Interior Features
255
Climate Control System
256
Operating Tips
256
Vent Operation
257
Manual Type
259
Fully Automatic Type
264
Audio System
268
Antenna
268
Operating Tips for Audio System
268
Audio Set (Type A)
276
Audio Set (Type B)
288
Audio Control Switch Operation
309
AUX/USB/iPod mode
311
Bluetooth®
327
Bluetooth®
327
Bluetooth® Hands-Free (Type A)
349
Bluetooth® Hands-Free (Type B)
355
Bluetooth® Audio (Type A)
365
Bluetooth® Audio (Type B)
367
Troubleshooting
382
Interior Equipment
385
Sunvisors
385
Interior Lights
385
Accessory Sockets
387
Cup Holder
388
Bottle Holder
389
Storage Compartments
389
6. Maintenance and Care
393
Essential Information
394
Introduction
394
Scheduled Maintenance
396
Scheduled Maintenance (U.S.A., Canada, and Puerto Rico)
396
Scheduled Maintenance (Mexico)
405
Maintenance Monitor
412
Owner Maintenance
414
Owner Maintenance Precautions
414
Hood
416
Engine Compartment Overview
418
Engine Oil
419
Engine Coolant
422
Brake Fluid
424
Window Washer Fluid
424
Body Lubrication
425
Wiper Blades
426
Battery
429
Key Battery Replacement
431
Tires
434
Light Bulbs
438
Fuses
445
Appearance Care
450
Exterior Care
450
Interior Care
456
7. If Trouble Arises
461
Parking in an Emergency
462
Parking in an Emergency
462
Flat Tire
463
Spare Tire and Tool Storage
463
Changing a Flat Tire
468
Battery Runs Out
478
Jump-Starting
478
Emergency Starting
481
Starting a Flooded Engine
481
Push-Starting
481
Overheating
482
Overheating
482
Emergency Towing
484
Towing Description
484
Tiedown Hooks
485
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
487
If a Warning Light Turns On or Flashes
487
Message Indicated on Display
497
Warning Sound is Activated
499
When Liftgate Cannot be Opened
504
When Liftgate Cannot be Opened
504
Active Driving Display Does Not Operate
505
If the Active Driving Display does not operate
505
8. Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
507
Customer Assistance
508
Customer Assistance (U.S.A.)
508
Customer Assistance (Canada)
512
Customer Assistance (Puerto Rico)
515
Customer Assistance (Mexico)
516
Mazda Importer/Distributors
518
Importer/Distributor
518
Reporting Safety Defects
519
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.A.)
519
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada)
520
Warranty
521
Warranties for Your Mazda
521
Outside the United States/Canada
522
Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign Country (Except United States and Canada)
523
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and Accessories
524
Cell Phones
525
Cell Phones Warning
525
Event Data Recorder
526
Event Data Recorder (U.S.A. and Canada)
526
Recording of Vehicle Data
527
Recording of Vehicle Data
527
Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS)
528
Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS)
528
Tire Information (U.S.A.)
530
Tire Labeling
530
Location of the Tire Label (Placard)
536
Tire Maintenance
539
Vehicle Loading
542
Steps for Determining the Correct Load Limit
548
Declaration of Conformity
549
Declaration of Conformity
549
Service Publications
555
Service Publications
555
9. Specifications
557
Identification Numbers
558
Vehicle Information Labels
558
Specifications
560
Specifications
560
Personalization Features
566
Personalization Features
566
10. Index
573

FAQ about the 2016 Mazda Cx3 Manual

What contains the 2016 Cx3 manual?

The Mazda Cx3 owner's manual is a comprehensive guide provided by Mazda to assist owners in understanding and operating their specific model of the Mazda Cx3. It contains important information about the vehicle's features, functions, and maintenance requirements. A general overview of what you might find in a Mazda Cx3 2016 owner's manual:

  • Customer Assistance, with contact information for customer support
  • Do-it-Yourself (DIY) Maintenance, for basic maintenance tasks that Mazda Cx3 owners can do
  • Warranty Information, about the vehicle's warranty coverage
  • Instrument Panel and Controls, including dashboard indicators, warning lights, and controls
  • Fuel Information, with recommended fuel type and fuel tank capacity

Where to download the 2016 Mazda Cx3 Owners Manual?

The Mazda Cx3 owner manual for the 2016 model year is to be found on this page.

Is the manual for the Mazda Cx3 year 2016 free?

Yes, the owner manual for the model year 2016 is free, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.

The Mazda Cx3 (2016) owner's manual is available in English?

Yes, the owner's manual for the model year 2016 is available in English.

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