2021 Mazda Cx3 Owner's Manual

2021 Mazda Cx3 owners manual
Year:
2021
Make:
Mazda
Model:
Cx3
Rating:
(8)

Online manual

Size:
7.94 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
3
Pictorial Index
5
Interior Overview
6
Interior Equipment (View A)
6
Interior Equipment (View B)
7
Interior Equipment (View C)
8
Interior Equipment (View D)
9
Exterior Overview
10
Essential Safety Equipment
11
Seats
12
Seat Precautions
12
Front Seat
15
Rear Seat
24
Head Restraints
27
Seat Warmer/Heated Steering Wheel
29
Seat Warmer
29
Heated Steering Wheel
30
Seat Belt Systems
31
Seat Belt Precautions
31
Seat Belt
34
Seat Belt Warning Systems
35
Front Seat Belt Pretensioner and Load Limiting Systems
36
Seat Belt Extender
38
Child Restraint
40
Child-Restraint Precautions
40
Child-Restraint System Installation
45
Child-Restraint System Suitability for Various Seat Positions Table
47
Installing Child-Restraint Systems
50
SRS Air Bags
61
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Precautions
61
Supplemental Restraint System Components
67
How the SRS Air Bags Work
69
SRS Air Bag Deployment Criteria
73
Limitations to SRS Air Bag
74
Front Passenger Occupant Classification System
76
Constant Monitoring
80
Before Driving
81
Keys
82
Keys
82
Keyless Entry System
84
Advanced Keyless Entry System
89
Advanced Keyless Entry System
89
Operational Range
90
Doors and Locks
91
Door Locks
91
Liftgate
99
Fuel and Emission
103
Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions
103
Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap
106
Mirrors
108
Mirrors
108
Windows
110
Power Windows
110
Moonroof
113
Security System
116
Modification and Add-On Equipment
116
Immobilizer System
116
Theft-Deterrent System
118
Driving Tips
120
Break-In Period
120
Saving Fuel and Protection of the Environment
120
Hazardous Driving
121
Floor Mat
121
Rocking the Vehicle
122
Winter Driving
122
Driving In Flooded Area
124
Overloading
125
Driving on Uneven Road
126
Towing
127
Trailer Towing
127
Recreational Towing
127
When Driving
129
Start/Stop Engine
132
Ignition Switch
132
Starting the Engine
133
Turning the Engine Off
138
Instrument Cluster and Display
139
Meters and Gauges
139
Active Driving Display
146
Warning/Indicator Lights
149
Manual Transaxle Operation
155
Manual Transaxle Shift Pattern
155
Automatic Transaxle
157
Automatic Transaxle Controls
157
Shift-Lock System
158
Transaxle Ranges
158
Manual Shift Mode
160
Direct Mode
166
Driving Tips
167
Switches and Controls
168
Lighting Control
168
Fog Lights
174
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
175
Windshield Wipers and Washer
176
Rear Window Wiper and Washer
179
Rear Window Defogger
180
Horn
181
Hazard Warning Flasher
182
Brake
183
Brake System
183
AUTOHOLD
187
Hill Launch Assist (HLA)
191
ABS/TCS/DSC
193
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
193
Traction Control System (TCS)
194
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
196
Fuel Economy Monitor
197
Fuel Economy Monitor
197
Drive Selection
199
Drive Selection
199
i-ACTIV AWD
201
i-ACTIV AWD Operation
201
Power Steering
202
Power Steering
202
i-ACTIVSENSE
203
i-ACTIVSENSE
203
Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS)
206
High Beam Control System (HBC)
207
Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)
210
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
215
Distance Recognition Support System (DRSS)
227
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
229
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go function)
232
Advanced Smart City Brake Support (Advanced SCBS)
244
Smart City Brake Support (SCBS)
248
Smart Brake Support (SBS)
251
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
254
Radar Sensor (Front)
259
Radar Sensors (Rear)
262
Cruise Control
264
Cruise Control
264
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
268
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
268
Rear View Monitor
272
Rear View Monitor
272
Interior Features
281
Climate Control System
284
Operating Tips
284
Vent Operation
285
Manual Type
287
Fully Automatic Type
292
Before Using the Audio System
296
Audio Control Switch
296
AUX/USB mode
297
Antenna
299
Audio Set [Type A (non-touchscreen)]
300
Power/Volume/Sound Controls
300
Clock
302
Operating the Radio
303
How to use AUX mode
304
How to use USB mode
305
How to use iPod mode
308
Error Indications
310
Bluetooth®
311
Bluetooth® Preparation
314
Available Language
323
Security Setting
324
Bluetooth® Audio
326
Bluetooth® Hands-Free
328
Voice Recognition
335
Voice Recognition Learning Function (Speaker Enrollment)
337
Troubleshooting
339
Audio Set [Type B (touchscreen)]
343
Basic Operation Method
343
Home screen
347
Volume/Display/Sound Controls
348
Operating the Radio
351
Operating the Satellite Radio
355
How to use AUX mode
359
How to use USB mode
360
How to use Apple CarPlay™
365
How to use Android Auto™ mode
371
Bluetooth®
375
Bluetooth® Preparation
378
Available Language
380
Bluetooth® Audio
381
How to Use Pandora®
384
How to Use Aha™
386
How to Use Stitcher™ Radio
389
Bluetooth® Hands-Free
391
Voice Recognition
400
Settings
403
Applications
406
Troubleshooting
407
Appendix
415
Things You Need to Know
415
Interior Equipment
422
Sunvisors
422
Interior Lights
422
Accessory Socket
424
Cup Holder
425
Bottle Holder
427
Storage Compartments
427
Maintenance and Care
431
Essential Information
432
Introduction
432
Scheduled Maintenance
434
Scheduled Maintenance (U.S.A., Canada, and Puerto Rico)
434
Scheduled Maintenance (Mexico)
439
Maintenance Monitor
444
Owner Maintenance
447
Owner Maintenance Precautions
447
Hood
449
Engine Compartment Overview
451
Engine Oil
452
Engine Coolant
455
Brake/Clutch Fluid
457
Window Washer Fluid
457
Body Lubrication
458
Wiper Blades
459
Battery
462
Key Battery Replacement
464
Tires
466
Light Bulbs
470
Fuses
477
Appearance Care
483
Exterior Care
483
Interior Care
489
If Trouble Arises
493
Parking in an Emergency
494
Parking in an Emergency
494
Flat Tire
495
Spare Tire and Tool Storage
495
Changing a Flat Tire
500
Battery Runs Out
509
Jump-Starting
509
Emergency Starting
512
Starting a Flooded Engine
512
Push-Starting
512
Overheating
513
Overheating
513
Emergency Towing
515
Towing Description
515
Tiedown Hooks
516
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
518
If a Warning Light Turns On or Flashes
518
Message Indicated on Display
532
Warning Sound is Activated
534
When Liftgate Cannot be Opened
539
When Liftgate Cannot be Opened
539
Active Driving Display Does Not Operate
540
If the Active Driving Display Does Not Operate
540
Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
541
Customer Assistance
542
Customer Assistance (U.S.A.)
542
Customer Assistance (Canada)
547
Customer Assistance (Puerto Rico)
550
Customer Assistance (Mexico)
551
Mazda Importer/Distributors
553
Importer/Distributor
553
Reporting Safety Defects
554
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.A.)
554
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada)
555
Warranty
556
Warranties for Your Mazda
556
Outside the United States/Canada
557
Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign Country (Except United States and Canada)
558
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and Accessories
559
Cell Phones
560
Cell Phones Warning
560
Event Data Recorder
561
Event Data Recorder (U.S.A. and Canada)
561
Recording of Vehicle Data
562
Recording of Vehicle Data
562
Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS)
563
Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS)
563
Tire Information (U.S.A.)
565
Tire Labeling
565
Location of the Tire Label (Placard)
570
Tire Maintenance
573
Vehicle Loading
576
Steps for Determining the Correct Load Limit
582
Declaration of Conformity
583
Declaration of Conformity
583
Specifications
595
Identification Numbers
596
Vehicle Information Labels
596
Specifications
598
Specifications
598
Personalization Features
603
Personalization Features
603
Index
609

FAQ about the 2021 Mazda Cx3 Manual

What contains the 2021 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 2021 owner's manual:

  • Basic operations, like starting and stopping the engine and driver settings
  • Fuel Information, with recommended fuel type and fuel tank capacity
  • Do-it-Yourself (DIY) Maintenance, for basic maintenance tasks that Mazda Cx3 owners can do
  • Customer Assistance, with contact information for customer support
  • Instrument Panel and Controls, including dashboard indicators, warning lights, and controls

Where to download the 2021 Mazda Cx3 Owners Manual?

The Mazda Cx3 owner manual for the 2021 model year is to be found on this page.

Is the manual for the Mazda Cx3 year 2021 free?

Yes, the owner manual for the model year 2021 is free, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.

The Mazda Cx3 (2021) owner's manual is available in English?

Yes, the owner's manual for the model year 2021 is available in English.

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