Mazda CX-3: Owner Maintenance / Engine Compartment Overview

Closing the Hood

Check under the hood area to make certain all filler caps are in place and all loose items (e.g. tools, oil containers, etc.) have been removed...

Engine Oil

NOTE Changing the engine oil should be performed by an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Refer to Introduction for owner's responsibility in protecting your investment...

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Mazda CX-3 (2015-2026) Owner's Manual: How to Arm the System

Close the windows and the moonroof* securely. Switch the ignition OFF. Make sure the hood, the doors, and the liftgate are closed. Press the lock button on the transmitter or lock the driver's door from the outside with the auxiliary key...

Mazda CX-3 (2015-2026) Owner's Manual: Second Gear Fixed Mode

When the selector lever is moved back  while the vehicle speed is about 10 km/h (6.2 mph) or less, the transaxle is set in the second gear fixed mode. The gear is fixed in second while in this mode for easier acceleration from a stop and driving on slippery roads such as snow-covered roads...