Mazda CX-3: Driving Tips / Hazardous Driving

Mazda CX-3 (2015-2025) Owner's Manual / Before Driving / Driving Tips / Hazardous Driving

WARNING

Be extremely careful if it is necessary to downshift on slippery surfaces: Downshifting into lower gear while driving on slippery surfaces is dangerous. The sudden change in tire speed could cause the tires to skid. This could lead to loss of vehicle control and an accident.

When driving on ice or in water, snow, mud, sand, or similar hazards:

  • Be cautious and allow extra distance for braking.
  • Avoid sudden braking and sudden maneuvering.
  • Do not pump the brakes. Continue to press down on the brake pedal. Refer to Antilock Brake System (ABS).
  • If you get stuck, select a lower gear and accelerate slowly. Do not spin the front wheels.
  • For more traction in starting on slippery surfaces such as ice or packed snow, use sand, rock salt, chains, carpeting, or other nonslip material under the front wheels.

NOTE

Use snow chains only on the front wheels.

    Saving Fuel and Protection of the Environment

    How you operate your Mazda determines how far it will travel on a tank of fuel. Use these suggestions to help save fuel and reduce CO2. Avoid long warm-ups...

    Floor Mat

    We recommend the use of Genuine Mazda floor mats. WARNING Make sure the floor mats are hooked on the retention pins to prevent them from bunching up under the foot pedals: Using a floor mat that is not secured is dangerous as it will interfere with the accelerator and brake pedal operation, which could result in an accident...

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    Mazda CX-3 (2015-2025) Owner's Manual: Accessory Socket


    Only use genuine Mazda accessories or the equivalent requiring no greater than 120 W (DC 12 V, 10 A). The ignition must be switched to ACC or ON. CAUTION To prevent accessory socket damage or electrical failure, pay attention to the following: Do not use accessories that require more than 120 W (DC 12 V, 10 A)...

    Mazda CX-3 (2015-2025) Owner's Manual: Playback


    Select the icon on the home screen to display the Entertainment screen. Select or to switch the USB mode. The following icons are displayed in the lower part of the center display. NOTE If a file name in the USB memory is too long, it could cause operation problems such as not being able to playback the song...

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    Fuel Gauge

    The fuel gauge shows approximately how much fuel is remaining in the tank when the ignition is switched ON. We recommend keeping the tank over 1/4 full.

    Mazda CX-3. Fuel Gauge

    If the low fuel warning light illuminates or the fuel level is very low, refuel as soon as possible.

    If inconsistency in engine performance or stalling occurs due to low fuel level conditions, refuel the vehicle as soon as possible and add at least 10 L (2.7 US gal, 2.2 Imp gal) of fuel. Refer to Taking Action.

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