Mazda CX-3: Driving Tips / Hazardous Driving

Mazda CX-3 (2015-2026) 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 (2015-2026) Owner's Manual: Armrest (Some models)

The rear armrest in the center of the rear seatback can be used (no occupant in the center seat) or placed upright. WARNING Never position the shoulder portion of a seat belt over the armrest: Positioning the shoulder portion of a rear seat belt over the armrest is dangerous as it cannot provide adequate protection in a collision and could result in serious injuries...

Mazda CX-3 (2015-2026) Owner's Manual: Automatic Transaxle Controls

Various Lockouts: - Indicates that you must depress the brake pedal and hold in the lock-release button to shift (The ignition must be switched ON). - Indicates the shift lever can be shifted freely into any position. - Indicates that you must hold in the lock-release button to shift...