Mazda CX-3: Before Driving / Towing

Mazda CX-3 (2015-2026) Owner's Manual / Before Driving / Towing

Trailer Towing

Your Mazda is not designed for towing. Never tow a trailer with your Mazda.

Recreational Towing

An example of "recreational towing" is towing your vehicle behind a motorhome. The transaxle is not designed for towing this vehicle on all 4 wheels. When doing recreational towing refer to "Towing Description" and "Tiedown Hooks" and carefully follow the instructions.

Driving on Uneven Road

Your vehicle's suspension and underbody can be damaged if driven on rough/uneven roads or over speed bumps at excessive speeds. Use care and reduce speed when traveling on rough/uneven roads or over speed bumps...

When Driving

Other information:

Mazda CX-3 (2015-2026) Owner's Manual: Stopping the Advanced Smart City Brake Support (Advanced SCBS) System Operation

The Advanced SCBS system can be temporarily deactivated. When the Advanced SCBS system is turned off, the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) OFF indicator light turns on. When the engine is restarted, the system becomes operational. Without SCBS OFF switch Refer to Personalization Features...

Mazda CX-3 (2015-2026) Owner's Manual: Starting a Flooded Engine

If the engine fails to start, it may be flooded (excessive fuel in the engine). Follow this procedure: If the engine does not start within 5 seconds on the first try, wait 10 seconds and try again. Make sure the parking brake is on. Depress the accelerator all the way and hold it there...