Mazda CX-3: Engine Oil / Inspecting Engine Oil Level
- Be sure the vehicle is on a level
surface.
- Warm up the engine to normal
operating temperature.
- Turn it off and wait at least 5 minutes
for the oil to return to the oil pan.
- Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean, and
reinsert it fully.

- Pull it out again and examine the level.
The level is normal if it is between the
MIN and MAX marks.
If it is near or below MIN, add enough
oil to bring the level to MAX.
CAUTION
Do not overfill the engine oil. This may
cause engine damage.
- Make sure the O-ring on the dipstick is
positioned properly before reinserting
the dipstick.
- Reinsert the dipstick fully.
NOTE
This procedure is intended for vehicles with the engine oil flexible
maintenance setting
selected.
After replacing the engine oil, have a repair shop such as an Authorized
Mazda Dealer
perform the initialization (engine oil data resetting) of the recorded value...
Inspecting Coolant Level
WARNING
Do not use a match or live flame in the
engine compartment. DO NOT ADD
COOLANT WHEN THE ENGINE IS HOT: A hot engine is dangerous...
Other information:
Emergency Locking Mode
When the seat belt is fastened, it will always be in the emergency locking
mode.
In the emergency locking mode, the belt remains comfortable on the occupant and
the
retractor will lock in position during a collision.
If the belt is locked and cannot be pulled out, retract the belt once, and
then try pulling it out
slowly...
Adjust the head restraint so that the center
is even with the top of the passenger's
ears.
To raise a head restraint, pull it up to the
desired position.
To lower the head restraint, press the
stop-catch release, then push the head
restraint down...
Categories
The speedometer indicates the speed of the vehicle.
NOTE
(Analog speedometer type)
If a few seconds have elapsed after
switching the ignition off, the needle may
deviate. However, this does not indicate a
problem.
Speed Unit Selector (Digital Speedometer)(Some models)
In some countries, you may have to
change the speed units between km/h and
mph.
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