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Everyday controlsMazda CX-30: How to switch on the wiper deicer
The equipped windshield wiper de-icers operate together with the rear-window defogger.
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Everyday controlsMazda CX-30: How to use rain sensing windshield wipers
Select AUTO on an equipped wiper lever and adjust sensitivity with its ring.
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Everyday controlsMazda CX-30: How the rear wiper and washer controls work
The rear control selects intermittent wiping, continuous wiping or stop.
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Phone & connectivityMazda CX-30: How to charge a phone on the wireless pad
Start the engine and center a compatible Qi phone on the tray.
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MaintenanceMazda CX-30: How to put windshield wipers in service position
Switch vehicle power ON then OFF, and move the lever to MIST twice within 30 seconds.
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MaintenanceMazda CX-30: How to check engine oil before topping up
Warm the engine, stop on level ground and wait at least five minutes.
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MaintenanceMazda CX-30: How to refill windshield washer fluid
Add suitable windshield washer fluid when the level is low, below the equipped E mark, or a low-fluid warning appears.
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MaintenanceMazda CX-30: How to read the coolant reservoir markings
With the engine cool, coolant should lie between the reservoir FULL and LOW marks.
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MaintenanceMazda CX-30: How to inspect brake fluid without masking a fault
Check that brake fluid is between MIN and MAX.
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MaintenanceMazda CX-30: How to check tire pressures and the spare
Check the tires monthly while cold, including the temporary spare.
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Keys & lockingMazda CX-30: How to replace the remote key battery
The key battery is beneath the transmitter covers and inner cap.
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Keys & lockingMazda CX-30: How to start when the key battery is flat
Press the brake, align the center of the key emblem with the center of the start button, and wait for a steady green indicator before pressing the button.
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Keys & lockingMazda CX-30: How to unlock the driver door with the hidden key
Remove the auxiliary key from the transmitter and insert it into the driver-door lock while pulling the handle.
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Keys & lockingMazda CX-30: How to reactivate a temporarily suspended key
If a key has been temporarily suspended because it was left inside the car, press unlock on that suspended key inside the vehicle to restore its functions.
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Everyday controlsMazda CX-30: How to save seat mirror and display memory
With vehicle power ON, adjust the driver seat, outside mirrors and equipped display.
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Everyday controlsMazda CX-30: How to limit the power liftgate opening height
Stop the powered liftgate above halfway at the desired height and hold its close switch at least three seconds.
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Everyday controlsMazda CX-30: How to operate the power liftgate from the key
With the vehicle stopped and power OFF, hold the key’s liftgate button at least one second.
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Everyday controlsMazda CX-30: How to reset one touch window operation
With vehicle power ON, fully open the affected window, close it fully and keep pulling its switch for about two seconds after closure.
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Everyday controlsMazda CX-30: How to lock the passenger window switches
Press the window-lock switch on the driver door to disable the passenger and rear-seat window switches.
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Everyday controlsMazda CX-30: How to tilt or slide the moonroof
With power ON, press the roof switch to tilt or move it rearward to slide.
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Everyday controlsMazda CX-30: How to select heated seat temperature
Start the engine and use the seat-warmer switch to cycle its temperature.
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Everyday controlsMazda CX-30: How to enable automatic heated seat control
Enable Occupant Comfort and press climate AUTO to let equipped front seat heating respond to cabin conditions.
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Everyday controlsMazda CX-30: How to turn the heated steering wheel on and off
On an equipped CX-30, start the engine and press the heated-wheel control.
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Everyday controlsMazda CX-30: How to adjust the side mirrors with the selector buttons
With vehicle power in ACC or ON, select the mirror side, adjust its angle, then press the same selector again so its indicator turns off.
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Displays & settingsMazda CX-30: How to adjust instrument panel brightness
Use the dashboard illumination plus and minus controls.
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Displays & settingsMazda CX-30: How to reset Trip A or Trip B
Press TRIP to select the trip record and hold TRIP for at least two seconds to reset it.
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Displays & settingsMazda CX-30: How to reset average fuel consumption
Show average fuel economy and hold INFO for at least two seconds.
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Displays & settingsMazda CX-30: How to adjust the head up display settings
Use Mazda Connect Settings to change the equipped active driving display.
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Everyday controlsMazda CX-30: How to defog the rear window
Start the engine and press the rear-window defogger switch.
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Everyday controlsMazda CX-30: How to turn on heated exterior mirrors
On equipped vehicles, the mirror defoggers work together with the rear-window defogger.
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Phone & connectivityMazda CX-30: How to use USB A and USB C power outlets
The USB power outlets work with vehicle power in ACC or ON.
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Everyday controlsMazda CX-30: How to use the accessory power socket
The equipped 12-volt accessory socket supplies power with vehicle power in ACC or ON.
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Everyday controlsMazda CX-30: How to open and lock the fuel filler door
Switch power OFF, unlock the driver door and press the fuel-filler lid.
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MaintenanceMazda CX-30: How to open and close the hood correctly
Pull the interior release, release the secondary latch and support the hood using its rod.
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Everyday controlsMazda CX-30: How to activate and cancel Auto Hold
Press AUTOHOLD for standby, then brake to a complete stop.
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Everyday controlsMazda CX-30: How automatic electronic parking brake release works
With the engine running, driver door closed and brake firmly depressed, shifting from P can release the parking brake.
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Everyday controlsMazda CX-30: Why Sport mode will not activate
Sport mode can be unavailable while ABS, traction control, stability control or radar cruise are operating, or during abrupt steering.
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Everyday controlsMazda CX-30: How to use automatic climate temperature control
Start the engine, press AUTO and set the desired temperature.
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Everyday controlsMazda CX-30: How to clear fog from the front windshield
Press the windshield-defroster switch on the automatic climate panel.
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Everyday controlsMazda CX-30: How to remove the luggage compartment cover
Detach the cover straps from their liftgate hooks, lift the cover near its locating pins and remove its front end for more luggage space.
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MaintenanceMazda CX-30: How to clean leather upholstery
Vacuum grit, clean with a suitable leather product or about 5% mild-detergent solution, wipe away detergent and allow the leather to dry in shaded ventilation.
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MaintenanceMazda CX-30: How to clean seat belts that retract poorly
Clean belt webbing gently with mild detergent, wipe with a well-wrung cloth and let it dry.
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MaintenanceMazda CX-30: How to wash road salt off the wheels
Rinse seawater or road de-icing residue off the wheels promptly.
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MaintenanceMazda CX-30: How to clean the head up display dust sheet
Wipe the active-driving-display dust sheet with a fine, soft eyeglass-style cloth.
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Keys & lockingMazda CX-30: How to set rear door child safety locks
Open each rear door and use the auxiliary key to turn its child-safety lock to the lock position.
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Everyday controlsMazda CX-30: How to open a liftgate after an electrical failure
If addressing a dead vehicle battery does not restore the liftgate, use its interior emergency access cover and release lever.
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Phone & connectivityMazda CX-30: Why Alexa will not respond to voice commands
On an Alexa-equipped CX-30, check the Amazon sign-in and Alexa Hands-Free setting.
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Displays & settingsMazda CX-30: What to try when the head up display stops working
If the active driving display stops operating, safely switch vehicle power OFF and restart the engine.
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