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by st3v3cx-3
Tue Nov 14, 2017 10:18 pm
Forum: Main Mazda CX3 chat
Topic: FL 22 coolant
Replies: 10
Views: 7932

Re: FL 22 coolant

I regularly check the levels but have never needed to top them up between services, apart of course from the washer fluid. This gives me the opportunity to remind myself what the engine looks like and to keep the under bonnet area clean. I don't like having to prop the bonnet open manually though. ...
by st3v3cx-3
Fri Nov 03, 2017 7:37 pm
Forum: Main Mazda CX3 chat
Topic: Next car
Replies: 28
Views: 16636

Re: Next car

Extending the warranty to cover the air con would be a must !!!

There are very few smallish cars with proper torque convertor gearboxes. PSA have one called EAT6 and a Peugeot 2008 SUV or Citroen C4 Picasso are two models that can be got with one.
by st3v3cx-3
Fri Nov 03, 2017 7:28 pm
Forum: Main Mazda CX3 chat
Topic: Is the Front Centre Armrest worth buying?
Replies: 14
Views: 12440

Re: Is the Front Centre Armrest worth buying?

I've not got an armrest on mine. Never used the cup holders either. One thing that does bug me is the location of the handbrake compared to the Commander and Volume switches. I'd much rather they were swapped over so the handbrake is closer to the driver and the switches over to the left of it - acc...
by st3v3cx-3
Sun Oct 29, 2017 5:24 pm
Forum: Main Mazda CX3 chat
Topic: Sept.’17 Sat Nav Update
Replies: 13
Views: 9011

Re: Sept.’17 Sat Nav Update

Thanks for that info Peter. I will try leaving my update till a few weeks after release next time to see if my previous tardy update times is similary improved.
by st3v3cx-3
Sat Oct 28, 2017 10:31 am
Forum: Main Mazda CX3 chat
Topic: 7k review
Replies: 4
Views: 3578

Re: 7k review

Re voice activation - have you tried turning up the volume using the volume switch on the centre panel? I was having real problems getting the correct response from my voice commands to the sat nav - often it responded with phone stuff - but turning up the volume of the commands received appeared to...
by st3v3cx-3
Mon Oct 09, 2017 11:00 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: CX3GT New Owner
Replies: 6
Views: 5765

Re: CX3GT New Owner

Welcome to the forum Sam. I hope you've taught your dog NOT to pull up the rubber carpets in his teeth :)
by st3v3cx-3
Mon Oct 09, 2017 10:57 am
Forum: Main Mazda CX3 chat
Topic: Dashcam
Replies: 24
Views: 16951

Re: Dashcam

I've installed a Thinkware F770 front and rear camera, powered via a Cellink B. Write-up here: http://www.jtonline.info/thinkware-f770-dash-cam-cellink/ :D Nice write-up :) Do You know for how long the dashcam can run on the batterypack when parked? I'm considering installing a dashcam myself (alth...
by st3v3cx-3
Sat Oct 07, 2017 3:55 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Newbie with a couple of queries
Replies: 9
Views: 7728

Re: Newbie with a couple of queries

Hi all, Took delivery of my 2 year old (65) CX3 Sport Nav petrol in Titanium and love it, looks different from all the rest out there. Before I call the dealer on Monday, just wondering if anyone could help with the following, as the 2" thick manual is hard work! 1. Folding door mirrors - is t...
by st3v3cx-3
Sat Oct 07, 2017 12:48 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Flat battery tonysparko
Replies: 3
Views: 4113

Re: Flat battery tonysparko

Hi Tony, There's some information on this site which might be of interest :- https://dashcamtalk.com/battery-discharge-prevention/ Things I think you need to consider are :- - Even if your dash cam has a parking mode, lots of regular car or people movements in an airport or other car park will soon ...
by st3v3cx-3
Mon Oct 02, 2017 9:58 pm
Forum: Main Mazda CX3 chat
Topic: Steering wheel talk button volume
Replies: 2
Views: 2402

Re: Steering wheel talk button volume

Many thanks for that info. I should have thought it might be the volume switch like it is used for adjusting the volume of navigation prompts. Will give it a go tomorrow. Perhaps increasing that volume will benefit my voice instructions, although I must find that list I have somewhere of valid instr...