2013 MAZDA MODEL CX-5 stop start

Black plate (162,1)
Second gear fixed mode
When the shift lever is tapped back (
)
while the vehicle is stopped or driven at
about 9.3 km/h (5.7 mph) or less, the
transaxle is set in the second gear fixed
mode. The gear is fixed in second while in
this mode for easier starting and driving
on slippery roads. If the shift lever is
tapped back (
) or forward () while in
the second gear fixed mode, the mode will
be canceled.
Shifting specification
Shifting up
If the vehicle speed is lower than the
speed specified for each gear, the gear
cannot be shifted up to a higher gear.
Gear Vehicle speed
M1→M2 9.3 km/h (5.8 mph)
M2→M3 22.5 km/h (14.0 mph)
M3→M4 31.2 km/h (19.4 mph)
M4→M5 43.8 km/h (27.3 mph)
M5→M6 53.5 km/h (33.3 mph)
Shifting down
If the vehicle speed is higher than the
speed specified for each gear, the gear
cannot be shifted to a lower gear so as to
protect the transaxle.
Gear Vehicle speed
M6→M5 237.5 km/h (147.5 mph)
M5→M4 167.3 km/h (103.9 mph)
M4→M3 115.2 km/h (71.58 mph)
M3→M2 81.3 km/h (50.5 mph)
M2→M1 42.7 km/h (26.5 mph)
NOTE
Regarding the vehicle speed at the highest
gear indicated above, achieving this speed
may not actually be possible depending on
various driving conditions such as the wind,
upslope, and road surface.
During deceleration, the gears shift down
automatically when speed is reduced to
the following:
Gear Vehicle speed
M6→M5 47 km/h (29 mph)
M5→M4 39.8 km/h (24.7 mph)
M4→M3 28.2 km/h (17.5 mph)
M3→M2 11.9 km/h (7.39 mph)
M2→M1 6.3 km/h (3.9 mph)
NOTE
The gear does not shift down to M1
automatically while in the second gear fixed
mode.
If the vehicle is kicked down at the
following speeds or lower, the gears shift
down automatically:
Gear Vehicle speed
M6→M5 216.1 km/h (134.2 mph)
M5→M4 139.3 km/h (86.5 mph)
M4→M3 57.6 km/h (35.7 mph)
M3→M2 41.4 km/h (25.7 mph)
Recommendations for shifting (U.S.A.
and Canada)
Upshifting
For normal acceleration and cruising, we
recommend these shift points.
Gear Vehicle speed
M1 to M2 24 km/h (15 mph)
M2 to M3 40 km/h (25 mph)
M3 to M4 65 km/h (40 mph)
M4 to M5 73 km/h (45 mph)
M5 to M6 81 km/h (50 mph)
Downshifting
When you must slow down in heavy
traffic or on a steepupgrade, downshift
before the engine starts to overwork. This
gives better acceleration when you need
more speed.
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When Driving
Transaxle
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Black plate (184,1)
qHill Launch Assist (HLA)
Hill Launch Assist (HLA) is a function
which assists the driver in accelerating
from a stop while on a slope. When the
driver releases the brake pedal and
depresses the accelerator pedal while on a
slope, the function prevents the vehicle
from rolling by maintaining the braking
force after the brake pedal is released.
For vehicles with a manual transaxle, Hill
Launch Assist (HLA) operates on a
downward slope when the shift lever is in
the reverse (R) position, and on an
upward slope when the shift lever is in a
position other than the reverse (R)
position.
For vehicles with an automatic transaxle,
Hill Launch Assist (HLA) operates on a
downward slope when the shift lever is in
the reverse (R) position, and on an
upward slope when the shift lever is in a
forward gear.
WARNING
Do not rely completely on Hill Launch
Assist (HLA):
Hill Launch Assist (HLA) is an
auxiliary device for accelerating from
a stop on a slope. The system only
operates for about two seconds and
therefore, relying only on the system,
when accelerating from a stop is
dangerous because the vehicle may
move (roll) unexpectedly and cause
an accident.
The vehicle could roll depending on
the vehicle’s load or if it is towing
something. In addition, for vehicles
with a manual transaxle, the vehicle
could still roll depending on how the
clutch pedal or the accelerator pedal
is operated.
Always confirm the safety around the
vehicle before starting to drive the
vehicle.
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When Driving
Brake
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Black plate (186,1)
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
The ABS control unit continuously
monitors the speed of each wheel. If one
wheel is about to lock up, the ABS
responds by automatically releasing and
reapplying that wheel's brake.
The driver will feel a slight vibration in
the brake pedal and may hear a chattering
noise from the brake system. This is
normal ABS system operation. Continue
to depress the brake pedal without
pumping the brakes.
A system malfunction or operation
conditions are indicated by a warning.
Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on page
4-15.
WARNING
Do not rely on ABS as a substitute for
safe driving:
The ABS cannot compensate for
unsafe and reckless driving, excessive
speed, tailgating (following another
vehicle too closely), driving on ice and
snow, and hydroplaning (reduced tire
friction and road contact because of
water on the road surface). You can
still have an accident.NOTE
lBraking distances may be longer on loose
surfaces (snow or gravel, for example)
which usually have a hard foundation. A
vehicle with a normal braking system may
require less distance to stop under these
conditions because the tires will build up a
wedge of surface layer when the wheels
skid.
lThe sound of the ABS operating may be
heard when starting the engine or
immediately after starting the vehicle,
however, it does not indicate a malfunction.
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When Driving
ABS/TCS/DSC
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Black plate (196,1)
CAUTION
ØEach tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly when cold
and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer
on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle has tires of a
different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation
pressure label, you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those
tires.)
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure
monitoring system (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one
or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated. Accordingly, when the low tire
pressure telltale illuminates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as
possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving on a significantly under-
inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure. Underinflation
also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle's
handling and stopping ability.
Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance, and it
is the driver's responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even if underinflation
has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure
telltale.
ØYour vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to
indicate when the system is not operating properly.
The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale.
When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for approximately
one minute and then remain continuously illuminated. This sequence will
continue upon subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction exists.
When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the system may not be able to
detect or signal low tire pressure as intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur for a
variety of reasons, including the installation of replacement or alternate tires or
wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly. Always
check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on
your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow
the TPMS to continue to function properly.
ØTo avoid false readings, the system samples for a little while before indicating a
problem. As a result it will not instantaneously register a rapid tire deflation or
blow out.
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When Driving
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
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3. Press the audio button () and
then touch the
on-screen tab to
switch to the Bluetooth®audio mode
and start playback.
NOTE
lIf the Bluetooth®audio device does not
begin playback, press the
on-screen
button.
lIf the mode is switched from Bluetooth®
audio mode to another mode (radio mode),
audio playback from the Bluetooth®audio
device stops.
Playback
1. To listen to a Bluetooth
®audio device
over the vehicle's speaker system,
switch the mode to Bluetooth
®audio
mode. (Refer to“Switching to
Bluetooth
®audio mode”)
2. To stop playback, press the
on-
screen button.
3. Press the button again to resume
playback.
Selecting a file (track)
Selects the next file (track)
Short-press the track up button (
)or
touch the
on-screen button.
Selects the beginning of the current file
(track)
Short-press the track down button (
)or
touch the
on-screen button.
Fast-forward/Reverse (AVRCP Ver. 1.3
or higher)
Fast-forward
Press and hold the fast-forward button
(
) or touch and hold theon-
screen button.Reverse
Press and hold the reverse down button
(
) or touch and hold theon-
screen button.
Folder search (only AVRCP Ver. 1.4)
To change to the previous folder, touch
the
on-screen button, or touch the
on-screen button to advance to the
next folder.
Music scan (only AVRCP Ver. 1.4)
This function scans the titles in a folder
currently being played and plays 10
seconds of each song to aid you in finding
a song you want to listen to.
1. Touch the
on-screen button
during playback to play 10 seconds of
each subsequent track starting from the
next song.
2. Touch the
on-screen button again
during playback of the song which you
want to listen to continue the playback
from that point.
Repeat playback (only AVRCP Ver. 1.4)
Track repeat
Touch the
on-screen button to play
the song during playback repeatedly.“
”
is displayed during playback.
Touch the
on-screen button two
times while“
”is displayed to cancel.
Folder repeat
Touch the
on-screen button two
times to play the songs in the folder
repeatedly.“
”is displayed during
playback.
Touch the
on-screen button while
“
”is displayed to cancel.
Interior Features
Bluetooth®
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Voice recognition related problems
Symptom Cause Solution method
Poor voice recognition
lExcessive, slow speech.lExcessive, forceful speech
(shouting).
lSpeaking before the beep sound
has ended.
lLoud noise
(speaking or noise from outside/
inside vehicle).
lAirflow from A/C is blowing
against the microphone.
lSpeaking in off-standard
expressions (dialect).Regarding the causes indicated on
the left, be careful with how you
speak. In addition, when numbers are
spoken in a sequence, recognition
ability will improve if no stop is
placed between the numbers. False recognition of numbers
Names in the phonebook are not
easily recognizedThe Bluetooth
®system is under a
condition in which recognition is
difficult.By carrying out the following
measures, the rate of recognition will
improve.
lClear memory from the
phonebook which is not used
very often.
lAvoid shortened names, use full
names.
(Recognition improves the longer
the name is. By not using names
such as“Mom”,“Dad”, recogni-
tion will improve.)
You want to skip guidance
―Guidance can be skipped by quickly
pressing and releasing the Talk
button.
When the Talk button is pressed,
voice recognition endsIs the Talk button being held pressed
for too long?Operate the Talk button as follows:
lPress the button and release it
within 0.7 seconds to start voice
recognition and skip the
guidance.
lPress the button for longer than
0.7 seconds to turn off voice
recognition or end a
conversation.
Regarding problems with calls
Symptom Cause Solution method
When starting a call, vehicle noise
from the other party can be heardFor about three seconds after starting
a call, the Bluetooth
®unit's Noise
Suppression function requires time to
adapt to the call environment.This does not indicate a problem
with the device.
The other party cannot be heard or
the speaker's voice is quietIs the volume set at zero or low? Increase the volume.
Interior Features
Bluetooth®
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Overheating
If the High engine coolant temperature
warning light illuminates, the vehicle
loses power, or you hear a loud knocking
or pinging noise, the engine is probably
too hot.
WARNING
Switch the ignition to off and
make sure the fan is not running before
attempting to work near the cooling
fan:
Working near the cooling fan when it
is running is dangerous. The fan
could continue running indefinitely
even if the engine has stopped and
the engine compartment temperature
is high. You could be hit by the fan
and seriously injured.
Do not remove either
cooling system cap when the engine
and radiator are hot:
When the engine and radiator are
hot, scalding coolant and steam may
shoot out under pressure and cause
serious injury.
Open the hood ONLY after steam is no
longer escaping from the engine:
Steam from an overheated engine is
dangerous. The escaping steam could
seriously burn you.
If the High engine coolant temperature
warning light illuminates:
1. Drive safely to the side of the road and
park off the right-of-way.2. Put a vehicle with an automatic
transaxle in park (P), a manual
transaxle in neutral.
3. Apply the parking brake.
4. Turn off the air conditioner.
5. Check whether coolant or steam is
escaping from the engine compartment.
If steam is coming from the engine
compartment:
Do not go near the front of the vehicle.
Stop the engine.
Wait until the steam dissipates, then
open the hood and start the engine.
If neither coolant nor steam is
escaping:
Open the hood and idle the engine until
it cools.
CAUTION
If the cooling fan does not operate
while the engine is running, the
engine temperature will increase.
Stop the engine and call an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
6. Make sure the cooling fan is operating,
then turn off the engine after the
temperature has decreased.
7. When cool, check the coolant level.
If it is low, look for coolant leaks from
the radiator and hoses.
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If Trouble Arises
Overheating
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qIf the antilock brake system
(ABS) warning light illuminates
If the ABS warning light stays on while
you're driving, the ABS control unit has
detected a system malfunction. If this
occurs, your brakes will function normally
as if the vehicle had no ABS.
Should this happen, consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
NOTE
When the engine is jump-started to charge the
battery, uneven rpm occurs and the ABS
warning light may illuminate. If this occurs, it
is the result of the weak battery and does not
indicate an ABS malfunction.
Recharge the battery.
qIf the brake system warning light
and the ABS warning light
illuminate simultaneously
If the electronic brake force distribution
control unit determines that some
components are operating incorrectly, the
control unit may illuminate the brake
system warning light and the ABS
warning light on simultaneously. The
problem is likely to be the electronic
brake force distribution system.
WARNING
Do not drive with both the ABS warning
light and brake warning light
illuminated. Have the vehicle towed to
an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have
the brakes inspected as soon as
possible:
Driving when the brake system
warning light and ABS warning light
are illuminated simultaneously is
dangerous.
When both lights are illuminated, the
rear wheels could lock more quickly
in an emergency stop than under
normal circumstances.
qIf the charging system warning
light illuminates
If the warning light illuminates while
driving, it indicates a malfunction of the
alternator or of the charging system.
Drive to the side of the road and park off
the right-of-way. Consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
CAUTION
Do not continue driving when the
charging system warning light is
illuminated because the engine could
stop unexpectedly.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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