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Smart Start Guide
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KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM
•
This system allows you to lock and unlock the doors by pushing the
desired buttons.
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Key
Advanced Key
Electric Liftgate Opener
Lock
Unlock Panic Alarm
ADVANCED KEYLESS
ENTRY SYSTEM
• This system allows you to lock and
unlock the doors without taking the
key out.
While Carrying the
Advanced Key…
•
Unlock the driver’s door by
pushing the driver’s door request
switch once.
•
Unlock all doors (and liftgate)
by pushing the driver’s door request
switch once or twice (depending
on personalization setting, page
30) OR by pushing the passenger’s
door request switch once.
•
Lock all doors (and liftgate) by
pushing any request switch once.
•
Open the liftgate by pushing
the electric liftgate opener when
ignition is OFF. With ignition ON,
vehicle must be in Park (A / T) or
have parking brake set (M/ T).
NOTE:
When the liftgate opener switch is
pushed, the liftgate will open slightly. If the
liftgate is not opened within 1.5 seconds, the
liftgate latch locks (you will hear it lock) and
the liftgate cannot be opened or closed from
this slightly raised position. To open/close
the liftgate, push the liftgate opener switch,
open the liftgate within 1.5 seconds, then
close it. The door/liftgate ajar warning light
will be on if the liftgate is not fully closed.
Door Request Switch
Liftgate Request Switch
Unlock
• P u s h o n c e
to unlock
driver’s door
or all the doors
(depending on
personalization
setting).
• Push twice
(within three
seconds) to
unlock all doors
and liftgate.
Panic Alarm
•
Push for one
second or more
to activate alarm.
• Push Lock,
Unlock, or Panic
Alarm to turn
alarm off.
Lock
•
Push once to
lock all doors
and liftgate.
•
Push twice
(within five
seconds) for
horn sound
verification
that all doors
are locked.
NOTE:
Vehicles equipped with the Advanced Keyless Entry System and the Keyless
Entry System both use the same type of keyless entry transmitter. However, only vehicles
equipped with the Advanced Keyless Entry System allow you to lock and unlock the
doors/liftgate with the door/liftgate request switches (without taking the key out of your
purse or pocket).
Vehicles equipped with the Keyless Entry System do not have request switches on the
doors/liftgate. To lock and unlock the doors/liftgate, the corresponding transmitter button
must be pressed.
NOTE: Refer to your Owner’s Manual for additional details about
“Personalization Features”.
CAUTION: Make sure vehicle is OFF and take the keyless entry system
key with you when leaving the vehicle. There is no warning beep if the
IGN is ON or ACC is ON and the key is taken out of the vehicle, OR if
the key is locked inside the vehicle.
WARNING: RED
Key Indicator Light may illuminate if either advance
key or keyless entry key is placed in the cup holder. The cup holder is a
dead zone for transmitter reception.
Key
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ACCELERATED WARM-UP SYSTEM (AWS)
Vehicle Starting:
Your vehicle is equipped with SKYACTIV combustion technology. This
technology includes AWS (Accelerated Warm-up System) for optimal
emission performance during cold starting conditions.
Cold Start (First start of the day on cold mornings):
Depress the brake (Automatic Trans.) or clutch (Manual Trans.), when the
key indicator light turns green
press the START/STOP button.
What you will notice: On start-up, the engine speed and sound are
higher (1500 RPM) for 30 seconds to 1 minute to quickly bring the catalyst
to efficient operating temperature. The RPM will reduce to idle once the
temperature is achieved. This is normal engine operation under cold
start conditions.
NOTE:
You can drive the vehicle during AWS activation, no need to wait.
Normal Start (Emission components within optimal
temperature range):
Depress the brake (Automatic Trans.) or clutch (Manual Trans.), when the
key indicator light turns green
press the START/STOP button.
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Key
STARTING THE ENGINE
While Car rying the Key…
• Start the engine by pushing the START/STOP button, while
pushing the clutch pedal (manual transmission) or the brake pedal
(automatic transmission).
• Shut the engine OFF by placing the vehicle in Park, then push the
S TA R T/ S TO P b u t t o n .
• Activate Accessories (ACC) by pushing the START/STOP button
once without pushing the clutch or brake pedal.
• To turn the ignition to the ON position, push the START/STOP
button twice without pushing the clutch or brake pedal.
The key indicator light
in the instrument cluster will show GREEN (engine ready to start) when the key is detected and the clutch pedal (M/ T)
or the brake pedal (A / T) is pushed. If the KEY warning light illuminates
RED , or the START/STOP button indicator light flashes AMbER , this
could indicate a problem with the engine starting system and the inability
to start the engine or switch the ignition to ACC or ON. Have your vehicle
inspecte d at an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
Emergency Engine Start
If the engine cannot be started
due to a dead key battery:
1 Push the brake pedal (A / T)
or the clutch pedal (M/ T).
2 While the indicator light
light flashes GREEN , touch
the START/STOP button
using the back side of the
transmitter (as shown).
3 After the GREEN indicator
light illuminates constantly,
push the START/STOP
button with your finger
to start the engine.
Transmitter
Emergency Engine Stop:
Continuously pushing the START/
STOP button while the engine is
running will turn the engine OFF.
Use only in case of an emergency.
Emergency Vehicle Entry:
If the key cannot be used due to
a malfunction or dead key battery,
use the auxiliary key to lock or
unlock the doors.
Auxiliary Key Release
Auxiliary KeyKey (Rear)
START/STOP b utton
Indicator Light
Key
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Slide/Tilt Switch
Seat can be moved back
and forth, raised, lowered,
or tilted with this control. Recline Switch
Push forward or backward to
adjust seatback angle.
ELECTRONICALLY OPERATED DRIVER SEAT CONTROLSFRONT S EAT WARMER
The driver and front passenger seats can be warmed by pushing the
applicable seat warmer button while the ignition is ON.
Seat temperature increases with the number of illuminated indicator lights
(0-OFF, 1-Low, 2-Mid, 3-High).
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Lumbar Support
Adjustment
To increase firmness ,
push and hold the front
part of the switch. Release
at desired firmness.
To decrease firmness ,
push and hold the rear part
of the switch.
Slide Release Lever
Pull lever up to move seat
backward or forward. Recline Lever
Pull up to adjust seatback angle.
MANUAL SEAT CONTROLS
Height Adjustment Lever
Raise or lower seat height
by repeatedly pulling up or
pushing down on the lever.
Seats
NOTE: 8-way power seat shown above. 6-way power seat also available.
Seatback Knob
FOLDING SECOND-ROW SEATS
1 Support the seatback with your hand.
2
Push the rear seatback knob down (red indicator is visible when seat
is in the unlocked position).
3 Bring the seatback forward. Low
High
Seats
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GENUINE MAzDA ACCESSORIES
Genuine Mazda Accessories are built to the same standards of quality as
your Mazda. That means they fit right, work right, and look great. Choose
from a wide range of interior and exterior accessories to make your Mazda
CX-5 fit your personality and lifestyle. After all, you are what you drive.
Personalize your CX-5 with the following Genuine Mazda Accessories:
• 3.5 mm Audio Cable
• All Weather Floor Mats
• Auto-Dimming
Rearview Mirror
with Compass
and HomeLink
®
• Bike Carrier,
Hitch Mount
• Bluetooth Car Kit
by Motorola
• Cargo Liner
• Cargo Mat
• Cargo Net
• Cargo Tray
• Carpet Floor Mats
• Door Edge Protection
• First Aid Kit
• Fog Lights• Front Mask
• Front Paint Protection
• Hood Edge Protector
• License Plate Frames –
CX-5 and zoom-zoom
• Moonroof
Wind Deflector
• Navigation System
• Rear Bumper Guard
• Rear Bumper
Protection
• Rear Parking Sensors
• Remote Engine Start
• Retractable
Cargo Cover
• Roadside
Assistance Kit • Roof Rack
and Attachments
Cargo Box
Kayak Carrier
Surfboard Carrier
Luggage Basket
Bike Carrier
Ski/Snowboard
Carrier
• Side Window
Deflectors
• SiriusXM
®
• Splash Guards
• Touch Up Paint
• Trailer Hitch
• Wheel Locks
• Windshield Sunscreen
Folding b oth Seatbacks Down
OR
Returning second-row seats to upright position
1 Raise seatbacks until they lock into position (red indicator is not visible
when seat is in the locked position).
2 Pull on the top of the seatbacks from inside the vehicle to make sure
they are locked.
3 Check that all seat belts are routed properly for passenger use.
Folding Only Center Seat Down
NOTE: 4:2:4 rear seats shown.
Using remote handle:
1 Check that rear seats are clear.
2
Open the liftgate and pull
the left and right side remote
handle levers.
Using remote handle:
1 Store center seat
head restraint.
2 Check that rear seats are clear.
3 Open the liftgate and pull only
the smaller of the left side
remote handle levers.
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OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE DISPLAY UNIT CHANGE
The outside temperature unit can be switched between Celsius and
Fahrenheit using the following procedure:
1 With the ignition switched OFF, push and hold the INFO button on the
steering wheel. Continue holding the INFO button for 5 seconds or
longer while switching the ignition ON.
2
Release the INFO button when the outside
temperature display flashes.
3
Push the up
or down part of the INFO
switch to change the outside temperature
unit to Celsius or Fahrenheit.
4
Push and hold the INFO button until the
outside temperature display stops flashing.
Accessories
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Driver’s View
910
WIPER /
WASHER
( P. 14 )HAzARD
WARNINGNAVIGATION/AUDIO (WITH 5.8” LCD)
(PP. 29-32)
LIGHTING/
TURN SIGNALS
( P. 1 3 )
bLUETOOTH®
HANDS-FREE/
A UDIO
(PP. 29-30, 33)
INFORMATION
D I S P L AY
( P. 2 3 )
HOOD
RELEASE CLIMATE CONTROL
( P P. 2 5 - 2 6 )
TILT/TELESCOPING
STEERING WHEEL
LEVERS E AT WA R M E R S ( P. 6 )
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PASSENGER AIRb AG
OFF INDICATOR1
bSM
( P. 2 4
TPMS SET
( P. 2 2 )
N AVIGATION
S YSTEM
SD CARD
( P. 3 1 )
C LOCK ( P. 1 6 )
AUDIO ( WITHOUT
5.8” LCD)
( P P. 2 7- 2 8 )
ACCESSORY
S OCKET
P USH bUTTON
S TA R T
( P. 3 )
AFS
( P. 2 1 )
TCS
OFF
C RUISE
CONTROL
1 This indicator light illuminates to remind you that the front passenger’s front/side airbags
and seat belt pretensioner will not deploy during a collision. The reason for this is that the
weight in the seat is less than approximately 66 lbs. Always wear your seat belt and secure children in the rear
seats in appropriate child restraints. See the Owner’s Manual for important information on this safety feature.
NOTE: Indicator light turns of f when conditions have been met for necessar y airbag deployment. See
Owner’s Manual for fur ther information.
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SHIFT POSITION
INDICATOR LIGHT S
PEEDOMETERDASH bOARD
I LLUMINATION /
DIMMER
1/TRIP METER2 G LOSSARY OF W ARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS
NOTE: See Owner’s Manual for more details and explanations.
1 • Rotate the knob to adjust the brightness of the instrument cluster and other dashboard illuminations.2 • Push to toggle between trip meter (A & B).
• When a trip meter is selected, push and hold to reset to zero.
Instrument Cluster
NOTE: Low ambient temperature and/or high altitude causes tire pressures to drop and
may turn the TPMS warning light on. If the warning light comes on, check the tire pressure
and fill the tires as soon as possible, preferably before moving the vehicle and warming up
the tires. Tire pressure should be checked when the tires are cold.
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TCS OFF
Traction Control System
(TCS) Off Indicator Light
Low Engine Oil Pressure
Traction Control System
(TCS)/Dynamic Stability
Control (DSC) On: TCS/DSC malfunction
Flashing: TCS/DSC operating
Shift Position Indicator Light
KEY Warning Light RED
KEY Indicator Light GREEN
Power Steering Malfunction
Air bag/Front Seat b
elt
Pretensioner System
Malfunction
Turn Signals/Hazard
Warning Indicator Lights
4WD
4WD Warning Light
On:
Flashing: Stop vehicle/tow to
Mazda dealer.
Check Engine Light
Master Warning Light
Tire Pressure
Monitoring System
(TPMS
) Warning Light On/ Warning Beep: Low tire
pressure in one or more tires.
Flashing: TPMS Malfunction
Security Indicator Light
Cruise Main Indicator Light
On (A M bER)/Cruise Set
Indicator Light On (G REEN)
Automatic Transaxle
Warning Light
Lights On (Exterior) bSM
OFF
b
SM OFF
( b lind Spot Monitoring)
Seat b
elt
Unbuckled/Malfunction
Headlight High b
eams On
b
rake Warning Light Parking brake on/low brake
fluid/malfunction
AFS
OFF
Adaptive Front Lighting
System (AFS) OFF
Charging System
Malfunction
Door/Liftgate Ajar
Low Washer Fluid Level
Warning Light
A b S (Antilock b rake
System) Malfunction
Low Fuel Level
Check Fuel Cap
T
ACHOMETER
F UEL
GAUGE
ODOMETER/
TRIP METER
E NGINE C OOLANT T EMP LIGHTS Since this vehicle does not use an engine coolant
temperature gauge, red and blue engine coolant
temperature lights are used to indicate high and low
coolant temperature.
Red Coolant Temp Light
Flashing: Engine is starting to run hot. Drive
slowly to reduce engine load.
On: Engine is overheating. Safely pull over to
the side of the road and turn the engine off.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more information.
b lue Coolant Temp Light
On: Engine coolant is cold and no warm air is
available for heater/defroster.
Off: Engine coolant is warm and warm air is
available for heater/defroster.
The light may stay on for a few minutes after
start-up when the engine is cold, but the
vehicle can be driven with the light on or off.
INFORMATION D I S P L AYAM bIENT
T EMPERATURE
See page 8 or the
Owner’s Manual for
further information.
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WINDSHIELD/REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER CONTROL LEVER
AUTO: The rain sensor senses the amount of rainfall and turns the wipers
on or off. Rotate inne r ring away from you (clockwise) for more sensitivity
(requires less rain to turn wipers on) and toward you (counterclockwise)
for less sensitivity (requires more rain to turn wipers on).
CAUTION: When the ignition is ON, turn the AUTO wipers OFF when
going through a car wash, or while cleaning or touching the windshield.
NOTE: Vehicles not equipped with AUTO
wipers will have INT wipers. Set the lever to INT
and choose an interval timing by rotating the
ring between fast and slow.
LIGHTING CONTROL/TURN SIGNAL LEVER
: Turns tail, parking, dashboard,
and headlights on.
: Turns tail,
parking, and
dashboard
lights on.
Pull lever
to dispense
windshield
washer fluid
Less sensitive More sensitive
1
2
3HILO
AUTO
OFF
MIST
Pull
to Flash
High beams Push for
High b eams
Rear Window
Wiper/Washer
INT: Intermittent
ON: Normal speed
: Washer/wip er
(hold as desired)
NOTE: The DRL (Daytime Running Lights) automatically turn on when the ignition is
switched ON. To disable/enable this feature see your Authorized Mazda Dealer.
AUTO: The light sensor
automatically determines
when to turn the headlights
on or off.: Turns fog lights
on only when
headlights
are on.
Smart Turn: To signal a lane change,
press the turn signal lever up or down
halfway and release. After releasing
the lever, the turn signal indicator will
flash three times. (Refer to Owner’s
Manual for “Personalization Features”)
Wipers
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