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SPORT A/T MANUAL SHIFT MODE
The Sport A/T Manual Shift Mode gives you the
feel of driving a manual transmission by allowing
you to manually shift to control engine rpm and
torque when more control is desired.
To Use Manual Shift Mode:
• Shift the lever from D to M.
NOTE:
Changing to manual
mode can be done while driving
the vehicle.
To Shift Up To A Higher Gear:
• Tap shift lever back (+) once.
To Shift Down To A Lower Gear:
• Tap shift lever forward (-) once.
ACTIVE ADAPTIVE SHIFT (AAS) CONTROL
The transmission will automatically adjust how and when it shifts gears
based on road conditions and your driving style. The transmission may stay
in a lower gear longer than usual when going up or down hills or driving
around corners. This feature gives you better control and a more connected
driving experience.
6-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION
• Push the clutch pedal completely down
to start the engine and to shift gears.
• To place the transmission in Reverse,
place shifter in the neutral position,
push the shifter knob down, move to
the left and push forward.
Auto-Dimming Mirror
• Auto-dimming will automatically darken your rearview mirror to reduce
headlight glare from vehicles behind you.
•
Auto-dimming is activated every time the engine is started.
NOTE:
In addition to the auto-dimming mirror’s rear light sensor, there is also a front light sensor (not shown). Do not place or hang any objects over the front or rear
mirror light sensors; otherwise, the auto-dimming mirror will not operate properly.
HomeLink®
•
This feature provides a convenient way to replace up to three
transmitters such as garage door openers, home lighting remotes
and other radio frequency devices.
• Refer to your Owner’s Manual for complete programming details.
NOTE:
Genuine Mazda Accessory Auto-Dimming Mirror with Compass and
Homelink is available at your Authorized Mazda Dealer.
A UTO -DIMMING MIRROR AND HOME LINK®
Auto-Dimming
Indicator LightAuto-Dimming
On
HomeLinkRear
Light
SensorAuto-Dimming
Off
On Off
H ILL L AUNCH A SSIST (HLA)
This feature helps assist you when accelerating the vehicle from a stop while
on a hill or slope. When the brake pedal is released and the accelerator
pedal is pressed, HLA prevents the vehicle from rolling forward or backward.
It 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.
NOTE:
The HL A system will hold the vehicle for a maximum of 2.0 seconds while
the driver is changing from the brake pedal to the accelerator pedal.
S ETTING YOUR CLOCK
•
Push the H button to set the hour.
• Push the M button to set the minutes.
Push the :00 button to reset clock to
nearest hour.
Lower Gear
Higher Gear
With b rake
Pressed
Mirrors
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PORTAbLE AUDIO PLAYER INTEGRATION USING THE US b PORT
Your vehicle is equipped with a USB port that will allow you to play your
USB device or portable audio player through the vehicle’s audio system.
Learn the system when parked and do not let it distract you while driving.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for additional information.
1 Locate the USB port inside the center console.
2
Connect the device plug into the portable audio player and into the
USB port.
3 Turn the vehicle audio system on.
4 •
Audio Controls (without 5.8” LCD screen): Push the
USB/AUX button on the audio unit to switch to the USB mode
and start playback.
•
Audio Controls (with 5.8” LCD screen): Push AUDIO button
on audio system, then touch the USB on-screen button and
start playback.
NOTE:
When the iPod® is connected to the USB port, the USB on-screen tab
changes to the iPod on-screen tab. Do not remove the iPod while in the iPod
mode. Otherwise, the data could be damaged.
5
Use the vehicle’s audio system or steering wheel controls to control
the USB device connected.
NOTE:
The iPod functions on the iPod cannot be operated while it is connected
to the vehicle’s audio system because it controls the iPod functions.
Audio
NOTE: You will need an audio cable with an 1/8 inch (3.5 mm) mini stereo plug
(available as a Genuine Mazda accessory) to connect your portable audio player into
the aux jack.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for additional information.
1 Locate the AUX jack inside the center console.
2
Plug 1/8 inch mini stereo plug into the portable
audio player and into the AUX jack. Turn portable
audio player on.
3 Turn the vehicle audio system on.
4 •
Audio Controls (without 5.8” LCD screen): Push the USB/AUX
button on the audio unit to switch to the AUX mode.
•
Audio Controls (with 5.8” LCD screen): Push AUDIO button on
audio system, then touch AUX on-screen button.
5 Use the portable audio player controls to play music.
I M P O R TA N T:
Set the volume level on your portable audio player to the highest
level before distortion starts, then use the vehicle’s audio system to adjust
the volume.
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PORTA bLE AUDIO PLAYER INTEGRATION USING THE AUX JACK
Your vehicle is equipped with an AUX or auxiliary jack that will allow you to
play your portable audio player through the vehicle’s audio system. Learn
the system when parked and do not let it distract you while driving.
AUX Jack
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FUEL D OOR
To avoid scratching the paint during refueling, secure the fuel filler cap
as shown.
FUE L DOOR R ELEASE (located on floor in front of driver’s seat)
To open, pull the fuel door release.
F uel
Regular Unleaded Fuel –
87 Octane
Fuel Tank Capacity
• 2WD – 14.8 gallons
• AWD – 15.3 gallons
REAR VIEW MONITOR
(if equipped)
Placing the gearshift lever
into Reverse automatically
operates the Rear View
Parking Camera and is
viewable via the 5.8”
LCD screen.
Rear View Parking Camera
NOTE: When using the Rear View Parking Camera, please check your
surroundings as objects may be closer than they appear.
Fuel
FUEL ECONOMY
To achieve the best fuel economy:
•
Drive sensibly. Speeding, rapid acceleration
and excessive braking will lower fuel economy.
•
Observe the speed limit. Fuel economy can decrease rapidly at
speeds above 60 mph.
•
Keep tires properly inflated. Under-inflated tires will lower
fuel economy.
•
Use the recommended grade of oil specified in the owner’s
manual and keep the engine properly maintained. Visit your
Authorized Mazda Dealer who specializes in the servicing of
Mazda engines.
•
Monitor the Current Fuel Economy in the Information Display.
The current fuel economy is calculated every 2 seconds.
Additional items that also help increase fuel economy:
•
Remove excess weight. Heavy items in the vehicle will lower
fuel economy.
•
Avoid excessive idling. Idling for long periods will waste gas.
•
Use cruise control. Using cruise control on the highway helps to
maintain a constant speed and saves gas.
•
Use overdrive gears. Using overdrive gearing reduces the vehicle’s
engine speed, which saves gas and reduces engine wear.
•
Use a quality gasoline with the recommended octane. Use of higher
octane gasoline will not improve your fuel economy.
Visit www.ecodrivingusa.com or www.fueleconomy.gov for
more information.
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)
Your vehicle is equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
that detects low tire pressure in one or more tires. In the following cases,
the TPMS must be “initialized” so the system can operate normally.
• The tire pressure is adjusted (up or down) in one or more tires.
• A tire rotation is performed.
•
Any tire or wheel is replaced.
•
The vehicle’s battery is disconnected, replaced or completely dead.
Initialization Process (TPMS Warning Light is Illuminated):
1
Park the vehicle in a safe place and firmly apply the parking brake.
2
Let the tires cool, then adjust the tire pressure to the specified
pressure (Refer to your Owner’s Manual for correct tire pressure) on
all four (4) tires.
3
Switch the ignition ON, but leave the vehicle parked.
4
Push and hold the TPMS “Set Switch” (left side of dash)
until the TPMS warning light
in the instrument cluster
flashes twice and a beep sound is heard once.
CAUTION: If the TPMS “Set Switch” is pressed without adjusting the tire
pressure, the system cannot detect the normal tire pressure. The TPMS
warning light may not illuminate, even if the tire pressure is low, or it may
illuminate if the tire pressure is normal.
Wheels
Push AFS OFF to turn system off or on. When off, AFS OFF
illuminates in the instrument panel.
With AFS
Without AFS
Genuine Mazda Accessory
Wheel Locks are available at
your Authorized Mazda Dealer
Your aluminum wheels have a protective
coating on them. Only use a mild soap or
neutral detergent with a sponge or soft cloth
to clean them.
CAUTION: Using a wire brush, polishing
compound, solvent, or any type of abrasive
cleaner may damage the protective coating.
ALUMINUM WHEEL CARE
A DAPTIVE FRONT-LIGHTING SYSTEM (AFS)
The adaptive front-lighting system (AFS) automatically turns the headlight
beam to the right or left in conjunction with the direction of the steering
wheel. The AFS improves the direction of headlight illumination while
cornering, and only works when the vehicle is moving.
NOTE:
•
With AFS, it is normal to see the headlights move and hear the sound of the
headlight leveling motors at the front of the vehicle when the ignition is ON.
•
The system will need to be reset if the vehicle battery has been disconnected
or the system fuse has been replaced. Please refer to your Owner’s Manual for
easy to follow resetting instructions.
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NOTE: Do not rely completely on the BSM system and be sure to look over
your shoulder before changing lanes:
• The BSM system can assist the driver in confirming the safety of the
surroundings, but is not a complete substitute.
• The driver is responsible for ensuring safe lane changes and other maneuvers.
• Always pay attention to the direction in which the vehicle is traveling and the
vehicle’s surroundings.
• The BSM system does not operate when the vehicle speed is lower than
about 20 mph (32 km/h).
Turning b SM System Off
To manually turn the BSM system off, push the BSM OFF
switch on the dash. The BSM OFF indicator will illuminate in the
instrument cluster when the BSM system is off. The BSM system
will automatically turn on the next time the vehicle is started.
Your Vehicle
Detection Areas
bLIND SPOT MONITORING (bSM) S YSTEM
The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system is designed to assist the driver
by monitoring the blind spots to the rear of the vehicle on both sides.
• If your vehicle speed is 20 mph (32 km/h) or more, the BSM will warn
you of vehicles in the detection area by illuminating the BSM warning
lights located on the left and right door mirrors.
•
If you operate a turn signal in the direction of an illuminated BSM warning
light, the system will also warn you with a beep and warning light flash.
• BSM sensors are located under the left and right rear bumper areas.
The BSM system may not operate properly if the rear bumper gets
too dirty, so keep the rear bumper area clean.
Please refer to your Owner’s Manual for complete details.
INFO
Push INFO button on steering wheel to display the following (actual displayed
information will vary on your vehicle):
Average MPH
Current MPG
Average MPG
Remaining Miles
NOTE: To clear Average MPH or Average MPG, push and hold INFO button when
selected screen is displayed.
INFO
b utton
Information DisplayBlind Spot Monitor
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Manual Climate Control
25
Driver Temperature
Control Dial
AUTO ON: Push dial
to turn Automatic Air
Conditioning system on
(indicator light on).
Rotate
dial to select your desired
set temperature (shown
above). The airflow mode
and the
amount of airflow
will be automatically
controlled in accordance
with the set temperature.
Push to defrost
the windshield.
Push to defrost
the rear window.
Push to
manually turn
air conditioning
on or off.
Temperature
Control Dial
R otat e the dial for
temperature control.
NOTE:
When set
to MA X A /C with
dashboard vents or
dashboard and floor
vents, the A /C will
turn on, and
recirculated air will
be selected for
maximum cooling.
Fan Control Dial
Rotate the dial to set desire d
fan speed (1-4).
Push to recirculate
cabin air to reduce
outside odors and
improve cooling.
Push for fresh
air circulation.
Push to manually
turn air conditioning on or off.
Push to defrost the
rear window.
Passenger
Temperature
Control Dial
Push to turn DUAL
mode ON/OFF.
• With DUAL mode
ON (indicator on),
rotate the dial to
set passenger
side temperature
separate from
the driver’s side
(shown above).
•
With DUAL mode
OFF (indicator off),
driver controls the
temperature setting
on both sides.
Mode Selector Dial
Rotat e the dial to
select airflow mode.
D ashboard
vents
Dashboard
and floor vents
Floor vents
Defroster and
floor vents
Windshield
defroster
Push to select the
following airflow mode:
NOTE: Automatic climate
control will allow you to
maintain individual preset
cabin temperatures for
the driver and passenger
when DUAL mode
is selected.
Push to recirculate
cabin air to reduce
outside odors and
improve cooling.
Push for fresh
air circulation.
Dashboard vents
Dashboard
and floor vents
Floor vents
Defroster and
floor vents
NOTE: Automatic
temperature control
always works even
if the AUTO indicator
turns off by changing
the fan speed or the
airflow mode.
Fan Control Dial
• Rotate the dial to
select the desired
fan speed.
• Push OFF to turn
climate control
system off.
b est Cooling Settings best Heating Settings
Indicator ON (automatically)
NOTE:
•
When selecting either defroster mode ( or ), the air conditioner and
fresh air mode are automatically turned on by the system. This helps defrost
the windows more efficiently by dehumidifying the air. Manually set the fan
control and temperature control dials as desired.
• In either defroster mode ( or ), air will blow from the side dashboard vents.
To defrost the side windows faster, point the vents toward the side windows.
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Eject CDAUDIO CONTROLS
FOLDER SEARCH
(during MP3/WMA/AAC
CD or US b playback)
• To change to the
previous folder, push the
folder down button
,
or push the folder up
button
to advance to
the next folder.
Audio Controls (without 5.8” LCD screen)
POWER ON
Push the Volume/Power dial to turn
the audio system on.
M EDIA SELECTION
FM/AM: Push FM/AM button to
select the FM1, FM2, or AM band.
The selected band will be indicated
in the display.
CD: Push CD button to select the
CD player when inserting a CD.
US b/iPod: Push USB/AUX button to
select the USB or iPod player when
connecting USB or iPod.
AUX: Push USB/AUX button to
switch to AUX jack input.
T UNING
The radio has the following
tuning controls:
M anual: Turn the TUNE dial to
manually change the frequency. S
eek: Push the SEEK
tuning buttons to automatically
seek a higher or lower frequency
with a station.
S can: Push the SCAN button
to automatically sample strong
stations for seconds each. Push
again to cancel.
Preset Channel: Push 1/2/3/4/5/6
button to select a station stored in
memory. To store a station, push
and hold 1/2/3/4/5/6 until station
is displayed.
Auto Memory Tuning: Push and
hold the AUTO-M button to store
an additional 6 stations on each FM
and AM band without disturbing the
previously stored stations. To return
to the previously stored stations,
push FM or AM button. Refer to the
Owner’s Manual for complete details.T E X T: For files with a file name
and other information that have
been input. The display switches
between display of the file name
and other information each time
the text button (TEXT) is pressed
during playback.
L OADING A CD
•
Insert the CD into the slot,
label-side up. The auto
loading mechanism will load
the CD and begin to play it. i
P O D P L AY E R
•
Select CATEGORY: Push
pre-set button 5 (down) or
6 (up) to select Playlist/Artist/
Album/Song/Podcast/Genre/
Composer/Audiobook.
•
Select a desired list: Push
FOLDER Up/Down to select a
desired list from the list menu.
•
Tr a c k U p / D o w n : To change
to the previous track, push
SEEK
or turn the FILE dial
to the left. To change to the
next track, push SEEK
or
turn the FILE dial to the right.
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POWER ON
Push the Power/ Volume dial to
turn the audio system on.
M EDIA SELECTION
Push the AUDIO button to select the
appropriate on-screen button:
Radio: Select FM/AM button
for FM1, FM2, or AM band.
CD: Select for CD player.
b luetooth
®: Select for
Bluetooth® Audio.
US b: Select to play iPod/iPhone®
through USB port.
AUX: Select to switch to AUX
jack input.
SIRIUS: Select for SiriusXM
®.
If your vehicle is equipped with
SiriusXM
® (satellite radio antenna
on roof), your new Mazda includes
a free introductory subscription
with a limited term trial offer. Call
888-539-7474 to activate! See the
Owner’s Manual and/or dealer for
details. Contact your Authorized
Mazda Dealer about adding
SiriusXM
® if your Mazda CX-5 is
not already equipped with it. T
UNING
M anual: Turn the TUNE/FILE dial to
manually change the frequency.
S eek: Push the SEEK
button
or touch and hold the
on-screen button, to automatically
seek a higher or lower frequency or
track, depending on media selected.
NOTE:
If you continue to push and hold
the button, the frequency will continue
changing without stopping.
Scan: Touch the SCAN on-screen
button to automatically sample strong
stations for seconds each. Touch
again to cancel.
Auto Memory Tuning:
1 Touch the
Auto Memory on-screen
button. The auto memory preset
list is displayed and the previously
tuned frequency is received.
2 Touch the
Update List on-screen
button to display the frequencies of
up to ten radio stations on the auto
memory preset list.
3 Touch the desired frequency.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for
complete details.
I NSERTING THE CD
Insert the CD into the slot, label-side
up. The auto-loading mechanism will
set the CD and begin play.
Preset Channel: Can be used to store
6 AM or 12 FM stations.
1 To set a channel, first select AM,
FM1 or FM2.
2 Tune to the desired station.
3 Long-press any of the preset
on-screen buttons. The reception
frequency is programmed and
displayed on the preset button.
4 Repeat this operation for the other
stations and bands you want to
store. When receiving a programmed
frequency, select AM, FM1, or FM2
and touch the preset on-screen
button. The station frequency will
be displayed.
HD RADIO
When the HD radio button is ON
(illuminated), there could be a noticeable
difference in sound quality and volume
when a change from digital to analog
signals occurs. If the sound quality and
volume becomes noticeably diminished
or cuts off, touch the HD button OFF
(not illuminated) to restore audio system.
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F EATURES
Customize the following
vehicle functions:
• Door Locks
•
Lighting Control
•
Wiper Control
1
Push the
Setup button.
2
Touch the “Vehicle”
on-screen tab.
3
Touch desired setting item.
4
Select the desired setup item
from the list by touching it.
5
Select desired option.
6
Touch “Ok”.PLAYING b LUETOOTH®
(b T) AUDIO
1
Make sure BT audio device
is paired to your vehicle.
2
Turn on BT audio device.
3
Touch the Bluetooth
® on-screen tab.
4
Select the BT-Audio option.
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b LUETOOTH® AUDIO
Bluetooth® enabled phones
and audio players provide
an opportunity to play music
through the audio system with
no wires attached, however,
there are some limitations:
•
Depending on BT version,
the song title may be unable
to display.
•
Not all controls on the
phone or player may be
active when paired
to the vehicle.
•
Audio streaming may be
affected by wireless
signal strength.
•
Sound quality of streaming
audio may vary, depending
on the device.
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