2014 MAZDA MODEL CX-5 Owners Manual (in English)

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qManual Shift Mode
This mode gives you the feel of driving a
manual transaxle vehicle by operating the
shift lever and allows you to control
engine rpm and torque to the drive wheels
much like a manual transaxle when more
control is desired.
To change to manual shift mode, shift the
lever from D to M.
NOTE
Changing to manual shift mode while driving
will not damage the transaxle.
To return to automatic shift mode, shift
the lever from M to D.
NOTE
lIf you change to manual shift mode when
the vehicle is stopped, the gear will shift to
M1.
lIf you change to manual shift mode without
depressing the accelerator pedal when
driving in D range, 5th gear/6th gear, the
gear will shift to M4/M5.
Indicators
Manual shift mode indicator
In manual shift mode, the“M”of the shift
position indicator in the instrument panel
illuminates.Gear position indicator
The numeral for the selected gear
illuminates.
Manual shift mode indicator
Gear position indicator
NOTElIf the gears cannot be shifted down when
driving at higher speeds, the gear position
indicator will flash twice to signal that the
gears cannot be shifted down (to protect the
transaxle).
lIf the automatic transaxle fluid (ATF)
temperature becomes too high, there is the
possibility that the transaxle will switch to
automatic shift mode, canceling manual
shift mode and turning off the gear position
indicator illumination. This is a normal
function to protect the AT. After the ATF
temperature has decreased, the gear
position indicator illumination turns back
on and driving in manual shift mode is
restored.
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Shifting
Manually Shifting up
(M1→M2→M3→M4→M5→M6)
To shift up to a higher gear, tap the shift
lever back (
) once.
NOTElWhen driving slowly, the gears may not
shift up.
lIn manual shift mode, do not run the engine
with the tachometer needle in the RED
ZONE. When the engine rpm is high, a gear
may shift up automatically to protect the
engine.
lWhen depressing the accelerator fully, the
transaxle will shift to a lower gear,
depending on vehicle speed (Except M2→
M1).
Manually Shifting down
(M6→M5→M4→M3→M2→M1)
To shift down to a lower gear, tap the shift
lever forward (
) once.
WARNING
Do not use engine braking on slippery
road surfaces or at high speeds:
Shifting down while driving on wet,
snowy, or frozen roads, or while
driving at high speeds causes sudden
engine braking, which is dangerous.
The sudden change in tire speed
could cause the tires to skid. This
could lead to loss of vehicle control
and an accident.
NOTE
lWhen driving at high speeds, the gear may
not shift down.
lDuring deceleration, the gear may
automatically shift down depending on
vehicle speed.
lWhen depressing the accelerator fully, the
transaxle will shift to a lower gear,
depending on vehicle speed (Except M2→
M1).
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Second gear fixed mode
When the shift lever is tapped back (
)
while the vehicle is stopped or driven at
the following speeds, the transaxle is set
in the second gear fixed mode.
(SKYACTIV-G 2.0)
9.3 km/h (5.7 mph) or less
(SKYACTIV-G 2.5)
Except Mexico
9.2 km/h (5.7 mph) or less
Mexico
9.6 km/h (5.9 mph) or less
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.
(SKYACTIV-G 2.0)
Gear Vehicle speed*1
M1→M2 0 km/h (0 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)
*1: Always observe local speed limit regulations.
(SKYACTIV-G 2.5)
Except Mexico
Gear Vehicle speed*1
M1→M2 0 km/h (0 mph)
M2→M3 22.5 km/h (14.0 mph)
M3→M4 31.2 km/h (19.4 mph)
M4→M5 42.8 km/h (26.6 mph)
M5→M6 70 km/h (44 mph)
*1: Always observe local speed limit regulations.
Mexico
Gear Vehicle speed*1
M1→M2 0 km/h (0 mph)
M2→M3 24.1 km/h (15.0 mph)
M3→M4 33.4 km/h (20.8 mph)
M4→M5 45.8 km/h (28.5 mph)
M5→M6 57.2 km/h (35.6 mph)
*1: Always observe local speed limit regulations.
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.
(SKYACTIV-G 2.0)
Gear Vehicle speed*1
M6→M5 251.4 km/h (156.2 mph)
M5→M4 176.7 km/h (109.7 mph)
M4→M3 122 km/h (75.8 mph)
M3→M2 86.3 km/h (53.6 mph)
M2→M1 45.4 km/h (28.2 mph)
*1: Always observe local speed limit regulations.
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(SKYACTIV-G 2.5)
Except Mexico
Gear Vehicle speed*1
M6→M5 240 km/h (149 mph)
M5→M4 168.5 km/h (104.7 mph)
M4→M3 116.8 km/h (72.57 mph)
M3→M2 82.5 km/h (51.2 mph)
M2→M1 42.9 km/h (26.7 mph)
*1: Always observe local speed limit regulations.
Mexico
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M6→M5 256.6 km/h (159.4 mph)
M5→M4 180.1 km/h (111.9 mph)
M4→M3 124.9 km/h (77.60 mph)
M3→M2 88.2 km/h (54.8 mph)
M2→M1 45.9 km/h (28.5 mph)
*1: Always observe local speed limit regulations.
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:
(SKYACTIV-G 2.0)
Gear Vehicle speed*1
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 (7.3 mph)
M2→M1 6.3 km/h (3.9 mph)
*1: Always observe local speed limit regulations.
(SKYACTIV-G 2.5)
Except Mexico
Gear Vehicle speed*1
M6→M5 66.8 km/h (41.5 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 (7.3 mph)
M2→M1 6.2 km/h (3.8 mph)
*1: Always observe local speed limit regulations.
Mexico
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M6→M5 50.3 km/h (31.2 mph)
M5→M4 42.6 km/h (26.4 mph)
M4→M3 30.2 km/h (18.7 mph)
M3→M2 12.7 km/h (7.89 mph)
M2→M1 6.6 km/h (4.1 mph)
*1: Always observe local speed limit regulations.
If the vehicle is kicked down at the
following speeds or lower, the gears shift
down automatically:
(SKYACTIV-G 2.0)
Gear Vehicle speed*1
M6→M5 241.4 km/h (149.9 mph)
M5→M4 168 km/h (104 mph)
M4→M3 113.4 km/h (70.4 mph)
M3→M2 78.5 km/h (48.7 mph)
M2→M1 27.8 km/h (17.2 mph)
*1: Always observe local speed limit regulations.
(SKYACTIV-G 2.5)
Except Mexico
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M6→M5 230 km/h (142 mph)
M5→M4 160 km/h (99.4 mph)
M4→M3 107.6 km/h (66.85 mph)
M3→M2 74.3 km/h (46.1 mph)
M2→M1 27.8 km/h (17.2 mph)
*1: Always observe local speed limit regulations.
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Mexico
Gear Vehicle speed*1
M6→M5 245.9 km/h (152.7 mph)
M5→M4 171.1 km/h (106.3 mph)
M4→M3 115 km/h (71.4 mph)
M3→M2 79.4 km/h (49.3 mph)
M2→M1 29.7 km/h (18.4 mph)
*1: Always observe local speed limit regulations.
Recommendations for shifting (U.S.A.
and Canada)
Upshifting
For normal acceleration and cruising, we
recommend these shift points.
Gear Vehicle speed*1
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)
*1: Always observe local speed limit regulations.
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.
On a steepdowngrade, downshifting
helps maintain safe speed and prolongs
brake life.
qDriving Tips
WARNING
Do not allow the vehicle to move in
reverse on an up-slope while the
selector lever is in a forward gear
position, or move forward on a down-
slope while the selector lever is in the
reverse position:
Otherwise, the engine will stop,
causing the loss of the power brake
and power steering functions, and
make it difficult to control the vehicle
which could result in an accident.
Passing
For extra power when passing another
vehicle or climbing steep grades, depress
the accelerator fully. The transaxle will
shift to a lower gear, depending on vehicle
speed.
NOTE
The accelerator pedal feels heavy as it is being
depressed, but then lightens as it is fully
depressed. This change in pedal force aids the
engine control system in determining how
much the accelerator pedal has been
depressed for performing kickdown, and
functions to control whether or not kickdown
should be performed.
Climbing steep grades from a stop
To climb a steep grade from a stopped
position:
1. Depress the brake pedal.
2. Shift to D or M1, depending on the
load weight and grade steepness.
3. Release the brake pedal while
gradually accelerating.
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Descending steep grades
When descending a steep grade, shift to
lower gears, depending on load weight
and grade steepness. Descend slowly,
using the brakes only occasionally to
prevent them from overheating.
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Lighting Control
qHeadlights
lTurn the headlight switch to turn the headlights, other exterior lights and dashboard
illumination on or off.
lFor vehicles with the type A instrument cluster, check the vehicle condition or have the
vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer according to the indication.
lA system malfunction or operation conditions are indicated by a warning.
Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on page 4-22.
NOTE
lIf the light switch is left on, the lights will automatically switch off (if equipped) approximately 30
seconds after switching the ignition off.
The time setting can be changed.
Refer to Personalization Features on page 9-10.
lTo prevent discharging the battery, do not leave the lights on while the engine is off unless safety
requires them.
Without auto-light control
Switch Position
Ignition Position ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF
Headlights Off Off Off Off On On
Daytime running lights On Off On Off Off Off
Taillights
Parking lights
License lights
Side-marker lights
Dashboard illuminationOff Off On On On On
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With auto-light control
Switch Position
Ignition Position ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF
Headlights Off Off Auto*Off Off Off On On
Daytime running lights On Off Auto*Off On Off Off Off
Taillights
Parking lights
License lights
Side-marker lights
Dashboard illuminationOff Off Auto
*OffOnOnOnOn
* The headlight and other light settings switch automatically depending on the surrounding brightness detected by
the sensor.
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