2015 MAZDA MODEL CX-5 parking brake

Black plate (9,1)
Interior Equipment (View B)
Audio control switches ...................................................................................... page 5-56
SRS air bags ...................................................................................................... page 2-40
Cruise control switches ...................................................................................... page 4-89
Navigation system (if equipped) .......................................... Refer to the separate manual
Audio system ..................................................................................................... page 5-13
Hazard warning flasher switch .......................................................................... page 4-67
Climate control system ........................................................................................ page 5-2
Glove compartment ......................................................................................... page 5-118
Rear window defogger switch ........................................................................... page 4-66
Accessory socket ............................................................................................. page 5-114
Manual transaxle shift lever ............................................................................... page 4-44
Automatic transaxle selector lever ..................................................................... page 4-46
Parking brake ..................................................................................................... page 4-72
Seat warmer switches .......................................................................................... page 2-7
Lock release lever .............................................................................................. page 3-26
Hood release handle .......................................................................................... page 6-18
Pictorial Index
Interior Overview
1-3The equipment and installation position varies by vehicle
CX-5_8DR2-EA-14A_Edition1 Page9
Thursday, November 21 2013 8:47 AM
Form No.8DR2-EA-14A

Black plate (115,1)
Rocking the Vehicle
WARNING
Do not spin the wheels at more than 56
km/h (35 mph), and do not allow
anyone to stand behind a wheel when
pushing the vehicle:When the vehicle is stuck, spinning
the wheels at high speed is
dangerous. The spinning tire could
overheat and explode. This could
cause serious injuries.
CAUTION
Too much rocking may cause engine
overheating, transaxle failure, and
tire damage.
If you must rock the vehicle to free it from
snow, sand or mud, depress the
accelerator slightly and slowly move the
shift lever from 1 (D) to R.
Winter Driving
Carry emergency gear, including tire
chains, window scraper, flares, a small
shovel, jumper cables, and a small bag of
sand or salt.
Ask an Authorized Mazda Dealer to
perform the following precautions:
lHave the proper ratio of antifreeze in
the radiator.
Refer to Engine Coolant on page 6-23.
lInspect the battery and its cables. Cold
reduces battery capacity.
lUse an engine oil appropriate for the
lowest ambient temperatures that the
vehicle will be driven in (page 6-21).
lInspect the ignition system for damage
and loose connections.
lUse washer fluid made with
antifreeze ―but do not use engine
coolant antifreeze for washer fluid
(page 6-25).
lDo not use the parking brake in
freezing weather as it may freeze.
Instead, shift to P with an automatic
transaxle and to 1 or R with a manual
transaxle. Block the rear wheels.
lSnow left on the windshield is
dangerous as it could obstruct vision.
Remove snow before driving.
lDo not apply excessive force to a
window scraper when removing ice or
frozen snow on the mirror glass and
windshield.
lNever use warm or hot water for
removing snow or ice from windows
and mirrors as it could result in the
glass cracking.
Before Driving
Driving Tips
3-41
CX-5_8DR2-EA-14A_Edition1 Page115
Thursday, November 21 2013 8:48 AM
Form No.8DR2-EA-14A

Black plate (125,1)
Ascending a hill
Shift into a lower gear to reduce the possibility of overloading or overheating the engine, or
both.
Descending a hill
Shift into a lower gear and use engine compression as a braking effect.
WARNING
Always use lower gears to reduce speed:Holding the brake pedal down too long or too frequently is dangerous as it could
cause the brakes to overheat and lose power, resulting in loss of control and a
serious accident. Use lower gears to help reduce speed. Pull off the road and allow
brakes to cool down whenever braking performance feels reduced.
Overheated engine
The extra weight of the trailer may strain the engine on hot days and on long or steep
upgrades.
If the temperature gauge indicates overheating, turn off the air conditioner, drive safely to
the side of the road, park off the right-of-way and wait for engine to cool. Refer to
Overheating (page 7-18).
Parking
Always make sure the tires of the trailer and the tow vehicle are blocked while parked.
Apply the parking brake firmly and put the transaxle in P.
Avoid parking on an incline, but if you must, follow these instructions:
1. Depress and hold down the brake pedal.
2. Have a helper put wheel blocks against the downhill side of all vehicle and trailer tires.
3. Then release the brake pedal slowly until the blocks bear the load.
lIf the grade is downhill, turn the steering wheel so that the front of the front tires face
the curb.
lIf it is uphill, face the rear of the front tires against the curb.
4. Firmly apply the parking brake.
5. Shift the transaxle into P, and stop the engine.
To restart after parking on an incline:
1. With the transaxle in P, start the engine. (Be sure to depress and hold the brake pedal.)
2. Shift into gear.
Before Driving
Towing
3-51
CX-5_8DR2-EA-14A_Edition1 Page125
Thursday, November 21 2013 8:48 AM
Form No.8DR2-EA-14A

Black plate (126,1)
3. Release the parking brake (also the foot brake) and pull away from the wheel blocks.Stop; apply the parking brake and shift into P.
4. Have a helper retrieve the wheel blocks.
Fuel consumption
Trailer towing causes higher fuel consumption.
Maintenance
If you tow a trailer frequently, have your vehicle serviced as shown in Scheduled
Maintenance (page 6-4).
3-52
Before Driving
Towing
CX-5_8DR2-EA-14A_Edition1 Page126
Thursday, November 21 2013 8:48 AM
Form No.8DR2-EA-14A

Black plate (130,1)
Ignition Switch
qPush Button Start Positions
The system operates only when the driver
is in the vehicle or within operational
range while the key is being carried.
Each time the push button start is pressed,
the ignition switches in the order of off,
ACC, and ON. Pressing the push button
start again from ON switches the ignition
off.
Indicator light
NOTElThe engine starts by pressing the push
button start while depressing the clutch
pedal (manual transaxle) or the brake
pedal (automatic transaxle). To switch the
ignition position, press the push button start
without depressing the pedal.
lDo not leave the ignition switched ON
while the engine is not running. Doing so
could result in the battery going dead. If the
ignition is left in ACC (For automatic
transaxle, the shift lever is in the P position,
and the ignition is in ACC), the ignition
switches off automatically after about 25
minutes.
Off
The power supply to electrical devices
turns off and the push button start
indicator light (amber) also turns off.
WARNING
Before leaving the driver's seat, always
switch the ignition off, set the parking
brake, and make sure the shift lever is
in P (automatic transaxle) or in 1st gear
or R (manual transaxle):
Leaving the driver's seat without
switching the ignition off, setting the
parking brake, and shifting the shift
lever to P (automatic transaxle) or to
1st gear or R (manual transaxle) is
dangerous. Unexpected vehicle
movement could occur which could
result in an accident.
In addition, if your intention is to
leave the vehicle for even a short
period, it is important to switch the
ignition off, as leaving it in another
position will disable some of the
vehicle's security systems and run the
battery down.
ACC (Accessory)
Some electrical accessories will operate
and the indicator light (amber)
illuminates.
NOTE
The keyless entry system does not function
while the push button start has been pressed to
ACC, and the doors will not lock/unlock even
if they have been locked manually.
4-2
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
CX-5_8DR2-EA-14A_Edition1 Page130
Thursday, November 21 2013 8:48 AM
Form No.8DR2-EA-14A

Black plate (132,1)
NOTElThe key must be carried because the key
carries an immobilizer chip that must
communicate with the engine controls at
short range.
lThe engine can be started when the push
button start is pressed from off, ACC, or
ON.
lThe push button start system functions
(function which can start the engine by only
carrying the key) can be deactivated to
prevent any possible adverse effect on a
user wearing a pacemaker or other medical
device. If the system is deactivated, you will
be unable to start the engine by carrying
the key. Consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer for details. If the push button start
system functions have been deactivated, you
can start the engine by following the
procedure indicated when the key battery
goes dead.
Refer to Engine Start Function When Key
Battery is Dead on page 4-6.
lAfter starting a cold engine, the engine
speed increases and a whining sound from
the engine compartment can be heard.
This is for improved exhaust gas
purification and does not indicate defect of
the parts.
lEngine-starting is controlled by the spark
ignition system.
This system meets all Canadian
Interference-Causing Equipment Standard
requirements regulating the impulse
electrical field strength of radio noise.
1. Make sure you are carrying the key.
2. Occupants should fasten their seatbelts.
3. Make sure the parking brake is on.
4. Continue to press the brake pedal firmly until the engine has completely
started. 5.
(Manual transaxle)
Continue to press the clutch pedal
firmly until the engine has completely
started.
(Automatic transaxle)
Put the vehicle in park (P). If you must
restart the engine while the vehicle is
moving, shift into neutral (N).
NOTE
(Manual transaxle)
The starter will not operate if the clutch pedal
is not depressed sufficiently.
(Automatic transaxle)
The starter will not operate if the shift lever is
not in P or N and the brake pedal is not
depressed sufficiently.
6. Verify that the KEY indicator light (green) (if equipped) in the instrument
cluster and the push button start
indicator light (green) illuminate. Refer
to Warning/Indicator Lights on page
4-22. If the push button start indicator
light (green) flashes, make sure that the
key is being carried (for vehicles with a
type A meter (page 4-22), messages are
displayed in the instrument cluster). If
the push button start indicator light
(green) flashes with the key being
carried, touch the key to the push
button start and start the engine (for
vehicles with a type A meter (page
4-22), messages are displayed in the
instrument cluster). Refer to Engine
Start Function When Key Battery is
Dead on page 4-6.
4-4
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
CX-5_8DR2-EA-14A_Edition1 Page132
Thursday, November 21 2013 8:48 AM
Form No.8DR2-EA-14A

Black plate (156,1)
SignalWarning/Indicator Lights Page
Shift Position Indication 4-41
Headlight High-Beam Indicator Light4-42
Turn Signal/Hazard Warning Indicator Lights4-42
Security Indicator Light4-42
Cruise Main Indicator Light (Amber)/Cruise Set Indicator Light (Green) 4-42
Lights-On Indicator Light4-43
qMaster Warning Light
This warning light stays on for a few
seconds when the ignition is switched
ON.
Type A
Displays when notification of the system
malfunctions is required.
Check the message indicated in the
display and consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
Type B
The light illuminates continuously if any
one of the following occurs. Consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
lThere is a malfunction in the battery
management system.
lThere is a malfunction in the brake
switch.
qBrake System Warning Light
This warning has the following functions:
Parking brake warning/Warning light
inspection
The light illuminates when the parking
brake is applied with the ignition switched
to START or ON. It turns off when the
parking brake is fully released.
4-28
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
CX-5_8DR2-EA-14A_Edition1 Page156
Thursday, November 21 2013 8:48 AM
Form No.8DR2-EA-14A

Black plate (157,1)
Low brake fluid level warning
If the brake warning light remains
illuminated even though the parking brake
is released, the brake fluid may be low or
there could be a problem with the brake
system. Park the vehicle in a safe place
immediately and contact an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
WARNING
Do not drive with the brake system
warning light illuminated. Contact an
Authorized Mazda Dealer to have the
brakes inspected as soon as possible:Driving with the brake system
warning light illuminated is
dangerous. It indicates that your
brakes may not work at all or that
they could completely fail at any
time. If this light remains
illuminated, after checking that the
parking brake is fully released, have
the brakes inspected immediately.
CAUTION
In addition, the effectiveness of the
braking may diminish so you may
need to depress the brake pedal more
strongly than normal to stop the
vehicle.
qABS Warning Light
The warning light stays on for a few
seconds when the ignition is switched
ON. 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.
q
Electronic Brake Force
Distribution System Warning
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 simultaneously. The
problem is likely to be the electronic
brake force distribution system.
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
4-29
CX-5_8DR2-EA-14A_Edition1 Page157
Thursday, November 21 2013 8:48 AM
Form No.8DR2-EA-14A