2015 MAZDA MODEL CX-5 towing

Black plate (446,1)
Rear
CAUTION
Do not use excessive force as it may
damage the cap or scratch the
painted bumper surface.
NOTE
Remove the cap completely and store it so as
not to lose it.
3. Securely install the tiedown eyelet using the lug wrench.
Front
Tiedown eyelet
(Long type)
Lug wrench
Rear
Tiedown eyelet
(Short type)
Lug wrench
4. Hook the tying rope to the tiedown eyelet.
CAUTION
If the tiedown eyelet is not securely
tightened, it may loosen or disengage
from the bumper when tying the
vehicle. Make sure that the tiedown
eyelet is securely tightened to the
bumper.
7-22
If Trouble Arises
Emergency Towing
CX-5_8DR2-EA-14A_Edition1 Page446
Thursday, November 21 2013 8:50 AM
Form No.8DR2-EA-14A

Black plate (498,1)
CARGO
Cargo Weightincludes all weight added to the Base Curb Weight, including cargo and
optional equipment. When towing, trailer tongue load or king pin weight is also part of
cargo weight.
The cargo weight limit decreases depending on the number of vehicle occupants. The cargo
weight limit can be calculated by subtracting the total weight of the vehicle occupants from
the “combination weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed ”value on the tire
label.
Examples: Based on a single occupant weight of 68 kg (150 lbs), and a value of 385 kg
(849 lbs) for the “combination weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed ”:
The cargo weight limit with one occupant is 385 kg (849 lbs) _
68 kg (150 lbs) = 317 kg
(699 lbs)
The cargo weight limit with two occupants is 385 kg (849 lbs) _
(68 × 2) kg ( (150 × 2)
lbs) = 249 kg (549 lbs)
If the weight of the occupant increases, the cargo weight limit decreases by that much.
GAW (Gross Axle Weight) is the total weight placed on each axle (front and rear) -
including vehicle curb weight and all payload.
8-38
Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Tire Information (U.S.A.)
CX-5_8DR2-EA-14A_Edition1 Page498
Thursday, November 21 2013 8:50 AM
Form No.8DR2-EA-14A

Black plate (501,1)
GCW (Gross Combination Weight)is the weight of the loaded vehicle (GVW) plus the
weight of the fully loaded trailer.
GCWR (Gross Combination Weight Rating) is the maximum allowable weight of the
vehicle and the loaded trailer - including all cargo and passengers - that the vehicle can
handle without risking damage. (Important: The towing vehicle's braking system is rated
for operation at GVWR, not at GCWR. Separate functional brakes should be used for safe
control of towed vehicles and for trailers weighing more than 1,500 lbs). The GCW must
never exceed the GCWR.
Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight is the highest possible weight of a fully loaded trailer
the vehicle can tow. It assumes a vehicle with only mandatory options, no cargo (internal or
external), a tongue load of 10 _
15% (conventional trailer) or king pin weight of 15 _
25%
(fifth-wheel trailer), and driver only (150 lbs). Consult your dealership (or the RV and
Trailer Towing Guide provided by your dealership) for more detailed information.
Tongue Load or Fifth-Wheel King Pin Weight refers to the amount of the weight that a
trailer pushes down on a trailer hitch.
Examples: For a 5000 lb conventional trailer, multiply 5000 by 0.10 and 0.15 to obtain a
proper tongue load range of 500 to 750 lbs. For an 11,500 lb fifth-wheel trailer, multiply by
0.15 and 0.25 to obtain a proper king pin load range of 1,725 to 2,875 lbs.
WARNING
Exceeding GVWR or GAWR Specifications: Exceeding the GVWR or the GAWR specified on the certification label is dangerous.
Exceeding any vehicle rating limitation could result in a serious accident, injury, or
damage to the vehicle.
Do not use replacement tires with lower load carrying capacities than the originals
because they may lower the vehicle's GVWR and GAWR limitations. Replacement
tires with a higher limit than the originals do not increase the GVWR and GAWR
limitations.
Never exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on the certification label.
Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Tire Information (U.S.A.)
8-41
CX-5_8DR2-EA-14A_Edition1 Page501
Thursday, November 21 2013 8:50 AM
Form No.8DR2-EA-14A

Black plate (502,1)
Steps for Determining the Correct Load Limit
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit-
(1) Locate the statement“The combined weight of occupants and cargo should
never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your vehicle's placard.
(2) Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle.
(3) Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kg or XXX lbs.
(4) The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load
capacity. For example, if the “XXX ”amount equals 1400 lbs. and there
will be five 150 lb passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available
cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs. (1400 _
750 (5 × 150) = 650
lbs.)
(5) Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage
load capacity calculated in Step 4.
(6) If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how this
reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle.
8-42
Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Tire Information (U.S.A.)
CX-5_8DR2-EA-14A_Edition1 Page502
Thursday, November 21 2013 8:50 AM
Form No.8DR2-EA-14A

Black plate (527,1)
C
Capacities ............................................ 9-5
Carbon Monoxide ............................. 3-23
Cargo Securing Loops ..................... 5-119
Cell Phones ....................................... 8-20
Center Console ................................ 5-119
Child RestraintChild-restraint system
installation .................................. 2-28
Installing child-restraint
systems ....................................... 2-29
LATCH child-restraint
systems ....................................... 2-36
Child Safety Locks for Rear Doors ... 3-18
Climate Control System ...................... 5-2 Fully Automatic Type .................. 5-9
Gas specifications ........................ 9-7
Manual Type ................................ 5-5
Operating Tips .............................. 5-2
Vent Operation ............................. 5-3
Clock ............................................... 5-113
Cruise Control ................................... 4-89
Cruise Control Set Vehicle Speed ..... 4-15
Cup Holder ...................................... 5-116
Customer Assistance ........................... 8-2
D
Dashboard Illumination .................... 4-13
Daytime Running Lights ................... 4-59
Defogger Mirror ......................................... 4-66
Rear window .............................. 4-66
Dimensions ......................................... 9-5
Door Locks ....................................... 3-10
Driving In Flooded Area ................... 3-43
Driving on Uneven Road .................. 3-44
D
Driving Tips ...................................... 3-39 Automatic transaxle ................... 4-53
Break-in period .......................... 3-39
Driving in flooded area .............. 3-43
Driving on uneven road ............. 3-44
Floor mat .................................... 3-40
Hazardous driving ...................... 3-40
Money-saving suggestions ......... 3-39
Overloading ............................... 3-43
Rocking the vehicle .................... 3-41
Winter driving ............................ 3-41
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) ..... 4-84
E
Emergency Starting Push-Starting .............................. 7-17
Starting a Flooded Engine .......... 7-17
Emergency Towing Tiedown Hooks .......................... 7-21
Towing Description .................... 7-20
Emission Control System .................. 3-22
Engine Coolant ....................................... 6-23
Engine Compartment
Overview .................................... 6-20
Exhaust gas ................................ 3-23
Hood release .............................. 6-18
Oil .............................................. 6-21
Starting ......................................... 4-3
Essential information .......................... 6-2
Event Data Recorder ......................... 8-21
Exhaust Gas ...................................... 3-23
Index
10-3
CX-5_8DR2-EA-14A_Edition1 Page527
Thursday, November 21 2013 8:50 AM
Form No.8DR2-EA-14A

Black plate (530,1)
O
Owner MaintenanceClosing the Hood ....................... 6-19
Engine Compartment
Overview .................................... 6-20
Opening the Hood ...................... 6-18
Owner Maintenance
Precautions ................................. 6-16
Replace Electrical Battery .......... 6-33
P
Parking Brake ................................... 4-72
Personalization Features ................... 9-10
Power Steering .................................. 4-88
Power Windows ................................ 3-30
R
Rear Coat Hooks ............................. 5-119
Rear Door Child Safety Locks .......... 3-18
Rear Seat ............................................. 2-8
Rear View Monitor ......................... 4-101
Rear Window Defogger .................... 4-66
Rear Window Washer ....................... 4-65
Rear Window Wiper .......................... 4-65
Rearview Mirror ................................ 3-28
Recommended Oil ............................ 6-21
Recreational Towing ......................... 3-53
Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign
Country ............................................. 8-18
ReplacementElectrical battery ......................... 6-33
Fuse ............................................ 6-49
Light Bulbs ................................ 6-40
Tires ........................................... 6-37
Wheel ......................................... 6-38
Wiper .......................................... 6-27
Rocking the Vehicle .......................... 3-41
S
Safety Defects, Reporting ................. 8-14
Satellite Radio ................................... 5-44
Scheduled Maintenance ...................... 6-4
Seat Belt System 3-point type ................................ 2-17
Automatic locking ...................... 2-16
Emergency locking .................... 2-16
Extender ..................................... 2-21
Pregnant women ........................ 2-16
Seats Front seat ...................................... 2-5
Head restraint ............................. 2-12
Rear seat ....................................... 2-8
Seat warmer .................................. 2-7
Security System Immobilizer system .................... 3-35
Theft-deterrent system ............... 3-37
Service Publications .......................... 8-48
Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) .... 4-76 Laser Sensor Handling ............... 4-79
Stopping The Smart City Brake
Support
(SCBS) System Operation ......... 4-81
Spare Tire ............................................ 7-5
Specifications ...................................... 9-4
Speedometer ...................................... 4-11
SRS Air Bags Front passenger occupant
classification system .................. 2-56
How the SRS air bags work ....... 2-49
Limitations to SRS air bag ......... 2-54
Monitoring ................................. 2-62
SRS air bag deployment
criteria ........................................ 2-53
Supplemental restraint system
components ................................ 2-47
Starting the Engine .............................. 4-3
10-6
Index
CX-5_8DR2-EA-14A_Edition1 Page530
Thursday, November 21 2013 8:50 AM
Form No.8DR2-EA-14A

Black plate (531,1)
S
Steering Wheel .................................. 3-26Horn ........................................... 4-67
Storage Compartments .................... 5-118 Cargo securing loops ................ 5-119
Center console .......................... 5-119
Glove compartment .................. 5-118
Luggage Compartment ............. 5-120
Overhead console ..................... 5-118
Rear coat hooks ........................ 5-119
Sunshade ........................................... 3-34
Sunvisors ......................................... 5-110
T
Tachometer ........................................ 4-12
Theft-Deterrent System ..................... 3-37
Tiedown Hook .......................................... 7-21
Tire Information ................................ 8-24
Tire Pressure Monitoring System ...... 4-93
Tires .................................................. 6-35 Flat Tire ........................................ 7-3
Replacing a Tire ......................... 6-37
Replacing a Wheel ..................... 6-38
Snow tires .................................. 3-42
Specifications ............................... 9-8
Temporary Spare Tire ................. 6-38
Tire chains .................................. 3-42
Tire Inflation Pressure ................ 6-36
Tire Rotation .............................. 6-36
Uniform tire quality grading system
(UTQGS) ................................... 8-22
Towing
Recreational towing ................... 3-53
Trailer Towing
(U.S.A. and Canada) .................. 3-45
Towing Description ........................... 7-20
T
Traction Control System (TCS) ........ 4-83 TCS OFF switch ........................ 4-84
Transmitter .......................................... 3-4
Trip Computer ................................... 4-18
Trip Meter ......................................... 4-11
Trouble Battery runs out .......................... 7-14
Emergency Starting .................... 7-17
Emergency Towing .................... 7-20
Flat Tire ........................................ 7-3
Overheating ................................ 7-18
Parking in an Emergency ............. 7-2
Warning/indicator lights and warning
sounds ........................................ 7-23
When liftgate cannot be
opened ........................................ 7-36
Turn and Lane-Change Signals ......... 4-60
V
Vanity Mirrors ................................. 5-110
Vehicle Information Labels ................. 9-2
Index
10-7
CX-5_8DR2-EA-14A_Edition1 Page531
Thursday, November 21 2013 8:50 AM
Form No.8DR2-EA-14A