2015 MAZDA MODEL CX-5 Smart Start Guide (in English)

Customize the following vehicle functions
using the audio SETUP button:• Door Locks
• Lighting Control
• Wiper Control
PERSONALIZATION FEATURES
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.
SETTING 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.
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SeatsFeature Highlights
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Driver’s View
LIGHTING/
TURN SIGNALS
( P P. 1 3 -14 )
BLUETOOTH
HANDS-FREE/
AUDIO
(PP. 29-30, 35 -36)
INFORMATION
D I S P L AY
( P. 2 4 )
HOOD
RELEASE TILT/TELESCOPING

STEERING WHEEL
LEVER
BSM ( P. 2 2 )
TPMS SET
( P. 2 0 )
NAVIGATION
SYSTEM
SD CARD
( P. 3 3 )
S TA R T/ S T O P
BUTTON
( P. 4 )
AFS ( P. 1 9 )
TCS
OFF
CRUISE
CONTROL
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Driver’s View
WIPER/
WASHER
( P. 14 )HAZARD
WARNING NAVIGATION/AUDIO
(WITH 5.8” LCD) ( P P. 2 9 - 3 4 )
CLIMATE CONTROL ( P P. 2 5 - 2 6 )S E AT WA R M E R S ( P. 6 )PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR1
CLOCK ( P. 8 )
AUDIO
(WITHOUT 5.8” LCD)
( P P. 2 7- 2 8 )
ACCESSORY SOCKET
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 further information.
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SHIFT POSITION
INDICATOR LIGHT SPEEDOMETER
GLOSSARY OF WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS
NOTE: See Owner’s Manual for more details and explanations.
Instrument Cluster
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
(pp. 1, 3)
KEY Indicator Light GREEN (pp. 3-4)
Power Steering Malfunction
Air Bag/Front Seat Belt
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
(p. 20) On/ Warning Beep: Low tire
pressure in one or more tires.
Flashing: TPMS Malfunction
Security Indicator Light
Cruise Main Indicator Light

On (AMBER)/Cruise Set
Indicator Light On (GREEN)
Automatic Transaxle

Warning Light
Lights On (Exterior) ( p. 13)
BSM
OFF
BSM OFF

(Blind Spot Monitoring) (p. 22)
Seat Belt

Unbuckled/Malfunction
Headlight High Beams On ( p. 13)
TACHOMETER
There are two different types of
instrument clusters (Type A &
Type B). Type B is shown here.
Type A is similar, but with different
warning & indicator light locations.
Refer to Owners Manual for
instrument cluster Type A.
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DASHBOARD
ILLUMINATION/
DIMMER
1/TRIP METER2
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.
TPMS 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.
Brake Warning Light
Parking brake on/low brake
fluid/malfunction
AFS
OFF
Adaptive Front Lighting
System (AFS) OFF ( p. 19 )

Charging System

Malfunction
Door/Liftgate Ajar
Low Washer Fluid Level
Warning Light

ABS (Antilock Brake
System) Malfunction
Low Fuel Level
Check Fuel Cap ( p . 17 )
Perform

Maintenance FUEL

GAUGE
ODOMETER/

TRIP METER
ENGINE COOLANT TEMP 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.
Blue 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 AYAMBIENT
TEMPERATURE
See page 8 or the
Owner’s Manual for
further information.
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Lights
(cont’d on pg. 19)
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.
NOTE: • You can adjust the timing of the Auto Headlights OFF and the sensitivity of the
Auto Light Control.13
LIGHTING CONTROL/TURN SIGNAL LEVER
: Turns tail,
parking, and
dashboard
lights on.
Pull
to Flash
High Beams
AUTO: The light
sensor automatically
determines when to turn
the headlights on or off.: Turns fog lights
on only when
headlights are on.
Push for
High Beams
: Turns tail, parking,
dashboard, and headlights on.
Smart Turn: To signal a lane change,
push the turn signal lever up or down
halfway and release. The turn signal
indicator will flash three times.
(Refer to Owner’s Manual for
“Personalization Features”)
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Wipers
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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).
Pull lever
to dispense
windshield
washer fluid
Less sensitive More sensitive
1
2
3HILO
AUTO
OFF
MIST
Rear Window

Wiper/Washer
(Hatchback)
INT: Intermittent
ON: Normal speed
:
Washer/wip er
(hold as desired)
CAUTION:
If 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.
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Transmission
MANUAL SHIFT MODE
The 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. To Shift Up

To A Higher Gear:
• Tap the shift lever
back (+) once. To Shift Down

To A Lower Gear:
• Tap the shift lever
forward (-) once.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Various Lockouts:

Indicates that you must
depress the brake pedal
and hold in the lock-release
button to shift (The ignition
must be switched ON).

Indicates the shift lever
can be shifted freely
into any position.

Indicates that you must
hold in the lock-release
button to shif t.
Lock-Release Button
NOTE: Changing to manual mode can be done while driving the vehicle.
Lower
Gear
Higher
Gear
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