2016 MAZDA MODEL CX-5 Owners Manual (in English)

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Front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light
This indicator light turns on to remind you that the front passenger front and side air bags
and seat belt pretensioner will not deploy during a collision.
Fully Automatic Type climate control Manual Type climate control
If the front passenger occupant classification sensor is normal, the indicator light turns on
when the ignition is switched ON. The light turns off after a few seconds. Then, the
indicator light turns on or is off under the following conditions:
Front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light on/off condition chart
Condition detected by the front
passenger occupant classification
systemFront passenger air bag
deactivation indicator
lightFront passenger front
and side air bagsFront passenger seat
belt pretensioner
system
Empty (Not occupied) On Deactivated Deactivated
A child less than 1 year old is
seated in a child-restraint systemOn Deactivated Deactivated
Child
*1On or off Deactivated or ready Deactivated or ready
Adult*2Off Ready Ready
*1 The occupant classification sensor may not detect a child seated on the seat, in a child-restraint system, or a
junior seat depending on the child's physical size and seated posture.
*2 If a smaller adult sits on the front passenger seat, the sensors might detect the person as being a child
depending on the person's physique.
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The curtain air bag is ready for inflating regardless of what the front passenger air bag
deactivation indicator light on/off condition chart indicates.
If the front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light does not turn on when the ignition
is switched ON and does not turn on as indicated in the front passenger air bag deactivation
indicator light on/off condition chart, do not allow an occupant to sit in the front passenger
seat and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. The system may not
work properly in an accident.
WARNING
Do not allow an occupant in the front passenger's seat to sit with a posture which
makes it difficult for the front passenger occupant classification sensor to detect the
occupant correctly:
Sitting in the front passenger's seat with a posture which makes it difficult for the
front passenger occupant classification sensor to detect the occupant correctly is
dangerous. If the front passenger occupant classification sensor cannot detect the
occupant sitting on the front passenger's seat correctly, the front passenger front
and side air bags and pretensioner system may not operate (deploy) or they may
operate (deploy) accidentally. The front passenger will not have the supplementary
protection of the air bags or the accidental operation (deployment) of the air bags
could result in serious injury or death.
Under the following conditions, the front passenger occupant classification sensor
cannot detect a passenger sitting on the front passenger's seat correctly and the
deployment/non-deployment of the air bags cannot be controlled as indicated in the
front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light on/off condition chart. For
example:
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ØA front passenger is seated as shown in the following figure:
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ØA rear passenger pushes up on the front passenger seat with their feet.
ØLuggage or other items placed under the front passenger seat or between the
front passenger seat and driver seat that push up the front passenger seat
bottom.
ØAn object, such as a seat cushion, is put on the front passenger's seat or between
the passenger's back and the seatback.
ØA seat cover is put on the front passenger's seat.
ØLuggage or other items are placed on the seat with the child in the child-restraint
system.
ØA rear passenger or luggage push or pull down on the front passenger seatback.
ØLuggage or other items are placed on the seatback or hung on the head restraint.
ØThe seat is washed.
ØLiquids are spilled on the seat.
ØThe front passenger seat is moved backward, pushing into luggage or other items
placed behind it.
ØThe front passenger seatback contacts the rear seat.
ØLuggage or other items are placed between the front passenger seat and driver
seat.
ØAn electric device is put on the front passenger's seat.
ØAn additional electrical device, such as a seat warmer is installed to the surface of
the front passenger seat.
The front passenger front and side air bags and seat belt pretensioner systems will
deactivate if the front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light turns on.
CAUTION
ØTo assure proper deployment of the front air bag and to prevent damage to the
sensor in the front seat cushion:
ØDo not place sharp objects on the front seat cushion or leave heavy luggage on
them.
ØDo not spill any liquids on the front seats or under the front seats.
ØTo allow the sensors to function properly, always perform the following:
ØAdjust the front seats as far back as possible and always sit upright against the
seatbacks with seat belts worn properly.
ØIf you place your child on the front passenger seat, secure the child-restraint
system properly and slide the front passenger seat as far back as possible (page
2-34).
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NOTElThe system requires about 10 seconds to alternate between turning the front passenger front and
side air bags and seat belt pretensioner system on or off.
lThe front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light may turn on repeatedly if luggage or
other items are put on the front passenger seat, or if the temperature of the vehicle's interior
changes suddenly.
lThe front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light may turn on for 10 seconds if the
electrostatic capacity on the front passenger seat changes.
lThe air bag/front seat belt pretensioner system warning light might turn on if the front passenger
seat receives a severe impact.
lIf the front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light does not turn on after installing a child-
restraint system on the front passenger seat, first, re-install your child-restraint system according
to the procedure in this owner's manual. Then, if the front passenger air bag deactivation
indicator light still does not turn on, install the child-restraint system on the rear seat and consult
an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
lIf the front passenger air bag deactivation indicator light turns on when an occupant is seated
directly in the front passenger seat, have the passenger re-adjust their posture by sitting with their
feet on the floor, and then re-fastening the seat belt. If the front passenger air bag deactivation
indicator light remains turned on, move the passenger to the rear seat. If sitting in the rear seat is
not possible, slide the front passenger seat as far back as possible. Consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer as soon as possible.
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Constant Monitoring
The following components of the air bag systems are monitored by a diagnostic system:
lCrash sensors, and diagnostic module (SAS unit)lFront air bag sensorslAir bag moduleslSide crash sensorslAir bag/Front seat belt pretensioner system warning lightlFront seat belt pretensionerslRelated wiring
(With Front Passenger Occupant Classification System)
lFront passenger air bag deactivation indicator lightlFront passenger occupant classification sensorlFront passenger occupant classification control module
The diagnostic module continuously monitors the system's readiness. This begins when the
ignition is switched ON and continues while the vehicle is being driven.
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3Before Driving
Use of various features, including keys, doors, mirrors and windows.
Keys .......................................................... 3-2
Keys .................................................... 3-2
Keyless Entry System ......................... 3-4
Advanced Keyless Entry System ............ 3-9
Advanced Keyless Entry System
í..... 3-9
Operational Range ............................ 3-10
Doors and Locks .................................... 3-11
Door Locks ....................................... 3-11
Liftgate .............................................. 3-19
Fuel and Emission ................................. 3-23
Fuel and Engine Exhaust
Precautions ........................................ 3-23
Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap ..................... 3-26
Steering Wheel ....................................... 3-28
Steering Wheel .................................. 3-28
Mirrors ................................................... 3-29
Mirrors .............................................. 3-29
Windows ................................................. 3-32
Power Windows ................................ 3-32
Moonroof
í....................................... 3-35
Security System ..................................... 3-37
Modification and Add-On
Equipment ......................................... 3-37
Immobilizer System .......................... 3-37
Theft-Deterrent System
í.................. 3-39Driving Tips ........................................... 3-41
Break-In Period ................................. 3-41
Saving Fuel and Protection of the
Environment ...................................... 3-41
Hazardous Driving ............................ 3-42
Floor Mat .......................................... 3-43
Rocking the Vehicle .......................... 3-43
Winter Driving .................................. 3-44
Driving In Flooded Area ................... 3-45
Overloading ...................................... 3-46
Driving on Uneven Road .................. 3-47
Towing .................................................... 3-48
Trailer Towing (U.S.A. and
Canada) ............................................. 3-48
Recreational Towing ......................... 3-56
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Keys
WARNING
Do not leave the key in your vehicle
with children and keep them in a place
where your children will not find or
play with them:
Leaving children in a vehicle with the
key is dangerous. This could result in
someone being badly injured or even
killed. Children may find these keys
to be an interesting toy to play with
and could cause the power windows
or other controls to operate, or even
make the vehicle move.
CAUTION
ØBecause the key (transmitter) uses
low-intensity radio waves, it may
not function correctly under the
following conditions:
ØThe key is carried with
communication devices such as
cellular phones.
ØThe key contacts or is covered
by a metal object.
ØThe key is near electronic
devices such as personal
computers.
ØNon-Mazda genuine electronic
equipment is installed in the
vehicle.
ØThere is equipment which
discharges radio waves near the
vehicle.
ØThe key (transmitter) may
consume battery power excessively
if it receives high-intensity radio
waves. Do not place the key near
electronic devices such as
televisions or personal computers.
ØTo avoid damage to the key
(transmitter), DO NOT:
ØDrop the key.
ØGet the key wet.
ØDisassemble the key.
ØExpose the key to high
temperatures on places such as
the dashboard or hood, under
direct sunlight.
ØExpose the key to any kind of
magnetic field.
ØPlace heavy objects on the key.
ØPut the key in an ultrasonic
cleaner.
ØPut any magnetized objects
close to the key.
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