2016 MAZDA MODEL CX-5 ABS

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Seat Belt Precautions
Seat belts help to decrease the possibility of severe injury during accidents and sudden
stops. Mazda recommends that the driver and all passengers always wear seat belts.
All of the seat belt retractors are designed to keep the lap/shoulder belts out of the way
when not in use.
The driver's seat belt has no provisions for child-restraint systems and has only an
emergency locking mode. The driver may wear it comfortably, and it will lock during a
collision.
However, in some models (with automatic locking mode) the front passenger's seat and all
rear lap/shoulder belt retractors operate in two modes: emergency locking mode, and for
child-restraint systems, automatic locking mode. While we recommend you put all children
in the rear seats, if you must use the front passenger seat for a child, slide the front
passenger seat as far back as possible and make sure any child-restraint system is secured
properly.
WARNING
Always wear your seat belt and make sure all occupants are properly restrained:
Not wearing a seat belt is extremely dangerous. During a collision, occupants not
wearing seat belts could hit someone or things inside the vehicle or even be thrown
out of the vehicle. They could be seriously injured or even killed. In the same
collision, occupants wearing seat belts would be much safer.
Do not wear twisted seat belts:
Twisted seat belts are dangerous. In a collision, the full width of the belt is not
available to absorb the impact. This puts more force on the bones beneath the belt,
which could cause serious injury or death. So, if your seat belt is twisted, you must
straighten the seat belt to remove any twists and to allow the full width of the belt to
be used.
Never use one seat belt on more than one person at a time:
Using one seat belt for more than one person at a time is dangerous. A seat belt
used in this way cannot spread the impact forces properly and the two passengers
could be crushed together and seriously injured or even killed. Never use one belt for
more than one person at a time and always operate the vehicle with each occupant
properly restrained.
Do not operate a vehicle with a damaged seat belt:
Using a damaged seat belt is dangerous. An accident could damage the belt
webbing of the seat belt in use. A damaged seat belt cannot provide adequate
protection in a collision. Have an Authorized Mazda Dealer inspect all seat belt
systems in use during an accident before they are used again.
Essential Safety Equipment
Seat Belt Systems
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Hazardous Driving
WARNING
Be extremely careful if it is necessary to
downshift on slippery surfaces:
Downshifting into lower gear while
driving on slippery surfaces 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.
Avoid sharp turns, excessive speed and
abrupt maneuvers when driving this
vehicle:
Sharp turns, excessive speed and
abrupt maneuvering of this vehicle
are dangerous as it could result in
the increased risk of loss of vehicle
control, vehicle roll-over, personal
injury or death.
This vehicle has a higher center of
gravity. Vehicles with a higher center
of gravity such as utility vehicles
handle differently than vehicles with
a lower center of gravity.
Utility vehicles are not designed for
cornering at high speeds any more
than low profile sports cars are
designed to perform satisfactorily
under off-road conditions.
In addition, utility vehicles have a
significantly higher rollover rate than
other types of vehicles.
In a rollover crash, an unbelted
person is significantly more likely to
die than a person wearing a seat
belt.
When driving on ice or in water, snow,
mud, sand, or similar hazards:
lBe cautious and allow extra distance
for braking.
lAvoid sudden braking and sudden
maneuvering.
lDo not pump the brakes. Continue to
press down on the brake pedal.
Refer to Antilock Brake System (ABS)
on page 4-80.
lIf you get stuck, select a lower gear and
accelerate slowly. Do not spin the front
wheels.
lFor more traction in starting on
slippery surfaces such as ice or packed
snow, use sand, rock salt, chains,
carpeting, or other nonslip material
under the front wheels.
NOTE
Use snow chains only on the front wheels.
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Driving Tips
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qTire Chains
Check local regulations before using tire
chains.
CAUTION
ØChains may affect handling.
ØDo not go faster than 50 km/h (30
mph) or the chain manufacturer's
recommended limit, whichever is
lower.
ØDrive carefully and avoid bumps,
holes, and sharp turns.
ØAvoid locked-wheel braking.
ØDo not use chains on a temporary
spare tire; it may result in damage
to the vehicle and to the tire.
ØDo not use chains on roads that
are free of snow or ice. The tires
and chains could be damaged.
ØChains may scratch or chip
aluminum wheels.
NOTE
The tire pressure monitoring system may not
function correctly when using tire chains.
Install the chains on the front tires only.
Do not use chains on the rear tires.
Please consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
Installing the chains
1. Secure the chains on the front tires as
tightly as possible.
Always follow the chain
manufacturer's instructions.
2. Retighten the chains after driving 1/2
―1 km (1/4―1/2 mile).
Driving In Flooded Area
WARNING
Dry off brakes that have become wet
by driving slowly, releasing the
accelerator pedal and lightly applying
the brakes several times until the brake
performance returns to normal:
Driving with wet brakes is
dangerous. Increased stopping
distance or the vehicle pulling to one
side when braking could result in a
serious accident. Light braking will
indicate whether the brakes have
been affected.
CAUTION
Do not drive the vehicle on flooded
roads as it could cause short
circuiting of electrical/electronic
parts, or engine damage or stalling
from water absorption. If the vehicle
has been immersed in water, consult
an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Before Driving
Driving Tips
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4When Driving
Information concerning safe driving and stopping.
Start/Stop Engine .................................... 4-2
Ignition Switch .................................... 4-2
Starting the Engine .............................. 4-3
Turning the Engine Off ....................... 4-8
Instrument Cluster and Display ........... 4-10
Meters and Gauges ............................ 4-10
Warning/Indicator Lights .................. 4-20
Transaxle ................................................ 4-47
Manual Transaxle Operation ............. 4-47
Automatic Transaxle Controls .......... 4-49
Switches and Controls ........................... 4-58
Lighting Control ............................... 4-58
Fog Lights
í...................................... 4-63
Turn and Lane-Change Signals ......... 4-63
Windshield Wipers and Washer ........ 4-64
Rear Window Wiper and Washer ...... 4-68
Rear Window Defogger .................... 4-69
Horn .................................................. 4-70
Hazard Warning Flasher .................... 4-70
HomeLink Wireless Control
System
í............................................ 4-71
Brake ...................................................... 4-74
Brake System .................................... 4-74
Hill Launch Assist (HLA) ................. 4-78
ABS/TCS/DSC ....................................... 4-80
Antilock Brake System (ABS) .......... 4-80
Traction Control System (TCS) ........ 4-81
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) ..... 4-82
Fuel Economy Monitor ......................... 4-84
Fuel Economy Monitor ..................... 4-84Drive Selection ....................................... 4-86
Drive Selection (Automatic
Transaxle) ......................................... 4-86
AWD ....................................................... 4-87
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) Operation... 4-87
Power Steering ....................................... 4-89
Power Steering .................................. 4-89
i-ACTIVSENSE ..................................... 4-90
i-ACTIVSENSE
í............................. 4-90
Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS)í... 4-92
High Beam Control System (HBC)í... 4-93
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS)
í......................................... 4-96
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) Systemí... 4-102
Distance Recognition Support System
(DRSS)
í......................................... 4-108
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)í... 4-111
Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)í... 4-116
Smart City Brake Support (SCBS)í... 4-126
Smart Brake Support (SBS)í......... 4-131
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)í... 4-134
Radar Sensor (Front)í.................... 4-137
Laser Sensor (Front)í..................... 4-140
Radar Sensors (Rear)í................... 4-142
Cruise Control ..................................... 4-144
Cruise Control
í.............................. 4-144
Tire Pressure Monitoring System ...... 4-148
Tire Pressure Monitoring System .... 4-148
Rear View Monitor .............................. 4-152
Rear View Monitor
í...................... 4-152
4-1íSome models.
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Indication and method for taking action list
Signal Warning/Indicator Lights Page
Master Warning Light 4-27
Brake System Warning Light 4-27
ABS Warning Light 4-28
Electric Parking Brake Warning Light 4-29
Charging System Warning Indication/Warning Light 4-29
Engine Oil Warning Light 4-30
Check Engine Light 4-30
High Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light (Red) 4-31
Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) Indication 4-31
Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) OFF Indication 4-32
AWD Warning Indication 4-32
Automatic Transaxle Warning Indication 4-33
Power Steering Malfunction Indication 4-33
Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Light 4-34
Low Fuel Warning Light 4-35
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Instrument Cluster and Display
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Signal Warning/Indicator Lights Page
Master Warning Light 4-27
Brake System Warning Light 4-27
ABS Warning Light 4-28
Electric Parking Brake Warning Light 4-29
Brake Pedal Operation demand Indicator Light 4-29
Charging System Warning Light 4-29
Engine Oil Warning Light 4-30
Check Engine Light 4-30
High Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light (Red) 4-31
Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) Warning Light 4-31
Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) OFF Indicator Light 4-32
AWD Warning Light 4-32
Automatic Transaxle Warning Light 4-33
Power Steering Malfunction Indicator Light 4-33
Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Light 4-34
Low Fuel Warning Light 4-35
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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When the light is flashing
The light flashes if the electric parking
brake has a malfunction.
If the light remains flashing even if the
electric parking brake switch is operated,
consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as
soon as possible.
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
lWhen 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.
lThe brake assist system does not operate
while the ABS warning light is illuminated.
qElectronic 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.
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WARNING
Do not drive with both the ABS warning
light and brake warning light
illuminated. Have the vehicle towed to
an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have
the brakes inspected as soon as
possible:
Driving when the brake system
warning light and ABS warning light
are illuminated simultaneously is
dangerous.
When both lights are illuminated, the
rear wheels could lock more quickly
in an emergency stop than under
normal circumstances.
qElectric Parking Brake Warning
Light
This warning light stays on for a few
seconds when the ignition is switched
ON.
The warning light illuminates when the
system has a malfunction. Have your
vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
qBrake Pedal Operation Demand
Indicator Light (Type B)
This indicator light stays on for a few
seconds when the ignition is switched
ON.
The light turns on when the electric
parking brake is released using the electric
parking brake switch without depressing
the brake pedal.
qCharging System Warning
Indication/Warning Light
This warning light illuminates when the
ignition is switched ON and turns off
when the engine is started.
If the warning light/indication illuminates
while driving, it indicates a malfunction
of the alternator or of the charging system.
Drive to the side of the road and park off
the right-of-way. Consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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