2017 MAZDA MODEL CX-5 engine

Do not tow with sling-type equipment.
This could damage your vehicle. Use
wheel-lift or
flatbed equipment.

If the electric parking brake (EPB) cannot
be released when towing the vehicle,
transport the vehicle with all front and
rear wheels raised
off the ground as
shown in the figure. If the vehicle is
towed without raising the wheels off the
ground, the brake system could be
damaged.
Wheel dollies
If towing service is not available in an
emergency, the vehicle may be towed with
all four wheels on the ground using the
towing hook at the front of the vehicle.
Only tow the vehicle on paved surfaces for
short distances at low speeds.
CAUTION
Follow these instructions when towing the
vehicle with all wheels on the ground.
1. Shift to neutral (Manual transaxle), or the N position (Automatic transaxle).
2. Switch the ignition to ON.
3. Release the parking brake.
Refer to Electric Parking Brake (EPB) on
page 4-81.
Remember that power assist for the brakes
and steering will not be available when the
engine is not running.
If Trouble Arises
Emergency Towing
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SignalWarning
Electronic Brake Force
Distribution System Wa r n i n g If the electronic brake force di
stribution control unit determines that some compo-
nents are operating incorrectly , the control unit may illuminate the brake system
warning light and the ABS warni ng light simultaneously. The problem is likely to be
the electronic brake force distribution system.
WARNING
Do not drive with both the ABS warning light and brake warning light illuminated.
Have the vehicle towed to an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Re‐
pairer to have the brakes inspected as soon as possible:
Driving when the brake system warning li ght and ABS warning light are illuminated
simultaneously is dangerous.
When both lights are illuminate d, the rear wheels could lock more quickly in an emer‐
gency stop than under normal circumstances.
Charging System Warn- ing Indication/Warning Light If the warning light illuminates while driving, it indicates a
malfunction of the alter-
nator or of the charging system.
Drive to the side of the road and park off the right-of-way. Co nsult an expert repairer,
we recommend an Author ised Mazda Repairer.
CAUTION
Do not continue driving when the charging system warning light is illuminated be‐
cause the engine could stop unexpectedly.
Engine Oil Warning Light This warning light indicates low engine oil pressure.
CAUTION
Do not run the engine if the oil pressure is
low. Otherwise, it could result in extensive
engine damage.
If the light illuminates or the w arning indication is displayed while driving:
1. Drive to the side of the road and park off the right-of-way o n level ground.
2. Turn off the engine and wait 5 minutes for the oil to drain b ack into the sump.
3. Inspect the engine oil level. (page 6-28) If it's low, add th e appropriate amount of
engine oil while being careful not to overfill.
CAUTION
Do not run the engine if the oil level is low. Otherwise, it could result in extensive
engine damage.
4. Start the engine and check the warning light.

If the light remains illuminated even though the oil level is normal or after adding oil,
stop the engine immediately and have your vehicle towed to an expert repairer, we
recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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SignalWarning
(Red)
High Engine Coolant
Temperature Warning
Indication/Warning
Light The light flashes when the engine coolant temperature is extrem
ely high, and illumi-
nates when the engine coolant temperature increases further.
Handling Procedure
Flashing light
Drive slowly to reduce engine l oad until you can find a safe place to stop the vehicle
and wait for the engine to cool down.
Illuminated light
This indicates the possibility of overheating. Park the vehicle in a safe place immedi-
ately and stop the engine.
Refer to Overheating on page 7-37.
CAUTION
Do not drive the vehicle with the high engi ne coolant temperature warning light illumi‐
nated. Otherwise, it could resu lt in damage to the engine.
Power Steering Mal-
function Indication*
The message is displayed if the electric power steering has a m alfunction.
If the message is displayed, stop the vehicle in a safe place a nd do not operate the
steering wheel. There is no probl em if the message in the display turns off after a
while. Contact an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised M azda Repairer if
the message is displayed continuously.
NOTE
•If the message is displayed , the power steering will not operate normally. In this
case, the steering wheel can still be operate d, however, the operation may feel heavy
compared to normal, or the steerin g wheel could vibrate when turning.
•Repeatedly jerking the steering wheel left and ri ght while the vehicle is stopped or
moving extremely slowly will cause the po wer steering system to go into protective
mode which will make the steering feel heavy, but this does not indicate a problem. If
this occurs, park the vehicle safely and wait several minu tes for the system to return
to normal.
Power Steering Mal- function Indicator
Light
*
The light illuminates/flashes if the electric power steering ha s a malfunction.
If the light illuminates/flashes, stop the vehicle in a safe pl ace and do not operate the
steering wheel. There is no problem if the light turns off afte r a while. Contact an ex-
pert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer if the light illuminates/
flashes continuously.
NOTE
•If the indicator light illuminates/flashes, the power steering will not operate normal-
ly. In this happens, the steering wheel c an still be operated, however, the operation
may feel heavy compared to normal, or th e steering wheel could vibrate when turn-
ing.
•Repeatedly jerking the steering wheel left and ri ght while the vehicle is stopped or
moving extremely slowly will cause the po wer steering system to go into protective
mode which will make the steering feel heavy, but this does not indicate a problem. If
this occurs, park the vehicle safely and wait several minu tes for the system to return
to normal.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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▼Contact Authorised Mazda Repai
rer and Have Vehicle Inspected
If any of the following warning lights o r the indicator light turns on/flashes, the system may
have a malfunction. Contact an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda
Repairer to have your vehicle inspected.
Signal Warning
ABS Warning LightIf 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 e xpert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Re-
pairer as soon as possible.
NOTE
•When the engine is jump-sta rted 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.
•The brake assist system does not operate while the ABS warning light is illuminated.
If Trouble Arises
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SignalWarning
Master Warning In-
dication/Warning
Light With Multi-information Display
Master
warning
light
Master warning
indication
(Master warning indication)
Displays when notification of the
system malfunctions is required.
Check the message indicated in th e display and consult an expert repairer, we recommend
an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
(Master warning light)
The master warning light displ ays when a warning message occurs.
This indicates a malfunction with the vehicle system. Check the message indicated in the
display and consult an expert repairer, we recommend an Authori sed Mazda Repairer.
For details, refer to the explan ations for the warning/indicato r lights, in the warning/indi-
cator lights section, which match the symbol in the upper part of the display.
If a message is not indicated in the display, operate the INFO switch to display the “Warn-
ing” screen.
Refer to Message Indicated in Mu lti-information Display and INFO switch on page 4-31.
Without Multi-information Display
The light illuminates continuously if any one of t he following occurs. Consult an expert
repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
•There is a malfunction in the battery management system.•There is a malfunction in the brake switch.•(SKYACTIV-D 2.2)
•There is a malfunction in the engine's hydraulic control.•There is a malfunction in the engine's timing chain.•There is a malfunction in the blow-by heater.
Electric Parking
Brake (EPB) Warn- ing Light The warning light illuminates when the system has a malfunction. Have your vehicle in-
spected at an expert repairer, we recommend an Au
thorised Mazda Repairer.
If Trouble Arises
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SignalWarning
(Red)
Brake Pedal Opera-
tion Demand Warn-
ing Light
*
When only flashing
Flashes if there is the possibilit y of the vehicle not being held in the stopped position by
the AUTOHOLD function, such as on steep slopes. Depress and hol d your foot on the
brake pedal.
When flashing and beep sound is activated at the same time
The warning light flashes and th e beep sound is activated for about five seconds if there is
a problem with the system. If th e warning light flashes and the warning sound is activat-
ed, immediately depress the brak e pedal and stop using the AUTO HOLD function then
contact an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Re pairer.
WARNING
Immediately depress the brake pedal if the warning light flashes and the beep sound is acti‐
vated while using the AUTOHOLD function:
Because the AUTOHOLD function is cancelled forcibly, the vehicle may move unexpectedly
and result in an accident.
Electric Parking
Brake (EPB) Indica-
tion/Indicator Light This warning has the following functions:
Parking brake warning/Indicator light inspection
The light illuminates when the el
ectric parking brake (EPB) is applied with the ignition
switched to START or ON. It turns off when the electric parking brake (EPB) is released.
When the light is turned on
If the light remains turned on e ven if the electric parking brake (EPB) switch is released,
an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
When the light is flashing
The light flashes if the electric parking brake (EPB) has a mal function. If the light re-
mains flashing even if the elect ric parking brake (EPB) switch is operated, consult an ex-
pert repairer, we recommend an Au thorised Mazda Repairer as soon as possible.
Check Engine LightIf this light illuminates while d
riving, the vehicle may have a problem. It is important to
note the driving conditions when the light illuminated and consult an expert repairer, we
recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
The check engine light may illuminate in the following cases:
•The engine's electrical system has a problem.•The emission control system has a problem.•The fuel tank level being very low or approaching empty.
If the check engine light remains on, or it flashes continuously , do not drive at high
speeds and consult an expert rep airer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer as
soon as possible.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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SignalWarning
(Amber)
KEY Warning Indi-
cation
*
“Keyless System malfunction” is displayed
This message is displayed if the advanced keyless entry & push button start system has a
problem.
Contact an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
CAUTION
If the message is indicated, or the push button start indicator light (amber) flashes, the en‐
gine may not start. If the engine cannot be st arted, try starting it using the emergency oper‐
ation for starting the engine, an d have the vehicle inspected at an expert repairer, we rec‐
ommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer as soon as possible.
Refer to Emergency Operation for St arting the Engine on page 4-10.
“Set Power to OFF” is displayed
This message is displayed when the driver's door is opened with out switching the ignition
off.
“Key not found” is displayed
This message is displayed when a ny of the following operations is performed with the key
out of the operational range or placed in areas inside the cabi n where it is difficult for the
key to be detected.
•The push button start is pressed with the ignition switched off•The ignition is switched on•All doors are closed without switching the ignition off
(Red)
(Turns on)
KEY Warning
Light
*
If any malfunction o ccurs in the keyless entry system, it illum inates continuously.
CAUTION
If the key warning indicator light illuminates or the push button start indicator light (am‐
ber) flashes, the engine may not start. If the engine cannot be started, try starting it using
the emergency operation for starting the engine, and have the vehicle inspected at an ex‐
pert repairer, we recommend an Authoris ed Mazda Repairer as soon as possible.
Refer to Emergency Operation for Starting the Engine on page 4- 10.
Security Indicator
Light If the engine does not start with the correct key, and the secu
rity indicator light remains
illuminated or flashing, try the following:
Make sure the key is within the operational range for signal transmission. Switch the igni-
tion off, and then restart the engine. If the engine does not s tart after 3 or more tries, con-
tact an expert repairer, we reco mmend an Authorised Mazda Repai rer.
If Trouble Arises
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SignalWarning
(Amber)
i-stop Warning
Light
*
When the light is turned on
A problem in the system may be i ndicated under the following conditions. Have your ve-
hicle inspected at an expert repairer, we recommend an Authoris ed Mazda Repairer.
•The light does not turn on when the ignition is switched ON.•The light continues to remain on even though the i-stop OFF swi tch has been pressed
while the engine is running.
When the light is flashing
The light continues to flash if the system has a malfunction. H ave your vehicle inspected
at an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repaire r.
i-ELOOP Warning
Indication*
The Warning indication turns on if there is any malfunction in the i-ELOOP system. Con-
sult an expert repairer, we reco mmend an Authorised Mazda Repai rer.
(Amber)
High Beam Control System (HBC)
Wa r n i n g L i g h t
*
The light remains turned on if th ere is a problem with the system. Have your vehicle in-
spected at an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
NOTE
If the windscreen area in front of the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) is fogged or ob-
structed, the light turns on temporarily. If the light remains turned on, there may be a
problem with the system.
(Amber)
Adaptive LED
Headlights (ALH)
Wa r n i n g L i g h t
*
The light remains turned on if th ere is a problem with the system. Have your vehicle in-
spected at an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
NOTE
If the windscreen area in front of the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) is fogged or ob-
structed, the light turns on temporarily. If the light remains turned on, there may be a
problem with the system.
Blind Spot Monitor-
ing (BSM) Warning
Indication
*
This light illuminates if there i s a malfunction in the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM). Have
your vehicle inspected by an expe rt repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda Re-
pairer.
NOTE
If the vehicle is driven on a road with less traffic and few vehicles that the radar sensors
can detect, the system may pause. However , it does not indicate a malfunction.
Blind Spot Monitor-
ing (BSM) OFF In-
dicator Light
*
A problem in the system may be i ndicated under the following conditions.
Have your vehicle inspected at an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorised Mazda
Repairer.
•The light does not turn on when the ignition is switched ON.•The light remains on even when the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system can be operat-
ed.
•The light turns on while driving the vehicle.
NOTE
If the vehicle is driven on a road with less traffic and few vehicles that the radar sensors
can detect, the system may pause (The Bli nd Spot Monitoring (BSM) OFF indicator light
in the instrument cluster illuminates). However, it does not indicate a malfunction.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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