2017 MAZDA MODEL CX-5 power steering

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
(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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▼Key Left-in-luggage compartment
Warning Beep (With the advanced
keyless function)
If the key is left in the luggage
compartment with all the doors locked and
the liftgate closed, a
beep will be heard
outside for about 10 seconds to notify the
driver that the key is in the luggage
compartment. In this case, take out the key
by pressing the electric liftgate opener and
opening the liftgate. The key taken out of
the luggage compartment may not operate
because its functions have been
temporarily stopped. To restore the key's
functions, perform the applicable
procedure (page 3-7).
▼ Key Left-in-vehicle Warning Beep
(With the advanced keyless
function)
If all the doors and luggage compartment
are locked using another key while the key
is left in the cabin, the beep which sounds
outside of the vehic
le will be heard for
about 10 seconds to notify the driver that
the key is in the cabin. In this case, take
out the key by opening the door. A key
taken out of the vehicle using this method
may not operate because its functions have
been temporarily stopped. To restore the
key's functions, perform the applicable
procedure (page 3-7).
▼ Electronic Steering Lock Warning
Beep
The warning beep operates if the steering
wheel is not unlocked after the push
button start is pressed. (page 4-4)
▼
Power Liftgate Warning Beep*
If system operation precautions are
necessary, the driver is notified by the
warning sound.
Cautions
What to check
The beep sounds 3 times The conditions required
for the power liftgate to
operate have not been
met, such as an object
being stuck in the lift-
gate.
The beep sound contin-
ues The vehicle is being
driven with the liftgate
open. Stop the vehicle
and close the liftgate.
▼
Outside Temperature Warning
Beep*
Warns the driver of the possibility of icy
roads when the outside temperature is low.
If the outside temperature is lower than
about 4 °C (39 °F) , a beep sound is heard
once and the outside temperature display
flashes for about ten seconds.
(Type A instrument cluster)
Refer to Outside Temperature Display on
page 4-35.
(Type B instrument cluster)
Refer to Outside Temperature Display on
page 4-27.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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▼i-stop Warning Beep*
•If the driver's door is opened while
engine idling is sto
pped, the warning
sound operates to notify the driver that
engine idling is sto pped. It stops when
the driver's door is closed.
•(European model)
The warning sound operates if the
following operations are performed
while the engine id ling is stopped. In
such cases, the engine does not restart
automatically to ensure safety. Start the
engine using the normal method.
•(Manual transaxle)
With the shift lever in a position other
than neutral, the dri ver's seat belt is
unfastened and the driver's door is
opened.
•(Automatic transaxle)
With the selector lever in the D or M
(not in second gear fixed mode)
position, the driver's seat belt is
unfastened and the driver's door is
opened.
▼ Vehicle Speed Alarm*
The vehicle speed alarm function is
designed to alarm the driver via a single
beep sound and a warning indication in the
instrument cluster that the previously set
vehicle speed has been exceeded.
You can change the vehicle speed setting
at which the warning is triggered.
▼120 km/h Warning Beep*
If the vehicle speed exceeds 120 km/h, a
chime sounds for 5 seconds.
▼ Electric Parking Brake (EPB)
Warning Beep
The warning buzzer is activated under the
following conditions:
•The vehicle is driven with the electric
parking brake (EPB) applied.
•The electric parking
brake (EPB) switch
is pulled while the vehicle is driven.
▼ AUTOHOLD Warning Beep
Warning light flashes/m
essage is displayed
and beep sound is activated
simultaneously for about five seconds
when using AUTOHOLD function or
when AUTOHOLD swi tch is operated.
Because a problem with AUTOHOLD
function has occurred, AUTOHOLD
function does not operate even if
AUTOHOLD switch is operated.

If the warning light flashes/message is
displayed and the beep sound is activated
simultaneously, have your vehicle
inspected at an expert repairer, we
recommend an Authorised Mazda
Repairer.
▼ Power Steering Warning Buzzer
If the power steer
ing system has a
malfunction, the power steering
malfunction light turns on or flashes and
the buzzer operates at the same time.
Refer to Warning Indication/Warning
Lights on page 4-42.
▼ Tyre Inflation Pressure Warning
Beep*
The warning beep sound will be heard for
about 3 seconds if the tyre pressures
decrease.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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Index
Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge........................................... 4-33
Fuel gauge................................... 4-34
Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) &
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS) Display..........................4-38
Maintenance monitor...................4-36
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with
Stop & Go function (MRCC with
Stop & Go function) System
Display......................................... 4-37
Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC) display.......................... 4-37
Odometer and trip meter............. 4-33
Outside temperatur e display........ 4-35
Vehicle Speed Alarm................... 4-38
Warning (Display Indication)...... 4-38
O
Odometer and Trip Meter................. 4-24
Outside Mirrors................................. 3-36
Outside Temperature Display............4-27
Outside temperature warning beep....7-65
Overhead Console........................... 5-148
Overhead Light............................... 5-142
Overhead Lights......... ..................... 5-142
Overheating....................................... 7-37
Owner Maintenance Closing the bonnet.......................6-23
Engine compartment overview.... 6-24
Key battery replacement..............6-41
Opening the bonnet..................... 6-22
Owner maintenance
precautions................................... 6-20
P
Parking Brake....................................4-81
Parking Sensor System................... 4-229
Park assist sensor system
operation.................................... 4-231
Sensor detection range.............. 4-231
Personalisation Features.................... 9-12
Power Liftgate................................... 3-21
Power Liftgate Warning Beep........... 7-65
Power Steering................................ 4-104
Power Steering Warning Buzzer....... 7-66
Power Windows................................ 3-40
R
Radar Sensors (Rear)...................... 4-204
Radar Sensor (Front).......................4-201
Rearview Mirror................................3-38
Rear Coat Hooks......... .................... 5-152
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA).... 4-133
Rear Door Child Safet y Locks.......... 3-18
Rear Fog Light.................................. 4-69
Rear Seat............................................. 2-9
Rear View Monitor......................... 4-217 Displayable range on the
screen......................................... 4-219
Picture quality adjustment......... 4-228
Rear view monitor operation..... 4-221
Rear view parking camera
location...................................... 4-218
Switching to the rear view monitor
display........................................4-218
Variance between actual road
conditions and displayed
image......................................... 4-226
Viewing the display................... 4-220
Rear window Rear Window Defogge r...............4-76
Rear Window Defogger.................... 4-76
Rear Window Washer... .................... 4-75
Rear Window Wiper......................... 4-75
Recommended Oil.............................6-25
Recording of Vehicle Data.................. 8-5
Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign
Country................................................ 8-2
Replacement
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Index
T
Tachometer........................................ 4-25
Theft-Deterrent System..................... 3-49
Three-flash Turn Signal.................... 4-71
To w i n gHook.............. .............................. 7-41
Towing Caravans and Trailers
(Europe/Russia/Turkey/Israel/South
Africa)..........................................3-61
Towing Description........................... 7-39
Traction Control System (TCS)........ 4-91
TCS OFF Indicator Light............ 4-92
TCS OFF switch..........................4-92
TCS/DSC indicator light............. 4-91
Traffic Sign Recognition System
(TSR)............................................... 4-120
Transmitter.......................................... 3-4
Trip Computer................................... 4-28
Trip Meter......................................... 4-24
Trouble Battery runs out........................... 7-32
Emergency starting...................... 7-35
Emergency towing....................... 7-39
Flat tyre....................................... 7-15
Overheating................................. 7-37
Parking in an emergency............. 7-14
Warning/indicator lights and warning
sounds.......................................... 7-43
When liftgate cannot be
opened..........................................7-70
Turn and Lane-Change Signals......... 4-70
Tyres.................................................. 6-43
Flat tyre....................................... 7-15
Replacing a tyre...........................6-45
Replacing a wheel....................... 6-46
Snow tyres................................... 3-57
Specifications.................................9-9
Temporary spare tyre...................6-45
Tyre chains.................................. 3-57
Tyre inflation pressure.................6-43
Tyre rotation................................ 6-44
Tyre Inflation Pressure Warning
Beep...................................................7-66
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System... 4-212
U
Ultrasonic Sensor (Rear)................. 4-206
USB Power Outlet.......................... 5-146
V
Vanity Mirrors................................. 5-142
Vehicle Information Labels................. 9-2
Vehicle Speed Alarm........................ 4-30
W
Warning Indication/Warning
Lights.................................................4-42
Warning Sound is Activated............. 7-63 Air bag/seat belt pr etensioner system
warning beep............................... 7-63
AUTOHOLD Warning Beep....... 7-66
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
warning beep............................... 7-67
Collision warning...... .................. 7-69
Electric Parking Brake (EPB)
Warning Beep.............................. 7-66
Electronic steering lock warning
beep..............................................7-65
Excessive speed warning.............7-68
Ignition not switched off (STOP)
warning beep............................... 7-64
i-stop warning beep..................... 7-66
Key left-in-luggage compartment
warning beep (With the advanced
keyless function)..........................7-65
Key left-in-vehicle warning beep
(With the advanced keyless
function).......................................7-65
Key removed from vehicle warning
beep..............................................7-64
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Index
Lane Departure Warning sound... 7-68
Lights-on reminder...................... 7-63
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with
Stop & Go function (MRCC with
Stop & Go function) system
warnings.......................................7-67
Mazda Radar Cruise Control
(MRCC) System warnings.......... 7-67
Outside temperature warning
beep..............................................7-65
Power Liftgate Warning Beep..... 7-65
Power steering warning buzzer....7-66
Request switch inoperable warning
beep (With the advanced keyless
function).......................................7-64
Seat belt warning beep................ 7-63
Speed limiter warning beep......... 7-68
Tyre inflation pressure warning
beep..............................................7-66Vehicle speed alarm.....................7-66
120 km/h warning beep............... 7-66
Warning/Buzzer................................. 7-43
Warranty.............................................. 8-2
Windows Power windows......... .................. 3-40
Windscreen Washer........................... 4-74
Windscreen Wipers........................... 4-72
Windscreen Wiper De-i cer................ 4-77
Winter Driving.................................. 3-56
Wiper
Replacing Rear Window Wiper
Blade............................................ 6-36
Replacing windscreen wiper
blades........................................... 6-33
0-9
120 km/h warning beep.. .................. 7-66
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