2017 MAZDA MODEL CX-5 towing

•Elongated luggage or cargo is loaded onto installed roof rails and covers the Forward
Sensing Camera (FSC).
•Exhaust gas from the vehicle in front, sand, snow, and water vapour rising from
manholes and grating, and water splashed into the air.
•When towing a malfunctioning vehicle.
•The vehicle is driven with tyres having significantly different wear.
•The vehicle is driven on down slopes or bumpy roads.
•There are water puddles on the road.
•The surroundings are dark such as during the night, early evening, or early morning, or
in a tunnel or indoor parking lot.
•The illumination brightness of the headlights is reduced or the headlight illumination is
weakened due to dirt or a deviated optical axis.
•The target object enters the blind spot of the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC).
•A person or object bursts onto the road from the shoulder or cuts right in front of you.
•You change lanes and approach a vehicle ahead.
•When driving extremely close to the target object.
•Tyre chains or a temporary spare tyre is installed.
•The vehicle ahead has a special shape. For example, a vehicle towing a trailer house or
a boat, or a vehicle carrier carrying a vehicle with its front pointed rearward.
•If the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) cannot operate normally due to backlight or fog,
the system functions related to the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) are temporarily
stopped and the following warning lights turn on. However, this does not indicate a
malfunction.
•High Beam Control System (HBC) warning light (amber)
•Adaptive LED Headlights (ALH) warning light (amber)
•Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) warning
light
•Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go
function) warning indication
•Smart Brake Support/Smart City Brake Support (SBS/SCBS) warning light (amber)
•If the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) cannot operate normally due to high temperatures,
the system functions related to the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) are temporarily
stopped and the following warning lights turn on. However, this does not indicate a
malfunction. Cool down the area around the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) such as by
turning on the air conditioner.
•High Beam Control System (HBC) warning light (amber)
•Adaptive LED Headlights (ALH) warning light (amber)
When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
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7If Trouble Arises
Helpful information on what to do if a problem arises with the vehicle.
Mazda ERA-GLONASS
(Russia)............................................... 7-2 Mazda ERA-GLONASS.............. 7-2
Indicator Light/Beep Sound....... 7-10
Test Mode................................... 7-11
Parking in an Emergency............... 7-14 Parking in an Emergency............7-14
Roadside Emergency Triangle
Retaining Strap
*......................... 7-14
Flat Tyre........................................... 7-15 Spare Tyre and Tool Storage...... 7-15
Emergency Flat Tyre Repair Kit
*......
.................................................... 7-19
Changing a Flat Tyre (With Spare
Tyre)........................................... 7-26
Battery Runs Out............................ 7-32 Jump-Starting............................. 7-32
Emergency Starting.........................7-35 Starting a Flooded Engine
(SKYACTIV-G 2.0 and SKYACTIV-
G 2.5).......................................... 7-35
Push-Starting.............................. 7-35
Running Out of Fuel (SKYACTIV-D
2.2).............................................. 7-36
Overheating......................................7-37
Overheating................................ 7-37
Emergency Towing.......................... 7-39 Towing Description.................... 7-39
Towing Hooks......... ................... 7-41
Warning/Indicator Lights and
Warning Sounds.............................. 7-43 If a Warning Light Turns On or
Flashes........................................ 7-43
Message Indicated in Multi-
information Display.................... 7-59
Message Indicated on
Display........................................7-61
Warning Sound is Activated....... 7-63
When Liftgate Cannot be
Opened..............................................7-70 When Liftgate Cannot be
Opened........................................7-70
Active Driving Display Does Not
Operate............................................. 7-71 If the Active Driving Display Does
Not Operate................................ 7-71
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Spare Tyre and Tool Storage
NOTE
Your vehicle may or may not be equipped with a spare tyre, jack, wheel brace, and tool bag.
For details, consult an Authorised Mazda Repairer.
Spare tyre and tools are stored in the locations illustrated in the diagram.
Type A
Type B
With spare tyre
Some models.
Spare tyre hold-down bolt
Towing eyelet
Tool bag
ScrewdriverWrench
Screwdriver
Wrench
Jack
Spare tyre hold-down bolt
Towing eyelet
Spare tyre
Tool bag
Jack
Jack lever
Wheel brace
Spare tyre
Jack lever
Wheel brace
If Trouble Arises
Flat Tyre
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Type A
Type B
Without spare tyre
Jack lever
Towing eyelet
Emergency flat tyre
repair kit
Jack lever Towing eyelet
Emergency flat tyre
repair kit
If Trouble Arises
Flat Tyre
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Starting a Flooded Engine(SKYACTIV-G 2.0 and SKYACTIV-G 2.5)
If the engine fails to start, it may be
flooded (excessive fuel in the engine).

Follow this procedure:

1. If the engine does not start within five
seconds on the first try, wait ten
seconds and try again.
2. Make sure the parking brake is on.
3. Depress the accelerator all the way and hold it there.
4. Depress the clutch pedal (Manual transaxle) or the brake pedal
(Automatic transaxle), then press the
push button start. If the engine starts,
release the accelerator immediately
because the engine will suddenly rev
up.
5. If the engine fails to start, crank it
without depressing the accelerator.

If the engine still does not start using the
previous procedure, have your vehicle
inspected by an expert repairer, we
recommend an Authorised Mazda
Repairer.
Push-Starting
Do not push-start your Mazda.
WA R N I N G
Never tow a vehicle to start it:
Towing a vehicle to start it is dangerous.
The vehicle being towed could surge
forward when its engine starts, causing the
two vehicles to collide. The occupants
could be injured.
CAUTION
Do not push-start a vehicle that has a
manual transaxle. It can damage the
emission control system.
NOTE
You cannot start a vehicle with an
automatic transaxle by pushing it.
If Trouble Arises
Emergency Starting
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To w i n g D e s c r i p t i o n
We recommend that towing be done only
by an expert repairer, we recommend an
Authorised Mazda Repairer or a
commercial tow-truck service.

Proper lifting and towing are necessary to
prevent damage to the vehicle. Particularly
when towing a 4WD vehicle, where all the
wheels are connected to the drive train,
proper transporting of the vehicle is
absolutely essential to avoid damaging the
drive system. Government and local laws
must be followed.
Wheel dollies

A towed 2WD vehicle should have its
drive wheels (front wheels) off the ground.
If excessive damage or other conditions
prevent this, use wheel dollies.

When towing a 2WD vehicle with the rear
wheels on the ground, release the parking
brake.
Refer to Electric Par king Brake (EPB) on
page 4-81.

A towed 4WD vehicle must have all its
wheels off the ground.
WA R N I N G
Always tow a 4WD vehicle with all four
wheels off the ground:
Towing a 4WD vehicle with either the front
or rear wheels on the ground is dangerous
as the drive train could be damaged, or the
vehicle could trail away from the tow truck
and cause an accident. If the drive train has
been damaged, transport the vehicle on a
flatbed truck.
CAUTION
 Do not tow the vehicle pointed backward
with driving wheels on the ground. This
may cause internal damage to the
transaxle.
If Trouble Arises
Emergency Towing
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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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Towing Hooks
CAUTION
The towing eyelet should be used in an
emergency (to get the vehicle out of a
ditch or a snow ba nk, for example).
 When using the towing eyelets, always
pull the lead or chain in a straight
direction with respect to the eyelet. Never
apply a sideways force.
NOTE
When towing with chain or lead, wrap the
chain or lead with a soft cloth near the
bumper to prevent damage to the bumper.
▼ Towing Hooks
1. Remove the towing eyelet and the
wheel brace from the luggage
compartment (page 7-15).
2. Wrap a flathead screwdriver or similar tool with a soft c loth to prevent
damage to a painted bumper, and open
the cap located on the front or rear
bumper.
Front

Rear

Jack lever
CAUTION
Do not use excessive force as it may
damage the cap or scratch the painted
bumper surface.
NOTE
Remove the cap completely and store it
so as not to lose it.
3. Securely install the towing eyelet using the wheel brace or equivalent.
Consult an Authorised Mazda
Repairer.
Front

Wheel brace
Towing
eyelet
If Trouble Arises
Emergency Towing
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