2017 MAZDA MODEL CX-5 tow

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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Rear

Towing eyelet
Wheel brace
4. Hook the towing rope to the towing eyelet.
CAUTION
If the towing eyelet is not securely
tightened, it may loosen or
disengage from the bumper when
towing the vehicle. Make sure that
the towing eyelet is securely
tightened to the bumper.
 Be careful not to damage the towing
eyelet and towing hook, vehicle body,
or transaxle system when towing
under the following conditions:
Do not tow a vehicle heavier than
yours.
 Do not suddenly accelerate your
vehicle as it will apply a severe
shock to the towing eyelet and
towing hook or rope.
 Do not attach any rope other than
to the towing eyelet and towing
hook.
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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Index
D
Defogger............................................ 4-76
Mirror...........................................4-76
Rear window............................... 4-76
Diesel Particulate F ilter (SKYACTIV-D
2.2)...................................................4-216
Dimensions.......................................... 9-8
Direction Indicators...........................4-70
Distance Recognition Support System
(DRSS)............................................ 4-127 Indication on display................. 4-127
Door Locks........................................3-10
Driver Attention Alert (DAA).........4-131
Drive Selection................................4-101
Driving In Flooded Area...................3-59
Driving Tips...................................... 3-53 Automatic transaxle.....................4-62
Driving in flooded area............... 3-59
Floor mat..................................... 3-55
Hazardous driving....... ................ 3-54
Rocking the vehicle..................... 3-56
Running-in................................... 3-53
Saving fuel and protection of the
environment................................. 3-53
Turbocharged vehicles (SKYACTIV-
D 2.2)...........................................3-60
Winter driving............................. 3-56
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)..... 4-93 TCS/DSC indicator light............. 4-93
E
Effectiveness Display...................... 4-100
Electric parking brake (EPB)............ 4-81
Electric Parking Brake (EPB) Warning
Beep...................................................7-66
Electronic steering lock warning
beep................................................... 7-65
Emergency Starting
Push-starting................................ 7-35
Running out of fuel (SKYACTIV-D
2.2)............................................... 7-36
Starting a flooded engine
(SKYACTIV-G 2.0 and SKYACTIV-
G 2.5)...........................................7-35
Emergency Stop Signal System........ 4-88
Emergency Towing
Towing description...................... 7-39
Towing hooks.............................. 7-41
Emission Control System (SKYACTIV-
D 2.2)................................................ 3-31
Emission Control System (SKYACTIV-
G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5)................ 3-31
Ending Screen Display....................4-100
Engine Bonnet release............................. 6-22
Coolant.........................................6-29
Engine compartment overview.... 6-24
Exhaust gas.................................. 3-32
Oil................................................ 6-25
Starting...........................................4-5
Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge................................................ 4-25
Essential Information.......................... 6-2
Excessive Speed Warning................. 7-68
Exhaust Gas...................................... 3-32
Exterior Care..................................... 6-61 Aluminium wheel maintenance... 6-65
Bright-metal maint enance........... 6-65
Cavity protection......................... 6-65
Maintaining the finish................. 6-62
Paint damage touch-up................ 6-64
Plastic part maintenance.............. 6-66
Undercoating............................... 6-65
F
Flasher Hazard warning........................... 4-78
Headlights.................................... 4-63
Flat Tyre............................................ 7-15
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