2017 MAZDA MODEL CX-5 fog light

4When Driving
Information concerning safe driving and stopping.
Start/Stop Engine.............................. 4-4 Ignition Switch........ ..................... 4-4
Starting the Engine....................... 4-5
Turning the Engine Off............... 4-11
i-stop
*......................................... 4-12
Instrument Cluster and Display............
........................................................... 4-22 Meters and Gauges..................... 4-22
Multi-information Display
*........ 4-31
Active Driving Display
*............. 4-39
Warning/Indicator Lights............4-42
Manual Transaxle Operation......... 4-51 Manual Transaxle Shift
Pattern......................................... 4-51
Automatic Transaxle....................... 4-54 Automatic Transaxle
Controls...................................... 4-54
Shift-Lock System...................... 4-55
Transaxle Ranges........................4-56
Manual Shift Mode..................... 4-58
Driving Tips................................4-62
Switches and Controls..................... 4-63
Lighting Control......................... 4-63
Front Fog Lights
*....................... 4-68
Rear Fog Light
*.......................... 4-69
Turn and Lane-Change
Signals........................................ 4-70
Windscreen Wipers and
Washer........................................ 4-71
Rear Window Wiper and
Washer........................................ 4-75
Headlight Washer
*...................... 4-75
Rear Window Defogg er.............. 4-76
Horn............................................ 4-78
Hazard Warning Flasher............. 4-78
Brake................................................ 4-80 Brake System.............................. 4-80
AUTOHOLD.............................. 4-84
Emergency Stop Signal
System........................................ 4-88
Hill Launch Assist (HLA).......... 4-89
ABS/TCS/DSC................................. 4-90 Antilock Brake System
(ABS)..........................................4-90
Traction Control System
(TCS).......................................... 4-91
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC)..........................................4-93
i-ELOOP.......................................... 4-94 i-ELOOP
*................................... 4-94
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SignalIndicator Page
(White/Amber)
*Vehicle Speed Alarm Indication Without mul-
ti-information display
4-30
With multi-in- formation dis- play
4-38
Wrench Indication/Indicator Light*14-50
*Glow Indicator Light*14-50
*Diesel Particulate Filter Indication/Indicator Light*14-216
(Blue)
*Low Engine Coolant Temperature Indicator Light 4-50
Shift Position Indication
4-57
Lights-On Indication/Indicator Light 4-63
Headlight High-Beam Indicator LightHeadlight
High-Low Beam 4-66
Flashing the Headlights 4-66
*Front Fog Light Indicator Light 4-68
*Rear Fog Light Indicator Light4-69
Direction Indicator/Hazard Warning Indicator LightsTurn and
Lane-Change Signals4-70
Hazard Warning Flasher4-78
Electric Parking Brake (EPB ) Indication/Indicator Light*1*27-46
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Instrument Cluster and Display
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Front Fog Lights*
The front fog lights can be used when the
ignition is switched ON.
Use this switch to t urn on the front fog
lights. The front fog lights will improve
visibility at night and during foggy
conditions.

To turn the front fog lights on, rotate the
fog light switch to the
or position
(the fog light switc h returns to the
position automatically).

Fog light switch
The headlight switch must be in the or
position when turning on the front fog
lights.
The front fog light ind icator light in the
instrument cluster illuminates while the
front fog light are on.

To turn the front fog lights off, do any of
the following:
•Rotate the fog light switch to the
position.
•Turn the headlight switch to the
position.
NOTE
•(With auto-light control)
If the fog light switch is in the
position or the headlight switch is in the
position, the fog lights will turn on
when the headlights, the exterior lights
turn on.
•When the fog light switch is rotated to
the
position while the headlights or
the front fog lights are turned on (the
fog light switch returns to the
position
automatically), the rear fog light turns
on and the rear fog light indicator light
turns on in the instrument cluster.
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Rear Fog Light*
The rear fog light can be used when the
ignition is switched ON.
The rear fog light helps your vehicle to be
seen.
When the lights are turned on, the rear fog
lights indicator light in the instrument
cluster turns on.

▼With Front Fog Lights
The headlight switch must be in the or
position before turning on the rear fog
light.

To turn the rear fog light on, rotate the fog
light switch to the
position (the fog
light switch returns to the
position
automatically).
The rear fog light indicator light in the
instrument cluster i lluminates while the
rear fog light is on.

Fog light switch
To turn the rear fog light off, do any of the
following:
•Rotate the fog light switch to the
position again (the fog light switch
returns to the
position automatically).
•Turn the headlight switch to the
position.
The rear fog light indicator light in the
instrument cluster goes off when the rear
fog light is turned off.
NOTE
•The front fog lights turns on when the
rear fog light is turned on.
•If the fog light switch is rotated to the
position (the fog light switch returns to
the
position automatically), the front
fog light indicator light in the
instrument cluster will also illuminate.
•(With auto-light control)
When the headlight switch is in the
position and the headlights, exterior
lights and instrument panel illuminated,
the rear fog light turns on when the rear
fog light switch is turned on.
▼ Without Front Fog Lights
The headlights must be turned on to turn
on the rear fog light.

To turn the rear fog li
ght on, rotate the fog
light switch to the
position (the fog
light switch returns to its original position
automatically).
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The rear fog light indicator light in the
instrument cluster illuminates while the
rear fog light is on.

Fog light switch
To turn the rear fog light off, do any of the
following:
•Rotate the fog light switch to the
position again (the fog light switch
returns to its original position
automatically).
•Turn the headlight switch to the
position.
The rear fog light indicator light in the
instrument cluster goes off when the rear
fog light is turned off.
NOTE
(With auto-light control)
When the headlight switch is in the
position and the headlights, exterior lights
and instrument panel illuminated, the rear
fog light turns on when the rear fog light
switch is turned on.
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
The ignition must be switched ON to use
the turn and lane-change signals.
▼Direction Indicators
Move the signal lever down (for a left
turn) or up (for a right turn) to the stop
position. The signal will self-cancel after
the turn is completed.

If the indicator light continues to flash
after a turn, ma
nually return th e lever to its
original position.
Right turn
Left turn
Right lane change
Left lane change OFF
The direction indicato
rs in the instrument
cluster flash according to the operation of
the direction indicator lever to show which
signal is working.

NOTE
•If an indicator light stays on without
flashing or if it flashes abnormally, one
of the direction indicator bulbs may be
burned out.
•A personalised function is available to
change the turn indicator sound volume.
(page 9-12)
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Rear Window Defogger
The rear window defogger clears fog from
the rear window.

The ignition must be switched ON to use
the defogger.

Press the switch to turn on the rear
window defogger. The rear window
defogger operates for about 15 minutes
and then turns off automatically.
The indicator light illuminates when the
defogger is operating.

To turn off the rear window defogger
before the 15 minutes has elapsed, press
the switch again.
Manual Air-Conditioning
Indicator light
Fully Automatic Air-Conditioning
Indicator light
CAUTION
 Do not use sharp instruments or window
cleaners with abrasives to clean the
inside of the rear window surface. They
may damage the defogger grid inside the
window.
NOTE
•This defogger is not designed for
melting snow. If there is an
accumulation of snow on the rear
window, remove it before using the
defogger.
•The rear window defogger setting can
be changed. After changing the setting,
the rear window defogger stops
automatically after 15 minutes have
elapsed and when the ambient
temperature is high. When the ambient
temperature is low, it continues to
operate until the switch is pressed
again.
Refer to Personalisation Features on
page 9-12.
▼ Mirror Defogger*
The mirror defoggers defrost the outside
mirrors.

The mirror defoggers operate in
conjunction with the rear window
defogger.
To turn on the mirror defoggers, switch the
ignition ON and press the rear window
defogger switch (page 4-76).
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Manual Air-Conditioning
Indicator light
Fully Automatic Air-Conditioning
Indicator light
▼Windscreen Wiper De-icer
The thermal filaments at the following
positions heat up and facilitate the removal
of snow accumulated on the windscreen.
Left-Hand Drive Model
Right-Hand Drive Model
The windscreen wiper de-icer operates in
conjunction with the rear window
defogger.
To turn on the windscreen wiper de-icer,
switch the ignition ON and press the rear
window defogger switch (page 4-76).
Manual Air-Conditioning
Indicator light
Fully Automatic Air-Conditioning
Indicator light
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NOTE
The timing in which the system switches the headlights changes under the following
conditions. If the system does not switch the headlights appropriately, manually switch
between high and low beams according to the visibility as well as road and traffic
conditions.
•When there are sources of light in the area such as street lamps, illuminated signboards,
and traffic signals.
•When there are reflective objects in the surrounding area such as reflective plates and
signs.
•When visibility is reduced under rain, snow and foggy conditions.
•When driving on roads with sharp turn or hilly terrain.
•When the headlights/rear lamps of vehicles in front of you or in the opposite lane are dim
or not illuminated.
•When there is insufficient darkness such as at dawn or dusk.
•When the luggage compartment is loaded with heavy objects or the rear passenger seats
are occupied.
•When visibility is reduced due to a vehicle in front of you spraying water from its tyres
onto your windscreen.
▼ To Operate the System
The HBC operates to sw
itch the headlights
automatically between high and low
beams after the ignition is switched ON
and the headlight switch is in the AUTO
and high beam position.
The HBC determines t hat it is dark based
on the brightness of the surrounding area.
At the same time, th e HBC indicator light
(green) in the instrument cluster
illuminates.

The HBC determines t hat it is dark based
on the brightness of the surrounding area.
NOTE
•When the vehicle speed is about 30 km/h
(19 mph) or more, the headlights
automatically switch to high beams
when there are no vehicles ahead or
approaching in the opposite direction.
When the vehicle speed is less than
about 20 km/h (12 mph), the HBC
switches the headlights to low beams.
•The low beams may not switch to high
beams when cornering.
•Operation of the HBC function can be
disabled. Refer to Personalisation
Features on page 9-12.
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