2017 MAZDA MODEL CX-5 tow

3Before Driving
Use of various features, including keys, doors, mirrors and windows.
Keys.................................................... 3-2 Keys.............................................. 3-2
Keyless Entry System................... 3-3
Advanced Keyless Entry
System.................................................3-8 Advanced Keyless Entry System
*.....
...................................................... 3-8
Operational Range........................ 3-9
Doors and Locks.............................. 3-10 Door Locks................................. 3-10
Liftgate....................................... 3-19
Fuel and Emission........................... 3-29 Fuel and Engine Exhaust
Precautions................................. 3-29
Fuel-Filler Flap and Cap.............3-33
Steering Wheel................................. 3-35 Steering Wheel....... .................... 3-35
Mirrors............................................. 3-36 Mirrors........................................ 3-36
Windows........................................... 3-40 Power Windows..........................3-40
Sunroof
*......................................3-44
Security System............................... 3-47
Modification and Add-On
Equipment...................................3-47
Immobilizer System....................3-47
Theft-Deterrent System
*.............3-49
Driving Tips..................................... 3-53 Running-In..................................3-53
Saving Fuel and Protection of the
Environment............................... 3-53
Hazardous Driving.... ..................3-54
Floor Mat.................................... 3-55
Rocking the Vehicle....................3-56
Winter Driving............................3-56
Driving In Flooded A rea............ 3-59
Turbocharger Information
(SKYACTIV-D 2.2).................... 3-60
Towing.............................................. 3-61 Towing Caravans and Trailers
(Europe/Russia/Turkey/Israel/South
Africa).........................................3-61
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Turn the auxiliary key toward the front to
lock, toward the back to unlock.
Lock Unlock
▼
Double Locking System*
The double locking system is designed to
prevent someone who has broken into
your vehicle from opening the door from
the inside.

If you have any problems with the double
locking system, consult an expert repairer,
we recommend an Authorised Mazda
Repairer.
WA R N I N G
Never activate the double locking system
with passengers, especially children, still
inside the vehicle:
Activating the system with passengers,
especially children, still inside the vehicle is
dangerous. The passengers cannot open
the doors from inside. They would be
trapped and subjected to extreme
temperatures. This could result in serious
injuries or even death.
How to Activate the system
1. Close all the windows and the
sunroof
*.
2. Switch the ignition off and take thekey with you.
3. Close all doors and the liftgate.
4. Insert the auxiliary key in the driver's door, turn the auxiliary key to the lock
position, and return it to the centre
position. Then turn it to the lock
position again within 3 seconds.

Centre
position
Lock
position
NOTE
•You can also activate the system by
pressing the lock button on the
transmitter twice within 3 seconds.
•(With the advanced keyless
function)
You can also activate the system by
pressing the request switch twice
within 3 seconds.
5. The indicator light illuminates for
about 3 seconds to indicate that the
system has been activated.

NOTE
The system cannot be activated when
any door or the liftgate is open.
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Running-In
No special running-in is necessary, but a
few precautions in the first 1,000 km (600
miles) may add to the performance,
economy, and life of the vehicle.
•Do not race the engine.
•Do not maintain one constant speed,
either slow or fast, for a long period of
time.
•Do not drive constantly at full-throttle or
high engine rpm for extended periods of
time.
•Avoid unnecessary hard stops.
•Avoid full-throttle starts.
•Do not tow a trailer.
Saving Fuel and Protection of the Environment
How you operate your Mazda determines
how far it will travel on a tank of fuel. Use
these suggestions to help save fuel and
reduce CO
2.
•Avoid long warm-ups. Once the engine
runs smoothly, begin driving.
•Avoid fast starts.
•Drive at lower speeds.
•Anticipate when to apply the brakes
(avoid sudden braking).
•Follow the maintenance schedule (page
6-3) and have an expert repairer, we
recommend an Authorised Mazda
Repairer perform inspections and
servicing.
•Use the air conditioner only when
necessary.
•Slow down on rough roads.
•Keep the tyres properly inflated.
•Do not carry unnecessary weight.
•Do not rest your foot on the brake pedal
while driving.
•Keep the wheels in correct alignment.
•Keep windows closed at high speeds.
•Slow down when driving in crosswinds
and headwinds.
WA R N I N G
Never stop the engine when going down a
hill:
Stopping the engine when going down a
hill is dangerous. This causes the loss of
power steering and power brake control,
and may cause damage to the drivetrain.
Any loss of steering or braking control
could cause an accident.
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Towing Caravans and Trailers (Europe/Russia/Turkey/Israel/South Africa)
Your Mazda was designed and built primarily to carry passengers and cargo.
If you tow a trailer, follow thes e instructions because driver and passenger safety depends
on proper equipment and safe d riving habits. Towing a trailer w ill affect handling, braking,
durability, performance, and economy.
Never overload vehicle or trailer. Consult an Authorised Mazda Dealer if you need further
details.
CAUTION
 Do not tow a trailer during the
first 1,000 km (600 miles) of your new Mazda. If you do, you
may damage the engine, transaxle, differenti al, wheel bearings, and other power train
components.
 Damage caused by towing a trailer/caravan in Turkey is not covered by the vehicle's
warranty.
▼ Weight Limits
The total trailer weight, gross
combination weight and trailer nose weight must be
within the prescribed limits in the Trailer Towing-Load Table.

TOTAL TRAILER WEIGHT:
Sum of weights of the trailer and its load.

GROSS COMBINATION WEIGHT:
Sum of total trailer weight and t owing vehicle weight; including trailer hitch, vehicle
passengers, and vehicle load.

TRAILER NOSE WEIGHT:
The weight exerted on the trailer tongue. It is varied by chang ing the weight distribution
when loading the trailer.

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CAUTION
Be aware of the towing load weight differences when towing at high altitudes. For altitudes
exceeding 1,000 meter (3,280 ft 10 in), always reduce the towing load by 10% for every 1,000
meter (3,280 ft 10 in) increase in altitude from the load indicated under the gross combination
weight heading in the maximum trailer towing-l oad table. If the determined maximum total
towing load weight is exceed ed, the engine and other power train parts may be damaged.
Maximum trailer towing-load table
Europe/Gradient up to 12%
MODEL TOTAL TRAILER WEIGHTGROSS COMBI-
NATION
WEIGHT
Engine Transaxle Emission
level Drive
system Trailer without
brake Trailer with
brake Trailer with
brake
SKYACTIV-G 2.0 Manual trans-
axleEURO6 2WD 715 kg (1,576.2
lb) 1,800 kg
(3,968.2 lb) 3,820 kg (8,421.5
lb)
SKYACTIV-G 2.0 Automatic
transaxleEURO6 2WD
730 kg (1,609.3
lb) 2,000 kg
(4,409.2 lb) 4,030 kg (8,884.5
lb)
SKYACTIV-G 2.0 Manual trans-
axleEURO6 4WD 745kg (1,642.4
lb) 1,800 kg
(3,968.2 lb) 3,880 kg (8,553.8
lb)
SKYACTIV-G 2.0 Automatic
transaxleEURO6 4WD 750 kg (1,653.4
lb) 2,000 kg
(4,409.2 lb) 4,115 kg (9,071.9
lb)
SKYACTIV-G 2.5 Automatic
transaxleEURO6 4WD
750 kg (1,653.4
lb) 2,000 kg
(4,409.2 lb) 4,143 kg (9,133.6
lb)
SKYACTIV-D 2.2
STANDARD
POWER Manual trans-
axle
EURO6 2WD 750 kg (1,653.4
lb) 2,000 kg
(4,409.2 lb) 4,110 kg (9,060.9
lb)
SKYACTIV-D 2.2
STANDARD
POWER Automatic
transaxle
EURO6 2WD 750 kg (1,653.4
lb) 2,000 kg
(4,409.2 lb) 4,120 kg (9,082.9
lb)
SKYACTIV-D 2.2
STANDARD
POWER Manual trans-
axle
EURO6 4WD 750 kg (1,653.4
lb) 2,000 kg
(4,409.2 lb) 4,143 kg (9,133.6
lb)
SKYACTIV-D 2.2
STANDARD POWER Aut
omatic
transaxle EURO6 4WD 750 kg (1,653.4
lb) 2,100kg
(4,629.6 lb) 4,243 kg (9,354.1
lb)
SKYACTIV-D 2.2
HIGH POWER Manual trans-
axle
EURO6 4WD 750 kg (1,653.4
lb) 2,000 kg
(4,409.2 lb) 4,143 kg (9,133.6
lb)
SKYACTIV-D 2.2
HIGH POWER Automatic
transaxle
EURO6 4WD
750 kg (1,653.4
lb) 2,100kg
(4,629.6 lb) 4,243 kg (9,354.1
lb)
TRAILER NOSE WEIGHT: 84 kg (185.1 lb)
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South Africa/Gradient up to 12%
MODELTOTAL TRAILER WEIGHT GROSS COMBINA-
TION WEIGHT
Engine Transaxle Emis-
sion
level Drive
system Trailer without
brake Trailer with
brake Trailer with brake
SKYAC-
TIV-G 2.0 Manual
transaxle
EURO4 2WD 750 kg (1,653.4
lb) 1,000 kg (2,204.6
lb) 2,995 kg (6,602.7 lb)
SKYAC-
TIV-G 2.0 Automatic
transaxle
EURO4 2WD
750 kg (1,653.4
lb) 1,000 kg (2,204.6
lb) 3,050 kg (6,724.0 lb)
SKYAC-
TIV-G 2.5 Automatic
transaxle
EURO4 4WD 750 kg (1,653.4
lb) 1,500 kg (3,306.9
lb) 3,635 kg (8,013.7 lb)
SKYAC-
TIV-G 2.5 Automatic
transaxle
EURO4 2WD 750 kg (1,653.4
lb) 1,500 kg (3,306.9
lb) 3,565 kg (7,859.3 lb)
SKYAC-
TIV-D 2.2 Automatic
transaxle
EURO4 2WD
750 kg (1,653.4
lb) 1,500 kg (3,306.9
lb) 3,620 kg (7,980.6 lb)
SKYAC-
TIV-D 2.2 Automatic
transaxle
EURO4 4WD 750 kg (1,653.4
lb) 1,500 kg (3,306.9
lb) 3,643 kg (8,031.3 lb)
TRAILER NOSE WEIGHT: 84 kg (185.1 lb)
WA R N I N G
Always keep tow loads within specified limits as indicated in the Trailer Towing-Load Table:
Attempting to tow loads great
er than those specified is dangerous as it may cause serious
handling and performance problems that could result in personal injury or vehicle damage,
or both.
Always keep the trailer nose weight within the specified limits in the Trailer Towing-Load
Table:
Loading the trailer with more weight in the rear than in the front is dangerous. This could
cause loss of vehicle control and an accident.
NOTE
•The total trailer weight and nose weight can be determined by weighing the trailer on
platform scales at a highway weighing station or a trucking company.
•Appropriate total trailer weight and nose we ight may prevent the danger of trailer sway
from crosswinds, rough roads, or other causes.
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▼Trailer Hitch
When towing a trailer, use an ap
propriate trailer hitch. We recommend using a genuine
Mazda trailer hitch. Use the original holes drilled by the vehi cle manufacture for securing
the trailer hitch. Con tact your Authorised Mazda Dealer for mor e information.

MAX 84 Kg (185.1 lb)
Hitch coupling point
A
B C
C
A:350—420 (13.8—16.5)
B:989.7 (38.96)
C:1046.9 (41.217)
Unit:mm (in)
Trailer hitch installation area
▼
Ty r e s
When towing a trailer, make sure
all tyres are inflated to the recommended cold-tyre
pressure, as indicated on the ty re pressure chart on the driver's door frame. Trailer tyre size,
load rating, and inflation pressures should conform to tyre man ufacturer specifications.
WA R N I N G
Never use the temporary spare tyre when towing:
Using the temporary spare tyre on your vehicle when towing a trailer is dangerous as it could
result in tyre failure, loss of control, and injury to vehicle occupants.
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▼Safety Chains
Safety chains must be used as a
precautionary measure should th e trailer become
unintentionally unhitched. They should cross under the trailer tongue and attach to the hitch.
Leave enough slack to allow ful l turns. Consult literature published by your trailer or hitch
manufacturer for more details.
WA R N I N G
Make sure the safety chain is securely attached to both the trailer and the vehicle prior to
departure:
Towing a trailer without using a safety chain securely attached to both the trailer and the
vehicle is dangerous. If damage occurs to the coupling unit or hitch ball, the trailer could
wander into another lane and cause a collision.
▼ Trailer Lights
CAUTION
Do not connect a trailer lighting system directly
to the lighting system of your Mazda. This
may damage your vehicle's electrical system and lighting systems. To connect the lighting
system, consult an Au thorised Mazda Dealer.
▼Trailer Brakes
Check the Maximum trailer towing-
load table in Weight Limits (page 3-61), and if your
trailer weight exceeds the value in the TOTAL TRAILER WEIGHT (T railer without brake),
trailer brakes are required.
If your trailer has brakes, make sure they meet regulations.
WA R N I N G
Do not connect a hydraulic trailer-brake system to your vehicle's brake system:
Connecting a hydraulic trailer-brake system direc tly to the vehicle brake system is dangerous
and will result in inadequate braking and possible injury.
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