2017 MAZDA MODEL CX-5 traction control

Hazardous Driving
WA R N I N G
Be extremely careful if it is necessary to
downshift on slippery surfaces:
Downshifting into lower gear while driving
on slippery surfaces is dangerous. The
sudden change in tyre speed could cause
the tyres to skid. This could lead to loss of
vehicle control and an accident.
Avoid sharp turns, excessive speed and
abrupt manoeuvres when driving this
vehicle:
Sharp turns, excessive speed and abrupt
manoeuvring of this vehicle are dangerous
as it could result in the increased risk of loss
of vehicle control, vehicle roll-over,
personal injury or death.
This vehicle has a higher centre of gravity.
Vehicles with a higher centre of gravity
such as utility vehicles handle differently
than vehicles with a lower centre of gravity.
Utility vehicles are not designed for
cornering at high speeds any more than
low profile sports cars are designed to
perform satisfactorily under off-road
conditions.
In addition, utility vehicles have a
significantly higher rollover rate than other
types of vehicles.
In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is
significantly more likely to die than a
person wearing a seat belt.
When driving on ice or in water, snow,
mud, sand, or similar hazards:
•Be cautious and allow extra distance for
braking.
•Avoid sudden braking and sudden
manoeuvring.
•Do not pump the brakes. Continue to
press down on the brake pedal.
Refer to Antilock Brake System (ABS)
on page 4-90.
•If you get stuck, select a lower gear and
accelerate slowly. Do not spin the front
wheels.
•For more traction in starting on slippery
surfaces such as ice or packed snow, use
sand, rock salt, cha ins, carpeting, or
other nonslip material under the front
wheels.
NOTE
Use snow chains only on the front wheels.
Before Driving
Driving Tips
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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
(Green)
*Brake Pedal Operation demand Indicator Light 4-81
AUTOHOLD Active Indicator Light*14-86
*Mazda Radar Cruise Control with
Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop
& Go function) indicator Light 4-159
TCS/DSC Indicator Light*1
Traction Control
System (TCS) 4-91
Dynamic Stabil- ity Control(DSC)4-93
Turns on 7-46
TCS OFF Indicator Light*14-92
*Select Mode Indication 4-101
(Green)
*High Beam Control System (HBC) Indicator Light 4-110
*Adaptive LED Headlights (ALH) Indicator Light4-114
*Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) OFF Indicator Light*1
Except malfunc-
tion
4-119
Malfunction 7-46
(White)
*Mazda Radar Cruise Contr ol (MRCC) Main Indication 4-140
*Mazda Radar Cruise Control with
Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop
& Go function) Main Indication 4-153
(Green)
*Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) Set Indication
4-140
*Mazda Radar Cruise Control with
Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop
& Go function) Set Indication 4-153
(White/Green)
*Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS) Indication 4-166
*Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS) OFF Indicator Light*14-171
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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Traction Control System(TCS)
The Traction Control System (TCS)
enhances traction and safety by controlling
engine torque and braking. When the TCS
detects driving wheel slippage, it lowers
engine torque and operates the brakes to
prevent loss of traction.

This means that on a slick surface, the
engine adjusts automatically to provide
optimum power to the drive wheels,
limiting wheel spin and loss of traction.

The warning light turns on when the
system has a malfunction.
Refer to Warning Indication/Warning
Lights on page 4-42.
WA R N I N G
Do not rely on the Traction Control System
(TCS) as a substitute for safe driving:
The Traction Control System (TCS) cannot
compensate for unsafe and reckless
driving, excessive speed, tailgating
(following another vehicle too closely), and
hydroplaning (reduced tyre friction and
road contact because of water on the road
surface). You can still have an accident.
Use snow tyres or tyre chains and drive at
reduced speeds when roads are covered
with ice and/or snow:
Driving without proper traction devices on
snow and/or ice-covered roads is
dangerous. The Traction Control System
(TCS) alone cannot provide adequate
traction and you co uld still have an
accident.
NOTE
To turn off the TCS, press the TCS OFF
switch (page 4-92).
▼ TCS/DSC Indicator Light
This indicator light stays on for a few
seconds when the ignition is switched ON.
If the TCS or DSC
is operating, the
indicator light flashes.

If the light stays on, the TCS, DSC or the
brake assist system may have a
malfunction and they may not operate
correctly. Take your vehicle to an expert
repairer, we recommend an Authorised
Mazda Repairer.
NOTE
•In addition to the indicator light
flashing, a slight labouring sound will
come from the engine. This indicates
that the TCS/DSC is operating properly.
•On slippery surfaces, such as fresh
snow, it will be impossible to achieve
high rpm when the TCS is on.
When Driving
ABS/TCS/DSC
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•Severe braking

After rotation, inflate all tyre pressures to
specification (page 9-9) and inspect the
wheel nuts for tightness.
CAUTION
Rotate unidirectional tyres and radial tyres
that have an asymmetrical tread pattern or
studs only from front to rear, not from side
to side. Tyre performance will be reduced if
rotated from side to side.
▼ Replacing a Tyre
WA R N I N G
Always use tyres that are in good
condition:
Driving with worn tyres is dangerous.
Reduced braking, steering, and traction
could result in an accident.
Replace all four tyres at the same time:
Replacing just one ty
re is dangerous. It
could cause poor handling and poor
braking resulting in loss of vehicle control.
Mazda strongly recommends that you
replace all four tyres at the same time.
If a tyre wears evenly, a wear indicator
will appear as a solid band across the
tread.
Replace the tyre w hen this happens.
New tread
Tread wear
indicator
Worn tread
You should replace the tyre before the
band crosses the entire tread.
▼Temporary Spare Tyre*
Inspect the temporary spare tyre at least
monthly to make su
re it is properly
inflated and stored.
NOTE
The temporary spare tyre condition
gradually deteriorates even if it has not
been used.
The temporary spare tyre is easier to
handle because of its construction which is
lighter and smaller than a conventional
tyre. This tyre should be used only for an
emergency and only for a short distance.

Use the temporary spare tyre only until the
conventional tyre is repaired, which
should be as soon as possible.

Refer to Tyre on page 9-9.
CAUTION
 Do not use your temporary spare tyre rim
with a snow tyre or a conventional tyre.
Neither will properly fit and could
damage both tyre and rim.
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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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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