2017 MAZDA MODEL CX-5 brake

3–62
Before Driving
Towing
Passing
Plan well ahead to pass other vehicles, and provide plenty of room befor\
e changing lanes.
Crosswinds from passing vehicles, especially larger ones, and the effects of rough roads will
affect handling.
If swaying occurs, fi rmly grip the steering wheel and reduce speed immediately, but
gradually.
Steer straight ahead. If no extreme correction of steering or braking is\
made, the
combination of less speed and fi rm steering will result in stability.
Backing up
Backing a vehicle with a trailer requires practice and patience. Back sl\
owly, and have a
helper outside at the rear of the trailer to reduce the risk of an accid\
ent.
To turn the trailer, place your hand at the bottom of the steering wheel and turn it in the\

direction you want the trailer to go. Make only slight movements to prev\
ent sharp or
prolonged turning.
Ascending a hill
Shift into a lower gear to reduce the possibility of overloading or over\
heating the engine, or
both.
Descending a hill
Shift into a lower gear and use engine compression as a braking effect.
WARNING
Always use lower gears to reduce speed: Holding the brake pedal down too long or too frequently is dangerous as it could cause
the brakes to overheat and lose power, resulting in loss of control and a serious accident.
Use lower gears to help reduce speed. Pull off the road and allow brakes to cool down
whenever braking performance feels reduced.

Overheated engine
The extra weight of the trailer may strain the engine on hot days and on\
long or steep
upgrades.
If the temperature gauge indicates overheating, turn off the air conditioner, drive safely
to the side of the road, park off the right-of-way and wait for engine to cool. Refer to
Overheating on page 7-18 .
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Before Driving
Towing
Parking
Always make sure the tires of the trailer and the tow vehicle are blocke\
d while parked.
Apply the parking brake fi rmly and put the transaxle in P.
Avoid parking on an incline, but if you must, follow these instructions:
1. Depress and hold down the brake pedal.
2. Have a helper put wheel blocks against the downhill side of all vehicle \
and trailer tires.
3. Then release the brake pedal slowly until the blocks bear the load.
 If the grade is downhill, turn the steering wheel so that the front of t\
he front tires face the curb.
 If it is uphill, face the rear of the front tires against the curb.
4. Firmly apply the parking brake.
5. Shift the transaxle into P, and stop the engine.

To restart after parking on an incline:
1. With the transaxle in P, start the engine. (Be sure to depress and hold the brake pedal.)
2. Shift into gear.
3. Release the parking brake (also the foot brake) and pull away from the\
wheel blocks. Stop; apply the parking brake and shift into P.
4. Have a helper retrieve the wheel blocks.

Fuel consumption
Trailer towing causes higher fuel consumption.
Maintenance
If you tow a trailer frequently, have your vehicle serviced as shown in Scheduled
Maintenance (page 6-4 ).
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4–1*Some models.
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 ................ 4-10

Instrument Cluster and Display ...... 4-12 Meters and Gauges ....................... 4-12
Multi-information Display and INFO
Switch
* ......................................... 4-20
Active Driving Display * ............... 4-28
Warning/Indicator Lights ............. 4-32

Manual Transaxle Operation ........... 4-39 Manual Transaxle Shift Pattern .... 4-39

Automatic Transaxle ......................... 4-42 Automatic Transaxle Controls ..... 4-42
Shift-Lock System ....................... 4-43
Transaxle Ranges ......................... 4-43
Manual Shift Mode ...................... 4-45
Driving Tips ................................. 4-50
Switches and Controls ...................... 4-51
Lighting Control ........................... 4-51
Fog Lights
* ................................... 4-57
Turn and Lane-Change Signals .... 4-57
Windshield Wipers and Washer ... 4-58
Rear Window Wiper and
Washer .......................................... 4-62
Rear Window Defogger ............... 4-62
Horn ............................................. 4-65
Hazard Warning Flasher ............... 4-65
HomeLink Wireless Control
System
* ......................................... 4-66

Brake .................................................. 4-70 Brake System ............................... 4-70
AUTOHOLD ............................... 4-75
Hill Launch Assist (HLA) ............ 4-81

ABS/TCS/DSC ................................... 4-82 Antilock Brake System (ABS) ..... 4-82
Traction Control System (TCS) ... 4-83
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC) ........................................... 4-85

Fuel Economy Monitor ..................... 4-86 Fuel Economy Monitor
* ............... 4-86

Drive Selection ................................... 4-88 Drive Selection ............................. 4-88

i-ACTIV AWD ................................... 4-89 i-ACTIV AWD Operation
* ........... 4-89

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4–2*Some models.
Power Steering................................... 4-91 Power Steering ............................. 4-91

i-ACTIVSENSE................................. 4-92 i-ACTIVSENSE
* .......................... 4-92
Adaptive Front Lighting System
(AFS)
* .......................................... 4-95
High Beam Control System
(HBC)
* .......................................... 4-96
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) * .... 4-99
Traffi c Sign Recognition System
(TSR)
* ........................................ 4-105
Distance Recognition Support System
(DRSS)
* ...................................... 4-112
Rear Cross Traffi c Alert
(RCTA)
* ..................................... 4-117
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with
Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop
& Go function)
* .......................... 4-121
Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) &
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS)
* .................................... 4-135
Smart City Brake Support
(SCBS)
* ...................................... 4-148
Smart Brake Support (SBS) * ...... 4-153
Forward Sensing Camera
(FSC)
* ......................................... 4-156
Radar Sensor (Front) * ................. 4-162
Radar Sensors (Rear) * ................ 4-165

Cruise Control ................................. 4-167 Cruise Control
* ........................... 4-167

Tire Pressure Monitoring System ... 4-172
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System
* ....................................... 4-172
Rear View Monitor .......................... 4-176
Rear View Monitor
* ................... 4-176
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4–4
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
*Some models.
Ignition Switch
Push Button Start Positions
The system operates only when the key is
within operational range.
Each time the push button start is pressed,
the ignition switches in the order of off,
ACC, and ON. Pressing the push button
start again from ON switches the ignition
off.
Indicator light
Push button start
NOTE
   The engine starts by pressing the push
button start while depressing the brake
pedal. To switch the ignition position,
press the push button start without
depressing the pedal.
  Do not leave the ignition switched ON
while the engine is not running. Doing
so could result in the battery going
dead. If the selector lever is in the P
position, and the ignition is in ACC, the
ignition switches off automatically after
about 25 minutes.

Off
The power supply to electrical devices
turns off and the push button start indicator
light (amber) also turns off.
In this position the steering wheel is
locked.
*
WARNING
Before leaving the driver's seat, always
switch the ignition off , set the parking
brake, and make sure the selector lever
is in P: Leaving the driver's seat without
switching the ignition off , setting the
parking brake, and shifting the selector
lever to P is dangerous. Unexpected
vehicle movement could occur which
could result in an accident.
In addition, if your intention is to leave
the vehicle for even a short period, it
is important to switch the ignition off ,
as leaving it in another position will
disable some of the vehicle's security
systems and run the battery down.

NOTE
(Locked steering wheel) *
If the push button start indicator light
(green) is fl ashing and the beep sound
is heard, this indicates that the steering
wheel is not unlocked. To unlock the
steering wheel, press the push button start
while moving the steering wheel left and
right.

ACC (Accessory)
Some electrical accessories will operate
and the indicator light (amber) illuminates.
In this position the steering wheel is
unlocked.
*
NOTE
The keyless entry system does not function
while the push button start has been
pressed to ACC, and the doors will not
lock/unlock even if they have been locked
manually.

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4–6
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
NOTE
  The key must be carried because the key
carries an immobilizer chip that must
communicate with the engine controls at
short range.
  The engine can be started when the
push button start is pressed from off,
ACC, or ON.
  The push button start system functions
(function which can start the engine
by only carrying the key) can be
deactivated to prevent any possible
adverse effect on a user wearing a
pacemaker or other medical device. If
the system is deactivated, you will be
unable to start the engine by carrying
the key. Consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer for details. If the push button
start system functions have been
deactivated, you can start the engine by
following the procedure indicated when
the key battery goes dead.
 Refer to Engine Start Function When Key Battery is Dead on page 4-8 .
  After starting a cold engine, the engine
speed increases and a whining sound
from the engine compartment can be
heard.
 This is for improved exhaust gas purifi cation and does not indicate any
parts defect.
   Engine-starting is controlled by the
spark ignition system.
 This system meets all Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment
Standard requirements regulating the
impulse electrical fi eld strength of radio
noise.

1. Make sure you are carrying the key.
2. Occupants should fasten their seat belts.
3. Make sure the parking brake is on. 4. Continue to press the brake pedal
fi rmly until the engine has completely
started.
5. (Manual transaxle)
Continue to press the clutch pedal fi rmly until the engine has completely
started.
(Automatic transaxle)
Put the vehicle in park (P). If you must restart the engine while the vehicle is
moving, shift into neutral (N).
NOTE
  (Manual transaxle)  The starter will not operate if the clutch
pedal is not depressed suf fi ciently.
   (Automatic transaxle)  The starter will not operate if the
selector lever is not in P or N and the
brake pedal is not depressed suf fi ciently.

6. Verify that the KEY indicator light
(green) (if equipped) in the instrument
cluster and the push button start
indicator light (green) illuminate.



Indicator light
Push button start
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4–7
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
NOTE
  If the push button start indicator light
(green) fl ashes, make sure that the key is
being carried.
   If the push button start indicator light
(green) fl ashes with the key being
carried, touch the key to the push
button start and start the engine. Refer
to Engine Start Function When Key
Battery is Dead on page 4-8 .

CAUTION
If the KEY warning light (red)
illuminates, or the push button start
indicator light (amber) fl ashes, this
could indicate a problem with the
engine starting system. This may
prevent the engine from starting or
from switching the ignition to ACC or
ON. Have your vehicle inspected at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as
possible.

NOTE
   Under the following conditions, the
KEY warning light (red) fl ashes after
the push button start is pressed. This
informs the driver that the push button
start will not switch to ACC, even if it is
pressed from off.
   The key battery is dead.  The key is out of operational range.  The key is placed in areas where it is
diffi cult for the system to detect the
signal (page 3-8 ).
  A key from another manufacturer
similar to the key is in the
operational range.
  (Forced engine starting method)  If the KEY warning light (red)
illuminates, or the push button start
indicator light (amber) fl ashes, this
could indicate that the engine may not
start using the usual starting method.
Have your vehicle inspected at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as
possible. If this occurs, the engine can
be force-started. Press and hold the
push button start until the engine starts.
Other procedures necessary for starting
the engine, such as having the key in the
cabin, and depressing the clutch pedal
(manual transaxle) or the brake pedal
(automatic transaxle) are required.
   When the engine is force-started, the
KEY warning light (red) (if equipped)
remains illuminated and the push button
start indicator light (amber) remains
fl ashing.
   (Automatic transaxle)  When the selector lever is in the neutral
(N) position, the KEY indicator light
(green) (if equipped) and the push
button start indicator light (green) do
not illuminate.

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4–9
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
If the engine cannot be started due to a
dead key battery, the engine can be started
using the following procedure:

1. Continue to depress the brake pedal fi rmly until the engine has completely
started.
2. (Manual transaxle)
Continue to depress the clutch pedal fi rmly until the engine has completely
started.
3. Verify that the push button start indication light (green) fl ashes.
4. Touch the push button start using the backside of the key (as shown) while
the push button start indicator light
(green) fl ashes.


Push button start
Indicator light
Key

NOTE
When touching the push button start using
the backside of the key as shown in the
illustration, touch the push button start
with the lock switch side of the key facing
up.

5. Verify that the push button start indicator light (green) turns on. 6. Press the push button start to start the
engine.
NOTE
  The engine cannot be started unless the
clutch pedal is fully depressed (manual
transaxle) or the brake pedal is fully
depressed (automatic transaxle).
  If there is a malfunction with the push
button start function, the push button
start indicator light (amber) fl ashes.
In this case, the engine may start,
however, have the vehicle checked at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as
possible.
   If the push button start indicator light
(green) does not illuminate, perform the
operation from the beginning again. If
it does not illuminate, have the vehicle
checked at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
  To switch the ignition position without
starting the engine, perform the
following operations after the push
button start indicator light (green) turns
on.

1. Release the clutch pedal (manual transaxle) or brake pedal (automatic
transaxle).
2. Press the push button start to switch the ignition position. The ignition
switches in the order of ACC, ON,
and off each time the push button
start is pressed. To switch the
ignition position again, perform the
operation from the beginning.


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