2017 MAZDA MODEL CX-5 tow

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Switches and Controls
Horn
To sound the horn, press the mark on
the steering wheel.
Hazard Warning Flasher
The hazard warning lights should always
be used when you stop on or near a
roadway in an emergency.



The hazard warning lights warn other
drivers that your vehicle is a traf fi c hazard
and that they must take extreme caution
when near it.



Depress the hazard warning fl asher and
all the turn signals will fl ash. The hazard
warning indicator lights in the instrument
cluster fl ash simultaneously.
NOTE
  The turn signals do not work when the
hazard warning lights are on.
  Check local regulations about the use of
hazard warning lights while the vehicle
is being towed to verify that it is not in
violation of the law.

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Brake
Hill Launch Assist (HLA)
Hill Launch Assist (HLA) is a function
which assists the driver in accelerating
from a stop while on a slope. When
the driver releases the brake pedal and
depresses the accelerator pedal while
on a slope, the function prevents the
vehicle from rolling. The braking force is
maintained automatically after the brake
pedal is released on a steep grade.
Hill Launch Assist (HLA) operates on a
downward slope when the selector lever
is in the reverse (R) position, and on an
upward slope when the selector lever is in
a forward gear.
WARNING
Do not rely completely on Hill Launch
Assist (HLA): Hill Launch Assist (HLA) is an auxiliary
device for accelerating from a stop
on a slope. The system only operates
for about two seconds and therefore,
relying only on the system, when
accelerating from a stop is dangerous
because the vehicle may move (roll)
unexpectedly and cause an accident.
The vehicle could roll depending on
the vehicle's load or if it is towing
something.
Always confi rm the safety around the
vehicle before starting to drive the
vehicle.

NOTE
  Hill Launch Assist (HLA) does not
operate on a gentle slope. In addition,
the gradient of the slope on which the
system will operate changes depending
on the vehicle's load.
  Hill Launch Assist (HLA) does not
operate if the parking brake is applied,
or if the vehicle has not stopped
completely.
  While Hill Launch Assist (HLA) is
operating, the brake pedal may feel
stiff and vibrate, however, this does not
indicate a malfunction.
  Hill Launch Assist (HLA) does not
operate while the TCS/DSC indicator
light is illuminated.
 Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on page 4-32 .
  Hill Launch Assist (HLA) does not
turn off even if the TCS OFF switch is
pressed to turn off the TCS.

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i-ACTIV AWD
Tires and Tire Chains
The condition of the tires plays a large
role in the performance of the vehicle.
Moreover, to prevent adverse effects to the
drive assembly, please note the following:
Tires
  When replacing tires, always replace all
front and rear tires at the same time.
   All tires must be of the same size,
manufacture, brand and tread pattern.
Pay particular attention when equipping
snow or other types of winter tires.
   Do not mix tread-worn tires with normal
tires.
   Inspect tire in fl ation pressures at the
specifi ed periods adjust to the speci fi ed
pressures.

NOTE
Check the tire in fl ation pressure label
attached to driver's door frame for the
correct tire in fl ation pressure.
   Make sure to equip the vehicle with
genuine wheels of the speci fi ed size, on
all wheels. With AWD, the system is
calibrated for all four wheels being of
the same dimensions.

Tire chains
   Install tire chains to the front tires.  Do not use tire chains on the rear
wheels.
   Do not drive the vehicle faster than
30 km/h (19 mph) with the tire chains
installed.
   Do not drive the vehicle with tire chains
on road conditions other than snow or
ice.

Towing
If the vehicle requires towing, have it
towed with all four wheels completely off
the ground.
Refer to Towing Description on page
7-20 .
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*Some models.
High Beam Control System (HBC) *
The High Beam Control System (HBC) determines the conditions in front of the vehicle
using the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) while driving in darkness to au\
tomatically switch
the headlights between high and low beams.
Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on page 4-32 .
While driving the vehicle at a speed of about 30 km/h (19 mph) or more\
, the headlights are
switched to high beams when there are no vehicles ahead or approaching i\
n the opposite
direction.
The system switches the headlights to low beams when one of the followin\
g occurs:
  The system detects a vehicle or the headlights/lights of a vehicle appro\
aching in the
opposite direction.
   The vehicle is driven on roads lined with streetlamps or on roads in wel\
l-lit cities and
towns.
   The vehicle is driven at less than about 20 km/h (12 mph).

Forward Sensing
Camera (FSC)
The recognition distance of the
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
varies according to the
surrounding conditions.

The warning light turns on when the system has a malfunction.
Refer to Warning Indication/Warning Lights on page 4-33 .
CAUTION
 Do not adjust the vehicle height, modify the headlight units, or remove the camera, otherwise the system will not operate normally.
 Do not rely excessively on the High Beam Control System (HBC) and drive the vehicle while paying suffi cient attention to safety. Switch the headlights between the high beams and
low beams manually if necessary.

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i-ACTIVSENSE
Do not use the Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop &
Go function) system in the following locations, using the Mazda Radar Cruise Control
with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go function) system at the following
locations may result in an unexpected accident:
 General roads other than highways (Driving under these conditions using the Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go function) system
is not possible.)
 Roads with sharp curves and where vehicle traffi c is heavy and there is insuffi cient
space between vehicles.
 Roads where frequent and repetitive acceleration and deceleration occur (Driving under these conditions using the Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function
(MRCC with Stop & Go function) system is not possible).
 When entering and exiting interchanges, service areas, and parking areas of highways (If you exit a highway while headway control is in use, the vehicle ahead will no longer
be tracked and your vehicle may accelerate to the set speed).
 Slippery roads such as ice or snow-bound roads (Tires could spin causing you to lose vehicle control, or the stop hold control may not operate.)
 Long, descending slopes (to maintain distance between vehicles, the system automatically and continuously applies the brakes which could result in the loss of
brake power.)
 Slopes with a steep gradient (The vehicle ahead may not be detected correctly, your vehicle may slide while stopped by the stop hold control, and it may accelerate
suddenly after it starts moving.)

For safety purposes, switch the Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function
(MRCC with Stop & Go function) system off when it is not being used.
Do not get out of the vehicle while the stop hold control is operating: Getting out of the vehicle while the stop hold control is operating is dangerous as the
vehicle may move unexpectedly and result in an accident. Before getting out of the
vehicle, switch the Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop
& Go function) system off , shift the selector lever to the P position, and apply the electric
parking brake (EPB).

CAUTION
If your vehicle is towed or you are towing something, switch the Mazda Radar Cruise
Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go function) system off to prevent a
miss-operation.

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WARNING
Do not rely completely on the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system:  The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system is only designed to reduce damage in the event of a collision. Over reliance on the system leading to the accelerator pedal or
brake pedal being mistakenly operated could result in an accident.
 The Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) is a system which operates in response to a vehicle ahead. The system may not be able to detect or react to 2-wheeled vehicles or
pedestrians.

CAUTION
In the following cases, turn the system off to prevent a mis-operation:  The vehicle is being towed or when towing another vehicle. The vehicle is on a chassis roller. When driving on rough roads such as in areas of dense grass or off -road.
Refer to Stopping the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system Operation on page 4-152
on how to turn off the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system.

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*Some models.
Smart Brake Support (SBS) *
The Smart Brake Support (SBS) system alerts the driver of a possible collision using a
display and warning sound if the radar sensor (front) and the Forward \
Sensing Camera
(FSC) determine that there is the possibility of a collision with a ve\
hicle ahead while the
vehicle is being driven at about 15 km/h or faster (10 mph or faster).\
Furthermore, if the
radar sensor (front) and the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) determines\
that a collision is
unavoidable, the automatic brake control is performed to reduce damage i\
n the event of a
collision.
In addition, when the driver depresses the brake pedal, the brakes are a\
pplied fi rmly and
quickly to assist. (Brake Assist (SBS brake assist))
WARNING
Do not rely completely on the Smart Br ake Support (SBS) system and always drive
carefully: The Smart Brake Support (SBS) is designed to reduce damage in the event of a collision,
not avoid an accident. The ability to detect an obstruction is limited depending on the
obstruction, weather conditions, or traffi c conditions. Therefore, if the accelerator pedal
or brake pedal is mistakenly operated it could result in an accident. Always verify the
safety of the surrounding area and depress the brake pedal or accelerator pedal while
keeping a safer distance from vehicles ahead or on-coming vehicles.

CAUTION
In the following cases, turn the system off to prevent a mis-operation:  The vehicle is being towed or when towing another vehicle. The vehicle is on a chassis roller. When driving on rough roads such as in areas of dense grass or off -road.
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  In the following cases, the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) may not be able to detect
target objects correctly.
  Under bad weather condition, such as rain, fog and snow.  The window washer is being used or the windshield wipers are not used when it's
raining.
  Ice, fog, snow, frost, rainfall, dirt, or foreign matter such as a plastic bag is stuck on
the windshield.
  Trucks with low loading platforms and vehicles with an extremely low or high pro fi le.   When driving next to walls with no patterning (including fences and lon\
gitudinally
striped walls).
  The taillights of the vehicle ahead are turned off.  A vehicle is outside the illumination range of the headlights.  The vehicle is making a sharp turn, or ascending or descending a steep s\
lope.  Entering or exiting a tunnel.  Heavy luggage is loaded causing the vehicle to tilt.  Strong light is shone at the front of the vehicle (back light or high-beam light from on-
coming vehicles).
  There are many light emitters on the vehicle ahead.  When the vehicle ahead is not equipped with taillights or the taillights\
are turned off at
nighttime.
  Elongated luggage or cargo is loaded onto installed roof rails and covers the Forward
Sensing Camera (FSC).
  Exhaust gas from the vehicle in front, sand, snow, and water vapor rising from
manholes and grating, and water splashed into the air.
  When towing a malfunctioning vehicle.  The vehicle is driven with tires having signi fi cantly different wear.   The vehicle is driven on down slopes or bumpy roads.  There are water puddles on the road.  The surroundings are dark such as during the night, early evening, or early morning,
or in a tunnel or indoor parking lot.
  The illumination brightness of the headlights is reduced or the headlight illumination
is weakened due to dirt or a deviated optical axis.
  The target object enters the blind spot of the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC).  A person or object bursts onto the road from the shoulder or cuts right in front of you.  You change lanes and approach a vehicle ahead.  When driving extremely close to the target object.  Tire chains or a temporary spare tire is installed.  The vehicle ahead has a special shape. For example, a vehicle towing a t\
railer house
or a boat, or a vehicle carrier carrying a vehicle with its front pointed rearward.

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