2017 MAZDA MODEL CX-5 Owners Manual (in English)

5–9
Interior Features
Climate Control System
CAUTION
If the air conditioner is used while
driving up long hills or in heavy traffi c,
monitor the high engine coolant
temperature warning indication/
warning light to see if it is illuminated
or fl ashing (page 4-32 ).
The air conditioner may cause engine
overheating. If the warning light is
illuminated or fl ashing, turn the air-
conditioning off (page 7-18 ).

NOTE
  When maximum cooling is desired,
set the temperature control dial to the
extreme cold position and set the air
intake selector to the recirculated air
position, then turn the fan control dial
fully clockwise.
  If warmer air is desired at fl oor level,
set the mode selector dial at the

position and adjust the temperature
control dial to maintain maximum
comfort.
   The air to the fl oor is warmer than air
to the face (except when the temperature
control dial is set at the extreme hot or
cold position).

Ventilation
1. Set the mode selector dial to the
position.
2. Set the air intake selector to the outside air position (indicator light turns off).
3. Set the temperature control dial to the desired position.
4. Set the fan control dial to the desired speed.

Windshield Defrosting and Defogging
1. Set the mode selector dial to the
position.
2. Set the temperature control dial to the desired position.
3. Set the fan control dial to the desired speed.
4. If dehumidifi ed heating is desired, turn
on the air conditioner.

WARNING
Do not defog the windshield using the

position with the temperature
control set to the cold position: Using the
position with the
temperature control set to the cold
position is dangerous as it will cause
the outside of the windshield to fog up.
Your vision will be hampered, which
could lead to a serious accident. Set
the temperature control to the hot or
warm position when using the

position.

NOTE
   For maximum defrosting, turn on the air
conditioner, set the temperature control
dial to the extreme hot position, and
turn the fan control dial fully clockwise.
  If warm air is desired at the fl oor, set the
mode selector dial to the
position.   In the or position, the air
conditioner is automatically turned on
and the outside air position is
automatically selected to defrost the
windshield. In the
or position, the
outside air position cannot be changed
to the recirculated air position.

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Interior Features
Climate Control System
Dehumidifying
Operate the air conditioner in cool or cold
weather to help defog the windshield and
side windows.

1. Set the mode selector dial to the desired position.
2. Set the air intake selector to the outside air position (indicator light turns off).
3. Set the temperature control dial to the desired position.
4. Set the fan control dial to the desired speed.
5. Turn on the air conditioner by pressing the A/C switch.

NOTE
One of the functions of the air conditioner
is dehumidifying the air and, to use
this function, the temperature does not
have to be set to cold. Therefore, set the
temperature control dial to the desired
position (hot or cold) and turn on the air
conditioner when you want to dehumidify
the cabin air.

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Interior Features
Climate Control System
Fully Automatic Type
Climate control information is displayed on the display.
Airflow display
Temperature setting display (driver’s side)
Mode selector
display
A/C mode display
Air intake selector
(outside air position)
Driver temperature control dial
AUTO switch Mode selector switch
Fan control switch OFF switchWindshield defroster switch
Rear window defogger switch
Passenger temperature
control dial
DUAL switch
A/C switch
Temperature setting display
(Passenger’s side)
Air intake selector
(recirculated air position)

Control Switches
AUTO switch
By pressing the AUTO switch the
following functions will be automatically
controlled in accordance with the selected
set temperature:
 
 Airfl ow temperature  Amount of airfl ow  Selection of air fl ow mode   Outside/Recirculated air selection Air conditioner operation
NOTE
AUTO switch indicator light   When on, it indicates auto operation,
and the system will function
automatically.
  If any of the following switches are
operated while in auto control, the
AUTO switch indicator turns off.
  Mode selector switch  Fan control switch  Windshield defroster switch The functions for switches other than
those operated continue to operate in
auto control.


OFF switch
Pressing the OFF switch shuts off the
climate control system.
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Interior Features
Climate Control System
Temperature control dial
This dial controls temperature. Turn it
clockwise for hot and counterclockwise
for cold.
  When the DUAL switch is off: Turn the driver temperature control dial
to control the temperature throughout
the entire cabin.
  When the DUAL switch is on: Turn the driver or front passenger
temperature control dial to
independently control the temperature
on each side of the cabin.

NOTE
  The climate control system changes to
the individual operation mode ( DUAL
switch indicator light illuminated) by
turning the front passenger temperature
control dial even when the DUAL switch
is off, which allows individual control
of the set temperature for the driver and
front passenger.
  The temperature units for the
temperature setting display can be
changed in conjunction with the
temperature units for the outside
temperature display.
 (Type A instrument cluster) Refer to Outside Temperature Display on page 4-24 .
 (Type B instrument cluster) Refer to Outside Temperature Display on page 4-17 .

Fan control switch
The fan has seven speeds. The selected
speed will be displayed.
Mode selector switch
The desired air fl ow mode can be selected
(page 5-6 ).
NOTE
   With the air fl ow mode set to the
position and the temperature control
dial set at a medium temperature,
heated air is directed to the feet and air
at a comparably lower temperature will
fl ow through the central, left and right
vents.
   To set the air vent to , press the
windshield defroster switch.
   In the or position, the air
conditioner is automatically turned on
and the outside air position is
automatically selected to defrost the
windshield. In the
or position, the
outside air position cannot be changed
to the recirculated air position.

A/C switch
Pressing the A/C switch while the AUTO
switch is turned on will turn off the air-
conditioning (cooling/dehumidifying
functions).
The on/off of the air-conditioning switches
each time the A/C switch is pressed.
NOTE
   The air conditioner operates when the
A/C switch is pressed while the air
conditioner is turned off.
  The air conditioner may not function
when the outside temperature
approaches 0 °C (32 °F).

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Interior Features
Climate Control System
Air intake selector
Outside or recirculated air positions can be
selected. Press the switch to select outside/
recirculated air positions.
Recirculated air position (
)
Outside air is shut off. Use this position
when going through tunnels, driving in
congested traf fi c (high engine exhaust
areas) or when quick cooling is desired.
Outside air position (
)
Outside air is allowed to enter the
cabin. Use this mode for ventilation or
windshield defrosting.
WARNING
Do not use the position in cold or
rainy weather: Using the
position in cold or rainy
weather is dangerous as it will cause
the windows to fog up. Your vision will
be hampered, which could lead to a
serious accident.

DUAL switch
Use the DUAL switch to change the
mode between the individual operation
(driver and passenger) and interconnection
(simultaneous) modes.
Individual operation mode (indicator
light illuminated)
The set temperature can be controlled
individually for the driver and front
passenger.
Interconnection mode (indicator light
turned off)
The set temperature for the driver
and front passenger is controlled
simultaneously.
Windshield defroster switch
Press the switch to defrost the windshield
and front door windows.
Refer to Windshield Defrosting and
Defogging on page 5-14 .
Rear window defogger switch
Press the rear window defogger switch to
defrost the rear window.
Refer to Rear Window Defogger on page
4-62 .
Operation of Automatic Air- conditioning
1. Press the AUTO switch. Selection
of the air fl ow mode, air intake
selector and amount of air fl ow will be
automatically controlled.
2. Use the temperature control dial to select a desired temperature.
Press the DUAL switch or turn the front passenger temperature control
dial to control the set temperature
individually for the driver and front
passenger.

To turn off the system, press the OFF
switch.
NOTE
  Setting the temperature to maximum
hot or cold will not provide the desired
temperature at a faster rate.
  When selecting heat, the system will
restrict airfl ow until it has warmed to
prevent cold air from blowing out of the
vents.

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Interior Features
Climate Control System
Windshield Defrosting and Defogging
Press the windshield defroster switch.
In this position, the outside air position
is automatically selected, and the air
conditioner automatically turns on. The
air conditioner will directly dehumidify
the air to the front windshield and side
windows on page 5-6 .
Airfl ow amount will be increased.
WARNING
Set the temperature control to the hot
or warm position when defogging
(
position):
Using the
position with the
temperature control set to the cold
position is dangerous as it will cause
the outside of the windshield to fog up.
Your vision will be hampered, which
could lead to a serious accident.

NOTE
Use the temperature control dial to
increase the air fl ow temperature and
defog the windshield more quickly.

Sunlight/Interior Temperature Sensor
Sunlight sensor
Do not place objects on the sunlight
sensor. Otherwise, the interior temperature
may not adjust correctly.

Sunlight sensor

Interior temperature sensor
Do not cover the interior temperature
sensor. Otherwise, the interior temperature
may not adjust correctly.

Interior temperature sensor
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Interior Features
Before Using the Audio System
Audio Control Switch

Adjusting the Volume
To increase the volume, press up the
volume switch (
).
To decrease the volume, press down the
volume switch (
).


Seek Switch
AM/FM radio
Press the seek switch (
, ). The radio
switches to the next/previous stored station
in the order that it was stored.
Press and hold the seek switch (
, ) to
seek all usable stations at a higher or lower
frequency whether programmed or not.

Radio stations which have been previously
stored in the auto memory tuning (Type
A)/favorite radio (Type B) can be called
up by pressing the seek switch (
, )
while any radio station stored in the auto
memory tuning (Type A)/favorite radio
(Type B) is being received. Radio stations
can be called up in the order they were
stored with each press of the switch
(
, ).



USB Audio/Bluetooth
® Audio
Press the seek switch (
) to skip forward
to the beginning of the next track.
Press the seek switch (
) within a few
seconds after playback begins to track
down to the beginning of the previous
track.
Press the seek switch (
) after a few
seconds have elapsed to start playback
from the beginning of the current track.
Press and hold the seek switch (
, ) to
continuously switch the tracks up or down.
Pandora
® /Aha™/Stitcher™ Radio (Type
B)
Press the seek switch (
) to skip forward
to the beginning of the next track.
Press and hold the seek switch (
) to
evaluate the playback of the current song
as “Like”.
Press and hold the seek switch (
) to
evaluate the playback of the current song
as “Dislike”.
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Interior Features
Before Using the Audio System
AUX/USB
Audio can be heard from the vehicle's
speakers by connecting a commercially-
available portable audio unit to the
auxiliary jack.
A commercially-available, non-impedance
(3.5
) stereo mini plug cable is required.
Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer for
details.
In addition, audio can be played from the
vehicle audio device by connecting a USB
device to the USB port.
NOTE
(Type B)
The SD card slot is for the navigation
system. For vehicles with the navigation
system, the SD card (Mazda genuine) with
stored map data is inserted into the SD
card slot and used.

Type A


Auxiliary jack/USB port Type B


USB port
Auxiliary jack


How to use AUX mode (Type A) ................................. page 5-26

How to use USB mode (Type A) ................................. page 5-28

How to use iPod mode (Type A) ................................. page 5-32

How to use AUX mode (Type B) ................................. page 5-84

How to use USB mode (Type B) ................................. page 5-85
WARNING
Do not adjust the portable audio unit
or a similar product while driving the
vehicle: Adjusting the portable audio unit
or a similar product while driving
the vehicle is dangerous as it could
distract your attention from the vehicle
operation which could lead to a serious
accident. Always adjust the portable
audio unit or a similar product while
the vehicle is stopped.

CAUTION
Depending on the portable audio
device, noise may occur when the
device is connected to the vehicle
accessory socket. (If noise occurs, do
not use the accessory socket.)

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