2017 MAZDA MODEL CX-5 battery

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Maintenance and Care
Essential Information
Claims against the warranty resulting from lack of maintenance, as oppos\
ed to defective
materials or authorized Mazda workmanship, will not be honored.

Any auto repair shop using parts equivalent to your Mazda's original equ\
ipment may
perform maintenance. But we recommend that it always be done by an Authorized
Mazda Dealer using genuine Mazda parts.
Selecting “Maintenance Monitor” enables the system to notify you o\
f your vehicle's
approaching inspection/servicing period (page 6-16 ).

The malfunction diagnosis connector is designed exclusively for connecti\
ng the specially
designed device to perform on-board diagnosis.
Do not connect any devices other than the specially designed malfunction\
diagnosis devices
for servicing. If any device other than the malfunction diagnosis device\
is connected, it may
affect the vehicle's electrical devices or lead to damage such as battery \
depletion.

Malfunction
diagnosis
connector

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Owner Maintenance
Engine Compartment Overview

Windshield washer fluid reservoirBrake/Clutch fluid reservoir
Engine oil dipstick Battery Fuse block
Cooling system cap Engine coolant reservoir
Engine oil-filler cap

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Battery
WARNING
Wash hands after handling the battery and related accessories: Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds,
chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm.


Read the following precautions carefully before using the battery or inspecting
to ensure safe and correct handling:

Always wear eye protection when working near the battery:
Working without eye protection is dangerous. Battery fl uid contains SULFURIC ACID
which could cause blindness if splashed into your eyes. Also, hydrogen gas produced
during normal battery operation, could ignite and cause the battery to explode.


Wear eye protection and protective gloves to prevent contact with battery fl uid:
Spilled battery fl uid is dangerous.
Battery fl uid contains SULFURIC ACID which could cause serious injuries if it gets in eyes,
or on the skin or clothing. If this happens, immediately fl ush your eyes with water for
15 minutes or wash your skin thoroughly and get medical attention.


Always keep batteries out of the reach of children:
Allowing children to play near batteries is dangerous. Battery fl uid could cause serious
injuries if it gets in the eyes or on the skin.


Keep fl ames and sparks away from open ba ttery cells and do not allow metal
tools to contact the positive (
) or negative ( ) terminal of the battery when working
near a battery. Do not allow the positive (
) terminal to contact the vehicle body:
Flames and sparks near open battery cells are dangerous. Hydrogen gas, produced
during normal battery operation, could ignite and cause the battery to explode. An
exploding battery can cause serious burns and injuries. Keep all fl ames including
cigarettes and sparks away from open battery cells.

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Keep all fl ames, including cigarettes, and sparks away from open battery cells:
Flames and sparks near open battery cells are dangerous. Hydrogen gas, produced
during normal battery operation, could ignite and cause the battery to explode. An
exploding battery can cause serious burns and injuries.

NOTE
Before performing battery maintenance, remove the battery cover.



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Owner Maintenance
Battery Maintenance

To get the best service from a battery:
   Keep it securely mounted.  Keep the top clean and dry.  Keep terminals and connections clean,
tight, and coated with petroleum jelly or
terminal grease.
   Rinse off spilled electrolyte immediately
with a solution of water and baking
soda.
   If the vehicle will not be used for an
extended time, disconnect the battery
cables and charge the battery every six
weeks.

Battery Replacement
Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer for a
battery replacement purchase.
Key Battery Replacement
If the buttons on the transmitter are
inoperable and the operation indicator
light does not fl ash, the battery may be
dead.
Replace with a new battery before the
transmitter becomes unusable.
CAUTION
 Make sure the battery is installed correctly. Battery leakage could occur if it
is not installed correctly.
 When replacing the battery, be careful not to touch any of the internal circuitry
and electrical terminals, bend the
electrical terminals, or get dirt in the
transmitter as the transmitter could be
damaged.
 There is the danger of explosion if the battery is not correctly replaced.
 Dispose of used batteries according to the following instructions.
 Insulate the plus and minus terminals of the battery using cellophane or
equivalent tape.
 Never disassemble. Never throw the battery into fi re or water.
 Never deform or crush.  Replace only with the same type battery (CR2025 or equivalent).

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The following conditions indicate that the
battery power is low:
  The KEY indicator light (green) fl ashes
in the instrument cluster for about
30 seconds after the engine is turned off
(for vehicles with a type A instrument
cluster (page 4-32 ), messages are
displayed in the instrument cluster).
   The system does not operate and
the operation indicator light on the
transmitter does not fl ash when the
buttons are pressed.
   The system's operational range is
reduced.

Replacing the battery at an Authorized
Mazda Dealer is recommended to prevent
damage to the key. If replacing the battery
by yourself, follow the instruction.
Replacing the key battery
1. Press the knob and pull out the auxiliary key.

Knob
2. Twist a tape-wrapped
fl athead
screwdriver in the direction of the
arrow and open the cover slightly.

Cover

3. Insert the tape-wrapped fl athead
screwdriver into the gap and slide it in
the direction of the arrow.

Cover
Gap

4. Twist the fl athead screwdriver in the
direction of the arrow and remove the
cover.

Cover

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5. Remove the battery cap, then remove the battery.


CAUTION
 Be careful not to allow the rubber ring shown in the fi gure to be scratched or
damaged.
 If the rubber ring detaches, reattach it before inserting a new battery.


Rubber ring

6. Insert a new battery with the positive pole facing up, and then cover the
battery with the battery cap.


7. Close the cover.


8. Reinsert the auxiliary key.

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Appearance Care
Plastic Part Maintenance
  When cleaning the plastic lenses of the
lights, do not use gasoline, kerosene,
recti fi ed spirit, paint, thinner, highly
acidic detergents, or strongly alkaline
detergents. Otherwise, these chemical
agents can discolor or damage the
surfaces resulting in a signi fi cant loss
in functionality. If plastic parts become
inadvertently exposed to any of these
chemical agents, fl ush with water
immediately.
   If plastic parts such as the bumpers
become inadvertently exposed to
chemical agents or fl uids such as
gasoline, oil, engine coolant, or battery
fl uid, it could cause discoloration,
staining, or paint peeling. Wipe off any
such chemical agents or fl uids using a
soft cloth immediately.
   High water temperature and high water
pressure car washers are available
depending on the type of high pressure
car washer device. If the car washer
nozzle is put too close to the vehicle or
aimed at one area for an extended period
of time, it could deform plastic parts or
damage the paint.
   Do not use wax containing compounds
(polish). Otherwise, it could result in
paint damage.
   In addition, do not use an electrical or
air tool to apply wax. Otherwise, the
frictional heat generated could result
in deformation of plastic parts or paint
damage.

Interior Care
WARNING
Do not spray water into the vehicle
cabin: Spraying water into the vehicle cabin is
dangerous as electrical devices such as
the audio and switches could get wet
resulting in a malfunction or vehicle
fi r e .

NOTE
  Do not wipe the interior using alcohol,
chlorine bleach, or organic solvents
such as thinner, benzene, and gasoline.
Otherwise, it may cause discoloration
or stains.
  Rubbing hard with a stiff brush or cloth
may cause damage.

If the vehicle interior becomes soiled
by any of the following, wipe it off
immediately using a soft cloth.
Leaving it uncleaned could cause
discoloration, stains, cracks, or peeling
of the coating, and it will make it hard to
wipe off later.
  Beverage or fragrance  Grease or oil  Soiling
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