2017 MAZDA MODEL CX-5 power steering

3–1*Some models.
3Before Driving
Use of various features, including keys, doors, mirrors and windows.

Keys ...................................................... 3-2 Keys ............................................... 3-2
Keyless Entry System .................... 3-3

Advanced Keyless Entry System ..... 3-10 Advanced Keyless Entry
System
* ......................................... 3-10
Operational Range ....................... 3-11

Doors and Locks ................................ 3-12 Door Locks ................................... 3-12
Liftgate ......................................... 3-22

Fuel and Emission ............................. 3-30 Fuel and Engine Exhaust
Precautions ................................... 3-30
Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap ................ 3-33

Steering Wheel................................... 3-35 Steering Wheel ............................. 3-35

Mirrors ............................................... 3-36 Mirrors ......................................... 3-36

Windows ............................................. 3-39 Power Windows ........................... 3-39
Moonroof
* ................................... 3-42

Security System ................................. 3-45 Modifi cation and Add-On
Equipment .................................... 3-45
Immobilizer System ..................... 3-45
Theft-Deterrent System
* ............... 3-47
Driving Tips ....................................... 3-49 Break-In Period ............................ 3-49
Saving Fuel and Protection of the
Environment ................................. 3-49
Hazardous Driving ....................... 3-50
Floor Mat ..................................... 3-51
Rocking the Vehicle ..................... 3-51
Winter Driving ............................. 3-52
Driving In Flooded Area .............. 3-53
Overloading .................................. 3-54
Driving on Uneven Road ............. 3-55

Towing ................................................ 3-56 Trailer Towing
(U.S.A. and Canada) .................... 3-56
Recreational Towing .................... 3-64
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Before Driving
Driving Tips
Break-In Period
No special break-in is necessary, but a
few precautions in the fi rst 1,000 km
(600 miles) may add to the performance,
economy, and life of the vehicle.
   Do not race the engine.  Do not maintain one constant speed,
either slow or fast, for a long period of
time.
   Do not drive constantly at full-throttle or
high engine rpm for extended periods of
time.
   Avoid unnecessary hard stops.  Avoid full-throttle starts.  Do not tow a trailer.
Saving Fuel and Protection
of the Environment
How you operate your Mazda determines
how far it will travel on a tank of fuel. Use
these suggestions to help save fuel and
reduce CO
2 .   Avoid long warm-ups. Once the engine
runs smoothly, begin driving.
   Avoid fast starts.  Drive at lower speeds.  Anticipate when to apply the brakes
(avoid sudden braking).
   Follow the maintenance schedule
(page 6-4 ) and have an Authorized
Mazda Dealer perform inspections and
servicing.
   Use the air conditioner only when
necessary.
   Slow down on rough roads.  Keep the tires properly in fl ated.   Do not carry unnecessary weight.  Do not rest your foot on the brake pedal
while driving.
   Keep the wheels in correct alignment.  Keep windows closed at high speeds.  Slow down when driving in crosswinds
and headwinds.

WARNING
Never stop the engine when going down
a hill: Stopping the engine when going
down a hill is dangerous. This causes
the loss of power steering and power
brake control, and may cause damage
to the drivetrain. Any loss of steering
or braking control could cause an
accident.

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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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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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When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
*Some models.
Warning Indication/Warning Lights
These lights turn on or fl ash to notify the user of the system operation status or a system
malfunction.

Signal Warning Page

Brake System Warning Indication/Warning Light *1*2
7-23

ABS Warning Light *1 Electronic
Brake Force Distribution
System Warning 7-23
ABS warning 7-26

Charging System Warning Indication/Warning Light *1
7-23

Engine Oil Warning Light *1
7-23


(Red) * High Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Indication/Warning Light *1
7-23

* Power Steering Malfunction Indication/Malfunction Indicator Light *1
7-23

* Master Warning Indication/Warning Light *1
7-26

Electric Parking Brake (EPB) Warning Indication/Warning Light *1
7-26


(Red) * Brake Pedal Operation Demand Warning Light *1 Flashing
4-75
Buzzer & Flashing 7-26

Check Engine Light *1
7-26

* Automatic Transaxle Warning Indication/Warning Light *1
7-26

* AWD Warning Indication/Warning Light *1
7-26

Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Light *1
7-26
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When Driving
Automatic Transaxle
Driving Tips
WARNING
Do not let the vehicle move in a
direction opposite to the direction
selected by the selector lever: Do not let the vehicle move backward
with the selector lever in a forward
position, or do not let the vehicle
move forward with the selector lever
in the reverse position. Otherwise, the
engine may stop, causing the loss of
the power brake and power steering
functions, and make it diffi cult to
control the vehicle which could result
in an accident.

Passing
For extra power when passing another
vehicle or climbing steep grades, depress
the accelerator fully. The transaxle will
shift to a lower gear, depending on vehicle
speed.
NOTE
   The accelerator pedal may initially feel
heavy as it is being depressed, then feel
lighter as it is depressed further. This
change in pedal force aids the engine
control system in determining how
much the accelerator pedal has been
depressed for performing kickdown,
and functions to control whether or not
kickdown should be performed.
  While the selector lever is in the M
position and the TCS is turned off,
manual shift mode does not switch
to automatic shift mode even if the
accelerator pedal is completely
depressed. Operate the selector lever.

Climbing steep grades from a stop
To climb a steep grade from a stopped
position:

1. Depress the brake pedal.
2. Shift to D or M1, depending on the load weight and grade steepness.
3. Release the brake pedal while gradually accelerating.

Descending steep grades
When descending a steep grade, shift to
lower gears, depending on load weight and
grade steepness. Descend slowly, using the
brakes only occasionally to prevent them
from overheating.
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When Driving
Power Steering
Power Steering
  Power steering is only operable when
the engine is running. If the engine is
off or if the power steering system is
inoperable, you can still steer, but it
requires more physical effort.
 If the steering feels stiffer than usual during normal driving or the steering
vibrates, consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
  The warning indication/warning
light noti fi es the driver of system
abnormalities and operation conditions.
 In addition, the buzzer may also activate depending on the system abnormality or
operation condition.
 Refer to Warning Indication/Warning Lights on page 4-33 .
 Refer to Power Steering Warning Buzzer on page 7-42 .

CAUTION
Never hold the steering wheel to the
extreme left or right for more than
5 seconds with the engine running.
This could damage the power steering
system.

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