2017 MAZDA MODEL CX-5 traction control

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Before Driving
Driving Tips
Hazardous Driving
WARNING
Be extremely careful if it is necessary to
downshift on slippery surfaces: Downshifting into lower gear
while driving on slippery surfaces is
dangerous. The sudden change in tire
speed could cause the tires to skid. This
could lead to loss of vehicle control
and an accident.

Avoid sharp turns, excessive speed and
abrupt maneuvers when driving this
vehicle: Sharp turns, excessive speed and
abrupt maneuvering of this vehicle
are dangerous as it could result in the
increased risk of loss of vehicle control,
vehicle roll-over, personal injury or
death.
This vehicle has a higher center of
gravity. Vehicles with a higher center of
gravity such as utility vehicles handle
diff erently than vehicles with a lower
center of gravity.
Utility vehicles are not designed for
cornering at high speeds any more
than low profi le sports cars are
designed to perform satisfactorily
under off -road conditions.
In addition, utility vehicles have a
signifi cantly higher rollover rate than
other types of vehicles.
In a rollover crash, an unbelted person
is signifi cantly more likely to die than a
person wearing a seat belt.

When driving on ice or in water, snow,
mud, sand, or similar hazards:
  Be cautious and allow extra distance for
braking.
   Avoid sudden braking and sudden
maneuvering.
   Do not pump the brakes. Continue to
press down on the brake pedal.
 Refer to Antilock Brake System (ABS) on page 4-82 .
  If you get stuck, select a lower gear and
accelerate slowly. Do not spin the front
wheels.
   For more traction in starting on slippery
surfaces such as ice or packed snow,
use sand, rock salt, chains, carpeting, or
other nonslip material under the front
wheels.

NOTE
Use snow chains only on the front wheels.
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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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When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
*Some models.
Signal Indicator Page

Shift Position Indication
4-44

Lights-On Indication/Indicator Light
4-51

Headlight High-Beam Indicator Light Headlight High-
Low Beam 4-54
Flashing the Headlights 4-54

Turn Signal/Hazard Warning Indicator Lights Turn and Lane-
Change Signals 4-57
Hazard Warning Flasher 4-65


(Green) Brake Pedal Operation demand Indicator Light
4-71

AUTOHOLD Active Indicator Light
*1
4-78
* Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop &
Go function) indicator Light 4-132

TCS/DSC Indicator Light *1 Traction Control
System (TCS) 4-83
Dynamic
Stability Control (DSC) 4-85
Turns on 7-26

TCS OFF Indicator Light
*1
4-84

* Select Mode Indication 4-88


(Green) * High Beam Control System (HBC) Indicator Light
4-98
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When Driving
ABS/TCS/DSC
Traction Control System
(TCS)
The Traction Control System (TCS)
enhances traction and safety by controlling
engine torque and braking. When the TCS
detects driving wheel slippage, it lowers
engine torque and operates the brakes to
prevent loss of traction.

This means that on a slick surface, the
engine adjusts automatically to provide
optimum power to the drive wheels,
limiting wheel spin and loss of traction.

The warning light turns on when the
system has a malfunction.
Refer to Warning Indication/Warning
Lights on page 4-33 .
WARNING
Do not rely on the Traction Control
System (TCS) as a substitute for safe
driving: The Traction Control System (TCS)
cannot compensate for unsafe and
reckless driving, excessive speed,
tailgating (following another vehicle
too closely), and hydroplaning
(reduced tire friction and road contact
because of water on the road surface).
You can still have an accident.

Use snow tires or tire chains and drive at
reduced speeds when roads are covered
with ice and/or snow: Driving without proper traction devices
on snow and/or ice-covered roads
is dangerous. The Traction Control
System (TCS) alone cannot provide
adequate traction and you could still
have an accident.

NOTE
To turn off the TCS, press the TCS OFF
switch (page 4-84 ).

TCS/DSC Indicator Light

This indicator light stays on for a few
seconds when the ignition is switched
ON. If the TCS or DSC is operating, the
indicator light fl ashes.

If the light stays on, the TCS, DSC
or the brake assist system may have a
malfunction and they may not operate
correctly. Take your vehicle to an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
NOTE
   In addition to the indicator light
fl ashing, a slight lugging sound will
come from the engine. This indicates
that the TCS/DSC is operating properly.
   On slippery surfaces, such as fresh
snow, it will be impossible to achieve
high rpm when the TCS is on.

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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Replacing a Tire
WARNING
Always use tires that are in good
condition: Driving with worn tires is dangerous.
Reduced braking, steering, and
traction could result in an accident.

Replace all four tires at the same time: Replacing just one tire is dangerous. It
could cause poor handling and poor
braking resulting in loss of vehicle
control. Mazda strongly recommends
that you replace all four tires at the
same time.

If a tire wears evenly, a wear indicator will
appear as a solid band across the tread.
Replace the tire when this happens.

New tread
Tread wear
indicator
Worn tread
You should replace the tire before the band
crosses the entire tread.
NOTE
Tires degrade over time, even when
they are not being used on the road. It
is recommended that tires generally be
replaced when they are 6 years or older.
Heat caused by hot climates or frequent
high loading conditions can accelerate
the aging process. You should replace the
spare tire when you replace the other road
tires due to the aging of the spare tire. The
period in which the tire was manufactured
(both week and year) is indicated by a
4-digit number.
Refer to Tire Labeling on page 8-25 .

Temporary Spare Tire
Inspect the temporary spare tire at least
monthly to make sure it is properly
infl ated and stored.
NOTE
The temporary spare tire condition
gradually deteriorates even if it has not
been used.

The temporary spare tire is easier to
handle because of its construction which
is lighter and smaller than a conventional
tire. This tire should be used only for an
emergency and only for a short distance.

Use the temporary spare tire only until the
conventional tire is repaired, which should
be as soon as possible.
Refer to Tires on page 9-9 .

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Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS)
Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS)
This information relates to the tire grading system developed by the U.S\
. National Highway
Traffi c Safety Administration for grading tires by tread wear, traction, and temperature
performance.
Tread Wear
The tread wear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of t\
he tire when tested
under controlled conditions on a speci fi ed government test course.
For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one-and-a-half times as well o\
n the government
course as a tire graded 100.

The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of \
their use, however,
and may depart signi fi cantly from the norm because of variations in driving habits, service
practices and differences in road characteristics and climate.
Traction-AA, A, B, C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. These grades represent the
tire's ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled cond\
itions on speci fi ed
government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction
performance.
WARNING
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on braking (straight ahead) traction tests
and does not include acceleration cornering (turning), hydroplaning, or peak traction
characteristics.

Temperature-A, B, C
The temperature grades A (the highest), B, and C, represent the tire's resistance to the
generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under c\
ontrolled conditions on
a specifi ed indoor laboratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degener\
ate and reduce tire
life, and excessive temperatures can lead to sudden tire failure.

Grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger vehicl\
e tires must meet
under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher
levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum requ\
ired by law.
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Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Tire Information (U.S.A.)
M S or M/S: Mud and Snow
AT: All Terrain.
AS: All Season. The “M
S” or “M/S” indicates that the tire has some functional use in \
mud
and snow.
U.S. DOT Tire Identifi cation Number (TIN)
This begins with the letters “DOT” which indicates the tire meets \
all federal standards. The
next two numbers or letters are the plant code where it was manufactured\
, and the last four
numbers represent the week and year the tire was manufactured. For examp\
le, the numbers
457 means the 45st week of 1997. After 2000 the numbers go to four digits. For example,
the number 2102 means the 21th week of 2002. The other numbers are marketing codes
used at the manufacturer's discretion. This information is used to contact consumers if a tire
defect requires a recall.
Tire Ply Composition and Materials Used
The number of plies indicates the number of layers of rubber-coated fabric in the tire.
In general, the greater the number of plies, the more weight a tire can \
support. Tire
manufacturers also must indicate the tire materials, which include steel\
, nylon, polyester,
and other.
Maximum Load Rating
This number indicates the maximum load in kilograms and pounds that can \
be carried by the
tire.
Maximum Permissible Infl ation Pressure
This number is the greatest amount of air pressure that should ever be p\
ut in the tire under
normal driving conditions.
Tread Wear, Traction and Temperature Grades
Tread wear: The tread wear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of t\
he tire
when tested under controlled conditions on a speci fi ed government test course. For example,
a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half (1 1/2) times as well on\
the government
course as a tire graded 100.
Traction: The traction grades, from highest to lowest are AA, A, B, and C. The grades
represent the tire's ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under c\
ontrolled conditions
on specifi ed government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have
poor traction performance.
Temperature: The temperature grades are A (the highest), B and C, representing the
tire's resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate\
heat when tested under
controlled conditions on a speci fi ed indoor laboratory test wheel.
Snow Tires
In some heavy snow areas, local governments may require true snow tires,\
those with very
deeply cut tread. These tires should only be used in pairs or placed on all four wheels. M\
ake
sure you purchase snow tires that are the same size and construction typ\
e as the other tires
on your vehicle.
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Index
Smart Brake Support (SBS) .............. 4-153 Collision warning ........................ 4-155
Stopping the Smart Brake Support
(SBS) system operation ............... 4-155
Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) ... 4-148 Collision warning ........................ 4-151
Smart City Brake Support (SCBS)
Indicator Light (Red)................... 4-151
Stopping the Smart City Brake Support
(SCBS) System Operation........... 4-152
Spare Tire .............................................. 7-4
Specifi cations ........................................ 9-4
Speedometer ........................................ 4-13
SRS Air Bags Front passenger occupant classi fi cation
system ............................................ 2-61
How the SRS air bags work .......... 2-55
Limitations to SRS air bag ............ 2-59
Monitoring..................................... 2-66
SRS air bag deployment criteria ... 2-58
Supplemental restraint system
components ................................... 2-53
Starting the Engine ................................ 4-5
Steering Wheel .................................... 3-35 Horn............................................... 4-65
Storage Compartments ...................... 5-145 Armrest box ................................. 5-146
Center console ............................. 5-145
Glove compartment ..................... 5-145
Luggage Compartment ................ 5-146
Overhead console ........................ 5-145
Rear coat hooks ........................... 5-147
Sunshade ............................................. 3-44
Sunvisors ........................................... 5-138
T
Tachometer .......................................... 4-14
Theft-Deterrent System ....................... 3-47
Three-fl ash Turn Signal....................... 4-58
Tiedown Hook .............................................. 7-21
Tire Infl ation Pressure Warning Beep ... 7-42 Tire Information .................................. 8-25
Tire Pressure Monitoring System ..... 4-172
Tires .................................................... 6-39
Flat tire ............................................ 7-3
Replacing a tire ............................. 6-41
Replacing a wheel ......................... 6-42
Snow tires ...................................... 3-52
Specifi cations .................................. 9-9
Temporary spare tire ..................... 6-41
Tire chains ..................................... 3-53
Tire in fl ation pressure .................... 6-39
Tire rotation ................................... 6-40
Uniform tire quality grading system
(UTQGS) ....................................... 8-23
Towing Recreational towing ...................... 3-64
Trailer towing
(U.S.A. and Canada) ..................... 3-56
Towing Description ............................. 7-20
Traction Control System (TCS) .......... 4-83 TCS/DSC indicator light ............... 4-83
TCS OFF Indicator Light .............. 4-84
TCS OFF Switch ........................... 4-84
Traffi c Sign Recognition System
(TSR)................................................. 4-105
Transmitter ............................................ 3-5
Trip Computer ..................................... 4-17
Trip Meter .................................. 4-13, 4-22
Trouble Battery runs out ............................. 7-14
Emergency starting ........................ 7-17
Emergency towing ........................ 7-20
Flat tire ............................................ 7-3
Overheating ................................... 7-18
Parking in an emergency ................. 7-2
When Liftgate Cannot be Opened ... 7-44
Turn Signals ........................................ 4-57
U
USB Power Outlet............................. 5-142
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