2018 MAZDA MODEL CX-5 ignition

KEY Warning Indication/Warning Light*
Take the appropriate action and verify that the warning light turns off.
SignalCause Action to be taken
(White)
KEY Warning Indica- tion The key battery is dead.
Replace the key battery (page 6-29).
(Red)
(Flashing)
KEY Warning Light The key battery is dead. Replace the key battery (page 6-29).
The key is not within the operation range.
Bring the key into the operation range
(page 3-7).
The key is placed in areas inside the cabin
where it is difficult for the key to be detect-
ed.
A key from another manufacturer similar to
the key is in the operation range. Take the key from another manufacturer
similar to the key out of the operation
range.
Without the ignition switched off, the key is
taken out of the cabin, and then all the
doors are closed. Bring the key back into the cabin.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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Warning Sound isActivated
▼Lights-On Reminder
The lights-on reminder is operable when
the time setting
*1 of the auto headlight off
function is off.
If lights are on and the ignition is switched
to ACC or off, a continuous beep sound
will be heard when t he driver's door is
opened.
*1 If the light switch is left on, the auto headlight off function automatically
turns off the lights about 30 seconds
after switching the ignition off. The
time setting can be changed.
Refer to Personalization Features on
page 9-9.
NOTE
•When the ignition is switched to ACC,
the “Ignition Not Switched Off (STOP)
Warning Beep” (page 7-43) overrides
the lights-on reminder.
•A personalized function is available to
change the sound volume for the
lights-on reminder.
Refer to Personalization Features on
page 9-9.
▼Air Bag/Front Seat Belt
Pretensioner System Warning Beep
If there is a problem with the air bag/seat
belt pretensioner systems and the warning
light illumination, a
warning beep sound
will be heard for about 5 seconds every
minute.

The air bag and seat belt pretensioner
system warning beep sound will continue
to be heard for approximately 35 minutes.
Have your vehicle inspected at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as
possible.
WA R N I N G
Do not drive the vehicle with the air bag/
seat belt pretensioner system warning beep
sounding:
Driving the vehicle with the air bag/seat
belt pretensioner system warning beep
sounding is dangerous. In a collision, the
air bags and the seat belt pretensioner
system will not deploy and this could result
in death or serious injury. Contact an
Authorized Mazda Dealer to have the
vehicle inspected as soon as possible.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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▼Seat Belt Warning Beep
If the driver's seat belt is not fastened
when the ignition is switched ON, a beep
sound will be heard for about 6 seconds. If
the driver or the front
passenger's seat belt
is not fastened and the vehicle is driven at
a speed faster than about 20 km/h (12
mph), a beep sound will be heard again for
a specified period of time.
Until a seat belt is fastened or a given
period of time has elapsed, the beep sound
will not stop even if the vehicle speed falls
below 20 km/h (12 mph).
NOTE
•To allow the front passenger occupant
classification sensor to function
properly, do not place and sit on an
additional seat cushion on the front
passenger's seat. The sensor may not
function properly because the additional
seat cushion could cause sensor
interference.
•If a small child is seated on the front
passenger's seat, the warning beep may
not operate.
▼ Ignition Not Switched Off (STOP)
Warning Beep
If the driver's door is opened with the
ignition switched to ACC, a beep will be
heard continuously in the cabin to notify
the driver that the
ignition has not been
switched OFF (STOP). Under this
condition, the keyles s entry system will
not operate, the vehicle cannot be locked,
and the battery voltage will be depleted.
▼ Key Removed from Vehicle Warning
Beep
Vehicles with advanced keyless function
If the key is taken out of the vehicle while
the ignition is not switched OFF and all
the doors are closed, the beep which
sounds outside of the vehicle will be heard
6 times, the beep which sounds inside the
vehicle will be heard 6 times, and the
KEY warning light (red) in the instrument
cluster flashes continuously to notify the
driver that the ignition has not been
switched OFF.
Vehicles without advanced keyless
function
If the key is taken out of the vehicle while
the ignition is not switched OFF and all
the doors are closed, a beep will be heard
in the cabin 6 times and the KEY warning
light (red) in the ins
trument cluster turns
on continuously to notify the driver that
the ignition has not been switched OFF.
NOTE
Because the key utilizes low-intensity
radio waves, the Key Removed From
Vehicle Warning may activate if the key is
carried together with a metal object or it
is placed in a poor si gnal reception area.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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▼Request Switch Inoperable Warning
Beep (With the advanced keyless
function)
If the request switch is pressed with the
door open or ajar, or the ignition is not
switched OFF with a key being carried, a
beep will be heard outside for about 2
seconds to notify the driver that the door
or liftgate cannot be locked.
▼Key Left-in-luggage Compartment
Warning Beep (With the advanced
keyless function)
If the key is left in the luggage
compartment with all
the doors locked and
the liftgate closed, a beep will be heard
outside for about 10 seconds to notify the
driver that the key is in the luggage
compartment. In this case, take out the key
by pressing the electric liftgate opener and
opening the liftgate. The key taken out of
the luggage compartment may not operate
because its functions have been
temporarily stopped. To restore the key's
functions, perform the applicable
procedure (page 3-8).
▼ Key Left-in-vehicle Warning Beep
(With the advanced keyless
function)
If all the doors and luggage compartment
are locked using another key while the key
is left in the cabin,
the beep which sounds
outside of the vehicle will be heard for
about 10 seconds to notify the driver that
the key is in the cabin. In this case, take
out the key by opening the door. A key
taken out of the vehicle using this method
may not operate because its functions have
been temporarily stopped. To restore the
key's functions, perform the applicable
procedure (page 3-8).
▼ Power Liftgate Warning Beep*
If system operation precautions are
necessary, the driver is notified by the
warning sound.
Cautions
What to check
The beep sounds 3 times The conditions required
for the power liftgate to
operate have not been
met, such as an object
being stuck in the lift-
gate.
The beep sound contin-
ues The vehicle is being
driven with the liftgate
open. Stop the vehicle
and close the liftgate.
▼
Electric Parking Brake (EPB)
Warning Beep
The warning buzzer is activated under the
following conditions:
•The vehicle is driven with the electric
parking brake (EPB) applied.
•The electric parking
brake (EPB) switch
is pulled while the vehicle is driven.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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If the Active Driving
Display Does Not Operate
If the active driving display does not
operate, switch the ignition off and then
restart the engine. If the active driving
display does not operate even with the
engine restarted, have the vehicle
inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
If Trouble Arises
Active Driving Displ ay Does Not Operate
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ItemFeatureFactory
Setting Available Settings Settings
Change
Method
Active Driving Display (page 4-27)
Display Setting can be changed so that the Active
Driving Display is
not displayed. On On/Off C ―
The display height
(up/down position)
can be changed. 013 steps up/down
from initial setting (total: 27 steps) C―
The method for adjusting the display
brightness (automat
ically/manually) can
be changed. Auto Auto/Man. C ―
The standard brightness while automatic
adjustment is selected can be changed us-
ing the brightness adjustment.
02 steps up/down from
initial setting (total: 5 steps) C―
The standard brightness while manual
adjustment is selected can be changed us-
ing the brightness adjustment. 020 steps up/down
from initial setting (total: 41 steps) C―
The display angle can be changed.
03steps up/down from
initial setting (total: 7steps) C―
Navigation guidance Display/non-display
On On/Off C ―
*1 Though these systems can be turned Off, doing so will defeat the purpose of the system and Mazda
recommends that these systems remain On.
*2 Only the volume of the warning beep during Blind Spot Monitori ng (BSM) operation can be changed. The
volume of the warning beep durin g Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) operation cannot be changed.
*3 This system functions only when t he navigation system is functioning.*4 If the auto-wiper control is set to Off, the wiper lever position is set to in termittent operation.*5 If the setting is changed to O ff, the following operation is performed according to the headlight switch
position:
•At position: Headlights turn off immediately after the ignition i s switched off.•At any position other than : Headlights on/off conditions vary according to the headlight switch
position. Refer to Headlights on page 4-46.
*6 When set to Off, the lights-on reminder is operable.*7 The lights-on reminder settings can be changed at anytime, how ever, the lights-on reminder only operates
when the auto headlight function is set to Off. Refer to Lights-On Reminder on page 7-42.
*8 The operation may stop in 15 mi nutes due to the effect of the outside temperature even if the operation time of
the rear window defogger has been changed to Continuous.
*9 Available only in display from the center display.
Specifications
Personalization Features
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Index
High Beam Control System (HBC)
indicator light (green)..................4-91
Hill Launch Assist (HLA)................ 4-73
HomeLink Wireless Control
System............................................... 4-60
Hood Release.................................... 6-14
Horn...................................................4-59
I
If a Warning Light Turns On or
Flashes............................................... 7-23
If the Active Driving Display Does Not
Operate.............................................. 7-48
Ignition Switch............................................ 4-4
Ignition Not Switched Off (STOP)
Warning Beep.................................... 7-43
Illuminated Entry System............... 5-130
Immobilizer System.......................... 3-43
Indication/Indicator L ights................4-34
Indicator Lights Low engine coolant
temperature.................................. 4-36
Wrench......................................... 4-36
Inspecting Brake Fluid Level............ 6-20
Inspecting Coolant Leve l.................. 6-18
Inspecting Engine Oil Level............. 6-17
Inspecting Washer Fluid Level......... 6-20
Instrument Cluster...... ....................... 4-11
Interior Care...................................... 6-54 Active driving display
maintenance................................. 6-56
Cleaning the floor mats............... 6-57
Cleaning the window interiors.....6-57
Instrument panel top (Soft pad)
maintenance................................. 6-56
Leather upholstery
maintenance................................. 6-55
Panel maintenance....................... 6-56
Plastic part maintenance.............. 6-55
Seat belt maintenance..................6-54
Upholstery maintenan ce.............. 6-55
Vinyl upholstery maintenance..... 6-55
Interior Lights................................. 5-129
Luggage compartment light.......5-129
Map lights..................................5-129
Overhead lights..........................5-129
i-ACTIVSENSE................................ 4-86 Active safety tec hnology............. 4-86
Adaptive Front Lighting System
(AFS)........................................... 4-89
Advanced Smart City Brake Support
(Advanced SCBS)..................... 4-136
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM).....4-93
Camera and sensors..................... 4-87
Distance Recognition Support System
(DRSS).......................................4-105
Forward Sensing Camera
(FSC)......................................... 4-147
High Beam Control System
(HBC).......................................... 4-90
Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) &
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS)..................................... 4-125
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with
Stop & Go function (MRCC with
Stop & Go function).................. 4-112
Pre-crash safety technology.........4-87
Radar sensors (rear)...................4-155
Radar sensor (front)...................4-152
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
(RCTA)...................................... 4-108
Smart Brake Support (SBS)...... 4-144
Smart City Brake Support
(SCBS)....................................... 4-140
Traffic Sign Recognition System
(TSR)........................................... 4-99
i-ACTIV AWD Operation.................4-83
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Index
Trailer towing.............................. 3-52
Towing Description........................... 7-20
Traction Control System (TCS)........ 4-76 TCS OFF Indicator Light............ 4-77
TCS OFF Switch......................... 4-77
TCS/DSC indicator light............. 4-76
Traffic Sign Recognition System
(TSR)................................................. 4-99
Transmitter.......................................... 3-4
Trip Computer................................... 4-17
Trip Meter......................................... 4-13
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......................................... 7-47
Turn Signals...................................... 4-52
U
USB Power Outlet.......................... 5-132
V
Vanity Mirrors................................. 5-128
Vehicle Information Labels................. 9-2
W
Warning Indication/Warning
Lights.................................................4-30
Warning Sound is Activated............. 7-42 Advanced Key removed from vehicle
warning beep............................... 7-43
Air bag/front seat belt pretensioner
system warning beep................... 7-42
AUTOHOLD Warning Beep....... 7-45
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
warning beep............................... 7-45
Collision warning........................ 7-46
Electric Parking Brake (EPB)
Warning Beep.............................. 7-44
Excessive speed warning.............7-46
Ignition not switched off (STOP)
warning beep............................... 7-43
Key left-in-luggage compartment
warning beep (With the advanced
keyless function)..........................7-44
Key left-in-vehicle warning beep
(With the advanced keyless
function).......................................7-44
Key removed from vehicle warning
beep..............................................7-43
Lane Departure Warning sound... 7-46
Lights-on reminder...................... 7-42
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with
Stop & Go function (MRCC with
Stop & Go function) system
warnings.......................................7-46
Power Liftgate Warning Beep..... 7-44
Power steering warning buzzer....7-45
Request switch inoperable warning
beep (With the advanced keyless
function).......................................7-44
Seat belt warning beep................ 7-43
Tire inflation pressure warning
beep..............................................7-45
Warranty............................................ 8-14
Weights................................................ 9-6
Windows Power windows......... .................. 3-37
Windshield Washer........................... 4-56
Windshield Wipers............................ 4-53
Windshield Wiper De-icer................ 4-57
Winter Driving.................................. 3-48
Wiper
Replacing Rear Window Wiper
Blade............................................ 6-25
Replacing windshield wiper
blades........................................... 6-22
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