2018 MAZDA MODEL CX-5 EPB Release

Towing Description
We recommend that towing be done only
by an Authorized Mazda Dealer or a
commercial tow-truck service.

Proper lifting and towing are necessary to
prevent damage to the vehicle. Particularly
when towing an AWD vehicle, where all
the wheels are connected to the drive train,
proper transporting of the vehicle is
absolutely essential to avoid damaging the
drive system. Government and local laws
must be followed.
Wheel dollies

A towed 2WD vehicle should have its
drive wheels (front wheels) off the ground.
If excessive damage or other conditions
prevent this, use wheel dollies.

When towing a 2WD vehicle with the rear
wheels on the ground, release the parking
brake.
Refer to Electric Parking Brake (EPB) on
page 4-65.

A towed AWD vehicle must have all its
wheels off the ground.
WA R N I N G
Always tow an AWD vehicle with all four
wheels off the ground:
Towing an AWD vehicle with either the
front or rear wheels on the ground is
dangerous as the drive train could be
damaged, or the vehicle could trail away
from the tow truck and cause an accident.
If the drive train has been damaged,
transport the vehicle on a flatbed truck.
CAUTION
 Do not tow the vehicle pointed backward
with driving wheels on the ground. This
may cause internal damage to the
transaxle.
If Trouble Arises
Emergency Towing
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Do not tow with sling-type equipment.
This could damage your vehicle. Use
wheel-lift or
flatbed equipment.

If the electric parking brake (EPB) cannot
be released when towing the vehicle,
transport the vehicle with all front and
rear wheels raised
off the ground as
shown in the figure. If the vehicle is
towed without raising the wheels off the
ground, the brake system could be
damaged.
Wheel dollies
Tiedown Hooks*
CAUTION
Do not use the front and rear tiedown
eyelets for towing the vehicle.
They have been designed only for securing
the vehicle to a transport vessel during
shipping.
Using the eyelets for any other purpose
could result in the vehicle being damaged.
▼ Tiedown Hooks
1. Remove the tiedown eyelet and the lug
wrench from the luggage compartment
(page 7-3).
2. Wrap a flathead screwdriver or similar
tool with a soft c loth to prevent
damage to a painted bumper, and open
the cap located on the front or rear
bumper.
Front
If Trouble Arises
Emergency Towing
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SignalWarning
Brake System Warning
Indication/Warning Light This warning has the following functions:
Parking brake warning/Warning light inspection
The light illuminates when the electric parking brake (EPB) is
applied with the igni-
tion switched to START or ON. It turns off when the electric pa rking brake (EPB) is
released.
When the light turns on
If the brake system warning light remains turned on even though the electric parking
brake (EPB) is released, the brak e fluid may be low or there could be a problem with
the brake system. Park the vehicle in a safe place immediately and contact an Author-
ized Mazda Dealer.
When the light is flashing
The light flashes if the electric parking brake (EPB) has a mal function.
If the light remains flashing ev en if the electric parking brake (EPB) switch is operat-
ed, consult an Authorized Mazd a Dealer as soon as possible.
WARNING
Do not drive with the brake system warning light illuminated. Contact an Authorized
Mazda Dealer to have the brakes inspected as soon as possible:
Driving with the brake system warning light illuminated is dangerous. It indicates that
your brakes may not work at all or that they could completely fail at any time. If this
light remains illuminated, after checking that the parking brake is fully released, have
the brakes inspected immediately.
CAUTION
In addition, the effectiveness of the braking may diminish so you may need to depress
the brake pedal more strongly than normal to stop the vehicle.
Electronic Brake Force Distribution System Wa r n i n g If the electronic brake force di
stribution control unit determines that some compo-
nents are operating incorrectly , the control unit may illuminate the brake system
warning light and the ABS warni ng light simultaneously. The problem is likely to be
the electronic brake force distribution system.
WARNING
Do not drive with both the ABS warning light and brake warning light illuminated.
Have the vehicle towed to an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have the brakes inspected as
soon as possible:
Driving when the brake system warning li ght and ABS warning light are illuminated
simultaneously is dangerous.
When both lights are illuminate d, the rear wheels could lock more quickly in an emer‐
gency stop than under normal circumstances.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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Index
TCS/DSC indicator light............. 4-78
E
Electric parking brake (EPB)............ 4-65
Electric Parking Brake (EPB) Warning
Beep...................................................7-44
Emergency StartingPush-starting................................ 7-17
Starting a flooded engine............ 7-17
Emergency Towing Tiedown hooks......... ................... 7-21
Towing description...................... 7-20
Emission Control System..................3-29
Ending Screen Display......................4-80
Engine Coolant.........................................6-18
Engine compartment overview.... 6-16
Exhaust gas.................................. 3-30
Hood release............................ .... 6-14
Oil................................................ 6-17
Starting...........................................4-5
Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge................................................ 4-14
Essential Information.......................... 6-2
Event Data Recorder......................... 8-19
Excessive Speed Warning................. 7-46
Exhaust Gas...................................... 3-30
Exterior Care..................................... 6-48 Aluminum wheel maintenance.... 6-53
Bright-metal maint enance........... 6-52
Maintaining the finish................. 6-49
Plastic part maintenance.............. 6-53
F
Flasher
Hazard warning........................... 4-59
Headlights.................................... 4-46
Flat Tire............................................... 7-3
Mounting the spare tire............... 7-11
Removing a flat tire...................... 7-7
Floor Mat.......................................... 3-47
Fluid
Brake............................................6-20
Washer......................................... 6-20
Fluids Classification................................. 9-5
Fog Lights......................................... 4-51
Foot Brake.........................................4-64
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)..... 4-147
Front Seat............................................ 2-5
Fuel
Filler lid and cap......................... 3-31
Gauge........................................... 4-15
Requirements............................... 3-28
Tank capacity.................................9-5
Fuel Consumption Display............... 4-80
Fuel Economy Monitor..................... 4-79
Ending screen display................. 4-80
Fuel consumption display............4-80
Fuses.................................................. 6-42 Panel description......................... 6-44
Replacement................................ 6-42
G
Gauges............................................... 4-11
Glove Compartment........................ 5-135
H
Hazardous Driving............................ 3-46
Hazard Warning Flasher....................4-59
HeadlightsComing home light......................4-49
Control......................................... 4-46
Headlight flashing....................... 4-49
High-low beam............................ 4-49
Leaving home light..................... 4-50
Leveling....................................... 4-50
Head Restraint................................... 2-16
High Beam Control System
(HBC)................................................ 4-90
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