2018 MAZDA MODEL CX-5 washer fluid

Engine Compartment Overview
Windshield washer fluid reservoirEngine oil-filler capBrake fluid reservoir
Engine oil-dipstick Battery
Fuse block
Cooling system cap Engine coolant reservoir
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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Brake Fluid
▼Inspecting Brake Fluid Level
WA R N I N G
If the brake fluid level is low, have the
brakes inspected:
A low brake
fluid level is dangerous.
A low level could indica te brake lining wear
or a brake system leak which could cause
the brakes to fail and lead to an accident.
Inspect the fluid level in the reservoir
regularly. It should be kept between the
MAX and MIN lines.
The level normally drops with
accumulated distance, a condition
associated with wear of brake linings. If it
is excessively low, have the brake system
inspected by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Washer Fluid
▼ Inspecting Washer Fluid Level
WA R N I N G
Use only windshield washer fluid or plain
water in the reservoir:
Using radiator antifreeze as washer
fluid is
dangerous. If sprayed on the windshield, it
will dirty the windshield, affect your
visibility, and could result in an accident.
Using Washer Fluid Without Anti-freeze
Protection in Cold Weather:
Operating your vehicle in temperatures
below 4 degrees C (40 degrees F) using
washer fluid without anti-freeze protection
is dangerous as it could cause impaired
windshield vision and result in an accident.
In cold weather, always use washer fluid
with anti-freeze protection.
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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NOTE
State or local regulations may restrict the
use of volatile organic compounds
(VOCs), which are commonly used as
anti-freeze agents in washer fluid. A
washer fluid with limited VOC content
should be used only if it provides adequate
freeze resistance for all regions and
climates in which the vehicle will be
operated.
Inspect fluid level in the washer fluid
reservoir; add fluid if necessary.
L F
The top of the float should be between F
and L.

Use plain water if washer fluid is
unavailable.
But use only washer fluid in cold weather
to prevent it from freezing.
NOTE
Front and rear washer fluid is supplied
from the same reservoir.
Body Lubrication
All moving points of the body, such as
door and hood hinges and locks, should be
lubricated each time the engine oil is
changed. Use a nonfreezing lubricant on
locks during cold weather.

Make sure the hood's secondary latch
keeps the hood from opening when the
primary latch is released.
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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▼Aluminum Wheel Maintenance*
A protective coating is provided over the
aluminum wheels. Special care is needed
to protect this coating.
CAUTION
Do not use any detergent other than mild
detergent. Before using any detergent,
verify the ingredients. Otherwise, the
product could discolor or stain the
aluminum wheels.
NOTE
•Do not use a wire brush or any abrasive
cleaner, polishing compound, or solvent
on aluminum wheels. They may damage
the coating.
•Always use a sponge or soft cloth to
clean the wheels.
Rinse the wheels thoroughly with
lukewarm or cold water. Also, be sure to
clean the wheels after driving on dusty
or salted roads to help prevent
corrosion.
•Avoid washing your vehicle in an
automatic car wash th
at uses high-speed
or hard brushes.
•(19-inch wheel vehicle)
If your aluminum wheels lose luster,
apply wax which contains no polishing
powder.
▼ Plastic Part Maintenance
•When cleaning the plastic lenses of the
lights, do not use gasoline, kerosene,
rectified spirit, paint, thinner, highly
acidic detergents, or strongly alkaline
detergents. Otherwise, these chemical
agents can discolor or damage the
surfaces resulting in a
significant loss in
functionality. If plastic parts become
inadvertently exposed to any of these
chemical agents, flush with water
immediately.
•If plastic parts s uch as the bumpers
become inadvertently exposed to
chemical agents or fluids such as
gasoline, oil, engine coolant, or battery
fluid, it could cause discoloration,
staining, or paint peeling. Wipe off any
such chemical agents or fluids 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.
Maintenance and Care
Appearance Care
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SignalWarning Action to be taken
Seat Belt Warning
Light The seat belt warning light turns on if the
driver or front passeng
er's seat is occupied
and the seat belt is not fastened with the ig-
nition switched ON.
If the driver or front passenger's seat belt is
unfastened (only when the front passenger's
seat is occupied) and the vehicle is driven at
a speed faster than abo ut 20 km/h (12 mph),
the warning light flash es. After a short time,
the warning light stops flashing, but re-
mains illuminated.
NOTE
•The warning light flash es for about 6 sec-
onds if the driver's seat belt is not fastened
when the ignition is switched ON.
•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 se ated on the front pas-
senger's seat, the warning light may not
operate. Fasten the seat belts.
Low Washer Fluid
Level Warning Indica-
tion/Warning Light
*
This warning light indicates that little wash-
er fluid remains. Add washer fluid (page 6-20).
Door-Ajar/Lift-
gate-Ajar Warning In- dication/Warning Light The light turns on if any door/liftgate is not
closed securely.
Close the door/liftgate securely.
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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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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