2018 MAZDA MODEL CX-5 engine coolant

If you find a leak or other damage, or if
coolant is still leaking:
Stop the engine and call an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
Cooling system
cap
Coolant
reservoir
Cooling fan
If you find no problems, the engine is
cool, and no leaks are obvious:
Carefully add coolant as required (page
6-18).
CAUTION
If the engine continues to overheat or
frequently overheats, have the cooling
system inspected. The engine could be
seriously damaged unless repairs are
made. Consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
If Trouble Arises
Overheating
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SignalWarning
Charging System Warn-
ing Indication/Warning Light If the warning light illuminates
while driving, it indicates a malfunction of the alter-
nator or of the charging system.
Drive to the side of the road and park off the right-of-way. Co nsult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
CAUTION
Do not continue driving when the charging system warning light is illuminated be‐
cause the engine could stop unexpectedly.
Engine Oil Warning Light This warning light indicates
low engine oil pressure.
CAUTION
Do not run the engine if the oil pressure is low. Otherwise, it could result in extensive
engine damage.
If the light illuminates or the warning indication is displayed while driving:
1. Drive to the side of the road and park off the right-of-way o n level ground.
2. Turn off the engine and wait 5 minutes for the oil to drain back into the oil pan.
3. Inspect the engine oil level (page 6-17). If it's low, add th e appropriate amount of
engine oil while being careful not to overfill.
CAUTION
Do not run the engine if the oil level is low. Otherwise, it could result in extensive
engine damage.
4. Start the engine and check the warning light.

If the light remains illuminated even though the oil level is normal or after adding oil,
stop the engine immediately and have your vehicle towed to an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
(Red)
High Engine Coolant
Temperature Warning
Indication/Warning
Light The light flashes when the engine coolant temperature is extrem
ely high, and illumi-
nates when the engine coolant temperature increases further.
Handling Procedure
Flashing light
Drive slowly to reduce engine l oad until you can find a safe place to stop the vehicle
and wait for the engine to cool down.
Illuminated light
This indicates the possibility of overheating. Park the vehicle in a safe place immedi-
ately and stop the engine.
Refer to Overheating on page 7-18.
CAUTION
Do not drive the vehicle with the high engi ne coolant temperature warning light illumi‐
nated. Otherwise, it could resu lt in damage to the engine.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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Message Indicated on Display*
If a message is displayed in the center display (Type B audio), take appropriate action (in a
calm manner) according to the displayed message.

(Display example)
▼ Stop Vehicle in Safe Place Immediately
If the following messages are dis
played in the center display , a vehicle system may be
malfunctioning. Stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Display Indicated Condition
Displays if the engine coolant temperature has increased excess ively.
Displays if the charging system has a malfunction.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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▼Lubricant Quality
Lubricant
Classification
Engine oil Refer to Recommended Oil on page 6-17.
Coolant FL-22 type
Automatic transaxle fluid Mazda Genuine ATF-FZ
Transfer case oil Mazda Long Life Hypoid Gear Oil SG1
Rear differential oil Mazda Long Life Hypoid Gear Oil SG1
Brake fluid SAE J1703 or FMVSS116 DOT-3
NOTE
Refer to Introduction on (page 6-2) for owner's responsibility in protecting your investment.
▼Capacities
(Approximate Quantities)
Item
Capacity
Engine oil With oil filter replacement
4.5 L (4.8 US qt, 4.0 Imp qt)
Without oil filter replacement 4.3 L (4.5 US qt, 3.8 Imp qt)
Coolant 7.4 L (7.8 US qt, 6.5 Imp qt)
Automatic transaxle fluid 8.0 L (8.5 US qt, 7.0 Imp qt)
Transfer case oil 0.45 L (0.48 US qt, 0.40 Imp qt)
Rear differential oil 0.35 L (0.37 US qt, 0.31 Imp qt)
Fuel tank 2WD
56.0 L (14.8 US gal, 12.3 Imp gal)
AWD 58.0 L (15.3 US gal, 12.8 Imp gal)
Check oil and fluid levels with dipsticks or reservoir gauges.
▼Dimensions
Item
Vehicle specification
Overall length 4,550 mm (179.1 in)
Overall width 1,840 mm (72.4 in)
Overall height 1,675 mm (65.9 in)
Front tread 1,596 mm (62.8 in)
Rear tread 1,596 mm (62.8 in)
Wheelbase 2,698 mm (106.2 in)
Specifications
Specifications
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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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Index
J
Jack...................................................... 7-4
Jump-Starting.................................... 7-14
K
Keyless Entry System......................... 3-3
Keys.....................................................3-2Key suspend function.................... 3-8
Transmitter..................................... 3-4
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
Key Suspend Function........................ 3-8
L
Label Information............................... 9-2
Lane Departure Warning sound........ 7-46
Lane-change Signals......................... 4-52
Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane
Departure Warning System
(LDWS)........................................... 4-125
Leaving Home Light......................... 4-50
Liftgate.............................................. 3-20
When Liftgate Cannot be
Opened......................................... 7-47
Lighting Control................................4-46
Lights-on Reminder.......................... 7-42
Light Bulbs Replacement................................ 6-36
Specifications.................................9-7
Lubricant Quality................................ 9-5
Luggage Compartment.. ..................5-137
Cargo securing loops................. 5-137
Cargo sub-compartment............ 5-137
Luggage Compartment Light.......... 5-129
M
Maintenance
Information.................................... 6-2
Scheduled.......................................6-4
Maintenance Monitor........................ 6-10
Map Lights...................................... 5-129
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop &
Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go
function).......................................... 4-112
Close proximity warning........... 4-115
Cruise control function.............. 4-122
Display indication...................... 4-114
Setting the system......................4-115
Stop hold control....................... 4-121
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop &
Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go
function) System Warnings............... 7-46
Message Indicated in Multi-information
Display.............................................. 7-38
Message Indicated on Display.......... 7-40
Meters and Gauges............................4-11
Mirrors Outside mirrors............................ 3-34
Rearview mirror.......................... 3-35
Mirror Defogger.......... ...................... 4-58
Moonroof...........................................3-40
Multi-information Disp lay................ 4-19
Average fuel econom y.................4-24
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
Display......................................... 4-25
Compass Display......................... 4-26
Cruise Control Set Vehicle Speed
Display......................................... 4-26
Current fuel economy. .................4-24
Distance Recognition Support System
(DRSS) Display........................... 4-25
Distance-to-empty... .................... 4-23
Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge........................................... 4-22
Fuel Gauge.................................. 4-22
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