2018 MAZDA MODEL CX-5 Owners Manual (in English)

Accessory Sockets
Only use genuine Mazda accessories or
the equivalent requiring no greater than
120 W (DC 12 V, 10 A).
Front
The ignition must be switched to ACC or
ON.

Center, Rear
The accessory sockets can be used
regardless of whether the ignition is on or
off.

CenterRear

CAUTION
 To prevent accessory socket damage or
electrical failure, pay attention to the
following:
 Do not use accessories that require
more than 120 W (DC 12 V, 10 A).
 Do not use accessories that are not
genuine Mazda accessories or the
equivalent.
 Close the cover when the accessory
socket is not in use to prevent foreign
objects and liquids from getting into
the accessory socket.
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Correctly insert the plug into the
accessory socket.
 Do not insert the cigarette lighter into
the accessory socket.
 Noise may occur on the audio playback
depending on the device connected to
the accessory socket.
 Depending on the device connected to
the accessory socket, the vehicle's
electrical system may be affected, which
could cause the warning light to
illuminate. Disconnect the connected
device and make sure that the problem is
resolved. If the problem is resolved,
disconnect the device from the socket
and switch the ignition off. If the problem
is not resolved, consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
NOTE
To prevent discharging of the battery, do
not use the socket for long periods with the
engine off or idling.
Connecting the accessory socket
1. Open the lid.
2. Pass the connection plug cord through
the cutout of the console and insert the
plug into the accessory socket.

Plug
USB Power Outlet*
The USB power outlets can be used
regardless of whether the ignition is
switched to ACC or ON.
Only use USB devices that have a
maximum power consumption of 10.5W
(DC5V, 2.1A) or below.
USB power outlet
CAUTION
 To prevent USB power outlets damage or
electrical failure, pay attention to the
following:
 Do not use USB devices that require
more than 10.5 W (DC 5 V, 2.1 A).
 Close the lid when the USB power
outlets are not in use to prevent
foreign objects and liquids from
getting into the USB power outlets.
 Correctly connect the USB connector
into the USB power outlets.
NOTE
•The USB power outlets are designed
only for charging and they cannot be
used for connecting to the vehicle's
audio system.
•To prevent discharging of the battery, do
not use the USB power outlets for long
periods with the engine off or idling.
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How to connect
The groove in the armrest box can be used
to pass the cord of the device into the box
to connect it to the USB power outlets.
1. Open the lid.
2. Route the cord through the groove in the armrest box and insert the USB
connector into the U SB power outlets.
Connector
Cup Holder
WA R N I N G
Never use a cup holder to hold hot liquids
while the vehicle is moving:
Using a cup holder to hold hot liquids while
the vehicle is moving is dangerous. If the
contents spill, you could be scalded.
Do not put anything other than cups or
drink cans in cup holders:
Putting objects other than cups or drink
cans in a cup holder is dangerous.
During sudden braking or maneuvering,
occupants could be hit and injured, or
objects could be thrown around the
vehicle, causing interference with the driver
and the possibility of an accident. Only use
a cup holder for cups or drink cans.
▼Front
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▼Rear*
The rear cup holder is on the rear center
armrest.
Bottle Holder
Bottle holders are o
n the inside of the
doors.
Front
Bottle holder
Rear
Bottle holder
CAUTION
Do not use the bottle holders for containers
without caps. The contents may spill when
the door is opened or closed.
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Storage Compartments
WA R N I N G
Keep storage boxes closed when driving:
Driving with the storage boxes open is
dangerous. To reduce the possibility of
injury in an accident or a sudden stop, keep
the storage boxes closed when driving.
Do not put articles in storage spaces with
no lid:
Putting articles in st orage spaces with no
lid is dangerous as they could be thrown
around the cabin if th e vehicle is suddenly
accelerated and cause injury depending on
how the article is stored.
CAUTION
Do not leave lighters or eyeglasses in the
storage boxes while parked under the sun.
A lighter could explode or the plastic
material in eyeglasses could deform and
crack from high temperature.
▼ Overhead Console
This console box is designed to store
eyeglasses or other accessories.
Push and release to open.
▼Glove Compartment
To open the glove compartment, pull the
latch toward you.
To close the glove
compartment, firmly
press in the center of the glove
compartment lid.
▼ Center Console
To open, pull the release latch.
Storage tray
The storage tray can be removed.
Storage tray
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▼Armrest Box*
To open, push the button and pull up the
lid.
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▼Luggage Compartment
Cargo Securing Loops
WA R N I N G
Make sure luggage and cargo is secured before driving:
Not securing cargo while driving is dangerous as
it could move or be crushed during sudden
braking or a collision and cause injury.
Use the loops in the luggage compartment to secure cargo with a rope or net. The tensile
strength of the loops is 196 N (20 kgf, 44 lbf). Do not apply e xcessive force to the loops as
it will damage them.
Cargo Sub-Compartment
Open the cover to put small items in the cargo sub-compartment.
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NOTE
Loading golf bags
(Some golf bags may not fit using the following methods depending on their sizes.)
Up to four golf bags can be carried in the luggage compartment.

Bottom: Place the first and second golf bags in the luggage compartment with the bottoms
pointed to the right.
Top: Place the third golf bag with its bottom pointed to the left and the fourth golf bag with
its bottom pointed to the righ t in the luggage compartment.
The arrows indicate the bottoms of the golf bags.To p
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