2018 MAZDA MODEL CX-5 fuel cap

3Before Driving
Use of various features, including keys, doors, mirrors and windows.
Keys.................................................... 3-2 Keys.............................................. 3-2
Keyless Entry System................... 3-3
Advanced Keyless Entry
System.................................................3-9 Advanced Keyless Entry System
*.....
...................................................... 3-9
Operational Range...................... 3-10
Doors and Locks.............................. 3-11 Door Locks................................. 3-11
Liftgate....................................... 3-20
Fuel and Emission........................... 3-28 Fuel and Engine Exhaust
Precautions................................. 3-28
Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap.............. 3-31
Steering Wheel................................. 3-33 Steering Wheel....... .................... 3-33
Mirrors............................................. 3-34 Mirrors........................................ 3-34
Windows........................................... 3-37Power Windows..........................3-37
Moonroof
*.................................. 3-40
Security System............................... 3-43 Modification and Add-On
Equipment...................................3-43
Immobilizer System....................3-43
Driving Tips..................................... 3-45 Break-In Period.......................... 3-45
Saving Fuel and Protection of the
Environment............................... 3-45
Hazardous Driving.... ..................3-46
Floor Mat.................................... 3-47
Rocking the Vehicle....................3-47
Winter Driving............................3-48
Driving In Flooded A rea............ 3-50
Overloading................................ 3-50
Driving on Uneven Road............ 3-51
Towing.............................................. 3-52 Trailer Towing............................ 3-52
Recreational Towing................... 3-60
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Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap
WA R N I N G
When removing the fuel-filler cap, loosen
the cap slightly and wait for any hissing to
stop, then remove it:
Fuel spray is dangerous. Fuel can burn skin
and eyes and cause illness if ingested. Fuel
spray is released when there is pressure in
the fuel tank and the fuel-filler cap is
removed too quickly.
Before refueling, stop the engine, and
always keep sparks and flames away from
the filler neck:
Fuel vapor is dangerous. It could be ignited
by sparks or flames causing serious burns
and injuries.
Additionally, use of the incorrect fuel-filler
cap or not using a fuel-filler cap may result
in a fuel leak, which could result in serious
burns or death in an accident.
Do not continue refueling after the fuel
pump nozzle shuts off automatically:
Continuing to add fuel after the fuel pump
nozzle has shut off automatically is
dangerous because overfilling the fuel tank
may cause fuel overflow or leakage. Fuel
overflow and leakage could damage the
vehicle and if the fuel ignites it could cause
a fire and explosion resulting in serious
injury or death.
CAUTION
Always use only a genuine Mazda fuel-filler
cap or an approved equivalent, available
at an Authorized Mazda Dealer. The wrong
cap can result in a serious malfunction of
the fuel and emission control systems. It
may also cause the check engine light in
the instrument cluster to illuminate.
▼ Refueling
Before refueling, close all the doors,
windows, and the liftg
ate, and switch the
ignition OFF.
1. To open the fuel-filler lid, pull the remote fuel-filler lid release.

Remote fuel-filler lid release
2. To remove the fuel-filler cap, turn it
counterclockwise.
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3. Attach the removed cap to the innerside of the fuel-filler lid.

Fuel-filler cap
Fuel-filler lid
4. Insert the refueling nozzle all the wayand begin refueling. Pull out the
refueling nozzle a fter the refueling
stops automatically.
5. To close the fuel-filler cap, turn it
clockwise until a click is heard.
6. To close, press the fuel-filler lid until it
locks securely.

CAUTION
If the check fuel cap warning light
illuminates, the fuel-filler cap may not be
properly installed. If the warning light
illuminates, park your vehicle safely off the
right-of-way, remove the fuel-filler cap and
reinstall it correctly. After the cap has been
correctly installed, the fuel cap warning
light may continue to illuminate until a
number of driving cycles have been
completed. A drive cycle consists of starting
the engine (after four or more hours with
the engine off) and driving the vehicle on
city and highway roads.
Continuing to drive with the check fuel cap
warning light illuminated could cause the
check engine light to illuminate as well.
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Fuel and Emission
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SignalWarning Page
(Amber/White)
*KEY Warning Indication Amber
7-26
White 7-33
(Red)
*KEY Warning Light*1
Malfunction 7-26
Except malfunc- tion
7-33
(Amber)
*High Beam Control System (HBC) W arning Indication/Warning Light*17-26
*Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) Warning Indication 7-26
(Amber)
*Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go func
tion (MRCC with Stop
& Go function) Warning Indication 7-26
(Amber)
*Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) &
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS) Warning Indication 7-26
LED Headlight Warning Light*17-26
(Amber)
*Smart Brake Support/Sma
rt City Brake Support (SBS/SCBS) Warning In-
dication/Warning Light*17-33
Low Fuel Warning Indication/Warning Light 7-33
*Check Fuel Cap Warning Indication/Warning Light*17-33
Seat Belt Warning Light 7-33
*Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Indication/Warning Light7-33
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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6. Insert a new battery with the positivepole facing up, and then cover the
battery with the battery cap.
7. Close the cover.
8. Reinsert the auxiliary key.
Tires
For reasons of proper performance, safety,
and better fuel economy, always maintain
recommended tire inflation pressures and
stay within the recommended load limits
and weight distribution.
WA R N I N G
Using Different Tire Types:
Driving your vehicle with different types of
tires is dangerous. It could cause poor
handling and poor braking; leading to loss
of control.
Except for the limited use of the temporary
spare tire, use only the same type tires
(radial, bias-belted, bias-type) on all four
wheels.
Using Wrong-Sized Tires:
Using any other tire size than what is
specified for the vehicle (page 9-7) is
dangerous. It could seriously affect ride,
handling, ground clearance, tire clearance,
and speedometer calibration. This could
cause you to have an accident. Use only
tires that are the correct size specified for
the vehicle.
▼ Tire Inflation Pressure
WA R N I N G
Always
inflate the tires to the correct
pressure:
Overinflation or underinflation of tires is
dangerous. Adverse handling or
unexpected tire failure could result in a
serious accident.
Refer to Tires on page 9-7.
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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Use only a Mazda-genuine tire valve cap:
Use of a non-genuine part is dangerous as
the correct tire air pressure cannot be
maintained if the tire valve becomes
damaged. If the vehicle is driven under this
condition, the tire air pressure will decrease
which could result in a serious accident. Do
not use any part for the tire valve cap that
is not a Mazda-genuine part.
Inspect all tire pressures monthly
(including the spare) when the tires are
cold. Maintain recommended pressures for
the best ride, handling, and minimum tire
wear.
Refer to the specification charts (page 9-
7).
NOTE
•Always check tire pressure when tires
are cold.
•Warm tires normally exceed
recommended pressures. Do not release
air from warm tires to adjust the
pressure.
•Underinflation can cause reduced fuel
economy, uneven and accelerated tire
wear, and poor sealing of the tire bead,
which will deform the wheel and cause
separation of tire from rim.
•Overinflation can produce a harsh ride,
uneven and accelerated tire wear, and a
greater possibility of damage from road
hazards.
Keep your tire pressure at the correct
levels. If one frequently needs inflating,
have it inspected.
▼ Tire Rotation
WA R N I N G
Rotate tires periodically:
Irregular tire wear is dangerous. To
equalize tread wear for maintaining good
performance in handling and braking,
rotate the tires every 12,000 km (7,500
miles). However Mazda recommends to
rotate every 8,000 km (5,000 miles) to help
increase tire life and distribute wear more
evenly.
Refer to Scheduled Maintenance on page
6-4.

During rotation, inspect them for correct
balance.

Do not include (TEMPORARY USE
ONLY) spare tire in rotation.
Forward
Also, inspect them for uneven wear and
damage. Abnormal wear is usually caused
by one or a combination of the following:

•Incorrect tire pressure
•Improper wheel alignment
•Out-of-balance wheel
•Severe braking

Maintenance and Care
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SignalWarning
(Red)
Brake Pedal Opera-
tion Demand Warn-
ing Light
*
When only flashing
Flashes if there is the possibility of the vehicle not being he ld in the stopped position by
the AUTOHOLD function, such as on steep slopes. Depress and hol d your foot on the
brake pedal.
When flashing and beep sound is activated at the same time
The warning light flashes and the beep sound is activated for a bout five seconds if there is
a problem with the system. If th e warning light flashes and the warning sound is activated,
immediately depress the brake pedal and stop using the AUTOHOLD function then con-
tact an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
WA R N I N G
Immediately depress the brake pedal if the warning light flashes and the beep sound is acti‐
vated while using the AUTOHOLD function:
Because the AUTOHOLD function is canceled forcibly, the vehicle may move unexpectedly
and result in an accident.
Check Engine Light If this light illuminates while d
riving, the vehicle may have a problem. It is important to
note the driving conditions whe n the light illuminated and consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
The check engine light may illuminate in the following cases:
•The fuel tank level being very low or approaching empty.•The engine's electrical system has a problem.•The emission control system has a problem.•The fuel-filler cap is missing or not tightened securely.
If the check engine light remains on, or it flashes continuously , do not drive at high
speeds and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
WA R N I N G
If the check engine light turns on, do not disconnect the battery cables.
If the battery cables are disconnected and th en reconnected, the engine could be damaged
and catch on fire.
Engine Oil Level
Warning Indication*
The message is displayed when the system has a malfunction. Have your vehicle inspect-
ed at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Automatic Trans-
axle Warning Indi- cation/Warning Light The indication/light illuminates
when the transaxle has a problem.CAUTION
If the automatic transaxle warning indication/lig ht illuminates, the transaxle has an electri‐
cal problem. Continuing to drive your Mazda in this condition could cause damage to your
transaxle. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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▼Taking Action
Take the appropriate action and verify that the warning light t
urns off.
SignalWarning Action to be taken
(Amber)
Smart Brake Support/
Smart City Brake Sup- port (SBS/SCBS)
Warning Indication/
Wa r n i n g L i g h t
*
The light turns on if the windshield or the
radar sensor are dirty, or there is a malfunc-
tion in the system. Verify the reason why the warning light is
illuminated on the center display.
If the reason why the warning light is illu-
minated is due to a dirty windshield, clean
the windshield.
If the warning light is illuminated because
of a dirty radar sensor, clean the front em-
blem.
For any other reasons, have the vehicle in-
spected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Low Fuel Warning In-
dication/Warning Light The light turns on when the remaining fuel
is about 9.0 L (2.3 US gal, 1.9 Imp gal).NOTE
The light illumination timing may vary be-
cause fuel inside the fuel tank moves
around according to
the driving conditions
and the vehicle posture. Add fuel.
Check Fuel Cap Warn-
ing Indication/Warning
Light
*
If the check fuel cap warning light illumi-
nates while driving, the fuel-filler cap may
not be installed properly. Stop the engine and rein
stall the fuel-filler
cap.
Refer to Refueling on page 3-31.
Engine Oil Level
Wa r n i n g L i g h t*
This warning light indicates that the engine
oil level is around the MIN mark (page
6-17). Add 1 L (0.3 US gal, 0.2 Imp gal) of en-
gine oil (page 6-17).
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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