2019 MAZDA MODEL CX-5 Owners Manual (in English)

▼California Customers
1. Mazda North American Operations
participates in BBB AUTO LINE , a mediation/
arbitration program administered by the Council of Better Busin ess Bureaus [4200
Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, Virginia 22203] through local Bett er Business Bureaus.
BBB AUTO LINE and Mazda have been certified by the Arbitration Certification
Program of the California Depa rtment of Consumer Affairs.
2. If you have a problem arisi ng under a Mazda written warranty, we encourage you to
bring it to our attention. If we are unable to resolve it, you may file a claim with BBB
AUTO LINE. Claims must be filed with BBB AUTO LINE within six (6) months after
the expiration of the warranty.
3. To file a claim with BBB AUTO LINE, call 1-800-955-5100. Ther e is no charge for the
call.
4. In order to file a claim with BBB AUTO LINE, you will have to provide your name and
address, the brand name and vehicle identification number (VIN) of your vehicle, and a
statement of the nature of your problem or complaint. You will also be asked to provide:
the approximate date of your acqui sition of the vehicle, the vehicle's current mileage, the
approximate date and mileage at t he time any problem(s) were first brought to the
attention of Mazda or one of our dealers, and a statement of the relief you are seeking.
5. BBB AUTO LINE staff may try to help resolve your dispute thro ugh mediation. If
mediation is not successful, or if you do not wish to participate in mediation, claims
within the program's jurisdictio n may be presented to an arbitrator at an informal
hearing. The arbitrator's decision should ordinarily be issued within 40 days from the
time your complaint is filed; there may be a delay of 7 days if you did not first contact
Mazda about your problem, or a delay of up to 30 days if the ar bitrator requests an
inspection/report by an impartial technical expert or further i nvestigation and report by
BBB AUTO LINE.
6. You are required to use BBB AUTO LINE before asserting in cou rt any rights or
remedies conferred by California Civil Code Section 1793.22. Yo u are also required to
use BBB AUTO LINE before exercising rights or seeking remedies created by Title I of
the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, 15 U.S.C. sec. 2301 et seq. If you choose to seek
redress by pursuing rights and remedies not created by Californ ia Civil Code Section
1793.22 or Title I of the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, resort to BBB AUTO LINE is
not required by those statutes.
7. California Civil Code Section 1793.2 (d) requires that, if Ma zda or its representative is
unable to repair a new motor vehicle to conform to the vehicle' s applicable express
warranty after a reasonable number of attempts, Mazda may be re quired to replace or
repurchase the vehicle. Califor nia Civil Code Section 1793.22 ( b) creates a presumption
that Mazda has had a reasonable number of attempts to conform t he vehicle to its
applicable express warranties if, within 18 months from deliver y to the buyer or 18,000
miles on the vehicle's odometer, whichever occurs first, one or more of the following
occurs:
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The same nonconformity [a failure to conform to the written warranty that
substantially impairs the use, value or safety of the vehicle] results in a condition that
is likely to cause death or serious bodily injury if the vehicl e is driven AND the
nonconformity has been subject to repair two or more times by M azda or its agents
AND the buyer or lessee has directly notified Mazda of the need fo r the repair of the
nonconformity; OR
The same nonconformity has been subject to repair 4 or more tim es by Mazda or its
agents AND the buyer has notified Mazda of the need for the repair of the
nonconformity; OR
The vehicle is out of service by reason of repair of nonconform ities by Mazda or its
agents for a cumulative total of more than 30 calendar days aft er delivery of the
vehicle to the buyer.

NOTICE TO Mazda AS REQUIRED ABOVE SHALL BE SENT TO THE
FOLLOWING ADDRESS:
Mazda North American Operations
200 Spectrum Center Drive Suite 100
Irvine, California 92618
ATTN: Customer Mediation

8. The following remedies may be sought in BBB AUTO LINE: repair s, reimbursement for
money paid to repair a vehicle or other expenses incurred as re sult of a vehicle
nonconformity, repurch ase or replacement of your vehicle, and compensation for
damages and remedies available under Mazda's written warranty o r applicable law.
9. The following remedies may not be sought in BBB AUTO LINE: punitive or multiple
damages, attorneys' fees, or consequential damages other than a s provided in California
Civil Code Section 1794 (a) and (b).
10. You may reject the decision issued by a BBB AUTO LINE arbitr ator. If you reject the
decision, you will be free to pursue further legal action. The arbitrator's decision and any
findings will be admissible in a court action.
11. If you accept the arbitrator's decision, Mazda will be bound by the decision, and will
comply with the decision within a reasonable time not to exceed 30 days after we
receive notice of your acceptance of the decision.
12. Please call BBB AUTO LINE at 1-800-955-5100 for further deta ils about the program.
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Customer Assistance (Canada)
▼Satisfaction Review Process
Your complete and permanent satisfaction is of primary concern
to Mazda. All Authorized
Mazda Dealers have both the knowledge and tools to keep your Ma zda in top condition. In
our experience, any questions, pro blems, or complaints regarding the operation of your
Mazda or any other general service transactions are most effect ively resolved by your
dealer. If the cause of your dissatisfaction cannot adequately be addressed by normal
dealership procedures, we recommend that you take the following steps:
▼STEP 1: Contact the Mazda Dealer
Discuss the matter with a member of dealership management. If t
he Service Manager has
already reviewed your concerns, contact the owner of the dealership or its General Manager.
▼STEP 2: Contact the
Mazda Regional Office
If you feel that you still requ ire assistance, ask the dealer S ervice Manager to arrange for
you to meet the local Mazda Service Representative. If more exp edient, contact Mazda
Canada Inc. Regional Office nearest you for such arrangements. Regional Office address
and phone numbers are shown (page 8-9).
▼ STEP 3: Contact the Mazda Cu
stomer Relations Department
If still not substantially satisfied, contact the Customer Rela tions Department, Mazda
Canada Inc., 55 Vogell Road, Richmond Hill, Ontario, L4B 3K5 Ca nada TEL: 1 (800)
263-4680.
Provide the Department wit h the following information:

1. Your name, address and telephone number
2. Year and model of vehicle
3. Vehicle Identification Number ( VIN). Refer to the Vehicle Identification Number on
page 9-2 for the location of the VIN.
4. Purchase date
5. Present odometer reading
6. Your dealer's name and location
7. The nature of your problem and/or cause of dissatisfaction

The Department, in cooperation wi th the local Mazda Service Representative, will review
the case to determine if everything possible has been done to e nsure your satisfaction.

Please recognize that the resolution of service problems in mos t cases requires the use of
your Mazda dealer's service facilities, personnel and equipment . We urge you to follow the
above three steps in sequenc e for most effective results.
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▼Mediation/Arbitration Program
Occasionally a customer concern cannot be resolved through Mazd
a's Customer Satisfaction
Program. If after exhausting the procedures in this manual your concern is still not resolved,
you have another option.

Mazda Canada Inc. participates in an arbitration program admini stered by the Canadian
Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP). CAMVAP will advise you about how your
concern may be reviewed and resolved by an independent third pa rty through binding
arbitration.

Your complete satisfaction is the goal of Mazda Canada Inc. and our dealers.
Mazda's participation in CAMVAP makes a valuable contribution t o our achieving that goal.
There is no charge for using CAMVAP. CAMVAP results are fast, f air and final as the
award is binding on both you and Mazda Canada Inc.
▼ Canadian Motor Vehicle A
rbitration Plan (CAMVAP)
If a specific item of concern arises, where a solution cannot b e reached between an owner,
Mazda, and/or one of its dealers (that all parties cannot agree upon), the owner may wish to
use the services offered by the Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitrat ion Plan (CAMVAP).

CAMVAP uses the services of Prov incial Administrators to assist consumers in scheduling
and preparing for their arbitration hearings. However, before y ou can proceed with
CAMVAP you must follow your Mazda dispute resolution process as outlined previously.

CAMVAP is fully imple mented in all provinces and territories.
Consumers wishing to obtain further information about the Progr am should contact the
Provincial Administrator at 1 ( 800) 207-0685, or by contacting the Canadian Motor Vehicle
Arbitration Plan Office at:

Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan
235 Yorkland Boulevard, suite 300
North York, Ontario
M2J 4Y8
http://camvap.ca
Provincial Administrators may be reached locally:
Province/Territory CAMVAP Number
British Columbia & Yukon Te rritories 1 (800) 207-0685
Alberta & Northwest Territories 1 (800) 207-0685
Saskatchewan 1 (800) 207-0685
Manitoba 1 (800) 207-0685
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Province/TerritoryCAMVAP Number
Ontario 1 (800) 207-0685
Atlantic Canada 1 (800) 207-0685
Quebec 1 (800) 207-0685
▼Regional Offices
REGIONAL OFFICES
COVERING AREAS
MAZDA CANADA INC. WESTERN REGION5011 275 STREET
LANGLEY, BRITISH COLUMBIA V4W 0A8
(778) 369-2100
1 (800) 663-0908 ALBERTA,
BRITISH COLUMBIA,
MANITOBA,
SASKATCHEWAN, YUKON
MAZDA CANADA INC. CENTRAL REGION55 VOGELL ROAD, RICHMOND HILL,
ONTARIO, L4B 3K5 1 (800) 263-4680 ONTARIO,
NEW BRUNSWICK, NOVA SCOTIA,
PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND, NEWFOUNDLAND
MAZDA CANADA INC. QUEBEC REGION
6111 ROUTE TRANSCANADIENNE POINTE CLAIRE, QUEBEC H9R 5A5
(514) 694-6390 QUEBEC
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Customer Assistance (Puerto Rico)
Your complete and permanent satisfaction is our business. That is why all Authorized
Mazda Dealers have the knowledge and the tools to keep your Maz da vehicle in top
condition.
If you have any questions or recommendations for improvement re garding the service of
your Mazda vehicle or servicing by Mazda Dealer personnel, we r ecommend that you take
the following steps:
▼ STEP 1
Discuss the matter wi
th an Authorized Mazda Dealer. This is the quickest and best way to
address the issue. If your concern has not been resolved by the CUSTOMER RELATIONS,
SALES, SERVICE, or PARTS MANAGER, then please contact the GENERAL
MANAGER of the dealership or the OWNER.
▼ STEP 2
If, after following STEP 1, you feel the need for further assis
tance, please contact your
area's Mazda representative.
Refer to Importer/Distributor on page 8-13.

Please help us by providing t he following information:

1. Your name, address, and telephone number
2. Year and model of vehicle
3. Vehicle Identification Number ( 17 digits, noted on your registration or title or located on
the upper driver's side corner of the dash)
4. Purchase date and current mileage
5. Your dealer's name and location
6. Your question(s)
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Customer Assistance (Mexico)
Your complete and permanent satisfaction is our business. We are here to serve you. All
Authorized Mazda Dealers have the knowledge and the tools to ke ep your Mazda vehicle in
top condition.
If you have any questions or recommendations for improvement re garding the service of
your Mazda vehicle or servicing by Mazda Dealer personnel, we r ecommend that you take
the following steps:
▼ Contact Your Mazda Dealer
Discuss the matter with an Authorized Mazda Dealer. This is the
quickest and best way to
address the issue.
If your concern has not been resolved by the CUSTOMER RELATIONS , SALES,
SERVICE, or PARTS MANAGER, then please contact the GENERAL MANA GER of
the dealership or the OWNER.
If it becomes necessary to have the components or wiring system for the supplementary
restraint system modified to accommodate a person with certain medical condition in
accordance with a certified physician you must contact your dea lership in order to avoid
the potential loss of the warranty of your vehicle which may oc cur if some third party is
hired by the customer to make any modifications to this system.

Log on: at www.mazdamexico.com.mx

Answers to many questions, including how to locate or contact a local Mazda dealership in
Mexico, can be found here.

E-mail: click on “Contactanos” at the top of the page at www.ma zdamexico.com.mx

By phone at: 01 800 01 MAZDA (62932)

By letter at:
Attn: Customer Assistance
Mazda Motor de Mexico
Mario Pani 400 PB, Col. Santa Fe Cuajimalpa, Delegación Cuajima lpa de Morelos, Ciudad
de México, CP 05348
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Tel: Customer Assistance
01 800 01 MAZDA(62932).

In order to serve you efficiently and effectively, please help us by providing the following
information:

1. Your name, address, and telephone number
2. Year and model of vehicle
3. Vehicle Identification Number ( 17 digits, noted on your registration or title or located on
the upper driver's side corner of the dash)
4. Purchase date and current mileage
5. Your dealer's name and location
6. Your question(s)
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