2019 MAZDA MODEL CX-5 SKYACTIV-D brake

This is for improved exhaust gas
purification and does not indicate any
parts defect.
Engine-starting is controlled by the
spark ignition system.
This system meets all Canadian
Interference-Causing Equipment
Standard requirements regulating the
impulse electrical field strength of radio
noise.
1. Make sure you are carrying the key.
2. Occupants should fasten their seat belts.
3. Make sure the parking brake is on.
4. Continue to press the brake pedal firmly until the engine has completely
started.
5. (Manual transaxle)
Continue to press the clutch pedal
firmly until the engine has completely
started.
(Automatic transaxle)
Put the vehicle in park (P). If you must
restart the engine while the vehicle is
moving, shift into neutral (N).
NOTE
(Manual transaxle)
The starter will not operate if the
clutch pedal is not depressed
sufficiently.
(Automatic transaxle)
The starter will not operate if the
selector lever is not in P or N
position and the brake pedal is not
depressed sufficiently.
6. Verify that the KEY indicator light
(green) (if equipped) in the instrument
cluster and the push button start
indicator light (green) illuminate.
Indicator light
Push button start
NOTE
If the push button start indicator
light (green) flashes, make sure that
the key is being carried (for vehicles
with a type A/type B instrument
cluster (page 7-24), messages are
displayed in the instrument cluster).
If the push button start indicator
light (green) flashes with the key
being carried, touch the key to the
push button start and start the
engine (for vehicles with a type A/
type B instrument cluster (page
7-24), messages are displayed in
the instrument cluster). Refer to
Engine Start Function When Key
Battery is Dead on page 4-8.
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
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CAUTION
If the KEY warning light (red)
illuminates, or the push button start
indicator light (amber) flashes, this
could indicate a problem with the
engine starting system. This may
prevent the engine from starting or
from switching the ignition to ACC or
ON (for vehicles with a type A/type B
instrument cluster (page 7-24),
messages are displayed in the
instrument cluster). Have your vehicle
inspected at an Authorized Mazda
Dealer as soon as possible.
NOTE
Under the following conditions, the
KEY warning light (red) flashes after
the push button start is pressed. This
informs the driver that the push
button start will not switch to ACC,
even if it is pressed from off (for
vehicles with a type A/type B
instrument cluster (page 7-24),
messages are displayed in the
instrument cluster).
The key battery is dead.
The key is out of operational
range.
The key is placed in areas where it
is difficult for the system to detect
the signal (page 3-8).
A key from another manufacturer
similar to the key is in the
operational range.
(Forced engine starting method)
If the KEY warning light (red)
illuminates, or the push button start
indicator light (amber) flashes, this
could indicate that the engine may
not start using the usual starting
method (for vehicles with a type A/
type B instrument cluster (page
7-24), messages are displayed in
the instrument cluster). Have your
vehicle inspected at an Authorized
Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. If
this occurs, the engine can be
force-started. Press and hold the
push button start until the engine
starts. Other procedures necessary
for starting the engine, such as
having the key in the cabin, and
depressing the clutch pedal (manual
transaxle) or the brake pedal
(automatic transaxle) are required.
When the engine is force-started, the
KEY warning light (red) (if
equipped)remains illuminated and
the push button start indicator light
(amber) remains flashing.
(Automatic transaxle)
When the selector lever is in the
neutral (N) position, the KEY
indicator light (green) (if
equipped)and the push button start
indicator light (green) do not
illuminate.
7. Press the push button start after both
the KEY indicator light (green) (if
equipped)in the instrument cluster and
the push button start indicator light
(green) illuminate.
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
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NOTE
After starting the engine, the push
button start indicator light (amber)
turns off and the ignition switches to
the ON position.
(SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G
2.5, SKYACTIV-G 2.5T)
After pressing the push button start
and before the engine starts, the
operation sound of the fuel pump
motor from near the fuel tank can be
heard, however, this does not
indicate a malfunction.
(SKYACTIV-D 2.2)
The starter does not rotate until
the glow indicator light turns off.
If the ignition is left switched ON
for a long period of time without
the engine running after the glow
plugs are warmed up, the glow
plugs may warm up again which
will illuminate the glow indicator
light.
When starting the engine, do not
release the brake pedal until the
glow indicator light in the
instrument cluster turns off and
the engine starts, after pressing
the push button start.
If the brake pedal is released
before the engine starts, depress
the brake pedal again and press
the push button start to start the
engine.
8. After starting the engine, let it idle for about 10 seconds.
NOTE
(SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G
2.5, SKYACTIV-G 2.5T)
Whether the engine is cold or
warm, it should be started without
the use of the accelerator.
If the engine does not start the first
time, refer to Starting a Flooded
Engine under Emergency Starting.
If the engine still does not start,
have your vehicle inspected by an
Authorized Mazda Dealer (page
7-17).
(SKYACTIV-D 2.2)
If the ambient temperature is lower
than about
－ 10 °C (14 °F), the
maximum engine speed may not be
attained for about 3 minutes after
the engine starts to protect the
engine.
▼ Engine Start Function When Key
Battery is Dead
CAUTION
When starting the engine by holding the
transmitter over the push button start due
to a dead key battery or a malfunctioning
key, be careful not to allow the following,
otherwise the signal from the key will not
be received correctly and the engine may
not start.

Metal parts of other keys or metal objects
touch the key.
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
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Spare keys or keys for other vehicles
equipped with an immobilizer system
touch or come near the key.
Devices for electronic purchases, or
security passage touch or come near the
key.
If the engine cannot be started due to a
dead key battery, the engine can be started
using the following procedure:
1. Continue to depress the brake pedal firmly until the engine has completely
started.
2. (Manual transaxle)
Continue to depress the clutch pedal
firmly until the engine has completely
started.
3. Make sure that the push button start
indication light (green) flashes.
4. Touch the push button start using the
backside of the key (as shown) while
the push button start indicator light
(green) flashes.

Push button start
Indicator light
Key
NOTE
When touching the push button start
using the backside of the key as shown
in the illustration, touch the push
button start with the lock switch side of
the key facing up.
5. Make sure that the push button start
indicator light (green) turns on.
6. Press the push button start to start the engine.
NOTE
The engine cannot be started unless
the clutch pedal is fully depressed
(manual transaxle) or the brake
pedal is fully depressed (automatic
transaxle).
If there is a malfunction with the
push button start function, the push
button start indicator light (amber)
flashes. In this case, the engine may
start, however, have the vehicle
checked at an Authorized Mazda
Dealer as soon as possible.
If the push button start indicator
light (green) does not illuminate,
perform the operation from the
beginning again. If it does not
illuminate, have the vehicle checked
at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
To switch the ignition position
without starting the engine, perform
the following operations after the
push button start indicator light
(green) turns on.
1. Release the clutch pedal (manual
transaxle) or brake pedal
(automatic transaxle).
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
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2. Press the push button start toswitch the ignition position. The
ignition switches in the order of
ACC, ON, and off each time the
push button start is pressed. To
switch the ignition position
again, perform the operation
from the beginning.
▼Emergency Operation for Starting
the Engine
If the KEY warning light (red) illuminates,
or the push button start indicator light
(amber) flashes, this could indicate that
the engine may not start using the usual
starting method (for vehicles with a type
A/type B instrument cluster (page 7-24),
messages are displaye
d in the instrument
cluster). Have your vehicle inspected at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as
possible. If this occurs, the engine can be
force-started. Press and hold the push
button start until the engine starts. Other
procedures necessary for starting the
engine such as having the key in the cabin,
and depressing the clutch pedal (manual
transaxle) or the brake pedal (automatic
transaxle) are required.
Turning the Engine Off
WA R N I N G
Do not stop the engine while the vehicle is
moving:
Stopping the engine while the vehicle is
moving for any reason other than in an
emergency is dangerous. Stopping the
engine while the vehicle is moving will
result in reduced braking ability due to the
loss of power braking, which could cause
an accident and serious injury.
1. Stop the vehicle completely.
2. (Manual transaxle)
Shift into neutral and set the parking
brake.
(Automatic transaxle)
Shift the selector lever to the P
position and set the parking brake.
3. Press the push butt on start to turn off
the engine. The igniti on position is off.
CAUTION
When leaving the vehicle, make sure the
push button start is
off.
 (SKYACTIV-D 2.2)
If the engine is started and stopped
repeatedly before it warms up, the
engine may speed up while the vehicle is
stopped to clean the engine internally.
Do not stop the engine until the engine
returns to running at its normal speed.
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
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▼Warning/Indicator Lights
Instrument Cluster varies depending on model and specifications.
Center of Dashboard
Warning lights will appear in any of the highlighted areas
Instrument Cluster
▼
Warning Indication/Warning Lights
These lights turn on or flash to notify the user of the system operation status or a system
malfunction.
Signal
Warning Page
Brake System Warning Indication/Warning Light*1*27-25
ABS Warning Light*1
Electronic Brake
Force Distribu- tion SystemWa r n i n g 7-25
ABS warning 7-27
Charging System Warning Indication/Warning Light*17-25
Engine Oil Warning Light*17-25
High Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Indication 7-25
Power Steering Malfunction Indication 7-25
Master Warning Indication/Warning Light 7-27
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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SignalWarning Page
Electric Parking Brake (EPB) Warning Indication/Warning Light*17-27
Check Engine Light*17-27
*Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) system Warning Indication/Warning
Light*17-27
Automatic Transaxle Warning Indication 7-27
*AWD Warning Indication7-27
Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Preten
sioner System Warning Light*17-27
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light*1
Flashing
7-27
Turns on 7-34
(Amber/White) KEY Warning Indication Amber
7-27
White 7-34
(Amber) High Beam Control System (HBC) Warning Indication/Warning Light
*17-27
Blind Spot Monitoring (B
SM) Warning Indication 7-27
(Amber)Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop &
Go function) Warning Indication
7-27
Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS) Warning Indication7-27
LED Headlight Warning Light*17-27
Smart Brake Support/Smart City Brak
e Support (SBS/SCBS) Warning Indi-
cation 7-34
Low Fuel Warning Indication/Warning Light
7-34
Check Fuel Cap Warning Indication/Warning Light*17-34
Engine Oil Level Warning Light*17-34
Seat Belt Warning Light (Front seat)7-34
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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SignalWarning Page
(Red)Seat Belt Warning Light (Rear seat) 7-34
Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Indication
7-34
Door-Ajar Warning Indication7-34
Liftgate-Ajar Warning Indication 7-34
Door-Ajar Warning Light7-34
*1 The light turns on when the ignition is switched on for an operation check, and turns off a few seconds later or
when the engine is started. If the light does not turn on or remains turned on, have the vehicle inspected at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
*2 The light turns on continuously when the parking brake is applied.
▼ Indication/Indicator Lights
These lights turn on or flash to notify the user of the system operation status or a system
malfunction.
Signal
Indicator Page
(Green)Seat Belt Indicator Light (Rear seat) 2-30
*Front Passenger Air Bag Deactivation Indicator Light*12-72
Security Indicator Light*13-47
Wrench Indication
4-29
*Glow Indicator Light*14-29
*Diesel Particulate Filter Indication4-225
Shift Position Indication
4-66
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
4-26*Some models.
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