2020 MAZDA MODEL CX-5 lights

▼Safety Chains
Safety chains must be used as a precautionary measure should the trailer become
unintentionally unhitched. They should cross under the trailer tongue and attach to the hitch.
Leave enough slack to allow full turns. Consul
t literature published by your trailer or hitch
manufacturer for more details.
WA R N I N G
Make sure the safety chain is securely attached to both the trailer and the vehicle prior to
departure:
Towing a trailer without using a safety chain securely attached to both the trailer and the
vehicle is dangerous. If damage occurs to the coupling unit or hitch ball, the trailer could
wander into another lane and cause a collision.
▼ Trailer Lights
Trailer lights must comply with all federal, st
ate, and local regulations. Equip your trailer as
required before towing it day or night.
CAUTION
Do not connect a trailer lighting system directly to the lighting system of your Mazda. This
may damage your vehicle's electrical system an d lighting systems. Have a recreational vehicle
dealer or trailer rental agency connect the system, and inspect the brake lights and turn
signals yourself before each trip.
▼ Trailer Brakes
If the total trailer weight exceeds 450 kg (1,000 lb),
trailer brakes are required. If your trailer
has brakes, make sure they comply with all federal, state, and local regulations.
WA R N I N G
Do not connect a hydraulic trailer-brake system to your vehicle's brake system:
Connecting a hydraulic trailer-brake system direc tly to the vehicle brake system is dangerous
and will result in inadequate braking and possible injury.
▼ Trailer Towing Tips
Verify that your Mazda maintains a near-normal attitude when a loaded or unloaded trailer
is connected. Do not drive if it has an abnormal front-up or front-down position. Inspect
for incorrect tongue load, worn suspension parts, and trailer overloading.
Make sure the trailer is properly loaded and the
cargo is secure to prevent it from shifting.
Before Driving
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Make sure the mirrors conform to all government regulations. If they do not, install
required rear view mirrors appropriate for towing purposes.
The three main causes of vehicle-trailer accidents are driver error, excessive speed, and
improper trailer loading.
Before driving
Have your cooling and braking system ch ecked by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Before starting out, inspect the operation of all vehicle and trailer lights and all
vehicle-to-trailer connections. Stop and re-ins pect all lights and connections after driving
a short distance.
Driving
Your Mazda will handle differently with a trailer in tow, so practice turning, backing, and
stopping in a traffic-free area.
Take time to get accustomed to the extra weight and length.
Allow more room between your vehicle and the one in front because braking distance
increases with a trailer. For each 16 km/h (10 mph) of speed, allow at least one vehicle
and trailer length between your Mazda and the vehicle ahead.
Avoid jerky starts or sudden acceleration.
Avoid sudden braking. It may cause loss of c ontrol and result in jackknifing, especially so
on wet or slippery roads.
Shift the selector lever to the D position wh en towing a trailer in hilly terrain or when
heavily loaded.
The D position will allow operating th e vehicle without frequent shifting.
Lane changes and turning
Avoid quick lane changes, sudden turns, and tight turns. Slow down before turning to avoid
the need of sudden braking.
A turning trailer will make a tighter arc than th e tow vehicle. Compensate with turns that are
larger than normal.
Passing
Plan well ahead to pass other vehicles, and provide plenty of room before changing lanes.
Crosswinds from passing vehicles, especially larger ones, and the effects of rough roads will
affect handling.
If swaying occurs, firmly grip the steering wheel and reduce speed immediately, but
gradually.
Steer straight ahead. If no extreme correc tion of steering or braking is made, the
combination of less speed and firm steering will result in stability.
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4When Driving
Information concerning safe driving and stopping.
Start/Stop Engine.............................. 4-4 Ignition Switch........ ..................... 4-4
Starting the Engine....................... 4-5
Turning the Engine Off............... 4-11
Instrument Cluster and Display ............
........................................................... 4-12 Instrument Cluster and
Display........................................4-12
Instrument Cluster (Type A)....... 4-13
Instrument Cluster (Type B)....... 4-30
Instrument Cluster (Type C)....... 4-46
Active Driving Display
*............. 4-58
Manual Transaxle Operation......... 4-61 Manual Transaxle Shift
Pattern......................................... 4-61
Automatic Transaxle....................... 4-64 Automatic Transaxle
Controls...................................... 4-64
Shift-Lock System...................... 4-65
Transaxle Ranges........................4-65
Manual Shift Mode..................... 4-67
Direct Mode
*.............................. 4-73
Driving Tips................................4-73
Switches and Controls..................... 4-75
Lighting Control......................... 4-75
Fog Lights
*................................. 4-81
Turn and Lane-Change
Signals........................................ 4-81
Windshield Wipers and
Washer........................................ 4-82
Rear Window Wiper and
Washer........................................ 4-86
Rear Window Defogg er.............. 4-86
Horn............................................ 4-88
Hazard Warning Flasher............. 4-89
HomeLink Wireless Control System
(Type A)
*.................................... 4-89
HomeLink Wireless Control System
(Type B)
*.................................... 4-93
Brake................................................ 4-97 Brake System.............................. 4-97
AUTOHOLD............................ 4-101
Hill Launch Assist (HLA)........ 4-105
ABS/TCS/DSC/Off-Road Traction
Assist............................................... 4-107 Antilock Brake System
(ABS)........................................4-107
Traction Control System
(TCS)........................................ 4-108
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC)........................................ 4-110
Off-Road Traction Assist
*........ 4-111
Fuel Economy Monitor................. 4-113 Fuel Economy Monitor
*........... 4-113
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(amber) illuminates when the ignition is
switched ON and the engine is not
running.)
Some indicator lights/warning lights
should be inspected before the engine is
started (page 4-12).
NOTE
(SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5,
SKYACTIV-G 2.5T)
When the push button start is pressed to
ON, the sound of the fuel pump motor
operating near the fuel tank can be heard.
This does not indicate an abnormality.
Starting the Engine
WA R N I N G
Radio waves from the key may
affect
medical devices such as pacemakers:
Before using the key near people who use
medical devices, ask the medical device
manufacturer or your physician if radio
waves from the key will affect the device.
NOTE
The key must be carried because the key
carries an immobilizer chip that must
communicate with the engine controls at
short range.
The engine can be started when the push
button start is pressed from off, ACC, or
ON.
The push button start system functions
(function which can start the engine by
only carrying the key) can be
deactivated to prevent any possible
adverse effect on a user wearing a
pacemaker or other medical device. If
the system is deactivated, you will be
unable to start the engine by carrying
the key. Consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer for details. If the push button
start system functions have been
deactivated, you can start the engine by
following the procedure indicated when
the key battery goes dead.
Refer to Engine Start Function When
Key Battery is Dead on page 4-8.
After starting a cold engine, the engine
speed increases and a whining sound
from the engine compartment can be
heard.
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
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▼Dashboard Illumination
When the lights are turned on with the
ignition switched ON, the brightness of
the dashboard illumination is dimmed.
However, when the light sensor detects
that the surrounding area is bright such as
when the lights are turned on in the
daytime, the dashboard illumination does
not dim.
NOTE
When the ignition is
switched ON in the
early evening or at dusk, the dashboard
illumination is dimmed for several
seconds until the light sensor detects the
brightness of the surrounding area,
however, the dimming may cancel after
the brightness is detected.
When the lights are turned on, the
lights-on indicato r light in the
instrument cluster turns on.
Refer to Headlights on page 4-75.
The brightness of the instrument cluster
and dashboard illuminations can be
adjusted by rotating the knob.
The brightness decreases by rotating the
knob to the left. A beep sound will be
heard when the knob has been rotated to
the maximum dim position.
The brightness increases by rotating the
knob to the right.
Dim
Bright
Function for canceling illumination
dimmer
The illumination dimmer can be canceled
by rotating the dashboard illumination
knob to the right until a beep sound is
heard while the instrument cluster is
dimmed with the ignition switched ON. If
the instrument cluster's visibility is
reduced due to glare from surrounding
brightness, cancel the illumination
dimmer.
NOTE
When the illumination dimmer is
canceled, the instrument cluster cannot
be dimmed even if the lights are turned
on.
When the illumination dimmer is
canceled, the screen in the center
display switches to constant display of
the daytime screen.
▼Speed Unit Selector
In some countries, you may have to
change the speed units between km/h and
mph.
When pressing the selector knob, the
speed units in the instrument cluster will
change.

Selector knob
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▼Distance Recognition Support
System (DRSS) Display
Displays the distance between your
vehicle and the vehicle ahead.

Refer to Distance Recognition Support
System (DRSS) on page 4-139.
▼Compass Display
The direction the vehicle is moving is
displayed in one of eight directions while
the vehicle is being driven.

Display
Direction
NN orth
S South
EE ast
WW est
Display Direction
NE Northeast
NW Northwest
SE Southeast
SW Southwest
▼Message Display
A message such as the system operation
status, a malfunction, or an abnormality is
indicated.
Warning/indicator light in instrument
cluster turns on/flashes or symbol is
indicated on display at same time as
message
Check the information regarding the
warning/indicator light or indicated
symbol.
Refer to If a Warning Indication/Warning
Lights on page 4-24.
Refer to If a Indication/Indicator Lights on
page 4-26.
Message only is indicated on display
Follow the instructions indicated on the
display. For the display content, refer to
the next page.
Refer to If a Message Indicated on
Multi-information Display on page 7-39.
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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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*27-23
ABS Warning Light*1
Electronic Brake
Force Distribu- tion SystemWa r n i n g 7-23
ABS warning 7-26
Charging System Warning Indication/Warning Light*17-23
Engine Oil Warning Light*17-23
High Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Indication 7-23
Power Steering Malfunction Indication 7-23
Master Warning Indication/Warning Light 7-26
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Instrument Cluster and Display
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SignalWarning Page
(Red)Seat Belt Warning Light (Rear seat) 7-33
Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Indication
7-33
Door-Ajar Warning Indication7-33
Liftgate-Ajar Warning Indication 7-33
Door-Ajar Warning Light7-33
*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*12-71
Security Indicator Light*13-48
Wrench Indication
4-28
*Glow Indicator Light*14-29
*Diesel Particulate Filter Indication4-227
Shift Position Indication
4-66
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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