2020 MAZDA MODEL CX-5 warning

About the SCR system
WA R N I N G
Be careful not to allow the DEF to run out. If the DEF completely runs out, the SCR system will
not operate normally:
If the vehicle runs out of DEF, the vehicle speed is restricted in steps to prevent contaminants
from being exhausted. When the remaining dist ance-to-empty reaches 0 km (0 miles) in the
final stage, the engine is forced to idle. Fo
r replenishment of the DEF supply, consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
CAUTION
Use a Mazda genuine product or a product conforming to ISO22241-1 for DEF. If
incompatible DEF is used, the SCR system may not operate normally. For the recommended
DEF, consult the nearest Authorized Mazda Dealer.
NOTE
When the remaining distance-to-empty is 640 km (400 miles) or shorter while the DEF
warning indication is displayed, the SCR wa rning light turns on and the vehicle speed is
restricted. In addition, if there is a prob lem with the SCR system/DEF and the remaining
distance-to-empty is 200 km (125 miles) or shorter, the SCR warning light flashes and the
vehicle speed is restricted.
DEF needs to be replenished periodically according to the scheduled maintenance
information. If a warning message is displaye d in the multi-information display or the
SCR warning light flashes, consul t an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Normally, the vehicle can be driven about 12,000 km (7,500 miles) before the DEF needs
to be replenished.
▼Engine Exhaust (Carbon monoxide)
WA R N I N G
Do not drive your vehicle if you smell exhaust gas inside the vehicle:
Engine exhaust gas is dangerous. This gas contai
ns carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless,
odorless, and poisonous. When inhaled, it can cause loss of consciousness and death. If you
smell exhaust gas inside the vehicle, keep a ll windows fully open and contact an Authorized
Mazda Dealer immediately.
Before Driving
Fuel and Emission
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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 way
and begin refueling. Pull out the
refueling nozzle after 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
(SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5, and
SKYACTIV-G 2.5T for U.S.A. and Canada)
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 th e 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.
Before Driving
Fuel and Emission
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Power Windows
The windows can be opened/closed by operating the power window switches.
WA R N I N G
Make sure the opening is clear before closing a window:
Closing a power window is dangerous. A person's hands, head, or even neck could be caught
by the window and result in serious injury or even death. This warning applies especially to
children.
Never allow children to play with power window switches:
Power window switches that are not locked wi th the power window lock switch would allow
children to operate power windows unintentionally , which could result in serious injury if a
child's hands, head or neck becomes caught by the window.
Make sure nothing blocks the window just before it reaches the fully closed position or while
fully holding up the power window switch:
Blocking the power window just before it reach es the fully closed position or while fully
holding up the power window switch is dangerous.
In this case, the jam-safe function cannot prevent the window from closing all the way. If
fingers are caught, serious injuries could occur.
NOTE
When driving with only 1 of the rear windows open, your ears might experience a
resonating sound. However, this does not indicate a problem. The sound can be reduced by
slightly opening a front window or by changi ng the size of the rear window opening.
▼Opening/Closing Windows
The window opens while the switch is pressed and it closes while the switch is pulled up
with the ignition switched ON. Do not open or close 3 or more windows at the same time.
Before Driving
Windows
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Theft-Deterrent System*
If the theft-deterrent system detects an
inappropriate entry into the vehicle, which
could result in the vehicle or its contents
being stolen, the alarm alerts the
surrounding area of an abnormality by
sounding the horn and flashing the hazard
warning lights.

The system will not function unless it's
properly armed. So when you leave the
vehicle, follow the arming procedure
correctly.
▼Operation
System triggering conditions
The horn sounds intermittently and the
hazard warning lights flash for about 30
seconds when the system is triggered by
any one of the following:
Unlocking a door with the auxiliary key,
door lock switch, or an inside door-lock
knob.
Forcing open a door, the hood or the
liftgate.
Opening the hood by operating the hood
release handle.
Switching the ignition ON without using
the push button start.
If the system is triggered again, the lights
and horn will activate until the driver's
door or the liftgate is unlocked with the
transmitter.
(With the advanced keyless function)
The lights and horn can also be
deactivated by pressing the request switch
on a door.
NOTE
The liftgate does not open while the
theft-deterrent system is operating.
For vehicles equipped with the power
liftgate, the liftgate can be opened even
while the theft-deterrent system is
operating by pressing the power liftgate
button on the transmitter or the electric
liftgate opener switch while carrying the
key.
If the battery goes dead while the
theft-deterrent system is armed, the horn
will activate and the hazard warning
lights will flash when the battery is
charged or replaced.
▼ How to Arm the System
1. Close the windows and the moonroof*
securely.
2. Switch the ignition OFF.
3. Make sure the hood, the doors, and the
liftgate are closed.
4. Press the lock butt on on the transmitter
or lock the driver's door from the
outside with the auxiliary key.
The hazard warning lights will flash
once.
The following method will also arm
the theft-deterrent system:
Press the door-lock switch “
” while
any door is open and then close all of
the doors.
(With the advanced keyless function)
Press a request switch.

The security indicator light in the
instrument cluster flashes twice per
second for 20 seconds.
Before Driving
Security System
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5. After 20 seconds, the system is fullyarmed.
NOTE
The theft-deterrent system can also be
armed by activating the auto relock
function with all the doors, the liftgate
and the hood closed.
Refer to Transmitter on page 3-5.
The system will disarm if one of the
following operations takes place within
20 seconds after pressing the lock
button:
Unlocking any door.
Opening any door.
Opening the hood.
Switching the ignition ON.
To rearm the system, do the arming
procedure again.
When the doors are locked by pressing
the lock button on the transmitter or
using the auxiliary key while the
theft-deterrent system is armed, the
hazard warning lights will flash once to
indicate that the system is armed.
▼ To Tu r n O f f a n A r m e d S y s t e m
An armed system can be turned off using
any one of the following methods:
Pressing the unlock button on the
transmitter.
Starting the engine with the push button
start.
(With the advanced keyless function)
Pressing a request switch on the
doors.
The hazard warning lights will flash twice.
NOTE
When the doors are unlocked by pressing
the unlock button on the transmitter while
the theft-deterrent system is turned off, the
hazard warning lights will flash twice to
indicate that the system is turned off.
▼ To Stop the Alarm
A triggered alarm can be turned off using
any one of the following methods:
Pressing the unlock button on the
transmitter.
Starting the engine with the push button
start.
(With the advanced keyless function)
Pressing a request switch on the
doors.
Pressing the electric liftgate opener
while the key is being carried.
Pressing the power liftgate button on
the transmitter.
The hazard warning lights will flash twice.
Before Driving
Security System
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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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Drive Selection............................... 4-116Drive Selection
*........................4-116
i-ACTIV AWD............................... 4-118 i-ACTIV AWD Operation
*....... 4-118
Power Steering...............................4-120 Power Steering......................... 4-120
i-ACTIVSENSE............................. 4-121
i-ACTIVSENSE
*......................4-121
Adaptive Front Lighting System
(AFS)
*...................................... 4-124
High Beam Control System
(HBC)
*......................................4-125
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
*.........
.................................................. 4-128
Traffic Sign Recognition System
(TSR)
*...................................... 4-133
Distance Recognition Support
System (DRSS)
*....................... 4-139
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
*.....
.................................................. 4-143
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with
Stop & Go function (MRCC with
Stop & Go function)
*............... 4-147
Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) &
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS)
*.................................. 4-162
Advanced Smart City Brake Support
(Advanced SCBS)
*...................4-172
Smart City Brake Support
(SCBS)
*.................................... 4-175
Smart Brake Support (SBS)
*.... 4-178
360° View Monitor
*................. 4-181
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
*......
.................................................. 4-207
Radar Sensor (Front)
*.............. 4-212
Radar Sensors (Rear)
*.............. 4-215
Front Camera/Side Cameras/Rear
Camera
*.................................... 4-217
Cruise Control............................... 4-218 Cruise Control
*.........................4-218
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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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