2021 MAZDA MODEL CX-5 heating

When the engine is stopped while the
seat ventilations are operating and then
the ignition is switched ON, the seat
ventilations will not turn back on
automatically.
(Vehicles with front seat warmer)
The seat ventilation cannot be used at
the same time as the front seat warmer.
Heated Steering Wheel*
The grips on the left and right of the
steering wheel can be warmed up.
(Manual Climate Control)
Heated steering
wheel switchHeating area
(Fully Automatic Climate Control)
Heated steering
wheel switchHeating area
The ignition must be switched ON.

Press the switch to turn on the heated
steering wheel. The heated steering wheel
operates for about 30 minutes and then
turns off automatically.
The indicator light illuminates when the
heater is operating.

To turn off the heated steering wheel
before the 30 minutes has elapsed, press
the switch again.
Essential Safety Equipment
Seat Warmer/Seat Ventilatio n/Heated Steering Wheel
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Do not run the engine when inside an enclosed area:
Running the engine inside an enclosed area, such as a garage, is dangerous. Exhaust gas,
which contains poisonous carbon monoxide , could easily enter the cabin. Loss of
consciousness or even death could occur.
Open the windows or adjust the heating or cooling system to draw fresh air when idling the
engine:
Exhaust gas is dangerous. When the vehicle is stopped with the windows closed and the
engine running for a long time even in an op en area, exhaust gas, which contains poisonous
carbon monoxide, could enter the cabin. Loss of consciousness or even death could occur.
Clear snow from underneath and around your vehicle, particularly the tail pipe, before
starting the engine:
Running the engine when a vehi cle is stopped in deep snow is dangerous. The exhaust pipe
could be blocked by the snow, allowing exhaust gas to enter the cabin. Because exhaust gas
contains poisonous carbon monoxide, it could cause loss of consciousness or even death to
occupants in the cabin.
Before Driving
Fuel and Emission
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Floor Mat
We recommend the use of Genuine
Mazda floor mats.
WA R N I N G
Make sure the floor mats are hooked on the
retention pins to prevent them from
bunching up under the foot pedals:
Using a floor mat that is not secured is
dangerous as it will interfere with the
accelerator and brake pedal operation,
which could result in an accident.
Do not install two floor mats, one on top of
the other, on the driver's side:
Installing two floor mats, one on top of the
other, on the driver's side is dangerous as
the retention pins can only keep one floor
mat from sliding forward.
Loose floor mat(s) will interfere with the
foot pedals and could result in an accident.
If using an all-weather mat for winter use
always remove the original floor mat.
When setting a floor mat, position the
floor mat so that its grommets are inserted
over the pointed end of the retention posts.
Rocking the Vehicle
WA R N I N G
Do not spin the wheels at more than 56
km/h (35 mph), and do not allow anyone
to stand behind a wheel when pushing the
vehicle:
When the vehicle is stuck, spinning the
wheels at high speed is dangerous. The
spinning tire could overheat and explode.
This could cause serious injuries.
CAUTION
Too much rocking may cause engine
overheating, transaxle failure, and tire
damage.
If you must rock the vehicle to free it from
snow, sand or mud, depress the accelerator
slightly and slowly move the selector lever
from D to R position.
Before Driving
Driving Tips
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To turn the trailer, place your hand at the bottom of the steering wheel and turn it in the
direction you want the trailer to go. Make only slight movements to prevent sharp or
prolonged turning.
Ascending a hill
Shift into a lower gear to redu ce the possibility of overloading or overheating the engine, or
both.
Descending a hill
Shift into a lower gear and use engine compression as a braking effect.
WA R N I N G
Always use lower gears to reduce speed:
Holding the brake pedal down too long or too f requently is dangerous as it could cause the
brakes to overheat and lose power, resulting in loss of control and a serious accident. Use
lower gears to help reduce speed. Pull off th e road and allow brakes to cool down whenever
braking performance feels reduced.
Overheated engine
The extra weight of the trailer may strain the engine on hot days and on long or steep
upgrades.
If the temperature gauge indicates overheating, turn off the air conditioner, drive safely to
the side of the road, park of f the right-of-way and wait for engine to cool. Refer to
Overheating on page 7-18.
Parking
Always make sure the tires of the trailer and the tow vehicle are blocked while parked.
Apply the parking brake firmly and put the transaxle in P.
Avoid parking on an inc line, but if you must, follow these instructions:
1. Depress and hold down the brake pedal.
2. Have a helper put wheel blocks against the downhill side of all vehicle and trailer tires.
3. Then release the brake pedal slowly until the blocks bear the load.
If the grade is downhill, turn the steering wheel so that the front of the front tires face
the curb.
If it is uphill, face the rear of the front tires against the curb.
4. Firmly apply the parking brake.
5. Shift the transaxle into P, and stop the engine.
Before Driving
To w i n g
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be displayed by operating the INFO
switch.

INFO switch
Press the INFO switch
Trip Meter A
display
Trip Meter B
display
Odometer
The odometer records the total distance
the vehicle has been driven.
Trip meter
The driving distance for a specified
interval is indicated. Two types (TRIP A,
TRIP B) of interval distance and the
average fuel economy for each can be
measured.

For instance, trip meter A can record the
distance from the point of origin, and trip
meter B can record the distance from
where the fuel tank is filled.

When trip meter A is
selected, TRIP A
will be displayed. When trip meter B is
selected, TRIP B will be displayed.

The trip meter and average fuel economy
can be reset by pressing the INFO switch
for 1.5 seconds or more while in each
mode.
NOTE
Only the trip meters record tenths of
kilometers (miles).
The trip record will be erased when:
The power supply is interrupted
(blown fuse or the battery is
disconnected).
The vehicle is driven over 9999.9 km
(mile).
▼ Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
Displays the engine coolant temperature.
The blue range of the gauge indicates that
the engine coolant temperature is low, and
the red range of the gauge indicates that
the engine coolant temperature is high and
overheating.

When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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CAUTION
If the engine coolant temperature gauge needle is
in the red range, there is the possibility of
overheating. Drive slowly to reduce engine load
until you can find a safe place to stop the vehicle
and wait for the engine to cool down.
Refer to Overheating on page 7-18.
NOTE
(SKYACTIV-G 2.5T, SKYACTIV-D 2.2)
If the engine coolant temperature is high
or the engine is hot, the engine output
may be limited.
▼ Fuel Gauge
The fuel gauge shows approximately how
much fuel is remaining in the tank when
the ignition is
switched ON. We
recommend keeping the tank over 1/4 full.

Full
1/4 Full
Empty
If the low fuel warning light illuminates or
the fuel level is very low, refuel as soon as
possible.
If inconsistency in engine performance or
stalling occurs due to low fuel level
conditions, refuel the vehicle as soon as
possible and add at least 10 L (2.7 US gal,
2.2 Imp gal) of fuel.
Refer to Taking Action on page 7-33.
NOTE
After refueling, it may require some time
for the indicator to st abilize. In addition,
the indicator may deviate while driving
on a slope or curve since the fuel moves
in the tank.
The direction of the arrow (
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SignalIndicator Page
(White)
*Cruise Main Indication 4-252
(Green)
*Cruise Set Indication4-252
*1 The light turns on when the ignition is switched on for an operatio
n check, and turns off
a few seconds later or when the engine is star ted. If the light does not turn on or remains
turned on, have the vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
▼ Wrench Indication
The wrench indication is displayed under
the following conditions.
When the preset maintenance period has
arrived.
Refer to the Applications (Mazda
Connect (Type A))/Information (Mazda
Connect (Type B)) section in the Mazda
Connect Owner's Manual.
When the engine oil replacement period
has arrived.
(SKYACTIV-D 2.2)
When the engine oil is deteriorated or
exceeds the specified amount.
When fuel filter (sedimentor) draining
is required. Consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
NOTE
The wrench indication may display
earlier than the preset period depending
on vehicle usage conditions.
Whenever the engine oil is replaced, a
reset of the vehicle engine control unit is
necessary.
Refer to the Applications (Mazda
Connect (Type A))/Information (Mazda
Connect (Type B)) section in the Mazda
Connect Owner's Manual.

▼ Glow Indicator Light
(SKYACTIV-D 2.2)
When the ignition is
switched ON, the
glow indicator light turns on. The glow
indicator light turns off when preheating is
finished.

The maintenance period for the glow plug
or a problem in the system may be
indicated under the following conditions.
Have your vehicle inspected by an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
The glow indicator light does not turn
on when the ignition is switched ON or
it remains on.
The glow indicator light is flashing.
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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NOTE
If the vehicle is left with the ignition
switched ON without starting the engine
and a long period of time has elapsed
since preheating finished, the preheating
may be performed again and the glow
indicator light may turn on.
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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