2021 MAZDA MODEL CX-5 power steering

▼Warning/Indicator Lights
Instrument Cluster varies depending on model and specifications.
Instrument Cluster
Center of Dashboard Warning lights will appear in any of the highlighted areas
▼Warning Indication/Warning Lights
These lights turn on or flash to notify the us
er of the system operation status or a system
malfunction.
Signal Warning Page
Brake System Warning Light*1*27-23
ABS Warning Light*1
Electronic Brake
Force Distribu ‐
tion System Wa r n i n g 7-23
ABS warning 7-26
Charging System Warning Light*17-23
Engine Oil Warning Light*17-23
Power Steering Malfunction Indicator Light*17-23
Master Warning Light*17-26
Electric Parking Brake (EPB) Warning Light*17-26
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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Driving Tips
WARNING
Do not let the vehicle move in a direction
opposite to the direction selected by the
selector lever:
Do not let the vehicle move backward with
the selector lever in a forward position, or
do not let the vehicle move forward with
the selector lever in the reverse position.
Otherwise, the engine may stop, causing
the loss of the power brake and power
steering functions, and make it difficult to
control the vehicle which could result in an
accident.
Passing
For extra power when passing another
vehicle or climbing steep grades, depress
the accelerator fully. The transaxle will
shift to a lower gear, depending on vehicle
speed.
NOTE
The accelerator pedal may initially feel
heavy as it is being depressed, then feel
lighter as it is depressed further. This
change in pedal force aids the engine
control system in determining how much
the accelerator pedal has been
depressed for performing kickdown, and
functions to control whether or not
kickdown should be performed.
While the selector lever is in the M
position and the TCS is turned off,
manual shift mode does not switch to
automatic shift mode even if the
accelerator pedal is completely
depressed. Operate the selector lever.
Climbing steep grades from a stop
To climb a steep grade from a stopped
position:
1. Depress the brake pedal.
2. Shift to D or M1, depending on the load weight and grade steepness.
3. Release the brake pedal while gradually accelerating.
Descending steep grades
When descending a steep grade, shift to
lower gears, depending on load weight and
grade steepness. Descend slowly, using the
brakes only occasionally to prevent them
from overheating.
When Driving
Automatic Transaxle
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Power Steering
Power steering is only operable when
the engine is running. If the engine is off
or if the power steering system is
inoperable, you can still steer, but it
requires more physical effort.
If the steering feels stiffer than usual
during normal driving or the steering
vibrates, consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
The warning indication/warning light
notifies the driver of system
abnormalities and operation conditions.
In addition, the buzzer may also activate
depending on the system abnormality or
operation condition.
Refer to Stop Vehicle in Safe Place
Immediately on page 7-23.
Refer to Power Steering Warning
Buzzer on page 7-46.
CAUTION
Never hold the steering wheel to the
extreme left or right for more than 5
seconds with the engine running. This
could damage the power steering system.
When Driving
Power Steering
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Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure
Warning System (LDWS)
*
The LAS & LDWS alerts the driver that the vehicle may be deviating from its lane and it
provides steering assistance to help the driver stay within the vehicle lanes.
The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) detects the white lines (yellow lines) of the vehicle
lane in which the vehicle is traveling and if the system determines that the vehicle may
deviate from its lane, it operates the electric power steering to assist the driver's steering
operation. The system also alerts the driver by activating a lane departure warning sound,
vibrating the steering wheel, and indicating an alert in the display. Use the system when you
drive the vehicle on roads with white (yello w) lines such as expressways and highways.
Refer to Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) on page 4-239.
Forward Sensing
Camera (FSC)
WA R N I N G
Do not rely completely on the LAS & LDWS:
 The LAS & LDWS is not an automatic driving system. In addition, the system is not designed
to compensate for a driver's lack of caution, and over-reliance on the system could lead to
an accident.
 The detection ability of the LAS & LDWS is limited. Always stay on course using the steering
wheel and drive with care.
Do not use the LAS & LDWS in the following cases:
The system may not operate adequately accordin g to the actual driving conditions, resulting
in an accident.
When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
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(Operational status)
Auto cancel
In the following cases, the LAS & LDWS
is automatically canceled, the LAS &
LDWS warning indication (amber) turns
on, and an alert is displayed. When the
LAS & LDWS become operational, the
system turns back on automatically.
The temperature inside the camera is
high or low.
The windshield around the camera is
foggy.
The windshield around the camera is
blocked by an obstruction, causing poor
forward visibility.
(Auto cancel of warnings)
When the following operations are
performed, the LAS & LDWS determines
that the driver intends to make a lane
change and the system operation is
canceled automatically. The LAS &
LDWS resumes automatically after the
operation.
The steering wheel is operated abruptly.
The brake pedal is depressed.
The accelerator pedal is depressed.
(To cancel the automatic sensitivity
cancel function, deselect “Warning
sensitivity” in the personalization
features setting.) (Mazda Connect (Type
A) only)
The turn signal lever is operated.
The vehicle crosses a lane line.
▼ System Canceling
When the LAS & LDWS is turned off,
press the LAS & LDWS OFF switch.
The LAS & LDWS OFF indicator light
turns on.
NOTE
In the following cases, the LAS & LDWS
is canceled automatically and the LAS
& LDWS OFF indicator light turns on.
Have your vehicle inspected at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
There is a malfunction in the power
steering.
There is a malfunction in the TCS.
There is a malfunction in the Forward
Sensing Camera (FSC).
When the ignition is switched OFF, the
system status before it was turned off is
maintained. For examp
le, if the ignition
is switched OFF with the lane-keep
system operable, the system will be
operable when the ignition is switched
ON the next time.
When Driving
i-ACTIVSENSE
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Even if the audio remote control switches are equipped on the steering wheel, learn to use the
switches without looking down at them so that you can keep your maximum attention on the
road while driving the vehicle.
Do not allow the connection plug cord to get tangled with the selector lever:
Allowing the plug cord to beco me tangled with the selector lever is dangerous as it could
interfere with driving, resulting in an accident.
Do not adjust a mobile device or a similar product while driving the vehicle:
Adjusting a mobile device or a similar produc t while driving the vehicle is dangerous as it
could distract your attention from the vehi cle operation which could lead to a serious
accident. Always adjust a mobi le device or a similar product while the vehicle is stopped.
CAUTION
For the purposes of safe driving, adjust the au dio volume to a level that allows you to hear
sounds outside of the vehicle including car horns and particularly emergency vehicle sirens.
NOTE
Do not use Mazda Connect for a long time with the engine stopped. Otherwise, the battery
power could be depleted.
If a mobile phone or CB radio is used in or near the vehicle, it could cause noise to occur
from the audio system. However, this does not indicate a problem.
Interior Features
Mazda Connect (Mazda Connect (Type A))
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SignalWarning
Power Steering Mal‐
function Indication*
The message is displayed if the electric power steering has a malfunction.
If the message is displayed, stop the vehicle in a safe place and do not operate the
steering wheel. There is no problem if the message in the display turns off after a
while. Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer if the message is displayed continuously.
NOTE
If the message is displayed, the power steering will not operate normally. In this
case, the steering wheel can still be operated, however, the operation may feel
heavy compared to normal, or the stee ring wheel could vibrate when turning.
Repeatedly jerking the steering wheel left and right while the vehicle is stopped or
moving extremely slowly will cause the po wer steering system to go into protective
mode which will make the steering feel heavy, but this does not indicate a problem.
If this occurs, park the vehicle safely and wait several minutes for the system to
return to normal.
Power Steering Mal‐ function Indicator
Light
*
The light illuminates/flashes if the el ectric power steering has a malfunction.
If the light illuminates/flashes, stop the ve hicle in a safe place and do not operate the
steering wheel. There is no problem if the lig ht turns off after a while. Contact an Au‐
thorized Mazda Dealer if the light illuminates/flashes continuously.
NOTE
If the indicator light illuminates/flashes , the power steering will not operate nor ‐
mally. If this happens, th e steering wheel can still be operated, however, the opera ‐
tion may feel heavy compared to normal, or the steering wheel could vibrate when
turning.
Repeatedly jerking the steering wheel left and right while the vehicle is stopped or
moving extremely slowly will cause the po wer steering system to go into protective
mode which will make the steering feel heavy, but this does not indicate a problem.
If this occurs, park the vehicle safely and wait several minutes for the system to
return to normal.
▼ Contact Authorized Mazda Deal
er and Have Vehicle Inspected
If any of the following warning lights or the i ndicator light turns on/flashes, the system may
have a malfunction. Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have your vehicle inspected.
Signal Warning
ABS Warning LightIf the ABS warning light stays on while you're
driving, the ABS control unit has detected
a system malfunction. If this occurs, your br akes will function normally as if the vehicle
had no ABS.
Should this happen, consult an Authori zed Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
NOTE
When the engine is jump-started to charge the battery, uneven rpm occurs and the ABS
warning light may illuminate. If this occurs, it is the result of the weak battery and does
not indicate an ABS malfunction.
Recharge the battery.
The brake assist system does not operate while the ABS warning light is illuminated.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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function does not operate even if
AUTOHOLD switch is operated.

If the warning light flashes/message is
displayed and the beep sound is activated
simultaneously, have your vehicle
inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
▼Power Steering Warning Buzzer
If the power steering system has a
malfunction, the power steering
malfunction indication/malfunction
indicator light turns on or flashes and the
buzzer operates at the same time.
Refer to Stop Vehicle in Safe Place
Immediately on page 7-23.
▼Tire Inflation Pressure Warning
Beep*
The warning beep sound will be heard for
about 3 seconds if the tire pressures
decrease.
Refer to Tire Pressu
re Monitoring System
on page 4-256.
▼ Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR)
Warning Beep (SKYACTIV-D 2.2)
(When the SCR warning light turns off)
If the ignition is switched ON while the
remaining amount of Diesel Exhaust Fluid
(DEF) has decreased, a sound is activated.
If the sound is activated when the ignition
is switched ON, consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.

(When the SCR warning light turns on/
flashes)
A sound is activated under the following
conditions:
There is a problem with the SCR
system.
The ignition is switched ON when the
remaining amount of Diesel Exhaust
Fluid (DEF) is extremely low.
If the sound is activated at the same time
the SCR warning ligh t turns on/flashes,
have your vehicle inspected by an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
▼ Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
Warning Beep*
Driving forward
The warning beep ope
rates when the turn
signal lever is operated to the side where
the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning
light is illuminated.
NOTE
A personalized function is available to
change the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
warning beep sound volume.
Refer to the Settings section in the Mazda
Connect Owner's Manual.
Reversing
The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
warning sound is activated if there is a
possibility of collision with a vehicle
approaching from behind and from the
rear on the left and right sides of the
vehicle.
▼ Lane Departure Warning Sound*
While the system is
operating, if the
system determines that the vehicle may
depart from the lane, it sounds a warning
sound.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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