2021 MAZDA MODEL CX-5 engine

SignalWarning
(Red)
Brake Pedal Opera ‐
tion Demand Warn ‐
ing Light
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When only flashing
Flashes if there is the possibility of the vehi cle not being held in the stopped position by
the AUTOHOLD function, such as on steep slopes. Depress and hold your foot on the
brake pedal.
When flashing and beep sound is activated at the same time
The warning light flashes and the beep sound is activated for about 5 seconds if there is a
problem with the system. If the warning light flashes and the warning sound is activated,
immediately depress the brake pedal and st op using the AUTOHOLD function then con ‐
tact an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
WARNING
Immediately depress the brake pedal if the warning light flashes and the beep sound is acti‐
vated while using the AUTOHOLD function:
Because the AUTOHOLD function is canceled forcibly, the vehicle may move unexpectedly
and result in an accident.
Check Engine Light If this light illuminates while driving, the ve
hicle may have a problem. It is important to
note the driving conditions wh en the light illuminated and consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
The check engine light may illu minate in the following cases:
The engine's electrical system has a problem.The emission control system has a problem.(Except SKYACTIV-D 2.2)
The fuel tank level being very low or approaching empty.The fuel-filler cap is missing or not tightened securely.
If the check engine light remains on, or it flashes continuously , do not drive at high
speeds and consult an Authorized M azda Dealer as soon as possible.
WARNING
If the check engine light turns on, do not disconnect the battery cables.
If the battery cables are disconnected and th en reconnected, the engine could be damaged
and catch on fire.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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SignalWarning
(Flashing)
Tire Pressure Moni ‐
toring System
Warning Light
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If the tire pressure monitoring system has a malfunction, the tire pressure warning light
flashes. Have your vehicle checked by an Au thorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
WA R N I N G
If the tire pressure monitoring system warning light illuminates or
flashes, or the tire pres‐
sure warning beep sound is heard, decrease vehicle speed immediately and avoid sudden
maneuvering and braking:
If the tire pressure monitoring system warning light illuminates or flashes, or the tire pres‐
sure warning beep sound is heard, it is dangerous to drive the vehicle at high speeds, or
perform sudden maneuvering or braking. Vehicle drivability could worsen and result in an
accident.
To determine if you have a slow leak or a flat, pull over to a safe position where you can
check the visual condition of the tire and determine if you have enough air to proceed to a
place where air may be added and the system monitored again by an Authorized Mazda
Dealer or a tire repair station.
Do not ignore the TPMS Warning Light:
Ignoring the TPMS warning light is dangerous, even if you know why it is illuminated. Have
the problem taken care of as soon as possible before it develops into a more serious situa‐
tion that could lead to tire failure and a dangerous accident.
(Amber)
KEY Warning Indi ‐
cation
*
“Keyless System Malfunction” is displayed
This message is displayed if the advanced keyless entry & push button start system has a
problem.
Contact an Authori zed Mazda Dealer.
CAUTION
If the message is indicated, or the pu sh button start indicator light (amber)
flashes, the en‐
gine may not start. If the engine cannot be st arted, try starting it using the emergency oper‐
ation for starting the engine, and have the vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Deal‐
er as soon as possible.
Refer to Emergency Operation for Starting the Engine on page 4-9.
“Ignition is On” is displayed
This message is displayed when the driver's door is opened without switching the ignition
off.
“Key Not Detected” is displayed
This message is displayed when any of the fo llowing operations is performed with the key
out of the operational range or placed in areas inside the cabin where it is difficult for the
key to be detected.
The push button start is pressed with the ignition switched offThe ignition is switched onAll doors are closed withou t switching the ignition off
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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SignalWarning
(Red)
(Turns on)
KEY Warning
Light
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If any malfunction occurs in the keyless entry system, it illuminates continuously.
CAUTION
If the key warning indicator light illuminates or the push button start indicator light (amber)
flashes, the engine may not start. If the engine cannot be started, try starting it using the
emergency operation for starting the engine, and have the vehicle inspected at an Author‐
ized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
Refer to Emergency Operation for St arting the Engine on page 4-9.
(Amber)
High Beam Control
System (HBC)
Warning Indication/
Wa r n i n g L i g h t
*
The light remains turned on if there is a pr oblem with the system. Have your vehicle in ‐
spected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
NOTE
If the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) field of view is impaired during bad weather condi ‐
tions (such as rain, fog, and snow) and when the windshield is dirty, the warning indica ‐
tion/warning light for the High Beam Contro l System (HBC) may display/turn on. Howev‐
er, this does not indicate a problem.
Blind Spot Monitor ‐
ing (BSM) Warning
Indication
*
The Warning indication turns on if there is any malfunction in the Blind Spot Monitoring
(BSM). Have your vehicle inspected by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
NOTE
If the vehicle is driven on a road with less traffic and few vehicles that the radar sensors
can detect, the system may pause. How ever, it does not indicate a malfunction.
Blind Spot Monitor‐
ing (BSM) OFF In ‐
dicator Light
*
A problem in the system may be indicated under the following conditions.
Have your vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
The light does not turn on when the ignition is switched ON.The light remains on even when the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system can be oper‐
ated.
It turns on while driving the vehicle.
NOTE
If the vehicle is driven on a road with less traffic and few vehicles that the radar sensors
can detect, the system may pause (The Blin d Spot Monitoring (BSM) OFF indicator light
in the instrument cluster illuminates). Ho wever, it does not indicate a malfunction.
(Amber)
Driver Attention
Alert (DAA) Warn ‐
ing Indication
*
The message is displayed when the system ha s a malfunction. Have your vehicle inspect‐
ed at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
If Trouble Arises
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SignalWarning Action to be taken
Low Fuel Warning In‐
dication/Warning Light The light turns on wh
en the remaining fuel
is about 9.0 L (2.3 US gal, 1.9 Imp gal).NOTE
The light illumination timing may vary be ‐
cause fuel inside the fuel tank moves
around according to the driving conditions
and the vehicle posture. Add fuel.
Check Fuel Cap Warn
‐
ing Indication/Warning
Light If the check fuel cap warning light illumi
‐
nates while driving, the fuel-filler cap may
not be installed properly. Stop the engine and reinstall the fuel-filler
cap.
Refer to Refueling on page 3-33.
Engine Oil Level
Warning Light This warning light indicates that the engine
oil level is around the MIN mark (page
6-24).
Add 1 L (0.3 US gal, 0.2 Imp gal) of en
‐
gine oil (page 6-22).
Seat Belt Warning Light (Front seat) Except Mexico
The seat belt warning lig
ht turns on if the
driver or front passenger's seat is occupied
and the seat belt is not fastened with the ig ‐
nition switched ON.
If the driver or front passenger's seat belt is
unfastened (only when the front passenger's
seat is occupied) and if the vehicle is driven
at about 20 km/h (12 mph) or faster, or
about 10 km/h (6 mph) or faster for a con ‐
tinuous 30 seconds, with the seat belt unfas ‐
tened, the warning light flashes for a certain
period. After a short time, the warning light
stops flashing, but remains illuminated.
NOTE
The warning light fla shes for about 6
seconds if the driver's seat belt is not fas ‐
tened when the ignition is switched ON.
To allow the front passenger occupant
classification sensor to function properly,
do not place and sit on an additional seat
cushion on the front passenger's seat.
The sensor may not function properly be ‐
cause the additional seat cushion could
cause sensor interference.
If a small child is seated on the front pas ‐
senger's seat, the warning light may not
operate. Fasten the seat belts.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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SignalWarning Action to be taken
Seat Belt Warning
Light (Front seat) Mexico
The seat belt warning light turns on if the
driver or front passenger's seat is occupied
and the seat belt is not fastened with the ig
‐
nition switched ON.
If the driver or front passenger's seat belt is
unfastened (only when the front passenger's
seat is occupied) and the vehicle is driven at
a speed faster than about 20 km/h (12 mph),
the warning light flashes. After a short time,
the warning light stops flashing, but re ‐
mains illuminated. If a seat belt remains un ‐
fastened, the warning light flashes again for
a given period of time.
NOTE
Placing heavy items on the front pas‐
senger's seat may cause the front pas ‐
senger's seat belt warning function to op ‐
erate depending on the weight of the
item.
To allow the front passenger seat weight
sensor to function properly, do not place
and sit on an additional seat cushion on
the front passenger's seat. The sensor
may not function properly because the
additional seat cushion could cause sen ‐
sor interference.
If a small child is seated on the front pas ‐
senger's seat, the warning light may not
operate. Fasten the seat belts.
(Red)
Seat Belt Warning Light (Rear seat) If the rear seat belts are not fastened while
the ignition is switched
ON , the driver and
the passenger are alerted by the warning
light.
The warning light operates even if there is
no passenger on the rear seat.
NOTE
If a rear seat belt is not fastened by a cer ‐
tain period of time after the engine has
been started, the warning light turns off. Fasten the seat belts.
Low Washer Fluid
Level Warning Indica ‐
tion/Warning Light
*
This warning light indicates that little wash ‐
er fluid remains. Add washer fluid (page 6-28).
If Trouble Arises
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DisplayContent Action to be taken
Indicates when the cancel operation is
done without depressing the brake pedal
while the vehicle is being held in the
stopped position by the AUTOHOLD
function. Cancel the AUTOHOLD function stop
hold control while depressing the brake
pedal.
Indicated when the engine coolant tem
‐
perature is high or the engine is hot, and
the engine output is limited. Drive slowly and make sure that the in
‐
dication turns off.
If the indication does not turn off, con ‐
sult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Indicated when the engine speed in ‐
creases because the engine is being
cleaned internally. The engine speed will increase while the
engine is running an internal cleaning
cycle with the selector lever in the P or
N position. Do not stop the engine while
the engine speed is high. When the
cleaning cycle is completed, the engine
speed will return to normal.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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Message Indicated on Display*
If a message is displayed in the center display, take appropriate action (in a calm manner)
according to the displayed message.

(Display example)
▼Stop Vehicle in Safe Place Immediately
If the following messages are displayed in the center display , a vehicle system may be
malfunctioning. Stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Display
Indicated Condition
Displays if the engine coolant temperature has increased excessively.
Displays if the charging system has a malfunction.
▼Ve r i f y D i s p l a y C o n t e n t
Displays in the following cases:
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If the Active Driving
Display Does Not Operate
If the active driving display does not
operate, switch the ignition off and then
restart the engine. If the active driving
display does not operate even with the
engine restarted, have the vehicle
inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
If Trouble Arises
Active Driving Displa y Does Not Operate
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