2021 MAZDA MODEL CX-5 display

SignalWarning
Master Warning In‐
dication/Warning Light With Multi-information Display (Type A/Type B)
Displays when notifica
tion of the system malf unctions is required.
Check the message indicated in the display and consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Master warning
indication
Master
warning lightMaster
warning light
Master warning
indication
Multi-information Display
Type A Type B
Indication in display and master warning light in instrument cluster are illuminated at
same time.
This indicates a malfunction w ith the vehicle system. Check the message indicated in the
display and consult an Au thorized Mazda Dealer.
For details, refer to the explanations for the warning/indicator lights, in the warning/indi ‐
cator lights section, which match the symbol in the upper part of the display.
If a message is not indicated in the display, operate the INFO switch to display the “Warn‐
ing” screen.
Refer to Message Indicated in Multi-info rmation Display (Type A) on page 4-14.
Refer to Message Indicated in Multi-info rmation Display (Type B) on page 4-32.
With Multi-information Display (Type C)
Electric Parking
Brake (EPB) Warn ‐
ing Indication/ Warning Light The warning light illuminates when the system
has a malfunction. Have your vehicle in‐
spected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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SignalWarning
Selective Catalytic
Reduction (SCR)
Warning Light
*
If the light turns on
The amount of Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) is low or too much was added. Check the mes ‐
sage indicated on the display and c onsult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
NOTE
If the vehicle continues to be driven while the SCR warning light is turned on, the vehi ‐
cle's speed may be restricted.
If the light is flashing
There is a problem with the SCR system or the remaining amount of DEF is extremely
low. Check the message indicated on the display and have the vehicle inspected by an Au ‐
thorized Mazda Dealer.
CAUTION
If the vehicle continues to be driven while th e SCR warning light is flashing, the vehicle may
stop running. If the SCR warnin g light flashes, have the vehicle inspected immediately at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Automatic Trans‐
axle Warning Indi ‐
cation/Warning
Light
*
The indication/light illuminates wh en the transaxle has a problem.
CAUTION
If the automatic transaxle warning indication/ light illuminates, the transaxle has an electri‐
cal problem. Continuing to drive your Mazda in this condition could cause damage to your
transaxle. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
AWD Warning Indi ‐
cation*
“4WD System Malfunction” is displayed
The indication is displayed under the follow ing conditions. The system may have a mal‐
function. Have the vehicle checked at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
When there is a malfunction in the AWD system.When there is a large difference between th e tire size of the front and rear wheels.
“4WD System High Load” is displayed
The indication is displayed under the followin g conditions. Park the vehicle in a safe place
and check that the warning indi cation light turns off, and then drive the vehicle. Contact
an Authorized Mazda Deal er if the indication is continuously displayed.
When the differential oil temperature is excessively high.When there is a large difference between the front and rear wheel rotation, such as
when trying to remove the vehicle from mud.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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SignalWarning
(Flashing)
Tire Pressure Moni ‐
toring System
Warning Light
*
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
*
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
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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SignalWarning
(Amber)
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function
(MRCC with Stop & Go function)
Warning Indication
*
The message is displayed when the system has a malfunction. Have your vehicle inspect ‐
ed at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure
Wa r n i n g S y s t e m
(LDWS) Warning
Indication
*
The message is displayed when the system has a malfunction. Have your vehicle inspect ‐
ed at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
The system does not operate when the warning message is displayed.
CAUTION
Always use tires for all wheels that are of the specified size, and the same manufacture,
brand, and tread pattern. In addition, do not use tires with significantly different wear
patterns on the same vehicle. If such improper tires are used, the system may not operate
normally.
 When an emergency spare tire is used, the system may not operate normally.
LED Headlight
Warning Light This light illuminates if ther
e is a malfunction in the LED headlight. Have your vehicle
inspected by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
▼ Taking Action
Take the appropriate action and verify that the warning light turns off.
Signal
Warning Action to be taken
(Amber)
Smart Brake Support/
Smart City Brake Sup ‐
port (SBS/SCBS)
Warning Indication/
Wa r n i n g L i g h t
*
The light turns on if th e windshield or the
radar sensor are dirty, or there is a malfunc ‐
tion in the system. Verify the reason why the warning light is
illuminated on the center display.
If the reason why the warning light is illu
‐
minated is due to a dirty windshield, clean
the windshield.
If the warning light is illuminated because
of a dirty radar sensor, clean the front em ‐
blem.
For any other reasons, have the vehicle in ‐
spected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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Message Indicated on Multi-information Display*
If there is a notification from the vehicle, a message is displayed in the multi-information
display. Check the information and take the necessary action.

(Display example) Instrument Cluster
Type A
Type B
If the warning light turns on/flashes simultaneous ly or a symbol is indicated in the display,
check the information regarding the warning light or symbol.
Refer to If a Warning Light Turns On or Flashes on page 7-23.
Display Content Action to be taken
Indicated when the push button start is
pressed while the selector lever is not in
the P position. Shift the selector lever to the P position.
Indicated when the push button start is
pressed without depressing the brake
pedal.Depress the brake pedal and press the
push button start.
Indicates when the Electric Parking
Brake (EPB) switch is operated without
depressing the brake pedal.Operate the Electric Parking Brake
(EPB) switch while depressing the brake
pedal.
Indicates when there is a problem with
the brake related system while the vehi
‐
cle is being held in a stop position by the
AUTOHOLD function or during the
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop
& Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go
function) stop hold control. Depress the brake pedal.
Cancel the AUTOHOLD function or the
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop
& Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go
function), and have your vehicle inspect
‐
ed at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Indicates the possibility of the vehicle
not being held in the stopped position by
the AUTOHOLD function or the Mazda
Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go
function (MRCC with Stop & Go func ‐
tion) stop hold control, such as on steep
slopes. Depress and hold your foot on the brake
pedal.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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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:
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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