2021 MAZDA MODEL CX-5 ABS

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
7-26*Some models.
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Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and Accessories
Non-genuine parts and accessories for Mazda vehicles can be found in stores.
These may fit your vehicle, but they are not approved by Mazda for use with Mazda
vehicles. When you install non-genuine parts or accessories, they could affect your vehicle's
performance or safety systems; the Mazda warr anty doesn't cover this. Before you install
any non-genuine parts or accessories, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
WARNING
Always consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer before you install non-genuine parts or
accessories:
Improperly designed parts or accessories could seriously affect your vehicle's performance or
safety systems. This could cause you to have an accident or increase your chances of injuries
in an accident.
Be very careful in choosing and installing add-on electrical equipment, such as mobile
telephones, two-way radios, stereo systems, and car alarm systems:
Incorrectly choosing or installing improper add-on equipment or choosing an improper
installer is dangerous. Essential systems could be damaged, causing engine stalling, air-bag
(SRS) activation, ABS/TCS/DSC inacti vation, or a fire in the vehicle.
Mazda assumes no responsibility for death, injury, or expenses that may result from the
installation of add-on non-genuine parts or accessories.
Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Wa r r a n t y
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Ve h i c l e L o a d i n g
This section will guide you in the proper loading of your vehicle and/or trailer, to keep your
loaded vehicle weight within it s design rating capability, with or without a trailer. Properly
loading your vehicle will provide maximum retu rn of vehicle design performance. Before
loading your vehicle, familiarize yourself with the following terms for determining your
vehicle's weight ratings, with or without a trailer, from the vehicle's Safety Certification
Label and Tire and Load Information Label:
WA R N I N G
Overloaded Vehicle:
Overloading a vehicle is dangerous. The results of overloading can have serious consequences
in terms of passenger safety. Too much weight on a vehicle's suspension system can cause
spring or shock absorber failure, brake failu re, handling or steering problems, irregular tire
wear, tire failure or other damage.
Overloading makes a vehicle harder to drive an d control. It also increases the distance
required for stopping. In cases of serious overloading, brakes can fail completely, particularly
on steep grades. The load a tire will carry safely is a combination of the size of the tire, its load
range, and corresponding inflation pressure.
Never overload the vehicle and always observe th e vehicle's weight ratings from the vehicle's
Safety Certification and Tire and Load Information labels.
Base Curb Weight is the weight of the ve hicle including a full tank of fuel and all
standard equipment. It does not include passengers, carg o, or optional equipment.

Vehicle Curb Weight is the weight of your new vehicl e when you picked it up from your
dealer plus any aftermarket equipment.

PAYLOAD
Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Tire Information (U.S.A.)
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Index
A
Accessory Socket.............................. 5-58
Active Driving Display..................... 4-60
Adaptive Front Lighting System
(AFS)............................................... 4-122
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and
Accessories........................................ 8-19
Advanced Key
Advanced keyless entry system... 3-10
Operational range........................ 3-11
Advanced Key Removed from Vehicle
Warning Beep.................................... 7-44
Advanced Smart City Brake Support
(Advanced SCBS)........................... 4-173
Collision warning.... .................. 4-175
Stopping the Advanced Smart City
Brake Support (Advanced SCBS)
system operation........................ 4-175
Air Bag Systems............................... 2-56
Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner
System Warning Beep....................... 7-43
Antilock Brake System (ABS)........ 4-108
Armrest Box...................................... 5-63
AUTOHOLD................................... 4-102
AUTOHOLD Warning Beep.............7-45
Automatic Transaxle......................... 4-63
Active Adaptive Shift (AAS)...... 4-65
Automatic transaxle controls....... 4-63
Direct mode................................. 4-72
Driving tips..................................4-73
Manual shift mode.......................4-66
Shift-lock system...... ................... 4-64
Transaxle ranges.......................... 4-64
B
Battery............................................... 6-39 Maintenance.................................6-40
Replacement................................ 6-40
Specifications.................................9-4
Battery Runs Out.............................. 7-13
Jump-starting............................... 7-13
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)........ 4-126 Canceling operation of Blind Spot
Monitoring (BSM).....................4-130
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) Warning
Beep...................................................7-46
Body Lubrication.............................. 6-33
Bottle Holder..................................... 5-62
Brakes
Brake assist................................ 4-101
Electric parking brake (EPB)...... 4-98
Foot brake....................................4-98
Pad wear indicator... .................. 4-101
Warning light............................. 4-100
Break-In Period................................. 3-50
C
Capacities............................................ 9-5
Carbon Monoxide......... .................... 3-31
Cell Phones....................................... 8-20
Center Console.................................. 5-63
Child Restraint Categories of child-restraint
systems.........................................2-40
Child-restraint precautions.......... 2-35
Child-restraint system
installation................................... 2-40
Child-restraint system suitability for
various seat positions table..........2-42
Installing child-restraint
systems.........................................2-45
ISOFIX child-restraint systems
(Mexico)...................................... 2-52
LATCH child-restraint systems
(Except Mexico).......................... 2-52
Child Safety Locks for Rear Doors... 3-19
Climate Control System...................... 5-2 Fully Automatic Type....................5-9
Manual Type.................................. 5-5
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