2021 MAZDA MODEL CX-5 tow

Rear
Jack lever
CAUTION
Do not use excessive force as it may
damage the cap or scratch the painted
bumper surface.
NOTE
Remove the cap completely and store it
so as not to lose it.
3. Securely install the tiedown eyelet using the lug wrench.
Front
Lug wrench
Tiedown
eyelet
Rear
Tiedown eyelet
Lug wrench
4. Hook the tying rope to the tiedown eyelet.
CAUTION
If the tiedown eyelet is not securely
tightened, it may loosen or disengage
from the bumper when tying the
vehicle. Make sure that the tiedown
eyelet is securely tightened to the
bumper.
If Trouble Arises
Emergency Towing
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SignalWarning
Brake System Warning
Indication/Warning Light This warning has the following functions:
Parking brake warning/Warning light inspection
The light illuminates when the parking brak
e is applied with the ignition switched to
START or ON. It turns off when the parking brake is released.
When the light turns on
If the brake system warning light remains turned on even though the parking brake is
released, the brake fluid may be low or th ere could be a problem with the brake sys‐
tem. Park the vehicle in a safe place immediately and contact an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
When the light is flashing
The light flashes if the Electric Parking Brake (EPB) has a malfunction.
If the light remains flashing even if th e Electric Parking Brake (EPB) switch is oper ‐
ated, consult an Auth orized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
WA R N I N G
Do not drive with the brake system warning light illuminated. Contact an Authorized
Mazda Dealer to have the brakes inspected as soon as possible:
Driving with the brake system warning light illuminated is dangerous. It indicates that
your brakes may not work at all or that they could completely fail at any time. If this
light remains illuminated, after checking that the parking brake is fully released, have
the brakes inspected immediately.
CAUTION
In addition, the effectiveness of the brakin g may diminish so you may need to depress
the brake pedal more strongly than normal to stop the vehicle.
Electronic Brake Force
Distribution System Wa r n i n g If the electronic brake force distribution
control unit determines that some compo‐
nents are operating incorrectly, the cont rol unit may illuminate the brake system
warning light and the ABS warning light si multaneously. The problem is likely to be
the electronic brake force distribution system.
WA R N I N G
Do not drive with both the ABS warning light and brake warning light illuminated.
Have the vehicle towed to an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have the brakes inspected as
soon as possible:
Driving when the brake system warning li ght and ABS warning light are illuminated
simultaneously is dangerous.
When both lights are illuminate d, the rear wheels could lock more quickly in an emer‐
gency stop than under normal circumstances.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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SignalWarning
Charging System Warn‐
ing Indication/Warning Light If the warning light illuminates while drivin
g, it indicates a malfunction of the alter‐
nator or of the charging system.
Drive to the side of the road and park off the right-of-way. Consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
CAUTION
Do not continue driving when the charging system warning light is illuminated be‐
cause the engine could stop unexpectedly.
Engine Oil Warning Light This warning light indicates
low engine oil pressure.
CAUTION
Do not run the engine if the oil pressure is low. Otherwise, it could result in extensive
engine damage.
If the light illuminates or the warni ng indication is displayed while driving:
1. Drive to the side of the road and park off the right-of-way on level ground.
2. Turn off the engine and wait 5 minutes for the oil to drain ba ck into the oil pan.
3. Inspect the engine oil level (page 6-24). If it's low, add the appropriate amount of
engine oil while being careful not to overfill.
CAUTION
Do not run the engine if the oil level is low. Otherwise, it could result in extensive
engine damage.
4. Start the engine and check the warning light.

If the light remains illuminated even though the oil level is normal or after adding oil,
stop the engine immediately and have your vehicle towed to an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
(Red)
High Engine Coolant
Temperature Warning Indication/Warning Light The light flashes when the en
gine coolant temperature is extremely high, and illumi‐
nates when the engine coolant temperature increases further.
Handling Procedure
Flashing light
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.
Illuminated light
This indicates the possibility of overheating. Park the vehicle in a safe place immedi ‐
ately and stop the engine.
Refer to Overheating on page 7-18.
CAUTION
Do not drive the vehicle with the high engi ne coolant temperature warning light illumi‐
nated. Otherwise, it could resu lt in damage to the engine.
If Trouble Arises
Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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CAUTION
If you feel a sudden vibration or ride disturbance while driving or you suspect your tire or
vehicle has been damaged, immediately reduce your speed. Drive with caution until you can
safely pull off the road. Stop and inspect the tire for damage. If the tire is
under-inflated or
damaged, deflate it, remove the tire and rim and replace it with your spare tire. If you cannot
detect a cause, have the vehicle towed to the ne arest vehicle or tire dealer to have the vehicle
inspected.
Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Tire Information (U.S.A.)
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Cargo Weight includes all weight added to the Base Curb Weight, including cargo and
optional equipment. When towing, trailer tongue load or king pin weight is also part of
cargo weight.

The cargo weight limit decreases depending on the number of vehicle occupants. The cargo
weight limit can be calculated by subtracting the total weight of the vehicle occupants from
the “combination weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed” value on the tire
label.

Examples: Based on a single occupant weight of 68 kg (150 lbs), and a value of 385 kg (849
lbs) for the

GCW (Gross Combination Weight) is the weight of the loaded vehicle (GVW) plus the
weight of the fully loaded trailer.

GCWR (Gross Combination Weight Rating) is the maximum allowable weight of the
vehicle and the loaded trailer - including al l cargo and passengers - that the vehicle can
handle without risking damage. (Important: The towing vehicle's braking system is rated for
operation at GVWR, not at GCWR. Separate f unctional brakes should be used for safe
control of towed vehicles and for trailers weighing more than 1,500 lbs). The GCW must
never exceed the GCWR.

Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight is the highest possible weight of a fully loaded trailer
the vehicle can tow. It assumes a vehicle with only mandatory options, no cargo (internal or
external), a tongue load of 10 －15% (conventional trailer) or king pin weight of 15－25%
(fifth-wheel trailer), and driver only (150 lbs). Consult your dealership (or the RV and
Trailer Towing Guide provided by your de alership) for more detailed information.
Tongue Load or Fifth-Wheel King Pin Weight refers to the amount of the weight that a
trailer pushes down on a trailer hitch.

Examples: For a 5000 lb conventional trailer, multiply 5000 by 0.10 and 0.15 to obtain a
proper tongue load range of 500 to 750 lbs. For an 11,500 lb fifth-wheel trailer, multiply by
0.15 and 0.25 to obtain a proper king pin load range of 1,725 to 2,875 lbs.
WA R N I N G
Never Exceed GVWR or GAWR Specifications:
Exceeding the GVWR or the GAWR specified on the certification label is dangerous. Exceeding
any vehicle rating limitation could result in a serious accident, injury, or damage to the
vehicle.
Do not use replacement tires with lower load carrying capacities than the originals because
they may lower the vehicle's GVWR and GAWR limitations. Replacement tires with a higher
limit than the originals do not increase the GVWR and GAWR limitations.
Never exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on the certification label.
Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Tire Information (U.S.A.)
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Index
Operating tips................................ 5-2
Vent Operation...............................5-3
Collision warning.............................. 7-47
Coming Home Light......................... 4-78
Cruise Control................................. 4-251 Cruise control switch.................4-251
Cruise main indication (white)/cruise
set indication (green)................. 4-252
Cup Holder........................................ 5-61
Customer Assistance. .......................... 8-2
D
Daytime Running Lights................... 4-80
Defogger
Mirror...........................................4-88
Rear window........... .................... 4-86
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF)
(SKYACTIV-D 2.2).......................... 6-29 Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF)
Replenishment............................. 6-30
Diesel Particulate Filter (SKYACTIV-D
2.2)...................................................4-260
Dimensions.......................................... 9-6
Display.............................................. 4-12
Distance Recognition Support System
(DRSS)............................................ 4-137 Indication on display................. 4-137
Door Locks........................................3-12
Driver Attention Alert (DAA).........4-141
Drive Selection................................ 4-114
Driving In Flooded Ar ea...................3-55
Driving on Uneven Road.................. 3-56
Driving Tips Automatic transaxle.....................4-73
Break-in period............................ 3-50
Driving in flooded area............... 3-55
Driving on uneven road...............3-56
Floor mat..................................... 3-52
Hazardous driving.. ..................... 3-51
Overloading............. .................... 3-55
Rocking the vehicle. .................... 3-52
Saving fuel and protection of the
environment................................. 3-50
Turbocharged vehicles (SKYACTIV-
G 2.5T, SKYACTIV-D 2.2)......... 3-57
Winter driving............................. 3-53
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)... 4-111
TCS/DSC indicator light........... 4-111
E
Electric parking brake (EPB)............ 4-98
Electric Parking Brake (EPB) Warning
Beep...................................................7-45
Emergency StartingPush-starting................................ 7-16
Running out of fuel (SKYACTIV-D
2.2)............................................... 7-17
Starting a Flooded Engine
(SKYACTIV-G 2.5 and SKYACTIV-
G 2.5T)........................................ 7-16
Emergency Towing Tiedown hooks........ .................... 7-21
Towing description...................... 7-20
Emission Control System (SKYACTIV-
D 2.2)................................................ 3-30
Emission Control System (SKYACTIV-
G 2.5, SKYACTIV-G 2.5T).............. 3-29
Engine Coolant.........................................6-26
Engine compartment overview.... 6-20
Exhaust gas..................................3-31
Hood release................................ 6-18
Oil................................................ 6-22
Starting...........................................4-5
Essential Information.......................... 6-2
Event Data Recorder......................... 8-21
Excessive Speed Warning................. 7-47
Exhaust Gas...................................... 3-31
Exterior Care..................................... 6-60 Aluminum wheel maintenance.... 6-64
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Index
Recreational Towing......................... 3-66
Registering Your Vehicle in A Foreign
Country.............................................. 8-18
ReplacementFuse..............................................6-53
Key battery.................................. 6-41
Light bulbs...................................6-47
Tires............................................. 6-44
Wheel........................................... 6-46
Wiper........................................... 6-34
Request Switch Inoperable Warning
Beep (With the advanced keyless
function)............................................ 7-45
Rocking the Vehicle.......................... 3-52
S
Safety Defects, Reporting................. 8-14
Saving Fuel and Protection of the
Environment...................................... 3-50
Scheduled Maintenance...................... 6-4
Seats.................................................... 2-5 Driving position memory............ 2-11
Front seat....................................... 2-5
Head restraint.............................. 2-20
Rear seat...................................... 2-15
Seat ventilation....... ..................... 2-23
Seat warmer................................. 2-22
Seat Belt System Automatic locking....................... 2-28
Emergency locking...................... 2-28
Extender....................................... 2-33
Pregnant women.......................... 2-28
Seat belt precautions................... 2-26
3-point type................................. 2-29
Seat Belt Warning Beep.................... 7-43
Security System Immobilizer system..................... 3-46
Theft-deterrent system................. 3-48
Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR)
System (SKYACTIV-D 2.2)............4-261
Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR)
Warning Beep.................................... 7-46
Smart Brake Support (SBS)............ 4-183 Collision warning...................... 4-184
Stopping the Smart Brake Support
(SBS) system operation............. 4-184
Smart City Brake Support (SCBS)
Collision warning...................... 4-178
Smart City Brake Support (SCBS)
Indicator Light (Red).................4-178
Stopping the Smart City Brake
Support (SCBS) System
Operation................................... 4-178
Smart City Brake Support [Forward]
(SCBS F)......................................... 4-176
Smart City Brake Support [Reverse]
(SCBS R)........................................ 4-179 Stopping the Smart City Brake
Support [Reverse] (SCBS R) system
operation.................................... 4-182
Spare Tire............................................ 7-4
Specifications...................................... 9-4
SRS Air Bags Front passenger occupant
classification system.................... 2-71
How the SRS air bags work........ 2-65
Limitations to SRS air bag.......... 2-69
Monitoring................................... 2-75
SRS air bag deployment
criteria.......................................... 2-68
Supplemental restraint system
components.................................. 2-63
Starting the Engine..............................4-5
Steering Wheel
Heated steering wh eel................. 2-24
Horn............................................. 4-89
Storage Compartments ...................... 5-62
Armrest box................................. 5-63
Center console............................. 5-63
Glove compartment..................... 5-63
Luggage compartment................. 5-64
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