2021 MAZDA MODEL CX-5 battery

Engine Compartment Overview
Windshield washer fluid reservoirEngine oil-filler capBrake fluid reservoir
Engine oil-dipstick Battery
Fuse block
Cooling system cap Engine coolant reservoir
SKYACTIV-G 2.5
Windshield washer fluid reservoir
Engine oil-filler cap
Engine oil dipstick BatteryFuse block
Cooling system cap
Engine coolant reservoir
SKYACTIV-G 2.5T
Brake fluid reservoir
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Windshield washer fluid reservoir
Engine oil-filler cap
Engine oil dipstick Battery
Cooling system cap
Engine coolant reservoir
SKYACTIV-D 2.2
Brake fluid reservoir
Fuse block
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Battery
WARNING
Wash hands after handling the battery and related accessories:
Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm.
Read the following precautions carefully before using the battery or inspecting to
ensure safe and correct handling:
Always wear eye protection when working near the battery:
Working without eye protection is dangerous. Battery fluid contains SULFURIC ACID which
could cause blindness if splashed into your ey es. Also, hydrogen gas produced during normal
battery operation, could ignite and cause the battery to explode.
Wear eye protection and protective gloves to prevent contact with battery fluid:
Spilled battery fluid is dangerous.
Battery fluid contains SULFURIC ACID which could ca use serious injuries if it gets in eyes, or on
the skin or clothing. If this happens, immediately
flush your eyes with water for 15 minutes or
wash your skin thoroughly and get medical attention.
Always keep batteries out of the reach of children:
Allowing children to play near batteries is dangerous. Battery
fluid could cause serious injuries
if it gets in the eyes or on the skin.
Keep flames and sparks away from open battery cells and do not allow metal tools to
contact the positive (
) or negative () terminal of the battery when working near a battery.
Do not allow the positive (
) terminal to contact the vehicle body:
Flames and sparks near open battery cells are da ngerous. Hydrogen gas, produced during normal
battery operation, could ignite and cause the battery to explode. An exploding battery can cause serious
burns and injuries. Keep all flames including cigarettes and sparks away from open battery cells.
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Keep all flames and sparks away from open battery cells because hydrogen gas is
produced from open battery cells while charging the battery or adding battery fluid:
Flames and sparks near open battery cells a re dangerous. Hydrogen gas, produced during
normal battery operation, could ignite and cause the battery to explode. An exploding battery
can cause serious burns and injuries. Keep all flames including cigarettes and sparks away
from open battery cells.
NOTE
Before performing battery maintenance, remove the battery cover.

▼ Battery Maintenance
To get the best service from a battery:
Keep it securely mounted.
Keep the top clean and dry.
Keep terminals and connections clean,
tight, and coated with petroleum jelly or
terminal grease.
Rinse off spilled electrolyte immediately
with a solution of water and baking
soda.
If the vehicle will not be used for an
extended time, disconnect the battery
cables and charge the battery every 6
weeks.
▼ Battery Replacement
Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer for
battery replacement.
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Key Battery Replacement
If the buttons on the transmitter are
inoperable and the operation indicator
light does not flash, the battery may be
dead.
Replace with a new battery before the
transmitter becomes unusable.
CAUTION
Make sure the battery is installed
correctly. Battery leakage could occur if it
is not installed correctly.
 When replacing the battery, be careful
not to touch any of the internal circuitry
and electrical terminals, bend the
electrical terminals, or get dirt in the
transmitter as the transmitter could be
damaged.
 There is the danger of explosion if the
battery is not correctly replaced.
 Dispose of used batteries according to
the following instructions.
 Insulate the plus and minus terminals
of the battery using cellophane or
equivalent tape.
 Never disassemble.
 Never throw the battery into
fire or
water.
 Never deform or crush.
 Replace only with the same type battery
(CR2032 or equivalent).
The following condition s indicate that the
battery power is low:
The KEY indicator light (green) flashes
in the instrument cluster for about 30
seconds after the engine is switched
OFF (for vehicles with a type A/type B
instrument cluster (page 4-13, 4-31),
messages are displayed in the instrument
cluster).
The system does not operate and the
operation indicator light on the
transmitter does not flash when the
buttons are pressed.
The system's operational range is
reduced.
Replacing the battery at an Authorized
Mazda Dealer, is recommended to prevent
damage to the key. If replacing the battery
by yourself, follow the instruction.
Replacing the key battery
1. Remove the lower cover while pressing the knob in the direction of
the arrow.
2. Press in the tab to unlock the upper
cover.
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3. Insert a tape-wrapped flatheadscrewdriver into the gap and slide it in
the direction of the arrow.
4. Twist the flathead screwdriver in thedirection of the arrow and remove the
upper cover.
5. Remove the cap using the
tape-wrapped flath ead screwdriver.
6. Remove the battery using
tape-wrapped flath ead screwdriver.
7. Insert a new battery into the transmitter
so that the positive pole is facing up.
8. Install the cap.
9. Install the upper cover.
10. Insert the tabs of the lower cover into
the slots of the transmitter and install
the lower cover.
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Rinse the wheels thoroughly with
lukewarm or cold water. Also, be sure to
clean the wheels after driving on dusty
or salted roads to help prevent
corrosion.
Avoid washing your vehicle in an
automatic car wash that uses high-speed
or hard brushes.
(19-inch wheel vehicle)
If your aluminum wheels lose luster,
apply wax which contains no polishing
powder.
▼ Plastic Part Maintenance
When cleaning the plastic lenses of the
lights, do not use
gasoline, kerosene,
rectified spirit, paint, thinner, highly
acidic detergents, or strongly alkaline
detergents. Otherwise, these chemical
agents can discolor or damage the
surfaces resulting in a significant loss in
functionality. If plastic parts become
inadvertently exposed to any of these
chemical agents, flush with water
immediately.
If plastic parts such as the bumpers
become inadvertently exposed to
chemical agents or fluids such as
gasoline, oil, engine coolant, or battery
fluid, it could cause discoloration,
staining, or paint peeling. Wipe off any
such chemical agents or fluids using a
soft cloth immediately.
High water temperature and high water
pressure car washers are available
depending on the type of high pressure
car washer device. If the car washer
nozzle is put too close to the vehicle or
aimed at one area for an extended period
of time, it could deform plastic parts or
damage the paint.
Do not use wax containing compounds
(polish). Otherwise, it could result in
paint damage.
In addition, do not use an electrical or
air tool to apply wax. Otherwise, the
frictional heat generated could result in
deformation of plastic parts or paint
damage.
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7If Trouble Arises
Helpful information on what to do if a problem arises with the vehicle.
Parking in an Emergency................. 7-2 Parking in an Emergency..............7-2
Flat Tire.............................................. 7-3 Spare Tire and Tool Storage......... 7-3
Changing a Flat Tire..................... 7-6
Battery Runs Out............................ 7-13 Jump-Starting............................. 7-13
Emergency Starting.........................7-16 Starting a Flooded Engine
(SKYACTIV-G 2.5 and SKYACTIV-
G 2.5T)....................................... 7-16
Push-Starting.............................. 7-16
Running Out of Fuel (SKYACTIV-D
2.2).............................................. 7-17
Overheating......................................7-18 Overheating................................ 7-18
Emergency Towing.......................... 7-20 Towing Description.................... 7-20
Tiedown Hooks*......................... 7-21
Warning/Indicator Lights and
Warning Sounds.............................. 7-23 If a Warning Light Turns On or
Flashes........................................ 7-23
Message Indicated on Multi-
information Display
*.................. 7-39
Message Indicated on Display
*..........
.................................................... 7-41
Warning Sound is Activated....... 7-43
When Liftgate Cannot be
Opened..............................................7-48 When Liftgate Cannot be
Opened........................................7-48
Active Driving Display Does Not
Operate............................................. 7-49 If the Active Driving Display Does
Not Operate................................ 7-49
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