2021 MAZDA MODEL CX-5 fuel cap

3Before Driving
Use of various features, including keys, doors, mirrors and windows.
Keys.................................................... 3-2 Keys.............................................. 3-2
Keyless Entry System................... 3-4
Advanced Keyless Entry
System...............................................3-10 Advanced Keyless Entry System
*.....
.................................................... 3-10
Operational Range...................... 3-11
Doors and Locks.............................. 3-12 Door Locks................................. 3-12
Liftgate....................................... 3-20
Fuel and Emission........................... 3-27 Fuel and Engine Exhaust
Precautions................................. 3-27
Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap.............. 3-33
Mirrors............................................. 3-35 Mirrors........................................ 3-35
Windows........................................... 3-40 Power Windows..........................3-40
Moonroof
*.................................. 3-43
Security System............................... 3-46Modification and Add-On
Equipment...................................3-46
Immobilizer System....................3-46
Theft-Deterrent System
*.............3-48
Driving Tips..................................... 3-50 Break-In Period.......................... 3-50
Saving Fuel and Protection of the
Environment............................... 3-50
Hazardous Driving.... ..................3-51
Floor Mat.................................... 3-52
Rocking the Vehicle....................3-52
Winter Driving............................3-53
Driving In Flooded Area............ 3-55
Overloading................................ 3-55
Driving on Uneven Road............ 3-56
Turbocharger Information
(SKYACTIV-G 2.5T, SKYACTIV-D
2.2).............................................. 3-57
Towing.............................................. 3-58 Trailer Towing (U.S.A. and
Canada)....................................... 3-58
Recreational Towing................... 3-66
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Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap
WARNING
When removing the fuel-filler cap, loosen
the cap slightly and wait for any hissing to
stop, then remove it:
Fuel spray is dangerous. Fuel can burn skin
and eyes and cause illness if ingested. Fuel
spray is released when there is pressure in
the fuel tank and the fuel-filler cap is
removed too quickly.
Before refueling, stop the engine, and
always keep sparks and flames away from
the filler neck:
Fuel vapor is dangerous. It could be ignited
by sparks or flames causing serious burns
and injuries.
Additionally, use of the incorrect fuel-filler
cap or not using a fuel-filler cap may result
in a fuel leak, which could result in serious
burns or death in an accident.
Do not continue refueling after the fuel
pump nozzle shuts off automatically:
Continuing to add fuel after the fuel pump
nozzle has shut off automatically is
dangerous because overfilling the fuel tank
may cause fuel overflow or leakage. Fuel
overflow and leakage could damage the
vehicle and if the fuel ignites it could cause
a fire and explosion resulting in serious
injury or death.
CAUTION
Always use only a genuine Mazda fuel-filler
cap or an approved equivalent, available
at an Authorized Mazda Dealer. The wrong
cap can result in a serious malfunction of
the fuel and emission control systems.
(SKYACTIV-G 2.5 and SKYACTIV-G 2.5T for
U.S.A. and Canada)
It may also cause the check engine light in
the instrument cluster to illuminate.
▼ Refueling
Before refueling, close all the doors,
windows, and the liftgate, and switch the
ignition OFF.
1. To open the fuel-filler lid, pull the
remote fuel-filler lid release.

Remote fuel-filler lid release
2. To remove the fuel-filler cap, turn itcounterclockwise.
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3. Attach the removed cap to the innerside of the fuel-filler lid.

Fuel-filler cap
Fuel-filler lid
4. Insert the refueling nozzle all the wayand begin refueling. Pull out the
refueling nozzle after the refueling
stops automatically.
5. To close the fuel-filler cap, turn it
clockwise until a click is heard.
6. To close, press the fuel-filler lid until it
locks securely.

CAUTION
(SKYACTIV-G 2.5 and SKYACTIV-G 2.5T for
U.S.A. and Canada)
If the check fuel cap warning light
illuminates, the fuel-filler cap may not be
properly installed. If the warning light
illuminates, park your vehicle safely off the
right-of-way, remove the fuel-filler cap and
reinstall it correctly. After the cap has been
correctly installed, the fuel cap warning
light may continue to illuminate until a
number of driving cycles have been
completed. A drive cycle consists of starting
the engine (after four or more hours with
the engine off) and driving the vehicle on
city and highway roads.
Continuing to drive with the check fuel cap
warning light illuminated could cause the
check engine light to illuminate as well.
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SignalWarning Page
Electric Parking Brake (EPB) Warning Indication/Warning Light*17-26
Check Engine Light*17-26
*Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) system Warning Indication/Warning
Light*17-26
Automatic Transaxle Warning Indication 7-26
*AWD Warning Indication7-26
Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Preten
sioner System Warning Light*17-26
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light*1
Flashing
7-26
Turns on 7-33
(Amber/White) KEY Warning Indication Amber
7-26
White 7-33
(Amber) High Beam Control System (HBC) Warning Indication/Warning Light
*17-26
Blind Spot Monitoring (B
SM) Warning Indication 7-26
(Amber)
*Driver Attention Alert (DAA) Warning Indication 7-26
(Amber)
*Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop
& Go function) Warning Indication 7-26
Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS) Warning Indication
7-26
LED Headlight Warning Light*17-26
*Smart Brake Support/Smart City Br
ake Support (SBS/SCBS) Warning In ‐
dication 7-33
Low Fuel Warning Indication/Warning Light
7-33
Check Fuel Cap Warning Indication/Warning Light*17-33
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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SignalWarning Page
Master Warning Indication/Warning Light 7-26
Electric Parking Brake (EPB) Warning Indication/Warning Light*17-26
Check Engine Light*17-26
*Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) system Warning Indication/Warning
Light*17-26
Automatic Transaxle Wa rning Indication 7-26
*AWD Warning Indication 7-26
Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Light*17-26
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light*1
Flashing
7-26
Turns on 7-33
(Amber/White) KEY Warning Indication Amber
7-26
White 7-33
(Amber) High Beam Control System (HBC) Warning Indication/Warning Light
*17-26
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) Warning Indication
7-26
(Amber)
*Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop
& Go function) Warning Indication 7-26
*Lane-keep Assist System (LAS)
& Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS) Warning Indication 7-26
LED Headlight Warning Light*17-26
*Smart Brake Support/Smart City Brake Support (SBS/SCBS) Warning In
‐
dication 7-33
Low Fuel Warnin
g Indication 7-33
Check Fuel Cap Warning Indication/Warning Light*17-33
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
4-42*Some models.
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SignalWarning Page
(Red)Brake Pedal Operation Demand Warning Light
*1
Flashing
4-102
Buzzer & Flash ‐
ing
7-26
Check Engine Light*17-26
Automatic Transaxle Warning Light*17-26
*AWD Warning Light 7-26
Air Bag/Front Seat Belt Pretensioner System Warning Light*17-26
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light*1
Flashing
7-26
Turns on 7-33
(Red) KEY Warning Light
*1
Turns on
7-26
Flashing 7-33
LED Headlight Warning Light*17-26
(Amber)
*Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) Warning Light*17-33
Low Fuel Warning Light 7-33
Check Fuel Cap Warning Light*17-33
Engine Oil Level Warning Light*17-33
Seat Belt Warning Light (Front seat) 7-33
(Red)Seat Belt Warning Light (Rear seat) 7-33
*Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Light
7-33
Door-Ajar Warning Light
7-33
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
4-56*Some models.
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Replenishment of DEF by an Authorized
Mazda Dealer is recommended. If you
want to replenish the DEF yourself,
follow the replenishment procedure
below.

Replenishment Procedure
1. Check the remaining amount of Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) on the
multi-information display.
(Instrument cluster (Type A))
Refer to Remaining Diesel Exhaust
Fluid (DEF) and Maximum Driving
Distance Display (SKYACTIV-D 2.2)
on page 4-21.
(Instrument cluster (Type B))
Refer to Remaining Diesel Exhaust
Fluid (DEF) and Maximum Driving
Distance Display (SKYACTIV-D 2.2)
on page 4-38.
3.8 L (1.0 US gal, 0.84 Imp gal) of
DEF or more needs to be added.
NOTE
The replenishment amount (reference)
according to the DEF level (%)
indication is as follows:
Percentage (%) indica ‐
tion for remaining amount Reference replenish‐
ment amount
*1
100 — 85 Replenishment unneces
‐
sary
80 — 60 About 3.8 L (1.0 US gal,
0.84 Imp gal)
55 — 40 About 5.7 L (1.5 US gal,
1.3 Imp gal)
35 — 20 About 7.6 L (2.0 US gal,
1.7 Imp gal)
15 — 0 About 9.5 L (2.5 US gal,
2.1 Imp gal)
*1 Even if DEF is added at theindicated replenishment amount,
100 % may not be indicated on the
display.

2. Stop the vehicle on level ground.
3. Switch the ignition OFF.
4. Open the fuel-filler lid.
Refer to Refueling on page 3-33.
5. Open the cap of the DEF filler port.
Open Close
6. Remove the cap of a bottle containing
DEF, insert the bo ttle into the DEF
filler port, and screw it in lightly until
it stops.

Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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Tires
For reasons of proper performance, safety,
and better fuel economy, always maintain
recommended tire inflation pressures and
stay within the recommended load limits
and weight distribution.
WARNING
Using Different Tire Types:
Driving your vehicle with different types of
tires is dangerous. It could cause poor
handling and poor braking; leading to loss
of control.
Except for the limited use of the temporary
spare tire, use only the same type tires
(radial, bias-belted, bias-type) on all four
wheels.
Using Wrong-Sized Tires:
Using any other tire size than what is
specified for the vehicle (page 9-8) is
dangerous. It could seriously affect ride,
handling, ground clearance, tire clearance,
and speedometer calibration. This could
cause you to have an accident. Use only
tires that are the correct size specified for
the vehicle.
▼ Tire Inflation Pressure
WARNING
Always inflate the tires to the correct
pressure:
Overinflation or underinflation of tires is
dangerous. Adverse handling or
unexpected tire failure could result in a
serious accident.
Refer to Tires on page 9-8.
Use only a Mazda-genuine tire valve cap:
Use of a non-genuine part is dangerous as
the correct tire air pressure cannot be
maintained if the tire valve becomes
damaged. If the vehicle is driven under this
condition, the tire air pressure will decrease
which could result in
a serious accident. Do
not use any part for the tire valve cap that
is not a Mazda-genuine part.
Inspect all tire pressures monthly
(including the spare) when the tires are
cold. Maintain recommended pressures for
the best ride, handling, and minimum tire
wear.
Refer to the specification charts (page
9-8).
NOTE
Always check tire pressure when tires
are cold.
Warm tires normally exceed
recommended pressures. Do not release
air from warm tires to adjust the
pressure.
Underinflation can cause reduced fuel
economy, uneven and accelerated tire
wear, and poor sealing of the tire bead,
which will deform the wheel and cause
separation of tire from rim.
Overinflation can produce a harsh ride,
uneven and accelerated tire wear, and a
greater possibility of damage from road
hazards.
Keep your tire pressure at the correct
levels. If one frequently needs inflating,
have it inspected.
Maintenance and Care
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